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Formic Acid Photo‐Fuel Cells Consisting of TiO2 Photoanode and Pt Cathode
Authors: Naya Shin‐ichi , Teranishi Miwako , Fujishima Musashi , Tada Hiroaki 
Published: July 2024

AbstractFormic acid (HCOOH) has attracted much attention as a promising power source for portable electronic devices because of its ease of storage and transportation. Here we report that a simple HCOOH photo‐fuel cell (PFC) consisting of mesoporous anatase TiO2 photoanode and Pt cathode stably delivers a short‐circuit photocurrent (Jsc) of 5.94 mA cm−2 and an open‐circuit voltage of 0.94 V under UV‐light irradiation (light intensity, I=200 mW cm−2). The incident photon‐to‐current conversion efficiency and Faradaic efficiency reach ~90 % and ~100 %, respectively. The excellent performances of this HCOOH PFC, designed based on the discovery that HCOOH provides a large photocurrent by current doubling even in the presence of O2, not only solves the problem of conventional HCOOH FCs, but also achieves the performances far exceeding those of PFCs using biomass‐derived organics reported so far.
Organic Mechanochromic Luminescent Materials with Self‐Recovering Characters
Authors: Nakamura Shotaro , Hirano Koji , Tohnai Norimitsu 
Published: July 2024

AbstractRecently, applied research on stimuli‐responsive materials with luminescence‐switching characteristics has been conducted in various fields. A representative phenomenon of stimuli‐responsive luminescent materials is mechanochromic luminescence (MCL), which exhibits luminescent color change induced by mechanical stimuli such as grinding. These materials are among the most prominent candidates for security and sensing applications. Interestingly, some mechanochromic luminescent materials have shown self‐recovery character, in which their original luminescent color can be recovered by just standing under ambient conditions after grinding. Although there have been more and more reports of such materials in recent years, the fundamental principles of molecular design still remain elusive. In this concept, we summarize distinctive advances in mechanochromic luminescent materials with self‐recovery according to the core structures of luminescent molecules. Controlling amorphous state by introducing substituents such as alkyl or polar groups is effective method to provide self‐recovering properties.
Multisided collaboration and double stakeholder approach coexistence in restaurants: From Corporate Social Responsibility practices to partnerships for the goals
Authors: Cantele Silvia , Riso Vincenzo , Vernizzi Silvia 
Published: July 2024

AbstractRestaurants have been becoming increasingly aware of their responsibilities and impact; however, literature on corporate social responsibility has mainly applied quantitative methods to analyze the environmental dimension of sustainability. By drawing on the stakeholder theory approach (normative vs. instrumental) and through a qualitative narrative method based on the analysis of 41 open interviews, this study aims to evaluate which stakeholders are engaged in restaurant‐related CSR practices and the nature of the relationship that ties them together. The results show that although a normative approach is more common, both approaches coexist in many cases. The emergence of multisided collaboration and a double approach enables achieving sustainability issues outside a strictly instrumental logic. This study contributes to the scant literature on CSR in restaurants by analyzing a wider set of stakeholders engaged in sustainability practices and indicating which practices are common and why and how stakeholders are involved.
Transition‐Metal‐Doped CeO2 for the Reverse Water‐Gas Shift Reaction: An Experimental and Theoretical Study on CO2 Adsorption and Surface Vacancy Effects
Authors: Yu Yue , Xia Wenxuan , Yu Aiping , Simakov David S. A. , Ricardez‐Sandoval Luis 
Published: July 2024

AbstractTransition metal‐doped ceria (M−CeO2) catalysts (M=Fe, Co, Ni and Cu) with multiple loadings were experimentally investigated for reverse water gas shift (RWGS) reaction. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were performed to benchmark the properties that impact catalytic activity of CO2 reduction. Temperature‐programmed desorption (TPD) was conducted to study the CO2 binding strength on doped CeO2 surfaces; the trend of the energy along increasing metal loading agrees with the DFT calculations. Notably, CO2 dissociative adsorption energy and oxygen vacancy (OV) formation energy are key descriptors obtained from both DFT and experiments, which can be used to evaluate catalytic performance. Results show the effectiveness of transition metal doping in enhancing CO2 adsorption and reducibility of the surfaces, with Fe showing particularly promising results, i. e., CO2 conversion higher than 56 % at 600 °C and 100 % selectivity to CO. Cu exhibits 100 % selectivity to CO but low CO2 conversion, while Co and Ni showed notable ability of methanation, particularly at high loadings. This study finds that an effective CeO2 based RWGS catalyst corresponds to OV sites that have low OV formation energies for surface reduction, and moderate CO2 adsorption energies for strong interaction with the surface to promote C−O bond scission.
Single‐molecule epiallelic profiling of DNA derived from routinely collected Pap specimens for noninvasive detection of ovarian cancer
Authors: O'Keefe Christine M. , Zhao Yang , Cope Leslie M. , Ho Chih‐Ming , Fader Amanda N. , Stone Rebecca , Ferris James S. , Beavis Anna , Levinson Kimberly , Wethington Stephanie , Wang Tian‐Li , Pisanic Thomas R. , Shih Ie‐Ming , Wang Tza‐Huei 
Published: July 2024

AbstractRecent advances in molecular analyses of ovarian cancer have revealed a wealth of promising tumour‐specific biomarkers, including protein, DNA mutations and methylation; however, reliably detecting such alterations at satisfactorily high sensitivity and specificity through low‐cost methods remains challenging, especially in early‐stage diseases. Here we present PapDREAM, a new approach that enables detection of rare, ovarian‐cancer‐specific aberrations of DNA methylation from routinely‐collected cervical Pap specimens. The PapDREAM approach employs a microfluidic platform that performs highly parallelized digital high‐resolution melt to analyze locus‐specific DNA methylation patterns on a molecule‐by‐molecule basis at or near single CpG‐site resolution at a fraction (< 1/10th) of the cost of next‐generation sequencing techniques. We demonstrate the feasibility of the platform by assessing intermolecular heterogeneity of DNA methylation in a panel of methylation biomarker loci using DNA derived from Pap specimens obtained from a cohort of 43 women, including 18 cases with ovarian cancer and 25 cancer‐free controls. PapDREAM leverages systematic multidimensional bioinformatic analyses of locus‐specific methylation heterogeneity to improve upon Pap‐specimen‐based detection of ovarian cancer, demonstrating a clinical sensitivity of 50% at 99% specificity in detecting ovarian cancer cases with an area under the receiver operator curve of 0.90. We then establish a logistic regression model that could be used to identify high‐risk patients for subsequent clinical follow‐up and monitoring. The results of this study support the utility of PapDREAM as a simple, low‐cost screening method with the potential to integrate with existing clinical workflows for early detection of ovarian cancer.Key points
We present a microfluidic platform for detection and analysis of rare, heterogeneously methylated DNA within Pap specimens towards detection of ovarian cancer.
The platform achieves high sensitivity (fractions <0.00005%) at a suitably low cost (∼$25) for routine screening applications.
Furthermore, it provides molecule‐by‐molecule quantitative analysis to facilitate further study on the effect of heterogeneous methylation on cancer development.
Exploring the role of the Internet of Things in green buildings
Authors: Fakhabi Mona Masroor , Hamidian Seyed Mohammad , Aliehyaei Mehdi 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe global energy crisis has been one of the significant challenges for decades, threatening the global economy, and the health of our environment. The government's efforts to enhance the welfare and lifestyle of citizens have been partially undermined by a significant rise in energy intensity, resulting in increased energy consumption. Over the years, researchers have utilized historical energy consumption data to enhance energy efficiency through various technologies. Innovative smart technologies drive energy efficiency, reducing energy usage throughout all areas of the energy industry, from production and supply to consumption. This creates a balance in all sectors and indicates a decrease in energy demand in all areas of building infrastructure. Green buildings that utilize Internet of Things (IoT) technology employ sensors and software to collect data, optimizing, and enhancing building performance. This includes reducing energy and electricity consumption, improving air quality, and optimizing lighting throughout the day. These buildings can contribute to reaching zero‐energy building targets. It becomes challenging to manage green buildings without using centralized control. Therefore, managing and integrating these buildings with intelligent technologies is vital in achieving environmentally friendly management. This study offers a broad overview of the green building concept and explores the use of the green IoT in enhancing services and conserving energy within green buildings. The article aims to deliver an extensive review of green buildings and their advantages, analyze the technology behind the IoT and its integration with solar panels to lower energy consumption, and ultimately identify the challenges present in this area of research.
Modeling and performance analysis of a new integrated solid oxide fuel cell and photovoltaic‐thermal energy supply system by heat current method
Authors: Wang Xingce , Hao Junhong , Feng Xiaolong , Hao Tong , Sun Jian , Du Xiaoze , Liu Kaicheng , Jin Lu 
Published: July 2024

AbstractEfficient and reliable utilization of renewable energy at the user's end is the key to achieving a low‐carbon life. This paper proposed a new distributed energy system around the comprehensive utilization of solar energy by integrating solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), energy storage equipment, photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collector, and heat pump. By integrating the use of SOFC and PVT, we can further minimize reliance on fossil fuels, while employing the coupling of PVT and heat pump effectively mitigates the inherent challenges of solar energy's variability and intermittency, all while enhancing overall system efficiency. On this basis, we apply the heat current method to construct a cross‐scale heat current model of the components and the system by considering the energy transfer, conversion, and storage characteristics of the system. By employing this model, we simulate the system's operation throughout an entire typical day, assess the COP enhancement of the PVT‐coupled heat pump system, analyze the influence of diverse operating conditions on daily system performance, and evaluate the economy of the energy storage devices in the system.
Damage evolution and fracture characteristics of coal rock impacted by self‐excited pulse water jet under different stress loading conditions
Authors: Ma Hongyu , Wan Wen , Xu Dongfang , Zhao Pengtao , Wu Jiaokun , Chen Yong , Wang Yao 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn this paper, based on smoothed‐particle hydrodynamics‐finite element method, numerical models of plunger squeezing water at a sinusoidal velocity were established to simulate self‐excited pulse water jet (SEPWJ). RHT constitutive model was adopted to describe the damage and failure of coal rock impacted by water jet. The morphological evolutions of broken pits and timeliness of rock‐breaking efficiency of SEPWJ and continuous water jet (CWJ) under the conditions with and without stress loadings were obtained and compared. The evolution laws of damage and stress inner coal rock induced by jet impact, and the failure mechanism were revealed. And the influences of different stress loading magnitudes on the fracture characteristics of coal rock were investigated. The results show that the morphologies of broken pits formed by self‐excited pulse jet undergo changes in a semi‐circular, U‐shaped, V‐shaped, and bullet shaped in sequence under the stress‐free loading condition. When applying one‐dimensional (1D) and 2D stress loadings, the shallow but wide broken pits with laminar main cracks along the stress loading direction and the inverted trapezoidal bowl broken pits are formed, respectively. With the increase of 1D stress, the depth and width of broken pits slightly decrease as a quadratic parabolic function and linearly increase, respectively. And the broken pit width and area both show an exponential slow decreasing trends with the increasing 2D stress. SEPWJ can induce higher stresses to cause the earlier occurrence of initial damage and the shorter duration of damage accumulation to coal rock than CWJ, which leads to a better rock‐breaking effect. The surface and deeper coal rock elements are broken mainly due to compressive shear stresses. The 2D stress loading delays the initial damage occurrence and prolongs the damage accumulation duration due to inhibitory effect of stress loading on jet impact.
Eco‐friendly flame‐retardant based on sap from banana plant pseudostems
Authors: de Lima Monique Vital , de Souza Ventapane Ana Lucia , da Silva Ribeiro Simone Pereira , Landesmann Alexandre 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSociety's need for safe flame‐retardant technologies in passive fire protection is undeniable. To address this concern, this paper presents an experimental investigation of the fire‐retardant properties of slash pine wood treated with banana plant pseudostem sap, obtained from a cultivated banana plant variety widely grown in Brazil. The natural sap extract was characterized through X‐Ray Fluorescence spectrometry and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy techniques, revealing the presence of key components, including water, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium silicate, calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate, lignin and tannins. The authors explored different treatment parameters, including various sap impregnation times, number of impregnations and use of natural versus various levels of concentrated sap. First, a horizontal burning test, similar test to UL 94 HB, was used to obtain an initial assessment of the suitability of sap as a flame retardant for slash pine wood. Subsequently, the Mass Loss Calorimeter equipment with thermopile attachment described in ISO 13927:2015 was used to measure various heat release rate parameters. The findings suggest that reducing the water content in sap and increasing the number of repeat treatments results in a more effective treatment for slash pine wood. More specifically, the results indicate that the most efficient treatment involves three impregnations with high‐concentration (1/10 volume reduction) sap. Future work to improve the efficacy of the concentrated sap impregnation process could explore the use of pressure treatment instead of soaking.
Evaluation of radiomics as a predictor of efficacy and the tumor immune microenvironment in anti‐PD‐1 mAb treated recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck patients
Authors: Zandberg Dan P. , Zenkin Serafettin , Ak Murat , Mamindla Priyadarshini , Peddagangireddy Vishal , Hsieh Ronan , Anderson Jennifer L. , Delgoffe Greg M. , Menk Ashely , Skinner Heath D. , Duvvuri Umamaheswar , Ferris Robert L. , Colen Rivka R. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundWe retrospectively evaluated radiomics as a predictor of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and efficacy with anti‐PD‐1 mAb (IO) in R/M HNSCC.MethodsRadiomic feature extraction was performed on pre‐treatment CT scans segmented using 3D slicer v4.10.2 and key features were selected using LASSO regularization method to build classification models with XGBoost algorithm by incorporating cross‐validation techniques to calculate accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. Outcome measures evaluated were disease control rate (DCR) by RECIST 1.1, PFS, and OS and hypoxia and CD8 T cells in the TME.ResultsRadiomics features predicted DCR with accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of 76%, 73%, and 83%, for OS 77%, 86%, 70%, PFS 82%, 75%, 89%, and in the TME, for high hypoxia 80%, 88%, and 72% and high CD8 T cells 91%, 83%, and 100%, respectively.ConclusionRadiomics accurately predicted the efficacy of IO and features of the TME in R/M HNSCC. Further study in a larger patient population is warranted.
Advances in electrolyte–anode interface engineering of solid‐state lithium metal batteries
Authors: Li Menghong , Yang Shubin , Li Bin 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSolid‐state lithium metal batteries are considered to be the next generation of energy storage systems due to the high energy density brought by the use of metal lithium anode and the safety features brought by the use of solid electrolytes (SEs). Unfortunately, besides the safety features, using SEs brings issues of interfacial contact of lithium anode and electrolytes. Recently, to realize the application of solid‐state lithium metal batteries, significant achievements have been made in the interface engineering of solid‐state batteries, and various new strategies have been proposed. In this review, from the interface failure perspective of solid‐state lithium metal batteries, we summarize failure mechanisms in terms of poor physical contact, weak chemical/electrochemical stability, continuing contact degradation, and uncontrollable lithium deposition. We then focused on the latest strategies for solving interface issues, including advancing in improving the physical solid–solid contact, increasing the electrochemical/chemical stability, restraining continuing contact degradation, and controlling homogeneous lithium deposition. The ultimate and paramount future developing directions of solid‐state lithium metal battery interface engineering are proposed.
The impact of economic policy uncertainty on earnings value relevance
Authors: Ma Huanyu , Sun Xuegang 
Published: July 2024

AbstractEarnings value relevance, defined by the predictive and explanatory power of corporate earnings information for market value, reflects accounting earnings decision utility and the capital market's information efficiency. Economic policy uncertainty (EPU) reduces information quality, impairs the information environment, and disrupts interpretation of information, diminishing earnings value relevance. Using a dataset comprising Chinese A‐share listed companies from 2006 to 2019, we empirically examine the impact of EPU on earnings value relevance. Our finding indicates that EPU reduces earnings value relevance, and the effect is more pronounced in firms with lower governance effectiveness and higher firm complexity. Channel analysis demonstrates that decreasing information quality, undermining the information environment, and impeding investor decision‐making are the main three mechanisms. In light of these findings, the government should strive to enhance stability in economic policies and improve information efficiency, fostering a positive interaction between firms and the capital market.
Superinfection of endometriosis presenting as a complex pelvic mass
Authors: Lee Sadhbh A. , Larkin Michaela , Ruane Maeve , Phelan Sine , O'Leary Michael J. 
Published: July 2024

SynopsisA patient presented with a large complex pelvic mass, presumed an ovarian carcinoma. She underwent surgical management. Histopathology report revealed chronic superinfection of endometriosis.
Child maltreatment and peer relationship quality: Types and timing of maltreatment and gender differences
Authors: Yoon Dalhee , Munshi Additti , Park Jiho , Adams Monica , Yoon Susan , Osei Frank Okyere , Poplawski Antonina 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIntroductionResearch demonstrates that child maltreatment can negatively impact adolescent peer relationships. It is not well understood, however, how the type of maltreatment and its timing (when it occurs) affects the dimensions of peer relationship quality (i.e., companionship, conflict, satisfaction, and intimacy) and differences between genders. This study examines the effects of type and timing of child maltreatment on peer relationship quality, while also exploring the role of gender differences.MethodsThis study involved 851 adolescents (56.1% girls, 56.2% Black, and 26.8% low‐income) drawn from the Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect (LONGSCAN). We used Child Protective Services' information for the type and timing of child maltreatment, along with self‐reports of peer relationship quality. Generalized Estimating Equations (GEEs) were conducted.ResultsSexual abuse and neglect during adolescence were associated with less satisfaction and lower levels of companionship, respectively. Physical abuse during middle childhood was associated with lower levels of intimacy. We also found interactions between gender and type and timing of maltreatment. Compared to girls, boys exhibited lower levels of companionship and satisfaction if they experienced sexual abuse during adolescence.ConclusionThese findings suggest a need for maltreatment‐prevention efforts targeting school‐aged children and adolescents, as well as gender‐sensitive interventions for high‐risk boys with a history of maltreatment.
NT >99th centile and cystic hygroma: Which diagnosis, which management and outcome
Authors: Vasciaveo L. , Mastricci A. L. , De Lucia G. , Zanzarelli E. , De Feo V. , Giansiracusa E. , Di Biase S. , Nappi L. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the prevalence of chromosomal anomalies in fetuses affected by increased nuchal translucency(iNT >99Th centile), cystic hygroma (CH) and cases progressing to fetal hydrops (NIHF) in order to correlate this result to prognosis and perinatal fetal outcomes, improving patient's counseling.MethodsFrom January 2020 to December 2023, first trimester screening according to FMF criteria were performed in “Maternal fetal medicine Unit” of Foggia's hospital. We studied and collected clinical data of fetuses affected by nuchal translucency >99th centile (iNT), CH and cases progressing to Fetal Hydrops (non‐immune fetal hydrop, NIFH). In these selected cases, we evaluated fetal Karyotype to demonstrate the presence of chromosomal abnormalities, associated to fetal structural anomalies and different pregnancy outcome.ResultsWe have evaluated 45 cases of iNT, CH, and NIFH, identified by ultrasound during first trimester screening. Of these 45 pregnant women, four were lost to follow‐up. Of the 41 pregnancies, 20 cases (48.8%) delivered at our division with newborns discharged in good health. Of the 21 patients (51.2%) who miscarried, only two miscarried spontaneously; the other 19 decided on a medical termination of pregnancy (MTP). The 19 patients who decided for MTP showed genetic abnormalities and/or malformation. The 20 cases of fetuses discharged as healthy newborns were enrolled with the following diagnoses: 5 had a diagnosis of CH (20% of cases), 1 case of NIFH (5% of cases), and 14 of iNT (75% of cases). All these fetuses had a normal karyotype and no major malformations.ConclusionsIsolated CH diagnosis is more frequent than described in Literature (5 cases out of 12: 41.7%) and their prognosis are better than previously described, with the same outcomes of fetuses with iNT without associated anomalies. The possibility of early diagnosis of chromosomal anomalies, associated malformations or the evolution into hydrops is essential for a complete consultation.