Separation and purification of quinolyridine alkaloids from seeds of Thermopsis lanceolata R. Br. by conventional and pH-zone-refining counter-current chromatography.

In this work, the preparative separation of quinolyridine alkaloids from seeds of T. lanceolata by conventional and pH-zone-refining counter-current chromatography. Traditional counter-current chromatography separation was performed by a flow-rate changing strategy with a solvent system of ethyl acetate-n-butanol-water (1:9:10, v/v) and 200 mg sample loading.

Extraction and purification of cis/trans asarone from Acorus tatarinowii Schott: Accelerated solvent extraction and silver ion coordination high-speed counter-current chromatography.

Acorus tatarinowii Schott is a traditional Chinese medicine used to treat memory and cognitive dysfunction. Because of their efficacy and lower toxic effects, research on α- and β-asarone, the phytoconstituents, has attracted attention owing to their remarkable pharmacological activities. Silver ion coordination complexation high-speed counter-current chromatography was used to separate these isomers from A.

Stable isotopes reveal the formation diversity of humic substances derived from different cotton straw-based materials.

Humic substances (HS) are essential in environment processes and carbon (C) sequestration in soils. In this study, organic materials such as cotton straw and its derived compost and biochar were added to the soil on a C-equivalent basis and incubated for 30 and 180 days in order to investigate the different forms of plant biomass derived C sequestration in HS. The C distribution in humic acid (HA), fulvic acid (FA), and humin (Hu) derived from organic materials was investigated using the C isotope method, while the catalase, sucrose, and β-glucosidase activities were also determined.

Flavonoid epimers from custard apple leaves, a rapid screening and separation by HSCCC and their antioxidant and hypoglycaemic activities evaluation.

Leaves of custard apple are widely used in many places as a popular dietary supplement for the treatment of diabetes. Flavonoids are known to have anti-diabetic activity. In this study, the main flavonoid epimers were separated.

A simple and efficient linear gradient coupled with inner-recycling high-speed counter-current chromatography mode for the preparative separation of flavonoid glycosides from leaves of custard apple.

In general, the simultaneous separation and isolation of compounds with a broad polarity range from natural products is a challenge by ordinary high-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC). Indeed, the complex solvent system screening methods limit the broader application of HSCCC. We describe herein a rapid and efficient linear gradient CCC (LGCCC) method that enables the separation of flavonoid glycosides with a broad range of K values from custard apple leaves.

Novel ultrasonic-assisted vacuum drying technique for dehydrating garlic slices and predicting the quality properties by low field nuclear magnetic resonance.

A novel ultrasonic-assisted vacuum drying technique for dehydrating garlic slices to give high quality products was developed. Garlic slices were dried at 60 °C using four methods: ultrasonic-assisted vacuum drying (USVD), vacuum drying (VD), ultrasonic-assisted drying (USD), and convective drying (CD, the control with no vacuum or ultrasonic applied). Drying kinetics, water-content changes, and properties of the garlic slices were assessed.

Rapid screening and purification of potential alkaloid neuraminidase inhibitors from Toddalia asiatica (Linn.) Lam. roots via ultrafiltration liquid chromatography combined with stepwise flow rate counter-current chromatography.

Toddalia asiatica (Linn.) Lam. is a medical plant traditionally used to treat coughs, fevers, and various diseases.

Highly Graphitized Carbon Coating on SiO with a π⁻π Stacking Precursor Polymer for High Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries.

A highly graphitized carbon on a silicon monoxide (SiO) surface coating at low temperature, based on polymer precursor π⁻π stacking, was developed. A novel conductive and electrochemically stable carbon coating was rationally designed to modify the SiO anode materials by controlling the sintering of a conductive polymer, a pyrene-based homopolymer poly (1-pyrenemethyl methacrylate; PPy), which achieved high graphitization of the carbon layers at a low temperature and avoided silicon carbide formation and possible SiO material transformation. When evaluated as the anode of a lithium-ion battery (LIB), the carbon-coated SiO composite delivered a high discharge capacity of 2058.

Correction: A novel method for the highly efficient biotransformation of genistein from genistin using a high-speed counter-current chromatography bioreactor.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/C8RA10629K.].

A novel method for the highly efficient biotransformation of genistein from genistin using a high-speed counter-current chromatography bioreactor.

Genistein, an important soybean isoflavone compound, has gained attention for its significant properties. Compared with the glycone form of genistin, low content of genistein limits the use in food and pharmaceutical fields. In this study, a novel bioreactor with high-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC) was built for the highly efficient biotransformation of genistein from genistin.

Effect of cotton straw-derived materials on native soil organic carbon.

Different types of crop straw and their derived biochars and compost treatments have huge potential for carbon sequestration to sustain crop productivity. In this study, cotton straw (straw), cotton straw-derived compost (compost) and cotton straw-derived biochar (biochar) with equivalent carbon (C) content were added to soil and incubated for 30 and 180 days. The C sequestration potential of these organic materials was determined by C isotope trace method.

Chemical Constituents from (Roxb.) Schott. and Their Anti⁻Inflammatory Activities.

One new monoterpene glycoside (), one new phenyl glycoside (), one new caffeoyl derivative (), were isolated from (Roxb.) Schott., along with four known compounds ().

Application of coordination agent in high-speed counter-current chromatography for the preparative separation and isolation ginkgolic acids from the sarcotesta of Ginkgo biloba L.

An efficient coordination high-speed counter-current chromatography method for the preparative separation of ginkgolic acids from the sarcotesta of Ginkgo biloba L was developed. The type, concentration, and mechanism of the coordination agent were investigated. Following the use of four types of metal salts including silver nitrate, copper chloride, ferric chloride, and aluminium nitrate, n-heptane/ethyl acetate/methanol/acetic acid 5:4:1:1, v/v with 0.

Development of online-storage inner-recycling counter-current chromatography for the preparative separation of complex components of alkylphenols from sarcotesta of L.

High-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC) is becoming an effective and non-absorptive separation method from natural products. Due to the insufficient separation efficiency, it is challenging to separate complex components, especially for compounds with similar values. In this study, a novel and effective online-storage inner-recycling CCC method was used to separate alkylphenols from the sarcotesta of L.

Alkaloids from Scindapsus officinalis (Roxb.) Schott. and their biological activities.

Two new alkaloid glycosides (1-2), two new amide alkaloids (3 and 6), and two new amine alkaloids (4 and 5), were isolated from Scindapsus officinalis (Roxb.) Schott., along with four known alkaloids (7-10).

Preparation and Capacity-Fading Investigation of Polymer-Derived Silicon Carbonitride Anode for Lithium-Ion Battery.

Polymer-derived silicon carbonitride (SiCN) materials have been synthesized via pyrolyzing from five poly(silylcarbondiimide)s with different contents of carbon (labeled as 1-5#). The morphological and structural measurements show that the SiCN materials are mixtures of nanocrystals of SiC, SiN, and graphite. The SiCN materials have been used as anodes for lithium-ion batteries.

Five new chromone glycosides from Scindapsus officinalis (Roxb.) Schott.

Five new chromone glycosides, officinalisides A (1), B (2), C (3), D (4) and E (5) were isolated from Scindapsus officinalis (Roxb.) Schott., along with six known chromone derivatives, 7-O-α-l-rhamnosyl-nereugenin (6), undulatoside A (7), drynachromoside A (8), drynachromoside B (9), 5,7-dihydroxy-2-methyl chromone(10), 5,7-dihydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl chromone (11).

Extraction and purification of five terpenoids from olibanum by ultrahigh pressure technique and high-speed countercurrent chromatography.

Five terpenoids, including two new ones, 3,7-dioxo-tirucalla-8,24-dien-21-oic acid (2) and 3α-acetoxyl-7-oxo-tirucalla-8,24-dien-21-oic acid (3), and three known ones, boscartol A (1), 11-keto-β-boswellic acid (4), and acetyl-11-keto-boswellic acid (5), have been extracted by the ultrapressure extraction and purified by pH-zone-refining countercurrent chromatography and high-speed countercurrent chromatography from olibanum. For ultrapressure extraction, the optimal condition including 200 MPa of extraction pressure, ethyl acetate of extraction solvent, 1:20 (g/mL) of solid/liquid ratio, and 2 min of extraction time were obtained. For the separation, from 1.

A novel pyrazole-containing indolizine derivative suppresses NF-κB activation and protects against TNBS-induced colitis via a PPAR-γ-dependent pathway.

The nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)-mediated activation of macrophages plays a key role in mucosal immune responses in Crohn's disease (CD). Moreover, increasing evidence shows that the activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) exerts satisfactory anti-inflammatory effects in experimental colitis models, mostly by suppressing NF-κB-mediated macrophage activation. Therefore, exploring therapeutic strategies to activate PPAR-γ and inhibit the NF-κB pathway in colonic macrophages holds great promise for the treatment of CD.

A ZnS nanocrystal/reduced graphene oxide composite anode with enhanced electrochemical performances for lithium-ion batteries.

A simple route for the preparation of ZnS nanocrystal/reduced graphene oxide (ZnS/RGO) by a hydrothermal synthesis process was achieved. The chemical composition, morphology, and structural characterization reveal that the ZnS/RGO composite is composed of sphalerite-phased ZnS nanocrystals uniformly dispersed on functional RGO sheets with a high specific surface area. The ZnS/RGO composite was utilized as an anode in the construction of a high-performance lithium-ion battery.

Biomimetic Ant-Nest Electrode Structures for High Sulfur Ratio Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) rechargeable battery has the benefit of high gravimetric energy density and low cost. Significant research currently focuses on increasing the sulfur loading and sulfur/inactive-materials ratio, to improve life and capacity. Inspired by nature's ant-nest structure, this research results in a novel Li-S electrode that is designed to meet both goals.

Conductive Polymer Binder-Enabled SiO-SnxCoyCz Anode for High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries.

A SiOSnCoC composite anode is assembled using a conductive polymer binder for the application in next-generation high energy density lithium-ion batteries. A specific capacity of 700 mAh/g is achieved at a 1C (900 mA/g) rate. A high active material loading anode with an areal capacity of 3.

Conductive Polymer Binder for High-Tap-Density Nanosilicon Material for Lithium-Ion Battery Negative Electrode Application.

High-tap-density silicon nanomaterials are highly desirable as anodes for lithium ion batteries, due to their small surface area and minimum first-cycle loss. However, this material poses formidable challenges to polymeric binder design. Binders adhere on to the small surface area to sustain the drastic volume changes during cycling; also the low porosities and small pore size resulting from this material are detrimental to lithium ion transport.

One-Pot Synthesis of Copper Sulfide Nanowires/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites with Excellent Lithium-Storage Properties as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Copper sulfide nanowires/reduced graphene oxide (CuSNWs/rGO) nanocompsites are successfully synthesized via a facile one-pot and template-free solution method in a dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)-ethyl glycol (EG) mixed solvent. It is noteworthy that the precursor plays a crucial role in the formation of the nanocomposites structure. SEM, TEM, XRD, IR and Raman spectroscopy are used to investigate the morphological and structural evolution of CuSNWs/rGO nanocomposites.

Side-chain conducting and phase-separated polymeric binders for high-performance silicon anodes in lithium-ion batteries.

Here we describe a class of electric-conducting polymers that conduct electrons via the side chain π-π stacking. These polymers can be designed and synthesized with different chemical moieties to perform different functions, extremely suitable as a conductive polymer binder for lithium battery electrodes. A class of methacrylate polymers based on a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon side moiety, pyrene, was synthesized and applied as an electrode binder to fabricate a silicon (Si) electrode.