ACS ES&T Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2024
Electro-reductive
removal
of
heavy
metal
anions
holds
great
potential
for
clean
production.
However,
its
application
is
hindered
by
a
low
efficiency
and
high
energy
consumption,
due
to
inefficient
electron
mass
transfer
under
strong
electrostatic
repulsion
the
occurrence
undesirable
side
reactions.
In
this
study,
we
doped
atomic
into
CuS
nanoparticles
modify
built-in
electric
state
lattice,
thus
enhancing
reduction
Cr2O72–
(Cr(VI)).
The
In-doped
electrode
(0.08In-CuS)
achieves
100%
Cr(VI)
within
20
min,
with
Faradaic
97.42%,
completely
removes
total
Cr
100
kinetic
constants
five
times
higher
than
those
CuS.
Detailed
characterization
theoretical
simulations
revealed
that
introduction
results
in
deformation
triangularly
coordinated
tetrahedrally
Cu
layers
displacement
atoms
lattice.
electron-deficient
resulted
polarization
distribution
Cu,
promoting
adsorption
both
Cr(III).
This
work
highlights
necessity
modulating
intrinsic
field
surface
order
achieve
effective
anions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
Gasdermin
(GSDM)-mediated
pyroptosis
involves
the
induction
of
mitochondrial
damage
and
subsequent
release
DNA
(mtDNA),
which
is
anticipated
to
activate
cGAS-STING
pathway,
thereby
augmenting
antitumor
immune
response.
However,
challenges
lie
in
effectively
triggering
cancer
cells
subsequently
enhancing
activation
with
specificity.
Herein,
we
developed
intelligent
self-cascaded
pyroptosis-STING
initiators
cobalt
fluoride
(CoF2)
nanocatalysts
for
catalytic
metalloimmunotherapy.
CoF2
a
semiconductor
structure
enzyme-like
activity
generated
substantial
amount
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
under
stimulation
by
endogenous
H2O2
exogenous
ultrasound.
Importantly,
discovered
that
Co-based
nanomaterials
themselves
induce
cells.
Therefore,
initially
acted
as
inducers,
caspase-1/GSDMD-dependent
via
Co2+
ROS,
leading
mtDNA
release.
Subsequently,
were
further
utilized
STING
agonists
specifically
capable
detecting
pathway.
These
cascade
events
triggered
robust
response,
modulating
immunosuppressive
tumor
microenvironment
into
an
immune-supportive
state,
providing
favorable
support
therapy.
This
innovative
strategy
not
only
significantly
impeded
growth
primary
but
also
elicited
response
augment
efficacy
checkpoint
inhibitors
preventing
distant
progression.
Overall,
this
study
proposed
self-cascade
activating
amplifying
pathway
specificity
mediated
pyroptosis,
representing
valuable
avenue
future
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025
Abstract
Developing
conductor‐mediated
S‐scheme
heterojunction
photocatalysts
imitating
natural
photosynthetic
systems
emerges
as
a
promising
approach
to
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)
production.
However,
achieving
precise
coupling
between
two
semiconductors
with
charge
shuttle
and
modulating
the
interfacial
interactions
still
remain
significant
bottleneck.
Herein,
we
propose
catalyst
architecture
Cd
single
atom
mediated
formed
by
interfacing
CdS
TiO
nanoparticles.
This
exhibits
an
H
production
rate
high
60.33
µmol
g
−1
min
under
UV–vis
light
irradiation,
which
is
attributed
efficient
transport
at
interface
of
thanks
S‐scheme.
In‐situ
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS)
electron
spin
resonance
(ESR)
spin‐trapping
tests
confirm
transfer
route.
Femtosecond
transient
absorption
(fs‐TA)
other
ex‐situ
characterizations
further
corroborate
across
interface.
work
offers
new
perspective
on
constructing
atoms
heterojunctions
enhance
photocatalytic
performance.
Nano Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(2), С. 922 - 930
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025
Metallic
oxide
can
induce
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
(LSPR)
through
creating
vacancies,
which
effectively
achieve
high
carrier
concentrations
and
offer
advantages
such
as
versatility
tunability.
However,
vacancies
are
typically
created
by
altering
the
stoichiometric
ratio
of
elements
doping,
it
is
challenging
to
LSPR
enhancement
in
visible
spectral
range.
Here,
we
have
assembled
Cu2O1–x-superlattices
a
concentration
oxygen
resulting
within
spectrum.
Combining
this
technique
with
theoretical
models,
elucidated
mechanism
behind
origin
LSPR.
We
also
provide
evidence
strong
uniform
exhibited
structure
under
light.
This
significantly
enhances
electromagnetic
field
semiconductor-based
surface-enhanced
Raman
scattering
(SERS),
detection
limit
reaching
10–9
M
compared
conventional
gold
nanoparticles
(55
nm).
Our
strategy
provides
new
perspective
potential
for
controlling
generating
metal
nanoparticles.
Abstract
The
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
is
characterized
by
hypoxia
and
low
immunogenicity,
with
a
dense
rigid
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
that
impedes
the
diffusion
of
therapeutic
agents
immune
cells,
thereby
limiting
efficacy
immunotherapy.
To
overcome
these
challenges,
an
oxygen
defect
piezoelectric‐photothermal
sensitizer,
bismuth
vanadate
nanorod‐supported
platinum
nanodots
(BVP)
developed.
integration
enhances
photothermal
effect
improves
charge
separation
efficiency
under
ultrasound,
leading
to
increased
heat
generation
production
reactive
species
(ROS)
oxygen.
Platinum
also
catalyzes
conversion
hydrogen
peroxide
in
TME
oxygen,
which
serves
as
both
ROS
source
means
alleviate
hypoxia,
reversing
immunosuppressive
TME.
Moreover,
coordination
ions
glutathione
further
amplifies
cellular
oxidative
stress.
generated
not
only
denature
collagen
ECM,
facilitating
deeper
penetration
BVP
into
but
induce
immunogenic
cell
death
cells.
Through
“degeneration
penetration”
strategy,
photoacoustic
therapy
effectively
activates
inhibiting
growth
metastasis.
This
study
introduces
pioneering
approach
design
antitumor
nanomedicines
aimed
at
characteristics
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
Abstract
Piezoelectric
semiconductor
nanomaterials
have
attracted
considerable
interest
in
piezocatalytic
tumor
treatment.
However,
therapy
encounters
obstacles
such
as
suboptimal
piezoelectric
responses,
rapid
electron‐hole
recombination,
inefficient
energy
harvesting,
and
the
complexities
of
microenvironment.
In
this
study,
sulfur
vacancy‐engineered
cobalt
(Co)
single‐atom
doped
molybdenum
disulfide
(SA‐Co@MoS
2
)
nanoflowers
are
strategically
designed,
which
exhibit
enhanced
effects.
Specifically,
introduction
Co
single
atom
not
only
induces
lattice
distortion
out‐of‐plane
polarization
but
also
leads
to
formation
numerous
vacancies.
These
changes
collectively
narrow
intrinsic
bandgap
material,
facilitating
effective
separation
migration
charge
carriers,
enabling
efficient
production
reactive
oxygen
species
under
ultrasound
stimulation.
Additionally,
SA‐Co@MoS
demonstrate
improved
enzymatic
activity
glutathione
depletion
capabilities
attributed
mixed
valence
states
Co,
intensifying
oxidative
stress
cells,
leading
cell
cycle
arrest
apoptosis,
while
inactivation
peroxidase
4
ferroptosis.
Both
vitro
vivo
results
indicate
that
can
significantly
eliminate
cells.
This
study
offers
valuable
insights
into
exploration
doping‐enhanced
sonosensitizers
for
cancer
treatment,
potentially
paving
way
advancements
field
synergistic
enzyodynamic
therapy.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025
ConspectusTumor
immunotherapy,
as
a
new
antitumor
method
to
fight
cancer
by
activating
or
enhancing
the
body's
own
immune
system,
has
been
extensively
studied
and
applied
in
clinical
practice.
However,
an
extremely
complex
tumor
heterogeneity
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
(TME)
lead
poor
response
rate
secondary
drug
resistance.
The
advent
of
nanotechnology
ushered
era
for
immunotherapy.
In
particular,
inorganic
nanomaterials,
with
their
unique
physicochemical
properties
excellent
biocompatibility,
are
becoming
important
tool
Inorganic
nanomaterials
can
be
used
carriers
agents,
improving
delivery
efficiency
thereby
reducing
systemic
immunotoxicity
responses.
also
trigger
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD),
stimulate
responses,
alleviate
TME
increasing
oxygen
levels,
modulating
metabolic
pathways,
altering
secretion
cytokines.
synergistic
integration
immunotherapy
adeptly
navigates
around
constraints
conventional
treatments,
side
effects
while
concurrently
augmenting
therapeutic
efficacy.
this
review,
we
summarize
our
recent
efforts
design
synthesis
nanobiomaterials
enhance
efficacy
These
achieve
desired
mainly
through
four
strategies,
including
inducing
ICD,
developing
nanovaccines,
pyroptosis,
regulating
metabolism,
providing
beneficial
implications
For
one
thing,
due
deficiency
ICD
effect
single
therapy,
developed
nanocatalysts
that
integrate
multiple
functions
play
catalytic
role
TME,
converting
substances
metabolites
into
products
situ,
further
ICD.
another,
order
solve
problems
low
antigen
loading
existing
adjuvants,
several
novel
multifunctional
nanoadjuvants
were
prepared,
which
combine
high
multimode
function
one,
efficient
activation.
Moreover,
attain
strong
inflammatory
responses
immunogenicity,
engineer
pyroptosis
adjuvants
selectively
induce
intracellular
oxidative
stress
ion
overload.
Finally,
reverse
microenvironment,
nanoplatforms
target
levels
nutrients
such
glucose,
lactic
acid,
citric
tryptophan
effectively
alter
response.
implementation
these
strategies
not
only
improves
but
reduces
provides
valuable
insights
references
development
assist