Da-Shuai Zhang , Yaru Liu , Xiangrui Ren , Fengting Geng , Yong-Zheng Zhang , Yiliyasi Baikeli , Man Yang , Zhongmin Liu , Yanxia Wang , Xiuling Zhang , Longlong Geng
{"title":"Rational design of zero-valence and well-dispersed copper nanocluster stabilized by carbon-coated SiO2 for highly effective and ultrafast reduction of nitroarenes","authors":"Da-Shuai Zhang , Yaru Liu , Xiangrui Ren , Fengting Geng , Yong-Zheng Zhang , Yiliyasi Baikeli , Man Yang , Zhongmin Liu , Yanxia Wang , Xiuling Zhang , Longlong Geng","doi":"10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100730","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100730","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work, we present a ligand modification strategy that allows for the regulation of the valence and dispersion state of Cu clusters in the final obtained Cu@C/SiO<sub>2</sub> catalyst. Specifically, the phthalic acid (PA) ligand promotes the uniform anchoring of zero-valence Cu nanoclusters on Cu@C/SiO<sub>2</sub>, resulting in excellent catalytic activity in the selective reduction of toxic 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) with a rate constant (<em>k</em>) of 19.06×10<sup>-3</sup> s<sup>-1</sup>. This value was approximately 2.4- and 31.2-fold higher than that of the CuO/SiO<sub>2</sub> and bare CuO catalysts, respectively. Additionally, no significant decline in activity was detected during six successful cycles. Through systematic analysis of structural and electronic properties of the catalyst, we confirmed that the coordination effect of the PA ligand and the carbothermic effect of its carbon derivatives effectively prevent particle aggregation and modulate the valence state of copper species in Cu@C/SiO<sub>2</sub>, resulting in superior catalytic performance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10483,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Interface Science Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49710176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiebing Zhang, Yijia Wang, Ning Ding, Ping Ma, Zutai Zhang, Yanbin Liu
{"title":"Photothermal regulation of macrophage polarization with 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets for enhanced immunomodulatory osteogenesis","authors":"Jiebing Zhang, Yijia Wang, Ning Ding, Ping Ma, Zutai Zhang, Yanbin Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100733","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100733","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Both pro-inflammatory M1 and anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages play vital roles in the immune response during bone tissue regeneration. Current biomaterials are designed to promote M2 macrophage polarization by manipulating various physical properties. However, this approach lacks precision in controlling the initiation of immunomodulation, potentially leading to premature immune suppression. In this study, the photothermal effect of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene nanosheets under near-infrared (NIR) irradiation was employed to achieve remote regulation of macrophage M2 polarization. Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> exhibited excellent photothermal properties and biocompatibility. The mild thermal stimulation produced by photothermal conversion of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> under NIR irradiation promoted macrophage M2 polarization in vitro. Subsequently, these photothermal-polarized macrophages increased the secretion of IL-10 and facilitated the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. The synergistic application of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene nanosheets and NIR presents an innovative strategy for remotely modulating macrophage polarization in a temporally controlled manner, thereby paving the way for the development of advanced osteoimmunomodulatory biomaterials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10483,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Interface Science Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49710178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jia Ren , Xiaorui Jiao , Mahmood Hassan Akhtar , Muhammad Azhar Hayat Nawaz , Na Yang , Chang Liu , Xin Wen , Ying Li , Ning Liu , Cong Yu
{"title":"Hybrid organosilica nanoagent with Fenton-like reaction activity and glutathione depletion for augmented chemo/chemodynamic therapy","authors":"Jia Ren , Xiaorui Jiao , Mahmood Hassan Akhtar , Muhammad Azhar Hayat Nawaz , Na Yang , Chang Liu , Xin Wen , Ying Li , Ning Liu , Cong Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100739","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100739","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Development of efficient and specialized anti-cancer agent is highly desirable for both basic and clinical research. Herein, a multifunctional organosilica nanoagent (MOCL-DOX) loaded with copper ion, arginine, and doxorubicin was designed and prepared. Copper ion (Cu<sup>2+</sup>) and arginine (LA) were doped into the S-S bond-containing degradable organosilica nanocarrier as functional components. S-S bonds were broken under excessive glutathione (GSH) conditions when the nanoagent reached the tumor sites. Simultaneously Cu<sup>2+</sup> was released, reduced by GSH to Cu<sup>+</sup>, and Cu<sup>+</sup> selectively converted hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) to hydroxyl radical (•OH) by Fenton-like reaction which caused extensive cellular oxidation and even apoptosis. Tumor cell viability and growth were inhibited to a great extent by the combination of CDT and chemotherapy with minimal normal cells toxicity. Thus, the MOCL-DOX nanoagent demonstrates as a novel paradigm for the fabrication of Fenton's nanoagent for efficient cancer therapy with minimal side effects.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10483,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Interface Science Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49710144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yanfeng Mao , Qing Guo , Xiaomin Geng , Hongyan Zeng , Shengtang Liu , Xiuhua Yin , Zaixing Yang
{"title":"Hexagonal boron nitride nanodots inhibit cell proliferation of HUVECs and the underlying mechanism","authors":"Yanfeng Mao , Qing Guo , Xiaomin Geng , Hongyan Zeng , Shengtang Liu , Xiuhua Yin , Zaixing Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100738","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100738","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Boron nitride (BN)-based nanomaterials have immense potential in nano-biomedicine, such as drug carriers and anti-bacterial agents. However, their biocompatibility remains a crucial concern. Here, we investigated the cytotoxicity of hexagonal BN (h-BN) nanodots (BNNDs) on HUVEC cells, assessing their effects on viability, morphology, proliferation, cell cycle, genes, and protein expression. BNNDs had limited impact on HUVECs viability, even at high concentrations (200 μg/mL, 48 h). Yet, they hindered cell proliferation and caused cell cycle arrest in the S phase in a dose−/time-dependent manner. Cytotoxicity primarily resulted from disturbances in cell proliferation and DNA replication-related genes (e.g., <em>GADD45A</em>) and proteins (e.g., GADD45A). BNNDs also induced oxidative stress, enhancing cytotoxic effects. Therefore, cautious evaluation of long-term cytotoxicity is crucial before employing BNNDs in biological systems. Additionally, certain dye-based cytotoxicity assessment methods may not accurately reflect the cytotoxicity of BNNDs. Understanding these new cytotoxic mechanisms can aid in designing safer BN-based nano-medicines/devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10483,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Interface Science Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49710143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Large-scale synthesis of CISe/ZnS core-shell quantum dots and its effects on the enzymatic activity of recombinant human furin (an activator of SARS-COV-2 S1/S2 spike proteins)","authors":"Vuyelwa Ncapayi , Oladoyin Famutimi , Thabang Calvin Lebepe , Rodney Maluleke , Sam Masha , Nande Mgedle , Sundararajan Parani , Tetsuya Kodama , Isaac Olusanjo Adewale , Oluwatobi Samuel Oluwafemi","doi":"10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100737","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We herein report, for the first time, the activity of copper indium selenide/zinc sulphide core-shell quantum dots (CISe/ZnS QDs) as an inhibitor against recombinant human furin, an enzyme that has been implicated in the aetiology of many diseases, including Covid-19. The cell viability of the as-synthesised CISe/ZnS QDs was tested against mouse colon carcinoma cells (C26), while the Furin activity was measured by hydrolysis of peptide substrate Pyr-RTKR-AMC liberating the fluorogenic 7-amino-4-methyl coumarin. The result showed that the as-synthesised stable near-infrared emitting (840 nm) CISe-ZnS QDs is biocompatible against C26 and can inhibit furin with an inhibition constant, <em>K</em><sub><em>i</em></sub>, of 15.66 μM. The IC<sub>50</sub> was 11.29 ± 0.54 μM, while the enzymatic activity was abolished at about 23 μM of the inhibitor concentration. The results indicate the chemotherapeutic potential of CISe-ZnS QDs as an enzyme inhibitor, which may find application in managing diseases whose pathogenesis involves hyperactivity of furin.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10483,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Interface Science Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49710180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Wetting dynamics of a droplet impact on target-like chemically heterogeneous substrates: The determinations of contact angle","authors":"Yulei Wang, Chuanyang Wang, Binru Li","doi":"10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100720","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100720","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Wetting is a common natural phenomenon with many useful applications. However, some fundamental aspects of wetting theory, such as determining the contact angle, remain unresolved. Two mainstream options are debated: whether the contact angle depends on the contact area or the contact line. To understand this, the present work used many-body dissipative particle dynamics to simulate wetting on chemically heterogeneous substrates. The simulations show that there is a ratio that separates contact angles into two regimes: a stable regime where the contact angles follow the contact-area-based Cassie-Baxter equation, and a fluctuating regime where contact angles are mainly determined by the contact line. The ring/droplet ratio, initial impact velocity, and wettability pair all play a role in the formation of the contact angle. This brief communication provides clear and sound observations to shed light on the determinations of the contact angle.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10483,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Interface Science Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49707746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cadmium elimination from wastewater using potato peel biochar modified by ZIF-8 and magnetic nanoparticle","authors":"Rauf Foroutan , Seyed Jamaleddin Peighambardoust , Solmaz Ghojavand , Sima Farjadfard , Bahman Ramavandi","doi":"10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100723","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100723","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A recyclable and magnetic nanocomposite was fabricated from biochar of potato peel (BPP), MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>, and ZIF-8 (BET area: 174.92m<sup>2</sup>/g). The Cd<sup>2+</sup> removal using BPP/MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@ZIF-8 was maximized at pH 6, a temperature of 45 °C, and a time of 100 min. The capacity of Cd adsorption using BPP, BPP/MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4,</sub> and BPP/MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@ZIF-8 was computed to be 33.76, 45.02, and 80.52 mg/g, respectively. The influence of coexistence ions on cadmium elimination by BPP/MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@ZIF-8 was explored. Shipbuilding wastewater was treated to an acceptable level using the nanocomposite. The Cd adsorption was endothermic and followed the pseudo-second-order (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.98). Therefore, BPP/MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@ZIF-8 is an affordable material for treating cadmium.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10483,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Interface Science Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49707727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ye Yang , Xiaohang Lin , Shuai Liu , Chengtao Gao , Fuping Dong , Yuzhu Xiong
{"title":"Amine-functionalized polysilsesquioxane hollow nanospheres for pH-responsive pesticide release system with UV-shielding property","authors":"Ye Yang , Xiaohang Lin , Shuai Liu , Chengtao Gao , Fuping Dong , Yuzhu Xiong","doi":"10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100726","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100726","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polysilsesquioxane (PSQ) hollow spheres show great potential in various fields, including catalysts, environmental protection, and drug delivery, owing to their high stability, large interior cavity, and adjustable surface chemistry. However, the fabrication of amino-functionalized PSQ hollow spheres (AHPSQ) with inherent amine groups on the surface still remains a challenge partly due to the hydrophilicity of the silane precursor. In this study, for the first time AHPSQ was fabricated via a facile sol-gel process utilizing aminopropyltrimethoxysilane and methyltrimethoxysilane as co-precursor in an ice bath. The pH-sensitive release behavior of AHPSQ was demonstrated using avermectin as a pesticide model and the release kinetics were analyzed. The artificial ultraviolet accelerated experiment confirmed that the carrier has an ultraviolet protective effect on the pesticide and can reduce the ultraviolet degradation rate.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10483,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Interface Science Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49707728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pei Zeng , Dongxu Ma , Mengjie Zheng , Lei Chen , Huikang Liang , Zhiwen Shu , Yifei Fu , Meiyan Pan , Qian Zhao , Huigao Duan
{"title":"Flexible plasmonic nanoparticle-on-a-mirror metasurface-enabled substrates for high-quality surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy detection","authors":"Pei Zeng , Dongxu Ma , Mengjie Zheng , Lei Chen , Huikang Liang , Zhiwen Shu , Yifei Fu , Meiyan Pan , Qian Zhao , Huigao Duan","doi":"10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100728","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2023.100728","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) technology with the advantages of ultra-high sensitivity, non-destructive analysis, and quick measurement for molecular detection applications is receiving increasing attention. However, traditional rigid SERS substrates face challenges in in-suit conformal detection and weak structure coupling effect for real-life applications. Here we report a flexible polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrate loaded with plasmonic nanoparticle-on-a-mirror (NPOM) metasurface for SERS detection that featured outstanding sensitivity, uniformity, repeatability, and excellent mechanical flexibility. The upper multilayered NPOM metasurface can be fabricated in a single-step process by ion beam sputtering of various targets. This NPOM configuration consists of dense silver nanoparticles over a silver mirror, separated by a SiO<sub>2</sub> spacer layer, which can realize near-total power absorption and exhibits superior SERS ability. The bottom PDMS layer for support can provide excellent mechanical properties. In the test, the as-prepared NPOM/PDMS substrates show high SERS performance in detecting crystal violet and chlorpyrifos molecules. This flexible metasurface SERS substrate promises to provide an in-suit and efficient approach for trace substance detection.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":10483,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Interface Science Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49731003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}