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Recent Progress of 2D Materials‐Based Photodetectors from UV to THz Waves: Principles, Materials, and Applications
Authors: Abdullah Muhammad , Younis Muhammad , Sohail Muhammad Tahir , Wu Shifang , Zhang Xiong , Khan Karim , Asif Muhammad , Yan Peiguang 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPhotodetectors are one of the most critical components for future optoelectronic systems and it undergoes significant advancements to meet the growing demands of diverse applications spanning the spectrum from ultraviolet (UV) to terahertz (THz). 2D materials are very attractive for photodetector applications because of their distinct optical and electrical properties. The atomic‐thin structure, high carrier mobility, low van der Waals (vdWs) interaction between layers, relatively narrower bandgap engineered through engineering, and significant absorption coefficient significantly benefit the chip‐scale production and integration of 2D materials‐based photodetectors. The extremely sensitive detection at ambient temperature with ultra‐fast capabilities is made possible with the adaptability of 2D materials. Here, the recent progress of photodetectors based on 2D materials, covering the spectrum from UV to THz is reported. In this report, the interaction of light with 2D materials is first deliberated on in terms of optical physics. Then, various mechanisms on which detectors work, important performance parameters, important and fruitful fabrication methods, fundamental optical properties of 2D materials, various types of 2D materials‐based detectors, different strategies to improve performance, and important applications of photodetectors are discussed.
Synergetic Effect of Mo‐Doped and Oxygen Vacancies Endows Vanadium Oxide with High‐Rate and Long‐Life for Aqueous Zinc Ion Battery
Authors: Chen Daming , Yang Ming , Ming Yang , Cai Wei , Shi Shuo , Pan Yicai , Hu Xin , Yu Rujun , Wang Ziqi , Fei Bin 
Published: September 2024

AbstractVanadium (V)‐based oxides have garnered significant attention as cathode materials for aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs) due to their multiple valences and high theoretical capacity. However, their sluggish kinetics and low conductivity remain major obstacles to practical applications. In this study, Mo‐doped V2O3 with oxygen vacancies (OVs, Mo‐V2O3‐x@NC) is prepared from a Mo‐doped V‐metal organic framework. Ex situ characterizations reveal that the cathode undergoes an irreversible phase transformation from Mo‐V2O3‐x to Mo‐V2O5‐x·nH2O and serves as an active material exhibiting excellent Zn2+ storage in subsequent charge‐discharge cycles. Mo‐doped helps to further improve cycling stability and increases with increasing content. More importantly, the synergistic effect of Mo‐doped and OVs not only effectively reduces the Zn2+ migration energy barrier, but also enhances reaction kinetics, and electrochemical performance. Consequently, the cathode demonstrates ultrafast electrochemical kinetics, showing a superior rate performance (190.9 mAh g−1 at 20 A g−1) and excellent long‐term cycling stability (147.9 mAh g−1 at 20 A g−1 after 10000 cycles). Furthermore, the assembled pouch cell exhibits excellent cycling stability (313.6 mAh g−1 at 1 A g−1 after 1000 cycles), indicating promising application prospects. This work presents an effective strategy for designing and fabricating metal and OVs co‐doped cathodes for high‐performance AZIBs.
Heterostructure Engineering for Aluminum‐Ion Batteries: Mechanism, Challenge, and Perspective
Authors: Yang Cheng , Liang Zixin , Dong Bo , Guo Yaokun , Xie Weibin , Chen Mingzhe , Zhang Kai , Zhou Limin 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBenefiting from high volumetric capacity, environmental friendliness, and high safety, aluminum‐ion batteries (AIBs) are considered to be promising battery system among emerging electrochemical energy storage technologies. As an important component of AIBs, the cathode material is crucial to decide the energy density and cycle life of AIBs. However, single‐component cathode materials are unable to achieve a balance between cycling stability and rate performance. In recent years, research on heterostructure cathode materials has gained significant attention in AIBs. By harnessing the synergistic effects of heterostructure, the shortcomings of individual materials can be overcome, contributing to improved conductivity and structural stability. This review offers a detailed insight into the Al‐storage mechanism of heterostructure cathodes, and provides an overview of the current research progresses on heterostructure cathode materials for AIBs. Starting from the relationship between the microstructure and electrochemical performance of heterostructure materials, the different structure design strategies are elaborated. Besides, the challenges faced by heterostructure are summarized, and their potential impact on the future of the energy storage industry is anticipated. This review provides the guidelines for the future research of heterostructure as cathode materials for AIBs.
Generation of Tailored Multi‐Material Microstructures Through One‐Step Direct Laser Writing
Authors: Song Dan , Liu Yizheng , Husari Ayman , Kotz‐Helmer Frederik , Tomakidi Pascal , Rapp Bastian E. , Rühe Jürgen 
Published: September 2024

AbstractDirect laser writing has gained remarkable popularity by offering architectural control of 3D objects at submicron scales. However, it faces limitations when the fabrication of microstructures comprising multiple materials is desired. The generation processes of multi‐material microstructures are often very complex, requiring meticulous alignment, as well as a series of step‐and‐repeat writing and development of the materials. Here, a novel material system based on multilayers of chemically tailored polymers containing anthraquinone crosslinker units is demonstrated. Upon two‐photon excitation, the crosslinkers only require nearby aliphatic C,H units as reaction partners to form a crosslinked network. The desired structure can be written into a solid multi‐layered material system, wherein the properties of each material can be designed at the molecular level. In this way, C,H insertion crosslinking (CHic) of the polymers within each layer, along with simultaneous reaction at their interfaces, is performed, leading to the one‐step fabrication of multi‐material microstructures. A multi‐material 3D scaffold with a sixfold symmetry is produced to precisely control the adhesion of cells both concerning surface chemistry and topology. The demonstrated material system shows great promise for the fabrication of 3D microstructures with high precision, intricate geometries and customized functionalities.
Wet Mechanochemical Synthesis of BH4‐Substituted Lithium Argyrodites
Authors: Han Ji‐Hoon , Shin Yoonju , Lee Young Joo , Ahn Sangdoo , Lee Young‐Su , Yi Kyung‐Woo , Cho Young Whan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn all‐solid‐state batteries, a solid electrolyte with high ionic conductivity is required for fast charging, uniform lithium deposition, and increased cathode capacity. Lithium argyrodite with BH4− substitution has promising potential due to its higher ionic conductivity compared to argyrodites substituted with halides. In this study, Li5.25PS4.25(BH4)1.75, characterized by a high ionic conductivity of 13.8 mS cm−1 at 25 °C, is synthesized via wet ball‐milling employing o‐xylene. The investigation focused on optimizing wet ball‐milling parameters such as ball size, xylene content, drying temperature, as well as the amount of BH4− substitution in argyrodite. An all‐solid‐state battery prepared using Li5.25PS4.25(BH4)1.75 as the electrolyte and LiNbO3 coated NCM811 as the cathode exhibits an initial coulombic efficiency of 90.2% and maintains 93.9% of its initial capacity after 100 cycles at fast charging rate (5C). It is anticipated that the application of this wet mechanochemical synthesis will contribute further to the commercialization of all‐solid‐state batteries using BH4‐substituted argyrodites.
Research on seismic suppression performance of vertical circulation stereo garage based on friction damper and steel pipe
Authors: Guo Yang‐yang , Tian Zu‐zhi , Wu Xiang‐fan , Tan Li‐yuan , Li Hao‐peng 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe conventional vertical circulation stereo garage is susceptible to deformation and instability when subjected to extreme seismic loads and complex working conditions. The present study introduces the combination arrangement of steel pipe and friction damper to optimize vertical circulation stereo garage while also investigating their seismic suppression performance under three representative seismic waves (EL‐CNENTRO, TH1TG025(TH), and RH1TG025(RH)). The results showed that the garage structure hasbetter seismic suppression performance when the combination of steel pipes and friction dampers is applied in Scheme 4 compared to relying solely on diagonal tie rod, steel pipe or friction damper. And Scheme 4 achieves inhibition rates of up to 61.27%, 22.12%, 56.07%, and 12.84% for overall maximum deformation response, maximum Y‐direction deformation response, vertex acceleration response, and bottom shear response, respectively. This enhancement significantly improves the garage's seismic stability, providing valuable theoretical references for advancing the development and market promotion of vertical circulation stereo garages.
Exosomes in esophageal cancer: Promising nanocarriers in cancer progression, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy
Authors: Yuan Ligong , Ji Haoran , Cao Yang , Yi Hang , Leng Qihao , Zhou Jie , Mei Xinyu 
Published: September 2024

AbstractEsophageal cancer (EC) is one of the most fatal cancers all over the world. Sensitive detection modalities for early‐stage EC and efficient treatment methods are urgently needed for the improvement of the prognosis of EC. Exosomes are small vesicles for intercellular communication, mediating many biological responses including cancer progression, which are not only promising biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis but also therapeutic tools for EC. This review provides an overview of the relationships between exosomes and EC progression, as well as the application of exosomes in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of EC.This article is categorized under:
Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease
Expanding the boundaries of leadership development: Propositions for leadership educators
Authors: Rocco Melissa L. , Davis Kristen Rupert 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis article delves into the intricacies of leadership development through the lens of the leadership learning framework (LLF); challenging conventional notions by emphasizing self‐awareness, relational dynamics, and values as key elements of the leadership development process. We first explore how the LLF reshapes traditional paradigms, redirecting focus from skills acquisition to personal growth rooted in self‐awareness, relational dynamics, and values acquisition. Through recommendations and examples, the discussion seeks to clarify the implications of this perspective for leadership educators, advocating for programs that foster not only task proficiency but also critical reflection and a deep sense of interdependency in relationships with others in the leadership process. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of integrating self‐reflection, social awareness, and value‐centered approaches into leadership development programming to cultivate leaders capable of navigating the complexities of modern society.
Bathymetry Estimation from ICESat-2 in a Region Swamped by Mud: A Case Story from Moreton Bay
Authors: Hallström Elisabet Anne Marie , Andersen Ole B. , Deng Xiaoli , Coleman Richard 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe bathymetry of coastal bay environments, such as Moreton Bay near Brisbane in eastern Australia, is constantly reworked because of changes in energy dispersal and related sediment transport pathways. Updated and accurate bathymetric models are a crucial component for scientific, environmental, and ship safety studies.NASA’s Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) is equipped with a laser detecting system (green light) that penetrates the air-water interface. Under optimal conditions, it can provide shallow water bathymetry (depths <40 m). We attempted to use ICESat-2 measurements to study bathymetry and possible bathymetry changes from repeated tracks across Moreton Bay. We found that the water turbidity in Moreton Bay varies with time. More than half of the water area is affected by suspended sediment, which makes ICESat-2 difficult to obtain bathymetric measurements. In other areas, repeated ICESat-2 tracks performed consistently on the 1-meter level. This means that ICESat-2 can be used to update existing bathymetry in the region. We also devised a method to determine bathymetry in the shallower parts of the zone affected by mud.
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Medication for Opioid use Disorder Treatment: A Qualitative Study among a Crowdsourced Convenience Sample
Authors: Victor Grant , Kheibari A. , Strickland J. C. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractGiven the effectiveness of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and low engagement of treatment among people who use drugs (PWUD), it is important to better understand how to engage treatment clients with MOUD care. The current study aimed to achieve this goal by using qualitative methodology to characterize the MOUD treatment experiences. Participants (N = 52) were recruited for an online semi-structured interview. Qualitative analysis revealed varied treatment experiences, with the majority expressing irregular and intermittent MOUD treatment engagement. The therapeutic effects of MOUD in curbing withdrawal symptoms in conjunction with counseling services was frequently mentioned, as well as a preference for methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) to buprenorphine or naltrexone. Many participants described barriers to treatment and continuation of care, including failed drug screens for non-opioid drugs, perceived stigma, and physician-initiated discontinuation of treatment. The current study revealed that patients had favorable experiences with MOUD treatment, particularly when supplemented with counseling services.
Clinician Experiences of and Responses to the Challenges of Working with Patients in the Australian Compensation Setting
Authors: Sim Alison , McNeilage Amy G. , Rebbeck Trudy , Ashton-James Claire E. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Previous research indicates that the compensation process is stressful for people with a compensable injury, contributing to poorer recovery. However, little is known about the challenges faced by clinicians who work in this setting. This study aims to qualitatively explore the experiences of clinicians delivering care to patients with compensable injuries in Australia.

Materials and Methods
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 experienced clinicians providing care to compensable patients in Australia. The interviews were transcribed, and data were analysed using reflective thematic analysis.

Results
Participants described their work as challenging due to factors such as high patient distress, poor clinical outcomes, and high administrative load. However, they responded to these challenges in varying ways. While some reported feelings of vicarious injustice, emotional exhaustion, and self-doubt, others derived a sense of meaning, purpose, and mastery from these challenges. Clinician responses to the challenge of working with people with a compensation claim were associated with access to mentoring, continuous education and training, and a supportive workplace culture.

Conclusion
Clinicians reported both positive and negative responses to the challenges of working with people with a compensable injury. Coping strategies that were associated with more positive reactions included seeking further education, mentoring, peer support. Prioritising these support systems is important for clinician wellbeing and patient outcomes.
Investigating the influence of the school climate of church-based schools on students’ moral identity development and hope for the future
Authors: Aldridge Jill M. , McLure Felicity 
Published: September 2024

AbstractHope for the future provides a protective factor against mental health disorders and contributes to students’ academic success and wellbeing. We investigated whether a school’s climate influenced students’ prosocial moral identity and hope for the future to understand better how church-based schools might improve these important outcomes. Data were collected from 1080 students in two church-based schools (672 enrolled in one school and 408 in the other) using two instruments: one to assess students’ perceptions of school climate features unique to church-based schools and another to assess students’ self-reports of their moral identity and hope for the future. The results generated using structural equation modelling suggest direct positive and significant relationships between school climate factors, moral identity and hope for the future. However, there were differences between school climate factors that influenced these outcomes for the two schools, suggesting that the context of the school needs to be considered. The findings also suggest that moral identity is a positive predictor of and mediates the influence of the school climate on hope for the future. This study is significant as it adds to the understanding of how malleable features of school climates unique to church-based schools can be leveraged to promote the development of students’ moral identity and hope for the future.
Plastic pellet pollution in the Aeolian Islands UNESCO site (Italy, Western Mediterranean Sea): results of a comprehensive characterization and monitoring study
Authors: Sabatino Giuseppe , De Rosa Giuseppe , D’Alessandro Michela , De Vittor Cinzia , Esposito Valentina , Graziano Marco , Tripodo Alessandro , Volpi Valentina , Di Bella Marcella 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe archipelago of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea is a globally important natural laboratory. The archipelago, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique geology and biodiversity, offers a unique opportunity to study plastic pollution. This study presents an initiative to assess the occurrence of plastic pellets on the beaches of five Aeolian Islands. It provides an insight into the polymer composition and the effects of degradation. Collected pellets were analyzed using stereomicroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) based on the results of the FTIR data has proved to be an effective statistical method in identifying different clusters corresponding to different degradation phases of the collected pellets. The infrared analysis identified polyethylene (80%) as the main polymer, with a small amount of polypropylene (20%). It was found that the surfaces of some pellets undergo changes during weathering that alter the polymer surfaces. By combining data on plastic pellets from the Aeolian Islands and surrounding coastal areas, we are gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the distribution patterns of microplastics. The results of the monitoring and characterization are expected to support the developing of waste management and remediation strategies for this environmentally sensitive region.
Vitamin D Alleviates Heavy Metal-Induced Cytotoxic Effects on Human Bone Osteoblasts Via the Induction of Bioenergetic Disruption, Oxidative Stress, and Apoptosis
Authors: Elmorsy Ekramy M. , Al-Ghafari Ayat B. , Al Doghaither Huda A. , Alrowaili Majed Gorayan , Khired Zenat Ahmed , Toraih Eman A. , Fawzy Manal S. , Shehata Shaimaa A. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractCadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are heavy metals (HMs) that persistently contaminate the ecosystem, and bioaccumulation in bones is a health concern. We used biochemical and molecular assays to assess the cytoprotective effect of vitamin D (VD) on Cd- and Pd-induced chemical toxicity of human bone osteoblasts in vitro. Exposing Cd and Pb to human osteoblast cultures at concentrations of 0.1–1000 µM for 24–72 h significantly reduced osteoblast viability in an exposure time- and concentration-dependent manner. The cytotoxic effect of Cd on osteoblasts was more severe than Pb’s, with 72-h exposure estimated half maximal effective concentration (EC50) of 8 and 12 µM, respectively, and VD (1 and 10 nM) alleviated cytotoxicity. Bioenergetics assays of ATP, mitochondrial membrane potential, and mitochondrial complex I and III activity showed that both Cd and Pb (1 and 10 µM) inhibited cellular bioenergetics after 72-h exposure. Cd and Pb increased lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen species with reduced catalase/superoxide dismutase antioxidant activities and increased activity of caspases -3, -8, and -9. Co-treatment with VD (1 and 10 nM) counteracted bioenergetic disruption, oxidative damage, and apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner. These findings suggest that VD is effective in managing the toxic effects of environmental pollutants and in treating bone diseases characterized by oxidative stress, apoptosis, and bioenergetic disruption.
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Changing focus: making sustainability a major theme in existing university modules
Authors: O’Neill Ian , Gui Meei Mei 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn this article we report some practical experiences of integrating education for sustainable development into established university teaching modules. The 2021 guidance on Education for Sustainable Development from the UK’s standards bodies QAA and Advance HE is an important and urgent motivation for introducing sustainability into university courses. We take as our context a first-year introductory module in Chemical Products and Process in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and a second-year module in Software Engineering and Systems Development in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, both at Queen’s University Belfast. We outline some of the challenges of adding new themes to existing courses. We comment on ways of presenting themes of sustainable development alongside existing module content, and we indicate the type of work students produced. We identify approaches that resulted in good outcomes, and outline changes we have made with a view to improved future outcomes.
Various computational methods for highway health monitoring in terms of detection of black ice: a sustainable approach in Indian context
Authors: Kumar Vishant , Singh Rajesh , Gehlot Anita , Akram Shaik Vaseem , Thakur Amit Kumar , Aseer Ronald , Priyadarshi Neeraj , Twala Bhekisipho 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBlack ice is responsible for dangerous road-related incidents that can cause collisions and harm vehicle drivers and pedestrians. Visual examination and weather forecasts are two standard traditional methods for detecting black ice on roads, but they are often inaccurate and may not deliver the vehicle driver with up-to-date information on road conditions. The evolution of Industry 4.0 enabling technologies such as wireless sensor network (WSN), Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and machine learning (ML) has been capable of detecting events in real time. This study aims to analyse the integration of the WSN, IoT, ML, and image processing for black ice detection. The qualitative research method is followed in this study, where the problems of black ice detection are studied. Following this, the role of Industry 4.0 enabling technologies is analyzed in detail for black ice detection. According to the study, we can detect black ice using different methods, but some methods need to be refined if we talk about the prediction. By merging different technologies, we can improve the overall architecture and create an algorithm that works with images and physical variables like temperature, humidity, due point, and road temperature, which were responsible for black ice formation, and predict the chances of black ice formation by training the system.