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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Han, Ku Ge, Ying Zhao, Massimo Bottini, Dehui Fan, Wenchang Wu, Luwei Li, Fengsong Liu, Shutao Gao, Xing-Jie Liang, Jinchao Zhang
Summary: In this study, carbon dot-supported Fe single-atom nanozymes with high peroxidase-like activity were fabricated. The nanozymes showed efficient inhibition of tumor cell growth through synergistic chemodynamic and photothermal effects.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia Huang, Guiming Deng, Shuya Wang, Tianjiao Zhao, Qiaohui Chen, Yuqi Yang, Yongqi Yang, Jinping Zhang, Yayun Nan, Zhaoqian Liu, Ke Cao, Qiong Huang, Kelong Ai
Summary: A multifunctional nanoplatform (MCPQZ) with high-density cuprous (Cu2O) supported molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoflowers (MC NFs) is developed for efficient tumor killing through a potent ROS storm. This work provides a novel insight to solve the bottleneck of ROS-based cancer therapy.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jixuan Hong, Maohua Chen, Jiaru Xian, Changgui Li, Xiaofei Zheng, Qiaoyuan Deng, Xueqiong Yin, Mengting Li
Summary: In this study, hybrid nanoflowers composed of polydopamine and gold were constructed as photothermal agents. The resulting nanoflowers exhibited excellent stability and enhanced photothermal conversion ability. The antibacterial results showed effective antibacterial activity triggered by near-infrared stimulation.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tianbao Wang, Jiahui Yang, Hongmei Kang, Liangke Zhang, Huan Chen
Summary: This study successfully prepared a novel type of nanoparticle by embedding hyaluronic acid, which exhibited good biosafety and efficient conversion of near-infrared laser energy to thermal energy. The active targeting capability mediated by hyaluronic acid significantly increased the uptake of nanoparticles by tumor cells, resulting in strong growth inhibitory effect on tumor cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yanan Xie, Lingzhi Sun, Xun Pan, Zhaoyu Zhou, Yunchun Zheng, Xiaofeng Yang, Guohua Zhao
Summary: A binder-free gold nanoflowers electrode based on carbon paper was utilized as an anode catalyst for efficient glycerol electrooxidation. At 1.0 V, the selectivity of glyceric acid reached 97.2%, while at 1.2 V, the hydrogen production reached the highest value of 960 mu mol L-1, and the anode product consisted of a mixture of glyceric acid, glycolic acid, and formic acid. In situ infrared spectroscopy was used to monitor the glycerol electrooxidation process and reaction pathway.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diego Mateo, Natalia Morlanes, Partha Maity, Genrikh Shterk, Omar F. Mohammed, Jorge Gascon
Summary: A new composite catalyst consisting of Ni nanoparticles supported on barium titanate has been developed for efficient conversion of CO2 to CH4 under illumination, achieving nearly 100% selectivity and high production rates. Mechanistic studies suggest a nonthermal hot-electron-driven pathway is dominant in the reaction.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Shengyu Zhou, Xiaodan Jiao, Ying Jiang, Yanan Zhao, Peng Xue, Yingshuai Liu, Jing Liu
Summary: In this study, Eu3+-incorporated MoS2 nanoflowers with enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency were successfully developed, showing improved cytotoxic ROS generation under NIR laser irradiation for cancer therapy. The multifunctional MoS2 nanosheet serves as a promising nanoprobe for combined photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy, indicating a novel strategy for PCE improvement in 2D-MoS2.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Bijiang Geng, Lang Yan, Yuping Zhu, Wenjing Shi, Haoneng Wang, Jingjing Mao, Lijun Ren, Jiqianzhu Zhang, Yijun Tian, Fangyuan Gao, Xiaofang Zhang, Jikuai Chen, Jiangbo Zhu
Summary: This study developed a mild hyperthermia-enhanced nanocatalytic therapy platform based on Z-scheme heterojunction nanozymes by depositing N-doped carbon dots onto Nb2C nanosheets, achieving efficient treatment of tumors.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mohamed Sadou, Adel Saadi, Mohammed Hadj Meliani, Rami K. Suleiman, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: A facile synthetic method was used to prepare copper-modified SBA-15 catalysts. The catalysts showed high activity, which could be attributed to the well-dispersed copper nanoparticles on the mesoporous support.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xingzhen Zhang, Shouyong Zhou, Zhigang Wang, Xian Wei, Shenxiang Zhang, Jian Jin
Summary: This study presents a facile and scalable method for preparing a hydrogel-coated evaporator to achieve efficient solar-driven water evaporation. The hydrogel-coated foam exhibits excellent photothermal properties, antifouling performance, and salt resistance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
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Electrochemistry
Feihong Zhang, Qiaohang Weng, Yanxiang Zhang, Na Ai, San Ping Jiang, Chengzhi Guan, Yanqun Shao, Huihuang Fang, Yu Luo, Kongfa Chen
Summary: Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are efficient energy conversion technologies, but their commercial viability is limited by time-consuming and costly cell fabrication processes. This study presents a facile procedure for preparing electrolyte-supported cells with simplified preparation steps, resulting in reduced costs and improved power density and stability.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaoxiao Lu, Tao Shan, Lixun Deng, Mengqing Li, Xiaoyang Pan, Xuhui Yang, Xiaojing Zhao, Min-Quan Yang
Summary: Piezocatalytic hydrogen evolution is a promising method for collecting and utilizing mechanical energy. In this study, 3D ultrathin CdS nanoflowers were prepared and shown to have high-efficiency piezoelectric catalytic hydrogen production. The process also produced the value-added oxidation product H2O2.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaoxiao Lu, Tao Shan, Lixun Deng, Mengqing Li, Xiaoyang Pan, Xuhui Yang, Xiaojing Zhao, Min-Quan Yang
Summary: This study synthesized 3D ultrathin CdS nanoflowers with high electrical response and low impedance, and achieved high-efficiency piezoelectric catalytic hydrogen production and value-added product H2O2 production in pure water.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anpu Yang, Yanan Sun, Bochen Lyu, Binlong Chen, Zhipu Fan, Minghui Li, Yao Zhao, Jijun Fu, Bing He, Hua Zhang, Xueqing Wang, Wenbing Dai, Qiang Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates the high potential of the PCT nanodispersion in tumor combined therapy by simply associating three readily available materials (single-walled carbon nanohorns, zinc phthalocyanine, and surfactant TPGS) together. The PCT exhibits promising photothermal and photodynamic effects, effectively destroying tumor cells in vitro and inhibiting the growth and metastasis of tumors in vivo.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Limin Wang, Keke Kang, Yajie Ma, Feng Zhang, Wei Guo, Kai Yu, Kai Wang, Fengyu Qu, Huiming Lin
Summary: In this paper, simple nitrated carbon dots (CDs-NO) were synthesized as a nanoparticle that combines gas therapy and phototherapy therapy. Under near-infrared irradiation, the generated ROS combines with NO to form highly cytotoxic radicals, effectively inhibiting cancer cells. The synergistic NO therapy and photothermal/dynamic therapy not only have a significant therapeutic effect on tumor-bearing mice but also efficiently inhibit metastasis.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vaibhav Bedi, Dipendu Mandal, Zahid Hussain, Shi-Ming Chen, Yile Wu, Zheng-Wang Qu, Stefan Grimme, Douglas W. Stephan
Summary: The reaction of (tBuO(2)CN)(2) with 9-BBN leads to the formation of a bicyclic heterocyclic compound, while its reactions with BF3 or [Et3Si][B(C6F5)(4)] result in the isolation of different compounds. Computational studies reveal that the steric and electronic properties of the Lewis acid are important in the formation of one of the compounds.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chisa Itoh, Haruka Yoshino, Taku Kitayama, Wataru Kosaka, Hitoshi Miyasaka
Summary: A new synthetic route for constructing functional paddlewheel diruthenium(II,II) complexes was developed, utilizing Schiff base condensation reactions. The attached Schiff base groups significantly affected the electronic states of the resulting complexes, as revealed by cyclic voltammetry and DFT calculations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Danrui Ni, Haozhe Wang, Xianghan Xu, Weiwei Xie, Robert J. Cava
Summary: A layered rhombohedral polymorph of indium(iii) triiodide is synthesized at high pressure and temperature. It has an orange color, which is different from ambient pressure InI3, which has a monoclinic molecular structure and a light-yellow color.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Carlos Perez-Sanchez, Raquel P. Herrera, M. Concepcion Gimeno
Summary: Gold(II) complexes have been less utilized in catalysis compared to their gold(I) and gold(III) counterparts. However, gold(II) complexes offer potential in homo-coupling and cross-coupling reactions, as they are more easily accessible through simplified oxidation and reduction processes. Gold(II) exhibits characteristics of both soft acid gold(I) and hard acid gold(III). This review explores the unique reactivity and potential applications of gold(II) species, highlighting their significance in catalytic transformations.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nighat Yousuf, Yanping Ma, Qaiser Mahmood, Wenjuan Zhang, Yizhou Wang, Hassan Saeed, Wen-Hua Sun
Summary: In this study, a series of structurally rigid cyclooctyl-fused iminopyridine iron complexes were synthesized and used with methylaluminoxane for isoprene polymerization. The extent of steric hindrance of the ligand framework was found to significantly affect catalytic performance, with less hindrance leading to better activity and stability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chenghao Song, Huiwei Du, Menglei Xu, Jie Yang, Xinyu Zhang, Jungan Wang, Yuanfang Zhang, Chengjun Gu, Rui Li, Tao Hong, Jingji Zhang, Jiangying Wang, Yongchun Ye
Summary: This study improves the performance of perovskite solar cells by using a dual-hole transport layer strategy. This strategy enhances the charge transfer efficiency of the transport layer, reduces charge recombination, and improves the quality of the perovskite film layer. Ultimately, the stability of the device is enhanced.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahender Singh, Aakash Yadav, Ranjit Singh, Chullikkattil P. Pradeep
Summary: A new aryl selenonium polyoxometalate hybrid was developed and compared with an aryl sulfonium polyoxometalate hybrid in terms of their photocatalytic properties. It was found that the aryl selenonium hybrid exhibited better catalytic performance, which could be attributed to the larger atomic radii of selenium stabilizing the photogenerated electron-hole pair more efficiently. Additionally, the generation of elemental selenium through cleavage of C-Se bonds during catalysis was observed.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuhan Xie, Boyu Dong, Xuemin Wang, Siyuan Wang, Jinxi Chen, Yongbing Lou
Summary: This study successfully fabricated visible-light-responsive three-dimensional core-shell CoSe2/ZnIn2S4 heterostructures and achieved attractive activity in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The presence of CoSe2 improved light absorption and accelerated charge transfer kinetics. The strong interaction between CoSe2 and ZnIn2S4 reduced charge recombination, further enhancing photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Andre L. de O. Batista, Joao Marcos T. Palheta, Mauricio J. Piotrowski, Celso R. C. Rego, Diego Guedes-Sobrinho, Alexandre C. Dias
Summary: This study presents a simulation protocol that provides a solid foundation for exploring two-dimensional materials. Using the TiBr2 2H monolayer as an example, the study reveals its promising properties for optoelectronic and valleytronic applications, including its stability, spin-orbit coupling effects, and optical helicity selection rule.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jiang Jiang, Zi-Wei Li, Zhi-Zhuan Zhang, Bin Tan, Zhao-Feng Wu, Xiao-Ying Huang
Summary: In this work, two metal organic frameworks (MOFs) containing {Cu2I2} clusters, Eu-CuI-INA and Sr-K-CuI-INA, were synthesized and characterized. Both materials have a three-dimensional structure with {Cu2I2} clusters coordinated by INA(-) ligands and Eu3+ or Sr2+ ions. The Sr-K-CuI-INA material exhibited sensitive fluorescence sensing behaviors towards cysteine and nitro-bearing molecules, showing potential applications in bio and explosive molecule sensing. This work provides a good reference for designing fluorescent MOF probes containing CuI molecules.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiya Lin, Jiasheng Wu, Qianwen Ye, Yulong Chen, Hai Jia, Xiaohui Huang, Shaoming Ying
Summary: Na-ion batteries (NIBs) have attracted great interest as a potential technology for grid-scale energy storage due to the wide distribution, low cost, and environmental friendliness of sodium resources. However, their implementation is hindered by low rate capability and cycling stability caused by the large ionic size of Na+. In this study, a three-dimensional nanoarchitectured coral-like CoSe2@N-doped carbon (CL-CoSe2@NC) was synthesized, and it exhibited improved sodium storage properties with better electrode kinetics and a stable SEI film.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ya-Qiong Zhang, Yu Zhang, Guoping Zeng, Rong-Zhen Liao, Man Li
Summary: The mechanism and selectivity of CO2 reduction under visible light were investigated using density functional calculations. The results showed that a tetradentate PNNP-type Iridium(III) complex exhibited high activity and selectivity in the reaction.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sanyukta Ghosh, Shubhanth Jain, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Gerda Rogl, Peter Rogl, Ernst Bauer, B. S. Murty, A. Govindaraj, Ramesh Chandra Mallik
Summary: In this study, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was uniformly dispersed in the In0.5Co4Sb12 bulk material by ultrasonication, which effectively reduced the lattice thermal conductivity and improved the thermoelectric efficiency.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mika Takeuchi, Yutaka Amao
Summary: This study developed an effective visible-light driven system for fumaric acid production using renewable resources such as biomass derivatives, providing an alternative to the current petroleum-based synthesis methods.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Juan Jian, Meiting Wang, Zhuo Wang, Jingwen Meng, Yuqin Yang, Limin Chang
Summary: Developing low-cost and self-supported bifunctional catalysts is crucial for highly efficient water splitting devices. In this study, nano-NiFe2O4 was directly grown onto iron foil surface and Sn4+ was introduced into the NiFe2O4. The resulting Sn-NiFe2O4/IF showed low overpotentials and high current densities during oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), making it a promising catalyst for large-scale hydrogen production.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2024)