Nanofibrous chiral supramolecular assembly-derived self-healing hydrogels with polyethylene glycol.

Unique polymer hydrogels with unusual cross-linking networks and self-healing properties have been recently reported. In this study, we fabricated hybrid hydrogels consisting of a chiral supramolecular one-dimensional assembly of glutamide-derived lipids bearing pyridinium head groups (-Py) cross-linked with termini-anionised hydrophilic polyethylene glycol polymers (S-PEG -S). The cationic group-linked -Py forms nanotubular aggregates in water.

Correction: SARS-CoV-2 suppression depending on the pH of graphene oxide nanosheets.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D3NA00084B.].

SARS-CoV-2 suppression depending on the pH of graphene oxide nanosheets.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) inactivation of pH-dependent graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets is presented. The observed virus inactivation using an authentic virus (Delta variant) and different GO dispersions at pH 3, 7, and 11 suggests that the higher pH of the GO dispersion yields a better performance compared to that of GO at neutral or lower pH. The current findings can be ascribed to the pH-driven functional group change and the overall charge of GO, favorable for the attachment between GO nanosheets and virus particles.

Experimental and modelling studies of carbon dioxide capture onto pristine, nitrogen-doped, and activated ordered mesoporous carbons.

The search for suitable materials for carbon dioxide capture and storage has attracted the attention of the scientific community in view of the increased global CO levels and its after-effects. Among the different materials under research, porous carbons and their doped analogues are extensively debated for their ability to store carbon dioxide at high pressures. The present paper examined high-pressure carbon dioxide storage studies of 1-D hexagonal and 3-D cubic ordered mesoporous pristine and N-doped carbons prepared using the nano-casting method.

A large negative magnetoresistance effect in semiconducting crystals composed of an octahedrally ligated phthalocyanine complex with high-spin manganese(iii).

A design for an octahedrally ligated phthalocyanine complex with high-spin manganese(iii) ( = 2) and Mn(Pc)Cl (Pc = phthalocyanine) is presented. The presence of high-spin state Mn in the fabricated PhP[Mn(Pc)Cl] (PhP = tetraphenylphosphonium) semiconducting molecular crystal is indicated by the Mn-Cl distance, which suggests an electronic configuration of (d , d )(d )(d ). This was confirmed by the Curie constant ( = 5.

Molecular planting of a single organothiol into a "gap-site" of a 2D patterned adlayer in an electrochemical environment.

The self-assembled inclusion of molecules into two-dimensional (2D) porous networks on surfaces has been extensively studied because 2D functional materials consisting of organic molecules have become an important research topic. However, the isolation of a single molecular thiol remains a challenging goal. Here, we report a method of planting and isolating organothiols onto a 2D patterned organic adlayer at an electrochemical interface.

Light-driven oxidation of CH to C chemicals catalysed by an organometallic Ru complex with O.

CH conversion is one of the most challenging chemical reactions due to its inertness in terms of physical and chemical properties. We have achieved photo-induced C-H bond breaking of CH and successive C-O bond formation to form CHOH concomitant with HCHO by an organometallic Ru complex with O.

Microwave aided conversion of cellulose to glucose using polyoxometalate as catalyst.

The viability of biorefining technology primarily depends on the facile cellulose conversion route with adequate conversion efficiency. Here we have demonstrated the microwave-assisted hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose using polyoxometalate (POM) clusters as acid catalysts. Two different types of POM, including Wells-Dawson and Keggin were justified as catalysts in the cellulose conversion process.

Oxygen reduction reaction activity of an iron phthalocyanine/graphene oxide nanocomposite.

Electrocatalysts with metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) sites have recently attracted much attention as potential catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and a hybrid of iron phthalocyanine (FePc) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is one of the promising candidates. Herein, a FePc/GO nanocomposite was synthesized by electrostatic deposition on the electrode. The electrochemically reduced FePc/GO nanocomposite (ER(FePc/GO)) contained Fe centers in well reduced graphene sites without agglomeration.

Chemical redox-induced chiroptical switching of supramolecular assemblies of viologens.

A chiral supramolecular assembly exhibiting redox-induced changes in its chiroptical properties was prepared using viologen-modified glutamide (-V) derivatives. Achiral viologen moieties in the -V assembly were chirally orientated by glutamide groups, affording a unique orange-colored solution, with a visible absorption band at around 470 nm, having electronic circular dichroism (CD) signals (molar ellipticity [] = 0.58 × 10 deg cm dmol: absorption dissymmetry factors () = 5.

Enhanced mixed proton and electron conductor at room temperature from chemically modified single-wall carbon nanotubes.

Remarkably high mixed proton and electron conduction arising from oxidized single-wall carbon nanotubes at room temperature is demonstrated. The respective proton and electronic conductivities are 1.40 and 8.

Microwave-assisted catalytic conversion of chitin to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using polyoxometalate as catalyst.

The key challenges for converting chitin to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) include the low 5-HMF yield. Moreover, the disadvantages of traditional acid-base catalysts including complex post-treatment processes, the production of by-products, and severe equipment corrosion also largely limit the large-scale conversion of chitin to 5-HMF. In this view, herein we have demonstrated a microwave aided efficient and green conversion of chitin to 5-HMF while using polyoxometalate (POM) as a catalyst and DMSO/water as solvent.

Self-assembly of photoresponsive azo-containing phospholipids with a polar group as the tail.

Vesicles or micelles prepared from amphiphiles with azobenzene (Az) moieties and long alkyl chains have attracted much attention in drug delivery systems. To induce release behavior from smart carriers - photoisomerization of the Az groups, UV light exposure is typically used, but it can damage DNA and hardly penetrates cells. In this paper, Az-containing phospholipids without long alkyl tails were designed and synthesized; in these compounds, the end group of the Az moiety was substituted with a -NO and -OCH group (abbreviated N6 and M6, respectively).

Electrochemical performance of nano-sized LiFePO-embedded 3D-cubic ordered mesoporous carbon and nitrogenous carbon composites.

Herein, we report a single-step synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical performance of nano-sized LiFePO (LFP)-embedded 3D-cubic mesoporous carbon (CSI-809) and nitrogenous carbon (MNC-859) composites. Furthermore, in order to investigate the effects of both CSI-809 and MNC-859 on the electrochemical characteristics of LFP, a systematic study was performed on the morphology and microstructure of the composites, , LFP/CSI-809 and LFP/MNC-859, using XRD, FE-SEM, FT-Raman, and BET surface area analyses. Among these composites, LFP/MNC-859 exhibited better electrochemical performance with higher specific capacity and rate capability as compared to those of LFP/CSI-809.

Extreme enhancement of secondary chirality through coordination-driven steric changes of terpyridyl ligand in glutamide-based molecular gels.

Aggregation-induced chirality is potentially useful in sensor technology applications. Herein we show extreme enhancement of secondary chirality through coordination-driven steric changes of terpyridyl ligand in molecular gels. The secondary chirality reflecting on enhancement of chiral signals (, circular dichroism (CD) and circularly polarised luminescence (CPL)) of the molecular gels formed from glutamide-attached terpyridine (-tpy) is extremely enhanced by the coordination of its terpyridyl groups to metal ions such as Cu, Zn and Ru, which is due to dramatic changes in the stacked structure of the chromophore groups through the formation of metal ion complex.

Monomolecular covalent honeycomb nanosheets produced by surface-mediated polycondensation between 1,3,5-triamino benzene and benzene-1,3,5-tricarbox aldehyde on Au(111).

Fabrication of a two-dimensional covalent network of honeycomb nanosheets comprising small 1,3,5-triamino benzene and benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxaldehyde aromatic building blocks was conducted on Au(111) in a pH-controlled aqueous solution. scanning tunneling microscopy revealed a large defect-free and homogeneous honeycomb π-conjugated nanosheet at the Au(111)/liquid interface. An electrochemical potential dependence indicated that the nanosheets were the result of thermodynamic self-assembly based not only on the reaction equilibrium but also on the adsorption (partition) equilibrium, which was controlled by the building block surface coverage as a function of electrode potential.

Correction: Microwave-assisted catalytic conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using "three dimensional" graphene oxide hybrid catalysts.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D0RA01009J.].

Microwave-assisted catalytic conversion of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using "three dimensional" graphene oxide hybrid catalysts.

Hybrids of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and metal/metal oxide (Pt, NiO/Ni(OH), CoO, FeO) nano particle were prepared by reduction of graphene oxide (GO) and metal ion (Pt, Ni, Co, Fe) hybrids. The M-rGO hybrids (M = Pt, Ni-, Co and Fe) were justified for the transformation of glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). High glucose → 5-HMF conversion was yielded depending on the nature of the M-rGO catalyst.

Interfacial Zinc Phosphate is the Key to Controlling Biocompatibility of Metallic Zinc Implants.

Recently emerged metallic zinc (Zn) is a new generation of promising candidates for bioresorbable medical implants thanks to its essential physiological relevance, mechanical strength, and more matched degradation pace to that of tissue healing. Zn-based metals exhibit excellent biocompatibility in various animal models. However, direct culture of cells on Zn metals yields surprisingly low viability, indicating high cytotoxicity of Zn.

Supported binary CuO -Pt catalysts with high activity and thermal stability for the combustion of NH as a carbon-free energy source.

Recently, NH has been thought to be a renewable and carbon-free energy source. The use of NH fuel, however, is hindered by its high ignition temperature and NO/NO production. To overcome these issues, in this study, the combustion of NH over copper oxide (CuO ) and platinum (Pt) catalysts supported on aluminium silicates (3AlO·2SiO), aluminium oxides (AlO), and silicon oxides (SiO) were compared.

Gram-scale synthesis of porphycenes through acid-catalyzed oxidative macrocyclizations of /-mixed 5,6-diaryldipyrroethenes.

The gram-scale production of porphycene derivatives is reported. This has been achieved by acid-catalyzed ring closure of an /-mixture of 5,6-diaryldipyrroethenes, resulting in the formation of -tetraarylporphycenes in yields of up to 80%. /-isomerization of the 5,6-diaryldipyrroethenes under acidic conditions was key to proceed the effective macrocyclization.

Development of an All Solid State Battery Incorporating Graphene Oxide as Proton Conductor.

Graphene oxide (GO) shows high proton conductivity (≈10 Scm), excellent mechanical stability, and electrical insulation property, which makes it an ideal candidate for use as a proton conducting solid state electrolyte. The prospects of using GO as single phase solid electrolyte in an all solid battery is presented herein. A battery with the cell configuration: Zn + ZnSO•7HO + graphite (anode) || GO (electrolyte) || MnO + graphite (cathode) is fabricated.

The interaction of the ErbB4 intracellular domain p80 with α-enolase in the nuclei is associated with the inhibition of the neuregulin1-dependent cell proliferation.

We have shown that the receptor tyrosine kinase ErbB4 signals neuregulin1-stimulated proliferation of human cells. Some isoforms of ErbB4 are cleaved to release the soluble intracellular domain p80; however, the function of p80 in cell proliferation remained unclear. Here we propose the possibility for p80 as a negative feedback modulator of ErbB4-mediated cell proliferation.

Stable and high-rate nitrogen removal from reject water by partial nitrification and subsequent anammox.

A combined process of partial nitrification (PN) and anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) was carried out to treat reject water with a high concentration of ammonium and a low level of hardly biodegraded organic carbon. Stable treatment performance was obtained under high nitrogen loading rates of 5.7 kg-N/m3/day and 10.

High rate partial nitrification treatment of reject wastewater.

Partial nitrification (PN) treatments on reject wastewater were carried out. Dissolved oxygen concentration was limited by controlling air flowrate, which was the main operational strategy in this study. Stable PN performance was obtained during continuous operation for 80 days, with a maximum nitrogen loading rate (NLR) of 4.