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Kinship, between Cities and Peoples
Authors: Sammartano Roberto 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Since the poetic traditions of the archaic age, the relationships between cities and peoples were described through mythical genealogies that followed the same pattern of kinship as those between individuals. These fictitious reconstructions were used extensively in diplomacy to foster alliances and mutual help between communities sharing the same descent. Especially in the Hellenistic age, the Greek cities exploited the notion of of
syngeneia
and
oikeiotes
between peoples to create wide networks of mutual solidarity. A further use of ethnic kinship for diplomatic purposes concerns the relationships between Greeks and non‐Greek populations which were considered as descending from Greek heroes or gods.
A clinical solution for non‐toxic 3D‐printed photon blocks in external beam radiation therapy
Authors: Schulz Joseph B. , Dubrowski Piotr , Gibson Clinton , Yu Amy S. , Skinner Lawrie Basil 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPurposeA well‐known limitation of multi‐leaf collimators is that they cannot easily form island blocks. This can be important in mantle region therapy. Cerrobend photon blocks, currently used for supplementary shielding, are labor‐intensive and error‐prone. To address this, an innovative, non‐toxic, automatically manufactured photon block using 3D‐printing technology is proposed, offering a patient‐specific and accurate alternative.Methods and materialsThe study investigates the development of patient‐specific photon shielding blocks using 3D‐printing for three different patient cases. A 3D‐printed photon block shell filled with tungsten ball bearings (BBs) was designed to have similar dosimetric properties to Cerrobend standards. The generation of the blocks was automated using the Eclipse Scripting API and Python. Quality assurance was performed by comparing the expected and actual weight of the tungsten BBs used for shielding. Dosimetric and field geometry comparisons were conducted between 3D‐printed and Cerrobend blocks, utilizing ionization chambers, imaging, and field geometry analysis.ResultsThe quality assurance assessment revealed a −1.3% average difference in the mass of tungsten ball bearings for different patients. Relative dose output measurements for three patient‐specific blocks in the blocked region agreed within 2% of each other. Against the Treatment Planning System (TPS), both 3D‐printed and Cerrobend blocks agreed within 2%. For each patient, 6 MV image profiles taken through the 3D‐printed and Cerrobend blocks agreed within 1% outside high gradient regions. Jaccard distance analysis of the MV images against the TPS planned images, found Cerrobend blocks to have 15.7% dissimilarity to the TPS, while that of the 3D‐printed blocks was 6.7%.ConclusionsThis study validates a novel, efficient 3D‐printing method for photon block creation in clinical settings. Despite potential limitations, the benefits include reduced manual labor, automated processes, and greater precision. It holds potential for widespread adoption in radiation therapy, furthering non‐toxic radiation shielding.
Domain‐specific cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Lugosi Katalin , Engh Marie A , Huszár Zsolt , Hegyi Péter , Mátrai Péter , Csukly Gábor , Molnár Zsolt , Horváth Klaudia , Mátis Dóra , Mezei Zsolt 
Published: January 2024

AbstractObjectiveMethods of cognitive measurements in multiple sclerosis (MS) are not standardized. We aimed to identify the prevalence of cognitive domain‐specific impairment (DSI) in MS by using subtests of the Brief Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Tests (BRB‐N) with analyzing different cutoff values.MethodsThe systematic review and meta‐analysis were registered on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42021287004). The systematic literature search was performed via PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL on 24 October 2021. Inclusion criteria were adults of different MS subtypes (CIS, RRMS, PPMS, and SPMS) with the condition of distinct DSI measured by BRB‐N. Pediatric MS, computerized versions of BRB‐N, and patients receiving steroids were excluded. Primary outcome was pooled prevalence rates of impaired patients within each cutoff and MS subtype, with 95% confidence interval, I‐squared statistics for heterogeneity, and chi‐squared test for subgroup differences. Risk of bias was assessed using the “JBI Quality Assessment Tool for Prevalence Studies.”ResultsIn 48 eligible observational studies (n = 3431 patients), the three most prevalent thresholds were the 2.0 SD and 1.5 SD below the mean of normative values, and the score below the fifth percentile of the normative values. A progressively increasing worsening of the overall DSI was observed from CIS, moving toward RRMS, PPMS, and SPMS.InterpretationCognitive impairment is observed in all MS phenotypes, with varying degrees. Due to several potential influencing factors, our comprehensive literature review has not revealed consistent findings, and we, therefore, recommend considering a more sophisticated, “individual referencing” approach, acknowledging the diverse clinical and sociodemographic characteristics among populations and disparities in cognitive testing.
21st‐Century Posthuman Spaceship and Spacecraft Architectures
Authors: Garcia Mark 
Published: January 2024

AbstractGuest‐Editor Mark Garcia takes us on a spatial journey through some of the notions and precedents of spaceships and spacecraft, their fictive and architectural precursors and current conceptual preoccupations. The contexts these new posthuman architectures and posthumans will have to occupy, endure and travel through are mind‐boggling in their varied complexity.
Highly Sensitive, Multiparametric Thermal History Phosphor Based on An Eu(BTC) Architecture
Authors: Szymczak Maja , Mauri Anna , Galli Simona , Marciniak Lukasz , Fandzloch Marzena 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe capacity to discern the highest temperature that an object is subjected to is a crucial diagnostic tool. Consequently, the pursuit of materials that enable the luminescence‐based investigation of the thermal history of an object with high sensitivity is of great importance from the functional applications standpoint. This study aims to present a multiparametric thermal history phosphor based on the luminescent coordination polymer [Eu(BTC)(H2O)6] [Eu(BTC)‐1, where H3BTC = 1,3,5‐benzenetricarboxylic acid]. The progressive dehydration thatEu(BTC)‐1undergoes as a function of temperature increase in the 343–425 K range results in significant alterations in both the shape of the Eu3+ions emission spectrum and the depopulation kinetics of their5D0level. Based on this occurrence, a thermal history phosphor with an unprecedentedly high relative sensitivity of 11.3% K−1in ratiometric mode, and 1.8% K−1in lifetime‐based mode, is developed. The outcomes of this research are expected to stimulate a wide interest in the exploitation of (porous) coordination polymer‐type materials for the development of thermal history phosphors.
Composition‐Reinforced Polydopamine Nanoenzyme for Improved Impairment of Prostatitis‐Damaged Sexual Behavior and Enhanced Anti‐Prostate Cancer
Authors: Wang Keyi , Mao Weipu , Song Xinran , Feng Wei , Wang Guangchun , Zhang Tao , Xu Tianyuan , Chen Ming , Chen Yu , Peng Bo 
Published: January 2024

AbstractInflammation is pivotal in the pathogenesis and progression of the most challenging diseases and even cancer. Nanomedicine‐based strategy can be referred as a distinct solution to this complicated clinical obstacle by proposing an elaborated combination of effective therapeutic performances on inflammation and cancer. Herein, 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine‐1‐oxyl doped polydopamine nanoparticles, termed as TPDA NPs, with the significantly improved reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (RO/NSs) scavenging performance and enhanced photothermal efficiency are designed and synthesized by constructing donor‐acceptor pairs, for prostate diseases treatment including anti‐inflammation and anti‐tumor. Benefiting from mimicking multi‐natural enzymes, including superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase, and glutathione peroxidase, TPDA NPs can inhibit the NF‐κB signaling pathways by downregulating the CD36 expression for the treatment of oxidative stress‐induced prostatitis. Especially, TPDA NPs can improve the prostatitis‐associated impairment of sexual behavior. By virtue of the enhanced photothermal‐conversion efficiency, TPDA NPs ablate prostate cancer and simultaneously decrease inflammatory reaction. Therefore, this work provides a “three birds with one shot” paradigm to utilize rationally designed TPDA NPs for efficient management of prostate diseases.
High Performance and Efficiency Recovery in Sn‐Based Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells by Antioxidant Vanillin and Microwave Treatment
Authors: Balilonda Andrew , Du Mengyu , Li Ziqi , Li Wenbo , Mei Wen , Leung Man Yui , Wu Guan , Tao Xiaoming , Chen Wei 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPerovskite based on Sn have attracted extensive attention to address the toxicity challenge associated with Pb‐based perovskite solar cells. However, Sn‐based perovskite solar cells（SPSCs）are notable for their poor stability and loss of efficiency due to rapid oxidation of Sn2+ to Sn4+ in air. To slow down the rapid oxidation, a number of antioxidants are suggested. Nevertheless, the antioxidant normally gets oxidized to non‐antioxidizing by‐products in a single‐stage redox reaction and loses the function of oxidation prevention. Herein, vanillin is introduced, a natural antioxidant with a double‐staged redox reaction to inhibit the oxidation of Sn2+ or reduce Sn4+ back to Sn2+, which improves the efficiency and prolongs the open‐air stability of SPSCs. With 7.5% vanillin doping, an outstanding efficiency of 13.18% is achieved. Moreover, exposure of the solar cell to 160 W microwave irradiation for 3 minutes resulted in significant efficiency recovery from 88% to 96.5% at 812 hours and from 35.7% to 65.4% after 2200 hours of aging. This work reveals the potential of natural antioxidation and short microwave irradiation as suitable approaches to elevate the efficiency and lifetime of SPSCs.
Cobalt Single‐Atom Electrocatalysts Enhanced by Hydrogen‐Bonded Organic Frameworks for Long‐Lasting Zinc‐Iodine Batteries
Authors: Guo Chaofei , Cao Yingnan , Gao Yun , Zhi Chuanwei , Wang Yu‐Xuan , Luo Yuhan , Yang Xue‐Juan , Luo Xiping 
Published: January 2024

AbstractHerein, a hydrogen‐bonded cobalt porphyrin framework is presented that can efficiently host iodine and serve as an electrocatalyst for aqueous zinc‐iodine (Zn‐I2) organic batteries. The Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), X‐ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), and Density functional theory (DFT) results demonstrate that hydrogen‐bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) possess excellent adsorption properties for iodine species. In situ Raman spectroscopy illustrates that the redox mechanism of Zn‐I2 battery depends on the redox reaction of I/I−, with I3−/I5− serving as intermediary products. The in situ Ultraviolet‐visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy further reveals that HOFs restrict polyiodide solubilization. The aqueous Zn‐I2 organic batteries with I2@PFC‐72‐Co cathodes exhibit excellent rate capability, achieving 134.9 mAh g−1 at 20 C. Additionally, these batteries demonstrate long‐term cycle stability, enduring > 5000 cycles at 20 C. The impressive electrochemical performance of I2@PFC‐72‐Co can be attributed to the cooperative Co single‐atom (CoSA) electrocatalyst in the HOF‐Co structure. Moreover, the benzene ring structure and the carboxyl functional group of HOFs possess a strong ability to adsorb iodine and iodide. Owing to these synergistic effects, the aqueous Zn‐I2 batteries with the I2@PFC‐72‐Co cathode exhibit excellent electrochemical performance.
Toward the Commercialization of Perovskite Solar Modules
Authors: Zhu Pengchen , Chen Chuanlu , Dai Jiaqi , Zhang Yuzhen , Mao Ruiqi , Chen Shangshang , Huang Jinsong , Zhu Jia 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPerovskite (PVSK) photovoltaic (PV) devices are undergoing rapid development and have reached a certified power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 26.1% at the cell level. Tremendous efforts in material and device engineering have also increased moisture, heat, and light‐related stability. Moreover, the solution‐process nature makes the fabrication process of perovskite photovoltaic devices feasible and compatible with some mature high‐volume manufacturing techniques. All these features render perovskite solar modules (PSMs) suitable for terawatt‐scale energy production with a low levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). In this review, the current status of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and modules and their potential applications are first introduced. Then critical challenges are identified in their commercialization and propose the corresponding solutions, including developing strategies to realize high‐quality films over a large area to further improve power conversion efficiency and stability to meet the commercial demands. Finally, some potential development directions and issues requiring attention in the future, mainly focusing on further dealing with toxicity and recycling of the whole device, and the attainment of highly efficient perovskite‐based tandem modules, which can reduce the environmental impact and accelerate the LCOE reduction are put forwarded.
A Green Asymmetric Bicyclic Co‐Solvent Molecule for High‐Voltage Aqueous Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Wang Yan , Ou Ting , Dong Yue , Chen Lu , Huang Yunjie , Sun Delong , Qiang Wei , Pei Xiaopeng , Li Yiju , Tan Ying 
Published: January 2024

AbstractHybridizing aqueous electrolytes with organic co‐solvents can effectively expand the voltage window of aqueous electrolytes while reducing salt usage, but most reported co‐solvents are usually flammable and toxic, hardly achieving compatibility between safety and electrochemical performance. Here, a new non‐flammable and non‐toxic low‐salt‐concentration (1.85 m) aqueous electrolyte is reported using the green co‐solvent isosorbide dimethyl ether (IDE). Owing to its unique 3D molecular structure, IDE can form a five‐membered ring structure by binding the Li ion. The steric hindrance effect from IDE weakens its solvation ability, generating anion‐participated solvation structures that produce a robust and uniform LiF‐rich solid electrolyte interphase layer while containing elastic IDE‐derived organics. Moreover, the multiple O atoms in IDE can effectively regulate the intermolecular hydrogen bonding networks, reducing H2O molecule activity and expanding the electrochemical window. Such unique solvation structures and optimized hydrogen bonding networks enabled by IDE effectively suppress electrode/electrolyte interfacial side reactions, achieving a 4.3 V voltage window. The as‐developed Li4Ti5O12(LTO)||LiMn2O4(LMO) full cell delivers outstanding cycling performance over 450 cycles at 2 C. The proposed green hybrid aqueous electrolyte provides a new pathway for developing high‐voltage aqueous lithium batteries.
Crystallographic and Photophysical Analysis on Facet‐Controlled Defect‐Free Blue‐Emitting Quantum Dots
Authors: Lee Yu Jin , Kim Sungwoo , Lee Junho , Cho Eunseog , Won Yu‐ho , Kim Taehyung , Kim Dongho 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe burgeoning demand for commercializing self‐luminescing quantum dot (QD) light‐emitting diodes (LEDs) has stimulated extensive research into environmentally friendly and efficient QD materials. Hydrofluoric acid (HF) additive improves photoluminescence (PL) properties of blue‐emitting ZnSeTe QDs, ultimately reaching a remarkable quantum yield (QY) of 97% with an ultranarrow peak width of 14 nm after sufficient HF addition. The improvement in optical properties of the QDs is accompanied by a morphology change of the particles, forming cubic‐shaped defect‐free ZnSeTe QDs characterized by a zinc blende (ZB) crystal structure. This treatment improves the QD‐emitting properties by facilitating facet‐specific growth, selectively exposing stabilized (100) facets, and reducing the lattice disorders. The facet‐specific growth process gives rise to defect‐free monodispersed cubic dots that exhibit remarkably narrow and homogeneous PL spectra. Meticulous time‐resolved spectroscopic studies allow an understanding of the correlation between ZnSeTe QDs’ particle shape and performance following HF addition. These investigations shed light on the intricacies of the growth mechanism and the factors influencing the PL efficiency of the resulting QDs. The findings significantly contribute to understanding the role of HF treatment in tailoring the optical properties of ZnSeTe QDs, thereby bringing it closer to the realization of highly efficient and bright QD‐LEDs for various practical applications.
Single‐Layer Organic Light‐Emitting Diode with Trap‐Free Host Beats Power Efficiency and Lifetime of Multilayer Devices
Authors: Sachnik Oskar , Ie Yutaka , Ando Naoki , Tan Xiao , Blom Paul W.M. , Wetzelaer Gert‐Jan A.H. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractOrganic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs) employing a single active layer potentially offer a number of benefits compared to multilayer devices; reduced number of materials and deposition steps, potential for solution processing, and reduced operating voltage due to the absence of heterojunctions. However, for single‐layer OLEDs to achieve efficiencies approaching those of multilayer devices, balanced charge transport is a prerequisite. This requirement excludes many efficient emitters based on thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) that exhibit electron trapping, such as the green‐emitting bis(4‐(9,9‐dimethylacridin‐10(9H)‐yl)phenyl)methanone (DMAC‐BP). By employing a recently developed trap‐free large band gap material as a host for DMAC‐BP, nearly balanced charge transport is achieved. The single‐layer OLED reaches an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 19.6%, which is comparable to the reported EQEs of 18.9–21% for multilayer devices, but achieves a record power efficiency for DMAC‐BP OLEDs of 82 lm W−1, clearly surpassing the reported multilayer power efficiencies of 52.9–59 lm W−1. In addition, the operational stability is greatly improved compared to multilayer devices and the use of conventional host materials in combination with DMAC‐BP as an emitter. Next to the obvious reduction in production costs, single‐layer OLEDs therefore also offer the advantage of reduced energy consumption and enhanced stability.
Facilitating Interskin Communication in Artificial Polymer Systems through Liquid Transfer
Authors: Zhang Dongyu , Broer Dirk J. , Liu Danqing 
Published: January 2024

AbstractChemical communication is a ubiquitous process in nature, and it has sparked interest in the development of electric‐sense‐based robotic perception systems with chemical components. Here, a novel liquid crystal polymer is introduced that combines the transferring, receiving, and sensing of chemical signals, providing a new principle to achieve chemical communication in robotic systems. This approach allows for the transfer of cargo between two polymer coatings, and the transfer can be monitored through an electrical signal. Additionally, cascade transfer can be achieved through this approach, as the transfer of cargo is not limited to only two coatings, but can continue from the second to a third coating. Furthermore, the two coatings can be infused with different reagents, and upon exchange, a reaction takes place to generate the desired species. The novel method of chemical communication that is developed presents a notable improvement in embodied perception. This advancement facilitates human–robot and robot–robot interactions and enhances the ability of robots to efficiently and accurately perform complex tasks in their environment.
High Performance and Reprocessable In Situ Generated Nanofiber Reinforced Composites Based on Liquid Crystal Polyarylate
Authors: Luo Keming , Peng Tao , Zheng Yaxuan , Ni Yufeng , Liu Ping , Guan Qingbao , You Zhengwei 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPolymers are playing important roles in the rapid development of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs); However, most polymers cannot meet the high requirements of thermomechanical performance; Thus, various polymeric composites are developed for triboelectric layer. These composites are hardly recycled since their reinforcements are unevenly distributed after reprocessing, which limits the sustainable development of TENGs. To solve the above challenges, in situ generated nanofiber reinforced composites (NFRCs) based on single‐component liquid crystal polyarylate (LCP) are designed and prepared via a one‐step polycondensation. Nonlinear naphthalene (NDA) widens the processing window of LCP without destabilizing the liquid crystal phase. The NDA‐rich domains act as a matrix while the NDA‐poor domains with higher rigidity form oriented nanofibers to achieve self‐reinforcement. The resultant NFRCs possess high glass transition temperature (Tg > 220 °C) and storage modulus (E′ = 0.1 GPa at 350 °C), which are far beyond existing triboelectric polymers, typically Tg < 110 °C and E′ < 0.1 MPa (flowable) at 350 °C. Furthermore, NFRC‐based TENG exhibits superior electrical output performance and retention rate (>90%) after reprocessing; Overall, this work offers a new design principle to prepare self‐reinforced composites, which paves a way to explore high performance materials.
4D Printed Non‐Euclidean‐Plate Jellyfish Inspired Soft Robot in Diverse Organic Solvents
Authors: Wang Yang , Xuan Huixia , Zhang Luzhi , Huang Hongfei , Neisiany Rasoul Esmaeely , Zhang Haiyang , Gu Shijia , Guan Qingbao , You Zhengwei 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSoft robots have the potential to assist and complement human exploration of extreme and harsh environments (i.e., organic solvents). However, soft robots with stable performance in diverse organic solvents are not developed yet. In the current research, a non‐Euclidean‐plate under‐liquid soft robot inspired by jellyfish based on phototropic liquid crystal elastomers is fabricated via a 4D‐programmable strategy. Specifically, the robot employs a 3D‐printed non‐Euclidean‐plate, designed with Archimedean orientation, which undergoes autonomous deformation to release internal stress when immersed in organic solvents. With the assistance of near‐infrared light illumination, the organic solvent inside the robot vaporizes and generates propulsion in the form of bubble streams. The developed NEP‐Jelly‐inspired soft robot can swim with a high degree of freedom in various organic solvents, for example, N, N‐dimethylformamide, N, N‐dimethylacetamide, tetrahydrofuran, dichloromethane, and trichloromethane, which is not reported before. Besides bionic jellyfish, various aquatic invertebrate‐inspired soft robots can potentially be prepared via a similar 4D‐programmable strategy.