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... Bacterial microcompartments (BMCs) are protein-encapsulated compartments found across at least 23 bacterial phyla. BMCs contain a variety of metabolic processes that share the commonality of toxic or volatile intermediates, oxygen-sensitive enzymes and cofactors, or increased substrate concentration for magnified reaction rates. These compartmentalized reactions have been computationally modeled t ...
... Na₂B₁₂I₁₂ has many of the properties desired by an X-ray contrast agent but is lethal at the concentrations needed for medical imaging. We demonstrate here that PBS solutions with >50 mM Na₂B₁₂I₁₂ induce hemolysis, consistent with the previously reported superchaotropic nature of the anion. The presence of <1 equiv. of 2-hydroxypropyl-γ-cyclodextrin prevents hemolysis and suggests a strategy for e ...
... Thin films of rare earth metal oxyhydrides show a photochromic effect, the precise mechanism of which is yet unknown. Here, we made thin films of NdH₃–₂ₓOₓ and show that we can change the band gap, crystal structure, and photochromic contrast by tuning the composition (O²–:H–) via the sputtering deposition pressure. To protect these films from rapid oxidation, we add a thin ALD coating of Al₂O₃, w ...
encapsulation, etc ; biocompatible materials; crystal structure; Show all 3 Subjects
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... Crystalline materials are increasingly being used as platforms for encapsulating proteins to create stable, functional materials. However, the uptake efficiencies and stimuli-responsiveness of crystalline frameworks are limited by their rigidities. We have recently reported a new form of materials, polymer-integrated crystals (PIX), which combine the structural order of protein crystals with the d ...
encapsulation, etc ; energy; thermal stability; wettability; Show all 4 Subjects
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... Incorporating non-aqueous hole-transporting materials (HTMs) to replace the widely used PEDOT:PSS is favorable for improving the stability of tin-lead perovskite solar cells (Sn-Pb PSCs). Herein, hexaazatrinaphthylene (HATNA) is found to be a promising HTM building block for Sn-Pb PSCs. By introducing triphenylamine (TPA) and methoxy-triphenylamine into the HATNA core, molecular energy levels and ...
... In this study, SuperLip, an innovative technology assisted by supercritical carbon dioxide (SC–CO₂), was used to produce unloaded and vitamin D₃ (VD3)-loaded nanoliposomes. Vesicles were produced using hydrogenated and nonhydrogenated phosphatidylcholine from food-grade lecithins at ratios of 30:70, 20:80 and 0:100. SuperLip was operated at 100 bar and 40 °C using water flow rates ranging from 2.5 ...
encapsulation, etc ; carboxylic ester hydrolases; drugs; emulsions; Show all 4 Subjects
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... Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions have numerous applications in many industries like foods, pharmaceuticals, in particular biphasic bio-catalysis. However, most of them are stabilized by surfactants or synthetic particles, which lead to limited uses in foods. Here, a W/O type Pickering emulsion was successfully prepared firstly by ordered ethyl cellulose-chitosan complex particles (ECCPs) and used for ...
encapsulation, etc ; biocompatibility; biodegradability; biosurfactants; biotechnology; ecotoxicology; Show all 6 Subjects
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... The interest in nano-sized materials to develop novel products has increased exponentially in the last decade, together with the search for green methods for their synthesis. An alternative to contribute to a more sustainable approach is the use of microbial-derived molecules to assist nanomaterial synthesis. In this sense, biosurfactants (BSs) have emerged as eco-friendly substitutes in nano-size ...
encapsulation, etc ; commercialization; heat; humidity; oxygen; ultraviolet radiation; Show all 6 Subjects
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... The instability of perovskite optoelectronic devices remains a big barrier to their commercialization. The instability caused by external stimuli has been addressed by encapsulation, such as humidity, oxygen, heat, and ultraviolet light. However, the intrinsic instability of perovskite materials due to the lattice strain has not been fully addressed, which affects the physical properties and devic ...
encapsulation, etc ; aqueous solutions; fluorescence; indigo; indigo carmine; Show all 5 Subjects
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... We show that the optical properties of indigo carmine can be modulated by encapsulation within a coordination cage. Depending on the host/guest molar ratio, the cage can predominantly encapsulate either one or two dye molecules. The 1 : 1 complex is fluorescent, unique for an indigo dye in an aqueous solution. We have also found that binding two dye molecules stabilizes a previously unknown confor ...
encapsulation, etc ; density functional theory; hysteresis; solar cells; Show all 4 Subjects
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... The intrinsic stability issues of the perovskite materials threaten the efficiency and stability of the devices, and stability has become the main obstacle to industrial applications. Herein, the efficient and facile passivation strategy by 2-amino-5-iodobenzoic acid (AIBA) is proposed. The impact of AIBA on the properties of the perovskite films and device performance is systemically studied. The ...
encapsulation, etc ; antioxidants; dietary supplements; food science; hydrocolloids; Show all 5 Subjects
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... The increasing interest in the use of natural ingredients has driven keen research and commercial interest in the use of mucilages for a range of applications. Typically, mucilages are polysaccharide hydrocolloids with distinct physicochemical and structural diversity, possessing characteristic functional and health benefits. Apart from their role as binding, thickening, stabilizing, and humidifyi ...
encapsulation, etc ; bioavailability; chelation; food chemistry; food fortification; Show all 5 Subjects
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... Food fortification has been used for many years to combat micronutrient deficiencies; the main challenge with food fortification is the combination of a bioavailable, affordable fortificant with the best (food) vehicle as a carrier to reach at-risk populations. This paper considers mineral deficiencies, especially iron, food fortification, target populations, and the use of chelates in food fortif ...
encapsulation, etc ; composite polymers; coordination polymers; dextran; hydrophilicity; Show all 5 Subjects
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... Polyion complex (PIC) vesicles prepared by polyelectrolyte assembly have attracted extensive attention as distinctive carriers and nanoreactors, particularly for biological cargoes. However, the constrained regulation of their structure and functionality at this stage hinder the application of PIC vesicles. Herein, we design a new asymmetric assembly system, namely cationic–neutral–cationic triblo ...
encapsulation, etc ; biopolymers; equipment; prediction; production technology; viscosity; Show all 6 Subjects
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... Encapsulation techniques are used increasingly in industries such as food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or biomedical. The most commonly used polymer for encapsulation at this day is alginate. Depending on the application, different requirements need to be satisfied by the polymer capsules. In biomedical applications, controlled shape and size of the microcapsules are desired, together with a high pro ...
encapsulation, etc ; droplets; fluorescence; liquids; magnetism; pH; polymerization; Show all 7 Subjects
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... Multilayer capsules not only provide better protection for the core, but also enable multifunctionalities. However, their fabrication is challenging. Rapid encapsulation by the impact of the droplet is a simplified approach to form the compound droplet with a single shell layer. Therefore, it is worth exploring the potential for multilayer capsule formation with the approach. We investigate the im ...
encapsulation, etc ; ambient temperature; chemical communication; exhibitions; ions; ligands; Show all 6 Subjects
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... A designed dimetallic Fe(ii) helicate made with biphenylene-bridged bispyrazolylpyridine ligands and exhibiting a process of spin crossover at temperatures above ambient is shown to encapsulate an S = 5/2 tris-oxalato Fe(iii) ion. The spin relaxation dynamics of this guest are strongly reduced upon encapsulation. ...
encapsulation, etc ; carbon; electrochemistry; energy; radioactive waste; wastewater treatment; Show all 6 Subjects
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... Recently, many studies have been conducted on the use of glassy carbon (GC) in advanced technological applications due to its excellent chemical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, making possible fast advances in biomedical, pharmaceutical, electronic, and energy sectors. In this way, this review article reports the latest advances (2017–2021) in the scientific research on the use of ...
encapsulation, etc ; catalysts; catalytic activity; hydrogenation; liquids; particle size; Show all 6 Subjects
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... Supported metal catalysts play a significant role in heterogeneous catalysis in liquid phase reaction systems, but they usually suffer from a stability problem. Encapsulation of active metal species without the compromise of catalytic performance has been considered as an effective strategy. Here, we report an ultrastable Ru-based catalyst with particle size of around 1.1 nm for selective hydrogen ...
encapsulation, etc ; Lotus; carbon; human health; humans; nanosheets; polyurethanes; Show all 7 Subjects
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... Flexible sensors have wide-ranging application prospects in the field of human health motion monitoring. However, it is still a challenge to design and prepare strain sensors with both high sensitivity and wide operating range. Inspired by the fiber connection structure of lotus root, the carbon nanocoils (CNCs) with large aspect ratio (acting as the lotus root fibers) is used as a conductive brid ...