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Long-term exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles promotes diet-induced obesity through exacerbating intestinal mucus layer damage and microbiota dysbiosis

Xiaoqiang Zhu^1,§, Lijun Zhao^1,§, Zhi Liu², Qibing Zhou¹, Yanhong Zhu¹ (✉), Yuliang Zhao³ (✉), and Xiangliang Yang¹ (✉)

Long-term oral exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO₂- NPs) increases gut permeability through mucus layer damage and induces microbiota dysbiosis, which together result in low-grade systemic inflammation, thus aggravating high fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-3210-1

2021, 14(5): 1512–1522

Published: 3 December 2020

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Is tumor cell specificity distinct from tumor selectivity in vivo? A quantitative NIR molecular imaging analysis of nanoliposome targeting

Girgis Obaid^1,2,†,§, Kimberley Samkoe^3,§, Kenneth Tichauer⁴, Shazia Bano¹, Yeonjae Park³, Zachary Silber¹, Sassan Hodge³, Susan Callaghan¹, Mina Guirguis², Srivalleesha Mallidi^1,‡, Brian Pogue³, and Tayyaba Hasan^1,5 (✉)

Biomolecular interactions of targeted nanoliposomes (tNLs) with solid tumor receptors in vivo are elusive. Here, for the first time, tNLs specific for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) are used with near-infrared (NIR) molecular imaging for non-invasive quantitation of their in vivo molecular specificity towards tumor EGFR. We also show that tumor specificity is independent of tumor selective delivery. The purpose of targeting is thus emphasized and tNL development is encouraged, given that the principal goal for targeting is in vivo molecular specificity.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-3178-x

2021, 14(5): 1344–1354

Published: 27 November 2020

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Multi-redox phenazine/non-oxidized graphene/cellulose nano hybrids as ultrathick cathodes for high-energy organic batteries

Youngjin Ham¹, Vitalii Ri², Jin Kim¹, Yeoheung Yoon³, Jinho Lee¹, Kisuk Kang⁴, Ki-Seok An³ (✉), Chunjoong Kim² (✉), and Seokwoo Jeon¹ (✉)

An ultrathick (≈ 1 mm) organic cathode is developed by utilizing the synergetic effect of the non-covalent functionalized graphene flakes and robust cellulose nanofiber-intermingled architecture. Due to the well-developed ion/electron pathways throughout the entire cathode thickness, the multi-redox phenazine-based organic rechargeable batteries exhibit high energy of 9.4 mWh·cm⁻² (= 864 Wh·kg⁻¹), as well as enhanced cycling stability.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-3187-9

2021, 14(5): 1382–1389

Published: 09 November 2020

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Self-assembly of semiconductor nanoparticles toward emergent behaviors on fluorescence

Xiao Li^1,2, Zhili Lu³, and Tie Wang^1,2,4 (✉)

In this review, we highlight the recent advances in the fluorescence of individual semiconductor nanoparticles, inter-nanoparticles coupling and thus emergent fluorescence behaviors of assemblies. The coupling is the necessary pathway for assemblies beyond individual building blocks to produce emergent fluorescence properties.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-3140-y

2021, 14(5): 1233–1243

Published: 19 October 2020

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2D nanomaterials for tissue engineering application

Jingyang Zhang¹, Haolin Chen¹, Meng Zhao², Guiting Liu¹ (*), and Jun Wu^1,3 (*)

This scheme illustrates the diverse applications of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials in tissue engineering, including graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, transition metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides, black phosphorus nanosheets, layered double hydroxides, 2D metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other types of 2D nanosheets.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-2835-4

2020, 13(8): 2019–2034

Published: 4 June 2020

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Nickel phosphonate MOF as efficient water splitting photocatalyst

Pablo Salcedo-Abraira^1,2, Sérgio M. F. Vilela¹, Artem A. Babaryk¹, María Cabrero-Antonino³, Pedro Gregorio¹, Fabrice Salles⁴, Sergio Navalón³, Hermenegildo García³ (✉), and Patricia Horcajada¹ (✉)

A novel robust microporous two-dimensional (2D) Ni-phosphonate metal-organic framework (MOF) has been prepared, exhibiting without co-catalyst stable photocatalytic activity in hydrogen evolution and overall water splitting.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-3056-6

2021, 14(2): 450–457

Published: 21 September 2020

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Direct laser patterning of two-dimensional lateral transition metal disulfide-oxide-disulfide heterostructures for ultrasensitive sensors

Bolun Wang¹, Hao Luo¹, Xuewen Wang¹, Enze Wang¹, Yufei Sun¹, Yu-Chien Tsai², Jinxuan Dong³, Peng Liu², Huanglong Li⁴, Yong Xu^3,5, Sefaattin Tongay⁶, Kaili Jiang^2,3, Shoushan Fan^2,3, and Kai Liu¹ (*)

A two-dimensional lateral transition metal disulfide-oxide-disulfide heterostructure with a configuration of an ultrathin Nb₂O₅ channel and two metallic NbS₂ electrodes is fabricated by a simple lithographyfree, laser-patterning technique. The heterostructure can be used as an ultrasensitive two-terminal sensor based on the modulation of Nb₂O₅ surface conduction through the naturally adsorbed water molecules.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-2872-z

2020, 13(8): 2035–2043

Published: 9 June 2020

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Mesoporous silica rods with cone shaped pores modulate inflammation and deliver BMP-2 for bone regeneration

Chun Xu^1,2,3, Lan Xiao⁴, Yuxue Cao¹, Yan He^1,5,6, Chang Lei⁷, Yin Xiao⁴, Wujin Sun^2,3, Samad Ahadian^2,3, Xueting Zhou⁸, Ali Khademhosseini^2,3,9,10,11 (✉), and Qingsong Ye^5,6,† (✉)

Mesoporous silica rods with large cone-shaped pores reduce the pro-inflammatory reaction of stimulated macrophage and deliver bone morphogenetic proteins 2 for bone repairing.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-2783-z

2020, 13(9): 2323–2331

Published: 23 April 2020

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Two-dimensional polymer nanosheets for efficient energy storage and conversion

Yumei Ren^1,2,3, Chengbing Yu¹ (*), Zhonghui Chen^3,4 (*), and Yuxi Xu³ (*)

The recent research progress in the preparation methods of twodimensional (2D) polymer nanosheets, mainly including interfacial polymerization and solution polymerization has been summarized. The structure–property relationships of various 2D polymers are thoroughly discussed. Their applications in the fields of energy storage and conversion, and the future perspectives have also been presented.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-2976-5

2021, 14(6): 2023–2036

Published: 25 July 2020

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Carbon Nanotubes in Biology and Medicine: In vitro and in vivo Detection, Imaging and Drug Delivery

face=Verdana>Zhuang Liu, Scott Tabakman, Kevin Welsher, and Hongjie Dai()

In this comprehensive review, we have summarized the main results of our and other groups in using carbon nanotubes for biomedical applications including in vitro and in vivo biological detection, drug delivery and imaging. We have also discussed several controversial questions regarding toxicology, biodistribution and long term fate of carbon nanotubes.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-009-9009-8

2009, 2: 85-120

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Magnetite/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites: One Step Solvothermal Synthesis and Use as a Novel Platform for Removal of Dye Pollutants

Hongmei Sun^1,2, Linyuan Cao^1,2, and Lehui Lu¹()

A new adsorbent for removal of dye pollutants has been prepared by a simple one step solvothermal reduction method using non-toxic and cost-effective precursors. This adsorbent combines the advantages of magnetic nanoparticles and graphene, thus providing a novel platform for dye decontamination.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-011-0111-3

2011, 4(6): 550–562

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TiO₂ Nanocrystals Grown on Graphene as Advanced Photocatalytic Hybrid Materials

Yongye Liang^§, Hailiang Wang^§, Hernan Sanchez Casalongue, Zhuo Chen, and Hongjie Dai ()

A graphene/TiO₂ nanocrystals hybrid has been prepared by directly growing TiO₂ nanocrystals on graphene oxide (GO) sheets by a two-step method, in which TiO₂ was first coated on GO sheets by hydrolysis and subsequently crystallized into anatase nanocrystals by hydrothermal treatment. The graphene/TiO₂ nanocrystals hybrid shows superior photocatalytic activity to other TiO₂ materials in the degradation of rhodamine B, with an impressive three-fold photocatalytic enhancement over P25

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-010-0033-5

2010, 3(10): 701–705

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Scrolling bilayer WS₂/MoS₂ heterostructures for high-performance photo-detection

Lin Wang¹, Qiuyan Yue¹, Chengjie Pei¹, Huacheng Fan¹, Jie Dai¹, Xiao Huang¹ (*), Hai Li¹ (*), and Wei Huang^1,2

Due to its spirally scrolled structure, the WS₂/MoS₂ heterostructures nanoscroll has alternative WS₂/MoS₂ and MoS₂/WS₂ multi-interfaces, which can facilitate the ultrafast charge transfer and photocurrent generation. The WS₂/MoS₂ heterostructures nanoscroll-based device exhibited one order of magnitude higher photosensitivity compared to that of bilayer WS₂/MoS₂ nanosheet-based device under blue laser.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-2725-9

2020, 13(4): 959–966

Published: 11 April 2020

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Plasma-assisted fabrication of monolayer phosphorene and its Raman characterization

Wanglin Lu^1,§, Haiyan Nan^2,§, Jinhua Hong¹ , Yuming Chen², Chen Zhu¹, Zheng Liang³, Xiangyang Ma¹, Zhenhua Ni² (*), Chuanhong Jin¹ (*), and Ze Zhang¹

Single- and multilayer phosphorene have been prepared by mechanical exfoliation followed by plasma thinning. Optical contrast spectra combined with atomic force microscopy is used to identify the thickness. The thickness-dependent Raman spectra are also presented.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-014-0446-7

2014, 7(6): 853–859

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