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Overcoming the High Error Rate of Composite DNA Letters‐Based Digital Storage through Soft‐Decision Decoding
Authors: Xu Yaping , Ding Lulu , Wu Shigang , Ruan Jue 
Published: June 2024

AbstractComposite DNA letters, by merging all four DNA nucleotides in specified ratios, offer a pathway to substantially increase the logical density of DNA digital storage (DDS) systems. However, these letters are susceptible to nucleotide errors and sampling bias, leading to a high letter error rate, which complicates precise data retrieval and augments reading expenses. To address this, Derrick‐cp is introduced as an innovative soft‐decision decoding algorithm tailored for DDS utilizing composite letters. Derrick‐cp capitalizes on the distinctive error sensitivities among letters to accurately predict and rectify letter errors, thus enhancing the error‐correcting performance of Reed‐Solomon codes beyond traditional hard‐decision decoding limits. Through comparative analyses in the existing dataset and simulated experiments, Derrick‐cp's superiority is validated, notably halving the sequencing depth requirement and slashing costs by up to 22% against conventional hard‐decision strategies. This advancement signals Derrick‐cp's significant role in elevating both the precision and cost‐efficiency of composite letter‐based DDS.
Binary Host‐induced Exciplex Enabled High Color‐Rendering Index of 94 for Carbon Quantum Dot‐Based White Light‐Emitting Diodes
Authors: Chen Renjing , Wang Zhibin , Teng Qian , Li Chenhao , Li Jinsui , Zeng Lingwei , Zhang Ruidan , Huang Feng , Lei Lei , Yuan Fanglong , Chen Daqin 
Published: June 2024

AbstractWhite light‐emitting diodes (WLEDs) with high color‐rendering index (CRI, >90) are important for backlight displays and solid‐state lighting applications. Although the well‐developed colloidal quantum dots (QDs) based on heavy metals such as cadmium and lead are promising candidates for WLEDs, the low CRI still remains a significant limitation. In addition, the severe toxicity of heavy metals greatly limits their widespread use. Herein, the study demonstrates low‐cost and environmentally friendly carbon quantum dots (CQDs)‐based WLEDs that exhibit a high CRI of 94.33, surpassing that of conventional cadmium/lead‐containing QD‐based WLEDs. This achievement is attained through the employment of a binary host‐induced exciplex strategy. The high hole/electron mobility and suitable energy levels of the donor and acceptor give rise to a broadband orange–yellow emission stemming from the exciplex. As the host, the binary exciplex is capable of contributing blue and orange–yellow emission components while efficiently mitigating the aggregation‐induced quenching of CQDs. Meanwhile, CQDs effectively address the deep‐red emission gap, enabling the realization of CQDs‐based WLEDs with high CRI. These WLEDs also exhibit a remarkably low turn‐on voltage of 2.8 V, a maximum luminance exceeding 2000 cd m−2, a correlated color temperature of 4976 K, and Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage coordinates of (0.34, 0.32).
Color‐Tunable Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence from Non‐Aromatic‐Polymer‐Involved Charge Transfer
Authors: Li Ningyan , Yang Xipeng , Wang Binbin , Chen Panyi , Ma Yixian , Zhang Qianqian , Huang Yiyao , Zhang Yan , Lü Shaoyu 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPolymeric room‐temperature phosphorescence (RTP) materials especially multicolor RTP systems hold great promise in concrete applications. A key feature in these applications is a triplet charge transfer transition. Aromatic electron donors and electron acceptors are often essential to ensure persistent RTP. There is much interest in fabricating non‐aromatic charge‐transfer‐mediated RTP materials and it still remains a formidable challenge to achieve color‐tunable RTP via charge transfer. Herein, a charge‐transfer‐mediated RTP material by embedding quinoline derivatives within a non‐aromatic polymer matrix such as polyacrylamide (PAM) or polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is developed. Through‐space charge transfer (TSCT) is achieved upon alkali‐ or heat treatment to realize a long phosphorescence lifetime of up to 629.90 ms, high phosphorescence quantum yield of up to 20.51%, and a green‐to‐blue afterglow for more than 20 s at room temperature. This color‐tunable RTP emerges from a nonaromatic polymer to single phosphor charge transfer that has rarely been reported before. This finding suggests that an effective and simple approach can deliver new color‐tunable RTP materials for applications including multicolor display, information encryption, and gas detection.
Thickness Insensitive Organic Solar Cells with High Figure‐of‐Merit‐X Enabled by Simultaneous D/A Interpenetration and Stratification
Authors: Xie Xiyun , Ma Ruijie , Luo Yongmin , Dela Peña Top Archie , Fong Patrick Wai‐Keung , Luo Dou , Chandran Hrisheekesh Thachoth , Jia Tao , Li Mingjie , Wu Jiaying , Kyaw Aung Ko Ko , Li Gang 
Published: June 2024

AbstractLow cost and printing friendly fabrication of organic solar cells (OSCs) require thick‐film devices with simply structured photoactive molecules. Thus, achieving high power conversion efficiency (PCE) for non‐fused ring acceptor‐based devices with high thickness is of great significance. Herein, by transforming traditional blend casting method to emerging sequential deposition (SD) method, D18:A4T‐16 active blend exhibits large efficiency improvement from 8.02% to 14.75% in 300 nm thick devices. Systematic morphological and photophysical characterizations showcase the effectiveness of SD processing in achieving sufficient donor/acceptor interpenetration and vertical stratification, which eliminates the dilemma of charge generation/transport in blend casting films. Meanwhile, D18 bottom layer is proven helpful in realizing fast evaporation of postdeposited poor solvent, resulting in naturally thickened active layer with well‐regulated crystallization. Furthermore, a new index to emphasize thick‐film devices based on nonfused ring acceptors, called figure‐of‐merit‐X (FoM‐X), has been defined. The SD processed D18:A4T‐16 devices herein, with 300 nm, 500 nm, and 800 nm thicknesses possess leading FoM‐X values.
Morphometric and meristic characteristics of pabda catfish (Ompok pabda) reared in biofloc and traditional culture system
Authors: Paul Prianka , Islam Md. Sherazul , Hasanuzzaman Abul Farah Md. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis study analysed morphometric and meristic characteristics of Ompok pabda from two distinct culture systems, namely biofloc and traditional. Fish samples (90 days old) collected from both culture systems were reared in indoor tanks. Thirty‐one morphometric and seven meristic characteristics were measured and analysed. The study showed that the morphometric measurements of various body parts depended on body length. A significant (p < 0.05) positive correlation was observed between total length (TL) and standard length, fork length (FL), highest body depth (HBD), lowest body depth, length of anal base (LAB), post dorsal length (PsDL) and length of caudal fin of fishes from both systems. However, most of the parameters in biofloc technology showed stronger relations than the traditional ones. Further, principal component analysis revealed significant variation across the samples for 60.43% contribution by TL, FL, head length, pre orbital length, LAB, post orbital length, PsDL and HBD in the first PC. Regarding meristic features, namely, anal fin ray, dorsal fin ray, ventral fin ray, pectoral fin ray and branchiostegal ray were found to be significantly varied between the fishes of the two culture systems. Altogether, the variation observed in morphometric and meristic data between the fishes of the two systems has revealed the role of bioflocs. The results of the present investigation might be key features for determining the morphology and growth status as well as for producing consumer‐acceptable/preferred O. pabda in the biofloc system.
Ischemic Stroke with Comorbid Cancer Has Specific miRNA‐mRNA Networks in Blood That Vary by Ischemic Stroke Mechanism
Authors: Knepp Bodie , Navi Babak B. , Rodriguez Fernando , DeAngelis Lisa M. , Elkind Mitchell S. V. , Iadecola Costantino , Sherman Carla P. , Tagawa Scott T. , Saxena Ashish , Ocean Allyson J. , Hull Heather , Jickling Glen , Sharp Frank R. , Ander Bradley P. , Stamova Boryana 
Published: June 2024

ObjectiveApproximately half of ischemic strokes (IS) in cancer patients are cryptogenic, with many presumed cardioembolic. We evaluated whether there were specific miRNA and mRNA transcriptome architectures in peripheral blood of IS patients with and without comorbid cancer, and between cardioembolic versus noncardioembolic IS etiologies in comorbid cancer.MethodsWe studied patients with cancer and IS (CS; n = 42), stroke only (SO; n = 41), and cancer only (n = 28), and vascular risk factor‐matched controls (n = 30). mRNA‐Seq and miRNA‐Seq data, analyzed with linear regression models, identified differentially expressed genes in CS versus SO and in cardioembolic versus noncardioembolic CS, and miRNA‐mRNA regulatory pairs. Network‐level analyses identified stroke etiology‐specific responses in CS.ResultsA total of 2,085 mRNAs and 31 miRNAs were differentially expressed between CS and SO. In CS, 122 and 35 miRNA‐mRNA regulatory pairs, and 5 and 3 coexpressed gene modules, were associated with cardioembolic and noncardioembolic CS, respectively. Complement, growth factor, and immune/inflammatory pathways showed differences between IS etiologies in CS. A 15‐gene biomarker panel assembled from a derivation cohort (n = 50) correctly classified 81% of CS and 71% of SO participants in a validation cohort (n = 33). Another 15‐gene panel correctly identified etiologies for 13 of 13 CS‐cardioembolic and 11 of 11 CS‐noncardioembolic participants upon cross‐validation; 11 of 16 CS‐cryptogenic participants were predicted cardioembolic.InterpretationWe discovered unique mRNA and miRNA transcriptome architecture in CS and SO, and in CS with different IS etiologies. Cardioembolic and noncardioembolic etiologies in CS showed unique coexpression networks and potential master regulators. These may help distinguish CS from SO and identify IS etiology in cryptogenic CS patients. ANN NEUROL 2024;96:565–581
Regulating Reconstruction‐Engineered Active Sites for Accelerated Electrocatalytic Conversion of Urea
Authors: Zhang Jichao , Feng Jianrui , Zhu Jiexin , Kang Liqun , Liu Longxiang , Guo Fei , Li Jing , Li Kaiqi , Chen Jie , Zong Wei , Liu Mingqiang , Chen Ruwei , Parkin Ivan P. , Mai Liqiang , He Guanjie 
Published: June 2024

AbstractReconstruction‐engineered electrocatalysts with enriched high active Ni species for urea oxidation reaction (UOR) have recently become promising candidates for energy conversion. However, to inhibit the over‐oxidation of urea brought by the high valence state of Ni, tremendous efforts are devoted to obtaining low‐value products of nitrogen gas to avoid toxic nitrite formation, undesirably causing inefficient utilization of the nitrogen cycle. Herein, we proposed a mediation engineering strategy to significantly boost high‐value nitrite formation to help close a loop for the employment of a nitrogen economy. Specifically, platinum‐loaded nickel phosphides (Pt‐Ni2P) catalysts exhibit a promising nitrite production rate (0.82 mol kWh−1 cm−2), high stability over 66 h of Zn‐urea‐air battery operation, and 135 h of co‐production of nitrite and hydrogen under 200 mA cm−2 in a zero‐gap membrane electrode assembly (MEA) system. The in situ spectroscopic characterizations and computational calculations demonstrated that the urea oxidation kinetics is facilitated by enriched dynamic Ni3+ active sites, thus augmenting the “cyanate” UOR pathway. The C−N cleavage was further verified as the rate‐determining step for nitrite generation.
Identification and Characterization of Thiamine Diphosphate‐Dependent Lyases with an Unusual CDG Motif
Authors: Lanza Lucrezia , Rabe von Pappenheim Fabian , Bjarnesen Daniela , Leogrande Camilla , Paul Alexandra , Krug Leonhard , Tittmann Kai , Müller Michael 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe thiamine diphosphate (ThDP)‐binding motif, characterized by the canonical GDG(X)24‐27N sequence, is highly conserved among ThDP‐dependent enzymes. We investigated a ThDP‐dependent lyase (JanthE from Janthinobacterium sp. HH01) with an unusual cysteine (C458) replacing the first glycine of this motif. JanthE exhibits a high substrate promiscuity and accepts long aliphatic α‐keto acids as donors. Sterically hindered aromatic aldehydes or non‐activated ketones are acceptor substrates, giving access to a variety of secondary and tertiary alcohols as carboligation products. The crystal structure solved at a resolution of 1.9 Å reveals that C458 is not primarily involved in cofactor binding as previously thought for the canonical glycine. Instead, it coordinates methionine 406, thus ensuring the integrity of the active site and the enzyme activity. In addition, we have determined the long‐sought genuine tetrahedral intermediates formed with pyruvate and 2‐oxobutyrate in the pre‐decarboxylation states and deciphered the atomic details for their stabilization in the active site. Collectively, we unravel an unexpected role for the first residue of the ThDP‐binding motif and unlock a family of lyases that can perform valuable carboligation reactions.
Anchored Weakly‐Solvated Electrolytes for High‐Voltage and Low‐Temperature Lithium‐ion Batteries
Authors: Liu Xu , Zhang Jingwei , Yun Xuanyu , Li Jia , Yu Huaqing , Peng Lianqiang , Xi Zihang , Wang Ruihan , Yang Ling , Xie Wei , Chen Jun , Zhao Qing 
Published: June 2024

AbstractElectrolytes endowed with high oxidation/reduction interfacial stability, fast Li‐ion desolvation process and decent ionic conductivity over wide temperature region are known critical for low temperature and fast‐charging performance of energy‐dense batteries, yet these characteristics are rarely satisfied simultaneously. Here, we report anchored weakly‐solvated electrolytes (AWSEs), that are designed by extending the chain length of polyoxymethylene ether electrolyte solvent, can achieve the above merits at moderate salt concentrations. The −O−CH2−O− segment in solvent enables the weak four‐membered ring Li+ coordination structure and the increased number of segments can anchor the solvent by Li+ without largely sacrificing the ionic dissociation ability. Therefore, the single salt/single solvent AWSEs enable solvent co‐intercalation‐free behavior towards graphite (Gr) anode and high oxidation stability towards high‐nickel cathode (LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2‐NCM811), as well as the formation of inorganic rich electrode/electrolyte interphase on both of them due to the anion‐rich solvation shells. The capacity retention of Gr||NCM811 Ah‐class pouch cell can reach 70.85 % for 1000 cycles at room‐temperature and 75.86 % for 400 cycles at −20 °C. This work points out a promising path toward the molecular design of electrolyte solvents for high‐energy/power battery systems that are adaptive for extreme conditions.
Versatile biobased biocidal nanomaterial for a safer‐by‐design coated food packaging
Authors: Musino Dafne , Peyron Stephane , Capron Isabelle 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe preservation of food products using packaging with antimicrobial properties is a major challenge. Using a simple dipping procedure, we propose to functionalize the surface of commercial polypropylene (PP) films with various hybrid components based on biopolymers with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) that are known for their bactericidal properties. The chosen biopolymers are polysaccharides in solid form such as cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and chitin nanocrystals (ChiNC), as well as hydrosoluble molecules such as alginate and chitosan for which some OH groups serve as nucleation points for AgNPs. The successful coating was demonstrated via the presence of biopolymers on the PP film surface using electron and fluorescence microscopies. The effective presence of AgNPs on the PP film was then confirmed by atomic absorption spectroscopy measurements. Migration tests performed over 10 days made it possible to track the kinetic release of Ag+ in a food simulant. A persistent and increasing release over time was observed, especially for hybrids in solid form (i.e., CNC/AgNP, ChiNC/AgNP), bearing the smaller AgNPs (20 nm). The maximum value of Ag + released was ~0.30 mg Ag/kg, which is significantly lower than the value authorized by international organizations.
Effect of precipitation methods on physicochemical properties of keratin films produced from chicken feather waste
Authors: Vanderlei Rafael M. , Novo‐Mansur Maria T. M. , Mattoso Luiz H. C. , Moreira Francys K. V. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractEngineering keratin plastics from chicken feather wastes is highly attractive from an environmental prospect but challenging due to the influence of extraction routes on the macromolecular keratin features. In this study, the effect of precipitation methods on desired properties of biodegradable keratin films was investigated. Keratin was extracted from an industrial chicken feather waste by sulfitolysis, and further recovered using hydrochloric acid (KHA), citric acid (KCA), sodium chloride (KSC), and acetone (KAT) as precipitating agents. Keratin films containing glycerol at 25 wt% were produced by compression molding. All keratin films were nearly colorless and highly transparent to visible light while exhibiting good UV barrier properties. The KAT and KSC films showed greater ductility (εbreak > 50%) compared with KHA and KCA, which was correlated with broader molecular weight distributions and less crosslinking in the former keratins. Importantly, disulfide bonds created in the processing led to keratin films with low water solubility. Larger surface hydrophobicity was attained from keratin recovered by organic solvent precipitation (KAT). These results advance the understanding of precipitating agents as physicochemical property modifiers of biodegradable keratin films for food packaging and other applications.
Characterizations and bioactivities of novel biocomposites based on modified fish collagen, ginsenoside Rb1, and Camellia chrysantha polyphenols
Authors: Nguyen Thuy Chinh , Duong Tra My , Hoang Tran Dung , Mai Duc Huynh , Ngo Thi Cam Quyen , Can Van Mao , Thai Hoang 
Published: June 2024

AbstractCollagen derived from freshwater fish scales is a potential material for hemostatic and wound healing. 3D printing method is an environmentally friendly technique to geometrically‐controlled samples and is widely applied to prepare collagen‐based materials. This work aims to compare the advantages of preparation methods for hemostatic materials based on collagen, in which, the traditional method, solution will be compared with the modern method, 3D printing. Collagen in gel form was crosslinked with glutaraldehyde and was first time modified with ginsenoside Rb1 and Camellia chrysantha polyphenols. The characteristics of biomaterial samples, including functional groups, morphology, and element composition of samples have been assessed using infrared spectroscopy, energy‐dispersive x‐ray, field emission scanning electron microscopy. The swelling degree and hemostatic ability of biomaterial samples prepared according to two methods would be tested. The antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory tests, and in vivo test on mice were carried out on these biomaterials. The findings confirmed that the 3D printing method with direct ink writing technique is more suitable for the preparation of hemostatic collagen‐based membrane than the solution method. The time to hemostasis when using collagen‐based membrane was found to be 104.0 ± 16.7 s. Moreover, the collagen‐based biomaterials also have anti‐inflammatory and antibacterial activity. This opens potential applications of the biomaterials from fish scale collagen in practice.
Rediscovery, systematics and conservation of an enigmatic freshwater crayfish (Parastacidae) from the Australian monsoon tropics
Authors: Hammer Michael P. , Whiterod Nick S. , Grandjean Frédéric , Tromp Jared J. , Horner Suzanne K. , Austin Chris M. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractFreshwater wetlands are among the world's most valuable ecosystems, supporting diverse biota and critical ecological services, yet these habitats have suffered extensive and pervasive anthropogenic disturbance. Northern Australia represents a rare example of a relatively unmodified, vast wetland habitat. The freshwater crayfishes of the region are poorly documented, with one enigmatic species, the nutcracker yabby Cherax nucifraga, described from a single individual sampled opportunistically from the stomach of a predatory fish. Here we report on the rediscovery of C. nucifraga from a relatively limited distribution in semi‐permanent coastal freshwater wetlands. Field studies were conducted to inform natural resource management and conservation. Genome skimming to recover mitogenomes, 18S–28S and histone sequences demonstrated a sister relationship with two congeners from the tropics, and moderate molecular genetic substructure was apparent within C. nucifraga between mainland and Melville Island locations. Cherax nucifraga is characterised by the presence of a strawberry‐coloured soft patch on the outer margin of the claw, uniquely present in both mature males and females. Meristic and multivariate morphometric comparisons are made with the co‐occurring redclaw Cherax quadricarinatus and the allopatric whiteclaw yabby Cherax bicarinatus, with a summary of diagnostic traits developed into a visual guide and key. Programs to further understand ecology, threats and traditional ecological knowledge will help to inform the future conservation management of the species in the face of increasing development and environmental change to northern Australian coastal freshwater wetlands. Specific conservation actions include identifying and protecting refuge habitats and preventing incursions by other Cherax species.
Setting Sustainable and Predictable Water Rates
Authors: Blackwell Cole E. 
Published: June 2024

Key TakeawaysSetting water rates that are both sustainable and predictable can be challenging for water utilities coping with infrastructure renewal, inflation, and other challenges.Although most utilities conduct master planning efforts, the planning horizon is often too short, and the results are not fully integrated with long‐term financial planning.Without integrated planning efforts and an adequate planning horizon, sustainable and predictable rates cannot be achieved.