Article
Polymer Science
D. A. Lokteva, Yu N. Kononevich, M. N. Temnikov, P. A. Nezhnyy, E. E. Kim, D. A. Khanin, G. G. Nikiforova, A. M. Muzafarov
Summary: In this study, a series of new cross-linked polysiloxane polymers were successfully prepared by UV-induced hydrothiolation click-reaction using functionalized cyclo- and oligosiloxane precursors. The physico-mechanical properties of these polymers were investigated, showing that their mechanical properties and thermal stability can be fine-tuned by changing the structure of the initial vinyl precursor.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cansu Esen, Baris Kumru
Summary: This paper presents a liquid-liquid printing technique based on graphitic carbon nitride, which can form thiol-ene polymer beads through photopolymerization in a simple and scalable manner.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kezi Cheng, Alex Chortos, Jennifer A. Lewis, David R. Clarke
Summary: Covalent adaptive networks combine the advantages of cross-linked elastomers and dynamic bonding in a single system. A simple one-pot method to prepare thiol-ene elastomers that exhibit reversible photoinduced switching from an elastomeric gel to fluid state is demonstrated. This behavior can be generalized to different composition and chemistries and allows for self-healing, remolding, and reversible adhesion.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Baoliang Wang, Lili Xing, Tieling Xing, Guoqiang Chen
Summary: A superhydrophobic fabric was synthesized by modifying the fiber's surface with dopamine-containing hydroxyl functional groups. This fabric has a compact and regular micro-nano rough structure based on POSS and mercaptans, providing stable fastness and durability, as well as high resistance to various environmental factors. It can be used for self-cleaning, oil-water separation, and has wide applications in the coating industry.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kavya Ganabady, Nicola Contessi Negrini, Jacob C. Scherba, Brandon M. Nitschke, Morgan R. Alexander, Kyle H. Vining, Melissa A. Grunlan, David J. Mooney, Adam D. Celiz
Summary: In this study, we employed a high-throughput screening strategy to rapidly identify a biocompatible bone adhesive with high bond strength. Through thiol-ene click chemistry, a library of polymers was synthesized and a copolymer (1-S2-FT01) composed of TATATO and PETMP was identified as the most suitable candidate. This copolymer exhibited favorable mechanical properties, supported hMSC adhesion, adhered to bone tissue with similar strength to commercially available bone glues, and facilitated osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs and attachment of polymer scaffolds to bone tissue, making it an ideal alternative bone adhesive for orthopedic surgery.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hang Shen, Siyi Li, Huagui Zhang
Summary: In this study, urushiol-urethane prepolymers were synthesized and used as the foundation for transparent and thick lacquer film preparation through a fast and green thiol-ene click reaction. The resulting films exhibit excellent properties such as flexibility, transparency, and renewable characteristics. The cross-linking density, modulus, and hydrophobicity of the films can also be adjusted. Furthermore, the method can be applied to the preparation of other materials.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuhan Li, Ziyu Liu, Xiaoran Liu, Feng Gao, Jue Cheng, Junying Zhang
Summary: Polyurethane (PU) is a commonly used polymer material, but its hydrophilic nature poses challenges to its application in flexible electronic displays. In this study, fluorinated chain extenders were introduced into PU to reduce surface energy and improve surface roughness. This resulted in excellent hydrophobicity and oleophobicity, as well as enhanced mechanical properties through physical cross-linking points.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peixin Tang, Gang Sun
Summary: Daylight-activated detoxifying nanofibrous membranes efficiently detoxify 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) through a thiol-ene click reaction under daylight irradiation. The detoxification process is initiated and sustained by light-induced cascade chemical attacks of thiyl radicals, showing rapid and massive detoxification effects. These membranes also demonstrate a detoxification tailing effect in the absence of light sources, making them effective for personal protective equipment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Puyou Jia, Meghan E. Lamm, Ye Sha, Yufeng Ma, Leman Buzoglu Kurnaz, Yonghong Zhou
Summary: A green and sustainable strategy is developed for the synthesis of methacrylic monomers and polymer networks using biobased eugenol. The properties of these biobased polymer networks can be tuned by changing the types of eugenol-based monomers and thiol crosslinkers. These networks can be chemically degraded into carboxylic acids and thermally degraded into CO and CO2, offering a pathway to degradable sustainable polymers and materials.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Youguo Qi, Ji Fan, Yuqi Chang, Yanjie Li, Bingwei Bao, Bingfei Yan, Hongqi Li, Peihong Cong
Summary: A novel smart photochromic fabric was successfully manufactured in this study, with dynamic optical control achieved through thiol-ene click chemistry principle. The fabric exhibits fast light response speed and good fine images under UV irradiation, and retains photochromic properties and reusability after multiple reversible color-changing cycles.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoneng Chen, Riyan Lin, Yanshi Lei, Peng Cai, Yifu Huang, Hefeng Zhang
Summary: In this study, a new spiropyran-containing polyurethane ionogel with photochromic, photomechanical, and photoconductive properties was successfully prepared through thiol-ene chemistry. It was found that the participation of the ring-opened spiropyran in the thiol-ene reaction affected its reverse photochromic behavior.
Article
Polymer Science
Cuong Minh Quoc Le, Fabrice Morlet-Savary, Abraham Chemtob
Summary: This study demonstrates the significant role of thiyl radicals produced by thiol oxidation in driving the spontaneous thiol-ene polymerization in the absence of solvents, heating, and intentional radical formation. Factors influencing reactivity, kinetics, solvation of thiols, and nature of initiating radicals were studied through various techniques, showing that the polarization of S-H bond drives thiol air oxidation. Thiols with electron-withdrawing substituents and hydrogen-bonded thiol-solvent (or thiol-alkene) complexes promote self-initiation by increasing S-H bond polarization.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Marcin Przybylak, Agnieszka Przybylska, Anna Szymanska, Hieronim Maciejewski
Summary: Four different methods of hydrophobization of cotton textiles via thiol-ene click reaction were compared in this study. It was found that the type of modification method had a significant influence on the hydrophobicity of cotton textiles. Various alkyl thiols were used as substrates to synthesize hydrophobic compounds. The hydrophobization of cotton textile was evaluated through water contact angle measurement, infrared analysis, SEM, and SEM-EDS. As a result, a superhydrophobic cotton textile was obtained.
Article
Polymer Science
Hong Gao, Yingchun Sun, Miaomiao Wang, Bo Wu, Guoqiang Han, Ling Jin, Kui Zhang, Youyi Xia
Summary: This article introduces a novel acrylate-based elastomer with exchangeable disulfide crosslinks for self-healing and reprocessing capabilities. The use of a base system as a catalyst proves to be highly efficient, enabling the material to quickly restore over 90% of its mechanical properties within 5 hours, showing promising application potential as recoverable adhesives.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sonatan Das, Akanksha Singh, V. Ramgopal Rao, Tapanendu Kundu
Summary: The study focuses on the development of a semiconducting functional polymer with ferroelectric behavior by tuning the stoichiometry ratio of the moieties in order to create a new type of polymer photodetector. The device exhibits photocurrent generation and ferroelectric polarization, making it a promising candidate for single polymer-based field-effect transistors and functional photonic materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenbin Shi, Nijia Song, Yanping Huang, Chao He, Man Zhang, Weifeng Zhao, Changsheng Zhao
Summary: A hydrogel with heat storage capacity and thermal conductivity was fabricated for burn therapy. By adding thermally conductive fillers, the hydrogel showed improved cooling performance and heat storage capacity. The hydrogel has great potential for practical applications.
Review
Biophysics
Brittany File, Yanping Huang, Alexis Peedin, Usama Gergis
Summary: This article provides an update on the testing and monitoring of donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies (DSA) in contemporary allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) procedures. It reviews the impact of DSA on stem cell engraftment and presents promising desensitization modalities. The article aims to provide practical recommendations for DSA screening and mitigation strategies.
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Wen-Jing Chen, Ping-Ping Shang, Sen-Biao Fang, Yan-Ping Huang, Zhao-Sheng Liu
Summary: This study demonstrated that molecular crowding is a promising method to enhance the affinity of dual-template imprinted polymers, showing significant improvement in imprinting efficiency.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Xue Zhang, Yang Wang, Ze-Hui Wei, Dong-Yu An, Wan-Rong Pu, Zhao-Sheng Liu, Yan-Ping Huang
Summary: A novel approach based on molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was developed to improve the extraction capacity of low-abundance lysine acetylation (Kac) peptides in real samples. The obtained MIP showed excellent selectivity and successfully extracted Kac peptides from complex samples. Application of this approach in mouse liver protein digestion resulted in the identification of a higher number of Kac peptides and proteins, demonstrating its potential in Kac modification identification and peptide fractionation.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mei-Hong Chai, Xue Zhang, Long Zhao, Wen-Jing Hao, Yan-Ping Huang, Zhao-Sheng Liu
Summary: Two kinds of monomers based on deep eutectic solvents (DESs) and 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane-methacrylic acid (APTES-MAA) were synthesized and used to prepare hybrid monoliths for hydrophilic protein extraction. The combination of DES and hybrid monomer resulted in a unique structure in the monolithic column material. The poly(APTES-MAA-co-DES-co-EDMA) monolith showed higher recovery of hydrophilic proteins compared to hydrophobic and amphiphilic proteins.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wenxiang Xiang, Ruipeng Li, Yu Jiang, Xiaopeng Xu, Yanping Huang, Liyang Yu, Qiang Peng
Summary: This study explores the impact of isomerization on the performance of PSCs using asymmetrical Y6 derivatives, and finds that the differences in crystallization and polymorphism behavior of isomers significantly affect the performance of PSCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qi Wang, Qiong Fang, Yanping Huang, Jin Zhou, Meimei Liu
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and costimulatory molecules in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and construct a prognostic model for predicting clinical outcomes. Through bioinformatics analysis and experimental validation, a novel survival model related to costimulatory molecules was identified, and an lncRNA associated with HCC cell proliferation was determined.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Qianhui Wang, Jinying Chen, Mi Zhang, Hong Wang, Yan Zeng, Yanping Huang, Chen Xu
Summary: This study found that muscarinic acetylcholine receptor 1 is highly expressed in prostate cancer cells, promoting cell invasion and migration, and regulating autophagy. By targeting Atg5, muscarinic acetylcholine receptor 1 induces autophagy-mediated cell migration and invasion, acting via the AMPK/mTOR pathway.
JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanping Huang, Mei An, Anning Fang, Opeyemi Joshua Olatunji, Fredrick Nwude Eze
Summary: This study investigated the biological attributes and active compounds of the lipophilic fraction of Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaf extract. The fraction showed potent antioxidant and anti-aggregation properties, as well as cytotoxic effects against breast cancer cells. Analysis revealed the presence of various active metabolites, suggesting its pharmacological relevance. These findings highlight the potential use of this fraction in ameliorating conditions related to oxidative stress, protein aggregation, and breast cancer.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Zhoujun Wang, Rui Yuan, Peiyang Li, Yanping Huang, Weifeng Zhao, Changsheng Zhao
Summary: Hyperkalemia is a common metabolic problem in patients with chronic kidney disease. Alternative therapy using adsorbent-based miniaturized blood purification devices shows potential in lowering serum potassium levels. Inspired by cells, a strategy incorporating cation-affinitive groups into core-shell structures has been developed, allowing for permeation and enrichment of potassium ions in microspheres. These microspheres exhibit high selectivity ratios for potassium and effectively lower elevated potassium levels in simulated hemoperfusion. They also demonstrate good blood compatibility and anticoagulation properties in vitro.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xue Zhang, Qin Wei, Xin Meng, Lili Zhao, Zhaosheng Liu, Yanping Huang
Summary: A new strategy utilizing a dendrimer-like structure of boron materials based on octavinyl-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (Ov-POSS) was suggested to improve boronate avidity with good accessibility of sites. The resulting Ov-POSS cross-linked boron monolith showed significantly stronger affinity for glycoproteins compared to the Ov-POSS-free monolith. The developed microfluidic platform, which integrated multiple functions, demonstrated high efficiency and high-throughput analysis for post-translational modification proteomics.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Letter
Surgery
Ping Li, Yan-Ping Huang
ASIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Dengcheng Hui, Lu Liu, Nisma Lena Bahaji Azami, Jingru Song, Yanping Huang, Wan Xu, Chao Wu, Dong Xie, Yulang Jiang, Yanqin Bian, Mingyu Sun
Summary: This study aimed to explore the mechanism of Spleen-strengthening and liver-draining formula (SLF) against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) from the perspective of intestinal flora. The results showed that SLF can improve liver function and glucolipid metabolism in NAFLD patients and regulate intestinal flora, especially the abundance of Coprococcus, Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136 group, and Ruminococcus genus.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mi Zhang, Fangfang Chen, Xueqing Sun, Yanping Huang, Yan Zeng, Jinying Chen, Shiqi Wu, Chen Xu
Summary: By analyzing the expression of 02-AR in different prostate tissues through the GEO database in NCBI and constructing docetaxel-resistant prostate cancer cell lines, it was found that inhibiting the activity of 02-AR increased cell sensitivity to docetaxel. The mechanism involves the regulation of 02-AR in the cellular response to docetaxel through apoptosis and autophagy via caspase signaling and Atg5/AMPK/mTOR pathway as well as the effect of 02-AR on the crosstalk between apoptosis and autophagy via p38 MAPK and JNK/c-Jun/ FOXO3a signaling pathways.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Changming Dong, Xiang Pan, Lifu Wei, Xiaojun Man, Zhengxi Zhou, Yanping Huang, Xiaoxiang Wang, Lezhong Qi, Feng Xue, Yifan Li
Summary: Colon cancer with colovesical fistula (CVF) is a rare complication with a poor prognosis. Surgical treatment can improve the prognosis. This study reports four cases of CVF, highlighting the importance of early detection and discussing the epidemiology, signs, symptoms, imaging examinations, and treatment of CVF in the early stage.
Article
Polymer Science
Mustafa Kalay, Abidin Esidir, Mahmut Ruzi, N. Burak Kiremitler, Mustafa Serdar Onses
Summary: This study proposes stable and addressable polymer PUFs, utilizing a cross-linkable polymer system, which demonstrates high stochastic characteristics and low-cost production. The performance of the polymer features is evaluated through various analyses, and direct image authentication is achieved using feature matching algorithms.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jingyu Jin, Guoqiang Lu, Jun Nie, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: Photopolymerization technology is limited in the fields of food packaging and biomedicine due to the high migration of small molecules from photoinitiators. In this study, a polymerizable 2-vinyl thioxanthone (ETX) was synthesized to improve the migration stability of photoinitiators. Macromolecular photoinitiators (PPI1, PPI2) were also prepared to further reduce migration. The results showed that the ETX/TEOA system had higher initiation performance and PPI2 displayed favorable initiation ability. Additionally, the migration of ETX, PPI1, and PPI2 in photocured film was significantly reduced. These low-migration photoinitiators have potential applications in the fields of food packaging and biological materials.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Weijie Li, Jun Nie, Yingying Zhao, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: This study focuses on the development of high-performance, low-migration photoinitiators. A polymerizable photoinitiator (VBP) was synthesized by introducing an ethylene group into benzophenone, and three different molecular weight single-component photoinitiators (PVBN1-3) were synthesized based on VBP. The results show that these new photoinitiators have stronger absorption ability compared to benzophenone and significantly reduce the migration of initiators and co-initiators, addressing the safety concerns caused by migration.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Seira Morimune-Moriya, Yuki Iwahashi, Mitsuru Nakamura, Daisuke Ogawa, Keiji Nakamura
Summary: This study investigates the effect of plasma treatment on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the structure/properties of polyimide (PI) nanocomposites with ultra-low content of CNTs. The results show that plasma treatment introduces isocyanate groups on the surface of CNTs and enhances the interfacial interaction between PI and treated CNTs. This leads to a significant improvement in the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites, with even a small addition of treated CNTs showing a substantial increase in Young's modulus, tensile strength and toughness.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuanlong Li, Chaojie Chen, Guoqing Cui, Li Liu, Chao Zhou, Guangfeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a novel ion-conducting hydrogel was fabricated using a straightforward approach. The hydrogel showed excellent tensile properties and high toughness due to physical interactions and covalent binding. Additionally, the introduction of hydroxyethyl cellulose and lithium chloride improved the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, and frost resistance of the hydrogel, demonstrating its potential for cold climate applications.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Dengwei Yan, Jinxian Yang, Xuejun Pan, Xiaozheng Duan, Lianwei Li, Mo Zhu
Summary: The influence of backbone length on grafting efficiency during the graft-onto reaction process was investigated. It was found that the polydispersity effect of backbone length does not affect the final grafting efficiency, indicating that the local dynamics of chain segments dominate the graft-onto process.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhaoyi Luo, Xianjie Pan, Fanqi Liu, Quanxi Yi, Yanning Zeng, Yunhua Chen, Chaoyang Wang
Summary: This study provides a method to prepare high-performance epoxy materials with good malleability and thermal stability. The materials have self-healing and welding capabilities, thanks to the addition of specific chemical bonds and network structures. They exhibit mechanical properties comparable to commercial epoxy resins and show great potential for sustainable industrial development.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Chaoji Xiong, Hao Wang, Lihua Deng, Kun Liang, Chunhua Wu, Wei Wu, Qian Chen
Summary: In this study, four polyamides were synthesized and their adsorption performances for Hg2+ in aqueous systems were investigated. The polyamides exhibited high adsorption capacities and excellent reusability, with the involvement of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen in the chemical adsorption process of Hg2+.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Siim Laanesoo, Olivier Bonjour, Rauno Sedrik, Iris Tamsalu, Patric Jannasch, Lauri Vares
Summary: The insertion of rigid aliphatic or aromatic building blocks in polymer structures is an effective way to synthesize high -Tg polymer materials. In this study, a series of isosorbide-2-aryl carboxylate-5-methacrylate monomers (ArIMAs) were synthesized by functionalizing isosorbide 5-methacrylate with various aromatic lignin-inspired esters. These monomers were polymerized to obtain high molecular-weight poly(aryl carboxylate isosorbide methacrylates) (PArIMAs). The resulting polymers showed high glass transition temperatures and thermal stability, making them suitable for use as high-performance plastics and coatings.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuqian Wu, Weijie Xu, Jianliang Li, Zhangfeng Zhong, Liqing Huang, Shengke Li, Huaping Tan
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of degradation and drug release characteristics of dynamic Schiff base-mediated natural polysaccharide hydrogels using tannic acid (TA), leading to enhanced stability and functionality.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Xi Zhang, Xiangli Kong, Xin Zhou, Yiyan Gao, Yibo Sun, Guanghui Gao, Wei Liu, Kai Shi
Summary: Conductive hydrogels have great development prospects in flexible strain sensors, but long-term direct contact with human skin can cause bacterial infection. A hydrogel with antibacterial, biocompatibility, and toughness was designed and manufactured using a freeze-thaw method. The hydrogel maintains tensile properties and fatigue resistance at low temperatures and is resistant to bacteria. Therefore, hydrogel sensors can be used to monitor human movements.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Wei Zhang, Jiangang Yu, Mingyang Wu, Rui Li, Anqiang Zhang, Yaling Lin
Summary: In this study, polyacrylamide containing quaternary ammonium salts (PAM-X) were synthesized and found to effectively inhibit soil-borne pathogenic fungi while maintaining the balance of microbial population in soil. PAM-X also showed low toxicity to earthworms and fish, providing a new method for the prevention and control of soil-borne fungal diseases.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jiawen He, Haojie Yu, Li Wang, Jian Yang, Yanhui Zhang, Wenbing Huang, Chenguang Ouyang
Summary: This review discusses the use of polymeric hydrogels for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), including the mechanism of water sorption, fabrication methods, and strategies for optimizing the structure of hydrogels. The extended applications of hygroscopic photothermal hydrogels, such as agricultural irrigation and dehumidification, are also explored. The challenges and prospects of using polymeric hydrogels for AWH are summarized.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Du, Shuaishuai Lu, Yuanna Sun, Qingshan Li, Xinhai He
Summary: This study introduces a method to improve the performance of hydrogels by incorporating proline, resulting in hydrogels with excellent stretchability, high conductivity, and long-term stability. The hydrogel remains flexible and conductive even at ultra-low temperatures.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)