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1. Cellulose-Templated Graphene Monoliths with Anisotropic Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Properties

Author:
Zhang Rujing; Chen Qiao; Zhen Zhen; Jiang Xin; Zhong Minlin; Zhu Hongwei
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19145-19152
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
cellulose acetate; electrical properties; graphene; insulating materials; polymers; resins; strength (mechanics)
Abstract:
... Assembling particular building blocks into composites with diverse targeted structures has attracted considerable interest for understanding its new properties and expanding the potential applications. Anisotropic organization is considered as a frequently used targeted architecture and possesses many peculiar properties because of its unusual shapes. Here, we show that anisotropic graphene monoli ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b04808

2. Combined Photothermal and Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Effect from Spiky Noble Metal Nanoparticles Wrapped within Graphene-Polymer Layers: Using Layer-by-layer Modified Reduced Graphene Oxide as Reactive Precursors

Author:
Li Xiangming; Zhang Yihe; Wu Yaling; Duan Yang; Luan Xinglong; Zhang Qian; An Qi
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19353-19361
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
Raman spectroscopy; cell death; cell viability; cytotoxicity; dispersibility; doxorubicin; electrolytes; graphene oxide; nanoparticles; polyacrylic acid
Abstract:
... To fabricate functionally integrated hybrid nanoparticles holds high importance in biomedical applications and is still a challenging task. In this study, we report the first reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-nobel metal hybrid particles that present simultaneously the photothermal and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) effect from the inorganic part and drug loading, dispersibility, and contro ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b05463

3. Effective Bone Regeneration Using Thermosensitive Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide) Grafted Gelatin as Injectable Carrier for Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Author:
Ren Zhiwei; Wang Yang; Ma Shiqing; Duan Shun; Yang Xiaoping; Gao Ping; Zhang Xu; Cai Qing
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19006-19015
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; aqueous solutions; bones; chemical elements; chemical structure; gelatin; hydrogels; immunohistochemistry; micro-computed tomography; models; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; osteocalcin; osteopontin; polymerization; rats; staining; stem cells; temperature
Abstract:
... In this study, thermosensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAAm) was grafted onto gelatin via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The chemical structure of PNIPAAm-grafted gelatin (Gel–PNIPAAm) was confirmed by XPS, ATR-IR, and ¹H NMR characterizations. Gel–PNIPAAm aqueous solution exhibited sol-to-gel transformation at physiological temperature, and was studied as injectable hydrogel ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b02821

4. First-Principles Analysis of Defect Thermodynamics and Ion Transport in Inorganic SEI Compounds: LiF and NaF

Author:
Yildirim Handan; Kinaci Alper; Chan Maria K. Y.; Greeley Jeffrey P.
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 18985-18996
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
lithium batteries; lithium; cathodes; crystal structure; diffusivity; sodium fluoride; cations; thermodynamics; sodium; anodes; interphase
Abstract:
... The formation mechanism and composition of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) in lithium ion batteries has been widely explored. However, relatively little is known about the function of the SEI as a transport medium. Such critical information is directly relevant to battery rate performance, power loss, and capacity fading. To partially bridge this gap in the case of inorganic SEI compounds, ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b02904

5. Fumed Silica-Based Single-Ion Nanocomposite Electrolyte for Lithium Batteries

Author:
Zhao Hui; Jia Zhe; Yuan Wen; Hu Heyi; Fu Yanbao; Baker Gregory L.; Liu Gao
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19335-19341
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
lithium batteries; copolymerization; ethylene oxide; silica; lithium; cations; nanocomposites; dissociation; polyethylene glycol; anions; nanoparticles; anodes
Abstract:
... A composite lithium electrolyte composed of polyelectrolyte-grafted nanoparticles and polyethylene glycol dimethyl ether (PEGDME) is synthesized and characterized. Polyanions immobilized by the silica nanoparticles have reduced anion mobility. Composite nanoparticles grafted by poly(lithium 4-styrenesulfonate) only have moderate conductivity at 60 °C. Almost an order increase of the conductivity t ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b05419

6. Highly Magneto-Responsive Elastomeric Films Created by a Two-Step Fabrication Process

Author:
Marchi Sophie; Casu Alberto; Bertora Franco; Athanassiou Athanassia; Fragouli Despina
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19112-19118
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
drugs; magnetic fields; mixing; polymers
Abstract:
... An innovative method for the preparation of elastomeric magnetic films with increased magneto-responsivity is presented. Polymeric films containing aligned magnetic microchains throughout their thickness are formed upon the magnetophoretic transport and assembly of microparticles during polymer curing. The obtained films are subsequently magnetized at a high magnetic field of 3 T directed parallel ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b04711

7. Label-Free Electrochemiluminescent Immunosensor for Detection of Carcinoembryonic Antigen Based on Nanocomposites of GO/MWCNTs-COOH/Au@CeO2

Author:
Pang Xuehui; Li Jianxiu; Zhao Yongbei; Wu Dan; Zhang Yong; Du Bin; Ma Hongmin; Wei Qin
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19260-19267
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
antibodies; antigens; blood serum; carbon nanotubes; ceric oxide; electrochemiluminescence; glassy carbon electrode; gold; graphene oxide; humans; immunosensors; nanocomposites; nanogold; nanoparticles; surface area
Abstract:
... A high-sensitivity electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensor was conducted to detect carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Nanocomposites of graphene oxide/carboxylated multiwall carbon nanotubes/gold/cerium oxide nanoparticles (GO/MWCNTs-COOH/Au@CeO₂) were used as antibody carriers and sensing platforms to modify on glassy carbon electrodes (GCE). CeO₂ nanoparticles were first exploited as an ECL luminesce ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b05185

8. Monitoring Demineralization and Subsequent Remineralization of Human Teeth at the Dentin–Enamel Junction with Atomic Force Microscopy

Author:
Lechner Bob-Dan; Röper Stephanie; Messerschmidt Jens; Blume Alfred; Magerle Robert
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 18937-18943
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
atomic force microscopy; calcium; enamel; humans; image analysis; ions; monitoring; nanoparticles; phosphates; soft drinks; surface roughness; teeth
Abstract:
... Using atomic force microscopy, we monitored the nanoscale surface morphology of human teeth at the dentin–enamel junction after performing successive demineralization steps with an acidic soft drink. Subsequently, we studied the remineralization process with a paste containing calcium and phosphate ions. Repeated atomic force microscopy imaging of the same sample areas on the sample allowed us to ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b04790

9. Nanodrug Formed by Coassembly of Dual Anticancer Drugs to Inhibit Cancer Cell Drug Resistance

Author:
Zhao Yuanyuan; Chen Fei; Pan Yuanming; Li Zhipeng; Xue Xiangdong; Okeke Chukwunweike Ikechukwu; Wang Yifeng; Li Chan; Peng Ling; Wang Paul C.; Ma Xiaowei; Liang Xing-Jie
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19295-19305
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
P-glycoproteins; cell proliferation; chemical elements; cytotoxicity; doxorubicin; drug delivery systems; drug formulations; drug resistance; models; molecular dynamics; nanoparticles; neoplasm cells; neoplasms; synergism; water solubility
Abstract:
... Carrier-free pure nanodrugs (PNDs) that are composed entirely of pharmaceutically active molecules are regarded as promising candidates to be the next generation of drug formulations and are mainly formulated from supramolecular self-assembly of drug molecules. It benefits from the efficient use of drug compounds with poor aqueous solubility and takes advantage of nanoscale drug delivery systems. ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b05347
PubMed:
26270258
PubMed Central:
PMC4712650

10. New Synthesis Route of Hydrogel through A Bioinspired Supramolecular Approach: Gelation, Binding Interaction, and in Vitro Dressing

Author:
Cheng Chieh; Tang Meng-Che; Wu Chung-Shu; Simon Turibius; Ko Fu-Hsiang
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19306-19315
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
bioactive properties; calcium; cell viability; crosslinking; drug carriers; drugs; fluorescence; gelation; hydrogels; ions; microscopy; nanofibers; nanogold; oligopeptides; pH; solvents; spectroscopy; tissue engineering
Abstract:
... Peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels have been comprehensively investigated in biomaterial applications because of their unique bioactivity, biofunctionality, and biocompatible features. However, the presence of organic building blocks in peptide-based hydrogels often results in low mechanical stability. To expand their practical use and range of applications, it is necessary to develop the tool ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b05360

11. Potential Tuning of Nanoarchitectures Based on Phthalocyanine Nanopillars: Construction of Effective Photocurrent Generation Systems

Author:
Kawaguchi Takuya; Okamura Shota; Togashi Takanari; Harada Wataru; Hirahara Mana; Miyake Ryosuke; Haga Masa-aki; Ishida Takao; Kurihara Masato; Kanaizuka Katsuhiko
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19098-19103
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
electric current; electric generators; fullerene; silane
Abstract:
... Nanopillars composed of a photoresponsive phthalocyanine derivative have been conveniently fabricated using a continuous silane coupling reaction on a substrate. The chemical potentials of phthalocyanine nanopillars (PNs) are precisely controlled by changing the number of phthalocyanine derivatives on the substrate. In addition, photocurrent generation efficiencies have been strongly influenced by ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b04646

12. Sonochemical Synthesis of Hydrophilic Drug Loaded Multifunctional Bovine Serum Albumin Nanocapsules

Author:
Li Zhanfeng; Yang Ting; Lin Chunming; Li Quanshun; Liu Songfeng; Xu Fengzhi; Wang Hongyan; Cui Xuejun
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19390-19397
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
bovine serum albumin; drugs; endocytosis; hydrophilicity; nanocapsules; neoplasm cells
Abstract:
... A facile sonochemical approach is designed to fabricate protein nanocapsules for hydrophilic drugs (HDs), and HD-loaded multifunctional bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanocapsules (MBNCs) have been prepared for the first time. The as-synthesized HD-loaded MBNCs have a satisfying size range and an excellent magnetic responsive ability. Moreover, high-dose hydrophilic drugs could be loaded into the MBNC ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b05558

13. Support of Neuronal Growth Over Glial Growth and Guidance of Optic Nerve Axons by Vertical Nanowire Arrays

Author:
Piret Gaëlle; Perez Maria-Thereza; Prinz Christelle N.
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 18944-18948
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
axons; nanowires; nerve tissue; neural networks; neuroglia; neurophysiology
Abstract:
... Neural cultures are very useful in neuroscience, providing simpler and better controlled systems than the in vivo situation. Neural tissue contains two main cell types, neurons and glia, and interactions between these are essential for appropriate neuronal development. In neural cultures, glial cells tend to overgrow neurons, limiting the access to neuronal interrogation. There is therefore a pres ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b03798

14. Synthesis and Magneto-Thermal Actuation of Iron Oxide Core–PNIPAM Shell Nanoparticles

Author:
Kurzhals Steffen; Zirbs Ronald; Reimhult Erik
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19342-19352
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
biotechnology; heat; iron oxides; magnetic fields; magnetic properties; medicine; nanoparticles; oleic acid; solubility
Abstract:
... Superparamagnetic nanoparticles have been proposed for many applications in biotechnology and medicine. In this paper, it is demonstrated how the excellent colloidal stability and magnetic properties of monodisperse and individually densely grafted iron oxide nanoparticles can be used to manipulate reversibly the solubility of nanoparticles with a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)nitrodopamine shell. “G ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b05459
PubMed:
26270412
PubMed Central:
PMC4559841

15. A Luminescent Cocaine Detection Platform Using a Split G-Quadruplex-Selective Iridium(III) Complex and a Three-Way DNA Junction Architecture

Author:
Ma Dik-Lung; Wang Modi; He Bingyong; Yang Chao; Wang Wanhe; Leung Chung-Hang
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19060-19067
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
DNA; cocaine; detection limit; iridium; ligands; light intensity; luminescence; screening
Abstract:
... In this study, a series of 10 in-house cyclometalated iridium(III) complexes bearing different auxiliary ligands were tested for their selectivity toward split G-quadruplex in order to construct a label-free switch-on cocaine detection platform employing a three-way junction architecture and a G-quadruplex motif as a signal output unit. Through two rounds of screening, we discovered that the iridi ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b05861

16. An Effective Electrical Throughput from PANI Supplement ZnS Nanorods and PDMS-Based Flexible Piezoelectric Nanogenerator for Power up Portable Electronic Devices: An Alternative of MWCNT Filler

Author:
Sultana Ayesha; Alam Md. Mehebub; Garain Samiran; Sinha Tridib Kumar; Middya Tapas Ranjan; Mandal Dipankar
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19091-19097
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
carbon nanotubes; electronic equipment; electronics; nanorods; polydimethylsiloxane; renewable energy sources; zinc sulfide
Abstract:
... We demonstrate the requirement of electrical poling can be avoided in flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators (FPNGs) made of low-temperature hydrothermally grown wurtzite zinc sulfide nanorods (ZnS-NRs) blended with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). It has been found that conductive fillers, such as polyaniline (PANI) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), can subsequently improve the overall performa ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b04669

17. Blood Compatibility Evaluations of Fluorescent Carbon Dots

Author:
Li Sha; Guo Zhong; Zhang Yi; Xue Wei; Liu Zonghua
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19153-19162
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
adverse effects; alpha-cyclodextrin; biocompatibility; biosafety; blood coagulation; carbon quantum dots; complement; cytotoxicity; erythrocytes; fibrinogen; fluorescence; humans; hydrothermal carbonization; intravenous injection; platelet activation
Abstract:
... Because of their unique advantages, fluorescent carbon dots are gaining popularity in various biomedical applications. For these applications, good biosafety is a prerequisite for their use in vivo. Studies have reported the preliminary biocompatibility evaluations of fluorescent carbon dots (mainly cytotoxicity); however, to date, little information is available about their hemocompatibility, whi ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b04866

18. Carbon “Quantum” Dots for Fluorescence Labeling of Cells

Author:
Liu Jia-Hui; Cao Li; LeCroy Gregory E.; Wang Ping; Meziani Mohammed J.; Dong Yiyang; Liu Yuanfang; Luo Pengju G.; Sun Ya-Ping
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 19439-19445
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
carbon quantum dots; cell membranes; cytoplasm; emissions; fluorescence; fluorescent dyes; neoplasms; stem cells
Abstract:
... The specifically synthesized and selected carbon dots of relatively high fluorescence quantum yields were evaluated in their fluorescence labeling of cells. For the cancer cell lines, the cellular uptake of the carbon dots was generally efficient, resulting in the labeling of the cells with bright fluorescence emissions for both one- and two-photon excitations from predominantly the cell membrane ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b05665

19. Continuous, High-Speed, and Efficient Oil/Water Separation using Meshes with Antagonistic Wetting Properties

Author:
Dunderdale Gary J.; Urata Chihiro; Sato Tomoya; England Matt W.; Hozumi Atsushi
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 18915-18919
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
hydrophilicity; hydrophobicity; oils; stainless steel
Abstract:
... We report a novel oil/water separation device, allowing continuous, high-speed, and highly efficient purification of large volumes of oily water. This device uses a pair of hydrophilic/hydrophobic polymer-brush-functionalized stainless steel meshes, which have antagonistic wetting properties, i.e., superoleophobic and superhydrophobic properties, when submerged in the opposite liquid phase. This d ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b06207

20. Doping Level of Boron-Doped Diamond Electrodes Controls the Grafting Density of Functional Groups for DNA Assays

Author:
Švorc Ĺubomír; Jambrec Daliborka; Vojs Marian; Barwe Stefan; Clausmeyer Jan; Michniak Pavol; Marton Marián; Schuhmann Wolfgang
Source:
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015 v.7 no.34 pp. 18949-18956
ISSN:
1944-8252
Subject:
DNA probes; boron; electrochemistry; electrodes; hybridization; nucleic acid hybridization; salts; single-stranded DNA; succinic acid
Abstract:
... The impact of different doping levels of boron-doped diamond on the surface functionalization was investigated by means of electrochemical reduction of aryldiazonium salts. The grafting efficiency of 4-nitrophenyl groups increased with the boron levels (B/C ratio from 0 to 20 000 ppm). Controlled grafting of nitrophenyldiazonium was used to adjust the amount of immobilized single-stranded DNA stra ...
DOI:
10.1021/acsami.5b06394