Article
Chemistry, Physical
Joan Puig-Rigall, Maria J. Blanco-Prieto, Aurel Radulescu, Cecile A. Dreiss, Gustavo Gonzalez-Gaitano
Summary: The combination of TPGS with Tetronic surfactants can form mixed micelles with potential to improve drug delivery properties. Experimental findings show that mixed micelles comprising both surfactants in their structure can be formed under specific conditions, providing promise for drug delivery applications.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Prabhjot Kaur, Jaspreet Kaur Rajput, Poonam Khullar, Mandeep Singh Bakshi
Summary: A study was conducted to investigate the complexation ability between polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide triblock polymers and gold nanoparticles. It was found that linear block polymer pluronics had stronger association with gold nanoparticles compared to star shaped tetronics. The difference was attributed to the molecular structures and adsorption modes of pluronics and tetronics on the solid-liquid interface of gold nanoparticles. This research highlights the importance of the complexation ability of biologically active water soluble polymers with nanoparticles in various biological applications where gold nanoparticles are commonly used as markers or drug delivery vehicles.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenke Muller, Ralf Schweins, Bernd Nocker, Hans Egold, Yvonne Hannappel, Klaus Huber
Summary: Contrast variation in SANS was applied to localize anionic azo dye Blue in co-assemblies with cationic surfactant DTAB. Contrast matching eliminated the scattering contrast between DTAB and solvent, leaving only the signal from Blue. Results were confirmed by NOESY NMR-spectroscopy, showing interactions between Blue and DTAB and explaining the growth of DTAB micelles. The complementary use of SANS contrast matching and NMR-spectroscopy allows for the unambiguous localization of anionic dye in DTAB micelles.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Nicola Antonio Di Spirito, Nino Grizzuti, Mose Casalegno, Franca Castiglione, Rossana Pasquino
Summary: The study focuses on the effect of diclofenac sodium on the self-assembly and thermoresponsive crystallization of Pluronic F68 in water solutions. Experimental rheology and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) techniques were used to investigate the morphological transitions and structural characteristics of the systems. The study provides insights into the interactions between Pluronic F68 and diclofenac sodium in the colloidal system.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Marshall C. Tekell, Georgia Nikolakakou, Emmanouil Glynos, Sanat K. Kumar
Summary: Nanoparticles are commonly added to polymer electrolytes to enhance their mechanical and ion transport properties. This work carefully controls the dispersion state of silica nanoparticles in a model polymer electrolyte system and finds that controlling the dispersion leads to improved mechanical properties while reducing the ionic conductivity. These results suggest that achieving increases in bulk, ionic conductivity requires percolating aggregates of ceramic surfaces.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chitralekha Chakrabarti, Mehul Khimani, Vijay Patel, Paresh Parekh, Sadafara Pillai, Jitendra Mata, Rohit L. Vekariya, Poonam Bhadja, Mohd Muddassir
Summary: Pluronics (R) and Tetronics (R) are used to solubilize various hydrophobic compounds in industry. In this study, it was found that they can form micelles in water to enhance the solubility of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, leading to an increase in solution viscosity.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chitralekha Chakrabarti, Sadafara A. Pillai, Debes Ray, Vinod K. Aswal, Sanjeev Kumar
Summary: This study compares the aggregation behavior of PEO-PPO star block copolymers Tetronics (R) 1304 and 1307 in the presence of toluene, phenol, and methyl phenols. The results show a significant increase in micellar size with the continuous addition of these organic solvents, especially with the presence of o-cresol.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Clement Debrie, Noemie Coudert, Jean-Michel Guigner, Taco Nicolai, Francois Stoffelbach, Olivier Colombani, Jutta Rieger
Summary: Polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) is a powerful method to produce polymeric nano-objects in (aqueous) solution. The mechanisms involved in morphological transitions during PISA are still not well understood. Through a systematic study, it is found that unimer exchange is not necessary for the formation of higher order morphologies in PISA, and the monomer present in the polymerization medium is responsible for the morphological transitions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Boyang Zhou, Urs Gasser, Alberto Fernandez-Nieves
Summary: The behavior of microgels depends on particle concentration, which is different from hard particles. The presence of charged groups on microgels and the associated counterion cloud are responsible for the spontaneous deswelling of microgels in concentrated suspensions. However, there is no direct measurement of this counterion cloud.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Taylor Larison, Sai Venkatesh Pingali, Morgan Stefik
Summary: Chain exchange in amphiphilic block polymer micelles can be measured using time-resolved small-angle neutron scattering (TR-SANS). However, analyzing chain mixing during micelle transformations on short time scales is challenging due to low data statistics. A new approach called shifting references relaxation (SRR(t)) is proposed, which enables the calculation of mixed states regardless of short acquisition times by acquiring reference patterns at each time point. SRR(t) is compatible with arbitrary levels of complexity and can accurately assess the mixed state, supporting future model analysis.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongmei Lv, Qi Liu, Chenyong Wang, Huijun Wu, Na Zhao, Baolin Yin, Xilian Wei, Jing Li
Summary: This study presents a novel dual-stimuli triggered wormlike micellar solution prepared by mixing cationic surfactants and sodium hydrogen phthalate. The solution can switch between a water-like state and a gel-like state by adjusting the pH and temperature. The change in flowing behavior is attributed to the microstructural transition between different micellar structures.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Farnaz Sotoudegan, Farzaneh Sotoudegan, Yeganeh Talebkhan Garoosi, Sahar H. Afshar, Farzaneh Barkhordari, Fatemeh Davami
Summary: Immunotherapy with recombinant monoclonal antibodies targeting Anti-amyloid-beta has shown promise in reducing amyloid-beta aggregation for Alzheimer's treatment. The use of polymeric micelles for drug delivery has improved bioavailability and stability. The study successfully optimized production conditions for Anti-A beta scFv and synthesized Anti-A beta-loaded polymeric micelles for enhanced stability in plasma.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ricky F. Lopez-Santiago, Jorge Delgado, Rolando Castillo
Summary: This study investigates the influence of elastic forces on the rheological behavior of wormlike micellar solutions through various experimental methods. The findings highlight the significance of the entanglement index in understanding the origin of elastic forces.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Antonin Edr, Dominika Wrobel, Alena Krupkova, Lucie Cervenkova Stastna, Petra Curinova, Ales Novak, Jan Maly, Jitka Kalasova, Marek Maly, Tomas Strasak
Summary: This report focuses on the development of versatile synthetic protocols for amphiphilic carbosilane dendrons (amp-CS-DDNs) that can self-assemble into regular micelles and other supramolecular objects. The presented strategy allows for fine modification of the amphiphilic structure and easy connection of desired functionalities. Experimental results demonstrate correlations between structural parameters of amp-CS-DDNs and the size of formed nanoparticles, while computer simulation models provide detailed information about the organization and spatial distribution of amp-CS-DDNs assemblies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Petroleum
Ahmed Hanafy, Faisal Najem, Hisham A. Nasr-El-Din
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between Viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) and different shaped nanoparticles to reduce VES loadings and enhance their thermal stability. The addition of nanoparticles extended the thermal stability of VES fluids, enhanced proppant-carrying capacity, and reduced fluid loss and formation damage.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
K. C. Barick, Avanika Tripathi, Bijaideep Dutta, Sandeep B. Shelar, P. A. Hassan
Summary: An economically viable methodology was developed for encapsulating hydrophobic anticancer agent curcumin in casein nanoparticles, which showed good stability, water dispersibility, enhanced bioavailability, and pH dependent charge conversion. The nanoparticles exhibited pH dependent release characteristics, with higher toxicity towards cancer cells and substantial cellular internalization compared to normal cells, indicating their potential applications in cancer treatment.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mangesh Sane, Vikas Dighe, Rucha Patil, Puthusserickal A. Hassan, Santosh Gawali, Vandana Patravale
Summary: Localized drug delivery with sustained elution characteristics from nanocarrier coated stents is a viable therapeutic approach to address concerns related to coronary stent therapy. A Sirolimus and Bivalirudin releasing nanoparticles (NPs) coated stent was fabricated for concurrent mitigation of vascular restenosis and acute stent thrombosis, showing superior anti-proliferative activity and higher cellular uptake in human coronary artery smooth muscle cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gurpreet Kaur, Kanika Berwal, Bunty Sharma, Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Santosh L. Gawali, P. A. Hassan
Summary: This research demonstrated the preparation of metallo-catanionic vesicles for encapsulating dyes and performing antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) against E.coli. The vesicles showed enhanced singlet oxygen generation and effectively reduced bacterial growth under irradiation, with the RB encapsulated vesicles exhibiting even more enhanced effect. Metallo-catanionic vesicles of variable charge were shown to be scalable for affordable industrial applications.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chitralekha Chakrabarti, Mehul Khimani, Vijay Patel, Paresh Parekh, Sadafara Pillai, Jitendra Mata, Rohit L. Vekariya, Poonam Bhadja, Mohd Muddassir
Summary: Pluronics (R) and Tetronics (R) are used to solubilize various hydrophobic compounds in industry. In this study, it was found that they can form micelles in water to enhance the solubility of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, leading to an increase in solution viscosity.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jagriti Gupta, P. A. Hassan, K. C. Barick
Summary: Combining magnetic Fe3O4@ZnO core-shell nanoparticles for cancer treatment has shown potential in non-invasive imaging and therapy, with good performance in magnetic hyperthermia and fluorescent cell imaging capabilities.
Article
Biophysics
Vidhi Shah, Bhavesh Bharatiya, Santosh Gawali, Puthusserickal A. Hassan, Atindra D. Shukla, Ankit Khandelwal, Himadri Bhatt, Vihas Vasu, Dinesh O. Shah
Summary: In an attempt to address the limitations of the currently available marketed formulation of exemestane, a study was conducted using a lamellar liquid crystal based formulation for topical application. Results showed that the formulation exhibited gel-like properties at low shear rate, transitioning to a flowing liquid at higher shear rate. This alternative route of drug delivery may offer improved bioavailability of exemestane due to enhanced solubility, permeability, and absorption.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hiren Patel, Mehul Khimani, Rohit Vekariya, Lalit Mahatma
Summary: The study identified a potential isolate, NAULH-4, belonging to Bacillus, which efficiently degrades banana pseudostem waste. This finding is significant for addressing the disposal challenges faced by Indian farmers and offers a promising solution for converting BP waste into value-added metabolites.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bijaideep Dutta, Swati Checker, K. C. Barick, H. G. Salunke, Vikram Gota, P. A. Hassan
Summary: By grafting malic acid onto the surface of Fe3O4, we designed highly water-dispersible Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles with good aqueous colloidal stability, pH-dependent surface charge characteristics, and superparamagnetic behavior. The optimized electrostatic conjugation of drug onto MMNCs surface achieved a maximum loading efficiency of 72%, resulting in pH-dependent controlled release characteristics and dose-dependent cellular uptake of DOX-MMNCs, showing considerable toxicity towards breast cancer cells. Additionally, our magnetic hyperthermia studies demonstrated the excellent heating efficiency of the MMNCs for safe application in hyperthermia therapy.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongfang Yao, Chetan Patel, Rohit L. Vekariya, Shin-ichi Yusa, Chetan B. Sangani, Yongtao Duan, Sadafara Pillai, Hiren Patel, Nadavala Siva Kumar, Mehul Khimani
Summary: Stimuli-responsive di-block copolymers were synthesized, with the LCST of PNIPAM being independent of molecular weight and no LCST behavior observed for PBVIB58 in aqueous media. The addition of sodium chloride can bring PBVIB58's LCST to room temperature. The cloud point temperature of both block copolymers increases with the degree of polymerization of PBVIB.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ravi Saklani, Pavan K. Yadav, Mushtaq A. Nengroo, Santosh L. Gawali, Puthusserickal A. Hassan, Dipak Datta, Durga P. Mishra, Ingo Dierking, Manish K. Chourasia
Summary: An injectable in situ depot-forming lipidic lyotropic liquid crystal system (L3CS) has been developed for localized chemotherapy against unresectable solid tumors, providing spatiotemporal control over drug delivery. The system can be preprogrammed to release drugs intratumorally over a period of one week to one month, leading to over 10-fold reduction in tumor burden and increased survival rate in a murine tumor model.
MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chintan Bhavsar, Rashmi Joshi, Trinette Fernandes, Sankaran Chandramouleeswaran, Tabassum Khan, Puthusserickal Abdulrahiman Hassan, Munira Momin, Raghumani S. Ningthoujam
Summary: This article proposes an alternative class of nanoparticles, hollow silver nanoparticles (HAgNPs), which use nontoxic and inexpensive precursors. The article investigates various parameters involved in the synthesis process to obtain uniform HAgNPs. It demonstrates the photothermally induced cytotoxicity of HAgNPs in cancer cells and proves their biocompatibility through in vivo and ex vivo models. Future studies are suggested to explore the in vivo antitumor activity of these nanoparticles and their role in tumor drug delivery.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sushma A. Rawool, Mrinal R. Pai, A. M. Banerjee, S. Nath, R. D. Bapat, R. K. Sharma, B. Jagannath, B. Dutta, P. A. Hassan, A. K. Tripathi
Summary: Multiple literature studies have shown the improved photocatalytic hydrogen yield through the dispersion of metal nanoparticles on graphitic carbon nitride. Metal nanoparticles act as cocatalysts by creating active sites on the carbon nitride surface. However, the specific changes induced by different metal nanoparticles on carbon nitride surface are still unclear. This study provides a comprehensive understanding and comparison of morphology, metal-support interactions, charge transfer kinetics, and band characteristics in various metal/carbon nitride systems.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bijaideep Dutta, Sandeep B. Shelar, K. C. Barick, Priyalata Shetty, Rubel Chakravarty, Sudipta Chakraborty, Swati Checker, H. D. Sarma, P. A. Hassan
Summary: This study developed a novel nanocarrier called PPNM for efficient delivery of gemcitabine hydrochloride (GEM) and tracked its distribution in vivo through radiolabeling. Compared to pure drug, GEM loaded PPNMs showed pH triggered drug release, strong cellular internalization, and higher toxicity towards cancer cells.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sandeep B. Shelar, Anusree Dey, Santosh L. Gawali, Saravanan Dhinakaran, Kanhu C. Barick, Manidipa Basu, Sheetal Uppal, Puthusserickal A. Hassan
Summary: Cationic liposomes formed in mixtures of lecithin and cationic amphiphiles can efficiently transfect plasmid DNA and siRNA into cells. By modulating the ratio of DDAB to phospholipid, the size of the vesicles can be adjusted, allowing for the formation of lipoplexes in cells and enhancing gene transfection efficiency.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jagriti Gupta, P. A. Hassan, K. C. Barick
Summary: Solar-driven photocatalytic degradation using semiconductor nanoparticles is an efficient method to remove organic pollutants from wastewater. Mn-Eu co-doped ZnO nanoparticles exhibited higher photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B under simulated solar light due to their higher defect concentration, enhanced optical absorption ability, high charge separation efficiency, and strong affinity for hydroxyl radical generation.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2021)
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)