Controllable synthesis of grain boundary-enriched Pt nanoworms decorated on graphitic carbon nanosheets for ultrahigh methanol oxidation catalytic activity

Although one-dimensional Pt nanocrystals have long been regarded as ideal electrode catalysts for fuel cells,the synthetic techniques commonly involve the use of various complicated templates or surfactants,which have largely hampered their large-scale industrial application.Herein,we present a convenient and cost-effective approach to the stereoassembly of quasi-one-dimensional grain boundary-enriched Pt nanoworms on nitrogen-doped low-defect graphitic carbon nanosheets(Pt NWs/NL-CNS).Benefiting from its numerous catalytically active grain boundaries as well as optimized electronic structure,the as-derived Pt NWs/NL-CNS catalyst possesses exceptionally good electrocatalytic properties for methanol oxidation,including an ultrahigh mass activity of 1949.5 mA mg^(-1), reliable long-term durability,and strong poison tolerance,affording one of the most active Pt-based electrocatalysts for methanol oxidation reaction.Density functional theory calculation further reveals that the formation of worm-shape Pt morphology is attributed to the modified electronic structure as well as controllable defect density of the carbon matrix,which could also weaken the adsorption ability of Pt towards CO molecule and meanwhile synergistically promotes the catalytic reaction kinetics.

Erythrocyte membrane-camouflaged nanoworms with on-demand antibiotic release for eradicating biofilms using near-infrared irradiation

The increase in the number of resistant bacteria caused by the abuse of antibiotics and the emergence of biofilms significantly reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics.Bacterial infections are detrimental to our life and health.To reduce the abuse of antibiotics and treat biofilm-related bacterial infections,a biomimetic nano-antibacterial system,RBCM-NW-G namely,that controls the release of antibiotics through near infrared was prepared.The hollow porous structure and the high surface activity of nanoworms are used to realize antibiotic loading,and then,biomimetics are applied with red blood cell membranes(RBCM).RBCM-NW-G,which retains the performance of RBCM,shows enhanced permeability and retention effects.Fluorescence imaging in mice showed the effective accumulation of RBCM-NW-G at the site of infection.In addition,the biomimetic nanoparticles showed a longer blood circulation time and good biocompatibility.Anti-biofilm test results showed damage to biofilms due to a photothermal effect and a highly efficient antibacterial performance under the synergy of the photothermal effect,silver iron,and antibiotics.Finally,by constructing a mouse infection model,the great potential of RBCM-NW-G in the treatment of in vivo infections was confirmed.