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Tarasenka N, Padmanaban DB, Karpinsky D, Arredondo M, Tarasenko N, Mariotti D. Low Temperature Plasma-Assisted Double Anodic Dissolution: A New Approach for the Synthesis of GdFeO 3 Perovskite Nanoparticles. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400481. [PMID: 39252662 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Orthorhombic perovskite GdFeO3 nanostructures are promising materials with multiferroic properties. In this study, a new low-temperature plasma-assisted approach is developed via dual anodic dissolution of solid metallic precursors for the preparation of perovskite GdFeO3 nanoparticles (NPs) that can be collected both as colloids as well as deposited as a thin film on a substrate. Two solid metallic foils of Gd and Fe are used as precursors, adding to the simplicity and sustainability of the method. The formation of the orthorhombic perovskite GdFeO3 phase is supported by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Raman measurements, while a uniform elemental distribution of Gd, Fe, and O is confirmed by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, proving the successful preparation of ternary compound NPs. The magnetic properties of the NPs show zero remnant magnetization typical of antiferromagnetic materials, and saturation at high fields that can be caused by spin interaction between Gd and Fe magnetic sublattices. The formation mechanism of ternary compound NPs in this novel plasma-assisted method is also discussed. This method is also modified to demonstrate the direct one-step deposition of thin films, opening up opportunities for their future applications in the fabrication of magnetic memory devices and gas sensors.
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- Natalie Tarasenka
- Nanotechnology and Integrated Bio-Engineering Centre (NIBEC), School of Engineering, Ulster University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1ED, UK
- Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XJ, UK
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- Nanotechnology and Integrated Bio-Engineering Centre (NIBEC), School of Engineering, Ulster University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1ED, UK
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- Scientific-Practical Materials Research Centre of NAS of Belarus, Minsk, 220072, Belarus
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, UK
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- B. I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 68-2 Nezalezhnasti Ave., Minsk, 220072, Belarus
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- Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XJ, UK
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Tang L, Zhang C, Liao C, Liu Y, Cheng Y. In Situ Sintering of CdSe/CdS Nanocrystals under Electron Beam Irradiation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:3082. [PMID: 38132980 PMCID: PMC10745287 DOI: 10.3390/nano13243082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals have attracted widespread attention due to their tremendous electrical and optical properties. Nanoparticles exhibit a strong tendency to aggregate and sinter in a short period of time during processing or use due to their large surface area-to-volume ratio, which may lead to significant changes in their required performance. Therefore, it is of great significance to conduct in-depth research on the sintering process and mechanism of nanoparticles to maintain their stability. Here, the sintering process of CdSe/CdS core/shell nanocrystals under continuous electron beam irradiation was studied using in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM). In the early stages of sintering, CdSe/CdS nanocrystals approached each other at a distance of approximately 1-2 nm. As the exposure time to the electron beam increased, the movement of surface atoms on the nanocrystals led to contact between them. Subsequently, the atoms on the contact surfaces underwent rapid motion, resulting in the rapid formation of the neck between the particles. The neck formation between adjacent particles provides strong evidence of a sintering mechanism dominated by surface atom diffusion rather than Ostwald ripening. Further research in this area could lead to the development of improved methods to prevent sintering and enhance the stability of nanocrystals, ultimately contributing to the advancement of nanomaterial-based devices and materials with long-lasting performance.
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- Luping Tang
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
- SEU-FEI Nano-Pico Center, Key Lab of MEMS of Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Qiao Z, Wang X, Zhai Y, Yu R, Fang Z, Chen G. In Situ Real-Time Observation of Formation and Self-Assembly of Perovskite Nanocrystals at High Temperature. NANO LETTERS 2023. [PMID: 37982537 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c02908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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All-inorganic cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) have received much attention due to their outstanding optical and electronic properties, but the underlying growth mechanism remains elusive due to their rapid formation process. Here, we report an in situ real-time study of the growth of Cs4PbBr6 NCs under practical synthesis conditions in a custom-made reactor. Through the synchrotron-based small-angle X-ray scattering technique, we find that the formation of Cs4PbBr6 NCs is accomplished in three steps: the fast nucleation process accompanied by self-focusing growth, the subsequent diffusion-limited Ostwald ripening, and the self-assembly of NCs into the face-centered cubic (fcc) superlattices at high temperature and the termination of growth. The simultaneously collected wide-angle X-ray scattering signals further corroborate the three-step growth model. The influence of superlattice formation is also elucidated, which improves the uniformity of the final NCs.
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- Zhi Qiao
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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Duong HTK, Abdibastami A, Gloag L, Barrera L, Gooding JJ, Tilley RD. A guide to the design of magnetic particle imaging tracers for biomedical applications. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:13890-13914. [PMID: 36004758 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01897g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) is a novel and emerging non-invasive technique that promises to deliver high quality images, no radiation, high depth penetration and nearly no background from tissues. Signal intensity and spatial resolution in MPI are heavily dependent on the properties of tracers. Hence the selection of these nanoparticles for various applications in MPI must be carefully considered to achieve optimum results. In this review, we will provide an overview of the principle of MPI and the key criteria that are required for tracers in order to generate the best signals. Nanoparticle materials such as magnetite, metal ferrites, maghemite, zero valent iron@iron oxide core@shell, iron carbide and iron-cobalt alloy nanoparticles will be discussed as well as their synthetic pathways. Since surface modifications play an important role in enabling the use of these tracers for biomedical applications, coating options including the transfer from organic to inorganic media will also be discussed. Finally, we will discuss different biomedical applications and provide our insights into the most suitable tracer for each of these applications.
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- H T Kim Duong
- School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
- Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
- Electron Microscope Unit, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, Australia
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Chen H, Zhuang Q, Wang H, Zhai X, Zhang K, Deng H, Dong W, Xie A. Ultrafine gold nanoparticles dispersed in conjugated microporous polymers with sulfhydryl functional groups to improve the reducing activity of 4-nitrophenol. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mehdipour M, Gloag L, Lian J, Tilley RD, Gooding JJ. Zero-valent iron core-iron oxide shell nanoparticles coated with silica and gold with high saturation magnetization. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:13142-13145. [PMID: 34807966 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc05165b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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A new type of gold-coated magnetic nanoparticle with strongly magnetic zero-valent iron core-iron oxide shell were synthesized. The small size of the magnetic cores and the zero-valent iron ensured superparamagnetic behaviour and high saturation magnetization of the overall nanoparticles. The nanoparticles showed stability against magnetic aggregation and good colloidal stability, which is important for many biomedical applications.
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- Milad Mehdipour
- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia. .,Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia. .,Electron Microscope Unit, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia.,Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia. .,Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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Liu Y, Li B, Xiang Z. Pathways towards Boosting Solar-Driven Hydrogen Evolution of Conjugated Polymers. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2007576. [PMID: 34160904 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202007576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Photocatalytic H2 evolution under solar illumination has been considered to be a promising technology for green energy resources. Developing highly efficient photocatalysts for photocatalytic water splitting is long-term desired but still challenging. Conjugated polymers (CPs) have attracted ongoing attention and have been considered to be promising alternatives for solar-driven H2 production due to the excellent merits of the large π-conjugated system, versatile structures, tunable photoelectric properties, and well-defined chemical composites. The excellent merits have offered numerous methods for boosting photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE) of initial CP-based photocatalysts, whose apparent quantum yield is dramatically increased from <1 to >20% in recent five years. According to the photocatalytic mechanism, this review herein systematically summarizes three major strategies for boosting photocatalytic H2 production of CPs: 1) enhancing visible light absorption, 2) suppressing recombination of electron-hole pairs, and 3) boosting surface catalytic reaction, mainly involving eleven methods, that is, copolymerization, modifying cross-linker, constructing a donor-acceptor structure, functionalization, fabricating organic heterojunction, loading cocatalyst, and surface modification. Finally, the perspectives towards the future development of PHE are proposed.
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- Yaoyao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe Street, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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Xu M, Feng X, Feng F, Pei H, Liu R, Li Q, Yu C, Zhang D, Wang X, Yao L. Magnetic nanoparticles for the measurement of cell mechanics using force-induced remnant magnetization spectroscopy. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:14573-14580. [PMID: 32613995 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr01421d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Cell mechanics is a crucial indicator of cell function and health, controlling important biological activities such as cell adhesion, migration, and differentiation, wound healing, and tissue integrity. Particularly, the adhesion of cancer cells to the extracellular matrix significantly contributes to cancer progression and metastasis. Here we develop magnetic nanoparticle-based force-induced remnant magnetization spectroscopy (FIRMS) as a novel method to measure cell adhesion force. Before FIRMS experiments, interactions of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with cells were investigated from a cell mechanics perspective. Subsequently adhesion force for three commonly used cancer cell lines was quantified by FIRMS. Our results indicated that the application of MNPs produced indistinguishable effects on cell viability and cell mechanical properties under experimental conditions for the FIRMS method. Then cell adhesion force was obtained, which provides force information on different cancer cell types. Our work demonstrates that MNP-based FIRMS can be applied to probe cell adhesion force and offer an alternate means for understanding cell mechanics.
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- Min Xu
- State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Printing and Packaging Engineering, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing 102600, China
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- School of Printing and Packaging Engineering, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing 102600, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Shen B, Sun S. Chemical Synthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Permanent Magnet Applications. Chemistry 2020; 26:6757-6766. [PMID: 31529572 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201902916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Permanent magnets are a class of critical materials for information storage, energy storage, and other magneto-electronic applications. Compared with conventional bulk magnets, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) show unique size-dependent magnetic properties, which make it possible to control and optimize their magnetic performance for specific applications. The synthesis of MNPs has been intensively explored in recent years. Among different methods developed thus far, chemical synthesis based on solution-phase reactions has attracted much attention owing to its potential to achieve the desired size, morphology, structure, and magnetic controls. This Minireview focuses on the recent chemical syntheses of strongly ferromagnetic MNPs (Hc >10 kOe) of rare-earth metals and FePt intermetallic alloys. It further discusses the potential of enhancing the magnetic performance of MNP composites by assembly of hard and soft MNPs into exchange-coupled nanocomposites. High-performance nanocomposites are key to fabricating super-strong permanent magnets for magnetic, electronic, and energy applications.
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- Bo Shen
- Department of Chemistry, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA
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Zhao X, Bian F, Sun L, Cai L, Li L, Zhao Y. Microfluidic Generation of Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e1901943. [PMID: 31259464 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201901943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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As nanomaterials (NMs) possess attractive physicochemical properties that are strongly related to their specific sizes and morphologies, they are becoming one of the most desirable components in the fields of drug delivery, biosensing, bioimaging, and tissue engineering. By choosing an appropriate methodology that allows for accurate control over the reaction conditions, not only can NMs with high quality and rapid production rate be generated, but also designing composite and efficient products for therapy and diagnosis in nanomedicine can be realized. Recent evidence implies that microfluidic technology offers a promising platform for the synthesis of NMs by easy manipulation of fluids in microscale channels. In this Review, a comprehensive set of developments in the field of microfluidics for generating two main classes of NMs, including nanoparticles and nanofibers, and their various potentials in biomedical applications are summarized. Furthermore, the major challenges in this area and opinions on its future developments are proposed.
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- Xin Zhao
- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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Deng Y, Zhang Z, Du P, Ning X, Wang Y, Zhang D, Liu J, Zhang S, Lu X. Embedding Ultrasmall Au Clusters into the Pores of a Covalent Organic Framework for Enhanced Photostability and Photocatalytic Performance. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201916154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Yang Deng
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic ScienceDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic ScienceDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic ScienceDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic ScienceDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry and Environmental Analysis of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNorthwest Normal University Lanzhou 730070 P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic ScienceDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic ScienceDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic ScienceDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic ScienceDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic ScienceDepartment of ChemistrySchool of ScienceTianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry and Environmental Analysis of Gansu ProvinceCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNorthwest Normal University Lanzhou 730070 P. R. China
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Deng Y, Zhang Z, Du P, Ning X, Wang Y, Zhang D, Liu J, Zhang S, Lu X. Embedding Ultrasmall Au Clusters into the Pores of a Covalent Organic Framework for Enhanced Photostability and Photocatalytic Performance. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:6082-6089. [PMID: 31943588 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201916154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Gold clusters loaded on various supports have been widely used in the fields of energy and biology. However, the poor photostability of Au clusters on support interfaces under prolonged illumination usually results in loss of catalytic performance. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with periodic and ultrasmall pore structures are ideal supports for dispersing and stabilizing Au clusters, although it is difficult to encapsulate Au clusters in the ultrasmall pores. In this study, a two-dimensional (2D) COF modified with thiol chains in its pores was prepared. With -SH groups as nucleation sites, Au nanoclusters (NCs) could grow in situ within the COF. The ultrasmall pores of the COF and the strong S-Au binding energy combine to improve the dispersibility of Au NCs under prolonged light illumination. Interestingly, Au-S-COF bridging as observed in this artificial Z-scheme photocatalytic system is deemed to be an ideal means to increase charge-separation efficiency.
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- Yang Deng
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry and Environmental Analysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemistry and Environmental Analysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, P. R. China
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Lucero J, Crawford JM, Osuna C, Carreon MA. Solvothermal synthesis of porous organic cage CC3 in the presence of dimethylformamide as solvent. CrystEngComm 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9ce00662a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Morphology, and crystal product of porous organic cage CC3, was modified by the use of a novel and non-traditional high dielectric constant solvent dimethyl formamide.
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- Jolie Lucero
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Colorado School of Mines
- Golden
- USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Colorado School of Mines
- Golden
- USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Colorado School of Mines
- Golden
- USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Colorado School of Mines
- Golden
- USA
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