As an alternative to conventional encapsulation concepts for a double glass photovoltaic(PV)module,we introduce an innovative ionomer-based multi-layer encapsulant,by which the application of additional edge sealing t...As an alternative to conventional encapsulation concepts for a double glass photovoltaic(PV)module,we introduce an innovative ionomer-based multi-layer encapsulant,by which the application of additional edge sealing to prevent moisture penetration is not required.The spontaneous moisture absorption and desorption of this encapsulant and its raw materials,poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)and an ionomer,are analyzed under different climatic conditions in this work.The relative air humidity is thermodynamically the driving force for these inverse processes and determines the corresponding equilibrium moisture content(EMC).Higher air humidity results in a larger EMC.The homogenization of the absorbed water molecules is a diffusion-controlled process,in which temperature plays a dominant role.Nevertheless,the diffusion coefficient at a higher temperature is still relatively low.Hence,under normal climatic conditions for the application of PV modules,we believe that the investigated ionomer-based encapsulant can“breathe”the humidity:During the day,when there is higher relative humidity,it“inhales”(absorbs)moisture and restrains it within the outer edge of the module;then at night,when there is a lower relative humidity,it“exhales”(desorbs)the moisture.In this way,the encapsulant protects the cell from moisture ingress.展开更多
Compounds of poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (EVA with vinyl acetate content 33%) with three different organic per- oxides, namely, dialkyl peroxide, peroxyester peroxide, and peroxyketal peroxide, were prepared with ...Compounds of poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (EVA with vinyl acetate content 33%) with three different organic per- oxides, namely, dialkyl peroxide, peroxyester peroxide, and peroxyketal peroxide, were prepared with a twin screws extruder and a two-roll mixing mill. The cure behavior of the EVA compounds was analyzed from rheographs, which were obtained by a moving die rheometer (MDR) at various curing temperatures between 150?C to 170?C. The effects of organic peroxides on cure behavior were examined. The dynamic curing obtained by the torque rheometer provided sufficient experimental data to show that dialkyl peroxide is not suitable because it has a high half-life temperature and its by-products can discolor the final product. Peroxyester peroxide is good for curing at temperatures in the range of 150?C to 160?C, which accomplished an ultimate cure within 5 to 8 minutes. Also, the peroxyketal peroxide has higher performance, which decreased the optimum cure time to 3 minutes. The thermal decomposition mechanism of organic peroxide was applied to explain how the cure behavior is affected by generated free radicals.展开更多
Based on the preparative experiments of the light-emitting diode(LED) encapsulant, three types of monomer models with different functional groups are carried out to study the polymerization process by dynamic Monte Ca...Based on the preparative experiments of the light-emitting diode(LED) encapsulant, three types of monomer models with different functional groups are carried out to study the polymerization process by dynamic Monte Carlo(DMC) simulation and bond fluctuation model(BFM). We calculate the degree of polymerization, the radius of gyration and the frequency of void spheres to discuss the polymerization process, the molecular size and the spatial distribution at different volume fractions and proportions. Our results are in agreement with Grest's decay rate and Flory's scale law. Simulations show that the polymerization process depends on the appropriate volume fraction and proportion exceedingly, and the volume contraction in the polymerization process can also be observed in this study.These investigations could provide some insights into the understanding of the polymerization process of the encapsulant and help us to adjust the parameters in later experiments.展开更多
High-temperature phase change materials(PCMs)have attracted significant attention in the field of thermal energy storage due to their ability to store and release large amounts of heat within a small temperature fluct...High-temperature phase change materials(PCMs)have attracted significant attention in the field of thermal energy storage due to their ability to store and release large amounts of heat within a small temperature fluctuation range.However,their practical application is limited due to problems such as leakage,corrosion,and volume changes at high temperatures.Recent research has shown that macroencapsulation technology holds promise in addressing these issues.This paper focuses on the macroencapsulation technology of high-temperature PCMs,starting with a review of the classification and development history of high-temperature macroencapsulatd PCMs.Four major encapsulation strategies,including electroplating method,solid/liquid filling method,sacrificial material method,and powder compaction into sphere method,are then summarized.The methods for effectively addressing issues such as corrosion,leakage,supercooling,and phase separation in PCMs are analyzed,along with approaches for improving the heat transfer performance,mechanical strength,and thermal cycling stability of macrocapsules.Subsequently,the structure and packing arrangement optimization of macrocapsules in thermal storage systems is discussed in detail.Finally,after comparing the performance of various encapsulation strategies and summarizing existing issues,the current technical challenges,improvement methods,and future development directions are proposed.More attention should be given to utilizing AI technology and reinforcement learning to reveal the multiphysics-coupled heat and mass transfer mechanisms in macrocapsule applications,as well as to optimize material selection and encapsulation parameters,thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of thermal storage systems.展开更多
Naturally degradable capsule provides a platform for sustained fragrance release.However,practical challenges such as low encapsulation efficiency and difficulty in sustained release are still limited in using fragran...Naturally degradable capsule provides a platform for sustained fragrance release.However,practical challenges such as low encapsulation efficiency and difficulty in sustained release are still limited in using fragranceloaded capsules.In this work,the natural materials sodium alginate and gelatine are dissolved and act as the aqueous phase,lavender is dissolved in caprylic/capric triglyceride(GTCC)as the oil phase,and SiO_(2) nanoparticles with neutralwettability as a solid emulsifier to form O/W Pickering emulsions simultaneously.Finally,multi-core capsules are prepared using the drop injection method with emulsions as templates.The results show that the capsules have been successfully prepared with a spherical morphology and multi-core structure,and the encapsulation rate of multi-core capsules can reach up to 99.6%.In addition,the multi-core capsules possess desirable sustained release performance,the cumulative sustained release rate of fragrance at 25℃over 49 days is only 32.5%.It is attributed to the significant protection of multi-core structure,Pickering emulsion nanoparticle membranes,and hydrogel network shell for encapsulated fragrance.This study is designed to deliver a new strategy for using sustained-release technology with fragrance in food,cosmetics,textiles,and other fields.展开更多
Cryopreservation is a fundamental technology in biomedical research,regenerative medicine,and tissue engineering,enabling the long-term storage of cells,tissues,and organs.However,its effectiveness is limited by chall...Cryopreservation is a fundamental technology in biomedical research,regenerative medicine,and tissue engineering,enabling the long-term storage of cells,tissues,and organs.However,its effectiveness is limited by challenges such as intracellular ice formation,cryoprotectant toxicity,and reduced post-thaw viability.This review explores the crucial role of encapsulation in enhancing cryopreservation efficiency,with a focus on recent advances in materials science,bioengineering,and cryobiology.Emerging technologies,such as nanotechnology and stimuli-responsive polymers,are transforming encapsulation strategies.Innovations such as microfluidic systems offer precise control over cooling rates and cryoprotectant distribution,thereby mitigating conventional limitations.The review also addresses current obstacles related to scaling up encapsulation processes and ensuring the long-term biocompatibility and stability of preserved specimens.By synthesizing recent findings,this work provides a comprehensive resource for researchers and clinicians seeking to enhance biopreservation techniques and their applications in contemporary medicine and biotechnology.Finally,the review identifies critical knowledge gaps that must be addressed to improve the efficacy of cryopreservation strategies and advance their clinical translation.展开更多
Many azo compounds and their intermediates are toxic and have been linked to various health issues,representing a growing global problem.Molecular engineering for selective encapsulation of azobenzene compounds is cri...Many azo compounds and their intermediates are toxic and have been linked to various health issues,representing a growing global problem.Molecular engineering for selective encapsulation of azobenzene compounds is critical,given their significant use in smart materials and prevalence as environmental micropollutants released from the food and dye industries.However,the current host molecules catering to azobenzene compounds are mainly limited to cyclodextrins,pillar[n]arenes and cucurbit[n]urils,demonstrating a moderate affinity.This report describes that a novel 3,3'-bipyridinium-based cyclophane was capable of encapsulating anionic azobenzene compounds in water with high binding affinity and pH stability through electrostatic attraction-enhanced mechanism,surpassing the extensively reported supramolecular systems.1D&2D NMR experiments,UV-vis spectrum,X-ray crystallography and computational modeling were carried out to understand the host-vip complexation.It's worth noting that the tetracationic cyclophane exhibited good selective and anti-interference encapsulation properties in binary,ternary and seawater systems.Furthermore,upon UV/white light irradiation,the reversible conversion between(E)-4,4'-azobisbenzoate and(Z)-4,4'-azobisbenzoate triggers the dissociation/recomplexation of the host-vip complex within 3 min.This reversible photo-switchable(E)-disodium 4,4'-azobisbenzoateBPy-Box^(4+)supramolecular system holds promise for designing novel materials for extraction/release of azo compounds and other small smart materials.展开更多
Guava(Psidium guajava L.),a plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family,holds significant medicinal and nutritional values.Leaves of the plant are described to be elliptical with a dark green color and are utilized in the...Guava(Psidium guajava L.),a plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family,holds significant medicinal and nutritional values.Leaves of the plant are described to be elliptical with a dark green color and are utilized in the treatment of gastrointestinal and respiratory issues along with increasing the platelet count in patients suffering from dengue.In this review paper,the nutritional composition and bioactive compounds of guava leaves,including proteins,vitamins,minerals,and polysaccharides,have been reviewed.The methods of extraction of bioactive compounds from guava leaves and their bioactivities,including antioxidant,anti-diabetic,and anti-cancer potential,have been explored.Further,encapsulation techniques for improving the transport of bioactive compounds and living cells into foods have been studied.The application of guava leaves in different food systems such as herbal tea,pork sausage,chocolates,jelly,meals for chickens,functional beverages,and as antibacterial agents in food preservatives has also been investigated.The findings of this review illustrated that the phytochemicals present in guava leaves showed excellent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.Encapsulation appears to be a promising technique for improving the stability,bioavailability,and controlled release of bioactive chemicals extracted from guava leaves.Different methods for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds employed and applied in distinct food systems showed preservation of phytochemicals,improved bioactivities,and nutritional values.Overall,this review paper demonstrated how guava leaves,an abundant source of bioactive compounds,can be used as a multipurpose component to create functional foods,edible coatings,and active packaging to enhance the nutritional,antioxidant,and antimicrobial properties of various food systems that have qualities that promote health.展开更多
Owing to the outstanding optoelectronic properties of perovskite materials,perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have been widely studied by academic organizations and industry corporations,with great potential to become the ne...Owing to the outstanding optoelectronic properties of perovskite materials,perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have been widely studied by academic organizations and industry corporations,with great potential to become the next-generation commercial solar cells.However,critical challenges remain in preserving high efficiency practical large-scale commercialized PSCs:a)the long-term stability of the cell materials and devices,b)lead leakage,and c)methods to scale the cells for larger area applications.This paper summarizes the prior-art strategies to address the above challenges,including the latest studies on the traditional glass-glass and thin-film encapsulation methods to better improve the reliability of PSCs,new technologies for preventing lead leakage,and geometric improvement strategies to enhance the reliability,efficiency,and performance of perovskite solar modules(PSMs).Through these strategies,the device achieved enhanced performance in long-term stability tests.The encapsulation resulted in a high lead leakage inhibition rate of up to 99%,and the PSMs possessed a geometric fill factor of 99.6%and a power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 20.7%.The dramatic improvement of efficiency and reliability of perovskite solar cells and modules indicate the great potential for mass production and commer-cialization of perovskite solar applications in the near future.展开更多
Encapsulation and protection of hesperidin(HES)in mung bean protein isolate(MPI)-dextran(DX)conjugatestabilized nanoemulsions(MDC NEs)were investigated in this study.The degree of grafting of MDC prepared by a dry-hea...Encapsulation and protection of hesperidin(HES)in mung bean protein isolate(MPI)-dextran(DX)conjugatestabilized nanoemulsions(MDC NEs)were investigated in this study.The degree of grafting of MDC prepared by a dry-heating method reached 39.70%±0.01% under the optimal conditions of MPI/DX mass ratio 1:2.3,reaction temperature 58.8℃,and reaction time 4 d.Moreover,the analyses of Fourier infrared spectroscopy,intrinsic fluorescence spectroscopy,surface hydrophobicity,and thermal stability further confirmed the covalent grafting of dextran onto MPI molecules.When encapsulated in MDC NEs at 80 MPa for three times by highpressure homogenization,the encapsulation efficiency and loading capacity of HES were 63.62%±0.01%and 0.40±0.00 g/g,respectively.The encapsulated HES exhibited higher antioxidant activity and stronger light and storage stability than the free HES.Additionally,the incorporation of HES inhibited the formation of lipid peroxides in the nanoemulsions.The findings suggest that glycosylation combined with high-pressure homogenization is an effective strategy for enhancing the stability of MPI-based emulsions and improving their encapsulation of HES.This study provides a promising approach for the development of innovative food and beverage products based on MPI emulsions or new materials for encapsulating fat-soluble bioactive compounds.展开更多
Milk-derived extracellular vesicles(EVs)are promising for oral drug delivery,yet different loading methods exhibit distinct impacts on drug encapsulation and membrane integrity.This study demonstrated that sonication ...Milk-derived extracellular vesicles(EVs)are promising for oral drug delivery,yet different loading methods exhibit distinct impacts on drug encapsulation and membrane integrity.This study demonstrated that sonication method achieved high drug encapsulation in commercial milk-derived EVs(S-CM EVs),but impaired EV structure,compromising transcytosis.Incubation method(I-CM EVs)preserved EVs delivery ability,but had low drug loading.Further proteomic and transmembrane studies showed that sonication greatly damaged membrane proteins involved in trans-epithelial transportation,especially endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi pathway.To overcome this dilemma,we generated a hybrid CM EVs(H-CM EVs)by fusing I-CM EVs and S-CM EVs.H-CM EVs demonstrated comparable drug encapsulation to S-CM EVs(56.14%),significantly higher than I-CM EVs(11.92%).Importantly,H-CM EVs could maintain efficient drug delivery capability by restoring membrane fluidity,repairing damaged proteins,and enhancing enzyme resistance of SCM EVs.H-CM EVs exhibited excellent absorption characteristics with 1.85-fold higher of area under the curve and 2.50-fold higher of max plasma concentration than those of SCM EVs.On typeⅠdiabetic mice,orally delivery of insulin loaded H-CM EVs and I-CM EVs showed improved hypoglycemic effects with pharmacological availabilities of 5.15%and 5.31%,which was 1.7-fold higher than that of S-CM EVs(3.00%).This H-CM EVs platform not only achieved high drug loading and maintained functionality for effective oral delivery but also highlighted the significant translational potential for improved clinical outcomes.展开更多
The preparation of immobilized enzyme with excellent performance is one of the difficulties that restrict the application of enzyme catalysis technology.Here,Candida rugosa lipase(CRL)was firstly adsorbed on the surfa...The preparation of immobilized enzyme with excellent performance is one of the difficulties that restrict the application of enzyme catalysis technology.Here,Candida rugosa lipase(CRL)was firstly adsorbed on the surface of magnetic zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)nanospheres,which was further encapsulated with a mesoporous SiO_(2)nano-membrane formed by tetraethyl orthosilicate(TEOS)polycondensation.Consequently,lipase could be firmly immobilized on carrier surface by physical binding rather than chemical binding,which did not damage the active conformation of enzyme.There were mesopores on the silica nano-membrane,which could improve the accessibility of enzyme and its apparent catalytic activity.Moreover,silica membrane encapsulation could also improve the stability of enzyme,suggesting an effective enzyme immobilization strategy.It showed that TEOS amount and the encapsulation time had significant effects on the thickness of silica membrane and the enzyme activity.The analysis in enzyme activity and protein secondary structure showed that lipase encapsulated in silica membrane retained the active conformation to the greatest extent.Compared with the adsorbed lipase,the encapsulated lipase increased its thermostability by 3 times and resistance to chemical denaturants by 7 times.The relative enzyme activity remained around 80%after 8 repetitions,while the adsorbed lipase only remained at7.3%.展开更多
Surface-adhering biofilms contribute significantly to irreversible biofouling and corrosion,presenting a multi-trillion-dollar annual problem in public health and industry.Strategies employing antibacterial elements a...Surface-adhering biofilms contribute significantly to irreversible biofouling and corrosion,presenting a multi-trillion-dollar annual problem in public health and industry.Strategies employing antibacterial elements are emerging to fabricate multifunctional coatings that effectively combat such microbially produced damage.However,rapid,reliable,and robust surface engineering remains challenging due to stability limitations and intricate anti-biofilm additive dynamics.Herein,a silver-capsule-conjugated polyurethane coating with high stability and antimicrobial efficacy in a cooperative manner is developed through controlled supramolecular self-assembly.Polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP)-mediated molecule entanglement breaks through the incompatibility between polymeric components and nanomaterials,strengthening the dispersion and fixation of encapsulated silver nanoparticles.The facilitation and control of the nanoscale interfacial binding significantly suppresses the aggregation of inorganic nanoparticles and consequent microcracks development,giving rise to mechanical robustness and thermal stability of the hybrid coating under extreme conditions.A synergistic combination of exposed residues,electrostatic,and coordination interactions could readily integrate the resultant coating on virtually arbitrary material sur-faces.This composite coating exhibits broad-spectrum and high bactericidal efficiencies of 99.99% against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli,as well as excellent biofilm formation suppression.Moreover,our coating has robust resistance to microbial-influenced corrosion(MIC)and can even endure 720 h of salt spray.This study deciphers a general code for creating stable and durable nanohybrid coatings to mitigate microbially related risks.展开更多
Polyphosphazene with phenoxy or 4-ester phenoxy as pendent groups are demonstrated as both ligands and host matrices for CsPbBr_(3) perovskite nanocrystals(NCs). These polymers produced fiexible nanocomposite films wi...Polyphosphazene with phenoxy or 4-ester phenoxy as pendent groups are demonstrated as both ligands and host matrices for CsPbBr_(3) perovskite nanocrystals(NCs). These polymers produced fiexible nanocomposite films with excellent NCs dispersion, optical transparency and stability in various extreme conditions. Both films remained stable even after 30 days of air storage. CsPbBr_(3) /poly[bis(phenoxy phosphazene)](PBPP) delivered better air and light stability, and CsPbBr_(3) /poly[bis(4-esterphenoxy)phosphazene](PBEPP) exhibited superior water and heat resistance. CsPbBr_(3) /PBEPP showed a greater increase in fiuorescence intensity under 365 nm UV light and demonstrated a 10% luminescence increase after 96 h of water immersion and even at high temperature(150℃). These findings thus provide new insight into fiexible luminescent CsPbBr_(3) films with high stability in optoelectronic applications.展开更多
Hydrogen-bonded framework(HOF) offers an attractive platform to encapsulate enzymes and stabilize their conformation,due to the advantages of mild synthesis conditions,tailorable pore structure,and backbone biocompati...Hydrogen-bonded framework(HOF) offers an attractive platform to encapsulate enzymes and stabilize their conformation,due to the advantages of mild synthesis conditions,tailorable pore structure,and backbone biocompatibility.However,the efficiency of this HOF approach relies on the interfacial interactions between enzyme vip and the ligand precursors,limiting its adaptability to enzymes with varying surface chemistry property.In this study,we report a site-specific surface modification strategy to positively tailor the enzyme surface charge,facilitating the biomimetic encapsulation of enzymes within HOF in situ.Both experimental results and computational simulation reveal that site-specific amination of enzyme surface's acidic residues contributes to the interfacial accumulation of carboxylic ligand precursors in aqueous solutions via synergistic electrostatic and hydrogen bonding interactions.This substantially facilitates the in situ growth of porous HOF surrounding the aminated enzyme biotemplates,with up to 100% enzyme loading efficiency.The resultant hydrogen-bonded biohybrid framework(HBF) retains high biocatalytic functions while exhibiting exceptional stability under harsh conditions.By leveraging the marked catalytic activity of GOx-NH_(2)@HBF-1 and a H_(2)O_(2)-sensitive QD,a highly sensitive glucose fluorescence sensor is fabricated with a wide linear range(5-2000 μmol/L) and a low quantification limit of 5 μmol/L.This work presents a simple yet effective enzyme surface engineering approach for integrating enzyme into HOF,opening new avenues for the construction of multifunctional HOF biocomposites.展开更多
Graphene encapsulation has been shown to be an effective technique for improving the corrosion resistance of non-noble metal catalysts for the acidic water electrolysis.The key challenge lies in enhancing the electroc...Graphene encapsulation has been shown to be an effective technique for improving the corrosion resistance of non-noble metal catalysts for the acidic water electrolysis.The key challenge lies in enhancing the electrocatalytic activity of graphene-encapsulated metals while maintaining their durability in acidic media.Herein,an electron-transfer-tuning strategy is investigated at the graphene/NiMo interface,aiming to improve the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance of graphene-encapsulated NiMo catalysts.The doping of Ti,a low electronegativity element,into NiMo substrate was confirmed to increase electron transfer from the metal core toward the graphene.The electron-rich state on graphene facilitates the adsorption of positively charged protons on graphene,thereby enabling a Pt/C-comparable performance in 0.5 M H_(2)SO_(4),with only a 3.8%degradation in performance over a 120-h continuous test.The proton exchange membrane(PEM)water electrolyzer assembled by the N-doped grapheneencapsulated Ti-doped NiMo exhibits a smaller cell voltage to achieve a current density of 2.0 A cm^(-2),in comparison to the Pt/C based counterpart.This study proposes a novel electron-transfer-tuning strategy to improve the HER activity of graphene-encapsulated non-noble metal catalysts without sacrificing durability in acidic electrolytes.展开更多
In order to ensure food safety,controlling foodborne pathogen contamination is of utmost importance.Growing apprehensions regarding the safety of synthetic antimicrobials,due to their adverse health effects,have promp...In order to ensure food safety,controlling foodborne pathogen contamination is of utmost importance.Growing apprehensions regarding the safety of synthetic antimicrobials,due to their adverse health effects,have prompted a search for alternative options.Plant natural products(PNPs)with antimicrobial activity are being explored as a viable alternative.Among the various antimicrobial natural products studied,plant essential oils,plant flavonoids,plant polyphenols,plant polysaccharides,and plant antimicrobial peptides have been identified as potential candidates.PNPs demonstrate a diverse array of antimicrobial mechanisms,encompassing cell wall and membrane damage,interference with genetic replication,disruption of energy metabolism,and induction of oxidative stress at the single-cell level,as well as inhibition of biofilm formation and quorum sensing at the population level.Certain PNPs have been harnessed as natural antimicrobial agents for the food preservation.The utilization of encapsulation technology proves to be an effective strategy in protecting PNPs,thereby ensuring good antimicrobial efficacy,enhanced dispersibility,and controlled release within food products.The utilization of nanoemulsions,nanoliposomes,edible packaging,electrospun nanofibers,and microcapsules formed by encapsulation has enriched the ways in which PNPs can be applied in food preservation.Although PNPs have great potential in food preservation,their widespread application in the food industry is currently constrained by factors such as production costs,safety concerns,and legal considerations.Chemical synthesis and biosynthesis pathways offer viable strategies for reducing the cost of producing PNPs,and ongoing efforts to assess safety and improve regulatory frameworks are likely to facilitate the broader adoption of PNPs in food preservation practices.This article provides an overview of the main types of PNPs with antimicrobial activity and their properties,focusing on their mechanisms of action.Additionally,it summarizes the use of PNPs in food preservation and discusses the characteristics and applications of different encapsulation technologies.Lastly,the paper briefly analyzes current limitations and proposes potential future trends for this field.展开更多
BACKGROUND Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis(SEP),also known as abdominal cocoon syndrome,is rare in children.The etiology of primary SEP is believed to be associated with retrograde menstruation or viral peritonit...BACKGROUND Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis(SEP),also known as abdominal cocoon syndrome,is rare in children.The etiology of primary SEP is believed to be associated with retrograde menstruation or viral peritonitis in young adolescent girls,whereas secondary SEP refers to SEP caused by other factors such as surgery,peritoneal dialysis,or tuberculosis.Secondary SEP is rare and lack diagnostic specificity in children.Given the potential to cause acute intestinal obstruction,surgical intervention is often required.CASE SUMMARY We report the case of a 10-year-old girl with secondary SEP who was admitted to our center with acute bowel obstruction.CONCLUSION In this report,we emphasized the imaging manifestations,diagnosis,and operative management of the case.Although postoperative SEP in children is rare,the long-term prognosis is favorable when accompanied with accurate diagnosis,appropriate perioperative management,and timely follow-up.展开更多
Single-wall carbon nanotubes(SWCNTs)have attracted significant attention as a thermal management material because of their high thermal conductivity and excellent thermal stability.However,decreasing the great thermal...Single-wall carbon nanotubes(SWCNTs)have attracted significant attention as a thermal management material because of their high thermal conductivity and excellent thermal stability.However,decreasing the great thermal contact resistance at the tube-tube junctions of SWCNT assemblies is a prerequisite for its practical applications.We report a strategy to address this issue by welding the junctions of SWC-NTs together and introducing hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)encapsulating layers to the surface of the SWCNT bundles.By changing the partial pressure of the BN precursor in a two-step atmospheric-pressure chemical vapor deposition process,amorphous BN nanoparticles and crystalline h-BN were deposited to weld and encapsulate the SWCNT network in sequence.The introduction of the BN led to an in-plane thermal conductivity∼3.8 times higher than that of the SWCNT film,as measured by optothermal Ra-man method.Molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate that the BN welding and encapsulating facil-itate thermal transport by reducing thermal resistance at the tube-tube junctions.Our work brings new insights into facilitating the heat transport in low-dimensional nanomaterial assemblies through struc-tural design.展开更多
The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia(IDA)remains high in infants,resulting in growth retardation,neurodevelopmental impairment,immunodeficiency and other irreversible injuries.Efficient and safe iron supplementati...The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia(IDA)remains high in infants,resulting in growth retardation,neurodevelopmental impairment,immunodeficiency and other irreversible injuries.Efficient and safe iron supplementation for infants has been the goal of recent research.This study aims to investigate the effect of encapsulated ferric pyrophosphate(FePP)on intestinal inflammation and gut microbiota in IDA suckling rats.Newborn Sprague-Dawley rats were gavaged with low and high doses of FePP and FeSO4(2 and 10 mg Fe/kg BW,respectively)during postnatal days 2-14,while the Ctrl group was gavaged with saline.Results showed that FePP supplementation was as effective as FeSO4 in promoting growth,alleviating anemia and restoring body iron levels.Both low and high doses of FePP could significantly down-regulate the expression of pro inflammatory cytokines in the colon to the level similar to that in the Ctrl group(P>0.05).However,the high dose of FeSO4 did not show a down-regulation effect.Compared with the Ctrl group,IDA caused a disturbance of gut microbiota composition in suckling rats,and FePP could restore this dysbiosis.Besides,FePP was more beneficial than FeSO4 in increasing the abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Bacteroides and Akkermansia.Spearman’s correlation analysis showed a correlation between gut microbiota and biochemical indicators such as iron status,pro-inflammatory cytokine expression,and oxidative stress level.Overall,these findings suggested that FePP could effectively improve IDA,and is more effective than FeSO4 in alleviating intestinal inflammation and regulating gut microbiota,which provides a basis for the application of new iron fortificant in infant formula.展开更多
文摘As an alternative to conventional encapsulation concepts for a double glass photovoltaic(PV)module,we introduce an innovative ionomer-based multi-layer encapsulant,by which the application of additional edge sealing to prevent moisture penetration is not required.The spontaneous moisture absorption and desorption of this encapsulant and its raw materials,poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)and an ionomer,are analyzed under different climatic conditions in this work.The relative air humidity is thermodynamically the driving force for these inverse processes and determines the corresponding equilibrium moisture content(EMC).Higher air humidity results in a larger EMC.The homogenization of the absorbed water molecules is a diffusion-controlled process,in which temperature plays a dominant role.Nevertheless,the diffusion coefficient at a higher temperature is still relatively low.Hence,under normal climatic conditions for the application of PV modules,we believe that the investigated ionomer-based encapsulant can“breathe”the humidity:During the day,when there is higher relative humidity,it“inhales”(absorbs)moisture and restrains it within the outer edge of the module;then at night,when there is a lower relative humidity,it“exhales”(desorbs)the moisture.In this way,the encapsulant protects the cell from moisture ingress.
文摘Compounds of poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (EVA with vinyl acetate content 33%) with three different organic per- oxides, namely, dialkyl peroxide, peroxyester peroxide, and peroxyketal peroxide, were prepared with a twin screws extruder and a two-roll mixing mill. The cure behavior of the EVA compounds was analyzed from rheographs, which were obtained by a moving die rheometer (MDR) at various curing temperatures between 150?C to 170?C. The effects of organic peroxides on cure behavior were examined. The dynamic curing obtained by the torque rheometer provided sufficient experimental data to show that dialkyl peroxide is not suitable because it has a high half-life temperature and its by-products can discolor the final product. Peroxyester peroxide is good for curing at temperatures in the range of 150?C to 160?C, which accomplished an ultimate cure within 5 to 8 minutes. Also, the peroxyketal peroxide has higher performance, which decreased the optimum cure time to 3 minutes. The thermal decomposition mechanism of organic peroxide was applied to explain how the cure behavior is affected by generated free radicals.
文摘Based on the preparative experiments of the light-emitting diode(LED) encapsulant, three types of monomer models with different functional groups are carried out to study the polymerization process by dynamic Monte Carlo(DMC) simulation and bond fluctuation model(BFM). We calculate the degree of polymerization, the radius of gyration and the frequency of void spheres to discuss the polymerization process, the molecular size and the spatial distribution at different volume fractions and proportions. Our results are in agreement with Grest's decay rate and Flory's scale law. Simulations show that the polymerization process depends on the appropriate volume fraction and proportion exceedingly, and the volume contraction in the polymerization process can also be observed in this study.These investigations could provide some insights into the understanding of the polymerization process of the encapsulant and help us to adjust the parameters in later experiments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51976092)。
文摘High-temperature phase change materials(PCMs)have attracted significant attention in the field of thermal energy storage due to their ability to store and release large amounts of heat within a small temperature fluctuation range.However,their practical application is limited due to problems such as leakage,corrosion,and volume changes at high temperatures.Recent research has shown that macroencapsulation technology holds promise in addressing these issues.This paper focuses on the macroencapsulation technology of high-temperature PCMs,starting with a review of the classification and development history of high-temperature macroencapsulatd PCMs.Four major encapsulation strategies,including electroplating method,solid/liquid filling method,sacrificial material method,and powder compaction into sphere method,are then summarized.The methods for effectively addressing issues such as corrosion,leakage,supercooling,and phase separation in PCMs are analyzed,along with approaches for improving the heat transfer performance,mechanical strength,and thermal cycling stability of macrocapsules.Subsequently,the structure and packing arrangement optimization of macrocapsules in thermal storage systems is discussed in detail.Finally,after comparing the performance of various encapsulation strategies and summarizing existing issues,the current technical challenges,improvement methods,and future development directions are proposed.More attention should be given to utilizing AI technology and reinforcement learning to reveal the multiphysics-coupled heat and mass transfer mechanisms in macrocapsule applications,as well as to optimize material selection and encapsulation parameters,thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of thermal storage systems.
文摘Naturally degradable capsule provides a platform for sustained fragrance release.However,practical challenges such as low encapsulation efficiency and difficulty in sustained release are still limited in using fragranceloaded capsules.In this work,the natural materials sodium alginate and gelatine are dissolved and act as the aqueous phase,lavender is dissolved in caprylic/capric triglyceride(GTCC)as the oil phase,and SiO_(2) nanoparticles with neutralwettability as a solid emulsifier to form O/W Pickering emulsions simultaneously.Finally,multi-core capsules are prepared using the drop injection method with emulsions as templates.The results show that the capsules have been successfully prepared with a spherical morphology and multi-core structure,and the encapsulation rate of multi-core capsules can reach up to 99.6%.In addition,the multi-core capsules possess desirable sustained release performance,the cumulative sustained release rate of fragrance at 25℃over 49 days is only 32.5%.It is attributed to the significant protection of multi-core structure,Pickering emulsion nanoparticle membranes,and hydrogel network shell for encapsulated fragrance.This study is designed to deliver a new strategy for using sustained-release technology with fragrance in food,cosmetics,textiles,and other fields.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82172114)the"Challenge and Response"project for key and common technology research of Hefei(GJ2022SH08).
文摘Cryopreservation is a fundamental technology in biomedical research,regenerative medicine,and tissue engineering,enabling the long-term storage of cells,tissues,and organs.However,its effectiveness is limited by challenges such as intracellular ice formation,cryoprotectant toxicity,and reduced post-thaw viability.This review explores the crucial role of encapsulation in enhancing cryopreservation efficiency,with a focus on recent advances in materials science,bioengineering,and cryobiology.Emerging technologies,such as nanotechnology and stimuli-responsive polymers,are transforming encapsulation strategies.Innovations such as microfluidic systems offer precise control over cooling rates and cryoprotectant distribution,thereby mitigating conventional limitations.The review also addresses current obstacles related to scaling up encapsulation processes and ensuring the long-term biocompatibility and stability of preserved specimens.By synthesizing recent findings,this work provides a comprehensive resource for researchers and clinicians seeking to enhance biopreservation techniques and their applications in contemporary medicine and biotechnology.Finally,the review identifies critical knowledge gaps that must be addressed to improve the efficacy of cryopreservation strategies and advance their clinical translation.
基金support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52473225)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515110262)。
文摘Many azo compounds and their intermediates are toxic and have been linked to various health issues,representing a growing global problem.Molecular engineering for selective encapsulation of azobenzene compounds is critical,given their significant use in smart materials and prevalence as environmental micropollutants released from the food and dye industries.However,the current host molecules catering to azobenzene compounds are mainly limited to cyclodextrins,pillar[n]arenes and cucurbit[n]urils,demonstrating a moderate affinity.This report describes that a novel 3,3'-bipyridinium-based cyclophane was capable of encapsulating anionic azobenzene compounds in water with high binding affinity and pH stability through electrostatic attraction-enhanced mechanism,surpassing the extensively reported supramolecular systems.1D&2D NMR experiments,UV-vis spectrum,X-ray crystallography and computational modeling were carried out to understand the host-vip complexation.It's worth noting that the tetracationic cyclophane exhibited good selective and anti-interference encapsulation properties in binary,ternary and seawater systems.Furthermore,upon UV/white light irradiation,the reversible conversion between(E)-4,4'-azobisbenzoate and(Z)-4,4'-azobisbenzoate triggers the dissociation/recomplexation of the host-vip complex within 3 min.This reversible photo-switchable(E)-disodium 4,4'-azobisbenzoateBPy-Box^(4+)supramolecular system holds promise for designing novel materials for extraction/release of azo compounds and other small smart materials.
文摘Guava(Psidium guajava L.),a plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family,holds significant medicinal and nutritional values.Leaves of the plant are described to be elliptical with a dark green color and are utilized in the treatment of gastrointestinal and respiratory issues along with increasing the platelet count in patients suffering from dengue.In this review paper,the nutritional composition and bioactive compounds of guava leaves,including proteins,vitamins,minerals,and polysaccharides,have been reviewed.The methods of extraction of bioactive compounds from guava leaves and their bioactivities,including antioxidant,anti-diabetic,and anti-cancer potential,have been explored.Further,encapsulation techniques for improving the transport of bioactive compounds and living cells into foods have been studied.The application of guava leaves in different food systems such as herbal tea,pork sausage,chocolates,jelly,meals for chickens,functional beverages,and as antibacterial agents in food preservatives has also been investigated.The findings of this review illustrated that the phytochemicals present in guava leaves showed excellent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.Encapsulation appears to be a promising technique for improving the stability,bioavailability,and controlled release of bioactive chemicals extracted from guava leaves.Different methods for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds employed and applied in distinct food systems showed preservation of phytochemicals,improved bioactivities,and nutritional values.Overall,this review paper demonstrated how guava leaves,an abundant source of bioactive compounds,can be used as a multipurpose component to create functional foods,edible coatings,and active packaging to enhance the nutritional,antioxidant,and antimicrobial properties of various food systems that have qualities that promote health.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62404041)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(No.BK20230830).
文摘Owing to the outstanding optoelectronic properties of perovskite materials,perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have been widely studied by academic organizations and industry corporations,with great potential to become the next-generation commercial solar cells.However,critical challenges remain in preserving high efficiency practical large-scale commercialized PSCs:a)the long-term stability of the cell materials and devices,b)lead leakage,and c)methods to scale the cells for larger area applications.This paper summarizes the prior-art strategies to address the above challenges,including the latest studies on the traditional glass-glass and thin-film encapsulation methods to better improve the reliability of PSCs,new technologies for preventing lead leakage,and geometric improvement strategies to enhance the reliability,efficiency,and performance of perovskite solar modules(PSMs).Through these strategies,the device achieved enhanced performance in long-term stability tests.The encapsulation resulted in a high lead leakage inhibition rate of up to 99%,and the PSMs possessed a geometric fill factor of 99.6%and a power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 20.7%.The dramatic improvement of efficiency and reliability of perovskite solar cells and modules indicate the great potential for mass production and commer-cialization of perovskite solar applications in the near future.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32101981)the cooperation project between Ya’an city and Sichuan Agricultural University(23ZDF0003)。
文摘Encapsulation and protection of hesperidin(HES)in mung bean protein isolate(MPI)-dextran(DX)conjugatestabilized nanoemulsions(MDC NEs)were investigated in this study.The degree of grafting of MDC prepared by a dry-heating method reached 39.70%±0.01% under the optimal conditions of MPI/DX mass ratio 1:2.3,reaction temperature 58.8℃,and reaction time 4 d.Moreover,the analyses of Fourier infrared spectroscopy,intrinsic fluorescence spectroscopy,surface hydrophobicity,and thermal stability further confirmed the covalent grafting of dextran onto MPI molecules.When encapsulated in MDC NEs at 80 MPa for three times by highpressure homogenization,the encapsulation efficiency and loading capacity of HES were 63.62%±0.01%and 0.40±0.00 g/g,respectively.The encapsulated HES exhibited higher antioxidant activity and stronger light and storage stability than the free HES.Additionally,the incorporation of HES inhibited the formation of lipid peroxides in the nanoemulsions.The findings suggest that glycosylation combined with high-pressure homogenization is an effective strategy for enhancing the stability of MPI-based emulsions and improving their encapsulation of HES.This study provides a promising approach for the development of innovative food and beverage products based on MPI emulsions or new materials for encapsulating fat-soluble bioactive compounds.
基金financial support from the the Regional Innovation and Development Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers:U22A20356)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFE0115200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81872818).
文摘Milk-derived extracellular vesicles(EVs)are promising for oral drug delivery,yet different loading methods exhibit distinct impacts on drug encapsulation and membrane integrity.This study demonstrated that sonication method achieved high drug encapsulation in commercial milk-derived EVs(S-CM EVs),but impaired EV structure,compromising transcytosis.Incubation method(I-CM EVs)preserved EVs delivery ability,but had low drug loading.Further proteomic and transmembrane studies showed that sonication greatly damaged membrane proteins involved in trans-epithelial transportation,especially endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi pathway.To overcome this dilemma,we generated a hybrid CM EVs(H-CM EVs)by fusing I-CM EVs and S-CM EVs.H-CM EVs demonstrated comparable drug encapsulation to S-CM EVs(56.14%),significantly higher than I-CM EVs(11.92%).Importantly,H-CM EVs could maintain efficient drug delivery capability by restoring membrane fluidity,repairing damaged proteins,and enhancing enzyme resistance of SCM EVs.H-CM EVs exhibited excellent absorption characteristics with 1.85-fold higher of area under the curve and 2.50-fold higher of max plasma concentration than those of SCM EVs.On typeⅠdiabetic mice,orally delivery of insulin loaded H-CM EVs and I-CM EVs showed improved hypoglycemic effects with pharmacological availabilities of 5.15%and 5.31%,which was 1.7-fold higher than that of S-CM EVs(3.00%).This H-CM EVs platform not only achieved high drug loading and maintained functionality for effective oral delivery but also highlighted the significant translational potential for improved clinical outcomes.
基金the financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22378093,21878065)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,China(No.E2022201100)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Support Plan of Baoding City(No.2241ZF111)the Medical Science Foundation of Hebei University(No.2021A09)the Foundation of Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University(No.2021Z003)。
文摘The preparation of immobilized enzyme with excellent performance is one of the difficulties that restrict the application of enzyme catalysis technology.Here,Candida rugosa lipase(CRL)was firstly adsorbed on the surface of magnetic zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)nanospheres,which was further encapsulated with a mesoporous SiO_(2)nano-membrane formed by tetraethyl orthosilicate(TEOS)polycondensation.Consequently,lipase could be firmly immobilized on carrier surface by physical binding rather than chemical binding,which did not damage the active conformation of enzyme.There were mesopores on the silica nano-membrane,which could improve the accessibility of enzyme and its apparent catalytic activity.Moreover,silica membrane encapsulation could also improve the stability of enzyme,suggesting an effective enzyme immobilization strategy.It showed that TEOS amount and the encapsulation time had significant effects on the thickness of silica membrane and the enzyme activity.The analysis in enzyme activity and protein secondary structure showed that lipase encapsulated in silica membrane retained the active conformation to the greatest extent.Compared with the adsorbed lipase,the encapsulated lipase increased its thermostability by 3 times and resistance to chemical denaturants by 7 times.The relative enzyme activity remained around 80%after 8 repetitions,while the adsorbed lipase only remained at7.3%.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB3808800,Dake Xu)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U2006219(Dake Xu),52301081(Xiangyu Li))+4 种基金the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(Grant No.BX20220059,Xiangyu Li)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2022M720677,Xiangyu Li)the Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2023-BS-052,Xiangyu Li)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.N2302015,Xiangyu Li)the State Key Laboratory of Marine Coatings Funded Project(Grant No.2024020800027,Xiangyu Li).
文摘Surface-adhering biofilms contribute significantly to irreversible biofouling and corrosion,presenting a multi-trillion-dollar annual problem in public health and industry.Strategies employing antibacterial elements are emerging to fabricate multifunctional coatings that effectively combat such microbially produced damage.However,rapid,reliable,and robust surface engineering remains challenging due to stability limitations and intricate anti-biofilm additive dynamics.Herein,a silver-capsule-conjugated polyurethane coating with high stability and antimicrobial efficacy in a cooperative manner is developed through controlled supramolecular self-assembly.Polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP)-mediated molecule entanglement breaks through the incompatibility between polymeric components and nanomaterials,strengthening the dispersion and fixation of encapsulated silver nanoparticles.The facilitation and control of the nanoscale interfacial binding significantly suppresses the aggregation of inorganic nanoparticles and consequent microcracks development,giving rise to mechanical robustness and thermal stability of the hybrid coating under extreme conditions.A synergistic combination of exposed residues,electrostatic,and coordination interactions could readily integrate the resultant coating on virtually arbitrary material sur-faces.This composite coating exhibits broad-spectrum and high bactericidal efficiencies of 99.99% against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli,as well as excellent biofilm formation suppression.Moreover,our coating has robust resistance to microbial-influenced corrosion(MIC)and can even endure 720 h of salt spray.This study deciphers a general code for creating stable and durable nanohybrid coatings to mitigate microbially related risks.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) of China (No. 51773010)the Weifang Science and Technology Development Plan Program (No. 2023GX005)。
文摘Polyphosphazene with phenoxy or 4-ester phenoxy as pendent groups are demonstrated as both ligands and host matrices for CsPbBr_(3) perovskite nanocrystals(NCs). These polymers produced fiexible nanocomposite films with excellent NCs dispersion, optical transparency and stability in various extreme conditions. Both films remained stable even after 30 days of air storage. CsPbBr_(3) /poly[bis(phenoxy phosphazene)](PBPP) delivered better air and light stability, and CsPbBr_(3) /poly[bis(4-esterphenoxy)phosphazene](PBEPP) exhibited superior water and heat resistance. CsPbBr_(3) /PBEPP showed a greater increase in fiuorescence intensity under 365 nm UV light and demonstrated a 10% luminescence increase after 96 h of water immersion and even at high temperature(150℃). These findings thus provide new insight into fiexible luminescent CsPbBr_(3) films with high stability in optoelectronic applications.
基金financial support from projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22104159,22174164)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Nos.2023A1515011632,2024B1515020070)。
文摘Hydrogen-bonded framework(HOF) offers an attractive platform to encapsulate enzymes and stabilize their conformation,due to the advantages of mild synthesis conditions,tailorable pore structure,and backbone biocompatibility.However,the efficiency of this HOF approach relies on the interfacial interactions between enzyme vip and the ligand precursors,limiting its adaptability to enzymes with varying surface chemistry property.In this study,we report a site-specific surface modification strategy to positively tailor the enzyme surface charge,facilitating the biomimetic encapsulation of enzymes within HOF in situ.Both experimental results and computational simulation reveal that site-specific amination of enzyme surface's acidic residues contributes to the interfacial accumulation of carboxylic ligand precursors in aqueous solutions via synergistic electrostatic and hydrogen bonding interactions.This substantially facilitates the in situ growth of porous HOF surrounding the aminated enzyme biotemplates,with up to 100% enzyme loading efficiency.The resultant hydrogen-bonded biohybrid framework(HBF) retains high biocatalytic functions while exhibiting exceptional stability under harsh conditions.By leveraging the marked catalytic activity of GOx-NH_(2)@HBF-1 and a H_(2)O_(2)-sensitive QD,a highly sensitive glucose fluorescence sensor is fabricated with a wide linear range(5-2000 μmol/L) and a low quantification limit of 5 μmol/L.This work presents a simple yet effective enzyme surface engineering approach for integrating enzyme into HOF,opening new avenues for the construction of multifunctional HOF biocomposites.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52302039,52301043)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022A1515110676)+2 种基金the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20220531095404009,RCBS20221008093057027,GXWD20231129113217001)the Postdoctoral Research Startup Expenses of Shenzhen(NA25501001)the Shenzhen Introduce High-Level Talents and Scientific Research Start-up Founds(NA11409005)。
文摘Graphene encapsulation has been shown to be an effective technique for improving the corrosion resistance of non-noble metal catalysts for the acidic water electrolysis.The key challenge lies in enhancing the electrocatalytic activity of graphene-encapsulated metals while maintaining their durability in acidic media.Herein,an electron-transfer-tuning strategy is investigated at the graphene/NiMo interface,aiming to improve the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance of graphene-encapsulated NiMo catalysts.The doping of Ti,a low electronegativity element,into NiMo substrate was confirmed to increase electron transfer from the metal core toward the graphene.The electron-rich state on graphene facilitates the adsorption of positively charged protons on graphene,thereby enabling a Pt/C-comparable performance in 0.5 M H_(2)SO_(4),with only a 3.8%degradation in performance over a 120-h continuous test.The proton exchange membrane(PEM)water electrolyzer assembled by the N-doped grapheneencapsulated Ti-doped NiMo exhibits a smaller cell voltage to achieve a current density of 2.0 A cm^(-2),in comparison to the Pt/C based counterpart.This study proposes a novel electron-transfer-tuning strategy to improve the HER activity of graphene-encapsulated non-noble metal catalysts without sacrificing durability in acidic electrolytes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32060520)Science and Technology Talents and Platform Program of Yunnan Province(202105AF150049)University Key Laboratory of Food Microbial Resources and Utilization in Yunnan Province(Yunjiaofa[2018]No.135).
文摘In order to ensure food safety,controlling foodborne pathogen contamination is of utmost importance.Growing apprehensions regarding the safety of synthetic antimicrobials,due to their adverse health effects,have prompted a search for alternative options.Plant natural products(PNPs)with antimicrobial activity are being explored as a viable alternative.Among the various antimicrobial natural products studied,plant essential oils,plant flavonoids,plant polyphenols,plant polysaccharides,and plant antimicrobial peptides have been identified as potential candidates.PNPs demonstrate a diverse array of antimicrobial mechanisms,encompassing cell wall and membrane damage,interference with genetic replication,disruption of energy metabolism,and induction of oxidative stress at the single-cell level,as well as inhibition of biofilm formation and quorum sensing at the population level.Certain PNPs have been harnessed as natural antimicrobial agents for the food preservation.The utilization of encapsulation technology proves to be an effective strategy in protecting PNPs,thereby ensuring good antimicrobial efficacy,enhanced dispersibility,and controlled release within food products.The utilization of nanoemulsions,nanoliposomes,edible packaging,electrospun nanofibers,and microcapsules formed by encapsulation has enriched the ways in which PNPs can be applied in food preservation.Although PNPs have great potential in food preservation,their widespread application in the food industry is currently constrained by factors such as production costs,safety concerns,and legal considerations.Chemical synthesis and biosynthesis pathways offer viable strategies for reducing the cost of producing PNPs,and ongoing efforts to assess safety and improve regulatory frameworks are likely to facilitate the broader adoption of PNPs in food preservation practices.This article provides an overview of the main types of PNPs with antimicrobial activity and their properties,focusing on their mechanisms of action.Additionally,it summarizes the use of PNPs in food preservation and discusses the characteristics and applications of different encapsulation technologies.Lastly,the paper briefly analyzes current limitations and proposes potential future trends for this field.
文摘BACKGROUND Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis(SEP),also known as abdominal cocoon syndrome,is rare in children.The etiology of primary SEP is believed to be associated with retrograde menstruation or viral peritonitis in young adolescent girls,whereas secondary SEP refers to SEP caused by other factors such as surgery,peritoneal dialysis,or tuberculosis.Secondary SEP is rare and lack diagnostic specificity in children.Given the potential to cause acute intestinal obstruction,surgical intervention is often required.CASE SUMMARY We report the case of a 10-year-old girl with secondary SEP who was admitted to our center with acute bowel obstruction.CONCLUSION In this report,we emphasized the imaging manifestations,diagnosis,and operative management of the case.Although postoperative SEP in children is rare,the long-term prognosis is favorable when accompanied with accurate diagnosis,appropriate perioperative management,and timely follow-up.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFA1203303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52472054,52130209,and 52072376).
文摘Single-wall carbon nanotubes(SWCNTs)have attracted significant attention as a thermal management material because of their high thermal conductivity and excellent thermal stability.However,decreasing the great thermal contact resistance at the tube-tube junctions of SWCNT assemblies is a prerequisite for its practical applications.We report a strategy to address this issue by welding the junctions of SWC-NTs together and introducing hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)encapsulating layers to the surface of the SWCNT bundles.By changing the partial pressure of the BN precursor in a two-step atmospheric-pressure chemical vapor deposition process,amorphous BN nanoparticles and crystalline h-BN were deposited to weld and encapsulate the SWCNT network in sequence.The introduction of the BN led to an in-plane thermal conductivity∼3.8 times higher than that of the SWCNT film,as measured by optothermal Ra-man method.Molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate that the BN welding and encapsulating facil-itate thermal transport by reducing thermal resistance at the tube-tube junctions.Our work brings new insights into facilitating the heat transport in low-dimensional nanomaterial assemblies through struc-tural design.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32001676)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(CAST)(2022QNRC001).
文摘The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia(IDA)remains high in infants,resulting in growth retardation,neurodevelopmental impairment,immunodeficiency and other irreversible injuries.Efficient and safe iron supplementation for infants has been the goal of recent research.This study aims to investigate the effect of encapsulated ferric pyrophosphate(FePP)on intestinal inflammation and gut microbiota in IDA suckling rats.Newborn Sprague-Dawley rats were gavaged with low and high doses of FePP and FeSO4(2 and 10 mg Fe/kg BW,respectively)during postnatal days 2-14,while the Ctrl group was gavaged with saline.Results showed that FePP supplementation was as effective as FeSO4 in promoting growth,alleviating anemia and restoring body iron levels.Both low and high doses of FePP could significantly down-regulate the expression of pro inflammatory cytokines in the colon to the level similar to that in the Ctrl group(P>0.05).However,the high dose of FeSO4 did not show a down-regulation effect.Compared with the Ctrl group,IDA caused a disturbance of gut microbiota composition in suckling rats,and FePP could restore this dysbiosis.Besides,FePP was more beneficial than FeSO4 in increasing the abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Bacteroides and Akkermansia.Spearman’s correlation analysis showed a correlation between gut microbiota and biochemical indicators such as iron status,pro-inflammatory cytokine expression,and oxidative stress level.Overall,these findings suggested that FePP could effectively improve IDA,and is more effective than FeSO4 in alleviating intestinal inflammation and regulating gut microbiota,which provides a basis for the application of new iron fortificant in infant formula.
