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Parametrized guaranteed cost method with prescribed performance via critic‐only ADP for uncertain nonlinear systems and disturbances
Authors: Liu Yuxian , Li Yan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this paper, a novel parametrized guaranteed cost control (PGCC) method with prescribed performance control (PPC) is proposed for nonlinear systems with unknown bounded uncertainties and external disturbances described by Euler‐Lagrange (EL) equations. The proposed method is capable of ensuring a robust optimal performance in the presence of dynamics constraints without the specific information of nonlinear perturbation. As a consequence, the conditions in the form of disturbances and uncertainties are also relaxed. The augmented model is converted by transforming the uncertainties and disturbances in the original system to a mismatched term using asymmetric PPC. By designing and modifying the novel guaranteed cost function to account for the maximum value of the nonlinear perturbation, an infinite‐horizon PGCC problem is proposed by the unconstrained stationary optimal control problem. The relevant proposed linear parametrized Hamilton‐Jacobian‐Bellman (PHJB) equation is approximated to solve by a critic‐only neural network (NN) with efficient computationally. Uniformly ultimately bounded stability is guaranteed via a Lyapunov‐based stability analysis. Finally, numerical simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme.
Evaluating methods for measuring in‐river bathymetry: Remote sensing green LIDAR provides high‐resolution channel bed topography limited by water penetration capability
Authors: Kastdalen Leif , Stickler Morten , Malmquist Christian , Heggenes Jan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe objective was to evaluate the feasibility of measuring bathymetry using airborne green LiDAR in long and variable river reaches (4 km or more), across three rivers with varying gradients, water depths and light penetration (3.5–10 m), using four alternative LiDAR sensors. The accuracy of green LiDAR data was compared to in situ measurements collected by stratified transect point sampling and Multibeam bathymetry. Factors potentially limiting the feasibility of green LIDAR in rivers were explored. If remote sensing signals were reflected by the riverbed, the sensors generally provided elevation data consistent with in situ elevation measurements, indicating high accuracy (±10 cm) across different hydraulic conditions. The loss of green LiDAR data was mainly a consequence of limited signal water penetration capability, that is, water clarity. Secchi depth was a proxy variable strongly associated with green LiDAR penetration capability across rivers. Data loss was low up to the Secchi depth but increased rapidly thereafter. Surface water turbulence (‘white water’) and dark riverbed vegetation also increased green LiDAR signal loss. Sensors with lower point density and therefore less spatial resolution had more signal strength and therefore penetrated deeper water. However, with increasing coverage of surface turbulence (‘white water’), the importance of high point density also increased. Signal power should be balanced with signal density (spatial resolution), depending on river characteristics and project objectives. We conclude that remote sensing green LiDAR bathymetry is a robust method that efficiently provides accurate elevation data across rivers with different hydraulic conditions and water depths.
Successful Treatment of Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria Using Matched Unrelated Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in an Adult: A Case Report
Authors: Peterlin Pierre , Bonnelye Julia , Garnier Alice , Le Bourgeois Amandine , Guillaume Thierry , Jullien Maxime , Dutartre Hervé , Le Moigne Marie , Schmitt Caroline , Gouya Laurent , Poli Antoine , Barbarot Sebastien , Chevallier Patrice 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP), or Gunther disease, is a rare genetic disease responsible for severe dermatologic, hepatic and/or haematological damages related to the deficient activity of the uroporphyrinogen III synthase. Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (Allo-SCT) represents the only curative treatment and few allotransplanted cases have been reported in children but not in adults. Here we report for the first time the successful cure of a 46-year old man with CEP with a 5-year follow-up after Allo-SCT.
Nonlinear Nano‐Imaging of Interlayer Coupling in 2D Graphene‐Semiconductor Heterostructures
Authors: Luo Wenjin , Song Renkang , Whetten Benjamin G. , Huang Di , Cheng Xinbin , Belyanin Alexey , Jiang Tao , Raschke Markus B. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe emergent electronic, spin, and other quantum properties of 2D heterostructures of graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides are controlled by the underlying interlayer coupling and associated charge and energy transfer dynamics. However, these processes are sensitive to interlayer distance and crystallographic orientation, which are in turn affected by defects, grain boundaries, or other nanoscale heterogeneities. This obfuscates the distinction between interlayer charge and energy transfer. Here, nanoscale imaging in coherent four‐wave mixing (FWM) and incoherent two‐photon photoluminescence (2PPL) is combined with a tip distance‐dependent coupled rate equation model to resolve the underlying intra‐ and inter‐layer dynamics while avoiding the influence of structural heterogeneities in mono‐ to multi‐layer graphene/WSe2 heterostructures. With selective insertion of hBN spacer layers, it is shown that energy, as opposed to charge transfer, dominates the interlayer‐coupled optical response. From the distinct nano‐FWM and ‐2PPL tip‐sample distance‐dependent modification of interlayer and intralayer relaxation by tip‐induced enhancement and quenching, an interlayer energy transfer time of ps consistent with recent reports is derived. As a local probe technique, this approach highlights the ability to determine intrinsic sample properties even in the presence of large sample heterogeneity.
3D Covalent Organic Framework with “the” Topology
Authors: Das Saikat , Mabuchi Haruna , Irie Tsukasa , Sasaki Kohki , Nozaki Mika , Tomioka Rina , Wen Dan , Zhao Yu , Ben Teng , Negishi Yuichi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractDiscovery of new topology covalent organic frameworks (COFs) is a mainstay in reticular chemistry and materials research because it not only serves as a stepwise guide to the designed construction of covalent‐organic architectures but also helps to comprehend function from structural design point‐of‐view. Proceeding on this track, the first 3D COF, TUS‐38, with the topology is constructed by reticulating a planar triangular 3‐c node of D3h symmetry with a tetragonal prism 8‐c node of D2h symmetry via [3 + 8] reversible imine condensation reaction. TUS‐38 represents a twofold interpenetrated multidirectional pore network with a high degree of crystallinity and structural integrity. Interestingly, stemming from the nitrogen‐rich s‐triazine rings with electron‐deficient character and ─C ═ N─ linkages composing the TUS‐38 framework that benefit to the charge–transfer and hence dipole–dipole electrostatic interactions between the framework and iodine in addition to exclusive topological characteristics of the exotic the net, TUS‐38 achieves an exemplary capacity for iodine vapor uptake reaching 6.3 g g−1. Recyclability studies evidence that TUS‐38 can be reused at least five times retaining 95% of its initial adsorption capacity; while density functional theory (DFT) calculations have heightened the understanding of the interactions between iodine molecules and the framework.
2D Ultrathin Titanium Nitride Nanosheets as Separator Coatings for Li–S Batteries
Authors: Lu Shan , Cai Lucheng , Wang Jiaqian , Ying Hangjun , Han Zhongkang , Han Weiqiang , Chen Zongping 
Published: January 2024

AbstractTransition metal nitrides (TMNs) are affirmed to be an appealing candidate for boosting the performance of lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries due to their excellent conductivity, strong interaction with sulfur species, and the effective catalytic ability for conversion of polysulfides. However, the traditional bulk TMNs are difficult to achieve large active surface area and fast transport channels for electrons/ions simultaneously. Here, a 2D ultrathin geometry of titanium nitride (TiN) is realized by a facile topochemical conversion strategy, which can not only serve as an interconnected conductive platform but also expose abundant catalytic active sites. The ultrathin TiN nanosheets are coated on a commercial separator, serving as a multifunctional interlayer in Li–S batteries for hindering the polysulfide shuttle effect by strong capture and fast conversion of polysulfides, achieving a high initial capacity of 1357 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C and demonstrating a low capacity decay of only 0.046% per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1 C.
Michael Addition Inducing Self‐Assembly to Construct Mechanochromic BP Film
Authors: Xu Xuejing , Gao Han , Ren Shuqi , Zheng Chenglin , Du Kaiyang , Zhou Xuan , Ye Zhicheng , Zhu Jiliang , Wang Jingxia , Jiang Lei 
Published: January 2024

AbstractLiquid crystalline blue phase (BP) with 3D cubic nanostructure has attracted much interest in the fields of photonic crystals due to their unique optical properties and the ability to control the flow of light. However, there remains a challenge for simultaneously achieving self‐assembly and mechanochromic response of soft 3D cubic nanostructures. Herein, a scalable strategy for the preparation of soft 3D cubic nanostructured films using oligomerization of the Michael addition reaction, which can induce the assembly of double‐twisted cylinders for collective replication, remodeling, recombination, and growth, with a phase transition from BPII to BPI, and to chiral nematic phase, is presented. The prepared BP patterns can be obtained by Michael addition oligomerization reaction and composite mask photopolymerization, which present distinct mechanochromic sensitive due to patterns derived from different BP state, and the pattern can be reversibly erased and recurred by mechanical force and temperature. The average domain size of BPII prepared using this strategy can achieve 96 µm, which is 2.5 times larger than that obtained using the conventional cooling approach. This work provides new insights into the self‐assembly and selective chemochromism of functional materials and devices.
Construction of Nickel Molybdenum Sulfide/Black Phosphorous 3D Hierarchical Structure Toward High Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes
Authors: Pathak Mansi , Mane Pratap , Chakraborty Brahmananda , Cho Jung Sang , Jeong Sang Mun , Rout Chandra Sekhar 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSupercapacitors (SCs) with outstanding versatility have a lot of potential applications in next‐generation electronics. However, their practical uses are limited by their short working potential window and ultralow‐specific capacity. Herein, the facile one‐step in‐situ hydrothermal synthesis is employed for the construction of a NiMo3S4/BP (black phosphorous) hybrid with a 3D hierarchical structure. After optimization, the NiMo3S4/BP hybrid displays a high specific capacitance of 830 F/g at 1 A/g compared to the pristine NiMo3S4 electrode. The fabricated NiMo3S4/BP//NiCo2S4/Ti3C2Tx asymmetric supercapacitor exhibits a better specific capacitance of 120 F/g at 0.5 A/g, which also demonstrates a high energy density of 54 Wh/kg at 1148.53 W/kg and good cycle stability with capacity retention of 86% and 97% of Coulombic efficiency after 6000 cycles. Further from the DFT simulations, the hybrid NiMo3S4/BP structure shows higher conductivity and quantum capacitance, which demonstrate greater charge storage capability, due to enhanced electronic states near the Fermi level. The lower diffusion energy barrier for the electrolyte K+ ions in the hybrid structure is facilitated by improved charge transfer performance for the hybrid NiMo3S4/BP. This work highlights the potential significance of hybrid nanoarchitectonics and compositional tunability as an emerging method for improving the charge storage capabilities of active electrodes.
Injectable Hydrogel System Incorporating Black Phosphorus Nanosheets and Tazarotene Drug for Enhanced Vascular and Nerve Regeneration in Spinal Cord Injury Repair
Authors: Liu Kun , Wang Yue , Dong Xianzhen , Xu Chao , Yuan Meng , Wei Wenying , Pang Zixuan , Wu Xiaopei , Dai Honglian 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSpinal cord injury (SCI) often leads to cell death, vascular disruption, axonal signal interruption, and permanent functional damage. Currently, there are no clearly effective therapeutic options available for SCI. Considering the inhospitable SCI milieu typified by ischemia, hypoxia, and restricted neural regeneration, a novel injectable hydrogel system containing conductive black phosphorus (BP) nanosheets within a lipoic acid‐modified chitosan hydrogel matrix (LAMC) is explored. The incorporation of tannic acid (TA)‐modified BP nanosheets (BP@TA) into the LAMC hydrogel matrix significantly improved its conductivity. Further, by embedding a bicyclodextrin‐conjugated tazarotene drug, the hydrogel showcased amplified angiogenic potential in vitro. In a rat model of complete SCI, implantation of LAMC/BP@TA hydrogel markedly improved the recovery of motor function. Immunofluorescence evaluations confirmed that the composite hydrogel facilitated endogenous angiogenesis and neurogenesis at the injury site. Collectively, this work elucidates an innovative drug‐incorporated hydrogel system enriched with BP, underscoring its potential to foster vascular and neural regeneration.
Kinetic Insights into Bridge Cleavage Pathways in Periodic Mesoporous Organosilicas
Authors: Sun Zeming , Connolly Aine , Thompson Michael O. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBridging functionalities in periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs) enable new functionalities for a wide range of applications. Bridge cleavage is frequently observed during anneals required to form porous structures, yet the mechanism of these bridge cleavages has not been completely resolved. Here, these chemical transformations and their kinetic pathways on sub‐millisecond timescales induced by laser heating are revealed. By varying anneal times and temperatures, the transformation dynamics of bridge cleavage and structural transformations and their activation energies are determined. The structural relaxation time for individual reactions and their effective local heating time are determined and compared, and the results directly demonstrate the manipulation of different molecules through kinetic control of the sequence of reactions. By isolating and understanding the earliest stage of structural transformations, this study identifies the kinetic principles for new synthesis and post‐processing routes to control individual molecules and reactions in PMOs and other material systems with multi‐functionalities.
Interface Engineering Enables Wide‐Temperature Li‐Ion Storage in Commercial Silicon‐Based Anodes
Authors: Zhang Chenwu , Ji Fengjun , Li Deping , Bai Tiansheng , Zhang Hongqiang , Xia Weihao , Shi Xiuling , Li Kaikai , Lu Jingyu , Wang Yu , Ci Lijie 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSilicon‐based materials have been considered potential anode materials for next‐generation lithium‐ion batteries based on their high theoretical capacity and low working voltage. However, side reactions at the Si/electrolyte interface bring annoying issues like low Coulombic efficiency, sluggish ionic transport, and inferior temperature compatibility. In this work, the surface Al2O3 coating layer is proposed as an artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), which can serve as a physical barrier against the invasion of byproducts like HF(Hydrogen Fluoride) from the decomposition of electrolyte, and acts as a fast Li‐ion transport pathway. Besides, the intrinsically high mechanical strength can effectively inhibit the volume expansion of the silicon particles, thus promoting the cyclability. The as‐assembled battery cell with the Al2O3‐coated Si–C anode exhibits a high initial Coulombic efficiency of 80% at RT and a capacity retention ratio up to ≈81.9% after 100 cycles, which is much higher than that of the pristine Si–C anode (≈74.8%). Besides, the expansion rate can also be decreased from 103% to 50%. Moreover, the Al2O3‐coated Si–C anode also extends the working temperature from room temperature to 0 °C–60 °C. Overall, this work provides an efficient strategy for regulating the interface reactions of Si‐based anode and pushes forward the practical applications at real conditions.
Synergistic Effect of Ferroptosis‐Inducing Nanoparticles and X‐Ray Irradiation Combination Therapy
Authors: Bae Chaewon , Hernández Millares Rodrigo , Ryu Suhyun , Moon Hyowon , Kim Dongwoo , Lee Gyubok , Jiang Zhuomin , Park Min Hee , Kim Kyung Hwan , Koom Woong Sub , Ye Sung‐Joon , Lee Kangwon 
Published: January 2024

AbstractFerroptosis, characterized by the induction of cell death via lipid peroxidation, has been actively studied over the last few years and has shown the potential to improve the efficacy of cancer nanomedicine in an iron‐dependent manner. Radiation therapy, a common treatment method, has limitations as a stand‐alone treatment due to radiation resistance and safety as it affects even normal tissues. Although ferroptosis‐inducing drugs help alleviate radiation resistance, there are no safe ferroptosis‐inducing drugs that can be considered for clinical application and are still in the research stage. Here, the effectiveness of combined treatment with radiotherapy with Fe and hyaluronic acid‐based nanoparticles (FHA‐NPs) to directly induce ferroptosis, considering the clinical applications is reported. Through the induction of ferroptosis by FHA‐NPs and apoptosis by X‐ray irradiation, the therapeutic efficiency of cancer is greatly improved both in vitro and in vivo. In addition, Monte Carlo simulations are performed to assess the physical interactions of the X‐rays with the iron‐oxide nanoparticle. The study provides a deeper understanding of the synergistic effect of ferroptosis and X‐ray irradiation combination therapy. Furthermore, the study can serve as a valuable reference for elucidating the role and mechanisms of ferroptosis in radiation therapy.
In‐Situ Derived Defective Ru Particles Anchored on Ru–Ni Layered Double Hydroxides for Enhanced Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution
Authors: Shi Ningning , Ma Ruijie , Lin Linghui , Xie Wangjing , Liu Panpan , Li Peng , Fan Hua , Tang Yu , Wang Yuanqing , Lin Sen , Huang Xing 
Published: January 2024

AbstractDeveloping active, stable, and cost‐efficient electrocatalysts to replace platinum for the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is highly desirable yet represents a great challenge. Here, it is reported on a facile one‐pot synthesis of RuxNi layered double hydroxides (RuxNi‐LDHs) that exhibit remarkable HER activity and stability after an in‐situ activation treatment, surpassing most state‐of‐the‐art Ru‐based catalysts as well as commercial Ru/C and Pt/C catalysts. The structural and chemical changes triggered by in‐situ activation are systematically investigated, and the results clearly show that the pristine, less‐active RuxNi‐LDHs are transformed into a highly active catalyst characterized by raft‐like, defect‐rich Ru° particles decorated on the surface of RuxNi‐LDHs. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the defective Ru sites can effectively optimize the reaction pathway and lower the free energies of the elemental steps involved, leading to enhanced intrinsic activity. This work highlights the importance of the currently understudied strategy of defect engineering in boosting the HER activity of Ru‐based catalysts and offers an effective approach involving in‐situ electrochemical activation for the development of high‐performance alkaline HER catalysts.
High Polymer Molecular Weight Yields Solar Cells with Simultaneously Improved Performance and Thermal Stability
Authors: Riera‐Galindo Sergi , Sanz‐Lleó Marta , Gutiérrez‐Fernández Edgar , Ramos Nicolás , Mas‐Torrent Marta , Martín Jaime , López‐Mir Laura , Campoy‐Quiles Mariano 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSimple synthetic routes, high active layer thickness tolerance as well as stable organic solar cells are relentlessly pursued as key enabling traits for the upscaling of organic photovoltaics. Here, the potential to address these issues by tuning donor polymer molecular weight is investigated. Specifically, the focus is on PTQ10, a polymer with low synthetic complexity, with number average molecular weights of 2.4, 6.2, 16.8, 52.9, and 54.4 kDa, in combination with three different non‐fullerene acceptors, namely Y6, Y12, and IDIC. Molecular weight, indeed, unlocks a threefold increase in power conversion efficiency for these blends. Importantly, efficiencies above 10% for blade coated devices with thicknesses between 200 and 350 nm for blends incorporating high molecular weight donor are shown. Spectroscopic, GIWAXS and charge carrier mobility data suggest that the strong photocurrent improvement with molecular weight is related to both, improved electronic transport and polymer contribution to exciton generation. Moreover, it is demonstrated that solar cells based on high molecular weight PTQ10 are more thermally stable due to a higher glass transition temperature, thus also improving device stability.
Biodegradation of 17β‐estradiol by drug‐resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia MN08 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa KL10 isolated from the sediment sample
Authors: Farraj Dunia A. Al , Gawwad Mohamed Ragab Abdel , Elshikh Mohamed S. , Arokiyaraj Selvaraj , Vijayaraghavan Ponnuswamy 
Published: January 2024

Abstract17 β‐Estradiol is produced by animals, and humans and excreted through excreta, and has endocrine‐disrupting activity. Bacterial degradation is one of the suitable methods used for the removal of 17 β‐estradiol (E2) from the natural environment. In this study, E2‐degrading bacteria were screened from the enriched sediment sample from the wastewater environment. Two bacterial strains of E2‐degrading bacteria (Stenotrophomonas maltophilia MN08 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa KL10) were determined and >70% of E2‐degradation was achieved. The strain MN08 could rapidly remove approximately 86.5% ± 1.3% of E2 within 7 days of treatment. In addition, the strain KL10 removed 79.5% ± 1% of E2 within the same period. Optimized culture temperature and pH of the medium could improve E2‐degradation. The results demonstrated that the strain MN08 exhibited maximum E2‐degradation activity at 35°C, and pH 8.0. The optimal pH for strain KL10 to degrade E2 ranged from 7.0 to 9.0. The E2‐degradation level for the mixture culture systems can exhibit synergistic E2‐degradation activity. The degradation of the MN08 and KL10 individual strains was 87.3% ± 1.2% and 81.4% ± 1.5%, respectively. The E2‐degradation potential for the mixed culture system was 91.3% ± 2.9% under optimized conditions in which 100 mg/L of E2 served as the sole source of carbon and energy. The present finding demonstrates that the co‐culture of S. maltophilia MN08 and P. aeruginosa KL10 may provide a promising bio‐treatment strategy for the removal of steroids from wastewater.