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Advances in Directional Liquid Transport Textiles: Mechanism, Construction, and Applications
Authors: Kuang Xiaoju , Zhang Zhenfang , Ma Xiaotao , Zhu Lingfeng , Li Yitong , Li Peng , Fu Yang , Ma Tianyi , He Haijun , Ramakrishna Seeram , Ma Pibo 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe seamless integration of emerging directional liquid transport (DLT) technology with traditional textile materials has ushered in the next‐generation multifunctional textiles, i.e., DLT textiles, which will play a vital role in areas such as wearable smart materials and ecological environmental protection. To further promote the combination of DLT technology and textile technology, a concise overview of the research progress in DLT textiles, including the basic transport mechanisms, various preparation strategies and diversified applications of DLT textiles is provided. In this review, the theoretical mechanisms of directional transport from the perspective of wetting and wicking is discussed. Besides, the preparation strategies of DLT textiles, and categorized them into three categories is summarized: fiber‐based DLT textiles, fabric‐based DLT textiles, and fiber/fabric hybrid‐based textiles. Subsequently, the current and potential applications of DLT textiles are classified and discussed, mainly focusing on functional clothing, oil‐water separation, fog collection, distillation, sensors, biomedicine, and so on. Finally, the challenges and prospects of DLT textile research to enhance the functionality and application performance is outlined.
Unraveling Conductive Filament Formation in High Performance Halide Perovskite Memristor
Authors: Pérez‐Martínez José Carlos , Martín‐Martín Diego , Arredondo Belén , Romero Beatriz 
Published: July 2024

AbstractHalide perovskites (HPs) are promising materials for memristor devices because of their unique characteristics. In this study, nonvolatile resistive switching memory devices based on thick MAPbI3 perovskite (800 nm) films with structure FTO/MAPbI3/polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)/Ag are presented. Reproducible and reliable bipolar switching characteristics are demonstrated with an ultra‐low operating voltage (−0.1 V), high ON/OFF ratio (106), endurance (>2 × 103 times) and a record retention time (>105 s). The I–V curve of the first cycle exhibits self‐formed conductive filaments. These are attributed to the presence of metallic Pb resulting from an excess of PbI2 in the perovskite film. The subsequent activation process involves the formation of conductive filaments, consisting of either iodide vacancies or migrated charged metals. Numerical simulations are then carried out to understand the nature of these conductive filaments and the role of the internal electric field in the migration of iodide ions, iodide vacancies, and Ag cations. Finally, an exhaustive model is proposed that explains the set and reset processes governing the first voltage cycle and the steady state, at different voltage ranges. In summary, this work offers a novel and thorough perspective of the complete resistive switching (RS) behavior in a MAPbI3/buffer/Ag memristor, supported by numerical simulations.
Neuropsychiatric symptom burden in early‐onset and late‐onset Alzheimer's disease as a function of age
Authors: Polsinelli Angelina J. , Johnson Sierah , Crouch Adele , Lane Kathleen A. , Pena‐Garcia Alex , Hammers Dustin B. , Wang Sophia , Gao Sujuan , Apostolova Liana G. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractINTRODUCTIONWe examined the burden of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) in early‐onset (EO) and late‐onset (LO) Alzheimer's disease (AD) and adjusted for age effects via the inclusion of cognitively unimpaired (CU) individuals.METHODSCross‐sectional data from 2940 EOAD, 8665 LOAD, and 8775 age‐stratified CU individuals (early‐CU, n = 2433; late‐CU, n = 6342) from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center database were included. Fisher's exact tests compared EOAD and LOAD on the presence and severity of NPSs. Multiple logistic regression models included an age*diagnosis interaction to examine age effects.RESULTSPresence (ps < 0.0001) and severity (ps < 0.05) of NPS were greater in EOAD than in LOAD. However, after adjusting for base rates in NPS in CU individuals (age effects), only elation and eating behaviors were more frequent in EOAD (ps < 0.05) and nighttime behaviors more frequent and severe in LOAD (ps < 0.05).DISCUSSIONFew NPSs were specific to the EOAD versus LOAD. Previous findings of greater NPS burden in EOAD may partially reflect age effects.Highlights
Adjusting for age effect, elation and eating problems are more frequent in EOAD.
Adjusting for age effect, sleep disturbances are more frequent and severe in LOAD.
Age effects underlie higher neuropsychiatric symptom presentation in EOAD than in LOAD.
Self‐emulsifying anionic polyester sizing agents for enhancing the interfacial and mechanical properties of carbon fiber/vinyl ester resin composites
Authors: Geng Yizhi , Wang Xin , Niu Kangmin , Yang Chuncai 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWith the increasing emphasis on environmental protection, there is a growing focus on the synthesis of water‐solvent self‐emulsifying sizing agents. In this study, five types of anionic polyester sizing agents with varying molecular weights were synthesized to explore the effect of molecular weight on the interfacial bonding strength of carbon fiber (CF) reinforced vinyl resin composites. The results demonstrated that the molecular weights of the synthesized sizing agents were precise; the particles in the sizing agents were nanometer‐sized, monodisperse, and exhibited high thermal stability. When the molecular weight was 8000, it exhibited optimal wettability for CF, leading to a substantial improvement in the interlaminar shear strength, reaching 71.8 MPa, which represents a significant increase of 22.7% compared with commercial CFs (CFF). Additionally, the interfacial shear strength was maximized at 13.23 MPa, which was significantly increased by 14.2% compared with CCF. These significant improvements in surface properties and mechanical performance were attributed to the excellent wettability of the CF surface, effective spreading performance of the sizing agent, the presence of double bonds in the sizing agent facilitating reactions with free radicals on the CF surface, and the residual double bonds further undergoing curing with the vinyl resin, promoting the reinforcement of interface bonding.
Thermal and rheological properties and processability of thermoplastic lignocellulose
Authors: Tsegaye Bahiru , Westerberg Kristofer , Ström Anna , Hedenqvist Mikael S. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractFossil‐free biobased materials like thermoplastic lignocellulose are gaining attention because of climate issues. However, there is a challenge to make these as thermoplastic as commonly used thermoplastics. Arboform® is one of today's commercially available thermoplastic lignocellulose materials. In this work, the processability of this material was studied in detail and the effects of plasticizers on its processability, rheological, and mechanical properties were determined. Thermal/calorimetry analysis indicated that the processing temperature window was shifted to lower temperature with the use of tributyl citrate (TBC) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG 400) plasticizers, thus enabling extrusion at lower temperature. TBC and PEG 400 decreased both the glass transition temperature and melting point of the polylactide component. Surprisingly, they also affected the lignin component, as observed by the decreasing lignin decomposition temperature. It is observed that TBC and PEG400 lowered the stiffness of the compression molded material in the temperature range investigated (−30–180°C), and tensile tests in the presence of TBC revealed a decrease in ductility. Notable is that, in contrast to most thermoplastics, the Arboform® melt increases in viscosity and elastic moduli when the processing temperature was increased (from 180 to 200°C) or when processing time was increased.
A novel saturation degree‐dependent adaptive event‐triggered control for systems with asymmetric saturation
Authors: Li Hongchao , Jiang Qiancheng , Liu Jiao 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis paper investigates the control problem of systems with asymmetric saturation by the formulated saturation degree‐dependent event‐triggered mechanism. The subregion partition method is adopted to represent the asymmetric saturation as the symmetric saturation in each subregion. In order to further reduce the triggering number when the system is saturated and save the communication resources of the system, this paper establishes the saturation degree‐dependent adaptive event‐triggered condition. Then, the subregion‐related control law under the presented event‐triggered scheme is designed, and the asymptotic stabilization of the underlying system is realized. Moreover, an optimization algorithm is proposed to estimate the maximal domain of attraction. Finally, simulation examples are used to validate the theoretical results.
Effects of agmatine on radial‐arm maze memory performance and autistic‐like behaviors in a male rat model of autism
Authors: Parvan Mahdieh , Nozari Masoumeh , Shabani Mohammad , Nozari Hojat , Kohlmeier Kristi Anne , Mohammadi Somayeh 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fastest‐growing child neuropsychiatric condition. Cognitive dysfunctions such as memory impairments are experienced by patients along with social disturbances and repetitive/stereotypic movements. We have used the radial arm maze (RAM), for measurement of working and reference memory errors in an animal model of autism. In addition, the potential effects of agmatine, an endogenous NMDA antagonist, on RAM performance and autistic‐like behaviors were assessed.MethodsAutism was modeled by valproic acid (VPA) administration at gestational Day 12.5. Autism‐associated behaviors in male offspring were examined in an open field test (OFT) and three‐chambered test (TCT) on postnatal days 50–51. Thereafter, the animals were trained in the RAM (PND 55) until they attained the criteria of 80% correct choices during five consecutive trials. Forty‐eight hours after the acquisition of criteria, agmatine was injected 30 min before subsequent behavioral testing, which included the retention phase of the RAM, OFT, and TCT.ResultsVPA‐treated and intact rats showed the same performance in RAM, and acute injection of agmatine rescued social and anxiety‐like behavior induced by VPA without the effect on RAM.ConclusionIn a rat model of autism, spatial learning, and memory did not change. Agmatine rescued social and anxiety‐like behavior in autistic animals.
The role of light emitting diode in wound healing: A systematic review of experimental studies
Authors: da Rocha Rebeca Barbosa , Araújo Dakson Douglas , Machado Fabrício dos Santos , Cardoso Vinicius Saura , Araújo Ana Jérsia , Marinho‐Filho José Delano Barreto 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWounds represent a growing global issue demanding increased attention. To expedite wound healing, technologies are under development, and light emitting diode (LED) devices of varying wavelengths are being explored for their stimulating influence on the healing process. This article presents a systematic literature review aiming to compile, organize, and analyze the impacts of LED devices on wound healing. This review is registered on the PROSPERO platform [CRD42023403870]. Two blinded authors conducted searches in the Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and ScienceDirect databases. In vitro and in vivo experimental studies assessing LED utilization in the wound healing process were included. The search yielded 1010 studies, of which 27 were included in the review. It was identified that LED stimulates different healing pathways, promoting enhanced cell proliferation and migration, angiogenesis stimulation, increased collagen deposition, and modulation of the inflammatory response. Thus, it can be concluded that the LED stimulates cellular and molecular processes contingent on the utilized parameters. The effects depend on the standards used. Cell migration and proliferation were better influenced by green and red LED. The extracellular matrix components and angiogenesis were regulated by all wavelengths and the modulation of inflammation was mediated by green, red, and infrared LEDs.
Biosynthesis of Halogenated Tryptophans for Protein Engineering Using Genetic Code Expansion
Authors: Guo Yiming , Cheng Linqi , Hu Yu , Zhang Mengxi , Liu Rui , Wang Yixian , Jiang Shiyu , Xiao Han 
Published: July 2024

AbstractGenetic Code Expansion technology offers significant potential in incorporating noncanonical amino acids into proteins at precise locations, allowing for the modulation of protein structures and functions. However, this technology is often limited by the need for costly and challenging‐to‐synthesize external noncanonical amino acid sources. In this study, we address this limitation by developing autonomous cells capable of biosynthesizing halogenated tryptophan derivatives and introducing them into proteins using Genetic Code Expansion technology. By utilizing inexpensive halide salts and different halogenases, we successfully achieve the selective biosynthesis of 6‐chloro‐tryptophan, 7‐chloro‐tryptophan, 6‐bromo‐tryptophan, and 7‐bromo‐tryptophan. These derivatives are introduced at specific positions with corresponding bioorthogonal aminoacyl‐tRNA synthetase/tRNA pairs in response to the amber codon. Following optimization, we demonstrate the robust expression of proteins containing halogenated tryptophan residues in cells with the ability to biosynthesize these tryptophan derivatives. This study establishes a versatile platform for engineering proteins with various halogenated tryptophans.
Contrast‐enhanced excimer laser stepwise approach during PCI for resistant coronary lesions
Authors: Vizzari Giampiero , Caminiti Rodolfo , Ielasi Alfonso , Vetta Giampaolo , Parlavecchio Antonio , Mazzone Paolo , Sacchetta Giorgio , Magnocavallo Michele , Della Rocca Domenico Giovanni , Siviglia Massimo , Versace Antonio Giovanni , Contarini Marco , Micari Antonio 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe treatment of resistant coronary lesions (RCL) is a great challenge for interventional cardiologists. The excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) is a plaque modification tool based on a main mechanism of photomechanical effect leading to mechanical disruption of the plaque. Contrast dye injection during laser delivery has demonstrated to enhance its power.AimTo evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the contrast‐enhanced ELCA by a stepwise approach in the treatment of RCLs.MethodsWe retrospectively examined consecutive patients undergoing contrast‐enhanced ELCA‐assisted PCI between 2018 and 2021 at two Italian sites. RCLs were defined as novo or in‐stent undilatable/uncrossable with conventional balloons (SC/NC balloon).The primary endpoint was ELCA technical success defined as the laser catheter crossing the entire length of the target lesion established by angiographic evidence of the catheter tip in the artery distal to the stenosis.ResultsWe enrolled 114 patients who underwent contrast‐enhanced ELCA‐assisted PCI: 58% of the patients had acute coronary syndrome while the left anterior descending artery was the target vessel in 42.1% of cases. The target lesion was most commonly in‐stent (56.2%). The 0.9 mm ELCA catheter tip was employed in 89.5% of cases. The most used frequency/fluency profile was 70/70 (39.5%). The use of contrast‐enhanced ELCA was associated with high technical, procedural, and clinical success rates (97.4%, 93.7%, and 90.1%, respectively).ConclusionsThe contrast‐enhanced ELCA seems to be a safe and effective treatment option for the management of both de novo and in‐stent‐resistant coronary lesions.
Long‐term renal survival of γ3‐heavy‐chain deposition disease complicated by heart failure: A case report
Authors: Shi Shujun , He Kaiying , Liang Yaojun , Yue Shuling 
Published: July 2024

Key Clinical MessageHeavy‐chain deposition disease (HCDD), a rare monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition disease, involves truncated heavy‐chain deposition in kidneys. Limited long‐term data exist. We report a case of renal and cardiac failure with favorable outcomes post bortezomib‐based therapy. Stable renal function observed over 4 years suggests efficacy in HCDD with multisystem involvement.AbstractHeavy‐chain deposition disease (HCDD) is an extremely rare form of monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition disease (MIDD) that involves the deposition of truncated immunoglobulin heavy chains in the kidneys. Only a few cases of HCDD with a favorable long‐term renal prognosis have been reported, resulting in limited long‐term follow‐up data for this patient population. In this report, we present the case of a 52‐year‐old patient with nephrotic syndrome who experienced renal failure and cardiac failure. Renal biopsy confirmed the presence of γ3‐HCDD and monoclonal Immunoglobulin G (IgG)κ in the serum. The patient exhibited low voltage on electrocardiogram (ECG) and unexplained left ventricular hypertrophy on cardiac ultrasound. The patient underwent eight cycles of bortezomib‐based chemotherapy, which led to hematological remission. After 4 years of follow‐up, the patient's renal function remained stable, with serum creatinine levels ranging from 0.7 to 0.9 mg/dL and proteinuria of 0.3–0.5 g/24 h. Our findings suggest that bortezomib‐based chemotherapy is equally effective in HCDD patients with combined multisystem damage.
Steric Effect and Intrinsic Electrophilicity and Nucleophilicity from a Conceptual Density Functional Theory and Information‐Theoretic Approach as Quantitative Probes of Chemical Reactions
Authors: Wang Bin , Liu Shubin , Lei Ming , De Proft Frank 
Published: July 2024

Appreciating reactivity in terms of physicochemical effects for chemical processes is one of the most important undertakings in chemistry. While transition state (TS) theory provides the framework enabling the reliable calculation of the barrier height for a given elementary step, analytical tools are necessary to gain insight into key factors governing the different processes during chemical reactions. In this contribution, we partition the potential energy surface of an elementary step along the intrinsic coordinate into three segments, the so‐called Pre‐TS, TS, and Post‐TS regions, and then determine the most important factors dictating each segment. This analysis is based on the use of both reactivity descriptors from conceptual density functional theory and concepts from the information‐theoretic approach in density functional theory. We found that in both Pre‐TS and Post‐TS regions, steric effects are the dominant factors, whereas in the TS region, it is the intrinsic electrophilic and nucleophilic propensity of the transition state structure that governs the reactivity. The wide applicability of our approach is shown by a validation for a total of 37 organic and inorganic reactions. This work thus, in our view, provides a novel perspective on how chemical reactivity can be quantified at different stages of chemical reactions.
Self‐Replication Without Hydrogen‐Bonds: An Exobiotic Design
Authors: Ams Mark R. , McAuliffe Joseph R. , Semenick Raina S. , Zeller Matt 
Published: July 2024

AbstractLife on Earth uses DNA as the central template for self‐replication, genetic encoding, and information transfer. However, there are no physical laws precluding life's existence elsewhere in space, and alternative life forms may not need DNA. In the search for exobiology, knowing what to look for as a biosignature remains a challenge – especially if it is not from the obvious list of biologic building blocks. Clues from chemicals recently discovered on Mars and in the Taurus Molecular Cloud 1 (TMC‐1), show that intriguing organic compounds exist beyond Earth, which could provide a starting point for unconventional exobiotic designs. Here we present a new potential self‐replicating system with structural similarities to recently discovered compounds on Mars and TMC‐1. Rather than using DNA's hydrogen‐bonding motif for reliable base‐paring, our design employs sulfur‐nitrogen interactions to selectively template unique benzothiadiazole units in sequence. We synthesized and studied two versions of this system, one reversible and the other irreversible, and found experimental evidence of self‐replication in d‐chloroform solvent. These results are part of a larger pursuit in our lab for developing a basis for a potential exobiological system using starting blocks closely related to these cosmic compounds.
Development of new correlation for the prediction of power number for closed clearance impellers using machine learning methods trained on literature data
Authors: Joshi Sumit S. , Dalvi Vishwanath H. , Vitankar Vivek S. , Joshi Jyeshtharaj B. , Joshi Aniruddha J. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe accurate estimation of the power number for closed clearance impellers holds significant importance in industries such as chemical, biochemical, paper and pulp, as well as paints, pigments, and polymers. Existing state‐of‐the‐art correlations for predicting power numbers, however, are inaccurate for impeller Reynolds number . In this study, we compiled a dataset of 1470 data points from 15 research articles in the open literature, covering five types of impellers: (i) anchor; (ii) gate; (iii) single helical ribbon; (iv) double helical ribbon; and (v) helical ribbon with screw. Six machine learning models, namely artificial neural networks (ANN), CatBoost regressor, extra tree regressor, support vector regressor, random forest, and XGBoost regressor, were developed and compared. The results revealed that ANN emerged as the most efficient model, demonstrating the highest testing R2 value of 0.99 and the lowest testing MAPE of 7.3%. Further, we used the ANN model to develop a novel set of process correlations to estimate impeller power numbers for the industrially important anchor and double helical ribbon impellers: which significantly outperform the existing state‐of‐the‐art correlations available in literature.
Simulation of flow and heat transfer in high‐temperature and high‐pressure reservoir based on multi‐physical field coupling model at pore scale
Authors: Chen Hongwei , Sun Zheng , Li Yang , Su Haoyu 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe use of irregular pore‐scale models to study heavy oil reservoirs with high‐temperature, high‐pressure, and high‐stress characteristics is effective. Previous studies have typically focused on regular models and conventional environmental reservoirs, with limited exploration of irregular models and reservoirs in extreme environments. In investigating the process of water displacing heavy oil within reservoirs under high‐temperature, high‐pressure, and high‐stress conditions at the pore scale, the utilization of the four‐parameter method creates a micro‐scale irregular porous media model. The model systematically considers the variation of physical properties of rocks and heavy oil with temperature. The results indicate that an appropriate increase in water injection rate or a decrease in reservoir contact angle will increase the recovery rate, temperature, and stress of the reservoir. At a displacement time of 0.3 s, with the water injection rate increasing from 0.004 to 0.01 m ∙ s−1, the reservoir's recovery degree experiences an increase of 0.091. Simultaneously, the average temperature and average stress of the reservoir increase by 29.66 K and 1.9464 × 109 N · m−2, respectively. At a displacement time of 0.3 s and with the contact angle decreasing from 2π/3 to π/3, the reservoir's recovery degree increases by 0.44537, and the average temperature and average stress of the reservoir increase by 2.87 K and 1.86 × 108 N · m−2, respectively.