ACS NanoPub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c09527
Yi Cheng, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Xiangyi Wu, Youjun Ding, Linxi Zhu, Jun Pan, Yuanjin Zhao, Min Zhou
{"title":"Multifunctional Microneedle Patches for Perivascular Gene Delivery and Treatment of Vascular Intimal Hyperplasia","authors":"Yi Cheng, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Xiangyi Wu, Youjun Ding, Linxi Zhu, Jun Pan, Yuanjin Zhao, Min Zhou","doi":"10.1021/acsnano.4c09527","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c09527","url":null,"abstract":"Gene therapy has emerged as a promising approach to address challenging cardiovascular diseases. Extensive efforts have been focused on developing highly efficient gene vectors with precise delivery techniques to enhance its effectiveness. In this study, we present multifunctional dopamine-gelatin microneedle patches with gene therapy capabilities to achieve perivascular gene delivery for intimal hyperplasia treatment. These patches that were fabricated through freeze-drying of gelatin are with recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAVs)-carrying tips and dopamine coating backing layers. The lyophilized gelatin could not only effectively preserve the therapeutic activity of rAAVs but could also demonstrate the capability to penetrate the adventitia for efficient delivery. The incorporation of dopamine facilitated patch adhesion and extended the release duration. Based on these advantages, we have demonstrated that the rAAVs-loaded microneedle patches (AMNPs) behave satisfactorily in perivascular gene delivery to inhibit carotid artery restenosis in rats. These features indicate that the AMNPs are clinically valuable in the treatment of vascular intimal hyperplasia diseases.","PeriodicalId":21,"journal":{"name":"ACS Nano","volume":"98 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":17.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142637660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ionic Liquid Additive Mitigating Lithium Loss and Aluminum Corrosion for High-Voltage Anode-Free Lithium Metal Batteries.","authors":"Minghan Zhou, Weijian Liu, Qili Su, Junfeng Zeng, Xueao Jiang, Xuansheng Wu, Zhengjian Chen, Xiwen Wang, Zhe Li, Haijing Liu, Shiguo Zhang","doi":"10.1021/acsnano.4c13203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c13203","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Concentrated electrolytes based on lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) have been proposed as an effective Li-compatible electrolyte for anode-free lithium metal batteries (AFLMBs). However, these electrolytes suffer from severe aluminum corrosion at an elevated potential. To address this issue, we propose a binary ionic liquid (IL) electrolyte additive comprising the 1-methyl-1-butyl pyrrolidinium cation (Pyr<sub>14</sub><sup>+</sup>), difluoro(oxalate)borate anion (DFOB<sup>-</sup>), and difluorophosphate (PO<sub>2</sub>F<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup>) anion to mitigate the Li inventory loss and Al corrosion in 4 M LiFSI/DME electrolyte simultaneously. On the anode side, the IL additive facilitates the formation of a robust Li<sub>3</sub>N- and LiF-rich solid electrolyte interphase, promoting highly reversible Li plating/stripping and uniform Li deposition. Additionally, the ILs alter the Li<sup>+</sup> solvation structure, leading to enhanced <i>t</i><sub>Li<sup>+</sup></sub> and rapid Li<sup>+</sup> desolvation kinetics. Concurrently, on the cathode side, the ILs aid in the generation of dense LiF- and AlF-rich passivation films against Al corrosion. By using the IL-added electrolyte, the Cu||LiMn<sub>0.7</sub>Fe<sub>0.3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub> cell operates stably at 4.5 V, and the Cu||NCM613 cell with a high loading of 4.0 mA h cm<sup>-2</sup> sustains 142 cycles until 80% capacity retention. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the IL additive mechanism at the electrode-electrolyte interfaces and offers a straightforward approach to designing practical high-voltage AFLMB electrolytes.</p>","PeriodicalId":21,"journal":{"name":"ACS Nano","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142638010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS NanoPub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c10328
Yi Wang, Li-Fan Hu, Na-Hui Liu, Jing-Song Yang, Lei Xing, Jee-Heon Jeong, Ling Li, Hu-Lin Jiang
{"title":"Mitophagy-Enhanced Nanoparticle-Engineered Mitochondria Restore Homeostasis of Mitochondrial Pool for Alleviating Pulmonary Fibrosis.","authors":"Yi Wang, Li-Fan Hu, Na-Hui Liu, Jing-Song Yang, Lei Xing, Jee-Heon Jeong, Ling Li, Hu-Lin Jiang","doi":"10.1021/acsnano.4c10328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c10328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is an interstitial lung disease tightly associated with the disruption of mitochondrial pool homeostasis, a delicate balance influenced by functional and dysfunctional mitochondria within lung cells. Mitochondrial transfer is an emerging technology to increase functional mitochondria via exogenous mitochondrial delivery; however, the therapeutic effect on mitochondrial transfer is hampered during the PF process by the persistence of dysfunctional mitochondria, which is attributed to impaired mitophagy. Herein, we reported engineering <b>mito</b>chondria mediated by <b>m</b>itophagy-<b>e</b>nhanced <b>n</b>anoparticle (Mito-MEN), which promoted synchronal regulation of functional and dysfunctional mitochondria for treating PF. Mitophagy-enhanced nanoparticles (MENs) were fabricated through the encapsulation of Parkin <i>mRNA</i>, and the electrostatic interaction favored MENs to anchor isolated healthy mitochondria for the construction of Mito-MEN. Mito-MEN increased the load of functional exogenous mitochondria by enhancing mitochondrial delivery efficiency and promoted mitophagy of dysfunctional endogenous mitochondria. In a bleomycin (BLM)-induced PF mouse model, Mito-MEN repaired mitochondrial function and efficiently relieved PF-related phenotypes. This study provides a powerful tool for synchronal adjustment of mitochondrial pool homeostasis and offers a translational approach for pan-mitochondrial disease therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":21,"journal":{"name":"ACS Nano","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142638011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS NanoPub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c12352
Dawei Li, Xinyi Hou, Fanyi Kong, Kun Wang, Xia Hong
{"title":"Giant Modulation of Second-Harmonic Generation in CuInP<sub>2</sub>S<sub>6</sub> by Interfacing with MoS<sub>2</sub> Atomic Layers.","authors":"Dawei Li, Xinyi Hou, Fanyi Kong, Kun Wang, Xia Hong","doi":"10.1021/acsnano.4c12352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c12352","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Probing and manipulating the intriguing nonlinear optical responses in van der Waals (vdW) ferroelectrics offer opportunities for their applications in nanophotonics. Here, we report the observation of giant and tunable second-harmonic generation (SHG) in ferroelectric CuInP<sub>2</sub>S<sub>6</sub> (CIPS) and CIPS/MoS<sub>2</sub> heterostructures. The results show that CIPS, ranging from multilayer to bulk-like samples, all exhibit strong SHG with giant anisotropy. The SHG anisotropy is attributed to the local strain along the <i>a</i>-axis that naturally exists in CIPS, as evidenced by piezoresponse force microscopy measurement. We further realized the strong modulation of SHG in CIPS by interfacing with monolayer MoS<sub>2</sub>. A combination of polarization, temperature, and thickness-dependent SHG and photoluminescence analyses shows that the nonlinear optical signal control in CIPS/MoS<sub>2</sub> heterostructures is unrelated to the polar symmetry of CIPS and MoS<sub>2</sub> but is driven by light absorption-mediated interfacial coupling. Our study provides a material platform based on vdW ferroelectric heterostructures for achieving dynamic control of nonlinear optical responses, which shows great potential applications in modern nanophotonics.</p>","PeriodicalId":21,"journal":{"name":"ACS Nano","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142638009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Peroxynitrite-Free Nitric Oxide-Embedded Nanoparticles Maintain Nitric Oxide Homeostasis for Effective Revascularization of Myocardial Infarcts","authors":"Jiaxiong Zhang, Shuya Wang, Quan Sun, Jian Zhang, Xiaojing Shi, Meilian Yao, Jing Chen, Qiong Huang, Guogang Zhang, Qun Huang, Kelong Ai, Yongping Bai","doi":"10.1021/acsnano.4c10118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c10118","url":null,"abstract":"Revascularization is crucial for treating myocardial infarction (MI). Nitric oxide (NO), at an appropriate concentration, is recognized as an ideal and potent pro-angiogenic factor. However, the application of NO in the treatment of MI is limited. Improper NO supplementation is harmful to revascularization because NO is converted into harmful peroxynitrite (ONOO<sup>–</sup>) in MI tissues with high reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. We overcome these obstacles by embedding biliverdin and NO into Prussian blue (PB) nanolattices to obtain an ONOO<sup>–</sup>-free NO-embedded nanomedicine (OFEN). Unlike previous NO donors, OFEN provides NO stably and spontaneously for a longer time (>7 days), which makes it possible to maintain a stable concentration of NO, suitable for angiogenesis, through dose optimization. More importantly, based on the synergy between PB and biliverdin, OFEN converts ROS into beneficial O<sub>2</sub> and inhibits the production of ONOO<sup>–</sup> from the source. OFEN specifically targets MI tissues and achieves sustained and stable NO delivery at the MI site. OFEN effectively promotes revascularization in the MI tissue, significantly reduces myocardial death and fibrosis, and ultimately promotes the complete recovery of cardiac function. Our strategy provides a promising approach for the treatment of myocardial and other ischemic diseases.","PeriodicalId":21,"journal":{"name":"ACS Nano","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":17.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142637661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Potential and Hurdles of Perovskite Solar Cells with p-i-n Structure","authors":"Chunlei Zhang, Zexin Yu, Bo Li, Xintong Li, Danpeng Gao, Xin Wu, Zonglong Zhu","doi":"10.1021/acsnano.4c11866","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c11866","url":null,"abstract":"The p-i-n architecture within perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is swiftly transitioning from an alternative concept to the forefront of perovskite photovoltaic technology, driven by significant advancements in performance and suitability for tandem solar cell integration. The relentless pursuit to increase efficiencies and understand the factors contributing to instability has yielded notable strategies for enhancing p-i-n PSC performance. Chief among these is the advancement in passivation techniques, including the application of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), which have proven central to mitigating interface-related inefficiencies. This Perspective delves into a curated selection of recent impactful studies on p-i-n PSCs, focusing on the latest material developments, device architecture refinements, and performance optimization tactics. We particularly emphasize the strides made in passivation and interfacial engineering. Furthermore, we explore the strides and potential of p-i-n structured perovskite tandem solar cells. The Perspective culminates in a discussion of the persistent challenges facing p-i-n PSCs, such as long-term stability, scalability, and the pursuit of environmentally benign solutions, setting the stage for future research directives.","PeriodicalId":21,"journal":{"name":"ACS Nano","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":17.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142610513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Engineering Densely Packed Ion-Cluster Electrolytes for Wide-Temperature Lithium–Sulfurized Polyacrylonitrile Batteries","authors":"Junxiong Wu, Manxian Li, Lianbo Ma, Xiaoyan Li, Xiaochuan Chen, Jing Long, Yaxin Wang, Xuan Li, Jiapeng Liu, Zaiping Guo, Yuming Chen","doi":"10.1021/acsnano.4c13280","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c13280","url":null,"abstract":"The electrolyte plays an essential role in the advancement of lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs), as it not only transports the charge carriers but also extensively influences sulfur conversion mechanisms and electrode–electrolyte interphases formed on the electrode surface, thereby directly impacting battery performance. However, the majority of existing electrolytes suffer from incompatibility with either the Li anode or the sulfur cathode. Here, we develop a densely packed ion-cluster electrolyte (DPIE) through the strategic combination of a weakly solvating solvent and an inert diluent, resulting in the self-assembly of abundant compact ion-pair aggregates within its structure. This peculiar solvation structure promotes fast Li<sup>+</sup> desolvation, the formation of robust electrode–electrolyte interphases, and the suppression of polysulfide dissolution. Leveraging the tailored DPIE, room-temperature Li||sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN) batteries demonstrate 300 stable cycles with a capacity retention of 97.8% and a steady Coulombic efficiency exceeding 99.9%. Even under a limited negative/positive areal capacity ratio of four, the Li||SPAN cells exhibit good stability over 250 cycles with 97.1% capacity retention. Furthermore, Li||SPAN batteries show impressive stability over a wide temperature range spanning from −20 to 60 °C and exhibit reversibility at −10 °C over 200 cycles. This electrolyte design enables LSBs with prolonged operational lifetimes, rapid charging capabilities, and expanded temperature tolerance.","PeriodicalId":21,"journal":{"name":"ACS Nano","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":17.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142610516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS NanoPub Date : 2024-11-14DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c11792
Junhao Dong, Zhanggui Wu, Changan HuangFu, Yi Su, Xiaoyan Zheng, Wensheng Wu, Baisheng Sa, Jiajie Pei, Liying Jiao, Jingying Zheng, Hongbing Zhan, Qianting Wang
{"title":"Interface Engineering for Efficient Photocarrier Generation and Transfer in Strongly Coupled Metallic/Semiconducting 1T'/2H MoS<sub>2</sub> Heterobilayers.","authors":"Junhao Dong, Zhanggui Wu, Changan HuangFu, Yi Su, Xiaoyan Zheng, Wensheng Wu, Baisheng Sa, Jiajie Pei, Liying Jiao, Jingying Zheng, Hongbing Zhan, Qianting Wang","doi":"10.1021/acsnano.4c11792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c11792","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developing alternative two-dimensional (2D) metallic/semiconducting (M/S) van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs) along with an understanding of interfacial photocarrier behavior is crucial for designing high-performance optoelectronic devices. Here, we comprehensively explored the photophysical model of photocarrier generation and interfacial transfer in as-grown 2D 1T'/2H MoS<sub>2</sub> vdWHs using various spectroscopic characterizations. We demonstrated the transitions of activated photocarrier transfer trajectories by tuning the pump photon energies across the 2H MoS<sub>2</sub> bandgap. The importance of confined bilayer transfer systems and strong interlayer coupling at vdW interfaces for transfer efficiency was elucidated. Additionally, the fluorophlogopite substrate was found to be an external method for regulating photocarrier generation in individual 2H layers through the p-doping effect at the substrate-2H layer interfaces, and this influence was alleviated after introducing the 2H-1T' vdW interface. Particularly, 1T' MoS<sub>2</sub> as a broadband hot carrier absorber enabled the ultrafast (∼133 fs) injection and extraction of energetic hot carriers into the 2H layer via a photothermionic emission mechanism, achieving a high efficiency of ∼41% under 900 nm photoexcitation at room temperature. Our work offers fundamental insights into the complex interfacial carrier photophysics in 2D M/S vdWHs, providing a way of constructing advanced multifunctional devices by using these emerging materials as active components and interface engineering.</p>","PeriodicalId":21,"journal":{"name":"ACS Nano","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142612747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ACS NanoPub Date : 2024-11-14DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c10212
Hansoo Kim, Sungkwon Jeon, Juyeon Choi, Young Sang Park, Sung-Joon Park, Myung-Seok Lee, Yujin Nam, Hosik Park, MinJoong Kim, Changsoo Lee, Si Eon An, Jiyoon Jung, SeungHwan Kim, Jeong F Kim, Hyun-Seok Cho, Albert S Lee, Jung-Hyun Lee
{"title":"Interfacially Assembled Anion Exchange Membranes for Water Electrolysis.","authors":"Hansoo Kim, Sungkwon Jeon, Juyeon Choi, Young Sang Park, Sung-Joon Park, Myung-Seok Lee, Yujin Nam, Hosik Park, MinJoong Kim, Changsoo Lee, Si Eon An, Jiyoon Jung, SeungHwan Kim, Jeong F Kim, Hyun-Seok Cho, Albert S Lee, Jung-Hyun Lee","doi":"10.1021/acsnano.4c10212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c10212","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High-performance and durable anion exchange membranes (AEMs) are critical for realizing economical green hydrogen production through alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) or AEM water electrosysis (AEMWE). However, existing AEMs require sophisticated fabrication protocols and exhibit unsatisfactory electrochemical performance and long-term durability. Here we report an AEM fabricated via a one-pot, in situ interfacial Menshutkin reaction, which assembles a highly cross-linked polymer containing high-density quaternary ammoniums and nanovoids inside a reinforcing porous support. This structure endows the membrane with high anion-conducting ability, water uptake (but low swelling), and mechanical and thermochemical robustness. Consequently, the assembled membrane achieves excellent AWE (0.97 A cm<sup>-2</sup> at 1.8 V) and AEMWE (5.23 A cm<sup>-2</sup> at 1.8 V) performance at 5 wt % KOH and 80 °C, significantly exceeding that of commercial and previously developed membranes, and excellent long-term durability. Our approach provides an effective method for fabricating AEMs for various energy and environmental applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":21,"journal":{"name":"ACS Nano","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142612749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}