Article
Biophysics
Bingxin Wu, Fanglin Du, Wenjing A, Fang Liu, Yichun Liu, Weitao Zheng, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: The heterogeneous composite sponge, prepared using the heterogeneous gradient composite strategy, showed excellent liquid absorption ability and promoted blood clotting. The sponge absorbed blood cells and coagulation components, while activating platelets and triggering coagulation cascade reactions. This study provides a new idea for the design and preparation of hemostatic materials via a heterogeneous strategy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Shoaib Bhutta, Tang Xuebang, Shakeel Akram, Chen Yidong, Xiancheng Ren, Muhammad Fasehullah, Ghulam Rasool, Muhammad Tariq Nazir
Summary: This study introduces a 2D-3D hybrid graphene oxide-diamond micro-composite material into polyimide films, which enhances the thermal conductivity and electrical insulation capability of the films.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lutong Zhao, Xinlei Wu, Xiangkai Hu, Sijia Zheng, Zhihai Cao
Summary: Phase change microcapsules (PCMCs) with paraffin as the core material were synthesized through in situ polymerization. The melamine-formaldehyde (MF) polymer shell of PCMCs was modified with boron nitride/graphene oxide composite sheets (BN/GO CSs) to enhance the thermal conductivity. The optimized CPCMCs exhibited a significantly increased thermal conductivity of about 190% compared to pure paraffin. The incorporation of BN/GO CSs had no significant influence on the encapsulation process and allowed for high encapsulation rate (>93%) and high phase change enthalpy (approximately 200 J center dot g-1). This research provides valuable insights into incorporating multiple fillers in PCMCs and demonstrates the synergistic effect of BN/GO CSs in improving thermal conductivity without compromising heat storage capacity.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kaiser Ahmed Rocky, Animesh Pal, Tahmid Hasan Rupam, Nasruddin, Bidyut Baran Saha
Summary: In this study, composite adsorbents consisting of highly porous zeolite and graphene nanoplatelets were developed to enhance the performance of a thermally powered adsorption heat pump. The addition of graphene nanoplatelets significantly improved the packing density and thermal conductivity of the composite adsorbents. Experimental uptake data at different temperatures showed that a composite with 20 wt% H25-GNPs provided a 43% improvement in effective volumetric uptake compared to the parent zeolite.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaofang Li, Meng An, Peide Li, Jianwen Miu, Qiang Wu, Fenghua Zheng, Juantao Jiang, Hongqiang Wang, Youguo Huang, Qingyu Li
Summary: The study demonstrates that utilizing phenylamine-functionalized graphene deposited on a copper substrate shows significantly higher thermal conductivity, over 30.8% higher than the pristine graphene-copper composite. This innovation provides another solution to establish a conjugated structure between graphene and copper, holding significance in thermal conduction applications.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fanglin Du, A. Wenjing, Fang Liu, Bingxin Wu, Yichun Liu, Weitao Zheng, Wenli Feng, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: This study reports a hydrophilic anti-adhesive chitosan/graphene oxide composite sponge (CSAG) with stable mechanical strength, rapid liquid absorption, and strong coagulation stimulation. CSAG exhibits superior hemostatic performance compared to two commercial hemostats in two serious bleeding models. It also shows low tissue adhesion, with a peeling force approximately 79.3% lower than commercial gauze. CSAG triggers partial detachment of blood scab during peeling, allowing easy and safe removal without rebleeding. This study opens new avenues in constructing anti-adhesive trauma hemostatic materials.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianxian Sun, Chuanjin Huang, Lidong Wang, Lei Liang, Yuanjing Cheng, Weidong Fei, Yibin Li
Summary: Nanocomposites with graphene as filler have attracted increasing attention due to their unique properties. This review summarizes recent progress on graphene/polymer nanocomposites, focusing on strengthening/toughening, electrical conduction, thermal transportation, and photothermal energy conversion. The influence of graphene configuration on properties and the role of interfacial interaction between graphene and polymer are analyzed, providing insights for preparing high-performance nanocomposites in the future.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaofang Li, Chunlei Tan, Juantao Jiang, Shaoyi Wang, Fenghua Zheng, Xiaohui Zhang, Hongqiang Wang, Youguo Huang, Qingyu Li
Summary: A new electron thermal conductive route is proposed and constructed for graphene-based metal matrix composites to achieve high-efficient heat dissipation. Functionalization of graphene and deposition of specific substances onto the copper surface result in the FGr/Cu composite with superior and stable thermal conductivity at high temperatures.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lisha Yu, Hongliang Zhang, Liping Xiao, Jie Fan, Tanshi Li
Summary: In this study, a bio-inorganic hybrid hemostat with significant hemostatic performance was designed and validated in an animal model, showing potential applications in battlefield and traffic accident medicine.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenzhao Zhang, Jianzhou Wu, Lisha Yu, Hao Chen, Dan Li, Chaojie Shi, Liping Xiao, Jie Fan
Summary: By modifying the surface of hydrophilic zeolite gauze with a paraffin coating, a hydrophobic dressing, PZ-Gauze, was prepared to reduce adhesion and blood loss without compromising coagulation activity. Unlike traditional gauze procoagulant theories, the hydrophobic modification did not affect the procoagulant performance, demonstrating a new approach to improving wound dressings.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Min Li, Chengcheng Wang
Summary: The novel photo-thermal composite phase change material (PCM) of AAZO-GO/PEG demonstrated high latent heat, strong absorbance of visible light, and a high photo-thermal conversion efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jitendar Kumar Tiwari, Ajay Mandal, N. Sathish, Surender Kumar, Mohammed Ashiq, M. Nagini, R. K. Sharma, A. K. Agrawal, P. Rajput, A. K. Srivastava
Summary: The study evaluates the effects of graphene reinforcement in a metal matrix on thermal expansion coefficient and thermal conductivity, demonstrating potential applications for advanced manufacturing processes.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jian Cheng Bi, Hyesun Yun, Minsong Cho, Min-Gi Kwak, Byeong-Kwon Ju, Youngmin Kim
Summary: Graphene has high thermal conductivity but is prone to tearing, limiting its use as a thermal interface material in flexible electronics. This study fabricated graphene composite films by infiltrating thermoplastic polymers into graphene patterns, achieving high thermal conductivity and preventing tearing.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ali Barkhordari, Hamid Reza Mashayekhi, Pari Amiri, Suleyman Ozcelik, Semsettin Altindal, Yashar Azizian-Kalandaragh
Summary: This research investigates the current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of different Schottky type structures with and without a nanocomposite interfacial layer using different Machine Learning (ML) algorithms. The study finds that the Support Vector Regression (SVR) model predicts the electrical parameters of the Schottky diodes (SDs) more accurately, and the usage of an interfacial layer, especially with graphene dopant, improves the electrical parameters of MS type SDs.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingling Yang, Yanjie Zhu, Haokai Liu, Tao Guo, Hui Tang, Shuangdong Ya, Yu Li, Hongguang Wang, Yanli Luo, Jiuming Ma, Dong Wan
Summary: Galvanostatic electrochemical co-deposition was used to fabricate nickel-based reduced graphene oxide (Ni-rGO) nanocomposite with varying current density and GO loading. The morphology of the composite was transformed into a rough and three-dimensional structure by excessive incorporation and reduction of GO. The formation of Ni-rGO composite coatings was confirmed by SEM and XRD analysis. Moreover, the thermal properties of the Ni-rGO composite were comprehensively investigated, and the relationship between current density and thermal conductivity was evaluated. The prepared Ni-rGO composite exhibited excellent thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, making it highly promising for cooling systems in ships and heat dissipation systems in ocean electronic equipment.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yu Xin, Hongjuan Zhao, Jiangqi Xu, Zixu Xie, Guofeng Li, Zhihua Gan, Xing Wang
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xuefei Li, Zixu Xie, Guofeng Li, Lei Tao, Yen Wei, Xing Wang
Summary: The antifungal polymer containing menthoxy triazine, P(MT-alt-ODA), demonstrated excellent performance in inhibiting the growth and spread of Aspergillus niger spores. Further analysis revealed that the surface menthoxy stereochemistry is crucial for the antifungal mechanism.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenli Feng, Zixuan Huang, Xiaoxu Kang, Dongdong Zhao, Haofei Li, Guofeng Li, Jiangtao Xu, Xing Wang
Summary: Amphiphilic block copolymers self-assembled into nanostructures with various morphologies through PET-RAFT polymerization, showing enhanced drug delivery efficiency.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Pengfei Zhang, Jiyu Li, Mei Yang, Lifei Huang, Fanqiang Bu, Zixu Xie, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: This study introduces a novel approach to modify PET by inserting menthoxytriazine into its backbone, resulting in a material (PMETM) with excellent antimicrobial properties against both bacteria and fungus. PMETM demonstrated high inhibition rates against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis, as well as long-lasting resistance to Aspergillus niger contamination. Cytotoxicity assays confirmed that PMETM is a non-toxic material, showing promise for the development of antimicrobial PET materials.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiyu Li, Pengfei Zhang, Mei Yang, Zixu Xie, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: This study investigates the antimicrobial properties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) modified with menthoxytriazine. The results show that the modified PET, named PEMT, exhibits enhanced antibacterial and antifungal performance, while also being noncytotoxic to human cells.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Saihua Tian, Mengmeng Wang, Xing Wang, Liangyu Wang, Dongzhi Yang, Jun Nie, Guiping Ma
Summary: This article presents the preparation of a multifunctional hydrogel for stress sensing and wound healing. The addition of zwitterionic polymers promotes wound healing by affecting macrophage polarization, collagen deposition, and blood vessel formation. Glycerin improves the resilience and frost resistance of the hydrogel, ensuring its functionality in cold environments. Additionally, zwitterionic polymers exhibit high biocompatibility and good electrical conductivity, enhancing sensing sensitivity and stability. This multifunctional hydrogel enables the detection of human vital activities while promoting wound healing, offering new possibilities for diagnosis and wound dressing.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxu Kang, Fanqiang Bu, Wenli Feng, Fang Liu, Xuankun Yang, Haofei Li, Yingjie Yu, Guofeng Li, Haihua Xiao, Xing Wang
Summary: This study presents a dual-cascade responsive nanoparticle that can sequentially trigger deep tumor penetration, killing of intratumor bacteria, and controlled release of chemo-drug in pancreatic cancer. The nanoparticle effectively addresses the limited drug penetration and robust bacteria-mediated drug inactivation issues. Additionally, it activates the immune response and enhances anticancer capacity.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenli Feng, Marco Chitto, Thomas Fintan Moriarty, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: The intracellular survival of pathogenic bacteria relies on various survival strategies and virulence factors. However, treatment of these infections often fails due to challenges such as poor antibiotic penetration and retention in host cells. Drug delivery systems (DDSs) have shown promise in overcoming these limitations and improving the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy. This review provides an overview of the classification and mechanisms of intracellular bacterial persistence, describes the design strategies used for DDSs to eliminate intracellular bacteria, and highlights the approaches for internalization, bacterial targeting, and immune enhancement. It offers guidance for developing functional DDSs to effectively eradicate intracellular bacteria.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Fanqiang Bu, Mengnan Liu, Zixu Xie, Xinyu Chen, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: This review focuses on biofilm-targeting strategies, particularly those based on blocking the biofilm life cycle, and discusses emerging therapeutic strategies including targeting persistent cells, quorum quenching, and phage therapy.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pengfei Zhang, Xinyu Chen, Fanqiang Bu, Chen Chen, Lifei Huang, Zixu Xie, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: Modification of fabrics using stereochemical antiadhesion strategies is a promising approach for antimicrobial fabric finishing. A cationic polymer PEI-modified PET fabric is successfully modified with borneol 4-formylbenzoate (BF) to create a fabric with high bactericidal activity, resistance to bacterial adhesion, fungal repellent performance, and low cytotoxicity. This modified fabric not only reduces microbial contamination during food preservation but also prevents infection and promotes wound healing in a mouse wound model, demonstrating the effectiveness of stereochemical and cationic coordination as an antimicrobial strategy.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoyu Zhang, Shuyang Hu, Lifei Huang, Xiyue Chen, Xin Wang, Ya-nan Fu, Hui Sun, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: Nanocarriers have been extensively studied in the field of cancer treatment. However, they face challenges such as complex preparation processes, low drug loading, and potential toxicity. To overcome these obstacles, carrier-free nanodrugs with biological activity have gained increasing attention. This review summarizes the recent progress and applications of carrier-free nanodrugs based on different assembly mechanisms and strategies. These nanodrugs are discussed in detail according to their assembly and antitumor applications.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Dongdong Zhao, Wenli Feng, Xiaoxu Kang, Haofei Li, Fang Liu, Weitao Zheng, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: This study proposes an intracellular synergistic strategy for the treatment of intracellular bacterial infections using a dual-targeted drug delivery system (DDS). (Van + Cur)@F(AM) NPs exhibit superior elimination efficiency in vitro and in vivo, enhance antibacterial capacity, and modulate the immune response. Therefore, this dual-targeted DDS-assisted intracellular synergistic antibacterial strategy is an effective therapeutic approach against intracellular bacteria.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Lifei Huang, Shuyang Hu, Ya-nan Fu, Yan Wan, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: Carrier-free nanodrugs are safe drug delivery systems composed of drugs, bioactive molecules, and functional ingredients. They have advantages such as high drug loading, low toxicity, synergistic therapy, versatile design, and easy surface functionalization. Designing multicomponent carrier-free nanodrugs is a significant research focus.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xia Li, Ya-nan Fu, Lifei Huang, Fang Liu, Thomas Fintan Moriarty, Lei Tao, Yen Wei, Xing Wang
Summary: The study developed a chitosan-based self-adapting hydrogel system TPN-CPH, which effectively combats Staphylococcus aureus biofilms and accelerates wound healing, with the advantages of simple operation and no need for external stimulation.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yingjie Yu, Fanqiang Bu, Huiling Zhou, Yongheng Wang, Jianxun Cui, Xing Wang, Guohui Nie, Haihua Xiao
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2020)
