bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
One-pot facile synthesis of rod-like Bi2S3 particles in deep eutectic solvent and their ppb-level selective H2S gas detection
Authors: Furukawa Reiko , Hasegawa Takuya , Okawa Ayahisa , Yin Shu
Published: November 2024

Rod-like Bi2S3 particles were synthesized by one-pot reactions with choline chloride-based DESs, and showed sub-ppm level selective H2S gas detection. Acetamide-based DES yielded uniform particles with excellent gas sensitivity.
Morphological impact of 1-dimensional to 3-dimensional manganese dioxides on catalytic ozone decomposition correlated with crystal facets and lattice oxygen mobilities
Authors: Wu Haotian , Zhang Runduo , Kang Bin , Guo Xiaonan , Di Zhaoying , Wang Kun , Jia Jingbo , Wei Ying , Wang Zhou-jun
Published: November 2024

Mechanism of cyclic recuperation of oxygen vacancies in ozone decomposition.
Innovations and stability challenges in food emulsions
Authors: Kelmer Müller Felipe , Costa Fabiano Freire
Published: November 2024

Emulsions hold considerable potential for innovation, rendering them versatile in the food industry with diverse benefits, supporting sustainability initiatives and enhancing human health.
Comparison of microbial strains as candidate hosts and genetic reservoirs for the valorization of lignin streams
Authors: Wilkes Rebecca A. , Borchert Andrew J. , Garcia Valentina E. , Geiselman Gina M. , Liu Sarah , Guss Adam M. , Michener Joshua K. , Noguera Daniel R. , Masai Eiji , Gladden John M. , Ralph John , Beckham Gregg T.
Published: November 2024

Comparison of microbial strains for tolerance to and catabolism of lignin stream constituents toward evaluating microbial hosts for lignin bioconversion.
Topology effects in photodynamic therapy with phthalocyanine nanocarriers
Authors: Arena Davide , İşci Ümit , Onofre Mélanie , Nguyen Christophe , Şahin Zeynel , Verde-Sesto Ester , Iturrospe Amaia , Arbe Arantxa , Gary-Bobo Magali , Pomposo José A. , Dumoulin Fabienne
Published: November 2024

A far-red absorbing Zn phthalocyanine encapsulated in self-assembled nanocarriers of different topology: self-folded single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) and star-like aggregates (SLAs) show robust photodynamic therapy potential.
Transformation study and characterization of Cu-BTC MOF-derived nanoporous copper oxide
Authors: Khalil Sameh , Ganguly Abhijit , Mariotti Davide , Chakrabarti Supriya
Published: November 2024

This study provides a systematic and comprehensive investigation of the transformation process of copper-based metal–organic frameworks (Cu-BTC MOFs), into nanoporous copper oxides (P-CuOx) through controlled calcination.
Direct growth of ferroelectric orthorhombic ZrO2 on Ru by atomic layer deposition at 300 °C
Authors: Ko Myeongchan , Park Ji Su , Joo Soyun , Hong Seungbum , Yuk Jong Min , Kim Kyung Min
Published: November 2024

A CMOS-compatible low temperature ferroelectric orthorhombic ZrO2 on Ru by atomic layer deposition is developed.
Coordination polymers containing dimeric Cu2X2 and polymeric (CuI)n clusters linked by unsymmetrical isomeric pyridine-benzimidazole linkers: modulating photophysical properties by mechanical stimuli
Authors: Dutta Prantik , Garai Abhijit , Biradha Kumar
Published: November 2024

Two rigid unsymmetrical linkers, 4-PBI and 3-PBI, have been successfully employed to synthesize three CuX cluster-based coordination polymers (CPs).
Full-color peptide-based fluorescent nanomaterials assembled under the control of amino acid doping
Authors: Shen Yuhe , Sun Yulin , Liang Yaoyu , Xu Xiaojian , Su Rongxin , Wang Yuefei , Qi Wei
Published: November 2024

Peptide-based biofluorescents are of great interest due to their controllability and biocompatibility, as well as their potential applications in biomedical imaging and biosensing.
Carbazole-containing porphyrazines and phthalocyanines: synthesis, optical properties and application
Authors: Dubinina Tatiana V. , Belousov Mikhail S. , Gorbunova Elena A.
Published: November 2024

This review focuses on advances in porphyrazines and phthalocyanines decorated with carbazole moieties. Applications of these compounds ranging from photodynamic therapy to dye-sensitized solar cells are discussed.
Stable P3HT-PC61BM inverted organic solar cells based on cerium oxide as an electron transport layer
Authors: Abidi Sana , Habibi Amir Hossein , Melville Hayley , Dabos-Seignon Sylvie , Segut Olivier , Breton Tony , Levillain Eric , Cabanetos Clément , Touihri Saad , Blanchard Philippe
Published: November 2024

Cerium oxide as an electron transport layer leads to stable P3HT-PC61BM inverted organic solar cells.
Advances in Mg3Sb2 thermoelectric materials and devices
Authors: Tang Jing , Theja Vaskuri C. S. , Liu Kejia , Karthikeyan Vaithinathan , Chen Yue
Published: November 2024

Effective strategies such as manipulation of carrier scattering mechanism, introduction of phonon scattering sources, and optimization of interface layer for improving Mg3Sb2 thermoelectric materials and devices are summarized.
Iridium-catalyzed asymmetric cascade allylation/lactonization of methyl salicylates: enantioselective construction of chiral benzodioxepinones
Authors: Pan Bendu , Wu Yunru , Zhang Yaqi , He Xiaobo , Jiang Long , Qiu Liqin
Published: November 2024

An efficient asymmetric cascade allylation/lactonization of methyl salicylates is achieved. The utilization of chiral-bridged biphenyl phosphoramidite ligand resulted in good results for the construction of a wide range of chiral benzodioxepinones.
Mechanism and origins of regioselectivity of selenium-catalyzed allylic amination reactions
Authors: Hu Xiaoxiao , Xiao Dengmengfei , Chen Yu , Lu Yi , Zhang Zhihan , Yu Peiyuan
Published: November 2024

The mechanism of selenium-catalyzed allylic amination reactions with different ligands has been explored using density functional theory calculations.
Charge transfer complex enabled mechanochemical synthesis of chalcogenoacetylenes via alkynyl radicals
Authors: Tan Fang , Fang Chang-Zhen , Qiu Bing-Sheng , Sheng He , Tu Yong-Liang , Chen Xiang-Yu
Published: November 2024

We developed a new approach for the single-electron reduction of alkynyl sulfonium salts by combining a charge-transfer complex strategy with mechanochemical techniques.
Copper-catalyzed alkynyldisulfuration of arynes: efficient access to unsymmetrical disulfides
Authors: Huang Shuai , Zhang Yumin , Li Yuekai , Tung Chen-Ho , Li Xin , Xu Zhenghu
Published: November 2024

This article investigates a copper-catalyzed alkynyl disulfuration reaction of arynes formed in situ that generates o-alkynyl aryl disulfides via the formation of one C–C bond and one C–SS bond in one pot.
Nickel-catalyzed reductive 1,2-alkylarylation of alkenes via a 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) cascade
Authors: Chen Xi , Wang Qiang , Gong Xiao-Ping , Jiao Rui-Qiang , Liu Xue-Yuan , Liang Yong-Min
Published: November 2024

A nickel-catalyzed 1,2-alkylarylation of alkenes has been developed, leveraging amidyl radical-triggered 1,5-HAT with electrophiles as functionalizing reagents.
Ab initio study of electronic, elastic, thermodynamic, photocatalytic properties of double antiperovskite, Cs6AgBiX2 (X = Cl, Br, I)
Authors: Sajid Laraib , Saeed M. Usman , Mashadi S. H. , Abid S. Sheryar , Pervaiz Shamiala , Ali Zeeshan , Alanazi Yousef Mohammed , Bacha Aziz-Ur-Rahim , Saeed Y.
Published: November 2024

We use DFT to study the structural, electronic, optical, photocatalytic, mechanical, vibrational, and thermodynamical behaviors of new double antiperovskite Cs6AgBiX2 (X = Cl, Br, I).
Synthesis and antibiotic potential of myxocoumarin-inspired chromene dione analogs
Authors: Behnsen Antonia , Hertrampf Gesa , Vojnović Sandra , Nikodinović-Runić Jasmina , Gulder Tobias A. M.
Published: November 2024

The myxocoumarins are natural products with strong antibiotic activity. We herein explored structural simplification of the myxocoumarins while aiming to retain their antibacterial properties. This led to the discovery of potent myxochromene diones.
Visible light driven degradation of BPA and LDPE microplastic films using GO/SCN nanocomposite
Authors: Sura Ankoor , Nain Sonia
Published: November 2024

Proposed mechanism of graphene oxide (GO)/sulfur doped carbon nitride (SCN) nanocomposite demonstrating photocatalytic degradation of BPA and LDPE microplastic films under visible light irradiation.
Phenylsulfonate as a photolabile group for intramolecular carbon–carbon cross-coupling reactions
Authors: Plaize Simon , Morin Jean-François
Published: November 2024

This study reports the use of phenylsulfonates as photolabile groups to generate aryl radicals, which undergo radical cyclization to yield triphenylene derivatives. The reaction is efficiently carried out under 365 nm with a triplet sensitizer.
An exceptional water stable terbium-based metal–organic framework for selective detection of pesticides
Authors: Liu Ching-Ping , Lin Ting-En , Chiang Jung-Chang , Chen Bo-Jhen , Chien Po-Hsiu , Chien Su-Ying , Lee Gene-Hsiang , Liu Yen-Hsiang , Lu Kuang-Lieh
Published: November 2024

The terbium-based metal–organic frameworks (Tb-MOFs) were synthesized successfully under hydrothermal conditions, which could maintain at least 90% of the emission intensity after storage in water for several months.
Influence of the Pt/ionomer/water interface on the oxygen reduction reaction: insights into the micro-three-phase interface
Authors: Jiang Shangkun , Xiang Qiong , Xie Zhuoyang , Yang Na , Liu Jiawei , Li Li , Wei Zidong
Published: November 2024

Understanding the Pt/ionomer/water interface structure and its impact on the oxygen reduction reaction activity is essential for enhancing catalyst utilization and performance of fuel cells.
Correction: A new computational methodology for the characterization of complex molecular environments using IR spectroscopy: bridging the gap between experiments and computations
Authors: Sepulveda-Montaño Laura X. , Galindo Johan F. , Kuroda Daniel G.
Published: November 2024

Correction for ‘A new computational methodology for the characterization of complex molecular environments using IR spectroscopy: bridging the gap between experiments and computations’ by Laura X. Sepulveda-Montaño et al., Chem. Sci., 2024, 15, 14440–14448, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SC03219E.
Solar rechargeable battery using the lithium-ion storage mechanism in high capacity MoO3 films
Authors: Sun Min , Liang Zhijun , Zhang Kai , Lin Yanhong , Wang Dejun , Xie Tengfeng , Zhang Yu
Published: November 2024

A TiO2/MoO3/N3//I−/I3−/Pt solar rechargeable device is designed and attains a discharge capacity of 0.0103 mA h cm−2 in 5 min and a conversion efficiency of 1.80% under 1 sun illumination.
Pairing-specific microstructure in depletion gels of bidisperse colloids
Authors: Waheibi Rony A. , Hsiao Lilian C.
Published: November 2024

We report the ensemble-averaged and pairing-specific network microstructure formed by short-range depletion attractions in bidisperse hard sphere-like colloidal systems.
CO2 assisted geo-polymerization: a win-win pragmatic approach for the synthesis of soda ash leading to reversal of the climate clock
Authors: Gupta Sandeep
Published: November 2024

Integrating CO2 assisted utilization of fly ash with sodium silicate into alumino-silicate polymeric material and soda ash.
Recent advances in the synergistic effects of organic conjugated materials and quantum dots on solar cells
Authors: Lee Dae Hwan , Kim Chanhyeok , Shin Giwon , Choi Geoneop , Park Sang Shin , Park Taiho , Son Sung Yun
Published: November 2024

Quantum dot solar cells (QDSCs) have excellent optoelectronic properties but face challenges in performance and stability. This review highlights advances in organic conjugated materials to improve QDSC performance and outlines key design principles.
Ultrahigh cycling stability and wide infrared modulation of electrochromic devices based on electrodeposited triphenylamine cross-linked polyaniline derivatives
Authors: Liu Yulin , Zhang Hengzhi , Tang Shengwei , Zheng Rongzong , Jia Chunyang
Published: November 2024

A flexible C-RECD based on a CPANI electrode is successfully fabricated, exhibiting wide-band electrochromic performance for visible-light color changes and infrared emissivity modulations, with ultrahigh cycling stability for 10 000 cycles.
Oxygen vacancy mediated and enhanced metal-P bonds for stabilizing reconstruction for alkaline freshwater and seawater electrolysis
Authors: Jin Lei , Xu Hui , Wang Kun , Liu Yang , Qian Xingyue , He Guangyu , Chen Haiqun
Published: November 2024

Fe2P/Ni5P4-Ov with strong M–P bonds can suppress the irreversible structural distortion responsible for active element loss during the continuous operation process, thereby enhancing water electrolysis activity and stability.
Dually encapsulated LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4 architecture with MXenes and amorphous carbon to achieve high-performance and ultra-stable lithium batteries
Authors: Song Yang , Zhong Haidong , Hu Tingting , Chen Qizhi , Shi Lei , Du Jun , Tao Changyuan , Zhang Qian
Published: November 2024

An LMFP@MXene@C cathode material was fabricated by electrostatic adsorption and in situ graphitization, providing optimized Li+ transmission and a stable structure featuring ultrahigh average capacity and cycle stability.
Hexagonal CeO2 nanoplate@Au catalysts for the selective oxidation of 1,3-propanediol to a polymer platform, 3-hydroxypropionic acid at room temperature
Authors: Kim Yoon Kee , Park Sang Lim , Lee Jong Doo , Son Seung Uk
Published: November 2024

Au species on hexagonal CeO2 plates showed excellent catalytic performance in the selective oxidation of 1,3-propanediol to 3-hydroxypropionic acid with a 91% yield at room temperature.
Advances in direct optical lithography of nanomaterials
Authors: Yang Yuelin , Guan Jie , Zhang Nannan , Ru Lin , Zou Yihao , Wang Yuanyuan
Published: November 2024

This review presents recent advancements in direct optical lithography of nanomaterials, covering the technique's evolution, key patterning strategies, applications, and future research directions.
Sacrificial Fe sites making 2D heterostructure an efficient catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline seawater
Authors: Loomba Suraj , Khan Muhammad Waqas , Maibam Ashakiran , Haris Muhammad , Gbadamasi Sharafadeen , Nettem Vasundhara , Mousavi Seyedmahdi , Tadich Anton , Thomsen Lars , Jain Karishma , Shabbir Babar , Mahmood Asif , Babarao Ravichandar , Xian Jian , Mahmood Nasir
Published: November 2024

2D MoO2@FeO heterostructure, synthesized via facile hydrothermal treatment, can deliver 100 mA cm−2 at a potential of 1.52 V in alkaline seawater and the interactions between Fe and Mo via O bridges are responsible for enhanced catalytic performance.
An ultrasensitive narrowband organic phototransistor for solar-blind ultraviolet detection and imaging
Authors: Wang Jianing , Gao Yuanhong , Yan Minming , Zheng Xiwei , Xu Meili , Chen Hong , Meng Lingqiang , Huang Wei , Meng Hong
Published: November 2024

We design a novel hybrid-layered organic phototransistor (HLPT) as a solar-blind ultraviolet (SBUV) photodetector based on wide-band series materials.
High stability modified CsPb(ClBr)3@glass@PS for wide color gamut mini-LED backlight displays
Authors: Mei Enrou , Yang Jiapeng , Lin Yanling , Chen Zhaoping , Liang Xiaojuan , Xiang Weidong
Published: November 2024

Perovskite quantum dots (QDs) were considered as a new generation of emitters for lighting and displays due to their high photoluminescence (PL) efficiency and pure color.
zk‐STARKs based scheme for sealed auctions in chains
Authors: Wei Li , Peili Liang , Fei Li
Published: November 2024

On‐chain sealed auctions represent a novel approach to electronic bidding auctions, wherein the introduction of zero‐knowledge proof technology has significantly enhanced the security of auctions. However, most mainstream on‐chain sealed auction schemes currently employ Bulletproofs to prove auction correctness, which leaves room for optimization in terms of verification time and inherent security. Addressing these issues, an on‐chain sealed auction scheme based on zero‐knowledge succinct non‐interactive argument of knowledge (zk‐STARK) is proposed. This scheme leverages the decentralization and immutability of blockchain and smart contracts to eliminate third‐party involvement while ensuring the security of the auction process. The Inter Planetary File System is utilized to provide a qualification review mechanism for the auctioneer, enabling the screening of unqualified bidders before the auction. Additionally, the scheme employs RSA encryption to conceal bidders' bids, Pedersen commitments to ensure the consistency of bidding information, and zk‐STARKs to verify the correctness of the winning bid. Security analysis and experimental results demonstrate that the proposed scheme meets the required security standards, with time consumption at various stages of the auction being within acceptable limits, and effectively reduces the time required for proof verification.
Optimal performance design of bat algorithm: An adaptive multi‐stage structure
Authors: Yu Helong , Song Jiuman , Chen Chengcheng , Heidari Ali Asghar , Ma Yuntao , Chen Huiling , Zhang Yudong
Published: November 2024

The bat algorithm (BA) is a metaheuristic algorithm for global optimisation that simulates the echolocation behaviour of bats with varying pulse rates of emission and loudness, which can be used to find the globally optimal solutions for various optimisation problems. Knowing the recent criticises of the originality of equations, the principle of BA is concise and easy to implement, and its mathematical structure can be seen as a hybrid particle swarm with simulated annealing. In this research, the authors focus on the performance optimisation of BA as a solver rather than discussing its originality issues. In terms of operation effect, BA has an acceptable convergence speed. However, due to the low proportion of time used to explore the search space, it is easy to converge prematurely and fall into the local optima. The authors propose an adaptive multi‐stage bat algorithm (AMSBA). By tuning the algorithm's focus at three different stages of the search process, AMSBA can achieve a better balance between exploration and exploitation and improve its exploration ability by enhancing its performance in escaping local optima as well as maintaining a certain convergence speed. Therefore, AMSBA can achieve solutions with better quality. A convergence analysis was conducted to demonstrate the global convergence of AMSBA. The authors also perform simulation experiments on 30 benchmark functions from IEEE CEC 2017 as the objective functions and compare AMSBA with some original and improved swarm‐based algorithms. The results verify the effectiveness and superiority of AMSBA. AMSBA is also compared with eight representative optimisation algorithms on 10 benchmark functions derived from IEEE CEC 2020, while this experiment is carried out on five different dimensions of the objective functions respectively. A balance and diversity analysis was performed on AMSBA to demonstrate its improvement over the original BA in terms of balance. AMSBA was also applied to the multi‐threshold image segmentation of Citrus Macular disease, which is a bacterial infection that causes lesions on citrus trees. The segmentation results were analysed by comparing each comparative algorithm's peak signal‐to‐noise ratio, structural similarity index and feature similarity index. The results show that the proposed BA‐based algorithm has apparent advantages, and it can effectively segment the disease spots from citrus leaves when the segmentation threshold is at a low level. Based on a comprehensive study, the authors think the proposed optimiser has mitigated the main drawbacks of the BA, and it can be utilised as an effective optimisation tool.
Observer‐based PID control for fuzzy dynamic systems with memory triggering protocol
Authors: Liao Xiao , Guan Qingshu , Cui Wei , Wang Ying , Zhong Xianjing , Cao Hui
Published: November 2024

This paper addresses the issue of observer‐based proportional–integral–derivative control for Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy dynamic systems using a memory triggering protocol. To tackle the challenges of managing nonlinear systems, the Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy approach is employed to approximate these systems with a series of local linear models. A novel memory event‐triggering mechanism is introduced, utilizing a computer's storage unit to store historical data and adjust the triggering threshold based on this data, thereby reducing unnecessary network resource usage. Given that the system state can be affected by external disturbances and become unpredictable, an observer‐based proportional–integral–derivative controller is designed to manage these uncertainties. Finally, a car‐damper‐spring model is presented to validate the proposed methodology.
Design and implementation of a novel wideband dual‐polarised transmitarray antenna based on tightly coupled cross dipole cells
Authors: Zhao Yong Heng , Li Yin , Jiang Li Jun , Li Ping
Published: November 2024

A novel broadband dual‐polarised transmitarray antenna (TA) utilising tightly coupled cross dipole cells is proposed in this work. The transmitarray cell using the tightly coupling wideband principle comprises two radiation patches designed as two orthogonal planar dipoles with four interdigital capacitors, two meandered parallel plate transmission lines, and a ground. Each cell has a square shape and a dimension of approximately 0.28 where is the wavelength at central frequency 5.5 GHz. The transmitarray cell can achieve 475° phase shift at central frequency and transmission magnitude better than −2.5 dB within the working band. To verify the feasibility of this design, a tightly coupled dual‐polarised transmitarray antenna (TCDPTA) is modelled and manufactured. The transmitarray aperture size is approximately 4.1 4.1 . The simulation and measurement illustrate that the TCDPTA has stable and distortion‐free main beams whose side lobe levels are generally below −10 dB in the band of 3.0–8.0 GHz. The measured gain at central frequency is 16.2 dBi and peak gain is 19 dBi at 7.5 GHz. The working bandwidth is 90.9% and 3 dB gain bandwidth is 66.7%. The measured cross‐polarisation levels are below −15 dB at axial direction. This TA has potential applications for high‐date‐rate communication and high‐revolution radar imaging systems at C‐band.
Swift-XRT follow-up analysis of unidentified hard X-ray sources
Authors: Kosiba M. , Massaro F. , Paggi A. , Peña-Herazo H. A. , Masetti N. , Chavushyan V. , Bottacini E. , Werner N.
Published: November 2024

Context. It has been established that the sources contributing to the cosmic X-ray background (CXB) emission are mainly nearby active galactic nuclei (AGNs), in particular those that are obscured. Thus, it is important to fully identify the hard X-ray sky source population to accurately characterize the individual contribution of different AGNs to the overall CXB emission.

Aims. We present a follow-up analysis of all 218 sources marked as unidentified in our previous revision of the third release of the Palermo Swift-BAT hard X-ray catalog (3PBC) based on our multifrequency classification scheme. These 218 sources were classified as unidentified in our previous analyses because they lacked an assigned low-energy counterpart.

Methods. We searched for soft X-ray counterparts of these 218 3PBC sources in archival Swift-XRT observations obtained between January 1, 2005, and August 1, 2018. In particular, we found 1213 archival Swift-XRT observations for 192 of the 218 unidentified sources.

Results. We find 93 possible Swift-XRT counterparts within the Swift-BAT positional uncertainty regions. They correspond to 73 3PBC sources, 60 of which have only a single Swift-XRT detection; the rest have multiple detections. We present all the detected possible counterparts of the as-of-yet-unidentified hard X-ray sources to the community as a catalog for future spectroscopic follow-up targets, together with a short catalog of our classification of the ten sources for which there were available spectra.
Conjugate points of dynamic pairs and control systems
Authors: Jakubczyk B. , Kryński W.
Published: November 2024

We study the geometry of dynamic pairs (X, V) on a manifold M, where X is a vector field and V is a distribution on M, both satisfying a regularity condition. Special cases are pairs defined by systems of second order ODEs, geodesic sprays in Riemannian, Finslerian and Lagranian geometries, semi-Hamiltonian systems and control-affine systems. Analogs of conjugate points from the calculus of variations are defined for the pair (X, V). The main results give estimates for the position of conjugate points in terms of a curvature operator, analogously to the Cartan–Hadamard and Bonet–Myers theorems. Contrary to classical cases, no metric is given a priori, the distribution V may be nonintegrable and the curvature operator is defined in terms of (X, V).
Life cycle assessment of an innovative high-value-recovery crystalline silicon photovoltaic recycling process − the environmental impacts and benefits
Authors: Fan Hsin-Hsin , Salas-Redondo Caterin , Chalaux Antoine
Published: November 2024

A universal high-value-recovery recycling technology for crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) modules developed by the French company ROSI is presented in this study. The maturity of the technology reaches TRL 8 and has been deployed in an industrial site. The environmental impact of the recycling process is evaluated by performing a life cycle assessment (LCA), with calculations based on the default life cycle impact assessment method as recommended by the Environmental Footprint methodology. Hotspots are identified and measures for future process optimization are proposed. Furthermore, the potential environmental benefits brought by the high-quality secondary raw materials are evaluated by applying system expansion in the LCA. The results show that ROSI recycling process brings significant environmental benefits in all chosen impact categories, 9 out of 14 impact categories show 90% impact savings compared to conventional production activities. This study complements the lacking LCA information at the end-of-life (EoL) stage of PV's life cycle, especially those of advanced recycling technologies other than landfilling or shredding and highlights the advantage of high-value recovery technology. Future works on LCA are also proposed for further precise assessment. Finally, this study concludes the implication of applying a high-value-recovery recycling technology from a supply chain perspective.
Reduced basis method for the elastic scattering by multiple shape-parametric open arcs in two dimensions
Authors: Pinto José , Henríquez Fernando
Published: November 2024

We consider the elastic scattering problem by multiple disjoint arcs or cracks in two spatial dimensions. A key aspect of our approach lies in the parametric description of each arc’s shape, which is controlled by a potentially high-dimensional, possibly countably infinite, set of parameters. We are interested in the efficient approximation of the parameter-to-solution map employing model order reduction techniques, specifically the reduced basis method. Firstly, we use boundary potentials to transform the boundary value problem, originally posed in an unbounded domain, into a system of boundary integral equations set on the parametrically defined open arcs. We adopt the two-phase paradigm (offline and online) of the reduced basis method to construct a fast surrogate. In the offline phase, we construct a reduced order basis tailored to the single arc problem assuming a complete decoupling among arcs. In the online phase, when computing solutions for the multiple arc problem with a new parametric input, we use the aforementioned basis for each individual arc. We present a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the method, fundamentally based on our previous work [Pinto et al., J. Fourier Anal. Appl. 30 (2024) 14]. In particular, the results stated therein allow us to find appropriate bounds for the so-called Kolmogorov width. Finally, we present a series of numerical experiments demonstrating the advantages of our proposed method in terms of both accuracy and computational efficiency.
The yellow mullet fish oil from the Banc d’Arguin Imrâguens in Mauritania: an example of polyunsaturated fatty acids transfer from diatoms to the fish within the alimentary chain
Authors: Boune Mohamed Vall Sidi , Cheikh Mohamed Ahmed Sidi , Ba Mamadou Abdoul , Barouh Nathalie , Legeret Bertrand , Souvi Sidi Mohamed Ould , Deida Mohamed Vadel , Launay Hélène , Carrière Frédéric
Published: November 2024

The Banc d’Arguin National Park (PNBA) in Mauritania is listed by the UNESCO World Heritage. It is characterized by an exceptionnal marine biodiversity with numerous endemic species and it provides a major site of reproduction for western Africa fish. The Imrâguens form fisherman communities established at Banc d’Arguin, who live upon fishing the yellow mullet (Mugil cephalus) during its migration and derived products. The fish oil produced by Imrâguens from mullet heads is rich in omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (37.7 % of total fatty acids). The main fatty acid is eicosapentaenoic fatty acid (EPA ; 20.18 ± 0.01 %). This fatty acid is particularly abundant in diatoms, that contribute to 20- 30% of mullet feeding. The identification of 16:4n-1 also provide a good trophic marker for yellow mullet feeding on diatoms. The lipases potentially involved in the mobilization of these fatty acids in the course of digestion of diatoms were identified from the analysis of Mugil cephalus genome. Genes encoding a lipase homologous to gastric lipase and four lipases homologous to pancreatic carboxylester hydrolase or bile-salt stimulated lipase were identified. These later could be involved in the lipolysis of galactolipids, the main lipids present in diatom photosynthetic membranes which are rich in EPA. These data provide an added value to the traditional fishing practice of Imrâgens and highlight the nutritional value of the fish oil they produce.
Sesame renaissance: Iran’s emerging influence in the global sesame market
Authors: Gholamhoseini Majid , Dolatabadian Aria
Published: November 2024

Sesame seeds and their various derivatives, such as sesame oil, can be special in household diets worldwide due to their unique nutritional and health properties. Despite the long history of sesame cultivation in Iran and its suitability to the Iranian climate, Iran remains an importer of sesame. In other words, sesame production in Iran faces numerous constraints and obstacles, limiting its production capacity. This study aims to present sesame production status in Iran over the past 22 yr, elucidating the production trends, quantity and value of imports, obstacles, and solutions for sustainable sesame seed production in the country. To achieve this goal, in addition to reviewing national and international databases, extensive correspondence was conducted with stakeholders in sesame production, ranging from farmers to researchers, promoters, and policymakers, to compile a comprehensive list of leading challenges in sesame production and operational solutions to overcome these challenges. The analysis revealed that the most significant challenges in sesame production in the country could be categorised into seven main sections, including poor agronomic management, soil fertility decline, pest, diseases and weed issues, inadequate breeding programs, lack of sustainable financial support, an uncertain sesame market and fragmented and ineffective research. To address these issues, it is essential to enhance sesame production by updating agricultural management practices, introducing and making high-yielding and stress-tolerant varieties accessible, improving soil management techniques, conducting applied research, and transferring knowledge to farms. Also, establishing sesame producer associations and cooperatives can help eliminate intermediaries in the production-to-sales chain. Timely support from government institutions for small-scale sesame producers and raising consumer awareness of sesame’s nutritional and health benefits and its by-products are crucial to overcoming these challenges. All these actions can lead to the promotion and development of sesame production in Iran to meet the high domestic and global demand for this valuable and nutritious seed. This cannot be achieved without increased interaction between farmers, researchers, promoters, and policymakers.
An Organ-Specific Approach to the Management of Gestational Hypertension: Evidence versus Tradition
Authors: Clark Steven L. , Saade George A. , Tolcher Mary C. , Belfort Michael A. , Rouse Dwight J. , Silver Robert M. , Kapadia Avni , Sundgren Nathan C. , Saridey Sai K. , Sibai Baha M.
Published: November 2024

The management of hypertensive disease in pregnancy is currently guided by practice recommendations based largely on observational data from a half century ago and has changed only superficially since that time. These recommendations are both narrowly prescriptive (women without traditional features of severe disease should all be delivered at exactly 370/7 weeks) and at the same time frustratingly ambiguous (the presence of epigastric pain unresponsive to repeat analgesics precludes expectant management at any gestational age, regardless of laboratory studies). Guidelines that ignore recent data from the obstetric, pediatric, and internal medicine literature too often lead practitioners to be more aggressive than necessary in the delivery of very premature pregnancies, and, conversely, more complacent than patient safety would support in prolonging pregnancy with advanced fetal maturity. We present here an alternative, organ-specific-based approach to the management of gestational hypertension that allows and encourages practitioners to formulate a management plan based on a thoughtful and, when possible, evidence-based synthesis of the continuous variables of blood pressure, degree of organ dysfunction and response to treatment, gestational age, and patient balancing of maternal and fetal/neonatal risks. Such clinical care is more complex and nuanced than simply basing life-altering critical management decisions, including timing of delivery, on whether the patient does, or does not have any one of the conditions described by box 4 of the current American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists practice guidelines. Nonetheless, we believe this approach will not only improve care but will also open the door to useful investigations into prevention and management of the various entities traditionally considered as the same disease process.

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Evaluation of Modified Frailty Index for Predicting Postoperative Outcomes after Upper Extremity Replantation and Revascularization Procedures
Authors: Desai Anshumi , Luo Angela , Borowsky Peter A. , Hemer Valeria B. , Fullerton Natalia , Xu Kyle Y. , Tadisina Kashyap K.
Published: November 2024

Background Upper extremity (UE) replantation and revascularization are challenging surgical procedures, with survival rates being 50 to 90%. Preoperative risk stratification is challenging yet crucial as patients with comorbid conditions face increased complications. This study assesses the predictive value of the modified 5-item frailty index (5-mFI) for postoperative complications in these procedures.

Methods A retrospective study was done using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database (2011–2021) for UE replantation/revascularization. The 5-mFI score assigned points for comorbidities including pulmonary disease, heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, and functional status (0–5 scale; 1 point to each). 5-mFI scores stratified patients into <2 (low-risk) or ≥2 (high-risk) categories.

Results Of 2,305 patients, the mean age and body mass index (BMI) were 53.13 years and 28.53 kg/m2, respectively. The 5-mFI ≥2 cohort experienced higher rates of all-cause complications, systemic complications, unplanned readmissions, and return to the operating room on univariate analysis. There was no significant difference in wound complication rates. Multivariable logistic regression showed that a higher 5-mFI was significantly associated with increased risks of all-cause mild and severe systemic complications. Wound complications, length of stay over 30 days, unplanned readmission, and return to the operating room were higher in high-risk patients, however not statistically significant.

Conclusion 5-mFI is an effective tool for evaluating risk in UE replantation and revascularization, correlating high scores with significantly increased postoperative complications. High-risk patients with 5-mFI ≥2 also had more reoperations and readmissions. The use of 5-mFI in preoperative assessments can help personalize management, enhancing patient selection and care quality in these complex reconstructions.
Palladium-Catalyzed Selective Defluoroalkylation of (Trifluoromethyl)arenes
Authors: Lan Yingqi , Bian Tiancen , Zhou Liejin , Zhang Zuxiao , Zhang Fangfang , Liang Yan
Published: November 2024

The selective functionalization of C–F bonds in trifluoromethylated arenes (ArCF3) is essential due to the extensive use of fluorinated compounds in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, alongside emerging regulatory restrictions on trifluoromethyl groups. Here, we report a hybrid palladium-catalyzed strategy for the selective defluorination and functionalization of ArCF3, featuring intermolecular carboamination of linear conjugated dienes or defluorinative cross-coupling with nonactivated alkenes. This methodology enables the 1,4-addition of dienes with exclusive E-selectivity or the defluoroalkylation of (trifluoromethyl)arenes, providing efficient routes to difluoromethylated compounds and addressing key challenges in synthetic fluorine chemistry.
HTK Solution Cardioplegia in Pediatric Patients: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Galvao Lorhayne Kerley Capuchinho Scalioni , Santos Ana Clara Felix de Farias , Santos Nicole Pimenta dos , Zamora Fernanda Valeriano , Biavatti Belisa Brunow Ventura , Salles João Pedro Costa Esteves Almuinha , Mendonca Horbert Soares
Published: November 2024

Introduction Cardioplegia, a therapy designed to induce reversible cardiac arrest, revolutionized cardiovascular surgery. Among the various pharmacological approaches is the histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution. Despite numerous studies, no meta-analysis has investigated the efficacy of the HTK solution in the pediatric population. Therefore, we aim to conduct a meta-analysis comparing HTK and other cardioplegia solutions in pediatric patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.

Methods PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were searched from inception through April 2024. Endpoints were computed in odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for dichotomous variables, whereas continuous variables were compared using mean differences (MD) with 95% CI.

Results A total of 11 studies comprising 1,349 patients were included, of whom 677 (50.19%) received HTK cardioplegia. The results were similar between groups regarding mortality (OR 0.98; 95% CI 0.29, 3.29), length of hospital stay (MD 0.32 days; 95% CI −0.88, 1.51), Mechanical ventilation (MV) (MD −17.72 hours; 95% CI −51.29, 15.85), arrhythmias (OR 1.27; 95% CI 0.83, 1.95), and delayed sternal closure (OR 0.89; 95% 0.56, 1.43). However, transfusion volume was lower in the HTK group (MD −452.39; 95% CI −890.24, −14.53; p = 0.04).

Conclusion The use of HTK solution was demonstrated to be similar regarding its clinical efficacy to other approaches for cardioplegia, and it may present advantages to patients prone to hypervolemia.
Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation with Concomitant Replacement of the Ascending Aorta
Authors: Bauer Sebastian Johannes , Sugimura Yukiharu , Immohr Moritz Benjamin , Mehdiani Arash , Lichtenberg Artur , Akhyari Payam
Published: November 2024

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the main causes for end-stage heart failure. Until the transplantation, left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) have become an established treatment. We report a case of a 66-year-old patient with ischemic and DCM and suspected aortic ulcer formation. LVAD was implanted in the same session with a supracoronary aortic replacement. Bilateral cannulation of the subclavian arteries omitted the need of circulatory arrest and proximal aortic cross-clamping. Pneumonia-associated decarboxylation failure prolonged the postoperative intensive care period. The patient was finally discharged home on the 115th postoperative day.
Low incidence of deep vein thrombosis after double-balloon endoscopy and colorectal submucosal dissection: Multicenter, prospective study
Authors: Sugiyama Tomoya , Katano Takahito , Shimura Takaya , Ebi Masahide , Ozeki Takanori , Mizushima Takashi , Hirata Yoshikazu , Ito Keisuke , Ozeki Keiji , Yamaguchi Yoshiharu , Ishihara Ryo , Yamamoto Kazuhiro , Mizuno Yusuke , Nagao Kazuhiro , Inagaki Yuki , Kasugai Kunio , Kataoka Hiromi
Published: November 2024

Background and study aims Although deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are major postoperative complications, risk of DVT/PE after endoscopic procedures remains unknown. This study aimed to identify risks of DVT/PE after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and double-balloon endoscopy (DBE).

Patients and methods Patients who were scheduled to undergo DBE and colorectal ESD were prospectively enrolled in this study. Before enrollment, all patients were confirmed to have no DVT on whole-leg ultrasonography (US) or contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT). All patients routinely underwent whole-leg US after ESD or DBE. The primary endpoint was incidence of DVT after colorectal ESD and DBE. The preplanned sample size was 170 patients in the colorectal ESD group and 75 in the DBE group.

Results Between September 2020 and June 2022, 170 patients who had colorectal ESD and 75 who had DBE were recruited for this study; however, 238 patients (ESD, n = 167; DBE, n = 71) were analyzed. Of these 238 patients, DVT occurred in only one patient after colorectal ESD and incidence of DVT was 0.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0–1.2) in total, including 0.6% (95% CI 0–1.8) after colorectal ESD and 0% after DBE. Conversely, no PE occurred in the entire cohort.

Conclusions This prospective study demonstrated that risk of DVT/PE following highly invasive endoscopic procedures including colorectal ESD and DBE is very low.
Approaches to Cheek Reconstruction following Mohs Surgery
Authors: McAllister Lauren , Thornton James F.
Published: November 2024

The native features of the cheek allow for a variety of approaches when considering reconstruction following Mohs surgery. Selecting the best approach requires consideration of deficit size and location, skin laxity, surrounding anatomy, aesthetic outcomes, and specific patient factors. Reconstruction options vary based on the zone of the cheek affected, but direct closure remains the gold standard. When direct closure is not suitable, the use of the cervicofacial advancement flap, biologic agents, or a combination of the two should adequately address the majority of cheek deficits resulting from Mohs surgery. During cheek reconstruction, great care should be taken to maintain and support the surrounding anatomy, most notably the lower eyelid. Postoperative management is mostly comprised of scar management, as immediate, urgent complications are rare. Options to address postoperative scarring range from silicone sheeting to revisional surgery, but most deficits will settle well if given adequate time and are properly cared for with noninvasive measures.
Challenges and Strategies in Post-Mohs Reconstructive Surgery
Authors: McAllister Lauren , Thornton James F.
Published: November 2024

Facial reconstruction following Mohs excision presents many challenges. The unpredictable nature of Mohs surgery can yield surprising deficits that require far more extensive reconstructions than originally anticipated. It is up to the reconstructive surgeon to guide the patient through the shock of the excision, initial reconstruction, definitive reconstruction, and postoperative management. It is essential to approach a post-Mohs patient with the understanding that a rushed, same-day reconstruction carries a greater risk for the patient and the outcome than that of a delayed, planned reconstruction. Considering factors beyond the deficits, such as the patient's means, health literacy, and comorbidities, is essential to ensuring a methodical reconstruction with favorable results. Often, deficits will need to be temporized until the patient is optimized and the details of the reconstruction have been established. The specifics of the reconstruction are heavily influenced by the patient's desires, understanding, and ability to participate multistage operations. Once the best suited reconstruction is selected, reviewing expectations and the possible associated contingencies is crucial for patient satisfaction. Despite the surgeon's great effort in ensuring a satisfactory reconstruction, many patients will further benefit from close follow-up and postoperative scar management. The combination of patient optimization, meticulous surgical planning, and postoperative wound management enables the surgeon to obtain favorable outcomes, even in the most unpredictable reconstructions.
Ear Reconstruction following Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Authors: Mohan Vamsi C. , Owens Winston R. , Schmidt Josephine L. , Burns Heather R. , Buchanan Edward P.
Published: November 2024

Relative to other regions of the body, the ear has a high risk of developing cutaneous malignancies that often necessitate Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for removal. This procedure can create defects that are immediately noticeable if left untreated. Reconstructive techniques are often needed to restore the appearance of the affected ear and its symmetrical relationship to the contralateral ear. However, achieving optimal aesthetic results can be challenging due to the subtle intricacies of the external ear. Therefore, careful planning and execution should be implemented prior to managing the acquired defect. Additionally, depending on the size and location of the defect, various options aligning with the reconstructive ladder can provide desired outcomes. The purpose of this article was to highlight and discuss the different techniques used in ear reconstruction following MMS.