Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ngo Thi Lan, Nguyen Thi Mai, Duong Duc La, Son Tung Ngo, Nguyen Minh Tam, Nguyen Van Dang, Nguyen Thanh Tung
Summary: In this study, the interaction between hydrogen molecules and Au9M2+ clusters was investigated using density-functional theory (DFT). The preferred adsorption configuration of hydrogen on these clusters was found to be influenced by factors such as surface/encapsulated position, relative electronegativity, and coordination number of atoms. The research provides insights into the mechanisms underlying hydrogen adsorption and can aid further theoretical and experimental studies of hydrogenation in nanostructured materials.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Houyu Zhu, Xin Li, Naiyou Shi, Xuefei Ding, Zehua Yu, Wen Zhao, Hao Ren, Yuan Pan, Yunqi Liu, Wenyue Guo
Summary: Ni/ZnO catalysts are widely recognized for their excellent desulfurization activities, but the specific reaction mechanism on the Ni active center has been unclear. Through DFT calculations, it was found that Ni-55 cluster exhibits higher desulfurization activity compared to Ni(111) surface, and direct S diffusion on the Ni substrate plays a significant role in transferring surface S to ZnO.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wiem Bouali, Gulbin Kurtay, Asena Ayse Genc, Hassan Elzain Hassan Ahmed, Mustafa Soylak, Nevin Erk, Hassan Karimi-Maleh
Summary: This study introduces a novel electrochemical sensor utilizing a composite of nanodiamond, copper aluminate spinel oxide, and iron oxide as modified materials for efficient TOF detection. The fabricated electrode demonstrated superior performance in electrochemical TOF detection and molecular docking studies indicated higher interaction of the TOF-ND conjugate with Janus Kinases. This pioneering research holds promise for real-time TOF monitoring and personalized treatment strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ngo Thi Lan, Nguyen Thi Mai, Duong Duc La, Nguyen Minh Tam, Son Tung Ngo, Ngo Tuan Cuong, Nguyen Van Dang, Thu Thi Phung, Nguyen Thanh Tung
Summary: By doping the Au-10(2+) cluster with 3d transition metal atoms, the study explores superatomic clusters as analogues of more complex molecules. It is found that Au9M2+ exhibits different structural evolution patterns and stable magnetic behavior.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Oualid Alioui, Saber Gueddida, Yacine Benguerba, Sebastien Lebegue, Michael Badawi
Summary: The structural, electronic and magnetic properties of Nip@a-Al2O3(0001) systems with different cluster sizes were studied using density functional theory. The interactions between nickel clusters and the a-Al2O3(0001) surface were investigated through grafting energies, Bader charges and DOS analysis. The adsorption performances of these materials towards CH4, CO2, CO, H2 gases were evaluated, revealing promising prospects for the purification of methane and storage/utilization of CO2.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuekun Dai, Xishan Zhou, Hanzi Liu, Tao Wang, Yongsheng Zhang, Huicong Zhang, Baomin Sun
Summary: A novel and efficient adsorbent TM-MoSe2 (TM = Fe, Co, Ni) was developed for mercury removal. The doping of Fe/Co/Ni was found to enhance the Hg-0 adsorption capacity of MoSe2, leading to initial Hg-0 removal efficiency of 96.4-100.0%. The adsorption mechanism of HgCl and HgCl2 varied on the TM-MoSe2 (001) surface, with HgCl2 being fixed well through molecular or dissociative adsorption.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuan Li, Yuyi Yang, Kai Li, Yingwu Wang, Ping Ning, Xin Sun
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption and dissociation of H2S on Ni embedded graphene doped with nitrogen atoms. The results showed that N doping enhanced the adsorption interaction and regulated the electronic properties of the supports. Although dissociation reactions were not thermodynamically and kinetically favorable, the study provided valuable information for designing and fabricating long-term sulfur-durable H2S sensors.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jacob Startt, Remi Dingreville, Stephen S. Raiman, Chaitanya Deo
Summary: The dissolution and depletion of chromium in salt facing nickel alloy surfaces is a major degradation mechanism in molten salt technology. Through density functional theory, this research investigates the electronic level interactions that may lead to chromium depletion on a Ni (100) surface exposed to various adsorbed salt species. Results show that nickel preferentially segregates to the surface layer under vacuum, but chromium segregation becomes more favorable in the presence of adsorbed anionic salt species, such as chlorine, fluorine, or oxygen.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanlin Yu, Zhiming Liu, Wenxian Huang, Shan Zhou, Zuofu Hu, Ligen Wang
Summary: Adsorption-induced surface segregation can significantly affect the behavior of metal alloy surface, and the strength of surface-adsorbate binding directly influences the segregation behavior. This study provides a theoretical basis for the practical application of Cu-Ni alloy as CO2 reduction catalysts.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hafiza Benish Munawar, Abid Hussain, Soumaya Gouadria, Shahzadi Noreen, Nazia Bibi, Amna Tariq, Muhammad Bilal Tahir, Jalil Ur Rehman, Saira Arshad, H. Elhosiny Ali
Summary: The structural, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of MFe2O4 (M = Ni, Fe, Co) ferrites were studied using density functional theory. LDA+U was employed to investigate these properties under different pressures. XRD patterns revealed a decrease in lattice parameters, unit cell volumes, X-ray densities, and interatomic distances with increasing pressure. LDA+U calculations showed that the ferrites exhibited semiconductor behavior with a decrease in band gap as pressure increased. The magnetic properties, including magnetic moment and saturation magnetization, also decreased with increasing pressure. The ferrites were found to be suitable for optoelectronic, photocatalytic, and solar cell applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ankita Jaiswal, Brahmananda Chakraborty, Sridhar Sahu
Summary: This article investigates the reversible hydrogen storage capacities of lithium decorated and silicon substituted C20$$ {\mathrm{C}}_{20} $$ fullerene using density functional theory. The newly designed Si2C18Li6$$ {\mathrm{Si}}_2{\mathrm{C}}_{18}{\mathrm{Li}}_6 $$ and Si4C16Li6$$ {\mathrm{Si}}_4{\mathrm{C}}_{16}{\mathrm{Li}}_6 $$ cages show high stability and promising storage capacities for hydrogen systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fansong Liu, Qiujing Xu, Huizhi Liang, Haiying Wang, Cheng Zhong, Xiaobo Min, Liyuan Zhang
Summary: Stabilization of arsenic sulfur slag is crucial to prevent environmental pollution, but the molecular understanding of its stability is lacking, hindering the development of effective solutions. By studying the structure-stability relationship of As-S slag, the most stable structure was identified and a successful excess-S-based hydrothermal method was proposed to promote stabilization. This method significantly reduced the arsenic concentration in the leaching test, demonstrating its effectiveness compared to other methods.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Forough Kalantari Fotooh, Maryam Nayeri
Summary: The study found that carbon nanotubes decorated with transition metals exhibit good sensitivity and selectivity towards methane, with Ni modification on the surface being the most effective. Adsorption of methane alters the electronic and magnetic properties of the nanotubes, making them a suitable candidate for methane detection in the environment.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuhui Zhang, Liwei Wang, Yan Zhang, Fan Cao, Qie Sun, Xiaohan Ren, Ronald Wennersten
Summary: The study explores the influence mechanism of hydroxyl groups on the adsorption of SO2 by activated carbon through experiments and simulations. The results show that hydroxyl functional groups promote the physical adsorption of SO2 on activated carbon by increasing its polarity. The hydroxyl groups also enhance the physisorption of SO2 and H2O through dipole-dipole interactions and hydrogen bonding. The coexistence of SO2, H2O, and O2 on activated carbon promotes their mutual physisorption through non-covalent interactions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lianyang Zhang, Yue Meng, Bo Xie, Shengjie Xia
Summary: In this study, Cu-Ni-Pt ternary alloy clusters were constructed based on density functional theory (DFT) to investigate their activity and reaction mechanism in dry reforming of methane (DRM). The results showed that ternary alloy clusters are more suitable for DRM reactions compared to Cu55 clusters.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meijie Ten, Xiaoqian Han, Sen Ru, Chao Zhang, Zhouru Ji, Zhaolin Shi, Guomeng Qiao, Yunying Wang, Ruixue Cui, Qiquan Luo, Jiqing Jiao, Yaguang Li, Tongbu Lu
Summary: In this study, a catalyst featuring uniform S-doped Au nanoparticles on N-doped carbon support (S-Au/NC) was designed and prepared. The S-Au/NC catalyst showed high activity and selectivity for CO2RR, with excellent long-term stability. The study also revealed that the S dopant can enhance the activity by reducing the free energy change of the potential-limiting step.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mingjun Pan, Chengkai Jin, Bingying Han, Runping Ye, Rongbin Zhang, Gang Feng
Summary: The co-pyrolysis of natural gas and coal is a promising method for producing acetylene with high energy and hydrogen utilization efficiency. This research investigated the thermodynamics of this reaction and identified favorable reaction conditions.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Neurosciences
Pooja Mittal, Rajat Goyal, Ramit Kapoor, Chunpeng Wan, Rupesh K. Gautam
Summary: Phytochemicals or natural products have been extensively studied for their potential in treating neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Despite having knowledge of the molecular pathways involved, little progress has been made in the treatment of these diseases. Natural products, however, have shown promise as neuroprotective agents and this review discusses their therapeutic potential.
CURRENT NEUROPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaohan Chen, Shafqat Ullah, Runping Ye, Chengkai Jin, Honglin Hu, Feiyang Hu, Yang Peng, Zhang-Hui Lu, Gang Feng, Li Zhou, Rongbin Zhang
Summary: A series of Zn-modified Ni/SiO2 catalysts with high surface area and high dispersity of active metals were synthesized using the ammonia evaporation method. The 80NiZn/SiO2 catalyst with an appropriate Ni/Zn molar ratio of 80:1 exhibited a high CO2 conversion rate of over 80% at 300 degrees C, good stability for 40 h at 310 degrees C, and a gas hourly space velocity of 18,000 mL center dot g-1 center dot h-1. The effect of the Zn promoter on the Ni/SiO2 catalyst for CO2 methanation was investigated, showing improved Ni dispersion and enhanced H2 adsorption. These findings demonstrate the broad availability, affordability, and remarkable high-performance practicability of the raw ingredients for the production of Ni-based catalysts for commercial applications.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yiyue Ding, Xiongfei Sun, Wen-Fang Peng, Lei Zhang, Shuai Meng, Qilu Yao, Gang Feng, Zhang-Hui Lu
Summary: In this study, Cr(OH)3-promoted Pd nanoclusters immobilized on amino-modified reduced graphene oxide were prepared and exhibited excellent catalytic activity and selectivity for CO-free formic acid dehydrogenation. The catalyst showed durable performance even after 10 cycles, which can be attributed to the well distributed Pd-Cr(OH)3 nanoclusters, strong electronic coupling with Cr(OH)3, synergetic interaction with NH2-rGO, and the promotion effect of amino group. This work provides insights into designing an effective and durable heterogeneous catalyst for dehydrogenation of LOHC.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chengkai Jin, Xue Zhang, Zhang-Hui Lu, Jian Zhou, Li Zhou, Runping Ye, Rongbin Zhang, Gang Feng
Summary: The tetravalent metal-incorporated MTW-type zeolites (ZSM-12) were studied using density functional theory. The stability, Lewis acidity, and structural properties were analyzed, and the effects of substitution energies, cell volume, and structural deformation were observed. The results provide a theoretical basis for the preparation and Lewis acidity of these zeolitic catalysts.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yi Cai, Shisheng Jiang, Chaoming Huang, Ao Shen, Xuan Zhang, Wanling Yang, Yichuan Xiao, Shuhan Gao, Rong Du, Guodong Zheng, Tingdong Yan, Chunpeng (Craig) Wan
Summary: In this study, baicalin was found to suppress cardiac hypertrophy through regulating the SIRT3/LKB1/AMPK signaling pathway. Additionally, baicalin upregulated SIRT3 protein expression by inhibiting proteasome and activating PSMB5. These results provide the first evidence that baicalin inhibits cardiac hypertrophy by targeting the SIRT3-dependent signaling pathway, suggesting its potential for the treatment of cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jianping Wang, Tao Zhang, Chunpeng Wan, Zhangfeng Lai, Jun Li, Luojun Chen, Mingxi Li
Summary: Pu-erh tea theabrownins (TBs) improve egg quality and antioxidant properties by modulating amino acid and fatty acid compositions, and activating the Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chuying Chen, Qiang Huang, Xuan Peng, Chunpeng Wan, Jiaoke Zeng, Yajie Zhang, Jinyin Chen
Summary: Postharvest 0.3% SA treatment delays senescence in pummelo fruit by inhibiting firmness loss, electrolyte leakage increase, and color change. Transcriptomic data analysis reveals that the regulatory mechanisms involve cell wall modification and phenylpropanoid pathway. SA treatment inhibits CWDEs activities and their encoding gene expression, maintaining cell wall structure and prolonging the storage life of harvested pummelo fruit.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiyuan Xing, Minsong Huang, Qilu Yao, Gang Feng, Jia Zhu, Qi-Long Zhu, Zhang-Hui Lu
Summary: In this study, a rational method was proposed to design nonprecious-metal catalysts with high activity for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Fe-doped Ni2P hollow polyhedrons decorated with nitrogen-doped carbon showed impressive electrocatalytic performance, surpassing commercial RuO2 and other comparative electrocatalysts. The synthetic strategy used in this work can also be extended to other materials, demonstrating the potential for developing robust electrocatalysts with long-term durability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Qinan Yin, Xiaoqin Zhang, Suqing Liao, Xiaobo Huang, Chunpeng Craig Wan, Yi Wang
Summary: This study aims to summarize the recent research progress on coagulation mechanisms, new anticoagulant targets, and traditional Chinese medicine. Through literature review, it is found that active components extracted from Chinese medicinal herbs, including Salvia miltiorrhiza, Chuanxiong rhizoma, safflower, and Panax notoginseng, have significant anticoagulant effects and can be potential anticoagulant drugs, but the risk of bleeding is unclear. TF/FVIIa, FVIII, FIX, FXI, FXII, and FXIII have all been evaluated as targets in animal studies or clinical trials. Among them, FXI inhibitors have shown stronger advantages. In conclusion, this review provides a comprehensive resource for potential anticoagulants, and FXI inhibitors can be considered as potential anticoagulant candidates. The anticoagulant effect of traditional Chinese medicine should not be ignored, and more research and new drugs are expected.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min Ren, Xiangyu Zhu, Qiquan Luo, Xingxing Li, Jinglong Yang
Summary: In this study, it is proposed to utilize spin crossover in two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to achieve reversible control of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalytic activity. The theoretical design of a 2D MOF confirms the significant reduction of overpotential from the high spin state to the low spin state, resulting in a reversible switch for OER activity. Microkinetic and constant potential method simulations also confirm the high activity of the low spin state.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Wang, Yanan Zhou, Kaifu Zhang, Yu Yu, Qiquan Luo, Shan Gao, Yi Xie
Summary: Selective photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into liquid fuels can be achieved by integrating porous channel confinement and oxygen vacancy (V-O) to regulate the generation of key intermediates. This design allows for highly selective CO2 reduction and controllable switches between specific CH3OH or CO reaction pathways. The optimized CuO catalyst exhibits a high evolution rate, excellent selectivity, and superior durability compared to previous photocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liyun Jiang, Qingqing Yang, Zhaoming Xia, Xiaohu Yu, Mengdie Zhao, Qiping Shi, Qi Yu
Summary: The reduction of CO2 into chemical products is an efficient method to combat global warming. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) with defined active sites and tunable electronic structures show enhanced activity and selectivity for CO2 conversion. This review summarizes recent progress in quantum-theoretical studies on electrochemical and photochemical conversion of CO2 using SACs, discusses the calculated products, and explores the challenges and pathways for improving the efficiency of CO2 reduction.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meijie Ten, Xiaoqian Han, Sen Ru, Chao Zhang, Zhouru Ji, Zhaolin Shi, Guomeng Qiao, Yunying Wang, Ruixue Cui, Qiquan Luo, Jiqing Jiao, Yaguang Li, Tongbu Lu
Summary: In this study, a high activity and selectivity catalyst S-Au/NC is designed and prepared by an in situ synthesis strategy for electrochemical CO2 reduction. The S-Au/NC catalyst shows excellent long-term stability and can significantly reduce the use of noble metals. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the S dopant boosts the catalyst activity by reducing the free energy change.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Wu, Yubo Cui, Guifeng Xia, Jinlong Yang, Shuming Du, Xinhong Xiong, Li Yang, Dong Xu, Xu Deng, Jiaxi Cui
Summary: Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) technology, while promising for global spacing cooling, faces limitations in practical application due to reduced cooling effectiveness caused by wear and dirt contamination. Researchers have developed a renewable armor structure using fluorinated hollow glass microspheres to enhance the anti-fouling and cooling properties of PDRC coatings. The coatings exhibit high solar reflectance and thermal emittance, leading to significant temperature reduction below ambient temperature.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Bei, Bei Zhang, Kaifeng Wang, Shiming Zhang, Guichuan Xing, Clement Cabanetos
Summary: The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of organic solar cells (OSCs) has reached 20% in recent years, thanks to the advantages of organic photoactive materials. Benzothiadiazole (BT) has attracted significant research attention as a building block of OSCs. OSCs based on BT structure have shown diversity, and the increasing PCE values indicate a promising future for OSCs. This review analyzes the progress made in the last decades, focusing on effective BT small-molecules and BT polymers for OSCs. The structure-property relationships, donor-acceptor matching criteria, and morphology control approaches are discussed. The remaining challenges and a personal perspective on the future advancement of OSCs are summarized.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rong He, Dandan Tang, Ningge Xu, Heng Liu, Kun Dou, Xuejun Zhou, Fabiao Yu
Summary: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a common malignant tumor of the head and neck, with a high incidence in China and Southeast Asian countries. In this study, a novel near-infrared fluorescent probe, SNAFL-GSH, was designed and synthesized for the detection of glutathione (GSH). The probe showed selective detection of GSH and the ability to distinguish normal and cancer cells. It has great potential for application in the diagnosis and evaluation of NPC.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhukang Guo, Baijiang Jin, Yile Fang, Lian Jin, Song Li, Yan Deng, Zhu Chen, Hui Chen, Yuanying Zhang, Rabia Usman, Nongyue He
Summary: This study isolated primary cells that can be stably passaged from spontaneous tumors of genetically engineered pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma model mice and used an autonomously developed automated screening instrument for efficient nucleic acid aptamer screening. The obtained aptamers were affinity verified at the cellular level. The study also investigated the impact of cell growth environment difference on the recognition ability of aptamers and confirmed the targeting ability and drug loading ability of the aptamer.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhongshan Yang, Qiqi Zhang, Hui Song, Xin Chen, Jiwei Cui, Yanhui Sun, Lequan Liu, Jinhua Ye
Summary: Methane chemistry is a significant area of research in catalysis. Converting methane into value-added chemicals is desirable but challenging due to its high C-H bonding energy and lack of pi bonding or unpaired electrons. Photocatalytic partial oxidation of methane to liquid oxygenates is a promising technology for achieving high efficiency and selectivity under mild conditions. The choice and activation of oxidants are crucial for its performance.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Shan, Jing Liao, Jiayi Li, Chengyan Wang, Jie Zhou, Linqiang Mei, Yunlu Dai, Qiang Wang, Wenyan Yin
Summary: This study reports an oral radioprotectant Gel@GYY that combines a gelatin-based hydrogel and a pH-responsive hydrogen sulfide donor. Gel@GYY has excellent adhesion and sustained release properties, allowing it to release H2S in the gastrointestinal tract and effectively scavenge free radicals induced by radiation. It also reduces inflammation and has biodegradable properties.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lu Liu, Ziyi Liu, Jingnan Cui, Guiling Ning, Weitao Gong
Summary: The development of new metal-free heterogeneous catalysts has been the subject of extensive research. In this study, a new Troger's base (TB)-derived porous organic polymer (POPs) was designed and prepared by integrating multifunctional monomers. The resulting polymer, which combines the advantages of pillar[5]arene macrocycle and TB moiety, exhibited enhanced catalytic performance in Knoevenagel condensation and CO2 conversion, serving as an effective metal-free catalyst. This work provides a new strategy for fabricating metal-free heterogeneous catalysts based on macrocyclic POPs.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leyong Zhou, Changyin Yang, Weitao Dou, Tongxia Jin, Haibo Yang, Lin Xu
Summary: This review summarizes the application of micro/nanofluidic techniques in constructing supramolecular assemblies of different scales, and highlights the advantages of these techniques over conventional synthesis methods. Furthermore, it emphasizes the potential of micro/nanofluidic systems in improving our understanding of supramolecular self-assembly processes.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanchao Jin, Suixiaochen Chen, Peiwen Huang, Xiongjian Chen, Chun-Yan Lin, Li-Ping Li, Xiao Chen, Rui Ding, Jianxi Liu, Riyao Chen
Summary: In this study, magnesium and coconut shell carbon were used to disinfect water by adsorbing copper(II) and converting dissolved oxygen to hydrogen peroxide through Mg corrosion. The copper was enriched on the carbon surface and efficiently catalyzed the hydrogen peroxide to inactivate E.coli. The process showed promising disinfection performance both in laboratory experiments and real wastewater treatment.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haihong Lai, Zehong Chen, Hao Zhuo, Yijie Hu, Xuan Zhao, Jiwang Yi, Hongzhi Zheng, Ge Shi, Yifan Tong, Ling Meng, Xinwen Peng, Linxin Zhong
Summary: By altering the pyrolysis route of cellulose nanofiber, the structural defects of carbon aerogels can be reduced, leading to improved compressibility and stress retention, as well as higher stress sensor sensitivity and temperature coefficient.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lina Guo, Jinsong Ding, Wenhu Zhou
Summary: Bacteria-based tumor therapy has resurfaced due to the revolution of tumor immunotherapy, offering unique solutions for traditional tumor treatments. Bacteria with active tropism can selectively colonize tumor sites and suppress tumor growth through various mechanisms, making them attractive tools for tumor treatment. This critical review introduces recent advances in bacteria-based tumor therapy, including bacterial properties, their benefits for tumor therapy, anti-tumor mechanisms, challenges, and future perspectives.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lan Liang, Chuanbin Wang, Xukai Lu, Yunan Sun, Beibei Yan, Ning Li, Guanyi Chen, Li'an Hou
Summary: This study investigates the interactions between phenol and benzaldehyde in the ECH process through experiments and theoretical calculations. The results show that phenol can accelerate the conversion of benzaldehyde, while benzaldehyde inhibits the conversion of phenol. The research provides a theoretical basis for the application of ECH in practical bio-oil upgrading.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengcheng Fan, Yuhao He, Junan Pan, Ning Sun, Qiyu Zhang, Chen Gu, Kang Chen, Weinan Yin, Longlu Wang
Summary: This study focuses on the recent progress in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) based on photothermal effect. It introduces the main pathways of photothermal conversions applied in H2 evolution, summarizes the functions of the photothermal effect, and presents a method to improve the catalytic system through thermal means. The study also discusses the challenges and outlook in this promising area.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leiduo Lai, Hongyu Zhou, Yichen Hong, Mengfan Luo, Yang Shi, Heng Zhang, Zhaokun Xiong, Gang Yao, Bo Lai
Summary: In this study, a facile ammonia reduction strategy was proposed and a novel FeVO3-x catalyst was synthesized for the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to degrade the pharmaceutical carbamazepine (CBZ). The results showed that the system could rapidly degrade CBZ and generate various active species involved in the degradation process.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tangxin Xiao, Xiuxiu Li, Liangliang Zhang, Kai Diao, Zheng-Yi Li, Xiao-Qiang Sun, Leyong Wang
Summary: This study presents the construction of a supramolecular light harvesting system based on sequential energy transfer. The system demonstrates tunable fluorescence emission through self-assembly of polymers into nanoparticles, achieving efficient two-step light harvesting.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
