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Oriented Molecular Bridge Constructs Homogeneous Buried Interface for Perovskite Solar Cells with Efficiency Over 25.3%
Authors: Wang Xinxin , Huang Hao , Wang Min , Lan Zhineng , Cui Peng , Du Shuxian , Yang Yingying , Yan Luyao , Zhang Qiang , Qu Shujie , Li Meicheng 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBuried interface optimization matters the efficiency improvement of planar perovskite solar cells (PSCs), and the molecular bridge is reported to be an effective approach. Herein, a molecular bridge is constructed at buried interface using 4‐chloro‐3‐sulfamoylbenzoic acid (CSBA), and its preferred arrangement is systematically investigated. It is elucidated that the CSBA molecular is prone to be orientationally absorbed on TiO2 surface through COOH–Ti, and then connect with perovskite through S═O–Pb, resulting in a feasible oriented molecular bridge. Contributing to the passivated interfacial defects, optimized interfacial energy level, and released perovskite tensile stress, resulting from the oriented CSBA molecular bridge, the PSCs with an active area of 0.08 cm2 achieve a certified power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 25.32%, the highest among the TiO2‐based planar PSCs. Encouragingly, the PSCs with an active area of 1 cm2 achieve a champion PCE of 24.20%, significantly promoting the efficiency progress of large‐area PSCs. In addition, the PSCs with oriented CSBA molecular bridge possess enhanced stability, the unencapsulated PSCs can maintain ≈91% and ≈85% of their initial PCE after 3000 h aging under ambient condition and 1200 h aging under exposure to UV irradiation.
X‐Ray Irradiation Fluence‐Dependent Carrier Transport Capacity of MAPbBr3 Single Crystal
Authors: Luo Xiuting , Gao Lei , Sun Jia‐Lin , Li Qiang , Yan Qingfeng 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSignificant progress is achieved in the development of hybrid lead halide perovskite‐based X‐ray detectors. An in‐depth understanding of the impact of X‐ray irradiation on charge carrier behaviors is essential to assess the long‐term operational reliability of these devices. In this study, high‐quality methylammonium lead bromide (MAPbBr3) single crystals with good environmental stability are grown by an inverse temperature method, and the evolution of their carrier transport capacity is investigated by tracking the optoelectronic properties of MAPbBr3 single crystal devices under X‐ray irradiation with different fluence. Notably, the carrier transport capacity is enhanced when the X‐ray fluence is between 1.2 × 1017 and 1.8 × 1017 photons, as evidenced by improved optoelectronic properties and reduced trap state density. Conversely, a larger X‐ray fluence of 3.6 × 1017 photons causes unrepaired decomposition of the MAPbBr3 single crystals and severe degradation of their carrier transport capacity. These findings provide valuable insights for the application of hybrid lead perovskite single crystals in X‐ray detection, emphasizing the importance of optimizing X‐ray fluence levels for sustained device performance.
Conformal 3D Li/Li13Sn5 Scaffolds Anodes for High‐Areal Energy Density Flexible Lithium Metal Batteries
Authors: Huo Xiaomei , Gong Xin , Liu Yuhang , Yan Yonghui , Du Zhuzhu , Ai Wei 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAchieving a high depth of discharge (DOD) in lithium metal anodes (LMAs) is crucial for developing high areal energy density batteries suitable for wearable electronics. Yet, the persistent growth of dendrites compromises battery performance, and the significant lithium consumption during pre‐lithiation obstructs their broad application. Herein, A flexible 3D Li13Sn5 scaffold is designed by allowing molten lithium to infiltrate carbon cloth adorned with SnO2 nanocrystals. This design markedly curbs the troublesome dendrite growth, thanks to the uniform electric field distribution and swift Li+ diffusion dynamics. Additionally, with a minimal SnO2 nanocrystals loading (2 wt.%), only 0.6 wt.% of lithium is consumed during pre‐lithiation. Insights from in situ optical microscope observations and COMSOL simulations reveal that lithium remains securely anchored within the scaffold, a result of the rapid mass/charge transfer and uniform electric field distribution. Consequently, this electrode achieves a remarkable DOD of 87.1% at 10 mA cm−2 for 40 mAh cm−2. Notably, when coupled with a polysulfide cathode, the constructed flexible Li/Li13Sn5@CC||Li2S6/SnO2@CC pouch cell delivers a high‐areal capacity of 5.04 mAh cm−2 and an impressive areal‐energy density of 10.6 mWh cm−2. The findings pave the way toward the development of high‐performance LMAs, ideal for long‐lasting wearable electronics.
Lifetime Improvement of 28 nm Resistive Random Access Memory Chip by Machine Learning‐Assisted Prediction Model Collaborated with Resurrection Algorithm
Authors: Zheng Xu , Wu Lizhou , Xie Yuanlu , Lai Jinru , Sun Wenxuan , Yu Jie , Dong Danian , Yu Zhaoan , Xue Xiaoyong , Chen Bing , Yang Yan , Xu Xiaoxin , Liu Qi , Liu Ming 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn this work, a machine learning‐assisted prediction model is proposed to analyze the reliability issues in the 28 nm resistive random access memory (RRAM) chip with raw data measured from RRAM test chip. The neural network of long‐short time memory (LSTM) is trained by the voltages and resistance during the endurance test (input vectors) and generates the output of the dichotomy states with a satisfied testing result >83.08%. According to the prediction results, the “real fail” state or “fake fail” state of the devices can get in the future. By collaborating with a well‐designed resurrection algorithm (RA), the percentage of real and fake failed cells dropped by 35% and 29%, respectively. Besides, the tail bits in retention significantly reduced from 33% to 14.6% due to the reduction of oxygen vacancies in the gaps of conducting filaments by applying ten consecutive cycles of RA. This intelligent prediction and repair module can prolong the lifetime of RRAM chips effectively in practical applications.
Coproduction with peer support groups: A new approach to culturally responsive social services
Authors: Fang Qian , Poon Abner Weng Cheong , Fisher Karen R. , Duong Julie , Lee Jung‐Sook 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe disparity of access to suitable social services for people from culturally diverse backgrounds is receiving increased attention. Coproduction between service users and providers has the potential as an approach to improve the cultural responsiveness of social services. What remains unknown is how social service organizations can facilitate and support coproduction with people from culturally diverse backgrounds. This article examines how three disability support organizations in Australia worked with peer support groups run by people with disability and their families from Chinese background to improve the organizations' service provision. We collected qualitative data through observations of activities in the groups and semistructured interviews with group members and organization staff. We found that organizing peer support groups facilitated knowledge exchange between people from culturally diverse backgrounds and organizations to inform practice development. Five contributors to the knowledge exchange were as follows: (1) assigning staff responsibility for exchange and trust with the group; (2) encouraging the group to challenge practice and cultural norms; (3) identifying and supporting the capacity of peer facilitators; (4) fostering trust within the group; and (5) collaborating with other organizations. Cultural responsiveness means incorporating people's cultural preferences in support provision and addressing the negative influences of cultural norms on people.
Facile Access of Olefins from Ketones and Arylboroxines Enabled by Rhodium Catalysis
Authors: Zhao Yueting , Li Bin , Hu Fangdong , Xia Ying 
Published: February 2024

AbstractOlefination of carbonyl compounds is a typical strategy for the synthesis of olefins. Herein, we reported a rhodium‐catalyzed cross‐coupling reaction of ketones with arylboroxines for straightforward access of olefins. The reaction displays a good functional group tolerance and affords the corresponding products in good to excellent yields. Addition and elimination are suggested as the indispensable steps in catalytic cycle by preliminary mechanistic experiments. This reaction provided a complementary method in catalytic construction of olefins from ketones and organoboron compounds.
Performance improvement on the cold flow properties of crude oil with high asphaltene by adjusting the polarity of the third monomer in polymers
Authors: Fang Saifei , Pu Xin , Usman Ali , Hu Jiawen , Han Xin , Ye Lei , Qin Yunlong , Liu Pengpeng , Luan Bo , Liu Jichang 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAsphaltenes and waxes are the primary factors affecting the cold flow properties of crude oil. In this paper, based on the binary polymer of acrylate‐maleic anhydride (PM22‐MA), different third polar groups of acrylamide, N‐(hydroxymethyl) acrylamide, N‐phenylacrylamide (NPA), and styrene (SM) were introduced to synthesize a series of ternary pour point depressants (PPDs) to explore the effect of asphaltene on the cold flow properties of Xijiang (XJ) crude oil. Thereinto, PM22‐MA‐NPA containing amide group and benzene ring exhibited the best depressive effect, which decreased pour point by 14°C at 1500 ppm. The mechanism of interaction of the polar groups in PPDs with asphaltene was studied. The polar groups could form stronger hydrogen bonds with asphaltene, delaying the asphaltene macromolecule bonding, allowing the synergistic effect of PPDs and asphaltene to be better utilized to improve the cold flow properties of crude oil. Furthermore, the dipole moment magnitude and electron cloud density were calculated with Gaussian. It was found that the polar group with a dipole moment magnitude of 3.2244 debye and an electron cloud density ranging from −1.6364 to 1.9944 eV was the most suitable third polar monomer for the PPDs of XJ crude oil.
Long‐term habitat degradation affects nest site selection behaviour by a freshwater turtle (Chelodina oblonga) in Western Australia
Authors: Santoro Anthony , Chambers Jane M. , Ebner Brendan C. , Sturm April L. , Beatty Stephen J. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Freshwater turtles are one of the most endangered vertebrate groups with >60% of species threatened globally. Terrestrial nesting habitat degradation is a major threat to freshwater turtles, but the characteristics of nesting habitat remain poorly understood. This study investigated the nest site selection of the southwestern snake‐necked turtle (Chelodina oblonga) to improve the conservation prospects for this species in an urbanized wetland area.
In total, 235 depredated and 86 non‐depredated nest sites and 320 non‐nest locations were surveyed at Bibra Lake, Western Australia, during the Austral spring–summer, 2018–2023. A suite of environmental variables was measured at nest sites and non‐nest locations. Analysis of similarities was used to determine whether nest sites and non‐nest locations differed in their environmental characteristics. Generalized linear mixed models were used to identify environmental variables that best explained the nesting preferences.
The environmental characteristics of nest sites differed from those of non‐nest locations, with turtles nesting mainly in remnant natural habitat with greater canopy cover. Turtles generally avoided nesting in modified environments such as lawns and impervious surfaces.
Factors influencing nest site selection are probably associated with the conditions necessary for regulating incubation temperatures and ease of nest excavation.
This study suggests that modification of terrestrial vegetation around wetlands is adversely affecting freshwater turtle recruitment by removing or altering preferred nesting habitat. Protection and restoration of natural habitats fringing urban wetlands is important for the conservation of remnant freshwater turtle populations, and local partnership projects can help to achieve this.
Defect Engineering in GO Membranes – Tailoring Size and Oxidation Degree of Nanosheet for Enhanced Pore Channels
Authors: Li Nan , Xue Weihao , Han Yu , Zhu Bo , Wu Jinman , Xu Zhiwei 
Published: February 2024

AbstractGraphene Oxide (GO) membrane has been extensively applied in the field of water purification and membrane separation processes. While the solute molecule transport in GO membranes encompasses interlayer channels, edge defects, and in‐plane crack‐like holes, the significance of edge defects or crack‐like pores in ultrathin membranes is often overlooked. In our study, we focused on the construction of short‐range channel GO membranes with varied defect structures by modulating the transverse size of the porous nanosheets. GO nanosheets with different sizes were procured through high‐energy γ‐irradiation combined with centrifugation. Notably, the large‐sized porous GO nanosheets (L‐pGO) exhibit a consistent structure, and numerous in‐plane defects. In contrast, the smaller counterparts (S‐pGO) present a fewer in‐plane defects. The performance metrics revealed that L‐pGO exhibited a water flux of 849.25 L m−2 h−1 bar−1, while S‐pGO demonstrated nearly 100 % dye rejection capacity. These findings underscore the potential of defect engineering as a powerful strategy to enhance the efficiency of two‐dimensional membranes.
Accelerating attribute‐focused process and product development through the development and deployment of autonomous process analytical technology platform system
Authors: Wu Chao‐Hsiang (Richard) , Chan Becky , Sarich Zac , Duan Yaokai , Chen Janice , Song Jiu‐Li , Berke Mike , Miranda Les P. , Goudar Chetan T. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractEnabling real‐time monitoring and control of the biomanufacturing processes through product quality insights continues to be an area of focus in the biopharmaceutical industry. The goal is to manufacture products with the desired quality attributes. To realize this rigorous attribute‐focused Quality by Design approach, it is critical to support the development of processes that consistently deliver high‐quality products and facilitate product commercialization. Time delays associated with offline analytical testing can limit the speed of process development. Thus, developing and deploying analytical technology is necessary to accelerate process development. In this study, we have developed the micro sequential injection process analyzer and the automatic assay preparation platform system. These innovations address the unmet need for an automatic, online, real‐time sample acquisition and preparation platform system for in‐process monitoring, control, and release of biopharmaceuticals. These systems can also be deployed in laboratory areas as an offline analytical system and on the manufacturing floor to enable rapid testing and release of products manufactured in a good manufacturing practice environment.
Tapping into the green potential: The power of artificial intelligence adoption in corporate green innovation drive
Authors: Hussain Murtaza , Yang Shaohua , Maqsood Umer Sahil , Zahid R. M. Ammar 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn response to growing environmental challenges, there is an urgent need to understand how corporations can leverage new technologies to boost sustainability and eco‐innovation. This study addresses this need by investigating Artificial Intelligence adoption (AIA) influence on green innovation (greenovation) performance among Chinese firms as China's expanding digital economy and severe ecological pressures make it unique study context. Specifically, panel data on 8722 firm‐year observations from Chinese listed firms from 2008 to 2017 is analyzed to test the relationship. The main findings show that higher AIA is associated with increased greenovation, measured through green patents. This positive effect is more pronounced among privately‐owned enterprises versus state‐owned enterprises. Additionally, financial analysts are found to strengthen the AI‐greennovation link through information dissemination and scrutiny. Importantly, the study findings are robust and validated through a battery of tests, including change regression, instrumental variable methods, propensity score match (PSM), and sysGMM. Overall, this study provides novel empirical evidence that AI holds promise as an enabler of corporate eco‐innovation. The findings have crucial implications for research and practice regarding leveraging digital technologies for sustainability, especially in emerging economies like China that is undergoing rapid technological change.
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer: Pathologic response rates but not tumor size, has an independent prognostic impact on survival
Authors: Houvenaeghel Gilles , de Nonneville Alexandre , Cohen Monique , Sabiani Laura , Buttarelli Max , Charaffe Emmanuelle , Jalaguier Aurélie , Bannier Marie , Tallet Agnès , Viret Frédéric , Gonçalves Anthony 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAimWe investigated the pathologic complete response rates (pCR) and survival outcomes of early breast cancer patients who underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) over 14 years at a French comprehensive cancer center and reported pCR and survival outcomes by tumor subtypes and size.MethodsFrom January 2005 to December 2018, 1150 patients receiving NAC were identified. Correlations between cT stage, breast tumor response, axillary lymph node response, pCR, surgery, and outcomes were assessed. pCR was defined as (ypT0/ypTis) and (ypN0/pN0sn).ResultsA pCR was reached in 31.7% (365/1150) of patients and was strongly associated with tumor subtypes, but not with tumor size (pretreatment cT category). Luminal‐B Her2‐negative and triple‐negative (TN) subtypes, cN1 status, older age, and no‐pCR had an independent negative prognostic value. Overall survival (OS), relapse‐free survival (RFS), and metastasis‐free survival (MFS) were not significantly different for cT0‐1 compared to cT2 stages. In Cox‐model adjusted on in‐breast pCR and pN status, ypN1 had a strong negative impact (OS, RFS, and MFS: HR = 3.153, 4.677, and 6.133, respectively), higher than no in‐breast pCR (HR = 2.369, 2.252, and 2.323). A negative impact of no pCR on OS was observed for cN0 patients and TN tumors (HR = 4.972) or HER2‐positive tumors (HR = 11.706), as well as in Luminal‐B Her2‐negative tumors on MFS (HR = 2.223) and for Luminal‐A on RFS (HR = 4.465) and MFS (HR = 4.185).ConclusionAchievement of pCR, but not tumor size (pretreatment cT category), has an independent prognostic impact on survival. These results suggest potential NAC benefits in patients with small tumors (<2 cm), even in absence of clinically suspicious lymph nodes. Residual lymph node disease after NAC is the most powerful adverse prognostic factor.
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) reduces HFD‐induced obesity by enhancing BAT thermogenesis and iWAT browning via the CD36–AMPK pathway
Authors: Zhang Fenglin , Fu Yiming , Wang Junfeng , Li Fan , Lang Limin , Zhu Xiaotong , Wang Lina , Gao Ping , Shu Gang , Zhu Canjun , Jiang Qingyan , Wang Songbo 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe antiobesity effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been reported. However, the underlying mechanisms have not been fully clarified. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effects of CLA on thermogenesis of interscapular brown adipose tissue (iBAT) and browning of inguinal subcutaneous white adipose tissue (iWAT) and explore the possible signaling pathway. The in vivo results showed that CLA enhanced the O2 consumption and heat production in HFD (high‐fat diet)‐fed female mice by roughly 38%. Meanwhile, CLA increased the average iBAT temperature by 2°C at the room temperature and cold exposure, respectively. Correspondingly, CLA caused 1.6‐ and 2.4‐fold increases in the expression of UCP1 (uncoupling protein 1) of BAT and iWAT, respectively, suggesting the activated iBAT thermogenesis and iWAT browning in HFD‐fed female mice. Meanwhile, CLA could promote the formation of brown and beige adipocytes in differentiated stromal vascular cells (SVCs) isolated from iBAT and iWAT (the expressions of UCP1 were promoted by about twofold changes). In possible mechanisms, CLA stimulated the expression of CD36 and the activation of the AMPK pathway in mice iBAT and iWAT as well as the differentiated SVCs. However, inhibition of CD36 and AMPK (adenosine 5′‐monophosphate‐activated protein kinase) abolished the promotive effects of CLA on brown and beige adipocytes formation. Hence, we showed that CLA reduced HFD‐induced obesity through enhancing iBAT thermogenesis and iWAT browning via the CD36–AMPK pathway.
Conus medullaris neuroschistosomiasis mimicking Guillain–Barre syndrome: A case of delayed diagnosis leading to permanent neurological damage
Authors: Aljuma'ai Nabil , Ghabisha Saif A. , Ahmed Faisal , Al‐Mwald Taha , Almohtadi Abdullatif , Badheeb Mohamed 
Published: February 2024

Key Clinical MessageIn the evaluation of acute flaccid paralysis, particularly in pediatric populations within endemic areas for schistosomiasis infection, clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for neuroschistosomiasis. Prompt identification is imperative to mitigate the risk of irreversible neurological sequelae.AbstractSpinal cord involvement in neuroschistosomiasis (NS) is considerably rare, with even fewer reported cases affecting the conus medullaris in children. While NS's neurological sequelae are typically thought to be reversible, delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to permanent deficits. We report a case of a 9‐year‐old boy who presented with 3 weeks of progressive bilateral lower extremity weakness. A spinal MRI showed patchy gadolinium enhancement in an expanded conus medullaris, leading to a presumed diagnosis of Guillain–Barre syndrome, and the patient was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin. However, the lack of improvement necessitated surgical laminectomy. The post‐operative histopathological examination confirmed the presence of a schistosomal parasite. Despite initiating therapy with corticosteroid and praziquantel, the patient did not exhibit clinical improvement, resulting in persistent flaccid paralysis, bladder, and bowel incontinence. In conclusion, spinal NS should be considered in patients presenting with myeloradicular symptoms in regions endemic for schistosomal infection, as delayed recognition can result in irreversible outcomes.