Machine Learning-Assisted Spray Pyrolysis for the Synthesis of Single-Atom Fe-N-C Porous Hollow Microspheres for Zinc-Air Batteries.

Non-noble metal single-atom catalysts with high catalytic activity have garnered considerable attention from researchers in recent years. Yet, their synthesis is affected by various factors, making process optimization a challenging and systematic task. In this study, single-atom Fe-N-C porous hollow microspheres were successfully synthesized via ultrasonic spray pyrolysis, with machine learning employed to optimize the fabrication process.

UPLC-Q-TOF/MS-based urine metabolomics for the diagnosis and staging of bladder cancer.

Background: Bladder cancer (BC) is a common malignant tumour of the urinary system. Currently, the gold standard for diagnosing BC is cystoscopy, but it is an invasive examination that can lead to a certain psychological burden on the patient. In this study, we aimed to identify non-invasive potential metabolic biomarkers that could improve the diagnostic accuracy of bladder cancer.

Strain engineering of CoNC catalyst toward enhancing the oxygen reduction reaction activity.

Developing efficient and cost-effective platinum-group metal-free (PGMF) catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is crucial for energy conversion and storage devices. Among these catalysts, metal-nitrogen-carbon (MNC) materials, particularly cobalt single-atom catalysts (CoNC), show promise as ORR electrocatalysts. However, their ORR activity is often hindered by strong hydroxyl (OH) adsorption on the Co sites.

Lipidomics Study of Type 1 Diabetic Rats Using Online Phase Transition Trapping-Supercritical Fluid Extraction-Chromatography Coupled with Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Tandem Mass Spectrometry.

Chromatography-mass spectrometry-based lipidomics represents an essential tool for elucidating lipid dysfunction mechanisms and is extensively employed in investigating disease mechanisms and identifying biomarkers. However, the detection of low-abundance lipids in biological matrices, along with cumbersome operational procedures, complicates comprehensive lipidomic analyses, necessitating the development of highly sensitive, environmentally friendly, and automated methods. In this study, an online phase transition trapping-supercritical fluid extraction-chromatography-mass spectrometry (PTT-SFEC-MS/MS) method was developed and successfully applied to plasma lipidomics analysis in Type 1 diabetes (T1D) rats.

Global Research Trends and Hotspots for Ferroptosis, Necroptosis, and Pyroptosis in Alzheimer's Disease from the Past to 2023: A Combined Bibliometric Review.

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a genetically intricate neurodegenerative disorder. Studies on "Ferroptosis in AD", "Pyroptosis in AD", and "Necroptosis in AD" are becoming more prevalent and there is increasing evidence that they are closely related to AD. However, there has not yet been a thorough bibliometrics-based investigation on this subject.

Inline phase transition trapping-selective supercritical fluid extraction-supercritical fluid chromatography: A green and efficient integrated method for determining prohibited substances in cosmetics.

Background: Developing an environmentally friendly and efficient integrated analytical approach is a cutting-edge topic in current analytical science. Due to the unique properties of supercritical carbon dioxide (sc-CO), online supercritical fluid extraction-supercritical fluid chromatography (SFE-SFC) is developing rapidly and has been widely applied in many fields. However, it still faces several challenges such as peak broadening and matrix interference.

3D hierarchical self-supporting BiSe-based anode for high-performance lithium/sodium-ion batteries.

BiSe is a promising material for anodes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its abundance, easy preparation, and high capacity. However, its practical application is hindered by low conductivity and significant volume variation during cycling, leading to poor rate capability and cycling stability. Herein, a novel composite consisting of BiSe nanoplates deposited on carbon cloth (CC) and encapsulated by reduced graphene oxide (rGO) has been designed and synthesized.

Iron-Promoted Oxidative Alkylation/Cyclization of Ynones with 4-Alkyl-1,4-dihydropyridines: Access to 2-Alkylated Indenones.

An iron-promoted oxidative tandem alkylation/cyclization of ynones with 4-alkyl-substituted 1,4-dihydropyridines for the efficient synthesis of 2-alkylated indenones is described. The process occurs oxidative homolysis of a C-C σ-bond in 1,4-dihydropyridines to generate an alkyl radical followed by the addition of C-C triple bonds in ynones and intramolecular cyclization. A wide range of alkyl radicals could be efficiently transferred to generate a series of synthetically useful 2-alkylated indenones with excellent selectivity under mild conditions.

Visible-light-induced acylation/cyclization of active alkenes: facile access to acylated isoquinolinones.

Nitrogen heterocycles, especially polycyclic compounds, are significant skeletons in valuable molecules. Herein, we developed an efficient and practical visible-light-induced acylation/cyclization of active alkenes with acyl oxime derivatives for constructing acylated indolo/benzimidazo-[2,1,]isoquinolin-6(5) ones. This reaction was compatible with various functional groups and a series of fused indole/imidazole skeletons were prepared in up to 95% yield at room temperature.

Association of pet-keeping in home with self-reported asthma and asthma-related symptoms in 11611 school children from China.

Objective: We conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the associations between domestic pets and respiratory health in children.

Methods: We randomly recruited 11,611 school children from Zhongshan, a southern city in China. Information about the respiratory symptoms and disease history of the recruited children, the status of domestic pets, and other related risk factors were collected from March to July 2016.

Edge-Rich Quasi-Mesoporous Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Framework Derived from Palm Tree Bark Hair for Electrochemical Applications.

Biomass with abundant resources and low price is regarded as potential sources of functionalized carbon-based energy storage and conversion electrode materials. Rational construction and development of biomass-derived carbon equipped with proper morphology, structure, and composition prove the key to highly efficient utilization of advanced energy storage systems. Herein, we use palm tree bark hair as a biomass source and prepare edge/defect-rich quasi-mesoporous carbon (QMC) by a direct pyrolysis followed by NaOH etching strategy.

Facile Synthesis of ZnS/N,S Co-doped Carbon Composite from Zinc Metal Complex for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries.

ZnS coated on N,S co-doped carbon (ZnS/NSC) composite has been prepared utilizing zinc pyrithione (CHNOSZn) as raw material via calcination. Through activation using NaCO salt, ZnS nanoparticles encapsulated in NSC (denoted as A-ZnS/NSC) with mixed-crystal structure has also been obtained, which reveals much larger specific surface area and more bridges between ZnS and NSC. Based on the existence of bridges (C-S-Zn and S-O-Zn bonds) and the modification of carbon from N,S co-doping, the A-ZnS/NSC composite as an anode for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) displays significantly enhanced electrochemical performances with a high reversible specific capacity of 516.

Study on the interaction between thiazolopyrimidine analogues and bovine serum albumin.

Fluorescence and ultraviolet spectroscopy were used to explore the interaction between thiazolopyrimidines (TAPM) and bovine serum albumin (BSA) under imitated physiological conditions. The experimental results show that thiazolopyrimidines can quench the fluorescence of BSA through a static quenching process. The binding constants, binding sites, and thermodynamic parameters at different temperatures were calculated.

rac-(4R,17S,18R,26R)-Ethyl 4'-methoxy-carbonyl-5''-(4-methoxy-phen-yl)-1'-methyl-2,3''-dioxo-2'',3''-dihydro-indoline-3-spiro-2'-pyrrolidine-3'-spiro-2''-thia-zolo[3,2-a]pyrimidine-6''-carboxyl-ate.

In the title compound, C(30)H(30)N(4)O(7)S, the two spiro junctions link a planar 2-oxindole ring [with a mean deviation from the plane of 0.0319 (3) Å, a pyrrolidine ring in an envelope conformation and a thia-zolo[3,2-a]pyrimidine system. Two mol-ecules are connected into a dimer by two N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, forming an R(2) (2)(8) graph-set motif.

Ethyl 5-(4-chloro-phen-yl)-2-[(Z)-(methoxy-carbon-yl)methyl-ene]-7-methyl-3-oxo-3,5-dihydro-2H-thia-zolo[3,2-a]pyrimi-dine-6-carboxyl-ate.

The title compound, C(19)H(17)ClN(2)O(5)S, was synthesized by the reaction of ethyl 6-(4-chloro-phen-yl)-2-mercapto-4-methyl-1,6-dihydro-pyrimidine-5-carboxyl-ate and dimethyl acetyl-ene-dicarboxyl-ate in methanol. In the mol-ecule, the nearly planar thia-zole ring, with a mean deviation from the plane of 0.0108 (3) Å, is fused with a dihydro-pyrimidine ring in a flattened half-chair conformation.