1
|
Chen X, Sheng X, Zhou H, Liu Z, Xu M, Feng X. Hydrophobicity Promoted Efficient Hydroxyl Radical Generation in Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Oxidation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310128. [PMID: 38174635 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
Abstract
Hydroxyl radical (•OH) with strong oxidation capability is one of the most important reactive oxygen species. The generation of •OH from superoxide radicals (•O2 -) is an important process in visible-light-driven photocatalysis, but the conversion generally suffers from slow reaction kinetics. Here, a hydrophobicity promoted efficient •OH generation in a visible-light-driven semiconductor-mediated photodegradation reaction is reported. Hydrophobic TiO2 that is synthesized by modifying the TiO2 surface with a thin polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layer and rhodamine B (RhB) are used as model semiconductors and dye molecules, respectively. The surface hydrophobicity resulted in the formation of a solid-liquid-air triphase interface microenvironment, which increased the local concentration of O2. In the meanwhile, the saturated adsorption quantity of RhB on hydrophobic TiO2 is improved by five-fold than that on untreated TiO2. These advantages increased the density of the conduction band photoelectrons and •O2 - generation, and stimulated the conversion of •O2 - to •OH. This consequently not only increased the kinetics of the photocatalytic reaction by an order of magnitude, but also altered the oxidation route from conventional decolorization to mineralization. This study highlights the importance of surface wettability modulation in boosting •OH generation in visible-light-driven photocatalysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xi Chen
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Xia Sheng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Hang Zhou
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Zhiping Liu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Minmin Xu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Xinjian Feng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Wang S, Hu R, Ren J, Lv Y, Song L, Zhao H, Jiang X, Gao D, Chen G. Surface hydrophobization of zeolite enables mass transfer matching in gas-liquid-solid three-phase hydrogenation under ambient pressure. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2076. [PMID: 38453928 PMCID: PMC10920826 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46505-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Attaining high hydrogenation performance under mild conditions, especially at ambient pressure, remains a considerable challenge due to the difficulty in achieving efficient mass transfer at the gas-liquid-solid three-phase interface. Here, we present a zeolite nanoreactor with joint gas-solid-liquid interfaces for boosting H2 gas and substrates to involve reactions. Specifically, the Pt active sites are encapsulated within zeolite crystals, followed by modifying the external zeolite surface with organosilanes. The silane sheath with aerophilic/hydrophobic properties can promote the diffusion of H2 and the mass transfer of reactant/product molecules. In aqueous solutions, the gaseous H2 molecules can rapidly diffuse into the zeolite channels, thereby augmenting H2 concentration surround Pt sites. Simultaneously, the silane sheath with lipophilicity nature promotes the enrichment of the aldehydes/ketones on the catalyst and facilitates the hydrophilia products of alcohol rediffusion back to the aqueous phase. By modifying the wettability of the catalyst, the hydrogenation of aldehydes/ketones can be operated in water at ambient H2 pressure, resulting in a noteworthy turnover frequency up to 92.3 h-1 and a 4.3-fold increase in reaction rate compared to the unmodified catalyst.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shuai Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
| | - Riming Hu
- Institute for Smart Materials & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
| | - Jianyu Ren
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
| | - Yipin Lv
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
| | - Lianghao Song
- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Korea
| | - Huaiqing Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
| | - Xuchuan Jiang
- Institute for Smart Materials & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
| | - Daowei Gao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China.
| | - Guozhu Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Wang LX, Huang SL, Wu P, Liu XR, Sun C, Kang B, Chen HY, Xu JJ. Tracking Ion Transport in Nanochannels via Transient Single-Particle Imaging. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202315805. [PMID: 37973617 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
Abstract
The transport behavior of ions in the nanopores has an important impact on the performance of the electrochemical devices. Although the classical Transmission-Line (TL) model has long been used to describe ion transport in pores, the boundary conditions for the applicability of the TL model remain controversial. Here, we investigated the transport kinetics of different ions, within nanochannels of different lengths, by using transient single-particle imaging with temporal resolution up to microseconds. We found that the ion transport kinetics within short nanochannels may deviate significantly from the TL model. The reason is that the ion transport under nanoconfinement is composed of multi basic stages, and the kinetics differ much under different stage domination. With the shortening of nanochannels, the electrical double layer (EDL) formation would become the "rate-determining step" and dominate the apparent ion kinetics. Our results imply that using the TL model directly and treating the in-pore mobility as an unchanged parameter to estimate the ion transport kinetics in short nanopores/nanochannels may lead to orders of magnitude bias. These findings may advance the understanding of the nanoconfined ion transport and promote the related applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lu-Xuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Sheng-Lan Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Pei Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Xiao-Rui Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Chao Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Bin Kang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Hong-Yuan Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Jing-Juan Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Lei X, Zhang J, Hong H, Wei J, Liu Z, Jiang L. Controllable Fabrication and Rectification of Bipolar Nanofluid Diodes in Funnel-Shaped Si 3 N 4 Nanopores. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303370. [PMID: 37420321 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
Abstract
Solid-state nanopores attract widespread interest, owning to outstanding robustness, extensive material availability, as well as capability for flexible manufacturing. Bioinspired solid-state nanopores further emerge as potential nanofluidic diodes for mimicking the rectification progress of unidirectional ionic transport in biological K+ channels. However, challenges that remain in rectification are over-reliance on complicated surface modifications and limited control accuracy in size and morphology. In this study, suspended Si3 N4 films of only 100 nm thickness are used as substrate and funnel-shaped nanopores are controllably etched on that with single-nanometer precision, by focused ion beam (FIB) equipped with a flexibly programmable ion dose at any position. A small diameter 7 nm nanopore can be accurately and efficiently fabricated in only 20 ms and verified by a self-designed mathematical model. Without additional modification, funnel-shaped Si3 N4 nanopores functioned as bipolar nanofluidic diodes achieve high rectification by simply filling each side with acidic and basic solution, respectively. Main factors are finely tuned experimentally and simulatively to enhance the controllability. Moreover, nanopore arrays are efficiently prepared to further improve rectification performance, which has great potential for high-throughput practical applications such as extended release of drugs, nanofluidic logic systems, and sensing for environmental monitoring and clinical diagnosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xin Lei
- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
- School of Integrated Circuits, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
| | - Jiayan Zhang
- School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
| | - Hao Hong
- School of Integrated Circuits, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
- Department of Microelectronics, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2628 CD, The Netherlands
| | - Jiangtao Wei
- School of Integrated Circuits, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
| | - Zewen Liu
- School of Integrated Circuits, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
| | - Lei Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101407, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Li X, Wang D, Ding Z, Chen X, Chen L, Ni W, Feng X. Engineering a Hollow Carbon Sphere-Based Triphase Microenvironment for Enhanced Enzymatic Reaction Kinetics and Bioassay Performance. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302634. [PMID: 37376867 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
Electrochemical bioassays based on oxidase reactions are frequently used in biological sciences and medical industries. However, the enzymatic reaction kinetics are severely restricted by the poor solubility and slow diffusion rate of oxygen in conventional solid-liquid diphase reaction systems, which inevitably compromises the detection accuracy, linearity, and reliability of the oxidase-based bioassay. Herein, an effective solid-liquid-air triphase bioassay system is provided that uses hydrophobic hollow carbon spheres (HCSs) as oxygen nanocarriers. The oxygen stored in the cavity of HCS can rapidly diffuse to the oxidase active sites through the mesoporous carbon shell, providing sufficient oxygen for oxidase-based enzymatic reactions. As a result, the triphase system can significantly improve the enzymatic reaction kinetics and obtain a 20-fold higher linear detection range than the normal diphase system. Other biomolecules can also be determined using this triphase technique, and the triphase design strategy offers a new route to address the gas deficiency problem in catalytic reactions that involve gas consumption.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaohui Li
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Dandan Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Zhenyao Ding
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Xi Chen
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Liping Chen
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| | - Weihai Ni
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, School of Physical Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
| | - Xinjian Feng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Zou S, Wang D, Xiao J, Feng X. Mathematical Model for a Three-Phase Enzymatic Reaction System. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Siyu Zou
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, P. R. China
| | - Dandan Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, P. R. China
| | - Jie Xiao
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, P. R. China
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, P.R. China
| | - Xinjian Feng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Liu H, Zhou Q, Wang W, Fang F, Zhang J. Solid-State Nanopore Array: Manufacturing and Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205680. [PMID: 36470663 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Nanopore brings extraordinary properties for a variety of potential applications in various industrial sectors. Since manufacturing of solid-state nanopore is first reported in 2001, solid-state nanopore has become a hot topic in the recent years. An increasing number of manufacturing methods have been reported, with continuously decreased sizes from hundreds of nanometers at the beginning to ≈1 nm until recently. To enable more robust, sensitive, and reliable devices required by the industry, researchers have started to explore the possible methods to manufacture nanopore array which presents unprecedented challenges on the fabrication efficiency, accuracy and repeatability, applicable materials, and cost. As a result, the exploration of fabrication of nanopore array is still in the fledging period with various bottlenecks. In this article, a wide range of methods of manufacturing nanopores are summarized along with their achievable morphologies, sizes, inner structures for characterizing the main features, based on which the manufacturing of nanopore array is further addressed. To give a more specific idea on the potential applications of nanopore array, some representative practices are introduced such as DNA/RNA sequencing, energy conversion and storage, water desalination, nanosensors, nanoreactors, and dialysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hongshuai Liu
- Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin), School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Dublin, D04 V1W8, Ireland
| | - Qin Zhou
- College of Basic Medicine, Harbin Medical University, No. 157 Baojian Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, China
| | - Wei Wang
- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 2006 Xiyuan Ave, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China
| | - Fengzhou Fang
- Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin), School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Dublin, D04 V1W8, Ireland
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Laboratory of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Jufan Zhang
- Centre of Micro/Nano Manufacturing Technology (MNMT-Dublin), School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Dublin, D04 V1W8, Ireland
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Zhang M, Zhang J, Ding Z, Wang H, Huang L, Feng X. Laser-Induced Graphene Arrays-Based Three-Phase Interface Enzyme Electrode for Reliable Bioassays. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:biomimetics8010026. [PMID: 36648812 PMCID: PMC9844491 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8010026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Electrochemical oxidase biosensors have been widely applied in healthcare, environmental measurements and the biomedical field. However, the low and fluctuant oxygen levels in solution and the high anodic detection potentially restrict the assay accuracy. To address these problems, in this work, we constructed a three-phase interface enzyme electrode by sequentially immobilizing H2O2 electrocatalysts and an oxidase layer on a superhydrophobic laser-induced graphene (LIG) array substrate. The LIG-based enzyme electrode possesses a solid-liquid-air three-phase interface where constant and sufficient oxygen can be supplied from the air phase to the enzymatic reaction zone, which enhances and stabilizes the oxidase kinetics. We discovered that the enzymatic reaction rate is 21.2-fold improved over that of a solid-liquid diphase system where oxygen is supplied from the liquid phase, leading to a 60-times wider linear detection range. Moreover, the three-phase enzyme electrode can employ a cathodic measuring principle for oxidase catalytic product H2O2 detection, which could minimize interferences arising from oxidizable molecules in biofluids and increase the detection selectivity. This work provides a simple and promising approach to the design and construction of high-performance bioassay systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Man Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
| | - Jun Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
- Correspondence: (J.Z.); (X.F.)
| | - Zhenyao Ding
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
| | - Haili Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
| | - Lihui Huang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
| | - Xinjian Feng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
- Innovation Center for Chemical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
- Correspondence: (J.Z.); (X.F.)
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Yu J, Chen W, Li K, Zhang C, Li M, He F, Jiang L, Li Y, Song W, Cao C. Graphdiyne Nanospheres as a Wettability and Electron Modifier for Enhanced Hydrogenation Catalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202207255. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202207255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jia Yu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| | - Weiming Chen
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| | - Kaixuan Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Green Printing Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| | - Chunhui Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| | - Mingzhu Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Green Printing Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| | - Feng He
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| | - Lei Jiang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| | - Yuliang Li
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| | - Weiguo Song
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| | - Changyan Cao
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Anboo S, Lau SY, Kansedo J, Yap P, Hadibarata T, Jeevanandam J, Kamaruddin AH. Recent Advancements in Enzyme‐Incorporated Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Mechanistic Formation and Applications. Biotechnol Bioeng 2022; 119:2609-2638. [PMID: 35851660 PMCID: PMC9543334 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Over the past decade, nanotechnology has been developed and employed across various entities. Among the numerous nanostructured material types, enzyme‐incorporated nanomaterials have shown great potential in various fields, as an alternative to biologically derived as well as synthetically developed hybrid structures. The mechanism of incorporating enzyme onto a nanostructure depends on several factors including the method of immobilization, type of nanomaterial, as well as operational and environmental conditions. The prospects of enzyme‐incorporated nanomaterials have shown promising results across various applications, such as biocatalysts, biosensors, drug therapy, and wastewater treatment. This is due to their excellent ability to exhibit chemical and physical properties such as high surface‐to‐volume ratio, recovery and/or reusability rates, sensitivity, response scale, and stable catalytic activity across wide operating conditions. In this review, the evolution of enzyme‐incorporated nanomaterials along with their impact on our society due to its state‐of‐the‐art properties, and its significance across different industrial applications are discussed. In addition, the weakness and future prospects of enzyme‐incorporated nanomaterials were also discussed to guide scientists for futuristic research and development in this field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shamini Anboo
- Department of Chemical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University MalaysiaCDT 25098009MiriSarawakMalaysia
| | - Sie Yon Lau
- Department of Chemical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University MalaysiaCDT 25098009MiriSarawakMalaysia
| | - Jibrail Kansedo
- Department of Chemical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University MalaysiaCDT 25098009MiriSarawakMalaysia
| | - Pow‐Seng Yap
- Department of Civil EngineeringXi’an Jiaotong‐Liverpool UniversitySuzhou215123China
| | - Tony Hadibarata
- Department of Chemical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University MalaysiaCDT 25098009MiriSarawakMalaysia
| | - Jaison Jeevanandam
- CQM‐Centro de Química da Madeira, MMRG, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada9020‐105FunchalPortugal
| | - Azlina Harun Kamaruddin
- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversiti Sains Malaysia14300 Nibong TebalSeberang Perai SelatanPenangMalaysia
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Yu J, Chen W, Li K, Zhang C, Li M, He F, Jiang L, Li Y, Song WG, Cao C. Graphdiyne Nanospheres as a Wettability and Electron Modifier for Enhanced Hydrogenation Catalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202207255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jia Yu
- Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology CHINA
| | - Weiming Chen
- Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology CHINA
| | - Kaixuan Li
- Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Green Printing CHINA
| | - Chunhui Zhang
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences: Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science Technical CHINA
| | - Mingzhu Li
- Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Green Printing CHINA
| | - Feng He
- Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids CHINA
| | - Lei Jiang
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences: Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science Technical CHINA
| | - Yuliang Li
- Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids CHINA
| | - Wei-Guo Song
- Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Chemistry Zhongguancun North First Street 2, 100190 Beijing CHINA
| | - Changyan Cao
- Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology CHINA
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Zhu Q, Yang Y, Gao H, Xu LP, Wang S. Bioinspired superwettable electrodes towards electrochemical biosensing. Chem Sci 2022; 13:5069-5084. [PMID: 35655548 PMCID: PMC9093108 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc00614f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Superwettable materials have attracted much attention due to their fascinating properties and great promise in several fields. Recently, superwettable materials have injected new vitality into electrochemical biosensors. Superwettable electrodes exhibit unique advantages, including large electrochemical active areas, electrochemical dynamics acceleration, and optimized management of mass transfer. In this review, the electrochemical reaction process at electrode/electrolyte interfaces and some fundamental understanding of superwettable materials are discussed. Then progress in different electrodes has been summarized, including superhydrophilic, superhydrophobic, superaerophilic, superaerophobic, and superwettable micropatterned electrodes, electrodes with switchable wettabilities, and electrodes with Janus wettabilities. Moreover, we also discussed the development of superwettable materials for wearable electrochemical sensors. Finally, our perspective for future research is presented.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qinglin Zhu
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 P. R. China
| | - Yuemeng Yang
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 P. R. China
| | - Hongxiao Gao
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 P. R. China
| | - Li-Ping Xu
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 P. R. China
| | - Shutao Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Wang H, Zhang J, Wang D, Wang Z, Chen Y, Feng X. Flexible triphase enzyme electrode based on hydrophobic porous PVDF membrane for high-performance bioassays. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 183:113201. [PMID: 33812291 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Abstract
Flexible bioassays based on oxidase-catalyzed and electrocatalytic cascade reactions have been widely reported. However, the fluctuant oxygen level and high anodic potential restricts the detection accuracy. To overcome these challenges, we report here a flexible triphase enzyme electrode by assembling an oxidase enzyme layer and Pt electrocatalysts onto a carbon nanotube film/porous polyvinylidene fluoride hydrophobic substrate. Such a flexible enzyme electrode has an air-liquid-solid triphase reaction zone where oxygen level is air phase dependent (constant and sufficient high), which stabilized the oxidase kinetics and enabled the cathodic measurement of enzymatic product H2O2 with minimum interferents caused from oxygen level fluctuation and many oxidizable species in analyte solution. Furthermore, the flexible triphase enzyme electrode exhibited good mechanical stability even after being bent over 600 times and an excellent air permeability, which are crucial to wearable devices that require long-term skin contact.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haili Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
| | - Jun Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, PR China.
| | - Dandan Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
| | - Zhaohong Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
| | - Yangru Chen
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
| | - Xinjian Feng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Li N, Xu Z, Zheng S, Dai H, Wang L, Tian Y, Dong Z, Jiang L. Superamphiphilic TiO 2 Composite Surface for Protein Antifouling. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2003559. [PMID: 33984172 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202003559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Unwanted protein adsorption deteriorates fouling processes and reduces analytical device performance. Wettability plays an important role in protein adsorption by affecting interactions between proteins and surfaces. However, the principles of protein adsorption are not completely understood, and surface coatings that exhibit resistance to protein adsorption and long-term stability still need to be developed. Here, a nanostructured superamphiphilic TiO2 composite (TiO2 /SiO2 ) coating that can effectively prevent nonspecific protein adsorption on water/solid interfaces is reported. The confined water on the superamphiphilic surface enables a low adhesion force and the formation of an energy barrier that plays a key role in preventing protein adsorption. This adaptive design protects the capillary wall from fouling in a harsh environment during the bioanalysis of capillary electrophoresis and is further extended to applications in multifunctional microfluidics for liquid transportation. This facile approach is not only perfectly applied in channels with complicated configurations but may also offer significant insights into the design of advanced superwetting materials to control biomolecule adhesion in biomedical devices, microfluidics, and biological assays.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ning Li
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interface Sciences, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
| | - Zhe Xu
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
| | - Shuang Zheng
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interface Sciences, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
| | - Haoyu Dai
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interface Sciences, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
| | - Li Wang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
| | - Ye Tian
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interface Sciences, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
| | - Zhichao Dong
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interface Sciences, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
| | - Lei Jiang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interface Sciences, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Biocatalysis in Continuous-Flow Microfluidic Reactors. ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING/BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 179:211-246. [DOI: 10.1007/10_2020_160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
|
16
|
Chen F, Zhou D, Lu Z, Wang C, Luo L, Liu Y, Shang Z, Sheng S, Cheng C, Xu H, Sun X. Bubble Consumption Dynamics in Electrochemical Oxygen Reduction. Chem Res Chin Univ 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-020-0061-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
|
17
|
Sheng S, Shi B, Wang C, Luo L, Lin X, Li P, Chen F, Shang Z, Meng H, Kuang Y, Lin WF, Sun X. Antibuoyancy and Unidirectional Gas Evolution by Janus Electrodes with Asymmetric Wettability. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:23627-23634. [PMID: 32348671 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c04796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
The bubbles electrochemically generated by gas evolution reactions are commonly driven off the electrode by buoyancy, a weak force used to overcome bubble adhesion barriers, leading to low gas-transporting efficiency. Herein, a Janus electrode with asymmetric wettability has been prepared by modifying two sides of a porous stainless-steel mesh electrode, with superhydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and Pt/C (or Ir/C) catalyst with well-balanced hydrophobicity, respectively, affording unidirectional transportation of as-formed gaseous hydrogen and oxygen from the catalyst side to the gas-collecting side during water splitting. "Bubble-free" electrolysis was realized while "floating" the Janus electrode on the electrolyte. Antibuoyancy through-mesh bubble transportation was observed while immersing the electrode with the PTFE side downward. The wettability gradient within the electrode endowed sticky states of bubbles on the catalyst side, resulting in efficient bubble-free gas transportation with 15-fold higher current density than submerged states.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Siyu Sheng
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Bairu Shi
- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, PetroChina, Beijing 100083, China
| | - Cheng Wang
- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
| | - Liang Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Xiao Lin
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0AS, U.K
| | - Pengsong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Fanhong Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Zhicheng Shang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Hong Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Yun Kuang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Wen-Feng Lin
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, U.K
| | - Xiaoming Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Wan J, Mi L, Tian Z, Li Q, Liu S. A single-liquid miniature biofuel cell with boosting power density via gas diffusion bioelectrodes. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:3550-3556. [PMID: 31834338 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02100k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
The low solubility of gas molecules in aqueous solutions has limited the power density output of enzymatic biofuel cells. Herein, a single-liquid miniature glucose-O2 fuel cell was constructed by using gas diffusion electrodes, which were prepared by immobilizing glucose oxidase (GOx) or laccase (Lac) modified on a porous structured carbon paper (CP). Due to the fast and direct O2 diffusion from air to the active sites of the immobilized enzyme through the pores of the CP anode/cathode with controlled wettability, the maximum power output densities dramatically increased to 9.64 μW cm-2 at 0.43 V and 53.0 μW cm-2 at 0.45 V for the cell in 5 mM glucose and after exposing the cell to air or O2 atmosphere, respectively. Interestingly, the resulting single-liquid cell could harvest power from human serum operating at a maximum power density of 49.0 μW cm-2 at 0.2 V. The biofuel cell fabricated by the gas diffusion electrodes displayed advantages such as high output power density, low cost and high 'on-chip' integrability and miniaturization, which suggest its great potential for implantable self-powered sensors and for many future applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Wan
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device (CMD), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
19
|
Abstract
Owing to their unique physicochemical properties and comparable size to biomacromolecules, functional nanostructures have served as powerful supports to construct enzyme-nanostructure biocatalysts (nanobiocatalysts). Of particular importance, recent years have witnessed the development of novel nanobiocatalysts with remarkably increased enzyme activities. This review provides a comprehensive description of recent advances in the field of nanobiocatalysts, with systematic elaboration of the underlying mechanisms of activity enhancement, including metal ion activation, electron transfer, morphology effects, mass transfer limitations, and conformation changes. The nanobiocatalysts highlighted here are expected to provide an insight into enzyme–nanostructure interaction, and provide a guideline for future design of high-efficiency nanobiocatalysts in both fundamental research and practical applications.
Collapse
|
20
|
Abstract
Gaseous reactant involved heterogeneous catalysis is critical to the development of clean energy, environmental management, health monitoring, and chemical synthesis. However, in traditional heterogeneous catalysis with liquid–solid diphase reaction interfaces, the low solubility and slow transport of gaseous reactants strongly restrict the reaction efficiency. In this minireview, we summarize recent advances in tackling these drawbacks by designing catalytic systems with an air–liquid–solid triphase joint interface. At the triphase interface, abundant gaseous reactants can directly transport from the air phase to the reaction centre to overcome the limitations of low solubility and slow transport of the dissolved gas in liquid–solid diphase reaction systems. By constructing a triphase interface, the efficiency and/or selectivity of photocatalytic reactions, enzymatic reactions, and (photo)electrochemical reactions with consumption of gaseous reactants oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen are significantly improved. Gaseous reactant involved liquid–solid diphase interface reactions can be significantly enhanced using rationally designed and constructed air–liquid–solid triphase systems.![]()
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liping Chen
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University Suzhou 215123 P. R. China
| | - Xinjian Feng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University Suzhou 215123 P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Liu FF, Zhao XP, Kang B, Xia XH, Wang C. Non-linear mass transport in confined nanofluidic devices for label-free bioanalysis/sensors. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.115760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
|
22
|
Zhou H, Sheng X, Xiao J, Ding Z, Wang D, Zhang X, Liu J, Wu R, Feng X, Jiang L. Increasing the Efficiency of Photocatalytic Reactions via Surface Microenvironment Engineering. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:2738-2743. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b12247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Hang Zhou
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
| | - Xia Sheng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
| | - Jie Xiao
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
| | - Zhenyao Ding
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
| | - Dandan Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
| | - Xiqi Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
| | - Jian Liu
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
| | - Renfei Wu
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
| | - Xinjian Feng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
| | - Lei Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101407, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Shao F, Mi L, Tian Z, Zheng C, Zhang Y, Li Q, Liu S. Promoting Photodegradation Efficiency via a Heterojunction Photocatalyst Combining with Oxygen Direct and Fast Diffusion from the Gas Phase to Active Catalytic Sites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:44922-44930. [PMID: 31697058 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b17122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The low solubility of oxygen in solution is the main obstacle for the biodegradation of organic pollutants in wastewater. To address this problem, inspired by the degradation mechanism of aerobic bacteria toward organic pollutants, a novel photodegradation system was presented and operated by a heterojunction photocatalyst combining with a hydrophobic triphase interface, allowing oxygen to directly diffuse from the gas phase to active catalytic sites submersed in polluted solutions. Especially, the heterojunction photocatalyst was fabricated by graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets (C3N4 NS) sensitized with 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-carboxylphenyl)porphyrin (TCPP). The resulting photocatalyst was coated on a certain part of the commercial superhydrophobic carbon paper (CP) and submersed in the polluted wastewater, while the other part of hydrophobic CP (without coating with C3N4-TCPP nanocomposite) was exposed to air to form a gas-liquid-solid tri-phase photodegradation system. With this system, the photodegradation rate was 10-fold higher than that of a conventional liquid/solid diphase system in oxygen-saturated solutions. This was, on one hand, due to the abundant oxygen on the surface of a photocatalyst coming from the fast and direct diffusion from the gas phase through the superhydrophobic nanoporous part of CP. On the other hand, the hybrid C3N4-TCPP nanocomposite enhanced the light absorption efficiency under simulated sunlight irradiation and restrained the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole. Moreover, the triphase photodegradation system was stable in aqueous solutions for a long time and can be reused almost without attenuation for five cycles, which provided a great potential to be utilized for practical wastewater treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fengying Shao
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 211189 , China
| | - Li Mi
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 211189 , China
| | - Zhaoyan Tian
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 211189 , China
| | - Cheng Zheng
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 211189 , China
| | - Yuanjian Zhang
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 211189 , China
| | - Quan Li
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science , Sichuan Normal University , Chengdu , Sichuan 610068 , China
| | - Songqin Liu
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 211189 , China
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Xiao X, Xia HQ, Wu R, Bai L, Yan L, Magner E, Cosnier S, Lojou E, Zhu Z, Liu A. Tackling the Challenges of Enzymatic (Bio)Fuel Cells. Chem Rev 2019; 119:9509-9558. [PMID: 31243999 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 177] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
The ever-increasing demands for clean and sustainable energy sources combined with rapid advances in biointegrated portable or implantable electronic devices have stimulated intensive research activities in enzymatic (bio)fuel cells (EFCs). The use of renewable biocatalysts, the utilization of abundant green, safe, and high energy density fuels, together with the capability of working at modest and biocompatible conditions make EFCs promising as next generation alternative power sources. However, the main challenges (low energy density, relatively low power density, poor operational stability, and limited voltage output) hinder future applications of EFCs. This review aims at exploring the underlying mechanism of EFCs and providing possible practical strategies, methodologies and insights to tackle these issues. First, this review summarizes approaches in achieving high energy densities in EFCs, particularly, employing enzyme cascades for the deep/complete oxidation of fuels. Second, strategies for increasing power densities in EFCs, including increasing enzyme activities, facilitating electron transfers, employing nanomaterials, and designing more efficient enzyme-electrode interfaces, are described. The potential of EFCs/(super)capacitor combination is discussed. Third, the review evaluates a range of strategies for improving the stability of EFCs, including the use of different enzyme immobilization approaches, tuning enzyme properties, designing protective matrixes, and using microbial surface displaying enzymes. Fourth, approaches for the improvement of the cell voltage of EFCs are highlighted. Finally, future developments and a prospective on EFCs are envisioned.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xinxin Xiao
- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China.,Department of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute , University of Limerick , Limerick V94 T9PX , Ireland
| | - Hong-Qi Xia
- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China
| | - Ranran Wu
- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 32 West seventh Road, Tianjin Airport Economic Area , Tianjin 300308 , China
| | - Lu Bai
- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China
| | - Lu Yan
- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China
| | - Edmond Magner
- Department of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute , University of Limerick , Limerick V94 T9PX , Ireland
| | - Serge Cosnier
- Université Grenoble-Alpes , DCM UMR 5250, F-38000 Grenoble , France.,Département de Chimie Moléculaire , UMR CNRS, DCM UMR 5250, F-38000 Grenoble , France
| | - Elisabeth Lojou
- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, BIP, Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines UMR7281 , Institut de Microbiologie de la Méditerranée, IMM , FR 3479, 31, chemin Joseph Aiguier 13402 Marseille , Cedex 20 , France
| | - Zhiguang Zhu
- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , 32 West seventh Road, Tianjin Airport Economic Area , Tianjin 300308 , China
| | - Aihua Liu
- Institute for Biosensing, and College of Life Sciences , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China.,College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Qingdao University , 308 Ningxia Road , Qingdao 266071 , China.,School of Pharmacy, Medical College , Qingdao University , Qingdao 266021 , China
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Zhu Z, Wang D, Tian Y, Jiang L. Ion/Molecule Transportation in Nanopores and Nanochannels: From Critical Principles to Diverse Functions. J Am Chem Soc 2019; 141:8658-8669. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b00086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Zhongpeng Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
| | - Dianyu Wang
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
| | - Ye Tian
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
| | - Lei Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Hierarchically-Structured TiO2/MnO2 Hollow Spheres Exhibiting the Complete Mineralization of Phenol. Catalysts 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/catal9040390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Although TiO2 or MnO2-based materials have been widely used for the degradation of phenolic compounds, complete mineralization is still a challenge, especially for TiO2-based materials. Here, we devise a hierarchically-structured TiO2/MnO2 (HTM) hollow sphere, in which hollow TiO2 acts as a skeleton for the deposition of MnO2 in order to prevent the aggregation of MnO2 nanoparticles and to maintain its hollow structure. During the oxidation reaction, the as-synthesized HTM can fully exert their respective advantages of the TiO2 and MnO2 species to realize the first stage of the rapid oxidation degradation of phenol and the second stage of the complete photo-mineralization of residual phenol and its intermediates, which efficiently overcomes the incomplete mineralization of phenolic compounds. The degradation mechanism and pathway of phenol are also proposed according to the analysis of Mass Spectrometry (MS). Therefore, this work provides a new insight for exploring hierarchically-structured materials with two or more species.
Collapse
|
27
|
Zhu A, Zhang J, Guan F, Tang H, Feng X. Green Approach for Metal Oxide Deposition at an Air-Liquid-Solid Triphase Interface with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:3534-3538. [PMID: 31459567 PMCID: PMC6648803 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b03234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Bioinspired superhydrophobic substrates have been used in many scientific and technological areas. These substrates can trap atmosphere-linked air pockets at the solid-liquid interface, offering an opportunity to address the oxygen-deficit problem in many reaction systems. Herein, we addressed the oxygen-deficit problem in metal oxide electrochemical deposition by using a triphase electrode possessing an air-liquid-solid joint interface. Oxygen in the interface is directly available from the air phase for sufficient OH- production via oxygen cathodic reaction, thereby offering us a green approach to fabricate two-dimensional mesoporous ZnO nanoarrays over a wide range of current densities. Further, because metal oxides are deposited at the triphase interface, sufficient O2, a natural electron scavenger required in photocatalytic reaction to suppress the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, can be directly supplied, and we demonstrated their enhanced photocatalytic reaction kinetics in water remediation. The present work highlights a powerful interface-engineering strategy for fabricating metal oxides with unprecedented photocatalytic ability.
Collapse
|
28
|
Zhao XP, Liu FF, Hu WC, Younis MR, Wang C, Xia XH. Biomimetic Nanochannel-Ionchannel Hybrid for Ultrasensitive and Label-Free Detection of MicroRNA in Cells. Anal Chem 2019; 91:3582-3589. [PMID: 30758184 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b05536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
A biomimetic nanochannel-ionchannel hybrid coupled with electrochemical detector was developed for label-free and ultrasensitive detection of microRNA (miRNA) in cells. Probe single stranded DNA (ssDNA) was first immobilized on the outer surface of the nanochannel-ionchannel hybrid membrane, which can hybridize with the target miRNA in cells. Due to the unique mass transfer property of the hybrid, the DNA-miRNA hybridization kinetics can be sensitively monitored in real-time using the electrochemical technique. More importantly, due to the super small size of the ionchannels, the DNA probe immobilization and hybridization process can be carried out on the outer surface of the ionchannel side, which can effectively avoid the blockage and damage of channels and thus considerably enhance the reproducibility and accuracy of the method. Using this strategy, the miRNA ranging from 0.1 fM to 0.1 μM can be facilely detected with a low detection limit of 15.4 aM, which is much lower than most reported work. The present strategy provides a sensitive and label-free miRNA detection platform, which will be of great significance in biomedical research and clinical diagnosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiao-Ping Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance (China Pharmaceutical University), Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Science , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , 211198 , China
| | - Fei-Fei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance (China Pharmaceutical University), Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Science , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , 211198 , China
| | - Wen-Chao Hu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance (China Pharmaceutical University), Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Science , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , 211198 , China
| | - Muhammad Rizwan Younis
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210093 , China
| | - Chen Wang
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance (China Pharmaceutical University), Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Science , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing , 211198 , China
| | - Xing-Hua Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210093 , China
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Wu Y, Feng J, Gao H, Feng X, Jiang L. Superwettability-Based Interfacial Chemical Reactions. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1800718. [PMID: 30592333 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201800718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Superwetting interfaces arising from the cooperation of surface energy and multiscale micro/nanostructures are extensively studied in biological systems. Fundamental understandings gained from biological interfaces boost the control of wettability under different dimensionalities, such as 2D surfaces, 1D fibers and channels, and 3D architectures, thus permitting manipulation of the transport physics of liquids, gases, and ions, which profoundly impacts chemical reactions and material fabrication. In this context, the progress of new chemistry based on superwetting interfaces is highlighted, beginning with mass transport dynamics, including liquid, gas, and ion transport. In the following sections, the impacts of the superwettability-mediated transport dynamics on chemical reactions and material fabrication is discussed. Superwettability science has greatly enhanced the efficiency of chemical reactions, including photocatalytic, bioelectronic, electrochemical, and organic catalytic reactions, by realizing efficient mass transport. For material fabrication, superwetting interfaces are pivotal in the manipulation of the transport and microfluidic dynamics of liquids on solid surfaces, leading to the spatially regulated growth of low-dimensional single-crystalline arrays and high-quality polymer films. Finally, a perspective on future directions is presented.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuchen Wu
- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
| | - Jiangang Feng
- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Hanfei Gao
- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Xinjian Feng
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Lei Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Guan F, Zhang J, Tang H, Chen L, Feng X. An enhanced enzymatic reaction using a triphase system based on superhydrophobic mesoporous nanowire arrays. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2019; 4:231-235. [PMID: 32254161 DOI: 10.1039/c8nh00184g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Gaseous reactants play a key role in a wide range of biocatalytic reactions, however reaction kinetics are generally limited by the slow mass transport of gases (typically oxygen) in or through aqueous solutions. Inspired by the morphologies of natural non-wetting surfaces, herein we address this limitation by developing a triphase reaction system possessing a triphase gas-solid-liquid interface. As a proof of concept, we study the kinetics of glucose oxidase (GOx) catalyzed reactions using a triphase system fabricated by layering GOx upon superhydrophobic mesoporous ZnO nanowire arrays through which oxygen, needed for the enzymatic reaction, is supplied directly from the atmosphere to the liquid-solid interface. We find that the enzymatic reaction rate is enhanced by a factor of 30 over that obtained from a conventional diphase system where oxygen is supplied through and from the liquid. The triphase system offers the opportunity to develop high performance bioassay systems, serving as an enabling platform for addressing challenges posed by gas-deficit kinetics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fengying Guan
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
31
|
Wang C, Liu Z, Li C, Wu Y, Wang S. Preparation of reversible photoresponsive N-hydroxyethyl spiropyran/polyacrylonitrile fiber materials with mechanical stability by electrospinning for regulating wettability and humidity automatically. HIGH PERFORM POLYM 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/0954008318817802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Novel photoresponsive N-hydroxyethyl spiropyran (SP-OH)/polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber materials with reversible changes in wettability and humidity were prepared by electrospinning in this work. SP-OH and PAN were mixed through a physical doping method. The wettability and humidity regulation of the electrospun films can be reversibly manipulated by the simple change of ultraviolet (UV)-visible (UV-Vis) light irradiation due to the photoisomerization mechanism of the spiropyran chromophore. Under UV light irradiation, SP-OH molecules exhibit a colored polar open-ring status, resulting in electrostatic attraction with water. However, under visible light irradiation, they are colorless and nonpolar and lose the attraction effect. Wettability and ambient humidity were regulated by this repeated transformation between polar surface and nonpolar surface. The tensile strength and the reversible change ranges of wettability and humidity under UV-Vis irradiation are all closely related to the doping amount of SP-OH. Electrospinning is a promising method to achieve large-scale production that can put such a material into practical application.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Caifeng Wang
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Green Catalysis, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Huhhot, People’s Republic of China
| | - Zhenfu Liu
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Green Catalysis, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Huhhot, People’s Republic of China
| | - Chunhao Li
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Green Catalysis, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Huhhot, People’s Republic of China
| | - Yun Wu
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Green Catalysis, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Huhhot, People’s Republic of China
| | - Shuai Wang
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Green Catalysis, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Huhhot, People’s Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Zhao XP, Zhou Y, Zhang QW, Yang DR, Wang C, Xia XH. Nanochannel-Ion Channel Hybrid Device for Ultrasensitive Monitoring of Biomolecular Recognition Events. Anal Chem 2018; 91:1185-1193. [PMID: 30525477 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b05162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
We propose an in situ and label-free method for detection of biomolecular recognition events by use of a nanochannel-ion channel hybrid device integrated with an electrochemical detector. The aptamer is first immobilized on the outer surface of the nanochannel-ion channel hybrid. Its binding with target thrombin in solution considerably regulates the mass-transfer behavior of the device owing to the varied surface charge density and effective channel size. Via the electrochemical detector, the changed mass-transport property can be monitored in real time, which enables in situ and label-free detection of thrombin-aptamer recognition. The solution pH has a significant influence on detection sensitivity. Under optimal pH conditions, a detection limit as low as 0.22 fM thrombin can be achieved, which is much lower than most reported work. The present nanofluidic device provides a simple, ultrasensitive, and label-free platform for monitoring biomolecular recognition events, which would hold great potential in exploring the functions and reaction mechanisms of biomolecules in living systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiao-Ping Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, and Key Laboratory of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Science , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing 211198 , China.,State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210023 , China
| | - Yue Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210023 , China
| | - Qian-Wen Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210023 , China
| | - Dong-Rui Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210023 , China
| | - Chen Wang
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, Ministry of Education, and Key Laboratory of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Science , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing 211198 , China
| | - Xing-Hua Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210023 , China
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Yang HC, Xie Y, Hou J, Cheetham AK, Chen V, Darling SB. Janus Membranes: Creating Asymmetry for Energy Efficiency. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1801495. [PMID: 30028547 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201801495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Revised: 04/14/2018] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
Abstract
Membranes are recognized as a key component in many environment and energy-related applications, but conventional membranes are challenged to satisfy the growing demand for ever more energy-efficient processes. Janus membranes, a novel class with asymmetric properties on each side, have recently emerged and represent enticing opportunities to address this challenge. With an inner driving force arising from their asymmetric configuration, Janus membranes are appealing for enhancing energy efficiency in a variety of membrane processes by promoting the desired transport. Here, the fundamental principles to prepare Janus membranes with asymmetric surface wettability and charges are summarized, and how they work in conventional and unconventional membrane processes is demonstrated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao-Cheng Yang
- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
| | - Yunsong Xie
- Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
| | - Jingwei Hou
- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK
| | - Anthony K Cheetham
- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0FS, UK
| | - Vicki Chen
- UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2025, Australia
| | - Seth B Darling
- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
- Institute for Molecular Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Cao X, Zhao N, Gao A, Ding Q, Li Y, Chang X. Terminal Molecular Isomer-Effect on Supramolecular Self-Assembly System Based on Naphthalimide Derivative and Its Sensing Application for Mercury(II) and Iron(III) Ions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2018; 34:7404-7415. [PMID: 29874461 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b00991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
A series of naphthalimide derivative gelators (G-o, G-m, and G-p) with three molecular isomers as their terminal groups were designed and synthesized. Only G-m and G-p could form stable organogels in some solvents including methanol, acetonitrile, n-hexane, toluene, ethanol, DMSO, DMF, and mixed solvents of acetonitrile/H2O (1/1, v/v). The different self-assembly structures were obtained from the self-assembly process of G-o, G-m, and G-p such as structures like a Chinese chestnut formed by irregular micrometer pieces, microbelts, and microbelt structures mingled with the bird's nest structures which exhibited different surface hydrophobicity with water contact angles of 121-139° due to their different intermolecular noncovalent interactions. To our surprise, G-p acetonitrile solution emitted 492 nm light with a red-shift of 72 nm compared with that emitted from G-o and G-m acetonitrile solution under 350 nm light excitation. Three gelators showed different detection abilities toward metal ions. G-o did not have any ability for sensitive and selective detection toward any ion. In contrast, G-m and G-p could sensitively and selectively detect Hg2+ and Fe3+. The detection limits for Fe3+ and Hg 2+ by G-m were 4.76 × 10-5 M and 7.01 × 10-6 M with the corresponding association constants ( K) of 1.64 × 104 and 3.79 × 104 M-1, respectively. The detection limits for Fe3+ and Hg2+ by G-p were 3.26 × 10-5 and 1.77 × 10-6 M with the corresponding K of 1.44 × 105 and 1.99 × 104 M-1, respectively. More interestingly, the back-titration of SCN- could distinguish Hg2+ from Fe3+. At the same time, xerogels G-m and G-p also exhibited responsiveness toward Fe3+ and Hg2+ through fluorescence changes. The photophysical properties, gel formation, hierarchical structures, surface wettability, and their function in this self-assembly system could be tuned through the molecular isomer effect. This work provides a new research paradigm for molecular isomer tuned supramolecular self-assembly materials from noncovalent interaction to molecular function.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xinhua Cao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics , Hunan University , Changsha 410082 , P.R. China
| | - Na Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
| | - Aiping Gao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
| | - Qianqian Ding
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
| | - Yiran Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
| | - Xueping Chang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Cao X, Ding Q, Gao A, Li Y, Chang X, Wu Y. A supramolecular self-assembly material based on a quinoline derivative and its sensitive response toward volatile acid and organic amine vapors. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj00753e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
A new gelator 1, containing a quinoline group, was designed, synthesized, and fully characterized.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xinhua Cao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan
- Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains
- Xinyang Normal University
- Xinyang 464000
- China
| | - Qianqian Ding
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan
- Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains
- Xinyang Normal University
- Xinyang 464000
- China
| | - Aiping Gao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan
- Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains
- Xinyang Normal University
- Xinyang 464000
- China
| | - Yiran Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan
- Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains
- Xinyang Normal University
- Xinyang 464000
- China
| | - Xueping Chang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan
- Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains
- Xinyang Normal University
- Xinyang 464000
- China
| | - Yongquan Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Gannan Normal University
- Ganzhou
- P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Sheng X, Liu Z, Zeng R, Chen L, Feng X, Jiang L. Enhanced Photocatalytic Reaction at Air–Liquid–Solid Joint Interfaces. J Am Chem Soc 2017; 139:12402-12405. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.7b07187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Xia Sheng
- College
of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
| | - Zhen Liu
- College
of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
| | - Ruosha Zeng
- College
of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
| | - Liping Chen
- College
of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
| | - Xinjian Feng
- College
of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
| | - Lei Jiang
- School
of Chemistry and Environment, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, People’s Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|