阴/非离子型表面活性剂对CMP后SiO_(2)颗粒的去除效果

为了更有效地去除铜晶圆化学机械抛光(CMP)后清洗残留的SiO_(2)颗粒,选择了2种阴离子型表面活性剂(SLS、TD⁃40)和2种非离子型表面活性剂(AEO⁃5、JFC⁃6),通过接触角、表面张力、电化学、分子动力学模拟实验探究了4种表面活性剂在铜表面的润湿性、吸附构型及吸附稳定性。通过优化表面活性剂质量浓度,选择达到吸附稳定时的质量浓度配置4种表面活性剂来清洗铜晶圆,利用扫描电子显微镜观测铜表面形貌,对比它们的清洗效果。随后选择TD⁃40和JFC⁃6进行复配,研究复配后表面活性剂对硅溶胶颗粒的去除效果。实验结果表明,使用体积比为2∶1的TD⁃40与JFC⁃6进行复配得到的CMP清洗液对SiO_(2)颗粒的去除效果比单一表面活性剂的更好。

Novel umami peptides from two Termitomyces mushrooms and molecular docking to the taste receptor T1R1/T1R3

Wild edible Termitomyces mushrooms are popular in Southwest China and umami is important flavor qualities of edible mushrooms.This study aimed to understand the umami taste of Termitomyces intermedius and Termitomyces aff.bulborhizus.Ten umami peptides from aqueous extracts were separated using a Sephadex G-15 gel filtration chromatography.The intense umami fraction was evaluated by both sensory evaluation and electronic tongue.They were identified as KLNDAQAPK,DSTDEKFLR,VGKGAHLSGEH,MLKKKKLA,SLGFGGPPGY,TVATFSSSTKPDD,AMDDDEADLLLLAM,VEDEDEKPKEK,SPEEKKEEET and PEGADKPNK.Seven peptides,except VEDEDEKPKEK,SPEEKKEEET and PEGADKPNK were selectively synthesized to verify their taste characteristics.All these 10 peptides had umami or salt taste.The 10 peptides were conducted by molecular docking to study their interaction with identified peptides and the umami taste receptor T1R1/T1R3.All these 10 peptides perfectly docked the active residues in the T1R3 subunit.Our results provide theoretical basis for the umami taste and address the umami mechanism of two wild edible Termitomyces mushrooms.

Three novel umami peptides derived from the alcohol extract of the Pacific oyster(Crassostrea gigas):identification,characterizations and interactions with T1R1/T1R3 taste receptors

Oyster(Crassostrea gigas),the main ingredient of oyster sauce,has a strong umami taste.In this study,three potential umami peptides,FLNQDEEAR(FR-9),FNKEE(FE-5),and EEFLK(EK-5),were identified and screened from the alcoholic extracts of the oyster using nano-HPLC-MS/MS analysis,i Umami-Scoring Card Method(i Umami-SCM)database and molecular docking(MD).Sensory evaluation and electronic tongue analysis were further used to confirm their tastes.The threshold of the three peptides ranged from 0.38 to 0.55 mg/m L.MD with umami receptors T1R1/T1R3 indicated that the electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bond interaction were the main forces involved.Besides,the Phe592 and Gln853 of T1R3 were the primary docking site for MD and played an important role in umami intensity.Peptides with two Glu residues at the terminus had stronger umami,especially at the C-terminus.These results contribute to the understanding of umami peptides in oysters and the interaction mechanism between umami peptides and umami receptors.

磨粒振动对碳化硅CMP的微观结构演变和材料去除的影响

针对化学机械抛光中磨料易团聚、机械和化学作用不能充分发挥等问题,采用振动辅助的方法进行优化。通过分子动力学模拟,分析磨粒振动的频率、振幅及其压入深度、划切速度对工件表面微观原子迁移的演变规律,揭示振动对材料去除和表面改善的促进机制;并通过振动辅助化学机械抛光工艺试验和表面成分分析,验证振动辅助的抛光效果和去除机制。结果表明:适当增大磨粒的振动频率、振动振幅及其压入深度、划切速度,可有效提高工件表面的原子势能和温度;磨粒振动有利于提高工件表面原子的混乱度,促进碳化硅参与氧化反应,形成氧化层并以机械方式去除;抛光试验和成分分析也证实振动可以提高材料去除率约50.5%,改善表面质量约25.4%。

Neutrophil peptide 1 accelerates the clearance of degenerative axons during Wallerian degeneration by activating macrophages after peripheral nerve crush injury

Macrophages play an important role in peripheral nerve regeneration,but the specific mechanism of regeneration is still unclear.Our preliminary findings indicated that neutrophil peptide 1 is an innate immune peptide closely involved in peripheral nerve regeneration.However,the mechanism by which neutrophil peptide 1 enhances nerve regeneration remains unclear.This study was designed to investigate the relationship between neutrophil peptide 1 and macrophages in vivo and in vitro in peripheral nerve crush injury.The functions of RAW 264.7 cells we re elucidated by Cell Counting Kit-8 assay,flow cytometry,migration assays,phagocytosis assays,immunohistochemistry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Axonal debris phagocytosis was observed using the CUBIC(Clear,Unobstructed Brain/Body Imaging Cocktails and Computational analysis)optical clearing technique during Wallerian degeneration.Macrophage inflammatory factor expression in different polarization states was detected using a protein chip.The results showed that neutrophil peptide 1 promoted the prolife ration,migration and phagocytosis of macrophages,and CD206 expression on the surfa ce of macrophages,indicating M2 polarization.The axonal debris clearance rate during Wallerian degeneration was enhanced after neutrophil peptide 1 intervention.Neutrophil peptide 1 also downregulated inflammatory factors interleukin-1α,-6,-12,and tumor necrosis factor-αin invo and in vitro.Thus,the results suggest that neutrophil peptide 1 activates macrophages and accelerates Wallerian degeneration,which may be one mechanism by which neutrophil peptide 1 enhances peripheral nerve regeneration.

pH调节剂在CMP工艺中的应用研究进展

pH调节剂在化学机械抛光(CMP)工艺中有重要应用,可以调节抛光液的pH值以确保抛光过程的化学反应在理想的pH值下进行,同时保持抛光化学环境的稳定等。对无机酸、有机酸、无机碱和有机碱四大类pH调节剂在合金、金属和金属化合物等材料的CMP中的应用及其作用机理进行综述。无机酸pH调节剂的主要作用机理是快速腐蚀材料表面,但其主要缺点是会将多余的金属离子引入抛光液中污染金属表面。有机酸pH调节剂的主要作用机理是螯合金属离子形成大分子络合物,但其主要缺点是稳定性差,难以保存。无机碱pH调节剂的主要作用机理是在基底表面生成一层软化层,使其在机械作用下更容易被去除,但其主要缺点是仍会引入金属离子污染材料表面。有机碱pH调节剂的主要作用机理是加速钝化膜的形成,但其主要缺点是制备困难、成本高。最后对pH调节剂在CMP中的应用前景进行了展望。

CMP抛光垫表面及材料特性对抛光效果影响的研究进展

对化学机械抛光(CMP)工艺中的抛光垫特性、劣化以及修整进行了简单阐述,重点先从抛光垫表面特性(抛光垫表面微形貌、微孔及抛光垫的结构、表面沟槽纹理的形状、微凸体的分布)和材质特性(硬度、弹性模量和化学性能)入手,对近年来国内外的实验研究与理论模拟分析两方面进行了概括,总结了目前各个特性参数对抛光垫性能以及对CMP过程影响的进展,此外,从机械磨损和化学腐蚀两方面对抛光垫的劣化机理进行简要分析。随后,为进一步探究抛光垫修整对抛光性能影响,对抛光垫的两种修整方式和修整参数对修整的效果进行了归纳,介绍了几种新型自修整材料。最后,指出了抛光垫特性和修整在发展现状中存在的问题,未来抛光垫的发展趋势将逐渐走向创新化、智能化、理论化以及应用集成化。

半导体材料CMP过程中磨料的研究进展

对磨料在半导体材料化学机械抛光(CMP)中的应用和研究进展进行了简单阐述,从各代半导体材料制成半导体器件的加工要求介绍了磨料在半导体材料CMP中的重要性,从CMP过程中磨料与半导体材料的相互作用介绍了磨料在半导体材料CMP中的环保性,从磨料的改性和制备介绍了磨料在半导体材料CMP中应用的限制性,重点从半导体材料的去除速率和表面质量介绍了磨料对半导体材料抛光性能的影响,并对国内外研究中单一磨料、混合磨料和复合磨料对半导体材料抛光性能的影响进行了评述,总结了近年来磨料在半导体材料CMP中的研究进展。最后,对磨料在半导体材料CMP中存在的共性问题进行了总结,并对该领域所面临的挑战及发展方向进行了展望。

基于流固耦合的碳化硅衬底CMP过程温度场仿真分析

在碳化硅衬底化学机械抛光过程中,抛光界面温度是影响抛光效率的关键因素之一,掌握抛光界面温度分布情况,有助于更深入理解CMP机理并为工艺优化提供理论指导。为此,对碳化硅衬底的CMP过程中温度场分布情况进行了探究,分析了不同抛光工艺参数和抛光液组分对抛光界面温度的影响。利用有限元分析软件ANSYS的流固耦合模块,综合考虑抛光垫与抛光液对SiC衬底的磨削作用,得到抛光过程中SiC衬底表面温度分布。仿真结果表明,SiC衬底径向温度从中心到边缘逐渐增大,边缘处上升趋势逐渐减小甚至出现温度小幅下降,最大温差接近0.4℃(约为4%)。通过单因素实验探究不同影响因素与温度之间的关系,得出结论:随着抛光转速和抛光压力的增大,SiC表面平均温度上升,均近似成线性关系,并且边缘点与中心点温度变化相差越来越大;同时,衬底界面温度随着抛光液磨料浓度的增加而上升,但变化相对较小。

复合磨料的制备及其对层间介质CMP性能的影响

以SiO_(2)为内核、CeO_(2)为外壳制备出了核壳结构复合磨料,用以提升集成电路层间介质的去除速率及表面一致性。采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)观察复合磨料的表面形貌,利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、傅里叶变换红外光谱仪(FTIR)和X射线光电子能谱仪(XPS)分析复合磨料的表面物相结构及化学键组成。研究结果表明,所制备的复合磨料呈现出“荔枝”形,平均粒径为70~90 nm,CeO_(2)粒子主要以Si—O—Ce键与SiO_(2)内核结合。将所制备的复合磨料配置成抛光液进行层间介质化学机械抛光(CMP)实验。实验结果表明,Zeta电位随着pH值的降低而升高,当pH值约为6.8时达到复合磨料的等电点。当pH值为3时,层间介质去除速率达到最大,为481.6 nm/min。此外,研究发现去除速率还与摩擦力和温度有关,CMP后的SiO_(2)晶圆均方根表面粗糙度为0.287 nm。

CMP抛光液中SiO_(2)磨料分散稳定性的研究进展

对SiO_(2)磨料在化学机械抛光(CMP)抛光液中的应用以及影响抛光液分散稳定性的因素进行了阐述,重点从SiO_(2)磨料分散稳定性的角度介绍了SiO_(2)磨料质量分数和粒径、抛光液pH值、表面活性剂种类和表面改性等对抛光液稳定性的影响,通过分析Zeta电位绝对值的范围、凝胶时间的长短、粒径随时间的变化和接触角等,总结了小粒径(35 nm左右)SiO_(2)磨料在抛光液中的分散机理,同时探讨了弱碱性环境对磨料Zeta电位的影响,阳离子、阴离子和非离子表面活性剂对磨料表面的作用机理和复配使用的效果,以及表面疏水化或亲水化改性对磨料分散稳定性的影响。最后对该领域未来的发展方向进行了展望。

E1310P和FMEE复配对铜膜CMP性能的影响

针对化学机械抛光(CMP)中传统唑类缓蚀剂毒性强、成本高,在表面形成坚硬钝化膜难以去除等问题,在甘氨酸-双氧水体系下,使用阴离子表面活性剂聚氧乙烯醚磷酸酯(E1310P)和非离子表面活性剂脂肪酸甲酯乙氧基化物(FMEE)复配替代传统唑类缓蚀剂。通过去除速率、表面粗糙度和表面形貌等的实验结果研究了E1310P和FMEE协同作用对CMP过程中表面质量的影响。通过表面张力、电化学性能、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)和密度泛函理论(DFT)揭示了E1310P和FMEE的协同吸附行为及其机理。结果表明,E1310P可以吸附在Cu的表面,降低Cu的去除速率;FMEE的加入能有效屏蔽E1310P离子头基间的电性排斥作用,使更多的E1310P吸附在Cu的表面,在协同作用下形成了更致密的抑制膜,使得CMP抛光性能得以提升。

MiR-107-3p/Atp6v0e1 contributes to protective effects of two selenium-containing peptides,TSeMMM and SeMDPGQQ on lead-induced neurotoxicity

Two selenium(Se)-containing peptides from Se-enriched rice,TSeMMM and SeMDPGQQ,possess neuroprotective potency against lead(Pb2+)-induced cytotoxicity.However,the crosstalk between mRNA and microRNAs(miRNA)involved in the neuroprotection mechanism remains to be elucidated.In this study,RNA-sequencing and miRNA-sequencing were used to independently identify differentially expressed mRNAs and small RNAs profiles in Pb^(2+)-treated primary fetal rat cortical neurons and then the correlated miRNA-mRNA target pairs were obtained.It was found that 34 mRNAs related to oxidative phosphorylation could be reversed by pretreatment of TSeMMM and SeMDPGQQ.The protective effect of TSeMMM and SeMDPGQQ was mediated by upregulation of miR-107-3p,which downregulates the ATPase H+transporting V0 subunit e1(Atp6v0e1)mRNA level.A zebrafish model was applied to verify the relevance between the targeted mRNA and miRNA by real-time quantitative PCR.The results indicated that miR-107-3p was a potential therapeutic target to achieve neuroprotection of Se-containing peptides via stimulation of Atp6v0e1.

Food-derived protein hydrolysates and peptides:anxiolytic and antidepressant activities,characteristics,and mechanisms

Globally,the prevalence of anxiety and depression has reached epidemic proportions.Food-derived protein hydrolysates and peptides delivered through dietary supplementation can avoid the negative risks associated with traditional pharmaceuticals while delivering superior anxiolytic and antidepressant effects.This review summarizes current research on food-derived anxiolytic and antidepressant protein hydrolysates and peptides,and subsequently analyses their physicochemical characteristics and elaborates on their mechanisms.The aim of this work is to contribute to the in-depth study and provide a theoretical foundation for the development of related products to better serve patients with anxiety and depression.

Food-derived bio-functional peptides for the management of hyperuricemia and associated mechanism

Hyperuricemia,a metabolic disorder related to uric acid metabolism dysregulation,has become a common metabolic disease worldwide,due to changes in lifestyle and dietary structure.In recent years,owing to their high activity and few adverse effects,food-derived active peptides used as functional foods against hyperuricemia have attracted increasing attention.This article aims to focus on the challenge associated with peptide-specific preparation methods development,functional components identification,action mechanism(s)clarification,and bioavailability improvement.The current review proposed recent advances in producing the food-derived peptides with high anti-hyperuricemia activity by protein source screening and matched enzymatic hydrolysis condition adjusting,increased the knowledge about strategies to search antihyperuricemia peptides with definite structure,and emphasized the necessity of combining computer-aided approaches and activity evaluations.In addition,novel action mechanism mediated by gut microbiota was discussed,providing different insights from classical mechanism.Moreover,considering that little attention was paid previously on the structure-activity relationships of anti-hyperuricemia peptides,we collected the sequences from published studies and make a preliminary summary about the structure-activity relationships,which in turn provided guides for enzymatic hydrolysis optimization and bioavailability improvement.Hopefully,this article could promote the development,application and commercialization of food-derived anti-hyperuricemia peptides in the future.

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor activation:anti-inflammatory effects in the brain

The glucagon-like peptide 1 is a pleiotropic hormone that has potent insulinotropic effects and is key in treating metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.Glucagon-like peptide 1 exerts its effects by activating a membrane receptor identified in many tissues,including diffe rent brain regions.Glucagon-like peptide 1 activates several signaling pathways related to neuroprotection,like the support of cell growth/survival,enhancement promotion of synapse formation,autophagy,and inhibition of the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines,microglial activation,and apoptosis during neural morphogenesis.The glial cells,including astrocytes and microglia,maintain metabolic homeostasis and defe nse against pathogens in the central nervous system.After brain insult,microglia are the first cells to respond,followed by reactive astrocytosis.These activated cells produce proinflammato ry mediators like cytokines or chemokines to react to the insult.Furthermore,under these circumstances,mic roglia can become chro nically inflammatory by losing their homeostatic molecular signature and,consequently,their functions during many diseases.Several processes promote the development of neurological disorders and influence their pathological evolution:like the formation of protein aggregates,the accumulation of abnormally modified cellular constituents,the formation and release by injured neurons or synapses of molecules that can dampen neural function,and,of critical impo rtance,the dysregulation of inflammato ry control mechanisms.The glucagonlike peptide 1 receptor agonist emerges as a critical tool in treating brain-related inflammatory pathologies,restoring brain cell homeostasis under inflammatory conditions,modulating mic roglia activity,and decreasing the inflammato ry response.This review summarizes recent advances linked to the anti-inflammato ry prope rties of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor activation in the brain related to multiple sclerosis,Alzheimer’s disease,Parkinson’s disease,vascular dementia,or chronic migraine.

Enhanced extracellular production of alpha-lactalbumin from Bacillus subtilis through signal peptide and promoter screening

Alpha-lactalbumin(α-LA)is a major whey protein found in breast milk and plays a crucial role in the growth and development of infants.In this study,Bacillus subtilis RIK1285 harboring AprE signal peptide(SP)was selected as the original strain for the production ofα-LA.It was found thatα-LA was identified in the pellet after ultrasonic disruption and centrifugation instead of in the fermentation supernatant.The original strain most likely only producedα-LA intracellular,but not extracellular.To improve the expression and secretion ofα-LA in RIK1285,a library of 173 homologous SPs from the B.subtilis 168 genome was fused with target LALBA gene in the pBE-S vector and expressed extracellularly in RIK1285.SP YjcN was determined to be the best signal peptide.Bands in supernatant were observed by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and purified by nickel column to calculate the highest yield signal peptide.In addition,different promoters(P_(aprE),P_(43),and P_(glv))were compared and applied.The results indicated that the strain RIK1285-pBE-P_(glv)-YjcN-LALBA had the highestα-LA yield,reaching 122.04μg/mL.This study demonstrates successful expression and secretion of humanα-LA in B.subtilis and establishes a foundation for simulating breast milk for infant formulas and developing bioengineered milk.

Cath-KP,a novel peptide derived from frog skin,prevents oxidative stress damage in a Parkinson’s disease model

Parkinson’s disease(PD)is a neurodegenerative condition that results in dyskinesia,with oxidative stress playing a pivotal role in its progression.Antioxidant peptides may thus present therapeutic potential for PD.In this study,a novel cathelicidin peptide(Cath-KP;GCSGRFCNLF NNRRPGRLTLIHRPGGDKRTSTGLIYV)was identified from the skin of the Asiatic painted frog(Kaloula pulchra).Structural analysis using circular dichroism and homology modeling revealed a uniqueαββconformation for Cath-KP.In vitro experiments,including free radical scavenging and ferric-reducing antioxidant analyses,confirmed its antioxidant properties.Using the 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium ion(MPP^(+))-induced dopamine cell line and 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine(MPTP)-induced PD mice,Cath-KP was found to penetrate cells and reach deep brain tissues,resulting in improved MPP^(+)-induced cell viability and reduced oxidative stress-induced damage by promoting antioxidant enzyme expression and alleviating mitochondrial and intracellular reactive oxygen species accumulation through Sirtuin-1(Sirt1)/Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)pathway activation.Both focal adhesion kinase(FAK)and p38 were also identified as regulatory elements.In the MPTP-induced PD mice,Cath-KP administration increased the number of tyrosine hydroxylase(TH)-positive neurons,restored TH content,and ameliorated dyskinesia.To the best of our knowledge,this study is the first to report on a cathelicidin peptide demonstrating potent antioxidant and neuroprotective properties in a PD model by targeting oxidative stress.These findings expand the known functions of cathelicidins,and hold promise for the development of therapeutic agents for PD.

Underlying anti-hypertensive mechanism of the Mizuhopecten yessoensis derived peptide NCW in spontaneously hypertensive rats via widely targeted kidney metabolomics

The angiotensin-converting enzyme(ACE)inhibitory peptide NCW derived from Mizuhopecten yessoensis has been demonstrated to have significant in vivo anti-hypertensive effects,however,its anti-hypertensive mechanism is still not fully clarified.This study established a UPLC-Q-TRAP-MS/MS-based widely targeted kidney metabolomics approach to explore the changes of kidney metabolic profiles and to clarify the antihypertensive mechanism of peptide NCW in spontaneously hypertensive rats(SHRs).Multivariate statistical analysis indicated that the kidney metabolic profiles were clearly separated between the SHR-NCW and SHRUntreated groups.A total of 85 metabolites were differentially regulated,and 16 metabolites were identified as potential kidney biomarkers,e.g.,3-hydroxybutyrate,malonic acid,deoxycytidine,and L-aspartic acid.The peptide NCW might regulate kidney metabolic disorder of SHRs to alleviate hypertension by suppressing inflammation and improving nitric oxide production under the regulation of linoleic acid metabolism,folate related pathways,synthesis and degradation of ketone bodies,pyrimidine metabolism,β-alanine metabolism,and retinal metabolism.

Protective eff ect and mechanism of nanoantimicrobial peptide ND-C14 against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection

BACKGROUND:Streptococcus pneumoniae(S.pneumoniae)is a common pathogen that causes bacterial pneumonia.However,with increasing bacterial resistance,there is an urgent need to develop new drugs to treat S.pneumoniae infections.Nanodefensin with a 14-carbon saturated fatty acid(ND-C14)is a novel nanoantimicrobial peptide designed by modifying myristic acid at the C-terminus of humanα-defensin 5(HD5)via an amide bond.However,it is unclear whether ND-C14 is effective against lung infections caused by S.pneumoniae.METHODS:In vitro,three groups were established,including the control group,and the HD5 and ND-C14 treatment groups.A virtual colony-count assay was used to evaluate the antibacterial activity of HD5 and ND-C14 against S.pneumoniae.The morphological changes of S.pneumoniae treated with HD5 or ND-C14 were observed by scanning electron microscopy.In vivo,mice were divided into sham,vehicle,and ND-C14 treatment groups.Mice in the sham group were treated with 25μL of phosphate-buffered saline(PBS).Mice in the vehicle and ND-C14 treatment groups were treated with intratracheal instillation of 25μL of bacterial suspension with 2×108 CFU/mL(total bacterial count:5×10^(6) CFU),and then the mice were given 25μL PBS or intratracheally injected with 25μL of ND-C14(including 20μg or 50μg),respectively.Survival rates were evaluated in the vehicle and ND-C14 treatment groups.Bacterial burden in the blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were counted.The lung histology of the mice was assessed.A propidium iodide uptake assay was used to clarify the destructive eff ect of ND-C14 against S.pneumoniae.RESULTS:Compared with HD5,ND-C14 had a better bactericidal eff ect against S.pneumoniae because of its stronger ability to destroy the membrane structure of S.pneumoniae in vitro.In vivo,ND-C14 significantly delayed the death time and improved the survival rate of mice infected with S.pneumoniae.ND-C14 reduced bacterial burden and lung tissue injury.Moreover,ND-C14 had a membrane permeation eff ect on S.pneumoniae,and its destructive ability increased with increasing ND-C14 concentration.CONCLUSION:The ND-C14 may improve bactericidal eff ects on S.pneumoniae both in vitro and in vivo.