Conversion/reconversion-driven heterostructure electrode for enhanced electrochemical performances in lithium-ion/sodium-ion batteries and supercapattery.

Advanced high-performance materials are pivotal for enhancing the performance of energy storage technologies like lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), and supercapattery. In the present study, a novel NiO-CoS heterostructure nanostrip was synthesized using a cost-effective hydrothermal approach and carried out an in-depth investigation of their electrochemical behaviour. Diverse characterization techniques were applied to explore the structural, morphological, and compositional aspects of the material.

Oral Administration of Heat-Killed Multi-Strain Probiotics Confers Durable Protection Against Antibiotic-Resistant Primary and Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in a Murine Model.

Unlabelled: Background/Objectives Alternative therapies for urinary tract infections (UTIs) have been explored, but their efficacy remains inconsistent. With rising antibiotic resistance, this study aimed to evaluate simplified postbiotic formulations derived from heat-killed probiotics for long-term protection against primary and recurrent UTIs in a murine model.

Methods: We compared a multi-strain (seven-strain) versus a single-strain postbiotic in preventing -induced UTIs and recurrent polymicrobial UTIs, assessed protection persistence after treatment discontinuation, and established a novel sustained UTI model via intravesical co-inoculation of three uropathogens.

The Effects of Loving-Kindness Meditation Guided by Short Video Apps on Policemen's Mindfulness, Public Service Motivation, Conflict Resolution Skills, and Communication Skills.

Police officers work in high-stress environments that demand emotional resilience, interpersonal skills, and effective communication. Occupational stress can negatively impact their motivation, conflict resolution abilities, and professional effectiveness. Loving-Kindness Meditation (LKM), a mindfulness-based intervention focused on cultivating compassion and empathy, has shown promise in enhancing prosocial attitudes and emotional regulation.

Predicting depressive symptoms through social support: a machine learning approach in military populations.

Perceived Social support has been consistently shown to reduce depressive symptoms among military personnel. However, limited research has explored how different types of support, emotional, informational, and instrumental, from multiple sources uniquely predict mental health outcomes. Subgroup differences based on gender, socioeconomic status (SES), and future orientation also remain under-investigated.

Ionic Liquid Enabled High-Energy-Density Solid-State Lithium Batteries with High-Areal-Capacity Cathode and Scaffold-Supported Composite Electrolyte.

Solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) with composite solid electrolytes (CSEs) offer enhanced energy density and high safety. However, their performance is hindered by large thickness and limited Li⁺ conductivity of CSEs, and large electrode/electrolyte interface resistance. This study develops an 18 µm-thick CSE using a polyethylene scaffold, which incorporates garnet-type LiLaZrGaO (LLZGO) oxide and an ionic liquid (IL) additive in a poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)/polypropylene carbonate matrix, achieving a high ionic conductivity of 8.

Fabrication of CuFeO@HNT modified GCE electrode material as an effective electrocatalyst for sensitive and selective detection of TBHQ.

Copper ferrite (CuFeO) is a semiconducting nanocomposite which has spinel structure and Halloysite nanotube (HNT) is an eco-friendly nanotube that has aluminosilicate structure. In this work, we prepared CuFeO@HNT with the help of ultrasonic method. The structural and surface morphology of the composite was confirmed by the XRD, XPS, SEM and EDX analysis.

Engineering principles of zwitterionic hydrogels: Molecular architecture to manufacturing innovations for advanced healthcare materials.

Zwitterionic hydrogels have garnered significant attention for their exceptional anti-fouling properties and biocompatibility. These materials have been further enhanced through the incorporation of highly crosslinked 3D networks, endowing them with novel physicochemical characteristics such as stimuli-responsive swelling, ion conductivity, and antibacterial capabilities. In certain cases, zwitterionic motifs can impart self-healing properties for hydrogels, potentially paving the way for the development of functional biomaterials that closely mimic biological tissues.

An examination of online physical education participation and its effects on health promotion.

Introduction: The COVID-19 epidemic significantly impacted global education patterns. To protect the health of students, many countries and regions implemented online curricula during the peak of the epidemic, allowing teaching to continue despite the suspension of classes. However, whether all subjects, such as physical education (PE), can be effectively learned online is worth exploring.

Ecofriendly fabrication and theoretical insights of ascorbic acid assisted rGO electrodes for high performance solid state supercapacitors.

Graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) are promising materials for sustainable energy storage due to their excellent conductivity, large surface area, and chemical stability. However, conventional methods of reducing GO often involve toxic chemicals, raising environmental concerns. This study introduces a green solvothermal method to synthesize rGO using L-ascorbic acid and ammonia solution as reducing agents, producing a material referred to as G-rGO for supercapacitor applications.

Local Structure Distortion and Oxygen Substitution in Zr-Based Halide Nanocomposites: Key to Enhanced Ionic Conductivity for All-Solid-State Batteries.

Designing highly conductive and (electro)chemically stable inorganic solid electrolytes (SEs) from cost-effective precursors is critical for developing all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). Herein, we report a series of low-cost zirconium (Zr) -based halide nanocomposite SEs, LiZrTaOCl ( = 0.33, 0.

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-osteoclastogenic effects of synthetic mineralized lysozyme nanoparticles for treating infectious osteoporosis.

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induces inflammation and bone loss by promoting osteoclast formation. While nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) is widely used for bone grafting due to its biocompatibility and osteoconductive properties, its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory functions are limited. Lysozyme, a natural enzyme with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, was immobilized onto polyglutamate-conjugated nHA (e.

A System for the Real-Time Detection of the U-Shaped Steel Bar Straightness on a Production Line.

This study develops an algorithm and a system for steel straightness detection, which combines object detection, edge detection, line detection, clustering, stitching, and bending recognition. The algorithm detects the contour of U-shaped steel bars with widths of 100 mm, named U100, or 150 mm, named U150, and lengths of 8, 10, 12 m. The algorithm uses object detection to extract the center point of the U-shaped bottom as a reference point and line detection to extract lines in the contour.

An Integrated System for Detecting and Numbering Permanent and Deciduous Teeth Across Multiple Types of Dental X-Ray Images Based on YOLOv8.

In dental medicine, the integration of various types of X-ray images, such as periapical (PA), bitewing (BW), and panoramic (PANO) radiographs, is crucial for comprehensive oral health assessment. These complementary imaging modalities provide diverse diagnostic perspectives and support the early detection of oral diseases, thereby enhancing treatment outcomes. However, there is currently no existing system that integrates multiple types of dental X-rays for both adults and children to perform tooth localization and numbering.

Molecular characterization and optical properties of methanol-soluble brown carbon chromophores in a metropolitan area of northeastern Asia.

The light-absorbing chromophores in atmospheric brown carbon (BrC) remain poorly characterized, impeding our understanding of BrC chemistry, its optical properties, emission sources, and accurate representation in models. This knowledge gap hinders the assessment of BrC's role in radiative balance and photochemistry, which is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies. This study conducted molecular characterization of BrC chromophores in PM in a metropolitan area of northeastern Asia.

Photo-Enhanced Chemotherapy with NIR-Triggered Co-Delivery of IR820-MnO and Quercetin from Targeted Thermosensitive Liposomes for Photo-Chemo Combination Cancer Therapy.

We encapsulate versatile photosensitizer (PS) IR-MnO, prepared by binding a photothermal agent/PS IR820 to bovine serum albumin-MnO (BSA-MnO), in the core of thermosensitive liposomes. The IR-MnO can enhance the efficacy of photodynamic therapy induced by near-infrared (NIR) light by generating oxygen in the acidic tumor microenvironment. Quercetin (Q) was coencapsulated in lipid bilayers to prepare IRQL, which can release IR-MnO and quercetin in response to NIR light.

Enhanced photothermal therapy for tumor ablation: structural and functional insights into BiSe nanosheets as Light-to-Heat converter.

Photothermal therapy (PTT) represents a promising advance in oncological treatments, utilizing light-induced heat mediated by photothermal agents to target and destroy cancer cells with high precision. Despite its potential, the clinical application of PTT is often limited by the efficiency of photothermal agents and their biocompatibility, highlighting a crucial need for novel materials that can safely and effectively convert light into therapeutic heat. This study demonstrates the two-dimensional BiSe nanosheets with tailored nanostructure via a solvothermal process.

Single Step Synthesis of Carbon Quantum Dots/MnCoO Heterostructures as a Multifunctional Janus-Type Interlayer for Polysulfide Immobilization and Enhancing the Electrochemical Performance of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

Advanced separators are intensively researched to address sluggish reaction kinetics, polysulfide shuttling effect, and lithium-dendrite growth in high-capacity and long-cycle life lithium-sulfur batteries. Herein, a Janus-type separator is fabricated on conventional polypropylene (PP) with a highly electronically conducting (≈7.44 × 10⁻ s cm) nanoflower-structured carbon quantum dot anchored MnCoO (CQDs/MCO@PP) interlayer facing the cathode and insulting PP facing the anode and observed beneficial charge storage behavior compared to bare or MCO@PP.

Systematic Review of Natural Briaranes in Marine Organisms (2020-2024): Chemical Structures and Bioactivities.

This review summarizes the structures, names, and bioactivities of 207 briarane-type diterpenoids, including 113 newly identified metabolites, isolated between 2020 and 2024. All the briaranes discussed were derived from octocorals belonging to the genera Briareum, Dichotella, Ellisella, Junceella, and Erythropodium. Some of these compounds have demonstrated potential biomedical activities.

Design of an ultrasensitive electrochemical sensor using a carbon black/zinc-organic framework nanocomposite for quantifying quercetin in fruits.

Quercetin, a potent flavonoid recognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory attributes, is abundantly found in fruits and vegetables, considerably enhancing their health benefits. Monitoring quercetin concentrations in food matrices is crucial for quality assurance, nutritional assessment, and substantiating health claims. We report a unique zinc-based metal-organic framework (Zn-MOF) incorporated with carbon black (CB) to create a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor specifically designed for quercetin detection.

Macromolecular Innovations for High-Performance Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells.

Macromolecular materials have emerged as key components in both organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This review highlights recent advancements in macromolecular materials and their role in improving OPVs and PSCs. In PSCs, these materials contribute to multiple functional layers, including hole-transport layers (HTLs), electron-transport layers (ETLs), interfacial layers (IFLs), and polymeric additives.

Targeting Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation: Identification of Pyrazolidinone Carboxamide Derivatives as Potent Selective Inhibitors of Formyl Peptide Receptor 1 (FPR1)-Activated Neutrophils.

Neutrophils play a critical role in the innate immune response, but their overactivation can lead to chronic inflammation and tissue damage in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sepsis. Formyl peptide receptor 1 (FPR1) is a key regulator of neutrophil activation, making it an attractive target for therapeutic intervention. In this study, an in-house screening revealed pyrazolidinone carboxamide derivatives as effective inhibitors of neutrophil activation, exhibiting no cytotoxic effects.

Emerging insights into dysprosium vanadate wrapped graphene oxide nanocomposites for electrochemical detection of carbendazim in water and food samples.

Carbendazim (CBM) is a pesticide commonly used as a fungicide to reduce infections and higher yield. However, CBM residues pose a significant environmental and health hazard, which requires the development of efficient detection methods. This study presents the synthesis of dysprosium vanadate wrapped graphene oxide (DyVO@GO) nanocomposite for CBM sensing and the prepared DyVO@GO was confirmed by XRD, XPS, FE-SEM, TEM, and EDX techniques.

The effect of lateral hinge fracture with hinge hole and protective K-wire for medial opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy by compression testing and finite element analysis.

Background: Medial open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) is effective for treating medial-compartment knee osteoarthritis but carries a risk of lateral hinge fractures (LHF), compromising stability and outcomes. Hinge holes and protective K-wires reduce LHF by lowering stress and enhancing lateral support. However, their combined effect has not been evaluated.

Asymmetric Fluorinated Cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b']Dithiophene-Based Hole-Transporting Materials for Perovskite Solar Cell.

A series of asymmetric hole-transporting materials (HTMs) based on cyclopenta[2,1-b;3,4-b']dithiophene cores tethered with p-methoxytriphenylamines donor units with or without incorporated fluorine atoms were rationally designed, synthesized, and employed in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). A comprehensive comparison is conducted encompassing the absorption spectra, electrochemical characteristics, thermal stability, density functional theory (DFT) calculations, hole mobility, and surface morphology, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescence measurements, water contact angle analyzes, and photovoltaic parameters of the PSCs. The fluorinated HTMs, P-oF and P-mF, demonstrated enhanced hole mobility and more efficient charge extraction at the perovskite/HTM interface compared to their non-fluorinated counterpart.

Transforming waste into value: High-performance hollow fiber adsorbents from municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash.

This study pioneers a novel approach to valorize municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash (IBA) by synthesizing high-performance hollow fiber adsorbents. A combined phase inversion and sintering method was employed, systematically investigating the influence of key synthesis parameters (IBA content, ball milling, spinneret diameter, solution flow rates, and sintering temperature) on the resulting fiber morphology and performance. The physicochemical properties of the synthesized hollow fibers were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).