Polyethylene (PE) contributes largely to plastic wastes that are disposed in aquatic environment as a consequence of its widespread use. In this study, yellow oxo-biodegradable low-density PE films were immersed in de...
Polyethylene (PE) contributes largely to plastic wastes that are disposed in aquatic environment as a consequence of its widespread use. In this study, yellow oxo-biodegradable low-density PE films were immersed in deionized water at 50°C for 49 days. Indicators of water quality: pH, oxidation-reduction potential, turbidity, and total dissolved solids (TDS), were monitored at regular intervals. It was observed that pH initially rises and then slowly decreases with time, oxidation-reduction potential decreases then slowly increases with time, turbidity rises above the control at varied rates, and TDS increases abruptly and rises at a hindered rate. Moreover, the films potentially leach out lead chromate. The results imply that degrading oxo-biodegradable LDPE films results to significant reduction of water quality.
Copolymer of polyacrylonitrile grafted with cellulose (AN-g-cellulose) was modified by reacting with hydroxylamine hydrochloride at pH 6, to functionalize it with amidoxime functional groups. Fourier Transform Infrare...
Copolymer of polyacrylonitrile grafted with cellulose (AN-g-cellulose) was modified by reacting with hydroxylamine hydrochloride at pH 6, to functionalize it with amidoxime functional groups. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis was carried out to characterize the AN-g-cellulose to confirm the presence of amidoxime groups. Water swelling characterization has also been conducted to investigate the water absorptivity of the modified cellulose polymers. The antimicrobial activity was tested against a Gram positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and a Gram negative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Most of the modified polymers do not seem to inhibit microbial growth, except for AN-g-cellulose on S. aureus, suggesting the need for further modifications and functionalizations to improve the antimicrobial properties.
Percolation transition is widely observed in networks ranging from biology to engineering. While much attention has been paid to network topologies, studies rarely focus on critical percolation phenomena driven by net...
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In weakly interacting organic semiconductors, static disorder and dynamic disorder often have an important impact on transport properties. Describing charge transport in these systems requires an approach that correct...
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In weakly interacting organic semiconductors, static disorder and dynamic disorder often have an important impact on transport properties. Describing charge transport in these systems requires an approach that correctly takes structural and electronic fluctuations into account. Here, we present a multiscale method based on a combination of molecular-dynamics simulations, electronic-structure calculations, and a transport theory that uses time-dependent nonequilibrium Green's functions. We apply the methodology to investigate charge transport in C60-containing self-assembled monolayers, which are used in organic field-effect transistors.
Doxorubicin(DOX) loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA) microparticles with internal pores(MP-D) were developed for long-acting release in pulmonary inhalation treatment. The PLGA microparticles exhibited ...
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Doxorubicin(DOX) loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA) microparticles with internal pores(MP-D) were developed for long-acting release in pulmonary inhalation treatment. The PLGA microparticles exhibited favorable aerodynamic properties for pulmonary delivery. In vitro drug release profile suggested that MP-D have the advantage of long-term maintenance of drug concentrations. MTT assay demonstrated the in vitro anti-tumor efficiency of the DOX loaded PLGA microparticles. Furthermore, melanoma lung metastasis model was established to determine the in vivo antitumor efficiency. The mice treated with MP-D showed significantly fewer lesions than the untreated ones. The survival analysis indicated that MP-D prolonged the survival time of tumor-bearing mice. These results suggested that DOX loaded PLGA microparticles with internal pores have the potential to be used as long-acting release carriers in clinical lung cancer treatment.
Ammonia, a key precursor for fertilizer production, convenient hydrogen carrier, and emerging clean fuel, plays a pivotal role in sustaining life on Earth. Currently, the main route for NH 3 synthesis is by the hetero...
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Ammonia, a key precursor for fertilizer production, convenient hydrogen carrier, and emerging clean fuel, plays a pivotal role in sustaining life on Earth. Currently, the main route for NH 3 synthesis is by the heterogeneous catalytic Haber–Bosch process (N 2 +3 H 2 →2 NH 3 ), which proceeds under extreme conditions of temperature and pressure with a very large carbon footprint. Herein we report that a pristine nitrogen‐doped nanoporous graphitic carbon membrane (NCM) can electrochemically convert N 2 into NH 3 in an acidic aqueous solution under ambient conditions. The Faradaic efficiency and rate of production of NH 3 on the NCM electrode reach 5.2 % and 0.08 g m −2 h −1 , respectively. Functionalization of the NCM with Au nanoparticles dramatically enhances these performance metrics to 22 % and 0.36 g m −2 h −1 , respectively. As this system offers the potential to be scaled to industrial levels it is highly likely that it might displace the century‐old Haber–Bosch process.
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