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A Phosphonate‐Functionalized Quinone Redox Flow Battery at Near‐Neutral pH with Record Capacity Retention Rate
Authors: Ji Yunlong , Goulet Marc‐Antoni , Pollack Daniel A. , Kwabi David G. , Jin Shijian , De Porcellinis Diana , Kerr Emily F. , Gordon Roy G. , Aziz Michael J. 
Published: February 2019

AbstractA highly stable phosphonate‐functionalized anthraquinone is introduced as the redox‐active material in a negative potential electrolyte (negolyte) for aqueous redox flow batteries operating at nearly neutral pH. The design and synthesis of 2,6‐DPPEAQ, (((9,10‐dioxo‐9,10‐dihydroanthracene‐2,6‐diyl)bis(oxy))bis(propane‐3,1‐diyl))bis(phosphonic acid), which has a high solubility at pH 9 and above, is described. Chemical stability studies demonstrate high stability at both pH 9 and 12. By pairing 2,6‐DPPEAQ with a potassium ferri/ferrocyanide positive electrolyte across an inexpensive, nonfluorinated permselective polymer membrane, this near‐neutral quinone flow battery exhibits an open‐circuit voltage of 1.0 V and a capacity fade rate of 0.00036% per cycle and 0.014% per day, which is the lowest ever reported for any flow battery in the absence of rebalancing processes. It is further demonstrated that the negolyte pH drifts upward upon atmospheric oxygen penetration but, when oxygen is excluded, oscillates reversibly between 9 and 12 during cycling. These results enhance the suitability of aqueous‐soluble redox‐active organics for use in large‐scale energy storage, potentially enabling massive penetration of intermittent renewable electricity.
A correlation giving improved description of the capacity and efficiency of vane‐type gas–liquid separators
Authors: Dries Huub W. , Hoffmann Alex C. 
Published: February 2019

AbstractVane‐type demisters are attractive droplet separators because they combine robustness and sufficient separation efficiency with a low‐pressure drop, a high capacity and some fouling resistance. Experience shows that their optimal operation is close to the maximum capacity point and even that at this point the separation efficiency is better at higher pressures. This article proposes a generalized expression this point, as a function of gas and liquid flow and properties, drawing on knowledge about other, related, unit operations, namely cyclone separators and distillation towers. The generalized expression relates the dimensionless velocity with the Archimedes number and a flow parameter. The expression builds on earlier work on a criterion for the inception of droplet entrainment in two‐phase film flow, pioneered by Ishii and Grolmes, and is supported by considerable experimental work published over the last 50 years.
Tuned Cationic Dendronized Polymer: Molecular Scavenger for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Authors: Peng Bo , Liang Huiyi , Li Yuyan , Dong Cong , Shen Jun , Mao Hai‐Quan , Leong Kam W. , Chen Yongming , Liu Lixin 
Published: February 2019

AbstractCell‐free deoxyribonucleic acid (cfDNA) released from either dead or damaged cells serves as a key autoantigen in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They can be recognized by nucleic acid (NA) sensors such as the toll‐like receptor (TLR), leading to activation of the innate immune system and chronic inflammation. Developed here is a cationic molecular scavenger, by screening cationic dendronized polymers, which eliminates cfDNA and inhibits TLR recognition and nucleic‐acid‐induced inflammation. The structure–property study demonstrates that toxicity, NA binding capacity, and biodistribution could be balanced to achieve maximum therapeutic effect by exquisite control of the molecular structure. In addition, the optimized cationic polymer effectively inhibited joint swelling, synovial hyperplasia, and bone destruction in collagen‐induced arthritis (CIA) rat models. The results offer support for synthetic polymers offering new paradigm in autoimmune disease treatment.
Correlative Electrochemical Microscopy of Li‐Ion (De)intercalation at a Series of Individual LiMn2O4 Particles
Authors: Tao Binglin , Yule Lewis C. , Daviddi Enrico , Bentley Cameron L. , Unwin Patrick R. 
Published: February 2019

AbstractThe redox activity (Li‐ion intercalation/deintercalation) of a series of individual LiMn2O4 particles of known geometry and (nano)structure, within an array, is determined using a correlative electrochemical microscopy strategy. Cyclic voltammetry (current–voltage curve, I–E) and galvanostatic charge/discharge (voltage–time curve, E–t) are applied at the single particle level, using scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM), together with co‐location scanning electron microscopy that enables the corresponding particle size, morphology, crystallinity, and other factors to be visualized. This study identifies a wide spectrum of activity of nominally similar particles and highlights how subtle changes in particle form can greatly impact electrochemical properties. SECCM is well‐suited for assessing single particles and constitutes a combinatorial method that will enable the rational design and optimization of battery electrode materials.
Organic Imine Cages: Molecular Marriage and Applications
Authors: Acharyya Koushik , Mukherjee Partha Sarathi 
Published: February 2019

AbstractImine condensation has been known to chemists for more than a century and is used extensively to synthesize large organic cages of defined shapes and sizes. Surprisingly, in the context of the synthetic methods for organic imine cages (OICs), a self‐sorting/self‐selection (molecular marriage) process has been overlooked over the years. Such processes are omnipresent in nature, from the creation of galaxies to the formation of the smallest building blocks of life (the cell). Such processes have the incredible ability to guide a system toward the formation of a specific product or products out of a collection of equally probable multiple possibilities. This Minireview sheds light on new opportunities in cage design offered by the self‐sorting/self‐selection protocol in OICs. Recent efforts to explore organic cages for various exciting new applications are discussed; for example, for detection of harmful small organic molecules, as templates for nucleation of metal nanoparticles (MNPs), and as proton‐conducting materials.
2,4‐Dihydroxy‐5‐[(5‐mercapto‐1H‐1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐yl)diazenyl]benzaldehyde acetato, chloro and nitrato Cu(II) complexes: Synthesis, structural characterization, DNA binding and anticancer and antimicrobial activity
Authors: Gaber Mohamed , Fathalla Shaimaa K. , El‐Ghamry Hoda A. 
Published: February 2019

Acetato, chloro and nitrato Cu(II) complexes of a novel azo compound, namely 2,4‐dihydroxy‐5‐[(5‐mercapto‐1H‐1,2,4‐triazole‐3‐yl)diazenyl]benzaldehyde, have been prepared. The stoichiometry, stereochemistry and bonding fashion of these copper chelates were deduced via elemental analyses, spectral methods and conductivity and magnetic measurements. Infrared spectral data confirmed the participation of azo N atom and the deprotonated OH group. UV–visible spectral data and magnetic measurements indicated octahedral stereo‐structure for the acetato and nitrato compounds and square planer for the chloro compound. Thermogravimetric analysis was applied to investigate the thermal degradation of the metal chelates. The thermo‐kinetic parameters were computed. The molecular modeling technique was used to support the predicted geometry of the prepared chelates. The interaction between the Cu(II) complexes and calf thymus DNA was studied using two techniques: absorption and viscosity measurements. The values of binding constant obtained from the absorption spectral method were calculated and found to be 4.23 × 104, 26.93 × 104, 13.01 × 104 and 5.36 × 104 M−1 for ligand and acetato, chloro and nitrato complexes, respectively. The antimicrobial activities were evaluated against various bacterial and fungi strains. The in vitro antitumor efficacy of the synthesized compounds was investigated against the HEPG2 cell line.
Functional mesoporous poly (ionic liquid) derived from P123: From synthesis to catalysis and alkylation of styrene and o‐xylene
Authors: Wang Beibei , Sheng Xiaoli , Zhou Yuming , Zhu Zhiying , Liu Yonghui , Sha Xiao , Zhang Chao , Gao Huaying 
Published: February 2019

A novel strategy was proposed for the fabrication of high‐performance acidic mesoporous poly ionic liquids catalyst. In this work, mesoporous poly ionic liquids (MPILs) were synthesized with P123 (PEO20PPO70PEO20) served as pore‐forming agent. Then, MPILs were treated with PW3− anion exchange, thereby fabricating PW/MPIL‐S(x). MPIL and PW/MPIL‐S(x) were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Thermogravimetric analysis (TA), N2 adsorption–desorption and Fourier transform infrared (FT‐IR) spectra and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra. The effect of solvent and concentration of P123 on the morphology and mesoporous structure of MPILs were investigated systematically. And the results show that MPILs were featured with mesoporous channel structure, high surface area (up to 737 m2/g) and large pore volumes (1.16 cm3/g), which benefit heterogeneous phase reaction (such as, alkylation of styrene with o‐xylene). In the alkylation reaction, under optimal reaction conditions, the catalyst PW/MPIL‐THF (4.0 g) shows high conversion of styrene (100%) and PXE yield (96.21%), demonstrating the excellent catalytic activities. Furthermore, PW/MPIL‐S(x) are easy to be separated from the catalytic system by filtration and show no obvious decrease in catalytic activity after 6 cycle runs. The obtained PW/MPIL‐S(x) catalyst exhibit high thermal and mechanical stability as well, indicating extensive application in high temperature acidic catalysis. This work might open up a new method for the synthesizing of porous polymer catalysts in the future.
Thermodynamic and kinetic studies of crystal violet dye adsorption with poly(methyl methacrylate)–graphene oxide and poly(methyl methacrylate)–graphene oxide–zinc oxide nanocomposites
Authors: Rajabi Mostafa , Mahanpoor Kazem , Moradi Omid 
Published: February 2019

ABSTRACTWe successfully prepared poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)–graphene oxide (GO) and PMMA–GO–zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocomposites and characterized them using different techniques. The adsorption performances of the as‐prepared composites were investigated for crystal violet (CV) dye removal. The contact time as a main factor affecting the adsorption process by adsorbents was studied. Because the adsorption capacity value for CV was found to show no extensive changes after 35 min, 35 min was selected as the best contact time for our system. The adsorption results revealed that the best capacity of CV adsorption onto the PMMA–GO and PMMA–GO–ZnO nanocomposites occurred at pH 12 and 298 K. The respective entropies (−0.208 and −0.168 kJ mol−1 K−1) and enthalpies (−72.86 kJ/mol, and −55.54 kJ/mol) for PMMA–GO and PMMA–GO–ZnO and Gibbs energy revealed that the process of adsorption was exothermic. In addition, the Elovich, pseudo‐first‐order, intraparticle diffusion, and pseudo‐second‐order (four types) models were applied to our kinetic study. Our results indicate that CV adsorption onto PMMA–GO and PMMA–GO–ZnO was good with the pseudo‐second‐order (type 1) and pseudo‐first‐order models because of the low χ2 value and the high correlation coefficient value. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019, 136, 47495.
Ultrasensitive chemiluminescence assay for cimetidine detection based on the synergistic improving effect of Au nanoclusters and graphene quantum dots
Authors: Yousefzadeh Ashraf , Abolhasani Jafar , Hassanzadeh Javad , Somi Mohammad Hossein 
Published: February 2019

AbstractA novel and sensitive chemiluminescence (CL) procedure based on the synergetic catalytic effects of gold nanoclusters (Au NCs) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs) was developed for the reliable measurement of cimetidine (CM). The initial experiments showed that the KMnO4‐based oxidation of alkaline rhodamine B (RhoB) generated a very weak CL emission, which was intensively enhanced in the simultaneous presence of Au NCs and GQDs. CL intermediates can be adsorbed and gathered on the surface of Au NCs, becoming more stable. GQDs participate in the energy transferring processes and facilitate them. These improving effects were simultaneously obtained by adding both Au NCs and GQDs into the RhoB‐KMnO4 reaction. Consequently, the increasing effect of the Au NCs/GQDs mixture was more than that of pure Au NCs or GQDs, and a new nano‐assisted powerful CL system was achieved. Furthermore, a marked quenching in the emission of the introduced CL system was observed in the presence of CM, so the system was examined to design a sensitive sensor for CM. After optimization of influencing parameters, the linear lessening in CL emission intensity of KMnO4‐RhoB‐Au NCs/GQDs was verified for CM concentrations in the range 0.8–200 ng ml−1. The limit of detection (3Sb/m) was 0.3 ng ml−1. Despite being a simple CL method, good sensitivity was obtained for CM detection with reliable results for CM determination in human urine samples.
Spectroscopic characterization, calorimetric study and molecular docking to evaluate the bioconjugation of maltol with hemoglobin
Authors: Zhao Lining , Zhang Hao , Zhang Jing , Zong Wansong , Liu Rutao 
Published: February 2019

AbstractMaltol, a food additive, is extensively used in our daily life. To date, its biological safety is still debated. In this article, binding interaction of maltol with bovine hemoglobin (BHb), an important functional protein, was studied by molecular docking research and spectroscopic and calorimetric measurements. We found that maltol could cause structural changes of BHb. By interacting with Glu 101 (1.27 Å) and Lys 104 (2.49 Å) residues, maltol changed the cavity structure and induced a microenvironment change around tryptophan (Trp) residue. Thermodynamic parameters obtained from isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) measurement showed that hydrophobic forces were the main forces existing in this system. The association constant of K (8.0 ± 3.4 × 104 M−1) shows the mild ligand–protein binding for maltol with BHb. The α‐helix amount in BHb increased (59.6–62.6%) with different concentrations of maltol and the intrinsic fluorescence intensity was quenched by maltol, indicating the conformation changes and denaturation of BHb. This work presents the interactions of maltol with BHb at the molecular level and obtains evidence that maltol induces adverse effects to proteins in vitro.
Systematic review of fibrin glue in burn wound reconstruction
Authors: Miller R , Wormald J C R , Wade R G , Collins D P 
Published: February 2019

Abstract

Background
In the reconstruction of burns using split-skin grafts (SSGs), fibrin glue can be used to improve graft take and reduce haematoma formation, although the efficacy and cost-effectiveness are unknown. This systematic review evaluated outcomes of fibrin glue compared with conventional SSG attachment techniques. Outcomes of interest included SSG take, haematoma formation, patient satisfaction and cost-effectiveness.

Methods
This PROSPERO-registered review was performed in accordance with the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and PRISMA statement. Embase, PubMed, Cochrane and ClinicalTrial.gov databases were searched systematically. Observational and experimental studies comparing fibrin glue with other methods of SSG attachment in burn wounds were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias and Risk of Bias In Non-Randomized Studies – of Intervention tools. The quality of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE tool.

Results
Two RCTs and four observational studies were included. Graft take at day 5 was not significantly different between groups (3 studies, 183 individuals). Fibrin glue significantly reduced the risk of postoperative haematoma in two studies and reduced patient-reported pain in two studies, with suggested cost savings in four studies. All studies were at risk of methodological bias and the quality of the evidence was universally very low.

Conclusion
As the evidence is sparse, the quality very low and the risk of bias significant both within and across studies, it is not possible to make any recommendations regarding the use of fibrin glue in burn wounds.
Randomized trial of oralversusenteral feeding for patients with postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy
Authors: Wu J-M , Kuo T-C , Chen H-A , Wu C-H , Lai S-R , Yang C-Y , Hsu S-Y , Ho T-W , Liao W-C , Tien Y-W 
Published: February 2019

AbstractBackgroundWhether continued oral feeding may have a negative impact on healing of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is unclear. The aim was to test the hypothesis that oral feeding is non-inferior to enteral feeding in closure of POPF after pancreatoduodenectomy, and to clarify the effects of oral feeding on the duration and grade of POPF.MethodsThis multicentre, non-inferiority randomized trial of oral or enteral feeding of patients with POPF after pancreatoduodenectomy recruited patients between August 2013 and September 2016. The primary efficacy outcome was the 30-day fistula closure rate. The prespecified non-inferiority margin was 15 per cent. Other efficacy outcomes included grade of fistula, and hospital stay and costs.ResultsA total of 114 patients were included, and received oral (57) or enteral (57) feeding. The two groups were balanced in baseline characteristics and no patient was lost to follow-up. In intention-to-treat analysis, oral feeding was non-inferior to enteral feeding in terms of 30-day fistula closure rate (88 versus 89 per cent respectively; difference –1·8 per cent, lower limit of 95 per cent c.i. –14·4 per cent; P = 0·020 for non-inferiority). Compared with enteral feeding, oral feeding significantly reduced hospital costs and duration of stay. No significant differences were noted in the number of patients whose POPF evolved into grade B/C, or other outcomes.ConclusionOral feeding in patients with POPF after pancreatoduodenectomy did not increase the duration or grade of POPF, and was associated with reduced duration of stay and hospital costs. Registration number: NCT01755260 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
Meta-analysis of negative pressure wound therapy of closed groin incisions in arterial surgery
Authors: Svensson-Björk R , Zarrouk M , Asciutto G , Hasselmann J , Acosta S 
Published: February 2019

Abstract

Background
Surgical-site infection (SSI) after groin incisions for arterial surgery is common and may lead to amputation or death. Incisional negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) dressings have been suggested to reduce SSIs. The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to assess the effects of incisional NPWT on the incidence of SSI in closed groin incisions after arterial surgery.

Methods
A study protocol for this systematic review of RCTs was published in Prospero (CRD42018090298) a priori, with predefined search, inclusion and exclusion criteria. The records generated by the systematic research were screened for relevance by title and abstract and in full text by two of the authors independently. The selected articles were rated for bias according to the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool.

Results
Among 1567 records generated by the search, seven RCTs were identified, including 1049 incisions. Meta-analysis showed a reduction in SSI with incisional NPWT (odds ratio (OR) 0·35, 95 per cent c.i. 0·24 to 0·50; P &lt; 0·001). The heterogeneity between the included studies was low (I2 = 0 per cent). The quality of evidence was graded as moderate. Two studies had multiple domains in the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool rated as high risk of bias. A subgroup meta-analysis of three studies of lower limb revascularization procedures only (363 incisions) demonstrated a similar reduction in SSI (OR 0·37, 0·22 to 0·63; P &lt; 0·001; I2 = 0 per cent).

Conclusion
Incisional NPWT after groin incisions for arterial surgery reduced the incidence of SSI compared with standard wound dressings. The risk of bias highlighted the need for a high-quality RCT with cost-effectiveness analysis.
Social Ecological Resilience and Mental Wellbeing of Irish Emigrant Survivors of Clerical Institutional Childhood Abuse
Authors: Moore Jeff , Flynn Marie , Morgan Mark 
Published: February 2019

Survivors of clerical institutional childhood abuse (ICA) experience poor mental health outcomes in adulthood. Resilience research with this group has focused on psychological adjustment and we know less about the factors across the social ecology that support positive adaptation, including the impact of migration. This study explores the influence of resilience‐enhancing factors across the social ecology on the mental wellbeing (MWB) of Irish emigrant survivors of ICA and how this compares with non‐migrant survivors. Fifty‐six survivors based in the UK and 46 based in Ireland completed a quantitative survey that assessed resilience‐potentiating resources and associations with MWB. A further nine participants, resident in the UK, engaged in a structured interview which aimed to further explain these quantitative data. Results indicate more resilience‐enhancing resources across the ecology of emigrant survivors of ICA. Personal skills and competencies, such as problem‐focused coping, altruism and defiance, and social inclusion were associated with MWB regardless of country of residence. For the migrant group, social identity not defined by institutional care facilitated social inclusion. Migration to the UK and informal instrumental support in the aftermath of institutional care were identified as key turning points towards resilience.Key Practitioner Messages

Multiple factors across the ecology influence the resilience of survivors of institutional childhood abuse (ICA).
Resilience strategies for survivors of ICA are contextual and may appear maladaptive to practitioners unfamiliar with the cultural context of this abuse.
For Irish emigrant survivors of ICA, problem‐focused coping, defiance, altruism, social inclusion, instrumental support and a social identity not defined by childhood abuse enhanced resilience.
Resilience is dynamic and emerges over time for adult survivors of chronic childhood abuse.
‘Explores the influence of resilience‐enhancing factors across the social ecology on the mental wellbeing… of Irish emigrant survivors of institutional childhood abuse’
Towards the Native Binding Modes of Antibiotics that Target Lipid II
Authors: Medeiros‐Silva João , Jekhmane Shehrazade , Breukink Eefjan , Weingarth Markus 
Published: February 2019

AbstractThe alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) imposes severe burdens on healthcare systems and the economy worldwide, urgently calling for the development of new antibiotics. Antimicrobial peptides could be ideal templates for next‐generation antibiotics, due to their low propensity to cause resistance. An especially promising branch of antimicrobial peptides target lipid II, the precursor of the bacterial peptidoglycan network. To develop these peptides into clinically applicable compounds, detailed information on their pharmacologically relevant modes of action is of critical importance. Here we review the binding modes of a selection of peptides that target lipid II and highlight shortcomings in our molecular understanding that, at least partly, relate to the widespread use of artificial membrane mimics for structural studies of membrane‐active antibiotics. In particular, with the example of the antimicrobial peptide nisin, we showcase how the native cellular membrane environment can be critical for understanding of the physiologically relevant binding mode.