bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Incidence of Senile Cataract and Glaucoma is Increased in Patients with Plasma Cell Dyscrasias: Etiologic Implications
Authors: Hemminki Kari , Försti Asta , Tuuminen Raimo , Hemminki Otto , Goldschmidt Hartmut , Sundquist Kristina , Sundquist Jan , Li Xinjun
Published: June 2016

Plasma cell dyscrasias, including monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), multiple myeloma (MM), Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) and light chain AL amyloidosis, are characterized by clonal expansion of plasma cells which produce a vast amount of an immunoglobulin-derived M-protein. We noted that MGUS diagnosis often coincided with diagnoses of senile cataract and glaucoma and tested the associations of MGUS, MM, WM and AL amyloidosis with subsequent eye diseases identified from the Swedish patient registers between 1997 and 2012. Standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) for senile cataract was significantly increased to 1.80 after MGUS, 1.70 after MM, 1.85 after WM and 2.31 after AL amyloidosis. The SIR for glaucoma was 1.60 after MGUS, 1.76 after WM and 2.18 after AL amyloidosis. All SIRs decreased systematically from age below 60 years to over 79 years, but most risks were also significant in age group over 79 years. The M-protein and the related increase in blood viscosity could be a novel etiologic discovery for these common eye diseases. As MGUS prevalence is around 3% at 60 years and close to 10% at age over 80 years, its contribution to the eye disease burden is expected to be remarkably high.
Invisibility Cloak Printed on a Photonic Chip
Authors: Feng Zhen , Wu Bing-Hong , Zhao Yu-Xi , Gao Jun , Qiao Lu-Feng , Yang Ai-Lin , Lin Xiao-Feng , Jin Xian-Min
Published: June 2016

Invisibility cloak capable of hiding an object can be achieved by properly manipulating electromagnetic field. Such a remarkable ability has been shown in transformation and ray optics. Alternatively, it may be realistic to create a spatial cloak by means of confining electromagnetic field in three-dimensional arrayed waveguides and introducing appropriate collective curvature surrounding an object. We realize the artificial structure in borosilicate by femtosecond laser direct writing, where we prototype up to 5,000 waveguides to conceal millimeter-scale volume. We characterize the performance of the cloak by normalized cross correlation, tomography analysis and continuous three-dimensional viewing angle scan. Our results show invisibility cloak can be achieved in waveguide optics. Furthermore, directly printed invisibility cloak on a photonic chip may enable controllable study and novel applications in classical and quantum integrated photonics, such as invisualising a coupling or swapping operation with on-chip circuits of their own.
Chinese Eye Exercises and Myopia Development in School Age Children: A Nested Case-control Study
Authors: Kang Meng-Tian , Li Shi-Ming , Peng Xiaoxia , Li Lei , Ran Anran , Meng Bo , Sun Yunyun , Liu Luo-Ru , Li He , Millodot Michel , Wang Ningli
Published: June 2016

Chinese eye exercises have been implemented in China as an intervention for controlling children’s myopia for over 50 years. This nested case-control study investigated Chinese eye exercises and their association with myopia development in junior middle school children. Outcome measures were the onset and progression of myopia over a two-year period. Cases were defined as 1. Myopia onset (cycloplegic spherical equivalent ≤ −0.5 diopter in non-myopic children). 2. Myopia progression (myopia shift of ≥1.0 diopter in those who were myopic at baseline). Two independent investigators assessed the quality of Chinese eye exercises performance at the end of the follow-up period. Of 260 children at baseline (mean age was 12.7 ± 0.5 years), 201 were eligible for this study. There was no association between eye exercises and the risk of myopia-onset (OR = 0.73, 95%CI: 0.24–2.21), nor myopia progression (OR = 0.79, 95%CI: 0.41–1.53). The group who performed high quality exercises had a slightly lower myopia progression of 0.15 D than the children who did not perform the exercise over a period of 2 years. However, the limited sample size, low dosage and performance quality of Chinese eye exercises in children did not result in statistical significance and require further studies.
Treatment of refractory cutaneous ulcers with mixed sheets consisting of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and fibroblasts
Authors: Ueno Koji , Takeuchi Yuriko , Samura Makoto , Tanaka Yuya , Nakamura Tamami , Nishimoto Arata , Murata Tomoaki , Hosoyama Tohru , Hamano Kimikazu
Published: June 2016

The purpose of this study was to confirm the therapeutic effects of mixed sheets consisting of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMNCs) and fibroblasts on cutaneous skin ulcers. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) secretion in mixed cell sheets was much higher than in PBMNCs and fibroblasts. Concerning the mechanism, transforming growth factor beta 1 and platelet-derived growth factor BB secreted from PBMNCs enhanced VEGF production in fibroblasts. In wounds created on the backs of diabetic mice, the therapeutic effect of mixed cell sheets was similar to that of daily treatment with trafermin, a recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor. Although abnormal granulation tissue and inflammatory cell infiltration were observed in trafermin-treated wounds, the transplantation of mixed cell sheets resulted in the natural anatomy of subcutaneous tissues. The expression patterns of identical wound-healing factors in wounds were different between mixed sheet-transfected and trafermin-treated animals. Because mixed cell sheets transplanted into full-thickness skin defects were eliminated in hosts by day 21 in syngeneic transplantation models, allogeneic transplantation was performed using mice with different genetic backgrounds. The wound-healing rates were similar between the mixed cell sheet and trafermin groups. Our data indicated that mixed cell sheets represent a promising therapeutic material for cutaneous ulcers.
Highly selective hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol over Pt nanoparticles supported on g-C3N4 nanosheets catalysts in water
Authors: Chen Xiufang , Zhang Ligang , Zhang Bo , Guo Xingcui , Mu Xindong
Published: June 2016

Graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets were investigated for developing effective Pt catalyst supports for selective hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol in water. The nanosheets with an average thickness of about 3 nm were synthesized by a simple and green method through thermal oxidation etching of bulk g-C3N4in air. Combined with the unique feature of nitrogen richness and locally conjugated structure, the g-C3N4nanosheets with a high surface area of 142 m2g−1were demonstrated to be an excellent supports for loading small-size Pt nanoparticles. Superior furfural hydrogenation activity in water with complete conversion of furfural and high selectivity of furfuryl alcohol (>99%) was observed for g-C3N4nanosheets supported Pt catalysts. The large specific surface area, uniform dispersion of Pt nanoparticles and the stronger furfural adsorption ability of nanosheets contributed to the considerable catalytic performance. The reusability tests showed that the novel Pt catalyst could maintain high activity and stability in the furfural hydrogenation reaction.
Trajectories of adolescent conduct problems in relation to cortical thickness development: a longitudinal MRI study
Authors: Oostermeijer S , Whittle S , Suo C , Allen N B , Simmons J G , Vijayakumar N , van de Ven P M , Jansen L M C , Yücel M , Popma A
Published: June 2016

Multiple cross-sectional imaging studies have identified structural abnormalities in prefrontal, temporal and limbic regions related to conduct problems (CPs). However, the relationship between development of such neurobiological deficits and developmental pathways of CPs has remained unclear. The current study investigated distinct trajectories of CP and related trajectories of cortical thickness within a community-based sample of adolescents (n=239), age range 12–19, to address this gap. Three trajectory classes were revealed using latent class growth analyses (LCGAs), comprising a ‘desisting’ CP group, an ‘intermediate’ CP group and a ‘stable low’ CP group. Structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans were collected with a subgroup of 171 adolescents at three waves throughout adolescence (ages 12, 16 and 19). Generalized estimating equation (GEE) analysis—comparing longitudinal changes in cortical thickness and subcortical volume between CP groups for several regions of interest (ROIs)—showed that these CP groups had differential trajectories of cortical thickness in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dl-PFC), and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), and volume of the hippocampus. Adolescents in the desisting CP group showed an attenuation of the typical pattern of cortical thinning as present in the intermediate and stable low CP groups, in addition to an exaggeration of the typical pattern of hippocampal volume increase. These findings suggest that a deviant cortical thickness trajectory was related to a desisting CP pathway across adolescence. Such deviant neurodevelopmental growth trajectories may act as an underlying mechanism for developmental CP pathways, and possibly distinguish desisting antisocial adolescents.
Synthesis, structure, and stereospecific cross-[2+2] photocycloaddition of pseudodimeric complexes based on ammonioalkyl derivatives of styryl dyes
Authors: Gromov Sergey P. , Vedernikov Artem I. , Sazonov Sergey K. , Kuz’mina Lyudmila G. , Lobova Natalia A. , Strelenko Yuri A. , Howard Judith A. K.
Published: June 2016

Two different styryl dyes form pseudodimeric complexes via hydrogen bonding and stacking interactions; irradiation of these complexes gives rctt-cyclobutane derivatives.
Active fluidization in dense glassy systems
Authors: Mandal Rituparno , Bhuyan Pranab Jyoti , Rao Madan , Dasgupta Chandan
Published: June 2016

Dense soft glasses show strong collective caging behavior at sufficiently low temperatures. Using numerical simulations, we show that the introduction of activity can induce cage breaking and fluidization in a model of soft glass. The glass phase disappears beyond a critical value of the activity.
Structural characterization of PEGylated polyethylenimine-entrapped gold nanoparticles: an NMR study
Authors: Zhou Benqing , Shen Mingwu , Bányai István , Shi Xiangyang
Published: June 2016

The internal spatial structures of PEGylated polyethylenimine-entrapped gold nanoparticles can be effectively analyzed via advanced NMR techniques.
Applications of graphene and its derivatives in intracellular biosensing and bioimaging
Authors: Zhu Xiaohua , Liu Yang , Li Pei , Nie Zhou , Li Jinghong
Published: June 2016

Graphene has a unique planar structure, as well as excellent electronic properties, and has attracted a great deal of interest from scientists.
Correction: Powering up the molecular therapy of RNA interference by novel nanoparticles
Authors: Liao Wenzhen , Li Wen , Zhang Tiantian , Kirberger Micheal , Liu Jun , Wang Pei , Chen Wei , Wang Yong
Published: June 2016

Correction for ‘Powering up the molecular therapy of RNA interference by novel nanoparticles’ by Wenzhen Liao et al., Biomater. Sci., 2016, DOI: 10.1039/c6bm00204h.
A metal–organic framework/α-alumina composite with a novel geometry for enhanced adsorptive separation
Authors: Wang Chenghong , Lee Melanie , Liu Xinlei , Wang Bo , Paul Chen J. , Li Kang
Published: June 2016

Incorporation of MOF UiO-66 into an advanced α-alumina matrix leads to a novel composite concept for enhanced adsorptive separation.
Mechanistic insights into light-driven graphene-induced peroxide decomposition: radical generation and disproportionation
Authors: Chu Ya-Lan , Chen Yen-An , Li Wei-Chin , Chu Jean-Ho , Chen Chun-Hu , Chiang Chao-Ming
Published: June 2016

Graphene acts as a photosensitizer to induce decomposition of t-butyl peroxybenzoate, and solid matrix permitting radicals to be trapped and characterized.
Cavity partition and functionalization of a [2+3] organic molecular cage by inserting polar PO bonds
Authors: Feng Genfeng , Liu Wei , Peng Yuxin , Zhao Bo , Huang Wei , Dai Yafei
Published: June 2016

The cavity of a [2+3] organic molecular cage was partitioned and functionalized by inserting inner-directed PO bonds, which shows CO2 capture and CH4 exclusion due to the size-matching and polarity effects.
Diverse reactivity of borenium cations with >N–H compounds
Authors: Devillard Marc , Mallet-Ladeira Sonia , Bouhadir Ghenwa , Bourissou Didier
Published: June 2016

The P-stabilized borenium 1 displays rich reactivity towards >N–H compounds: substitution reaction at a borenium center with Ph2NH, Lewis adduct formation and subsequent deprotonation with NH3, B–Mes cleavage and formation of a dicationic species with HNTf2.
Catalytic enantioselective OFF ↔ ON activation processes initiated by hydrogen transfer: concepts and challenges
Authors: Quintard Adrien , Rodriguez Jean
Published: June 2016

This review summarizes the recent efforts in the development of enantioselective hydrogen transfer initiated transformations.
A carbon-free polyoxometalate molecular catalyst with a cobalt–arsenic core for visible light-driven water oxidation
Authors: Chen Wei-Chao , Wang Xin-Long , Qin Chao , Shao Kui-Zhan , Su Zhong-Min , Wang En-Bo
Published: June 2016

Na12[{CoII7AsIII6O9(OH)6}(A-α-SiW9O34)2]·8H2O with the first reported cobalt–arsenic core was synthesized, thoroughly characterized and employed to catalyze water oxidation under visible-light-driven conditions.
DNA-catalyzed glycosylation using aryl glycoside donors
Authors: Hesser Anthony R. , Brandsen Benjamin M. , Walsh Shannon M. , Wang Puzhou , Silverman Scott K.
Published: June 2016

Using both β and α anomers of aryl glycosides as the glycosyl donors, we used in vitro selection to identify deoxyribozymes that glycosylate 3′-OH of a DNA oligonucleotide.
Ring expansion reactions of anti-aromatic boroles: a promising synthetic avenue to unsaturated boracycles
Authors: Barnard Jonathan H. , Yruegas Sam , Huang Kexuan , Martin Caleb D.
Published: June 2016

The ability of anti-aromatic boroles to undergo ring expansion reactions with a broad range of substrates as an effective synthetic protocol towards a diverse array of 6-, 7-, and 8-membered boracycles is detailed in this review.
Versatile ruthenium complexes based on 2,2′-bipyridine modified peptoids
Authors: Baskin Maria , Panz Larisa , Maayan Galia
Published: June 2016

Helical peptoids bearing 2,2′-bipyridine form ruthenium complexes via intermolecular binding to linear peptoid strands or intramolecular binding to a cyclic scaffold.
Self-trapping and excited state absorption in fluorene homo-polymer and copolymers with benzothiadiazole and tri-phenylamine
Authors: Denis Jean-Christophe , Ruseckas Arvydas , Hedley Gordon J. , Matheson Andrew B. , Paterson Martin J. , Turnbull Graham A. , Samuel Ifor D. W. , Galbraith Ian
Published: June 2016

Excited state absorption (ESA) is studied using time-dependent density functional theory and compared with experiments performed in dilute solutions.
How does the B,F-monodoping and B/F-codoping affect the photocatalytic water-splitting performance of g-C3N4?
Authors: Ding Kaining , Wen Lili , Huang Mengyue , Zhang Yongfan , Lu Yunpeng , Chen Zhongfang
Published: June 2016

B/F codoping would be a promising strategy to promote the photocatalytic overall water-splitting performance of g-C3N4under visible-light irradiation.
Copper oxide nanoparticles in an epoxy network: microstructure, chain confinement and mechanical behaviour
Authors: Sunny Anu Tresa , Vijayan P. Poornima , Adhikari Rameshwar , Mathew Suresh , Thomas Sabu
Published: June 2016

The physical characteristics of epoxy–nCOP nanocomposites are associated with the constrained epoxy chains immobilized by the octahedral nCOP particles. The existence of a constrained region depends on filler dispersion and polymer/filler interactions.
Formation of CaB6in the thermal decomposition of the hydrogen storage material Ca(BH4)2
Authors: Sahle Christoph J. , Sternemann Christian , Giacobbe Carlotta , Yan Yigang , Weis Christopher , Harder Manuel , Forov Yury , Spiekermann Georg , Tolan Metin , Krisch Michael , Remhof Arndt
Published: June 2016

Using a combination of high resolution X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray Raman scattering spectroscopy at the B K- and Ca L2,3-edges, we analyzed the reaction products of Ca(BH4)2after annealing at 350 °C and 400 °C under vacuum conditions.
Time- and ensemble-averages in evolving systems: the case of Brownian particles in random potentials
Authors: Bewerunge Jörg , Ladadwa Imad , Platten Florian , Zunke Christoph , Heuer Andreas , Egelhaaf Stefan U.
Published: June 2016

Dynamics of colloids in random energy landscapes.
Chemically accurate energy barriers of small gas molecules moving through hexagonal water rings
Authors: Hjertenæs Eirik , Trinh Thuat T. , Koch Henrik
Published: June 2016

We present chemically accurate potential energy curves of CH4, CO2 and H2 moving through hexagonal water rings, calculated by CCSD(T)/aug-cc-pVTZ with counterpoise correction.
Testing gold nanostructures fabricated by hole-mask colloidal lithography as potential substrates for SERS sensors: sensitivity, signal variability, and the aspect of adsorbate deposition
Authors: Peksa Vlastimil , Lebrušková Petra , Šípová Hana , Štěpánek Josef , Bok Jiří , Homola Jiří , Procházka Marek
Published: June 2016

SERS testing of gold nanostructures fabricated by hole-mask colloidal lithography and determination of sources of SERS signal variability.
A close examination of the structure and dynamics of HC(NH2)2PbI3 by MD simulations and group theory
Authors: Carignano M. A. , Saeed Y. , Aravindh S. Assa , Roqan I. S. , Even J. , Katan C.
Published: June 2016

Rotational dynamics of formamidinium in FAPbI3 and mixed displacive/order–disorder instabilities investigated by MD simulations and group theory.
How fast is optically induced electron transfer in organic mixed valence systems?
Authors: Lambert C. , Moos M. , Schmiedel A. , Holzapfel M. , Schäfer J. , Kess M. , Engel V.
Published: June 2016

Optically induced electron transfer is about 3–4 orders of magnitude faster than thermally induced ET in organic mixed valence compounds.
RIDME distance measurements using Gd(iii) tags with a narrow central transition
Authors: Collauto A. , Frydman V. , Lee M. D. , Abdelkader E. H. , Feintuch A. , Swarbrick J. D. , Graham B. , Otting G. , Goldfarb D.
Published: June 2016

Methods based on pulse electron paramagnetic resonance allow measurement of the electron–electron dipolar coupling between two high-spin labels.
Investigating lithium-ion battery materials during overcharge-induced thermal runaway: an operando and multi-scale X-ray CT study
Authors: Finegan Donal P. , Scheel Mario , Robinson James B. , Tjaden Bernhard , Di Michiel Marco , Hinds Gareth , Brett Dan J. L. , Shearing Paul R.
Published: June 2016

Catastrophic failure of lithium-ion batteries occurs across multiple length scales and over very short time periods. High speed and multi-scale X-ray CT provides new insights into battery failure.
Mechanistic examination of aerobic Pt oxidation: insertion of molecular oxygen into Pt–H bonds through a radical chain mechanism
Authors: Keith Jason M. , Ye Yixin , Wei Haochuan , Buck Matthew R.
Published: June 2016

DFT calculations were performed in an effort to evaluate the mechanism of O2 insertion into the Pt–H bond of TpMe2PtIVMe2H catalyzed by AIBN or light.
Core–shell–shell heterostructures of α-NaLuF4:Yb/Er@NaLuF4:Yb@MF2 (M = Ca, Sr, Ba) with remarkably enhanced upconversion luminescence
Authors: Su Yue , Liu Xiuling , Lei Pengpeng , Xu Xia , Dong Lile , Guo Xianmin , Yan Xingxu , Wang Peng , Song Shuyan , Feng Jing , Zhang Hongjie
Published: June 2016

Core–shell–shell heterostructures of α-NaLuF4:Yb/Er@NaLuF4:Yb@MF2 (M = Ca, Sr, Ba) exhibit remarkably enhanced upconversion luminescence.
Cooperative binding and extraction of sodium nitrite by a ditopic receptor incorporated into a polymeric resin
Authors: Ziach K. , Karbarz M. , Romański J.
Published: June 2016

The modular design of ion pair receptors facilitated the preparation of a functionally analogous polymeric material able to extract sodium nitrite from acetonitrile solution.
Occurrence of artificial sweeteners in human liver and paired blood and urine samples from adults in Tianjin, China and their implications for human exposure
Authors: Zhang Tao , Gan Zhiwei , Gao Chuanzi , Ma Ling , Li Yanxi , Li Xiao , Sun Hongwen
Published: June 2016

This work contributes to provide a tool for risk assessment on human health by assessing human exposure and excretion of five ASs in China.
Engineering a membrane based air cathode for microbial fuel cells via hot pressing and using multi-catalyst layer stacking
Authors: Yang Wulin , Logan Bruce E.
Published: June 2016

Microbial fuel cell (MFC) cathodes must have high performance and be resistant to water leakage.
Classical to quantum mechanical tunneling mechanism crossover in thermal transitions between magnetic states
Authors: Vlasov Sergei , Bessarab Pavel F. , Uzdin Valery M. , Jónsson Hannes
Published: June 2016

Transitions between states of a magnetic system can occur by jumps over an energy barrier or by quantum mechanical tunneling through the energy barrier. The rate of such transitions is an important consideration when the stability of magnetic states is assessed for example for nanoscale candidates for data storage devices. The shift in transition mechanism from jumps to tunneling as the temperature is lowered is analyzed and a general expression derived for the crossover temperature. The jump rate is evaluated using a harmonic approximation to transition state theory. First, the minimum energy path for the transition is found with the geodesic nudged elastic band method. The activation energy for the jumps is obtained from the maximum along the path, a saddle point on the energy surface, and the eigenvalues of the Hessian matrix at that point as well as at the initial state minimum used to estimate the entropic pre-exponential factor. The crossover temperature for quantum mechanical tunneling is evaluated from the second derivatives of the energy with respect to orientation of the spin vector at the saddle point. The resulting expression is applied to test problems where analytical results have previously been derived, namely uniaxial and biaxial spin systems with two-fold anisotropy. The effect of adding four-fold anisotropy on the crossover temperature is demonstrated. Calculations of the jump rate and crossover temperature for tunneling are also made for a molecular magnet containing an Mn4group. The results are in excellent agreement with previously reported experimental measurements on this system.
One-pot, template-free synthesis of a robust superhydrophobic polymer monolith with an adjustable hierarchical porous structure
Authors: Li Yong , Zhang Zhaozhu , Ge Bo , Men Xuehu , Xue Qunji
Published: June 2016

Multifunctional polymer monoliths with both tunable hierarchical porosity and damage-tolerant superhydrophobic properties are fabricated via a one-pot, template-free process.
Maleic acid and aluminum chloride catalyzed conversion of glucose to 5-(hydroxymethyl) furfural and levulinic acid in aqueous media
Authors: Zhang Ximing , Murria Priya , Jiang Yuan , Xiao Weihua , Kenttämaa Hilkka I. , Abu-Omar Mahdi M. , Mosier Nathan S.
Published: June 2016

Maleic acid (MA) and AlCl3 self-assemble into catalytic complexes (Al–(MA)2–(OH)2(aq)) with improved selectivity for converting glucose to HMF, and levulinic acid.
Microfluidics in the selection of affinity reagents for the detection of cancer: paving a way towards future diagnostics
Authors: Hung Lien-Yu , Wang Chih-Hung , Fu Chien-Yu , Gopinathan Priya , Lee Gwo-Bin
Published: June 2016

In this review article, the selection of affinity reagents for cancer cells or cancer biomarkers on microfluidic platforms is reviewed with the aim of highlighting the utility of such approaches in cancer diagnostics.
A new series of bipyridine based chiral organocatalysts for enantioselective Henry reaction
Authors: Ashokkumar Veeramanoharan , Duraimurugan Kumaraguru , Siva Ayyanar
Published: June 2016

We report the design and synthesis of a new series of binaphthol based chiral organocatalysts which can act as metal-free organocatalysts in the enantioselective Henry reaction with very good yield and ee.
Hydrogen bond-assisted crystallization: structure, growth and characterization of a new mixed-anion transition metal fluoride Na3NH4(TiF6)(SO4)·H2O
Authors: Xu Dongdong , Zhang Fangfang , Sun Yanzhou , Yang Zhihua , Dong Xiaoyu , Pan Shilie
Published: June 2016

A new type of mixed-anion TM fluoride was grown with a size up to 5.0 × 2.5 × 1.0 mm3 by a facile hydrothermal method.
BF3·OEt2-mediated syn-selective Meyer–Schuster rearrangement of phenoxy propargyl alcohols for Z-β-aryl-α,β-unsaturated esters
Authors: Puri Surendra , Hari Babu Madala , Sridhar Reddy Maddi
Published: June 2016

An unprecedented syn-selective Meyer–Schuster rearrangement for Z-β-aryl-α,β-unsaturated esters from readily available 1-aryl-3-phenoxy propargyl alcohols is achieved.
Cationic polymerization of p-methylstyrene in selected ionic liquids and polymerization mechanism
Authors: Zhang Xiaoqian , Guo Wenli , Wu Yibo , Gong Liangfa , Li Wei , Li Xiaoning , Li Shuxin , Shang Yuwei , Yang Dan , Wang Hao
Published: June 2016

Cationic polymerizations ofp-methylstyrene were investigated in selected ionic liquids and the possible polymerization mechanism was proposed.
A zinc-catalyzed oxidative reaction of ynamides with phenols and thiophenols: highly site-selective synthesis of versatile α-aryloxy amides and α-arylthio amides
Authors: Ruan Peng-Peng , Shen Cang-Hai , Li Long , Liu Chao-Yue , Ye Long-Wu
Published: June 2016

A zinc-catalyzed oxidative reaction of ynamides with phenols and thiophenols under mild reaction conditions has been developed, which provides various α-aryloxy amides and α-arylthio amides in moderate to good yields, respectively. Importantly, high chemoselectivity is achieved by such a non-noble metal-catalyzed alkyne oxidation.
Bismuth(iii) triflate-catalysed tandem cyclisations towards complex polycyclic ethers
Authors: Ondet Pierrick , Lempenauer Luisa , Duñach Elisabet , Lemière Gilles
Published: June 2016

A series of complex polycyclic ethers have been synthesised under very mild conditions using a low catalyst loading of bismuth(iii) triflate.
Carbon fibre production during hydrogen plasma etching of diamond films
Authors: Villalpando I. , John P. , Porro S. , Wilson J. I. B.
Published: June 2016

Different morphology of carbon fibres have been synthesised on diamond films by hydrogen plasma etching in the presence of silicon.
A novel strategy to synthesize bimetallic Pt–Ag particles with tunable nanostructures and their superior electrocatalytic activities toward the oxygen reduction reaction
Authors: Liu Min , Chi Fangze , Liu Jingjun , Song Ye , Wang Feng
Published: June 2016

The ability to precisely control the nanoscale phase structure of bimetallic catalysts is required to achieve a synergistic effect between two metals for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR).
Preparation and properties of branched sulfonated poly(arylene ether ketone)/polytetrafluoroethylene composite materials for proton exchange membranes
Authors: Zhang Boping , Xie Huixiong , Ni Jiangpeng , Xiang Xiongzhi , Wu Qixing , Wang Lei
Published: June 2016

Branched sulfonated poly(arylene ether ketone)s (BSPAEKs) exhibit excellent oxidative stability and solubility, making them suitable for proton exchange membranes (PEMs).
Growth, structural and plasma illumination properties of nanocrystalline diamond-decorated graphene nanoflakes
Authors: Sankaran Kamatchi Jothiramalingam , Chang Ting Hsun , Bikkarolla Santosh Kumar , Roy Susanta Sinha , Papakonstantinou Pagona , Drijkoningen Sien , Pobedinskas Paulius , Van Bael Marlies K. , Tai Nyan-Hwa , Lin I.-Nan , Haenen Ken
Published: June 2016

Decorating graphene nanoflakes with nanocrystalline diamond gives superior functioning for microplasma devices with long lifetime stability plasma illumination performances.
Interlayer TiO2–HAP composite layer for biomedical applications
Authors: Vinodhini S. P. , Manonmani R. , Venkatachalapathy B. , Sridhar T. M.
Published: June 2016

In this paper we discuss about the development and evaluation of hydroxyapatite layers developed on titanium by electrophoretic deposition with an interlayer TiO2formed on sintering in air at 800 °C using electrochemical Impedance studies.
POSS–PU electrospinning nanofibers membrane with enhanced blood compatibility
Authors: Song Xiaoyan , Li Tao , Cheng Bowen , Xing Jinfeng
Published: June 2016

The addition of POSS results in (a) platelet adsorption amount of electrospun fibers membrane decreased (b) protein adsorption of electrospun fibers membrane decreased (c) the growth of bacteria was inhibited.
The improvement in cryogenic mechanical properties of nano-ZrO2/epoxy composites via surface modification of nano-ZrO2
Authors: Li Jialiang , Peng Cong , Li Zhiwei , Wu Zhanjun , Li Shichao
Published: June 2016

This study investigated the cryogenic mechanical properties of modified nano-ZrO2 reinforced epoxy composites.
Ketamine-induced oxidative stress at different developmental stages of zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos
Authors: Félix Luís M. , Vidal Ana M. , Serafim Cindy , Valentim Ana M. , Antunes Luís M. , Campos Sónia , Matos Manuela , Monteiro Sandra M. , Coimbra Ana M.
Published: June 2016

The changes induced by ketamine exposure were developmental stage-dependent, and related with the gradual development of the antioxidant defense system of the embryo, which is dependent on changes in energy-sensing pathways.
Detection of Listeria innocua on roll-to-roll produced SERS substrates with gold nanoparticles
Authors: Uusitalo S. , Kögler M. , Välimaa A.-L. , Popov A. , Ryabchikov Yu. , Kontturi V. , Siitonen S. , Petäjä J. , Virtanen T. , Laitinen R. , Kinnunen M. , Meglinski I. , Kabashin A. , Bunker A. , Viitala T. , Hiltunen J.
Published: June 2016

The rapid and accurate detection of food pathogens plays a critical role in the early prevention of foodborne epidemics. Combination of low cost sensing platforms and SERS detection can offer a solution for the pathogen detection.
Screening and isolation of natural antioxidants from Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. with high performance liquid chromatography coupled to a post-column Ce(iv) reduction capacity assay
Authors: Meng Qingyan , Li Guozhu , Luo Bi , Wang Lijun , Lu Yaling , Liu Wenjie
Published: June 2016

A novel on-line screening method for natural antioxidants was developed with a post-column cerium(iv) reduction reaction after high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) separation.
Influence of charge status on the stress safety properties of Li(Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3)O2cells
Authors: Zhou Shuo , Wang Guixin , Xiao Yao , Li Qian , Yang Dongmin , Yan Kangping
Published: June 2016

The stresses in lithium cells are real-time monitored without destruction, and the relationship between stress and electrochemical performance is discussed.
Enhancing thermal transport efficiency in carbon composites using nanospacers
Authors: Hsieh Chien-Te , Chen Yu-Fu , Lee Cheng-En , Juang Shi-Hong , Lin Zih-Wei , Huq Mohammad Mahmudul
Published: June 2016

Improved thermal transport efficiency of carbon-based composites has been achieved by inserting metallic spacers within the temperature range of 50–150 °C.
Anisotropic growth and structure-dependent photoresponse activity of multi-level one-dimensional PbS nano-architectures
Authors: Zha Chenyang , Pang Chao , Xu You , Ji Cheng , Zhang Xiaoyan , Shen Liming , Wang Yifeng , Gupta Arunava , Bao Ningzhong
Published: June 2016

PbS nanostructures with three-fold hierarchy in 〈111〉 directions for designing optoelectronic devices.
Electrospinning construction of Bi2WO6/RGO composite nanofibers with significantly enhanced photocatalytic water splitting activity
Authors: Zhao Jing , Yang Ying , Dong Xiangting , Ma Qianli , Yu Wensheng , Wang Jinxian , Liu Guixia
Published: June 2016

Bi2WO6/reduced graphene oxide composite nanofibers possessing significantly enhanced photocatalytic water splitting activity have been successfully fabricated.
Efficient covalent modification of graphene by diazo chemistry
Authors: Sun Zhiyao , Guo Dechao , Wang Shuhong , Wang Cheng , Yu Yingjian , Ma Dongge , Zheng Rongrong , Yan Pengfei
Published: June 2016

Functionalized graphene is prepared by an efficient and facile approach via diazo chemistry.
Nanoforest of hierarchical core/shell CuO@NiCo2O4nanowire heterostructure arrays on nickel foam for high-performance supercapacitors
Authors: Wu Chun , Cai Junjie , Zhu Ying , Zhang Kaili
Published: June 2016

Nickel foam-supported hierarchical core/shell CuO@NiCo2O4nanowire heterostructure arrays with excellent supercapacitive performance are reported.
Pre-drawing induced evolution of phase, microstructure and property in para-aramid fibres containing benzimidazole moiety
Authors: Luo Longbo , Wang Yazhe , Huang Jieyang , Hong Dawei , Wang Xu , Liu Xiangyang
Published: June 2016

Copoly(p-phenylene-benzimidazole-terephthalamide) (PBIA) fibre was spun by wet-spinning and drawn in a coagulating bath with different pre-drawing ratios (R).
Auto-accelerating and auto-inhibiting phenomena in the oxidation process of organic contaminants by permanganate and manganese dioxide under acidic conditions: effects of manganese intermediates/products
Authors: Sun Bo , Rao Dandan , Sun Yuhai , Guan Xiaohong
Published: June 2016

The accelerating and inhibiting behavior of organic contaminant oxidation by MnO4−and MnO2in the presence and absence of pyrophosphate (PP) under acidic conditions.
Influence of annealing temperature on microstructure and lithium storage performance of self-templated CuxCo3−xO4 hollow microspheres
Authors: Lei Wanwan , Nie Longying , Liu Sheng , Zhuo Ying , Yuan Ruo
Published: June 2016

Spinel CuxCo3−xO4 (x ≤ 0.30) hollow microspheres have been readily prepared via a self-templated solvothermal reaction followed by a thermal annealing step.
Fabrication of a novel low-cost triple layer system (TaZO/Ag/TaZO) with an enhanced quality factor for transparent electrode applications
Authors: Ravichandran K. , Subha K. , Manivasaham A. , Sridharan M. , Arun T. , Ravidhas C.
Published: June 2016

A triple layer system (TaZO/Ag/TaZO), consisting of tantalum doped zinc oxide (TaZO) as the top and bottom layers and metallic silver (Ag) as the intermediate layer, was deposited onto glass substrates.
Cyanide-free electrolyte for Au(iii) and Au(i) electrodepositing using DMH as complexing agent
Authors: Luo Gong , Yuan Guohui , Li Ning
Published: June 2016

A novel cyanide-free electrolyte is reported for electrodepositing bright gold layers from a solution of both Au(iii) and Au(i).
Optical and electrical properties of Al:WS2 films prepared by atomic layer deposition and vulcanization
Authors: Li Ning , Feng Li-ping , Su Jie , Zeng Wei , Liu Zheng-tang
Published: June 2016

Composition, structure, optical and electrical properties of Al:WS2 (un-doped and Al-doped WS2) films prepared by atomic layer deposition (ALD) and CS2 vulcanization processing have been studied.
Polyacrylates networks synthesized by endlinking of 3-armed precursor via radical addition coupling reaction
Authors: Gao Junmin , Wang Qi
Published: June 2016

We propose a strategy of synthesis of well-defined polyacrylate networks with cleavable branch units.Viadecrosslinking, cleavage at the branch units, the polymer network can be transformed to linear chains, which can be analyzed by normal methods.
A strategy for establishment of practical identification methods for Chinese patent medicine from systematic multi-component characterization to selective ion monitoring of chemical markers: Shuxiong tablet as a case study
Authors: Yao Changliang , Yang Wenzhi , Si Wei , Pan Huiqin , Qiu Shi , Wu Jia , Shi Xiaojian , Feng Ruihong , Wu Wanying , Guo Dean
Published: June 2016

A SMC-SIM strategy for establishment of practical identification methods for Chinese patent medicine.
Photoelectrochemical detection performance and mechanism discussion of Bi2O3 modified TiO2 nanotube arrays
Authors: Pang Yajun , Xu Guangqing , Fan Chengkong , Lv Jun , Liu Jiaqin , Wu Yucheng
Published: June 2016

Bi2O3 were deposited on anodized TiO2 nanotube arrays by chemical bath deposition combined with calcination.
Hollow CeO2dodecahedrons: one-step template synthesis and enhanced catalytic performance
Authors: Li Zhengping , Han Fangchun , Li Cheng , Jiao Xiuling , Chen Dairong
Published: June 2016

Hollow CeO2dodecahedrons are synthesized by a one-step template method and show enhanced catalytic performance for CO oxidation.
Rational design of plasmonic catalysts: matching the surface plasmon resonance with lamp emission spectra for improved performance in AgAu nanorings
Authors: Rodrigues Thenner S. , da Silva Anderson G. M. , de Moura Arthur B. L. , Freitas Isabella G. , Camargo Pedro H. C.
Published: June 2016

Improved plasmonic catalytic activities were obtained by designing nanorings displaying extinction that matches the emission spectra of a commercial lamp.
Synthesis of 3-phosphinoylquinolines via a phosphinoylation–cyclization–aromatization process mediated by tert-butyl hydroperoxide
Authors: Zhang Pengbo , Zhang Liangliang , Gao Yuzhen , Tang Guo , Zhao Yufen
Published: June 2016

The first metal-free phosphinoylation–cyclization–aromatization method has been developed.
A facile method to improving the electromagnetic interference shielding of a free-standing and foldable carbon nanotube mat
Authors: Wu Zi Ping , Liu Ting , Chen De Ming , Wu Gao , Wang Qing Hui , Yin Yan Hong , Li Ye Sheng , Xu Qian Feng , Krishamurthy Ajay
Published: June 2016

Free-standing and foldable CNT mats with high saturation magnetization and low electrical resistance were prepared, and a high EMI SE of 40.4–60.3 dB can be achieved at frequency ranges of 1 GHz to 18 GHz with a low mat thickness of 1.0 μm.
A reusable heterogeneous catalyst without leaking palladium for highly-efficient Suzuki–Miyaura reaction in pure water under air
Authors: Cai Qi , Liang Gaosheng , Xu Yufang , Qian Xuhong , Zhu Weiping
Published: June 2016

We prepared a novel palladium catalyst Pd@FSM based on mesoporous silica functionalized with Pd2+ fluorescent probe. Pd@FSM shows high catalytic activity and excellent reusability in Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reaction in water under air.
Two catalytic systems of l-proline/Cu(ii) catalyzed allylic oxidation of olefins with tert-butyl hydroperoxide
Authors: Yu Peng , Zhou Yin , Yang Yingwei , Tang Ruiren
Published: June 2016

Allylic oxidation of olefins by the two catalytic system of l-proline/Cu(ii).
Significantly enhanced dewatering performance of drinking water sludge from a coagulation process using a novel chitosan–aluminum chloride composite coagulant in the treatment of cyanobacteria-laden source water
Authors: Ma Chunxia , Pei Haiyan , Hu Wenrong , Cheng Juan , Xu Hangzhou , Jin Yan
Published: June 2016

The enhanced dewatering performance and the fate of cyanobacterial cells in the filtration of cyanobacteria-laden sludge, generated by a coagulation process using a novel composite chitosan–aluminum chloride (CTSAC) coagulant, were studied.
Synthesis and multistate characterization of bis-flavylium dications – symmetric resorcinol- and phloroglucinol-type derivatives as stochastic systems
Authors: Basílio N. , Garnier T. , Avó J. , Danel M. , Chassaing S. , Pina F.
Published: June 2016

Two as one! Full kinetic and thermodynamic characterization of two easy-to-prepare bis-flavylium multistate systems showed stochastic behavior, thus revealing lack of interactions between flavylium moieties.
ZnO as an efficient nucleating agent and morphology template for rapid, facile and scalable synthesis of MOF-46 and ZnO@MOF-46 with selective sensing properties and enhanced photocatalytic ability
Authors: Rad Maryam , Dehghanpour Saeed
Published: June 2016

MOF-46 and a novel core–shell heterostructure containing ZnO@MOF-46 rods have been successfully synthesized via a simple, versatile and economic method.
Structure–activity relationships in Pd catalysed C–S activation of thioesters
Authors: Tian Yan , Wang Li , Yu Hai-Zhu
Published: June 2016

The structure–activity relationship of thioesters promoted by Pd(0) complex has been studied using the density functional theory calculation methods.
Enhanced hydrophilicity of a thermo-responsive PVDF/palygorskite-g-PNIPAAM hybrid ultrafiltration membrane via surface segregation induced by temperature
Authors: Cai Jianjian , Zhou Shouyong , Zhao Yijiang , Xue Ailian , Zhang Yan , Li Meisheng , Xing Weihong
Published: June 2016

The hydrophilicity of a thermo-responsive PVDF/palygorskite-g-PNIPAAM hybrid ultrafiltration membrane was enhancedviasurface segregation induced by coagulation bath temperature (CBT).
Effect of oxygen pressure on structure and ionic conductivity of epitaxial Li0.33La0.55TiO3 solid electrolyte thin films produced by pulsed laser deposition
Authors: Bharathi K. Kamala , Tan H. , Takeuchi S. , Meshi L. , Shen H. , Shin J. , Takeuchi I. , Bendersky L. A.
Published: June 2016

We report on the ionic conductivity of Li0.33La0.55TiO3 (LLTO) epitaxial films grown on the (100) and (111) surfaces of single crystal SrTiO3 (STO) substrates at different oxygen partial pressures (from 1.33 to 26.66 Pa).
Hematite homojunctions without foreign element doping for efficient and stable overall water splitting
Authors: Yu Qing , Meng Xianguang , Shi Li , Liu Guigao , Li Peng , Ye Jinhua
Published: June 2016

A hematite homojunction is prepared by tuning the density of oxygen vacancies for superior solar water splitting.
Thiol-yne/thiol-epoxy hybrid crosslinked materials based on propargyl modified hyperbranched poly(ethyleneimine) and diglycidylether of bisphenol A resins
Authors: Acebo Cristina , Fernàndez-Francos Xavier , Ramis Xavier , Serra Àngels
Published: June 2016

Photoinitiated thiol-yne reaction was combined with thermal thiol-epoxy to get thermosets by dual curing from propargyl decorated poly(ethyleneimine) and DGEBA.
From mononuclear to linear one-dimensional coordination species of copper(ii)–chloranilate: design and characterization
Authors: Jurić Marijana , Molčanov Krešimir , Žilić Dijana , Kojić-Prodić Biserka
Published: June 2016

A series of copper(ii) complexes with chloranilic acid with different topologies is prepared and a design strategy for the preparation of such complexes is discussed.
Growth mode and structures of magnetic Mn clusters on graphene
Authors: Liu Xiaojie , Wang Cai-Zhuang
Published: June 2016

Lowest-energy geometries of Mn clusters on graphene. Blue and pink balls represent Mn atoms with negative and positive magnetic moments.
Establishing hierarchy: the chain of events leading to the formation of silicalite-1 nanosheets
Authors: Zhu Xiaochun , Goesten Maarten G. , Koekkoek Arjan J. J. , Mezari Brahim , Kosinov Nikolay , Filonenko Georgy , Friedrich Heiner , Rohling Roderigh , Szyja Bartłomiej M. , Gascon Jorge , Kapteijn Freek , Hensen Emiel J. M.
Published: June 2016

In applying a multi-scale spectroscopic and computational approach, we demonstrate that the synthesis of stacked zeolite silicalite-1 nanosheets, in the presence of a long-tail diquaternary ammonium salt surfactant, proceeds through a pre-organised phase in the condensed state.
Cluster assisted water dissociation mechanism in MOF-74 and controlling it using helium
Authors: Zuluaga Sebastian , Fuentes-Fernandez Erika M. A. , Tan Kui , Li Jing , Chabal Yves J. , Thonhauser Timo
Published: June 2016

We show that the water dissociation reaction H2O → OH + H in the confined environment of MOF-74 channels can be precisely controlled by the addition of noble gas He.
An Fe–N–C hybrid electrocatalyst derived from a bimetal–organic framework for efficient oxygen reduction
Authors: Liu Teng , Zhao Pingping , Hua Xing , Luo Wei , Chen Shengli , Cheng Gongzhen
Published: June 2016

An Fe–N–C hybrid catalyst is successfully fabricated by a simple one-step pyrolysis of bimetallic Zn/Fe-ZIFs. The introduction of iron into Zn-based ZIF-7 to form the bimetallic MOF precursors could catalyze the in situ formation of CNTs crossed porous carbons, forming a 3D hybrid network, which exhibits excellent ORR activity.
Development of novel anode material for intermediate temperature SOFC (IT-SOFC)
Authors: Sinha Amit , Miller David N. , Irvine John T. S.
Published: June 2016

A novel rare-earth free anode material based on titanium oxycarbide (TiOxC1−x) is developed for application in intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFC). Utilizing the new anode material, a peak power density of 130 mW cm−2 is achieved in gadolina-doped ceria electrolyte supported SOFC at an operating temperature of 700 °C.
Graphene-supported TiO2 nanospheres as a high-capacity and long-cycle life anode for sodium ion batteries
Authors: Xiong Ya , Qian Jiangfeng , Cao Yuliang , Ai Xinping , Yang Hanxi
Published: June 2016

Graphene-supported TiO2 nanospheres exhibit high capacity and excellent cyclability, offering a superior anode material for Na-ion batteries.
Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) grafted zinc stannate (Zn2SnO4) nanofiber scaffolds for highly efficient mixed-halide perovskite solar cells
Authors: Mali Sawanta S. , Shim Chang Su , Kim Hyungjin , Hong Chang Kook
Published: June 2016

Electron transporting materials based on ternary metal oxides (TMOs) with graphene incorporation are the best electron transport layers (ETLs) for perovskite solar cells (PSCs).
Multifunctional UCNPs@PDA-ICG nanocomposites for upconversion imaging and combined photothermal/photodynamic therapy with enhanced antitumor efficacy
Authors: Liu Bei , Li Chunxia , Xing Bengang , Yang Piaoping , Lin Jun
Published: June 2016

Polydopamine (PDA)-shelled NaYF4:Yb,Er@NaYF4:Yb upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) capable of loading indocyanine green (ICG) molecules were successfully designed and synthesized.
Synthetic self-assembled homogeneous network hydrogels with high mechanical and recoverable properties for tissue replacement
Authors: Liu Yan-Jun , Fu Lian-Hua , Liu Shan , Meng Ling-Yan , Li Ya-Yu , Ma Ming-Guo
Published: June 2016

Homogeneous network hydrogels with high mechanical and recoverable properties for tissue replacement are prepared by one-pot free radical polymerization.
Highly efficient organic–inorganic electroluminescence materials for solution-processed blue organic light-emitting diodes
Authors: Cheng Chih-Chia , Chu Yu-Lin , Chu Chih-Wei , Lee Duu-Jong
Published: June 2016

A novel organic–inorganic electroluminescent macromer as an efficient emissive-layer in OLED devices exhibits excellent device performance with high-purity blue emission color.
Epigenetic disruption and glucose homeostasis changes following low-dose maternal bisphenol A exposure
Authors: Chang Huailong , Wang Danqi , Xia Wei , Pan Xinyun , Huo Wenqian , Xu Shunqing , Li Yuanyuan
Published: June 2016

Developmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to impaired glucose homeostasis and pancreatic function in adulthood, which has been hypothesized to result from the disruption of pancreatic β-cell development at early life.
In vitro DNA adduct profiling to mechanistically link red meat consumption to colon cancer promotion
Authors: Hemeryck Lieselot Y. , Rombouts Caroline , Hecke Thomas Van , Van Meulebroek Lieven , Bussche Julie Vanden , De Smet Stefaan , Vanhaecke Lynn
Published: June 2016

Red meat digestion may contribute to colorectal cancer risk.