Enhancement of room-temperature performance in solid-state batteries by succinonitrile-based composite solid electrolyte ion channels.

A critical barrier to commercializing solid-state batteries lies in the inadequate performance of existing solid electrolytes, particularly their poor conductivity at room temperature and unsatisfactory long-term stability. In this context, a self-healing composite solid electrolyte based on succinonitrile (SCN) reinforced with lithium lanthanum titanate (LLTO) is introduced. Leveraging the increased interfacial lithium-ion (Li) transport channels in composite systems, the resultant LLTO-enhanced SCN electrolyte demonstrates remarkable ionic conductivity of 2.

A slot region in the magnetosphere of Jupiter.

Understanding the balance between charged particle acceleration and loss is central to radiation belt research. Jupiter's Galilean moons orbit within its intense radiation environment and can act both as sources and sinks of energetic particles. Using observations from the Juno spacecraft, we identify large-scale depletions of energetic electrons along Europa's orbit.

Gastrodin from the Gastrodia elata Blume alleviates neuronal inflammation and injury via regulates NOX2/Nrf2 balance.

Background: Epilepsy is a serious recurrent neurological dysfunction, and its incidence is increasing sharply, often causing social dysfunction in patients and causing heavy economic and caregiving burdens to families and society. At present, most drugs used in the clinical treatment of epilepsy have serious side effects, such as liver and kidney function damage, psychological and physiological damage, and drug dependence.

Methods: The antiepileptic effect of gastrodin (GAS, a natural compound isolated from Gastrodia elata Blume) was studied in a PTZ-induced epilepsy rat model.

Enhanced Fe/Fe cycle by a novel 2D/2D FeS/ACN composite for rapid photo-Fenton degradation of tetracycline-based wastewater.

Fe-based photo-Fenton process is widely used to remove antibiotic in wastewater, however, the synthesis of efficient and stable catalysts to solve the problems of Fe/Fe ions cycling and iron sludge formation of FeS-based catalysts is challenging. Herein, a strategy combining mechanical activation and pyrolysis was proposed to construct a novel FeS/amorphous carbon nitride (2D/2D FeS/ACN) composite with a two-dimensional (2D) stacked structure, where the FeS and ACN connected by Fe-N bonds. The removal rates of oxytetracycline, tetracycline, and chlorotetracycline over 2D/2D FeS/ACN both surpassed 96.

γ-Valerolactone-Enabled Mild Methanolysis of Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate for Efficient Chemical Recycling.

To tackle growing resource and environmental challenges, closed-loop chemical recycling of waste PET is gaining significant attention. Methanolysis demonstrates significant industrial potential due to the ease of separation and purification of its depolymerization product, dimethyl terephthalate (DMT). However, conventional methanolysis processes for PET typically require harsh conditions (>200 °C and 2-4 MPa), highlighting the need for more efficient and milder methods.

Understanding the needs of family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities: A phenomenological study using the timing it right theory.

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, significantly impacting patients and their families. Family caregivers, as the primary providers of care for stroke patients, face dynamic and evolving challenges throughout the patient's recovery journey.

Objective: This study aims to explore the comprehensive care needs of family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities within the Chinese cultural context.

Interlayer-bonded Ni/MoO electrocatalyst for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction with stability over 6000 h at 1000 mA cm.

The mechanical stability of the catalytic electrodes used for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) is crucial for their industrial applications in anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEM-WE). This study develops a corrosion strategy to construct a self-supported electrocatalyst (Int-Ni/MoO) with high mechanical stability by anchoring the Ni/MoO catalytic layer with a dense interlayer of MoO nanoparticles. The Int-Ni/MoO exhibits a strengthened homostructural interface between the interlayer and catalytic layer, preventing the detachment of the catalyst during ultrasonic treatment.

An Interlayer Anchored NiMo/MoO Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis at High Current Density.

Noble metal-free electrodes for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEM-WE) operating at high current densities are critical for sustainable hydrogen production. However, the massive amount of bubbles resulted in insufficient mass transfer and unevenly distributed local stress, which poses a major challenge in designing an efficient and robust hydrogen evolution catalyst. Herein, a facile chemical corrosion method is developed to synthesize an interlayer-anchored NiMo/MoO catalyst on a nickel foam (NF) substrate (NiMo/Int/NF) with high hydrogen evolution activity (overpotential of 80.

Facet-Engineered Copper Electrocatalysts Enable Sustainable NADH Regeneration with High Efficiency.

Electrochemical regeneration of the nicotinamide cofactor (NADH) provides a sustainable approach to enzymatic reactions. However, the low productivity and selectivity of bioactive 1,4-NADH limit its broad applications. The hydrogenation of NAD to 1,4-NADH at the electrode surface is strongly coupled to the conformation of adsorbed NAD*, the formation of adsorbed hydrogen (H), and the H transfer to NAD*.

Highly Selective Electrooxidation of Glycerol to Tartronic Acid Over a Single-Atom Rhodium Catalyst Supported on Indium Oxide.

The electrooxidation of biodiesel-derived glycerol offers an effective approach for the sustainable production of valuable C compounds. However, highly selective synthesis of a specific C compound, such as tartronic acid (TA), by glycerol electrooxidation remains a big challenge due to the competitive dehydrogenation between CH(OH) and CH(OH). Herein this study reports a glycerol electrochemical oxidation reaction (GEOR) for the selective production of TA, which is catalyzed by a single-atom rhodium catalyst supported on indium oxide (Rh-InO) in an alkaline medium.

Negative effects and mechanisms of phosphorus in electrolyte on the photoelectrochemical water splitting stability of BiVO photoanode.

The industrial development of BiVO photoanode-based photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is constrained by the poor stability of the BiVO photoanode. However, the effect of phosphorus (P) in commonly used electrolytes on BiVO photoanode stability and the associated mechanism are still scarce. Herein, we investigate the effects of different P-containing electrolytes on the PEC performance of BiVO, as well as the changes in the composition, microstructure, light-absorption properties, and carrier transport and separation efficiencies of BiVO between before and after the reaction.

Factors influencing disease-free survival after radical endometrial cancer surgery: an analysis of the competitive risk prediction mode.

Objective: To investigate the factors influencing disease-free survival (DFS) of patients with endometrial cancer after surgery and construct a competing risk prediction model.

Methods: Clinical data of endometrial cancer patients admitted to the First People's Hospital of Qinzhou City from October 2015 to January 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 280 patients were included, randomly split into a training set (202 cases) and a validation set (78 cases) in a 7:3 ratio using RStudio software.

Impact of LIN7A silencing on U87 cell invasion and its clinical significance in glioblastoma.

Glioblastoma is highly aggressive and resistant to treatment, making it crucial to understand the regulatory mechanisms underlying its invasion. LIN7A, a polar protein, has been implicated in tumor cell migration and invasion, but its role in glioblastoma remains unclear. This study aimed to manipulate LIN7A gene expression in U87 cells, analyze its impact on invasion, and explore the potential mechanisms through which LIN7A regulates glioblastoma cell invasion.

Facile and atom-economical synthesis of highly efficient chitosan-based flame retardants towards fire-retarding and antibacterial multifunctional coatings on cotton fabrics.

The development of bio-based flame retardants has garnered significant attention, however, significant challenges remain in achieving efficient flame retardancy and eco-friendly preparation methods. Herein, we propose a facile, atomic-efficient, and eco-friendly strategy for synthesizing a trinity chitosan-based flame retardant, phosphite-protonated chitosan (PCS). The chemical structure was systematically analyzed and the impact of varying degrees of protonation on the dissolution behavior and rheological properties were investigated.

Childhood irritability-aggression profiles and parent-to-child violence: Evidence of interactive effect in predicting youth violence.

Objective: Early irritability, aggression, and parent-to-child violence (PCV) each are presumed to predict later violent behavior. Few studies, however, have examined these factors simultaneously. This study investigated how irritability and aggression jointly manifested during childhood and whether such manifestations, PCV, and their interactions were associated with late-adolescent violence.

Electrically driven phosphorus dissolution from iron-nickel phosphate surfaces exposing highly active sites for oxygen evolution reaction.

The enhancement of catalytic activity can be achieved by removing non-active components from the surface of catalyst materials, thereby increasing the accessibility of active sites. In this study, an electrically driven method is described for the removal of non-active phosphorus (P) to optimize the surface composition of iron-nickel phosphide (denoted as P-O-NFF), resulting in the exposure of more active Fe-Ni sites for oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The optimized P-O-NFF electrode exhibits exceptional OER catalytic activity, with an overpotential of 217 mV at 10 mA cm.

LzSCL9, a Novel GRAS Transcription Factor in Lanzhou Lily ( var. ), Participates in Regulation of Trichokonins-Primed Heat Stress Tolerance.

In our previous research, we found that trichokonins' (TKs) employment improved the thermotolerance of the Lanzhou lily, a renowned edible crop species endemic to China that is relatively susceptible to high temperatures (HTs). Here, a novel Lanzhou lily GRAS gene, , was identified to respond to heat stress (HS) and HS+TKs treatment based on transcriptome and RT-qPCR analysis. TKs could improve the upregulation of during long-term HS.

Cluster-Level Heterostructure of PMo/Cu for Efficient and Selective Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation of High-Concentration 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural.

Electrochemical hydrogenation of aldehyde molecules, exemplified by 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), offers a sustainable approach for synthesizing higher value-added alcohols. However, severe coupling side reactions impede its practical implementation at high concentrations. In this work, a cluster-level heterostructure of a PMo/Cu catalyst is synthesized by loading Keggin-type phosphomolybdic acid (HPMoO, PMo) onto Cu nanowires.

Circumventing the activity-selectivity trade-off the confinement effect from induced potential barriers on the Pd nanoparticle surface.

The request for both high catalytic selectivity and high catalytic activity is rather challenging, particularly for catalysis systems with the primary and side reactions having comparable energy barriers. Here in this study, we simultaneously optimized the selectivity and activity for acetylene semi-hydrogenation by rationally and continuously varying the doping ratio of Zn atoms on the surface of Pd particles in Pd/ZnO catalysts. In the reaction temperature range of 40-200 °C, the conversion of acetylene was close to ∼100%, and the selectivity for ethylene exceeded 90% (the highest ethylene selectivity, ∼98%).

Facile Fabrication of Highly Efficient Chitosan-Based Multifunctional Coating for Cotton Fabrics with Excellent Flame-Retardant and Antibacterial Properties.

Interest in the development of eco-friendly, sustainable, and convenient bio-based coatings to enhance flame retardancy and antibacterial properties in cotton fabrics is growing. In this work, chitosan was protonated at its amino groups using a method with a high atom economy using an equimolar amount of amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP), resulting in the fabrication of a single-component chitosan-based multifunctional coating (ATMP-CS), thereby avoiding any additional neutralization or purification steps. Cotton fabrics coated with various loads of ATMP-CS were prepared through a padding-drying-curing process.

Medical waste incineration fly ash-based magnesium potassium phosphate cement: Calcium-reinforced chlorine solidification/stabilization mechanism and optimized carbon reduction process strategy.

The traditional solidification/stabilization (S/S) technology, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), has been widely criticized due to its poor resistance to chloride and significant carbon emissions. Herein, a S/S strategy based on magnesium potassium phosphate cement (MKPC) was developed for the medical waste incineration fly ash (MFA) disposal, which harmonized the chlorine stabilization rate and potential carbon emissions. The in-situ XRD results indicated that the Cl was efficiently immobilized in the MKPC system with coexisting Ca by the formation of stable Ca(PO)Cl through direct precipitation or intermediate transformation (the Cl immobilization rate was up to 77.

Investigating the network structure and causal relationships among bridge symptoms of comorbid depression and anxiety: A Bayesian network analysis.

Background: The network analysis method emphasizes the interaction between individual symptoms to identify shared or bridging symptoms between depression and anxiety to understand comorbidity. However, the network analysis and community detection approach have limitations in identifying causal relationships among symptoms. This study aims to address this gap by applying Bayesian network (BN) analysis to investigate potential causal relationships.