Polarization-controlled anisotropy in hybrid plasmonic nanoparticles.

Anisotropy has played a critical role in many material systems, but its controllable creation and modulation have been a long-lasting challenge for the scientific communities. Polarization-addressed anisotropy appears more attractive among all approaches due to its excellent controllability, simplicity, and accuracy, but only a limited number of material systems are applicable for such a concept, which are largely focused on oriented growth. Here, we establish a polarization-dependent anisotropic etching system made of Au@oligomer core-shell nanoparticles (NPs).

Erythrocyte-derived vesicles for circulating tumor cell capture and specific tumor imaging.

The precise diagnosis of cancer remains a great challenge; therefore, it is our research interest to develop safe, tumor-specific reagents. In this study, we designed nanovesicles derived from erythrocyte membranes; the nanovesicles are capable of recognizing tumor cells for both circulating tumor cell (CTC) capture and tumor imaging. The tumor-targeting molecules folic acid (FA) and fluorescein Cy5 were modified on the nanovesicle surface.

[Effect of Dexmedetomidine Combined Electrical Stimulation on Coanitive Function of Patients Receiving Extracerebral Intervention].

Objective: To explore the effect of dexmedetomidine combined electrical stimulation on cognitive function of neurosurgical diseases patients treated by extracerebral intervention.

Methods: Totally 122 patients with neurosurgical diseases who underwent selective intervention were randomly assigned to the observation group and the control group, 61 cases in each group. Patients in the control group recieved anesthesia by dexmedetomidine.

[Fly ash-catalyzed oxidation of p-nitro phenol with H2O2].

Fly ash was investigated as a catalyst in the oxidation of p-nitro phenol (PNP) with H2O2 at ambient temperature and pressure. The physical and chemical properties of fly ash were analyzed. The effects of fly ash composition, pretreatment methods and other parameters (such as dosage, pH, reaction time and oxidant concentration) on PNP removal rate were studied.