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- Wang, Xinyue, et al.
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Charge-Separated States Determined Photoinduced Electron Transfer Efficiency in a D-D-A System in an External Electric Field
- 2023
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Ingår i: Journal of Physical Chemistry C. - : American Chemical Society (ACS). - 1932-7447 .- 1932-7455.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Focusing on the photoinduced electron transfer properties of the D-D-A molecule ((TPA-TT)-BODIPY-C60) in an external electric field (Fext), the excited-state properties in which the double-donor molecule is excited to form three charge-separated states were simulated. The charge-Transfer processes of these three charge-separated states were investigated by considering the two donors as a whole ((TPA-TT-BODIPY)·+-C60·-) as a comparison object. The electronic coupling (VDA), reorganization energy (λ), and free energy (δG) of the different charge-separated states in Fext were calculated and simulated. The calculated results show that the λ of (TPA-TT-BODIPY)·+-C60·- ranges from 0.576 to 0.51 eV, and the calculated δG of exciton dissociation ranges from-1.402 to-1.143 eV, indicating that exciton dissociation occurs in the Marcus inverted region. In the range of Fext =-10 × 10-5 to 10 × 10-5 au, the trend of the charge-Transfer rate is gradually increasing, and the rate increase is mainly from the VDA and δG changes. Moreover, the rapid formation of the (TPA-TT)-BODIPY·+-C60·- charge-separated state and the formation of the long-lived (TPA-TT)·+-BODIPY-C60·- are indicated by the exciton dissociation rate. By studying the charge-Transfer parameters under different electric field directions, it is found that the regulation of electric field strength on the charge-Transfer rate is consistent. These results provide a feasible method for the rational design of a new type of electron transfer process with high efficiency of the D-D-A system.
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- Wang, Xinyue, et al.
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External electric field-dependent photoinduced charge transfer in non-fullerene organic solar cells
- 2023
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Ingår i: Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. - : Elsevier BV. - 1386-1425. ; 284
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Based on Marcus theory, the photoinduced electron transfer properties of D-A type non-fullerene acceptor organic solar cells (OSCs) under the dependence of external electric field (Fext) were investigated. The research results shown that the charge transfer mode under different Fext intensities changes with certain regularity. Focusing on the important parameters (ΔG, λ, and VDA) that affect the charge transfer rate, it was found that both charge separation (|ΔGCS|>λ(1.3019 vs 0.8275 eV at Fext = 0) and charge recombiation (|ΔGCR|>λ, (1.9633 vs 0.8275 eV)) processes occur in the Marcus inverted region. The ΔGCS is relatively sensitive to Fext, and the calculated ΔGCS at different Fext intensities yields an increment of 0.0073 eV, which is also the main reason for the increase in the rate of charge separation. The ΔGCR ranges between −1.9633 and −1.9637 eV, is insensitive to Fext, and ΔGCR is significantly smaller than ΔGCS, which makes the charge recombination rate significantly smaller than the charge separation rate. For VDA, it is found that VDA will transition to a new level only when the Fext intensity reaches a certain intensity, which also enables to obtain a faster charge separation rate. By studying the charge transfer parameters in different polar solvents, it is found that polar solvents can indeed increase the charge transfer rate. To a certain extent, our results also demonstrate that the addition of Fext can further improve the performance of non-fullerene acceptor OSCs.
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- Wang, Xinyue, et al.
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Exploring the effect of electric field on charge-transfer states at non-fullerene D/A interface
- 2023
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Ingår i: Journal of Molecular Liquids. - 0167-7322. ; 390
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Using Marcus theory, the electric-field-dependent charge-separation dynamics of non-fullerene acceptors D/A heterojunctions are simulated. On the D/A interface, the excited-state characteristics show obvious differences under different electric field intensities, providing microscopic details of the non-fullerene D/A interface at the atomic level. For different electric field conditions, so the calculated reorganization energy ranges from 0.97 to 1 eV. By comparing other charge transfer parameters of this system, it was found that the reorganization energy mainly determines the charge-transfer rate. The results show that the charge transfer rate does exhibit a variation that depends on the electric field intensity and is consistent with the variation in the Marcus inverted region. By evaluating the rate of charge separation/recombination, it is judged that its charge separation shows significant advantages, and the trifurcated structure of the molecule also provides multiple charge transfer paths for charge separation, which contributes to the charge generation mechanism.
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- Yu, Bowei, et al.
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Age-specific and sex-specific associations of visceral adipose tissue mass and fat-to-muscle mass ratio with risk of mortality
- 2023
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Ingår i: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 2190-5991 .- 2190-6009. ; 14:1, s. 406-417
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- BackgroundLimited studies have explored the association between visceral adipose tissue (VAT) mass and fat-to-muscle mass ratio (FMR) and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the sex-specific association of VAT and FMR with all-cause and cause-specific mortality by age. MethodsA total of 438 896 participants (49.8% men, mean age +/- standard deviation: 57 +/- 8 years for men; 56 +/- 8 years for women) were included from the UK Biobank cohort. The nature of VAT was predictive, as obtained by sex-stratified, non-linear prediction models. Fat and muscle mass were estimated using a bioelectrical impedance assessment device. FMR was calculated as the fat mass divided by the muscle mass in the whole body. VAT and FMRs were divided into quintiles in ascending order, and the 3rd quintile was used as the reference. Cox regression analyses were used to estimate the associations between VAT, FMR and mortality. ResultsDuring a median of 12.4 years of follow-up, we documented 29 903 deaths. After adjusting for various covariates, the individuals in the highest quintiles of VAT and FMR had the highest hazard ratios (HRs) of all-cause mortality [1.24 (95% confidence interval: 1.17-1.33) for VAT and 1.24 (1.17-1.31) for FMR in men; and 1.11 (1.03-1.21) for VAT in women], except that the 1st quintile of FMR in women had the greatest HR [1.18 (1.09-1.27)]. Significant interactions were observed in both sexes according to age category (P for interaction < 0.05). Among men <50 years, participants in the 1st and 5th quintiles of VAT and FMR had significantly higher risks of mortality [1.30 (1.02-1.66) and 1.67 (1.27-2.19) in VAT; 1.25 (0.99-1.56) and 1.41 (1.11-1.79) in FMR, respectively]; in women, this phenomenon was observed in the >= 60 age group [1.16 (1.06-1.27) and 1.19 (1.08-1.31) in VAT; 1.18 (1.08-1.29) and 1.11 (1.01-1.22) in FMR, respectively]. VAT showed a linear positive association with mortality in women <60 years and a J-shaped association from respiratory disease in both sexes >= 60 years. FMR showed a linear positive association with mortality from cancer in men <60 years and a J-shaped association with mortality from cause-specific mortality in both sexes >= 60 years, except for mortality from cardiovascular disease in men. ConclusionsMost associations of VAT and FMR with all-cause mortality were J-shaped and were significantly modified by age status (<50, 50-59 and >= 60 years). The clinical implication is that regarding body composition and VAT mass, different health strategies may be adopted for people of different sexes and ages.
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- Zhao, Yadong, 1985-, et al.
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Collagens for surimi gel fortification : Type-dependent effects and the difference between type I and type II
- 2023
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Ingår i: Food Chemistry. - : Elsevier BV. - 0308-8146 .- 1873-7072. ; 407, s. 135157-
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Surimi products have unsatisfactory gel properties. Hence, this study evaluates the effect of collagen-adding on surimi gel properties and provides the first observation results regarding collagen type influence. With higher water solubility and more charged amino acids than type II, collagen type I intertwines with surimi myofibrillar proteins better to induce higher exposure of protein functional domains, more sufficient conformational changes of myosin and greater formation of chemical forces among proteins. These enhancements accelerate the gelation rate, leading to a well-stabilized surimi gel. The collagen I-containing surimi gels show more compact structures with uniformly distributed smaller pores than those containing collagen II, thereby providing the final products with higher water holding capacity and better textural profiles. As such, the surimi gel fortification performance of collagen I and the well-elucidated collagen-myofibrillar protein interaction mechanism will guide the further exploitation of collagen as an effective additive in the food industry.
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