An active adsorption membrane of OA-modified TiO2 entrapped PVDF showed selective adsorption toward BHb, that proposed application in protein separation.
Ring the change: The gallogermanate zeolite |(Ni(C3H10N2)3)36Ni4.7|[Ga81.4Ge206.6O576], which has three-dimensional intersecting 11-membered-ring channels (see picture, left), was synthesized. It has the lowest framework density of all known oxide zeolites and features pairs of chiral [312.43.62.116] cavities, induced by chiral [Ni(1,2-PDA)3]2+ cations formed in situ (see picture, right). 1,2-PDA=1,2-diaminopropane. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
Objective: To investigate the drug loading and release rate of epirubicin-loaded thermosensitive liquid embolic agents in vitro . Materials and Methods: The drug loading and stability of epirubicin-loaded thermosensitive liquid embolic agents with or without iopromide were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography, and the same method was used to determine the drug release rate of thermosensitive liquid embolic agents at different time points. Results: For epirubicin-loaded thermosensitive liquid embolic agents without iopromide, the average drug loading after filtration by membrane was (0.78 ± 0.02) mg and the drug loading rate was (16.1 ± 0.35)%, while the average drug loading without membrane was (0.73 ± 0.06) mg and the drug loading rate was (15.07 ± 1.17)%. After adding iopromide, the drug loading capacity was measured from 0 h–24 h solution and the drug loading was calculated indirectly and conclude that the drug loading capacity of thermosensitive liquid embolic agents decreased or disappeared. The sustained release rate of epirubicin from 0 to 48 hours was 42.65% in 48 hours. Conclusion: Epirubicin can be successfully loaded into the thermosensitive liquid embolic agents with good stability and sustained release. After adding iopromide, the drug loading capacity of thermosensitive liquid embolic agents decreased or disappeared.
Through a simple grinding process, AgI–MIL-53(Fe) composites with superior interfacial contact between AgI and MIL-53(Fe) have been successfully fabricated and exhibit improved visible light photocatalytic activity for dye degradation.
The lipids extractable by organic solvents are important components of soil organic matter (SOM) and were used to trace the sources and degradation of SOM. Previous studies have suggested soil mineral protection of lipids, which might decrease the efficiency of extraction of some lipid compounds by organic solvents. Therefore, in this study we applied a mild acid treatment to remove most of the reactive mineral particles without altering SOM chemical structures. The SOM information provided by lipid biomarkers was different before and after acid treatment in this research. Because of the various chemical contents of lipids, the presence of reactive minerals might alter lipid biomarker signals considerably and could lead to the wrong conclusions. Based on lipid biomarker information obtained through acid‐aided extraction, we identified that the source for alkanoic acids was different from that for alkanols and alkanes. Alkanoic acids were derived from both original vegetation (bamboos) and new inputs from fresh rubber tree tissues, whereas alkanols and alkanes were mainly from the original vegetation. Various biomarker indices indicated an extended degradation of lipids after intensive rubber tree cultivation. The leaching of short‐chain aliphatic lipids and the new input of alkanoic acids in the surface soil were also considered to avoid the incorrect orientation of biomarker information. This study suggested that although the new input from rubber trees was evident in cultivated soil, cultivation activities might enhance the degradation of SOM and accelerate its turnover. The cycling of SOM thus needs to be investigated carefully to protect the ecosystems affected by intense human activity. Highlights The extractability of lipids is enhanced after removal of reactive minerals. Various biomarkers indicate enhanced lipid degradation after cultivation. New input of SOM from rubber trees is suggested by alkanoic acid biomarkers. Cultivation activities accelerate SOM degradation and turnover.