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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ali Seiphoori, Andrew Gunn, Sebastien Kosgodagan Acharige, Paulo E. Arratia, Douglas J. Jerolmack
Summary: The experiments revealed that the sedimentation rate and style of mud are influenced by the surface charge. Classic hindered settling theory can reasonably describe the sedimentation behavior of repulsive clay particles and silica spheres, while attractive clay particles form clay gels that consolidate like a soft solid. Water flow forms fracture-like channels in the gel, highlighting the complex behavior of natural mud sedimentation.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ying Zhang, Zhuoran Xu, Tao Jiang, Yanyan Fu, Xiang Ma
Summary: Developing visible real-time monitoring methods for kinetic traps in thermodynamic equilibrium processes is essential in dynamic supramolecular chemistry research. In this study, a dynamic supramolecular system was designed and fabricated using host-guest interactions between pyrene derivatives (Py-TMA) and p-sulfonatocalix[4]arenes (SC4) in aqueous solution. The emission color of Py-TMA changed spontaneously from indigo blue to cyan after assembly with SC4, and gradually returned to the original indigo blue within 72 hours. The research demonstrated that this optical variation involved an excimer on/off process in a kinetic-trapped state. Additionally, a dynamic and time-variant artificial-light-harvesting system was successfully fabricated, showing a red-to-blue emission color change with an energy transfer efficiency of up to 99%.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hongtao Li, Faik N. Musayev, Jiao Yang, Jiayue Su, Qingdai Liu, Wei Wang, Xianjun Fang, Lei Zhou, Qinglian Liu
Summary: Hsp70s are important molecular chaperones that play crucial roles in maintaining cellular protein homeostasis. Among them, BiP in the endoplasmic reticulum exhibits a unique ATP hydrolysis to AMP activity, distinct from the canonical ATP to ADP hydrolysis observed in other Hsp70 proteins. This novel finding may provide new insights into the activity and cellular function of BiP.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Adrian Gainar, Thanh-Loan Lai, Cristina Oliveras-Gonzalez, Flavia Pop, Matthieu Raynal, Benjamin Isare, Laurent Bouteiller, Mathieu Linares, David Canevet, Narcis Avarvari, Marc Salle
Summary: Two-component organogels and xerogels based on a C-3-symmetric pyrene-containing gelator were deeply characterized through various techniques, with the gelation phenomenon being highly dependent on the nature of the electron poor dopant. The donor-acceptor interactions play a key role in the formation of gels and their spectroscopic properties, showing a remarkable correlation between phase transition temperatures and the disappearance of charge transfer bands. The luminescent properties of these materials can be tuned with temperature, either in intensity or emission wavelength.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Caixia Cui, Mengyuan Kong, Yihan Wang, Chenyan Zhou, Hong Ming
Summary: The study demonstrates that PPK plays a crucial role in ATP regeneration in industrial processes. By exploring different sources of PPK, an ATP regeneration system for glutathione synthesis was established, with optimization resulting in a yield above 80%. These findings highlight the versatility of PPK for a wider range of substrates than previously anticipated, showcasing its untapped potential for applications involving ATP regeneration.
ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mikio Bakke
Summary: Rapid hygiene monitoring tests based on ATP presence are widely used in the food industry to ensure cleanliness. However, these tests can only indirectly detect food residues and contaminants and cannot directly detect bacteria or allergens. To improve accuracy in hygiene control, it is important to fully understand the practical applications and limitations of these tests and utilize them in conjunction with other methods for comprehensive analysis.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shihao Yao, Boyuan Ma, Qiuzi Yi, Min-Xin Guan, Xiaohui Cang
Summary: The study focuses on the conserved m-gate network in the mitochondrial ADP/ATP carrier, revealing interactions between residues and the promoting effect of CATR on symmetry. These findings provide new insights into the highly conserved yet variable networks within the mitochondrial carrier family.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruirui Xu, Yang Wang, Hao Huang, Xuerong Jin, Jianghua Li, Guocheng Du, Zhen Kang
Summary: The article introduces a new method for PAPS synthesis with a theoretical conversion rate of 100%, which directly converts ATP into PAPS by designing a new enzymatic route, achieving high efficiency and low cost.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Casey Whyte, Ting Fung Ma, Jeffrey Sindelar, Scott Rankin
Summary: This study compared the practical performance of ATP-based and AXP-based assays for detecting sanitary conditions in food processing facilities. Results demonstrated that the AXP assay detected contamination events approximately two times more often than the ATP-only assay, especially in meat processing facilities. The AXP method showed either equal or increased soil detection compared to the ATP method.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Chai Lay Ching, Arif Kamaruddin, Chandraprasad S. Rajangan
Summary: The study evaluated the performance of real-time total adenylate assay for food contact surface hygiene in 13 food processing plants and two commercial kitchens in Malaysia. It found that A3 correlated with microbial count, especially in environments associated with raw meat and ingredients with high microbial load. ROC analysis suggested an optimal threshold for A3 value to balance sensitivity and specificity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Utsab Manna, Rajdip Roy, Hemanta Kumar Datta, Parthasarathi Dastidar
Summary: A series of organic molecules with hydrogen-bond functionalities were designed, synthesized, and characterized to explore their potential as low-molecular-weight gelators. The study showed that one of the bis-amides was capable of forming gels in aqueous and medical application solvents, while others only formed gels in organic solvents. These gels exhibited important material properties and demonstrated antibacterial properties.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wangkhem P. Singh, Sanjeev Bhandari, Rajkumar S. Singh
Summary: A series of small-molecule gelators were synthesized by modifying molecules containing bisphenol A, with some showing good gelation properties. The n-alkyl chains in the gelators contributed more to the gelling ability, while aromatic moieties did not exhibit gelation effects. Detailed characterizations of the gels using various techniques demonstrated the potential application value of bisphenol A as a core gelating scaffold in designing other small-molecule gelators.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carlos M. Lopez-Alled, Sang Jun Park, Dong Joon Lee, Lloyd C. Murfin, Gabriele Kociok-Kohn, Jodie L. Hann, Jannis Wenk, Tony D. James, Hwan Myung Kim, Simon E. Lewis
Summary: AzuFluor 435-DPA-Zn, a azulene fluorophore with two zinc(ii)-dipicolylamine receptor motifs, exhibits fluorescence enhancement in the presence of adenosine diphosphate. Selectivity for ADP over ATP, AMP and PPi is achieved through appropriate positioning of the receptor motifs, as an isomeric sensor cannot distinguish between ADP and ATP.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zujin Yang, Guifang Wu, Cui Gan, Guangmei Cai, Jianyong Zhang, Hongbing Ji
Summary: This study focused on the synthesis of two supramolecular gels with stable porous structure and positively charged surfaces, which were further modified and applied for wastewater treatment and separation of natural products. The results showed that these gels have high adsorption ability and potential application prospects due to their different adsorption performance for various substances.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Tiago F. Granja, David Kohler, Veronika Leiss, Claudia Eggstein, Bernd Nurnberg, Peter Rosenberger, Sandra Beer-Hammer
Summary: This study investigated the role of extracellular platelet nucleotide signaling in ischemic inflammatory response (IIR) and identified a cybernetic circle, including feedback loops, in the regulation of platelet function in IIR. The study confirmed the presence of different components and feedback loops in the cybernetic system and demonstrated the impact of platelet-neutrophil complex (PNC) formation on blood and inflamed tissue. The integration of extracellular nucleotide signaling, PNC formation, and tissue damage in IIR was described through this study.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lu Lin, Zhen Zhang, Yuan Guo, Minghua Liu
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei-Guo Qiao, Jia-Bin Xiong, Ying-Xue Yuan, Hong-Chao Zhang, Dong Yang, Minghua Liu, Yan-Song Zheng
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2018)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hejin Jiang, Li Zhang, Minghua Liu
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuclian Jiang, Zhigang Shuai, Minghua Liu
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zuoming Qu, Pengfei Duan, Jin Zhou, Yafei Wang, Minghua Liu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hejin Jiang, Yuqian Jiang, Jianlei Han, Li Zhang, Minghua Liu
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lukang Ji, Yutao Sang, Guanghui Ouyang, Dong Yang, Pengfei Duan, Yuqian Jiang, Minghua Liu
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xue Jin, Yutao Sang, Yonghong Shi, Yuangang Li, Xuefeng Zhu, Pengfei Duan, Minghua Liu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chenchen Yang, Penglei Chen, Yan Meng, Minghua Liu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinxin Yan, Tiesheng Li, Linna Guo, Honglei Li, Penglei Chen, Minghua Liu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuefeng Zhu, Yuqian Jiang, Dong Yang, Li Zhang, Yuangang Li, Minghua Liu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui Sun, Jian Jiang, Yimeng Sun, Qingwu Zhang, Minghua Liu
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yutao Sang, Dong Yang, Pengfei Duan, Minghua Liu
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yutao Sang, Minghua Liu
MOLECULAR SYSTEMS DESIGN & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengyu Li, Baozhong Lu, Dongxue Han, Pengfei Duan, Minghua Liu, Meizhen Yin
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan He, Yawen Li, Fuwen Zhao, Yuze Lin
Summary: High trap density in organic solar cells leads to localized charge carriers and reduced carrier lifetime, limiting device efficiency. This feature article summarizes the recent advances of trap suppression by material design and device engineering.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olivier Monfort, Arshitha Madhusudhan, Martin Motola
Summary: This article presents the advantages of coupling photocatalysis and Fenton-based processes for environmental remediation and discusses their synergy. It critically examines the simultaneous triggering of these two processes and provides insights into research approaches. The study aims to enhance understanding of this complex process and highlight the potential integration of new catalysts in current wastewater treatment technology.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manideepa Dhar, Chittaranjan Mishra, Avijit Das, Uttam Manna
Summary: An approach of 'polymerization of monomers in its aggregated form' has been introduced to tailor the water wettability of fibrous and porous substrates, achieving hydrophobicity to superhydrophobicity transition, as well as patterned wettability. This facile chemical method provides a durable coating with adjustable and patterned wettability for various potential applications.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saswat Ranjan Bhoi, Chhanda Debnath, Shikha Gandhi
Summary: In this article, a novel catalytic reaction using Pd(0) and Bronsted acid is reported for the synthesis of biologically important imidazolidinone-fused N-heterocycles through redox-neutral intramolecular N-allylation of indoles and pyrroles with alkynes. This atom-economical method is applicable to a wide range of substrates and eliminates the need for leaving groups or oxidizing agents commonly used in traditional allylation reactions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Longkun Chen, Mingshuai Zhang, Meichen Liu, Zhuoyuan Liu, Yuetong Qiu, Zhilai Zhang, Fuchao Yu, Jiuzhong Huang
Summary: In this study, an efficient Rh(III)-catalyzed selective mono- and dual-C-H bond functionalization/cyclization with iodonium ylide as the sole coupling partner was demonstrated. Fused benzodiazepine skeletons were obtained in excellent yields, providing an improved approach to dual C-H unsymmetrical functionalization.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alice Kennett, Sven Epple, Gabriella van der Valk, Irene Georgiou, Evelyne Gout, Romain R. Vives, Angela J. Russell
Summary: This study presents the design and synthesis of sulfated disaccharide inhibitors based on IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S), which showed potent inhibition of Sulf-2. The results suggest that IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S) is the shortest fragment size required for effective inhibition of Sulfs, and a trisulfated disaccharide is identified as the minimal fragment size of heparan sulfate for effective endosulfatase inhibition.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mauro Garbini, Andrea Brunetti, Riccardo Pedrazzani, Magda Monari, Massimo Marcaccio, Giulio Bertuzzi, Marco Bandini
Summary: The self-adaptability of galvanostatic electrolysis was found to be helpful in a multistage chemo- and diastereoselective electrochemically promoted cyclodimerization of chalcones. Through a series of reductive events, densely functionalized cyclopentanes with five contiguous stereocenters were obtained (25 examples, yields up to 95%, dr values up to >20:1). Further experimental and electrochemical investigations indicated the crucial role of dynamic kinetic resolution of the aldol intermediate in the reaction mechanism.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dhananjay S. Nipate, Neha Meena, Prakash N. Swami, Krishnan Rangan, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, the synthesis of functionalized benzo[a]phenazines and indazolo[2,3-a]quinolines was achieved through Rh(III)-catalyzed oxidative annulation of 2-arylquinoxalines and 2-aryl-2H-indazoles with allyl alcohols. The method showed a wide substrate scope, excellent functional group tolerance, good to high yields of annulated products, and the capability for scaled-up synthesis. A tentative mechanism of the annulation reaction was proposed based on a preliminary mechanistic investigation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruonan Zhang, Abudukadi Tudi, Xia Yang, Xuping Wang, Zhihua Yang, Shujuan Han, Shilie Pan
Summary: A new lead tellurium borate material with a unique fundamental building block [B4O10] was synthesized and found to exhibit high birefringence. The structure-property relationship was discussed using first-principles calculations.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amresh Kumar Singh, Baishali Thakurta, Anupam Giri, Monalisa Pal
Summary: This study introduces three key concepts for the quick synthesis of large-scale high-quality 2D materials films and their utilization in device fabrication.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reina Hagiwara, Shun Nishimura, Kosuke Okeyoshi
Summary: A copolymer-conjugated nanocatalytic system has been developed to improve electron transfer and enhance photoinduced H2 generation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)