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Controlled‐release nitrogen fertilizers: A review on bio‐based and smart coating materials
Authors: Mendonca Cidreira Anne Carolyne , Wei Lin , Aldekhail Abdulkarim , Islam Rubel Robiul 
Published: October 2024

AbstractModern society demands transitioning to sustainable agriculture to alleviate environmental effects. Traditional nitrogen fertilizers, like urea, lead to undesirable leaching, runoff losses, and low nutrient use efficiency in crops upon contact with water. Controlled‐release fertilizers (CRFs) present a promising solution by mitigating nutrient loss and enhancing plant uptake. However, concerns arise with synthetic polymer‐coated fertilizers, as they may not degrade in soil and can impact microbial activity. This review focuses on bio‐based coatings for CRFs, summarizing their performance over the past decade in the release properties in water and soil, water retention, biodegradability, and evaluating their efficacy in greenhouse and field trials. Additionally, the review explores innovative strategies for smart coating materials in CRF development, including pH‐sensitive, thermos‐sensitive, enzymatic‐sensitive, and self‐healing technologies. This critical evaluation aims to promote the development of more effective and sustainable fertilizers for agriculture.
Effect of β‐nucleating agents on structure and mechanical properties of dynamic crosslinked ethylene‐octene random copolymer/polypropylene and ethylene‐octene block copolymer/polypropylene blends
Authors: Wang Yuanxia , Wan Yujiang , Su Qunfeng , Xing Enhan , Hao Qi , Zhang Chenguang , Shi Ying , Shen Jiaqi , Song Lixin , Li Xianliang 
Published: October 2024

AbstractEthylene‐octene block copolymer (OBC) and ethylene‐octene random copolymer (ORC) replacing EPDM as rubber phase in EPDM/PP vulcanizates with and without β‐nucleating agent are prepared in this study. The effect of β‐nucleating agent and different chain structure of ethylene‐octene copolymers on dynamic crosslinked ORC/PP and OBC/OBC blends are studied. The dynamic crosslinked ORC/PP and OBC/PP result in noticeable phase separation between the elastomer phase and PP phase, as indicated by the presence of two crystallization peaks. β‐crystals was proved by the Wide‐Angle X‐ray Diffraction result. β‐nucleating agent finer the crystals of ORC/PP and OBC/PP blends, results in better mechanical property than blends without β‐nucleating agent. Dynamic mechanical analysis indicates that the α transition and β transition in ORC/PP tend to exhibit broad peaks, suggesting improved compatibility between ORC and PP. However, due to the effect of β‐nucleating agent, the α transition and β transition of β‐ORC/PP are distinctly separated. The β‐OBC/PP shows higher elongation than β‐ORC/PP. The interfacial interaction between ORC and PP is better than OBC and PP, evidenced by the elongation at break of crosslinked OBC exceeds that of crosslinked ORC by 176%, but β‐OBC/PP shows only a 124% increase in elongation at break over β‐ORC/PP.
Solid‐State Electrolytes for Lithium‐Air Batteries
Authors: Qi Xianhai , Liu Dapeng , Yu Haohan , Fu Zerui , Zhang Yu 
Published: October 2024

AbstractLi‐air batteries (LABs) have attracted widespread attention due to their extremely high theoretical capacity and energy density. However, the practical application of liquid‐stateLABs is substantially hindered by safety concerns, including flammability, leakage, and electrolyte decomposition. In comparison, solid‐state electrolytes (SSEs) possess excellent mechanical strength, high safety, good stability, and non‐flammable characteristics, offering a feasible strategy for achieving stable and practical LABs. In this review, we will focus on the development and challenges of solid‐state lithium‐air batteries (SSLABs), providing an overview of various types of SSEs and discussing the interfacial issues within SSLABs along with potential solutions, and finally propose strategies and outlooks for advanced SSLABs. It is expected that this review will provide a systematic understanding and theoretical framework to guide the design of high‐performance SSLABs.
Scale sensitivity of ethanol production via consolidated bioprocessing with consideration of feedstock cost
Authors: Hoey Madeline , Clark Robin , Webb Erin , Lynd Lee 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWe examine feedstock cost and minimum selling price for ethanol production from corn stover as a function of scale, stover yield, participation rate, and price incentives for two conversion technologies: a conventional base case featuring thermochemical pretreatment with added cellulase, and an advanced case featuring consolidated bioprocessing with cotreatment (C‐CBP). Delivered feedstock cost ranged from $85 Mg−1 at small (10 million gallons year−1 or ~38 million L year−1) scale with high yield and participation rates to $124 Mg−1 at large scale (60 million gallons year−1 or 227 million L year−1) and low yield and participation rates. The minimum ethanol selling price (MESP) was approximately twofold lower for the advanced case compared with the base case. The payback period was several times lower for the advanced case compared with the base case, with increasing disparity at smaller scales, and was highly sensitive to ethanol price supports. For both C‐CBP and the conventional processing paradigm, MESP decreased with increasing scale, indicating that the cost penalty due to higher feedstock transport distances was more than outweighed by lower capital costs. However, the cost penalty for operation at small scale, expressed in $ gallon−1 ethanol, is lower for C‐CBP than for the conventional paradigm by roughly twofold. Particularly for initial applications of C‐CBP, we speculate that this cost penalty will likely be modest compared with the anticipated benefits of small‐scale operation such as increased opportunity to use existing infrastructure, easier plant siting and supply chain establishment, and lower total investment required.
Personal Beauty Values: Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Measurement Scale
Authors: Glückstad Fumiko Kano , Kobayashi Hiromi , Seddig Daniel , Davidov Eldad , Nakamura Rie 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTDue to the explosive growth of social media technology worldwide, consumers are exposed to abundant stimuli across cultures that affect their internalization of societal ideal of beauty and the formation of self‐concept. In response to this, the beauty industry is facing challenges to personalize their offerings to an array of diverse consumers who are seeking brands that resonate with their values and foster a true emotional bond. Consumers' personal value with respect to beauty is an important antecedent of the internalization of societal ideal of beauty, which eventually control their appearance‐conscious emotions and behaviors, thereby play an important role for understanding the psychological mechanisms that underlie diverse beautification procedures. However, a systematic scale to measure personal beauty values of consumers across cultures has yet to be established. In this article, we attempt to bridge this gap by developing, measuring, and validating a new Personal Beauty Values Scale through a series of studies using independent samples from the United States (n = 348, n = 1039), the United Kingdom (n = 401, n = 396), Japan (n = 1011), and Denmark (n = 981). Subsequently, we investigate influences of personal beauty values on one of the critical beautification procedures invasive to the human body, that is, cosmetic surgery. Specifically, the nomological validation using the U.S. sample (n = 1039) demonstrated that the distinct characteristics of the five personal beauty values dimensions differently affected appearance‐conscious emotions such as shame and hubristic pride, thereby unveiling the psychological mechanism behind consideration of cosmetic surgery.
Optimization of the Ultrasound‐Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Antioxidants from Cistus Salvifolius L. Using Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Christou Atalanti , Nikola Fotini , Goulas Vlasios 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe current work aims to optimize the ultrasound‐assisted extraction (UAE) of Cistus salviifolius L. (aerial parts) antioxidative phenolic compounds using response surface methodology. A Box–Behnken design has been conducted to investigate the effect of four factors, namely: (i) percentage of ethanol (50–90 %, v/v), (ii) temperature (40–80 °C), (iii) solvent‐solid ratio (10–50 mL g−1) and (iv) extraction time (5–25 min) on four responses, namely: total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical inhibition, and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). Based on the desirability index, UAE with 50 % (v/v) ethanol, at 80 °C, using a solvent‐solid ratio of 32.24 mL g−1, for 21 min resulted in the maximum recovery of phenolic antioxidants. Under optimum conditions, the experimental values of TPC, TFC, % DPPH radical scavenging activity, and FRAP were 171.67±4.69 mg GAE g−1, 26.87±0.78 mg CE g−1, 81.31±0.16 %, and 1038.22±7.69 μmol TE g−1, respectively. Results shows a reasonable agreement of experimental values with the predicted ones; the absolute error values being in all cases lower than 2.90 %. The present work provide a developed eco‐friendly extarction method that is appropriate for the improved recovery of phenolic antioxidants from C. salviifolius L.
Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity Study of Para‐Substituted Derivatives of N‐Benzyl‐3‐Methylbuten‐2‐Enamides
Authors: Hu Wenjie , Liu Yinqiu , Yu Jingyi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn order to deeply explore the effect of para‐substituents on the antibacterial activity of N‐benzyl‐3‐methylbuten‐2‐ enamide derivatives, we elaborately synthesized three such para‐substituted derivatives (compound a: N‐(4‐hydroxybenzyl)‐3‐methylbut‐2‐ enamide; compound b: N‐(4‐isobutoxybenzyl)‐3‐ methylbut‐2‐enamide; compound c: N‐(4‐isopropoxybenzyl) −3‐methylbut‐2‐ enamide), of which the structures were determined by ways of single crystal X‐ray diffraction data analysis mainly. The antibacterial performance experiments showed that compounds a, b and c were evaluated for their antibacterial (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterobacter aerogenes) activities. Among them, compounds a, b and c have an effective antibacterial reagents for E. coli exhibiting MIC values of 0.01, 0.01 and 0.01 g/mL, respectively, but inactive for E. aerogenes. In addition, compounds b and c have better activity than compound a against S. aureus with MIC values of 0.01 and 0.02 g/mL. These results provide an important basis for further study of the antibacterial properties and structure‐activity relationship of these compounds, and are expected to provide valuable reference for the development of new antibacterial drugs.
Light‐driven Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenase Catalysis Mediated by Type I Photosensitizers
Authors: Sepulchro Ana Gabriela Veiga , Vacilotto Milena Moreira , Dias Lucas D. , Pellegrini Vanessa O. A. , Velasco. Josman , Inada Natalia M. , Segato Fernando , Polikarpov Igor 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe use of light as abundant, renewable, and clean energy source to boost lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase (LPMO) reactions represents an exciting and yet under‐explored opportunity. Herein we demonstrated that photosensitizers, commonly used in photodynamic therapy, which act through the photocatalytic Type I mechanism can drive the oxidation of PASC by LPMOs, whereas Type II photosensitizers are not capable of promoting the LPMO activity. We analyzed Type I and Type II photosensitizers (methylene blue and tetraiodide salt of meso‐tetrakis‐(4‐N‐methylpyridyl) porphyrin, respectively) and demonstrated that, even without an addition of external reductant, Type I was capable of boosting Thermothelomyces thermophila MtLPMO9A activity in the presence of light. We also evaluated the photobiosystem in the presence and/or absence of molecular oxygen (O2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and investigated the role of superoxide radical in the methylene blue fueled reactions. Furthermore, we demonstrated that sodium bisulfite (NaHSO3), a chemical scavenger of H2O2, acts by safeguarding the enzyme from oxidative damage caused by accumulation of H2O2 early in photosensitizer‐driven LPMO reactions. Finally, the results of the present work demonstrated that light‐driven LPMO reactions mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) Type I photosensitizers, which also includes molecules such as curcumin and riboflavin, is a general phenomenon.
Ferrocenyl β‐Diketonate Compounds: Extended Ring Systems for Improved Anticancer Activity
Authors: Hofmann Benjamin J. , Aljohani Enas T. , Cicovacki Natalia , Lee Ivan , Warren Derek T. , Sobolewski Anastasia , Stringer Tameryn , Lord Rianne M. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractA library of ferrocenyl β‐diketonate compounds with varying degrees of aromatic functionality have been synthesized and fully characterized. This includes cyclic voltammetry and the analysis of four new structures by single crystal X‐ray diffraction. The compounds cytotoxic potential has been determined by MTT screening against pancreatic carcinoma (MIA PaCa‐2), ovarian adenocarcinoma (A2780), breast adenocarcinomas (MDA‐MB‐231 and MCF‐7) and normal epithelial retinal (ARPE‐19). The compounds show a general trend, where increasing the number of aromatic rings in the molecule yields an increase in cytotoxicity and follows the trend anthracenyl>naphthyl>phenyl>methyl. The compounds are particularly sensitive to the triple negative cancer cell line MDA‐MB‐231, and the potential modes of action have been studied by production of reactive oxygen species using fluorescence microscopy and cell morphology using Scanning Electron Microscopy. All assays highlight the ferrocenyl β‐diketonate with an anthracenyl substituent to be the lead compound in this library. The decomposition of this compound was also observed within cells, yielding a cytotoxic fluorescent molecule, which has been visualized by confocal microscopy.
Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical Bimodal Sensor Based on Copper Modified g‐C3N4 for Nitrate Detection
Authors: Aidli Wafa , Fumagalli Daniele , Helli Hanieh , Falciola Luigi , Pifferi Valentina 
Published: October 2024

AbstractNitrates (NO3‐) are crucial in agricultural practices and the food industry, but their excessive presence in water can lead to adverse health effects. Their leaching into water sources necessitates regular monitoring. This study introduces a novel bimodal electrochemical (EC)/photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor, utilizing copper‐modified graphitic carbon nitride (Cu/g‐C3N4), designed for precise nitrate determination. The structural morphology and chemical composition of the Cu/g‐C3N4 nanocomposite were meticulously examined using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The optimization of copper loading in g‐C3N4 was conducted, and the electrochemical behavior and light irradiation interaction of various Cu/g‐C3N4 nanocomposites were systematically studied. The investigation revealed that 20 % Cu/g‐C3N4 represented the optimal doping ratio, establishing the most promising candidate for NO3‐. Nitrates were consistently measured using both EC and PEC techniques, yielding Limits of Detection (LoD) of 3.75 and 9.60 ppm, respectively. The sensor‘s robust performance was further demonstrated in the presence of possible interferents. The proposed sensors were also successfully used to detect NO3‐ in commercial water. This bimodal sensor presents a promising approach for accurate nitrate determination, attesting to its potential for effective cross‐validation.
On Hidden Rank Deficiency in MCR Problems
Authors: Andersons Tomass , Sawall Mathias , Beese Martina , Kubis Christoph , Neymeyr Klaus 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTPure component decomposition problems in chemometrics can be classified into rank‐regular and rank‐deficient problems. Rank‐deficient problems are characterized by a spectral data matrix that has a lower rank than the number of chemical species. However, it is possible that there exists rank‐regular factorization of the spectral data matrix, but none of these solutions can be interpreted chemically, and only a solution of the MCR problem with rank deficiency is chemically meaningful. Then we say that the underlying problem suffers from a hidden rank deficiency. In this paper, MCR problems with hidden rank deficiency are introduced and analyzed with several examples for problems of rank 2 and rank 3. The area of feasible solutions is determined with the help of additional constraints on the solution.
Elevating Nonlinear Optical Response Through D‐Electron Modulation in Metal–Organic Frameworks
Authors: Lu Xin , Huo Qingwei , Li Jiaqi , Li Bo , Yu Xinlei , Sun Xianshun , Cheng Longjiu , Zhou Hongping , Tian Yupeng , Li Dandan 
Published: October 2024

AbstractElectronic structure and excited state behavior is of pronounced influence on regulation of nonlinear optical (NLO) response. Herein, a serials of transition metal ions bearing different d‐electron numbers were in situ coordinated within porphyrinic metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs), creating NLO‐responsive M‐metal (metal=Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn) frameworks. It demonstrated that the NLO properties can be optimized with the increased occupancy of the d‐shell, which enhances the degree of delocalization. Specifically, the full‐filled (d10) electron configuration of Zn2+ stabilizes the electronic structure, combination with π–π* local excitation character of M−Zn, promoting charge transfer process and resulting in outstanding NLO properties. Moreover, parameters related to the nonlinear process (β, n2, Imχ(3), Reχ(3) and χ(3)) of M−Zn are calculated to be higher than those of other materials, consistent with theoretical calculations. This work paves the way for NLO modulation based on electronic analysis and provides a promising approach for constructing high‐performance NLO materials.
A Four‐Gene Autophagy‐Related Prognostic Model Signature and Its Association With Immune Phenotype in Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Luo Lumeng , Deng Jiaying , Tang Qiu 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundIn the era of immunotherapy, there is a critical need for effective biomarkers to improve outcome prediction and guide treatment decisions for patients with lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC). We hypothesized that the immune contexture of LUSC may be influenced by tumor intrinsic events, such as autophagy.AimsWe aimed to develop an autophagy‐related risk signature and assess its predictive value for immune phenotype.Methods and ResultsExpression profiles of autophagy‐related genes (ARGs) in LUSC samples were obtained from the TCGA and GEO databases. Survival analyses were conducted to identify survival‐related ARGs and construct a risk signature using the Random Forest algorithm. Four ARGs (CFLAR, RGS19, PINK1, and CTSD) with the most significant prognostic value were selected to construct the risk signature. Patients in the high‐risk group exhibited worse prognosis than those in the low‐risk group (p < 0.0001 in TCGA; p < 0.01 in GEO) and the risk score was identified as an independent prognostic factor. We observed that the high‐risk group displayed an immune‐suppressive status and showed higher levels of infiltrating regulatory T cells and macrophages, which are associated with poorer outcomes. Additionally, the risk score exhibited a significantly positive correlation with the expression of PD‐1 and CTLA4, as well as the estimate score and immune score.ConclusionThis study provided an effective autophagy‐related prognostic signature, which could also predict the immune phenotype.
Thermodynamic Modeling of an Aqueous N, N‐Dimethyldipropylenetriamine and Benzylamine Blend for Efficient CO2 Capture
Authors: Banerjee Sirshendu , Nath Samanta Amar , Das Bimal , Kumar Mondal Bikash 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis study evaluates the carbon dioxide (CO2) capture capabilities of a novel aqueous blend of N,N‐dimethyldipropylenetriamine (DMDPTA) and benzylamine (BA). The solvent properties such density, vapor‐ liquid equilibrium (VLE) of CO2 in the solvent, CO2 absorption enthalpy are evaluated experimentally for solvent composition of (5 mass % DMDPTA+25 mass % BA), (10 mass % DMDPTA+20 mass % BA), and (15 mass % DMDPTA+15 mass % BA). Solvent density were measured in the temperature range of 303 K–333 K and correlated using Redlich‐Kister excess molar volume model, with a low average absolute relative deviation (AARD) of 0.014. VLE data was measured using a custom‐made stirred VLE cell, within CO2 partial pressure range of 2–200 kPa and at temperatures 313 K, 323 K and 333 K. Equilibrium CO2 solubility data were correlated using a modified Kent–Eisenberg model, achieving an AARD of 1.5 %. Enthalpy of CO2 absorption was measured at 313 K using a Meter Toledo reaction calorimeter. Results indicated that under similar process conditions and solvent composition, (DMDPTA+BA) blends exhibited significantly higher CO2 loading and low absorption enthalpy compared to aqueous BA and monoethanolamine solvent alone indicating the potential of (DMDPTA+BA) blend as efficient CO2 capture solvent.
Impact of flooding at the early reproductive growth stage on soybean yield and seed composition
Authors: Wu Chengjun , Florez‐Palacios Liliana , Acuna Andrea , Harrison Derrick , Rogers Daniel , Carlin John , Mozzoni Leandro , Nguyen Henry T. , Shannon Grover , Vieira Caio Canella 
Published: October 2024

AbstractFlooding stress is a growing threat to global soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] production as the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitations are increasing due to climate change. Soybean is highly sensitive to flooding and substantial yield losses are observed due to a cascade of negative physiological responses induced by hypoxia. Hence, there is a pressing need for the development of flood‐tolerant genotypes. This study evaluated the grain yield and seed protein and oil content of 31 soybean genotypes over 2 years under both non‐flooding and flooding conditions, where flooding entailed a 4‐day partial water submergence during the early reproductive growth stages R1/R2. Mixed‐effects linear models were utilized to assess the impact of flood damage scores (FDSs, 1–4 scale) on observed phenotypes, as well as differences in observed phenotypes between tolerant, moderate, and susceptible genotypes across flooding and non‐flooding treatments. No significant impact of FDS was observed for seed protein and oil content. In addition, no significant differences in these phenotypes were observed between flooding and non‐flooding treatments across the various genotype categories. On average, for each unit increase in FDS, grain yield decreased by 432.7 kg ha−1 (17.4%). Tolerant genotypes experienced roughly 33% yield losses between flooding and non‐flooding treatments, while moderate and susceptible genotypes experienced 44% and 51% yield losses, respectively. The advancements in genomics and phenomics are promising for the identification and incorporation of novel flood‐tolerant alleles through plant breeding, potentially mitigating flooding‐induced yield losses across diverse environmental conditions.