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Yuqing Zhang, Ailing Zhang, Huiyang He, Yuting Fan, Yongjiang Li, Song Wang, Sanxi Li
Summary: The Langmuir-Blodgett self-assembly process is used to create an ordered SPEEK membrane, which enhances the proton conductivity by three times compared to conventional solution casting method.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xingran Kou, Dongdong Su, Fei Pan, Xiwei Xu, Qingran Meng, Qinfei Ke
Summary: This review provides a systematic discussion of the application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in aroma compounds (ACs)/cyclodextrins (CDs) inclusion complexes (ICs). It covers the establishment of the simulation process, parameter selection, model evaluation, and various application cases, summarizing the major achievements and challenges of this method.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Qian Wang, Hao Jiang, Hongli Zhang, Weiqiao Lu, Xiao Wang, Wenfeng Xu, Jia Li, Youjing Lv, Guoyun Li, Chao Cai, Guangli Yu
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy of antibody-beta-glucan conjugates (AGC) to enhance the antitumor immune response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. AGC demonstrated powerful tumor suppression and promoted interaction between tumor cells and dendritic cells (DCs), thereby enhancing immunotherapeutic benefits.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jin Young Seo, Younghan Song, Jung-Hyun Lee, Jongbeom Na, Kyung-Youl Baek
Summary: A novel green-fabrication method using UiO-66 catalysts and amine-functionalized chitin nanofibers (ChNFs) was proposed for preparing durable and highly reactive membranes for decomposing chemical warfare agents. The resulting membranes showed stable loading and strong interaction between ChNFs and UiO-66, leading to excellent catalytic activity and recyclability.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Zixin Yang, Diming Tan, Weiwen Chen, Jun Hu, Rui Huang, Xiyang Wu, Milen I. Georgiev, Weibin Bai, Lingmin Tian
Summary: Enzymatically synthesized butyryl-FOSs show potential as novel prebiotics, as they can modulate gut microbiota by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and reducing harmful ones. The supplementation of B-FOSs resulted in a significant increase in butyric acid levels during fermentation.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Meiling Zhang, Yinan Fan, Ni Wang, Hongguo Gao, Lei Zhang, Yanjiao Zhao, Lifang Liu
Summary: Personal thermal management textiles for outdoor activities are important for energy-saving and thermal comfort. Carbonized cellulose nanofiber aerogel with silver nanowires coating shows excellent thermal insulation and heating performance. It also has low emissivity and high solar absorptivity, making it suitable for various outdoor conditions. Additionally, it possesses breathability, permeability, and electromagnetic shielding characteristics, making it a great candidate for advanced wearable textiles.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jiliang Liu, Herbert Sixta, Yu Ogawa, Michael Hummel, Michael Sztucki, Yoshiharu Nishiyama, Manfred Burghammer
Summary: Cellulose in solution can be assembled into textile fibers with different mechanical properties using wet-spinning or dry-jet wet spinning. Scanning X-ray microdiffraction reveals the structure of regenerated fibers, which consist of microfibrils in the core region. Ioncell fibers have better structural regularities and distinct morphologies of elementary fibrils, resulting in enhanced mechanical properties and wet strength compared to Viscose fibers.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Zhiyi Qian, Nuoya Zhao, Sicheng Xu, Weizhong Yuan
Summary: This study investigates a strategy for precise and synergistic therapies of tumors using injectable and self-healable hydrogel encapsulating specific fluorescent substances and nanoparticles, enabled by near infrared irradiation. The results show promising prospects for precise and efficient treatment of tumors.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Engineering, Chemical
Mohammed D. Alsubei, Barry Reid, Saad A. Aljlil, Marc-Olivier Coppens, Luiza C. Campos
Summary: This study fabricated ceramic membranes using natural and cost-effective materials, including white clay, Arabic gum, and marble powder. The optimal recipes for two different substrates were determined and the membranes were analyzed and evaluated using various techniques. The results showed that the ceramic membranes were affordable and exhibited desirable properties for water treatment applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Engineering, Chemical
Jinxuan Zhang, Kazem Shahidi, Gurvinder Sekhon, Alexander Hudson, Mason Hatahet, Farah Salih, Xuezhen Wang
Summary: The PermyleneTM demonstration system (PDS) is a membrane-based pilot unit designed for olefin/paraffin separation. This system has shown remarkable performance in C3 separation, achieving high propylene purity and low energy consumption.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Engineering, Chemical
Lei Yan, Qi Zhang, Ze Zhang, Gui-Jie Li, Yi Jin, Xin-Lin Zhang, Yan-Yun Sun
Summary: In this study, a continuous, stable and fast ion transport channel was established through in-situ guided cross-linking of zinc alginate hydrogels on a porous membrane, overcoming the negative pore effect and effectively inhibiting the dendrite growth of zinc anodes and interfacial side reactions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Anqi Xu, Nan Zhang, Shixing Su, Hongyu Shi, Daoqiang Lu, Xifeng Li, Xin Zhang, Xin Feng, Zhuohua Wen, Gengwu Ma, Mengshi Huang, Chi Huang, Yuqi Hu, Hao Yuan, Qinwen Liu, Daogang Guan, Jun Wang, Chuanzhi Duan
Summary: The study presents a one-pot radical polymerization method to fabricate a hydrogel with adhesive properties, which can effectively treat bacterial-infected diabetic wounds and accelerate wound healing.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Ya Su, Yaqian Liu, Xueyan Hu, Yueqi Lu, Jinyuan Zhang, Wenbo Jin, Wang Liu, Yan Shu, Yuen Yee Cheng, Wenfang Li, Yi Nie, Bo Pan, Kedong Song
Summary: A 3D printed scaffold based on carbon dots-curcumin nano-drug release has been developed for drug delivery after breast cancer surgery. The scaffold showed effective inhibition of tumor growth, antibacterial activity, and promotion of wound healing, making it a promising approach for preventing tumor recurrence.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Artem A. Eliseev, Andrei P. Chumakov, Dmitry I. Petukhov, Andrei A. Eliseev
Summary: The variation of water permeance and interlayer spacing of graphene oxide (GO) is investigated under different conditions. The slit widths undergo significant changes, leading to alterations in membrane performance. The size of the slits plays a decisive role in GO performance. The reversible structural changes in GO are utilized to fabricate thermally switched membranes for dehumidification.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Haoyu Yu, Quanbin Zhang, Ammad Ahmad Farooqi, Jing Wang, Yang Yue, Lihua Geng, Ning Wu
Summary: Brown algae are rich in fucoidan, which has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-metastasis effects. Fucoidan inhibits tumor cell growth, proliferation, and metastasis, and also promotes immune responses in the tumor microenvironment.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Zhenxu Shi, Dimei Yang, Yan Zhou, Xinyu Chen, Lin Gan, Jin Huang
Summary: This study proposes a micro-assembly method to improve the photoluminescent properties of crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by organizing them within a sub-micrometer-sized metal-organic framework and coating with TiO2. The TiO2 coating prevents CNC assembly breakdown and allows information to be revealed using screenprinted labels for anti-counterfeiting purposes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Chaeyeon Lee, Sojeong Lee, Sang Wook Kang
Summary: The study aims to enhance the properties of porous membranes by addressing the limitations associated with phase separation. By using cellulose acetate and citric acid, the researchers were able to fabricate membranes with improved mechanical strength and thermal stability. The cross-linking effect of citric acid resulted in a more uniform pore structure and higher porosity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Montarop Yamabhai, Munthipha Khamphio, Thae Thae Min, Chai Noy Soem, Nguyen Cao Cuong, Waheni Rizki Aprilia, Krisanai Luesukprasert, Karsidete Teeranitayatarn, Atthaphon Maneedaeng, Tina R. Tuveng, Silje B. Lorentzen, Simen Antonsen, Paiboon Jitprasertwong, Vincent G. H. Eijsink
Summary: The study investigates the bioconversion of chitosan into soluble anti-inflammatory chitosan oligosaccharides (CHOS) using an enzyme. The results show that the generated CHOS have anti-inflammatory activity, but the magnitude of the activity depends on the substrate and production process. Different methods of dissolving chitosan also affect the properties of CHOS. The study highlights the importance of quality assurance in CHOS preparations.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Ekaterina Sokolova, Diane Jouanneau, Antonin Chevenier, Murielle Jam, Nathalie Desban, Pierre Colas, Elizabeth Ficko-Blean, Gurvan Michel
Summary: Carrageenans, a compound synthesized in red algae, have various biological properties and are valuable in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Their fine structure affects wound healing, oxidative processes, hemostasis, and inflammation. Enzymatic modification of carrageenans produces oligosaccharides that bind to natural human serum antibodies and specific antibodies, showing potential for therapeutic applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
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Engineering, Chemical
Rui Gao, Caihong Liu, Andreia F. Faria, Qiang He, Chun Yang, Jun Ma
Summary: A novel copolymer architecture has been developed to address biofouling concerns in thin-film composite (TFC) membranes by integrating anti-fouling, bactericidal, and fouling-release functions. The multifunctional membrane demonstrates promising anti-adhesive properties, self-cleaning ability, and high flux recovery rate.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
