Editorial Material
Cell Biology
Yuhong Han, Jin Jiang
Summary: In a recent paper published in Cell Research, Hu et al. discovered that the GPCR family protein Smoothened (Smo) undergoes an auto-cholesterylation process facilitated by calcium, and demonstrated that covalent cholesterol attachment to Smo cysteine-rich domain is required for Hedgehog signal transduction.
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Chemistry, Physical
Fanfan Xu, Xia Liu, Linlin Zhang, Mingxia Guo, Mingzhu Li, Xin Ding, Lixue Zhang
Summary: In this study, RuO2 electrocatalyst was defectively engineered to enhance the cooperation between NOR and OER, leading to efficient synthesis of nitric acid. The optimized D-RuO2 exhibited outstanding NOR activity in acidic electrolyte, with a maximum yield of 767.92 mu g h(-1) mg(cat)(-1), surpassing previous reports. Experimental and computational results indicated that OER intermediates played a crucial role, and the rate-determining step during nitrogen oxidation was the transition from *O to *OOH involved in the formation of *NN(OH). The enhanced stabilization of *OH and the promotion of O-O bond breakage in the rate determining step of *NN(OH) formation contributed to the excellent NOR activity.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
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Electrochemistry
Saranya Thiruvottriyur Shanmugam, Robin Van Echelpoel, Griet Boeye, Joy Eliaerts, Mohammad Samanipour, H. Y. Vincent Ching, Anca Florea, Sabine Van Doorslaer, Filip Van Durme, Nele Samyn, Marc Parrilla, Karolien De Wael
Summary: This study presents the development of an electrochemical screening strategy for detecting MDMA in ecstasy pills and validates its effectiveness through experiments. The strategy allows for rapid, sensitive, and selective detection of MDMA, resolving false positives and negatives that occur in traditional methods.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Baubek Spanov, Bas Baartmans, Oladapo Olaleye, Simone Nicolardi, Natalia Govorukhina, Manfred Wuhrer, Nico C. van de Merbel, Rainer Bischoff
Summary: We have developed a method using pH gradient cation-exchange chromatography to reveal the charge heterogeneity of stressed trastuzumab at the subunit level. This approach can be used for charge variant analysis of therapeutic antibodies with two or more modification sites in the Fab region.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianxiang Wu, Jili Li, Yefei Li, Xian-Yin Ma, Wei-Yi Zhang, Yaming Hao, Wen-Bin Cai, Zhi-Pan Liu, Ming Gong
Summary: This study discovered an unconventional cation effect on the electro-reforming of glycerol, which could regulate the product selectivity by interacting with the glycerol oxidation intermediates. The maximum formate efficiency of 81.3% was achieved in LiOH solution.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
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Electrochemistry
Meinan He, Charles Wampler, Louis G. Hector Jr, Michael Dato, Suryanarayana Kolluri, Khalil Amine, Chi-Cheung Su, Mei Cai
Summary: This study presents a new method for analyzing voltage profiles to distinguish between capacity loss from loss of cathode capacity and growth in cell resistance in rechargeable Li-metal batteries. The research reveals that sudden capacity loss is preceded by an acceleration in the rate of growth of cell resistance, which is sensitive to the initial quantity of electrolyte in the batteries.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Guo, Ying Liu, Ping-An Chen, Xinhao Wang, Yanpei Wang, Jing Guo, Xincan Qiu, Zebing Zeng, Lang Jiang, Yuanping Yi, Shun Watanabe, Lei Liao, Yugang Bai, Thuc-Quyen Nguyen, Yuanyuan Hu
Summary: A novel p-doping mechanism is revealed by using an electrophilic attack of trityl cations on thiophenes, enabling efficient p-doping of various organic semiconductors.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Diana Catalina Palacio Lozano, Hugh E. Jones, Remy Gavard, Mary J. Thomas, Claudia X. Ramirez, Christopher A. Wootton, Jose Aristobulo Sarmiento Chaparro, Peter B. O'Connor, Simon E. F. Spencer, David Rossell, Enrique Mejia-Ospino, Matthias Witt, Mark P. Barrow
Summary: In this study, a hyphenated ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry combined with chemical reactivity was used for the first time to analyze the isomeric species in bio-oils. The reactivity of these species was found to be related to carboxylic acid, aldehyde, and ketone functional groups. This approach revealed the increased chemical complexity of upgraded bio-oils and allowed for targeted detection of valuable compounds within the bio-oils.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kara L. Johnson, Zhijie Qi, Zhangming Yan, Xingzhao Wen, Tri C. Nguyen, Kathia Zaleta-Rivera, Chien-Ju Chen, Xiaochen Fan, Kiran Sriram, Xueyi Wan, Zhen Bouman Chen, Sheng Zhong
Summary: PROPER-seq is a time-effective technology for mapping protein-protein interactions (PPIs) at the transcriptome scale, providing a rich resource for studying PPIs. The approach identified a large number of human PPIs, including some previously uncharacterized protein partners.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wenyu Li, Zirui Qiao, Zhifang Liu
Summary: Detection of specific gas components under various working conditions has emerged through great efforts, such as exploring novel materials and well-designed device structures trying to break the sensing limitations. However, the sensing mechanisms have not been thoroughly studied, i.e., the chemical structural properties of active sensing materials and their interaction with gas molecules.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Hao-Ming Huang, Yu-Hong Shih, Huei-Fen Chen, Hao-Yang Lee, Jiann-Neng Fang, Chuan-Chou Shen, Bing-Sheng Yu
Summary: Larimar, a blue-green colored gemstone discovered in the Dominican Republic, is composed of pectolite. Through analysis of trace elements, it was found that vanadium and iron are the main origins of its sky-blue and green color. Additionally, the orientation of the radial fiber crystals also plays a critical role in the color and sea-wave pattern of Larimar.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fanbo Meng, Haolin Zhang, Xingyu Xiong, Xiangjie Li, Rufeng Wu, Qiying Han, Bo Qin, Bin Yuan, Renzong Hu
Summary: The sluggish kinetics in Ni-rich cathodes at subzero temperatures result in decreased capacity and rate capability. This study proposes that the accumulation of cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) film and incomplete structure evolution during cycling under subzero temperature play a role in this phenomenon. The excessively uniform and thick CEI film generated at subzero temperatures blocks the diffusion of Li+-ions, leading to incomplete phase evolution and charge potential delay.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fanbo Meng, Haolin Zhang, Xingyu Xiong, Xiangjie Li, Rufeng Wu, Qiying Han, Bo Qin, Bin Yuan, Renzong Hu
Summary: The sluggish kinetics in Ni-rich cathodes at subzero temperatures causes decreased specific capacity and poor rate capability, resulting in slow and unstable charge storage. With the help of in-situ X-ray diffraction and time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry techniques, the continuous accumulation of both the cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) film formation and the incomplete structure evolution during cycling under subzero temperature are proposed.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Eugene Jeong, Bradley Malin, Scott D. Nelson, Yu Su, Lang Li, You Chen
Summary: The landscape of drug-drug interactions (DDIs) has evolved significantly over the past 60 years. This study utilizes network analysis to uncover the complex relationships between drugs and provides a deeper understanding of the shifting focus in DDI research.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Electrochemistry
Kevin Scanlan, Arumugam Manthiram
Summary: This study investigates the behavior of electrolytes in high-rate (dis)charge processes and reveals that ion transport in the electrolyte is the main rate-limiting process. The study also elucidates the control mechanism of electrolyte rate performance in LiFePO4 electrodes.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kecheng Long, Shaozhen Huang, Han Wang, Anbang Wang, Yuejiao Chen, Zhijian Liu, Yu Zhang, Zhibin Wu, Weikun Wang, Libao Chen
Summary: This study proposes a low-cost Li foil surface-reconstruction strategy using a mechanochemistry reaction between fumed silica and Li to achieve dendrite-free Li metal anode. The reconstructed surface enhances the electrode dynamics and constructs an anionphilic interface, leading to significantly improved low-temperature and cycling performance of Li metal batteries while maintaining high energy density and stable cycle performance.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changchun Ye, Zhenghui Pan, Qinghua Zhang, Fang Yin, Yanan Wang, Yifei Li, Guangxu Chen, Jia Li, Yongcai Qiu, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Lin Gu, Zhang Lin, Lin Guo
Summary: A facile synthesis route for heterostructured metal oxides via quenching-induced structural transformation was developed. Multiple quenching triggered the transformation from NiMoO4 to NiFe2O4, creating a novel heterostructure, and the pre-quenching generated disordered defect structure can promote subsequent quenching regulation.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Liu, Xufei An, Ke Yang, Jiabin Ma, Jinshuo Mi, Danfeng Zhang, Xing Cheng, Yuhang Li, Yuetao Ma, Ming Liu, Feiyu Kang, Yan-Bing He
Summary: The lack of understanding of ion transport in the cathode of PVDF-based solid-state lithium metal batteries limits their performance. The use of carbon-coated Li1.4Al0.4Ti1.6(PO4)3 nanowires as a cathode filler improves the diffusion of ions in the thick cathode, leading to enhanced battery performance and stability.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zixing Wang, Kang Luo, Jian-Fang Wu, Peng Gao, Kexuan Wang, Shi Chen, Jian Tu, Xiulin Fan, Jilei Liu
Summary: This study improves the performance limitations of potassium-ion batteries at extreme temperatures by regulating the ion-solvent-coordinated structure, leading to enhanced cycling performance and capacity retention.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shan Jiang, Ruyue Wang, Minghua Li, Runnan Yu, Fuzhi Wang, Zhan'ao Tan
Summary: This study developed a synergistic electrical and light management strategy to maximize the voltage output in monolithic perovskite/organic tandem solar cells. By optimizing the interface contact and regulating the donor/acceptor ratio, the fabricated cells achieved remarkable power conversion efficiency and high open-circuit voltage.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gwanho Kim, Jae Won Lee, Kaiying Zhao, Taebin Kim, Woojoong Kim, Jin Woo Oh, Kyuho Lee, Jihye Jang, Guangtao Zan, Jong Woong Park, Seokyeong Lee, Yeonji Kim, Wei Jiang, Shengyou Li, Cheolmin Park
Summary: In this study, a new type of complementary energy harvester that can simultaneously generate moisture-induced and triboelectric power is introduced. This device exhibits high resilience, high energy output, and potential applications in emergency guidance systems.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2024)
