Graphene as a spacer to layer-by-layer assemble electrochemically functionalized nanostructures for molecular bioelectronic devices

This study demonstrates the capability of graphene as a spacer to form electrochemically functionalized multilayered nanostructures onto electrodes in a controllable manner through layer-by-layer (LBL) chemistry. Methylene green (MG) and positively charged methylimidazolium-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were used as examples of electroactive species and electrochemically useful components for the assembly, respectively. By using graphene as the spacer, the multilayered nanostructures of graphene/MG and graphene/MWNT could be readily formed onto electrodes with the LBL method on the basis of the electrostatic and/or π-π interaction(s) between graphene and the electrochemically useful components. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), and cyclic voltammetry (CV) were used to characterize the assembly processes, and the results revealed that nanostructure assembly was uniform and effective with graphene as the spacer. Electrochemical studies demonstrate that the assembled nanostructures possess excellent electrochemical properties and electrocatalytic activity toward the oxidation of NADH and could thus be used as electronic transducers for bioelectronic devices. This potential was further demonstrated by using an alcohol dehydrogenase-based electrochemical biosensor and glucose dehydrogenase-based glucose/O(2) biofuel cell as typical examples. This study offers a simple route to the controllable formation of graphene-based electrochemically functionalized nanostructures that can be used for the development of molecular bioelectronic devices such as biosensors and biofuel cells.     

木犀草素与胞嘧啶相互作用的理论研究

采用密度泛函理论中的B3LYP方法,在6-31＋G＊基组水平上对木犀草素、胞嘧啶、木犀草素-胞嘧啶复合物进行结构优化和振动频率分析,得到了12种稳定复合物.并应用分子中的原子理论（AIM）分析、自然键轨道（NBO）理论分析得到复合物氢键性质和特征.通过基组重叠误差（BSSE）校正后的相互作用能、成键临界点电荷密度、二阶...     

Li0.5-0.5xZnxFe2.5-0.5xO4纳米纤维的电纺制备及其结构和磁性能

以聚乙烯吡咯烷酮、硝酸锂、硝酸锌和硝酸铁为主要原料,通过静电纺丝技术结合后期的热处理制备了直径在50～100 nm的单相Li0.5-0.5xZnxFe2.5-0.5xO4（x=0.0,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5,0.8）纳米纤维.利用热重-差热分析、X射线衍射、场发射扫描电子显微镜、透射电子显微镜和振动样品磁强计研...     

一种新型铜离子荧光分子探针的合成与性能研究

设计合成了一种新型的以二苯乙烯为荧光团、双(2-吡啶甲基)胺(DPA)为识别基团的铜离子荧光分子探针(E)-4-(4-(双吡啶甲基胺)苯乙烯基)氰基苯(1),其结构用UV,IR,1H NMR,13C NMR和GC/MS进行了表征,并考察了其荧光性能.结果表明该荧光分子探针在CH3CN/H2O(1/9,V/V)溶液中,能...     

Pattern-dependent tunable adhesion of superhydrophobic MnO2 nanostructured film

Tuning the adhesive force on a superhydrophobic MnO(2) nanostructured film was achieved by fabricating different patterns including meshlike, ball cactus-like, and tilted nanorod structures. The marvelous modulation range of the adhesive forces from 130 to nearly 0 μN endows these superhydrophobic surfaces with extraordinarily different dynamic properties of water droplets. This pattern-dependent adhesive property is attributed to the kinetic barrier difference resulting from the different continuity of the three-interface contact line. This finding will provide the general strategies for the adhesion adjustment on superhydrophobic surfaces.     

Synergistic antibacterial brilliant blue/reduced graphene oxide/quaternary phosphonium salt composite with excellent water solubility and specific targeting capability

A water-soluble brilliant blue/reduced graphene oxide/tetradecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide composite (BB-rGO-TTP) was prepared by using noncovalent brilliant blue-functionalized reduced graphene oxide (BB-rGO) as the tetradecyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (TTP) carrier. Antibacterial performance of this novel composite was investigated for both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The results showed that the novel BB-rGO-TTP, combing the advantages of graphene and TTP, displayed excellent synergistic antibacterial activity, specific targeting capability, water solubility, and mild cytotoxicity, suggesting the great potential application as sprayable graphene-based antibacterial solutions.     

N,N'-Carbonyldiimidazole-mediated functionalization of superparamagnetic nanoparticles as vaccine carrier

Particulates with specific sizes and characteristics can induce potent immune responses by promoting antigen uptake of appropriate immuno-stimulatory cell types. Magnetite (Fe(3)O(4)) nanoparticles have shown many potential bioapplications due to their biocompatibility and special characteristics. Here, superparamagnetic Fe(3)O(4) nanoparticles (SPIONs) with high magnetization value (70emug(-1)) were stabilized with trisodium citrate and successfully conjugated with a model antigen (ovalbumin, OVA) via N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) mediated reaction, to achieve a maximum conjugation capacity at approximately 13 microgmicrom(-2). It was shown that different mechanisms governed the interactions between the OVA molecules and magnetite nanoparticles at different pH conditions. We evaluated as-synthesized SPION against commercially available magnetite nanoparticles. The cytotoxicity of these nanoparticles was investigated using mammalian cells. The reported CDI-mediated reaction can be considered as a potential approach in conjugating biomolecules onto magnetite or other biodegradable nanoparticles for vaccine delivery.     

An electrically driven jetting technique for diverse high-resolution surface structures of nanometre hydroxyapatite crystals

Nanometre hydroxyapatite (nHA) coated metallic materials have been successfully used for bone tissue implantation for several decades now due to its sound biological and mechanical properties. The microstructure and surface topography of the implant material are well-known to play a crucial role in influencing cellular responses to implants and bone tissue regeneration ultimately. Recently, a novel jet-based patterning technique, template-assisted electrohydrodynamic atomisation (TAEA) spraying, has been devised to prepare depositions with defined surface topography for guiding the cellular response. In this study, an improvement investigation of this patterning process was carried out to precisely control the nHA surface structure in terms of geographies and dimensions via an angular needle jetting during the patterning process. More importantly, the mechanism of such improvement of the TAEA patterning technique was also discussed and uncovered. A range of diverse nHA surface structures with high-resolution was therefore achieved, which paves the way for the research of the new generation implant materials with defined cellular response.     

Kinetic resolution of allylic alcohols via stereoselective acylation catalyzed by lipase PS-30

By using lipase PS-30 as catalyst, the kinetic resolution of a series of racemic allylic alcohols has been achieved via stereoselective acylation. The value of kinetic enantiomeric ratio (E) reached up to 968. Substituent effect is briefly discussed.