bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Improving Rate Performance of Encapsulating Lithium‐Polysulfide Electrolytes for Practical Lithium−Sulfur Batteries
Authors: Su Li‐Ling , Yao Nan , Li Zheng , Bi Chen‐Xi , Chen Zi‐Xian , Chen Xiang , Li Bo‐Quan , Zhang Xue‐Qiang , Huang Jia‐Qi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe cycle life of high‐energy‐density lithium−sulfur (Li−S) batteries is severely plagued by the incessant parasitic reactions between Li metal anodes and reactive Li polysulfides (LiPSs). Encapsulating Li‐polysulfide electrolyte (EPSE) emerges as an effective electrolyte design to mitigate the parasitic reactions kinetically. Nevertheless, the rate performance of Li−S batteries with EPSE is synchronously suppressed. Herein, the sacrifice in rate performance by EPSE is circumvented while mitigating parasitic reactions by employing hexyl methyl ether (HME) as a co‐solvent. The specific capacity of Li−S batteries with HME‐based EPSE is nearly not decreased at 0.1 C compared with conventional ether electrolytes. With an ultrathin Li metal anode (50 μm) and a high‐areal‐loading sulfur cathode (4.4 mgS cm−2), a longer cycle life of 113 cycles was achieved in HME‐based EPSE compared with that of 65 cycles in conventional ether electrolytes at 0.1 C. Furthermore, both high energy density of 387 Wh kg−1 and stable cycle life of 27 cycles were achieved in a Li−S pouch cell (2.7 Ah). This work inspires the feasibility of regulating the solvation structure of LiPSs in EPSE for Li−S batteries with balanced performance.
Tuning Shortwave‐Infrared J‐aggregates of Aromatic Ring‐Fused Aza‐BODIPYs by Peripheral Substituents for Combined Photothermal and Photodynamic Therapies at Ultralow Laser Power
Authors: Guo Xing , Sheng Wanle , Pan Hongfei , Guo Luying , Zuo Huiquan , Wu Zeyu , Ling Shizhang , Jiang Xiaochun , Chen Zhijian , Jiao Lijuan , Hao Erhong 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAchieving photothermal therapy (PTT) at ultralow laser power density is crucial for minimizing photo‐damage and allowing for higher maximum permissible skin exposure. However, this requires photothermal agents to possess not just superior photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE), but also exceptional near‐infrared (NIR) absorptivity. J‐aggregates, exhibit a significant redshift and narrower absorption peak with a higher extinction coefficient. Nevertheless, achieving predictable J‐aggregates through molecular design remains a challenge. In this study, we successfully induced desirable J‐aggregation (λabsmax: 968 nm, ϵ: 2.96×105 M−1 cm−1, λemmax: 972 nm, ΦFL: 6.2 %) by tuning electrostatic interactions between π‐conjugated molecular planes through manipulating molecular surface electrostatic potential of aromatic ring‐fused aza‐BODIPY dyes. Notably, by controlling the preparation method for encapsulating dyes into F‐127 polymer, we were able to selectively generate H‐/J‐aggregates, respectively. Furthermore, the J‐aggregates exhibited two controllable morphologies: nanospheres and nanowires. Importantly, the shortwave‐infrared J‐aggregated nanoparticles with impressive PCE of 72.9 % effectively destroyed cancer cells and mice‐tumors at an ultralow power density of 0.27 W cm−2 (915 nm). This phototherapeutic nano‐platform, which generates predictable J‐aggregation behavior, and can controllably form J‐/H‐aggregates and selectable J‐aggregate morphology, is a valuable paradigm for developing photothermal agents for tumor‐treatment at ultralow laser power density.
How the incentives of participating organizations influence the current scales of coral reef restoration activities
Authors: Gibbs Mark , Jackel Karen , Ames Josh , McLeod Ian 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Coral reef restoration activities have increased globally over recent decades in response to the ongoing decline in condition of the worlds' reefs.
Current practices of coral reef restoration are now undertaken in most of the tropical regions of the world. However, the scale of individual projects remains small in the context of the scale of threats to reefs.
An increasing number of studies have considered the barriers to scaling up projects, but few of these have considered the critical role that participating organizations play in influencing and determining the scale that projects can achieve. An institutional analysis is undertaken here to elucidate these barriers.
The primary conclusion from this analysis is that the present mix of organizations undertaking reef restoration activities will likely have to alter as at‐scale approaches are introduced.
What this new mix of organizations will look like will be location‐specific and dependent upon for example health and safety, and environmental approvals requirements, and the requirements for funding and operating infrastructure.
Refined sliding mode disturbance observer‐based finite‐time composite control for Euler–Lagrange systems with multiple disturbances
Authors: Zhu Yukai , Liu Zengbo , Qiao Jianzhong 
Published: January 2024

AbstractA wide range of practical control systems such as robot manipulators and spacecrafts can be modeled by Euler–Lagrange systems. On one hand, the requirements for system control accuracy, response speed, and robustness are ever increasing. On the other hand, the control performances are inevitably degraded by multiple disturbances. In this paper, a novel finite‐time composite control law is proposed for a class of Euler–Lagrange systems subject to multiple heterogeneous disturbances including a neutrally stable disturbance and a norm‐bounded disturbance. More specifically, a refined sliding mode disturbance observer (RSMDO) is proposed to estimate and reject the neutrally stable disturbance in the feedforward channel, while an adaptive nonsingular backstepping control (ANBC) is designed in the feedback channel to stabilize the system and attenuate the observer error as well as the norm‐bounded disturbance. The proposed RSMDO can not only fully utilize the disturbance information, but also quantify the convergence time and steady‐state accuracy of the estimation error. The finite‐time stability analysis is carried out for the closed‐loop system. Finally, an example of spacecraft attitude control system is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methods.
Modified Riccati iterative algorithms for stochastic coupled algebraic Riccati equations of linear stochastic Markovian jump systems
Authors: Liu Meijun , Zhao Xueyan , Deng Feiqi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis paper investigates the stochastic coupled algebraic Riccati equations (SCAREs) associated with linear stochastic Markovian jump systems. First, two existing algorithms utilized to solve the SCAREs are reviewed and discussed. Second, based on the analysis of these two algorithms, a modified Riccati iterative algorithm is proposed with a tuning parameter added. It is verified that the proposed algorithm with zero initial values converges to the unique positive definite solution of the SCAREs with fast speed. Furthermore, two numerical examples are given to verify the efficiency and superiority of the proposed algorithm.
Ammonium Bifluoride‐Etched MXene Modified Electrode for the All−Vanadium Redox Flow Battery
Authors: Pahlevaninezhad Maedeh , Sadri Rad , Momodu Damilola , Eisawi Karamullah , Pahlevani Majid , Naguib Michael , Roberts Edward P. L. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe development of electrodes with high performance and long‐term stability is crucial for commercial application of vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs). This study compared the performance of VRFB with thermal‐treated and MXene‐modified carbon paper. To prepare the MXene, a modified‐etching process with ammonium−bifluoride (NH4HF2) led to a mild and efficient conversion of the MAX‐phase to MXene compared to etching process with hydrofluoric‐acid (HF). Electron microscopy and X‐ray diffraction studies revealed that the etching process with NH4HF2 led to MXene nanostructures with a large interlayer spacing. The results show that at a current density of 60 mA cm−2, the energy efficiency increased by 25.5 % when using a NH4HF2 ‐etched MXene‐modified negative electrode, by 12.5 % with a thermal‐treated MXene‐modified electrode, and by 4 % with an HF‐etched MXene‐modified electrode, in comparison to the pristine electrode. The maximum power density of the battery was increased by more than 40 %. In long‐term cycling experiments the MXene modified electrode exhibited excellent stability over 1000 cycles of charge‐discharge, with 0.05 % discharge capacity decay per cycle, amongst the lowest values reported to date and four times lower than for thermally‐treated electrode. The superior performance was linked to the improved electrical conductivity and wettability, higher interlayer spacing, and lower charge transfer resistance for the V2+/V3+ redox reaction.
Acoustic levitation as a tool for cell‐driven self‐organization of human cell spheroids during long‐term 3D culture
Authors: Rabiet Lucile , Arakelian Lousineh , Jeger‐Madiot Nathan , García Duván Rojas , Larghero Jérôme , Aider Jean‐Luc 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAcoustic levitation, which allows contactless manipulation of micro‐objects with ultrasounds, is a promising technique for spheroids formation and culture. This acoustofluidic technique favors cell–cell interactions, away from the walls of the chip, which leads to the spontaneous self‐organization of cells. Using this approach, we generated spheroids of mesenchymal stromal cells, hepatic and endothelial cells, and showed that long‐term culture of cells in acoustic levitation is feasible. We also demonstrated that this self‐organization and its dynamics depended weakly on the acoustic parameters but were strongly dependent on the levitated cell type. Moreover, spheroid organization was modified by actin cytoskeleton inhibitors or calcium‐mediated interaction inhibitors. Our results confirmed that acoustic levitation is a rising technique for fundamental research and biotechnological industrial application in the rapidly growing field of microphysiological systems. It allowed easily obtaining spheroids of specific and predictable shape and size, which could be cultivated over several days, without requiring hydrogels or extracellular matrix.
Contrasting clinical outcomes and socio‐economic impact of young versus elderly‐onset oral squamous cell carcinoma, a novel health economic analysis
Authors: Singh Manraj , Thankappan Krishnakumar , Balasubramanian Deepak , Pillai Vijay , Shetty Vivek , Rangappa Vidyabhushan , Chandrasekhar Naveen Hedne , Kekatpure Vikram , Kuriakose Moni Abraham , Krishnamurthy Arvind , Mitra Arun , Pattatheyil Arun , Jain Prateek , Iyer Subramania , Iyer N. Gopalakrishna , Subramaniam Narayana ,   the Head and Neck Cooperative Oncology Group
Published: January 2024

AbstractObjectivesThe incidence of young‐onset oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is growing, even among non‐smokers/drinkers. The effects of adverse histopathological features on long‐term oncologic outcomes between the young and old are controversial and confounded by significant heterogeneity. Few studies have evaluated the socio‐economic impact of premature mortality from OSCC. Our study seeks to quantify these differences and their economic impact on society.Materials and MethodsFour hundred and seventy‐eight young (<45 years) and 1660 old patients (≥45 years) with OSCC were studied. Logistic regression determined predictors of recurrence and death. Survival analysis was calculated via the Kaplan–Meier method. A separate health economic analysis was conducted for India and Singapore. Years of Potential Productive Life Lost (YPPLL) were estimated with the Human Capital Approach, and premature mortality cost was derived using population‐level data.ResultsAdverse histopathological features were seen more frequently in young OSCC: PNI (42.9% vs. 35%, p = 0.002), LVI (22.4% vs. 17.3%, p = 0.013) and ENE (36% vs. 24.5%, p < 0.001). Although 5‐year OS/DSS were similar, the young cohort had received more intensive adjuvant therapy (CCRT 26.9% vs. 16.6%, p < 0.001). Among Singaporean males, the premature mortality cost per death was US $396,528, and per YPPLL was US $45,486. This was US $397,402 and US $38,458 for females. Among Indian males, the premature mortality cost per death was US $30,641, and per YPPLL was US $595. This was US $ 21,038 and US $305 for females.ConclusionYoung‐onset OSCC is an aggressive disease, mitigated by the ability to receive intensive adjuvant treatment. From our loss of productivity analysis, the socio‐economic costs from premature mortality are substantial. Early cancer screening and educational outreach campaigns should be tailored to this cohort. Alongside, more funding should be diverted to genetic research, developing novel biomarkers and improving the efficacy of adjuvant treatment in OSCC.
Isolation, Cytotoxicity, and In‐silico Screening of Coumarins from Psoralea corylifolia Linn.
Authors: Tripathi Nancy , Parmar Aarati , Pandey Nilesh , Bhardwaj Nivedita , Chakrabarty Sanheeta , Sarkar Ruma , Kumar Hemant , Jain Shreyans K. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPsoralea corylifolia (syn. Cullen corylifolium), commonly called bawachi, is a medicinal plant extensively used for skin conditions like leukoderma, vitiligo, and psoriasis. It is notably rich in valuable bioactive compounds, particularly coumarins and furanocoumarins. This study isolated fourteen coumarins from P. corylifolia which were tested for cytotoxicity using the MTT assay, with compound 10 showing good cytotoxicity against A549 cells (IC50 0.9 μM), while compound 1, compound 2, and compound 3 displaying potential cytotoxicity against MDA‐MB‐231 cells (IC50 0.49 μM, 0.56 μM, and 0.84 μM respectively). Additionally, the compounds′ interaction with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) protein, highly expressed in both cell lines, was investigated through molecular modeling studies, that aligned well with cytotoxicity results. The findings revealed the remarkable cytotoxic potential of four coumarins 1, 2, 3, and 10 against A549 and MDA‐MB‐231 cell lines.
Retracted: Can the chemical industry solve the climate change? On the role of human energy production, renewable energies, and the potential of chemistry as a solution provider
Authors: Bertau Martin , Steiner Gerald 
Published: January 2024

AbstractChemie Ingenieur Technik 2023, 202300158https://doi.org/10.1002/cite.202300158The above article published online on 26 October 2023 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com) has been retracted by agreement between the authors, the journal Editor in Chief, Sabine Wiederhold, and Wiley‐VCH GmbH. The retraction has been agreed upon following the identification of calculation errors that invalidate statements of the paper. The authors were not aware of these errors prior to publication and deeply apologize for the oversight.
Topographical depth reveals contact guidance mechanism distinct from focal adhesion confinement
Authors: Robitaille Michael C. , Kim Chunghwan , Christodoulides Joseph A. , Calhoun Patrick J. , Kang Wonmo , Liu Jinny , Byers Jeff M. , Raphael Marc P. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractCellular response to the topography of their environment, known as contact guidance, is a crucial aspect to many biological processes yet remains poorly understood. A prevailing model to describe cellular contact guidance involves the lateral confinement of focal adhesions (FA) by topography as an underlying mechanism governing how cells can respond to topographical cues. However, it is not clear how this model is consistent with the well‐documented depth‐dependent contact guidance responses in the literature. To investigate this model, we fabricated a set of contact guidance chips with lateral dimensions capable of confining focal adhesions and relaxing that confinement at various depths. We find at the shallowest depth of 330 nm, the model of focal adhesion confinement is consistent with our observations. However, the cellular response at depths of 725 and 1000 nm is inadequately explained by this model. Instead, we observe a distinct reorganization of F‐actin at greater depths in which topographically induced cell membrane deformation alters the structure of the cytoskeleton. These results are consistent with an alternative curvature‐hypothesis to explain cellular response to topographical cues. Together, these results indicate a confluence of two molecular mechanisms operating at increased induced membrane curvature that govern how cells sense and respond to topography.
Changes in Secondary Structure and Properties of Bovine Serum Albumin as a Result of Interactions with a Gold Surface
Authors: Tworek Paulina , Rakowski Kamil , Szota Magdalena , Lekka Małgorzata , Jachimska Barbara 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe front cover artwork is provided by Prof. Barbara Jachimska's group at the Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, PAS. The image represents the process of changes in the secondary structure of Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) as a result of its interactions with a gold surface. Read the full text of the Research Article at 10.1002/cphc.202300505.
Liquid metal droplet dynamics
Authors: Zhao Xi , Qiao Mengwen , Zhou Yingxin , Liu Jing 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe unique properties to combine the dual merits of both liquids and metals together make the gallium‐based liquid metal (LM) droplets a class of unconventional substitute which possess great potential for a group of newly emerging areas, such as stretchable electronics, soft devices, micro sensors and actuators. In addition, LM droplets are undoubtedly an intriguing target worth of pursuing in fundamental hydrodynamic investigations due to their extremely high surface tension nature compared to classical nonmetallic fluids. Since the discovery of the diverse transformation phenomena and self‐fueled droplet mollusks of LM that can move automatically in solution via single electricity or even without any external energy supply, tremendous attentions were attracted to this special fluidic object of LM droplets. Over the past decade, there has been a proliferation of explorations on LM droplet dynamics, while the involved contents are heterogeneous due to the interfacial physical/chemical activity of the LM and the diversity of the kinetic behaviors. To better understand and manipulate the droplet behavior and to promote further development of the LMs, this review is dedicated to summarize the latest progress and presents an overview on basic findings related to LM macro‐droplet dynamics. Firstly, the extended definition of LM droplets and the corresponding fabrication methods are given. Then, typical works on LM droplet dynamics are systematically interpreted based on their different behavior categories. Finally, the perspectives, main obstacles and challenges restricting the development of LM droplet dynamics are pointed out.
Comprehensive metabolic investigation of dopamine reuptake inhibitor HDMP‐28 in equine liver microsomes and Cunninghamella elegans for doping control
Authors: Muhammed Ajeebsanu Meleparappil , Subhahar Michael Benedict , Karakka Kal Abdul Khader , Philip Moses , Perwad Zubair , Karatt Tajudheen Kunhamu , Graiban Fatma Mohammed , Joseph Marina , Jose Shantymol V. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractA dopamine reuptake inhibitor is a type of medication or substance that works by blocking the reuptake of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine reuptake inhibitors offer multiple effects, including increased alertness, improved mood, and therapeutic potential for conditions like depression, ADHD, and Parkinson's disease. HDMP‐28, or methylnaphthidate, is a potent synthetic stimulant from the phenyltropane class. It surpasses methylphenidate in both dopamine reuptake inhibition and half‐life. As a dopamine reuptake inhibitor, it boosts dopamine levels by hindering reuptake into nerve cells, resulting in heightened stimulation and increased energy. In order to comprehensively address both the tangible and potential repercussions of the unauthorized utilization of the aforementioned substance in sports, it is imperative to establish analytical methodologies for the identification of the parent drug and its primary metabolites. Additionally, a comprehensive analysis of the metabolic characteristics of HDMP‐28 in both human and animal subjects has yet to be published. This study explores the metabolic conversion of HDMP‐28 mediated by equine liver microsomes and Cunninghamella elegans. An extraction and detection method was developed, optimized, and validated for doping assessment in equine urine and plasma. Liquid chromatography–high‐resolution mass spectrometry was employed to determine metabolite structures. The study identified 31 (22 phase I and 9 phase II) metabolites of HDMP‐28, including hydroxylated, hydrogenated, and hydrolyzed analogs. Glucuronic acid‐conjugated metabolites were also detected. This manuscript describes metabolites based on the in vitro studies, which might not be the same in vivo. These findings aid in the detection and understanding of the illicit use of HDMP‐28 in equestrian sports.
A facile double moving redox boundary model for visual electrophoresis titration of ascorbic acid
Authors: Liu Qian , Chen Keer , Xu Xu , Zhang Qiang , Liang Heng , Cao Chengxi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this work, we proposed a double moving redox boundary (MROB) model to realize the colorless analyte electrophoresis titration (ET) by the two steps of the redox reaction. Single MROB has been proposed for the development of ET sensing (Analyst, 2013, 138, 1137. ACS Sensor, 2019, 4, 126.), and faces great challenges in detecting the analyte without color change during redox reaction. Herein, a novel model of double‐MROB electrophoresis, including its mechanisms, equations, and procedures, was developed for titration by using ascorbic acid as a model analyte. The first MROB was created with ferric iron (Fe3+) and iodide ion (I−) in which Fe3+ was reduced as Fe2+ and I− was oxidized as molecular iodine (I2) used as an indicator of visible MROB due to blue starch–iodine complex. The second boundary was then formed between the molecular iodine and model analyte of ascorbic acid. Under given conditions, there was a quantitative relationship between velocity of MROB (VMROB(ii)) and ascorbic acid concentration (CVit C) in the double‐MROB system (1/VMROB(ii) = 0.6502CVit C + 4.5165, and R = 0.9939). The relevant relative standard deviation values of intraday and inter‐day were less than ∼5.55% and ∼6.64%, respectively. Finally, the titration of ascorbic acid in chewable vitamin C tablets was performed by the developed method, the titration results agreed with those via the classic iodometric titration. All the results briefly demonstrated the validity of the double MROB model, in which Vit C was used as a model analyte. The developed method had potential use in quantitative analysis of redox‐active species in biomedical samples.