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Definition of the antibody specificity in the serum of patients waiting for a renal transplant or in need for platelet transfusion is a crucial step for finding adequate donors. Confounding factors are the complexity of the serum antibodies and the expression of several, up to six, different human leukocyte antigens (HLA) on peripheral blood lymphocytes used as target cells in the antibody screening. Single antigen-expressing (SAL) cell lines were generated by transfecting human major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I sequences into K562, an erythroleukemia-derived cell line lacking MHC class I and II expression. Thirty-seven different SALs have been generated so far. In this study, we present the validation of 16 of those SALs by flow cytometry against a panel of 84 human HLA-specific monoclonal antibodies (30 HLA-A [8 IgG/22 IgM], 45 HLA-B [18 IgG/27 IgM], 6 HLA-A, B [3 IgG/3 IgM], and 3 HLA-C [all IgM]) developed in our laboratory. The SALs proved to be suitable tools to determine acceptable mismatches for highly sensitized patients. This concept of transfecting target sequences in immortalized cell lines opens up new avenues in the definition of serum and cellular reactivity for sensitized patients awaiting a suitable organ or blood component.
The ability to incorporate non-canonical amino acids into proteins by genetic or chemical methods allows one to introduce novel chemical properties into a protein at a defined residue. Such a residue may then be modified using common organic transformations. In this way, the structure or function of the peptide may be altered without perturbing any of the other neighbouring amino acids in the peptide chain. Here, we describe the syntheses and potential applications of multiple para-substituted phenylalanine derivatives comprising an isothiocyanate, α-diazoketone, or nitrone functionality. In all, three novel amino acids were synthesized in good overall yields. These non-canonical amino acids permit the further development of in vitro and in vivo chemoselective and regioselective bioconjugate reactions not possible with other reagents.
Non-aqueous lithium-oxygen batteries have been regarded as one of the most promising alternative devices for electric vehicles owing to their ultrahigh theoretical energy densities. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics associated with Li2O2 deposition and oxidization during discharge and charge have severely limited the development of this type of battery. Here, mesoporous ultrafine Ta2O5 nanoparticles with high specific surface area and abundant oxygen vacancies are synthesized and applied to a non-aqueous Li-O2 battery. With this novel catalyst, the non-aqueous Li-O2 battery is capable of delivering a much higher reversible capacity of ∼13000 mAh g−1 at a current density of 500 mA g−1 with a lower discharge and charge over-potential of ∼0.18 V and ∼1.01 V, respectively. In addition, the cycling number of the battery increases up to 100 with a coulombic efficiency of 100% at the current density of 500 mA g−1, whereas the battery without this catalyst suffers from severe decay after only 40 cycles. Moreover, when the current density increases from 500 to 1000 mA g−1, the battery still can be operated for 76 times with no degradation, indicating its excellent rate capability and stability.
The electrochemical response of Prussian Blue films in NaCl solutions was studied. It was proved that the stability with cycling of PB films increased when these films are covered with a Nafion® membrane. This fact allows PB films to be studied in NaCl solutions under steady state conditions by impedance spectroscopy and ac-electrogravimetry. A model, which can explain the differences between the electrochemical behaviour of amorphous PB films and crystalline PB films in NaCl solutions, is proposed. This model is based on the hypothesis of a partial dehydration of the sodium ions before the electrochemical reactions take place, allowing the transport of sodium ions through the zeolitic channels of Prussian Blue.
Porous nanofibric network of spinel CoMn2O4 (CMO) are fabricated by facile electrospinning process and characterized by XRD, BET, TGA, FTIR, FESEM, TEM, XPS techniques. CMO nanofibers are employed as supercapacitor electrode for first time which exhibits high specific capacitance (Cs) of 320(±5) F g−1 and 270(±5) F g−1 at 1 A g−1 and 5 A g−1, respectively in 1 M H2SO4. CMO nanofibers exhibit excellent cyclability (till 10,000 cycles @ 5 A g−1). To examine practical performance, solid-state symmetric supercapacitor (SSSC) is also fabricated using PVA-H2SO4 as gel electrolyte. The SSSC evinces high energy density of 75 W h kg−1 (comparable to Pb-acid and Ni-MH battery) along with high power density of 2 kW kg−1. Furthermore, a red colored LED (1.8 V @ current 20 mA) was lit for 5 min using single SSSC device supporting its output voltage of 2 V. This high performance of CMO in both aqueous and SSSC is attributed to one dimensional nanofibers consisting of voids/gaps with minimum inter-particle resistance that facilitates smoother transportation of electrons/ions. These voids/gaps in CMO (structural as well as morphological) act as intercalation/de-intercalation sites for extra storage performance, and also works as buffering space to accommodate stress/strain produced while long term cyclings.
The purpose of this study was to explore an important research goal in cognitive and clinical neuroscience: What are the neurocomputational mechanisms that make cognitive systems “well engineered” and thus resilient across a range of performance demands and to mild levels of perturbation or even damage? A new hypothesis called ‘variable neuro-displacement’ suggests that cognitive systems are formed with dynamic, spare processing capacity, which balances energy consumption against performance requirements and can be resilient to changes in performance demands. Here, we tested this hypothesis by investigating the neural dynamics of the semantic system by manipulating performance demand. The performance demand was manipulated with two levels of task difficulty (easy vs. hard) in two different ways (stimulus type and response timing). We found that the demanding semantic processing increased regional activity in both the domain-specific semantic representational system (anterior temporal lobe) and the parallel executive control networks (prefrontal, posterior temporal, and parietal regions). Functional connectivity between these regions was also increased during demanding semantic processing and these increases were related to better semantic task performance. Our results suggest that semantic cognition is made resilient by flexible, dynamic changes including increased regional activity and functional connectivity across both domain-specific and domain-general systems. It reveals the intrinsic resilience-related mechanisms of semantic cognition, mimicking alterations caused by perturbation or brain damage. Our findings provide a strong implication that the intrinsic mechanisms of a well-engineered semantic system might be attributed to the compensatory functional alterations in the impaired brain.
Li4Ti5O12 spinel powders with different surface areas are prepared by a novel low temperature solid state route with subsequent mechanical disintegration. X-ray diffraction analysis proves the presence of majority of Li4Ti5O12 phase with small amount of rutile and WC impurities. Transmission electron microscopy analysis evidences the presence of two morphologies, larger Li4Ti5O12 crystals surrounded by nanocrystals of Li4Ti5O12. This finding is supported by cyclic voltammetry of Li insertion and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The concentration ratio of these two morphologies in particular sample depends on its post ball milling time. Cyclic voltammetry of Li insertion and galvanostatic chronopotentiometry at 1C rate confirm the highest charge capacity for Li4Ti5O12 spinel with surface area of 21 m2 g−1. Due to optimized ratio of two particular morphologies this material (coded LTO_21) without any carbonaceous additive possesses excellent long time cycling stability during galvanostatic chronopotentiometry at 1, 2 and 5C. Its discharge capacities reach 170 mAh g−1 at 1C, 167 mAh g−1 at 2C and 160 mAh g−1 at 5C rates with 100% coulombic efficiency. The capacity drop was less than 1% for charging rates of 1 and 2C and about 5% at 5C. The discharge capacity of all the reported samples significantly outperforms that of commercial lithium titanate (Aldrich) with surface area of 12.5 m2 g−1 exhibiting discharge capacities of 95 mAh g−1 (cyclic voltammetry) and 77 mAh g−1 or 35 mAh g−1 in galvanostatic chronopotentiometry at 1 or 2C rates, respectively. Hence, our novel low temperature solid state route with subsequent mechanical disintegration represents energy saving pathway towards promising anode materials for fast and stable Li-ion batteries.
A novel polyelectrolyte-functionalized ionic liquid (PFIL)/poly(4-styrene sulfonate sodium) (PSS) modified electrode composed of the coaxial and coplanar working, reference and counter electrodes, was used to electropolymerize the polypyrrole. The PFIL/PSS was modified on the integrated electrode (IE) and connected by the working, reference and counter electrodes, resulting in an available charge transfer and lower Ohmic potential drop between the working and counter electrodes. Then polypyrrole (PPy) film was successfully prepared electrochemically without any participation of supporting electrolytes, only in a pyrrole monomer solution. The resulting PPy film in PFIL/PSS matrix exhibited a preferable electroactivity. Subsequently, influence of the modifications on the formation of PPy was further discussed. The results indicated that the synergetic cooperation of PFIL and PSS components accomplished such a successful electropolymerization of PPy.
Three new GC derivatives, carbonic acid bis-(2-oxo-[1,3]dioxolan-4-ylmethyl) ester (CABE), succinic acid bis-(2-oxo-[1,3]dioxolan-4-ylmethyl) ester (SABE) and terephthalic acid bis-(2-oxo-[1,3]dioxolan-4-ylmethyl) ester (TABE), were designed and synthesized. We investigated the thermal stability and the thermal pyrolysis of three compounds by TG–FTIR, and the bond dissociation energy was calculated to further demonstrate the decomposition process. The results showed that the three GC derivatives had one, two, three weight loss stages, respectively. Their initial decomposition temperature was as high as 200°C, which means that the compounds have good thermal stability. 5% weight loss temperature was increased in the order of TABE>SABE>CABE. In thermal pyrolysis process, the CC, CO bonds of cyclic carbonate fractured preferentially, and then the CO bonds nearby cyclic carbonate of SABE and TABE continued to fracture to produce linear ester in the form of fragment.
Despite the wide application of activated carbon (AC) as cathode electrocatalyst in microbial fuel cell (MFC), the enhancement of its catalytic activity is crucial to reduce its high loading on air-cathode. Herein, we synthesize nitrogen-doped activated carbon (NAC) by pyrolyzing phthalocyanine (Pc) adsorbed on AC to develop an efficient oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalyst. The optimized mass ratio of AC to Pc improves the crystalline structure and porous structure of the NAC. Elemental analysis indicates that this material contains appropriate content of pyrrolic and pyridinic types of nitrogen and oxygen species. The NAC shows an ORR onset potential of 0.468 V (vs. Standard hydrogen electrode), an electron transfer number of 3.90, and high electrochemically accessible surface area, thereby illustrating enhanced electrocatalytic activity in the neutral medium relative to alkali-treated activated carbon (b-AC) and commercial platinum catalyst. Owing to the high activity, a small amount of NAC with a loading of 15 mg cm− 2 on the air-cathode of MFC is sufficient to achieve the maximum power density of 1026.07 ± 10.83 mW m− 2, which is higher than that of b-AC and comparable to platinum catalyst. The reduced loading of NAC indicates that the material can be used as cathode electrocatalyst for the ongoing effort to scale up MFC in the future.
Manganese oxides (MnOx) in α-, β-, γ-, δ-MnO2 phases, Mn3O4, Mn2O3, and MnOOH are synthesized for systematically comparing their electrocatalytic activity of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in the Zn–air battery application. The optimal MnOx/XC-72 mass ratio for the ORR is equal to 1 and the oxide crystalline structure effect on the ORR is compared. The order of composites with respect to decreasing the ORR activity is: α-MnO2/XC-72 > γ-MnO2/XC-72 > β-MnO2/XC-72 > δ-MnO2/XC-72 > Mn2O3/XC-72 > Mn3O4/XC-72 > MnOOH/XC-72. The textural properties of MnOx are investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms with Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Electrochemical studies include linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), rotating ring-disk electrode (RRDE) voltammetry, and the full-cell discharge test. The discharge peak power density of Zn–air batteries varies from 61.5 mW cm−2 (α-MnO2/XC-72) to 47.1 mW cm−2 (Mn3O4/XC-72). The maximum peak power density is 102 mW cm−2 for the Zn–air battery with an air cathode containing α-MnO2/XC-72 under an oxygen atmosphere when the carbon paper is 10AA. The specific capacity of all full-cell tests is higher than 750 mAh g−1 at all discharge current densities.
Metallic Sb is deemed as a promising anode material for lithium ion batteries (LIBs) due to its flat voltage platform and high security. Nevertheless, the limited capacity restricts its large-scale application. Therefore, a simple and effective method to explore novel antimony trioxide with high capacity used as anode material for LIBs is imperative. In this work, we report a facile and efficient strategy to fabricate 1D hollow Sb2O3@TiO2 composites by using the Kirkendall effect. When used as an anode material for LIBs, the optimal Sb2O3@TiO2 composite displays a high reversible discharge capacity of 593 mAh g−1 at a current density of 100 mA g−1 after 100 cycles and a relatively superior discharge capacity of 439 mAh g−1 at a current density of 500 mA g−1 even after 600 cycles. In addition, a reversible discharge capacity of 334 mAh g−1 can also be obtained even at a current density of 2000 mA g−1. The excellent cycling stability and rate performance of the Sb2O3@TiO2 composite can be attributed to the synergistic effect of TiO2 shell and hollow structure of Sb2O3, both of which can effectively buffer the volume expansion and maintain the integrity of the electrode during the repeated charge-discharge cycles.
Psychopathic individuals display characteristic deficits in processing emotion cues, the abstract meaning of words, and peripheral inhibitory cues, that have been linked to deficits in self-regulation and antisocial behavior. One view, supported by recent research, is that psychopathic individuals have difficulty processing set-incongruent information and that their difficulty may be ameliorated using task manipulations that establish a set-relevant focus of attention. We evaluated this characterization of the psychopathic deficit using a lexical decision (i.e., word recognition) task and priming manipulation that caused target stimuli to be set-congruent or set-incongruent. As predicted, low-anxious (i.e., primary) psychopathic participants displayed a significantly greater priming effect than low anxious non-psychopathic participants. The results highlight the potential value of priming relevant cognitive sets to overcome the costly information processing deficits associated with psychopathy. Treatment efforts emphasizing a balance of attention between primary and peripheral information may prove especially effective for reducing maladaptive behavior in psychopathic individuals.
The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) was studied in KOH electrolyte on different manganese oxides, dispersed on a carbon powder (MnO x /C). The oxides were prepared by different methods, for producing MnO, Mn3O4 and MnO2 as major phases dispersed on the Vulcan XC-72 carbon. The oxides were characterized by XRD (X-ray diffraction) and in situ XANES (X-ray absorption near edge structure). The electrochemical measurements were made using cyclic voltammetry and steady state polarization curves carried out in an ultra-thin layer rotating ring/disk electrode. The results have shown lower activity for the ORR on the MnO x /C species compared to that on Pt/C, but higher activity compared to that of pure Vulcan carbon. Formation of HO 2 - involving 2e− per O2 molecule is the main path of the ORR in the studied MnO x /C catalysts but, at low overpotentials and rotation rates the number of electrons is raised to 4 due to the occurrence of a HO 2 - disproportionation reaction. Large differences of electrocatalytic activity were seen for the different oxide species, and these were related to the presence of a Mn(IV) phase and the occurrence of a mediation processes involving the reduction of Mn(IV) to Mn(III), followed by the electron transfer of Mn(III) to oxygen.
New synthesis route of polysalt with single ion conductivity based on functionalization of polyacrylic acid is reported for all solid state lithium metal batteries. Poly[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl acrylamide] PA–LiTFSI was synthesized in two steps reaction. The degree of functionalization of the polymer backbone by anion of lithium salt bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide (LiTFSI) was confirmed by ICP analysis. An ionic conductivity equal 1,77 10−5 Scm−1 at 80°C of polysalt blended with PEO is reported. Easy process-able polysalt blended with PEO exhibits good mechanical properties and high transference number.
Mechanical treatment was used as a nonconventional solid-state process for large-scale preparation of fluoride materials as an alternative to the hazardous high-pressure fluorination route. Sodium fluoroperovskites of Fe, Mn, and Ni were achieved by mechanical grinding of NaF and binary metal fluorides for different periods of time under Ar. The obtained monophases were characterized by XRD measurements, AAS, ICP-OES, and IC. The electrochemical performance of the achieved materials was tested in a Na half-cell under different operating conditions. It was revealed that mechanochemically inserted sodium is electrochemically active for the NaFeF3 positive electrode composition. In this pilot study, NaFeF3 showed an initial discharge capacity of 130mAhg−1 at 0.2mAcm−2.
Ultrasound-induced energy transfer (UET) represents an emerging technology that can be integrated into implantable medical systems for wireless power and information communication applications. However, the spatial–temporal resolution, directivity, and versatility of traditional piezo-ultrasound systems are generally limited. Here, we describe the novel design and implementation of a hybrid-induced energy transfer strategy using photoacoustic (PA) and piezo-ultrasound (PU) technology in a 3D twining wireless implant, which shows multi-mode transmission advantages, with high power, better resolution, and flexible directivity. This new ultrasonic system exploits a focused ring piezo-transducer and a miniaturized fiber-photoacoustic converter as the hybrid acoustic source and a (K,Na)NbO3-based lead-free linear piezo-array as the harvester. Complying with FDA regulations, hybrid-induced multifunctionality, such as stable powering (∼21.3 mW cm−2) and the high-resolution signal communication (signal-to-noise ratio: ∼22.5 dB) of a two-dimensional image, was demonstrated ex vivo using 12 mm-thick porcine tissue. The 3D twining design also ensures that the device can achieve stable energy harvesting without operational difficulties, a unique advantage that can facilitate its future clinical application.
Low power density (operated current density) is one critical obstacle to the development of single flow zinc–nickel batteries (ZNBs). Three-dimensional porous nickel foams (NFs) are first introduced to ZNBs to improve power density. The relationship between utilized electrode area, potential distribution and operated current density has been studied. A high coulombic efficiency (97.3%) and energy efficiency (80.1%) are obtained at 80 mA cm−2 over 200 cycles, which is the highest value ever reported for ZNBs. The power density is improved nearly fourfold to 83 W kg−1. The results indicate that three-dimensional porous electrodes are more suitable as negative electrodes for ZNBs under high operated current densities. This provides an effective way to improve power density of ZNBs and will arouse a new revolution in the development of flow batteries.
Cobalt sulfides have attracted tremendous attention as promising anodes for lithium-and sodium-ion batteries. However, the delivery of a high capacity with good cycle life conferred by carbon-free cobalt sulfides is a still challenge. In this work, carbon-free CoSx hollow nanospheres have been prepared and investigated as an advanced anode material for both lithium- and sodium-ion batteries. The resultant material features a unique nano-architecture with hollow core and porous shell. Based on time-dependent experiments, an Ostwald ripening process is proposed to describe the formation of the hierarchical hollow structure. By virtue of its appealing structure and conversion electrochemical reaction mechanism, remarkable electrochemical performances (e.g., high Li/Na-storage capacity, excellent cycling stability, and good rate capability) are achieved when this material is utilized as the anode materials in rechargeable batteries. For instance, a high Li/Na-storage capacity (1012.1mAhg−1 and 572.0mAhg−1) can be delivered after 100 cycles at 500mAg−1, corresponding to satisfied capacity retentions, suggesting the great promise of this material for application in rechargeable batteries.
A novel slurry concept for the fabrication of Li-ion battery electrodes focusing on water based formulations is presented. Taking advantage of capillary forces inferred by adding a small fraction of a second fluid immiscible with the bulk continuous phase the low shear viscosity can be varied in a wide range without conventional polymeric rheology control agents disturbing the electric properties of the dry electrode. The new slurries provide superior storage stability and excellent shape accuracy of the final dry film. This reduces waste cut-off at the edges and increases the density of active ingredients, thus improving cost-efficiency. The viscosity at high shear rates remains unaffected, thus the slurries can be processed and coated using established equipment and process parameters. Adhesion to the conductor foil and electrochemical properties of the electrode layers and corresponding cells are similar to those made from conventional slurries.
Lithium difluoro (oxalate) borate (LiDFOB) is used as thermal stabilizing and solid electrolyte interface (SEI) formation additive for lithium-ion battery. The enhancements of electrolyte thermal stability and the SEIs on graphite anode and LiFePO4 cathode with LiDFOB addition are investigated via a combination of electrochemical methods, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared-attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR), as well as density functional theory (DFT). It is found that cells with electrolyte containing 5% LiDFOB have better capacity retention than cells without LiDFOB. This improved performance is ascribed to the assistance of LiDFOB in forming better SEIs on anode and cathode and also the enhancement of the thermal stability of the electrolyte. LiDFOB-decomposition products are identified experimentally on the surface of the anode and cathode and supported by theoretical calculations.