Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alessandro Marchetti, Alessandro Gori, Anna Maria Ferretti, Daniel Arenas Esteban, Sara Bals, Claudia Pigliacelli, Pierangelo Metrangolo
Summary: Finite 3D structures with controlled morphology can be achieved in the out-of-equilibrium self-assembly of Au NPs using a spherical peptide-gold superstructure (PAuSS) as a template, resulting in a transient 3D-branched Au-nanoshell (BAuNS) stabilized by sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS). The BAuNS dismantles and regresses to PAuSS through equilibrium of SDS concentration gradient over time in the sample solution, causing NP disassembly. The assembly and disassembly of BAuNS promote temporary interparticle plasmonic coupling, enabling reversible and tunable changes in their plasmonic properties, which is highly desirable for the development of optoelectronic nanodevices.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gang-gang Zhang, Xiao-cui Lai, Neng-shui Ding, Qi-rong Xiong, Shuai Hou, Hong-wei Duan, Wei-hua Lai
Summary: The novel chrysanthemum-like Au@polydopamine (AuNC@PDA) prepared using one-pot method showed superior morphological and optical performance compared with conventional AuNF@polydopamine (AuNF@PDA) prepared using three-step method. The grayscale of AuNC@PDA was higher and the stability and coupling efficiency were also improved. In immunochromatographic assay, the LOD based on AuNC@PDA was significantly lower than that based on AuNF@PDA and AuNS, indicating its potential applications in practical ICA.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qixuan Zhong, Ji Feng, Bo Jiang, Yulong Fan, Qiao Zhang, Jinxing Chen, Yadong Yin
Summary: This study successfully synthesized branched Au nanostructures using a strain modulation strategy, enhancing photothermal conversion efficiency and expanding the application scope of plasmonic photothermal effect.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mengke Zhang, Mengyin Li, Yan Zhao, Naifeng Xu, Lanlan Peng, Yuanfeng Wang, Xinlin Wei
Summary: A rapid sandwich immunochromatographic assay was developed to detect parvalbumin (PV) using two optimal PV antibodies, resulting in a strip with Fe3O4/AuNPs. The method showed low detection limits, short detection time, and high cross-reactivity in different fish species, indicating its potential as a rapid screening tool for large-scale determination of PV in foodstuffs.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yufeng Wang, Mingqiang Zou, Yan Chen, Fang Tang, Jianjun Dai, Yong Jin, Cong Wang, Feng Xue
Summary: In this study, a SERS-ICA method was developed for rapid, quantitative, and ultrasensitive detection of sulfamethazine residue in milk. The method showed high sensitivity and accuracy, and the detection process could be completed within a short time. The results suggest that this method has the potential to be used in point-of-care testing.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hao Liu, Fang Ji, Shou-Nian Ding
Summary: This study presents a carbon black-based immunochromatographic test strip (CB-ICTS) for the detection of SFTSV, which is both quick and easy to operate. The CB-ICTS showed a detection range of 0.1-1000 ng mL(-1) for SFTSV with a limit of detection of 100 pg mL(-1). The study demonstrated the specificity and effectiveness of the CB-ICTS for early detection of SFTSV through evaluating biomarkers and comparing with PCR results.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiushun Zou, Jian Ou-Yang, Xiaoyi She, Yang Shen, Chongjun Jin
Summary: A novel approach is demonstrated for manufacturing various 3D freestanding plasmonic nanostructures on elastic substrates using shadow metal-sputtering and plastic deformations. This method allows accurate manipulation of the morphology, size, curvature, and bend orientation of 3D nanostructures, providing a new possibility for high-resolution and reliable fabrication of 3D freestanding plasmonic metamaterials.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Zixian Su, Wenchao Dou, Xiangjiang Liu, Jianfeng Ping, Dongyang Li, Yibin Ying, Lijuan Xie
Summary: The immunochromatographic assay (ICA) is widely used in rapid detection due to its advantages. After the outbreak of the epidemic in 2020, ICA has regained popularity and become one of the most rapid and economical detection methods. Improving the sensitivity and detection times of ICA based on nanoparticles (NPs) has become the focus of research. This article reviews the use of nano-labeled particles to improve the sensitivity of ICA, introduces the development of real-time detection in ICA, and summarizes its applications in immunoassay of various substances.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dong Yang, Lixia Wang, Tongtong Jia, Ting Lian, Kadi Yang, Xuhua Li, Xue Wang, Chaohua Xue
Summary: Immunochromatographic strips (ICTs) have been widely used in various fields due to their simplicity, rapidity, and cost-effectiveness. However, their limited detection sensitivity has been a challenge, especially for biomarker detection with trace concentration. To overcome this challenge, we integrated homemade gold-decorated Fe3O4 nanoparticles (Au/Fe3O4 NPs) with flexible strips, resulting in enhanced detection sensitivity through signal amplification. The Au/Fe3O4 NP-based ICTs demonstrated a low limit of detection (LOD) of 0.05 mIU mL(-1) for the biomarker model, which is 500 times lower than that of traditional color-based strips. This study showcases the potential of Au/Fe3O4 NP-based ICTs for rapid biomarker detection in an instrument-free and point-of-care testing format.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Youxue Wu, Meijiao Wu, Cheng Liu, Yachen Tian, Shuiqin Fang, Hao Yang, Bin Li, Qing Liu
Summary: The study has developed a rapid, simple, and sensitive colloidal gold immunochromatographic test strip for detecting Salmonella, with the ability to detect multiple strains within minutes, important for food safety.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanna Shao, Zhengzheng Wang, Jihang Xie, Zhenjun Zhu, Ying Feng, Shubo Yu, Liang Xue, Shi Wu, Qihui Gu, Jumei Zhang, Qingping Wu, Juan Wang, Yu Ding
Summary: We developed a colorimetric/fluorescent dual-mode immunochromatographic assay (ICA) for detecting Escherichia coli O157:H7. Using polydopamine (PDA)-modified gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with broadband absorption, the ICA showed excellent colorimetry signals. In addition, the PDA-AuNPs' absorption spectrum overlapped significantly with the excitation and emission spectra of ZnCdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs), resulting in effective quenching of QDs fluorescence through the inner filter effect. By utilizing the fluorescence intensity changes induced by PDA-AuNPs, the ICA achieved a detection limit of 9.06 x 101 CFU/mL, which was 46-fold lower than that of traditional AuNPs-based immunoassay. The proposed immunosensor showed reliable and accurate performance in detecting actual samples with a recovery rate between 80.12% and 114.69%.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shujuan Xu, Biao Ma, Jiali Li, Wei Su, Tianran Xu, Mingzhou Zhang
Summary: Drug abuse is a growing concern due to its increasing danger. Morphine, methamphetamine, and ketamine are the commonly abused drugs. Unsupervised abuse of these drugs can cause serious harm to the human body and pose a threat to public safety. Developing a rapid and accurate method for screening drug suspects and controlling these drugs is crucial for public safety.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jinxia Xue, Honglin Yang, Jizhou Li, Hui Ouyang, Zhifeng Fu
Summary: A pressure signal readout device was designed by integrating two homemade needle-type piezoresistive transducers, a controller for a thin-film piezoresistive sensor, and a smartphone. A bidirectional immunochromatographic test strip was designed as an immunoreaction platform for dual-analyte detection. Using PdCuPt nanoparticles as signal tags, the pressure signals triggered by catalyzed aerogenous reaction were monitored by the readout device and the results were displayed on a smartphone with the Bluetooth module. The system can be easily expanded for high-throughput screening.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jack S. Googasian, George R. Lewis, Zachary J. Woessner, Emilie Ringe, Sara E. Skrabalak
Summary: Chiral plasmonic nanocrystals with varied symmetries were synthesized through overgrowth, highlighting the importance of chiral molecule adsorption at kink sites.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanfang Hu, Yonglong Li, Linfeng Yu, Yuying Zhang, Yuming Lai, Wei Zhang, Wei Xie
Summary: A universal assembly methodology for preparing hetero-superstructures is introduced in this study, enabling the assembly of building block materials without the need for molecular linkers and utilizing surface property modulation to achieve self-organization. The resulting superstructures exhibit superior photocatalytic activity and Raman scattering performance.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rui Huang, Zhenjun Zhu, Qingping Wu, Alaa El-Din Ahmed Bekhit, Shujian Wu, Mengfei Chen, Juan Wang, Yu Ding
Summary: This review provides up-to-date information on important molecular signaling pathways of neuroinflammation and discusses the anti-neuroinflammatory effects of whole-plant foods. Research suggests that functional macromolecules found in whole-plant foods like mushrooms and berries, such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, and bioactive peptides, have the potential to prevent and/or relieve Alzheimer's disease.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zhenjun Zhu, Rui Huang, Wei Liu, Juan Wang, Shujian Wu, Mengfei Chen, Aohuan Huang, Yizhen Xie, Moutong Chen, Chunwei Jiao, Jumei Zhang, Qingping Wu, Yu Ding
Summary: The study demonstrates that incorporating Agrocybe cylindracea (AC) into the diet can effectively prevent high-fat diet-induced obesity and associated complications by modulating gut microbiota and fecal metabolites.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Yanna Shao, Wenxing Xu, Yin Zheng, Juan Wang, Jihang Xie, Zhenjun Zhu, Xinran Xiang, Qinghua Ye, Youxiong Zhang, Liang Xue, Bing Gu, Jierong Chen, Jumei Zhang, Qingping Wu, Yu Ding
Summary: This study proposes a novel method of polyallylamine hydrochloride (PAH)-mediated metal growth for the detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by using AuNP-ICA. The method achieves highly enhanced colorimetric signals by controlling the growth of Cu shells on the AuNP core using PAH as the growth framework. The introduction of PAH eliminates non-specific adsorption and improves the signal-to-noise ratio for the detection.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhenjun Zhu, Rui Huang, Aohuan Huang, Juan Wang, Wei Liu, Shujian Wu, Mengfei Chen, Moutong Chen, Yizhen Xie, Chunwei Jiao, Jumei Zhang, Qingping Wu, Yu Ding
Summary: This study found that polysaccharide from Agrocybe cylindracea (ACP) has significant anti-obesity effects in high-fat diet-induced obese mice by targeting gut microbiota and metabolites. ACP supplementation reduced body weight, adipose accumulation, insulin resistance, lipid levels, and liver injuries, which were correlated to the pro-inflammatory factors TNF-alpha and IL-6. ACP also restored gut disorder and regulated gut metabolites. These findings suggest that ACP may be used as a prebiotic agent to prevent diet-induced obesity and have therapeutic potential for inflammation-related diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Shujian Wu, Qingping Wu, Juan Wang, Yangfu Li, Bo Chen, Zhenjun Zhu, Rui Huang, Mengfei Chen, Aohuan Huang, Yizhen Xie, Chunwei Jiao, Yu Ding
Summary: Recent studies have shown that two novel selenium peptides from Cordyceps militaris, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and gut microbiota regulation properties, can pre-protect and alleviate inflammation and cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Correction
Food Science & Technology
Zhenjun Zhu, Rui Huang, Wei Liu, Juan Wang, Shujian Wu, Mengfei Chen, Aohuan Huang, Yizhen Xie, Moutong Chen, Chunwei Jiao, Jumei Zhang, Qingping Wu, Yu Ding
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hairong Long, Xianghua Xia, Suqi Liao, Tao Wu, Lijun Wang, Qianping Chen, Shugen Wei, Xiaoyu Gu, Zhenjun Zhu
Summary: Kadsura coccinea fruit polysaccharide (KCFP) is an amorphous, thermally stable pectin heteropolysaccharide with antioxidant and hypolipidaemic activities in vitro and in vivo. It has the potential to be used as a functional food remedy for oxidative damage and hyperlipidaemia.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rui Huang, Zhenjun Zhu, Shujian Wu, Juan Wang, Mengfei Chen, Wei Liu, Aohuan Huang, Jumei Zhang, Qingping Wu, Yu Ding
Summary: This study found that polysaccharides from Cordyceps militaris (CMP) can improve obesity symptoms in high-fat diet-fed mice by modulating gut microbes and related metabolites.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Yangfu Li, Nuo Chen, Qingping Wu, Xinmin Liang, Xiaoming Yuan, Zhenjun Zhu, Yin Zheng, Shubo Yu, Moutong Chen, Jumei Zhang, Juan Wang, Yu Ding
Summary: This study found that knocking out the flagellar hook encoding gene flgE in emetic Bacillus cereus strains resulted in the loss of flagellar structure and swimming ability, defects in both pellicle and ring formation, and a decrease in cereulide synthesis. This suggests that flagellar components play an important role in biofilm formation and cereulide production in emetic B. cereus.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mengfei Chen, Qingping Wu, Zhenjun Zhu, AoHuan Huang, Jumei Zhang, Alaa El-Din Ahmed Bekhit, Juan Wang, Yu Ding
Summary: Excessive ROS and inflammation lead to dysfunctional autophagy in Alzheimer's disease. Selenium-enriched ingredients (SEIs), including selenoproteins, selenoamino acids, and selenosugars, have shown potential in improving AD through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and autophagy-modulating effects. This review highlights that SEIs can eliminate ROS, alleviate inflammation, activate the AMPK/mTOR pathway, promote Aβ clearance, and reduce memory impairments, making them a potential novel strategy for AD treatment.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaoming Yuan, Zhichao Huang, Zhenjun Zhu, Jumei Zhang, Qingping Wu, Liang Xue, Juan Wang, Yu Ding
Summary: Bacteriophages have been proven to be effective in preventing and controlling bacteria, and their potential as alternatives to antibiotics has attracted significant attention. This article discusses various defense mechanisms in bacteria against phages and highlights the resemblance between defense system genes and antibiotic resistance genes. The potential transfer of phage defense systems within bacterial populations and its impact on phage efficacy are also examined. Strategies to overcome phage defense systems are proposed to enhance the practical applications of bacteriophages.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)