Zinc complex-based multifunctional binders for lithium sulfide-based lithium-sulfur batteries.

Lithium sulfide (LiS) is a promising cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) due to its compatibility with lithium-free anodes and commercial electrode processing. However, its high moisture sensitivity and processing difficulties pose challenges, particularly in identifying suitable binders. Here, we report a fluorine-free binder based on a zinc acetate triethanolamine (Zn(OAc)·TEA) complex, which exhibits enhanced specific capacity, rate capability, and cycling stability compared to the commonly used PVDF binder.

Combined transcriptome and metabolome analyses provide insights into host adaptation mechanism of Spodoptera frugiperda to cruciferous vegetables.

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), is a worldwide migratory pest that inflicts considerable harm on numerous economically vital crops.

Shikimic acid derived carbon-dots nanozyme with peroxidase-like activity: A dual-mode probe for ratiometric fluorescence and colorimetric detection of hymexazol.

Hymexazol is extensively used as a pesticide in agriculture and may pose potential hazards to human health as well as the environment. However, fluorescent or colorimetric detection of hymexazol is rarely reported. In this study, a fluorescence carbon-dots nanozyme (Fe-SACDs-RhB) with peroxidase-like activity was derived from shikimic acid.

Cross-Conjugated Polymer Semiconductors.

Cross-conjugated polymer semiconductors represent an unconventional yet promising class of materials with distinct structural and electronic characteristics compared to their linear conjugated counterparts. These systems introduce branched π-electron delocalization, enabling unique optical, electronic, and redox behaviors not accessible through traditional conjugated frameworks. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of representative cross-conjugated polymer systems, emphasizing the structure-property relationships and their implications for optoelectronic performance.

Functional Characterization of Acer Truncatum PHT1 Family Phosphate Transporter Genes and Their Involvement in Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis.

Acer truncatum Bunge, an economically significant species, is often growth-limited by phosphorus availability. Phosphate transporters, especially the PHT1 family, are crucial for plant phosphorus absorption, transport, and redistribution. This study aimed to elucidate the role of Acer truncatum PHT1 genes in phosphorus transport.

Brain-derived exosomal hemoglobin transfer contributes to neuronal mitochondrial homeostasis under hypoxia.

Hypoxia is an important physiological stress causing nerve injuries and several brain diseases. However, the mechanism of brain response to hypoxia remains unclear, thus limiting the development of interventional strategies. This study conducted combined analyses of single-nucleus transcriptome sequencing and extracellular vesicle transcriptome sequencing on hypoxic mouse brains, described cell-cell communication in the brain under hypoxia from intercellular and extracellular dimensions, confirmed that hemoglobin mRNA was transferred from non-neuronal cells to neurons, and eventually expressed.

Liquid metal-based terahertz metamaterial sensors with integrated microfluidic channels for sensitive biosensing applications.

In this paper, we designed, fabricated, and experimentally validated liquid metal (LM)-based terahertz (THz) metamaterial (MM) sensors in the THz frequency range. The sensor consists of two layers of embedded microfluidic channels filled with liquid metal (LM) and liquid analyte, respectively, where the LM layer functions as the MM resonators. By designing different resonant structures (MM-1 and MM-2), different desired sensing effects can be obtained theoretically and experimentally.

The value of intratumoral and peritumoral ultrasound radiomics model constructed using multiple machine learning algorithms for non-mass breast cancer.

To investigate the diagnostic capability of multiple machine learning algorithms combined with intratumoral and peritumoral ultrasound radiomics models for non-massive breast cancer in dense breast backgrounds. Manual segmentation of ultrasound images was performed to define the intratumoral region of interest (ROI), and five peritumoral ROIs were generated by extending the contours by 1 to 5 mm. A total of 851 radiomics features were extracted from these regions and filtered using statistical methods.

Feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia in a young ragdoll cat: with surgical management.

Feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibrosis (FGESF) is a rare condition mainly affecting middle-aged cats. It is characterized by inflammatory fibrous masses in the gastrointestinal tract. In this case study, we present the case of a 5-year-old neutered Ragdoll cat who experienced chronic constipation, weight loss, and anorexia.

A Seamlessly Integrated Device of Wireless Energy Storage and Humidity Sensing for Human-Machine Interaction of Respiration.

Since respiration responds to many health conditions, it is essential to monitor respiratory signals by constant humidity changes. Herein, a strategy for continuous, wireless, non-invasive respiration monitoring is proposed by using a wireless energy storage and humidity sensing integrated device (WES-HSID), which includes a wireless charging coil (WCC), micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) and a humidity sensor. All electrodes of functional units are prepared by all-in-one material, which exhibits high conductivity (3 Ω cm for WCC and humidity sensor electrodes) and excellent capacitive performance (212.

Self-Assembled Sandwich-like Mixed Matrix Membrane of Defective Zr-MOF for Efficient Gas Separation.

Membrane technology has been widely used in industrial CO capturing, gas purification and gas separation, arousing attention due to its advantages of high efficiency, energy saving and environmental protection. In the context of reducing global carbon emissions and combating climate change, it is particularly important to capture and separate greenhouse gasses such as CO. Zr-MOF can be used as a multi-dimensional modification on the polymer membrane to prepare self-assembled MOF-based mixed matrix membranes (MMMs), aiming at the problem of weak adhesion or bonding force between the separation layer and the porous carrier.

Advancements in Glass Fiber Separator Technology for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: The Role of Transport, Material Properties, and Modifications.

Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are widely regarded as a promising next-generation energy storage technology due to their exceptional theoretical capacity and energy density. However, their commercialization has been hindered by challenges such as the polysulfide shuttle effect and poor reaction kinetics, which limit efficiency and cycle life. This review delves into the critical aspects of LSB technology, beginning with an overview of the fundamental mechanisms and challenges.

Accuracy of Capillary Blood for Assessing Vitamin A Nutritional Status Among Children Under 7 Years of Age: A Multicenter Study.

Vitamin A deficiency remains a major public health problem worldwide, particularly among young children. Capillary blood has the potential for application in vitamin A assessment. The aim of this study is to validate the accuracy of capillary blood for assessing vitamin A nutritional status among young children.

Pretreatment neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is associated with immunotherapy efficacy in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This study aimed to systematically investigate the value of the pre-treatment neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in prognosticating the outcome of patients with advanced cancer receiving immunotherapy. We searched Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library to identify studies about cancer patients with immunotherapy until November 29, 2024. Retrospective or prospective cohort studies with pretreatment NLR data were included.

Progression in Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging Technology for Lung Cancer Management.

Lung cancer is a major threat to human health and a leading cause of death. Accurate localization of tumors in vivo is crucial for subsequent treatment. In recent years, fluorescent imaging technology has become a focal point in tumor diagnosis and treatment due to its high sensitivity, strong selectivity, non-invasiveness, and multifunctionality.

MoShigh temperature sensitive element with a single SiNprotective layer.

Temperature sensors find extensive applications in industrial production, defense, and military sectors. However, conventional temperature sensors are limited to operating temperatures below 200°C and are unsuitable for detecting extremely high temperatures. In this paper, a method for thermal protection of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) films is proposed and a MoS2 high temperature sensor is prepared.

Bulk and single-cell RNA-seq analyses reveal canonical RNA editing associated with microglia homeostasis and its role in sepsis-associated encephalopathy.

Previous studies have demonstrated the roles of both microglia homeostasis and RNA editing in sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE), yet their relationship remains to be elucidated. In this study, we analyzed bulk and single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA) datasets containing 107 brain tissue and microglia samples from mice with microglial depletion and repopulation to explore canonical RNA editing associated with microglia homeostasis and evaluate its role in SAE. Analysis of mouse brain RNA-Seq revealed hallmarks of microglial repopulation, including peak expressions of Apobec1 and Apobec3 at Day 5 of repopulation and dramatically altered B2m RNA editing.

Dynamic A-to-I RNA editing during acute neuroinflammation in sepsis-associated encephalopathy.

Introduction: The activation of cerebral endothelial cells (CECs) has recently been reported to be the earliest acute neuroinflammation event in the CNS during sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE). Importantly, adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) RNA editing mediated by ADARs has been associated with SAE, yet its role in acute neuroinflammation in SAE remains unclear.

Methods: Our current study systematically analyzed A-to-I RNA editing in cerebral vessels, cerebral endothelial cells (CECs), and microglia sampled during acute neuroinflammation after treatment in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced SAE mouse model.

A comparison increasing the photodegradation power of a Ag/g-CN /CoNi-LDH nanocomposite: Photocatalytic activity toward water treatment.

For environmental applications, it is crucial to rationally design and synthesize photocatalysts with positive exciton splitting and interfacial charge transfer. Here, a novel Ag-bridged dual Z-scheme Ag/g-CN/CoNi-LDH plasmonic heterojunction was successfully synthesized using a simple method, with the goal of overcoming the common drawbacks of traditional photocatalysts such as weak photoresponsivity, rapid combination of photo-generated carriers, and unstable structure. These materials were characterized by XRD, FT-IR, SEM, TEM UV-Vis/DRS, and XPS to verify the structure and stability of the heterostructure.

Molecular Engineering of a Doubly Quenched Fluorescent Probe Enables Ultrasensitive Detection of Biothiols in Highly Diluted Plasma and High-Fidelity Imaging of Dihydroartemisinin-Induced Ferroptosis.

The occurrence and development of diseases are accompanied by abnormal activity or concentration of biomarkers in cells, tissues, and blood. However, the insufficient sensitivity and accuracy of the available fluorescence probes hinder the precise monitoring of associated indexes in biological systems, which is generally due to the high probe intrinsic fluorescence and false-negative signal caused by the reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced probe decomposition. To resolve these problems, we have engineered a ROS-stable, meso-carboxylate boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY)-based fluorescent probe, which displays quite a low background fluorescence due to the doubly quenched intrinsic fluorescence by a combined strategy of the photoinduced electron transfer (PET) effect and "ester-to-carboxylate" conversion.

Thermo-adaptive interfacial solar evaporation enhanced by dynamic water gating.

Solar-driven evaporation offers a sustainable solution for water purification, but efficiency losses due to heat dissipation and fouling limit its scalability. Herein, we present a bilayer-structured solar evaporator (SDWE) with dynamic fluidic flow mechanism, designed to ensure a thin water supply and self-cleaning capability. The porous polydopamine (PDA) layer on a nickel skeleton provides photothermal functionality and water microchannels, while the thermo-responsive sporopollenin layer on the bottom acts as a switchable water gate.