As the climate worsens and the demand for food grows,so does the interest in nanoagriculture.The interaction between plants and nanomaterials(NMs)has been extensively and intensively examined.However,stopping at the o...As the climate worsens and the demand for food grows,so does the interest in nanoagriculture.The interaction between plants and nanomaterials(NMs)has been extensively and intensively examined.However,stopping at the outcome of a phenomenon is often insufficient.Therefore,we introduce three important processes of nanoparticleplant interactions:translocation,transformation,and plant metabolism.During the migration of nanoparticles,size and surface electrical properties are the main determining factors.Additionally,the interaction of nanoparticles with cell membranes is another key aspect of research.The transformation of nanoparticles in plants is mainly due to redox substances.The way that nanoparticles affect plant metabolism may be able to shed light on the interaction of nanoparticles with plants.This review adds to the existing knowledge on the design of nanoagrochemicals and summarizes the mechanism of interaction of NMs with plants.In this way,NMs can be used for their beneficial effects and thus contribute to the maintenance of food security and sustainable development.展开更多
The aim of this study is to evaluate the hydrogeochemical characteristics and water environmental quality of shallow groundwater in the Suxian mining area of Huaibei coalfield,China.The natural formation process of sh...The aim of this study is to evaluate the hydrogeochemical characteristics and water environmental quality of shallow groundwater in the Suxian mining area of Huaibei coalfield,China.The natural formation process of shallow groundwater in Suxian is explored using Piper trilinear charts and Gibbs diagrams,and by examining the ratios between the major ions.United States Salinity Laboratory(USSL)charts,Wilcox diagrams,and the water quality index(WQI)are further employed to quantify the differences in water quality.The results reveal that the main hydrochemical facies of groundwater are HC03-Ca,and that silicate dissolution is the main factor controlling the ion content in shallow groundwater.The USSL charts and Wilcox diagrams show that most of the water samples would be acceptable for use in irrigation systems.The WQI results for each water sample are compared and analyzed,and the quality of groundwater samples around collapse ponds is found to be relatively poor.展开更多
Metal-based engineered nanomaterials(MENMs)are increasingly being used in people’s working lives.Although MENMs have important effects on soil ecosystem and play an important role in solving soil environmental proble...Metal-based engineered nanomaterials(MENMs)are increasingly being used in people’s working lives.Although MENMs have important effects on soil ecosystem and play an important role in solving soil environmental problems,the hazards associated with MENMs cannot be ignored.Therefore,more and more scholars have studied the behavior and effects of nanomaterials in soils in recent years.In this review,we explore the articles on MENMs and soil ecosystem retrieved from various databases from 2013 to 2022.We discuss the mechanisms of MENM toxicity,the current state of soil ecosystem,the ecological effects of MENMs on soil microbes,earthworms,and plants,and the ways by which soil organisms take up MENMs.We now know that although MENMs have positive effects on soil ecosystem,their potential hazards are not negligible.Therefore,it is necessary to investigate the effects of MENMs on soil organisms.Meanwhile,we should pay more attention to the negative effects of MENMs on soil ecosystem while exploring their positive effects on soil ecosystem in future research.展开更多
Rh is an important catalyst that is widely used in a variety of organic reactions. In recent years, many efforts have focused on improving its catalytic efficiency by fabricating catalyst nanoparticles with controlled...Rh is an important catalyst that is widely used in a variety of organic reactions. In recent years, many efforts have focused on improving its catalytic efficiency by fabricating catalyst nanoparticles with controlled size and morphology. However, the frequently employed synthesis route using organic compounds either as the reaction medium or capping agent often results in residual molecules on the catalyst surface, which in turn drastically diminishes the catalytic performance. Herein, we report a facile, aqueous, surfactant-free synthesis of a novel Rh flower- like structure obtained via hydrothermal reduction of Rh(acac)3 by formaldehyde. The unique Rh nanoflowers were constructed from ultrathin nanosheets, whose basal surfaces comprised {111} facets with an average thickness of -1.1 nm. The specific surface area measured by CO stripping was 79.3 m2-g-1, which was much larger than that of commercial Rh black. More importantly, the Rh nanoflower catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance in the catalytic hydrogenation of phenol and cyclohexene, in contrast to the commercial Rh black and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP)-capped Rh nanosheets exposed by similar {111} basal surfaces.展开更多
The stability of lead halide perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) was improved by embedding them in carboxybenzene microcrystals. The resulting needle-shaped mixed microcrystals preserved the strong photoluminescence of t...The stability of lead halide perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) was improved by embedding them in carboxybenzene microcrystals. The resulting needle-shaped mixed microcrystals preserved the strong photoluminescence of the PQDs. Compared with previously reported polystyrene-encapsulated PQDs, the carboxybenzene crystals were robust and protected the dots from moisture and photodegradation. The enhanced stability was attributed to the tight matrix of carboxybenzene microcrystals, which protected the PQDs from moisture. This versatile strategy protected various QDs, including all-inorganic PQDs and chalcogenide QDs (e.g., CdSe/ZnS QDs and CuInS/ZnS QDs). It provides a facile and versatile method of protecting PQDs and may enable applications in solid-state systems with high color quality requirements such as displays, lasers, and light emitting diodes.展开更多
The synthesis of nanocrystals(NCs)with defined morphology and surface structure provides an effective way to investigate the structure-activity relationship of nanocatalytsts,and it will facilitate the design of nanoc...The synthesis of nanocrystals(NCs)with defined morphology and surface structure provides an effective way to investigate the structure-activity relationship of nanocatalytsts,and it will facilitate the design of nanocatalysts with excellent catalytic performance.In this paper,we developed a facile method to synthesize PdH0.43 NCs with the shape of cube,octahedron and rhombic dodecahedron(RD),whose surface facets are{100},{111}and{110},respectively.The asprepared PdH0.43 NCs are highly stable and exhibit enhanced catalytic activity and extremely low overpotential towards electro-oxidation of formic acid compared with the commercial Pd black and three types of Pd NCs.The specific activity of the cubic PdH0.43 NCs is more than five times that of the commercial Pd black and two times that of the cubic Pd NCs.Among the three types of PdH0.43 NCs with different surface structure,the activity order is followed by PdH0.43{100}>PdH0.43{111}>PdH0.43{110}.展开更多
A dual emission sensing film has been prepared for colorimetric temperature sensing using CsPbBr_(3)perovskite nanocrystals(CsPbBr_(3)NCs)and manganese doped potassium fluorosilicate(K_(2)SiF_(6):Mn^(4+),KSF)encapsula...A dual emission sensing film has been prepared for colorimetric temperature sensing using CsPbBr_(3)perovskite nanocrystals(CsPbBr_(3)NCs)and manganese doped potassium fluorosilicate(K_(2)SiF_(6):Mn^(4+),KSF)encapsulated in polystyrene by a microencapsulation strategy.The CsPbBr_(3)-KSF-PS film shows good temperature sensing response from 30℃to 70℃,with a relative temperature sensitivity(Sr)up to 10.31%℃^(−1) at 45℃.Meanwhile,the film maintains more than 95%intensity after 6 heating-cooling cycles and keeps its fluorescence characteristics after 3 months.The film can be used to monitor temperature change by naked eye under a UV lamp.In particular,the temperature discoloration point of the sensing film can be controlled by the ratio change of CsPbBr_(3):KSF to expand its applications.The study of the CsPbBr_(3)-KSF-PS sensing mechanism in this work is helpful to provide effective strategies for the design of reliable,high sensitivity and stable temperature sensing system using CsPbBr_(3)NCs.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFD0801300,2017YFD0801103)the Key National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41130526)+1 种基金Professor workstation in Yuhuangmiao Town,Shanghe County,China Agricultural UniversityProfessor Workstation in Sunji Town,Shanghe County,China Agricultural University.
文摘As the climate worsens and the demand for food grows,so does the interest in nanoagriculture.The interaction between plants and nanomaterials(NMs)has been extensively and intensively examined.However,stopping at the outcome of a phenomenon is often insufficient.Therefore,we introduce three important processes of nanoparticleplant interactions:translocation,transformation,and plant metabolism.During the migration of nanoparticles,size and surface electrical properties are the main determining factors.Additionally,the interaction of nanoparticles with cell membranes is another key aspect of research.The transformation of nanoparticles in plants is mainly due to redox substances.The way that nanoparticles affect plant metabolism may be able to shed light on the interaction of nanoparticles with plants.This review adds to the existing knowledge on the design of nanoagrochemicals and summarizes the mechanism of interaction of NMs with plants.In this way,NMs can be used for their beneficial effects and thus contribute to the maintenance of food security and sustainable development.
基金the Postgraduate Innovation Fund project of Anhui University of Science and Technology(2019CX2006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41773100)+1 种基金a Research Project of Huaibei Mining Group Co.(2020)a Research Project of Wanbei Coal-Electricity Group Co.,Ltd.(2020).
文摘The aim of this study is to evaluate the hydrogeochemical characteristics and water environmental quality of shallow groundwater in the Suxian mining area of Huaibei coalfield,China.The natural formation process of shallow groundwater in Suxian is explored using Piper trilinear charts and Gibbs diagrams,and by examining the ratios between the major ions.United States Salinity Laboratory(USSL)charts,Wilcox diagrams,and the water quality index(WQI)are further employed to quantify the differences in water quality.The results reveal that the main hydrochemical facies of groundwater are HC03-Ca,and that silicate dissolution is the main factor controlling the ion content in shallow groundwater.The USSL charts and Wilcox diagrams show that most of the water samples would be acceptable for use in irrigation systems.The WQI results for each water sample are compared and analyzed,and the quality of groundwater samples around collapse ponds is found to be relatively poor.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2017YFD0801300 and 2017YFD 0801103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41130526)。
文摘Metal-based engineered nanomaterials(MENMs)are increasingly being used in people’s working lives.Although MENMs have important effects on soil ecosystem and play an important role in solving soil environmental problems,the hazards associated with MENMs cannot be ignored.Therefore,more and more scholars have studied the behavior and effects of nanomaterials in soils in recent years.In this review,we explore the articles on MENMs and soil ecosystem retrieved from various databases from 2013 to 2022.We discuss the mechanisms of MENM toxicity,the current state of soil ecosystem,the ecological effects of MENMs on soil microbes,earthworms,and plants,and the ways by which soil organisms take up MENMs.We now know that although MENMs have positive effects on soil ecosystem,their potential hazards are not negligible.Therefore,it is necessary to investigate the effects of MENMs on soil organisms.Meanwhile,we should pay more attention to the negative effects of MENMs on soil ecosystem while exploring their positive effects on soil ecosystem in future research.
基金This work was supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Nos. 2011CBA00508 and 2015CB932301), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21131005, 21333008, and J1310024), and the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China (No. 2014J01058).
文摘Rh is an important catalyst that is widely used in a variety of organic reactions. In recent years, many efforts have focused on improving its catalytic efficiency by fabricating catalyst nanoparticles with controlled size and morphology. However, the frequently employed synthesis route using organic compounds either as the reaction medium or capping agent often results in residual molecules on the catalyst surface, which in turn drastically diminishes the catalytic performance. Herein, we report a facile, aqueous, surfactant-free synthesis of a novel Rh flower- like structure obtained via hydrothermal reduction of Rh(acac)3 by formaldehyde. The unique Rh nanoflowers were constructed from ultrathin nanosheets, whose basal surfaces comprised {111} facets with an average thickness of -1.1 nm. The specific surface area measured by CO stripping was 79.3 m2-g-1, which was much larger than that of commercial Rh black. More importantly, the Rh nanoflower catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance in the catalytic hydrogenation of phenol and cyclohexene, in contrast to the commercial Rh black and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP)-capped Rh nanosheets exposed by similar {111} basal surfaces.
文摘The stability of lead halide perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) was improved by embedding them in carboxybenzene microcrystals. The resulting needle-shaped mixed microcrystals preserved the strong photoluminescence of the PQDs. Compared with previously reported polystyrene-encapsulated PQDs, the carboxybenzene crystals were robust and protected the dots from moisture and photodegradation. The enhanced stability was attributed to the tight matrix of carboxybenzene microcrystals, which protected the PQDs from moisture. This versatile strategy protected various QDs, including all-inorganic PQDs and chalcogenide QDs (e.g., CdSe/ZnS QDs and CuInS/ZnS QDs). It provides a facile and versatile method of protecting PQDs and may enable applications in solid-state systems with high color quality requirements such as displays, lasers, and light emitting diodes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21771153, 21721001, and 21773190)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province (2018J01015)
文摘The synthesis of nanocrystals(NCs)with defined morphology and surface structure provides an effective way to investigate the structure-activity relationship of nanocatalytsts,and it will facilitate the design of nanocatalysts with excellent catalytic performance.In this paper,we developed a facile method to synthesize PdH0.43 NCs with the shape of cube,octahedron and rhombic dodecahedron(RD),whose surface facets are{100},{111}and{110},respectively.The asprepared PdH0.43 NCs are highly stable and exhibit enhanced catalytic activity and extremely low overpotential towards electro-oxidation of formic acid compared with the commercial Pd black and three types of Pd NCs.The specific activity of the cubic PdH0.43 NCs is more than five times that of the commercial Pd black and two times that of the cubic Pd NCs.Among the three types of PdH0.43 NCs with different surface structure,the activity order is followed by PdH0.43{100}>PdH0.43{111}>PdH0.43{110}.
基金financial supports by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Project(No.JCYJ20180306172823786)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21876141,NFFTBS-J1310024)。
文摘A dual emission sensing film has been prepared for colorimetric temperature sensing using CsPbBr_(3)perovskite nanocrystals(CsPbBr_(3)NCs)and manganese doped potassium fluorosilicate(K_(2)SiF_(6):Mn^(4+),KSF)encapsulated in polystyrene by a microencapsulation strategy.The CsPbBr_(3)-KSF-PS film shows good temperature sensing response from 30℃to 70℃,with a relative temperature sensitivity(Sr)up to 10.31%℃^(−1) at 45℃.Meanwhile,the film maintains more than 95%intensity after 6 heating-cooling cycles and keeps its fluorescence characteristics after 3 months.The film can be used to monitor temperature change by naked eye under a UV lamp.In particular,the temperature discoloration point of the sensing film can be controlled by the ratio change of CsPbBr_(3):KSF to expand its applications.The study of the CsPbBr_(3)-KSF-PS sensing mechanism in this work is helpful to provide effective strategies for the design of reliable,high sensitivity and stable temperature sensing system using CsPbBr_(3)NCs.