bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Eternal Path between Sound and Sense: Luciano Berio's Linguistic Exploration in Sinfonia and Coro
Authors: CHOI MISTY
Published: February 2025

This study examines Luciano Berio's integration of twentieth-century linguistic and semiotic concepts in his works Sinfonia and Coro, focusing on the interplay between sound, meaning, and structure. It highlights Berio's exploration of the unconscious mind and the idea of ‘universality of experience', suggesting that humans may possess an innate musical ability similar to that of language. The article also discusses the concept of the ‘theatre of the mind', where Berio combines musical and textual elements to evoke images or situations for the audience's interpretation. Through an analysis of the third movement of Sinfonia and Coro, the study illustrates how Berio implicitly develops a system of signification that evokes meaning, showcasing both musical and textual productivity, along with the notion of ‘the infinite use of finite means’. This exploration contributes to understanding how twentieth-century linguistics and semiotics can inform contemporary music and signify meaning within it.
Dionysus and Adonis: a Contribution to the Study of the Orphic Rhapsodies
Authors: D’Alessio Giovan Battista
Published: February 2025

A hexameter text of ‘Dionysiac’ subject, recently discovered in a late-antique palimpsest in the Monastery of St Catherine on Mt Sinai, and arguably the first fragment of direct transmission of the famous Orphic Rhapsodies, offers a very remarkable story. Aphrodite raises a divine child on Mt Nysa; the child disappears during an absence of the goddess, who looks for him through the whole universe. She eventually finds him in the Underworld, where he is in the charge of Persephone, who relates an oracle about him and his offspring. Aphrodite and the child remain in the Underworld until he grows to puberty, and they beget Hermes Chthonios. Many features of this tale find parallels in various versions of the story of Adonis. The child of the new poem, though, is identified as Dionysus. In this article, making use also of previously neglected Neoplatonic sources, I show that the identification between Dionysus and Adonis was an important feature of the last chronological stage of the Theogony narrated in the Orphic Rhapsodies, where Adonis was one of the ‘images’ of Dionysus, which played a key part in the creation of the mortal world.
Satellite‐Aided Disaster Response
Authors: Rolla Julie , Khuller Aditya , An Karen , Emberson Robert , Fielding Eric , Schultz Lori , Miner Kimberley
Published: February 2025

The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, driven by climate change and anthropogenic activities, pose unprecedented challenges to emergency response agencies worldwide. Satellite remote sensing has become a critical tool for providing timely and accurate data to aid in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. This Commentary explores the role of satellite remote sensing in managing climate‐driven disasters, highlighting the use of technologies such as Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for creating damage proxy maps. These maps are instrumental in assessing disaster impacts and guiding response efforts, as demonstrated by the 2023 Wildfires in Hawaii. Despite the promise of these tools, challenges remain, including the need for rapid data processing, automation in data pipelines, and robust international collaborations. The future missions composing the Earth System Observatory, including the upcoming NASA‐ISRO SAR mission, represents a significant advancement with its global coverage and frequent, detailed measurements. This study emphasizes the importance of continued investment in advanced satellite technologies and international cooperation to enhance disaster response capabilities, ultimately building a more resilient global community.
Mechanisms of Aqueous Fluid Infiltration and Redistribution in a Lower‐Crustal Pseudotachylyte‐Bearing Fault
Authors: Michalchuk Stephen Paul , Lueder Mona , Gies Nils B. , Ohl Markus , Hermann Jörg , Plümper Oliver , Menegon Luca
Published: February 2025

Coseismic fracturing in the strong, dry, and metastable plagioclase‐rich lower‐crust is an effective mechanism for creating pathways for fluids to infiltrate the host rock, kick‐start metamorphism, and potentially lead to rheological weakening. In this study, we have characterized the damage zone flanking a lower‐crustal pseudotachylyte (solidified frictional melt produced during seismic slip) within an anorthosite to determine the mechanisms of incipient aqueous fluid infiltration and redistribution in a lower‐crustal seismogenic fault. Pulverization‐style fracturing of the host anorthosite resulted in the comminution of the host plagioclase (plagioclase1) grains and the growth of very fine (<20 μm) grained secondary plagioclase neoblasts (plagioclase2) filling the fractures. Fluid‐assisted grain growth accompanied surface‐ and strain‐energy minimization grain growth in the healing and sealing of the fractures. This process was not associated with the densification nor the creation of new reaction‐induced porosity. Fourier transform infrared maps transecting the damage zones show the presence of H2O species along the plagioclase1 and plagioclase2 grain boundary regions, as well as incorporated into plagioclase2 grain interiors. Grain‐size sensitive creep of fine‐grained plagioclase localized along the pseudotachylyte margin where fracturing was most pervasive. In the absence of reaction‐induced porosity, strain localization is determined by repeated occurrences of extreme grain‐size reduction in addition to the mobilization of aqueous fluid to the grain boundary regions, to the extent in which these fine‐grained wet plagioclase2 layers are volumetrically dominant over dry, coarse plagioclase1 fragments. This forms a layer capable of deforming by grain‐size sensitive creep and sustaining the mobility of fluids.
Thermoelastic Properties of Iron‐Rich Ringwoodite and the Deep Mantle Aerotherm of Mars
Authors: Wang Fei , Bausch Hannah J. , Gardner Laura L. , Zhang Dongzhou , Armstrong Katherine , Bell Aaron S. , Zhao Jiyong , Alp Ercan E. , Jacobsen Steven D.
Published: February 2025

The Martian mantle is considered to have a higher Fe/Mg ratio than the Earth's mantle. Ringwoodite, γ‐(Mg,Fe)2SiO4, is likely the dominant polymorph of olivine in the core‐mantle boundary (CMB) region of Mars. We synthesized anhydrous iron‐rich ringwoodite with molar Mg/(Mg + Fe) = 0.44 and determined its thermal equation of state up to 35 GPa and 750 K by synchrotron X‐ray diffraction. Using a third order Birch‐Murnaghan equation of state, we obtain KT0 = 182 (3) GPa, K′ = 4.6 (2), and α0 = 3.18 (6) × 10−5 K−1. Using these results and an updated mineralogical model with an iron‐rich composition of Mg/(Mg + Fe) = 0.75 for the Martian mantle, we estimate ∼1900 K for the temperature of the D1000 seismic discontinuity inside Mars. The resulting adiabat predicts a warm aerotherm, which could explain the presence of partial melt at the CMB of Mars recently detected with seismic data from the 2019 InSight mission.
Liquid Fragmentation Induced by Particle Aggregation During Two‐Phase Flow in 3D Porous Media
Authors: Wu Ting , Yang Zhibing , Lehoux Alizée , Weisbrod Noam , Hu Ran , Chen Yi‐Feng , Hu Ya‐An
Published: February 2025

Natural or engineered microparticles are often encountered in subsurface multiphase flow systems. This introduces a complex flow scenario with a variety of applications. However, the influence of particles on multiphase flow dynamics and the underlying mechanism remain elusive. Here, we investigate particle transport behavior and fluid phase distribution within 3D porous media through direct visualization utilizing laser scanning confocal microscopy. The mechanisms and factors governing particle aggregation during two‐phase flow are elucidated. We identify a previously overlooked pore‐scale phenomenon: fragmentation of wetting liquid induced by spontaneous particle aggregation in localized regions. This process dramatically increases the number of wetting clusters while reducing the fluid connectivity, resulting in a change in the relative permeability of fluids. These findings reveal the dynamic coupling mechanism between pore‐scale particle aggregation and fluid flow and transport properties at larger scales, providing critical insights for predicting and controlling particle mediated geophysical flow processes.
Improved Aftershock Forecasts Using Mainshock Information in the Framework of the ETAS Model
Authors: Asayesh Behnam M. , Hainzl Sebastian , Zöller Gert
Published: February 2025

The Epidemic Type Aftershock Sequence (ETAS) model is the most widely used and powerful statistical model for aftershock forecasting. While the distribution of aftershocks around the mainshock is anisotropic, the spatial probability density function of the ETAS model is commonly assumed to be isotropic due to insufficient information. In addition, its parameter estimation can be highly biased due to catalog incompleteness after the mainshock. Thus, we extended the recently developed 2D temporal ETASI, which accounts for short‐term incompleteness, to 2D and 3D spatiotemporal ETASI, considering additional spatial occurrence probabilities in the framework of ETAS and ETASI to improve aftershock forecasting. We replaced the isotropic spatial kernel with anisotropic kernels estimated by a spatial probability map of stress scalars, including Coulomb stress changes on master fault orientation (MAS), Coulomb stress changes on variable mechanisms (VM), maximum shear (MS), and von Mises stress (VMS), and the nearest distance to the ruptured fault of the mainshock (R). The fit to six prominent mainshock‐aftershock sequences in California demonstrates that the ETASI model outperforms the standard ETAS model. Furthermore, positive information gains indicate that using stress calculations as additional input information can improve the parameter fit. This improvement is weaker in 3D, which is likely related to greater positional uncertainty in the depth domain. However, incorporating the probability map calculated as a function of the nearest distance to the mainshock rupture leads to the best performance in all model variants.
Cross Correlation Between Plasmaspheric Hiss Waves and Enhanced Radiation Levels at Aviation Altitudes
Authors: Aryan Homayon , Bortnik Jacob , Tobiska W. Kent , Mehta Piyush , Siddalingappa Rashmi , Hogan Benjamin
Published: February 2025

Enhanced radiation in the Earth's atmosphere can pose serious hazards to pilots, aircraft passengers, and commercial space travelers. Recent results have shown, statistically, that there is a strong correlation between dose rates observed by Automated Radiation Measurements for Aerospace Safety (ARMAS) instruments at aviation altitudes (>9 km) and plasmaspheric hiss wave power measured by NASA's Van Allen Probes within the inner magnetosphere. Plasmaspheric hiss waves play a very important role in removing energetic electrons from the Earth's radiation belts by precipitating them into the upper atmosphere. These relativistic electrons generally drift eastwards along closed magnetic drift shells. In this study, we use magnetic conjunction events between ARMAS and the Van Allen Probes to analyze the causality between plasmaspheric hiss waves and enhanced radiation observed at aviation altitude. We specifically study how the size of the conjunction window and a shift in L and MLT of the conjunction window affect the correlation between dose rates and plasmaspheric hiss wave power. This is to determine if the observed enhanced radiation at aviation altitude is indeed caused by the plasmaspheric hiss waves in the inner magnetosphere. The results show that the enhanced radiation levels are only correlated with plasmaspheric hiss waves within conjunction windows of −1 L 1 and 0 MLT 2. The correlation between dose rate and hiss wave power increases slightly if ARMAS is shifted approximately 1 hr in MLT to the east of the Van Allen Probes, consistent with the drift trajectory of the electrons precipitating into the atmosphere.
Boreal Forests May Be on the Move
Authors: Tjandra Kristel
Published: February 2025

A new model shows a tendency for tree cover to decline in warmer areas and increase in colder ones.
Single-cell transcriptomics reveals novel chondrocyte and osteoblast subtypes and their role in knee osteoarthritis pathogenesis
Authors: Liu Yuan , Da Wacili , Xu Ming-Jie , Xiao Chao-Xin , Deng Tao , Zhou Sheng-Liang , Chen Xiao-Ting , Zhou Yao-Jia , Tang Li , Nie Yong , Zeng Yi , Xie Hui-Qi , Shen Bin
Published: February 2025

Research on treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is becoming more challenging due to a growing number of younger patients being affected. The pathogenesis of KOA is complex for being a multifactorial disease affecting the entire joint, with remodeling of subchondral bone playing a key role in the degeneration of the overlying cartilage. Therefore, this study constructed a bipedal postmenopausal KOA mouse model to better understand how the interplay between subchondral bone remodeling and cartilage degeneration contributes to KOA development. A single-cell atlas of the osteochondral composite tissue was established. Furthermore, three novel subtypes of chondrocytes, including Smoc2
+ angiogenic chondrocytes, Angptl7
+ angiogenic chondrocytes, and Col1a1
+ osteogenic chondrocytes, were identified in femoral condyles of KOA mice. In addition, the Angptl7
+ chondrocytes promoted angiogenesis in the subchondral bone of KOA mice by interacting with endothelial cells via the FGF2-FGFR2 signaling pathway. The number of H-type vessels was increased in the subchondral bone, recruiting osteoprogenitor cells and facilitating osteogenesis in KOA mice. Sparc
+ osteoblasts have negatively regulated bone mineralization and osteoblastic differentiation, aggravated the pathological remodeling of subchondral bone, and promoted the progression of KOA. The above findings have offered new targets and opened up an avenue for the therapeutic intervention of KOA.
In-silico platform for the multifunctional design of 3D printed conductive components
Authors: Crespo-Miguel Javier , Lucarini Sergio , Garzon-Hernandez Sara , Arias Angel , Martínez-Pañeda Emilio , Garcia-Gonzalez Daniel
Published: February 2025

The effective electric resistivity of conductive thermoplastics manufactured by filament extrusion methods is determined by both the material constituents and the printing parameters. The former determines the multifunctional nature of the composite, whereas the latter dictates the mesostructural characteristics such as filament adhesion and void distribution. This work provides a multi-scale computational framework to evaluate the thermo-electro-mechanical behaviour of printed conductive polymers. A full-field homogenisation model first provides the influence of material and mesostructural features (i.e., filament orientations, voids and adhesion between filaments). Then, a macroscopic continuum model elucidates the effects of thermo-electro-mechanical mixed boundary conditions. The in-silico multi-scale methodology is validated with extensive original multi-physical experiments and a functional application consisting of an electro-heatable printing cartridge. Overall, this work establishes the foundations to virtually break the gap between mesoscopic and macroscopic multifunctional responses in conductive components manufactured by additive manufacturing techniques.
Novel Azo dyes containing a hydrazide-hydrazone moiety for dyeing polyester fabric
Authors: Ali Ali A. , Ismail Mostafa A. , Elgammal Walid E. , Belal Amany , Obaidullah Ahmed J. , Khalil Ali Kh. , Elhagali Gameel A. M. , El-Gaby Mohamed S. A.
Published: February 2025

Novel azo dyes containing a hydrazide-hydrazone moiety linked to the benzothiazole nucleus are synthesized effectively in this study. The primary purpose of the study was to identify the best dyeing parameters, such as shade, temperature, pH, and time, in order to better understand the behaviour of dispersed dyes during polyester dyeing. To achieve excellent colour strength in value (K/S = 26), the ideal dyeing conditions for disperse dye 4 were 30 min, pH of 8, and 110 °C at shade 3%. While the ideal dyeing conditions for disperse dyes dye 10 and dye 11 were 30 min, pH of 2, and 130 °C at a shade of 3%. Depending on the coupler moieties, the coloured polyester samples ranged in hue from beige to dark brown. Furthermore, the impact of substituent’s was examined in relation to colour strength (K/S) measures and colourimetric coordinates (CIEL*a*b*) of dyed polyester fabrics. The synthesized dispersed dyes are good options for giving polyester textiles a variety of stable hues and very good colour strength as well as exceptional fastness to light, washing, and crocking.
ECG heartbeat classification using progressive moving average transform
Authors: Mokhtari Rabah , Brahim Belhouari Samir , Kassoul Khelil , Hocini Abderraouf
Published: February 2025

This paper presents the Progressive Moving Average Transform (PMAT), a novel signal transformation method for converting time-domain signals into 2D representations by progressively computing Moving Averages (MAs) with varying window sizes. The approach aims to enhance signal analysis and classification, particularly in the context of heartbeat classification. Our approach integrates PMAT with a 2D-Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model for the classification of ECG heartbeat signals. The 2D-CNN model is employed to extract meaningful features from the transformed 2D representations and classify them efficiently. To assess the effectiveness of our approach, we conducted extensive simulations utilizing three widely-used databases: the MIT-BIH database and the INCART database, chosen to cover a wide range of heartbeats. Our experiments involved classifying more than 6 heartbeat types grouped into three main classes. Results indicate high accuracy and F1-scores, with 99.09% accuracy and 92.13% F1-score for MIT-BIH, and 98.37% accuracy and 79.37% F1-score for INCART. Notably, the method demonstrates robustness when trained on one database and tested on another, achieving accuracy rates exceeding 95% in both cases. Specifically, the method achieves 96% accuracy when trained on MIT-BIH and tested on the ST-T European database. These findings underscore the effectiveness and stability of the proposed approach in accurately classifying heartbeats across different datasets, suggesting its potential for practical implementation in medical diagnostics and healthcare systems.
Effectiveness of aspirin in preventing deep vein thrombosis following proximal femoral fracture surgery in Japan
Authors: Ohmori Takao , Toda Kazukiyo , Taoka Takuya , Ishihara Takeshi , Ito Yasuo
Published: February 2025

Previous studies have shown that aspirin is effective as a prophylactic agent against venous thromboembolism (VTE) following proximal femoral fractures (PFF). In Japan, there is a lack of evidence regarding its efficacy and safety in this context. Consequently, aspirin is not covered by insurance for the prevention of venous thrombosis. This study aimed to investigate whether continued aspirin use in patients with PFF, who were already taking aspirin for cerebrovascular disease prevention before injury is effective as a prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We retrospectively analyzed PFF patients (≥ 65 years) who underwent postoperative duplex ultrasonography from January 2010 to December 2023.The study compared patients taking aspirin alone (aspirin group) and those not taking antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants (control group), matched by propensity scores. We enrolled 1064 patients while 161 (15%) were in the aspirin group. After matching, 128 patients were analyzed. DVT incidence was not statistically significant between the aspirin (54) and control groups (60) (OR: 0.81; 95%CI: 0.49- 1.36; p = 0.44). Proximal DVT incidence was also similar (OR: 2; 95%CI: 0.50–7.00; p = 0.33). Additionally, since use of other postoperative antithrombotic prophylaxis (78%) is thought to have a significant impact on the incidence of DVT, a subgroup analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of aspirin in patients who did not receive postoperative antithrombotic prophylaxis. Similarly, there was no statistically significant difference in either DVT (OR: 1.38; 95% CI: 0.55–3.42; p = 0.49) or proximal DVT (OR: 2.00; 95% CI: 0.37–10.92; p = 0.42). This study demonstrates that aspirin is not effective for preventing VTE in patients with PFF in Japan.
Green remediation of lead (pb) from Pb-toxic soil by combined use of silicon nanomaterials and leguminous Lens culinaris L. plants
Authors: Naz Tayyaba , Iqbal Muhammad Mazhar , Raza Bilal , Mubeen Muhammad Asad , Nadeem Muhammad Ather , Al-Ghamdi Abdullah Ahmed , Elshikh Mohamed S , Rizwan Muhammad , Iqbal Rashid
Published: February 2025

Lead (Pb) toxicity is a major issue due to anthropogenic activities that is faced by farmers nowadays which inhibits plant growth and decreases crop yields. From contaminated soils, Pb absorbed by the plants and then ultimately enters into the food chain. Silicon (Si) can reduce Pb availability to plants and can be helpful in Pb immobilization in the soils. Moreover, Si in its nano-form, is expected to augment the beneficial attributes of applied Si. However, very little is known regarding the prospects of nano-Si application and leguminous lentil for alleviating the effects of Pb stress. To assess the effectiveness of bulk Si and nano-Si for reducing Pb toxicity and improving the yield of lentils, a pot study was conducted. Lentil variety Punjab Masoor 2020 was examined under normal and Pb toxic conditions as affected by applied Si and nano-Si. There were eight treatments comprised of different combinations of Si at 100 and 200 mg Si kg− 1 soil, and nano-Si at 125 mg kg− 1 soil, which were tested against Pb at 500 mg kg− 1 soil. A completely randomized design with factorial arrangements was applied along with three replications each. The result showed that Pb toxicity reduced the plant growth, yield, total chlorophyll contents, membrane stability index, relative water content, shoot fresh weight and dry weights of lentil. Whereas Si and nano-Si lessened the negative effect of Pb toxicity by significantly reducing its concentration in plant roots and shoot, and improved agro-physiological traits of lentil in normal and Pb-toxic soil conditions. In soil spiked with 500 mg kg− 1 Pb, the application of 100 and 200 mg bulk Si per kg of soil and 125 mg kg− 1 nano-Si reduced the Pb concentration in shoot by 31, 62 and 84% respectively over controls. In squat, the application of nano-Si most significantly (p ≤ 0.05) reduced the root and shoot Pb concentration in lentil.
Assessment of different genotyping markers and algorithms for distinguishing Plasmodium falciparum recrudescence from reinfection in Uganda
Authors: Mwesigwa Alex , Golumbeanu Monica , Jones Sam , Cantoreggi Sara L. , Musinguzi Benson , Nankabirwa Joaniter I. , Bikaitwoha Everd Maniple , Kalyango Joan N , Karamagi Charles , Plucinski Mateusz , Nsobya Samuel L. , Nsanzabana Christian , Byakika-Kibwika Pauline
Published: February 2025

Antimalarial therapeutic efficacy studies are vital for monitoring drug efficacy in malaria-endemic regions. The WHO recommends genotyping polymorphic markers including msp-1, msp-2, and glurp for distinguishing recrudescences from reinfections. Recently, WHO proposed replacing glurp with microsatellites (Poly-α, PfPK2, TA1). However, suitable combinations with msp-1 and msp-2, as well as the performance of different algorithms for classifying recrudescence, have not been systematically assessed. This study investigated various microsatellites alongside msp-1 and msp-2 for molecular correction and compared different genotyping algorithms across three sites in Uganda. Microsatellites 313, Poly-α, and 383 exhibited the highest diversity, while PfPK2 and Poly-α revealed elevated multiplicity of infection (MOI) across all sites. The 3/3 match-counting algorithm classified significantly fewer recrudescences than both the ≥ 2/3 and Bayesian algorithms at probability cutoffs of ≥ 0.7 and ≥ 0.8 (P < 0.05). The msp-1/msp-2/2490 combination identified more recrudescences using the ≥ 2/3 and 3/3 algorithms in the artemether-lumefantrine (AL) treatment arm, while msp-1/msp-2/glurp combination classified more cases of recrudescence using the ≥ 2/3 in the dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP) arm. Microsatellites PfPK2 and Poly-α, potentially sensitive to detecting minority clones, are promising replacements for glurp. Discrepancies in recrudescence classification between match-counting and Bayesian algorithms highlight the need for standardized PCR correction practices.
Construction and mechanism analysis of an ultra-sensitive GCN/Pb2+/PPy heterojunction electrochemiluminescent sensor for detecting Cu(ii)
Authors: Wang Jie , Yi Yuhui , Yang Mu , Tian Dongyan , Liu Jinshan , Yu Yu , Wu Songmei , Ding Kejian
Published: February 2025

A highly stable electrochemiluminescent (ECL) sensor based on graphitic carbon nitride (GCN)/Pb2+/polypyrrole (PPy) was developed to detect trace copper ions.
An economical fluorescent method for microplastic detection in soil samples
Authors: Ritz-Meuret Madalena E. , Lippert Alexander R. , Ritz Thomas
Published: February 2025

Microplastics from urban and industrial waste are threatening ecosystems worldwide.
Near infrared-emitting carbon dots for the detection of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP): a non-enzymatic approach for the early identification of stroke and glioblastoma
Authors: Varghese Susan , Abraham Merin K. , Shkhair Ali Ibrahim , Indongo Geneva , Rajeevan Greeshma , B. K. Arathy , Madanan Anju S. , George Sony
Published: February 2025

Sensing of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) using glutamic acid modified red emitting carbon dots (GA@TC-CQDs) prepared from citric acid and 1,4,5,8-tetraminoanthraquinone.
Sensitive detection of fluid biomarkers using adamantylidene 1,2-dioxetane based chemiluminescent probes
Authors: Pan Wen-Jing , Wu Jialiang , Xu Shuai
Published: February 2025

Body fluid analysis is crucial for non-invasive diagnosis of diseases. We here summarize recent advancements in the design and application of Schaap's adamantylidene 1,2-dioxetane based chemiluminescent probes for detecting analytes in body fluids.
First-principles elucidation of defect-mediated Li transport in hexagonal boron nitride
Authors: Zhou Yilong , Kucheyev S. O. , Wan Liwen F.
Published: February 2025

Atomic vacancies enhance out-of-plane Li-ion diffusion, transforming hBN into a three-dimensional Li-ion conductor.
Carrier recombination dynamics in [MAPbCl3]x[CsPbBr3]1−x shell-passivated CsPbBr3 single crystals
Authors: Zou Zheng , Xiao Zijie , Dong Wenxin , Dang Wei , Pan Shusheng , Su Xiaojun , Zhang Wei
Published: February 2025

Both surface electron and hole traps of CsPbBr3 crystals can be passivated by growing a [MAPbCl3]0.34[CsPbBr3]0.66 shell.
Review of the foundations of time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT)
Authors: Schirmer J.
Published: February 2025

At present, TDDFT is based entirely on the mathematical Runge–Gross mapping theorems, not backed by a variational or stationarity principle. Contrary to the prevailing view, this does not provide a valid foundation of the theory.
Prediction of two-dimensional narrow-gap Janus TiOXY (X, Y = Cl, Br, I; X ≠ Y) monolayers for electronic and optoelectronic applications
Authors: Peng Yange , Wu Xiuwen , Yang Shengzhao , Dong Jiansheng , Fu Xi , Bao Hairui , Liao Wenhu
Published: February 2025

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal oxyhalides have garnered significant interest due to their unique physical properties and promising potential applications.
Optimized Ru catalysts for the selective cleavage of CAr–OCH3 bonds in guaiacol under mild conditions
Authors: Song Chuqiao , Cheng Wei , Wu Xiaojie , Zhao Shufang , Tang Ying , Tang Xin , Xu Yao , Lin Lili , Yao Siyu
Published: February 2025

The structure sensitivity of γ-Al2O3 supported Ru catalysts with varying Ru particle sizes (0.6–7.5 nm) is utilized for the hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived guaiacol to cyclohexanol under relatively mild conditions of 190 °C and 5 bar H2.
g-C3N4-modified BiOCl as a visible light catalyst and its enhanced photocatalytic degradation/sterilization performance
Authors: Su Yu , Gao Zheng , Zhang Lei , Zhang Bo , Xu Rui , Cheng Xiang , Li Nansha , Zhao Wei
Published: February 2025

In an effort to tackle the disadvantages of the narrow photo-responsive range and easy recombination of carriers in BiOCl materials, a simple calcination strategy was adopted to modify BiOCl with g-C3N4.
Opentrons for automated and high-throughput viscometry
Authors: Soh Beatrice W. , Chitre Aniket , Tan Shu Zheng , Wang Yuhan , Yi Yinqi , Soh Wendy , Hippalgaonkar Kedar , Wilson D. Ian
Published: February 2025

An improved high-throughput proxy viscometer based on the Opentrons (OT-2) automated liquid handler.
Thermal radiation analysis of a broadband solar energy-capturing absorber using Ti and GaAs
Authors: Xiao Yifan , Ma Can , Sun Tangyou , Song Qianju , Bian Liang , Yi Zao , Hao Zhiqiang , Tang Chaojun , Wu Pinghui , Zeng Qingdong
Published: February 2025

Here, we propose an effective solar absorber utilizing Ti and GaAs. The average absorption efficiency of this structure reaches 97.6% in the wavelength range of 280–3000 nm. This structure is found to exhibit excellent thermal radiation performance.
Suppressing phase segregation and nonradiative losses by a multifunctional cross-linker for high-performance all-perovskite tandem solar cells
Authors: Zheng Xin , Yang Shaomin , Zhu Jingwei , Liu Ranran , Li Lin , Zeng Miaomiao , Lan Chunxiang , Li Shangzhi , Li Jinghao , Shi Yingying , Chen Cong , Guo Rui , Zheng Ziwei , Guo Jing , Wu Xiaoyu , Luan Tian , Wang Zaiwei , Zhao Dewei , Rong Yaoguang , Li Xiong
Published: February 2025

A cross-linker is designed to suppress the notorious light-induced phase segregation and nonradiative losses. The as-fabricated WBG PSCs deliver a certified VOC of 1.37 V, which is among the highest values for WBG PSCs. And it enables 28.3% APTSCs.
Combining Trichoderma sp. and biogenic AgNPs from Trichoderma strains as a synergistic control complex to improve the growth of muskmelon and suppress Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis
Authors: Li Tong , Tao Ran , Zhong Zhen , Liu Xian , Gao Zenggui
Published: February 2025

The combination application of AgNPs and Trichoderma koningiopsis could control the MFW disease and improve the growth and development of muskmelon.
Improved mechanism of the bioactive compounds isolated from Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10-fermented soymilk in periodontal disease
Authors: Liu Te-Hua , Hsu Ya-Hsiang , Hsiao Ru-Yun , Cheng Meng-Chun , Leu Yann-Lii , Tsai Tsung-Yu
Published: February 2025

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) possess immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, making them promising for oral health applications.
Synthesis and chemical recycling of biobased poly(acetal-ester)s with a non-cyclic acetal unit
Authors: Warlin Niklas , Subramaniyan Sathiyaraj , Garcia Gonzalez Maria Nelly , de Menezes Rafael N. L. , Mankar Smita V. , Valsange Nitin G. , Rehnberg Nicola , Jannasch Patric , Zhang Baozhong
Published: February 2025

Biobased polyesters with non-cyclic acetal units were synthesized, and their structure–property relationship was investigated. They could be cleaved under acidic conditions, facilitating chemical recycling by molecular design.
Biodegradable microbeads for personal care products and cosmetics
Authors: You Xianzhu , Zhou Yating , Sun Rongjiao , Pei Xiaopeng , Zhou Hua , Deng Da , Wang Zhiying , Hu Wanle , Tan Ying
Published: February 2025

The materials, preparation methods, properties, and applications of biodegradable microbeads in personal care products and cosmetics.
Analytical-performance enhancement of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy using an annular laser beam
Authors: Dai Bo , Wang Jingge , Ye Mianyun , Han Yonghao , Li Hehe
Published: February 2025

An annular beam was able to form laser induced plasma with an enhanced spectral signal stability, resulting in better detection performance for the quantitative analysis of LIBS.
Enhanced proton conductivity from phytic acid-intercalated three-dimensional graphene oxide
Authors: Salehpour Shakiba , Ardhayanti Lutfia Isna , Hidaka Yoshiharu , Liu Xinyao , Tsugawa Tatsuki , Hatakeyama Kazuto , Islam Md. Saidul , Sekine Yoshihiro , Ida Shintaro , Hayami Shinya
Published: February 2025

Enhanced proton conductivity and improved fuel cell performance were achieved through phytic acid-modified 3D graphene oxide (Phy-3DGO).
Recent advancements in the development of next-generation dual-targeting antibacterial agents
Authors: Sofi Firdoos Ahmad , Mayank  , Masoodi Mubashir H. , Tabassum Nahida
Published: February 2025

DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV are validated targets for developing dual-targeting antibacterial agents.
Sustainable, precious-metal-free C–N cross coupling through photocatalysis
Authors: Hassam Mohammad , Mamidipalli Samuelu , Ailaveni Akhila , Singh Pankajkumar , Maddirala Shambabu Joseph
Published: February 2025

Photoredox catalysis has evolved as a sustainable method of constructing C–N bonds.
Fluorescence detection of spermine and spermidine using a poly-carboxylate receptor and ensemble-based formalin sensing in real samples
Authors: Pandit Sulekha Kumari , Das Gopal
Published: February 2025

A naphthylamine-based fluorescence sensor (TP) detects biogenic amines (spermine and spermidine) in natural water and food samples by inducing turn-on fluorescence. The receptor–amine complex could detect formaldehyde in solution and the vapour phase
An in-depth simulation analysis of the reaction mechanism of ethanol dehydration to ethylene and carbon deposition on the γ-Al2O3(100) surface
Authors: Liang Tongyan , An Liangfeng , Lu Junxiu , Yu Yingzhe , Zhang Minhua
Published: February 2025

A study on the main and side reaction mechanisms of the ethanol dehydration to ethylene process on the γ-Al2O3(100) surface and the influence of reaction conditions on the reaction mechanisms and carbon deposition process.
An immunosensor based on hydrogen evolution signals of CoNiSe2/g-C3N4 for the detection of carcinoembryonic antigen
Authors: Yu Chunyu , Gao Lingfeng , Wang Shichen , Zhan Haoqi , Wei Long , Han Zhibin , Wang Zeyu , Sun Xu , Wei Qin
Published: February 2025

An immunosensor with high sensitivity, wide detection linear range and low detection limit is based on the hydrogen evolution signals of CoNiSe2/g-C3N4 to detect carcinoembryonic antigen.
A rapid synthesis of magnetic-core mesoporous silica-shell nanostructures – as potential theranostic agents – by means of microwave irradiation and the atrane method
Authors: Garrido M. Dolores , Hamawandi Bejan , Serrano-Claumarchirant José Francisco , Saladino Giovanni Marco , Ergül Adem B. , Marcos M. Dolores , Ros-Lis José Vicente , Amorós Pedro , Toprak Muhammet S.
Published: February 2025

A unique scheme to design theranostic materials by using energy-efficient MW-heating, the atrane method, and efficient green chemical extraction routes.
Hollow gold–platinum nanoshells as a delivery platform for Ce6: cascading catalysis for enhanced multimodal therapy in tumor ablation and antitumor immunity
Authors: Feng Jia-Hao , Zhang Mei-Lian , Zou Yi-Ming , Tang Xiao-Yan , Chen Xiao-Tong , Meng Wei , Chen Ming , Li Rong-Tian , Chen Jin-Xiang
Published: February 2025

Gold–platinum nanoparticles with triple nanozyme activity combined with photodynamic and photothermal effects for anti-tumor therapy.
Revisiting AB2 + A-R copolymerization: direct access to Janus and peripherally clickable hyperbranched polyesters
Authors: Singla Runa , Gowd E. Bhoje , Ramakrishnan S.
Published: February 2025

Direct AB2 + A-R-type melt transesterification polymerization yielded Janus and peripherally clickable hyperbranched polyesters; when terminally unsaturated alkanols were used as A-R, it could be transformed to amphiphilic core shell HB structures.
Redox transformations and cation–cation interactions of neptunium in organic solutions
Authors: Krot Anna D. , Borisova Nataliya E. , Novichkov Daniil A. , Trigub Alexander L. , Fedoseev Alexander M. , Sivolap Alina A. , Grigoriev Mikhail S. , Kalle Paulina , Petrov Vladimir G. , Kalmykov Stepan N. , Matveev Petr I.
Published: February 2025

Neptunium oxidation state and coordination were studied in organic solutions. In CH3CN, NpV–NpVI mixed-valence state and cation–cation interactions are preserved. In solvent extraction systems, NpV is extracted and then oxidized in organic media.
A transition-metal-free azide–alkyne cycloaddition/oxetane ring opening cascade reaction for the construction of hydroxymethyl decorated triazole-fused piperazin-2-ones and [1,4]diazepin-4-ones
Authors: Fu Cong , Xu Mingjin , Ma Qicai , Wang Wenjing , Li Shanyue , Zhao Qingjie , Zhou Wei
Published: February 2025

A versatile synthesis of triazole-fused piperazin-2-one and [1,4]diazepin-4-one scaffolds via a cascade azide–alkyne cycloaddition/oxetane ring opening reaction is reported.
One pot synthesis of SeTe–ZnO nanoparticles for antibacterial and wound healing applications
Authors: Wang Yushu , Khan Shahin Shah , Ullah Irfan , Rady Ahmed , Aldahmash Badr , Yu Yingjie , Liu Luo , Zhu Xiulong
Published: February 2025

SeTe–ZnO NP with dual photodynamic and photothermal properties were synthesized for antibacterial and wound healing.
Lithium phthalocyanine (γ-structure) as a molecular oxygen sensor
Authors: Tomsik Elena , Cernochova Zulfiya , Scheibe Magdalena , Tadyszak Krzysztof
Published: February 2025

Synthesis and characterization of lithium phthalocyanine radicals were performed, which were followed by an investigation on its ability to detect oxygen levels in biologically relevant concentrations.
Hydrazone fluorescent sensors for the monitoring of toxic metals involved in human health from 2014–2024
Authors: Ciupa Alexander
Published: February 2025

Hydrazone-based fluorescent sensors have been instrumental for the detection of toxic metals over the past decade due to their ease of synthesis and unique properties.
Elucidation of site-specific red-ox kinetics in the CO-assisted N2O decomposition over Fe–ferrierite by combining modulation excitation with operando EPR spectroscopy
Authors: Fischer Jörg W. A. , Buttignol Filippo , Garbujo Alberto , Ferri Davide , Jeschke Gunnar
Published: February 2025

MES-PSD aided operando EPR spectroscopy revealed that in CO-assisted N2O decomposition over Fe–ferrierite only isolated Fe2+ in β positions undergo reversible redox cycling. Rate constants and activation energies for each half-cycle were obtained.
Multiligand-enabled, copper-catalyzed Hiyama coupling of arylsilanes with unactivated secondary alkyl halides: reaction development and mechanistic insights
Authors: Zhou Jiajing , Zhang Zhiqiang , Cao Yan , Xie Weilong
Published: February 2025

A multiligand-involved Cu catalysis offers an efficient Hiyama coupling of arylsilanes with unactivated alkyl halides, where copper with NHC and phenanthroline ligands were account for C(sp2)–Si activation and C(sp2)–C(sp3) formation, respectively.
Triggering the phase transition of molybdenum di-selenide (MoSe2) 1T@2H by introducing copper (Cu+): experimental insights and DFT analysis for the hydrogen evolution reaction
Authors: G Gautham Kumar , Bhargav P. Balaji , Balaji C. , D Shobana Priyanka
Published: February 2025

3D schematic representation of hydrogen evolution reaction using a Cu–MoSe2 catalyst on carbon cloth.
Integrating surface coating and quasi-solid deep eutectic electrolytes for enhanced cycling of micro-Si anodes in Li-ion batteries
Authors: Suebsing Natthawut , Jaumaux Pauline , Safaei Javad , Bootjomchai Cherdsak , Mahmood Asif , Tipparach Udom , Wang Guoxiu
Published: February 2025

An improved cycling performance is reported of micro-Si-based anodes obtained by surface coating and quasi-solid deep eutectic solvent electrolytes for high-performance and stable lithium-ion batteries.
Lipid bilayer fracture under uniaxial stretch
Authors: Goodband Rachel Joanne , Staykova Margarita
Published: February 2025

We show that supported bilayers from ellipsoidal pores that propagate perpendicular to the stretch direction akin the fracturing of soft gels.
Activated carbon derived from rice husks enhanced by methylene blue and gamma irradiation for supercapacitor applications
Authors: Anusonthiwong Thannithi , Suwatanapongched Natavoranun , Surawattanawiset Jittiyada , Chittreisin Nattamon , Ittisanronnachai Somlak , Sangtawesin Tanagorn , Anantachaisilp Suranan
Published: February 2025

Electrodes for supercapacitors were developed from activated carbon (GAC) derived from glutinous rice husk (GRH).
A 3D activated microporous protective layer for high-energy lithium metal batteries
Authors: Lee Kyungbin , Kim Hyojin , Ryu Kun , Kim Keun Hee , Jeon Jun Woo , Lee Michael J. , Kim Soohyun , Kim Dayoung , Shin Dongseok , Kim Byoung Gak , Lee Seung Woo
Published: February 2025

A 3D microporous polymer interlayer (PCHP) stabilizes Li metal anodes by enhancing mechanical strength and ionic conduction. It achieves 76% capacity retention over 400 cycles with NCM and 93% over 500 cycles with high-loading LFP at 2 mA cm−2.
Peptide-functionalized nanocapsules for targeted inhibition of β2-microglobulin amyloid aggregation
Authors: Tang Lin , Sun Miao , Chen Junnan , Dai Qiong , Xue Song , Liu Chaoyong , Zhang Ming
Published: February 2025

In this study, we developed a β2-microglobulin (β2m)-binding peptide (CF)-functionalized nanocomposite (NC-CF), which effectively binds to β2m via interactions with CF, thereby mitigating β2m aggregation and offering cellular protection.
Regulation of the diabetic immune microenvironment by metformin-loaded strontium-doped mesoporous bioactive glass facilitates bone regeneration
Authors: Ye Qing , Zhang Min , Li Qianrui , Jia Lingling , Gao Yuan , Yuan He , Li Jiyao
Published: February 2025

Strontium-doped mesoporous bioactive glass loading metformin (MET/SrMBG) can be utilized to regulate chronic inflammation in the diabetic microenvironment, ultimately facilitating bone repair.
A phlorotannin nanoparticle–hydrogel composite for enhanced oral delivery and treatment of ulcerative colitis
Authors: Jiang Wen , Xu Yu , Wang Xin-Chuang , Wu Di , Du Yi-Nan , Hu Jiang-Ning
Published: February 2025

Designing innovative strategies for oral delivery of active compounds is particularly promising for the treatment of intestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis (UC).
Mixed-valence vanadium-doped mesoporous bioactive glass for treatment of tumor-associated bone defects
Authors: Liu Xin , Zhang Peng , Xu Mengjie , Zhao Zihao , Yin Xing , Pu Ximing , Wang Juan , Liao Xiaoming , Huang Zhongbing , Cao Shunze , Yin Guangfu
Published: February 2025

The scaffold induces UMR-106 cell death through a sustained, self-circulating redox mechanism involving mixed-valence vanadium and achieves dual therapeutic effects by simultaneously inhibiting osteosarcoma recurrence and promoting bone defect regeneration.
Tailoring Nanovectors for Optimal Neoantigen Vaccine Efficacy
Authors: Zheng Youshi , Wang Bing , Cai Zhixiong , Lai Zishen , Yu Haijun , Wu Ming , Liu Xiaolong , Zhang Da
Published: February 2025

The primary goal of neoantigen vaccines is to stimulate a robust anti-tumor immune response by generating neoantigen-specific T cells that can eradicate tumor cells. Despite substantial advancements in personalized neoantigen...
Artificial optoelectronic synapses based on organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite ferroelectrics for reservoir computing
Authors: Chen Yafei , Zhang Lingling , Mao Shuaifei , Li Zhenyu , Jiang Chunli , Luo Chunhua , Lin Hechun , Peng Hui , Duan Chun-Gang
Published: February 2025

A neuromorphic visual system with R-LIPF perovskite ferroelectrics enables tunable synaptic plasticity and digital image recognition via reservoir computing.
A water-soluble glucose-appended quinoline–benzothiazole conjugate as a selective and sensitive receptor for Cu+ ions in aqueous media and intracellular bio-imaging in live cells
Authors: Valand Ravinkumar , Pandey Nidhi , Bellare Jayesh , Sivaiah Areti
Published: February 2025

A water-soluble and biologically benign glucose-appended conjugate.