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Commercialization Efforts of Capacitive Deionization Technology in Water Treatment Processes
Authors: Li Bei , Tan Chang , Sun Kang , Boles Steven , Wang Ao , Zheng Tianye 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAlthough capacitive deionization (CDI) technology has been studied intensively for more than 20 years, its commercialization remains in the initial stage, which is partly caused by the insufficient knowledge exchange between academia and industry. This concept reviews multiple scaling‐up efforts in the CDI technology for treating real water streams, following a case‐by‐case fashion. While the cell architecture in pilot scales is limited to the membrane CDI, highlighting the necessary role of ion‐exchange components during scaling‐ups, different ways of electrode stacking, i. e., monopolar and bipolar, are available. The performance indicators of these CDI systems when treating real water streams are summarized to gain insights into industrial practices. Importantly, key discrepancies in cell components and performances between pilot‐scale and lab‐scale studies are emphasized. The main challenges in large‐scale CDI systems for industrial purposes are discussed, providing hints for a better integration of research and applications.
Benzothiadiazole‐Based Ordered Mesoporous Polymer as a Versatile, Metal‐Free Heterogeneous Photocatalyst
Authors: Liu Jiyu , Zhu Yin , Li Shengyu , Hu Yansong , Chen Kuan , Li Tingyan , Zhang Yuan 
Published: July 2024

AbstractVisible‐light active heterogeneous organophotocatalysts have recently gained considerable interest in organic synthetic community. Ordered mesoporous polymers (OMPs) are highly promising as heterogeneous alternative to traditional precious metal/organic dyes‐based photocatalysts. Herein, we report the preparation of a benzothiadiazole functionalized OMPs (BT‐MPs) through a “bottom‐up” strategy. High ordered periodic porosity, large surface area, excellent stability and rational energy‐band structures guarantee the high catalytic activity of BT‐MPs. As a result, at least six conversions, e. g., the [3+2] cycloaddition of phenols with olefins, the selective oxidation of sulfides, the C‐3 thiocyanation of indole and the aminothiocyanation of β‐keto ester, could be promoted smoothly by BT‐MPs. In addition, BT‐MPs was readily recovered with well maintaining its photocatalytic activity and could be reused for at least eight times. This study highlights the potential of exploiting photoactive OMPs as recyclable, robust and metal‐free heterogeneous photocatalysts.
Chalcogen Bonding in Selective Recognition and Liquid‐Liquid Extraction of Perrhenate
Authors: Pramanik Sourav , Islam Abu S. M. , Ghosh Iti , Ghosh Pradyut 
Published: July 2024

AbstractEfficient recognition and extraction of hazardous anionic pollutants from water medium is of great significance for environmental concerns, representing a challenging area of research in supramolecular chemistry. In this study, we present, for the first time, a comprehensive demonstration of the ability of chalcogen bonding (ChB) to recognize and remove the ReO4− from 100 % water medium. The anion recognition ability is well elucidated through solution phase NMR and ITC studies, which clearly reveal the selective binding of ReO4− over other oxo‐anions. Moreover, the selenoimidazolium scaffold effectively engages in Se•••O ChB interaction with ReO4− as confirmed by X‐ray crystal structure and XPS analysis. More importantly, the binding of ReO4− with different prolongations of the σ–holes, along with Se•••Se chalcogen bonding interactions, lead to the formation of a 1D supramolecular assembly. Eventually, ChB receptor Se4Me−Br exhibits ~62 % ReO4− extraction efficiency through precipitation as the extraction method. Furthermore, in efforts to enhance efficiency, a hydrophobic ChB receptor Se4Do‐PF6 has been prepared, achieving an efficiency of up to ~93 % at a very low concentration (~5 ppm) by liquid‐liquid extraction.
N‐Vacancy Enriched Porous BN Fibers for Enhanced Polysulfides Adsorption and Conversion in High‐Performance Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries
Authors: Cheng Long , Huang Yang , Ahmad Mehraj , Liu Yue , Xu Jiaqi , Liu Yihong , Seidi Farzad , Wang Dongqing , Lin Zixia , Xiao Huining 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSevere shuttle effect of soluble polysulfides and sluggish redox kinetics have been thought of as the critical issues hindering the extensive applications of lithium‐sulfur batteries (LSBs). Herein, one‐dimensional boron nitride (1D BN) fibers with abundant pores and sufficient N‐vacancy defects were synthesized using a thermal crystallization following a pre‐condensation step. The 1D structure of BN facilitates unblocked ions diffusion pathways during charge/discharge cycles. The embedded pores within the polar BN strengthen the immobilization of polysulfides via both physical confinement and chemical interaction. Moreover, the highly exposed active surface area and intentionally created N‐vacancy sites substantially promote reaction kinetics by lowering the energy barriers of the rate‐limiting steps. After incorporating with conductive carbon networks and elemental S, the as‐prepared S/Nv‐BN@CBC cathode of LSBs deliver an initial discharge capacity of up to 1347 mAh g−1 at 200 mA g−1, while maintaining a low decay rate of 0.03 % per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1600 mA g−1. This work offers an effective strategy to mitigate the shuttle effect and highlights the significant potential of defect‐engineered BN in accelerating the reaction kinetics of LSBs.
Self‐assembling Monolayer‐Assisted Perovskite Growth Enables High‐Performance Solar Cells
Authors: Li Jun , Xie Lisha , Yang Shuncheng , Tong Xinyu , Pu Zhenwei , Yang Mengjin , Wu Yujie , Yang Daobin , Wang Tao , Ge Ziyi 
Published: July 2024

Comprehensive SummaryInverted (p‐i‐n) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are favored by researchers owing to their superior compatibility with flexible substrates and tandem device fabrication. Additionally, the hole transport layer (HTL) serves as a template for perovskite growth, which is critical for enhancing the device performance. However, the current research on how the HTL promotes perovskite crystallization is insufficient. Here, 4PADCB, a self‐assembled monolayer (SAM) hole transport material, was optimized as a superior template for perovskite growth through comparative analysis; accordingly, compact perovskite film with vertical growth was prepared. The better matched energy level alignment between 4PADCB and perovskite suppressed nonradiative recombination at the interface and enabled rapid hole extraction. Moreover, high‐quality perovskite film growth on 4PADCB exhibited lower Young's modulus and less residual stress. By integrating 4PADCB into p‐i‐n PSCs, the optimal device achieved a power conversion efficiency of 24.80%, with an open‐circuit voltage of 1.156 V, thus achieving the best rank among devices without perovskite post‐treatment, additives, dopants, or intermediate layers. Furthermore, the unencapsulated device demonstrated exceptional thermostability and photostability under maximum power point tracking. Thus, this work provides a new understanding for the development of novel SAMs and perovskite growth, and it is expected to further improve device performance.
MB38(M=Be and Zn): A Quasi‐Planar Structure Rather Than a Core‐Shell Octahedral Borospherene Structure
Authors: Li Shi‐Xiong , Yang Yue‐Ju , Wang Dan‐Yu , Chen De‐Liang 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn a recent paper (ChemPhysChem, 2023, 24, e202200947), based on the results computed using DFT method, the perfect core‐shell octahedral configuration Be@B38 and Zn@B38 was reported to be the global minima of the MB38(M=Be and Zn) clusters. However, this paper presents the lower energy structures of MB38(M=Be and Zn) clusters as a quasi‐planar configuration, the Be atom is found to reside on the convex surface of the quasi‐planar B38 isomer, while the Zn atom tends to be attached to the top three B atoms of the quasi‐planar B38 isomer. Our results show that quasi‐planar MB38(M=Be and Zn) at DFT method have lower energy than core‐shell octahedral configuration M@B38(M=Be and Zn). Natural atomic charges, valence electron density, electron localization function (ELF) analyses identify the MB38(M=Be and Zn) to be charge transfer complexes (Be2+B382−and Zn1+B381−) and suggest primarily the electrostatic interactions between doped atom and B38 fragment. The photoelectron spectra of the corresponding anionic structures were simulated, providing theoretical basis for future structural identification.
Endoscopic resection for gastric submucosal tumors: A single‐center experience in Japan
Authors: Tanaka Ippei , Shimamura Yuto , Inoue Haruhiro , Azuma Daisuke , Ushikubo Kei , Yamamoto Kazuki , Okada Hiroki , Nishikawa Yohei , Tanabe Mayo , Onimaru Manabu 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectivesEndoscopic resection (ER) for gastric submucosal tumors (SMTs) has gained prominence in recent years, with studies emerging from various countries. However, there is a paucity of reports from Japan. We aimed to elucidate the efficacy and safety of ER for gastric SMT in Japan.MethodsIn this retrospective observational study, we investigated the outcomes of consecutive patients who underwent ER for gastric SMT from January 2017 to May 2023. The outcome variables assessed included the complete resection rate, procedure time, closure‐related outcomes, and the incidence of adverse events.ResultsA total of 13 patients were included in the analysis. The median procedure time was 163 (55–283) min. Complete full‐thickness resection was performed in seven cases, while in four cases, the serosa remained, and in two cases, the outer layer of the muscularis propria remained. In two cases where the SMT was located on the anterior side, conversion to laparoscopic surgery became necessary, resulting in a procedural success rate of 84.6% (11/13). Excluding these two cases, endoscopic closure of the defect was successfully accomplished in the remaining 11 cases. R0 resection was achieved in 12 out of 13 cases (92.3%). Although one patient had peritonitis, which was successfully treated conservatively, no other treatment‐related adverse events were encountered.ConclusionsAlthough ER for SMT on the anterior side may be challenging, our experience revealed that ER is a safe and efficacious approach for gastric SMT.
Prophylactic effect of compression stockings for elevated D‐dimer levels following endoscopic submucosal dissection
Authors: Harada Fumito , Kodashima Shinya , Ikusaka Ken , Aoki Naoaki , Shimizu Yuki , Honda Taku , Sakurai Miyoko , Maruyama Kyohei , Aoyagi Hitoshi , Isono Akari , Miura Ryo , Abe Koichiro , Arizumi Toshihiko , Asaoka Yoshinari , Yamamoto Takatsugu , Tanaka Atsushi 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectivesA relationship between endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and deep vein thrombosis has been recognized. We previously reported that a high corrected midazolam dose (total midazolam dose/initial dose of midazolam used to induce sedation) is related to elevated D‐dimer levels after ESD. In this study, the effect of compression stockings (CSs) in preventing thrombosis following ESD under sedation was evaluated by measuring D‐dimer levels before and after ESD.MethodsThe participants were patients who underwent ESD for upper gastrointestinal tumors during the period between April 2018 and October 2022. Patients with pre‐ESD D‐dimer levels ≥1.6 µg/m and patients with corrected midazolam doses ≤3.0 were excluded. A retrospective investigation of the relationship between CS use and high post‐ESD D‐dimer levels (difference in D‐dimer levels ≥1.0 µg/mL between before and after ESD) was conducted.ResultsThere were 27 patients in the non‐CS group (NCS) and 33 patients in the CS group. The number of patients with high post‐ESD D‐dimer levels was 13 (48.2%) in the non‐CS group and six (18.2%) in the CS group; the number in the CS group was significantly lower (p = 0.024). On logistic regression analysis, a relationship was seen between the wearing of CSs and a lower number of patients with high post‐ESD D‐dimer levels (odds ratio 0.24, 95% confidence interval 0.08–0.79, p = 0.019).ConclusionWearing CSs was related to a lower risk of high post‐ESD D‐dimer levels. This result suggests that thrombus formation is a cause of elevated D‐dimer levels after ESD.
Clinical assessment of computed tomography for detecting ingested blister packs: A single‐center retrospective study
Authors: Ishihara Yo , Ichita Chikamasa , Jinushi Ryuhei , Sasaki Akiko 
Published: July 2024

AbstractObjectivesBlister pack (BP) ingestion poses serious risks, such as gastrointestinal perforation, and accurate localization by computed tomography (CT) is a common practice. However, while it has been reported in vitro that CT visibility varies with the material type of BPs, there have been no reports on this variability in clinical settings. In this study, we investigated the CT detection rates of different BPs in clinical settings.MethodsThis single‐center retrospective study from 2010 to 2022 included patients who underwent endoscopic foreign body removal for BP ingestion. The patients were categorized into two groups for BP components, the polypropylene (PP) and the polyvinyl chloride (PVC)/polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) groups. The primary outcome was the comparison of CT detection rates between the groups. We also evaluated whether the BPs contained tablets and analyzed their locations.ResultsThis study included 61 patients (15 in the PP group and 46 in the PVC/PVDC group). Detection rates were 97.8% for the PVC/PVDC group compared to 53.3% for the PP group, a significant difference (p < 0.01). No cases of BPs composed solely of PP were detected by CT. Blister packs were most commonly found in the upper thoracic esophagus.ConclusionsEven in a clinical setting, the detection rates of PVC and PVDC were higher than that of PP alone. Identifying PP without tablets has proven challenging in clinical. Considering the risk of perforation, these findings suggest that esophagogastroduodenoscopy may be necessary, even if CT detection is negative.
Balloon catheter‐assisted endoscopic resection for papillary adenoma of non‐exposed protruded type (with video)
Authors: Gu Weigang , Tan Justin Ryan L. , Jin Hangbin , Lou Qifeng , Tang Chuang , Cheung Ka Shing , Yang Jianfeng , Zhang Xiaofeng 
Published: July 2024

AbstractPapillary adenomas, known precursors to papillary adenocarcinoma, warrant close monitoring due to their malignant potential. Historically, surgical resection represented the mainstay of treatment for papillary adenomas with intraductal extension. However, recent advancements in endoscopic techniques have facilitated the adoption of endoscopic papillectomy as a minimally invasive alternative in carefully selected cases. We report a case of an 82‐year‐old woman with a diagnosis of papillary adenoma exhibiting intraductal extension. This was managed with a novel endoscopic technique, balloon catheter‐assisted endoscopic resection. Due to the obscured intraductal component of the papillary mass, a balloon occlusion catheter was deployed within the common bile duct and used as traction to facilitate endoscopic visualization of the mass. Endoscopic resection via papillectomy was subsequently performed. Histopathological examination of the resected specimen revealed a villous adenoma with high‐grade dysplasia. Serial endoscopic ultrasound examinations with targeted papillary biopsies were performed to monitor for disease recurrence.
Centering Amah Mutsun voices in the analysis of a culturally important, fire‐managed coastal grassland
Authors: Taylor Annalise , Sigona Alexii , Kelly Maggi 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIndigenous communities throughout California, USA, are increasingly advocating for and practicing cultural fire stewardship, leading to a host of social, cultural, and ecological benefits. Simultaneously, state agencies are recognizing the importance of controlled burning and cultural fire as a means of reducing the risk of severe wildfire while benefiting fire‐adapted ecosystems. However, much of the current research on the impacts of controlled burning ignores the cultural importance of these ecosystems, and risks further marginalizing Indigenous knowledge systems. Our work adds a critical Indigenous perspective to the study of controlled burning in California's unique coastal grasslands, one of the most biodiverse and endangered ecosystems in the country. In this study, we partnered with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band to investigate how the abundance and occurrence of shrubs, cultural plants, and invasive plants differed among three adjacent coastal grasslands with varying fire histories. These three sites are emblematic of the state's diverging approaches to grassland management: fire suppression, fire suppression followed by wildfire, and an exceedingly rare example of a grassland that has been repeatedly burned approximately every 2 years for more than 30 years. We found that Danthonia californica was significantly more abundant on the burned sites, whereas all included shrub species (Baccharis pilularis, Frangula californica, and Rubus ursinus) were significantly more abundant on the site with no recorded fire, results that have important implications for future cultural revitalization efforts and the loss of coastal grasslands to shrub encroachment. In addition to conducting a culturally relevant vegetation survey, we used Sentinel‐2 satellite imagery to compare the relative severities of the two most recent fire events within the study area. Critically, we used interviews with Amah Mutsun tribal members to contextualize the results of our vegetation survey and remote sensing analysis, and to investigate how cultural burning contrasts from typical Western fire management approaches in this region. Our study is a novel example of how interviews, field data, and satellite imagery can be combined to gain a deeper ecological and cultural understanding of fire in California's endangered coastal grasslands.
Trauma‐Focused Cognitive‐Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents Bullied Because of Weight: A Feasibility Study
Authors: Lydecker Janet A. , Ozbardakci Elise V. , Lou Raissa , Grilo Carlos M. 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveThe objective of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of a treatment for weight bullying.MethodParticipants who had experienced weight‐related bullying and were currently experiencing traumatic stress were recruited and enrolled in a feasibility trial of trauma‐focused cognitive behavioral therapy combined with cognitive‐behavioral therapy for eating disorders (TF‐CBT‐WB). Thirty adolescents (aged 11–17) were determined eligible and 28 began treatment (12 weeks).ResultsThis study demonstrated the treatment feasibility and acceptability of TF‐CBT‐WB for adolescents with traumatic stress following weight‐bullying experiences. Overall retention and treatment satisfaction were good. Within‐subjects improvements were observed for intrusion symptoms of traumatic stress, global eating‐disorder severity, overvaluation of weight/shape, dissatisfaction with weight/shape, dietary restraint, and depression. Clinically‐meaningful improvements were attained for several patient outcomes. Clinically‐meaningful decreases in functional impairment were attained by more than half of the participants.ConclusionsOverall, this clinical trial testing TF‐CBT‐WB for adolescents experiencing traumatic stress following weight‐bulling experiences demonstrated therapy feasibility, acceptability, and initial evidence that clinically‐meaningful improvements in patient outcomes were feasible. However, some patient outcomes thought to be more central to how the youth viewed the world failed to show improvements, suggesting that additional content related to these constructs might yield greater benefit.Trial RegistrationThis pilot study was registered on clinicaltrials.gov: NCT04587752, Cognitive‐Behavioral Therapy for Weight‐related Bullying.
Resilience eDBT: Development and Usability Evaluation of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training App for Eating Disorders
Authors: Anderson Cleo , Fuller‐Tyszkiewicz Matthew , Messer Mariel , Linardon Jake 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTObjectiveDialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence‐based treatment for disorders characterized by recurrent binge eating. Yet, access to specialized treatment like DBT remains limited. To increase the accessibility of DBT, we developed a DBT skills training app (Resilience: eDBT) for the management of eating disorder (ED) symptoms. This paper delineates the developmental process of Resilience and tests its usability.MethodsDescriptive information on the development and features of Resilience is provided, including its framework, content structure and delivery formats, functionality, data storage procedure, and privacy protocols. Usability was assessed via a mixed methods approach in 10 symptomatic individuals. Qualitative data were organized based on an existing framework, which included six themes: usability, visual design, user engagement, content, therapeutic persuasiveness, and therapeutic alliance.Results
Resilience demonstrated good usability via a Systems Usability Scale score of 85.5, which exceeded the recommended cutoff of 68. Positive aspects of the app, according to interview data, were the ease of use and the visual design, while the addition of peer support was suggested as an opportunity for improvement.DiscussionA novel DBT‐based app may serve as an acceptable, low‐intensity option or adjunct to traditional treatment for targeting ED symptoms that emerge in daily life. However, notable limitations include the small sample size and the single time point at which the usability assessment was conducted.
Ziphius cavirostris presence relative to the vertical and temporal variability of oceanographic conditions in the Southern California Bight
Authors: Schoenbeck Clara M. , Solsona‐Berga Alba , Franks Peter J. S. , Frasier Kaitlin E. , Trickey Jennifer S. , Aguilar Catalina , Schroeder Isaac D. , Širović Ana , Bograd Steven J. , Gopalakrishnan Ganesh , Baumann‐Pickering Simone 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe oceanographic conditions of the Southern California Bight (SCB) dictate the distribution and abundance of prey resources and therefore the presence of mobile predators, such as goose‐beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris). Goose‐beaked whales are deep‐diving odontocetes that spend a majority of their time foraging at depth. Due to their cryptic behavior, little is known about how they respond to seasonal and interannual changes in their environment. This study utilizes passive acoustic data recorded from two sites within the SCB to explore the oceanographic conditions that goose‐beaked whales appear to favor. Utilizing optimum multiparameter analysis, modeled temperature and salinity data are used to identify and quantify these source waters: Pacific Subarctic Upper Water (PSUW), Pacific Equatorial Water (PEW), and Eastern North Pacific Central Water (ENPCW). The interannual and seasonal variability in goose‐beaked whale presence was related to the variability in El Niño Southern Oscillation events and the fraction and vertical distribution of the three source waters. Goose‐beaked whale acoustic presence was highest during the winter and spring and decreased during the late summer and early fall. These seasonal increases occurred at times of increased fractions of PEW in the California Undercurrent and decreased fractions of ENPCW in surface waters. Interannual increases in goose‐beaked whale presence occurred during El Niño events. These results establish a baseline understanding of the oceanographic characteristics that correlate with goose‐beaked whale presence in the SCB. Furthering our knowledge of this elusive species is key to understanding how anthropogenic activities impact goose‐beaked whales.