Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Junwei Cui, Dapeng Wu, Zhenyun Li, Guoan Zhao, Jinshui Wang, Le Wang, Bingxuan Niu
Summary: The Ag/ZnO hybrid cages, prepared through in situ pyrolysis with well-preserved polyhedron shape and rich mesoporous structures, exhibit enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial performances by improving light absorption and promoting charge separation. The cages demonstrate significant degradation of various organic dyes and inhibition against bacteria, with detailed mechanism studies conducted through optical/electrochemical dynamic tests and Ag+ and Zn2+ release measurements.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ezzatollah Shamsaei, Felipe Basquiroto de Souza, Kwesi Sagoe-Crentsil, Wenhui Duan
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of nanostructured calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) to fabricate hierarchically porous zinc oxide nanocomposites with high photocatalytic efficiency for the degradation of rhodamine B.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Raheem Odhaib Mohammed, Ali Akbar Amooey, Saad H. Ammar, Mohammed D. Salman
Summary: In this study, a Ag2WO4/ZIF-8 photocatalyst was successfully constructed, which exhibited high photocatalytic degradation performance towards methylene blue dye under visible light and had excellent photostability. This research provides new insights into assembling new heterojunction photocatalysts with improved behavior and stability, and reveals the significance of Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)-supported Z-scheme mechanism for environmental applications.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huifen Fu, Ziyue Feng, Shan -Shan Liu, Peng Wang, Chen Zhao, Chong -Chen Wang
Summary: N atoms were successfully doped into the lattice of ZnO nanoparticles using ZIF-8 as a self-sacrificial template through a thermal treatment process with the assistant of urea. The obtained N-ZnO exhibited competitive ethanol-sensing performance. It was found that N-doping facilitated the formation of oxygen vacancy and the larger specific surface area resulting from size reduction during the urea-assisted pyrolysis process contributed to the improved ethanol-sensing performance.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jijun Tang, Zhengzhou Duan, Qinyun Xu, Chuwen Li, Dongmei Hou, Guicheng Gao, Weiqi Luo, Yujia Wang, Yu Zhu
Summary: ZIF-8@BIOI composites were synthesized by hydrothermal method and calcined to obtain ZnO@Bi5O7I composite. The composites were physically and chemically characterized and showed improved photocatalytic degradation effect for the antibiotic tetracycline. The study provides a new approach for the treatment of antibiotics in wastewater.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
C. Shuai, X. Yuan, Y. Shuai, G. Qian, J. Yao, W. Xu, S. Peng, W. Yang
Summary: In this study, a nitrogen-doped carbon-ZnO (NC-ZnO) heterojunction derived from metal organic frameworks was synthesized and introduced into a poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) scaffold to construct a photodynamic antibacterial platform. The results showed that the scaffold exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity and strong antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli.
MATERIALS TODAY NANO
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yilin Yin, Jingchao Liu, Zengnan Wu, Ting Zhang, Zenghe Li
Summary: In this study, Cu2O-doped ZnO photocatalysts with a porous structure were successfully prepared by calcination using ZIF-8 as the precursor, demonstrating a significant degradation efficiency for tetracycline hydrochloride under visible light irradiation. The introduction of p-n heterojunction and increase of oxygen vacancies in Cu2O-doped ZnO reduce the band gap and electron-hole recombination, thereby improving the photocatalytic efficiency for tetracycline hydrochloride.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiao Chang, Kun Li, Xurong Qiao, Ya Xiong, Fujun Xia, Qingzhong Xue
Summary: The study shows that chrysanthemum tea derived NPC can form ZnO/NPC heterostructure as a novel acetone sensor, with significantly higher response compared to pure ZnO and NPC. DFT calculations demonstrate stronger adsorption energy between acetone molecules and ZnO/NPC heterostructure.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mei-Hua Chen, Qian-Ying Lu, Yi-Ming Li, Ming-Ming Chu, Xue-Bo Cao
Summary: In this study, ZnO@ZIF-8 core-shell heterostructures were successfully synthesized, with ZIF-8 shell effectively increasing the specific surface area of ZnO nanorods. The synergistic effect between ZnO and ZIF-8 resulted in high photocatalytic activity, leading to rapid degradation of methylene blue under solar light irradiation. Additionally, the stability experiments demonstrated that the prepared ZnO@ZIF-8 nanocomposites retained over 95% of their photocatalytic activity after four cycles.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shahid Iqbal, Ali Bahadur, Mohsin Javed, Othman Hakami, Rana Muhammad Irfan, Zahoor Ahmad, Abeer AlObaid, Murefah Mana Al-Anazy, Hanadi B. Baghdadi, Hisham S. M. Abd-Rabboh, Tahani Al-Muhimeed, Guocong Liu, Muhammad Nawaz
Summary: The highly efficient Ag-ZnO/S-g-C3N4 photocatalyst synthesized via a two-step hydrothermal route successfully degraded methylene blue dye, with the photo corrosion of ZnO inhibited by doping with Ag and coupling with S-g-C3N4.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nachimuthu Venkatesh, Santhan Aravindan, Karuppathevan Ramki, Govindhasamy Murugadoss, Rangasamy Thangamuthu, Pachagounder Sakthivel
Summary: In this study, different doping concentrations of Sn/ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized. The 4% Sn-doped ZnO nanoparticles showed the highest photocatalytic activity, with a hexagonal structure offering more active sites and improved photocatalytic efficiency. Sn dopant was found to suppress charge carrier recombination, resulting in enhanced photocatalytic activity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marwa Akkari, Afrah Bardaoui, Mohamed Amine Djebbi, Abdesslem Ben Haj Amara, Radhouane Chtourou
Summary: This study focused on the development and characterization of Ag-ZnO/sepiolite photocatalysts. The results showed that the Ag-ZnO/sepiolite photocatalysts prepared by a simple hydrothermal route exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity, with the sample doped with 5% Ag showing the best performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhi Li, Jin Li
Summary: In this study, a novel Ag/ZnO@ZIF-8 hybrid microsphere photocatalyst with a transparent conductive adsorption layer was developed. The poor capacity of the surface ZIF-8 layer to conduct electrons was overcome by the uniform distribution of Ag nanoparticles over the ZnO microspheres and small amount at the interface of the ZIF-8 overlay. The uniform thickness of the ZIF-8 shell increased the specific surface area of Ag/ZnO@ZIF-8, reducing aggregation in solution and improving photocatalytic performance.
Article
Crystallography
Vandana P. Viswanathan, Vaishak T. Balakrishnan, Nayarassery N. Adarsh, V. Binsy Varghese, Suresh Mathew
Summary: In this study, ZIF-8 was used as a matrix to synthesize 0D/2D heterojunction photocatalysts for the photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B. The hybrid system ZnO/C3N4-5% (ZCN-5) showed good photocatalytic activity under sunlight. The contact between ZnO and C3N4 and the uniform distribution of ZnO on the surface of the C3N4 nanosheet were observed, facilitating the formation of the 0D/2D heterojunction.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaobing Yang, Xiangrui Yang, Shichao Wu
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and Ag-doped ZnO exhibit excellent photocatalytic performance in the degradation of Rhodamine (RhB). Ag/ZnO shows superior photocatalytic activity and stability, which may be attributed to the synergistic effect of Ag nanoparticles and ZnO.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Hanqing Chen, Bin Yong, Jonathan J. Gourley, Debao Wen, Weiqing Qi, Kun Yang
Summary: This study found a clear relationship of spatial plane function (SPF) between the retrieval errors of satellite precipitation estimates (SPEs) and four crucial factors, and proposed a novel error adjustment method to correct the real-time satellite precipitation estimates. The new method effectively reduces retrieval errors for various terrains, rain rates, seasons, and climate types, demonstrating general improvement over existing estimates. However, there is room for further improvement, particularly in adjusting rainfall events with higher rain rates.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Yingyin Yang, Yifan Zhang, Jiahao He, Qingping Wu, Yanzeng Li, Weipeng Li, Gaoli Zhou, Rajabov Kamol, Xiaobing Yang
Summary: This study identified a gene encoding bHLH TF, GlbHLH, in G. lucidum, and found that GlbHLH is involved in hyphal growth, stress response, and polysaccharide biosynthesis in this macro basidiomycete. Knockdown of GlbHLH led to reductions in hyphal growth, stress resistance, cell wall components, as well as alterations in intracellular reactive oxygen species and polysaccharide production.
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tongtong Fan, Siyu Jing, Hongyan Zhang, Xiaobing Yang, Guojie Jin, Yongsheng Tao
Summary: A novel beta-glucosidase from Hanseniaspora uvarum Yun268 was identified and characterized in this study. The enzyme showed good activity and stability in winemaking, indicating its potential applications.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Communication
Tingting Liu, Chris K. K. Tan, Xiaobing Yang, Miao Li
Summary: The live-streaming industry in China is huge and highly competitive, leading to the formation of "live-streaming guilds" where streamers join forces to improve their rankings on various platforms. This article explores one such guild that operates on the Zhubei platform, revealing how these guilds optimize streamers' performances based on algorithmic parameters disclosed by the platforms. Interestingly, the guilds also manipulate audience reactions by having male workers pose as female streamers to attract generous tipping from straight male viewers.
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jiawei Liu, Xiaobing Yang, Yanqin Lu, Xia Zheng
Summary: This study examined the impact of social norm appeals and fear appeals in COVID-19 vaccine campaign posters on perceived communication quality and vaccination intention. The presence of fear appeals was found to decrease communication quality and vaccination intention. The interaction between fear appeals and social norm appeals was also significant, with positive-framed messages with group cues and fear appeal messages with individual cues resulting in higher perceived information quality and stronger vaccination intention.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Hong Qin, Zhen Zhang, Kai Qiao, Xinran Chen, Wei He, Chengkou Liu, Xiaobing Yang, Zhao Yang, Zheng Fang, Kai Guo
Summary: An efficient method for C3-fluoroalcoholation of indole derivatives was developed, which involves the merging of C-F cleavage and C-C bond coupling. This strategy utilizes free (NH)-indoles and heptafluoroisopropyl iodides as precursors, and constructs derivatizations through the modifiable carbon-oxygen bond. The reaction yields a wide range of structurally valuable organofluorine products with excellent functional group tolerance, and avoids the use of external auxiliaries.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Jixin Chen, Shuqi Chen, Xiaobing Yang, Sumei Wang, Wanyin Wu
Summary: This study conducted an overview of the systematic reviews (SRs) or meta-analyses (MAs) of Brucea javanica oil emulsion injection (BJOEI) and provided a comprehensive evidence map to guide clinicians. However, the uneven quality of SRs/MAs highlights the need for future high-quality research to improve the reliability of the conclusions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jikang Wan, Yang Liu, Bin Yong, Xiaofeng Zhou
Summary: New construction alters the surface radiation, thermal properties, and humidity in urban areas. Our study shows that the construction and operation of airports have a significant impact on the thermal environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Pengfei Shi, Tao Yang, Bin Yong, Chong-Yu Xu, Zhenya Li, Xiaoyan Wang, Youwei Qin, Xudong Zhou
Summary: The Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method is increasingly popular in uncertainty analysis of hydrological simulation. However, the estimation of the constant standard deviation (02) in the approach is subjective, hindering performance improvement. This study investigates the statistical meaning of parameter 02 and develops a new label called Confidence Level of Model (CLM) to interpret it. The MCMC method based on CLM performs well in generating regular posterior distributions and narrow, symmetrical confidence intervals.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yiguan Qian, Yang Li, Luwei Xu, Ke Chen, Ning Liu, Xiaobing Yang, Qian Lv, Rongfei Li, Changcheng Zhou, Zheng Xu, Ruipeng Jia, Yu-Zheng Ge
Summary: In this study, a novel circRNA called circ-PRKCI was found to promote the proliferation of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) through the miR-545-3p/CCND1 signaling pathway. It was also discovered that tumor cell-derived exosomal circ-PRKCI could enhance the proliferation, migration, and invasion of RCC cells while inhibiting apoptosis. This study provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms of RCC progression.
Article
Oncology
Xiaobing Yang, Jiahui Zhao, Dechao Wei, Tao Feng, Pengju Guo, Qiankun Li, Yongxing Wang, Yili Han, Mingchuan Li, Yongguang Jiang, Yong Luo
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the anti-tumor effects and underlying mechanisms of Enzalutamide (ENZ) and Arsenic trioxide (ATO) co-treatment on castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). The combination of ENZ and ATO significantly inhibited cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and induced cell arrest and apoptosis in C4-2B cells. The effects were further verified in subcutaneous tumor models and tissue sections from the xenografts. ENZ combination with ATO synergistically improved the therapeutic effects and suppressed CRPC progression through regulation of the ATR-CHEK1-CDC25C pathway.
JOURNAL OF CHEMOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hongfei Chen, Yingjie Yang, Xiaobing Yang, Xiaomin Pang, Caihong Shao, Zhong Li, Changxun Fang, Wenxiong Lin
Summary: Reasonable water and nitrogen management significantly improves root physiology and rhizosphere microbial community structure, promoting the growth and yield of ratoon rice. The study demonstrates that proper management increases endogenous hormone levels and enhances rhizosphere microbial diversity, leading to improved root and axillary bud growth and increased productivity.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zehui Zhou, Dekai Lu, Bin Yong, Zhehui Shen, Hao Wu, Lei Yu
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of IMERG products in different spatial and temporal scales during the summer seasons in mainland China. The results show that IMERG can capture the spatial patterns of precipitation characters, but it tends to overestimate precipitation amount and intensity while underestimating precipitation frequency. The performance of IMERG improves when scaled up to coarser scales, and it shows better performance in larger regions and during longer periods.
Article
Andrology
Jing He, Jiahui Zhao, Yong Luo, Yongxing Wang, Mingchuan Li, Dechao Wei, Xiaobing Yang, Zhu Hou, Yongguang Jiang
Summary: This study established an effective diagnostic model that can predict the risk of perioperative complications for retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy by considering factors such as operative time, lesion laterality, intraoperative blood loss, pheochromocytoma, body mass index, and preoperative comorbidities (respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases). It is of great significance in improving perioperative strategy due to its accuracy and convenience.
TRANSLATIONAL ANDROLOGY AND UROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Tianlei Pi, Xiaobing Yang
Summary: This study investigates the influence of board culture on bank innovation and explores the mechanisms involved. Using the cultural context of the East and state-owned bank attributes, data from China's A-share listed banks between 2003 and 2018 were analyzed. Results indicate that indicators of masculinity, indulgence, and cultural diversity are positively correlated with bank innovation, while power distance and uncertainty avoidance are negatively correlated. Further analysis reveals that the impact of Oriental culture on bank innovation is mediated by human capital investment, efficiency, and risk-taking. The findings remain robust after controlling for endogenous issues and factors such as Confucian culture.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE
(2023)
