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Author |
Voss, A.; Wei, H.Y.; Zhang, Y.; Turner, S.; Ceccone, G.; Reithmaier, J.P.; Stengl, M.; Popov, C. |
Title |
Strong attachment of circadian pacemaker neurons on modified ultrananocrystalline diamond surfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Mat Sci Eng C-Mater |
Volume |
64 |
Issue |
64 |
Pages |
278-285 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Diamond is a promising material for a number of bio-applications, including the fabrication of platforms for attachment and investigation of neurons and of neuroprostheses, such as retinal implants. In the current work ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) films were deposited by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition, modified by UV/O-3 treatment or NH3 plasma, and comprehensively characterized with respect to their bulk and surface properties, such as crystallinity, topography, composition and chemical bonding nature. The interactions of insect circadian pacemaker neurons with UNCD surfaces with H-, O- and NH2-terminations were investigated with respect to cell density and viability. The fast and strong attachment achieved without application of adhesion proteins allowed for advantageous modification of dispersion protocols for the preparation of primary cell cultures. Centrifugation steps, which are employed for pelletizing dispersed cells to separate them from dispersing enzymes, easily damage neurons. Now centrifugation can be avoided since dispersed neurons quickly and strongly attach to the UNCD surfaces. Enzyme solutions can be easily washed off without losing many of the dispersed cells. No adverse effects on the cell viability and physiological responses were observed as revealed by calcium imaging. Furthermore, the enhanced attachment of the neurons, especially on the modified UNCD surfaces, was especially advantageous for the immunocytochemical procedures with the cell cultures. The cell losses during washing steps were significantly reduced by one order of magnitude in comparison to controls. In addition, the integration of a titanium grid structure under the UNCD films allowed for individual assignment of physiologically characterized neurons to immunocytochemically stained cells. Thus, employing UNCD surfaces free of foreign proteins improves cell culture protocols and immunocytochemistry with cultured cells. The fast and strong attachment of neurons was attributed to a favorable combination of topography, surface chemistry and wettability. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Lausanne |
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Wos |
000376547700033 |
Publication Date |
2016-03-26 |
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ISSN |
0928-4931 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.164 |
Times cited |
7 |
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Most recent IF: 4.164 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134164 |
Serial |
4251 |
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Author |
Wei, H.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Xiao, Y.-X.; Tian, G.; Ying, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Janiak, C.; Yang, X.-Y.; Su, B.-L. |
Title |
Control of the interfacial wettability to synthesize highly dispersed PtPd nanocrystals for efficient oxygen reduction reaction |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Chemistry: an Asian journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem-Asian J |
Volume |
13 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
1119-1123 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Highly dispersed PtPd bimetallic nanocrystals with enhanced catalytic activity and stability were prepared by adjusting the interfacial wettability of the reaction solution on a commercial carbon support. This approach holds great promise for the development of high-performance and low-cost catalysts for practical applications. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000431625200006 |
Publication Date |
2018-03-24 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1861-4728; 1861-471x |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.083 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
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; This work supported by National Key R&D Program of China (2017YFC1103800), PCSIRT (IRT15R52), NSFC (U1663225, U1662134, 51472190, 51611530672, 21711530705, 51503166), ISTCP (2015DFE52870), HPNSF (2016CFA033, 2017CFB487), and Open Project Program of State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Pollution Control (Grant No. PPC2016007), CNPC Research Institute of Safety and Environmental Technology, SKLPPC. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.083 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:151525 |
Serial |
5018 |
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Author |
Wu, S.-M.; Liu, X.-L.; Lian, X.-L.; Tian, G.; Janiak, C.; Zhang, Y.-X.; Lu, Y.; Yu, H.-Z.; Hu, J.; Wei, H.; Zhao, H.; Chang, G.-G.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Wang, L.-Y.; Yang, X.-Y.; Su, B.-L. |
Title |
Homojunction of oxygen and titanium vacancies and its interfacial n-p effect |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
Volume |
30 |
Issue |
32 |
Pages |
1802173 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The homojunction of oxygen/metal vacancies and its interfacial n-p effect on the physiochemical properties are rarely reported. Interfacial n-p homojunctions of TiO2 are fabricated by directly decorating interfacial p-type titanium-defected TiO2 around n-type oxygen-defected TiO2 nanocrystals in amorphous-anatase homogeneous nanostructures. Experimental measurements and theoretical calculations on the cell lattice parameters show that the homojunction of oxygen and titanium vacancies changes the charge density of TiO2; a strong EPR signal caused by oxygen vacancies and an unreported strong titanium vacancies signal of 2D H-1 TQ-SQ MAS NMR are present. Amorphous-anatase TiO2 shows significant performance regarding the photogeneration current, photocatalysis, and energy storage, owing to interfacial n-type to p-type conductivity with high charge mobility and less structural confinement of amorphous clusters. A new homojunction of oxygen and titanium vacancies concept, characteristics, and mechanism are proposed at an atomic-/nanoscale to clarify the generation of oxygen vacancies and titanium vacancies as well as the interface electron transfer. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000440813300022 |
Publication Date |
2018-06-27 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0935-9648 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
39 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
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; This work was supported by National Key R&D Program of China (2017YFC1103800), National SFC (U1662134, U1663225, 51472190, 51611530672, 21711530705, 51503166, 21706199), ISTCP (2015DFE52870), PCSIRT (IRT_15R52), HPNSF (2016CFA033, 2017CFB487), and SKLPPC (PPC2016007). ; |
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Most recent IF: 19.791 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153106 |
Serial |
5105 |
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Author |
Ying, J.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Yang, X.-Y.; Wei, H.; Xiao, Y.-X.; Janiak, C.; Mu, S.-C.; Tian, G.; Pan, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L. |
Title |
High viscosity to highly dispersed PtPd bimetallic nanocrystals for enhanced catalytic activity and stability |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Chemical communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Commun |
Volume |
52 |
Issue |
52 |
Pages |
8219-8222 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
A facile high-viscosity-solvent method is presented to synthesize PtPd bimetallic nanocrystals highly dispersed in different mesostructures (2D and 3D structures), porosities (large and small pore sizes), and compositions (silica and carbon). Further, highly catalytic activity, stability and durability of the nanometals have been proven in different catalytic reactions. |
Address |
State Key Laboratory Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122, Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, China. xyyang@whut.edu.cn |
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Place of Publication |
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Language |
English |
Wos |
000378715400006 |
Publication Date |
2016-05-16 |
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Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1359-7345 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
6.319 |
Times cited |
19 |
Open Access |
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This work was supported by NFSC (51472190 and 51503166), ISTCP (2015DFE52870), PCSIRT (IRT15R52) of China, and the Integrated Infrastructure Initiative of EU (312483-ESTEEM2).; esteem2jra4 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.319 |
Call Number |
c:irua:134660 c:irua:134660 |
Serial |
4110 |
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