{"title":"Multidimensional droplet manipulation on superhydrophobic surfaces using acoustic tweezers","authors":"Guifeng Wen, Zheyuan Zhong, Yue Fan, Xuelin Tian, Shilin Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110672","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110672","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>On-demand droplet manipulation plays a critical role in microfluidics, bio/chemical detection and micro-reactions. Acoustic droplet manipulation has emerged as a promising technique due to its non-contact nature, biocompatibility and precision, circumventing the complexities associated with other methods requiring surface or droplet pretreatment. Despite their promise, existing methods for acoustic droplet manipulation often involve complex hardware setups and difficulty for controlling individual droplet amidst multiple ones. Here we fabricate simple yet effective acoustic tweezers for in-surface and out-of-surface droplet manipulation. It is found that droplets can be transported on the superhydrophobic surfaces when the acoustic radiation force surpasses the friction force. Using a two-axis acoustic tweezer, droplets can be maneuvered along arbitrarily programmed paths on the surfaces. By introducing multiple labyrinthine structures on the superhydrophobic surface, individual droplet manipulation is realized by constraining the unselected droplets in the labyrinthine structures. In addition, a three-axis acoustic tweezer is developed for manipulating droplets in three-dimensional space. Potential applications of the acoustic tweezers for micro-reaction, bio-assay and chemical analysis are also demonstrated.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10088,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Chemical Letters","volume":"36 5","pages":"Article 110672"},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143487363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kun Yang , Anhui Li , Peng Zhang , Guilin Liu , Liusai Huang , Yumeng Fo , Luyuan Yang , Xiangyang Ji , Jian Liu , Weiyu Song
{"title":"Hierarchical zeolites stabilized cobalt(II) as propane dehydrogenation catalyst: Enhanced activity and coke tolerance via alkaline post-treatment","authors":"Kun Yang , Anhui Li , Peng Zhang , Guilin Liu , Liusai Huang , Yumeng Fo , Luyuan Yang , Xiangyang Ji , Jian Liu , Weiyu Song","doi":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110663","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110663","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transition metal cobalt exhibits strong activation capabilities for alkanes, however, the instability of Co sites leads to sintering and coke deposition, resulting in rapid deactivation. Hierarchical zeolites, with their diverse pore structures and high surface areas, are used to effectively anchor metals and enhance coke tolerance. Herein, a post-treatment method using an alkaline solution was employed to synthesize meso‑microporous zeolite supports, which were subsequently loaded with Co species for propane dehydrogenation catalyst. The results indicate that the application of NaOH, an inorganic base, produces supports with a larger mesopore volume and more abundant hydroxyl nests compared to TPAOH, an organic base. UV–vis, Raman, and XPS analyses reveal that Co in the 0.5Co/SN-1–0.05 catalyst is mainly in the form of tetrahedral Co<sup>2+</sup>, which effectively activates C<img>H bonds. In contrast, the 0.5Co/S-1 catalyst contains mainly Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> species. Co<sup>2+</sup> supported on hierarchical zeolites shows better propane conversion (58.6 %) and propylene selectivity (>96 %) compared to pure silica zeolites. Coke characterization indicates that hierarchical zeolites accumulate more coke, but it is mostly in the form of easily removable disordered carbon. The mesopores in the microporous zeolite support help disperse the active Co metal and facilitate coke removal during dehydrogenation, effectively preventing deactivation from sintering and coke coverage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10088,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Chemical Letters","volume":"36 5","pages":"Article 110663"},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143509951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Halogenated benzothiadiazole-based conjugated polymers as efficient photocatalysts for dye degradation and oxidative coupling of benzylamines” [Chinese Chemical Letters 33 (2022) 2736–2740]","authors":"Chu Chu, Yuancheng Qin, Cailing Ni, Jianping Zou","doi":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110616","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110616","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10088,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Chemical Letters","volume":"36 2","pages":"Article 110616"},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142699590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xue Zheng , Jizhen Xie , Xing Zhang , Weiting Sun , Heyang Zhao , Yantuan Li , Cheng Wang
{"title":"Corrigendum to “An overview of polymeric nanomicelles in clinical trials and on the market” [Chinese Chemical Letters 32 (2021) 243-257]","authors":"Xue Zheng , Jizhen Xie , Xing Zhang , Weiting Sun , Heyang Zhao , Yantuan Li , Cheng Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110545","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110545","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10088,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Chemical Letters","volume":"36 2","pages":"Article 110545"},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142650838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hui Liu , Xi Xiang , Jian-Bo Huang , Bi-Hui Zhu , Li-Yun Wang , Yuan-Jiao Tang , Fang-Xue Du , Ling Li , Feng Yan , Lang Ma , Li Qiu
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Ultrasound augmenting injectable chemotaxis hydrogel for articular cartilage repair in osteoarthritis” [Chinese Chemical Letters 32 (2021) 1759-1764]","authors":"Hui Liu , Xi Xiang , Jian-Bo Huang , Bi-Hui Zhu , Li-Yun Wang , Yuan-Jiao Tang , Fang-Xue Du , Ling Li , Feng Yan , Lang Ma , Li Qiu","doi":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110562","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110562","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10088,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Chemical Letters","volume":"36 2","pages":"Article 110562"},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142657004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A modified Bis-OPNN phosphorus ligand for Rh-catalyzed linear-selective hydroformylation of alkenes","authors":"Luyun Zhang , Ding Liu , Huri Piao , Zhenhua Jia , Fen-Er Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110640","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110640","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The hydroformylation of olefins, known as the \"oxo reaction\", involves the use of syngas (CO/H<sub>2</sub>) to produce aldehyde with an additional carbon atom. However, side reactions such as the isomerization or hydrogenation of olefins often result in unexpected products and other by-products. Recent efforts in developing efficient ligands represent the most effective approach to addressing these challenges. In this study, we described a Bis-OPNN phosphorus ligand facilitated Rh-catalyzed hydroformylation with a high degree of linear selectivity across various olefins. Under mild conditions, a broad range of olefins were efficiently converted into linear aldehydes with high yields and excellent regioselectivity. The protocol also showed impressive functional group tolerance and was successfully applied to modify drugs and natural products, including the total synthesis of (±)-crispine A. Preliminary mechanistic studies revealed that this Bis-OPNN phosphorus ligand anchoring the rhodium catalyst is crucial for controlling the linear selectivity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10088,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Chemical Letters","volume":"36 7","pages":"Article 110640"},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143895913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DABCO-catalyzed [3+4] annulations of Schiff bases with α-substituted allenes: Construction of functionalized benzazepine derivatives","authors":"Ke Wu , Xiuqin Ruan , Shuolei Jia, Enyuan Wang, Qingfa Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110646","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110646","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A [3 + 4] annulation of <em>α</em>-substituted allenes and Schiff bases is reported. This methodology serves as a conduit for the construction of a series of biologically important benzazepine derivatives in good to excellent yields under mild conditions by an unprecedented mode involving <em>β</em>′-carbon of <em>α</em>-substituted allenes and the proposed mechanism is supported by capturing the intermediate. Moreover, this class of benzazepine derivatives exhibited potential ability of cytotoxicity toward cancer cells.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10088,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Chemical Letters","volume":"36 7","pages":"Article 110646"},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143895994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dan Shao , Yujing Lyu , Chengyuan Liu , Hao Wang , Ning Ma , Hao Xu , Wei Yan , Xiaohua Jia , Haojie Song
{"title":"Attracting magnetic BDD particles onto Ti/RuO2-IrO2 by using a magnet: A novel 2.5-dimensional electrode for electrochemical oxidation wastewater treatment","authors":"Dan Shao , Yujing Lyu , Chengyuan Liu , Hao Wang , Ning Ma , Hao Xu , Wei Yan , Xiaohua Jia , Haojie Song","doi":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110641","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110641","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Boron-doped diamond (BDD) is a well-known anode material with a high pollutant degradation ability for electrochemical oxidation wastewater treatment. Nevertheless, the cost of production and mechanical strength of BDD membranes remain unsatisfactory. Magnetic BDD particles derived from industrial waste may represent a promising alternative to BDD membranes, although the challenge remains in assembling these particles into a usable electrode. In this study, magnetic BDD particles were attracted to a Ti/RuO<sub>2</sub>-IrO<sub>2</sub> electrode using a magnet, thus constituting a novel 2.5-dimensional (2.5D) electrode. To ascertain the structure-activity relationship of the novel electrode, essential characterizations, multi-physics simulations, pollutant degradation and electrosynthesis experiments were conducted. The results indicate that an appropriate quantity of BDD particles (0.1 g/cm<sup>2</sup>) can enhance the number of active sites by approximately 20%. A strong synergistic effect was observed between the Ti/RuO<sub>2</sub>-IrO<sub>2</sub> and BDD particles in the degradation of various pollutants, including azo dye, <em>p</em>-benzoquinone, succinic acid and four kinds of real wastewaters, as well as glycerol conversion. The joint active sites on the interface between Ti/RuO<sub>2</sub>-IrO<sub>2</sub> and BDD particles, as well as the inner active sites on BDD particles, have been identified as crucial in the mineralization of pollutants and the generation of value-added products. The optimal amount of BDD particles (0.1 g/cm<sup>2</sup>) is sufficient to preserve the joint active sites and to maintain an adequate polarization on the BDD particles. Nevertheless, the hybrid feature of the 2.5D electrode is diminished when a greater quantity of BDD particles (0.3 g/cm<sup>2</sup>) is loaded.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10088,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Chemical Letters","volume":"36 6","pages":"Article 110641"},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143830259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}