Electro-reduction of carbon dioxide(ERCO_(2)) is considered an effective method to alleviate the greenhouse effect and produce value-added chemicals.Achieving the dominant selectivity of Zn-based catalysts for formate...Electro-reduction of carbon dioxide(ERCO_(2)) is considered an effective method to alleviate the greenhouse effect and produce value-added chemicals.Achieving the dominant selectivity of Zn-based catalysts for formate remains a challenge.In this article,the ZnIn-E_(12) catalyst is successfully prepared by solvent assisted ligand exchange(SALE) method to convert organic ligands,achieving a Faradaic efficiency of 72.28% for formate at-1.26 V vs.RHE(V_(RHE)),which is 1.42 times higher than the original catalyst.Evidence shows that the successful conversion of organic ligands can transform the catalyst from the original large size polyhedron to cross-linked network of particles with a diameter of about 30 nm.The increased specific surface area can expose more active sites and facilitate the electrocatalytic conversion of CO_(2) to formate.This work is expected to provide inspiration for the regulation of formate selectivity and catalyst size in Zn-based catalysts.展开更多
Peroxide-cured high-temperature vulcanized (HTV) silicone rubber was prepared by using allyl-capped carbosilane dendrimers, in which the core molecule is Si(CHaCH=CH2)4, as the cross-linker. It showed that this ki...Peroxide-cured high-temperature vulcanized (HTV) silicone rubber was prepared by using allyl-capped carbosilane dendrimers, in which the core molecule is Si(CHaCH=CH2)4, as the cross-linker. It showed that this kind of allyl-capped carbosilane dendrimer improved the mechanical properties of silicone rubber.展开更多
Polyaddition using isocyanate and polyol forms polyurethane elastomer (PUE). However, this method has rarely been applied to the construction of PUEs containing sucrose. Hence, the introduction of sucrose (disaccharid...Polyaddition using isocyanate and polyol forms polyurethane elastomer (PUE). However, this method has rarely been applied to the construction of PUEs containing sucrose. Hence, the introduction of sucrose (disaccharide) as a cross-linker via polyaddition remains a challenging subject in polymer chemistry. Here, we report the synthesis of PUEs using an aromatic isocyanate (4,4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate), polyols including a polyether polyol (polytetramethylene glycol) and two polyester polyols (polycaprolactone and polycarbonate diols), and sucrose as a crosslinker by a one-shot method. The PUEs containing sucrose were successfully produced. The use of sucrose was essential to obtain the desired PUEs containing sucrose units in the main chain.展开更多
Carbon super-heterostructures with high nitrogen contents from the covalent hybrid precursors of covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs)and zeolitic imidazolic frameworks(ZIFs)are scarcely explored because of CTF's ord...Carbon super-heterostructures with high nitrogen contents from the covalent hybrid precursors of covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs)and zeolitic imidazolic frameworks(ZIFs)are scarcely explored because of CTF's ordered structure and toxic superacid that dissolves or destabilizes the metal nodes.To solve this problem,herein,we report a straightforward two-step pathway for the covalent hybridization of disordered CTF(d–CTF)–ZIF composites via preincorporation of an imidazole(IM)linker into ordered CTFs,followed by the imidazole-site-specific covalent growth of ZIFs.Direct carbonization of these synthesized d–CTF−IM−ZIF hybrids results in unique hollow carbon super-heterostructures with ultrahigh nitrogen content(>18.6%),high specific surface area(1663m^(2)g^(−1)),and beneficial trace metal(Co/Zn NPs)contents for promoting the redox pseudocapacitance.As proof of concept,the obtained carbon super-heterostructure(Co–Zn–NC_(SNH)–800)is used as a positive electrode in an asymmetric supercapacitor,demonstrating a remarkable energy density of 61Wh kg^(−1)and extraordinary cyclic stability of 97%retention after 30,000 cycles at the cell level.Our presynthetic modifications of CTF and their covalent hybridization with ZIF crystals pave the way toward new design strategies for synthesizing functional porous carbon materials for promising energy applications.展开更多
Eco-friendly and biodegradable novel hydrogel were prepared by blending and solution casting method. The designed hydrogel is based on chitosan/ PEG600/Gurgam with carbon nanofiller along silane crosslinked (TEOS) wit...Eco-friendly and biodegradable novel hydrogel were prepared by blending and solution casting method. The designed hydrogel is based on chitosan/ PEG600/Gurgam with carbon nanofiller along silane crosslinked (TEOS) with pH sensitive response to controlled release of drug in biomedical materials and agriculture industry. The various concentration of carbon nanofiller is used to analyze its effect on the fabricated hydrogel characteristics by using FTIR, SEM, TGA, swelling studies (water, buffer and ionic solution). Spectra of FTIR reflected both established and newly developed groups (like hydrogel). COOH group presence is clearly observed in this range in the carbon filler reinforced hydrogel. The SEM micrographs show that CPG0.003 had a collection of polysaccharide chains as thin helices, which is attributed to the increase in the size of porosity. TGA shows to increase concentration of nanofiller enhanced the thermal stability of the designed hydrogels at temperature 25˚C to 550˚C mass loss percentage decrease upto 20% and increase thermal stability. This pH response made these resultant hydrogels as fruitful competitor against the many reported controlled release application.展开更多
基于纳米抗体(nanobody,Nb)和磁小体(bacterial magnetic particles,BMPs)的免疫磁珠在污染物分离分析中具有良好的应用前景,然而,不同长度柔性连接肽(linker)对免疫磁珠性能的影响尚未见相关报道。为了探究柔性连接肽长度对免疫磁珠的...基于纳米抗体(nanobody,Nb)和磁小体(bacterial magnetic particles,BMPs)的免疫磁珠在污染物分离分析中具有良好的应用前景,然而,不同长度柔性连接肽(linker)对免疫磁珠性能的影响尚未见相关报道。为了探究柔性连接肽长度对免疫磁珠的性能影响,本研究使用pET-28a作为载体,在磺胺间二甲氧嘧啶(sulfadimethoxine,SDM)Nb基因上融合了不同长度的柔性连接肽,分别为pET28a-SDM-Nb-(G4S)1-Cys和pET28a-SDM-Nb-(G4S)4-Cys,并使用大肠杆菌BL21(DE3)作为重组工程菌进行表达,最终获得Nb-(G4S)1-Cys和Nb-(G4S)4-Cys重组蛋白质。利用异源双功能试剂3-(2-吡啶二巯基)丙酸N-羟基琥珀酰亚胺酯(N-succinimidyl-3-(2-pyridyldithiol)propionate,SPDP),分别将重组蛋白质与BMPs进行偶联,构建了免疫磁珠。利用免疫印迹对偶联结果进行了初步鉴定,并对偶联条件进行了优化。同时,使用透射电镜和Zeta电位分析仪对免疫磁珠的水合粒径、Zeta电位和分散性进行了分析。研究结果表明,SPDP能有效地将Nb-(G4S)1-Cys和Nb-(G4S)4-Cys定向固定在BMPs表面。通过差值法计算发现,Nb-(G4S)1-Cys与BMPs的偶联效率高于Nb-(G4S)4-Cys与BMPs的偶联效率。进一步表征结果显示,BMP-(G4S)1-Nb的Zeta电位绝对值更高,水合粒径更小,并且具有较低的多分散性指数,说明其在水相体系中具有更强的胶体稳定性。综上所述,利用BMPs和Nb-(G4S)1-Cys构建的免疫磁珠性能优于BMPs和Nb-(G4S)4-Cys构建的免疫磁珠。这为今后选择合适长度的连接肽构建高效的免疫磁珠分离分析SDM提供了理论依据。展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22072087)。
文摘Electro-reduction of carbon dioxide(ERCO_(2)) is considered an effective method to alleviate the greenhouse effect and produce value-added chemicals.Achieving the dominant selectivity of Zn-based catalysts for formate remains a challenge.In this article,the ZnIn-E_(12) catalyst is successfully prepared by solvent assisted ligand exchange(SALE) method to convert organic ligands,achieving a Faradaic efficiency of 72.28% for formate at-1.26 V vs.RHE(V_(RHE)),which is 1.42 times higher than the original catalyst.Evidence shows that the successful conversion of organic ligands can transform the catalyst from the original large size polyhedron to cross-linked network of particles with a diameter of about 30 nm.The increased specific surface area can expose more active sites and facilitate the electrocatalytic conversion of CO_(2) to formate.This work is expected to provide inspiration for the regulation of formate selectivity and catalyst size in Zn-based catalysts.
文摘Peroxide-cured high-temperature vulcanized (HTV) silicone rubber was prepared by using allyl-capped carbosilane dendrimers, in which the core molecule is Si(CHaCH=CH2)4, as the cross-linker. It showed that this kind of allyl-capped carbosilane dendrimer improved the mechanical properties of silicone rubber.
文摘Polyaddition using isocyanate and polyol forms polyurethane elastomer (PUE). However, this method has rarely been applied to the construction of PUEs containing sucrose. Hence, the introduction of sucrose (disaccharide) as a cross-linker via polyaddition remains a challenging subject in polymer chemistry. Here, we report the synthesis of PUEs using an aromatic isocyanate (4,4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate), polyols including a polyether polyol (polytetramethylene glycol) and two polyester polyols (polycaprolactone and polycarbonate diols), and sucrose as a crosslinker by a one-shot method. The PUEs containing sucrose were successfully produced. The use of sucrose was essential to obtain the desired PUEs containing sucrose units in the main chain.
基金Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy of Korea,Grant/Award Number:RS‐2022‐00155717National Research Foundation of Korea,Grant/Award Numbers:2020H1D3A1A04081472,2022M3J1A1054323。
文摘Carbon super-heterostructures with high nitrogen contents from the covalent hybrid precursors of covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs)and zeolitic imidazolic frameworks(ZIFs)are scarcely explored because of CTF's ordered structure and toxic superacid that dissolves or destabilizes the metal nodes.To solve this problem,herein,we report a straightforward two-step pathway for the covalent hybridization of disordered CTF(d–CTF)–ZIF composites via preincorporation of an imidazole(IM)linker into ordered CTFs,followed by the imidazole-site-specific covalent growth of ZIFs.Direct carbonization of these synthesized d–CTF−IM−ZIF hybrids results in unique hollow carbon super-heterostructures with ultrahigh nitrogen content(>18.6%),high specific surface area(1663m^(2)g^(−1)),and beneficial trace metal(Co/Zn NPs)contents for promoting the redox pseudocapacitance.As proof of concept,the obtained carbon super-heterostructure(Co–Zn–NC_(SNH)–800)is used as a positive electrode in an asymmetric supercapacitor,demonstrating a remarkable energy density of 61Wh kg^(−1)and extraordinary cyclic stability of 97%retention after 30,000 cycles at the cell level.Our presynthetic modifications of CTF and their covalent hybridization with ZIF crystals pave the way toward new design strategies for synthesizing functional porous carbon materials for promising energy applications.
文摘Eco-friendly and biodegradable novel hydrogel were prepared by blending and solution casting method. The designed hydrogel is based on chitosan/ PEG600/Gurgam with carbon nanofiller along silane crosslinked (TEOS) with pH sensitive response to controlled release of drug in biomedical materials and agriculture industry. The various concentration of carbon nanofiller is used to analyze its effect on the fabricated hydrogel characteristics by using FTIR, SEM, TGA, swelling studies (water, buffer and ionic solution). Spectra of FTIR reflected both established and newly developed groups (like hydrogel). COOH group presence is clearly observed in this range in the carbon filler reinforced hydrogel. The SEM micrographs show that CPG0.003 had a collection of polysaccharide chains as thin helices, which is attributed to the increase in the size of porosity. TGA shows to increase concentration of nanofiller enhanced the thermal stability of the designed hydrogels at temperature 25˚C to 550˚C mass loss percentage decrease upto 20% and increase thermal stability. This pH response made these resultant hydrogels as fruitful competitor against the many reported controlled release application.
文摘基于纳米抗体(nanobody,Nb)和磁小体(bacterial magnetic particles,BMPs)的免疫磁珠在污染物分离分析中具有良好的应用前景,然而,不同长度柔性连接肽(linker)对免疫磁珠性能的影响尚未见相关报道。为了探究柔性连接肽长度对免疫磁珠的性能影响,本研究使用pET-28a作为载体,在磺胺间二甲氧嘧啶(sulfadimethoxine,SDM)Nb基因上融合了不同长度的柔性连接肽,分别为pET28a-SDM-Nb-(G4S)1-Cys和pET28a-SDM-Nb-(G4S)4-Cys,并使用大肠杆菌BL21(DE3)作为重组工程菌进行表达,最终获得Nb-(G4S)1-Cys和Nb-(G4S)4-Cys重组蛋白质。利用异源双功能试剂3-(2-吡啶二巯基)丙酸N-羟基琥珀酰亚胺酯(N-succinimidyl-3-(2-pyridyldithiol)propionate,SPDP),分别将重组蛋白质与BMPs进行偶联,构建了免疫磁珠。利用免疫印迹对偶联结果进行了初步鉴定,并对偶联条件进行了优化。同时,使用透射电镜和Zeta电位分析仪对免疫磁珠的水合粒径、Zeta电位和分散性进行了分析。研究结果表明,SPDP能有效地将Nb-(G4S)1-Cys和Nb-(G4S)4-Cys定向固定在BMPs表面。通过差值法计算发现,Nb-(G4S)1-Cys与BMPs的偶联效率高于Nb-(G4S)4-Cys与BMPs的偶联效率。进一步表征结果显示,BMP-(G4S)1-Nb的Zeta电位绝对值更高,水合粒径更小,并且具有较低的多分散性指数,说明其在水相体系中具有更强的胶体稳定性。综上所述,利用BMPs和Nb-(G4S)1-Cys构建的免疫磁珠性能优于BMPs和Nb-(G4S)4-Cys构建的免疫磁珠。这为今后选择合适长度的连接肽构建高效的免疫磁珠分离分析SDM提供了理论依据。