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Efimov A, Mordon S. Photoantimicrobial and Photoantiviral Textiles: Underestimated Potential. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1164. [PMID: 39338328 PMCID: PMC11434808 DOI: 10.3390/ph17091164] [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: 07/12/2024] [Revised: 08/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
Abstract
In this review, we summarize the present state of a rapidly developing field of light-activated antimicrobial textiles and their underestimated potential and opportunities.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alexander Efimov
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, 33720 Tampere, Finland
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- Hemerion Therapeutics, 59650 Villeneuve d'Ascq, France
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Jiang Y, Zhang X, Nie H, Fan J, Di S, Fu H, Zhang X, Wang L, Tang C. Dissecting diazirine photo-reaction mechanism for protein residue-specific cross-linking and distance mapping. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6060. [PMID: 39025860 PMCID: PMC11258254 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50315-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
While photo-cross-linking (PXL) with alkyl diazirines can provide stringent distance restraints and offer insights into protein structures, unambiguous identification of cross-linked residues hinders data interpretation to the same level that has been achieved with chemical cross-linking (CXL). We address this challenge by developing an in-line system with systematic modulation of light intensity and irradiation time, which allows for a quantitative evaluation of diazirine photolysis and photo-reaction mechanism. Our results reveal a two-step pathway with mainly sequential generation of diazo and carbene intermediates. Diazo intermediate preferentially targets buried polar residues, many of which are inaccessible with known CXL probes for their limited reactivity. Moreover, we demonstrate that tuning light intensity and duration enhances selectivity towards polar residues by biasing diazo-mediated cross-linking reactions over carbene ones. This mechanistic dissection unlocks the full potential of PXL, paving the way for accurate distance mapping against protein structures and ultimately, unveiling protein dynamic behaviors.
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- Yida Jiang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Analytical Instrumentation Center, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Analytical Instrumentation Center, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Analytical Instrumentation Center, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Analytical Instrumentation Center, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Analytical Instrumentation Center, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China.
- Center for Quantitative Biology, PKU-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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An S, Jeong K, Hassan SZ, Ham G, Kang S, Lee J, Ma H, Kwon J, Jeong SY, Yang J, Woo HY, Cho H, Cha H, Son CY, Chung DS. Hydrophilic Photocrosslinkers as a Universal Solution to Endow Water Affinity to a Polymer Photocatalyst for an Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Rate. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2309786. [PMID: 38760898 PMCID: PMC11267343 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202309786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
Abstract
A universal approach for enhancing water affinity in polymer photocatalysts by covalently attaching hydrophilic photocrosslinkers to polymer chains is presented. A series of bisdiazirine photocrosslinkers, each comprising bisdiazirine photophores linked by various aliphatic (CL-R) or ethylene glycol-based bridge chains (CL-TEG), is designed to prevent crosslinked polymer photocatalysts from degradation through a safe and efficient photocrosslinking reaction at a wavelength of 365 nm. When employing the hydrophilic CL-TEG as a photocrosslinker with polymer photocatalysts (F8BT), the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) rate is considerably enhanced by 2.5-fold compared to that obtained using non-crosslinked F8BT photocatalysts, whereas CL-R-based photocatalysts yield HER rates comparable to those of non-crosslinked counterparts. Photophysical analyses including time-resolved photoluminescence and transient absorption measurements reveal that adding CL-TEG accelerates exciton separation, forming long-lived charge carriers. Additionally, the in-depth study using molecular dynamics simulations elucidates the dual role of CL-TEG: it enhances water penetration into the polymer matrix and stabilizes charge carriers after exciton generation against undesirable recombination. Therefore, the strategy highlights endowing a high-permittivity environment within polymer photocatalyst in a controlled manner is crucial for enhancing photocatalytic redox reactivity. Furthermore, this study shows that this hydrophilic crosslinker approach has a broad applicability in general polymer semiconductors and their nanoparticulate photocatalysts.
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- Sanghyeok An
- Department of Chemical EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)Pohang37673Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)Pohang37673Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)Pohang37673Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Convergence and Climate ChangeKyungpook National UniversityDaegu41566Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)Pohang37673Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)Pohang37673Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and EngineeringDaegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)Daegu42988Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)Pohang37673Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryKorea UniversitySeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and EngineeringDaegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)Daegu42988Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryKorea UniversitySeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)Ulsan44919Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Convergence and Climate ChangeKyungpook National UniversityDaegu41566Republic of Korea
- Department of Hydrogen & Renewable EnergyKyungpook National UniversityDaegu41566Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistryPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)Pohang37673Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)Pohang37673Republic of Korea
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Fu J, Liu T, Binte Touhid SS, Fu F, Liu X. Functional Textile Materials for Blocking COVID-19 Transmission. ACS NANO 2023; 17:1739-1763. [PMID: 36683285 PMCID: PMC9885531 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
The outbreak of COVID-19 provided a warning sign for society worldwide: that is, we urgently need to explore effective strategies for combating unpredictable viral pandemics. Protective textiles such as surgery masks have played an important role in the mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, while revealing serious challenges in terms of supply, cross-infection risk, and environmental pollution. In this context, textiles with an antivirus functionality have attracted increasing attention, and many innovative proposals with exciting commercial possibilities have been reported over the past three years. In this review, we illustrate the progress of textile filtration for pandemics and summarize the recent development of antiviral textiles for personal protective purposes by cataloging them into three classes: metal-based, carbon-based, and polymer-based materials. We focused on the preparation routes of emerging antiviral textiles, providing a forward-looking perspective on their opportunities and challenges, to evaluate their efficacy, scale up their manufacturing processes, and expand their high-volume applications. Based on this review, we conclude that ideal antiviral textiles are characterized by a high filtration efficiency, reliable antiviral effect, long storage life, and recyclability. The expected manufacturing processes should be economically feasible, scalable, and quickly responsive.
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- Jiajia Fu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Xiasha Higher Education Zone,
Hangzhou310018, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cell and Systems Biology,
University of Toronto, Toronto, OntarioM5S1A1,
Canada
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Xiasha Higher Education Zone,
Hangzhou310018, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Xiasha Higher Education Zone,
Hangzhou310018, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Xiasha Higher Education Zone,
Hangzhou310018, People’s Republic of China
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Santos ACF, Martel F, Freire CSR, Ferreira BJML. Polymeric Materials as Indispensable Tools to Fight RNA Viruses: SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:816. [PMID: 36551022 PMCID: PMC9816944 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9120816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Towards the end of 2019 in Wuhan, suspicions of a new dangerous virus circulating in the air began to arise. It was the start of the world pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since then, considerable research data and review papers about this virus have been published. Hundreds of researchers have shared their work in order to achieve a better comprehension of this disease, all with the common goal of overcoming this pandemic. The coronavirus is structurally similar to influenza A. Both are RNA viruses and normally associated with comparable infection symptoms. In this review, different case studies targeting polymeric materials were appraised to highlight them as an indispensable tool to fight these RNA viruses. In particular, the main focus was how polymeric materials, and their versatile features could be applied in different stages of viral disease, i.e., in protection, detection and treatment.
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- Ariana C. F. Santos
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Biochemistry Unit, Biomedicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- I3S-Institute of Research and Innovation in Health, University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Musolino S, Shatila F, Tieman GM, Masarsky AC, Thibodeau MC, Wulff JE, Buckley HL. Light-Induced Anti-Bacterial Effect Against Staphylococcus aureus of Porphyrin Covalently Bonded to a Polyethylene Terephthalate Surface. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:29517-29525. [PMID: 36033695 PMCID: PMC9404523 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation represents a promising and potentially greener alternative to conventional antimicrobials, and a solution for multidrug-resistant strains. The current study reports the development and characterization of tetra-substituted diazirine porphyrin covalently bonded to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and its use as an antimicrobial surface. The diazirine moiety on the porphyrin was activated using a temperature of 120 °C, which initiated a C-H insertion mechanism that irreversibly functionalized the PET surface. Activation of the surface with white LED light in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) led to singlet oxygen generation, which was detected via the degradation of 9,10-anthracenediylbis(methylene)dimalonic acid (ADMA) over time. The bactericidal effect of the 1O2-producing surface against Staphylococcus aureus was determined qualitatively and quantitatively. The growth of the pathogen beneath porphyrin-functionalized PET coupons was reduced; moreover, the PET coupons resulted in a 1.76-log reduction in cell counts after exposure to white LED light for 6 h. This is a promising material and platform for the development of safer antimicrobial surfaces, with applications in healthcare, food packaging, marine surfaces, and other surfaces in the environment.
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- Stefania
F. Musolino
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P
5C2, Canada
- Centre
for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department
of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P
5C2, Canada
- Centre
for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P
5C2, Canada
- Centre
for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
- Institute
for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department
of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P
5C2, Canada
- Centre
for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department
of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P
5C2, Canada
- Centre
for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P
5C2, Canada
- Centre
for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P
5C2, Canada
- Department
of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P
5C2, Canada
- Centre
for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
- Institute
for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic), University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
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Robertson M, Güillen Obando A, Emery J, Qiang Z. Multifunctional Carbon Fibers from Chemical Upcycling of Mask Waste. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:12278-12287. [PMID: 35449951 PMCID: PMC9016816 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c00711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
Over the past years, disposable masks have been produced in unprecedented amounts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their increased use imposes significant strain on current waste management practices including landfilling and incineration. This results in large volumes of discarded masks entering the environment as pollutants, and alternative methods of waste management are required to mitigate the negative effects of mask pollution. While current recycling methods can supplement conventional waste management, the necessary processes result in a product with downgraded material properties and a loss of value. This work introduces a simple method to upcycle mask waste into multifunctional carbon fibers through simple steps of thermal stabilization and pyrolysis. The pre-existed fibrous structure of polypropylene masks can be directly converted into carbonaceous structures with high degrees of carbon yield, that are inherently sulfur-doped, and porous in nature. The mask-derived carbon product demonstrates potential use in multiple applications such as for Joule heating, oil adsorption, and the removal of organic pollutants from aqueous environments. We believe that this process can provide a useful alternative to conventional waste management by converting mask waste generated during the COVID-19 pandemic into a product with enhanced value.
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Musolino SF, Mahbod M, Nazir R, Bi L, Graham HA, Milani AS, Wulff JE. Electronically optimized diazirine-based polymer crosslinkers. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2py00687a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Electronically optimized bis-diazirine crosslinkers allow aliphatic polymers to be crosslinked with up to 10-fold improved efficacy, relative to earlier designs. Activation is achieved using modest temperatures or through UV or visible light.
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- Stefania F. Musolino
- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3V6, Canada
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- Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI), University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3V6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3V6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3V6, Canada
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- Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI), University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3V6, Canada
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2, Canada
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