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Anal Chem ; 96(16): 6228-6235, 2024 Apr 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38572697

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Fluorescence array technologies have attracted great interest in the sensing field because of their high sensitivity, low cost, and capability of multitarget detection. However, traditional array sensing relies on multiple independent sensors and thus often requires time-consuming and laborious measurement processes. Herein, we introduce a novel fluorescence array strategy of the array-on-a-metal-organic framework (MOF), which integrates multiple array elements into a single MOF matrix to achieve facile sensing and discrimination of multiple target analytes. As a proof-of-concept system, we constructed a luminescent MOF containing three different emitting channels, including a lanthanide ion (europium/Eu3+, red emission), a fluorescent dye (7-hydroxycoumarin-4-acetic acid/HCAA, blue emission), and the MOF itself (UiO-66-type MOF, blue-violet emission). Five structurally similar nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) were chosen as the targets. All three channels of the array-on-a-MOF displayed rapid and stable fluorescence quenching responses to NACs (response equilibrium achieved within 30 s). Different responses were generated for each channel against each NAC due to the various quenching mechanisms, including photoinduced electron transfer, energy competition, and the inner filter effect. Using linear discriminant analysis, the array-on-a-MOF successfully distinguished the five NACs and their mixtures at varying concentrations and demonstrated good sensitivity to quantify individual NACs (detect limit below the advisory concentration in drinking water). Moreover, the array also showed feasibility in the sensing and discrimination of multiple NACs in real water samples. The proposed "array-on-a-MOF" strategy simplifies multitarget discrimination procedures and holds great promise for various sensing applications.

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Environ Sci Technol ; 2024 Feb 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38319840

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The design of efficient catalysts for catalytic ethylene (C2H4) oxidation is of crucial importance for extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Herein, a carbon modified SBA-15 supported Pt catalyst (Pt/CSBA-15) was prepared in situ by a facile solid phase grinding-infiltration-inert atmosphere calcination method. Characterization results reveal that in the Pt/CSBA-15 catalysts thin carbon layers are successfully formed in the hexagonal pores of SBA-15. Additionally, Pt particles are well dispersed in the channels of SBA-15, and Pt/CSBA-15 has a smaller Pt particle size than the catalyst without carbon modification (i.e., Pt/SBA-15). O2 is more feasibly adsorbed and activated on small-sized Pt particles, and in situ formed carbon species enhance the hydrophobicity of catalysts. As a result, both 3Pt/CSBA-15 and 5Pt/CSBA-15 are able to maintain 100% conversion of 50 ppm of C2H4 for more than 7 h at 0 °C. 3Pt/CSBA-15 even achieves 81.5% C2H4 conversion and 71.6% CO2 yield after 20 h, exhibiting much more prominent catalytic performances than 3Pt/SBA-15. DFT calculations and in situ FTIR measurements confirm that small-sized Pt particles possess strong O2 affinity to promote O2 adsorption, and in situ formed hydrophobic carbon layers efficiently suppress competitive H2O adsorption. Such a unique one-step catalyst preparation method for regulating the size of metal particles and the hydrophobicity of catalysts can be perfectly utilized to develop simple and efficient hydrophobic catalysts applied in low-temperature oxidation of C2H4.

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J Environ Sci (China) ; 126: 668-682, 2023 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36503792

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In the present study, two nanosized MnO2 with ß and δ phase structures and potassium loaded MnO2 catalysts with varied K loading amounts (denoted as K/MnO2) were prepared. Temperature programmed oxidation and isothermal reactions in loose contact modes were employed to examine the soot oxidation activity of the as-prepared catalysts. Characterization results show that as compared with ß-MnO2, δ-MnO2 has larger surface area and higher content of hydroxyl groups. Upon K loading, abundant hydroxyl groups in δ-MnO2 effectively sequestrate K cation to form bound K species and free K species are available only at K loading above 3.0 wt.%. In contrast, the majority of K species present as free state in ß-MnO2 even at a K loading of 1.0 wt.% due to its very low hydroxyl group content. The O2 temperature-programmed desorption (O2-TPD) demonstrates that the catalysts with free K species exhibit strong ability in activating gaseous O2, whereas the catalysts only having bound K display minor O2 activation capability. As a result, despite of slightly lower activity of ß-MnO2 than δ-MnO2, the K/ß-MnO2 catalysts exhibit substantially higher activities than K/δ-MnO2 catalysts with identical K loadings. The finding in this study clearly demonstrates that for MnO2 based catalysts, the enhancement of catalytic activity for soot oxidation is highly K loading amount dependent and the dependency is strongly associated with the phase structure of MnO2.


Assuntos
Compostos de Manganês , Fuligem , Óxidos , Gases , Potássio
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Nano Lett ; 21(12): 5186-5194, 2021 Jun 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34125558

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Hybrid perovskites are emerging as a promising, high-performance luminescent material; however, the technological challenges associated with generating high-resolution, free-form perovskite structures remain unresolved, limiting innovation in optoelectronic devices. Here, we report nanoscale three-dimensional (3D) printing of colored perovskite pixels with programmed dimensions, placements, and emission characteristics. Notably, a meniscus comprising femtoliters of ink is used to guide a highly confined, out-of-plane crystallization process, which generates 3D red, green, and blue (RGB) perovskite nanopixels with ultrahigh integration density. We show that the 3D form of these nanopixels enhances their emission brightness without sacrificing their lateral resolution, thereby enabling the fabrication of high-resolution displays with improved brightness. Furthermore, 3D pixels can store and encode additional information into their vertical heights, providing multilevel security against counterfeiting. The proof-of-concept experiments demonstrate the potential of 3D printing to become a platform for the manufacture of smart, high-performance photonic devices without design restrictions.

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Analyst ; 146(19): 5942-5950, 2021 Sep 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34570841

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The study of complex mixtures is very important for exploring the evolution of natural phenomena, but the complexity of the mixtures greatly increases the difficulty of material information extraction. Image perception-based machine-learning techniques have the ability to cope with this problem in a data-driven way. Herein, we report a 2D-spectral imaging method to collect matter information from mixture components, and the obtained feature images can be easily provided to deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for establishing a spectral network. The results demonstrated that a single CNN trained end-to-end from the proposed images can directly accomplish synchronous measurement of multi-component samples using only raw pixels as inputs. Our strategy has some innate advantages, such as fast data acquisition, low cost, and simple chemical treatment, suggesting that it can be extensively applied in many fields, including environmental science, biology, medicine, and chemistry.


Assuntos
Aprendizado de Máquina , Redes Neurais de Computação , Misturas Complexas , Diagnóstico por Imagem , Processamento de Imagem Assistida por Computador
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Sensors (Basel) ; 21(23)2021 Nov 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34883869

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In this study, a novel collaborative method is developed to optimize hybrid sensor networks (HSN) for environmental monitoring and anomaly search tasks. A weighted Gaussian coverage method hs been designed for static sensor allocation, and the Active Monitoring and Anomaly Search System method is adapted to mobile sensor path planning. To validate the network performance, a simulation environment has been developed for fire search and detection with dynamic temperature field and non-uniform fire probability distribution. The performance metrics adopted are the detection time lag, source localization uncertainty, and state estimation error. Computational experiments are conducted to evaluate the performance of HSNs. The results demonstrate that the optimal collaborative deployment strategy allocates static sensors at high-risk locations and directs mobile sensors to patrol the remaining low-risk areas. The results also identify the conditions under which HSNs significantly outperform either only static or only mobile sensor networks in terms of the monitoring performance metrics.


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Algoritmos , Monitoramento Ambiental , Simulação por Computador , Probabilidade
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Small ; 16(13): e1906402, 2020 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32101385

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Direct mass-transfer via liquid nanodroplets is one of the most powerful approaches for additive micro/nanofabrication. Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) dispensing has made the delivery of nanosized droplets containing diverse materials a practical reality; however, in its serial form it has insufficient throughput for large-area processing. Here, a parallel, nanoscale EHD method is developed that offers both improved productivity and material diversity in 3D nanoprinting. The method exploits a double-barreled glass nanopipette filled with material inks to parallelize nanodripping ejections, enabling a dual 3D nanoprinting process. It is discovered that an unusual electric field distribution created by cross talk of neighboring pipette apertures can be used to steer the microscopic ejection paths of the ink at will, enabling on-demand control over shape, placement, and material mixing in 3D printed nanostructures. After thorough characterizations of the printing conditions, the parallel fabrication of nanomeshes and nanowalls of silver, CdSe/ZnS quantum dots, and their composites, with programmed designs is demonstrated. This method is expected to advance productivity in the heterogeneous integration of functional 3D nanodevices in a facile manner.

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Water Sci Technol ; 82(12): 3023-3031, 2020 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33341790

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Dyes are widely used in production and life. In this study, porous covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) were synthesized and the adsorption behavior for three dyes was investigated by batch adsorption experiments. CTFs were characterized by various spectroscopic techniques for structure, porosity and surface properties. Several possible adsorption mechanisms were proposed including pore-filling, electrostatic attraction and hydrogen bonding interaction with the triazine structure of CTFs. The mechanisms were further verified by the pore size distribution and pH dependence. Additionally, CTFDCBP displayed stronger adsorption affinity and faster adsorption kinetics for dyes, because of the wide pore size distribution. This study provides a new insight into the mesoporous CTFs, which exhibit great potential as an effective adsorbent for dye removal.


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Corantes , Triazinas , Adsorção , Porosidade , Propriedades de Superfície
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Environ Sci Technol ; 52(18): 10453-10461, 2018 09 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30092628

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Vegetation fire generates vast amounts of mineral ash annually that can be readily mobilized by water or wind erosion. Little is known about the photoactivity of dissolved mineral ash in aquatic systems and its ability to mediate redox reactions of environmental pollutants. This study reports that dissolved mineral ash derived from pyrolysis of biomass is photoactive under simulated sunlight, generating reactive oxygen species. It can mediate the photoreduction of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in the presence of electron donors; for example, phenols and dissolved organic matter, at pH 4.7. The reaction kinetics followed the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model, suggesting a heterogeneous photocatalytic reaction. The enhancement of reduction efficiency was linearly correlated with the one-electron reduction potential of phenols. The synergy between dissolved mineral ash and phenols is attributed to the inhibition of electron-hole recombination. The reduction rate decreases with increasing solution pH, owing to the decreased reduction potential and surface adsorption of Cr(VI). The silicon and silicon carbide components are most likely responsible for the photocatalytic activity of dissolved mineral ash. Our results suggest that dissolved mineral ash is a natural photocatalyst that can mediate redox reactions of pollutants in sunlit aquatic systems, playing an overlooked role in natural attenuation and aquatic photochemistry.


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Luz Solar , Poluentes Químicos da Água , Adsorção , Cromo , Minerais , Oxirredução , Fotoquímica
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(17): 21838-21848, 2024 May 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38634144

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Iron-based materials are effective for the reductive removal of the disinfection byproduct bromate in water, while the construction of highly stable and active Fe-based materials with wide pH adaptability remains greatly challenging. In this study, highly dispersed iron phosphide-decorated porous carbon (Fe2P(x)@P(z)NC-y) was prepared via the thermal hydrolysis of Fe@ZIF-8, followed by phosphorus doping (P-doping) and pyrolysis. The reduction performances of Fe2P(x)@P(z)NC-y for bromate reduction were evaluated. Characterization results showed that the Fe, P, and N elements were homogeneously distributed in the carbonaceous matrix. P-doping regulated the coordination environment of Fe atoms and enhanced the conductivity, porosity, and wettability of the carbonaceous matrix. As a result, Fe2P(x)@P(1.0)NC-950 exhibited enhanced reactivity and stability with an intrinsic reduction kinetic constant (kint) 1.53-1.85 times higher than Fe(x)@NC-950 without P-doping. Furthermore, Fe2P(0.125)@P(1.0)NC-950 displayed superior reduction efficiency and prominent stability with very low Fe leaching (4.53-22.98 µg L-1) in a wide pH range of 4.0-10.0. The used Fe2P(0.125)@P(1.0)NC-950 could be regenerated by phosphating, and the regenerated Fe2P(0.125)@P(1.0)NC-950 maintained 85% of its primary reduction activity after five reuse cycles. The study clearly demonstrates that Fe2P-decorated porous carbon can be applied as a robust and stable Fe-based material in aqueous bromate reduction.

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J Environ Qual ; 42(1): 191-8, 2013.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23673754

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Graphenes are an emerging class of carbon nanomaterials whose adsorption properties toward organic compounds have not been well understood. In the present study, graphene nanosheets were prepared by reoxidation and abrupt heating of graphite oxide, which was prepared by sequential chemical oxidation of commercial nonporous graphite powder. Adsorption properties of three aromatic compounds (naphthalene, 2-naphthol, and 1-naphthylamine) and one pharmaceutical compound (tylosin) on graphene nanosheets and graphite oxide were examined to explore the potential of these two adsorbents for the removal of organic contaminants from aqueous solutions. Compared with the literature data of adsorption on carbon nanotubes, adsorption of bulky, flexible tylosin on graphene nanosheets exhibited markedly faster adsorption kinetics, which can be attributed to their opened-up layer structure. Graphene nanosheets and graphite oxide showed similar sequences of adsorption affinity: 1-naphthylamine > 2-naphthol > tylosin > naphthalene (with much larger differences observed on graphite oxide). It was proposed that the strong adsorption of the three aromatic compounds was mainly due to π-π electron donor-acceptor interactions with the graphitic surfaces of adsorbents. Additionally, Lewis acid-base interaction was likely an important factor contributing to the strong adsorption of 1-naphthylamine and tylosin, especially for the O-functionality-abundant graphite oxide. After being normalized on the basis of adsorbent surface area, adsorption affinities of all four tested adsorbates on graphene nanosheets were very close to those on nonporous graphite powder, reflecting complete accessibility of the adsorbent surface area in adsorption.


Assuntos
Grafite , Óxidos , Adsorção , Concentração de Íons de Hidrogênio , Nanotubos de Carbono/química , Compostos Orgânicos
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Resour Policy ; 83: 103731, 2023 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37216047

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The global pandemic of covid-19 affected human lives and the global environment. Further, literature on the nexus of natural resources and economic growth, initiating the pandemic in the 21st century has confronted policymakers with uncertainty. This requires revisiting the link between natural resources and the economic performance of the South Asian economies. For this purpose, the present study has tried to investigate the role of natural resources in the economic growth of the aggregate South Asian economies during the Covid-19 challenge. The analysis has been completed by a novel approach of MMQR taking data from 1980 to 2021. The oil rents have negatively affected the economic growth may be due to its lower demand during the pandemic caused by lockdown activity. The trade and electricity produced from renewable improve the economic performance of the designated sample economies. The results provide evidence of the irreversible investment theory. The analysis implies that efficient policies for natural resources, specifically oil prices, are required to encourage the South Asian economies' role. Further, the positivity of electricity production from renewable gives rise to the growth hypothesis, which depicts that using renewable energy enhances the economic growth of South Asian economies.

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Chemosphere ; 310: 136685, 2023 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36202378

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Liquid phase catalytic hydrogenation reduction is a feasible method to eliminate Cr(VI) in water, while supported noble metal catalysts are liable to deactivation. In this study, carbon nanotube supported Pt catalyst (Pt/CNT) coated by polyaniline (Pt/CNT@PANI) was prepared and applied in the liquid phase catalytic hydrogenation of Cr(VI). Characterization results disclose that after coating Pt/CNT is completely wrapped by PANI layers and active Pt particles are no longer accessible. Despite complete embedment of Pt particles by PANI layers, Pt/CNT@PANI remains highly active for Cr(VI) reduction in liquid phase catalytic hydrogenation. The catalytic Cr(VI) reduction on Pt/CNT@PANI can be described by a PANI oxidation-reduction mechanism, by which PANI is first oxidized by Cr(VI) to form Cr(III), and oxidized PANI is reduced by catalytic hydrogenation. The Cr(VI) reduction on Pt/CNT@PANI complies with the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model, reflecting the pivotal role of Cr(VI) adsorption. Furthermore, the catalytic activity of Pt/CNT@PANI differs with PANI layer thickness and Cr(VI) reduction is positively correlated with reaction temperature. Catalyst recycling results show that after 4 cycles Pt/CNT loses 92.4% of catalytic activity, while the initial activity of Pt/CNT@PANI slightly decreases by 11.6%, demonstrating its high catalyst stability.

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J Am Soc Mass Spectrom ; 34(5): 826-835, 2023 May 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37079759

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Mass spectrometry in parallel with real-time machine learning techniques were paired in a novel application to detect and identify chemically specific, early indicators of fires and near-fire events involving a set of selected materials: Mylar, Teflon, and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The volatile organic compounds emitted during the thermal decomposition of each of the three materials were characterized using a quadrupole mass spectrometer which scanned the 1-200 m/z range. CO2, CH3CHO, and C6H6 were the main volatiles detected during Mylar thermal decomposition, while Teflon's thermal decomposition yielded CO2 and a set of fluorocarbon compounds including CF4, C2F4, C2F6, C3F6, CF2O, and CF3O. PMMA produced CO2 and methyl methacrylate (MMA, C5H8O2). The mass spectral peak patterns observed during the thermal decomposition of each material were unique to that material and were therefore useful as chemical signatures. It was also observed that the chemical signatures remained consistent and detectable when multiple materials were heated together. Mass spectra data sets containing the chemical signatures for each material and mixtures were collected and analyzed using a random forest panel machine learning classification. The classification was tested and demonstrated 100% accuracy for single material spectra and an average of 92.3% accuracy for mixed material spectra. This investigation presents a novel technique for the real-time, chemically specific detection of fire related VOCs through mass spectrometry which shows promise as a more rapid and accurate method for detecting fires or near-fire events.

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Sci Rep ; 13(1): 18030, 2023 10 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37865697

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Acoustic tweezing cytometry (ATC) is an ultrasound-based biophysical technique that has shown the capability to promote differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). This study systematically examined how hPSCs respond to cyclic mechanical strains applied by ATC via displacement of integrin-bound microbubbles (averaged diameter of 4.3 µm) using ultrasound pulses (acoustic pressure 0.034 MPa, center frequency 1.24 MHz and pulse repetition frequency 1 Hz). Our data show downregulation of pluripotency marker Octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4) by at least 10% and increased nuclear localization of Yes-associated protein (YAP) by almost 100% in hPSCs immediately after ATC application for as short as 1 min and 5 min respectively. Analysis of the movements of integrin-anchored microbubbles under ATC stimulations reveals different stages of viscoelastic characteristic behavior and increasing deformation of the integrin-cytoskeleton (CSK) linkage. The peak displacement of integrin-bound microbubbles increased from 1.45 ± 0.16 to 4.74 ± 0.67 µm as the duty cycle of ultrasound pulses increased from 5% to 50% or the duration of each ultrasound pulse increased from 0.05 to 0.5 s. Real-time tracking of integrin-bound microbubbles during ATC application detects high correlation of microbubble displacements with OCT4 downregulation in hPSCs. Together, our data showing fast downregulation of OCT4 in hPSCs in respond to ATC stimulations highlight the unique mechanosensitivity of hPSCs to integrin-targeted cyclic force/strain dependent on the pulse duration or duty cycle of ultrasound pulses, providing insights into the mechanism of ATC-induced accelerated differentiation of hPSCs.


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Integrinas , Células-Tronco Pluripotentes , Humanos , Integrinas/metabolismo , Acústica , Diferenciação Celular/fisiologia , Citoesqueleto/metabolismo , Microbolhas
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 15(39): 45949-45959, 2023 Oct 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37748196

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CO2 hydrogenation via the reverse water gas shift (RWGS) reaction is a promising strategy for CO2 utilization while constructing Ni-based catalysts with high catalytic activity and perfect CO selectivity remains a great challenging. Here, we demonstrate that the product selectivity for CO2 hydrogenation can be significantly tuned from CH4 to CO by phosphating of SiO2-supported Ni catalysts due to the geometric effect. Interestingly, nickel phosphide catalysts with different crystalline phases (Ni12P5 and Ni2P) differ sharply in CO2 conversion, and Ni12P5 is remarkably more active. Furthermore, we developed a facile strategy to confine small Ni12P5 nanoparticles in mesoporous SiO2 channels (Ni12P5@SBA-15). Enhanced activity is exhibited on Ni12P5@SBA-15, ascribed to the highly effective confinement effect. The in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations unveil that catalytic CO2 hydrogenation follows a direct CO2 dissociation route with adsorbed CO as the key intermediate. Notably, strong multibonded CO (threefold and bridge-bonded CO) is feasibly formed on the Ni catalyst accounting for CH4 as the dominant product whereas only weak linearly bonded CO exists on nickel phosphide catalysts resulting in almost 100% CO selectivity. The present results indicate that Ni12P5@SBA-15 combining the geometric effect and the confinement effect can achieve near-unity CO selectivity and enhanced activity for CO2 hydrogenation.

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Chem Commun (Camb) ; 59(22): 3277-3280, 2023 Mar 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36825545

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A nanozyme-like colorimetric sensing strategy based on persulfate activation on Co-based metal-organic frameworks is developed for biomolecule detection in solution and on paper strips. By switching from H2O2 activation on nanozymes to catalytic persulfate activation, this general strategy provides higher sensitivity, faster speed, and wider application ranges for detection.

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J Hazard Mater ; 422: 126782, 2022 Jan 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34391972

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Hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) is a highly toxic heavy metal, which is commonly eliminated by stepwise reduction at acidic pH and precipitation of Cr(OH)3 at alkaline pH. A unique Pt catalyst with Pt particles embedded in the framework of N-doped mesoporous carbon CMK-3 (denoted as Pt@NCMK-3) was designed and fabricated to one-step eliminate Cr(VI) pollution at near neutral pH via simultaneous Cr(VI) reduction by catalytic hydrogenation and Cr(OH)3 recovery. Structural characterization showed that Pt particles of Pt@NCMK-3 were effectively embedded in the carbon rods of NCMK-3. Batch experiments revealed that Pt@NCMK-3 exhibited a higher catalytic activity and stability than other test catalysts. Fixed-bed column reaction results indicated that under the experimental conditions Pt@NCMK-3 had better breakthrough performances than other catalysts. Additionally, after 4 treatment-recovery cycles Pt@NCMK-3 maintained nearly identical breakthrough performance, whereas other catalysts displayed markedly decreased breakthrough bed volumes, reflecting a substantially higher stability of Pt@NCMK-3.

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Chemosphere ; 301: 134659, 2022 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35447209

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The control of cyanobacteria blooms is a global challenge. Here, we reported the efficient inhibition of M. aeruginosa by fumaric acid (FA), an intermediate metabolite of the tricarboxylic acid cycle. FA showed strong algicidal activity with an inhibition rate of 90.5% on the 8th day at a dose of 40 mg/L. The presence of FA caused severe membrane damage, as suggested by the fluorescence flow cytometry and morphology analysis. FA inhibited the formation of chlorophyll a, interrupting the photosynthesis system. It also induced oxidative stress in cells. Principal component analysis of the indicators suggested that the FA-treated sample had a significantly different inhibitory pattern than the acid-treated sample. Thus, the inhibitory effect was not solely caused by the pH effect. Untargeted metabolomic analysis revealed that 31 metabolites were differentially expressed in response to FA stress, which were mainly involved in the metabolite processes and the membranes. A commercial food-grade FA was able to inhibit the growth of M. aeruginosa similar to the analytical-grade FA. Our results suggest that FA can be potentially an efficient and low-risk chemical for inhibiting M. aeruginosa growth, which may find future applications in cyanobacteria bloom control.


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Cianobactérias , Microcystis , Clorofila A/metabolismo , Cianobactérias/metabolismo , Fumaratos , Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Chemosphere ; 306: 135503, 2022 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35777548

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Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) has drawn great interest in the remediation of contaminated waters. In this study, we prepared a novel and stable nZVI embedded in N-doped carbon matrix (nZVI@MOF-CN) using a facile direct carbonization method, in which an iron-containing metal-organic framework (MOF) served as both the iron and carbon sources, and melamine as the nitrogen source. The nZVI@MOF-CN composites were used in the removal of bromate in water, which could be effectively reduced by the surface electrons transferred from nZVI to the carbon encapsulation layer due to the Schottky-Mott effect. Doped nitrogen significantly facilitated the reduction of bromate by nZVI, because it enhanced the nZVI dispersion and bromate adsorption, and modulated the carbon matrix conductivity. The bromate reduction activity of nZVI@MOF-CN was more than 50 times higher that of its un-doped counterpart and a commercial nZVI. Moreover, owing to the protection of carbon encapsulation layer, nZVI@MOF-CN exhibited good stability and reusability. The leached concentration of iron ions of nZVI@MOF-CN was less than 5% of the commercial nZVI under the same reaction conditions. Commercial nZVI almost completely lost its bromate reduction activity after use (3% reduction efficiency in the examined time frame), while nZVI@MOF-CN maintained a reduction efficiency of 61%. The nZVI@MOF-CN could be effectively regenerated by hydrogenation reduction. After five reaction-regeneration cycles, nZVI@MOF-CN still achieved a bromate reduction efficiency of approximately 80%. These results suggest that MOF-derived nZVI materials are highly reactive and stable for the reductive removal of pollutants in water.


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Estruturas Metalorgânicas , Poluentes Químicos da Água , Adsorção , Bromatos , Carbono , Ferro , Nitrogênio , Água , Poluentes Químicos da Água/análise
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