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Chemistry, Physical
Wenshi Zhao, Shuo Yang, Daxin Zhang, Tianxiang Zhou, Jie Huang, Ming Gao, Xiaolong Zhang, Yang Liu, Jinghai Yang
Summary: In this study, a multi-dimensional plasmonic coupling SERS platform composed of graphene oxide-Au nanostars nanocomposites (GANS NCs) and Au@Ag nanoparticles (NPs) was designed for label-free detection of free bilirubin (BR), which is essential for early diagnosis of jaundice and other hepatobiliary diseases, with rapid and sensitive detection.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
LanDong Ma, XiaoLei Zhao, ZhiHang Zhang, HongHua Ge, Jin Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates a real time controllable assembling/aptasensing approach using plasmonic graphene oxide nanocomposites for tuning micro-nano structure and ultrasensitive detection of the MC-LR toxin. By combining DNA-hybridization and biotinstrepavidin binding protocol, the assembling process can be used for real time SERS aptasensing of MC-LR. This one-step nanofabrication and sensing strategy shows promising results for in-field testing of environmental contaminants.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Irene Vassalini, Nicolo Bontempi, Stefania Federici, Matteo Ferroni, Alessandra Gianoncelli, Ivano Alessandri
Summary: This study demonstrated the indirect ultrasensitive detection of polychlorinated biphenyls in water using the Raman signals of silver-cyclodextrin supracrystals resulting from drying-induced aggregation of plasmonic alginate bubbles. Principal component analysis extended the detection limit to 1 ng/L, which is two orders of magnitude lower than current legislation requires.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Liu, Alei Dang, Tiehu Li, Yiting Sun, Tung-Chun Lee, Weibin Deng, Shaoheng Wu, Amir Zada, Tingkai Zhao, Hao Li
Summary: We propose a scalable and cost-effective method to fabricate a sensitive and mechanically stable flexible Ti3C2Tx MXene@graphene oxide/Au nanoclusters (MG/AuNCs) fiber SERS substrate. This flexible substrate exhibits a low detection limit (1 x 10-11 M), signal repeatability (RSD = 9.80%), and time retention (remains 75% after 90 days of storage), suitable for detection in complex environments. Furthermore, the L-cysteine-modified MG/AuNCs-1 fiber enables trace and selective detection of trinitrotoluene (TNT) molecules (0.1 mu M) via Meisenheimer complex formation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maofeng Zhang, Haoran Sun, Xin Chen, Hongyang Zhou, Liangzhong Xiong, Wei Chen, Zihai Chen, Zhiyong Bao, Yucheng Wu
Summary: A sensitive solid semiconductor-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate was successfully synthesized with improved performance for the detection of multiple organic pollutants. The optimized TiO2-Ag-GO substrate showed enhanced signal reproducibility, longer-term stability, and higher detection sensitivity, with potential for various practical applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoqiang Feng, Zhengyi He, Lingyan Yu, Zhiduo Liu, Gang Wang, Siwei Yang, Guqiao Ding
Summary: The study demonstrates the growth of VAGAs on FTO substrates using PECVD technology, enhancing the performance of SERS substrates with improved photoelectric properties and adsorption capacity. The electronic interactions in the VAGA-FTO heterostructure result in hybrid SERS substrates with high sensitivity, reusability, and stability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinling Gao, Wei Zhan, Yuhan Xiao, Xingrui Zhu, Wei Gao, Hong Yin
Summary: In this study, the surface plasmonic coupling between gold nanoparticles and ultrathin boron nitride nanosheets was demonstrated, leading to a significant enhancement of the Raman signal. By varying the size of the nanoparticles, the Raman signal of the nanosheets was improved from 1.7 to 71. The mechanism behind this enhancement was explored through the electromagnetic field coupling strength and charge transfer at the interfaces.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huan Liang, Lingling Jiang, Hongying Li, Jiale Zhang, Ying Zhuo, Ruo Yuan, Xia Yang
Summary: In this study, DNA was used as a guide to self-assemble gold nanoparticles into one-dimensional ordered structures at the water-oil interface. A output switching strategy successfully allowed for the capture of Raman probes on the sensing interface for the SERS detection of microRNA 155 (miRNA-155). This study provides an important strategy for obtaining ordered plasmonic structures and offering clinical diagnosis surveillance for early-stage cancer.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Zhang, Wenhuan Zhu
Summary: The metal-grating assisted graphene plasmonic asymmetric system offers multiple high-quality near-unity absorption properties, enabling various functions and precise frequency tuning. It also demonstrates outstanding performance in optical sensing, with high sensitivity and FOM factor.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shan Zhang, Guanglin Zhang, Zhiduo Liu, Zhengyi He, Xiaoqiang Feng, Siwei Yang, Guqiao Ding, Gang Wang, Yongqiang Wang
Summary: In this study, three-dimensional graphene (3D-graphene) was hetero-integrated with a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate through plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition (PACVD) to create a highly stable, ultra-sensitive, low-cost, and reusable surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate. The nanocavity construction of the 3D-graphene combined with the optical cavity system of the SOI improved the interaction between the incident light and 3D-graphene, resulting in double-enhanced Raman scattering. The 3D-graphene/SOI heterojunction exhibited better detection limits than existing graphene-based SERS substrates and showed potential applications in food safety.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heidelore Fiedler, Ike van der Veen, Jacob de Boer
Summary: In the two rounds of UNEP-coordinated assessments of POPs laboratories, participation varied across global regions with different levels of analytical capacity, particularly limited in Africa and Central and Eastern European countries, but increasing in Latin America. Laboratories using gas chromatographs coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometers had the best results, but encountered challenges with human milk and fish samples in the last round, indicating a need for improved performance, especially at low concentrations in foodstuffs.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mariia Samodelova, Olesya O. Kapitanova, Pavel Evdokimov, Olga E. Eremina, Eugene A. Goodilin, Irina A. Veselova
Summary: A scalable procedure of SERS substrates design was developed using a novel plasmonic structure based on a freestanding chitosan film, silver nanoparticles, and graphene oxide. The addition of graphene oxide suppresses background fluorescence signal and increases the signal-to-fluorescence background intensity ratio. The manufactured plasmonic polymer nanocomposite provides a detection limit of down to 100 pM and simplifies the procedure for creating a substrate.
Article
Ecology
Nicole E. Saavedra, Scott A. Rush, Jill A. Olin, Gordon Paterson
Summary: This study investigates resource partitioning among prey fish species in Lake Ontario by using trophic tracers, pollutants, and bioenergetic modelling. The results demonstrate that the trophic relationships among species can be confirmed by carbon and nitrogen isotopes, and the PCBs concentration is highly correlated with temperature occupancy predictions. The three-dimensional niche modelling suggests that species behavioural thermoregulation is likely the direct cause of ecological tracer assimilation.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Optics
Bin You, Rui Zhang, Shengchuan Wang, Kui Han, Xiaopeng Shen, Weihua Wang
Summary: Plasmonic coupling in graphene nanoribbon (GNR) dimers were investigated theoretically in this study, and the resonance line-shape of GNR dimers can be engineered by tuning the distance, resonance frequency difference, and damping rates. A general scheme to engineer broadband optical response through tuning damping rates of two GNRs was further discussed.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li-Hsuan Wang, Li-Ru Chen, Kuo-Hu Chen
Summary: Xenoestrogens (XEs) are substances that mimic endogenous estrogens to affect physiological functions, either synthetic or natural, with endocrine disrupting properties. While XEs may be associated with reproductive disorders and congenital malformations, they are more likely to exhibit tissue-specific and non-genomic actions at relatively low estrogen concentrations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Wen-Jun Liang, Bin Zhao, Cong-Yun Zhang, Rong-Kun Jian, Dong-Yue Liu, Ya-Qing Liu
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bin Zhao, Rui Hao, Zhi Wang, Huijuan Zhang, Yaowu Hao, Congyun Zhang, Yaqing Liu
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Long Xia, Rong-kun Jian, Yuan-fang Ai, Xue-lin Zheng, Bin Zhao
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Dong-Yue Liu, Bin Zhao, Jun-Sheng Wang, Peng-Wei Liu, Ya-Qing Liu
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bin Zhao, Peng-Wei Liu, Dong-Yue Liu, Thomas J. Kolibaba, Cong-Yun Zhang, Yan-Ting Liu, Ya-Qing Liu
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Polymer Science
Bin Zhao, Peng-Wei Liu, Kuan-Kuan Xiong, Hui-Hui Liu, Pei-Hua Zhao, Ya-Qing Liu
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Bin Zhao, Thomas J. Kolibaba, Simone Lazar, Jaime C. Grunlan
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Bin Zhao, Thomas J. Kolibaba, Simone Lazar, Jaime C. Grunlan
Summary: A new simple and halogen-free flame retardant treatment for cotton, using a Mannich-type reaction, shows promising results in enhancing the fabric's flame retardancy and maintaining it even after washing. The treatment is environmentally benign and has the potential to replace halogen-containing and more complex flame retardant finishing processes.
Article
Polymer Science
Kai Ning, Lin-Lin Zhou, Bin Zhao
Summary: This study successfully prepared a novel aminothiazole-based cyclotriphosphazene derivative, which was added as a flame retardant in epoxy resin, effectively reducing the fire hazards. The retardant altered the thermal decomposition properties and dynamic thermomechanical behaviors of EP, and achieved good flame retardant effects in fire testing.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lin-Lin Zhou, Wen-Xiong Li, Hai-Bo Zhao, Bin Zhao
Summary: This study compares the actions of Co2+ and Ni2+ transition metal cations in LDHs and investigates their use as flame retardants and smoke suppressants for silicone foam. The results show that the addition of LDHs improves the flame retardancy and fire safety of SiF, with NiAl-LDH being more effective. Co and Ni participate in the formation of protective char layers, inhibiting the release of SiO2 into the gas phase.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Lin-Lin Zhou, Wen-Xiong Li, Hai-Bo Zhao, Jun-Sheng Wang, Bin Zhao
Summary: There is a need to enhance the fire safety of silicone foam (SiF) in aircraft and high-speed trains. A novel NiTi-layered double hydroxide nanosheets (NiTi-LDH) was prepared as an effective flame-retardant and smoke-suppressor for SiF. The results showed that NiTi-LDH improved the fire resistance of SiF and greatly inhibited smoke release. The catalytic actions of NiTi-LDH in suppressing smoke and flame retardancy were observed in both condensed and gaseous phases.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cong-yun Zhang, Rui Hao, Bin Zhao, Yao-wu Hao, Ya-qing Liu
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
