Article
Environmental Sciences
Shafali Singh, Navita Sharma, Pinki Sehrawat, Sushil Kumar Kansal
Summary: In recent decades, pharmaceuticals have become a new category of environmental pollutants due to their presence in water bodies. Metal-free g-C3N4 (GCN)-based composites have gained significant attention for their ability to degrade pharmaceutical compounds. This study prepared and characterized a GCN/BiOCl composite, which showed excellent stability in degrading levofloxacin (LVX) under solar light irradiation. The composite was also effective in degrading other pharmaceuticals in an aqueous phase. Therefore, this work presents an effective method for the simultaneous degradation of pharmaceutical contaminants in water using the GCN/BiOCl composite.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zhiyuan Hou, Qiang Wen, Wenhu Zhou, Peng Yan, Hailong Zhang, Jinsong Ding
Summary: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used for treating inflammatory pain, including osteoarthritis. Ketorolac tromethamine, a strong NSAID with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, can cause adverse effects when administered orally or through injections. To address this issue, a topical delivery system in the form of a cataplasm was designed and fabricated, which showed comparable effectiveness in reducing inflammation and pain as oral administration. The cataplasm also demonstrated reduced side effects in human volunteers, making it a better alternative for the treatment of inflammatory pain.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amruta Ponkshe, Pragati Thakur
Summary: This study demonstrated the improved solar light-driven photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of two emerging pollutants and recalcitrant beta blockers propranolol and atenolol using a metal-free carbon dot/TiO2 composite. The optimized composite showed enhanced degradation and mineralization efficiency, along with successful reusability, attributed to the excellent photosensitizer and electron reservoir properties of the carbon dot, as well as upconverted photoluminescence behavior.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mireia Mallandrich, Ana C. Calpena, Beatriz Clares, Alexander Parra, Maria L. Garcia, Jose L. Soriano, Francisco Fernandez-Campos
Summary: The optimized KT-NPs with small particle size and high encapsulation efficiency showed superior release and retention in the eye compared to the commercial reference, without causing eye irritation. Therefore, KT-NPs are a suitable alternative for the treatment of eye inflammatory diseases.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jin-Hyoek Lee, Sang-Yun Jeong, Young-Don Son, Sang-Wha Lee
Summary: This paper reports the simple fabrication of a 0D/2D heterojunction photocatalyst by anchoring TiO2 quantum dots (QDs) on graphite-like C3N4 (g-C3N4) nanosheets (NSs); the photocatalyst is denoted as TiO2 QDs@g-C3N4. The TiO2 QDs@g-C3N4 photocatalyst exhibited 95.57% MO degradation efficiency and similar to 3.3-fold and 5.7-fold higher activity level than those of TiO2 QDs and g-C3N4 NSs, respectively. Zero-dimensional/two-dimensional heterojunction formation with a staggered electronic structure leads to the efficient separation of photogenerated charge carriers via a Z-scheme pathway, which significantly accelerates photocatalysis under solar light. This study provides a facile synthetic method for the rational design of 0D/2D heterojunction nanocomposites with enhanced solar-driven catalytic activity.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Muhammad Suhail, Chuan-Ming Shih, Jia-Yu Liu, Wan-Chu Hsieh, Yu-Wen Lin, Pao-Chu Wu
Summary: In this study, glutamic acid crosslinked poly(itaconic acid/methacrylic acid) microgels were prepared for pH-responsive delivery of ketorolac tromethamine using aqueous free radical polymerization technique. The microgels showed pH-sensitive behavior with maximum swelling and drug release at pH 7.4. They exhibited low toxicity and high drug loading capacity, making them a promising carrier for controlled drug delivery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ricardo M. S. Sendao, Manuel Algarra, Eduarda Ribeiro, Mariana Pereira, Antonio Gil, Nuno Vale, Joaquim C. G. Esteves da Silva, Luis Pinto da Silva
Summary: In this study, the conjugation of carbon dots (CDs) with TiO2 nanoparticles was reported to prepare a photocatalytic nanocomposite for enhanced visible-light-driven photodegradation. The addition of CDs led to an increase in visible-light absorption and hindered the recombination of photogenerated charge carriers, resulting in a significant improvement in the catalytic performance of TiO2. The nanocomposites exhibited a different active species profile compared to bare TiO2, with superoxide radicals and hydroxyl radicals being the main active species. Additionally, a life cycle assessment showed that the nanocomposites had lower relative environmental impacts and the safety of the produced CDs was confirmed by in vitro assays. This study provides an important step towards the sustainable rational design of active visible-light-driven photocatalysts.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiwu Zhao, Qiuying Huang, Zidong Xie, Yuan Liu, Fengkai Liu, Fen Wei, Sibo Wang, Zizhong Zhang, Rusheng Yuan, Kaifeng Wu, Zhengxin Ding, Jinlin Long
Summary: Light-driven valorization conversion of CO2 is an encouraging carbon-negative pathway that shifts energy-reliance from fossil fuels to renewables. A hierarchical urchin-like hollow-TiO2@CdS/ZnS (HTO@CdS/ZnS) Z-scheme hybrid with excellent photocatalytic CO2-to-CO activity was synthesized. This study provides insights for constructing diverse heterostructures for the storage and conversion of renewables and chemicals.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Komal Raina, Kushal Kandhari, Rama Kant, Ram Raj Prasad, Neha Mishra, Akhilendra K. Maurya, Jennifer T. Fox, Shizuko Sei, Robert H. Shoemaker, Maarten C. Bosland, Paul Maroni, Chapla Agarwal, Rajesh Agarwal
Summary: The use of NSAIDs aspirin and naproxen shows potential usefulness in the prevention of prostate tumorigenesis driven by TMPSS2-ERG fusion genes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pei Wang, Yong-Jun Yuan, Qing-Yu Liu, Quan Cheng, Zhi-Kai Shen, Zhen-Tao Yu, Zhigang Zou
Summary: This study constructed 2D-2D MoS2/TiO2 photocatalysts, which significantly improved the efficiency of photocatalytic lignocellulose-to-H-2 conversion and demonstrated high H-2 generation rates. By optimizing the interface structures of the photocatalyst, more efficient solar-driven lignocellulose-to-H-2 conversion can be achieved.
Article
Surgery
Yuki Hirano, Takaaki Konishi, Hidehiro Kaneko, Hidetaka Itoh, Satoru Matsuda, Hirofumi Kawakubo, Kazuaki Uda, Hiroki Matsui, Kiyohide Fushimi, Hiroyuki Daiko, Osamu Itano, Hideo Yasunaga, Yuko Kitagawa
Summary: The retrospective study found no association between early postoperative non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and anastomotic leakage after oesophagectomy. The study analyzed a nationwide inpatient database of 39,418 patients and used various analysis methods to conclude that NSAID use did not increase the risk of complications.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ayesha Malik, Mohsin Muhyuddin, Gohar Ali, Abdul Wadood, Anjum Tauqir, Muhammad Abdul Basit
Summary: By incorporating indium during the conventional synthesis process, the opto-electronic behavior and photostability of TiO2/PbS nanocomposites were significantly improved. The In-doped and In2S3 deposited PbS QDs led to enhanced degradation of dyes and increased power conversion efficiency when utilized in QDs sensitized solar cells. Extensive characterization and electrochemical studies confirmed the efficacy of the modified synthesis process.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Brooklyn K. Wagner, Emma Nixon, Ivelisse Robles, Ronald E. Baynes, Johann F. Coetzee, Monique D. Pairis-Garcia
Summary: Castration and disbudding procedures in cattle are recognized as painful, with frequent lack of pain mitigation in the U.S. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used in food-animal production systems, but are not federally approved for controlling procedural pain in cattle in the U.S. Further research is needed to address the variability in pain assessment methodologies and lack of validated approaches for assessing pain in cattle during routine management practices.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Thiago Lopes da Silva, Camila Stefanne Dias Costa, Meuris Gurgel Carlos da Silva, Melissa Gurgel Adeodato Vieira
Summary: This article provides detailed information about the properties of anti-inflammatory drugs found in water and effluents, the latest results on the concentration of these compounds in different aquatic environments, the main characteristics of AOP, and the recent achievements in oxidation processes aimed at degrading NSAIDs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sebastian Otieno, Anabel E. Lanterna, John Mack, Solomon Derese, Edith K. Amuhaya, Tebello Nyokong, Juan C. Scaiano
Summary: This study aims to extend the absorption spectrum of semiconductor materials into the visible region, developing P-TiO2 systems for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen generation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Madhu, Alok Sharma, Amandeep Kaur, Shivi Tyagi, Santosh Kumar Upadhyay
Summary: This review discusses the importance of glutathione peroxidases (GPXs) in plant physiology, including their role in scavenging reactive oxygen species, maintaining redox homeostasis, and responding to environmental stresses. The study of GPX genes provides valuable information for genetic engineering to enhance agricultural plant yields under unfavorable conditions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Amandeep Kaur, Kristine Kuchta, William Watkin, Megan Sullivan, Lin Liu, Pouya Jamshidi, Nick Campbell, Bruce Brockstein, Ajit Paintal
Summary: This study compared the programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) expression scores derived from resected primary tumors and lymph node metastases in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The results showed high interobserver and interspecimen variability in the scoring, suggesting the need for additional material or observers when evaluating PD-L1 expression in p16+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Kusum Yadav, Elham Kareri, Shoayee Dlaim Alotaibi, Wattana Viriyasitavat, Gaurav Dhiman, Amandeep Kaur
Summary: This article focuses on the technical advantages, attack methods and classifications, as well as the distinctions between different encryption algorithms of federated learning. It also reviews the research on privacy protection and security mechanisms in federated learning, and identifies difficulties and opportunities.
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai Kikuchi, Liam D. Adair, Jiarun Lin, Elizabeth J. New, Amandeep Kaur
Summary: This article introduces the importance of decoding cellular processes and discusses how super-resolution imaging technologies and fluorescent probes can be used for visualization. The evaluation and discussion of single-molecule localization microscopy guide the design and adoption of next-generation fluorescent probes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Letter
Oncology
Barina Aqil, Amandeep Kaur, Josean Ramos, Madina Sukhanova, Shuo Ma, Juehua Gao, Xinyan Lu, Yi-Hua Chen, Qing Chen
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mandeep Kaur, Pramodkumar P. Gupta, Anmol Jain, Gurmeet Kaur, Amandeep Kaur, Manisha Bansal
Summary: New ibuprofen analogs were investigated for their multifaceted action against inflammation and pro-inflammation factors. Compound 3 showed good anti-inflammatory activity based on ADMET analysis, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation. The presence and position of hetero atoms in the compound played a vital role in its efficacy.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gurmeet Kaur, Manisha Bansal, Hafiz Muzzammel Rehman, Mandeep Kaur, Amandeep Kaur
Summary: Due to the excessive production of cytokines, particularly interleukin-6, during immune system pathways, pro-inflammation has become a major concern. Therefore, it is desired to design, screen, and synthesize new molecules that can effectively target Toll-like receptors and inhibit disease-causing receptor sites while controlling inflammation and other side effects. Curcumin has shown promising results in targeting various receptor sites involved in diseases, motivating the development of curcumin-like molecules with minimal side effects.
MOLECULAR DIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anjan Kumar Pradhan, Neeraj Budhlakoti, Dwijesh Chandra Mishra, Pramod Prasad, S. C. Bhardwaj, Sindhu Sareen, M. Sivasamy, P. Jayaprakash, M. Geetha, R. Nisha, P. Shajitha, John Peter, Amandeep Kaur, Satinder Kaur, V. K. Vikas, Kuldeep Singh, Sundeep Kumar
Summary: We identified 20 reliable quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for seedling and adult plant resistance to stem rust in a association mapping panel of 400 germplasm accessions. Gene ontology analysis identified 21 potential candidate genes underlying these QTLs, including a leucine rich repeat receptor (LRR) and P-loop nucleoside triphosphate hydrolase. Four of the QTLs were validated using the KASP method, and these QTLs have the potential to be used in wheat improvement programs for developing disease resistant varieties.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anurag Kumar, Monika Sodhi, Manishi Mukesh, Amandeep Kaur, Gaurav Bhakri, Vipul Chaudhary, Preeti Swami, Vishal Sharma, Ashok Kumar Mohanty, Ranjit S. Kataria
Summary: In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in beta-casomorphin peptides (BCM7/BCM9) derived from cow milk digestion and their potential impact on human health. This study aimed to identify stable internal control genes (ICGs) for the reliable evaluation of target gene expression in the liver tissue of mice injected with BCM7/BCM9 peptides. Ten candidate genes were evaluated for their expression stability using geNorm, NormFinder, and BestKeeper software. PPIA and SDHA were identified as the most stably expressed genes in the liver tissue, based on geNorm and NormFinder analysis, while BestKeeper analysis showed acceptable crossing point SD values for all genes. Overall, this study identified a panel of stable ICGs for the normalization of target gene expression data in mice liver tissues during BCM7/9 peptides trial.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Amandeep Kaur, Lavisha, Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Nirmal Prabhakar
Summary: This article describes a novel and efficient voltammetric immunosensor for monitoring levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3. The sensor demonstrated low detection limit, wide linear range, good reproducibility, and satisfactory performance in spiked human serum samples.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Poonam Dhiman, Poongodi Manoharan, Umesh Kumar Lilhore, Roobaea Alroobaea, Amandeep Kaur, Celestine Iwendi, Majed Alsafyani, Abdullah M. Baqasah, Kaamran Raahemifar
Summary: This research presents a precise fruit disease identification model based on context data fusion with Faster-CNN in an edge computing environment. The goal is to develop an accurate, efficient, and trustworthy fruit disease detection model, a critical component of autonomous food production in a robotic edge platform. Through deep learning models, different diseases of citrus fruits are identified using visual data from near-infrared (NIFR) and RGB patterns, achieving high accuracy.
EURASIP JOURNAL ON ADVANCES IN SIGNAL PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Monique J. Brown, Daniel Amoatika, Prince Nii Ossah Addo, Amandeep Kaur, Mohammad Rifat Haider, Melinda A. Merrell, Elizabeth Crouch
Summary: Prior studies on the association between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and subjective cognitive decline (SCD) are limited. This study aims to examine racial/ethnic and sexual orientation disparities in this association. Data from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey was used to analyze the association, controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, diabetes, hypertension, and depression. Statistically significant differences in the association were found based on age, gender, income, education, employment, and health status (depression). Black and Hispanic/Latine populations had a stronger association compared to White populations, along with sexual minority populations compared to heterosexual populations. Health disparities exist in the association between CSA and SCD, highlighting the need for trauma-informed interventions among affected populations.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Preeti Dhoat, Amandeep Kaur, Niket Verma, Deepak Jain
Summary: The patient presented with clinical symptoms resembling psychiatric and neurological disorders, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Ultimately, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's encephalopathy and responded well to steroid therapy.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY MEDICINE AND PRIMARY CARE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Dimple Sahni, Parvinder Singh, Rajwant Kaur, Sangeeta Aggarwal, Amandeep Kaur
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the incidence of Mucormycosis (black fungus) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with post-COVID status and co-morbidities. A retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care center over four months, involving patients with Mucormycosis of the paranasal sinuses who had or have a history of coronavirus disease. Of the 59 patients, 47 had rhino-orbital Mucormycosis, 8 had nasal and paranasal Mucormycosis, 3 had rhino-orbital-cerebral Mucormycosis, and 1 had pulmonary Mucormycosis. All patients had diabetes mellitus, with poorly controlled diabetes and steroid use being contributing factors to the severity of the infection. Prompt diagnosis, reversal of predisposing conditions, and aggressive surgical debridement were essential for effective management of this deadly fungal infection.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND HEAD & NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Gayatri Sarkar, Amandeep Kaur, Moumita Maiti, Manoj K. Sharma
Summary: In this study, the dynamical cluster-decay model (DCM) is used to analyze the decay of various compound nuclei (CNs) with a mass approximately 200, such as 194Hg*, Tl-197(*), (202)Pb(*), and (210)Rn-*. The effect of deformation and orientation on the decay dynamics is studied by considering three decay fragment configurations: spherical, beta(2)-deformed 'hot-compact' and beta(2)-deformed 'cold-elongated'. The role of entrance channel properties on the subsequent decay dynamics is also investigated.
PRAMANA-JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)