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Dose-dependent enhancement of bioactivity by surface ZnO nanostructures on acid-etched pure titanium
摘要： Zinc (Zn) is found to be essential in biologic osseous functions, and deficiency of Zn may cause delayed skeletal growth and osteoporosis. Additionally, Zn-based coatings are reported to be effective to promote the bioactivity of implants. In this study, we employed the hydrothermal treatment to incorporate Zn into the surface of acid-etched pure Ti. The process was conducted in ammonia solution with an increased Zn precursor concentration (0.0002 M, 0.002 M and 0.02 M, respectively). XPS analysis demonstrated that the nanostructures were composed of ZnO. Proliferation and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of osteoblast-like SaOS-2 cells were enhanced dose-dependently, compared to those on the acid-etched pure Ti without ZnO nanostructures. This study addresses a favourable surface modification method to improve the bioactivity of implants.
关键词： nanostructure,titanium,bone regeneration,hydrothermal treatment,ZnO
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Effect of H?SO? Solution Treating on the Adhesion, Charge Transfer and Catalytic Performance of Screen‐Printed PEDOT:PSS
摘要： Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) films screen-printed on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates, to improve their charge transfer efficiency. Different H2SO4 solutions including concentrated H2SO4 and H2SO4 diluted with H2O or dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) were adopted during the post-treatment. The adhesion of the as-treated films was evaluated by adhesive tape peeling tests, the surface morphology and vertical charge transfer from the films to the substrates were investigated by current-sensing atomic force microscopy, and the catalytic activities toward I3- reduction of PEDOT:PSS films were characterized via electrochemical measurements. It is discovered that selecting proper H2SO4 solutions is crucial to improve the charge transfer efficiency and catalytic performance while maintaining the reliable adhesion of the film on the substrates, and H2SO4/DMSO performs best as the solution for post-treatment. A schematic mechanism was proposed based on different interactions among solution, PEDOT:PSS and the substrate in the case of various post-treatment solutions.
关键词： charge transfer,poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate),screen printing,catalysis,post-treatment
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Photoactive Gel for Assisted Cleaning during Olive Mill Wastewater Membrane Microfiltration
摘要： A photoactive gel has been fabricated on the surface of polyethylene membranes for enhancing the fouling resistance during olive mill wastewater treatment. Light and pH responsive materials have been introduced in the membrane surface through the build up of a layer-by-layer pattern, which is formed by photocatalytic nanoparticles and ionic polyelectrolytes. The best working conditions to contrast foulants adsorption have been explored and identified. Repulsive interfacial forces and assisted transfer of foulants to catalytic sites have been envisaged as crucial factors for contrasting the decline of the flux during microfiltration. Tests in submerged configuration have been implemented for six continuous hours under irradiation at two different pH conditions. As a result, a worthy efficiency of the photoactive gel has been reached when suitable chemical microenvironments have been generated along the shell side of the membranes. No additional chemical reagents or expensive back-flushing procedures have been necessary to further clean the membranes; rather, fast and reversible pH switches have been enough to remove residues, thereby preserving the integrity of the layer-by-layer (LBL) complex onto the membrane surface.
关键词： submerged microfiltration,layer-by-layer,titanium oxide nanoparticles,water treatment,self-cleaning
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Physical, Thermal and Spectroscopic Studies on Biofield Treated p-Dichlorobenzene
摘要： Para-dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) is widely used as a chemical intermediate in manufacturing of dyes, pharmaceuticals, polymers and other organic synthesis. The aim of present study was to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on physical, thermal, and spectroscopic properties of p-dichlorobenzene. The p-dichlorobenzene sample was divided into two groups that served as treated and control. The treated group received Mr. Trivedi’s biofield treatment. Subsequently the control and treated samples were evaluated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and UV-Vis spectroscopy. XRD result showed an increase in crystallite size (4.93%) along with alteration in peak intensity of treated sample as compared to control. Furthermore, DSC analysis results showed that the latent heat of fusion of treated p-dichlorobenzene was considerably reduced by 8.66% as compared to control. The reduction in melting point of treated sample (54.99°C) was also observed as compared to control (57.01°C) p-dichlorobenzene. Moreover, TGA/DTG studies showed that Tmax (temperature, at which sample lost maximum of its weight) was increased by 6.26% and weight loss per degree celsius (°C) was decreased by 12.77% in biofield treated p-dichlorobenzene as compared to control sample. It indicates that thermal stability of treated p-dichlorobenzene sample might increase as compared to control sample. However, no change was found in UV-Vis spectroscopic character of treated p-dichlorobenzene as compared to control. These findings suggest that biofield treatment has significantly altered the physical and thermal properties of p-dichlorobenzene, which could make it more useful as a chemical intermediate.
关键词： Differential scanning calorimetry,Para-dichlorobenzene,Thermogravimetric analysis,and UV-Visible spectroscopy,Biofield treatment,X-ray diffraction study
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Impact of photodynamic therapy versus ultrasonic scaler on gingival health during treatment with orthodontic fixed appliances
摘要： Objectives: Poor oral hygiene during treatment with fixed appliances results in plaque accumulation. The presence of bacteria in the gingival crevice triggers an inflammatory reaction in the gingival tissues. The aim of this study was to compare the impact of two preventive treatments, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and ultrasonic scaler (US), on gingival health in patients under fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods: Twenty orthodontic patients were randomly allocated to two groups: PDT or US. Each group received seven sessions [days 0, 15, 30, 45, 90 (3-months follow-up), 180 (6-months follow-up), 270 (9-months follow-up)] of experimental interventions, and clinical parameters [Plaque index(PI); gingival index(GI); probing depth(PD)], periodontopathogens [Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans; Porphyromonas gingivalis; Prevotella intermedia; Micromonas micros; Fusobacterium nucleatum; Tannerella forsythia; Campylobacter rectus; Eikenella corrodens; Capnocytophaga sp.] and protein markers [IL-1b;IL-1ra;IL-6;IL-10; TNF-a;FGF-2/FGF basic] were monitored at baseline and at 3, 6, and 9 months. ANOVA, Student’s t-test with Bonferroni correction and ANOVA with multiple rank test were used to identify differences between groups (P < 0.05). Results: Clinical assessments [PI, GI, and PD] yielded no differences (P > 0.05) between groups, which showed a major decrease at the start of the trial. Reductions in total colony forming units (log CFU reduction) were observed with both treatments, although to a greater extent in the PDT group, but with no differences between groups (P > 0.05). Similar reductions in log CFU counts of P. gingivalis, P. intermedia, and F. nucleatum were observed in both groups (P > 0.05). The two groups also showed similar trends for inflammatory mediators with decreased levels of IL-1b, IL-10, and TNF-a, whereas IL-6 and IL-1ra levels remained stable and those of FGF-2 were increased after both interventions, with no differences (P > 0.05) between groups. Conclusion: Both PDT and US methods proved similar effectiveness for the treatment of gingival inflammation induced by fixed orthodontic appliances.
关键词： photodynamic therapy,cytokines,ultrasonic scaler,orthodontic treatment,gingival inflammation,periodontopathogens
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Influence of Surface Modification and Dispersive Additives on Dielectric and Electrical Properties of BiFeO3/Poly(methyl methacrylate) Composite Films
摘要： Surface modi?cation plays an important role to enhance the dielectric constant and minimize the dielectric loss. In this study, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) composites ?lled with 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid-modi?ed bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3; BFO) have been prepared via solution casting technique. The surface morphology of the composites provides a better homogeneous dispersion of the particles in the polymer matrix and increases interface compatibility between modi?ed BFO and PMMA matrix. The experimental results show that the composites have high dielectric constant (≈ 147), alternating current (AC) conductivity (1 × 10??) and relatively low loss (< 1) at 100 Hz. The percolation phenomenon is well observed in the composite having less than 30 wt.% of BFO particles. Further, the composites produce passivation layers on the surface of modi?ed BFO particles which might improve the morphology and promote the space charges, interface effects and dielectric properties. Our strategy is to provide a simple and ef?cient approach to fabricate high-performance dielectric composites for energy storage applications.
关键词： dielectric properties,surface treatment,morphology,Poly(methyl methacrylate)
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Structural and Superconducting Properties of Thermal Treatment-Synthesised Bulk YBa2Cu3O7?δ Superconductor: Effect of Addition of SnO2 Nanoparticles
摘要： YBa2Cu3O7?δ (Y-123) bulk superconductors with the addition of (0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0 wt.%) SnO2 nanoparticles were synthesised via a thermal treatment method. The in?uence of SnO2 addition on the superconducting properties by means of critical temperature, Tc, AC susceptibility, phase formation and microstructures, including its elemental composition analysis, were studied. Sharp superconducting transition, ?Tc, and diamagnetic transition were obtained for all SnO2-added samples. It was observed that sample x = 0.4 with a Y-123 phase percentage of 95.8% gives the highest Tc, smallest ?Tc, and the sharpest diamagnetic transition in the normalised susceptibility curves. The microstructure also showed an excess of Sn precipitates on the sample’s surface at x = 0.8 and above. As such, the best superconducting properties were observed at x = 0.4 SnO2 addition inside the Y-123 host sample.
关键词： YBa2Cu3O7?δ,bulk superconductor,additions,SnO2,thermal treatment method
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Low-damage nitrogen incorporation in graphene films by nitrogen plasma treatment: Effect of airborne contaminants
摘要： Graphene films grown on copper by chemical vapor deposition were exposed to the late afterglow of a reduced-pressure N2 plasma sustained by microwave electromagnetic fields. X-ray photoelectron and Raman spectroscopies reveal extremely high incorporation of plasma-generated N atoms into the graphene film (N/C = 29%) while maintaining an unprecedentedly low-damage generation (D:G = 0.35-0.45) compared to the literature (0.5 to 2.5). The incorporation dynamics between graphene on copper and graphene on copper oxide are also compared and discussed. After transfer on SiO2/Si substrate, the N/C content decrease to only 6%. This reveals that a large part of the N atoms are weakly bonded to the graphene surface. Most of the nitrogen incorporation seems linked to the functionalization of weakly bonded hydrocarbons initially adsorbed from air exposure or carbon-nitrogen structures arising from plasma-surface interactions.
关键词： X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy,Raman spectroscopy,graphene,downstream plasma treatment,N-incorporation
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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On-demand CO release for amplification of chemotherapy by MOF functionalized magnetic carbon nanoparticles with NIR irradiation
摘要： Carbon monoxide (CO) gas therapy combined with chemotherapy and photothermal therapy (PTT) is a promising treatment mode for malignant tumor. Herein, we firstly reported doxorubicin (DOX) loaded Mn carbonyl modified Fe (III)-based nanoMOFs (MIL-100) coated PEGylated magnetic carbon nanoparticles (denoted as MCM@PEG-CO-DOX NPs) as theranostics nanoplatforms for near-infrared (NIR)-responded CO-DOX combination therapy. MIL-100 as a good nanocarrier of DOX with high loading capacity can also chelate the Mn carbonyl after a smart modification. Meanwhile, magnetic carbon core possessed photothermal effect, which can convert the NIR light to heat by an 808 nm laser irradiation, resulting in the on-demand release of CO and DOX. As a result, combining with PTT, MCM@PEG-CO-DOX NPs killed tumor efficiently. Moreover, our synthesized MCM@PEG-CO-DOX NPs were capable of realizing tumor dual-mode imaging including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and photoacoustic imaging (PAI).
关键词： synergistic treatment,dual-mode imaging,MOFs,CO gas therapy,carbon nanoparticles
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Nanoscale GaN Epilayer Grown by Atomic Layer Annealing and Epitaxy at Low Temperature
摘要： Heteroepitaxy with large thermal and lattice mismatch between the semiconductor and substrate is a critical issue for high-quality epitaxial growth. Typically, high growth temperatures (>1000 °C) are required to achieve high-quality GaN epilayers by conventional metal?organic chemical vapor deposition. In this study, the high-quality GaN heteroepitaxy is realized by atomic layer annealing and epitaxy (ALAE) at a low growth temperature of 300 °C. The layer-by-layer, in situ He/Ar plasma treatment at a low plasma power was introduced in each cycle of atomic layer deposition to contribute the e?ective annealing e?ect for signi?cant enhancement of the GaN crystal quality. The Penning e?ect is responsible for signi?cant improvement of the GaN crystal quality due to the incorporation of He into the Ar plasma. The high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, nano-beam electron di?raction, and atomic force microscopy reveal a high-quality nanoscale single-crystal GaN heteroepitaxy and a very smooth surface. The full width at half-maximum of the X-ray rocking curve of the GaN epilayer is as low as 168 arcsec. The low-temperature ALAE technique is highly bene?cial to grow high-quality nanoscale GaN epilayers for sustainable, energy-saving, and energy-e?cient devices including high-performance solid-state lighting, solar cells, and high-power electronics.
关键词： Atomic layer annealing,Atomic layer deposition,Gallium nitride,Atomic layer epitaxy,Plasma treatment
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52