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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zongwei Hao, Shengjun Han, Huajian Xu, Chao Li, Yu Wang, Zongyan Gu, Yao Hu, Qiang Zhang, Changyue Deng, Yaqing Xiao, Yingnan Liu, Kang Liu, Mingming Zheng, Yibin Zhou, Zhenyu Yu
Summary: A complex of high amylose corn starch (HACS) and oat beta-glucan (OBG) was prepared by ball milling treatment. The samples were characterized and the digestibility was studied. Results showed that the ball milling treatment altered the morphology and structure of the HACS-OBG complex, leading to decreased viscosity and digestion rate. Molecular docking and quantum chemistry techniques confirmed the strong interaction between HACS and OBG, which inhibited the enzyme activity and promoted slow digestion. Therefore, ball milling treatment is an effective method for controlling postprandial blood glucose through promoting the binding of OBG to starch.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Emad Omrani, Arpith Siddaiah, Afsaneh Dorri Moghadam, Uma Garg, Pradeep Rohatgi, Pradeep L. Menezes
Summary: In boundary lubrication conditions, the optimal concentration of GNPs can reduce the direct metal-metal contact area, leading to reduced formation of asperity junctions at the interface and enhancing the tribological properties of the nano-additive oil-based lubricant.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huajian Xu, Zongwei Hao, Junwei Gao, Qianxin Zhou, Weixiao Li, Xiangxin Liao, Mingming Zheng, Yibin Zhou, Zhenyu Yu, Chuankui Song, Yaqing Xiao
Summary: In this study, cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) was extracted from black tea waste and its effects on rice starch were investigated. CNC was found to improve the viscosity of starch during pasting and inhibit retrogradation. The addition of CNC also enhanced the stability of starch paste by changing its gelatinization enthalpy, shear resistance, viscoelasticity, and short-range ordering. Analysis of the interaction between CNC and starch revealed the formation of hydrogen bonds. Furthermore, starch gels containing CNC showed decreased digestibility due to the inhibitory effect of CNC on amylase. This research provides insights into the interactions between CNC and starch, which can be useful for the application of CNC in starch-based foods and the development of functional foods with a low glycemic index.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Michael A. A. Bellucci, Anke Marx, Bing Wang, Liwen Fang, Yunfei Zhou, Chandler Greenwell, Zhuhong Li, Axel Becker, GuangXu Sun, Jan Gerit Brandenburg, Sivakumar Sekharan
Summary: This work investigates the effect of polymer additives on the crystal habit of metformin HCl through experiments and computational methods. The goal is to develop a combined screening approach for crystal morphology engineering. Crystallization experiments are conducted in methanol and an isopropanol-water mixture using low concentrations of different polymer additives. Computational methods are used to characterize the morphology landscape and quantify the overall effect of solvent and additives on crystal habits. Molecular dynamics simulations are used to explain the effect of additives on specific crystal faces.
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Chemistry, Applied
Huajian Xu, Zongwei Hao, Jinglei Zhang, Huixia Liu, Changyue Deng, Zhenyu Yu, Mingming Zheng, Yingnan Liu, Yibin Zhou, Yaqing Xiao
Summary: This study focused on how NCC regulates the digestion of corn starch. The addition of NCC changed the viscosity of starch, improved its gel properties, and formed a compact and stable gel structure. NCC also affected the activity of α-amylase. Molecular simulation analysis showed that NCC bonded with specific amino acid residues at the active site entrance. Overall, NCC reduced the digestibility of corn starch by modifying its properties and inhibiting α-amylase activity. This study provides new insights into the mechanisms by which NCC regulates starch digestion, which can be beneficial for developing functional foods for type 2 diabetes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Siyuan Wang, Zhao Liang, Ling Liu, Yucheng Cao, Yingliang Cheng, Ding Chen
Summary: The study prepared modified reduced graphene oxide using traditional method and microwave-assisted ball milling, finding that MRGO-2 showed better dispersion and functionalization than MRGO-1. Introducing MRGO-2 into lubricant resulted in increased dispersion stability and lower friction coefficient compared to MRGO-1.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Shuzhen Zhou, Jingyi Hao, Mengjie Zhou, Xiaoguang Qiao, Xinchang Pang
Summary: The combination of piezoelectric material and ball milling opens up new possibilities in catalysis research. By using piezoelectric BaTiO3 nanoparticles as additives, dyes can be highly degraded in solid state in a short amount of time. During the ball milling process, BaTiO3 nanoparticles become highly polarized and generate electron-hole pairs, which exhibit strong reducing properties and can catalyze the generation of highly active .O2- to enhance dye degradation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chenzhe Xu, Zheng Zhang, Suicai Zhang, Haonan Si, Shuangfei Ma, Wenqiang Fan, Zhaozhao Xiong, Qingliang Liao, Abdul Sattar, Zhuo Kang, Yue Zhang
Summary: The Lewis acid-base adduct approach has been widely used for high-crystalline perovskite films, but the detailed crystallization process manipulated by Lewis base additives has revealed two distinct crystal growth stages, resulting in retardant crystallization kinetics and improved optoelectronic properties. This provides insight into the precise regulation of perovskite film crystallization kinetics towards high performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Min Chen, Chao Wang, Qing Shi, Huimin Hu, Qiwu Zhang, Zhao Li
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of using ball-milled serpentine to simultaneously sequester CO2 and cadmium under ambient conditions. The results showed that serpentine could effectively fix both CO2 and cadmium under specific conditions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Wenyi Yuan, Junying Xie, Xiaoyan Wang, Qing Huang, Kaiyou Huang
Summary: Mechanochemical method using ball milling and nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI)-CaO-Ca3(PO4)2 (NCC) showed enhanced stabilization and degradation efficiency of heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Cd) and organic pollutants (PBDEs and PCBs).
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yin Zhang, Yangqin Cheng, Jinhua Song, Yanjun Zhang, Qian Shi, Jingxiao Wang, Fanghua Tian, Shuang Yuan, Zhou Su, Chao Zhou, Yang Wang, Sen Yang
Summary: The paper presents a cost-effective method for synthesizing Si and graphene composites through ball-milling, demonstrating their outstanding performance in lithium-ion batteries and potential for large-scale production in the future.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
William I. Nicholson, Fabien Barreteau, Jamie A. Leitch, Riley Payne, Ian Priestley, Edouard Godineau, Claudio Battilocchio, Duncan L. Browne
Summary: The direct mechanochemical amidation of esters by ball milling is a simple and efficient method for preparing a diverse library of amide structures. This method is specifically effective for heteroaromatic and heterocyclic components. It has been successfully applied to the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and agrochemicals, as well as gram-scale synthesis of active pharmaceuticals without the need for a reaction solvent.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aqeel Abbas, Kun-Che Hu, Hsin-Chih Lin, Kun-Ming Lin
Summary: The commercial magnesium alloy ZK60 was used as a hydrogen storage material, with the addition of activated carbon and copper to investigate their effects on hydrogen absorption characteristics. The addition of 5 wt% activated carbon increased hydrogen absorption capacity, while the addition of copper reduced absorption kinetics and increased hydrogen capacity. Microstructural observations showed that ball milling reduced grain size and the addition of copper produced new phases.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Faiz Warsi, Mohd Usman, Maroof Ali
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between DTAC and SDS, two conventional surfactants, with IL in aqueous medium, as well as the influence of temperature on their aggregation behavior. By measuring the CMC values and thermodynamic parameters, the effect of IL on aqueous surfactant solutions is revealed, and the use of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy allows for the exploration of structural changes in the mixed system.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Mohamed Youssry, Afnan Mussa
Summary: The study demonstrated a controllable synthesis of sodium titanates using a simple mechanochemical method. Different phase types of nanostructures can be obtained under different milling speeds and durations, with no byproducts generated during the process.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
Dayong Huang, Boxuan Li, Min Wu, Shigenori Kuga, Yong Huang
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
(2018)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuran Liu, Yanding Li, Chinomso M. Ewulonu, John Ralph, Feng Xu, Qilin Zhang, Min Wu, Yong Huang
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feixue Lu, Yaoyao Wang, Chao Wang, Shigenori Kuga, Yong Huang, Min Wu
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dayong Huang, Min Wu, Chao Wang, Shigenori Kuga, Yong Huang
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tongling Zhang, Min Wu, Shigenori Kuga, Chinomso M. Ewulonu, Yong Huang
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tongling Zhang, Shigenori Kuga, Min Wu, Yong Huang
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2020)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Jinfeng Liu, Chao Wang, Chinomso M. Ewulonu, Xi Chen, Min Wu, Yong Huang
Summary: Cellulose-based materials modified with hydrophobic SiO2 nanoparticles were prepared in this study, with a range of hydrophobicity achieved by varying the amount of SiO2 NPs. The modified papers showed significantly increased strength, remained intact after soaking in various beverages, and could completely degrade in soil, suggesting their potential as alternative materials to plastic straws to help alleviate 'white pollution'.
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Polymer Science
Hongkun Wang, Xuran Liu, Jinfeng Liu, Min Wu, Yong Huang
Summary: This study proposes an effective strategy to improve the performance of polymer composites by adjusting the interfacial compatibility between microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT). The modified MCC, produced through surface modification, shows improved interfacial adhesion strength when its surface energy is closer to that of the PBAT matrix. This results in enhanced mechanical properties and thermal performance of the composites.
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Polymer Science
Xi Chen, Lijiaqi Zhang, Min Wu, Yong Huang
Summary: This study fabricates a superhydrophobic coating composed of hydrophobic SiO2 and modified cellulose nanofiber through one-step ball milling. The composite coating prepared by ball milling method shows higher water contact angle and more stable hydrophobic properties compared to the ultrasonic dispersion method.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dayong Huang, Min Wu, Shigenori Kuga, Yong Huang
Summary: This paper presents the fabrication of a three-dimensional porous carbon foam (PCF) with low density, high conductivity, high flexibility, and excellent shielding effectiveness for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. The PCF with its rich cellular porous structure can convert electromagnetic wave energy into heat energy, resulting in excellent shielding performance. Additionally, the PCF exhibits excellent thermal discharge capability.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaoyao Wang, Longhang Zhu, XiangYu Kong, Haimei Lu, Chao Wang, Yong Huang, Min Wu
Summary: Flexible sensors based on conductive hydrogels have great potential in wearable displays and smart devices. However, they suffer from freezing and loss of conductivity in extremely cold temperatures. In this study, a low-temperature-tolerant water-based hydrogel was developed by immersing a multi-crosslinking graphene/polyacrylic acid hydrogel in a KCl solution. The resulting hydrogel exhibited excellent conductivity and antifreezing properties. A strain sensor was assembled using the hydrogel and showed high sensitivity and durability under different temperature conditions. This ion-enhanced hydrogel could be used in flexible sensors for various applications in cold regions or extreme climates.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dayong Huang, Min Wu, Shigenori Kuga, Yong Huang
Summary: A facile method was developed for preparing size-controlled silver nanoparticles supported by pyrolytic carbon from microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). The obtained nanocomposite integrated silver nanoparticles successfully and dispersed uniformly in the pyrolytic carbon matrix, showing high electric conductivity and strong antimicrobial activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Md Mostafizur Rahman, Dayong Huang, Chinomso M. Ewulonu, Chao Wang, Shigenori Kuga, Min Wu, Yong Huang
Summary: The study coated GO and TiO2 nanomaterials on large-scale cellulose substrates using a simple dip-coating method, allowing for the reusability of photocatalysts and successful degradation of organic pollutants under visible light irradiation. The research established a practical method for directly degrading pollutants in lakes or rivers.
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Chemistry, Physical
Liyuan Li, Feixue Lu, Chao Wang, Fengling Zhang, Weihua Liang, Shigenori Kuga, Zhichao Dong, Yang Zhao, Yong Huang, Min Wu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2018)