We develop a strategy to fabricate morphology-controlled two dimensional (2D) ordered arrays by solution-dipping sintered colloidal monolayer template. By heating colloid monolayer templates for different times, the morphology of ordered arrays can be controlled effectively, which is valuable to investigate the morphology-dependent optical, magnetic, electrochemical, catalytic properties of arr...

In classical protein staining protocols using Coomassie Brilliant Blue (CBB), solutions with high contents of toxic and flammable organic solvents (Methanol, Ethanol or 2-Propanol) and acetic acid are used for fixation, staining and destaining of proteins in a gel after SDS-PAGE. To speed up the procedure, heating the staining solution in the microwave oven for a short time is frequently used. ...

Superparamagnetic nanoparticles have been proposed for many applications in biotechnology and medicine. In this paper, it is demonstrated how the excellent colloidal stability and magnetic properties of monodisperse and individually densely grafted iron oxide nanoparticles can be used to manipulate reversibly the solubility of nanoparticles with a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)nitrodopamine shell....

The term green chemistry is defined as “the invention, design and application of chemical products and processes to reduce or to eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances”. The major applications of green chemistry principles and practice renders control, regulation, and remediation, hence resultant environmental benefit can be expressed in terms of economic impact .It also invol...

Different functions were imparted to ramie fibers through treatment with noble metal nanoparticles including silver and gold nanoparticles. The in situ synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles was achieved by heating in the presence of ramie fibers in the corresponding solutions of precursors. The unique optical property of synthesized noble metal nanoparticles, i.e., localized surface plasmo...

A convenient system for producing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) through dehydration of carbohydrates by microwave heating in the presence of ZnCl2 was studied. The use of ZnCl2 gave higher selectivity than other metal salts in the conversion of glucose. With ZnCl2 as catalyst, sucrose could be utilized effectively. Under the conditions of microwave irradiation (300 W, 8 min), HMF yields were 54...