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Highly efficient three‐dimensional solar evaporator for zero liquid discharge desalination of high‐salinity brine
Authors: Ding Meichun , Zhao Demin , Feng Panpan , Wang Baolei , Duan Zhenying , Wei Rui , Zhao Yuxi , Liu Chen‐Yang , Li Chenwei 
Published: April 2024

AbstractSolar‐driven interfacial evaporation is a promising technology for freshwater production from seawater, but salt accumulation on the evaporator surface hinders its performance and sustainability. In this study, we report a simple and green strategy to fabricate a three‐dimensional porous graphene spiral roll (3GSR) that enables highly efficient solar evaporation, salt collection, and water production from near‐saturated brine with zero liquid discharge (ZLD). The 3GSR design facilitates energy recovery, radial brine transport, and directional salt crystallization, thereby resulting in an ultrahigh evaporation rate of 9.05 kg m−2 h−1 in 25 wt% brine under 1‐sun illumination for 48 h continuously. Remarkably, the directional salt crystallization on its outer surface not only enlarges the evaporation area but also achieves an ultrahigh salt collection rate of 2.92 kg m−2 h−1, thus enabling ZLD desalination. Additionally, 3GSR exhibits a record‐high water production rate of 3.14 kg m−2 h−1 in an outdoor test. This innovative solution offers a highly efficient and continuous solar desalination method for water production and ZLD brine treatment, which has great implications for addressing global water scarcity and environmental issues arising from brine disposal.
Nano‐LaMnO3 Modified Separator for Enhanced Redox Reaction Kinetics and Electrochemical Performance of Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries
Authors: Yi Dawei , Chang Linqing , Zhou Ben , Ma Yitian , Wu Yuhao , Wang Peipei , Hou Zhaoqi , Du Huiling , Lu Hai 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe “shuttle effect” and sluggish conversion reaction kinetics of polysulfides seriously hinder the practical application of Li−S batteries. In this study, nano‐sized LaMnO3 (N‐LMO) with typical perovskite structure combined with highly‐conductive carbon black (SP) was introduced on the commercial separator to fabricate a functional surface modification. It is found that the polar N‐LMO with abundant active sites offers strong chemisorption towards the soluble polysulfides meanwhile accelerates their redox conversion, and the conductive SP contributes to extra spots to reactivate the trapped sulfur species. Consequently, the synergistic effect of adsorption‐catalysis‐conduction built by the cooperative N‐LMO/SP modification greatly enhances the sulfur redox kinetics as well as suppresses the polysulfide shuttling not at the expense of weakening Li‐ion transport, which endows the Li−S cell with a high initial discharge capacity of 1143.6 mAh g−1 at 0.2 C and a capacity decay rate of only 0.072 % per cycle at 1 C over 500 cycles.
Thoracic duct identification with indocyanine green fluorescence to prevent chyle leaks during minimally invasive esophagectomy
Authors: Mahmoodzadeh Habibollah , Farahzadi Athena , Omranipour Ramesh , Harirchi Iraj , Jalaeefar Amirmohsen , Shirkhoda Mohammad , Miri Seyed Rouhollah , Hadjilooei Farimah 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIntroductionChylothorax (CT) is a rare yet serious complication after esophagectomy. Identification of the thoracic duct (TD) during esophagectomy is challenging due to its anatomical variation. Real‐time identification of TD may help to prevent its injury. Near infra‐red imaging with Indocyanine green (ICG) is a novel technique that recently has been used to overcome this issue.MethodsPatients who underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer were divided into two groups with and without ICG. We injected ICG into bilateral superficial inguinal lymph nodes. Identification of TD and its injuries during the operation was evaluated and compared with the non‐ICG group.ResultsEighteen patients received ICG, and 18 patients underwent surgery without ICG. Each group had one (5.5%) TD ligation. In the ICG group injury was detected intraoperative, and ligation was done at the site of injury. In all cases, the entire thoracic course of TD was visualized intraoperatively after a mean time of 81.39 min from ICG injection to visualization. The Mean extra time for ICG injection was 11.94 min. In the ICG group, no patient suffered from CT. One patient in the non‐ICG group developed CT after surgery that was managed conservatively. According to Fisher's exact test, there was no significant association between CT development and ICG use, possibly due to the small sample size.ConclusionsThis study confirms that ICG administration into bilateral superficial inguinal lymph nodes can highlight the TD and reduce its damage during esophagectomy. It can be a standard method for the prevention of postoperative CT.
Composite System of Lauryl Glucoside and Lauryl Glycoside Sulfosuccinate: Properties and Applications in Vitamin E Nanoemulsions
Authors: Qi Yunqin , Zhang Zhihui , Wu Zhiyu , Qin Ziyu , Zhou Yuan , Yang Xiuquan 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe synergistic effect of surfactant compounding on performance can be leveraged to enhance product application performance. An investigation of the surface tension and emulsification properties revealed the complex synergistic effect of the composite system comprising lauryl glucoside (LG) and lauryl glycoside sulfosuccinate (LG–SS). The composite system was used as an emulsifier for vitamin E (VE) emulsification. VE nanoemulsions with high VE content were successfully prepared. The nanoemulsion appears homogeneous and transparent and has an average size of approximately 200 nm. It has better temperature and centrifugal stability, an antioxidant capacity 2.89 times that of untreated VE, and is not easily oxidized and deactivated. In this study, we successfully constructed a complex system of LG and its derivatives and applied it to VE emulsification – this is a step toward expanding the effective application of glycosides and their derivative composite systems in food, pharmaceutics, and other industries.
A cultural models approach to understanding body fatness perceptions and disordered eating in young South Korean men
Authors: Monocello Lawrence T. , Lavender Jason M. , Fowler Lauren A. , Fitzsimmons‐Craft Ellen E. , Wilfley Denise E. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractObjectiveThe eating disorders field has been limited by a predominant focus on White, Western women, and there is growing recognition of the need to understand cross‐cultural variation in key constructs (i.e., ideal body types). A transdisciplinary, cultural models approach systematizes the incorporation of an “emic” perspective (a culture's own understandings of phenomena) into assessments of relationships between body shapes and eating disorders.MethodEighty‐one young South Korean men aged 19–34 years living in Seoul participated in this research. A cultural model of body fatness was identified using cultural consensus analysis during 18 months of ethnographic, mixed‐methods fieldwork. Participants also completed questionnaires assessing age, height, weight, sexual identity, university prestige, body dissatisfaction, eating disorder symptoms, and cultural consonance with the Korean cultural model of the ideal male body. Variation in these factors was analyzed using a series of chi‐squares and analyses of variance with the culturally defined categories of body fatness as the independent variables.ResultsCultural consensus analysis found that young South Korean men are consistent in identifying categories of “too thin,” “balanced,” and “too fat.” The “balanced” category contained the lowest proportion of high‐prestige university attendees and the highest average cultural consonance. The “too fat” category was characterized by the highest levels of body dissatisfaction and dieting, as well as proportion of probable eating disorders.DiscussionA cultural models approach identified culturally important factors and patterns in disordered eating among young South Korean men and may be effective for understanding eating disorders in other populations not typically studied.Public SignificanceThis study applies a systematic, “emic” perspective to young South Korean men's body ideals. Young Korean men share a cultural model of body fatness, and this model frames how they experience risk for eating disorders. This study demonstrates a method for incorporating culture into research on eating disorder risk.
Protein analysis using capillary electrophoresis coupled to mass spectrometry through vibrating sharp‐edge spray ionization
Authors: Witzel Makenzie T , Veltri Lindsay M. , Kostelic Marius , Elshamy Yousef S. , Lucas John A. , Lai Stella , Du Chen , Wysocki Vicki H. , Holland Lisa A. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractCapillary electrophoresis (CE) interfaced to mass spectrometry (MS) with electrospray ionization typically incorporates acidic additives or organic solvents to assist in ionization. Vibrating sharp‐edge spray ionization (VSSI) is a voltage‐free method to interface CE and MS that does not require these additives, making it appealing for protein analyses. CE–VSSI nanoflow sheath separations are performed with low ionic strength aqueous solutions in the sheath to reduce suppression. Serine is also included in the sheath to reduce analyte adduction. Proteins are detected in the 2.5–10 µM range, corresponding to an injected mass range of 0.1–1.2 ng. The anionic proteins β‐lactoglobulin and transferrin are resolved using an unmodified fused silica capillary because they do not exhibit nonspecific surface adsorption. Conversely, separations of cationic proteins cytochrome c, ribonuclease A, and α‐chymotrypsinogen A in an unmodified capillary require acidic background electrolytes to overcome adsorption. Alternatively, a semipermanent coating comprised self‐assembled lipids overcomes surface adsorption at a neutral pH. Separations with zwitterionic and hybrid cationic coatings are complete within 15 or 6 min, respectively. The dimeric form of triosephosphate isomerase was observed at a 60 µM, corresponding to a mass of 19 ng, by dropping the temperature of the MS inlet.
Carbon Dioxide Toxicity to Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) is Dependent on Water Chemistry
Authors: Barbour Matthew T. , Meulemans Matthew J. , Severson Todd J. , Wise Jeremy K. , Waller Diane L. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is gaining interest as a tool to combat aquatic invasive species, including zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha). However, the effects of water chemistry on CO2 efficacy are not well described. We conducted five trials in which we exposed adult zebra mussels to a range of CO2 in water with adjusted total hardness and specific conductance. We compared dose–responses and found differences in lethal concentration to 50% of organisms (LC50) estimates ranging from 108.3 to 179.3 mg/L CO2 and lethal concentration to 90% of organisms (LC90) estimates ranging from 163.7 to 216.6 mg/L CO2. We modeled LC50 and LC90 estimates with measured water chemistry variables from the trials. We found sodium (Na+) concentration to have the strongest correlation to changes in the LC50 and specific conductance to have the strongest correlation to changes in the LC90. Our results identify water chemistry as an important factor in considering efficacious CO2 concentrations for zebra mussel control. Additional research into the physiological responses of zebra mussels exposed to CO2 may be warranted to further explain mode of action and reported selectivity. Further study could likely develop a robust and relevant model to refine CO2 applications for a wider range of water chemistries. Environ Toxicol Chem 2024;43:1312–1319. Published 2024. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of SETAC.
Inward FDI and local firms' political connections in emerging markets: Evidence from China
Authors: Dong Meitong , Ma Pengcheng , Cui Lin 
Published: April 2024

AbstractResearch SummaryResearch on the spillover effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) into emerging markets has primarily focused on local firms' productivity or innovation outcomes while overlooking their nonmarket strategies. Based on the resource dependence theory, we propose that inward FDI has a U‐shaped impact on local firms' political connections. This is because when FDI is at a low to medium level, its spillover benefits substitute for local firms' dependence on government resources. As FDI further increases, its competitive threats outweigh spillover benefits, driving local firms to a greater dependence on the government to neutralize the threats. This relationship is contingent on external and internal factors altering resource similarity between FDI and local government. Our analyses of Chinese listed firms support our predictions.Managerial SummaryThis study delves into how firms in emerging markets respond to inward FDI, particularly focusing on the role of political connections as a nonmarket strategy. Our findings offer valuable insights for both local firms and governments, providing a holistic view of the opportunities and challenges associated with inward FDI. We advise local firms to adopt a balanced approach by integrating both market and nonmarket strategies to maximize benefits, as relying solely on political connections may not be the most effective way to address the challenges posed by inward FDI. Additionally, our research emphasizes the importance of evaluating the resources provided by inward FDI against those provided by local governments, as the similarity of these resources alters the role of inward FDI as perceived by local firms.
Analysis of network expression and immune infiltration of disulfidptosis‐related genes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Liu Yanqun , Zhu Tao , Wang Juan , Cheng Yan , Zeng Qiang , You Zhangqiang , Dai Guangming 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a globally prevalent respiratory disease, and programmed cell death plays a pivotal role in the development of COPD. Disulfidptosis is a newly discovered type of cell death that may be associated with the progression of COPD. However, the expression and role of disulfidptosis‐related genes (DRGs) in COPD remain unclear.MethodsThe expression of DRGs was identified by analyzing RNA sequencing (RNA‐seq) data in COPD. Further, COPD patients were classified into two subtypes by unsupervised cluster analysis to reveal their differences in gene expression and immune infiltration. Meanwhile, hub genes associated with disulfidptosis were screened by weighted gene co‐expression network analysis. Subsequently, the hub genes were validated experimentally in cells and animals. In addition, we screened potential therapeutic drugs through the hub genes.ResultsWe identified two distinct molecular clusters and observed significant differences in immune cell populations between them. In addition, we screened nine hub genes, and experimental validation showed that CDC71, DOHH, PDAP1, and SLC25A39 were significantly upregulated in cigarette smoke‐induced COPD mouse lung tissues and bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS‐2B) treated with cigarette smoke extract. Finally, we predicted 10 potential small molecule drugs such as Atovaquone, Taurocholic acid, Latamoxef, and Methotrexate.ConclusionWe highlighted the strong association between COPD and disulfidptosis, with DRGs demonstrating a discriminative capacity for COPD. Additionally, the expression of certain novel genes, including CDC71, DOHH, PDAP1, and SLC25A39, is linked to COPD and may aid in the diagnosis and assessment of this condition.
Correlation between inflammatory factors, autophagy protein levels, and infection in granulation tissue of diabetic foot ulcer
Authors: Deng Lijuan , Wang Gang , Ju Shang 
Published: April 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo observe the expression of inflammatory factors and autophagy‐related proteins in granulation tissue of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) patients and analyze their relationship with infection.MethodsThis is a retrospective cohort study. One hundred and fifty‐two patients with DFU in our hospital from July 2020 to March 2022 were selected as the DFU group, including 98 cases in infection stage group and 54 cases in infection control group. The patients were further graded as the mild (51 cases), the moderate (65 cases), and the severe infection group (36 cases) according to the Wagner grading criteria. Sixty‐seven patients with foot burns during the same period were selected as the control group. The distribution of pathogenic bacteria on the ulcer surface was examined using fully automated bacterial analyzer. The expression of inflammatory factors (procalcitonin [PCT], tumor necrosis factor‐α [TNF‐α], and interleukin‐6 [IL‐6]) was valued by real‐time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qRT‐PCR). Protein expression was measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The correlation was analyzed by Pearson.ResultsThe surface infection of DFU patients was mostly induced by gram‐negative and gram‐positive bacteria, with Pseudomonas aeruginosa predominating among the Gram‐negative bacteria and Staphylococcus aureus among the gram‐positive bacteria. The infection stage group had higher content of PCT, TNF‐α, and IL‐6 and lower content of Beclin‐1 and LC3 than the infection control group (p < .001). The levels of PCT, TNF‐α, and IL‐6 in the DFU patients with cardiovascular events were higher than those in the nonoccurrence group (p < .001). Glycated hemoglobin in patients with DFU was positively correlated with PCT, TNF‐α, and IL‐6 levels (p < .05), and negatively correlated with Beclin‐1 and LC3 levels (p < .001).ConclusionP. aeruginosa and S. aureus were predominant bacterial in DFU infections. Inflammatory factor and autophagy protein expression were closely correlated with the degree of infection.
The proportion of CD161 on CD56+ NK cells in peripheral circulation associates with clinical features and disease activity of primary Sjögren's syndrome
Authors: Zhao Ping , Yang Yanhong , Song Saizhe , Cheng Wei , Peng Cheng , Chang Xin , Wu Jian , Liu Cuiping 
Published: April 2024

AbstractObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to examine the proportion of CD161 on CD56+ natural killer (NK) cells in peripheral blood of primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) and investigate its clinical relevance of pSS.MethodsThe proportion of CD56+ NK cells and CD161 on CD56+ NK cells was detected by flow cytometry in 31 pSS patients and 29 healthy controls (HCs). The correlations between the proportion of CD161+CD56+ NK cells and clinical features and disease activity of pSS were further analyzed. Meanwhile, we drew the receiver operating characteristic curve to evaluate the diagnostic value of CD161+CD56+ NK cells in pSS. In addition, we evaluated the differences in the effects of CD161+ cells and CD161− cells in peripheral blood on the function of CD56+ NK cells in 5 pSS patients.ResultsThe proportion of CD56+ NK cells and CD161+CD56+ NK cells decreased markedly in pSS patients compared to HCs. The correlation analysis showed that the proportion of CD161+CD56+ NK cells negatively correlated with white blood cells, Immunoglobulin A (IgA), IgM, IgG, European League Against Rheumatism Sjogren's Syndrome Patient Reported Index and European League Against Rheumatism Sjogren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index, and positively correlated with complement C4. The proportion of CD161+CD56+ NK cells in pSS patients with decayed tooth, fatigue, arthralgia, skin involvement, primary biliary cirrhosis, interstitial lung disease, anti‐SSA/Ro60 positive, anti‐SSB positive and high IgG was lower than that in negative patients. Furthermore, compared with inactive patients, the proportion of CD161+CD56+ NK cells decreased obviously in active patients. The area under the curve was 0.7375 (p = .0016), the results indicated that CD161+CD56+ NK cells had certain diagnostic values for pSS. In addition, the proportion of CD86, HLA‐DR, Ki67, FasL, TNF‐α, and IFN‐γ on CD161+CD56+ NK cells was lower than that on CD161−CD56+ NK cells in the peripheral blood of pSS patients.ConclusionThis study suggested that the proportion of CD56+ NK cells and CD161+CD56+ NK cells decreased significantly in pSS patients, and the proportion of CD161+CD56+ NK cells negatively associated with the clinical features and disease activity of pSS patients. CD161 expression inhibited the function of CD56+ NK cells in peripheral blood of pSS patients. The CD161+CD56+ NK cells may present as a potential target for therapy and a biomarker of disease activity in pSS.
Clinical utility of office hysteroscopy following failed in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Zhang Hanyun , Wu Lukanxuan , Liao Tianji , Wang Ruiying , Zhu Huili , Lin Lijun , Wang Wei , Huang Wei 
Published: April 2024

AbstractObjectiveDespite its widespread use, in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes are challenged by implantation failure, largely due to factors such as embryo quality and endometrial receptivity. In this study, we investigated the clinical effect of office hysteroscopy (OH) on the subsequent frozen–thawed embryo transfer (FET) in infertile women who experienced a failed IVF–embryo transfer (IVF‐ET) cycle.MethodsWe included 577 infertile women who underwent OH because of a history of failed ET between October 2019 and September 2021. During OH, visible endometrial polyps (EPs) were diagnosed and removed by curette or biopsy forceps; chronic endometritis (CE) was diagnosed by histopathology and immunohistochemistry and treated with oral doxycycline (0.2 g/d) for 14 days. According to the hysteroscopic findings and endometrial pathology with immunohistochemistry, patients were divided into three groups: group A (n = 161) had CE with or without EPs, group B (n = 156) had EPs only, and group C (n = 260) had no CE or EPs.ResultsIn the following FET cycle, the implantation rates were 47%, 51%, and 45% (P = 0.411); the clinical pregnancy rates were 56%, 62%, and 55% (P = 0.436); the live birth rates were 45%, 51%, and 42% (P = 0.205); and the miscarriage rates were 18%, 16%, and 22% (P = 0.497) in groups A, B, and C, respectively. There were no significant differences among groups (P > 0.05).ConclusionOH is helpful for diagnosis and treatment of abnormal intrauterine environment in women with a failed IVF cycle and further improves their pregnancy outcome in the following FET.