Letian Xu

ORCID: 0000-0003-3336-9907
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Research Areas
  • Crystallization and Solubility Studies
  • X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
  • Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
  • Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
  • Insect Resistance and Genetics
  • Insect and Pesticide Research
  • Insect Utilization and Effects
  • Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
  • Forest Insect Ecology and Management
  • Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
  • Crystallography and molecular interactions
  • CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
  • Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
  • Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions
  • Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms
  • Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
  • Conducting polymers and applications
  • Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
  • Insect behavior and control techniques
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
  • Plant Virus Research Studies
  • Plant and animal studies
  • Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes

Hubei University
2017-2025

Scripps Research Institute
2025

Northeast Agricultural University
2022-2024

South China University of Technology
2024

State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices
2024

Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital
2023

China University of Geosciences
2023

Xi'an Jiaotong University
2018-2021

Northwest A&F University
2014-2020

Institute of Science and Technology
2020

It is quite challenging to realize fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between two chromophores with specific positions and directions. Herein, through the self-assembly of carefully selected fluorescent ligands via metal-coordination interactions, we prepared tetragonal prismatic platinum(II) cages a reverse FRET process their faces pillars. Bearing different responses external stimuli, these emissive are able tune process, thus making sensitive solvents, pressure, temperature....

10.1021/jacs.9b12689 article EN Journal of the American Chemical Society 2020-01-15

As an excellent fluorescent nanomaterial, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have the properties of small molecular weight, particle size, high fluorescence stability, no optical flicker, wide excitation spectrum, continuous, long adjustable emission wavelength, good biocompatibility and low toxicity. At present, it has been widely used in biological detection, vivo vitro imaging, drug delivery diagnostic drugs. This review presents a broad overview recent progress synthesis, properties, biomedical...

10.1016/j.mtadv.2023.100376 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Materials Today Advances 2023-05-03

A series of electrochromic electron-accepting poly(chalcogenoviologen)s with multiple, stable, and reversible redox centers were used as anodic materials in organic radical lithium-ion batteries (ORLIBs). The introduction heavy atoms (S, Se, Te) into the viologen scaffold significantly improved capacity cycling stability ORLIBs. Notably, poly(Te-BnV) anode was able to intercalate 20 Li ions showed higher conductivity insolubility electrolyte, thus contributing a 502 mAh g-1 at 100 mA when...

10.1002/anie.201903152 article EN Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2019-04-06

The introduction of main group elements into conjugated scaffolds is emerging as a key route to novel optoelectronic materials. Herein, an efficient and versatile way synthesize polymerizable 9,10-azaboraphenanthrene (BNP)-containing monomers by aromaticity-driven ring expansion reactions between highly antiaromatic borafluorene azides reported, the corresponding small molecules polymers are developed well. BNP-containing showed good air/moisture stability notable fluorescence properties....

10.1039/c8sc00688a article EN cc-by-nc Chemical Science 2018-01-01

Abstract A series of electron‐accepting chalcogen‐bridged viologens with narrow HOMO–LUMO bandgaps and low LUMO levels is reported. The optoelectronic properties chalcogenoviologens can be readily tuned through heavy atom substitution (S, Se Te). Herein, in situ electrochemical spectroscopy was performed on the proof‐of‐concept electrochromic devices (ECD). E‐BnV 2+ (E=Se, Te; BnV =benzyl viologen) used for visible‐light‐driven hydrogen evolution due to strong visible‐light absorption....

10.1002/anie.201711761 article EN Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2018-02-28

A series of novel persistent room-temperature phosphorescence (pRTP) materials (PEPCz) obtained via a combination chalcogen atoms (O, S, Se, and Te) carbazolyl moiety is reported. Single crystal structure analysis revealed that PEPCz had similar molecular conformations almost identical packing. Mechanistic study showed the intramolecular electronic coupling between π-units was responsible for tunable pRTP. The were used not only to realize graphic encryption, but also fabricate pRTP sensors...

10.1039/c8cc04734k article EN Chemical Communications 2018-01-01

The development of novel applications ultralong organic phosphorescent (UOP) materials is highly desired. Herein, a series UOP (EDCz, E = O, S, Se, and Te) for bacterial afterglow imaging photodynamic therapy (PDT) reported. By structurally bonding with the chalcogen atoms π-conjugated scaffolds, EDCz not only absorbs visible light but also emits an efficiency ca. 0.01–6.8% long lifetime 0.08–0.318 s under ambient conditions. Benefiting from long-lived triplet excited states, SeDCz...

10.1021/acsami.0c04005 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2020-03-26

Abstract Gut microbiota are important in the adaptation of phytophagous insects to their plant hosts. However, interaction between gut microbiomes and pioneering populations invasive during new hosts, particularly initial phases invasion, has been less studied. We studied contribution microbiome host globally recognized pest, Hyphantria cunea, as it expands its range into southern China. The population H. cunea shows effective Metasequoia glyptostroboides exhibits greater larval survival on...

10.1093/ismejo/wrae031 article EN cc-by The ISME Journal 2024-01-01

The expression of double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) from the plastid genome has been proven to be an effective method for controlling herbivorous pests by targeting essential insect genes. However, there are limitations efficiency plastid-mediated RNA interference (PM-RNAi) due initial damage caused insects and their slow response interference. In this study, we developed transplastomic poplar plants that express dsRNAs β-Actin (dsACT) Srp54k (dsSRP54K) genes Plagiodera versicolora. Feeding...

10.1016/j.xplc.2024.100974 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Plant Communications 2024-05-14

Conifers respond to herbivore attack with defensive chemicals, which are toxic both insects and their associated microorganisms. Microorganisms have been widely reported metabolize may help microorganisms host overcome conifer defense. Dendroctonus valens LeConte, an introduced exotic pest from North America China, has killed millions of healthy pines. Alpha-pinene is the most abundant monoterpene in Chinese Pinus tabuliformis. Although D. already investigated, little known about...

10.1111/1744-7917.12255 article EN Insect Science 2015-07-29

Abstract The synthesis of the first bismuth‐containing macromolecules that exhibit phosphorescence in solid state and presence oxygen is reported. These red emissive high molecular weight polymers (>300 kDa) feature benzobismoles appended to a hydrocarbon scaffold, were built via an efficient ring‐opening metathesis (ROMP) protocol. Moreover, our general procedure readily allows for formation cross‐linked networks block copolymers. Attaining stable with non‐toxic elements remains...

10.1002/anie.201809357 article EN Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2018-09-21

Abstract Transplastomic potato plants expressing double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) targeted against essential genes of the Colorado beetle (CPB) can be lethal to larvae by triggering an interference (RNAi) response. High accumulation levels dsRNAs in plastids are crucial confer efficient RNAi response insects. However, whether length and sequence dsRNA determine efficacy and/or influence level is not known. We compared different lengths CPB β-Actin gene (ACT) feeding vitro-synthesized larvae....

10.1093/jxb/eraa001 article EN cc-by Journal of Experimental Botany 2020-01-03

The development of a highly effective photosensitizer (PS) that can be activated with low-power single light is pressing issue. Herein, we report PS for synergistic photodynamic and photothermal therapy constructed through self-assembly poly(selenoviologen) on the surface core-shell NaYF4:Yb/Tm@NaYF4 upconversion nanoparticles. hybrid UCNPs/PSeV showed strong ROS generation ability high conversion efficiency (∼52.5%) under mildest reported-to-date irradiation conditions (λ = 980 nm, 150...

10.1021/acsami.0c04506 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2020-05-20

A series of novel bismuth-bridged viologen analogues, bismoviologens (BiV2+), synthesized through a combination bismuth atom and skeleton is reported. Their optical electrochemical properties were fine-tuned the N-arylation or N-alkylation reactions. Bismolviologens not only showed good redox but also exhibited phosphorescence under ambient conditions (in air at room temperature). This phenomenon makes BiV2+ first examples phosphorescent analogues reported to date. On basis excellent unique...

10.1021/jacs.0c12015 article EN Journal of the American Chemical Society 2021-01-04

Abstract Background RNA interference (RNAi) has emerged as an efficient tool to control insect pests. When insects ingest double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) targeted against essential genes, strong gene silencing and mortality can be induced. To exert their function, dsRNA molecules must pass through the insect’s gut enter epithelial cells and/or hemolymph. Gut bacteria are known play multifarious roles in food digestion nutrition, confer protection pathogens parasites. Whether there is a cross...

10.1186/s40168-021-01066-1 article EN cc-by Microbiome 2021-05-04

Abstract Insects’ intestinal microbes have profound effects on the host's physiological traits, which can impact their physiology at both local (gut) and systemic (body) levels. Nevertheless, molecular mechanisms underlying host‐microbiota interactions, especially in non‐model insects, remain elusive. Recently, tissue‐specific transcriptomic analysis has been highlighted as a robust tool studying host–microbe interactions. Plagiodera versicolora is worldwide leaf‐eating pest that primarily...

10.1111/1749-4877.12528 article EN Integrative Zoology 2021-03-11

Abstract Continuous cropping has a negative effect on soybean yield. In this study, positioning experiment was conducted starting in 2015, with three treatments: maize–soybean rotation (SMR), 2-year maize, (SC2), and 8-year continuous (SC8). We determined yields (2015–2022) analyzed soil microbial communities, functions, metabolites composition the 0–20 cm tillage layer using metagenomics technology GC–MS during flowering 2022. Results indicated that (SC8) significantly reduced yield...

10.1186/s40538-024-00569-x article EN cc-by Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture 2024-03-29
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