ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-01-24DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202400606
Krzysztof Śmiałkowski, Katarzyna Bednarska-Szczepaniak, Katarzyna Kulik, Justyna Suwara, Bohumir Grűner, Aleksander Foryś, Barbara Nawrot, Zbigniew J. Leśnikowski
{"title":"Synthesis of Composites of DNA and Boron Cluster-Metal Complexes and their Assembly into Functional Nanoparticles with Gene Silencing Activity","authors":"Krzysztof Śmiałkowski, Katarzyna Bednarska-Szczepaniak, Katarzyna Kulik, Justyna Suwara, Bohumir Grűner, Aleksander Foryś, Barbara Nawrot, Zbigniew J. Leśnikowski","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400606","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400606","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Herein, we describe a new type of building block for nanoconstruction based on the composite of a boron cluster metal-complex (metallacarborane) and therapeutic nucleic acid and their assembly into functional nanoparticles with EGFR oncogene silencing activity. In this direction, a method for oligofunctionalization of a metallacarborane, 3,3’-cobalt-bis(1,2-dicarbollide)(−1) ion, and an automated method for synthesis of DNA-oligonucleotides attached to the metallacarborane core is developed. The obtained building blocks forms nanoparticles with a “chrysanthemum-like” topology that carry a slowly releasing antisense anti-EGFR oligonucleotide silencing EGFR gene efficiently <i>in vitro</i> in a pancreatic carcinoma cell line PANC-1.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-01-23DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202400582
Mustafa Burak Telli, Tugkan Kutlu, Seda Karayünlü Bozbaş, Aybuke Şirin, Tuba Ünügül
{"title":"Innovative Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Hydroxyapatite: A Potential Adsorbent for Methyl Violet 6B Removal from Aqueous Solutions","authors":"Mustafa Burak Telli, Tugkan Kutlu, Seda Karayünlü Bozbaş, Aybuke Şirin, Tuba Ünügül","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400582","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, the use of nano Hydroxyapatite (HAp) adsorbent as an adsorbent for the removal of methyl violet 6B (MV 6B) dye from aqueous solution was investigated. Nano adsorbent characterization was carried out by X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), spot energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analyses. The dye removal study was carried out using the classical batch adsorption process. In addition, isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic adsorption studies were carried out for methyl violet 6B. In adsorption studies, the effects of initial dye concentration (10–40 mg/L), solution pH (2-8), adsorbent dosage (0.5–2.5 mg) and contact time (15–90 min.) on dye removal were investigated. At dye concentration was 10 mg/L, adsorbent dosage was 1 mg, solution pH was 6, contact time was 30 min and ambient temperature 25 °C, the highest MV 6B removal was 95.86 % and 1200 mg/g adsorption capacity was obtained. As a result of adsorption isotherm and kinetic studies, it was observed that the adsorption values obtained from the models were compatible with Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo-second order kinetic model. According to the thermodynamic data obtained, it was determined that the adsorption process was spontaneous and exothermic.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnma.202400582","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-01-20DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202400631
Zecong Zeng, Bingjie Ran, Mangwei Cui, Fusheng Liu, Yan Huang
{"title":"The Rise of Zinc||Chalcogen Batteries with Conversion Mechanism","authors":"Zecong Zeng, Bingjie Ran, Mangwei Cui, Fusheng Liu, Yan Huang","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400631","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Zinc||Chalcogen batteries (ZCBs) (S, Se, Te and interchalcogens) with conversion mechanism, involve complex chemical reactions and differ from conventional low-capacity aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) that rely on ion insertion and extraction for energy storage. Specifically, ZCBs combine the advantages of AZIBs and conversion reactions, exhibiting extremely high capacity, cost-effectiveness, safety, and environmental friendliness. These benefits make them one of the most promising candidates for next-generation large-scale application batteries. In this mini-review, we summarize the conversion mechanisms, existing challenges, and corresponding optimization strategies of ZCBs. Finally, we offer our perspectives on future advancements.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-01-20DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202400356
J. Olivo-Toledo, E. M. Rivera-Muñoz, M. P. Alonso, G. Alonso-Nuñez, R. Huirache-Acuña
{"title":"Synthesis and Characterization of NiWS2/MWCNT Nanohybrids","authors":"J. Olivo-Toledo, E. M. Rivera-Muñoz, M. P. Alonso, G. Alonso-Nuñez, R. Huirache-Acuña","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400356","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400356","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The present research work mainly focuses on the synthesis and characterization of NiWS<sub>2</sub>/MWCNT<sub>-f</sub> nanohybrids. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes MWCNT<sub>-r</sub> were previously purified with HCl to obtain MWCNT<sub>-p</sub>, then were treated with an acid mixture of HNO<sub>3</sub> : H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> (6 M) at 1 : 3 v/v to generate functionalization on the surface with oxygen as hydroxylic and carbonyl groups to obtain MWCNT<sub>-f</sub>. The synthesis of the nanohybrids was carried out by the sequential incipient impregnation method using ammonium thiotungstate (ATT) and nickel chloride as metal precursors. The effect of nickel was evaluated by modifying its atomic ratio with respect to tungsten with values of R= (Ni/Ni+W) equal to 0.3 and 0.5. Subsequently, the nanohybrids were obtained by thermal decomposition in argon atmosphere and an activation method using H<sub>2</sub>/H<sub>2</sub>S. Once the nanohybrids were obtained, their structural properties were characterized by Raman spectroscopy, BET, HRTEM, XRD, and TGA analyses. The formation of the nanohybrids was achieved obtaining the active phase WS<sub>2</sub> and NiWS supported on MWCNT<sub>-f</sub>, which was corroborated by HRTEM and XPS spectroscopy techniques. These materials are important candidates as catalysts in the hydrodesulfurization reactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnma.202400356","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-01-20DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202400527
Dr. Muhammad Numan, Nam Sun Kim, Prof. Changbum Jo
{"title":"Enhanced Stability of Pt-Co Catalysts Supported on Zeolite Nanosponges for Propane Dehydrogenation","authors":"Dr. Muhammad Numan, Nam Sun Kim, Prof. Changbum Jo","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400527","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400527","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Pt and Co supported on Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Na<sup>+</sup>-free SiO<sub>2</sub>, mesoporous zeolite (MZ-Na<sup>+</sup>), and Na<sup>+</sup>-free MZ (MZ-OH) were prepared and investigated for propane dehydrogenation efficacy. These catalysts were characterized using XRD, STEM, CO-FTIR, H<sub>2</sub>-TPR, and XPS. Of these catalysts, Pt−Co supported on MZ-Na<sup>+</sup> and Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> showed low activity and poor stability for propane dehydrogenation (PDH). On the other hand, Pt−Co supported on Na<sup>+</sup>-free SiO<sub>2</sub> or MZ-OH exhibited much greater activity and stability. This high catalytic performance was attributed to the formation of a high degree of alloying between Pt and Co, possibly facilitated by silanol groups. After optimizing cobalt content and catalyst reduction temperature, it was found that 1 wt% Pt-0.8 wt% Co supported on MZ-OH exhibited the best activity with a propane conversion of 64.4 % and propylene selectivity of 76.5 % that remained stable over 24 h on-stream. The correlation between catalyst characterization and PDH results showed that the existence of metallic cobalt on the catalyst surface facilitated coke deposition in the form of CoC<sub>x</sub> and poor catalyst stability.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-01-20DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202400590
Kintali Manohor Prasad, S. Divagar, P. Srinivasan
{"title":"Production of Uniform Electrospun 2-Cyanopyridinium Salicylate – Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanofibersusing Cylindrical Bar Collector for Nonlinear Optical Applications","authors":"Kintali Manohor Prasad, S. Divagar, P. Srinivasan","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400590","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The electrospinning technique was used to synthesize nanofibers of organic 2-cynopyridinium salicylate (2-CPSC) molecules embedded in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer using both a drum collector and an indigenously made parallel bar cylindrical collector unit. The microscopical analysis was performed for the preliminary morphological study of the collected nanofibers using both a drum collector and a parallel bar collector. Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis confirmed the formation of smooth, clear, cylindrical shape, and highly homogenous 2-CPSC – PVA nanofibers collected from the parallel bar collector unit compared to the drum collector, and these homogenous nanofibers were selected for further characterization. X-ray diffraction (XRD) study demonstrates the preferred crystallographic orientation of organic 2-CPSC molecules inside the host PVA polymer. The synthesized nanofibers were characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy to confirm the presence of different molecular vibrations. Using ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopic analysis, the complete transparency of the 2-CPSC – PVA nanofiber throughout the visible region is observed, and from Tauc's plot, the obtained optical band gap energy (<i>E<sub>g</sub></i>) is 5.24 <i>eV</i>. The Z-scan technique was employed to investigate the nonlinear absorption coefficient (<i>β</i>), nonlinear refractive index (<i>n<sub>2</sub></i>), and third-order nonlinear susceptibility (<span></span><math></math>\u0000).</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Glycyrrhetinic Acid Prohibiting Fusion Peptides from Fusing with Cell Membrane","authors":"Zili Jia, Rongrong Wu, Yun Hao, Xiaolu Song, Shuai Hou, Changwei Shi, Yihao Cui, Lei Liu, Taofeng Zhu","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400614","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The inhibition of the fusion peptide (FP) of the spike protein of coronaviruses, which mediates interactions with the host cell membrane, plays a critical role in the membrane fusion process. In this study, we investigated the interactions between the FP and cell membranes and evaluated the effect of three drug molecules — neferine (Nef), glycyrrhetinic acid (GA), quercetin (Qct) on the membrane fusion process by combining molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and experimental methods. Our findings revealed that glycyrrhetinic acid exhibited strong binding ability towards the FP (residues 815–828), with particularly interactions observed with key residues L821, L822, F823, and L828. Furthermore, we performed FITC fluorescence staining experiments on cells and assessed the inhibitory effects of glycyrrhetinic acid on FP. The results showed a significant reduction in fluorescence intensity in the FP-FITC experiment group treated with glycyrrhetinic acid, indicating that glycyrrhetinic acid interferes with the binding ability of FP and disrupts its localization on the cell membrane. Overall, this research will contribute to a deeper understanding of the inhibition mechanism of FP's membrane fusion process, which widely exists in the intrusion process between viruses and cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2025-01-10DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202400533
Junseo Kim, Minhye Kim, Dr. Heekyoung Choi, Prof. Dr. Jong Hwa Jung
{"title":"Pt(II) Complex-Based Supramolecular Polymers with Fe(II) Ion","authors":"Junseo Kim, Minhye Kim, Dr. Heekyoung Choi, Prof. Dr. Jong Hwa Jung","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400533","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400533","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent years, there has been significant interest in supramolecular architectures such as helical fibers, tubules, and nanotoroids (nanorings) due to their unique physical properties. In this study, we synthesized bis[terpyridine-based Pt(II)] complexes with an unoccupied terpyridine moiety on the opposite side. Interestingly, the mononuclear terpyridine-based Pt(II) complexes (Pt-<b>L<sup>1</sup></b> and Pt-<b>L<sup>2</sup></b>) form helical supramolecular polymers. These supramolecular polymers, exhibited intense photoluminescence at 570–620 nm, corresponding to metal-to-ligand charge transfer (MLCT) and/or metal-metal ligand charge transfer (MMLCT). Conversely, the supramolecular polymers formed in the presence of Fe<sup>2+</sup> ions were non-emissive. The metallosupramolecular polymers formed in the absence and presence of Fe<sup>2+</sup> ions were generated by π-π and intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions and/or Pt⋅⋅⋅Pt interactions. The supramolecular polymers were formed through a cooperative pathway involving a nucleation-elongation mechanism. The nonsigmoidal transition of the absorbance change could be fitted by using the equilibrium (EQ) model, from which the thermodynamic parameters (Δ<i>G</i><sub>e</sub>, Δ<i>H</i><sub>e</sub>, and Δ<i>S</i>) were determined. At 4 mM, the Gibbs′ free energy (Δ<i>G</i><sub>e</sub>) of the supramolecular polymers of Pt-<b>L<sup>1</sup></b> and Pt-<b>L<sup>2</sup></b> without metal ions was calculated to be −18.9 and −17.4 kJ/mol, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemNanoMatPub Date : 2024-12-24DOI: 10.1002/cnma.202400504
Junjie Yang, Jun Li, Chenxuan Xu, Binbin Wen, Linjun Si, Weifeng Shen, Zhenqiu Feng, Wanxin Mai, Xiaoming Lin, Yongbo Wu, Huachao Yang
{"title":"Recent Advancements in Metal-Organic Frameworks-Derived Metal Phosphides as Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries","authors":"Junjie Yang, Jun Li, Chenxuan Xu, Binbin Wen, Linjun Si, Weifeng Shen, Zhenqiu Feng, Wanxin Mai, Xiaoming Lin, Yongbo Wu, Huachao Yang","doi":"10.1002/cnma.202400504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnma.202400504","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Transition metal phosphides (TMPs) are considered as a promising anode material for LIBs due to their potential high theoretical capacity, suitable lithiation potential and low polarization, but low conductivity and severe volume expansion limit the performance of TMPs. Since metal-organic framework (MOFs)-derived materials can inherit the advantages of MOFs, MOFs-derived metal phosphides have been widely used as anodes for LIBs and exhibit outstanding electrochemical performance. The MOFs derivatization strategy can be used to achieve the adjustment and optimization of the components and structure of metal phosphide composites, such as constructing rich heterojunction structure or designing stable carbon skeleton structure. These modifications effectively improve the electronic structure and structural stability of metal-phosphide composites, thus solving the current problems of TMPs. In conclusion, this paper systematically summarizes the basic strategies for the modification and preparation of TMPs applied to the field of energy conversion and energy storage from the phosphorus source used in the preparation of TMPs, and finally compares the preparation methods, modification and lithium storage properties of monometallic/bimetallic phosphides derived from MOFs, and looks ahead to the characteristics and possible future development of the metal phosphides obtained by derivatization of MOFs as precursor.</p>","PeriodicalId":54339,"journal":{"name":"ChemNanoMat","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}