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The present study evaluated the protective effect and the regulatory mechanism of taurine on growth inhibition and intestinal damage induced by glycinin in juvenile Rhynchocypris lagowskii Dybowski. The control diets had no glycinin and taurine, the glycinin diets contained only 80 g/kg glycinin, and the glycinin + taurine diets contained 80 g/kg glycinin+10 g/kg taurine. Juvenile Rhynchocypris lagowskii Dybowski (4.65 ± 0.03 g/tail) were respectively fed with these 3 diets for 8 weeks. The results showed that glycinin significantly decreased the final body weight, weight gain rate, specific growth rate, protein efficiency rate, feed efficiency rate and feeding rate of fish compared with the control group (P < 0.05). While taurine supplementation improved the growth performance and feed efficiency, but final body weight, weight gain rate, specific growth rate of the glycinin + taurine group were still significantly lower than the control group (P < 0.05). Compared with the glycinin group, taurine supplementation significantly increased whole-body and muscle crude protein content, and hepatopancreas and intestinal protease activities (P < 0.05). Distal intestinal villous dysplasia and mucosal damage, and increased intestinal mucosal permeability were observed in the glycinin group, while taurine supplementation alleviated these adverse effects. Usefully, taurine supplementation could also partially restore the impaired immune function and antioxidant capacity of fish fed glycinin diets. Compared with the glycinin group, taurine supplementation down-regulated pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF‐α and IL-1β mRNA levels, and up-regulated anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-10 and TGF-β mRNA levels. Furthermore, taurine partially reversed the reduction of antioxidant genes Nrf 2、 HO-1 , CAT and GPx mRNA levels in distal intestine induced by glycinin. Concluded, 80 g/kg glycinin led to intestinal damage, digestive dysfunction and increased intestinal mucosal permeability in juvenile Rhynchocypris lagowskii Dybowski, and these adverse effects were ultimately manifested in growth inhibition. But taurine supplementation could partially mitigate the negative effects induced by glycinin. • Taurine supplement could alleviate the growth inhibition induced by glycinin in Rhynchocypris lagowskii Dybowski. • Taurine can effectively enhance serum immunity and alleviate intestinal inflammation caused by high-dose glycinin. • Taurine can alleviate high-dose glycinin-induced oxidative stress in fish through the Nrf2 - Keap1 signaling pathway. • When the Rhynchocypris lagowskii Dybowski diet contains 80 g/kg glycinin, it is recommended to supplement 10 g/kg taurine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) is an efficient and non-polluting green energy conversion device. However, the electrocatalysts for the anodic methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in DMFC are often precious metal catalysts, which suffer from high cost, poor stability, and easy deactivation. In this work, two isostructural metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) [M 3 (μ 3 -OH)(TATB)(Nic) 2 (H 2 O) 2 (DMA)] (M = Co, Ni) were successfully synthesized under solvothermal conditions. Both frameworks possess a unique trinuclear cluster [M 3 (μ 3 -OH)(COO) 5 ] secondary building unit (SBU) and a rare binodal (3,7)-connected network. Due to the high density of metal sites and prominent pore system within CTGU-36-Ni, it can serve as an effective molecular electrocatalyst for MOR, while CTGU-36-Co is an inert material. Further experimental results showed that the introduction of conductive substances could lead to a significant increase in the MOR area activity of CTGU-36-Ni. This work not only provides a non-noble metal molecular MOR electrocatalyst but also opens a new vision for the design and application of crystalline materials in various energy conversion processes. Two isostructural metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with atypical trinuclear cluster have been constructed successfully, which exhibit good electrocatalytic properties toward methanol oxidation reaction as molecular electrocatalysts or after the addition of conductive carbon mediums. [Display omitted] • Two isostructural MOFs with atypical trinuclear cluster have been constructed. • CTGU-36-Ni and its composites exhibit remarkable electrocatalytic activity for MOR. • This work provides a molecular MOR catalyst and a new vision for the application of MOFs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Phototherapy is an emerging non-pharmacological treatment for depression, circadian rhythm disruptions, and neurodegeneration, as well as pain conditions including migraine and fibromyalgia. However, the mechanism of phototherapy-induced antinociception is not well understood. Here, using fiber photometry recordings of population-level neural activity combined with chemogenetics, we found that phototherapy elicits antinociception via regulation of the ventral lateral geniculate body (vLGN) located in the visual system. Specifically, both green and red lights caused an increase of c-fos in vLGN, with red light increased more. In vLGN, green light causes a large increase in glutamatergic neurons, whereas red light causes a large increase in GABAergic neurons. Green light preconditioning increases the sensitivity of glutamatergic neurons to noxious stimuli in vLGN of PSL mice. Green light produces antinociception by activating glutamatergic neurons in vLGN, and red light promotes nociception by activating GABAergic neurons in vLGN. Together, these results demonstrate that different colors of light exert different pain modulation effects by regulating glutamatergic and GABAergic subpopulations in the vLGN. This may provide potential new therapeutic strategies and new therapeutic targets for the precise clinical treatment of neuropathic pain. • Green light activates glutamatergic neurons in vLGN. • Red light activates GABAergic neurons in vLGN. • Activation of glutaminergic neurons in vLGN mimics the analgesic effects of green light. • Glutamatergic neurons in vLGN may be a new therapeutic target of neuropathic pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A colorimetric sensor based on gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) is a simple and rapid method for detecting foodborne pathogens. However, the colorimetric method employed in previous studies involved short ssDNA (<100 nucleotides), including the aptamer and PCR products, resulting in the high detection limit of this technique. In this study, a colorimetric sensor was developed based on long ssDNA of asymmetric PCR (aPCR) and non-functionalized AuNPs for detecting Salmonella Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium). In the presence of S. Typhimurium, the long ssDNA (547 nt) amplified by aPCR-protected AuNPs from NaCl-induced aggregation, while the solution retained a red color. After optimizing parameters, the limit of detection (LOD) of the colorimetric sensor was 2.56 CFU/mL with high specificity. Recovery studies showed its feasibility for detecting S. Typhimurium (102 CFU/mL, 104 CFU/mL, and 106 CFU/mL) in spiked lettuce samples. This colorimetric sensor provides new opportunities for the highly sensitive detection of bacteria in real food samples. [Display omitted] • Colorimetric method based on long ssDNA and non-functionalized gold nanoparticles. • Long ssDNA could be obtained by aPCR-protected AuNPs from NaCl-induced aggregation. • The limit of detection was 2.56 CFU/mL. • Recovery rate of S. Typhimurium in s piked lettuce ranged from 91.84% to 110.2%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] A critical challenge in the enzymatic conversion of acylglycerols is the limited exposure of the enzyme dissolved in the aqueous solution to the hydrophobic substrate in the oil phase. Positioning the enzyme in a microenvironment with balanced hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity in Pickering emulsion will facilitate the acylglycerol-catalyzing reactions at the interface between the oil and liquid phases. In this work, to overcome the challenge of biphasic catalysis, we report a method to immobilize enzymes in polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based hydrogel microparticles (HMPs) at the interface between the oil and water phases in Pickering emulsion to promote the enzymatic conversion of acylglycerols. 3 wt% of HMPs can stabilize the oil-in-water Pickering emulsion for at least 14 days and increase the viscosity of emulsions. Lipase-HMP conjugates showed significantly higher hydrolytic activity in Pickering emulsion; HMP-immobilized lipase SMG1 showed an activity about three times that of free lipase SMG1. Co-immobilization of a lipase and a fatty acid photodecarboxylase from Chlorella variabilis (CvFAP) in Pickering emulsion enables light-driven cascade conversion of triacylglycerols to hydrocarbons, transforming waste oil to renewable biofuels in a green and sustainable approach. HMPs stabilize the Pickering emulsion and promote interfacial biocatalysis in converting acylglycerols to renewable biofuels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) are considered one of the most promising energy conversion devices due to their environmentally friendly and high-energy density features. However, the sluggish anode kinetics of the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) acts as a bottleneck in the DMFCs system. Herein, a series of MOF-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts (NiWO 4 /MOF-74- x, Ni 3 V 2 O 8 /MOF-74- x) is constructed via a coordination-driven self-assembly strategy to enhance the catalytic property of the MOR. The heterogeneous interface between MOF-74 and Ni compounds is built by the Ni–O coordination interaction, which provides fast charge transfer and mass diffusion efficiency. Therefore, the optimal catalyst NiWO 4 /MOF-74 (3) exhibits excellent MOR activity and operation durability with a peak current density of 28.58 ​mA·cm-2. This work is expected to inspire the design of more efficient MOF-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts for MOR and other energy conversion applications. A series of MOF-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts have been constructed successfully via a coordination-driven self-assembly strategy, which exhibits excellent MOR activity and operational durability in the alkaline medium. [Display omitted] • A series of MOF-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts have been constructed via a coordination-driven self-assembly strategy. • NiWO 4 /MOF-74 (3) composite exhibits good activity and operation durability for MOR. • This work provides a new vision for the design of heterogeneous MOR electrocatalysts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • EH 6 surfactant molecules can rapidly migrate to newly formed interfaces and adsorb intensively to achieve surface wettability reversal and regulate droplet impact behavior on hydrophobic leaves. • EH 6 surfactant adsorbs intensively at the contact line and achieves rapid wetting on the hydrophobic surface driven by Marangoni forces. • EH 6 as a tank-mix adjuvant significantly improves the physicochemical properties of spray dilutions and enhances the dose delivery efficiency to achieve efficient delivery of pesticides. • EH 6 as a tank-mix adjuvant increases pesticide deposition and adhesion, thereby reducing pesticide use and environmental risk. Droplet rebound from hydrophobic leaves is a major factor influencing pesticide utilization. The use of a surfactant is a major strategy to reduce droplet rebound, promoting pesticide deposition on hydrophobic agricultural plant leaves. However, most surfactants known to regulate droplet rebound are either anionic or cationic. In this study, ethoxylated propoxylated 2-ethyl-1-haxanol (EH 6) was identified as a nonionic surfactant that inhibits droplet rebound while promoting the complete spreading of the droplet on hydrophobic leaves. Compared with the widely reported nonionic surfactant Tween 20, EH 6 performs better at concentrations above 0.3%. This phenomenon can be attributed to the rapid migration of EH 6 from the bulk to the newly generated interface, significantly reducing the surface tension. We introduce a simple and effective strategy that can be used to enhance droplet deposition on hydrophobic plant surfaces, which may offer future economic and environmental benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hypoxia is arguably the first recognized cancer microenvironment hallmark and affects virtually all cellular populations present in tumors. During the past decades the complex adaptive cellular responses to oxygen deprivation have been largely elucidated, raising hope for new anti cancer agents. Despite undeniable preclinical progress, therapeutic targeting of tumor hypoxia is yet to transition from bench to bedside. This review focuses on new pharmacological agents that exploit tumor hypoxia or interfere with hypoxia signaling and discusses strategies to maximize their therapeutic impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Our recent multi-omics studies have revealed rich sources of novel bioactive proteins and polypeptides from marine organisms including cnidarians. In the present study, we initially conducted a transcriptomic analysis to review the composition profile of polypeptides from Zoanthus sociatus. Then, a newly discovered NPY-like polypeptide-ZoaNPY was selected for further in silico structural, binding and virtually pharmacological studies. To evaluate the pro-angiogenic effects of ZoaNPY, we employed an in vitro HUVECs model and an in vivo zebrafish model. Our results indicate that ZoaNPY, at 1–100 pmol, enhances cell survival, migration and tube formation in the endothelial cells. Besides, treatment with ZoaNPY could restore a chemically-induced vascular insufficiency in zebrafish embryos. Western blot results demonstrated the application of ZoaNPY could increase the phosphorylation of proteins related to angiogenesis signaling including PKC, PLC, FAK, Src, Akt, mTOR, MEK, and ERK1/2. Furthermore, through molecular docking and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) verification, ZoaNPY was shown to directly and physically interact with NPY Y2 receptor. In view of this, all evidence showed that the pro-angiogenic effects of ZoaNPY involve the activation of NPY Y2 receptor, thereby activating the Akt/mTOR, PLC/PKC, ERK/MEK and Src- FAK-dependent signaling pathways. Furthermore, in an excision wound model, the treatment with ZoaNPY was shown to accelerate the wound healing process in mice. Our findings provide new insights into the discovery and development of novel pro-angiogenic drugs derived from NPY-like polypeptides in the future. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Co-BDC/Ti 3 C 2 T x hybrid nanosheets with rich bridging bonds and tight contact interface were in-situ fabricated via a simple two-step approach including solvothermal reaction and low-temperature annealing, which ensure the high overall conductivity and reactivity as well as stability, and hence bring improved electrochemical performance to HSC. [Display omitted] The design and synthesis of high-performance metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)-based electrodes are important for hybrid supercapacitors (HSC). Herein, enhanced interfacial interaction in Co-BDC/Ti 3 C 2 T x (denoted as CoTC) hybrid nanosheets is achieved through thermal treatment, giving remarkably improved capacity performance compared with CoTC. The low temperature annealing treatment enables modulation of the bridging bonds content of CoTC and thus regulates the interfacial coupling effect between Co-BDC and Ti 3 C 2 T x. Moreover, both the detailed XPS and XANES analysis reveal that the strong interfacial interactions between the two components promote a partial electron transfer from Ti 3 C 2 T x to Co-BDC through the Ti-O-Co interfacial bonds. Consequently, it endows the Co-BDC with enhanced conductivity as well as the higher valence of Ti species in Ti 3 C 2 T x , hence contributes a remarkable enhanced specific capacity. This work will provide a pathway to design advanced MOF/MXene materials for HSC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

DMF hydrolysis is not scaring, but further condensation of HDO over strong acid sites is the intrinsic cause for loss in PX selectivity and carbon balance. [Display omitted] • Acid strength exhibits a significant influence on PX selectivity. • DMF hydrolysis to HDO is not the intrinsic cause for decrease in PX selectivity. • Condensation of HDO over strong acid sites results in loss of PX selectivity. • The process starting with HDO and ethylene for PX production is investigated. • Reducing strong acid site amount helps to improve PX selectivity. Although a precise understanding of acid strength would be essential to elucidate the reaction mechanism and boost the catalytic activity, it is still severely deficient during p -xylene (PX) production from 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF). Herein, a series of metal phosphate catalysts featuring varied acid strength are prepared and afford an ideal platform. A combination study including kinetic analysis, converting pathway investigation and isotopic labelling experiments reveal the reversible reaction between DMF and 2,5-hexanedione (HDO) and the vital role of strong acid sites during the further conversion of HDO. DMF hydrolysis to HDO is not the intrinsic cause for decrease in PX selectivity, but further condensation of HDO over the strong acid sites is to blame. It destroys the equilibrium state of the reversible reaction and leads to loss in PX selectivity and carbon balance. Besides, the process starting with HDO and ethylene for PX production and strategies to improve PX selectivity have also been proposed. This work provides a much deeper insight into the crucial role of acid strength, which would be constructive for rational design of new catalysts and the corresponding mechanistic understanding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aquatic macrophytes and algae are the most important sources of autochthonous dissolved organic matter (DOM), and their transformation and reuse significantly affect aquatic ecosystem health. In this study, Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR-MS) was used to identify the molecular features between submerged macrophyte-derived DOM (SMDOM) and algae-derived DOM (ADOM). The photochemical heterogeneity between SMDOM and ADOM by UV 254 -irradiation and their molecular mechanism were also discussed. The results showed that the molecular abundance of SMDOM was dominated by lignin/CRAM-like structures, tannins, and concentrated aromatic structures (sum of 91.79%), while that of ADOM was dominated by lipids, proteins, and unsaturated hydrocarbons (sum of 60.30%). UV 254 -radiation resulted in a net reduction of tyrosine-like, tryptophan-like and terrestrial humic-like, and conversely a net production of marine humic-like. The light decay rate constants obtained by the multiple exponential function model fitting revealed that both tyrosine-like and tryptophan-like components of SMDOM could be rapidly and directly photodegraded, while the photodegradation of tryptophan-like in ADOM depended on the production of photosensitizers. The photo-refractory fractions of both SMDOM and ADOM were as follows: humic-like > tyrosine-like > tryptophan-like. Our results provide new insights into the fate of autochthonous DOM in aquatic ecosystems where "grass-algae" coexist or evolve. • Significant differences at the molecular level between SMDOM and ADOM. • SMDOM is more photolabile than ADOM. • The rapid photodegradation of SMDOM is attributed to abundant tannins. • Photodegradation of tryptophan-like in ADOM depends on photosensitizer production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dredged sediments derived from eutrophicated lakes poses hardness of sludge disposal and ecological risks. The proper pretreatment and utilization of dredged sediments presented a challenge. In this study, Dianchi Lake sediments were dredged, thermally treated and utilized as particle capping material in batch experiments. The effects of calcination on phosphorus speciation and sediment-water interface environment as well as P immobility mechanism were predominantly explored. The microstructures and chemical compositions of calcined sediments were investigated, indicating the porosity and mineralization components were greatly enhanced. The fractional analysis of phosphorus revealed that the calcination process reduced the percentage of unsteady phosphorus, transforming into stable inert phosphorus fractions (Al–P, Ca–P and Res-P), respectively, thereby minimized its mobility and eutrophication risk. Interestingly, calcination temperatures of 700 °C and 800 °C resulted in smaller releasing potentials and equilibrium phosphorus concentrations, despite having lower adsorption capacities than 550 °C. Furthermore, the results of redox potential monitoring showed that the thermally treated Dianchi Lake sediments could enhance the redox potential and dissolved oxygen in the surface sediment, indicating the amelioration of interfacial environment. The practical monitoring experiments confirmed the capping depressed the DTP to 0.031 mg L−1. The investigation of this study provided explicit evidence of Ca coupled P and aerobic Fe bound P strengthened the immobilization effects, and the development of sediment calcination demonstrates a promising strategy for alleviating the burden of endogenous pollution and improving aerobic environment, which are of great significance for lake ecological remediation. [Display omitted] • The composition and morphology of thermally treated sediments were characterized. • Phosphorus releasing potential was reduced at higher calcination temperatures. • The mobile phosphorus contents were dramatically decreased by thermal treatment. • SRP in overlying water can be effectively reduced by the increased Ca–P complexes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The limited cardiomyocyte proliferation is insufficient for repair of the myocardium. Therefore, activating cardiomyocyte proliferation might be a reasonable option for myocardial regeneration. Here, we investigated effect of retinoic acid (RA) on inducing adult cardiomyocyte proliferation and assessed efficacy of self-assembling peptide (SAP)-released RA in activating regeneration of the infarcted myocardium. Effect of RA on inducing cardiomyocyte proliferation was examined with the isolated cardiomyocytes. Expression of the cell cycle-associated genes and paracrine factors in the infarcted myocardium was examined at one week after treatment with SAP-carried RA. Cardiomyocyte proliferation, myocardial regeneration and improvement of cardiac function were assessed at four weeks after treatment. In the adult rat myocardium, expression of RA synthetase gene Raldh2 and RA concentration were decreased significantly. After treatment with RA, the proliferated cardiomyocytes were increased. The formulated SAP could sustainedly release RA. After treatment with SAP-carried RA, expression of the pro-proliferative genes in cell cycle and paracrine factors in the infarcted myocardium were up-regulated. Myocardial regeneration was enhanced, and cardiac function was improved significantly. These results demonstrate that RA can induce adult cardiomyocytes to proliferate effectively. The sustained release of RA with SAP is a promise strategy to enhance repair of the infarcted myocardium. [Display omitted] • Synthesis of retinoic acid in adult myocardium is decreased. • Retinoic acid can induce proliferation of adult cardiomyocytes. • Sustained release of retinoic acid is effective for repair of the infarcted myocardium. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • Three unique ent -clerodane diterpenoid dimers were isolated from Callicarpa arborea. • The absolute configuration of 1 was deduced by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. • The absolute configuration of 2 and 3 was confirmed by NMR calculations with DP4 + analysis and ECD calculations. • The compound 2 and 3 showed potent cytotoxicity against MCF-7 and HCT-116 cell lines. Callicarpnoids A–C (1 – 3), three new ent -clerodane diterpenoid dimers formed via a [4 + 2] hetero Diels-Alder cycloaddition, appeared as a third example of this type of dimers, were isolated from the stems of Callicarpa arborea Roxb.. Their structures were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic analysis, and the absolute configurations were confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and electronic circular dichroism (ECD) calculations, as well as DP4 + analysis. Cytotoxicity test in two cell lines indicated that compounds 2 and 3 had significant cytotoxic effect against breast cancer cell (MCF-7) and colorectal cancer cell (HCT-116) with IC 50 ranging from 5.2 to 7.2 μ M, comparable to those of the positive control. Furthermore, the western blot analysis revealed that the protein expression levels of Bax were increased following compounds 2 and 3 treatment, whereas the expression levels of caspase 8, caspase 3, caspase 9 and Bcl 2 were decreased in a dose-dependent manner, indicating that compounds 2 and 3 may induce apoptosis via both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways in MCF-7 and HCT-116 cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cell-free DNA (cfDNA), as a non-invasive approach, has been introduced in a wide range of applications, including cancer diagnosis/ monitoring, prenatal testing, and transplantation monitoring. Yet, studies of cfDNA fragmentomics in physiological conditions are lacking. In this study, we aim to explore the correlation of fragmentation patterns of cfDNA with blood biochemical and hematological parameters in healthy individuals. We addressed the impact of physiological variables and abnormal blood biochemical and hematological parameters on cfDNA fragment size distribution. We also figured and validated that hematological inflammation markers, including leukocyte, lymphocyte, neutrophil, and platelet distribution width as well as aspartate transaminase levels were significantly correlated with the genome-wide cfDNA fragmentation pattern. Our findings suggest that cfDNA fragmentation profiles were associated with physiological parameters related to cardiovascular risk factors, inflammatory response and hepatocyte injury, which may provide insights for further research on the potential role of cfDNA fragmentation in diagnosis and monitor of several disease. • Blood triglyceride and glucose level correlated with short cfDNA fragment ratio. • cfDNA fragmentation correlated with inflammation-related hematological parameters. • AST was significantly correlated with cfDNA fragmentation patterns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The utilization of porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as catalyst support has attracted intensive attentions in heterogeneous catalysis. However, the study of structure-activity relationship in this confined catalysis system is still scarce. Herein, three isostructural Co(II)-MOFs {Co 2 L(bpy)} n (CTGU-11), {Co 2 L(bpe)} n (CTGU-12) and {Co 2 L(bib)} n (CTGU-13) were synthesized by using 4,4′,4″,4‴-(1,3,6,8-Pyrenetetrayl)tetrabenzoic acid (H 4 L) as an organic ligand, and introducing three N-donor ligands (bpy ​= ​4,4′-dipyridyl, bpe ​= ​1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethylene, bib ​= ​1,4-bis(1-imidazoly)benzene) with different length. Among these Co(II)-MOFs, each L4− anion bridges four typical paddle wheel secondary building units (SBUs) to form a two dimensional (2D) sheet, which further expanded to the three-fold interpenetrated structure with the aid of different pillared ligands. Inspired by the eligible structure/surface feature of these frameworks, a series of Co-MOF-supported heterogeneous catalysts (NM@Co-MOFs, NM = Ag, Ru, Pd and Au) have been fabricated successfully via solution infiltration, for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4NP). Impressively, 2-Ru@Co-MOFs exhibit remarkable activity in comparison to other NM@Co-MOFs composites with the apparent rate constant reach 50.72 ​s-1 ​g-1, 26.14 ​s-1 ​g-1, and 22.79 ​s-1 ​g-1, respectively. Furthermore, the possible catalytic mechanism of 2-Ru@Co-MOFs has also been discussed based on the analysis of reaction kinetics. Three isostructural Co(II)-MOFs were synthesized by using a conjugated tetrabenzoic acid(H 4 L) as an organic ligand, and introducing three N-donor ligands with different length. Among these Co(II)-MOFs, each L4− anion bridges four typical paddle wheel secondary building units (SBUs) to form a two dimensional (2D) sheet, which further expanded to the three-fold interpenetrated structure with the aid of different pillared ligands. Inspired by the eligible structure/surface feature of these frameworks, a series of Co-MOF-supported heterogeneous catalysts (NM@Co-MOFs, NM = Ag, Ru, Pd and Au) have been fabricated successfully via solution infiltration, for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol. [Display omitted] • Three novel isostructural 3D Co(II)-MOFs have been prepared. • The integration metal nanoparticles into MOFs shows positive effect on reduction of 4-NP. • The electronic effects between noble metal and MOFs accelerate catalytic process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Four new isostructural coordination polymers, [M 2 (μ 2 -H 2 O)(DTBC) 2 ] (CTGU- 26(M), M ​= ​Zn, Cd, Co and Ni] have been prepared with a new butterfly-typed nitroheterocyclic 4,6-di- 1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yi-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid(H 2 DTBC) ligand and metal salts under hydrothermal condition. CTGU-26(Zn) features an unusual 2-nodal (4, 8)-connected scu topological network generated by [Zn 2 (μ 2 -H 2 O)(COO) 4 ] units and DTBC2− anion linkers. Luminescent properties measurements indicate that both CTGU-26(Zn) and CTGU-26(Cd) show intense fluorescence-emission compared with free H 2 DTBC ligand in solid state. Moreover, the electrocatalytic activities of CTGU-26(Co) and CTGU-26(Ni) towards methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) of two compounds were also investigated. Remarkably, by combining each MOF with the conductive 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene(HHTP) additive, a composite material, HHTP/CTGU-26(Ni)–I was confirmed to have an excellent performance for MOR with a high mass specific peak current of 25.55 ​mA ​cm−2. Four new isostructural coordination polymers, [M 2 (μ 2 -H 2 O)(DTBC) 2 ] (CTGU-26(M), M ​= ​Zn, Cd, Co and Ni] have been prepared with one new butterfly-typed nitroheterocyclic carboxylate ligand was prepared and characterized. And the luminescent properties and methanol oxidation reaction were also discussed. [Display omitted] • Four new isostructural coordination polymers have been prepared with a new butterfly-typed nitroheterocyclic carboxylic acid. • They feature an unusual 2-nodal (4,8)-connected scu topological network generated by binuclear units and DTBC2− anion linkers. • The luminescent properties and the electrocatalytic MOR activities of four complexes has been studied and discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]