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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaojing Liu, Antoine Mazel, Stefan Marschner, Zhihua Fu, Marius Muth, Frank Kirschhoefer, Gerald Brenner-Weiss, Stefan Braese, Stephane Diring, Fabrice Odobel, Ritesh Haldar, Christof Woll
Summary: The study demonstrates that the use of highly spatioselective photochemistry can increase the structural complexity of MOF-based architectures, leading to the delamination of top layers and the formation of two-dimensional MOF sheets with defined thickness. This opens up new possibilities for fabricating planar MOF structures using photolithography.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Adrien Schlachter, Paul Asselin, Pierre D. Harvey
Summary: Porphyrin-based or porphyrin-containing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent-organic frameworks (COFs) have shown promise as heterogeneous photosensitizers for generating singlet oxygen in a photoredox process, with potential applications in antimicrobial treatments.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Chan Yang, Shuo Tian, Weiyu Qiu, Liuting Mo, Weiying Lin
Summary: Developing a nanotheranostic with high sensing performance and efficient therapy is significant for cancer diagnosis and treatment. In this study, a nanotheranostic was constructed using Au nanoparticles and hairpin-loaded photosensitive metal-organic framework (PMOF@AuNP/hairpin). The nanotheranostic not only facilitated efficient PDT through the conversion of O-2 into ROS, but also showed catalase-like activity to generate O-2 from H2O2, enhancing the antitumor effect of PDT. Additionally, it demonstrated high loading efficiency of hairpins and sensitive detection of miR-21 in living cells and in vivo, as well as dynamic monitoring of miR-21 level.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yao-Yao Liu, Li-Jian Chen, Xu Zhao, Xiu-Ping Yan
Summary: This study reported the influence of different topologies of porphyrinic metal-organic frameworks on their photodynamic performance. The results showed that MOF-545 was more effective in generating singlet oxygen, indicating that topology plays a significant role in the performance of photosensitizers.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ming-Min Wu, Juan Su, Dong Luo, Bing-Chen Cai, Ze-Lin Zheng, De-Shan Bin, Yan Yan Li, Xiao-Ping Zhou
Summary: A mesoporous MIL-101(Cr) composite material dangled with porphyrin molecules (TCPP@MIL-101(Cr)) is developed as a heterogeneous photocatalyst for detoxification of mustard gas simulants. The addition of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) further enhances the catalytic activity. A medical mask loaded with TCPP@MIL-101(Cr) shows the best degradation performance among reported fabric-like composite materials.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian-You Wang, Jing Liu, Man Cao, Jia-Hua Hu, Rui Pang, Shan Wang, Muhammad Asad, Yong-Li Wei, Shuang-Quan Zang
Summary: A novel aminal-linked porphyrinic COF, Por-Aminal-COF, was synthesized and characterized. It exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity for the detoxification of sulfur mustard simulant with a much shorter half-life compared to the traditional imine-linked Por-COF. The superior photocatalytic performance of Por-Aminal-COF was attributed to its aminal linkages, which facilitated the intersystem crossing process and enhanced triplet-state generation efficiency.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tian-Xiang Luan, Lehan Du, Jia-Rui Wang, Keyu Li, Quan Zhang, Pei-Zhou Li, Yanli Zhao
Summary: This study presents a new covalent organic framework (COF) named PyPor-COF, which is a highly efficient photosensitizer. The COF combines photoactive porphyrin moieties through in situ-formed imidazole groups and exhibits high crystallinity, permanent porosity, robust stability, and semiconductive photo response activity. It can effectively initiate the generation of singlet oxygen (1O2) under visible-light irradiation, surpassing the efficiency of other porphyrin-based reactants and commercially available photosensitizing agents. The COF also shows potential in triggering 1O2 production in a physiological environment, making it a promising candidate for photodynamic therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaomin Li, Junyi Wang, Fengfeng Xue, Yichen Wu, Hualong Xu, Tao Yi, Qiaowei Li
Summary: A new metal-organic framework (MOF) with both coordination and covalent linkages has been prepared, demonstrating high efficiency in decomposing H2O2 and exciting O-2 to generate reactive oxygen species, showing effective photosensitizing activity.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingjie Liu, Junnan Liu, Kai Zhou, Jingwen Chen, Qi Sun, Zongbi Bao, Qiwei Yang, Yiwen Yang, Qilong Ren, Zhiguo Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrates an alternative strategy of implanting lone-pair donor-acceptor bonds in conjugated covalent organic frameworks (COFs) to enhance triplet generation efficiency. This method shows potential applications in the field of photosensitizer design.
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Chemistry, Physical
Hua-Qiao Tan, Zhen-Hui Kang, Yang-Guang Li, Tian-Yu Qiu, Ying-Nan Zhao, Wen-Si Tang, Hui-Ying Sun, Xia Zhao
Summary: To conveniently control photocatalytic reactions, the design and development of smart photocatalysts that can be regulated by external stimuli has attracted interest. In this study, a smart imine covalent-organic-framework (COF) photocatalyst was prepared and demonstrated to have switchable photocatalytic properties and efficient sulfide oxidation via proton-initiated reactions.
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Engineering, Biomedical
Cong Zhang, Lei Xin, Jia Li, Jing Cao, Yu Sun, Xue Wang, Jiali Luo, Yiqing Zeng, Qunying Li, Ying Zhang, Tao Zhang, Pintong Huang
Summary: A dual-sonosensitizer nanoplatform was developed in this study, utilizing singlet oxygen and alkyl radicals to enhance the efficiency of sonodynamic therapy, while also demonstrating excellent imaging capabilities. In vitro and in vivo examinations confirmed the superior antitumor efficacy and biocompatibility of the nanoplatform.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Wanru Zhang, Yifang Chen, Yuchao Deng, Taiyang Zhang, Lixia Qin, Shi-Zhao Kang, Xiangqing Li
Summary: By constructing CPMOF on K4Nb6O17 microflowers, the light absorbance range of K4Nb6O17 can be expanded and high separation of photo-generated charges can be achieved, resulting in significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity. The stability of the material is also improved by the constructed heterostructure.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Suleman Suleman, Yi Zhang, Yunyang Qian, Jinwei Zhang, Zhongyuan Lin, Oender Metin, Zheng Meng, Hai-Long Jiang
Summary: This study demonstrates the regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by modulating the outer-sphere microenvironment in covalent organic frameworks (COFs). By incorporating functional groups with different electron-donating/-withdrawing features on the pore walls, the activity of 1O2-mediated photocatalytic oxidation reactions can be tuned.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongxu Gu, Yu Liu, Xiulan Li, Hongyu Zhu, Yunlong Cui, Weiting Yang, Jianyuan Hao
Summary: In this work, Zr-TCPP was synthesized by introducing the TCPP ligand into UiO-66-NH2, which expands the visible light absorption range of the material. Subsequently, Zr-TCPP with different loading of Ag NPs (AZTx, x = 1,3,5,10) were prepared and showed enhanced photocatalytic activity for the Cr(VI) photoreduction reaction compared to bare Zr-TCPP.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Gao, Wei Wang, Jingbo Du, Zeyu Liu, Yiyun Geng, Xiaojun Ding, Yifei Chen, Jing Chen, Gang Ye
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks with well-organized low-dimensional architectures provide significant thermodynamic and/or kinetic benefits for diverse applications. This study focuses on the controlled synthesis of a novel class of hierarchical zirconium-porphyrin frameworks (ZrPHPs) with nanosheet-assembled hexagonal prism morphology. The ZrPHPs exhibit an assembly-hydrolysis-reassembly mechanism towards the formation of 2D nanosheets with ordered arrangement. Due to their highly-accessible active sites, ZrPHPs serve as adaptable photocatalysts for macromolecular synthesis under full-range visible light and natural sunlight.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Minjie Hu, Jordi Sardans, Ruibing Yan, Hui Wu, Ranxu Ni, Josep Penuelas, Chuan Tong
Summary: The conversion of wetlands to aquaculture ponds alters phosphorus (P) cycling and its budget balance, leading to increased P release into water and exacerbating water quality degradation and eutrophication in coastal areas. This study investigates the availability and mobilization mechanisms of P in natural coastal wetlands and converted aquaculture ponds using advanced techniques, revealing that the conversion weakens the dependence of sediment P mobilization on iron and sulfur reactions. The findings emphasize the urgent need for specific actions to alleviate internal P-loading in aquaculture.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xin Zhang, Rui-Biao Lin, Zeid A. Alothman, Osamah Alduhaish, Taner Yildirim, Wei Zhou, Jian-Rong Li, Banglin Chen
Summary: This work explores the methan storage and onboard delivery using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Utilizing highly porous MOF material, NPF-200, the authors discovered a new benchmark for volumetric and gravimetric working capacity under specific temperature and pressure conditions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hui Wu, Wei Zhou, Terrence J. Udovic, Robert C. Bowman, Bjorn C. Hauback
Summary: Since the initial assessment four decades ago, research on the hydrogen-storage applications of zirconium diberyllide, ZrBe2, has mainly focused on its hydride composition, ZrBe2H1.5. However, recent studies using neutron techniques have revealed the existence of two other ordered phases of ZrBe2Hx with lower hydrogen contents (x < 1.5) at low temperatures. These phases have different structural symmetries, H-sublattice orderings, and undergo higher-temperature phase transitions. This study provides a more complete understanding of the ZrBe2Hx phase diagram.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yili Cao, Takeshi Matsukawa, Alexandra Gibbs, Maxim Avdeev, Chin-Wei Wang, Hui Wu, Qing-zhen Huang, Kenji Ohoyama, Toru Ishigaki, Haowei Zhou, Qiang Li, Jun Miao, Kun Lin, Xianran Xing
Summary: To achieve zero thermal expansion (ZTE), negative thermal expansion is typically used through chemical substitutions, but it often requires trial and error. In this study, we explored the quantification of thermal expansion using magnetic ordering in a specific intermetallic compound, which accurately determined the ZTE composition using existing databases. This research provides insight into high throughput searches for ZTE materials and has potential applications.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Radovan Cerny, Matteo Brighi, Hui Wu, Wei Zhou, Mirjana Dimitrievska, Fabrizio Murgia, Valerio Gulino, Petra E. de Jongh, Benjamin A. Trump, Terrence J. Udovic
Summary: This study investigates the thermal polymorphism in CsCB11H12 and discovers the existence of two polymorphs: the ordered R3 polymorph at around 313K and the disordered I43d polymorph at around 353K. Additionally, it identifies a disordered Fm3 polymorph appearing from the disordered I43d polymorph at 513K and transforming into a high-temperature P6(3)mc polymorph. Neutron scattering results show isotropic rotational diffusion of CB11H12- anions in the disordered phase at 560K.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haofei Zhao, Ziwen Zhou, Xuenan Feng, Chao Liu, Hui Wu, Wei Zhou, Hailong Wang
Summary: This study establishes a hydrogen-bonded organic framework that can be used for red light photocatalysis. By introducing ethylamino groups to the core molecule, the material is able to absorb red light at 619 nm and generate singlet oxygen, thereby enhancing the oxidation rate of sulfides.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
He Zhao, Xinxing Lin, Shengchang Lu, Hui Wu, Xiaxing Zhou, Liulian Huang, Jianguo Li, Jianping Shi, Wenxuan Tong, Hongmei Yuan, Lihui Chen
Summary: To enhance the anti-fouling and anti-mildew properties of Bamboo fiber/polypropylene composites (BPCs), a superhydrophobic modified BPC-TiO2-F was fabricated by introducing titanium dioxide (TiO2) and poly(DOPAm-co-PFOEA) onto the composite surface. The modified composite exhibited excellent self-cleaning properties, resistance to mold growth, and mechanical durability, making it promising for automotive upholstery and building decoration applications.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Youlie Cai, Junkuo Gao, Jing-Hong Li, Puxu Liu, Yanchun Zheng, Wei Zhou, Hui Wu, Libo Li, Rui-Biao Lin, Banglin Chen
Summary: By incorporating structure-directing agents (SDAs) into the hydrogen-bonding network of TCPP, a series of HOFs with different pore structures were obtained. Among them, HOF-ZSTU-2 forms a strong layered hydrogen-bonding network with ammonium (NH4+) through multiple carboxyl groups and has a suitable 1D pearl-chain channel for the selective capture of propylene (C3H6). HOF-ZSTU-2 achieves a C3H6 storage density of 0.6 kg L-1 at 298 K and 1 bar, and exhibits a propylene/propane (C3H6/C3H8) selectivity of 12.2.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui-Min Wen, Chenyi Yu, Miaoyu Liu, Chenyan Lin, Beiyu Zhao, Hui Wu, Wei Zhou, Banglin Chen, Jun Hu
Summary: This study achieves one-step separation of C2H4 from ternary mixtures by constructing negative electrostatic pore environments in a stable, low-cost metal-organic framework (MOF-303). The material exhibits high adsorption capacity and selectivity, and shows exceptional separation performance at ambient conditions. It is highly stable and can be easily synthesized using a water-based green synthesis method.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing-Qing Le, Fang Yang, Xun-Huan Song, Ke-Ke Feng, Ling-Wu Tong, Meng-Die Yin, Wen-Zhong Zhang, Ying-Qi Lin, Hui Wu, Jing-Wei Shao
Summary: The tumor microenvironment has low pH, high ROS levels, and hypoxia, which facilitate cancer growth. Hypoxia not only promotes tumor angiogenesis and metastasis, but also leads to treatment resistance, which hinders cancer therapy. In this study, a biomimetic nanosystem containing red blood cell-derived hemoglobin, chemotherapy drug sorafenib, sensitizer ursolic acid, and photosensitizer indocyanine green was developed for enhanced chemo-phototherapy of hepatocellular carcinoma. The nanosystem improves chemotherapy efficacy through synergistic effects of ursolic acid and achieves phototherapy using indocyanine green. Additionally, hemoglobin facilitates oxygen delivery to the tumor site and ameliorates the hypoxic environment. This dual-sensitization drug delivery system shows promise in overcoming treatment resistance caused by tumor hypoxia in hepatocellular carcinoma.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baoqiu Yu, Rui-Biao Lin, Gang Xu, Zhi-Hua Fu, Hui Wu, Wei Zhou, Shanfu Lu, Qian-Wen Li, Yucheng Jin, Jing-Hong Li, Zhenguo Zhang, Hailong Wang, Zier Yan, Xiaolin Liu, Kang Wang, Banglin Chen, Jianzhuang Jiang
Summary: Single-crystal X-ray diffraction demonstrates the single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformations of imine linkages in a flexible covalent organic framework with interpenetrating quartz topology. The material exhibits large anisotropic positive thermal expansion and can undergo structural transformations upon removal of solvent molecules. Redox-induced linkage conversions improve the stability of the COFs towards strong acids and enable high anhydrous proton conductivity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Enyu Wu, Xiao-Wen Gu, Di Liu, Xu Zhang, Hui Wu, Wei Zhou, Guodong Qian, Bin Li
Summary: This study reports a strategy of constructing multiple supramolecular binding sites in a MOF for efficient one-step purification of C2H4 from ternary mixtures. The material exhibits high adsorption capacity and selectivity, and can be easily prepared using a green synthesis method and scaled up for industrial production.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nie Fang, Siquan Zhang, Zhenchuang Xu, Si Chen, Xu Zhang, Hui Wu, Wei Zhou, Yanchuan Zhao
Summary: Building robust porous molecular architectures through van der Waals interactions is promising for catalysis, chemosensing, and separation techniques. This study presents a molecular porous crystal with layered packing and interdigitation of concaved building blocks. Despite the interdigitation, one-dimensional channels emerge due to the irregular shape and size of the constituent building blocks, showing significant structural flexibility and exceptional thermal and chemical stability.
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
