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Engineering the Site‐Disorder and Lithium Distribution in the Lithium Superionic Argyrodite Li6PS5Br
Authors: Gautam Ajay , Sadowski Marcel , Ghidiu Michael , Minafra Nicolò , Senyshyn Anatoliy , Albe Karsten , Zeier Wolfgang G. 
Published: December 2020

AbstractLithium argyrodite superionic conductors, of the form Li6PS5X (X = Cl, Br, and I), have shown great promise as electrolytes for all‐solid‐state batteries because of their high ionic conductivity and processability. The ionic conductivity of these materials is highly influenced by the structural disorder of S2−/X− anions; however, it is unclear if and how this affects the Li distribution and how it relates to transport, which is critical for improving conductivities. Here it is shown that the site‐disorder once thought to be inherent to given compositions can be carefully controlled in Li6PS5Br by tuning synthesis conditions. The site‐disorder increases with temperature and can be “frozen” in. Neutron diffraction shows this phenomenon to affect the Li+ substructure by decreasing the jump distance between so‐called “cages” of clustered Li+ ions; expansion of these cages makes a more interconnected pathway for Li+ diffusion, thereby increasing ionic conductivity. Additionally, ab initio molecular dynamics simulations provide Li+ diffusion coefficients and time‐averaged radial distribution functions as a function of the site‐disorder, corroborating the experimental results on Li+ distribution and transport. These approaches of modulating the Li+ substructure can be considered essential for the design and optimization of argyrodites and may be extended to other lithium superionic conductors.
Beeswax Fractions Used as Potential Oil Gelling Agents
Authors: Sarkisyan Varuzhan , Sobolev Roman , Frolova Yuliya , Malinkin Alexey , Makarenko Maria , Kochetkova Alla 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThe objective of this work was the fractionation of beeswax to investigate the phase behavior of binary blends of the fractions and their potential use as gelling agents in edible oleogels. We have extracted seven distinctive fractions, using preparative flash chromatography with eluents permitted to be used in the processing of food raw materials. The odor profile of the fractions was characterized. The high purity of collected fractions was shown through thin‐layer chromatography, Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, and high‐performance liquid chromatography with an evaporative light scattering detector methods for hydrocarbons (94.8%), monoesters (97.6%), and mixed mono‐, di‐, and triesters fraction (98.7%). Free fatty acids and fatty alcohol fractions had lower purity which equals 82.6% and 39%, respectively. The analysis of the binary pseudo phase diagram revealed that all fractions combined with hydrocarbons express eutectic behavior. Combinations of all other fractions resulted in the formation of solid solutions. This study shows that the texture of oleogels can be improved by using a combination of various fractions of beeswax instead of native wax.
PBAT/hybrid nanofillers composites—Part 2: Morphological, thermal and rheological properties
Authors: Calderaro Mayara Pollyane , Pinheiro Ivanei Ferreira , de Holanda Saboya Souza Diego , Clepf Pagotto Carolina , Morales Ana Rita 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThis work is an investigation of the effect of different nanofillers: organically modified montmorillonite (MMT), sepiolite (SEP) and nano titanium dioxide (nTiO2) and combination of them in poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT) films. Thermal morphological and rheological analyses were conducted to explain the behavior of this nanoparticles on O2 and water vapor permeability coefficients, light transmission, and mechanical properties presented in previous study. Thermal stability of the nanocomposites was slightly decreased by the nanofillers presence. Differential scanning calorimetry and X‐ray analyses were carried out to investigate the crystallization behavior of nanocomposites. Transmission electron microscopic analysis showed regular and homogeneous dispersion of the nanoparticles, but scanning electron microscopy showed lack of adhesion in the sepiolite‐PBAT interface. Rheological measurements showed significant increase in both complex viscosity and storage modulus due to interactions between clays and PBAT and the effect of sepiolite and nTiO2 on improving the exfoliation of montmorillonite as synergism between the nanofillers.
Development of heating elements based on conductive polymer composites for electrofusion welding of plastics
Authors: Kolisnyk Roman , Korab Mykola , Iurzhenko Maksym , Masiuchok Olha , Mamunya Yevgen 
Published: December 2020

AbstractConductive polymer composites have been developed based on high‐density polyethylene filled with carbon black (HDPE‐CB), capable of generating heat when an electric voltage is applied. For each voltage value, the composite reached a constant value of equilibrium temperature, which obeyed a quadratic dependence on voltage and a linear dependence on electric power. The possibility of using such composites as heating elements (HE) for electrofusion welding of polyethylene adherents was evaluated in two modes, ''hard'', when high voltage was applied for a short welding time, and ''soft'', in which a stepwise regime of the applied voltage and a longer welding time were used. The latter provided a stronger welded joint. Using HE based on the HDPE‐CB composites for welding of butt and lap joints of the polymer materials enabled to obtain welded joints with high strength.
In Situ ATR‐FTIR Study of the Cathode–Electrolyte Interphase: Electrolyte Solution Structure, Transition Metal Redox, and Surface Layer Evolution
Authors: Tremolet de Villers Bertrand J. , Bak Seong‐Min , Yang Junghoon , Han Sang‐Don 
Published: December 2020

AbstractWe present a study of the lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2, NMC622) cathode‐electrolyte interphase (CEI) during galvanostatic charging and discharging using in situ attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR‐FTIR) methods to investigate the voltage dependent electrolyte solution structure changes at the interface, transition metal (TM) redox chemistry, and cathode/electrolyte interfacial layer evolution. Our in situ cell design provides both reliable electrochemical device testing and strong FTIR vibrational absorption signals near the cathode surface. Specifically, advanced spectral analysis elucidates changes of near‐surface Li+ ion (de)solvation by solvent molecules during galvanostatic cycling. Moreover, cathode metal‐oxygen vibrational absorptions, sensitive to TM redox behaviors and subsequent local structural variations, were correlated to cathode de‐lithiation (and lithiation) and electrolyte solution structure changes. In addition, we have detected the formation and evolution of a CEI surface layer on the NMC622 cathode that contributes to the cell's capacity fade.
Elevated serum substance P level as a predictive marker for moderately emetogenic chemotherapy‐induced nausea and vomiting: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Park Hyung Soon , Won Hye Sung , An Ho Jung , Cho Sung Shim , Kim Hyun Ho , Sun Der Sheng , Ko Yoon Ho , Shim Byoung Yong 
Published: December 2020

AbstractChemotherapy‐induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is an unbearable side effect. Identifying high emetic risk patients and providing more active antiemetics strategies are mandatory to improve the tolerability of chemotherapy. In this prospective cohort study, leptin, ghrelin, and substance P were measured at baseline, day 3, and day 14 during the first cycle of chemotherapy. Nausea and vomiting were measured each day for the first 4 days of the first cycle of chemotherapy. Eighty‐two patients were enrolled. Colorectal cancer (61%) and gastric cancer (35.4%) were common cancer types. All patients received moderate emetic risk chemotherapy. Forty‐five (54.9%) patients had nausea, and 15 (18.3%) patients experienced vomiting. In univariate analysis, a higher level of baseline substance P, which is a target of NK1‐RA (Neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist), was a significant predictive marker for chemotherapy‐induced nausea [odds ratio (OR): 2.6, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.02–6.62, p = 0.046]. Regarding chemotherapy‐induced vomiting, patients with higher levels of substance P had a greater chance of vomiting [OR: 1.72, 95% CI: 0.49–5.99, p = 0.395] than those with lower levels of substance P. In patients receiving moderate emetic risk chemotherapy, active antiemetics, including NK1‐RA, could be considered for those with high levels of substance P.
Can we anti‐consume our way to sustainability? Finding answers at the intersection of cultural values
Authors: Kuanr Abhisek , Israel Duraipandian , Pradhan Debasis , Roy Chaudhuri Himadri 
Published: December 2020

AbstractAnti‐consumption behaviours are frequently seen as an effective way for an individual to mitigate harm done to the natural world and foster sustainability. Despite explicit calls to investigate the drivers of anti‐consumption behaviours, the effect of cultural values on anti‐consumption remains under‐researched. Our research examines the influence of two antecedents, cultural values (individualism and collectivism), and self‐efficacy on anti‐consumption behaviours in an emerging country setting. Our results indicate that cultural values influence anti‐consumption behaviours. Consistent with our expectations, we found that collectivistic values positively influenced anti‐consumption behaviours. This relationship remained valid across anti‐consumption behaviours, such as voluntary simplicity and brand avoidance. Furthermore, beyond our initial expectation, this study demonstrated a positive indirect relationship between individualism and anti‐consumption, which is activated through the self‐efficacy pathway. These findings suggest that approaches for managing anti‐consumption behaviour do not work equally well in all cultures, and that managers may need to fine‐tune their international marketing strategies to ensure their effectiveness.
Does E‐Brand experience matter in the consumer market? Explaining the impact of social media marketing activities on consumer‐based brand equity and love
Authors: Chen Xiang , Qasim Haroon 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThe present study aims to examine the influence of perceived social media marketing activities (SMMAs) on the consumer‐based brand equity and brand love and to analyze the mediating role of E‐brand experience (EBE) between SMMAs and brand equity and between SMMAs and brand love. The data for the present study is collected from 441 Chinese consumers having exposure to the social media brand page through a structured questionnaire. The data is analyzed through IBM SPSS AMOS 26 by performing structural equation modeling. Results of the present research show that the positively perceived SMMAs have a great potential to enhance the consumer‐based brand equity as well as brand love. Furthermore, it is found that the EBE serves as the significant mediating variable between perceived SMMAs and brand love however, it does not serve as the significant mediating variable between perceived SMMAs and brand equity. The current study is of great significance in theoretical as well as practical terms because it will help researchers, marketers, and policymakers to understand the contribution of social media marketing towards different consumer‐based branding outcomes, for example, brand equity, brand love, and brand experience of Chinese consumers. Hence, the Chinese firms will be able to make better decisions and actions regarding those outcomes.
Heterogenization of Ionic liquid Boosting Electrochemical Oxygen Reduction Performance of Co3O4 Supported on Graphene Oxide
Authors: Zhang Wenlin , Yang Shuangcheng , Bai Shao‐Tao , Zhang Lu‐Hua , Zhang Yongkang , Yu Fengshou 
Published: December 2020

AbstractElectrochemical oxygen reduction is essential for a variety of sustainable energy application technologies. The development of non‐noble metal based electrocatalysts with durable stability and lower overpotentials is still a challenge. According to the reaction mechanism, the difficulty is originated from large equilibrium potential for *OO− formation and high instability of it. Here, we synthesized a 2D electrocatalytic material with nano‐Co3O4 supported on ionic liquid‐functionalized graphene oxide (Co3O4/IL−GO). Experimental results show the heterogenization strategy of IL enables anodic shifts of approximately 150 and 145 mV for the initial and half‐wave potentials, respectively, enabling Co3O4/IL−GO a comparable activity to the state‐of‐the‐art Pt/C catalyst. Moreover, Co3O4/IL−GO exhibits an excellent tolerance to methanol and superior long‐term stability over Pt/C making it a promising candidate for ORR in alkaline solutions. Theoretical calculations show the functionalized IL stabilizes the high‐energy Co−OO− intermediate through a strong pairing effect between the IL cation and the unstable *OO− adduct, and lowers the energy barrier for the subsequent Co−OOH formation, which enables the hybrid material a comparable activity and superior durability to Pt/C. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first exploration for heterogenization of IL onto electrode to stabilize crucial intermediates and subsequently boost the catalytic performance.
Bifunctional Europium(III) and Niobium(V)‐Containing Saponite Clays for the Simultaneous Optical Detection and Catalytic Oxidative Abatement of Blister Chemical Warfare Agents
Authors: Marchesi Stefano , Guidotti Matteo , Marchese Leonardo , Evangelisti Claudio , Carniato Fabio , Bisio Chiara 
Published: December 2020

AbstractFor the first time, the co‐presence in the saponite structure of luminescent EuIII and catalytic NbV metal sites was exploited for the simultaneous detection and catalytic abatement of sulfur‐containing blister chemical warfare agents. Metal centers were introduced in structural positions of the saponite (in the interlayer space or inside the inorganic framework) following two different synthetic methodologies. The functionalized saponites were able to reveal the presence of a sulfur mustard simulant (2‐chloroethyl)ethyl sulfide (CEES) after few seconds of contact time and more than 80 % of the substrate was catalytically decomposed after 24 h in the presence of aqueous hydrogen peroxide.
Rh‐Catalyzed Kinetic Resolution‐Based Enantioselective [4+2]‐Cycloaddition‐Isomerization of Allene‐1,3‐dienes
Authors: Qin Anni , Zhang Qian , Qian Hui , Han Yulin , Ma Shengming 
Published: December 2020

Main observation and conclusionThe first example of Rh‐catalyzed kinetic resolution of 1,3‐disubstituted allene‐1,3‐dienes involving intramolecular [4+2]‐cycloaddition has been developed. Followed by C=C isomerization, the reaction finally afforded aza‐[4.3.0]bicyclic compounds with a very high enantio‐ and E‐selectivity. The mechanism has been unveiled by careful control experiments. The synthetic potentials of highly enantioenriched bicyclic products have also been demonstrated.
Comparison of coronary atherosclerotic disease burden between ST‐elevation myocardial infarction and non‐ST‐elevation myocardial infarction: Non‐culprit Gensini score and non‐culprit SYNTAX score
Authors: Tanaka Takamasa , Miki Kojiro , Akahori Hirokuni , Imanaka Takahiro , Yoshihara Nagataka , Kimura Toshio , Yanaka Koji , Asakura Masanori , Ishihara Masaharu 
Published: December 2020

AbstractBackgroundPatients with non‐ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) have worse long‐term prognoses than those with ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).HypothesisIt may be attributable to more extended coronary atherosclerotic disease burden in patients with NSTEMI.MethodsThis study consisted of consecutive 231 patients who underwent coronary intervention for myocardial infarction (MI). To assess the extent and severity of atherosclerotic disease burden of non‐culprit coronary arteries, two scoring systems (Gensini score and synergy between percutaneous coronary intervention with Taxus and cardiac surgery [SYNTAX] score) were modified by subtracting the score of the culprit lesion: the non‐culprit Gensini score and the non‐culprit SYNTAX score.ResultsPatients with NSTEMI had more multi‐vessel disease, initial thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow grade 2/3, and final TIMI flow grade 3 than those with STEMI. As compared to STEMI, patients with NSTEMI had significantly higher non‐culprit Gensini score (16.3 ± 19.8 vs. 31.2 ± 25.4, p < 0.001) and non‐culprit SYNTAX score (5.8 ± 7.0 vs. 11.1 ± 9.7, p < 0.001).ConclusionsPatients with NSTEMI had more advanced coronary atherosclerotic disease burden including non‐obstruction lesions, which may at least in part explain higher incidence of cardiovascular events in these patients.
The association of prescription opioid use with incident cancer: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results‐Medicare population‐based case‐control study
Authors: Havidich Jeana E. , Weiss Julie E. , Onega Tracy L. , Low Ying H. , Goodrich Martha E. , Davis Mathew A. , Sites Brian D. 
Published: December 2020

BackgroundCancer is the second leading cause of death globally, and researchers seek to identify modifiable risk factors Over the past several decades, there has been ongoing debate whether opioids are associated with cancer development, metastasis, or recurrence. Basic science, clinical, and observational studies have produced conflicting results. The authors examined the association between prescription opioids and incident cancers using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)‐Medicare database. A complex relation was observed between prescription opioids and incident cancer, and cancer site may be an important determinant.MethodsBy using linked SEER cancer registry and Medicare claims from 2008 through 2013, a case‐control study was conducted examining the relation between cancer onset and prior opioid exposure. Logistic regression was used to account for differences between cases and controls for 10 cancer sites.ResultsOf the population studied (n = 348,319), 34% were prescribed opioids, 79.5% were white, 36.9% were dually eligible (for both Medicare and Medicaid), 13% lived in a rural area, 52.7% had ≥1 comorbidity, and 16% had a smoking‐related diagnosis. Patients exposed to opioids had a lower odds ratio (OR) associated with breast cancer (adjusted OR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.92‐0.99) and colon cancer (adjusted OR, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.86‐0.93) compared with controls. Higher ORs for kidney cancer, leukemia, liver cancer, lung cancer, and lymphoma, ranging from lung cancer (OR, 1.04; 95% CI, 1.01‐1.07) to liver cancer (OR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.08‐1.31), were present in the exposed population.ConclusionsThe current results suggest that an association exists between prescription opioids and incident cancer and that cancer site may play an important role. These findings can direct future research on specific patient populations that may benefit or be harmed by prescription opioid exposure.
Pain and functional outcomes in adult survivors of childhood cancer: A report from the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort study
Authors: Tonning Olsson Ingrid , Alberts Nicole M. , Li Chenghong , Ehrhardt Matthew J. , Mulrooney Daniel A. , Liu Wei , Pappo Alberto S. , Bishop Michael W. , Anghelescu Doralina L. , Srivastava Deokumar , Robison Leslie L. , Hudson Melissa M. , Ness Kirsten K. , Krull Kevin R. , Brinkman Tara M. 
Published: December 2020

BackgroundAlthough survivors of childhood cancer are at risk of chronic pain, the impact of pain on daily functioning is not well understood.MethodsA total of 2836 survivors (mean age, 32.2 years [SD, 8.5 years]; mean time since diagnosis, 23.7 years [SD, 8.2 years]) and 343 noncancer community controls (mean age, 35.5 years [SD, 10.2 years]) underwent comprehensive medical, neurocognitive, and physical performance assessments, and completed measures of pain, health‐related quality of life (HRQOL), and social functioning. Multinomial logistic regression models, using odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs), examined associations between diagnosis, treatment exposures, chronic health conditions, and pain. Relative risks (RRs) between pain and neurocognition, physical performance, social functioning, and HRQOL were examined using modified Poisson regression.ResultsApproximately 18% of survivors (95% CI, 16.1%‐18.9%) versus 8% of controls (95% CI, 5.0%‐10.9%) reported moderate to very severe pain with moderate to extreme daily interference (P < .001). Severe and life‐threatening chronic health conditions were associated with an increased likelihood of pain with interference (odds ratio, 2.03; 95% CI, 1.62‐2.54). Pain with daily interference was found to be associated with an increased risk of impaired neurocognition (attention: RR, 1.88 [95% CI, 1.46‐2.41]; and memory: RR, 1.65 [95% CI, 1.25‐2.17]), physical functioning (aerobic capacity: RR, 2.29 [95% CI, 1.84‐2.84]; and mobility: RR, 1.71 [95% CI, 1.42‐2.06]), social functioning (inability to hold a job and/or attend school: RR, 4.46 [95% CI, 3.45‐5.76]; and assistance with routine and/or personal care needs: RR, 5.64 [95% CI, 3.92‐8.10]), and HRQOL (physical: RR, 6.34 [95% CI, 5.04‐7.98]; and emotional: RR, 2.83 [95% CI, 2.28‐3.50]).ConclusionsSurvivors of childhood cancer are at risk of pain and associated functional impairments. Survivors should be screened routinely for pain and interventions targeting pain interference are needed.
An uncertain future: Predicting events using conditional event evolutionary graph
Authors: Gao Jianqi , Luo Xiangfeng , Wang Hao 
Published: December 2020

SummaryEvent evolutionary graph (EEG) reflects sequential and causal relations between events, which is of great value for event prediction. However, lacking event context in the EEG raises the problems of direction uncertainty and low accuracy when making predictions. In this article, we propose a conditional event evolutionary graph (CEEG) to deal with these problems. CEEG extends EEG with an additional four types of event context, including state, cause, sub‐type, and object. We first extract event context by matching the input with self‐adaptive semantic templates and generalize the context for each event. To identify the evolution direction, we treat it as a binary classification problem and calculate the event transition probability for each direction given the generalized context. Experimental results show that CEEG has a strong ability to generate better event evolutionary paths compared with NAR, EEM, and other non‐context‐based methods.
Sternocleidomastoid tumor of infancy—Importance of cytopathological diagnosis and challenges
Authors: Kaur Navpreet , Zaheer Sufian , Kolte Sachin S. , Sangwan Shruti , Ranga Sunil 
Published: December 2020

AbstractObjectiveSternocleidomastoid tumor of infancy (SCMI) is a rare, benign self‐limiting condition which occurs in the perinatal period. The goal of our study is to highlight clinicoradiological and cytopathological findings in these cases.Material and MethodsA study was done at a tertiary level hospital, from January 2016 to December 2019. Thirteen cases were studied, out of which 11 were clinically suspected cases of SCMI tumor and two cases were clinically suspected as cervical lymph node tuberculosis which were finally diagnosed as SCMI on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) evaluation. Drs. N. K., S. Z., S. S. K., and S. R. independently reviewed the original diagnosis. Clinical, ultrasonographical, and cytopathological features are highlighted along with follow‐up of the cases.ResultsThere were a total of 13 cases, out of which 11 cases were neonates and two cases were more than 1 month of age (2 months and 2.5 months). Male: female ratio was 10:3 and swelling was present more commonly on the right side of the neck. Ultrasonography predominantly showed non‐cystic, bulky, and heterogenous echotexture of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Smears were moderately cellular showing mainly singly scattered oval to spindle shaped fibroblasts along with degenerating and regenerating muscle fibers.ConclusionFNAC along with adequate clinic‐radiological correlation aids in early and reliable diagnosis and can help curtail complications.