Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rosa Martha Perez Gutierrez, Julio Tellez Gomez, Raul Borja Urby, Jose G. Contreras Soto, Hector Romo Parra
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the role of a combination of luteolin and diosmin in selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) in streptozotocin-induced diabetes mice. The results showed that the SeNPs nanospheres prepared by a high-efficiency strategy could improve the efficiency in type 2 diabetes by restoring blood glucose, lipid profile, and exhibiting good antioxidant activity.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Franza, Valentina Carusi, Eleonora Nucera, Franco Pandolfi
Summary: Luteolin, a flavonoid compound, has anti-inflammatory effects and may be beneficial for patients with cancer, neuropsychiatric disorders, and inflammatory bowel conditions. With a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, luteolin's anti-inflammatory properties, especially in cancer, have been studied extensively.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Guidong Gong, Jiezhou Pan, Yunxiang He, Jiaojiao Shang, Xiaoling Wang, Yaoyao Zhang, Guolin Zhang, Fei Wang, Gang Zhao, Junling Guo
Summary: In this study, a self-assembled nanomicelle with rationally designed building blocks is described, which shows a high efficiency of synergistic chemo-photodynamic therapy in an animal model. The nanomicelle possesses a low hemolysis rate, prolonged blood circulation time, and significantly improved antitumor efficacy.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Emma P. Kozlovskaya, Aleksandr M. Popov, Olga N. Styshova, Aleksey Vakhrushev, Tatyana A. Rutckova, Anna B. Podvolotskaya, Ludmila A. Tekutyeva
Summary: Research indicates that flavone luteolin (LT) and its sulfated derivatives in marine hydrobionts have significant therapeutic potential, with a diverse spectrum of biological activities and pleiotropic mechanisms of action. However, information on the biological activity of its sulfated derivatives remains limited.
Review
Immunology
Melisa cetinkaya, Yusuf Baran
Summary: Cancer is a global concern with increasing incidence rates. Current chemotherapy drugs face challenges related to toxicity, leading to the search for alternative therapies that are less toxic to normal cells. Flavonoids, natural compounds produced by plants, have become a hot topic in cancer treatment. Luteolin, a flavonoid found in many fruits, vegetables, and herbs, has been extensively studied for its anti-cancer properties, inhibiting tumor growth through various cellular processes. This review describes the molecular targets of Luteolin, combination therapy with other flavonoids or chemotherapeutic drugs, and nanodelivery strategies for treating different types of cancer.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yu Wang, Qianmei Wang, Wei Feng, Qian Yuan, Xiaowei Qi, Sheng Chen, Pu Yao, Qing Dai, Peiyuan Xia, Dinglin Zhang, Fengjun Sun
Summary: The bioactivity of Luteolin has been enhanced through the development of ROS-responsive nanoplatforms with folate decoration, leading to efficient internalization by cancer cells and significant inhibition of tumor cell proliferation in vitro. Animal experiments demonstrated that these nanoparticles accumulated at tumor sites and inhibited tumor growth 3 times more effectively than the control group, showcasing the promising potential of targeted delivery for improving the antitumor efficacy of Luteolin.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Neel Parekh, Ashish Garg, Renuka Choudhary, Madhu Gupta, Ginpreet Kaur, Seema Ramniwas, Moyad Shahwan, Hardeep Singh Tuli, Gautam Sethi
Summary: Cancer is a complex disease characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. Telomerase, an enzyme overexpressed in cancer cells, plays a critical role in cell proliferation and survival. Naturally occurring flavonoids can inhibit telomerase expression through various mechanisms, making them potential therapeutic agents for cancer. Numerous studies support the anti-cancer activity of flavonoids and their ability to deactivate telomerase in different cancer types.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lijun Zhu, Yu Li, Mou Jiang, Changsheng Ke, Hanxiong Long, Maosong Qiu, Lei Zhang, Chaohui Ye, Xin Zhou, Zhong-Xing Jiang, Shizhen Chen
Summary: This study developed a method to fluorinate bovine serum albumin with 34 cysteine residues, creating fluorine-19 magnetic resonance imaging (19F MRI)-traceable theranostics. The fluorinated albumin with a non-binding fluorocarbon and a long linker was found to avoid 19F signal splitting and line broadening. The self-assembled nanoparticles of paclitaxel and IR-780 showed high tumor accumulation and enabled 19F MRI-near infrared fluorescence imaging (NIR FLI)-guided synergistic chemotherapy, photothermal and photodynamic therapy.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huijie Han, Jie Chen, Jiachen Li, Alexandra Correia, Raquel Bartolo, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi, Tambet Teesalu, Shiqi Wang, Wenguo Cui, Helder A. Santos
Summary: Apoptosis is a programmed cell death process responsible for abnormal cell clearance. Cancer cells often develop mechanisms to escape apoptosis, posing a challenge in cancer treatment. A biomimetic lipid nanocarrier that mimics mitochondrial Cytochrome C binding has been developed. This nanocarrier shows great potential in pro-apoptosis cancer therapy, reducing ATP level and promoting apoptosome assembly, leading to higher apoptosis and anti-tumor efficacy.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sneh Punia Bangar, Priyanka Kajla, Vandana Chaudhary, Nitya Sharma, Fatih Ozogul
Summary: Flavonoids, such as luteolin, are increasingly used in foods and active packaging systems for their functional properties and antimicrobial effects. Luteolin, a polyphenolic plant flavonoid, is naturally found as glycosides and can be converted into luteolin glucuronides in the intestine, which are responsible for its bioactivities. This review aims to compile important data on the biosynthesis, mechanism of action, bioactivities, bioavailability, and toxicity potential of luteolin.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yuantong Qi, Jingru Li, Qiang Nie, Mingjie Gao, Qinghua Yang, Zimeng Li, Qi Li, Songling Han, Jun Ding, Yongqin Li, Jianxiang Zhang
Summary: Developing targeted therapy for heart diseases remains a significant challenge. A polyphenol-assisted nanoprecipitation/self-assembly method was developed to easily engineer functional nanoparticles for heart targeting. By using different carrier materials and polyphenols, well-defined nanoparticles with excellent properties can be prepared efficiently. TA-derived nanoparticles showed potent ROS-scavenging activity, especially those produced from a cyclodextrin-derived bioactive material. Moreover, these nanoparticles effectively protected cardiomyocytes from hypoxic-ischemic injury and showed promising therapeutic effects in murine models of heart diseases.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hugo Hernandez-Toledo, Hugo Torrens, Marcos Flores-alamo, Luisa De Cola, Guillermo Moreno-Alcantar
Summary: Luminescent copper(I)-based compounds with high emission quantum yields have attracted attention for their potential in self-assembling supramolecular systems. This study demonstrates that the emissive profile of Cu(I) derivatives in water is sensitive to solvent composition, leading to changes in both emission characteristics and aggregate morphology. These findings suggest the construction of smart supramolecular systems based on dynamic coordinative metal centers.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meiyu Jiang, Jiasheng Wu, Weimin Liu, Haohui Ren, Wenjun Zhang, Chun-Sing Lee, Pengfei Wang
Summary: The study presents an efficient synthesis strategy for converting small molecules into nanoparticles in 100% aqueous solution, without the addition of foreign species. Three photosensitizers with improved amphiphilicity were successfully synthesized, demonstrating the feasibility of utilizing amphiphilic photosensitizers for tumor photodynamic therapy.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luyao Zhang, Yitong Cai, Lishuang Li, Chen Chen, Hanyu Zhao, Zehui Zhang, Yaochuan Liu, Yingyu Wang, Chunlian Tian, Mingchun Liu
Summary: This study analyzed and explored the effects and mechanism of luteolin on T. pyogenes biofilm. The results showed that luteolin could inhibit biofilm formation and may have potential clinical applications in the treatment of T. pyogenes infections.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Shouhui Yi, Rongqiang Liao, Wei Zhao, Yusheng Huang, Yi He
Summary: Combination therapy offers advantages for cancer treatment, but different types of therapeutic agents exhibit different pharmacokinetic properties and action targets in vivo, leading to uncontrollable concentration ratio of therapeutic agents. Multifunctional co-delivery systems can provide targeted delivery and controlled release in response to tumor microenvironment, resulting in better synergistic anticancer effect and potential clinical applications.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuqi Ma, Anhe Wang, Jieling Li, Qi Li, Qingquan Han, Yafeng Jing, Xuefang Zheng, Hongyu Cao, Xuehai Yan, Shuo Bai
Summary: The self-assembling behavior of peptides and derivatives plays a crucial role in constructing architectures and achieving specific functions in nature. However, the surface or interfacial self-assembly, especially on micro- or nanoparticles, has been less systematically studied. In this study, uniform porous CaCO3 micro particles with different surfaces were used to investigate the self-assembling behavior of dipeptides with various sequences. The experimental results showed that dipeptides with a negative charge preferentially self-assembled on the hydrophobic and positively charged surface of CaCO3 particles, and dipeptides with high Log p values had a significant effect on the self-assembling behavior on the surface of porous CaCO3.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qingquan Han, Chao Zhang, Taoming Guo, Yajie Tian, Wei Song, Jiaxin Lei, Qi Li, Anhe Wang, Milin Zhang, Shuo Bai, Xuehai Yan
Summary: This study develops a hydrogel network with tissue-like modulus and excellent flexibility by using polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and integrates polydopamine nanoparticles to improve transparency, self-adhesion, and impedance of the hydrogel. The multichannel and wirelessly operated hydrogel electrode can establish a conformal and stable interface with tissue, exhibiting high channel uniformity, low interfacial contact impedance, low power noise, long-term stability, and tolerance to sweat and motion. Furthermore, the hydrogel electrode demonstrates unprecedented ability to classify high-quality prefrontal EEG signals into seven-category sustained attention with high accuracy, showing potential applications in assessing human consciousness and multifunctional diagnoses.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Chen, Ting He, Yang Liu, Youcai Liu, You-Nian Liu, Chuntai Liu, Yi Zhang
Summary: Electronic engineering is an effective method to enhance the bifunctional catalytic activity of C-SACs for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs). This review systematically summarizes recent progress in restructuring coordination environment, carbon substrate effect, and second metal species synergism to optimize the structure of active sites and improve electrocatalytic performance. Challenges and future perspectives for C-SACs in commercial ZABs are also discussed.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qiankun Hou, Kang Liu, Walid Al-Maksoud, Yuchang Huang, De Ding, Yongpeng Lei, Yi Zhang, Bin Lin, Lirong Zheng, Min Liu, Jean-Marie Basset, Yin Chen
Summary: Nonprecious-metal heterogeneous catalysts with atomically dispersed active sites have shown high activity and selectivity in various reactions, but their rational design and large-scale synthesis pose a significant challenge. Current approaches involve high temperatures and tedious procedures. In this study, a straightforward and scalable strategy was demonstrated for synthesizing atomically dispersed Ni electrocatalysts in a large quantity with high yield, using two simple steps under mild conditions. The resulting catalyst exhibits excellent catalytic performance in both oxygen evolution and reduction reactions, with tunable activity, high reproducibility, and stability. The strategy provides a practical and green method for the industrial manufacturing of nonprecious-metal single-site catalysts with predictable structures.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qichen Wang, Yun Tan, Shuaihao Tang, Wei Liu, Yi Zhang, Xiang Xiong, Yongpeng Lei
Summary: In this work, an edge-hosted Mn-N4-C12 coordination supported on N doped defective carbon (Mn1/NDC) catalyst was synthesized, showing good bifunctional performance of the oxygen reduction/evolution reaction with a low potential gap. The Mn1/NDC-based aqueous Zn-air batteries exhibited impressive rate performance, ultralong discharging lifespan, and excellent stability. This study highlights the importance of atomic structure design of oxygen electrocatalysts for low-temperature and high-capacity Zn-air batteries and promotes the development of sustainable Zn-based batteries at harsh conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Wang, Zhao Hu, Wei Wang, Yanan Li, Haichuan He, Liu Deng, Yi Zhang, Jianhan Huang, Ning Zhao, Guipeng Yu, You-Nian Liu
Summary: In this study, the interaction between different nitrogen sites on T-COF framework and defect TiO2 and stoichiometric TiO2 is investigated using density functional theory. It is found that the amine group of T-COF can provide a favorable binding site on defect TiO2. Based on this, a stable Z-scheme heterostructure with well-defined chemical bonding and optimized geometry is designed by anchoring defect TiO2 on the surface of amine-functionalized T-COF sphere. The obtained heterostructure exhibits high CO2-to-CO conversion efficiency with 100% CO selectivity and 6.81% apparent quantum efficiency at 365 nm. This work provides guidance for the rational design of high-efficiency Z-scheme heterostructure photocatalysts for photocatalytic applications.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Chen, Ting He, Qiming Liu, Yongfeng Hu, Hao Gu, Liu Deng, Hongtao Liu, Youcai Liu, You-Nian Liu, Yi Zhang, Shaowei Chen, Xiaoping Ouyang
Summary: Single-atom catalysts with adjacent Fe nanoclusters supported on nitrogen-doped carbon aerogels show enhanced oxygen reduction reaction activity and anti-oxidation stability, resulting from increased 3d electron density and decreased magnetic moment of Fe atomic centers. A flexible zinc-air battery using these catalysts achieves remarkable performance, even at -40 degrees C, with high open circuit voltage, power density, and excellent durability after 2300 continuous cycles. These results highlight the significance of electronic manipulation in enhancing the durability of single atom catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenjia Zhang, Shukun Li, Yamei Liu, Ruirui Xing, Zhengyu Jin, Xuehai Yan, Huadan Xue
Summary: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a devastating solid malignancy with a profuse fibrotic stromal reaction, hypoxia, and an immunosuppressive microenvironment. Immunotherapy has shown limited success in improving PDAC survival, so there is an urgent need for strategies that specifically target the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) and immune-related therapeutic resistance. Photothermal immunotherapy, which combines local tumor hyperthermia with immune remodeling, has shown promise in PDAC treatment. This study develops an injectable peptide-based hydrogel integrated with near-infrared photothermal pigment and an immunomodulatory peptide for local PDAC administration and treatment, effectively inhibiting tumor recurrence and metastasis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanchen Liu, Haoning Gong, Zhiwei Wang, Chengqian Yuan, Jianren Lu, Xuehai Yan
Summary: A new antimicrobial peptide hydrogel based on supramolecular self-assembly is developed, which exhibits strong antimicrobial activity against resistant strains and high cytocompatibility. The hydrogel also has immunoregulative activity and shows promising potential in treating skin abscess disease caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection. This study not only provides insights into the design of supramolecular AMP hydrogels and their immune-related antimicrobial actions, but also advances the development of self-assembly peptide platforms to combat antimicrobial resistant infections.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bowen Li, Yan Huang, Jianwei Bao, Zixuan Xu, Xuehai Yan, Qianli Zou
Summary: We report the use of supramolecular nanoarchitectonics to fabricate nanodrugs from therapeutic peptides for treating liver fibrosis. Self-assembling antagonist peptides are designed and manipulated into uniform peptide nanoparticles with well-defined nanostructures and uniform sizes. The peptide nanoparticles show enhanced accumulation in liver sites and limited distribution in other tissues. In vivo results demonstrate greatly enhanced anti-fibrotic activity compared to the pristine antagonist along with good biocompatibility. These findings highlight the potential of self-assembly as a promising nanoarchitectonics approach to enhance the anti-fibrotic activity of therapeutic peptides for treating liver fibrosis.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peng Zhou, Ruirui Xing, Qi Li, Junbai Li, Chengqian Yuan, Xuehai Yan
Summary: Controlling the morphology of supramolecular hydrogels is crucial in tuning their mechanical properties. This study investigates the evolution of fibrillar networks in hydrogels by modulating droplets formed via liquid-liquid phase separation. The size and amount of droplets, as well as the structural evolution and network development, can be finely tuned by varying the thermal history. The findings provide insights into the role of phase-separated droplets in self-assembling networks and contribute to the engineering of supramolecular hydrogels with adjustable mechanical properties.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Chang, Luyang Zhao, Ruirui Xing, Junbai Li, Xuehai Yan
Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in chromopeptide nanoarchitectonics, focusing on the design strategy, assembly mechanism, and structure-function relationship. The effect of peptide sequences and the variation in photophysical performance are critically emphasized. Various applications, including biomedicine and artificial photosynthesis, are discussed, along with the future prospects of chromopeptide nanoarchitectonics.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yan Xue, Jieling Li, Tianhe Jiang, Qingquan Han, Yafeng Jing, Shuo Bai, Xuehai Yan
Summary: An anisotropic and conductive hydrogel scaffold fabricated using gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and silver nanowire (AgNW) has shown great potential in promoting muscle repair through contact cues and electrical stimulation.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shanying Sui, Huafeng Quan, Jingxing Wang, Yun Tan, Zhifang Sun, Yi Zhang
Summary: This study proposes a core-shell design for fabricating isotropic aerogels with desirable properties. The as-developed aerogels exhibit compressibility and recoverability, hydrophobicity, low thermal conductivity, and electric conductivity. These aerogels also show remarkable capacities of oil/organic solvent-water separation, self-cleaning, thermal insulation, and real-time monitoring of human motion signals. The combination of core-shell design with non-directional freeze-drying method provides a valuable reference for developing other advanced aerogels.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huaxin Liu, Xue Zhong, Qing Pan, Yi Zhang, Wentao Deng, Guoqiang Zou, Hongshuai Hou, Xiaobo Ji
Summary: Among the carbon nanomaterials family, fluorescent carbon dots have emerged as significant members with outstanding characteristics and extensive applications. Despite the development of many synthesis strategies, achieving controllable synthesis remains challenging.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenjing Tan, Chunmei Gao, Shifeng Ji, Yunqing Xing, Yi Guo, Baogui Liang
Summary: Membrane separation technology is widely used in wastewater treatment due to its cost-effectiveness and productivity. However, organic membrane fouling caused by humic acid is a major barrier to its further development. This study successfully addressed this issue through the production of composite materials and self-cleaning membranes, providing beneficial strategies and solutions for membrane contamination problems.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qichang Peng, Qingdong Ruan, Bin Wang, Jinyuan Liu, Chao Huang, Xingwang Zhu, Dan Li, Liangliang Liu, Yinchuan Wang, Xiaolin Zhang, Jia Yan, Paul K. Chu, Hui Xu
Summary: The escalating issue of water pollution has led to significant attention in the field of photocatalysis. In this study, OV-Sb2WO6-X photocatalyst with oxygen vacancies was synthesized, which exhibited enhanced charge separation efficiency and improved photocatalytic activity. The introduction of oxygen vacancies was successfully controlled and characterized, and the modified photocatalyst showed superior degradation efficiency for dye wastewater treatment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wangcheng Zhang, Cunchuan Zheng, Hu Xie, Weichao Du
Summary: By using a specific curing agent ETB, the problem of dispersion and stability for oily epoxy resin in cement slurry system has been successfully solved. The application of the emulsified curing agent ETB in oilfield cement slurry system shows good rheological performance, resistance to high temperature and high pressure water loss, and corrosion resistance.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
O. I. Krivonos, A. Babenko, O. B. Belskaya
Summary: This study synthesized biochar based on sapropel and investigated the effects of chemical modification on its textural characteristics, acid-base properties, and adsorption properties. The results showed that the chemical modification increased the fraction of micropores, specific surface area, and changed the surface properties of biochar. The experiment also revealed that biochar pretreated with alkali exhibited the maximum adsorption capacity for copper ions. A conceptual model identifying the mechanisms of copper adsorption on sapropel-based biosorbent was proposed.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
H. Lachhab, N. Benzbiria, A. Titi, S. Echihi, M. E. Belghiti, Y. Karzazi, A. Zarrouk, R. Touzani, C. Jama, F. Bentiss
Summary: The corrosion inhibitory potency of two new pyrimidine-pyrazole derivatives, PPA and PPC, was evaluated for mild steel in 1 M HCl. The results showed enhanced inhibition activities with increased concentration, reaching maximal values of 91.15% and 92.39% for PPA and PPC, respectively. However, the mitigation potency decreased with increasing temperature. SEM and XPS analysis revealed that PPA and PPC adsorbed on the mild steel surface, forming a shielding layer that prevented the dissolution of the steel in the acidic solution.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shanmugapriya Sivalingam, D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila, Goutham Golla, Lakshmanan Arunachalam, Tarunendu Singh, G. Karthikeyan, A. Shanthi, Kannan Malaichamy
Summary: This study aims to develop a nano-biofungicide comprising of volatile essential oil molecules to enhance its efficacy in the field of agriculture through easily scalable green synthesis technique. The nano biofungicide was prepared through one pot hot melt ultrasonication technique with easy water dispersibility and long term stability. The physico-chemical analysis revealed that, nano bio-fungicides were amorphous sphere-shaped nanoparticles with low melting point. The encapsulation efficiency of major components of essential oil was determined, and it was found that they followed Higuchi model of release kinetics. The essential oil loaded nanostructured lipid carrier showed significantly higher mycelial growth inhibition compared to pure essential oil, indicating enhanced bio-efficacy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yinlong Li, Yingqing Zhan, Yiwen Chen, Hongshan Jia, Ximin Chen, Fei Zhu, Xulin Yang
Summary: In this study, ZnO quantum dots decorated MXene nanosheets were used as a functional filler for waterborne epoxy coating. The improved dispersion and synergy of ZnO QDs and MXene nanosheets enhanced the anticorrosion performance of the coating.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fucheng Guan, Jing Tao, Qiang Yao, Zheng Li, Yihang Zhang, Shi Feng, Jianbin Sun, Qiang Yang, Xuecui Song, Jing Guo, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This paper presents a method for preparing adsorbent materials based on biomass that can efficiently adsorb methylene blue. The experimental results show that the material has a hierarchical structure, high adsorption capacity, and reusability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pengfei Hu, Zuli Mo, Weiliang Wang, Chengzhe Li, Zhaojia Guo, Guanqing Lin, Zhimin Guo
Summary: This study developed a novel in-situ particle vision and measurement (PVM) system to investigate heterocoagulation between coarse and fine particles in mineral processing. The experimental results showed that the degree of heterocoagulation decreased with increasing pH and stirring speed. Furthermore, under certain hydrodynamic conditions, coal particles were more distributed at the rear of the glass bead.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tanveer ul Haq Zia, Anwar ul Haq Ali Shah, Behisht Ara, Kashif Gul
Summary: A label-free immunosensor for detection of hepatitis C core antigen was fabricated using a ternary nanocomposite based on polypyrrole, silver doped zinc oxide, and exfoliated graphene. The immunosensor demonstrated low detection limit, high selectivity, and stability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyan Feng, Jiachen Li, Lijun Liang, Linli Zhu, Sa Liu, Li Ren
Summary: In this study, polystyrene divinylbenzene microspheres were surface-modified by poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) to develop an efficient hemoperfusion adsorbent for the removal of protein-bound toxins. The modified microspheres showed increased adsorption capacity and better biocompatibility, making them promising for clinical hemoperfusion therapy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoye Bi, Dong Xue, Yunpeng Wang, Chencheng Lv, Zexiong Li, Tao Zhao
Summary: This research aimed to develop a durable and formaldehyde-free flame retardant treatment for cotton fabrics. The results demonstrated successful grafting of phosphorous acid (PA) onto cotton fabrics, leading to enhanced flame resistance while maintaining the desired fabric characteristics.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruolin Wang, Wenjuan Sun, Haisheng Han, Dongping Tao
Summary: This study finds that Al-starch colloidal depressants can effectively inhibit the flotation of ultrafine calcite and chlorite, and increase the grade of valuable minerals. The chemisorption of Al-starch on mineral surface changes the functional group peaks and generates new O-Al functional groups.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wondimu K. Wakejo, Ali Maged, Beteley T. Meshesha, Joon W. Kang, Abayneh G. Demesa, Sandip Chakrabarti, Thallada Bhaskar, Ashok Kumar Gupta, Amit Bhatnagar
Summary: Simultaneously removing different pharmaceutical pollutants from wastewater is an important environmental issue, and the use of a system that can remove multiple contaminants at once is necessary. Functionalized biochar (FBC) has been found to be effective in simultaneously removing acetaminophen and ciprofloxacin and other pharmaceutical pollutants.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Wang, Fengwen Yan, Jie Wu, Zhijun Huang, Liuting Song, Shunda Yuan
Summary: In this study, Cu single atoms are anchored on the external surface of g-C3N4 nanofibers to maximize atom utilization. This catalyst exhibits excellent Fenton-like catalytic activity and good stability due to the full utilization of Cu active sites.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)