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Transport Properties and Local Ions Dynamics in LATP‐Based Hybrid Solid Electrolytes
Authors: Boaretto Nicola , Ghorbanzade Pedram , Perez‐Furundarena Haritz , Meabe Leire , López del Amo Juan Miguel , Gunathilaka Isuru E. , Forsyth Maria , Schuhmacher Jörg , Roters Andreas , Krachkovskiy Sergey , Guerfi Abdelbast , Armand Michel , Martinez‐Ibañez María 
Published: October 2023

AbstractHybrid solid electrolytes (HSEs), namely mixtures of polymer and inorganic electrolytes, have supposedly improved properties with respect to inorganic and polymer electrolytes. In practice, HSEs often show ionic conductivity below expectations, as the high interface resistance limits the contribution of inorganic electrolyte particles to the charge transport process. In this study, the transport properties of a series of HSEs containing Li(1+x)AlxTi(2–x)(PO4)3 (LATP) as Li+‐conducting filler are analyzed. The occurrence of Li+ exchange across the two phases is proved by isotope exchange experiment, coupled with 6Li/7Li nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and by 2D 6Li exchange spectroscopy (EXSY), which gives a time constant for Li+ exchange of about 50 ms at 60 °C. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) distinguishes a short‐range and a long‐range conductivity, the latter decreasing with LATP concentration. LATP particles contribute to the overall conductivity only at high temperatures and at high LATP concentrations. Pulsed field gradient (PFG)‐NMR suggests a selective decrease of the anions’ diffusivity at high temperatures, translating into a marginal increase of the Li+ transference number. Although the transport properties are only marginally affected, addition of moderate amounts of LATP to polymer electrolytes enhances their mechanical properties, thus improving the plating/stripping performance and processability.
Colloidal CsBr Nanocrystals Triggered Inorganic Cation and Anion Exchange Enables High‐Performance Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Li Yang , Gao Feng , Luo Chao , Wang Xianjin , Zhan Changling , Chen Chinping , Zhao Qing 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAchieving longitudinal doping of specific ions by surface treatment remains a challenge for perovskite solar cells, which are often limited by dopant and solvent compatibility. Here, with the flowing environment created by CsBr colloidal nanocrystals, ion exchange is induced on the surface of the perovskite film to enable the homogeneous distribution of Cs+ and gradient distribution of Br− simultaneously at whole depth of the film. Meanwhile, assisted by long‐chain organic ligands, the excess PbI2 on the surface of perovskite film is converted to a more stable quasi‐2D perovskite, which realizes effective passivation of defects on the surface. As a result, the unfavorable n‐type doping on the top surface is suppressed, so that the energy level alignment between perovskite and hole transport layer is optimized. On the basis of co‐modification of the surface and the bulk, the PCE of champion device reaches 23.22% with enhanced VOC of 1.12 V. Device maintains 97.12% of the initial PCE in dark ambient air at 1% RH after 1056 h without encapsulation, and 91.56% of the initial PCE under light illumination of 1 sun in N2 atmosphere for more than 200 h. The approach demonstrated here provides an effective strategy for the nondestructive introduction of inorganic ions in perovskite film.
Stabilizing Anode‐Electrolyte Interface for Dendrite‐Free Zn‐Ion Batteries Through Orientational Plating with Zinc Aspartate Additive
Authors: Huang Yang , Zhuang Yuexin , Guo Li , Lei Chongjia , Jiang Yue , Liu Zhenjie , Zhao Yuzhen , Xing Kangqian , Wu Xiangrong , Luo Shaojuan , Chen Guangming , Liu Zhuoxin , Hu Zhe 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe stability of aqueous Zn‐ion batteries (AZIBs) is detrimentally influenced by the formation of Zn dendrites and the occurrence of parasitic side reactions at the Zn metal anode (ZMA)‐electrolyte interface. The strategic manipulation of the preferential crystal orientation during Zn2+ plating serves as an essential approach to mitigate this issue. Here, Zn aspartate (Zn‐Asp), an electrolyte additive for AZIBs, is introduced not only to optimize the solvation structure of Zn2+, but also to crucially promote preferential Zn2+ plating on the (002) crystal plane of ZMA. As a result, both side reactions and Zn dendrites are effectively inhibited, ensuring an anode surface free of both dendrites and by‐products. The implementation of Zn‐Asp leads to significant enhancements in both Zn||Zn symmetric and Zn||Ti batteries, which demonstrate robust cyclability of over 3200 h and high Coulombic efficiency of 99.29%, respectively. Additionally, the Zn||NaV3O8·1.5H2O full battery exhibits remarkable rate capability, realizing a high capacity of 240.77 mA h g−1 at 5 A g−1, and retains 92.7% of its initial capacity after 1000 cycles. This research underscores the vital role of electrolyte additives in regulating the preferential crystal orientation of ZMA, thereby contributing to the development of high‐performing AZIBs.
Flexible Anionic Groups‐Activated Structure Dissymmetry for Strong Nonlinearity in Ln2Ae3MIV3S12 Family
Authors: Xu Jingjing , Xiao Yan , Wu Kui , Zhang Bingbing , Lu Dazhi , Yu Haohai , Zhang Huaijin 
Published: October 2023

AbstractStructural dissymmetry and strong second‐harmonic generation (SHG) responses are key conditions for nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals, and targeted combinatorial screening of suitable anionic groups has become extremely effective. Herein, optimal combination of flexible SnSn (n = 5, 6) groups and highly electropositive cations (lanthanides (Ln3+) and alkaline earth (Ae2+: Sr, Ca) metals) affords the successful synthesis of 12 NLO thiostannates including Ln2Sr3Sn3S12 (Pmc21) and Ln2Ca3Sn3S12 (P‐62m); whereas 17 rigid GeS4 or SiS4 tetrahedra‐constructed Ln2Ae3Ge3S12 and Ln2Ae3Si3S12 crystallize in the centrosymmetric (CS) Pnma. This unprecedented CS to noncentrosymmetric (NCS) structural transformation (Pnma to P‐62m to Pmc21) in the Ln2Ae3MIV3S12 family indicates that chemical substitution of the tetrahedral GeS4/SiS4 units with SnSn breaks the original symmetry to form the requisite NCS structures. Remarkably, strong polarization anisotropy and hyperpolarizability of the Sn(4+)S5 unit afford huge performance improvement from the nonphase‐matching (NPM) SHG response (1.4 × AgGaS2 and Δn = 0.008) of La2Ca3Sn3S12 to the strong phase‐matching (PM) SHG effect (3.0 × AgGaS2 and Δn = 0.086) of La2Sr3Sn3S12. Therefore, Sn(4+)S5 is proven to be a promising “NLO‐active unit.” This study verifies that the coupling of flexible SnSn building blocks into structures opens a feasible path for designing targeted NCS crystals with strong nonlinearity and optical anisotropy.
A Rolling‐Bead Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Harvesting Omnidirectional Wind‐Induced Energy toward Shelter Forests Monitoring
Authors: Cao Yaxing , Su Erming , Sun Yanshuo , Wang Zhong Lin , Cao Leo N.Y. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractShelter forests (or shelter‐belts), while crucial for climate regulation, lack monitoring systems, e.g., Internet of Things (IoT) devices, but their abundant wind energy can potentially power these devices using the trees as mounting points. To harness wind energy, an omnidirectional fluid‐induced vibration triboelectric nanogenerator (OFIV‐TENG) has been developed. The device is installed on shelter forest trees to harvest wind energy from all directions, employing a fluid‐induced vibration (FIV) mechanism (fluid‐responding structure) that can capture and use wind energy, ranging from low wind speeds (vortex vibration) to high wind speeds (galloping). The rolling‐bead triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) can efficiently harvest energy while minimizing wear and tear. Additionally, the usage of double electrodes results in an effective surface charge density of 21.4 µC m−2, which is the highest among all reported rolling‐bead TENGs. The collected energy is utilized for temperature and humidity monitoring, providing feedback on the effect of climate regulation in shelter forests, alarming forest fires, and wireless wind speed warning. In general, this work provides a promising and rational strategy, using natural resources like trees as the supporting structures, and shows broad application prospects in efficient energy collection, wind speed warning, and environmentally friendliness.
Precursor Engineering of Solution‐Processed Sb2S3 Solar Cells
Authors: Li Yanyan , Li Ruiming , Jia Zhenglin , Yu Bin , Yang Yujie , Bai Songxue , Pollard Michael , Liu Yong , Ma Ye , Kampwerth Henner , Lin Qianqian 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAntimony‐based chalcogenides have emerged as promising candidates for next‐generation thin film photovoltaics. Particularly, binary Sb2S3 thin films have exhibited great potential for optoelectronic applications, due to the facile and low‐cost fabrication, simple composition, decent charge transport and superior stability. However, most of the reported efficient Sb2S3 solar cells are realized based on chemical bath deposition and hydrothermal methods, which require large amount of solution and are normally very time‐consuming. In this work, Ag ions are introduced within the Sb2S3 sol‐gel precursors, and effectively modulated the crystallization and charge transport properties of Sb2S3. The crystallinity of the Sb2S3 crystal grains are enhanced and the charge carrier mobility is increased, which resulted improved charge collection efficiency and reduced charge recombination losses, reflected by the greatly improved fill factor and open‐circuit voltage of the Ag incorporated Sb2S3 solar cells. The champion devices reached a record high power conversion efficiency of 7.73% (with antireflection coating), which is comparable with the best photovoltaic performance of Sb2S3 solar cells achieved based on chemical bath deposition and hydrothermal techniques, and pave the great avenue for next‐generation solution‐processed photovoltaics.
Political ecology of climate change in Sundarbans, India: Understanding well‐being, social vulnerabilities, and community perception
Authors: Bhowmick Debayanti 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis study is an attempt to review the climate change phenomenon through the theoretical lens of “Political Ecology of Health.” It identifies the strategic implications of climate change policies on health and well‐being in the Sundarbans region of India and other related factors which come into play in determining the health status there. It encapsulates the existing vulnerabilities observed in this eco‐sensitive region and tries to reflect on the community's perception of the climate change crises inflicted upon them. The paper presents a comprehensive review of current conditions in the region. In addition to utilizing electronic databases, the author also reached out to experts from pertinent organizations with related expertise to gather supplementary references. Adapting to climate change is crucial to cope with the changing surroundings and elevate competency. Since Sundarbans’ adaptation strategies are intricately dependent on historical positionality, community behavior, gender roles, social capital, and ecoregion sensitivity, the well‐being and recovery in the community are very much context‐specific. Thus, it must give space to discourses of newer politics of adaptation, emerging from a rigorous ecological standpoint. Looking into the matter through the lens of “situated knowledge, political economy and socio‐ecological relationships” brought out important issues like land‐ownership conflict, fading away of the traditional knowledge system, conspicuous utilization of funds and a poor public health system.
Eco‐friendly geopolymer mortar prepared from geopolymer waste: Mechanical and thermal properties
Authors: Bourzik Oumaima , Baba Khadija , Akkouri Nacer 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAs the demand for sustainable construction practices increases, alternative materials are being explored to reduce waste and carbon emissions. This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing recycled geopolymer binder as a substitute for ordinary sand in the production of geopolymer mortar. The study examines the effects of various replacement rates of recycled geopolymer on the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the geopolymer mortar. The results indicate that geopolymer mortar incorporating recycled geopolymer binder as a replacement for ordinary sand exhibits similar mechanical properties to traditional geopolymer mortar, with minor decreases in compressive and flexural strength as the replacement rate increased. The geopolymer mortar also demonstrated lower thermal conductivity than traditional mixes, resulting in increased thermal insulation. These findings suggest that using recycled geopolymer binder as a replacement for ordinary sand in geopolymer mortar production could be a promising approach for sustainable construction practices.
Modeling and optimization of the yield of pyrolytic oil from waste face masks using RSM‐ANN‐LM hybrid approach
Authors: Abu Huraira M. M. , Saravanathamizhan R. , Israel T. T. , Haripriyan U. , Perarasu V. T. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPyrolysis is one of the most widely practiced thermochemical conversion technique to convert biomass into bio fuel. In this investigation, waste surgical masks were taken for pyrolysis process and the pyrolysis oil yield was determined experimentally. The experiments were designed and optimized based on Box Behnken Design (BBD) with operating parameters (feed size, temperature, and time) to study the effect on the yield of the pyrolysis oil and char. Experiments were conducted by varying the feed size (10–50 mm), pyrolysis temperature (400–600°C), and time (30–90 min). A hybrid Response Surface Methodology –Artificial Neural Network‐ Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm (RSM‐ANN‐LM) modelling approach has been to optimize the process parameters for the prediction of pyrolysis oil yield. The optimized network architecture was found to be 3‐10‐1 and the authenticity of the developed model has been evaluated using Regression Co‐efficient (R2) and Mean Squared Error (MSE). The developed RSM‐ANN‐LM model has outperformed the RSM model on predicting the pyrolytic oil yield. For the optimized conditions of 10 mm size, 600°C of pyrolysis temperature and 90 min pyrolysis time, 85.30% oil yield was obtained.
Use of tramadol as analgesic alternative in Harris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Authors: Hernández‐Millán Carlos Leonel , Quezada Tristán Teódulo , Ortiz Martínez Raúl , Gerardo Valdivia Flores , Marcela Martínez‐Haro , Fernando Jaramillo Juárez 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe Harris hawk is a bird of prey susceptible to traumatic injuries because it is useful for several purposes such as conservancy, biological control and falconry. Once received in rehabilitation centres or specialized clinics, it is necessary to provide proper analgesia.ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to demonstrate the analgesic efficacy of tramadol in Harris hawks (PISADOL 50 PiSA Agropecuaria, S.A. de C.V. Calle 1 Norte, Manzana 2‐25 Parque Industrial Tula Atitalaquia, Hgo, México), by the assessment of nociceptive threshold.MethodsA total of 24 adult Harris hawks were selected from a rehabilitation centre. The birds were randomly divided into four groups: control (saline solution), 5.0, 15.0 and 30.0 mg/kg of intramuscular tramadol. Nociception was produced with electrical stimuli of 9 V, applied in propatagial skin at 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 300 and 360 min, assessing the nociceptive threshold and sedative effects produced by each treatment.ResultsNo difference was observed between control and tramadol group 5 mg/kg. At 15 mg/kg, the pain threshold increased from 20 to 240 min, with minimal sedative effects. At 30 mg/kg, there was a marked increase in pain threshold from 10 to 300 min, and sedative effects like wing and head drooping for a period of 90 min.ConclusionsTramadol can be an analgesic alternative for Harris's hawks, as it decreases the response to painful stimuli in this species when administered by intramuscular route.
Desalination of seawater in Morocco: Case study of Chtouka and Dakhla public‐private partnership projects
Authors: Bourziza Rqia , Oudrhiri Salma , Outmrhoust Youssra , Mourjanou Imane , El Khoumsi Wafae 
Published: October 2023

AbstractSituated between the southern Mediterranean and the Sahara Desert, Morocco has a semi‐arid climate characterized by low and irregular rainfall and a succession of dry years. With demographic and economic growth, the country's water needs are constantly increasing. The desalination of sea water is an option adopted by the government to cope with the drying up of water resources. A number of projects have been launched to secure the country's drinking water and irrigation needs. In this study, the contributions of the public‐private partnership (PPP) set‐up are assessed from the institutional, financial, technical, and management points of view, as well as the contribution of this set‐up to the success of major desalination projects for irrigation. To achieve the objective, the study focused on two desalination projects for irrigation, one in the Chtouka plain and another in the Dakhla area, based on an assessment of the various components of the two projects, and the key success factors for each of them. The study reveals that the PPP arrangement brings several advantages to these desalination projects for irrigation, principally: the participation of the private partner in the financing, the sharing of risks between the two public and private parties, and the sustainable management of the various components of the project. The Dakhla project also offers added value compared with other desalination PPP projects, because it is the first project to be included in Law No. 86‐12 on PPP contracts. At the same time, the PPP structure presents risks in terms of controlling delays caused by external events. Thus, the inauguration of new desalination PPP projects, as part of the Generation Green strategy, is proving to be a relevant solution for guaranteeing additional resources for irrigation and improving the technical, economic, and financial conditions for managing the irrigation water service.
Opportunities and challenges of irrigation in Morocco, Spain, and India: A critical analysis
Authors: Guemouria Ayoub , El Harraki Wafae , Elhassnaoui Ismail , Hadri Abdessamad , Chehbouni Abdelghani , Dhiba Driss , Bouchaou Lhoussaine 
Published: October 2023

AbstractMorocco is experiencing rapid development driven by population growth, increasing food demand, water stress, urbanization, emerging market opportunities, and climate change. Due to climate variability, Morocco faces significant climate risks, including a reduction in the number of rainy days, shorter growing seasons, changes in soil moisture levels, more frequent and intense droughts, flash floods, and rising temperatures. Without efficient irrigation systems, both quantitative and qualitative yields are low, crops are damaged or even lost, and incomes are diminished. In this scientific article, a critical analysis was conducted based on a comparative study of the situation of irrigation in Morocco, India, and Spain with the aim of learning from successful experiences and addressing gaps in the understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of effective irrigation systems. Data were collected through literature review to assess the status, challenges, opportunities, and future prospects of irrigation investments in the three countries. The evaluation was carried out through two pathways: analyzing the impacts of microirrigation on plot management and its effects on groundwater and basins. The findings of this study will provide significant contributions to future research and policymakers and pave the way for the implementation of integrated water resources management.
On the Provision of Network-Wide Cyber Situational Awareness via Graph-Based Analytics
Authors: Husák Martin , Khoury Joseph , Klisura Đorđe , Bou-Harb Elias 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIn this paper, we posit how semi-static (i.e., not changing very often) complex computer network-based intelligence using graph-based analytics can become enablers of Cyber Situational Awareness (CSA) (i.e., perception, comprehension, and projection of situations in a cyber environment). A plethora of newly surfaced cyber security researchers have used graph-based analytics to facilitate particular down tasks in dynamic complex cyber environments. This includes graph-, node- and edge-level detection, classification, and others (e.g., credit card fraudulent transactions as an edge classification problem). To the best of our knowledge, very limited efforts have consolidated the outputs of heterogeneous computer network monitoring and reconnaissance tools (e.g., Nmap) in enabling actionable CSA. As such, in this work, we address this literature gap while describing several use cases of graph traversal, graph measures, and subgraph mining in vulnerability and security state assessment, attack projection and mitigation, and device criticality estimation. We highlight the benefits of the graph-based approaches compared to traditional methods. Finally, we postulate open research and application challenges in graph-based analytics for CSA to prompt promising research directions and operational capabilities.
Distal femoral torsion is correlated with higher‐grade trochlear dysplasia and shorter anterior condyles in patients with patellar dislocation and increased femoral torsion
Authors: Hao Kuo , Niu Yingzhen , Huo Zhenhui , Wang Fei 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPurposeTo describe the characteristics of femoral torsion in patients with different segmental torsion types and to evaluate the correlations between segmental torsion and the morphology of the femoral condyles and trochlea in patients with patellar dislocation and increased femoral torsion.MethodsBetween January 2021 and March 2023, 69 patients were included and classified into two groups according to the femoral segment contributing the most to total torsion: 32 patients in Group A (femoral neck and shaft torsion) and 37 patients in Group B (distal torsion). Trochlear dysplasia was evaluated using Dejour's classification and sulcus angle. The morphology of the femoral condyles was evaluated using the lengths and ratios of the medial and lateral condyles. Correlations between femoral torsion and morphology were evaluated.ResultsTotal torsion was significantly correlated with femoral neck and shaft torsion (r = 0.882, P < 0.001) and distal torsion (r  = 0.262, P = 0.030). Femoral neck and shaft torsion was significantly increased with increasing total torsion. The trochlear sulcus was flatter and more dysplastic, and the anterior condyles were shorter in Group B. Distal torsion was significantly correlated with the lengths of the medial and lateral anterior condyles (r  = − 0.567, P < 0.001; r = ‐0.701, P < 0.001), sulcus angle (r  = 0.611, P < 0.001) and Dejour trochlea type (r  = 0.512, P = 0.001), while femoral neck and shaft torsion showed no correlations.ConclusionFemoral torsion is a complex of femoral neck and shaft torsion and distal torsion, especially femoral neck and shaft torsion. Distal torsion was significantly correlated with a flatter trochlear sulcus, higher‐grade trochlear dysplasia, and shorter anterior condyles. The new findings highlighted the importance of the segmental evaluation of femoral torsion, which would facilitate understanding of the anatomical characteristics of femoral torsion in patients with patellar dislocation and increased femoral torsion and may lead to improvement in the surgical options regarding femoral torsion.Level of evidenceLevel III.