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Nayeri S, Dolatyari M, Mouladoost N, Nayeri S, Zarghami A, Mirtagioglu H, Rostami A. Ag/ZnO core-shell NPs boost photosynthesis and growth rate in wheat seedlings under simulated full sun spectrum. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14385. [PMID: 37658127 PMCID: PMC10474060 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41575-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Breeding programs rely on light wavelength, intensity, and photoperiod for rapid success. In this study, we investigated the ability of Ag/ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) to improve the photosynthesis and growth of wheat under simulated full solar spectrum conditions. The world population is increasing rapidly, it is necessary to increase the number of crops in order to ensure the world's food security. Conventional breeding is time-consuming and expensive, so new techniques such as rapid breeding are needed. Rapid breeding shows promise in increasing crop yields by controlling photoperiod and environmental factors in growth regulators. However, achieving optimum growth and photosynthesis rates is still a challenge. Here, we used various methods to evaluate the effects of Ag/ZnO NPs on rice seeds. Using bioinformatics simulations, we evaluated the light-harvesting efficiency of chlorophyll a in the presence of Ag/ZnO NPs. Chemically synthesized Ag/ZnO nanoparticles were applied to rice grains at different concentrations (0-50 mg/L) and subjected to a 12-h preparation time. Evaluation of seed germination rate and growth response in different light conditions using a Light Emitting Diode (LED) growth chamber that simulates a rapid growth system. The analysis showed that the surface plasmon resonance of Ag/ZnO NPs increased 38-fold, resulting in a 160-fold increase in the light absorption capacity of chlorophyll. These estimates are supported by experimental results showing an 18% increase in the yield of rice seeds treated with 15 mg/L Ag/ZnO NPs. More importantly, the treated crops showed a 2.5-fold increase in growth and a 1.4-fold increase in chlorophyll content under the simulated full sun spectrum (4500 lx) and a 16-h light/8-h dark photoperiod. More importantly, these effects are achieved without oxidative or lipid peroxidative damage. Our findings offer a good idea to increase crop growth by improving photosynthesis using Ag/ZnO nanoparticle mixture. To develop this approach, future research should go towards optimizing nanoparticles, investigating the long-term effects, and exploring the applicability of this process in many products. The inclusion of Ag/ZnO NPs in rapid breeding programs has the potential to transform crops by reducing production and increasing agricultural productivity.
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- Shahnoush Nayeri
- SP-EPT Lab., ASEPE Company, Industrial Park of Advanced Technologies, Tabriz, Iran
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- SP-EPT Lab., ASEPE Company, Industrial Park of Advanced Technologies, Tabriz, Iran
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- Photonics and Nanocrystal Research Lab. (PNRL), Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 51666, Iran
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- Photonics and Nanocrystal Research Lab. (PNRL), Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 51666, Iran
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- Photonics and Nanocrystal Research Lab. (PNRL), Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 51666, Iran
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science and Literature, University of Bitlis Eren, Bitlis, Turkey
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- SP-EPT Lab., ASEPE Company, Industrial Park of Advanced Technologies, Tabriz, Iran.
- Photonics and Nanocrystal Research Lab. (PNRL), Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 51666, Iran.
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Wu C, Xing Z, Yang S, Li Z, Zhou W. Nanoreactors for photocatalysis. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Zhu J, Zhu Y, Chen Z, Wu S, Fang X, Yao Y. Progress in the Preparation and Modification of Zinc Ferrites Used for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10710. [PMID: 36078426 PMCID: PMC9518589 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Zinc ferrite is a type of photocatalytic material with high physicochemical stability, narrow band gap, high carrier separation efficiency, high porosity, and paramagnetism, which makes it easy to recover. Thus, zinc ferrite is widely used as a photocatalyst in water treatment. In this paper, the preparation principles as well as the advantages and disadvantages of typical methods used to prepare zinc ferrite including hydrothermal, co-precipitation, sol-gel, and other novel methods such as biosynthesis have been summarized. Modification methods such as elemental doping, composite formation, and morphological modification have been highlighted. Using these modification methods, the catalytic activity of zinc ferrite toward the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water has been enhanced. Biosynthesis is regarded as a promising preparation method that uses biological materials instead of chemical materials to achieve the large-scale preparation of zinc ferrite using low cost, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly processes. Meanwhile, the combination of multiple modification techniques to enhance the photocatalytic performance of zinc ferrite will be an important research trend in the future.
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- Jinyuan Zhu
- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- College of Metrology & Measurement Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Nanodiamonds decorated yolk-shell ZnFe2O4 sphere as magnetically separable and recyclable composite for boosting antibiotic degradation performance. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Surface gradient diffusion S doping of CuCo2O4 microflowers by an in situ topotactic engineering strategy for CO2 photoreduction. CATAL COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2021.106388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Huang X, Nan Z. Synergetic adsorption and photo-Fenton degradation of methylene blue by ZnFe 2O 4/SiO 2 magnetic double-mesoporous-shelled hollow spheres. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2021; 42:3218-3230. [PMID: 32008479 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1725142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Adsorption and Fenton technologies have been widely employed to deal with wastewater. ZnFe2O4/SiO2 magnetic double-mesoporous-shelled hollow spheres (MDSHSs) were feasibly synthesized by a solvothermal method. The as-synthesized MDSHSs show excellent adsorption and selectivity for methylene blue (MB), which it took about only 1 min to reach the adsorption equilibrium. About 50% MB was removed by adsorption, and other 50% MB was degraded under further photo-Fenton process. Effects of experimental conditions on the adsorption and photo-Fenton process were investigated. The mechanisms of MDSHSs formation and photo-Fenton process were proposed. Total organic carbon (TOC) reduction reached as high as 90% with 60 mg/L of MB for 90 min. The experimental results indicated that MDSHSs exhibit a remarkable adsorption and catalytic activity for photo-Fenton process in a wide pH range of 3.3-11.0. Simultaneously, the composite shows an excellent stability and reusability.
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- Xing Huang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yang Zhou University, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yang Zhou University, Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Chen YA, Wang YT, Moon HS, Yong K, Hsu YJ. Yolk-shell nanostructures: synthesis, photocatalysis and interfacial charge dynamics. RSC Adv 2021; 11:12288-12305. [PMID: 35423745 PMCID: PMC8696994 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00803j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Solar energy has long been regarded as a promising alternative and sustainable energy source. In this regard, photocatalysts emerge as a versatile paradigm that can practically transform solar energy into chemical energy. At present, unsatisfactory conversion efficiency is a major obstacle to the widespread deployment of photocatalysis technology. Many structural engineering strategies have been proposed to address the issue of insufficient activity for semiconductor photocatalysts. Among them, creation of yolk-shell nanostructures which possess many beneficial features, such as large surface area, efficient light harvesting, homogeneous catalytic environment and enhanced molecular diffusion kinetics, has attracted particular attention. This review summarizes the developments that have been made for the preparation and photocatalytic applications of yolk-shell nanostructures. Additional focus is placed on the realization of interfacial charge dynamics and the possibility of achieving spatial separation of charge carriers for this unique nanoarchitecture as charge transfer is the most critical factor determining the overall photocatalytic efficiency. A future perspective that can facilitate the advancement of using yolk-shell nanostructures in sophisticated photocatalytic systems is also presented.
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- Yi-An Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Pohang 790-784 Korea
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- Surface Chemistry Laboratory of Electronic Materials, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Pohang 790-784 Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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Pu F, Qu S, Qiu H, Zhang L. Regulation of light-harvesting antenna based on silver ion-enhanced emission of dye-doped coordination polymer nanoparticles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 578:254-261. [PMID: 32531555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.05.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The design and construction of artificial light-harvesting systems for solar energy conversion to chemical energy has been an active research field. A variety of molecules and materials have been used to mimic the function of the light-harvesting antenna. However, the improvement or regulation of the antenna effect of the existing artificial light-harvesting systems is less explored. Coordination polymers have aroused extensive concern due to their applications in light-harvesting and energy conversion. Herein, it is found that silver ion can dramatically enhance the emission of dye encapsulated in the coordination polymer nanoparticles (CPNs). The mechanism of Ag+-induced fluorescence enhancement is elucidated. Taking advantage of the effect of Ag+ ions, the regulation of CPN-based light-harvesting system by Ag+ is achieved for the first time. The antenna effect could be up to 2.3 times the original value by adding Ag+ ions. The present work provides a new approach to regulate the antenna effect of the light-harvesting system with the advantages of convenience, rapidity, low cost, and flexibility.
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- Fang Pu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.
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- High School Attached to Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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Cao X, Wang G, Wang K, Guo L, Cao Y, Cao X, Yang Y. Organic Phosphorous and Calcium Source Induce the Synthesis of Yolk-Shell Structured Microspheres of Calcium Phosphate with High-Specific Surface Area: Application in HEL Adsorption. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2020; 15:69. [PMID: 32232586 PMCID: PMC7105591 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-020-03298-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Yolk-shell-structured calcium phosphate microspheres have a great potential for medical applications due to their excellent physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. However, developing a yolk-shell-structured calcium phosphate with high adsorption capability remains a challenge. Herein, a porous yolk-shell-structured microsphere (ATP-CG) of calcium phosphate with high-specific surface area [SBET = 143 m2 g-1, which is approximately three times as high as that of ATP-CL microspheres synthesized by replacing calcium source with calcium L-lactate pentahydrate (CL)] was successfully synthesized by using adenosine 5'-triphosphate disodium salt (ATP) as the phosphorous source and calcium gluconate monohydrate (CG) as calcium source through a self-templating approache. The influences of molar ratio of Ca to P (Ca/P), hydrothermal temperature, and time on the morphology of ATP-CG microspheres were also investigated. It is found that the organic calcium source and organic phosphorous source play a vital role in the formation of yolk-shell structure. Furthermore, a batch of adsorption experiments were investigated to illuminate the adsorption mechanism of two kinds of yolk-shell-structured microspheres synthesized with different calcium sources. The results show that the adsorption capacity of ATP-CG microspheres (332 ± 36 mg/g) is about twice higher than that of ATP-CL microspheres (176 ± 33 mg/g). Moreover, the higher-specific surface area caused by the calcium source and unique surface chemical properties for ATP-CG microspheres play an important role in the improvement of HEL adsorption capability. The study indicates that the as-prepared yolk-shell-structured microsphere is promising for application in drug delivery fields and provides an effective approach for improving drug adsorption capability.
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- Xianshuo Cao
- College of Life Science and Pharmacy, School of Materials Science and Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, College of Food Science and Engineering, Analytical and Testing Centre, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Pharmacy, School of Materials Science and Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, College of Food Science and Engineering, Analytical and Testing Centre, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Hainan Medical College, Haikou, 571199, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Pharmacy, School of Materials Science and Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, College of Food Science and Engineering, Analytical and Testing Centre, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Pharmacy, School of Materials Science and Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, College of Food Science and Engineering, Analytical and Testing Centre, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Pharmacy, School of Materials Science and Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, College of Food Science and Engineering, Analytical and Testing Centre, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science and Pharmacy, School of Materials Science and Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, College of Food Science and Engineering, Analytical and Testing Centre, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, People's Republic of China.
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Chen JL, Gao L, Shi CL, Wang YZ, Qi DW, Hong Y, Shen WJ, Wang Y, Zhu JH. New versatile zincic sorbent for tobacco specific nitrosamines and lead ion capture. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 383:121188. [PMID: 31525684 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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New carbon-doped ferric zinc oxide sorbents were fabricated to capture the environment carcinogen tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA) efficiently in solution, following new adsorption model of electrostatic attraction instead of traditional geometric constraints. The influence of ferric content on the structure-property of the sorbents was systemically studied with XRD, N2 adsorption-desorption and SEM methods combined with the adsorption of TSNA in different solutions. New sorbent captured 99% of 4-methylnitrosamino-1-3-pyridyl-1-butanone (NNK) in simulated surface water and 40% of TSNA in the tobacco extract solution, more than activated carbon or zeolites. Ferric ZnO sorbent took about 15 min to reach the adsorption equilibrium in the NNK or Pb(Ⅱ) solution, faster than NaZSM-5 zeolite. Moreover, the adsorbed NNK on ferric ZnO sorbent decomposed at mild conditions for the first time, providing a new way to control environment pollution.
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- Jie Ling Chen
- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Animal, Plant and Food Inspection Center (APFIC) of Nanjing Customs, Nanjing, 210019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Technology Centre of Shanghai Tobacco (Group) Company, Shanghai, 200082, China
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- Technology Centre of Shanghai Tobacco (Group) Company, Shanghai, 200082, China
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- Animal, Plant and Food Inspection Center (APFIC) of Nanjing Customs, Nanjing, 210019, China
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- Animal, Plant and Food Inspection Center (APFIC) of Nanjing Customs, Nanjing, 210019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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