Experiments were carried out to investigate the influence of TiO2 surface fluorination on the photodegradation of a representative organic cationic compound, Methylene Blue （MB）. The eleetropositive MB shows poor ad...Experiments were carried out to investigate the influence of TiO2 surface fluorination on the photodegradation of a representative organic cationic compound, Methylene Blue （MB）. The eleetropositive MB shows poor adsorption on TiO2 surface; its degradation performs a HO. radical-mediated mechanism. In the F-modified system, the kinetic reaction rate enlarged more than 2.5 fold that was attributed mainly to the accumulating adsorption of MB and the increased photogenerated hole available on the F-modified TiO2 surface.展开更多
The development of novel piezoelectric catalysts against harsh conditions is indeed crucial for improving the piezo-catalytic degradation efficiency of colored organic dyes in wastewater.In this work,6H-SiC nanopartic...The development of novel piezoelectric catalysts against harsh conditions is indeed crucial for improving the piezo-catalytic degradation efficiency of colored organic dyes in wastewater.In this work,6H-SiC nanoparticles(NPs)are utilized to piezo-catalytic degrade rhodamine B(RhB)and methylene blue(MB)under ultrasonic vibration for the first time.The degradation efficiency of RhB and MB reaches 98.8%and 98.7%within 80 min.The piezoelectricity of 6H-SiC is comprehensively analyzed by the piezoresponse force microscope(PFM)and finite element method(FEM).The strong oxidizing active free radicals generated by the continuous piezoelectric polarized electric field of 6H-SiC,i.e.,·O_(2)^(-)and·OH,induce the decomposition reactions of colored organic dyes in solution.And the dyes are proven to degrade to harmless or less-harmful products gradually during the piezo-catalysis process by high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS).Moreover,RhB is also decomposed efficiently by 6HSiC NPs under acidic and alkaline conditions.These results prove the feasibility of 6H-SiC for decomposing common water pollutants under harsh conditions and provide a new perspective for water purification.展开更多
Metallic glasses(MGs) are promising heterogeneous catalysts in water remediation,due to their superior efficiency,selectivity,reusability and corrosion resistance.However,few works are focused on the influence of inor...Metallic glasses(MGs) are promising heterogeneous catalysts in water remediation,due to their superior efficiency,selectivity,reusability and corrosion resistance.However,few works are focused on the influence of inorganic anions that are abundant in wastewater.Herein,four common inorganic anions were added in a heterogeneous Fenton-like system(Fe-MG/H_(2)O_(2)) to study inorganic anions' influence on MGs' catalytic performance during methylene blue(MB) degradation.Evidence demonstrated that chloride ions and dihydrogen phosphate ions had an adverse effect on the catalytic performance of Fe-MG,whereas Fe-MG/H_(2)O_(2) system sustained high efficiency in the presence of sulfate ions and nitrate ions during the Fenton-like process.By studying the structure,surface morphology,and evolution of active species,it was found that inorganic anions had a significant effect on the surface morphology of Fe-MG and the generation of active species.This work will provide essential references for MGs as heterogeneous catalysts in practical applications.展开更多
The equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics of the adsorption of methylene blue( MB) from aqueous solution onto copper coordination polymer with dithiooxamide( H2dtoaCu),one of the metal-organic frameworks( MOFs),wer...The equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics of the adsorption of methylene blue( MB) from aqueous solution onto copper coordination polymer with dithiooxamide( H2dtoaCu),one of the metal-organic frameworks( MOFs),were investigated in a batch adsorption system as a function of initial pH, adsorbent concentration, contact time, initial dye concentration, and temperature. The Langmuir, Freundlich, and DubininRadushkevich( D-R) isotherm models were used for modeling the adsorption equilibrium. It was found that Langmuir model yielded a much better fit than the Freundlich model under different temperatures. The maximum monolayer adsorption capacities of MB were 192. 98,229. 86,and 297. 38 mg /g at 298,308,and 318 K,respectively. The calculated mean adsorption energy( 8. 26-11. 04 kJ /mol) using D-R model indicated that the adsorption process might take place by chemical adsorption mechanism.Otherwise,the kinetic studies revealed that the adsorption process could be well explained by pseudo-second-order rate kinetics and intraparticle diffusion was not the rate-limiting step.Thermodynamic studies indicated that this system was feasible,spontaneous,and endothermic process. Based on these studies,H2dtoaCu can be considered as a potential adsorbent for the removal of MB from aqueous solution.展开更多
Y2 Mo4 O15 particles were prepared using a simple solution method（SSM） and used as a highly efficient selective adsorbent for methylene blue（MB） in aqueous solutions. The maximum adsorption capacity of the samples...Y2 Mo4 O15 particles were prepared using a simple solution method（SSM） and used as a highly efficient selective adsorbent for methylene blue（MB） in aqueous solutions. The maximum adsorption capacity of the samples was determined based on the adsorption isotherms with different adsorbent doses at 298,318 and 338 K. The fittings of the temperature-dependent isotherms yield ΔrGm^θ=-34.1 kJ/mol,ΔrHm^θ-36.9 kJ/mol and ΔrSm^θ=-9.67 J/mol·K. The as-prepared Y2 Mo4 O15 has a very large maximum adsorption capacity（i.e., 198 mg/g） for MB at room temperature, and this value is only less than that of amorphous hardwood powder. Notably, 80 mg of adsorbent is able to completely decolorize 250 mL of 30 mg/L MB aqueous solution. The kinetic parameters of the adsorption process were obtained from the temperature-dependent adsorption isotherm（i.e., E1=26.9 kJ/mol and E1 = 63.8 kJ/mol）. The results of adsorption kinetics show that it is a pseudo-second-order reaction. The mechanism of the high selectivity and the large adsorption capacity is discussed based on competitive ion（CI） experiments and coordination theory.展开更多
In this paper,we exploit our prior successful synthesis of MOF-199 single crystals using the reaction-diffusion framework(RDF),to synthesize multivariate metal-organic frameworks(MTV-MOFs)version with enhanced propert...In this paper,we exploit our prior successful synthesis of MOF-199 single crystals using the reaction-diffusion framework(RDF),to synthesize multivariate metal-organic frameworks(MTV-MOFs)version with enhanced properties.The MTV-MOFs are synthesized by creating defects within the MOF-199 crystal structure by integrating organic linkers entailing different functional groups.Accordingly,5-aminoisophthalic acid(NH_(2)-BDC)and 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid(OH-BDC)are separately mixed with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid(BTC)in three different starting ratios of X-BDC:BTC(1:3,1:1)and(3:1).The effects of this linker on the morphology of the synthesized MTV-MOFs,their thermal stability,and their surface area are investigated.The extent of the incorporation of the linkers in the framework is elucidated via^(1)H-NMR spectroscopy and it is shown that the incorporation varies as a function of the location along the tubular reactor,a characteristic of RDF.The enhanced properties of the synthesized MTV-MOFs are further demonstrated by measuring its adsorptive capability for methylene blue(MB)and rhodamine B(Rh B)in aqueous solution,and compared with that of the as-synthesized MOF-199.The kinetic and thermodynamic studies reveal that MTV-MOFs with the ratio of X-BDC:BTC(1:1)exhibit the best uptakes of MB(263 mg/g)for X=OH and Rh B(156 mg/g)for X=NH_(2).The adsorbents are also easily regenerated for three consecutive cycles without losing their efficiency.We finally demonstrate that MTV-MOFs can be designed to tune the dye removal selectivity and enhance the removal capacity of both MB and RhB in a binary aqueous solution of these dyes.展开更多
Importance:Fluorescence-guided surgery(FGS)is a potentially powerful tool for hepatobiliary(HPB)surgery.The high sensitivity of fluorescence navigation is especially useful in settings where tactile feedback is limite...Importance:Fluorescence-guided surgery(FGS)is a potentially powerful tool for hepatobiliary(HPB)surgery.The high sensitivity of fluorescence navigation is especially useful in settings where tactile feedback is limited.Objective:The present narrative review evaluates literature on the use of FDA-approved fluorophores such as methylene blue(MB),5-aminolevulinic acid(5-ALA),and indocyanine green(ICG)for clinical intra-operative image-guidance during HPB surgery.Evidence Review:Approaches such as dosing,timing,imaging devices and comparative endpoints are summarized.The feasibility and safety of fluorophores in visualizing the biliary tree,identify biliary leaks,outline anatomic hepatic segments,identify tumors,and evaluate perfusion and graft function in liver transplants are discussed.Findings:Tumor-specific probes are a promising advancement in FGS with a greater degree of specificity.The current status of tumor-specific probes being evaluated in clinical trials are summarized.Conclusions and Relevance for Reviews:Relevant discussion of promising tumor-specific probes in pre-clinical development are discussed.Fluorescence-guidance in HPB surgery is relatively new,but current literature shows that the dyes are reliably able to outline desired structures with a variety of dosing,timing,and imaging devices to provide real-time intra-operative anatomic information to surgeons.Development of tumor-specific probes will further advance the field of HPB surgery especially during oncologic resections.展开更多
Palygorskite(PG)adsorbent with superior adsorption property and ion-exchange ability is highly desired in the field of dye removal.However,it generates high amounts of precipitation due to the granular form,resulting ...Palygorskite(PG)adsorbent with superior adsorption property and ion-exchange ability is highly desired in the field of dye removal.However,it generates high amounts of precipitation due to the granular form,resulting in secondary pollution after adsorption.Herein,the novel high porosity PG-based nanofibers that are easy for operating and retrieving have been fabricated using effective solution blowing and subsequent calcination.The obtained highly efficient adsorption nanofibers exhibit large specific surface area about 170.50 m^(2)/g with average diameter from 243 nm to 365 nm.Based on the abovementioned nanofibrous structure and negatively charged PG,the solution blowing of PG-based nanofibers(SBPNs)showed high adsorption capacity for methylene blue(MB)(112.36 mg/g).In addition,the adsorption of SBPNs is well described by the Langmuir isotherm model.This work provides new SBPNs forming process for the fields of dye removal,which may achieve the production of PG adsorbents at the industrial level.展开更多
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial effect of antibacterial pho-todynamic therapy(aPDT)on Streptococcus mutans(S.mutans)biofilm model in vitro.The selection of photosensitizers is the key...The main objective of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial effect of antibacterial pho-todynamic therapy(aPDT)on Streptococcus mutans(S.mutans)biofilm model in vitro.The selection of photosensitizers is the key step for the efficacy of photodynamic therapy(PDT).However,no studies have been conducted in the oral field to compare the functional char-acteristics and application effects of PDT mediated by various photosensitizers.In this re-search,the antibacterial effect of Methylene blue(MB)/650 nm laser and Hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether(HMME)/532 nm laser on S.mutans biofilm was compared under different energy densities to provide experimental reference for the clinical application of the two PDT.The yield of lactic acid was analyzed by Colony forming unit(CFU)and spectrophotometry,and the complete biofilm activity was measured by Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy(CLSM)to evaluate the bactericidal effect on each group.Based on the results of CFU,the bacterial colonies formed by 30.4J/cm^(2)532nm MB-aPDT group and 30.4J/cm^(2)532nm HMME-aPDT group were significantly less than those in other groups,and the bacterial colonies in HMME-aPDT group were less than those in HMME-aPDT group.Lactic acid production in all treatment groups except the photosensitizer group was statistically lower than that in the normal saline control group.The activity of bacterial plaque biofilm was significantly decreased in the two groups treated with 30.4 J/cm^(2) aPDT.Therefore,aPDT suitable for energy measurement can kill S.mutans plaque biofilm,and MB-aPDT is better than HMME-aPDT.展开更多
The difficulty in achieving high removal efficiency for contaminants in textile wastewater over a wide range of p H impedes the progress of its treatment technique greatly.Herein,a facile and sustainable strategy was ...The difficulty in achieving high removal efficiency for contaminants in textile wastewater over a wide range of p H impedes the progress of its treatment technique greatly.Herein,a facile and sustainable strategy was adopted for constructing magnetic ordered mesoporous polymers(M-OMPs)without the assistance of organic solvent and catalyst.The prepared M-OMPs were endowed with high special surface area and good superparamagnetism simultaneously,and exhibited high removal efficiency(>99%)for Methylene Blue(MB)within a short time(10 min)at a concentration of 50 mg/L.What’s more,high removal efficiency was achieved over a wide range of p H 2-12 and the adsorption capacity for MB on M-OMPs was substantially retained even after 5 adsorption-desorption cycles,further demonstrating the application potential of M-OMPs in the decontamination of textile wastewater.展开更多
The brain has an exceptionally high requirement for energy metabolism,with glucose serving as the exclusive energy source.Cancers,including glioblastoma,have a high glucose uptake and rely on aerobic glycolysis for en...The brain has an exceptionally high requirement for energy metabolism,with glucose serving as the exclusive energy source.Cancers,including glioblastoma,have a high glucose uptake and rely on aerobic glycolysis for energy metabolism.The alternation of high-efficiency oxidative phosphorylation to a low-efficiency aerobic glycolysis pathway(Warburg effect)provides macromolecules for biosynthesis and proliferation.Current research indicates that the specific metabolism in the tumor tissue and nonnal brain tissue in the glioma allows the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid(5 ALA)-induced protoporphyrin IX(PpIX)and methylene blue(MB)to monitor and correct the development of the tumor.The focus is on the detection of the differences between tumor cells and tumorassociated macrophages/microglia using spectroscopic and microscopic methods,based on the fluorescent signals and the difference in the drug accumulation of photosensitizers(PSs).Since 5 ALA has long been used effectively in the clinic for fluorescent surgical navigation,it was employed as an agent to identify the localization of tumor tissue and study its composition,particularly tumor and immune cells(macrophages),which have also been shown to actively accumulate PpIX.However,since PpIX is photodynamically active,it can be considered effective as the main target of tumor tissue for further successful photodynamic therapy.MB was employed to visualize resident microglia,which is important for their activation/deactivation to prevent the reprogramming of the immune cells by the tumor.Thus,using two drugs,it is possible to prevent crosstalk between tumor cells and the immune cells of different geneses.展开更多
文摘Experiments were carried out to investigate the influence of TiO2 surface fluorination on the photodegradation of a representative organic cationic compound, Methylene Blue （MB）. The eleetropositive MB shows poor adsorption on TiO2 surface; its degradation performs a HO. radical-mediated mechanism. In the F-modified system, the kinetic reaction rate enlarged more than 2.5 fold that was attributed mainly to the accumulating adsorption of MB and the increased photogenerated hole available on the F-modified TiO2 surface.
基金financially supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.52025041)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51902020,51974021 and 52250091)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-TP-20-02C2)the State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures,Guangxi University(No.2021GXYSOF12)the Interdisciplinary Research Project for Young Teachers of USTB(Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities)(No.FRF-IDRY-21-028)。
文摘The development of novel piezoelectric catalysts against harsh conditions is indeed crucial for improving the piezo-catalytic degradation efficiency of colored organic dyes in wastewater.In this work,6H-SiC nanoparticles(NPs)are utilized to piezo-catalytic degrade rhodamine B(RhB)and methylene blue(MB)under ultrasonic vibration for the first time.The degradation efficiency of RhB and MB reaches 98.8%and 98.7%within 80 min.The piezoelectricity of 6H-SiC is comprehensively analyzed by the piezoresponse force microscope(PFM)and finite element method(FEM).The strong oxidizing active free radicals generated by the continuous piezoelectric polarized electric field of 6H-SiC,i.e.,·O_(2)^(-)and·OH,induce the decomposition reactions of colored organic dyes in solution.And the dyes are proven to degrade to harmless or less-harmful products gradually during the piezo-catalysis process by high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS).Moreover,RhB is also decomposed efficiently by 6HSiC NPs under acidic and alkaline conditions.These results prove the feasibility of 6H-SiC for decomposing common water pollutants under harsh conditions and provide a new perspective for water purification.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2021YFB3802800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52101195, 51871120 and 52271147)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Nos. BK20190480 and BK20200019)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Nos. 30920021156 and 30920010004)Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Neutron Scattering Science and Technology。
文摘Metallic glasses(MGs) are promising heterogeneous catalysts in water remediation,due to their superior efficiency,selectivity,reusability and corrosion resistance.However,few works are focused on the influence of inorganic anions that are abundant in wastewater.Herein,four common inorganic anions were added in a heterogeneous Fenton-like system(Fe-MG/H_(2)O_(2)) to study inorganic anions' influence on MGs' catalytic performance during methylene blue(MB) degradation.Evidence demonstrated that chloride ions and dihydrogen phosphate ions had an adverse effect on the catalytic performance of Fe-MG,whereas Fe-MG/H_(2)O_(2) system sustained high efficiency in the presence of sulfate ions and nitrate ions during the Fenton-like process.By studying the structure,surface morphology,and evolution of active species,it was found that inorganic anions had a significant effect on the surface morphology of Fe-MG and the generation of active species.This work will provide essential references for MGs as heterogeneous catalysts in practical applications.
基金National Key Technologies R&D Program of China during the 12th Five-Year Plan Period(No.2012BAD29B06,No2012BAK01B01)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21375021)+2 种基金Major Project of Fujian Provincial Science and Technology Program,China(No.2011N5008)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(No.2012J05023)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in Fujian Province University,China(No.JA10011)
文摘The equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics of the adsorption of methylene blue( MB) from aqueous solution onto copper coordination polymer with dithiooxamide( H2dtoaCu),one of the metal-organic frameworks( MOFs),were investigated in a batch adsorption system as a function of initial pH, adsorbent concentration, contact time, initial dye concentration, and temperature. The Langmuir, Freundlich, and DubininRadushkevich( D-R) isotherm models were used for modeling the adsorption equilibrium. It was found that Langmuir model yielded a much better fit than the Freundlich model under different temperatures. The maximum monolayer adsorption capacities of MB were 192. 98,229. 86,and 297. 38 mg /g at 298,308,and 318 K,respectively. The calculated mean adsorption energy( 8. 26-11. 04 kJ /mol) using D-R model indicated that the adsorption process might take place by chemical adsorption mechanism.Otherwise,the kinetic studies revealed that the adsorption process could be well explained by pseudo-second-order rate kinetics and intraparticle diffusion was not the rate-limiting step.Thermodynamic studies indicated that this system was feasible,spontaneous,and endothermic process. Based on these studies,H2dtoaCu can be considered as a potential adsorbent for the removal of MB from aqueous solution.
基金Project supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(N162302001)the Basic Key Program of Applied Basic Research of Science and Technology Commission Foundation of Hebei Province in China(15961005D)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2015020665)the Hebei Province Higher Education Research Project(ZD2017309)Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao Campus Research Fund(XNK201602)
文摘Y2 Mo4 O15 particles were prepared using a simple solution method（SSM） and used as a highly efficient selective adsorbent for methylene blue（MB） in aqueous solutions. The maximum adsorption capacity of the samples was determined based on the adsorption isotherms with different adsorbent doses at 298,318 and 338 K. The fittings of the temperature-dependent isotherms yield ΔrGm^θ=-34.1 kJ/mol,ΔrHm^θ-36.9 kJ/mol and ΔrSm^θ=-9.67 J/mol·K. The as-prepared Y2 Mo4 O15 has a very large maximum adsorption capacity（i.e., 198 mg/g） for MB at room temperature, and this value is only less than that of amorphous hardwood powder. Notably, 80 mg of adsorbent is able to completely decolorize 250 mL of 30 mg/L MB aqueous solution. The kinetic parameters of the adsorption process were obtained from the temperature-dependent adsorption isotherm（i.e., E1=26.9 kJ/mol and E1 = 63.8 kJ/mol）. The results of adsorption kinetics show that it is a pseudo-second-order reaction. The mechanism of the high selectivity and the large adsorption capacity is discussed based on competitive ion（CI） experiments and coordination theory.
基金Manal Ammar and Dr.Ali Youssef for their substantial contribution and support.We thank the funding provided by the American University of Beirut Research Board and the K.Shair Central Research Science Laboratory.M.G.acknowledges the support of the Arab Fund Fellowship Program.We also acknowledge the funding provided by the Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research(Nos.103496,103487)the Masri Institute(No.103214).
文摘In this paper,we exploit our prior successful synthesis of MOF-199 single crystals using the reaction-diffusion framework(RDF),to synthesize multivariate metal-organic frameworks(MTV-MOFs)version with enhanced properties.The MTV-MOFs are synthesized by creating defects within the MOF-199 crystal structure by integrating organic linkers entailing different functional groups.Accordingly,5-aminoisophthalic acid(NH_(2)-BDC)and 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid(OH-BDC)are separately mixed with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid(BTC)in three different starting ratios of X-BDC:BTC(1:3,1:1)and(3:1).The effects of this linker on the morphology of the synthesized MTV-MOFs,their thermal stability,and their surface area are investigated.The extent of the incorporation of the linkers in the framework is elucidated via^(1)H-NMR spectroscopy and it is shown that the incorporation varies as a function of the location along the tubular reactor,a characteristic of RDF.The enhanced properties of the synthesized MTV-MOFs are further demonstrated by measuring its adsorptive capability for methylene blue(MB)and rhodamine B(Rh B)in aqueous solution,and compared with that of the as-synthesized MOF-199.The kinetic and thermodynamic studies reveal that MTV-MOFs with the ratio of X-BDC:BTC(1:1)exhibit the best uptakes of MB(263 mg/g)for X=OH and Rh B(156 mg/g)for X=NH_(2).The adsorbents are also easily regenerated for three consecutive cycles without losing their efficiency.We finally demonstrate that MTV-MOFs can be designed to tune the dye removal selectivity and enhance the removal capacity of both MB and RhB in a binary aqueous solution of these dyes.
基金This work was supported by US National Cancer Institute grant numbers CA126023,CA142669(MB and AntiCancer,Inc.)VA Merit Review grant number 1 I01 BX003856-01A1(MB)NIH/NCI T32CA121938(TM Lwin).
文摘Importance:Fluorescence-guided surgery(FGS)is a potentially powerful tool for hepatobiliary(HPB)surgery.The high sensitivity of fluorescence navigation is especially useful in settings where tactile feedback is limited.Objective:The present narrative review evaluates literature on the use of FDA-approved fluorophores such as methylene blue(MB),5-aminolevulinic acid(5-ALA),and indocyanine green(ICG)for clinical intra-operative image-guidance during HPB surgery.Evidence Review:Approaches such as dosing,timing,imaging devices and comparative endpoints are summarized.The feasibility and safety of fluorophores in visualizing the biliary tree,identify biliary leaks,outline anatomic hepatic segments,identify tumors,and evaluate perfusion and graft function in liver transplants are discussed.Findings:Tumor-specific probes are a promising advancement in FGS with a greater degree of specificity.The current status of tumor-specific probes being evaluated in clinical trials are summarized.Conclusions and Relevance for Reviews:Relevant discussion of promising tumor-specific probes in pre-clinical development are discussed.Fluorescence-guidance in HPB surgery is relatively new,but current literature shows that the dyes are reliably able to outline desired structures with a variety of dosing,timing,and imaging devices to provide real-time intra-operative anatomic information to surgeons.Development of tumor-specific probes will further advance the field of HPB surgery especially during oncologic resections.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51473121)Science and Technology Plans of Tianjin,China(No.20YDTPJC03180)National Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovation and Entrepreneurship,China(No.202010058069)。
文摘Palygorskite(PG)adsorbent with superior adsorption property and ion-exchange ability is highly desired in the field of dye removal.However,it generates high amounts of precipitation due to the granular form,resulting in secondary pollution after adsorption.Herein,the novel high porosity PG-based nanofibers that are easy for operating and retrieving have been fabricated using effective solution blowing and subsequent calcination.The obtained highly efficient adsorption nanofibers exhibit large specific surface area about 170.50 m^(2)/g with average diameter from 243 nm to 365 nm.Based on the abovementioned nanofibrous structure and negatively charged PG,the solution blowing of PG-based nanofibers(SBPNs)showed high adsorption capacity for methylene blue(MB)(112.36 mg/g).In addition,the adsorption of SBPNs is well described by the Langmuir isotherm model.This work provides new SBPNs forming process for the fields of dye removal,which may achieve the production of PG adsorbents at the industrial level.
基金supported by the Construction Plan of the Tianjin Characteristic Subject Group,Oral Medical Engineering
文摘The main objective of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial effect of antibacterial pho-todynamic therapy(aPDT)on Streptococcus mutans(S.mutans)biofilm model in vitro.The selection of photosensitizers is the key step for the efficacy of photodynamic therapy(PDT).However,no studies have been conducted in the oral field to compare the functional char-acteristics and application effects of PDT mediated by various photosensitizers.In this re-search,the antibacterial effect of Methylene blue(MB)/650 nm laser and Hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether(HMME)/532 nm laser on S.mutans biofilm was compared under different energy densities to provide experimental reference for the clinical application of the two PDT.The yield of lactic acid was analyzed by Colony forming unit(CFU)and spectrophotometry,and the complete biofilm activity was measured by Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy(CLSM)to evaluate the bactericidal effect on each group.Based on the results of CFU,the bacterial colonies formed by 30.4J/cm^(2)532nm MB-aPDT group and 30.4J/cm^(2)532nm HMME-aPDT group were significantly less than those in other groups,and the bacterial colonies in HMME-aPDT group were less than those in HMME-aPDT group.Lactic acid production in all treatment groups except the photosensitizer group was statistically lower than that in the normal saline control group.The activity of bacterial plaque biofilm was significantly decreased in the two groups treated with 30.4 J/cm^(2) aPDT.Therefore,aPDT suitable for energy measurement can kill S.mutans plaque biofilm,and MB-aPDT is better than HMME-aPDT.
基金the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Nos.21775113 and 21974100)the Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of NSFC(No.20921062)。
文摘The difficulty in achieving high removal efficiency for contaminants in textile wastewater over a wide range of p H impedes the progress of its treatment technique greatly.Herein,a facile and sustainable strategy was adopted for constructing magnetic ordered mesoporous polymers(M-OMPs)without the assistance of organic solvent and catalyst.The prepared M-OMPs were endowed with high special surface area and good superparamagnetism simultaneously,and exhibited high removal efficiency(>99%)for Methylene Blue(MB)within a short time(10 min)at a concentration of 50 mg/L.What’s more,high removal efficiency was achieved over a wide range of p H 2-12 and the adsorption capacity for MB on M-OMPs was substantially retained even after 5 adsorption-desorption cycles,further demonstrating the application potential of M-OMPs in the decontamination of textile wastewater.
基金The reported study was funded by Russian Foundation for Basic Research according to the research project No.18-29-01062.
文摘The brain has an exceptionally high requirement for energy metabolism,with glucose serving as the exclusive energy source.Cancers,including glioblastoma,have a high glucose uptake and rely on aerobic glycolysis for energy metabolism.The alternation of high-efficiency oxidative phosphorylation to a low-efficiency aerobic glycolysis pathway(Warburg effect)provides macromolecules for biosynthesis and proliferation.Current research indicates that the specific metabolism in the tumor tissue and nonnal brain tissue in the glioma allows the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid(5 ALA)-induced protoporphyrin IX(PpIX)and methylene blue(MB)to monitor and correct the development of the tumor.The focus is on the detection of the differences between tumor cells and tumorassociated macrophages/microglia using spectroscopic and microscopic methods,based on the fluorescent signals and the difference in the drug accumulation of photosensitizers(PSs).Since 5 ALA has long been used effectively in the clinic for fluorescent surgical navigation,it was employed as an agent to identify the localization of tumor tissue and study its composition,particularly tumor and immune cells(macrophages),which have also been shown to actively accumulate PpIX.However,since PpIX is photodynamically active,it can be considered effective as the main target of tumor tissue for further successful photodynamic therapy.MB was employed to visualize resident microglia,which is important for their activation/deactivation to prevent the reprogramming of the immune cells by the tumor.Thus,using two drugs,it is possible to prevent crosstalk between tumor cells and the immune cells of different geneses.
