Influence of Cell Disruption and Elution on Cellulase Release of Clostridium straminisolvens (CSK1)

Clostridium straminisolvens (CSK1) is a novel cellulolytic bacterium isolated from a cellulose-degrading bacterial community MC1. In this study, the influence of the following cell disruption and elution methods on CSK1cellulase release was investigated: (1) freezing–thawing, (2) ultrasonication, (3) elution, (4) freezing–thawing following elution, (5) ultrasonication following elution, and lastly (6) high-pressure homogenization following elution. The activity of the cellulases CMCase, β-glucosidase, Avicelase, FPase, and xylanase in crude extracts increased 81.5, 23.8, 87.7, 46.3, and 51.7 %, respectively, with an observed optimal treatment method for each cellulase type. The release of protein from CSK1 cells increased following either cell disruption or elution and was highest at 88.3 % in the homogenization high pressure following elution treatment. A newly observed protein was present following cell elution. The performance of cell elution as determined by real time-PCR indicated that the first time cell elution removed more than 90 % of the CSK1 cells from the substrate. These findings demonstrate that cell disruption and elution are effective methods for inducing cellulase release, and elution is the key step for CSK1. To our knowledge, this study presents the first evidence of optimal treatments for induction of cellulase release of Clostridium straminisolvens. This information will be of great value for use in subsequent efforts to better understand the cellulase characteristics of CSK1 and cellulose degradation mechanisms of the MC1 community.     

Preparation of novel magnetic fluorescent microspheres from copperas and fluorescence enhancement with zinc ions

The aim of this study is to develop a new method for the preparation of Fe₃O₄@SiO₂–An NPs from copperas. The core–shell structures of the nanoparticles and chemical composition have been confirmed by TEM, XRD and FTIR techniques. Fluorescence Enhancement of Fe₃O₄@SiO₂–An NPs with zinc ions was investigated by fluorescence emission spectra. The results indicated that the Fe₃O₄ NPs with a high purity (Total Fe 72.16 %) were obtained from copperas by chemical co-precipitation method and have a uniform spherical morphology with an average diameter of about 10 nm. The Fe₃O₄ NPs coated with silica nanoparticles were prepared, and an attempt had been made that the Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ NPs were modified by 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and 9-anthranone successively. The recommended mole ratio of ethanol to water and the content of ammonia water added were 4:1 and 25 wt% respectively, which have an obviously effect on the combination of the final well-ordered MNPs with the amino functionalities and reactant components. The functionalized Fe₃O₄@SiO₂–An NPs have a fluorescence property and this fluorescence effect can be enhanced with the Zn²⁺ ions attachment. Meanwhile, the saturated magnetization of Fe₃O₄@SiO₂–An NPs was 37.8 emug^?1 at 25 °C and this fluorescent material exhibited excellent magnetic properties. A new way was therefore provided for the comprehensive utilization of the unmarketable copperas. Moreover, the functionalized Fe₃O₄@SiO₂–An NPs have a big potential in environmental decontamination, medical technology and biological science.     

一例Wells-Dawson型铌钨混配多酸的合成及光催化性能（英文）

在双氧水存在条件下,合成了一例Wells-Dawson型铌钨混配多酸K3.5Na4[H4.5(NbO2)6P2W12O5 6]·12.5H2O(1),X射线单晶结构分析表明,化合物1的多阴离子是一个六过氧铌基团取代的P2W12衍生物.六个铌原子分别与五个来自多酸框架上的氧原子和一个端位的过氧单元配位.另外,对化合物1的光催化产氢性能进行了初步研究.     

Atomic-Scale Insight into Exsolution of CoFe Alloy Nanoparticles in La0.4Sr0.6Co0.2Fe0.7Mo0.1O3−δ with Efficient CO2 Electrolysis

In situ exsolution of metal nanoparticles in perovskite under reducing atmosphere is employed to generate a highly active metal–oxide interface for CO₂ electrolysis in a solid oxide electrolysis cell. Atomic-scale insight is provided into the exsolution of CoFe alloy nanoparticles in La_0.4Sr_0.6Co_0.2Fe_0.7Mo_0.1O_3−δ (LSCFM) by in situ scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and DFT calculations. The doped Mo atoms occupy B sites of LSCFM, which increases the segregation energy of Co and Fe ions at B sites and improves the structural stability of LSCFM under a reducing atmosphere. In situ STEM measurements visualized sequential exsolution of Co and Fe ions, formation of CoFe alloy nanoparticles, and reversible exsolution and dissolution of CoFe alloy nanoparticles in LSCFM. The metal–oxide interface improves CO₂ adsorption and activation, showing a higher CO₂ electrolysis performance than the LSCFM counterparts.     

Rhombicuboctahedral Ag100: Four-Layered Octahedral Silver Nanocluster Adopting the Russian Nesting Doll Model

Precise atomic structure of metal nanoclusters (NCs) is fundamental for elucidating the structure–property relationships and the inherent size-evolution principles. Reported here is the largest known FCC-based (FCC=face centered cubic) silver nanocluster, [Ag₁₀₀(SC₆H₃^3,4F₂)₄₈(PPh₃)₈]⁻: the first all-octahedral symmetric nesting Ag nanocluster with a four-layered Ag₆@Ag₃₈@Ag₄₈S₂₄@Ag₈S₂₄P₈ structure, consistent symmetry elements, and a unique rhombicuboctahedral morphology distinct from theoretical predictions and previously reported FCC-based Ag clusters. DFT studies revealed extensive interlayer interactions and degenerate frontier orbitals. The FCC-based Russian nesting doll model constitutes a new platform for the study of the size-evolution principles of Ag NCs.     

Engineering the Charge-Transfer State to Facilitate Spin–Orbit Charge Transfer Intersystem Crossing in Spirobis[anthracene]diones

Spiro conjugation has been proposed to dictate the efficiency of charge transfer, which could directly affect the spin–orbit charge transfer intersystem crossing (SOCT-ISC) process. However, this process has yet to be exemplified. Herein, we prepared three spirobis[anthracene]diones, in which two benzophenone moieties are locked in close proximity and differentially functionalized to fine-tune the charge transfer state. Its feasibility for SOCT-ISC was theoretically predicted, then experimentally evaluated. Through fine-tuning the spiro conjugation coupling and varying the solvent dielectric constants, ISC rate constants were engineered to vary in a dynamic range of three orders of magnitude, from 7.8×10⁸ s⁻¹ to 1.0×10¹¹ s⁻¹, which is the highest ISC rate reported for SOCT-ISC system to our knowledge. Our findings substantiate the key factors for effective SOCT-ISC and offer a new avenue for the rational design of heavy atom free triplet sensitizers.     

Fe-Co Alloyed Nanoparticles Catalyzing Efficient Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde to Cinnamyl Alcohol in Water

Selective hydrogenation of C=O against the conjugated C=C in cinnamaldehyde (CAL) is indispensable to produce cinnamyl alcohol (COL). Nonetheless, it is challenged by the low selectivity and the need to use organic solvents. Herein, for the first time, we report the use of Fe-Co alloy nanoparticles (NPs) on N-doped carbon support as a selective hydrogenation catalyst to efficiently convert CAL to COL. The resultant catalyst with the optimized Fe/Co ratio of 0.5 can achieve an exceptional COL selectivity of 91.7 % at a CAL conversion of 95.1 % in pure water medium under mild reaction conditions, ranking it the best performed catalyst reported to date. The experimental results confirm that the COL selectivity and CAL conversion efficiency are, respectively promoted by the presence of Fe and Co, while the synergism of the alloyed Fe-Co is the key to concurrently achieve high COL selectivity and CAL conversion efficiency.     

A Novel Phenoxazine-based Fluorescent Probe for the Detection of HOCl in Living Cells

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), one of the reactive oxygen species (ROS), is a key microbicidal agent which is used for natural defense. However, it is also linked to varieties of human diseases owing to the overproduction of HOCl. Much effort has been made to exploit selective fluorescent sensors for the detection of HOCl, but most of them have some disadvantages such as short excitation wavelength, low selectivity, and slow response and so on. These restrict the biological application of the probes. In this work, BR-O was designed and synthesized on the base of phenoxazine for the detection of HOCl. BR-O exhibited a violent fluorescence enhancement in the presence of HOCl, showing excellent selectivity and high sensitivity. More importantly, the probe BR-O was capable of detecting exogenous and endogenous HOCl in living cells.     

聚对氨基苯磺酸/石墨烯电化学修饰电极检测药物中氧氟沙星

基于石墨烯纳米材料和循环伏安法技术制备了聚对氨基苯磺酸/石墨烯修饰电极并研究了氧氟沙星(OFL)在该修饰电极上的电化学行为,建立了一种简单快速灵敏测定氧氟沙星的电化学分析方法。 结果表明,与玻碳电极相比,对氨基苯磺酸/石墨烯电化学修饰电极能显著提高氧氟沙星的峰电流。 在优化条件下,其检测线性范围为1~600 μmol/L,最低检测限为(S/N=3)0.33μmol/L。 该修饰电极具有较好的重现性和稳定性,用于实际样品氧氟沙星滴眼液的测定,效果良好。