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Zhang C, Zhou J, Wang Y. Effects of Carbon Spacer Length on Conformational Transitions and Protein Adsorption of Polyzwitterions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:13365-13374. [PMID: 38904255 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
Abstract
The properties of polyzwitterions are closely linked to their carbon spacer length (CSL) between oppositely charged groups. A thorough understanding of the effect of CSL on the properties of polyzwitterion-functionalized membranes is important for their fouling resistance and separation performances. In this work, polyzwitterion-functionalized membranes with different CSLs are prepared by coupling selective swelling-induced pore generation with zwitterionization, and the investigation is focused on comprehending the molecular mechanisms underlying protein resistance and conformational transitions within polyzwitterions under varying CSLs. The zwitterionized films show an enhancement in the surface negative potential with the increase of CSL, attributed to the negatively charged groups distanced from the positively charged groups. Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D) demonstrates that zwitterionized films with different CSLs display distinct levels of resistance to protein adsorption. The trimethylamine N-oxide-derived polymer (PTMAO, CSL = 0) zwitterionized film shows the highest resistance compared to the poly(3-[dimethyl(2'-methacryloyloxyethyl] ammonio) ethanesulfonate (PMAES, CSL = 2) zwitterionized film and the poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) (PSBMA, CSL = 3) zwitterionized film, owing to its electrical neutrality and pronounced hydrophilicity. Moreover, analysis of the anti-polyelectrolyte behaviors reveals that PTMAO does not undergo a significant conformation transition in deionized water and salt solutions, while the conformations of PMAES and PSBMA display to be more salt-dependent as the CSL increases, attributed to their increased polarization and dipole moment. As a result, the permeability of zwitterionized membranes exhibits enhanced salt responsiveness with the increase in CSL. The findings of this study are expected to facilitate the design of adsorption-resistant surfaces desired in diverse fields.
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- Chenxu Zhang
- Research Institute of Interdisciplinary Science & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, Guangdong 523808, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, China
- School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, China
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Mollahosseini A, Bahig J, Shoker A, Abdelrasoul A. Aminolysis-Based Zwitterionic Immobilization on Polyethersulfone Membranes for Enhanced Hemocompatibility: Experimental, Computational, and Ex Vivo Investigations. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:320. [PMID: 38921200 PMCID: PMC11201488 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9060320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Dialysis membranes are not hemocompatible with human blood, as the patients are suffering from the blood-membrane interactions' side effects. Zwitterionic structures have shown improved hemocompatibility; however, their complicated synthesis hinders their commercialization. The goal of the study is to achieve fast functionalization for carboxybetaine and sulfobetaine zwitterionic immobilization on PES membranes while comparing the stability and the targeted hemocompatibility. The chemical modification approach is based on an aminolysis reaction. Characterization, computational simulations, and clinical analysis were conducted to study the modified membranes. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) patterns showed a lower mean roughness for carboxybetaine-modified (6.3 nm) and sulfobetaine-modified (7.7 nm) membranes compared to the neat membrane (52.61 nm). The pore size of the membranes was reduced from values above 50 nm for the neat PES to values between 2 and 50 nm for zwitterionized membranes, using Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. More hydrophilic surfaces led to a growth equilibrium water content (EWC) of nearly 6% for carboxybetaine and 10% for sulfobetaine-modified membranes. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements were 12% and 16% stable water for carboxybetaine- and sulfobetaine-modified membranes, respectively. Sulfobetaine membranes showed better compatibility with blood with respect to C5a, IL-1a, and IL-6 biomarkers. Aminolysis-based zwitterionization was found to be suitable for the improvement of hemodialysis membranes. The approach introduced in this paper could be used to modify the current dialysis membranes with minimal change in the production facilities.
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- Arash Mollahosseini
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada
- Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, 87 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B, Canada
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- Saskatchewan Transplant Program, St. Paul’s Hospital, 1702 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9, Canada
- Nephrology Division, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 107 Wiggins Rd, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada
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Single-Step Surface Hydrophilization on Ultrafiltration Membrane with Enhanced Antifouling Property for Pome Wastewater Treatment. SEPARATIONS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/separations10030188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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High organic materials in palm oil mill effluent (POME) can result in serious water pollution. To date, biological treatment has been used to reduce the environmental risks of these effluents prior of their discharge into water streams. However, the effluents’ dark brownish colour remains as a significant issue that must be addressed, as it affects the overall quality of water. Although membrane technology has been frequently used to address these difficulties, membrane fouling has become a serious limitation in POME treatment. On the other hand, zwitterions with balanced charge groups have received growing interest in the fabrication of antifouling membranes due to their hydrated nature. The development of a simple and efficient covalent bonding technique to improve the stability of zwitterions on membrane surfaces remains a challenge. By grafting and co-depositing polyethylenimine (PEI)-based zwitterion (Z-PEI) with super hydrophilic polydopamine (PDA) on the surface of a commercial polysulfone (PSf) ultrafiltration membrane at ambient temperature, a new zwitterionic surface with a neutral surface charge was created (PDA/Z-PEI). This study aims to investigate the effect of different loading ratios of PDA/Z-PEI (1:1, 1:2, and 1:3) and evaluate their performance on treating brownish coloured anaerobically treated POME (AT-POME). SEM and FTIR analysis showed the successful incorporation of the PDA/Z-PEI membrane while the zwitterionic feature is indicated by zeta potential analysis. Water flux analysis demonstrated that a lower water flux was achieved for M-ZPEI membranes as compared to the PSf and PSf-MDPA membranes, attributed by the tight skin layer of PDA-ZPEI. In the development of a tight hydration layer on the membrane surface by zwitterions, zwitterionic membranes demonstrated excellent antifouling capabilities, particularly PDA/Z-PEI with a loading ratio of (1:2) with a flux recovery ratio of around 84% and colour rejection of 81.75%. Overall, this research contributes to the development of a unique coating with improved stability and antifouling properties by altering the membrane surface in a simple and reliable manner.
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Zwitterionic analog structured ultrafiltration membranes for high permeate flux and improved anti-fouling performance. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Zwitterionic monolayer grafted ceramic membrane with an antifouling performance for the efficient oil-water separation. Chin J Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2021.03.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Gaxela NN, Nomngongo PN, Moutloali RM. Effect of the Zwitterion, p(MAO-DMPA), on the Internal Structure, Fouling Characteristics, and Dye Rejection Mechanism of PVDF Membranes. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:membranes10110323. [PMID: 33142710 PMCID: PMC7693441 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10110323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The zwitterion poly-(maleic anhydride-alt-1-octadecene-3-(dimethylamino)-1-propylamine) (p(MAO-DMPA)) synthesized using a ring-opening reaction was used as a poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) membrane modifier/additive during phase inversion process. The zwitterion was characterized using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1HNMR) and attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). Atomic force microscopy (AFM), field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM), FTIR, and contact angle measurements were taken for the membranes. The effect of the zwitterionization content on membrane performance indicators such as pure water flux, membrane fouling, and dye rejection was investigated. The morphology of the membranes showed that the increase in the zwitterion amount led to a general decrease in pore size with a concomitant increase in the number of membrane surface pores. The surface roughness was not particularly affected by the amount of the additive; however, the internal structure was greatly influenced, leading to varying rejection mechanisms for the larger dye molecule. On the other hand, the wettability of the membranes initially decreased with increasing content to a certain point and then increased as the membrane homogeneity changed at higher zwitterion percentages. Flux and fouling properties were enhanced through the addition of zwitterion compared to the pristine PVDF membrane. The high (>90%) rejection of anionic dye, Congo red, indicated that these membranes behaved as ultrafiltration (UF). In comparison, the cationic dye, rhodamine 6G, was only rejected to <70%, with rejection being predominantly electrostatic-based. This work shows that zwitterion addition imparted good membrane performance to PVDF membranes up to an optimum content whereby membrane homogeneity was compromised, leading to poor performance at its higher loading.
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- Nelisa Ncumisa Gaxela
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa; (N.N.G.); (P.N.N.)
- DSI/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Water Research Node P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa; (N.N.G.); (P.N.N.)
- DSI/NRF SARChI: Nanotechnology for Water, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa; (N.N.G.); (P.N.N.)
- DSI/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Water Research Node P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
- Correspondence:
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Wang C, Feng Y, Chen J, Bai X, Ren L, Wang C, Huang K, Wu H. Nanofiltration membrane based on graphene oxide crosslinked with zwitterion-functionalized polydopamine for improved performances. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2020.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Liu Y, Wu H, Min L, Song S, Yang L, Ren Y, Wu Y, Zhao R, Wang H, Jiang Z. 2D layered double hydroxide membranes with intrinsic breathing effect toward CO2 for efficient carbon capture. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Qi H, Zhang C, Guo H, Zheng W, Yang J, Zhou X, Zhang L. Bioinspired Multifunctional Protein Coating for Antifogging, Self-Cleaning, and Antimicrobial Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:24504-24511. [PMID: 31257848 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b03522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A multifunctional coating with antifogging, self-cleaning, and antimicrobial properties has been prepared based on a mussel-inspired chimeric protein MP-KE, which is the first example that these proteins were successfully applied to fabricate antifogging surfaces. The coating exhibits super hydrophilic properties, as indicated by contact angles less than 5° and high light transmittance similar to bare glass substrates about 90%. The zwitterionic peptides of MP-KE empower water molecules to expand into thin hydrated films rapidly, providing the protein coating with diverse surface functions. Moreover, the coatings have excellent stability and a convenient preparation process because of the mussel adhesive motif of MP-KE which makes the coating anchor onto the surface strongly. As a protein material, this multifunctional coating possesses remarkable biocompatibility and has a potential application prospects in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.
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- Qingdao Institute for Marine Technology of Tianjin University , Qingdao 266235 , P.R. China
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Shen L, Pei X, Han J, Zhang T, Li P, Wang X. Eco-friendly construction of dye-fouled loose CS/PAN nanofibrous composite membranes for permeability-selectivity anti-trade-off property. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.02.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Qin Y, Yang H, Xu Z, Li F. Surface Modification of Polyacrylonitrile Membrane by Chemical Reaction and Physical Coating: Comparison between Static and Pore-Flowing Procedures. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:4231-4241. [PMID: 31458656 PMCID: PMC6641343 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.7b02094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The influences of static and pore-flowing procedures on the surface modification of a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) ultrafiltration membrane through chemical reaction and physical coating were investigated in detail. For chemical modification by ethanolamine, a membrane modified by the pore-flowing procedure showed a higher flux and different morphology. The reasons were explained by two effects: the pore-flowing resistance to the random thermal motion of PAN at high temperatures and different reaction kinetics related to the reactant concentration profile on the interface between the membrane and reaction solution and the kinetic property of the fluid (driving force and miscibility) and reaction (time and rate). For physical coating modification, a dense and flat layer via a loose and random layer was formed during the pore-flowing process and static process, which changed the flux and antifouling property of the membrane. The membrane prepared by dead-end filtration showed the best trade-off between the flux and antifouling property. Overall, the procedure kinetics plays an important role in the optimization of membrane modification.
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Wang SY, Fang LF, Cheng L, Jeon S, Kato N, Matsuyama H. Novel ultrafiltration membranes with excellent antifouling properties and chlorine resistance using a poly(vinyl chloride)-based copolymer. J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.11.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Tripathi BP, Das P, Simon F, Stamm M. Ultralow fouling membranes by surface modification with functional polydopamine. Eur Polym J 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kolewe KW, Dobosz KM, Rieger KA, Chang CC, Emrick T, Schiffman JD. Antifouling Electrospun Nanofiber Mats Functionalized with Polymer Zwitterions. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:27585-27593. [PMID: 27669057 PMCID: PMC5382136 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b09839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In this study, we exploit the excellent fouling resistance of polymer zwitterions and present electrospun nanofiber mats surface functionalized with poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) (polyMPC). This zwitterionic polymer coating maximizes the accessibility of the zwitterion to effectively limit biofouling on nanofiber membranes. Two facile, scalable methods yielded a coating on cellulose nanofibers: (i) a two-step sequential deposition featuring dopamine polymerization followed by the physioadsorption of polyMPC, and (ii) a one-step codeposition of polydopamine (PDA) with polyMPC. While the sequential and codeposited nanofiber mat assemblies have an equivalent average fiber diameter, hydrophilic contact angle, surface chemistry, and stability, the topography of nanofibers prepared by codeposition were smoother. Protein and microbial antifouling performance of the zwitterion modified nanofiber mats along with two controls, cellulose (unmodified) and PDA coated nanofiber mats were evaluated by dynamic protein fouling and prolonged bacterial exposure. Following 21 days of exposure to bovine serum albumin, the sequential nanofiber mats significantly resisted protein fouling, as indicated by their 95% flux recovery ratio in a water flux experiment, a 300% improvement over the cellulose nanofiber mats. When challenged with two model microbes Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus for 24 h, both zwitterion modifications demonstrated superior fouling resistance by statistically reducing microbial attachment over the two controls. This study demonstrates that, by decorating the surfaces of chemically and mechanically robust cellulose nanofiber mats with polyMPC, we can generate high performance, free-standing nanofiber mats that hold potential in applications where antifouling materials are imperative, such as tissue engineering scaffolds and water purification technologies.
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- Kristopher W. Kolewe
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-9303
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Zhan X, Zhang G, Chen X, He R, Zhang Q, Chen F. Improvement of Antifouling and Antibacterial Properties of Poly(ether sulfone) UF Membrane by Blending with a Multifunctional Comb Copolymer. Ind Eng Chem Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b03416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Xiaoli Zhan
- College of Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- College of Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- College of Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- College of Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- College of Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- College of Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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