bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Co‐Free Layered Oxide Cathode Material with Stable Anionic Redox Reaction for Sodium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Liu Zhengbo , Wu Jun , Zeng Jun , Li Fangkun , Peng Chao , Xue Dongfeng , Zhu Min , Liu Jun 
Published: June 2023

AbstractCo shows excellent performance in the high voltage range for layered oxide cathode materials for sodium ion batteries (SIBs). However, its high cost and toxicity are significant disadvantages.Co‐free cathodes with high performance are urgently needed for development. Herein, cheap Mg and Ti elements are preferred to replace Co elements. A P2‐Na0.67Mn0.53Ni0.30Mg0.085Ti0.085O2 (Ni30MgTi) cathode shows a high reversible specific capacity of 118 mA h g−1 at a current density of 50 mA g−1 in 2.0–4.25 V, which is even higher than that in the base sample with Co. Moreover, Mg and Ti raise the median discharge voltage from 3.21 to 3.59 V, which raises the energy density from 325 to 410 Wh kg−1. On the other hand, ex situ XPS and in situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry tests indicate that Ni30MgTi has a stable anionic redox reaction with reversible capacity in the high voltage range. The concept of bimetallic co‐substitution offers a simple and effective Co‐free strategy to reduce the cost and increase the energy density of layered oxide cathode materials simultaneously for SIBs.
Opportunistic availability of an infant and social relationship to a mother influence grooming before infant handling in Japanese macaques
Authors: Sekizawa Maisa , Kutsukake Nobuyuki 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBiological market theory (BMT) predicts that the balance between supply and demand determines the economic value of a “commodity,” which consequently determines the amount of “services” that an individual needs to provide to obtain the commodity. In infant handling among primates, the existing literature suggests that handlers need to groom a mother to obtain access to its infant, particularly when the value of the infant is high (e.g., when the number of infants is low). However, grooming by handlers may not be a prerequisite for the occurrence of infant handling, because handlers can handle an infant that is separated from its mother. Based on 3 years of behavioral observations of wild Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata), we examined the process by which infant handling occurs and the role of grooming in infant handling. We found that infant handling occurred more frequently when the mother and infant were separated than when they were in contact. Grooming rarely occurred before infant handling. The subsequent occurrence of infant handling was not predicted by either the occurrence or duration of grooming toward mothers by non‐mother individuals. Grooming by handlers was also more likely to occur when an infant was in contact with its mother and when an infant's mother was dominant to the handlers. Contrary to BMT, the number of infants in a group did not affect grooming by handlers. These results indicate that the handlers' decision to groom depended on the opportunistic availability of an infant and the social relationship between the infant's mother and themselves. We conclude that grooming was not always necessary for infant handling.
Challenges to medication adherence with intranasal corticosteroid irrigations
Authors: Gutierrez Jorge A. , Shannon Christian M. , Chapurin Nikita , Schlosser Rodney J. , Soler Zachary M. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe purpose of this study was to investigate real‐world adherence to intranasal corticosteroid irrigations using pharmacy data and assess factors associated with low adherence.MethodsPatients undergoing treatment with corticosteroid irrigations for any diagnosis during a 2‐year period were prospectively recruited. Subjects completed a one‐time set of questionnaires including the Barriers to Care Questionnaire (BCQ), 22‐item Sino‐Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT‐22), and a questionnaire assessing their experience with corticosteroid irrigations. Pharmacy data was used to calculate the medication possession ratio (MPR), a measure of medication adherence graded from 0 to 1.ResultsSeventy‐one patients were enrolled. Patient diagnoses included chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) without nasal polyps (n = 37), CRS with nasal polyps (n = 24), or a non‐CRS diagnosis, most commonly chronic rhinitis (n = 10). The MPR for the overall group was 0.44 ± 0.33. Just 9.9% of patients had a perfect MPR of 1. Despite low MPR, only 19.7% of patients reported problems taking the medication when directly asked. Lower education resulted in lower MPR (unstandardized B = 0.065, p = 0.046). Increasing BCQ score, indicating higher barriers to care, was associated with lower MPR (unstandardized B = −0.010, p = 0.033). The lower the MPR, the worse the patient SNOT‐22 scores (unstandardized B = −15.980, p = 0.036).ConclusionAdherence to corticosteroid irrigations was low and patients underreported issues with their medication. Education and barriers to care were associated with lower adherence, which, in turn, was associated with worse sinonasal quality of life.
Design Principles for Maximizing Hole Utilization of Semiconductor Quantum Wires toward Efficient Photocatalysis
Authors: Zhang Chong , Shao Zhen‐Chao , Zhang Xiao‐Long , Liu Guo‐Qiang , Zhang Yu‐Zhuo , Wu Liang , Liu Cheng‐Yuan , Pan Yang , Su Fu‐Hai , Gao Min‐Rui , Li Yi , Yu Shu‐Hong 
Published: June 2023

AbstractMaximizing hole‐transfer kinetics—usually a rate‐determining step in semiconductor‐based artificial photosynthesis—is pivotal for simultaneously enabling high‐efficiency solar hydrogen production and hole utilization. However, this remains elusive yet as efforts are largely focused on optimizing the electron‐involved half‐reactions only by empirically employing sacrificial electron donors (SEDs) to consume the wasted holes. Using high‐quality ZnSe quantum wires as models, we show that how hole‐transfer processes in different SEDs affect their photocatalytic performances. We found that larger driving forces of SEDs monotonically enhance hole‐transfer rates and photocatalytic performances by almost three orders of magnitude, a result conforming well with the Auger‐assisted hole‐transfer model in quantum‐confined systems. Intriguingly, further loading Pt cocatalyts can yield either an Auger‐assisted model or a Marcus inverted region for electron transfer, depending on the competing hole‐transfer kinetics in SEDs.
Directly Imaging and Regulating the Nanoscale Inhomogeneity of S‐Vacancies in Molybdenum Disulfide Monolayer during Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution
Authors: Ma Junjie , Wang Zixiao , Jiang Bo , Wang Wei , Wang Hui 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe study of electron transfer event on two‐dimensional (2D) layered transition metal dichalcogenides has attracted tremendous attentions attributing to their promising applications in electrochemical devices. Herein, we demonstrate an opto‐electrochemical strategy to directly map and regulate electron transfer event on molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) monolayer by combining bright field (BF) imaging technique with electrochemical modulation. The heterogeneity of electrochemical activity on MoS2 monolayer down to nanoscale is resolved spatiotemporally. The thermodynamics of MoS2 monolayer is measured during electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution, and the Arrhenius correlations are obtained. We validate that the defect generation engineered by oxygen plasma bombardment dramatically enhances the local electrochemical activity of MoS2 monolayer, which can be attributed to point defects of S‐vacancies as evidenced. Furthermore, by comparing the difference of electron transfer event on MoS2 with various layers, the interlayer coupling effect is uncovered. This study represents a facile method to image the heterogeneity of electrochemical properties for nanomaterials with atomic thickness and regulate the local activity within the plane by extrinsic factors. It also has potential applications in the design and evaluation of high‐performance layered electrochemical systems down to nanoscale.
Mo−Ni‐based Heterojunction with Fine‐customized d‐Band Centers for Hydrogen Production Coupled with Benzylamine Electrooxidation in Low Alkaline Medium
Authors: Li Yue , Jiao Yanqing , Yan Haijing , Yang Ganceng , Liu Yue , Tian Chungui , Wu Aiping , Fu Honggang 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBenzylamine electrooxidation reaction (BAOR) is a promising route to produce value‐added, easy‐separated benzonitrile, and effectively hoist H2 production. However, achieving excellent performance in low alkaline medium is a huge challenge. The performance is intimately correlated with effective coupling of HER and BAOR, which can be achieved by manipulating the d‐electron structure of catalyst to regulate the active species from water. Herein, we constructed a biphasic Mo0.8Ni0.2N−Ni3N heterojunction for enhanced bifunctional performance toward HER coupled with BAOR by customizing the d‐band centers. Experimental and theoretical calculations indicate that charge transfer in the heterojunction causes the upshift of the d‐band centers, which one side facilitates to decrease water activation energy and optimize H* adsorption on Mo0.8Ni0.2N for promoting HER activity, the other side favors to more easily produce and adsorb OH* from water for forming NiOOH on Ni3N and optimizing adsorption energy of benzylamine, thus catalyzing BAOR effectively. Accordingly, it shows an industrial current density of 220 mA cm−2 at 1.59 V and high Faradaic efficiencies (>99 %) for H2 production and converting benzylamine to benzonitrile in 0.1 M KOH/0.5 M Na2SO4. This work guides the design of excellent bifunctional electrocatalysts for the scalable production of green hydrogen and value‐added products.
Assessing the Productivity of the Direct Conversion of Methane‐to‐Methanol over Copper‐Exchanged Zeolite Omega (MAZ) via Oxygen Looping
Authors: Wieser Johannes , Knorpp Amy J. , Stoian Dragos C. , Rzepka Przemyslaw , Newton Mark A. , van Bokhoven Jeroen A. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe methane‐to‐methanol (MtM) conversion via the oxygen looping approach using copper‐exchanged zeolites has been extensively studied over the last decade. While a lot of research has focussed on maximizing yield and selectivity, little has been directed toward productivity—a metric far more meaningful for evaluating industrial potential. Using copper‐exchanged zeolite omega (Cu‐omega), a material highly active and selective for the MtM conversion using the isothermal oxygen looping approach, we show that this material exhibits unprecedented potential for industrial valorization. In doing so, we also present a novel methodology combining operando XAS and mass spectrometry for the screening of materials for the MtM conversion in oxygen looping mode.
Induced‐Fit‐Identification in a Rigid Metal‐Organic Framework for ppm‐Level CO2 Removal and Ultra‐Pure CO Enrichment
Authors: Hu Peng , Hu Jialang , Zhu Min , Xiong Chao , Krishna Rajamani , Zhao Dan , Ji Hongbing 
Published: June 2023

AbstractRemoving CO2 from crude syngas via physical adsorption is an effective method to yield eligible syngas. However, the bottleneck in trapping ppm‐level CO2 and improving CO purity at higher working temperatures are major challenges. Here we report a thermoresponsive metal–organic framework (1 a‐apz), assembled by rigid Mg2(dobdc) (1 a) and aminopyrazine (apz), which not only affords an ultra‐high CO2 capacity (145.0/197.6 cm3 g−1 (0.01/0.1 bar) at 298 K) but also produces ultra‐pure CO (purity ≥99.99 %) at a practical ambient temperature (TA). Several characterization results, including variable‐temperature tests, in situ high‐resolution synchrotron X‐ray diffraction (HR‐SXRD), and simulations, explicitly unravel that the excellent property is attributed to the induced‐fit‐identification in 1 a‐apz that comprises self‐adaption of apz, multiple binding sites, and complementary electrostatic potential (ESP). Breakthrough tests suggest that 1 a‐apz can remove CO2 from 1/99 CO2/CO mixtures at practical 348 K, yielding 70.5 L kg−1 of CO with ultra‐high purity of ≥99.99 %. The excellent separation performance is also revealed by separating crude syngas that contains quinary mixtures of H2/N2/CH4/CO/CO2 (46/18.3/2.4/32.3/1, v/v/v/v/v).
Inter‐Metal Interaction of Dual‐Atom Catalysts in Heterogeneous Catalysis
Authors: Chen Yang , Lin Jian , Pan Qin , Liu Xu , Ma Tianyi , Wang Xiaodong 
Published: June 2023

AbstractDual‐atom catalysts (DACs) have been a new frontier in heterogeneous catalysis due to their unique intrinsic properties. The synergy between dual atoms provides flexible active sites, promising to enhance performance and even catalyze more complex reactions. However, precisely regulating active site structure and uncovering dual‐atom metal interaction remain grand challenges. In this review, we clarify the significance of the inter‐metal interaction of DACs based on the understanding of active center structures. Three diatomic configurations are elaborated, including isolated dual single‐atom, N/O‐bridged dual‐atom, and direct dual‐metal bonding interaction. Subsequently, the up‐to‐date progress in heterogeneous oxidation reactions, hydrogenation/dehydrogenation reactions, electrocatalytic reactions, and photocatalytic reactions are summarized. The structure‐activity relationship between DACs and catalytic performance is then discussed at an atomic level. Finally, the challenges and future directions to engineer the structure of DACs are discussed. This review will offer new prospects for the rational design of efficient DACs toward heterogeneous catalysis.
Degradation kinetics of epoxidized soybean oil
Authors: Barreto J. V. M. , Albuquerque A. K. C. , Ries Andreas , Wellen R. M. R. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThis work deals with the degradation kinetics of epoxidized soybean oil, whereas the weight loss of epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) cured with methyl tetrahydrophthalic anhydride (MTHPA) as hardener and 2,4,6‐tris (dimethylaminomethyl) phenol (DEH 35) as catalyst displayed two main regions in the thermogravimetry (TG) plots. Nevertheless, deconvolution of the weight loss plots presented three or more events depending on the composition and experimental parameters. Increase the MTHPA addition led to a decrease in the activation energy (AE) for curing which conducted to an increased AE during the degradation. Friedman's isoconversional model exhibits proper R2 for the curing kinetics, but lower R2 values for lower anhydride contents during the degradation kinetics analyses. Kissinger‐Akahira‐Sunose (KAS) and Ozawa‐Flynn‐Wall (OFW) models displayed the best R2 during the kinetics evaluation, whereas the degradation mechanisms fitted reasonably with Avrami‐Erofeev (An) and nth‐order autocatalytic (Cn) during the first and second weight loss regions. Microstructural analyzes and in‐depth investigations into the thermal degradation mechanism of ESO suggest two possible pathways, that is, production of carbonic groups through heterolytic scission, and formation of electrically stable groups with saturated carbon bonds.
A MOF‐derived Bimetallic Co‐catalyst for Promoting Visible‐light Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution on NH2‐MIL‐125
Authors: Wang Mengmin , Zhang Yijun , Zhang Yang , Ning Wenxin , Liu Peng Fei 
Published: June 2023

AbstractIn order to construct noble metal‐free co‐catalysts to facilitate the transport and separation of photocatalyst carriers, herein, a MOF‐based derived bimetallic NiCu0.2 co‐catalyst was loaded on NH2‐MIL‐125(Ti). The obtained NiCu0.2/NH2‐MIL‐125 exhibited a photocatalytic activity of 161.4 μmol g−1 h−1 for hydrogen evolution, 12.6 times higher than that of the Ni/NH2‐MIL‐125 and even slightly better than Pt/NH2‐MIL‐125. The work expands the development pathway of cost‐effective and highly active bimetallic co‐catalysts for photocatalytic H2 evolution.
Continuous drainage for the treatment of gastric cancer with pericardial metastasis and cardiac tamponade: A case report
Authors: Hirai Tadayuki , Omi Wataru , Nakagawa Yoichiro , Shinjo Yusuke , Okabe Yoshitaka , Kato Chieko , Saeki Takahiro , Sakagami Satoru 
Published: June 2023

Key Clinical MessageSignet‐ring cell gastric carcinomas presenting as pericardial effusion early in diagnosis are rare and associated with high mortality and a poor prognosis. There are two interesting aspects of this case: primary gastric carcinoma presenting as cardiac tamponade and the metastatic behavior of gastric signet‐ring cell carcinoma.AbstractThis report describes an 83‐year‐old man diagnosed to have cardiac tamponade due to massive pericardial effusion. A cytological analysis of the pericardial effusion disclosed adenocarcinoma. The patient was treated with continuous pericardial drainage and the amount of pericardial effusion decreased.
Exploring the impact of exercise and essential amino acid plus cholecalciferol supplementation on physical fitness and body composition in multiple sclerosis: A case study
Authors: Ispoglou Theocharis , Ferentinos Panagiotis , Prokopidis Konstantinos , Blake Cameron , Aldrich Luke , Elia Antonis , Lees Matthew , Hind Karen 
Published: June 2023

Key Clinical MessageIn MS patients, especially those frail or malnourished, combining home‐based exercise twice weekly with essential amino acids and vitamin D may improve body composition, strength, and physical performance, enabling long‐term functional improvements.AbstractMultiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with reduced bone and muscle strength and function. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a 24‐week intervention in a 57‐year‐old frail female with MS. The participant completed a 2×/week exercise intervention and ingested 2×/day a supplement containing 7.5 g essential amino acids and 500 IU cholecalciferol. Body composition, 6‐m gait speed (GS), handgrip strength (HGS), 30‐sec arm‐curl test (30ACT), 6‐min walking test (6MWT), 30‐sec chair‐stand test (30CST), and plasma concentrations of 25‐hydroxyvitamin D3 [25(OH)D3], insulin‐like growth factor 1 (IGF‐1), and amino acids were assessed at baseline, and at Weeks 12 and 24. Plasma 25(OH)D3 increased from 23.2 to 41.3 ng/mL and IGF‐1 from 131.6 to 140.7 ng/mL from baseline to post‐intervention. BMI, total lean tissue mass (LTM), fat mass, bone mineral content, and the sum of 17 amino acids increased by 3.8, 1.0, 3.5, 0.2, and 19%, respectively, at Week 24. There were clinically significant increases in regional LTM (6.9% arms and 6.3% legs) and large increases in GS (67.3%), dominant HGS (31.5%), non‐dominant HGS (11.8%), dominant 30ACT (100%), non‐dominant 30ACT (116.7%), 6MWT (125.6%), and 30CST (44.4%). The current intervention was effective in improving components of physical fitness and body composition in a female with MS.
Disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis in a kidney transplant recipient
Authors: Amiri Rezvan , Farrokhnia Mehrdad , Mousavi Mehdiabadi Fatemeh 
Published: June 2023

Key Clinical MessageIn this case of disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis in our immunosuppressive patient who was a refractor to treatment with intra‐lesion Glucantime® and systemic L‐AmB, considering the good clinical response to oral miltefosine, this drug might be the best treatment option.AbstractDiagnosis and treatment of leishmaniasis are challenging in immunosuppressed patients. Here, we report a 46‐year‐old male renal transplant recipient with disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis presenting with multiple lesions on the face and upper extremities 15 years after transplant with a challenging course of treatment with meglumine antimoniate, liposomal amphotericin B, and miltefosine.
Disseminated fungal infection in a patient receiving zanubrutinib
Authors: Walsh Madalyn , Xu Alice , Ballas Zuhair , Sanchez Rolando 
Published: June 2023

Key Clinical MessageWe report a case of fatal disseminated aspergillosis in the setting of administration of zanubrutinib, a second‐generation Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor thought to have a lower rate of immunosuppression‐related side effects.
Interaction of Water with Ceria Thin Film
Authors: Zhou Qin , Akber Humaira , Zhao Aidi , Yang Fan , Liu Zhi 
Published: June 2023

AbstractWater interaction with ceria is a fundamental process underpinning catalytic reactions such as water‐gas‐shift and water electrolysis. This review summarizes the investigations of water interactions with the ceria low‐index surfaces [(111), (100), and (110)]. The first part introduces: (a) The atomic structures of the stoichiometric CeO2 and reduced CeOx (x=1.5∼2) thin films, including the characteristics of oxygen vacancies; (b) The anisotropic migration mechanisms of oxygen vacancies and the locations of the entangled polarons in the reduced ceria. The second part reviews water‘s adsorption, desorption, dissociation, and redox properties on the ceria low‐index surfaces studied by DFT, TPD, XPS, RPES, TEM, and SPM methods. The impacts of water coverage, ceria film thickness, strain effect, dopant effect, face stability, and solid‐liquid interface on the interaction between water and ceria are also discussed. At last, this review sheds some light on the future directions and challenges in this topic.
DNA Windmill Probe for Multiplexed mRNA Detection and Cell Type Discrimination
Authors: Zhao Yu , Li Zhihao , Li Bo , Wang Chunyan 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAccurate cancer diagnosis especially early diagnosis is of great importance for prompt therapy and elevated survival rate. mRNAs are widely used as biomarkers for cancer identification and treatment. mRNA expression levels are highly associated with cancer stage and malignant progression. Nevertheless, single type mRNA detection is insufficient and unreliable. Herein, we developed a DNA nano‐windmill probe for in situ multiplexed mRNAs detection and imaging in this paper. The probe is designed to simultaneously target four types of mRNA through wind blades. Importantly, recognition of targets is independent from each other, which further facilitate cell type discrimination. The probe can specifically distinguish cancer cell lines from normal cells. In addition, it can identify changes in mRNA expression levels in living cells. The current strategy enriches the toolbox for improving the accuracy of cancer diagnosis and therapeutic solutions.
Double Dynamic Structural Change Enabling Tricolor Chromism by the Realization of Apparent Two‐Electron Transfer to Skip the Open‐Shell State
Authors: Harimoto Takashi , Sugai Yuka , Sugawara Kazuma , Suzuki Takanori , Ishigaki Yusuke 
Published: June 2023

AbstractMost redox systems generally cannot avoid the involvement of open‐shell species upon generating multiply charged species, which often reduces reversibility in multi‐color electrochromic systems. In this study, we newly synthesized octakis(aminophenyl)‐substituted pentacenebisquinodimethane (BQD) derivatives and their hybrids with alkoxyphenyl analogues. Thanks to apparent two‐electron transfer accompanied by double dramatic changes in the structure of the arylated quinodimethane skeleton, the dicationic and tetracationic states were generated and isolated quantitatively because of the negligible steady‐state concentration of intermediary open‐shell species such as monocation or trication radicals. When two electrophores with different donating abilities are attached to the BQD skeleton, a dicationic state with a different color can be isolated in addition to the neutral and tetracationic states. For these tetracations, an interchromophore interaction induces a red‐shift of the NIR absorptions, thus realizing tricolor UV/Vis/NIR electrochromic behavior involving only closed‐shell states.