- 标题
- 摘要
- 关键词
- 实验方案
- 产品
-
Harnessing designer biotemplates for biomineralization of TiO2 with tunable photocatalytic activity
摘要： Biomineralization is a promising material synthesis strategy for environmentally benign production of nanostructured metal oxides. An important question is whether biomineralization can be used in the biomimetic synthesis of TiO2 with tunable photocatalytic properties that are conducive to diverse solar energy conversion applications. Here, we report the biomineralization of energy-state-modified TiO2 nanoparticles, where the critical properties closely related to their photocatalytic activity can be manipulated by tailoring the nature of the designer biotemplates. For this purpose, STB1 heptapeptide was employed as a nucleation center to induce TiO2 biomineralization. Three distinctive types of biomolecules (peptide, protein, and phage) were deliberately designed to contain the STB1 nucleation core at different local densities and intermolecular distances. The degree of substitutional nitrogen-doping and the morphology are all subject to the context-dependent differential availability of STB1 in the biomineralization milieu. Phage-induced biomineralization results in TiO2 with modified energy state and wire-like network morphology, which account for significantly enhanced charge dissociation/transport performance and high photocatalytic activity. This is the first study to report that a specific peptide with biomineralizing activity exerts differential impacts on the properties of resulting biomineralization products in a context-dependent manner, and will provide a powerful new strategy for tailoring of material properties via biomineralization.
关键词： Biomineralization,Titanium dioxide,Photocatalyst,in situ substitutional nitrogen-doping,Designer biotemplate
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
-
Fabrication of virus metal hybrid nanomaterials: An ideal reference for bio semiconductor
摘要： Recently, Nanotechnology has made easier utilizing plant pathogens as a potential nano-material in biomedical applications. In this research work, we have exploited a devastating plant pathogenic virus of Squash leaf curl China virus (SLCCNV), as a nano-bio template (32 nm) to fabricate the gold and silver nanomaterials. This is achieved through the direct exposure of SLCCNV to gold chloride (HAuCl4) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) precursors at sunlight, resulted into SLCCNV-metallic-hybrid nanomaterials which are synthesized quick ((cid:1)5 min) and eco-friendly. However, virus hybrid nanomaterials are fabricated through the nucleation and growth of metal precursors over the pH-activated capsid of SLCCNV. Under the controlled fabrication process, it produced a highly arrayed virus-metallic-hybrid nanomaterial at nanoscale size limit. Its properties are thoroughly studied through spectroscopic techniques (UV–Vis, DLS, Raman) and electron microscopy (HRTEM & FESEM). In a follow-up study of cytotoxicity assay, the virus and its fabricated nanomaterials show better biocompatibility features even at high concentrations. Finally, the electrical conductivities of virus-metallic-hybrid nanomaterials (Au & Ag) are determined by simple ‘‘lab on a chip” system and Keithley’s pico-ammeter. The result of electrical conductivity measurement revealed that hybrid nanomaterials have greater electrical conductive properties within the band-gap of semi-conductive materials. It is truly remarkable that a plant virus associated metal nanomaterials can be ef?ciently used as bio-semi-conductors which are the ideal one for biomedical applications.
关键词： Virus hybrid nanomaterials,Electrical conductivity,Virus template,Virus nanotechnology,Biocompatibility,Surface biomineralization
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
-
Y-shaped DNA-Mediated hybrid nanoflowers as efficient gene carriers for fluorescence imaging of tumor-related mRNA in living cells
摘要： Organic-inorganic hybrid nanomaterial has gained much attention due to its excellent performances in bioanalysis and biomedicine. However, the preparation of DNA-inorganic hybrid nanomaterial with suitable size for cell uptake remains a huge challenge. Herein, a moderate biomineralization strategy for synthesis of Y-DNA@Cu3(PO4)2 (Y-DNA@CuP) hybrid nanoflowers is reported. Y-DNA with a loop structure is used as both the biomineralization template and the recognition unit for thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) mRNA. The Y-DNA probe can linearly response to TK1 mRNA target sequence in a range from 2 nM to 150 nM with the limit of detection as low as 0.56 nM. Interestingly, the presence of Y-DNA significantly decreases the size of Cu3(PO4)2 (CuP) particles, which allows them suitable for intracellular applications as gene nanocarriers. Once inside the cells, the hybrid nanoflowers dissolve and release the Y-DNA probes. Then, the intracellular TK1 mRNA hybridizes with the loop region of Y-DNA, which dissociates the Cy3-labeled loop strand and turns on the red fluorescence. Through the real-time imaging of the intracellular TK1 mRNA, the assessment of tumor cells before and after the treatment of drugs including b-estradiol and tamoxifen is achieved.
关键词： Cell imaging,Thymidine kinase 1,Biomineralization,Y-shaped DNA@CuP,Tumor-related biomarker
更新于2025-09-19 17:15:36
-
Biomineralization-inspired nanozyme for single-wavelength laser activated photothermal-photodynamic synergistic treatment against hypoxic tumors
摘要： Hypoxia, one of the features of most solid tumors, can severely impede the efficiency of oxygen-dependent treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and type-II photodynamic therapy. Herein, a catalase-like nanozyme RuO2@BSA (RB) was first prepared through a biomineralization strategy, and a high efficiency near-infrared photosensitizer (IR-808-Br2) was further loaded into the protein shell to generate the safe and versatile RuO2@BSA@IR-808-Br2 (RBIR) for the imaging-guided enhanced phototherapy against hypoxic tumors. RB not only acts like a catalase, but also serves as a photothermal agent that speeds up the oxygen supply under near-infrared irradiation (808 nm). The loaded NIR photosensitizer could immediately convert molecular oxygen (O2) to cytotoxic singlet oxygen (1O2) upon the same laser irradiation. Results indicated that RBIR achieved enhanced therapeutic outcomes with negligible side effects. Features such as a simple synthetic route and imaging-guided and single-wavelength-excited phototherapy make the nanozyme a promising agent for clinical applications.
关键词： biomineralization,solid tumors,photodynamic therapy,IR-808-Br2,photothermal therapy,nanozyme,RuO2@BSA,hypoxia
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
-
Characterization of Enzymatically Synthesized Titania Thin Films Using Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy Reveals Lowa??Cost Approach for Organic/Inorganic Photovoltaic Cells
摘要： A new method is developed to produce mesoporous titania thin films at room temperature using the enzyme papain in a dip-coating procedure, providing low-cost titania films in a sustainable manner. Quartz crystal microbalance, positron annihilation Doppler broadening and lifetime spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction are used to determine the deposition and structural properties of the films. As-deposited films have low densities ρ ≈ 0.6 g cm?3, contain small micropores and proteins, and exhibit corrugated surfaces. Annealing at temperatures of 300 °C or higher leads to the destruction and evaporation of most of the organic material, resulting in a thickness decrease of 50–60%, more pure titania films with increased density, an increase in micropore size and a decrease in the concentration and size of atomic-scale vacancies. Up to 50 layers could be stacked, allowing easy control over the total layer thickness. Based on these titania films, first test devices consisting of natural dye-sensitized solar cells are produced, that show photovoltaic activity and indicate possibilities for low-cost, accessible, organic production of solar cells. Given the wide range of other applications for titania, this new method is a promising candidate for improving the fabrication of those products with respect to cost, sustainability, and production speed.
关键词： titania,biomineralization,enzymes,positron annihilation,photovoltaics
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52
-
<i>In-situ</i> Biomineralization of Cu <sub/>x</sub> Zn <sub/>y</sub> Sn <sub/>z</sub> S <sub/>4</sub> Nanocrystals within TiO <sub/>2</sub> -based Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cell Anodes
摘要： CuZnSnS (CZTS) quantum dots (QDs) have potential application in quantum dot sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs); however, traditional synthesis approaches typically require elevated temperatures, expensive precursors, and organic solvents that can hinder large scale application. Herein we develop and utilize an enzymatic, aqueous phase, ambient temperature route to prepare CZTS nanocrystals with good compositional control. Nanoparticle synthesis occurs in a minimal buffered solution containing only the enzyme, metal chloride and acetate salts, and L-cysteine as a capping agent and sulfur source. Beyond isolated nanocrystal synthesis, we further demonstrate biomineralization of these particles within a preformed mesoporous TiO2 anode template where the formed nanocrystals bind to the TiO2 surface. This in-situ biomineralization approach facilitates enhanced distribution of the nanocrystals in the anode and, through this, enhanced QDSSC performance.
关键词： Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide,Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Calls (QDSSC),Nanocrystals,Green Synthesis,Quantum Dots,Biomineralization
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22
-
Polymer–Mineral Composites Mimic Human Kidney Stones in Laser Lithotripsy Experiments
摘要： Despite the widespread use of laser lithotripsy to fragment kidney stones in vivo, there is a lack of robust artificial stone models to replicate the behavior of human stones during lithotripsy procedures. This need for accurate stone models is particularly important as novel laser technologies are introduced in the field of lithotripsy. In this work, we present a method to prepare composite materials that replicate the properties of human kidney stones during laser lithotripsy. Their behavior is understood through the lens of near-IR spectroscopy and helps to elucidate the mechanism of laser lithotripsy in kidney stone materials.
关键词： composite materials,artificial kidney stones,near-IR absorption,biomineralization,laser ablation
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04
-
Out of plane stacking of InSe-based heterostructures towards high performance electronic and optoelectronic devices using a graphene electrode
摘要： Supramolecular chirality has attracted significant attention because of its critical roles in the life and material sciences. In this study, a natural triterpenoid-tailored amphiphilic molecule C4-MOP was designed and synthesized, in which the pyridinium head group was modified on the skeleton of triterpenoid through an alkyl linker. The introduction of pyridinium not only offers a hydrophilic cation to promote the assembly process but also renders itself as the nucleation point to adsorb silica precursors. The results showed that by adjusting the solvent compositions and the concentration of C4-MOP, well-ordered helical nanoribbons with both right- and left-handedness were fabricated by the assembly of C4-MOP, where the hydrophilic pyridinium cations were helically displayed on the surface of ribbons. Subsequently, by taking advantage of electrostatic interactions between pyridinium and the silica precursor, the supramolecular chirality of C4-MOP was successfully imprinted onto the silica nanostructures using the gel–sol mineralization process. Our work provides a simple yet useful strategy to prepare chiral silica, which could promote the applications of chiral natural products in material science.
关键词： triterpenoid,helical ribbons,silica,biomineralization,supramolecular chirality
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04
-
Functional Protein-Assisted Fabrication of Fe-Gallic Acid Coordination Polymer Nanonetworks for Localized Photothermal Therapy
摘要： Fe-polyphenols coordination polymers have emerged as a versatile theranostic nanoplatform for biological applications owing to the appealing biocompatibility of precursors from nature. Incorporating bioactive molecules with Fe-polyphenols coordination polymers is greatly significant to take full advantages of their superiorities for advanced application. Herein, we show functional protein-assisted fabrication of Fe-gallic acid (GA) nanonetworks via a mild and facile biomineralization for photothermal therapy. Mild alkaline condition is crucial to obtain protein-Fe-GA nanonetworks with intense near-infrared absorption and their unique network structure allows reducing the leakage to the surrounding normal tissues, benefiting high photothermal therapeutic efficacy and minimal side effects. The proposed bovine serum albumin-Fe-GA nanonetworks are successfully used to eradicate tumor in vivo. In addition, this universal method can be extended to synthesize other protein-involved nanonetworks, such as human serum albumin-Fe-GA and ovalbumin-Fe-GA. More importantly, the intrinsic bioactivity of protein can be retained in the nanonetworks, and the ovalbumin-Fe-GA nanonetworks enable inducing the maturation of immune cells, showing the successful fusion of immune activity of ovalbumin into the nanonetworks. The proposed biomineralization strategy shows a bright prospect in incorporating various functional proteins, such as enzymes and antibodies, to form protein-Fe-GA nanonetworks with good biocompatibility, favorable photothermal effect and specific biological function.
关键词： immune activation,coordination polymer,biocompatibility,photothermal therapy,biomineralization,polyphenols
更新于2025-09-10 09:29:36