4-(4′-Diamino-di-phenyl)-sulfone supported on hollow magnetic mesoporous Fe3O4@SiO2 NPs: As a reusable and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of ethyl 2-amino-5,10-dihydro-5,10-dioxo-4-phenyl-4H benzo[g]chromene-3-carboxylates

4-(4′-diamino-di-phenyl)-sulfone supported on hollow magnetic mesoporous (HMMS) Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ NPs has been used as a novel and efficient catalyst in the preparation of ethyl 2-amino-5,10-dihydro-5,10-dioxo-4-phenyl-4H benzo[g]chromene-3-carboxylates by a simple one-pot three-component reaction of aldehydes, ethyl cyanoacetate and 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione under reflux conditions in ethanol. Wide range of products, excellent yields in short times, reusability of the catalyst, low catalyst loading and environmental benignity are some of the important features of this protocol.     

Synthesis of nickel cobalt-codoped tin oxide nanoparticles from Psidium guajava with anticancer properties

Metal oxide nanoparticles have been found to selectively target the tumor cells while non-toxic to the normal cells. Leukemia is one of the widespread and deadly cancers in adults, as well as the most common cancer in children. Recently, the nanoparticles have evolved as a simple, economic, effective, and ecologically sound strategy among the known nanoparticle synthesis techniques. In the present study, the structural, optical, and antibacterial effects of nickel cobalt-codoped Tin oxide nanoparticles (SnNiCoO2 NPs) formulated by the green process and the anticancer potential of SnNiCoO2 NPs in Molt-4 cells have been studied. The cytotoxic potential of the NPs against Molt-4 cells was estimated by MTT assay. The ROS and MMP levels were measured using fluorescent dyes and the changes in morphology and nuclei were noted using AO/EB staining. CAT, SOD, MDA, and GSH), and Proinflammatory Cytokines (TNF-α and IL1β) were also studied. The activity of caspase-3, ?9, and ?8 levels was examined to analyze the apoptotic mechanism. The XRD patterns of SnNiCoO2 NPs revealed a tetragonal structure. The SnNiCoO2 NPs was revealed a diameter of 126 nm by the DLS study. The morphology and elemental composition were studied using FESEM and EDAX spectra. In the FT-IR study, the O-sn-O stretching band was found to be 615 and 542 cm-1. The antimicrobial potential of the SnNiCoO2 NPs was examined against S. aureus, E. coli, and C. Albicans strains. A tremendous reduction in the viability of MOLT-4 cells at concentration-dependent mode witnessed the cytotoxic potential of the formulated NPs. The augmented ROS accumulation, depletion of MMP status, depleted antioxidants, and increased proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL1β) were noted on the NPs exposed cells. Furthermore, the increased expressions of caspase-3, ?9, and ?8 was also noted in the NPs treated MOLT-4 cells. Hence, the outcomes suggest that the formulated SnNiCoO2 NPs had remarkably potent antimicrobial and anticancer properties and could potentially prove beneficial in cancer treatment. Induces mitochondrial oxidative stress with nickel–cobalt-codoped tin oxide nanoparticles from Psidium guajava, which is a potential drug candidate for the antibiotic, antifungal, and anticancer activities of plant-based nanoparticles.     

Flash Nanoprecipitation Fabrication of PEI@Amorphous Calcium Carbonate Hybrid Nanoparticles for siRNA Delivery

RNA interference (RNAi) is a promising approach for disease treatments. But the development of safe and effective delivery carriers remains a major challenge. Organic–inorganic hybrid nanoparticles (NPs), with the integration of functions from distinct materials, show great potential in small interfering RNA (siRNA) delivery. Herein, pH responsive amorphous calcium carbonate NPs (ACC NPs) are prepared using flash nanoprecipitation and hybrid NPs are constructed by coating ACC NPs with polyethyleneimine (PEI) for efficient siRNA delivery. PEI/ACC NPs show robust pH responsiveness and stability as well as effective siRNA loading and protection. Furthermore, siRNA-loaded PEI/ACC NPs demonstrate enhanced cellular uptake and efficient endosomal escape, mediating improved siRNA delivery compared to pure PEI. These findings suggest that PEI/ACC NPs may have great potential in siRNA delivery for RNAi-based therapy.     

Size and Shape Effect of Gold Nanoparticles in “Far‐Field” Surface Plasmon Resonance

The “far‐field” surface plasmon resonance (FSPR) of metal nanoparticles, which have built a facile way to emission enhancement of red, green, blue, and white with nice reproducibility, has big potential application in solution‐processed organic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs). According to the theory of the “far‐field” effect, the reflectivity of the metal surface and the phase shift at the reflection play an important role in enhancing ratio, which strongly relate to the size and shape of nanoparticles. In this work, gold nanospheres with different sizes and nanorods are synthesized in order to determine the size and shape effect of FSPR. The results demonstrate that the one with higher reflectivity in a certain range induces a better emission enhancement in the luminous efficiency and the maximum brightness. The nanoparticles with bigger sizes and shape of rods have higher reflectivity, which is consistent with the simulation based on FSPR effect. The phase shifts of different nanoparticles are optimized by the distance between gold nanoparticles and emitters. The metal NPs with a high reflectivity and the applicable phase shift will have big potential for the emission enhancement in OLEDs.     

Broadband tunable plasmonic substrate using self-assembled gold–silver alloy nanoparticles

In the present work, a facile approach of Au–Ag alloy NPs fabrication is proposed for plasmonic inclusion applicative studies. These hybrid NPs were prepared by the sequential deposition of Ag, Au layers on a glass substrate via RF-sputtering followed by high-temperature annealing. Compositional and size controllability of the NPs was attained by changing the ratio of nominal thicknesses of the respective Au, and Ag layers during the deposition. LSPR red (blue) peak shift occurs with increasing layer thickness Au (Ag) signifying the peak sensitivity. The influence of geometrical, compositional, and background media for achieving LSPR-sensitivity is examined and validated by FDTD simulation studies. With the agreeable peak shift tendencies, the proposed study of broadband tunable LSPR-sensitivity is expected to provide a framework for a wide range of plasmonic applications.     

生物质热化学转化过程含N污染物形成研究

生物质热化学转化过程（热解与气化）含N污染物是大气PM_2.5的重要成因,研究其形成对大气污染防控具有重要意义。本文综述了国内外关于生物质热解与气化含N污染物形成机理及其影响因素的研究进展。现有研究结果表明：热解与气化过程含N污染物形成路径相似,但其种类及含量有明显差异,其中,热解主要为NH₃与HCN,气化主要为NH₃。从影响因素上看,燃料N赋存、温度、热解升温速率、气化反应气氛、燃料理化特性及反应添加物对含N污染物均有一定影响。升温速率快、燃料含N高、参与反应水蒸气浓度高等,均会造成含N污染物的增加,温度对两过程含N污染物的影响规律具有相似性,高温有利于降低其含量。从含N污染物三相分布特征来看,主要以气相形式存在,热解基本在50%左右,气化可高达90%,因此,控制并降低气相含N污染物形成是生物质热化学转化过程减少污染的重要方向。同时,本文基于研究结论的对比,指出国内外目前研究现状的不足。     

Amperometric Biosensor for Hypoxanthine Based on Immobilized Xanthine Oxidase on Iron (III) Meso‐tetraphenylporphyrin Nanoparticles Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode

Abstract

The preparation and performance of hypoxanthine (Hx) electrochemical biosensor, which was based on iron (III) meso‐tetraphenylporphyrin (FeTPP) nanoparticles (NPs), is reported in this work. FeTPP NPs prepared by mixing solvent techniques with diameters ca. 25~45 nm and were used as a mediator. The XOD/FeTPPNP/GC electrode exhibited good amperometric signal for Hx. Based on the consumption of dissolved oxygen during the oxidation process of Hx catalyzed by the immobilized XOD, the biosensor could detect the concentration of Hx up to 0.34 mM with a detection limit of 1.0 µM. The usefulness of this biosensor for the analysis of real sample was also demonstrated by determining Hx in rat brain dialysate coupled with microdialysis.     

微波原位合成Ag NPs/MoS2复合材料及其电化学性能

二硫化钼纳米片(MoS₂)受到带电杂质、结构缺陷和易聚集等因素的影响,导致其电子转移性能下降,使其应用受限。将银纳米颗粒(Ag NPs)与少层MoS₂纳米片复合,可提升MoS₂纳米片的电化学性能。本研究创新性地采用微波还原法,使Ag NPs原位沉积于MoS₂,得到Ag NPs/MoS₂复合材料。结果表明,将Ag NPs/MoS₂复合材料修饰于丝网印刷电极(screen printed electrodes,SPE)后,测得的循环伏安(cyclic voltammetry,CV)曲线峰电流值为同浓度单一MoS₂修饰电极的1.8倍,方波伏安(square wave voltammetry,SWV)曲线峰电流值为单一MoS₂修饰电极的3.4倍,电化学阻抗谱(electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,EIS)的电子转移阻抗值(Ret)仅为167Ω,相比MoS₂/S...     

银纳米颗粒对聚合物太阳能电池性能的提高

采用水溶性银纳米颗粒附着在反型太阳能电池的电子传输层上,用以提高有机太阳能电池的短路电流。所制备的器件结构为ITO/ZnO/Ag NPs/P3HT(Poly 3-hexylthiophene):PC_[60]BM/MoO₃/Ag。其金属银纳米颗粒的表面等离激元在410 nm处出现了共振吸收峰,半峰全宽约为60 nm。器件的光电流在可见光范围内均有所增加,短路电流相对于标准器件提高了20.2%,光电转化效率相对提高了17.2%。     

基于Au NPs@NU-901电化学传感器检测饼干中丁基羟基茴香醚的研究

基于金属有机骨架的拓扑三维结构的高比表面积以及金纳米颗粒(Au NPS)的优异电催化活性,金纳米颗粒与金属有机框架的复合材料在电化学传感领域拥有应用潜力.该文成功合成了Au NPs@NU-901复合材料,并采用透射电镜、X射线衍射、红外光谱以及X射线光电子能谱对其进行表征.采用线性扫描伏安法和差分脉冲伏安法研究了复合材...