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Understanding of the formation of shallow level defects from the intrinsic defects of lead tri-halide perovskites
Authors: Kim Jongseob , Chung Choong-Heui , Hong Ki-Ha
Published: September 2016

For the organic–inorganic hybrid perovskites, the longer Pb–halide bond distance and the smaller band gap are the key factors to determine the shallow level energy formation of the intrinsic defects.
Modelling the local atomic structure of molybdenum in nuclear waste glasses with ab initio molecular dynamics simulations
Authors: Konstantinou Konstantinos , Sushko Peter V. , Duffy Dorothy M.
Published: September 2016

The chemical nature and molar composition of nuclear glass affect the local atomic structure of Mo and its solubility within the glass network.
From intermolecular interactions to structures and properties of a novel cocrystal explosive: a first-principles study
Authors: Zhang Lei , Wu Ji-Zhou , Jiang Sheng-Li , Yu Yi , Chen Jun
Published: September 2016

Using a novel cocrystal explosive, 1 : 1 NTO : TZTN, as an example, we have gained insight into the interaction-structure–property interrelationship.
Mass effects in the photodissociation of homonuclear diatomic molecules in helium nanodroplets: inelastic collision and viscous flow energy exchange regimes
Authors: Vilà Arnau , González Miguel
Published: September 2016

The photodissociation of a diatomic molecule X2in a superfluid helium nanodroplet presents two sequential dynamic regimes: the starting perfectly inelastic collision followed by the viscous flow. This mechanism has probably general character.
Gate-tunable diode-like current rectification and ambipolar transport in multilayer van der Waals ReSe2/WS2 p–n heterojunctions
Authors: Wang Cong , Yang Shengxue , Xiong Wenqi , Xia Congxin , Cai Hui , Chen Bin , Wang Xiaoting , Zhang Xinzheng , Wei Zhongming , Tongay Sefaattin , Li Jingbo , Liu Qian
Published: September 2016

Vertically stacked van der Waals (vdW) heterojunctions of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are widely studied due to their fascinating properties.
Probing the microhydration of metal carbonyls: a photoelectron velocity-map imaging spectroscopic and theoretical study of Ni(CO)3(H2O)n−
Authors: Xie Hua , Zou Jinghan , Kong Xiangtao , Zhang Weiqing , Ahmed Musahid , Jiang Ling
Published: September 2016

Photoelectron spectroscopic and theoretical studies reveal that the water molecules prefer to form a water-ring network to solvate the carbonyl terminals.
The possible formation of a magnetic FeS2phase in the two-dimensional MoS2matrix
Authors: Antipina L. Yu. , Kvashnin A. G. , Sorokin P. B. , Chernozatonskii L. A.
Published: September 2016

The possibility of a FeS2phase formation in the 2D MoS2structure was investigated by anab initioDFT approach.
Flow-driven control of calcium carbonate precipitation patterns in a confined geometry
Authors: Schuszter Gábor , Brau Fabian , De Wit A.
Published: September 2016

Upon injection of an aqueous solution of carbonate into a solution of calcium ions in the confined geometry of a Hele-Shaw cell, various calcium carbonate precipitation patterns are observed.
Electron transfer across the germanium–polyelectrolyte–gold nanoparticle interface: convenient detection and applications in sensing
Authors: Ghosh Harekrishna , Bouhekka Ahmed , Bürgi Thomas
Published: September 2016

Photo-induced electron transfer across the germanium–polyelectrolyte–gold nanoparticle interface is used for sensing applications.
Near edge X-ray absorption mass spectrometry of gas phase proteins: the influence of protein size
Authors: Egorov D. , Schwob L. , Lalande M. , Hoekstra R. , Schlathölter T.
Published: September 2016

The response of gas-phase proteins upon soft X-ray absorption depends strongly on the proteins size.
A computational study of doped olivine structured Cd2GeO4: local defect trapping of interstitial oxide ions
Authors: McSloy Adam J. , Kelly Paul F. , Slater Peter R. , Panchmatia Pooja M.
Published: September 2016

The local defect clustering in doped Cd2GeO4 gives a fresh insight into the complexity generated when doping these olivine structures.
ZnGeSb2: a promising thermoelectric material with tunable ultra-high conductivity
Authors: Sreeparvathy P. C. , Kanchana V. , Vaitheeswaran G. , Christensen N. E.
Published: September 2016

First principles calculations predict the promising thermoelectric material ZnGeSb2with a huge power factor (S2σ/τ) on the order of 3 × 1017W m−1K−2s−1, due to the ultra-high electrical conductivity scaled by a relaxation time of around 8.5 × 1025Ω−1m−1s−1, observed in its massive Dirac state.
The partial oxidation of propane under mild aqueous conditions with H2O2 and ZSM-5 catalysts
Authors: Peneau Virginie , Shaw Greg , Armstrong Robert D. , Jenkins Robert L. , Dimitratos Nikolaos , Taylor Stuart H. , Zanthoff Horst W. , Peitz Stefan , Stochniol Guido , Hutchings Graham J.
Published: September 2016

We report the oxidation of propane under mild aqueous conditions using H2O2 as the oxidant.
Ti-containing hierarchical Beta with highly active sites for deep desulfurization of fuels under mild conditions
Authors: Leng Kunyue , Li Xiaolin , Ye Gan , Du Yunchen , Sun Yinyong , Xu Wei
Published: September 2016

The dealumination of Beta before the introduction of Ti species may greatly enhance the ODS activity of Ti-containing hierarchical Beta in the ODS reactions of 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene.
Highly stable selenadiazole derivatives induce bladder cancer cell apoptosis and inhibit cell migration and invasion through the activation of ROS-mediated signaling pathways
Authors: Yang Yahui , Deng Shulin , Zeng Qinsong , Hu Weilie , Chen Tianfeng
Published: September 2016

Herein highly stable selenadiazole derivatives were synthesized and found to be able to induce bladder cancer cell apoptosis and inhibit cell migration and invasion through the activation of ROS-mediated pathways.
Crystal, electronic, and magnetic structures of M2AgF4 (M = Na–Cs) phases as viewed from the DFT+U method
Authors: Kurzydłowski Dominik , Derzsi Mariana , Mazej Zoran , Grochala Wojciech
Published: September 2016

Theoretical analysis of various polymorphic forms of a series of four alkali metal fluoroargentates(ii), M2AgF4 (M = Na–Cs), helped to establish clear trends of crystal structures and magnetic properties across the alkali metal series.
A p-Si/NiCoSexcore/shell nanopillar array photocathode for enhanced photoelectrochemical hydrogen production
Authors: Zhang Hongxiu , Ding Qi , He Denghong , Liu Hu , Liu Wei , Li Zhongjian , Yang Bin , Zhang Xingwang , Lei Lecheng , Jin Song
Published: September 2016

We report the rational design and successful preparation of p-Si/NiCoSexcore/shell nanopillar array photocathodes for enhanced solar-driven photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation.
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle-loaded polyacrylonitrile nanofibers with enhanced arsenate removal performance
Authors: Morillo D. , Faccini M. , Amantia D. , Pérez G. , García M. A. , Valiente M. , Aubouy L.
Published: September 2016

Novel nanocomposite sorbents of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) supported onto electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibers were synthesized by a simple and scalable method.
Myricetin alleviates cuprizone-induced behavioral dysfunction and demyelination in mice by Nrf2 pathway
Authors: Zhang Qianying , Li Zhike , Wu Shuangchan , Li Xiaofei , Sang Ying , Li Jian , Niu Yunhui , Ding Hong
Published: September 2016

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease occurring in the central nervous system.
Anti-cancer properties of olive oil secoiridoid phenols: a systematic review of in vivo studies
Authors: Fabiani R.
Published: September 2016

Olive oil phenolic alcohols and their secoiridoid derivatives may prevent cancer.
Effects of mercury and thallium concentrations on high precision determination of mercury isotopic composition by Neptune Plus multiple collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
Authors: Yin Runsheng , Krabbenhoft David P. , Bergquist Bridget A. , Zheng Wang , Lepak Ryan F. , Hurley James P.
Published: September 2016

Thallium (Tl) has been widely used as an internal standard for mass bias correction during high precision mercury (Hg) isotope ratio measurements using multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS).
Improved single particle ICP-MS characterization of silver nanoparticles at environmentally relevant concentrations
Authors: Newman Karla , Metcalfe Chris , Martin Jonathan , Hintelmann Holger , Shaw Phil , Donard Ariane
Published: September 2016

Improved single particle ICP-MS characterisation of Ag nanoparticles in a lake ecosystem using microsecond dwell times.
Multiple actuation microvalves in wax microfluidics
Authors: Díaz-González María , Fernández-Sánchez César , Baldi Antonio
Published: September 2016

A new type of electrically controlled and fully integrated wax microvalve is described. The valve is designed for multiple actuation and has a small footprint, fast response and low energy consumption.
Design and fabrication of mechanically strong nano-matrices of linseed oil based polyesteramide blends
Authors: Killi Naresh , Dhakare Runali Arjun , Singam Amarnath , Lokanadham Metta , Chitikeshi Harshavardhan , Gundloori Rathna Venkata Naga
Published: September 2016

Bioactive and mechanically strong nano-matrices of oil based polyesteramide blends as biomaterials.
Making metal surfaces strong, resistant, and multifunctional by nanoscale-sculpturing
Authors: Baytekin-Gerngross M. , Gerngross M. D. , Carstensen J. , Adelung R.
Published: September 2016

Surfaces are the crucial and limiting factor in nearly all metal applications, especially when technologically relevant alloys are employed.
Synthesis, DNA binding affinity and anticancer activity of novel 4H-benzo[g][1,2,3]triazolo[5,1-c][1,4]oxazocines
Authors: Sastry K. N. Visweswara , Routhu Sunitha Rani , Datta Soma Gupta , Nagesh Narayana , Babu Bathini Nagendra , Nanubolu Jagadeesh Babu , Kumar C. Ganesh , Maurya Ram Awatar , Kamal Ahmed
Published: September 2016

Cancer therapeutics: a new class of anticancer heterocycles was synthesized.
C2-Symmetric pyrrolidine-derived squaramides as recyclable organocatalysts for asymmetric Michael reactions
Authors: Kucherenko A. S. , Lisnyak V. G. , Kostenko A. A. , Kochetkov S. V. , Zlotin S. G.
Published: September 2016

Novel sustainable organocatalysts applicable to asymmetric synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients are developed.
Total synthesis of haliclamide
Authors: Gahalawat Suraksha , Pandey Satyendra Kumar
Published: September 2016

A stereoselective synthesis of haliclamide has been developed. The synthesis includes MacMillan cross aldol, Mitsunobu inversion, Yamaguchi–Hirao alkylation, Steglich esterification and macrolactamization reactions and the Corey–Fuchs protocol as the key steps.
Manganese-catalyzed ring-opening chlorination of cyclobutanols: regiospecific synthesis of γ-chloroketones
Authors: Huan Leitao , Zhu Chen
Published: September 2016

An efficient, mild, and practical ring-opening chlorination of cyclobutanols is developed by means of manganese catalysis.
Polyoxometalate (POM) grafted grooved nanofibrous membranes for improved self-decontamination
Authors: Allen N. E. , Obendorf S. K. , Fan J.
Published: September 2016

Combining unique fiber morphologies with self-decontamination technologies can enhance degradation of toxic compounds on fibrous substrates.
Phosphine gas generated from an aluminium phosphide tablet exhibits early knock down effects on tamarind pod borer
Authors: Manivannan S. , Swati A. P. , Hemalatha P. , Gisha E. K. , Roopa R. S.
Published: September 2016

The tamarind pod borer, Sitophilus linearis (Herbst), is highly susceptible to phosphine fumigation compared to its congener, Sitophilus oryzae.
Gallic acid loaded onto polyethylenimine-coated human serum albumin nanoparticles (PEI-HSA-GA NPs) stabilizes α-synuclein in the unfolded conformation and inhibits aggregation
Authors: Mohammad-Beigi Hossein , Morshedi Dina , Shojaosadati Seyed Abbas , Pedersen Jannik Nedergaard , Marvian Amir Tayaranian , Aliakbari Farhang , Christiansen Gunna , Pedersen Jan Skov , Otzen Daniel E.
Published: September 2016

The aggregation of the 140-residue protein α-synuclein (αSN) plays a major role in the pathogenesis of different neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's Disease (PD).
Development of highly-sensitive hydrazine sensor based on facile CoS2–CNT nanocomposites
Authors: Rahman Mohammed M. , Ahmed Jahir , Asiri Abdullah M. , Siddiquey Iqbal A. , Hasnat Mohammad A.
Published: September 2016

Cobalt pyrite-decorated carbon nanotube nanocomposites (CoS2–CNT NCs) were prepared by a simple wet-chemical method and applied for a selective and sensitive hydrazine sensor.
New solid phase microextraction fiber based on an eggshell membrane coating for determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Authors: Jabbari Mohammad , Razmi Habib
Published: September 2016

In this work, we introduced a novel soluble eggshell membrane protein (SEP) coating for the fabrication of a solid phase microextraction (SPME) fiber for the first time.
An easy synthetic way to exfoliate and stabilize MWCNTs in a thermoplastic pyrrole-containing matrix assisted by hydrogen bonds
Authors: Araya-Hermosilla R. , Pucci A. , Araya-Hermosilla E. , Pescarmona P. P. , Raffa P. , Polgar L. M. , Moreno-Villoslada I. , Flores M. , Fortunato G. , Broekhuis A. A. , Picchioni F.
Published: September 2016

MWCNTs were dispersed in a thermoplastic polymer containing pyrrole units in the main chain and hydroxyl pendant groups, affording a well-distributed percolative network. The resulting soft nanocomposite shows stable conductive behavior.
Euryachins A and B, a new type of diterpenoids from Eurya chinensis with potent NO production inhibitory activity
Authors: Song Jia-Ling , Yuan Yao , Tan Hai-Bo , Wu Jie-Wei , Huang Ri-Ming , Li Heng , Xu Zhi-Fang , Na Ning , Qiu Sheng-Xiang
Published: September 2016

Euryachins A (1) and B (2), new typediterpenoid euryamanes, were isolated from the branches of Eurya chinensis. The absolute configuration of 1 was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both 1 and 2 exhibited significant NO production inhibitory activity.
Synthesis of a ternary FeNi2S4/CNT/graphene nanocomposite with improved electrochemical properties
Authors: Tang Xiao-Feng , Yang Zhen-Guo , Liang Jia-Hui
Published: September 2016

A simple one-pot method is achieved for preparation of FeNi2S4–CNT–graphene nanocomposites, which displays a robust connection among ternary components.
Lipids influence the proton pump activity of photosynthetic protein embedded in nanodiscs
Authors: Yeh Vivien , Hsin Yin , Lee Tsung-Yen , Chan Jerry Chun Chung , Yu Tsyr-Yan , Chu Li-Kang
Published: September 2016

We report the lipid-composition dependent photocycle kinetics and proton pump activity of bacteriorhodopsin (bR) embedded in nanodiscs composed of different lipids.
Preparation and physical property assessments of liquid-core hydrogel beads loaded with burdock leaf extract
Authors: Tsai Fu-Hsuan , Chiang Po-Yuan , Kitamura Yutaka , Kokawa Mito , Khalid Nauman
Published: September 2016

Secondary gelation is an important but overlooked element which has a significant impact on the quality of liquid-core hydrogel beads (LHB).
Convergent chemical synthesis of the pentasaccharide repeating unit of the O-antigen from E. coli O158
Authors: Mitra Ankita , Mukhopadhyay Balaram
Published: September 2016

Synthesis of the pentasaccharide repeating unit of the O-antigen fromE. coliO158 through a convergent [3 + 2] strategy is reported.
Preparation of Schiff base decorated graphene oxide and its application in TPU with enhanced thermal stability
Authors: Zhu Yulu , Shi Yongqian , Huang Zhengqi , Duan Lijin , Hu Yuan , Gong Xinlong
Published: September 2016

A facilein situmethod of synthesis and immobilization of a copper(salen) complex onto graphene oxide (GO) support has been developed.
Interfacial effect of Stropharia rugoso-annulata in liquid medium: interaction of exudates and nickel-quintozene
Authors: Xiao Kemeng , Liu Hongying , Dong Shunwen , Fan Xinzou , Chen Yanli , Xu Heng
Published: September 2016

This work investigated the accumulation of Ni and dissipation of PCNB by the mycelia ofS. rugoo-annulata, together with the correlation between cell exudates and contaminants removal in liquid medium.
China rose-derived tri-heteroatom co-doped porous carbon as an efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction
Authors: Xiao Zhen , Gao Xiaoyu , Shi Minhao , Ren Guangyuan , Xiao Guozheng , Zhu Ying , Jiang Lei
Published: September 2016

Herein, an N, O and S tri-heteroatom-doped, hierarchically porous carbon material (RPC-M) was obtained from natural rose petals, and as-prepared RPC-M displayed efficient electrocatalyst properties for the oxygen reduction reaction.
A green chemistry approach for synthesizing thermostable antimicrobial peptide-coated gold nanoparticles immobilized in an alginate biohydrogel
Authors: Otari Sachin V. , Patel Sanjay K. S. , Jeong Jae-Hoon , Lee Jai Hyo , Lee Jung-Kul
Published: September 2016

Developing rapid, green, and cost effective approaches for synthesizing metal nanoparticles with biochemical and biomedical applications is currently a top priority.
Diazonium salt-based photoiniferter as a new efficient pathway to clay–polymer nanocomposites
Authors: Salmi-Mani Hanène , Ait-Touchente Zouhair , Lamouri Aazdine , Carbonnier Benjamin , Caron Jean-François , Benzarti Karim , Chehimi Mohamed M.
Published: September 2016

Diazonium salts were used to prepare clay–polymer nanocomposites by living free radical photopolymerization of glycidyl methacrylate. The resulting intercalated nanocomposites have an organic mass loading of ∼41 wt% and a polymer-rich surface.
Effect on ceramic grade CaF2 recovery quality from the etching wastewater under the optimum sulfate content
Authors: Yin Changkai , Lou Ziyang , Yuan Haiping , Zhu Nanwen
Published: September 2016

Improving fluorite quality is an attractive measure to recover fluoride from etching wastewater and thus reduces the CaF2 sludge generation rate, and the removal of pollutants could be helpful for the production of ceramic grade CaF2 (>85%).
Solar and visible light photocatalytic enhancement of halloysite nanotubes/g-C3N4heteroarchitectures
Authors: Christoforidis K. C. , Melchionna M. , Montini T. , Papoulis D. , Stathatos E. , Zafeiratos S. , Kordouli E. , Fornasiero P.
Published: September 2016

The charged surface of HNTs allows efficient charge separation and increased pollutant adsorption, enhancing the overall photocatalytic performance of the HNTs/g-C3N4heteroarchitectures.
Preliminary study of a novel nanofiber-based valve integrated tubular graft as an alternative for a pulmonary valved artery
Authors: Zhang Jialing , Du Jun , Xia Dekai , Liu Jinlong , Wu Tong , Shi Jing , Song Wei , Jin Dawei , Mo Xiumei , Yin Meng
Published: September 2016

A tri-leaflet valve integrated tubular scaffold was obtained using a 3D printing mold by TIPS. After testing its valuvalar performanceviacomputational fluid dynamics, the biocompatibility of resultant valve scaffold was evaluatedin vivo.
Synthesis, structures and photophysical properties of luminescent cyanoruthenate(ii) complexes with hydroxylated bipyridine and phenanthroline ligands
Authors: Shen Chang , Yu Fei , Chu Wing-Kin , Xiang Jing , Tan Peng , Luo Ya , Feng Hua , Guo Zheng-Qing , Leung Chi-Fai , Lau Tai-Chu
Published: September 2016

Two luminescent cyanoruthenate(ii) complexes with hydroxylated ligands were obtained and their solvatochromism, pH effect and cationic effect on the photophysical properties have been studied.
Sintering mechanism of the Cu–Ag core–shell nanoparticle paste at low temperature in ambient air
Authors: Tian Yanhong , Jiang Zhi , Wang Chenxi , Ding Su , Wen Jiayue , Liu Zhiquan , Wang Chunqing
Published: September 2016

Cu–Ag core–shell nanoparticles owned good anti-oxidation ability, and as-fabricated joints using the Cu–Ag core–shell nanoparticles paste showed high shear strength.
Searching for pure iron in nature: the Chelyabinsk meteorite
Authors: Leedahl Brett , Korolev Aleksander V. , Zhidkov Ivan S. , Skornyakov Sergey L. , Anisimov Vladimir I. , Belozerov Alexander S. , Kukharenko Andrey I. , Kurmaev Ernst Z. , Grokhovskii Victor I. , Cholakh Seif O. , Moewes Alexander
Published: September 2016

Herein we aimed to use thermomagnetic analysis (TMA) to determine the nature of iron and nickel in the Chelyabinsk meteorite, and their effect on the meteorite's magnetism.
Depressed haze and enhanced solar modulation capability for VO2-based composite films with distinct size effects
Authors: Miao Lei , Chen Ru , Zhou Jianhua , Liu Chengyan , Peng Ying , Gao Jie , Sun Lixian , Tanemura Sakae
Published: September 2016

A convenient and controllable method for the fabrication of VO2-based composite films was reported, and these composite films exhibited reduced haze and improved luminous transmittance in combination with superior solar modulation ability.
Hydrogenolysis process for lignosulfonate depolymerization using synergistic catalysts of noble metal and metal chloride
Authors: Shu Riyang , Xu Ying , Ma Longlong , Zhang Qi , Wang Tiejun , Chen Pengru , Wu Qingyun
Published: September 2016

An efficient hydrogenolysis process for lignosulfonate depolymerization is proposed using synergistic catalysts of Pt/C and CrCl3 in methanol.
High efficiency room temperature detection of NO2gas based on ultrathin metal/graphene devices
Authors: Zhao Min , Dong Fengliang , Yan Lanqin , Xu Lihua , Zhang Xianfeng , Chen Peipei , Song Zhiwei , Chu Weiguo
Published: September 2016

High efficiency detection of NO2by ultrathin metal decorated graphene sensors at room temperature.
Prospective aspects of preferential {001} facets of N,S-co-doped TiO2 photocatalysts for visible-light-responsive photocatalytic activity
Authors: Bakar Shahzad Abu , Ribeiro Caue
Published: September 2016

In this report, we describe the synthesis of nitrogen and sulfur co-doped TiO2 photocatalysts (NST) with preferential {001} facets by surfactant- and template-free OPM routes and crystallized through hydrothermal treatment.
Phosphoric acid-assisted synthesis of layered MoS2/graphene hybrids with electrolyte-dependent supercapacitive behaviors
Authors: Xie Bingqiao , Chen Ying , Yu Mengying , Zhang Shanshan , Lu Luhua , Shu Zhu , Zhang Yong
Published: September 2016

An electrolyte-dependent behavior (greatly differ in pseudocapacitance) was investigated in the modified freestanding layered MoS2/graphene hybrid.
Molecular-level insight of hindered phenol AO-70/nitrile-butadiene rubber damping composites through a combination of a molecular dynamics simulation and experimental method
Authors: Zhao Xiuying , Zhang Geng , Lu Feng , Zhang Liqun , Wu Sizhu
Published: September 2016

The damping properties of AO-70/NBR composites get a noteworthy increase with the introduction of AO-70—max tan δincreased by 66.9%.
Ultra-low dielectric constant materials with hydrophobic property derived from polyhedral oligomeric silsequioxane (POSS) and perfluoro-aromatics
Authors: Hao Jinmeng , Wei Yanfeng , Mu Jianxin
Published: September 2016

Soluble poly(arylene ether)s with perfluoro-aromatics and POSS in the main chains exhibited ultra low dielectric constants and hydrophobic properties.
Carbon nanotube-induced migration of silver nanowire networks into plastic substrates via Joule heating for high stability
Authors: Woo Jong Seok , Kim Byung Kuk , Kim Ho Young , Lee Geon-Woong , Park Soo-Young , Han Joong Tark
Published: September 2016

The hydrothermal and mechanical stability of transparent conducting films is a prerequisite for commercial applications in optoelectronic devices.
Boranil dye based “turn-on” fluorescent probes for detection of hydrogen peroxide and their cell imaging application
Authors: Shanmugapriya Jayabalan , Rajaguru Kandasamy , Sivaraman Gandhi , Muthusubramanian Shanmugam , Bhuvanesh Nattamai
Published: September 2016

The synthesis of boranil dye fluorescent probes for the detection of hydrogen peroxide has been described. The probes have been successfully applied for imaging of H2O2in HeLa cells under physiological conditions.
Novel autonomous protein-encoded aptamer nanomachines and isothermal exponential amplification for ultrasensitive fluorescence polarization sensing of small molecules
Authors: Huang Huakui , Qin Jian , Hu Kun , Liu Xiaoqian , Zhao Shulin , Huang Yong
Published: September 2016

We develop a new type of autonomous protein-encoded aptamer nanomachine for amplified fluorescence polarization (FP) sensing of small molecules in homogeneous solutions.
Direct hydroxylation of benzene to phenol using H2O2 as an oxidant over vanadium-containing nitrogen doped mesoporous carbon catalysts
Authors: Hu Liya , Wang Cheng , Yue Bin , Chen Xueying , He Heyong
Published: September 2016

The integration of highly dispersed V species and NC support with superior properties endows xV/NC-y catalysts with excellent catalytic activity.
Blend films of an amorphous conjugated polymer and a thermal precursor fullerene: effects of annealing temperatures on film structures and photovoltaic properties
Authors: Umeyama Tomokazu , Shibata Sho , Imahori Hiroshi
Published: September 2016

Thermal precursor approach using C60–9-methylanthracene adducts enables blend film formations with bulk heterojunction structures containing highly aggregating pristine C60 molecules in combination with an amorphous conjugated polymer, PCDTBT.
Turn-on-type emission enhancement and ratiometric emission color change based on the combination effect of aggregation and TICT found in the hexaazatriphenylene-triphenylamine dye in an aqueous environment
Authors: Ishi-i Tsutomu , Moriyama Yuriko , Kusakaki Yutarou
Published: September 2016

Turn-on-type emission enhancement and a ratiometric emission color change were achieved simultaneously due to the aggregation and TICT of a donor–acceptor-type dye.
Large dopant dependence of the current limiting properties of intrinsic conducting polymer surge protection devices
Authors: Jabarullah Noor H. , Verrelli Emanuele , Gee Alex , Mauldin Clayton , Navarro Luis A. , Golden Josh H. , Kemp Neil T.
Published: September 2016

Significantly improved intrinsic conducting polymer surge protection devices through judicious choice of the dopant molecule.
Fullerene modification of Ag3PO4 for the visible-light-driven degradation of acid red 18
Authors: Xu Tianyuan , Zhu Runliang , Zhu Jianxi , Liang Xiaoliang , Zhu Gangqiang , Liu Yun , Xu Yin , He Hongping
Published: September 2016

Modification of Ag3PO4, by incorporation of fullerene, could improve the photocatalytic performance and structural stability of Ag3PO4.
Improved biological phosphorus removal induced by an oxic/extended-idle process using glycerol and acetate at equal fractions
Authors: Zhao Jianwei , Wang Dongbo , Li Xiaoming , Zeng Guangming , Yang Qi
Published: September 2016

Variations of effluent SOP concentration and SOP removal efficiency in O/EI reactor during long-term operation.
Quantum spin Hall state in cyanided dumbbell stanene
Authors: Yuan Min , Ji Wei-xiao , Ren Miao-juan , Wang Ya-ping , Zhao Hui
Published: September 2016

Searching for two-dimensional (2D) quantum spin Hall (QSH) insulators with a large band gap, in which the Quantum spin Hall effect (QSHE) can be observed at high temperature, is an important goal for condensed matter physics researchers.
Facile synthesis of a Fe3O4/MIL-101(Fe) composite with enhanced catalytic performance
Authors: Jiang Zhong Wei , Dai Fu Qiang , Huang Cheng Zhi , Li Yuan Fang
Published: September 2016

The as-prepared Fe3O4/MIL-101(Fe) shows enhanced catalytic performance for the dimerization reaction of o-phenylenediamine via synergistic peroxidase-like activity.
Influence of ionic liquids on lipase activity and stability in alcoholysis reactions
Authors: Qin Jie , Zou Xiaoqiang , Lv Songtai , Jin Qingzhe , Wang Xingguo
Published: September 2016

Lipase activity and stability in ionic liquids containing N,N-dialkylimidazolium cations and different anions were investigated in alcoholysis reactions.
Preparation and characterization of an oxygen permselective polydimethylsiloxane hollow fibre membrane
Authors: Prajapati Pradeep K. , Kansara Ankit M. , Singh Puyam S.
Published: September 2016

Simple preparation of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hollow fibre air separation membrane by a condensation reaction between the hydroxyl-end groups and hydride groups of polysiloxane reactants over a porous hollow fibre support.
Hollow porous SiO2 nanobelts containing sulfur for long-life lithium–sulfur batteries
Authors: Xue Manli , Zhou Yunyun , Geng Jiarun , Zeng Pan , Xu Yan , Wang Yuguo , Tang Wangzhong , Wu Ping , Wei Shaohua , Zhou Yiming
Published: September 2016

We present a simple, inexpensive synthesis of hollow porous SiO2 nanobelts/S composites, which have structural and compositional advantages, and show reasonable cycling stability and high-efficiency when used as a cathode material for Li–S batteries.
A review on Mn4+ activators in solids for warm white light-emitting diodes
Authors: Chen Daqin , Zhou Yang , Zhong Jiasong
Published: September 2016

In this feature article, we will make a general survey on the recent progresses of Mn4+ doped red phosphors for warm white-light-emitting diodes.
Femtosecond laser nanowelding of silver nanowires for transparent conductive electrodes
Authors: Ha Jeonghong , Lee Bong Jae , Hwang David J. , Kim Dongsik
Published: September 2016

Femtosecond laser irradiation enables local crystalline nanojoining of silver nanowires with minimizing thermal damage on flexible substrates.
An imidazolium ionic compound-supported palladium complex as an efficient catalyst for Suzuki–Miyaura reactions in aqueous media
Authors: Zong Yingxiao , Wang Junke , He Yubi , Yue Guoren , Wang Xicun , Pan Yi
Published: September 2016

A water soluble and efficient ionic compound-supported palladium complex was prepared.
Enhanced high-rate capability and high voltage cycleability of Li2TiO3-coated LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 cathode materials
Authors: Mo Yan , Hou Bo , Li De , Jia Xiaobo , Cao Bokai , Yin Lihong , Chen Yong
Published: September 2016

For LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 materials, poor cycling stability is commonly observed under high-voltage operation (>4.3 V), particularly when accompanied by high-rate operation.
An antireflection method for a fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) film as short pulse laser debris shields
Authors: Chen S. F. , Chen B. L. , Huang C. Q. , Jiang X. D. , Fang Y. , Luo X.
Published: September 2016

Creation of large scale silica antireflection layers on inactive fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) film through the sol–gel technique.
Sharp size-selective catalysis in a liquid solution over Pd nanoparticles encapsulated in hollow silicalite-1 zeolite crystals
Authors: Wei Fang-Fang , Liu Jian , Zhang Qiu-Yun , Zhang Yu-Tao , Zhang Xing , Cao Chang-Yan , Song Wei-Guo
Published: September 2016

Pd nanoparticles encapsulated in a hollow silicalite-1 zeolite with sharp size-selective catalysis in solution was designed by a lab-in-a-shell method.
Correction: pHLIP-modified magnetic nanoparticles for targeting acidic diseased tissue
Authors: Demin A. M. , Pershina A. G. , Nevskaya K. V. , Efimova L. V. , Shchegoleva N. N. , Uimin M. A. , Kuznetsov D. K. , Shur V. Ya. , Krasnov V. P. , Ogorodova L. M.
Published: September 2016

Correction for ‘pHLIP-modified magnetic nanoparticles for targeting acidic diseased tissue’ by A. M. Demin et al., RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 60196–60199.
Correction: A marine algal polyphenol, dieckol, attenuates blood glucose levels by Akt pathway in alloxan induced hyperglycemia zebrafish model
Authors: Kim Eun-A , Lee Seung-Hong , Lee Ji-Hyeok , Kang Nalae , Oh Jae-Young , Cha Seon-Heui , Ahn Ginnae , Ko Seok Chun , Fernando Shanura P. , Kim Seo-Young , Park Sun-Joo , Kim Young-Tae , Jeon You-Jin
Published: September 2016

Correction for ‘A marine algal polyphenol, dieckol, attenuates blood glucose levels by Akt pathway in alloxan induced hyperglycemia zebrafish model’ by Eun-A Kim et al., RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 78570–78575.
Evaluating students' learning gains and experiences from using nomenclature101.com
Authors: Bodé Nicholas E. , Caron Jeanette , Flynn Alison B.
Published: September 2016

Skill in organic chemistry nomenclature is fundamental for communicating more complex concepts. Interpreting and using functional group names is particularly important. With nomenclature101.com, students can create tailored interactive quizzes according to their learning needs; the tool is free and available in English and French. The present study investigated students' nomenclature learning in three different learning environments to determine (1) what learning gains participants make when using nomenclature101.com independently, when guided, or taught nomenclature through a traditional classroom tutorial and (2) students' perceptions of the usefulness, ease of use, and overall learning experience in each of the settings. We invited students from first and second semester organic chemistry courses at a large, research-intensive Canadian university to participate in a nomenclature workshop. When participants arrived, they were randomly sorted into one of three treatment groups: classroom tutorial, independent use of nomenclature101, or guided use of nomenclature101. Before the session, participants completed a pre-test; at the end, they completed a post-test and a questionnaire related to affective aspects of their experience. We analyzed participants' scores and questionnaire responses, and qualitatively analyzed their test answers, including errors. Learning gains were significant with large effect sizes for all three groups although there were no significant differences in learning gains between groups. The largest gains were observed in the ability to correctly identify and draw functional groups. Exploratory factor analysis showed that the post-workshop questionnaire about nomenclature101.com reliably measured participants’ perceptions about two latent factors: usefulness and ease of use. Based on questionnaire results, most participants liked the learning tool and found it useful and easy to use. Participants in all groups reported enjoying their learning experience. Few participants postdicted their quiz grades accurately, suggesting that metacognitive skillfulness was lacking among workshop participants. The large learning gains observed after using nomenclature101.com or learning in a classroom setting for just one hour shows the potential that instruction has to help students learn functional group identification skills, which ideally will mitigate barriers to communication and understanding. These results offer flexibility to educators as they make instructional choices such as teaching nomenclature in a course period or tutorial setting or asking students to learn nomenclature independently with nomenclature101.com. Students have the flexibility to work outside of class in the manner of their choosing.
Acyclic quaternary centers from asymmetric conjugate addition of alkylzirconium reagents to linear trisubstituted enones
Authors: Gao Zhenbo , Fletcher Stephen P.
Published: September 2016

Synthetic methods for the selective formation of all carbon quaternary centres in non-cyclic systems are rare. Here we report highly enantioselective Cu-catalytic asymmetric conjugate addition of alkylzirconium species to twelve different acyclic trisubstituted enones.
Multi-stimuli responsive and multi-functional oligoaniline-modified vitrimers
Authors: Chen Qiaomei , Yu Xiaowen , Pei Zhiqiang , Yang Yang , Wei Yen , Ji Yan
Published: September 2016

Introducing oligoaniline into a vitrimer resulted in a smart material that simultaneously responds to six different stimuli and performs six different functions.
Tailored oxido-vanadium(V) cage complexes for selective sulfoxidation in confined spaces
Authors: Zhang Dawei , Jamieson Kelsey , Guy Laure , Gao Guohua , Dutasta Jean-Pierre , Martinez Alexandre
Published: September 2016

An oxido-vanadium(V) site encapsulated in a highly confined space of molecular cage displays enzyme-like catalytic behaviour.
MnO2nanosheet mediated “DD–A” FRET binary probes for sensitive detection of intracellular mRNA
Authors: Ou Min , Huang Jin , Yang Xiaohai , Quan Ke , Yang Yanjing , Xie Nuli , Wang Kemin
Published: September 2016

The donor donor–acceptor (DD–A) FRET model has proven to have a higher FRET efficiency than donor–acceptor acceptor (D–AA), donor–acceptor (D–A), and donor donor–acceptor acceptor (DD–AA) FRET models.
First-principles and experimental study of nitrogen/sulfur co-doped carbon nanosheets as anodes for rechargeable sodium ion batteries
Authors: Qiao Yun , Ma Mengyue , Liu Yang , Li Shuo , Lu Zhansheng , Yue Hongyun , Dong Hongyu , Cao Zhaoxia , Yin Yanhong , Yang Shuting
Published: September 2016

Heteroatom doped carbon materials have recently demonstrated an outstanding sodium storage ability and are being considered as the most promising candidates as anodes for sodium ion batteries.
La2O3 interface modification of mesoporous TiO2 nanostructures enabling highly efficient perovskite solar cells
Authors: Shaikh Shoyebmohamad F. , Kwon Hyeok-Chan , Yang Wooseok , Hwang Hyewon , Lee Hongseuk , Lee Eunsong , Ma Sunihl , Moon Jooho
Published: September 2016

The effects of La2O3 interface modification of mesoporous TiO2 on the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells are investigated.
Two heterovalent copper–organic frameworks with multiple secondary building units: high performance for gas adsorption and separation and I2 sorption and release
Authors: Yao Shuo , Sun Xiaodong , Liu Bing , Krishna Rajamani , Li Guanghua , Huo Qisheng , Liu Yunling
Published: September 2016

JLU-Liu31 and JLU-Liu32 have been synthesized by using SBU strategy. JLU-Liu31 possesses high performance for gas adsorption and separation. JLU-Liu32 exhibits commendable properties for I2 sorption and release.
Improved hydrogen oxidation reaction under alkaline conditions by ruthenium–iridium alloyed nanoparticles
Authors: Ohyama J. , Kumada D. , Satsuma A.
Published: September 2016

Carbon supported Ru–Ir alloyed nanoparticle catalyst (Ru-Ir/C) was prepared. Ru-Ir/C improved hydrogen oxidation reaction activity under alkaline conditions in comparison with Ru/C, Ir/C, and Pt/C.
A three-dimensionally stretchable high performance supercapacitor
Authors: He Sisi , Qiu Longbin , Wang Lie , Cao Jingyu , Xie Songlin , Gao Qiang , Zhang Zhitao , Zhang Jing , Wang Bingjie , Peng Huisheng
Published: September 2016

A three-dimensionally stretchable supercapacitor without an elastic substrate is created by designing a pyramid structure. Its specific capacitances are varied below 7% after stretching for thousands of cycles in three dimensions, and it exhibits the highest power and energy densities among the currently available stretchable supercapacitors.
Unraveling the dominant phonon scattering mechanism in the thermoelectric compound ZrNiSn
Authors: Katre Ankita , Carrete Jesús , Mingo Natalio
Published: September 2016

Ab initio calculations reveal that Ni/vacancy antisites, and not Sn/Zr antisites, are the dominant defects which affect thermal transport in the half-Heusler compound ZrNiSn.
Highly efficient polymer solar cells with printed photoactive layer: rational process transfer from spin-coating
Authors: Zhao K. , Hu H. , Spada E. , Jagadamma L. K. , Yan B. , Abdelsamie M. , Yang Y. , Yu L. , Munir R. , Li R. , Ndjawa G. O. Ngongang , Amassian A.
Published: September 2016

Scalable solution-manufacturing is at the heart of the promise of low-cost and high throughput manufactured polymer photovoltaics. We propose a rational process transfer from spin-coating which achieves performance parity in blade-coated solar cells with efficiency up to 9.7%.
Multifunctional redox-tuned viologen-based covalent organic polymers
Authors: Das Gobinda , Prakasam Thirumurugan , Nuryyeva Selbi , Han Dong Suk , Abdel-Wahab Ahmed , Olsen John-Carl , Polychronopoulou Kyriaki , Platas-Iglesias Carlos , Ravaux Florent , Jouiad Mustapha , Trabolsi Ali
Published: September 2016

The immobilization of molecular switches within materials can give rise to new bulk properties that are useful for a variety of applications.
One-step synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene-like meso-macroporous carbons as highly efficient and selective adsorbents for CO2 capture
Authors: Liu Fujian , Huang Kuan , Ding Shunmin , Dai Sheng
Published: September 2016

One-step carbonization to synthesize nitrogen-doped meso-macroporous graphene as a highly efficient adsorbent for CO2 capture.
A comparative investigation of electrocatalysis at Pt monolayers on shape-controlled Au nanocrystals: facet effect versus strain effect
Authors: Zhao Ting-Ting , Wang Han , Han Xu , Jiang Kun , Lin Haixin , Xie Zhaoxiong , Cai Wen-Bin
Published: September 2016

Strain and facet effects are jointly involved in determining the overall electrocatalytic properties of shaped Au-NCs@Pt-ML, with the former being more prominent.
Conductive single nanowires formed and analysed on microfluidic devices
Authors: Xing Yanlong , Esser Norbert , Dittrich Petra S.
Published: September 2016

In this work, we studied the formation of fibres and particles made of metal salts and derivatives of tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) on a microfluidic device and in a conventional reaction flask, and characterized their morphologies, optical properties and electrical conductivities.
CdS modified TiO2 films showing multicolor switching and enhanced optical contrast
Authors: Luo Gui , Shen Kui , Zheng Jianming , Xu Chunye
Published: September 2016

The electrochromic performance of a TiO2/CdS film was first systematically studied. The TiO2/CdS film exhibits multistage color switching under different potentials, improved optical contrast and half shortened coloration time. This work gains insight into inorganic EC materials from metal oxides to metal-chalcogenides.
Effects of a heteroatomic benzothienothiophenedione acceptor on the properties of a series of wide-bandgap photovoltaic polymers
Authors: Huang Xinxin , Weng Kangkang , Huo Lijun , Fan Bingbing , Yang Chunhe , Sun Xiaobo , Sun Yanming
Published: September 2016

The effect of heteroatoms (O, S and Se) on the optical, electronic and photovoltaic performance of a series of wide-bandgap copolymers has been studied.
Ratiometric pressure sensors based on cyano-substituted oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) derivatives in the hybridized local and charge-transfer excited state
Authors: Zhang Yujian , Qile Moge , Sun Jingwei , Xu Minhong , Wang Kai , Cao Feng , Li Weijun , Song Qingbao , Zou Bo , Zhang Cheng
Published: September 2016

D–A type dye exhibits high emission efficiency and ratiometric piezochromism behavior due to HLCT characteristics.
New insight into the crystal structure of Sr4Ca(PO4)2SiO4 and the photoluminescence tuning of Sr4Ca(PO4)2SiO4:Ce3+,Na+,Eu2+ phosphors
Authors: Zhang Manli , Xia Zhiguo , Molokeev Maxim S. , Shi Lin , Liu Quanlin
Published: September 2016

An apatite-type Sr5(PO4)2(SiO4) phase was refined as Sr4Ca(PO4)(2+x)(SiO4)(1−x)(OH)x, and photoluminescence tuning in this host was realized via codoped Ce3+/Eu2+ ions.
An atomically thin ferromagnetic half-metallic pyrazine-fused Mn-porphyrin sheet: a slow spin relaxation system
Authors: Kumar Sourabh , Choudhuri Indrani , Pathak Biswarup
Published: September 2016

The effect of spin states (high or low) on magnetic anisotropy energy.
Direct solution for pose estimation of single circle with detected centre
Authors: Wang Changyuan , Chen Derong , Li Meng , Gong Jiulu
Published: September 2016

A direct and analytical algorithm for pose estimation of single space circle in the context of monocular machine vision is proposed. Circular feature with detected centre in the image is used to find two special diameters, one is primarily found for estimating the location of space circle, the other is for estimating the normal vector. The proposed algorithm formulates the problem with solving equations instead of matrix transformation; by solving the equations efficiently, it obtains the single‐valued true solution automatic without choosing the process. Experiments on real images prove that the proposed algorithm can achieve high accuracy. Automatic, efficiency and accuracy together make the proposed algorithm applicable especially in real‐time system.
Fault detection algorithm used in a magnetic monitoring system of the hydrogenerator
Authors: Babić Blagoje M. , Milić Saša D. , Rakić Aleksandar Ž.
Published: September 2016

In this study, the authors propose a fault detection algorithm used in an on‐line magnetic monitoring system in the hydropower plant. The proposed algorithm is based on two magnetic measuring methods: measurement of (inner) flux within generator in air gap and measurement of stator leakage (outer) flux outside of the generator. The system has to ensure, in situ and real time, magnetic monitoring and fault detection of hydrogenerator. The monitoring system is also useful for modern maintenance approach such as a condition based maintenance without generators’ work interruption and better planned and preventive maintenance in the power plant. The proposed system successfully detects the presence of magnetic unbalance of hydrogenerator, occurring as a consequence of shorted turns in the windings of the rotor poles or air gap asymmetry. The presented measurement results are achieved in real exploitation conditions.
PEST-ORCHESTRA, a tool for optimising advanced ion-binding model parameters: derivation of NICA-Donnan model parameters for humic substances reactivity
Authors: Janot Noémie , Pinheiro José Paulo , Botero Wander Gustavo , Meeussen Johannes C. L. , Groenenberg Jan E.
Published: September 2016

Environmental contextThe environmental behaviour of trace metals in soils and waters largely depends on the chemical form (speciation) of the metals. Speciation software programs combining models for the binding of metals to soil and sediment constituents are powerful tools in environmental risk assessment. This paper describes a new combination of speciation software with a fitting program to optimise geochemical model parameters that describes proton and metal binding to humic substances.
AbstractHere we describe the coupling of the chemical speciation software ORCHESTRA with the parameter estimation software PEST. This combination enables the computation of optimised model parameters from experimental data for the ion binding models implemented in ORCHESTRA. For testing this flexible tool, the NICA-Donnan model parameters for proton-, Cd- and Zn-binding to Laurentian fulvic acid were optimised. The extensive description of the method implementation and the examples provided facilitate the use of this tool by students and researchers. Three procedures were compared which derive the proton binding parameters, differing in the way they constrain the model parameters and in the implementation of the electrostatic Donnan model. Although the different procedures resulted in significantly different sets of model parameters, the experimental data fit obtained was of similar quality. The choice of the relation between the Donnan volume and the ionic strength appears to have a strong influence on the derived set of optimal model parameters, especially on the values of the protonation constants, as well as on the Donnan potential and Donnan volume. Optimised results are discussed in terms of their physico-chemical plausibility. Coherent sets of NICA-Donnan parameters were derived for Cd and Zn binding to Laurentian fulvic acid.