bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multi-objective energy management in a renewable and EV-integrated microgrid using an iterative map-based self-adaptive crystal structure algorithm
Authors: Rajagopalan Arul , Nagarajan Karthik , Bajaj Mohit , Uthayakumar Sowmmiya , Prokop Lukas , Blazek Vojtech
Published: July 2024

The use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) provides a way to address energy and environmental issues. Integrating a large number of PHEVs with advanced control and storage capabilities can enhance the flexibility of the distribution grid. This study proposes an innovative energy management strategy (EMS) using an Iterative map-based self-adaptive crystal structure algorithm (SaCryStAl) specifically designed for microgrids with renewable energy sources (RESs) and PHEVs. The goal is to optimize multi-objective scheduling for a microgrid with wind turbines, micro-turbines, fuel cells, solar photovoltaic systems, and batteries to balance power and store excess energy. The aim is to minimize microgrid operating costs while considering environmental impacts. The optimization problem is framed as a multi-objective problem with nonlinear constraints, using fuzzy logic to aid decision-making. In the first scenario, the microgrid is optimized with all RESs installed within predetermined boundaries, in addition to grid connection. In the second scenario, the microgrid operates with a wind turbine at rated power. The third case study involves integrating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into the microgrid in three charging modes: coordinated, smart, and uncoordinated, utilizing standard and rated RES power. The SaCryStAl algorithm showed superior performance in operation cost, emissions, and execution time compared to traditional CryStAl and other recent optimization methods. The proposed SaCryStAl algorithm achieved optimal solutions in the first scenario for cost and emissions at 177.29 €ct and 469.92 kg, respectively, within a reasonable time frame. In the second scenario, it yielded optimal cost and emissions values of 112.02 €ct and 196.15 kg, respectively. Lastly, in the third scenario, the SaCryStAl algorithm achieves optimal cost values of 319.9301 €ct, 160.9827 €ct and 128.2815 €ct for uncoordinated charging, coordinated charging and smart charging modes respectively. Optimization results reveal that the proposed SaCryStAl outperformed other evolutionary optimization algorithms, such as differential evolution, CryStAl, Grey Wolf Optimizer, particle swarm optimization, and genetic algorithm, as confirmed through test cases.
The effect of quarantine policy on pollution emission and the usage of private transportation in urban areas
Authors: Hong Yihang , Lu Ke
Published: July 2024

Governmental policies, regulations, and responses to the pandemic can benefit from a better understanding of people's resulting behaviours before, during, and after COVID-19. To avoid the inelasticity and subjectivity of survey datasets, several studies have already used some objective variables like air pollutants to estimate the potential impacts of COVID-19 on the urban transportation system. However, the usage of reactant gases and a narrow time scale might weaken the results somehow. Here, both the objective passenger volume of public transport and the concentration of private traffic emitted black carbon (BC) from 2018 to 2023 were collected/calculated to decipher the potential relationship between public and private traffic during the COVID-19 period. Our results indicated that the commuting patterns of citizens show significant (p < 0.01) different patterns before, during, and after the pandemic. To be specific, public transportation showed a significant (p < 0.01) positive correlation with private transportation before the pandemic. This public transportation was significantly (p < 0.01) affected by the outbreaks of COVID-19, showing a significant (p < 0.01) negative correlation with private transportation. Such impacts of the virus and governmental policy would affect the long-term behaviour of individuals and even affect public transportation usage after the pandemic. Our results also indicated that such behaviour was mainly linked to the governmental restriction policy and would soon be neglected after the cancellation of the restriction policy in China.
Dasabuvir alleviates 5-fluorouracil-induced intestinal injury through anti-senescence and anti-inflammatory
Authors: He Siyue , Wang Zhiwei , Xia Jing , Jia Huijie , Dai Qianlong , Chen Cui , He Fei , Wang Xiaobo , Zhou Min
Published: July 2024

5-Fluorouracil (5-Fu) is a basic drug that is used to treat colorectal cancer. Patients who receive 5-Fu chemotherapy often experience side effects that affect the digestive system, such as intestinal injury and diarrhoea, which significantly affect patient compliance with anticancer treatment and quality of life. Therefore, identifying approaches to treat or prevent these side effects is urgent. Dasabuvir (DSV) is a hepatitis C virus inhibitor, but its impact on 5-Fu-induced intestinal injury remains unknown. Our study investigated the effects of DSV on 5-Fu-induced intestinal injury in HUVECs, HIECs and male BALB/c mice. We found that 5-Fu caused intestinal damage by inducing senescence, increasing inflammatory factor expression, and generating oxidative stress. Compared with 5-Fu treatment alone, DSV inhibited senescence by reducing senescence-β-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) activity, the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP, including IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α) and senescence marker expression levels (p16, p21, and p53). Moreover, the anti-senescence effect of DSV was achieved by inhibiting the mTOR signaling pathway. DSV increased antioxidant enzyme levels and alleviated intestinal tissue injury in mice. In addition, DSV suppressed the 5-Fu-induced increase the diarrhoea scores and ameliorated the weight loss, food intake and water intake of the mice. Overall, this study indicated that DSV could be used to treat chemotherapy-induced intestinal damage.
Different clinicopathological features between young and older patients with pulmonary adenocarcinoma and ground-glass opacity
Authors: Lu Xingbing , Chen Yuzuo , Li Yuxiao , Tang Mengli , Zheng Xi
Published: July 2024

After the recommendation of computed tomography as a routine procedure for lung cancer screening, an increasing number of young adults have been diagnosed with pulmonary ground-glass opacity (GGO). Up to 63% of pulmonary nodules with a GGO component can be malignant. Since young cancer patients have limited exposure to environmental mutagens, they have special characteristics and needs. This study sought to compare the clinicopathological characteristics of young and old patients with GGO-associated lung adenocarcinoma (GGO-LUAD). Clinicopathological data from 203 patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery between January 2018 and April 2020 for pulmonary GGO component nodules were reviewed. Lung nonmucinous adenocarcinoma patients younger than 40 years old and older than 40 years old were enrolled: 103 patients ≤ 40 years old and 100 patients > 40 years old. The relevant clinicopathological features, including sex, smoking status, tumor size, pathological characteristics, radiographic features and prognosis of pulmonary nodules, were evaluated. Univariate analyses were applied for comparisons between groups. The differences in baseline characteristics (sex, smoking status, tumor location) between the different age groups were not significant. Young patients were more likely to have tumors < 1 cm in size, while older patients predominantly had tumors > 2 cm in size. The mean percentage of invasive adenocarcinoma was greater in the elderly group. Young and older patients seemed to have similar subtypes of adenocarcinoma (p > 0.05) but had different degrees of differentiation (p < 0.001). The 3-year overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) of the young group were 100% and 99.03%, respectively, while the 3-years OS and RFS of the older group were 99% and 98%, respectively. Our work revealed that young patients with malignant pulmonary nodules and GGOs have distinct pathological subtypes. Patients with GGOs of different ages have different clinicopathological characteristics. The 3-year prognosis of young patients with malignant pulmonary nodules with GGOs is satisfactory.
Integrating socio-psychological factors in the SEIR model optimized by a genetic algorithm for COVID-19 trend analysis
Authors: Wang Haonan , Wu Danhong , Luo Jie , Zhang Junhui
Published: July 2024

The global spread of COVID-19 has profoundly affected health and economies, highlighting the need for precise epidemic trend predictions for effective interventions. In this study, we used infectious disease models to simulate and predict the trajectory of COVID-19. An SEIR (susceptible, exposed, infected, removed) model was established using Wuhan data to reflect the pandemic. We then trained a genetic algorithm-based SEIR (GA-SEIR) model using data from a specific U.S. region and focused on individual susceptibility and infection dynamics. By integrating socio-psychological factors, we achieved a significant enhancement to the GA-SEIR model, leading to the development of an optimized version. This refined GA-SEIR model significantly improved our ability to simulate the spread and control of the epidemic and to effectively track trends. Remarkably, it successfully predicted the resurgence of COVID-19 in mainland China in April 2023, demonstrating its robustness and reliability. The refined GA-SEIR model provides crucial insights for public health authorities, enabling them to design and implement proactive strategies for outbreak containment and mitigation. Its substantial contributions to epidemic modelling and public health planning are invaluable, particularly in managing and controlling respiratory infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Three-dimensional integrated metal-oxide transistors
Authors: Yuvaraja Saravanan , Faber Hendrik , Kumar Mritunjay , Xiao Na , Maciel García Glen Isaac , Tang Xiao , Anthopoulos Thomas D. , Li Xiaohang
Published: July 2024

The monolithic three-dimensional vertical integration of thin-film transistor (TFT) technologies could be used to create high-density, energy-efficient and low-cost integrated circuits. However, the development of scalable processes for integrating three-dimensional TFT devices is challenging. Here, we report the monolithic three-dimensional integration of indium oxide (In2O3) TFTs on a silicon/silicon dioxide (Si/SiO2) substrate at room temperature. We use an approach that is compatible with complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) processes to stack ten n-channel In2O3 TFTs. Different architectures—including bottom-, top- and dual-gate TFTs—can be fabricated at different layers in the stack. Our dual-gate devices exhibit enhanced electrical performance with a maximum field-effect mobility of 15 cm2 V−1 s−1, a subthreshold swing of 0.4 V dec−1 and a current on/off ratio of 108. By monolithically integrating dual-gate In2O3 TFTs at different locations in the stack, we created unipolar invertor circuits with a signal gain of around 50 and wide noise margins. The dual-gate devices also allow fine-tuning of the invertors to achieve symmetric voltage-transfer characteristics and optimal noise margins.
Variants of NAV3, a neuronal morphogenesis protein, cause intellectual disability, developmental delay, and microcephaly
Authors: Ghaffar Amama , Akhter Tehmeena , Strømme Petter , Misceo Doriana , Khan Amjad , Frengen Eirik , Umair Muhammad , Isidor Bertrand , Cogné Benjamin , Khan Asma A. , Bruel Ange-Line , Sorlin Arthur , Kuentz Paul , Chiaverini Christine , Innes A. Micheil , Zech Michael , Baláž Marek , Havrankova Petra , Jech Robert , Ahmed Zubair M. , Riazuddin Sheikh , Riazuddin Saima
Published: July 2024

Microtubule associated proteins (MAPs) are widely expressed in the central nervous system, and have established roles in cell proliferation, myelination, neurite formation, axon specification, outgrowth, dendrite, and synapse formation. We report eleven individuals from seven families harboring predicted pathogenic biallelic, de novo, and heterozygous variants in the NAV3 gene, which encodes the microtubule positive tip protein neuron navigator 3 (NAV3). All affected individuals have intellectual disability (ID), microcephaly, skeletal deformities, ocular anomalies, and behavioral issues. In mouse brain, Nav3 is expressed throughout the nervous system, with more prominent signatures in postmitotic, excitatory, inhibiting, and sensory neurons. When overexpressed in HEK293T and COS7 cells, pathogenic variants impaired NAV3 ability to stabilize microtubules. Further, knocking-down nav3 in zebrafish led to severe morphological defects, microcephaly, impaired neuronal growth, and behavioral impairment, which were rescued with co-injection of WT NAV3 mRNA and not by transcripts encoding the pathogenic variants. Our findings establish the role of NAV3 in neurodevelopmental disorders, and reveal its involvement in neuronal morphogenesis, and neuromuscular responses.
Climate change education in Indonesia’s formal education: a policy analysis
Authors: Tang Kelvin
Published: July 2024

This article conducts a comprehensive analysis of climate change education within the framework of climate change policy and education policy in Indonesia. Employing thematic analysis on twenty climate change policy texts, twelve K-12 education policy texts, and seventeen expert interview transcripts, our study explores the congruency of climate change education in both policy domains. Despite the critical need for coordinated policies to optimise the design and implementation of climate change education, the analysis reveals a significant discrepancy between Indonesia’s climate change policy and education policy regarding this crucial aspect. Four key themes emerged: the marginalisation of climate change education, the lack of synergies between relevant policies and stakeholders, the predominant economic values, and the optimistic future outlook. The study also assesses the alignment between Indonesia’s approach and global trends in climate change education. The findings shed light on critical areas for improvement and development in the integration of climate change education within the Indonesian policy landscape.
Economic growth and income inequality increase the carbon intensity of human well-being for Canada’s provinces
Authors: Jorgenson Andrew , Goh Taekyeong , Thombs Ryan , Koop-Monteiro Yasmin , Shakespear Mark , Viens Nicolas , Gletsu Grace
Published: July 2024

Reducing the carbon intensity of human well-being (CIWB) is a potential form of climate action. We conduct a preliminary analysis of the effects of economic growth and income inequality on the CIWB of Canada’s provinces, and find that both increase CIWB in this sub-national context. We also find that their effects are symmetrical, meaning that positive and negative changes in economic growth and income inequality result in the same proportional changes in CIWB. Therefore, and while incredibly difficult to do, it is possible that efforts to reduce income inequality and economic growth are potential pathways to reducing CIWB.
The caspase-activated DNase promotes cellular senescence
Authors: Haimovici Aladin , Rupp Valentin , Amer Tarek , Moeed Abdul , Weber Arnim , Häcker Georg
Published: July 2024

Cellular senescence is a response to many stressful insults. DNA damage is a consistent feature of senescent cells, but in many cases its source remains unknown. Here, we identify the cellular endonuclease caspase-activated DNase (CAD) as a critical factor in the initiation of senescence. During apoptosis, CAD is activated by caspases and cleaves the genomic DNA of the dying cell. The CAD DNase is also activated by sub-lethal signals in the apoptotic pathway, causing DNA damage in the absence of cell death. We show that sub-lethal signals in the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway induce CAD-dependent senescence. Inducers of cellular senescence, such as oncogenic RAS, type-I interferon, and doxorubicin treatment, also depend on CAD presence for senescence induction. By directly activating CAD experimentally, we demonstrate that its activity is sufficient to induce senescence in human cells. We further investigate the contribution of CAD to senescence in vivo and find substantially reduced signs of senescence in organs of ageing CAD-deficient mice. Our results show that CAD-induced DNA damage in response to various stimuli is an essential contributor to cellular senescence.
Insights into the development and performance of CuO/CuFe2SxO4−x catalysts: an effective approach for renewable hydrogen generation
Authors: Hussain Ejaz , Jalil Muhammad , Abid Muhammad Zeeshan , Mansab Javeria , Althomali Raed H. , Wang Shuxin , Rauf Abdul , Rafiq Khezina
Published: July 2024

To generate H2, an ideal alternative to fossil fuels, CuO supported sulphur doped CuFe2O4 have been synthesized.
Polymer bead size revealed via neural network analysis of single-entity electrochemical data
Authors: Gemadzie Gabriel , Zhang Baosen , Boika Aliaksei
Published: July 2024

A neural network model has been developed for predicting polymer particle size from single-entity electrochemical data.
Correction: Virtual screening, identification and in vitro validation of small molecule GDP-mannose dehydrogenase inhibitors
Authors: Dolan Jonathan P. , Ahmadipour Sanaz , Wahart Alice J. C. , Cheallaigh Aisling Ní , Sari Suat , Eurtivong Chatchakorn , Lima Marcelo A. , Skidmore Mark A. , Volcho Konstantin P. , Reynisson Jóhannes , Field Robert A. , Miller Gavin J.
Published: July 2024

Correction for ‘Virtual screening, identification and in vitro validation of small molecule GDP-mannose dehydrogenase inhibitors’ by Jonathan P. Dolan et al., RSC Chem. Biol., 2023, 4, 865–870, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CB00126A.
Cooperativity between metal centers in homobimetallic PdII–NHC complexes: catalytic potential towards hydrodefluorination
Authors: Kumar Shashi , Singh Dushyant , Rit Arnab
Published: July 2024

A bimetallic complex 1 was developed to be an efficient catalyst for the HDF of organofluorides. Electron richness of the metal centers and cooperativity between the PdII centers have been recognized to be the prime factors for its high activity.
CO2 cleavage by tantalum/M (M = iridium, osmium) heterobimetallic complexes
Authors: Lachguar Abdelhak , Ye Christopher Z. , Kelly Sheridon N. , Jeanneau Erwann , Del Rosal Iker , Maron Laurent , Veyre Laurent , Thieuleux Chloé , Arnold John , Camp Clément
Published: July 2024

A novel Ta/Os complex [Ta(CH2tBu)3(μ-H)3OsCp*], and its iridium analogue [Ta(CH2tBu)3(μ-H)2IrCp*], efficiently cleave CO2 under mild conditions, forming tantalum oxo species and CpIr(CO)H2 or CpOs(CO)H3.
Gold brocade coated CoFe PBA with enhanced peroxidase-like activity for a chemiluminescent imaging immunoassay
Authors: Li Ling , Chen Qingwen , Shi Feng , Wu Jiayu , Min Lingfeng , Li Juan , Yang Zhanjun
Published: July 2024

The prepared gold brocade coated CoFe Prussian blue analogue (CoFe PBA@Au brocade) with enhanced POD-like activity was utilized as a probe for constructing a highly sensitive CL imaging immunosensor targeting biomarkers.
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for hybrid water electrolysis: structure–property–performance correlation
Authors: Singh Baghendra , Gupta Harshit
Published: July 2024

Structure–property–performance correlation of MOFs for various AORs in hybrid water electrolysis.
Visible-light promoted radical cascade cyclization of 3-allyl-2-arylquinazolinones for the synthesis of phosphorylated dihydroisoquinolino[1,2-b]quinazolinones
Authors: Huang Jun , Ban Caijin , Qin Jiangping , Xu Jiali , Gu Yunqiong , Wei Liang , Yuan Jing-Mei , Huang Guobao
Published: July 2024

A visible-light-promoted metal-free radical cascade cyclization reaction has been developed with 3-allyl-2-arylquinazolinones as a new class of radical acceptor.
Surface activation via selective dealloying of Cu-based metallic glasses for efficient catalytic behavior
Authors: Zhao Bowen , Wang Yichao , Zhang Junmei , Zhang Huan , Zheng Chao , Zhu Zhengwang
Published: July 2024

Three-dimensional micro-nanoporous copper catalysts with high reactivity and activity are constructed by chemical selective dealloying for enhanced catalytic behavior.
Concentration-dependent aggregation of methylene blue acting as a photoredox catalyst
Authors: Thompson Benjamin J. , Kumar Anshu , Huxter Vanessa M.
Published: July 2024

Methylene blue is used as a red-light photoredox catalyst for oxidative hydroxylation reactions. At typical loadings methylene blue forms dimers that do not participate in the reaction limiting the availability of the catalyst.
Urocanic acid as a novel scaffold for next-gen nature-inspired sunscreens: I. electronic laser spectroscopy under isolated conditions
Authors: Fan Jiayun , Lemmens Alexander K. , Sanders Hans , Hilbers Michiel , Roeterdink Wim , Jan Buma Wybren
Published: July 2024

Laser spectroscopic studies on urocanic acid and substituted derivatives under supersonically cooled conditions are reported aimed to develop a blue-print for the rational design of novel nature-based sunscreens.
A review on durability of key components of PEM fuel cells
Authors: Xie Zhenyang , Wang Jian , Zhao Guangyao , Zhang Qinyi , Fan Hua , Zeng Aohua , Ding Wei
Published: July 2024

Identifying four core primary factors first, then correlating PEMFC's performance and stability through these factors, to identify core materials and components.
Porphyrin metabolism and carbon fixation response of Skeletonema costatum at different growth phases to mixed emerging PFASs at environmental concentrations
Authors: Li Xiaofeng , Ma Yongzheng , Zhang Ying , Zhang Xiaohan , Li Hongyu , Sun Yueling , Niu Zhiguang
Published: July 2024

Mixed emerging PFASs at environmental concentrations could inhibit the occurrence of marine red tides by down-regulating photosynthesis and GSH metabolism.
Two-stage hierarchical clustering for analysis and classification of mineral sunscreen and naturally occurring nanoparticles in river water using single-particle ICP-TOFMS
Authors: Karkee Hark , Gundlach-Graham Alexander
Published: July 2024

Ti- and Zn-containing nanoparticles from a mineral-based sunscreen are detected and classified against the natural particle background from river water using single-particle ICP-TOFMS and hierarchical clustering analysis.
Correction: N,N′-Substituted quinacridones for organic electronic device applications
Authors: Saadi Donia , Mayr Felix , Yumusak Cigdem , Wielend Dominik , Cobet Munise , Kahraman Bilge , Irimia Cristian Vlad , Kanbur Yasin , Bednorz Mateusz , Kotwica Kamil , Ben Fredj Amel , Romdhane Samir , Scharber Markus C. , Sariciftci Niyazi Serdar , Irimia-Vladu Mihai
Published: July 2024

Correction for ‘N,N′-Substituted quinacridones for organic electronic device applications’ by Donia Saadi et al., Mater. Adv., 2023, 4, 2214–2225, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA01010K.
Alternating current electroluminescence devices: recent advances and functional applications
Authors: Liu Yibin , Xu Meili , Long Hui , Vasiliev Roman B. , Li Shukui , Meng Hong , Chang Shuai
Published: July 2024

This review deeply explores the application of alternating current electroluminescence in functional and visualization sensing, particularly emphasizing its future potential in human–machine visual interaction.
In situ investigation of ruthenium doped lanthanum nickel titanium double perovskite and its exsolution behaviour
Authors: Guo Jia , Berenov Andrey , Skinner Stephen J.
Published: July 2024

Ru-doped lanthanum nickel titanate exsolution behaviour was revealed through in situ and ex situ observation. Uniform exsolved Ni nanoparticles enhanced the performance of solid oxide cells.
Coalescence behavior of size-selected gold and tantalum nanoclusters under electron beam irradiation: insights into nano-welding mechanisms
Authors: Hu Shengyong , Shah Syed Adil , Shah Syed Niaz Ali , Zhao Zixiang , Zhu Wuwen , Zhang Yongxin , Lu Siqi , Tang Sichen , Hu Kuo-Juei , Song Fengqi
Published: July 2024

The emerging technique of nano-welding (NW) via precisely regulating the fusion of nanoclusters (NCs) in nanotechnology has attracted significant attention for its innovative approach.
Introduction to Photocatalytic Materials for Clean Energy, Renewable Chemicals production, and Sustainable Catalysis
Authors: Ahuja Rajeev , Srivastava Rajendra
Published: July 2024

Professor Rajeev Ahuja & Professor Rajendra Srivastava introduce the Nanoscale Advances themed collection on Photocatalytic Materials for Clean Energy, Renewable Chemicals production, and Sustainable Catalysis.
Multi-metallic MOF based composites for environmental applications: synergizing metal centers and interactions
Authors: Wang Wei , Ibarlucea Bergoi , Huang Chuanhui , Dong Renhao , Al Aiti Muhannad , Huang Shirong , Cuniberti Gianaurelio
Published: July 2024

Monometallic, bimetallic, and multi-metallic MOF-based composites are highlighted for their applications in detecting, absorbing, and degrading environmental pollutants.
Computer analysis of the nitrogen adsorption process on MIL-53(Al) metal–organic frameworks
Authors: Kwiatkowski Mirosław , Geçgel Cihan , Turabik Meral
Published: July 2024

This paper evaluates the effect of different synthesis conditions on the structural properties of the porous metal–organic frameworks MIL-53(Al) produced by the microwave method at different reaction temperatures and times.
Novel advancements in protection of steel surfaces using polystyrene supported nanoparticles of metallic zinc as sacrificial corrosion inhibitors
Authors: El Naggar Ahmed M.A. , El-Fawal Esraa M. , Abd el Karim Mohamed I. , El-Zahhar Adel A. , Taha Mohamed H. , Ramadan Ahmed M. , Ahmed Hanan B.
Published: July 2024

Corrosion poses a significant challenge, causing severe damage to steel infrastructures across various industries, particularly those involved in delivering fossil fuel sources.
Enhancing ZnO monolayer nanosheets for photocatalysis: the role of FeSn and RuSn (n = 0–3) doping in electronic and structural properties
Authors: Jouypazadeh Hamidreza , Vessally Esmail
Published: July 2024

The role of FeSn- and RuSn-co-doping in the electronic properties of monolayer ZnO nanosheets.
The critical role of solvent polarity in the preparation of tube-like Co–Mo sulfide catalysts for the hydrodeoxygenation of stearic acid
Authors: Guo Kai , Xiao Zhengting , Liu Di , Zhang Cong , Li Guangci , Li Xuebing , Chen Song
Published: July 2024

Co–Mo sulfides with tube-like structures were prepared through a low-temperature pre-sulfurization process using rod-like CoMoO4 as the precursor.
Structures and electronic properties of exohedral metalloborospherenes Al12Li20&B60 and Al20Li12&B60 and their endohedral systems: push electron oxidation of super-reduced polyanionic states B6050− and B6060−
Authors: Chen Weihong , Liu Jiayuan , Sun Weiming , Yu Shansheng , Li Ying , Li Zhiru
Published: July 2024

The pull–push–push electron oxidation relay involves the following steps: (i) the pull electron oxidation of B60 cage; (ii) the push electron oxidation of super-reduced polyanionic state B6060−; (iii) the other push electron oxidation of B6060−.
Trans influence of cyanide on the structural and electronic properties of a series of organocobaltIII(TIM) complexes
Authors: Rodriguez Segura Leobardo , Ren Tong
Published: July 2024

The mutual trans influence of the axial ligands in a series of trans-[RCo(TIM)(CN)]+ complexes was investigated using X-ray diffraction studies, absorption and FTIR spectroscopies, and cyclic voltammetry experiments.
Enhancement of the electrochemical performance of zinc–silver batteries with a gold nano-scaffold
Authors: Mondal Pritha , Rana Ajeet Kumar , Saha Subham Kumar , Subhakumari Akhila , Vasudeva Navyashree , Aetukuri Naga Phani B. , Pandey Anshu
Published: July 2024

Incorporation of a gold nano-scaffold into a silver electrode greatly improves the performance of secondary Zn–Ag aqueous batteries.
A metal-coordination stabilized small-molecule nanomedicine with high drug-loading capacity and synergistic photochemotherapy for cancer treatment
Authors: Chen Han , Qu Haijing , Lu Beike , Pan Yuqing , Yang Jiaojiao , Duan Zhiran , Wu Jie , Wang Yanjun , Wang Chao , Hu Rong , Xue Xiangdong
Published: July 2024

A small-molecule nanomedicine with high drug loading, robust stability, responsive drug release and a synergistic photochemotherapeutic effect has been developed for cancer therapy. Image created with Biorender.
Ultrathin Ba0.75Sr0.25TiO3 nanosheets with highly exposed {001} polar facets for high-performance piezocatalytic application
Authors: Ke Kanghui , Wu Jiang , Kang Zihan , Lin Enzhu , Qin Ni , Bao Dinghua
Published: July 2024

This work presents a novel strategy for designing high-performance piezocatalysts and provides new insights for the optimization of the piezocatalytic activity by combining multiple advantages.
Synthesis of a metal–organic framework Cu-Mi-UiO-66-based fluorescent nanoprobe for the simultaneous sensing and intracellular imaging of GSH and ATP
Authors: Liu Yun , Xia Shuqi , Xiao Meng , Yang Mo , Yang Mengsu , Yi Changqing
Published: July 2024

This study reports a fluorescent nanoprobe operated in fluorescence turn-on mode for simultaneously sensing and imaging intracellular GSH and ATP.
Pharmaceutical salts of azole anti-fungal drugs: physicochemical behaviour and activity studies
Authors: Qadri Hafsa , Malik Asif A. , Ahangar Aadil A. , Mir Manzoor Ahmad , Dar Ajiaz A. , Shah Abdul Haseeb
Published: July 2024

We report the pharmaceutical salts of ketoconazole and miconazole to address drug-resistance through drug modification. The resultant salts exhibit improved physicochemical behaviour and exhibit more versatile activity than commercial antifungals.
Comparison of emulsion and spray methods for fabrication of rapamycin-loaded acetalated dextran microparticles
Authors: Ehrenzeller Stephen A. , Lukesh Nicole Rose , Stiepel Rebeca T. , Middleton Denzel D. , Nuzzolo Steven M. , Tate Aliyah J. , Batty Cole J. , Bachelder Eric M. , Ainslie Kristy M.
Published: July 2024

A comprehensive comparison between emulsion and spray methods for the fabrication of rapamycin-loaded Ace-DEX MPs, investigating physiochemical parameters, in vitro immunosuppressive efficacy, and in vivo trafficking.
Temperature-tunable multiple dielectric switch in hybrid rare-earth perovskites regulated by hierarchical guest dynamics, lanthanide contraction and doping
Authors: Xiao Hui , Sheng Lin-Yong , Chen Shuai , Huang Rui-Kang , Zeng Cheng-Hui , Du Zi-Yi , He Chun-Ting , Zhang Wei-Xiong , Chen Xiao-Ming
Published: July 2024

Here we report a unique class of cage-like hybrid rare-earth perovskites, (i-PrNHMe2)2[RbLn(NO3)6] (Ln = La, Ce, Nd or Sm), capable of functioning as temperature-responsive multiple dielectric switches.
Mechanistic studies on Cu(NO3)2/TEMPO-catalyzed aerobic oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids
Authors: Yu Yibo , Sun Zhao , Guo Yin-Long , Zhang Xue , Qian Hui , Ma Shengming
Published: July 2024

A mechanism involving a Cu(NO3)2–TEMPO adduct as identified by SAESI-MS studies for the Cu-catalyzed aerobic oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids is proposed, which is supported by experimental studies and DFT calculations.
Dirhodium-catalyzed one-step cascade intermolecular 1,4-diamination via cyclopropanation
Authors: Yang Qi , Liu Xinyu , Qin Song , Wang Yuanhua
Published: July 2024

A step-economical 1,4-diamine synthesis from aromatic hydrocarbons via arylcyclopropane intermediates is reported. Using a Rh2/NFSI system, multiple C(sp3)–H bonds are activated in a single-step cascade, showing the catalyst's versatility.
Metal-free C–H borylation of heterocycles by merging photoredox and hydrogen atom transfer catalysis
Authors: Wu Changfu , Luo Shuang , Liu Xiaozu , Liu Peijun
Published: July 2024

Reported herein is a method that merges organophotoredox and hydrogen atom transfer catalysis to enable the C–H borylation of heterocycles using O2 as an environmentally friendly oxidant.
Pyridine-based tricarboxamides: complementary monomers for supramolecular copolymerization with C3-symmetric oligophenylenetricarboxamides
Authors: López-Gandul L. , Sánchez L. , García F.
Published: July 2024

The formation of supramolecular copolymers between complementary chiral tricarboxamides 1 and 2 is investigated. The blocky microstructure of such heteropolymers has been elucidated by applying a co-assembly model. This model predicts the coexistence of large blocks of the homopolymers.
Synthesis of hydroxyapatite from eggshellsviawet chemical precipitation: a review
Authors: Kareem Zaid , Eyiler Ersan
Published: July 2024

In conjunction with the global trend towards sustainable industry, this review provides a summary of the research endeavors and efforts made in the field of exploiting eggshells in the production of hydroxyapatite (HA).
Hydrophilicity and surface charge modulation of Ti3C2Tx MXene based membranes for water desalination
Authors: Pandey Laxmi , Liang Wentao , VahidMohammadi Armin , Zhang Teng , Gogotsi Yury , Wanunu Meni
Published: July 2024

Unique chemistry and disorder created by intermixing of Ti3C2Tx and WS2 nanosheets in a membrane help to improve water permeance, whereas functionalization with an anionic polymer improves salt rejection when tested in a pressurized system.
Nanoarchitectonics of molecular self assembled monolayers by transition metal ion intercalation for enhancement of molecular junction conductivity
Authors: Tong Y. , Alsalama M. , Berdiyorov G. R. , Ahmad Sara Iyad , Hamoudi H.
Published: July 2024

This research delves into the role of metal ions in enhancing the electronic properties of 5,5′-bis(mercaptomethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine (BPD) self-assembled monolayers (SAMs).
Well-defined tricobalt tetraoxide's critical morphology effect on the structure–reactivity relationship
Authors: Barkaoui Sami , Elboughdiri Noureddine , Ghernaout Djamel , Benguerba Yacine
Published: July 2024

This review focuses on exploring the intricate relationship between the catalyst particle size and shape on a nanoscale level and how it affects the performance of reactions.
Furan and benzene ring formation in cellulose char: the roles of 5-HMF and reducing ends
Authors: Nomoura Takashi , Minami Eiji , Kawamoto Haruo
Published: July 2024

Furan and benzene structures in cellulose char are formed by direct rearrangement of 5-HMF to phenols, Diels–Alder reactions of furan rings with double bonds to benzofurans and a random mechanism via reactive fragments for benzene rings.
Design, synthesis, and in vitro and in silico studies of morpholine derived thiazoles as bovine carbonic anhydrase-II inhibitors
Authors: Tasleem Mussarat , Ullah Saeed , Khan Ajmal , Mali Suraj N. , Kumar Sunil , Mathew Bijo , Oneto Angelo , Noreen Faiqa , Eldesoky Gaber E. , Schenone Silvia , Al-Harrasi Ahmed , Shafiq Zahid
Published: July 2024

Morpholine based thiazoles have been reported as bovine carbonic anhydrase CA-II inhibitors.
Highly sensitive AIEE active fluorescent probe for detection of deferasirox: extensive experimental and theoretical studies
Authors: Khurshid Kainat , Shahzad Sohail Anjum , Assiri Mohammed A. , Shabbir Alam , Javid Tayyeba , Irshad Hasher
Published: July 2024

Representation of side effects by overdose of deferasirox (DFX) and sensing studies performed for DFX detection.
Hierarchical porous carbon derived from petroleum coke via one-step chemical activation for the fabrication of a supercapacitor and real time clock application
Authors: Benoy Santhi Maria , Hazarika Abhishek , Rajbongshi Akhil , Bora Mousumi , Saikia Binoy K.
Published: July 2024

The escalating demand for energy requires highly efficient energy storage devices and advanced materials.
Highly efficient and stable adsorption of lithium from brine with microcapsules containing 1-phenylazo-2-naphthol and trioctylphosphine oxide
Authors: Xie Tian , Qu Han , Zhang Chao , Li Zheng
Published: July 2024

Polysulfone (PSF) microcapsules containing 1-phenylazo-2-naphthol (HS) and trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO) for the highly efficient and stable separation of Li+ from Na+ in brine.
Correction: Development of a needle trap device packed with modified PAF-6-MNPs for sampling and analysis of polycyclic aromatic compounds in air
Authors: Hashemi Mobina , Bahrami Abdulrahman , Ghorbani-Shahna Farshid , Afkhami Abbas , Farhadian Maryam , Poormohamadi Ali
Published: July 2024

Correction for ‘Development of a needle trap device packed with modified PAF-6-MNPs for sampling and analysis of polycyclic aromatic compounds in air’ by Mobina Hashemi et al., RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 18588–18598, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01651C.
Expression of concern: High performance flexible supercapacitors based on secondary doped PEDOT–PSS–graphene nanocomposite films for large area solid state devices
Authors: Khasim Syed , Pasha Apsar , Badi Nacer , Lakshmi Mohana , Mishra Yogendra Kumar
Published: July 2024

Expression of concern for ‘High performance flexible supercapacitors based on secondary doped PEDOT–PSS–graphene nanocomposite films for large area solid state devices’ by Syed Khasim et al., RSC Adv., 2020, 10, 10526–10539, https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA01116A.
Intelligent method for analysis of the active phase of hydrogenation catalysts: stripe phase identification of UC-S/SC-S
Authors: Wang Zhujun , Cui Ailin , Bao Song
Published: July 2024

In order to realize the intelligent recognition and statistics of hydrogenation catalyst image information, different from traditional methods, this paper presents a new method to judge the active phase by image recognition.
Carbon fibers derived from environmentally benign, ethanol-fractionated corn-stover lignin
Authors: Kanhere Sagar V. , Lynn Bronson , Thies Mark C. , Ogale Amod A.
Published: July 2024

Corn stover-derived lignin, a sustainable and cheaper precursor, was ALPHA-fractionated and dry-spun using ethanol solvent to produce carbon fibers with improved properties via faster processing.
Dental cementum anchored microspheres embedded in a self-healing hydrogel for the antibacterial, anti-inflammation, osteogenic, and anti-osteoclastic management of periodontitis disease
Authors: Mi Li , Li Jiachen , Hii Adric Ru Khiing , Zuo Zhenhao , Tang Ya , Zhou Wei , Wu Zhenghong , Qi Xiaole
Published: July 2024

Periodontitis, a prevalent chronic oral disease, poses a significant threat to periodontal tissues, often resulting in substantial attachment loss and tooth shedding.
Revealing the correlation between the size, structure, and fluorescence enhancement in Ag@Au nanocube clusters: a high-content platform approach
Authors: Pan Jiahao , Zhang Yuchen , Pang Zhentao , Deng Yu , Lu Zhenda
Published: July 2024

A novel high-content nanoarray platform of Ag@Au cubes was prepared, which achieves over two orders of magnitude greater fluorescence enhancement compared to Au nanoparticles.
Novel 2D structural material design: carbon–aluminium–boron nitrides (CC–(Al–B)N) and carbon–aluminium–gallium nitrides (CC–(Al–Ga)N) for optical and optoelectronic system applications
Authors: Elloh V. W. , Anderson D. E. , Abbeyquaye D. , Ofosuhene D. F. , Arhin I. , Boadu Edwin Okoampa , Yaya A. , Abavare Eric K. K.
Published: July 2024

In this paper, two new 2D hybrid nanoheterostructures, namely AlN:CC:GaN:CC and AlN:CC:BN:CC, have been designed through density functional theory (DFT) methods.
Distributed adaptive iterative learning control for 2D multi agent systems
Authors: Xu Qingyuan , Mai Qingquan , Wang Boxian , Wan Kai , Wei Yunshan
Published: July 2024

This letter addresses the output consensus problem for a class of two‐dimensional (2D) multi agent systems (MASs) described by Fornasini–Marchesini model. By transforming the 2D agent into a compact form, an adaptive variable, which adjusted by the tracking errors of itself and the neighbour agents, is designed to approximate the unknown varying coefficient. Then, based on the approximated coefficient and the iteration‐varying reference surfaces, the distributed adaptive iterative learning control strategy is obtained. The output consensus of the 2D multi agent is proved. Simulations are included to verify the effectiveness of the investigated distributed adaptive ILC for 2D MASs with random variations on initial condition and reference surface.
The Relationship Between Intramural Fat Accumulation and Sarcopenia on MR Enterography Exams in Patients with Crohn’s Disease
Authors: Algin Oktay , Güneş Yasin Celal , Cankurtaran Rasim Eren , Corabay Seniha , Yurekli Oyku Tayfur
Published: July 2024

Research on magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) and sarcopenia for assessing Crohn’s disease (CD) is growing. Our study examined the connections between the presence of sarcopenia, intramural fat accumulation (IFA), and clinical, laboratory, and MRE findings.

This retrospective study was conducted on 112 patients with suspected or diagnosed CD who underwent 3-tesla MRE. The study examined the correlation between sarcopenia-related parameters and MRE findings. Results of MRE exams and clinical and laboratory results were statistically analyzed. The Kruskal-Wallis, Pearson chi-square, and Fisher-Freeman-Halton tests were used for comparison.

It was determined that patients with active inflammation on a chronic basis had more IFA than the others (p<0.001). There were positive relationships between IFA and intramural edema (p<0.001). There were positive correlations between IFA and high b-values and negative correlations with apparent diffusion coefficient values (p<0.05). Positively significant relationships were found between IFA and wall thickness, affected segment length, disease duration, and sedimentation values (p<0.05). Strong correlations were found between sarcopenia and the CD activity index as well as wall thickness (p<0.001/p=0.003). There was no significant relationship between steroid usage and other variables.

The presence of IFA is associated with chronic inflammation. There was no clear relationship between steroid use and IFA. Our findings support the idea that sarcopenia is related to the activity of CD. Further comprehensive research is required on these subjects.
Performance evaluation of endoscopic ultrasonography needles: Experimental study
Authors: Yamashita Yasunobu , ASHIDA REIKO , Gon Chimyon , Kuroki Hidehiro , Yamazaki Hirofumi , Nakahata Akiya , Tamura Takashi , Hatamaru Keiichi , Itonaga Masahiro , Kitano Masayuki
Published: July 2024

Background and study aims The relative procedural performance of needles for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration/biopsy (EUS-FNA/B) is unclear. The present study therefore compared six types of 22-gauge FNA/B needles using a bench simulator.

Methods Resistance forces during needle puncture and removal, needle tip damage before and after procedure, leakage after puncture of mucinous cyst models, the shape of the puncture surface at the puncture site, amounts of samples extracted, ranges of needle deflection angles, and needle deformation after multiple procedures were compared using six types of needles.

Results Maximum resistance forces during puncture and removal were highest for ProCore needles and lowest for Expect needles. None of the needles had damage after puncturing. SharkCore needles showed the highest amount of leakage, whereas FNA needles showed no leakage. The puncture tracts of FNA needles remained in the form of a flap at the puncture site, whereas FNB needles broke off the target material creating a hole. The target material removed was supplemented within the puncture needle. TopGain needles produced significantly larger samples than ProCore, EZShot3 Plus, and Expect needles. FNB needles produced larger and more core samples than FNA needles. EZShot3 Plus needles had the highest range of needle deflection angle using an elevator device and the lowest needle deformation after 20 punctures at full endoscopic angle and a full elevator.

Conclusions The performance of the six needles differed in various ways. Understanding the characteristics of each needle may allow for selection of the appropriate needle for each situation.
Photo- and Electrochemical Organic Transformations Involving Radical Pathway: A Retrospection of Our Green-Chemistry-Inspired Synthetic Endeavours
Authors: Brahmachari Goutam
Published: July 2024

This account summarises our recent efforts (2020 to mid-2024) in designing and developing a handful of promising organic transformations for accessing several diversely functionalized biologically relevant organic scaffolds by following the green-chemistry principles with a particular focus on the application of low-energy visible light and electrochemistry. Mechanistic studies of each of these reactions established the involvement of a radical pathway.

1 Introduction

2 Green-Inspired Organic Transformations

2.1 Visible-Light-Driven Organic Synthesis

2.1.1 Synthesis of Functionalized Dihydrofuro[3,2-c]chromenones

2.1.2 Synthesis of Functionalized 2-(Aryl/alkylamino)-3-(aryl/alkylselanyl)naphthalene-1,4-diones and 2-(Arylamino)-3-(arylthio)naphthalene-1,4-diones

2.1.3 Synthesis of Functionalized 6-(Arylthio/arylseleno)benzo[a]phenazin-5-ols

2.1.4 Synthesis of Functionalized 3-(Alkyl/benzylthio)-4-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-ones

2.1.5 Synthesis of Functionalized 2-Hydroxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-2-carboxamides and 2-Hydroxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-2-carboxylates

2.1.6 Synthesis of Functionalized 2-Hydroxyphenylated α-Ketoamides

2.2 Electrochemical Organic Synthesis

2.2.1 Synthesis of 3-Selenylated/Sulfenylated Derivatives of 2-Amino-1,4-naphthoquinones

2.2.2 Synthesis of Functionalized 6-(Arylthio/Arylseleno)benzo[a]phenazin-5-ols

2.2.3 Synthesis of Functionalized Alkyl 2-Hydroxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-2-carboxylates

3 Conclusions
Antibacterial Efficacy of Graphene Nanoparticles against Enterococcus faecalis: In Vitro Study
Authors: Sultan Omer Sheriff , Sidhu Preena , Rehman Kiran , Madheswaran Thiagrajan , Davamani Amalraj Fabian
Published: July 2024

Objective(s) This study compared the antimicrobial efficacy of nanographene (NG) particles with chlorhexidine (CHX) and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) against Enterococcus faecalis.

Materials and Methods Forty extracted human mandibular premolar teeth were cleaned using a scaler, and the middle-third of the root (6 mm) was decoronated using a rotary diamond disk. The inner diameter of the teeth was made consistent using Gates Glidden Drills #3, treated with ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid and sodium hypochlorite before sterilization. The samples were then contaminated with E. faecalis grown in Tryptic soy broth for 21 days. Tooth samples were then randomly divided into four groups: Group I (Control), untreated saline; Group II, Ca(OH)2; Group III, CHX; and Group IV, NG. The assessment of bacterial growth was carried out by harvesting dentin chips at the end of 1, 3, and 7 days. The colonies were physically counted and tabulated after 24 hours from seeding. Statistical analysis of the collected data was performed with analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc test using SPSS Version 20.0.

Results The contaminated dentine blocks irrigated with NG (0.5 µg) and CHX (0 ± 0; p < 0.001) had no growth of E. faecalis colonies compared to blocks of Ca(OH)2 (10 ± 21) and saline (927 ± 455). All concentrations of NG (0.5 and 1.0 µg) showed effectiveness higher (p < 0.001) than 2% CHX when measured by the zone of inhibition against E. faecalis.

Conclusion It may be concluded that NG is effective against growth of E. faecalis and may be used as a promising antimicrobial agent during root canal treatment. However, further studies should be done to investigate the effect of NG against other dental pathogens.