A new zinc polymer, {Zn(O2CC12H8CO2)(H2O)}, or {Zn(DPHA)(H2O)}n (O2CC12H8CO2, DPHA = 1,1′ -biphenyl-2,2′-dicarboxylate dianion) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The crystal is of monocli...A new zinc polymer, {Zn(O2CC12H8CO2)(H2O)}, or {Zn(DPHA)(H2O)}n (O2CC12H8CO2, DPHA = 1,1′ -biphenyl-2,2′-dicarboxylate dianion) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 12.8418(5), b = 5.9505(2), c = 17.2989(5) A, β = 104.020(2)°, V = 1282.52(8) A^3, C14H10O5Zn, Mr= 323.61, Z = 4, Dc = 1.676 g/cm^3,μ = 1.930 mm^-1, F(000) = 656, R = 0.0766 and wR = 0.1871 for 1775 observed reflections (I 〉 2σ(I)). It consists of Zn2(DPHA)2(H2O)2 units, which are further extended into a one-dimensional double helical-chain polymer via Zn-O bonding. The hydrogen bonding interactions extend the helical chains into a two-dimensional layer structure.展开更多
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are effective molecular carriers in cytological research, gene therapy, and transgenic applications. Herein, we investigated the internalization behavior of the LDH-DNA biocon- jugat...Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are effective molecular carriers in cytological research, gene therapy, and transgenic applications. Herein, we investigated the internalization behavior of the LDH-DNA biocon- jugates via a microscopic approach and analyzed the internalization pathway by dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulations. We experimentally found that LDH can efficiently carry DNA into the nucleus of cell in BY-2 suspension cells. Furthermore, atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction anal- ysis demonstrated that the LDH-DNA bioconjugates mainly exist as a DNA-LDH-DNA sandwich complex, while the LDH-DNA-LDH sandwich complex and DNA-LDH complex cannot be excluded. The DPD simu- lations further indicated that only the DNA-LDH-DNA sandwich structure could penetrate the plasma membrane (PM), while PM is impermeable to the LDH-DNA-LDH sandwich complex and the DNA-LDH complex. This work provides novel perspective for understanding the membrane penetration mechanism of LDH nano-sheets and new insights into the design of novel molecular delivery systems.展开更多
The use of solar energy to produce steam is an effective method to purify sewage or seawater. Herein, we deposited TiN nanoparticles(NPs) on a piece of carbonized wood as a new type of double layer material for solar ...The use of solar energy to produce steam is an effective method to purify sewage or seawater. Herein, we deposited TiN nanoparticles(NPs) on a piece of carbonized wood as a new type of double layer material for solar water evaporation. TiN NPs possess better stability, lower cost,lower toxicity and wider and stronger optical absorption than the previously reported photo-thermal conversion(PTC)materials, such as plasmonic metals, carbon-based materials and semiconductor nanomaterials. The amounts of TiN NPs and the thicknesses and types of the substrates have important influences on water evaporation rates and solar-vapor conversion efficiency. A solar-vapor conversion efficiency of 92.5%, the highest efficiency in the reported wood-based PTC materials, is obtained under 1-sun simulated solar irradiation.In addition, the TBCF hybrid materials(TiN NPs on biocarbon foam) exhibit good reusability.展开更多
基金This work was financially supported by the NNSF of China (No. 20173063), the State Key Basic Research and Development Plan of China (001CB108906) and the NSF of Fujian Province (E0020001)
文摘A new zinc polymer, {Zn(O2CC12H8CO2)(H2O)}, or {Zn(DPHA)(H2O)}n (O2CC12H8CO2, DPHA = 1,1′ -biphenyl-2,2′-dicarboxylate dianion) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The crystal is of monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 12.8418(5), b = 5.9505(2), c = 17.2989(5) A, β = 104.020(2)°, V = 1282.52(8) A^3, C14H10O5Zn, Mr= 323.61, Z = 4, Dc = 1.676 g/cm^3,μ = 1.930 mm^-1, F(000) = 656, R = 0.0766 and wR = 0.1871 for 1775 observed reflections (I 〉 2σ(I)). It consists of Zn2(DPHA)2(H2O)2 units, which are further extended into a one-dimensional double helical-chain polymer via Zn-O bonding. The hydrogen bonding interactions extend the helical chains into a two-dimensional layer structure.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2016JX01, BLX2015-01)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31671489, 31601149 and 31271433)+2 种基金the Beijing Nova Programme (Z131109000413013)the Special Program for Applied Research on Super Computation of the NSFC-Guangdong Joint Fundthe Chemical Grid Program and Excellent Talent of Beijing University of Chemical Technology
文摘Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are effective molecular carriers in cytological research, gene therapy, and transgenic applications. Herein, we investigated the internalization behavior of the LDH-DNA biocon- jugates via a microscopic approach and analyzed the internalization pathway by dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) simulations. We experimentally found that LDH can efficiently carry DNA into the nucleus of cell in BY-2 suspension cells. Furthermore, atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction anal- ysis demonstrated that the LDH-DNA bioconjugates mainly exist as a DNA-LDH-DNA sandwich complex, while the LDH-DNA-LDH sandwich complex and DNA-LDH complex cannot be excluded. The DPD simu- lations further indicated that only the DNA-LDH-DNA sandwich structure could penetrate the plasma membrane (PM), while PM is impermeable to the LDH-DNA-LDH sandwich complex and the DNA-LDH complex. This work provides novel perspective for understanding the membrane penetration mechanism of LDH nano-sheets and new insights into the design of novel molecular delivery systems.
文摘The use of solar energy to produce steam is an effective method to purify sewage or seawater. Herein, we deposited TiN nanoparticles(NPs) on a piece of carbonized wood as a new type of double layer material for solar water evaporation. TiN NPs possess better stability, lower cost,lower toxicity and wider and stronger optical absorption than the previously reported photo-thermal conversion(PTC)materials, such as plasmonic metals, carbon-based materials and semiconductor nanomaterials. The amounts of TiN NPs and the thicknesses and types of the substrates have important influences on water evaporation rates and solar-vapor conversion efficiency. A solar-vapor conversion efficiency of 92.5%, the highest efficiency in the reported wood-based PTC materials, is obtained under 1-sun simulated solar irradiation.In addition, the TBCF hybrid materials(TiN NPs on biocarbon foam) exhibit good reusability.