bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
60‐Second Preparation of High‐Entropy Selenides: Suppressing Polyselenides Shuttling for Long‐Cycle‐Life Sodium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Qu Dong‐Yang , Li Qiu‐Yu , Sun Zhong‐Hui , Wei Chun‐Yan , Gu Zhen‐Yi , Zhao Xin‐Xin , Zhao Bo‐Lin , Han Dong‐Xue , Niu Li , Wu Xing‐Long 
Published: December 2024

AbstractMetal selenides with excellent electronic conductivity and high theoretical capacity present great superiority as alternative anodes in sodium ion batteries (SIBs). However, they face huge challenges such as severe sodium polyselenides shuttling and slow sodium ion diffusion kinetics. To address these issues, entropy regulation strategy is employed to optimize the presence of Se vacancies and successfully prepared NiCoFeMnCr/CNTs (HE‐MSe/CNTs) rich in Se vacancies. This material enhances the adsorption energy for shuttle compounds like Na2Se2 and Na2Se4, effectively limiting the dissolution of polyselenides and improving the diffusion kinetics of sodium ions as well as the structural thermodynamics of the NaxHE‐MSe/CNTs adsorption phase. Experimental results indicate that HE‐MSe/CNTs achieve a highly reversible sodium storage process involving intercalation and conversion reaction mechanisms. This enables a superior rate capability of 400.4 mAh g −1 at a high current density of 5 A g−1, and long‐term durability with 90% retention after 1000 cycles at 1 A g−1. Therefore, utilizing entropy regulation to customize vacancy formation provides new insights and methods for enhancing the performance of SIB anodes.
Dynamic Restructuring of Asymmetric Built‐in Electric Field Catalysts Facilitates the Efficient Water Splitting
Authors: Ma Wansen , Zhang Yuhan , Hu Liwen , Lv Xuewei , Dang Jie 
Published: December 2024

AbstractEfficient and stable bifunctional catalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reaction play an important role in realizing hydrogen economy. In this study, the multi‐heterogeneous interfacial catalyst, Ni2P@FeP@Co2P (denoted as NFC), with an asymmetric built‐in electric field is successfully designed and synthesized. Benefiting from the double charge balance effect, NFC exhibits superior hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalytic activity. Importantly, the NFC‐assembled anion‐exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer exhibits enhanced performance and remarkable stability at industrial current densities and high temperatures, reaching a current density of 1000 mA cm−2 at the small voltage of 1.95 V. The results of the dynamic X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy tests indicate that the self‐reconfiguration of the NFC during OER provides additional active sites for the reaction. The density functional theory (DFT) results demonstrate that the asymmetric built‐in electric field (BIEF) induces an adaptive distribution of charge, which optimizes the adsorption and desorption of hydrogen/oxygen intermediates during the reaction, thereby enhancing the catalytic kinetics of the overall water splitting process. This work presents novel strategies for the design of highly active catalysts in the field of energy conversion.
3D Heterogeneous Sensing System for Multimode Parrallel Signal No‐Spatiotemporal Misalignment Recognition
Authors: Li Linlin , Xu Hao , Li Zhexin , Zhong Bowen , Lou Zheng , Wang Lili 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe spatiotemporal error caused by planar tiled structure design and the waste of communication resources brought on by the transmission of a single channel are two challenges facing the development of multifunctional intelligent sensors with high‐density integration. A homo‐spatiotemporal multisensory parallel transmission system (HMPTs) is expanded to realize multisignal no‐spatiotemporal misalignment recognition and efficient parallel transmission. First, this system optimizes the distribution of multifunctional sensors, completes the 3D vertical heterogeneous layout of four sensors, and achieves material multi‐information detection at a single place with no‐spatiotemporal deviation. Additionally, the system couples and transmittes multiple sensory signals, delivering a fourfold increase in transmission efficiency and one‐third of the power consumption compared to a single‐channel transmission system. Finally, this system is used for the recognition of mixed materials, and human‐computer interaction to realize the assignment of materials in VR, demonstrating the great accuracy and transmission efficiency of HMPTs as well as its feasibility in practical application. This is an a priori effort to enhance machine perception accuracy, improve signal transmission effectiveness, and advance human‐machine‐object triadic integration.
Engineered Mesenchymal Stem Cell‐Derived Extracellular Vesicles Scavenge Self‐Antigens for Psoriasis Therapy via Modulating Metabolic and Immunological Disorders
Authors: Zhou Xin , Tang Bo , Huang Qing , Yang Siyu , Jiang Yang , Xu Lizhou , Chen Wen , Shan Guangchang , Liao Xuankai , Hou Chongchao , Yao Zhihong , Zou Chaowei , Ou Rongying , Xu Yunsheng , Li Danyang 
Published: December 2024

AbstractPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis driven by excessive activation of the immune system. Recent studies have demonstrated the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cell‐derived extracellular vesicles (MSC‐EVs) to psoriasis because of their immunomodulation functions. Yet, the outcome of MSC‐EVs alone is still unsatisfactory and the underlying mechanisms are also unclear. Here, it is uncovered that arginase1 (Arg1)/polyamine is overexpressed in psoriasis patients and murine, inducing the in‐situ accumulation of self‐antigens. Engineered nor@MSC‐EVs are fabricated by loading Arg1 inhibitor nor‐NOHA into MSC‐EVs for studying the therapeutic effect and mechanism of psoriasis. The nor@MSC‐EVs exhibited profound suppression of the NF‐κB signaling pathway by targeting Arg1/polyamine‐mediated DCs/Th17 axis through scavenging self‐antigens, resulting in superior mitigation of skin lesions and modulation of local and systemic metabolic and immunological disorders compared to the MSC‐EVs and clinically used anti‐IL17A both in vitro and in vivo. Together, the results highlight a novel perspective for psoriasis therapy by nor@MSC‐EVs with broad clinical translational potential.
Ferromagnetic Nickel as a Sustainable Reducing Agent for Tin–Lead Mixed Perovskite in Single‐Junction and Tandem Solar Cells
Authors: Im Doyun , Boonmongkolras Passarut , Yun Yeonghun , Yang Sung Woong , Kim Sunwoo , Yun Jungchul , Gunasekaran Rajendra Kumar , Seo You‐Hyun , Jeon Nam Joong , Han Gill Sang , Lee Sangwook 
Published: December 2024

AbstractNarrow‐bandgap (NBG) Sn–Pb mixed perovskite solar cells (PSCs) represent a promising solution for surpassing the radiative efficiency of single‐junction solar cells. The unique bandgap tunability of halide perovskites enables optimal tandem configurations of wide‐bandgap (WBG) and NBG subcells. However, these devices are limited by the susceptibility of Sn2+ in the NBG bottom cell to being oxidized to Sn4+, creating detrimental Sn vacancies. Herein, a novel approach that replaces Sn particles with Ni particles is introduced as the reducing agent for Sn–Pb mixed perovskite precursor solutions. The ferromagnetic properties of Ni enable simple magnetic filtration, eliminating the filtration issues associated with Sn particles. Ni particles can be reused up to five times without significantly affecting the PSC's performance. Additionally, Ni effectively mitigates the oxidation of Sn2+ due to its low reduction potential (−0.23 V), thereby enhancing device performance. Single‐junction Sn–Pb mixed PSCs prepared using Ni achieve a power‐conversion efficiency (PCE) of 22.29%, retaining over 90% of their initial efficiency after 1250 h. Furthermore, Ni‐based all‐perovskite tandem solar cells combining 1.77 eV WBG top cells with 1.25 eV NBG bottom cells achieve a remarkable PCE of 28.13%. Thus, the proposed strategy can facilitate the commercialization of all‐perovskite tandem devices.
Directly Gel‐Thermal Processing of Linker‐Mixed Crystal‐Glass Composite Membranes for Sorption‐Preferential Gas Separation
Authors: Xiao Yihao , Yu Yanqing , Huang Xinxi , Chen Da , Li Wanbin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractMembrane processes are promising for energy‐saving industrial applications. However, efficient separation for some valuable gas mixtures with similar characteristics, such as CH4/N2 and O2/N2, remains extremely challenging. Metal–organic framework (MOF) membranes have been attracting intensive attention for gas sieving, but it is difficult to manufacture MOF membranes in scalability and precisely tune their transport property. In this study, Gel‐thermal processing of linker‐mixed MOF crystal‐glass composite membranes is reported directly, with the mechanism of adjusting metal‐linker bond strengths and angles to disrupt long‐range periodicity of MOFs and promote glass phase formation, for sharply sorption‐preferential gas separation. This strategy can be realized by using a simple, solvent/precursor‐less, and cost‐effective gel‐thermal approach with two steps of gel coating and thermal conversion, thereby constructing crystal‐glass composite membranes in a controllable, processable, versatile, and environmentally friendly route. Moreover, the mixed linkers enable preferential gas affinities and the ultramicroporous glasses can eliminate any membrane defects. The membranes exhibit outstanding gas separation performance for the challenging systems of CH4/N2 and O2/N2, with mixture selectivities up to 9.3 and 9.6, respectively, far exceeding those of polymer, MOF, and mixed‐matrix membranes. The study provides an available route for architecting high‐performance membranes for gas separations.
Composite fault reconstruction and tracking control model for interval type‐2 fuzzy‐based cyber‐physical systems: The sliding mode observer method
Authors: Anusuya S. , Sakthivel Rathinasamy , Ren Yong , Kong Fanchao 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis study formulates the unified fault reconstruction and fault‐tolerant tracking (FTT) control framework for the cyber‐physical (C‐P) systems subject to time‐varying actuator faults, nonlinearity, and deception attacks. Primarily, the interval type‐2 fuzzy (IT2‐F) process efficiently approximates the nonlinear C‐P systems. Further, the unknown actuator faults are proficiently reconstructed through IT2‐F‐based sliding mode (SM) observer technique. Then, the active FTT control strategy is utilized in this work to stabilize the tracking error system. Precisely, the reference system is designated by means of IT2‐F approach. To represent the deception attacks, the Bernoulli random variable is employed in the planned controller. In a nutshell, the proposed SM observer‐based FTT control assures satisfactory tracking outcomes of the examined systems notwithstanding the presence of deception attacks and unknown actuator faults. As well, the Lyapunov stability concept is applied in this study to acquire the stability conditions in the form of linear matrix inequalities. Following this, the two numerical simulations are illustrated to exemplify the conceptual as well as the practical importance of the proposed method.
Comparing Similar and Dissimilar Competing Responses for Tic Management
Authors: Goldman Kissel J. , Simpson Martin Heather , DeLeon Iser G. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTCompeting‐response training is an important component of Habit‐Reversal Therapy. Competing responses are recommended to be incompatible with tics. However, research on the efficacy of non‐incompatible (“dissimilar”) competing responses is scant. We conducted two experiments with individuals with tics who had at least one established incompatible (“similar”) competing response and completed Habit‐Reversal Therapy previously. In Experiment 1, we compared similar and dissimilar competing responses in terms of tics reduction and interference with ongoing activities. In Experiment 2, we assessed the maintained effectiveness of dissimilar competing responses over multiple exposures, preference among competing response types, and the effects of similar and dissimilar competing responses on non‐targeted tics. Across both experiments, we observed similar tic reduction and disruption of ongoing activity when participants used either competing response type. Engagement was generally greater in dissimilar competing responses. We discuss potential implications for clinicians and areas of future research.
The Impact of Age in Patients Undergoing Impella‐Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Authors: Bimal Tia , Fishbein Joanna , Gandotra Puneet , Meraj Perwaiz M. , Lee Alexander , Kim Michael C. , Omar Wally , Ong Lawrence , Gruberg Luis 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundShort‐term percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices provide hemodynamic support in cardiogenic shock or during high‐risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).AimsTo assess the impact of age on the clinical and angiographic characteristics and in‐hospital outcomes of all patients undergoing PCI with the Impella MCS.MethodsData on all patients that underwent PCI with an Impella was divided into three groups according to age: < 65, 65 to < 75 years, and ≥ 75 years. In‐hospital mortality, stroke, and major bleeding complications were assessed.ResultsBetween 2010 and 2018, 245 patients underwent PCI with Impella support. Almost half of all patients were < 65 years old and 32% were ≥ 75 year old. Clinical characteristics varied significantly among the three groups. Almost half of younger patients were in the midst of an ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) compared with 9% of patients ≥ 75 years (p < 0.0001). Furthermore, 57% of younger patients were in cardiogenic shock, compared with 21% of those ≥ 75 years (p = 0.002). In‐hospital mortality was highest in the 65 to < 75 years group (17%) compared with 9% and 10% in the < 65 and ≥ 75‐year‐olds groups, respectively. Major bleeding complications were not significantly different among the three age groups. Multivariable analysis for in‐hospital mortality showed that STEMI on presentation and ages 65 to < 75 years compared to those < 65 years were associated with an increased odds of in‐hospital death.ConclusionClinical characteristics and indications for Impella MCS use in patients undergoing PCI varied significantly according to age. However, in‐hospital outcomes were not significantly different among the three groups.
Classification of Horsetails Using Predictive Modelling on NIR Spectra
Authors: Beier Katharina , Dutschmann Thomas‐Martin , Beuerle Till , Lubienski Marcus , Baumann Knut 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTCommon horsetail (Equisetum arvense L., syn.: field horsetail) holds a long tradition in the supportive treatment of numerous diseases. A frequently observed problem is the risk of confusing Equisetum arvense plants with another closely related species Equisetum palustre (syn.: marsh horsetail) due to its morphological similarities. The distinction between the two species during collection/harvest is further complicated by the fact that both species share similar habitats. This, however, is of particular importance because E. palustre contains toxic alkaloids (palustrine and palustridiene) while this is not the case for E. arvense used for medicinal purposes (Equiseti herba). The aim of this study was the classification of horsetails using near infrared spectroscopy (NIR). Therefore, over 370 E. arvense and E. palustre samples originating from all over Germany, consisting of 2 years of harvest, were analysed using two different devices from different manufacturers: (a) a miniature (portable) NIR device and (b) a benchtop NIR device. Initial unsupervised machine learning techniques (PCA and t‐SNE) provided insightful visualizations for the distribution of both species within the data space. After applying variable screening to the spectral data, a variety of supervised machine learning models based on different algorithms were trained to predict the species from an individual spectrum. In a repeated cross‐validation (CV) approach, it could be shown that the spectra from both spectrometers are sufficient to achieve classification accuracies around 90%. Additionally, the data allowed for discriminating between harvesting seasons as well. The success of the complete workflow is further emphasized by assessing its reliability through posterior probabilities, which were high for the predicted class labels, implying a satisfying model certainty.
Agronomic value of alfalfa semi‐hybrids across contrasting Italian environments
Authors: Annicchiarico Paolo , Pecetti Luciano , Franguelli Nicolò 
Published: December 2024

AbstractAlfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) semi‐hybrids of genetically distant material may display heterosis, but their agronomic value is hardly known. Our study evaluated two two‐way and one three‐way semi‐hybrids and two synthetic varieties for 3‐year herbage dry‐matter yield (DMY) in four agricultural environments of Northern Italy formed by the factorial combination of irrigated or rain‐fed cropping by pure stand (PS) or mixed stand (MS) with vigorous grasses to verify (1) the yield advantage of semi‐hybrid material and (2) the ability of a phenotyping platform with eight managed environments used in a prior study to reproduce the population adaptive responses in agricultural environments. The semi‐hybrids derived from putative heterotic populations selected from Italian germplasm, Egyptian germplasm, and a semi‐erect pool from Eastern Europe, Canada, and Spanish Mielga germplasm. The three‐way semi‐hybrid showed wide adaptation and over 17% greater DMY than a variety selected from the Italian genetic base (set as a reference for synthetic variety breeding). The two‐way semi‐hybrids showed specific adaptation to the irrigated MS environment (where alfalfa was outcompeted) or PS environments that agreed with features of their exotic parent population, and over 19% greater yield than the reference synthetic variety in the environments where they were specifically adapted. The phenotyping platform reproduced largely the population × environment interaction effects across agricultural environments.
Direct Ink Writing Additive Manufacturing of Silica Aerogels
Authors: Chen Bo , Jiang Qiyang , Tu Jing , Xiong Xinhong , Cui Jiaxi 
Published: December 2024

AbstractSilica aerogels (SAs) have garnered significant attention due to their high porosity, low density, hydrophobic properties, low thermal conductivity, and optical transparency. The traditional method for producing SAs, known as “sol‐gel” technology, involves precursor preparation, aging, and drying processes. However, aerogels produced through this method often exhibit drawbacks such as poor processability and low precision, which prevent them from fully leveraging their potential properties, including catalysis, adsorption, insulation, and sensing. In contrast, direct ink writing (DIW) technology offers a promising avenue for creating functional structures from SAs. This technique enables the production of inks with shear‐thinning behavior, facilitating the high‐precision printing of complex SA structures. This review summarizes the advancements in DIW additive manufacturing (AM) of SAs and the challenges currently faced in this field. Briefly, we first introduce the ink preparation, 3D printing process, drying and heat treatment suitable for DIW 3D printing of silica aerogels, followed by the discussion of the current state of research and key challenges of DIW 3D printing SAs.
Silent Signals in the Snow: Tracking the Spatio‐Temporal Territorial Marking Behavior of Snow Leopards (Panthera uncia) in the Mountainous Region of Baltistan, Pakistan
Authors: Zaman Muhammad , Chen Yi , Jackson Rodney , Hussain Shafqat 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTMammals, being social creatures communicate through a variety of signal cues, thus it is vital to understand how wild carnivores create and maintain connections with their neighbors for their survival. However, observing elusive species in their natural habitats poses significant challenges leading to scarcities of data. In this study, we aimed to provide a detailed long‐term observation of snow leopards in the northern region of Pakistan, hence we utilized data from 136 camera traps between 2018 and 2023 in order to investigate the territorial marking behavior of snow leopards in Baltistan. We documented 813 sightings of snow leopards with 103 videos showing territorial marking behavior from 40 sightings during snow presence and 63 on snow‐free days. Nine unique communication behaviors were identified during the presence or absence of snow cover. We observed that snow leopard marking behavior occurred more often at night in the absence of snow and less often during the day in the presence of snow. The marking activities were higher during the crepuscular period in the presence of snow and showed a preference for marking activities in open areas over mixed herbaceous and shrub habitats. Olfaction and scraping were observed more frequently in open areas while fecal deposition was found in herbaceous and shrub habitats. Scraping and urine spraying were associated with cliffs, rocky outcrops and boulders in open areas. In conclusion, our findings discovered new insights into the marking patterns of snow leopards during both day and night, having taken into consideration the influence of snow conditions. Moreover, the identified marking locations hold significant potential as powerful assets for wildlife preservation initiatives.