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A Keggin Al13‐Montmorillonite Modified Separator Retards the Polysulfide Shuttling and Accelerates Li‐Ion Transfer in Li‐S Batteries
Authors: Wang Yong , Wu Yiyu , Mao Peiyuan , Fan Yunmiao , Wang Xi , Xiang Hongyu , Li Zhongfeng , Li Kai , Hu Chaoquan 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe commercialization of Li‐S batteries as a promising energy system is terribly impeded by the issues of the shuttle effect and Li dendrite. Keggin Al13‐pillared montmorillonite (AlMMT), used as the modified film of the separator together with super‐P and poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), has a good chemical affinity to lithium polysulfide (LiPS) to retard the polysulfide shuttling, excellent electrolyte wettability, and a stable structure, which can improve the rate capability and cycling stability of Li‐S batteries. Density function theory (DFT) calculations reveal the strong adsorption ability of AlMMT for LiPS. Consequently, the modified film allows Li‐S batteries to reach 902 mAh g−1 at 0.2C after 200 cycles and 625 mAh g−1 at 1C after 1000 cycles. More importantly, a high reversible areal capacity of 4.04 mAh cm−2 can be realized under a high sulfur loading of 6.10 mg cm−2. Combining the merits of rich resources of montmorillonite, prominent performance, simple operation and cost‐effectiveness together, this work exploits a new route for viable Li‐S batteries for applications.
Accelerated Capacity and Cycling Performance via Facile Instantaneous Precipitation Induced Amorphization for Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Yang Weijia , Huang Jun , Zhang Yun , Saito Nagahiro , Zhang Zhengxi , Yang Li 
Published: September 2023

AbstractConversion‐alloying anodes have garnered escalating attention with high theoretical capacity, however, they are seriously hindered by large volume distortion and capacity fading. To counter, structural modification needs more exploration. Herein, advantageous structure and high‐performance are realized in new amorphous PbSb2O6 (PSO‐a) nanosphere via facile instantaneous precipitation induced amorphization; conversion‐alloying mechanism endows it with prominent lithium‐storage capability; nanostructure can shorten ion‐transfer distance and accommodate volume change outside the bulk of PSO‐a; and loosely‐stacked isotropic amorphous structure can enhance kinetics both at electrode/electrolyte interfaces and in the bulk. Volume change is synergistically stabilized from within to outside the bulk, leading to accelerated capacity and cycling. As expected, when employed in half‐cells with 1 m LiPF6 in ethylene carbonate/diethyl carbonate/dimethyl carbonate/fluoroethylene carbonate (3:3:3:1 by mass) as electrolyte, glass microfiber filter as separator, and pure lithium foil as counter electrode, it realizes eminent performance with high specific capacity of 1512.6 mA h g−1 at 0.1 A g−1 and 755.1 mA h g−1 after 1000 cycles at 3 A g−1. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first time PbSb2O6 is utilized as high‐performance anode for lithium‐ion batteries. Furthermore, this facile strategy provides a promising direction for high‐performance amorphous anode material.
Investigation of Physicochemical Properties of Tapioca Starch–Methyl Myristate Complexes
Authors: Anisa Santi , Woortman Albert J. J. , Loos Katja , Rachmawati Rachmawati 
Published: September 2023

AbstractComplexation can be utilized to modify starch properties. In this study, tapioca starch–methyl myristate (SM) complexes are prepared by mixing tapioca starch and methyl myristate (MM) in water at 90 °C. The MM amount is varied at 1%–10% w/w to study its effects on the complexes’ physicochemical properties, which are characterized using spectroscopic, thermal, crystallinity, particle size, and microscopic analyses. The complexes are stable crystalline materials, as iodine cannot replace complexed MM. In water, these complexes aggregate to form two different sizes of 29.5–162.7 nm (23%–58% population) and 711.2–7086.7 nm (42%–77% population), which melt at 90–95 °C. Solid complexes form porous morphologies, which start degrading at 260.3–263.4 °C, indicating high thermal stability. An in vitro digestibility study using α‐amylase shows that the higher the MM amount is, the slower the starch degradation. At 120 min digestion time, the complexes produce 11%–16% lower reducing sugar than native starch (S). This shows that starch complexation with MM complexes can produce starch materials with slower digestibility. For the kinetic analysis, the Weibull model fits better than the exponential model for analyzing the digestion kinetics of SM complexes by the α‐amylase enzyme.
Comparison of treatment effect between phase 2 and phase 3 trials in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Wils Pauline , Jairath Vipul , Sands Bruce E. , Magro Fernando , Reinisch Walter , Rubin David , Danese Silvio , Baumann Cédric , Peyrin‐Biroulet Laurent 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackground and AimsThe accumulation of multiple randomized controlled trials in the field of inflammatory bowel diseases provides an opportunity to compare treatment effects between phase 2 and 3 trials. We aimed to determine whether treatment effects observed in phase 3 investigating biologics and small molecule drugs differed from those in their preceding phase 2 trial.MethodsWe first performed a review of phase 2 and phase 3 trials enrolling ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD) patients. We compared the percent overall success for key endpoints between phases (several phase 3 could be matched to a single phase 2 trial). Then, we compared the percent overall success in the matched phase 2 and 3 trials (ratio 1:1), and performed sensitivity analysis.ResultsWe identified 14 phase 2 (8 CD; 6 UC) and 24 phase 3 (13 CD; 11 UC) trials. In CD, the different analyses suggest that the percentage of overall success of clinical remission and clinical response was significantly higher in phase 2 than in phase 3 trials. In UC, the analyses suggest collectively that the percent of treatment effect seemed similar for clinical remission, clinical response and histologic outcomes between phases but with a lower percentage of overall success in phase 2 than in phase 3 trials for endoscopic endpoints.ConclusionsIn UC, we observed a similar percentage of treatment effect for clinical and histologic outcomes between phase 2 and 3 trials but not for endoscopic outcomes. Whereas in CD, we showed a failure to reproduce similar results between phases. These results may help sponsors in the design of future drug development programs.
Carbon tax ethics
Authors: Mintz‐Woo Kian 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIdeal carbon tax policy is internationally coordinated, fully internalizes externalities, redistributes revenues to those harmed, and is politically acceptable, generating predictable market signals. Since nonideal circumstances rarely allow all these conditions to be met, moral issues arise. This paper surveys some of the work in moral philosophy responding to several of these issues. First, it discusses the moral drivers for estimates of the social cost of carbon. Second, it explains how national self‐interest can block climate action and suggests international policies—carbon border tax adjustments and carbon clubs—that can help address these concerns. Third, it introduces some of the social science literature about the political acceptability of carbon taxes before addressing a couple common public concerns about carbon taxes. Finally, it introduces four carbon revenue usage options, arguing that redistributive and climate compensation measures are most morally justified.This article is categorized under:
Climate, Nature, and Ethics > Ethics and Climate Change
Climate, Nature, and Ethics > Climate Change and Global Justice
Climate and Development > Social Justice and the Politics of Development
Wastewater purification from Rhodamine B and Gemifeloxacine by graphene oxide/pectin/ferrite nanocomposite: A novel molecular dynamics simulation for experimental contaminants removing
Authors: Nazarizadeh Pegah , Akbarzadeh Ali Reza , Pazouki Mohamad 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIn this study, the synthesized nanocomposite was evaluated novel graphene oxide/pectin/ferrite (GOPF) adsorbent to the adsorption of Rhodamine B (RhB) and Gemifloxacin (GEM) from wastewater. Theoretical studies were carried out using quantum simulation via the Forcite module in Material Studio 2017. The simulation results demonstrated RhB and GEM adsorption over other dyes and drugs. The synthesized nanocomposite was identified by BET, TGA, FT‐IR, FE‐SEM, XRD, VSM, and EDS. The nanocomposite's ability to effectively take RhB and GEM from an aqueous solution was checked by performing a series of experiments based on the effect of adsorbent dose, initial condensation, contact time, pH, and temperature. The nanocomposite kinetics follow a PSO. The Freundlich isotherm model was applied for maximum adsorption capacity of GEM (124.37 mg/g) and RhB (86.60 mg/g) on GOPF nanocomposite. According to the antibacterial activity test, the synthesized nanocomposite can kill bacteria 5 mm in diameter. Also, the anti‐cancer test of nanocomposite was done with 75% viability in high concentrations of nanocomposite. Thus, GOPF application results are not only suitable for dyes but only satisfying for drugs.Practitioner Points

GOPF nanocomposite was fabricated for adsorption dye and drug and characterized.
The effect of different process parameters, pH, catalyst dosage, contact time, and temperature effect was surveyed.
The MD simulation were investigated to adsorb various dyes and drugs.
The equilibrium isotherm and adsorption kinetic follow from Freundlich and pseudo‐second‐order kinetics; GOPF nanocomposite was used for about six cycles.
The antibacterial activity and anticancer test of GOPF nanocomposite were investigated by satisfying results.
Multiple solutions and stability analysis in MHD non‐Newtonian nanofluid slip flow with convective and passive boundary condition: Heat transfer optimization using RSM‐CCD
Authors: Rana Puneet , Sharma Pramod Kumar , Kumar Sanjay , Makkar Vinita , Mahanthesh B. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis study explores the effect of Williamson nanofluid in the presence of radiation and chemical reaction caused by stretching or shrinking a surface with convective boundary conditions. After implementing two‐component model and Lie group theory, the transformed ODEs are solved using the Runge–Kutta Dormand–Prince (RKDP) shooting approach technique. The dual solutions are predicted for certain range of physical nanofluid parameters, such as Williamson parameter (), stretching/shrinking parameter (), and suction parameter () with different slip and magnetic M parameters. Contour plots are generated for the stable branch of the Nusselt number () for different combinations, providing insights into the heat transfer characteristics. The eigenvalue problem is solved in order to predict flow stability. The optimization of heat transfer in nanoliquid is conducted by RSM‐CCD. The resulting quadratic correlation enables the prediction of the optimal Nusselt number for , , and . This investigation is motivated by various applications including manufacturing processes, thermal management systems, energy conversion devices, and other engineering systems where efficient heat transfer is crucial.
Chaos and the reparametrization mode on the AdS2 string
Authors: Giombi Simone , Komatsu Shota , Offertaler Bendeguz 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
We study the holographic correlators corresponding to scattering of fluctuations of an open string worldsheet with AdS2 geometry. In the out-of-time-order configuration, the correlators display a Lyapunov growth that saturates the chaos bound. We show that in a double-scaling limit interpolating between the Lyapunov regime and the late time exponential decay, the out-of-time-order correlator (OTOC) can be obtained exactly, and it has the same functional form found in the analogous calculation in JT gravity. The result can be understood as coming from high energy scattering near the horizon of a AdS2 black hole, and is essentially controlled by the flat space worldsheet S-matrix. While previous works on the AdS2 string employed mainly a static gauge approach, here we focus on conformal gauge and clarify the role of boundary reparametrizations in the calculation of the correlators. We find that the reparametrization mode is governed by a non-local action which is distinct from the Schwarzian action arising in JT gravity, and in particular leads to SL(2, ℝ) invariant boundary correlators. The OTOC in the double-scaling limit, however, has the same functional form as that obtained from the Schwarzian, and it can be computed using the reparametrization action and resumming a subset of diagrams that are expected to dominate in the limit. One application of our results is to the defect CFT defined by the half-BPS Wilson loop in $$ \mathcal{N} $$
N
= 4 SYM. In this context, we show that the exact result for the OTOC in the double-scaling limit is in precise agreement with a recent analytic bootstrap prediction to three-loop order at strong coupling.
Predicting tensile strength of material extrusion parts during the pre-process using neural networks
Authors: Schmidt Carsten , Berchtold Florian , Griesbaum Rainer , Sehrt Jan T. , Finsterwalder Florian 
Published: September 2023

AbstractQuantitative quality characteristics of additive manufactured parts are influenced by parameters selected in the preparation process (pre-process), especially in the material extrusion process. As a result, a prediction of the tensile strength of manufactured parts is hardly possible, which significantly reduces the usability of the process. In this paper a neural network approach is used to predict the tensile strength during the pre-process. The parameters investigated are print speed, number of shells, layer thickness, nozzle temperature and infill density. A prediction with a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 2.54% could be achieved for randomly generated process parameters using a training data set of 243 samples. This exceeds the best prediction accuracies of the current literature which is between 2.56 and 3.34%. However, this research is particularly different in that, unlike the existing literature, the developed prediction models were tested with untrained random parameter values in a properly conducted test. With a data reduction to a data volume of 32 samples the used approach achieved already a MAPE of 4.15%. The neural network approach outperformed a multiple linear regression even at low training data volume. This publication differs from previously published research activities due to the achieved prediction accuracies on random parameter sets, the number of investigated parameters and the sample size. Users are provided with an algorithm and its procedure to predict the tensile strength which can be adapted to the respective application with the help of company data.
Quality of life and sexual function after tension-free vaginal tape and polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for primary stress urinary incontinence: 3-year follow-up from a randomized clinical trial
Authors: Itkonen Freitas Anna-Maija , Isaksson Camilla , Rahkola-Soisalo Päivi , Mentula Maarit , Mikkola Tomi S. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis
To assess quality of life (QoL) and sexual function outcomes at 3 years after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and polyacrylamide hydrogel injection (PAHG) for stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Methods
In this randomized trial comparing TVT (n = 104) and PAHG (n = 108), we assessed changes in QoL and sexuality using the Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6), Incontinence Impact Questionnaire, Short Form (IIQ-7), Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) and RAND-36 Item Health Survey (RAND-36) at baseline and at 3 years. This is a secondary analysis of a randomized, noninferiority trial comparing patient satisfaction after TVT and PAHG.

Results
In both groups, incontinence-related QoL improved from the baseline (p < 0.00), except for difficulty emptying the bladder and pain/discomfort. Total scores of UDI-6 and IIIQ-7 were lower for TVT compared to PAHG (p < 0.00) indicating better QoL at 3 years. Urinary incontinence with sexual activity or fear of incontinence restricting sexual activity improved in both groups (p < 0.00), with higher scores for physical section subscale in PISQ-12 (p = 0.02) for TVT. Physical and social functioning (RAND-36) improved from the baseline in both groups (p < 0.01) with a better outcome in the TVT group for physical functioning (p = 0.00).

Conclusions
Both TVT and PAHG improve QoL and sexual function in primary SUI with better incontinence and health-related QoL scores in the TVT group compared to the PAHG group at 3 years.
Optimizing the Yield of Abnormal Preoperative Chest Radiographs in Elective Non‐cardiothoracic Surgery: Development of a Risk Prediction Score and External Validation
Authors: Seangleulur Alisa , Thakkinstian Ammarin , Supaopaspan Witchaya , Kwankua Amolchaya , Sukkasem Warawut , Kunawudhi Arpakorn , Soonthornkes Neranchala , Limpavitayaporn Palin , Sirisreetreerux Pokket , Saiphoklang Narongkorn , Attia John , McKay Gareth , Phongkitkarun Sith , Okascharoen Chusak 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundGuideline recommendations for preoperative chest radiographs vary to the extent that individual patient benefit is unclear. We developed and validated a prediction score for abnormal preoperative chest radiographs in adult patients undergoing elective non‐cardiothoracic surgery.MethodsOur prospective observational study recruited 703 adult patients who underwent elective non‐cardiothoracic surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital. We developed a risk prediction score for abnormal preoperative chest radiographs with external validation using data from 411 patients recruited from Thammasat University Hospital. The discriminative performance was assessed by receiver operating curve analysis. In addition, we assessed the contribution of abnormal chest radiographs to perioperative management.ResultsAbnormal preoperative chest radiographs were found in 19.5% of the 703 patients. Age, pulmonary disease, cardiac disease, and diabetes were significant factors. The model showed good performance with a C‐statistics of 0.739 (95% CI, 0.691–0.786). We classified patients into four groups based on risk scores. The posttest probabilities in the intermediate‐, intermediate‐high‐, and high‐risk groups were 33.2%, 59.8%, and 75.7%, respectively. The model fitted well with the external validation data with a C statistic of 0.731 (95% CI, 0.674–0.789). One (0.4%) abnormal chest radiograph from the low‐risk group and three (2.4%) abnormal chest radiographs from the intermediate‐to‐high‐risk group had a major impact on perioperative management.ConclusionsFour predictors including age, pulmonary disease, cardiac disease, and diabetes were associated with abnormal preoperative chest radiographs. Our risk score demonstrated good performance and may help identify patients at higher risk of chest abnormalities.
Regulation Transcriptional of Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) in Bacteria Isolated from WWTP
Authors: Díaz-Palafox Grethel , Tamayo-Ordoñez Yahaira de Jesús , Bello-López Juan Manuel , Ayil-Gutiérrez Benjamin Abraham , RodrÍguez-Garza Mónica Margarita , Antonio Rodríguez-de la Garza José , Sosa-Santillán Gerardo de Jesús , Acosta-Cruz Erika , Ruiz-Marín Alejandro , Córdova-Quiroz Atl Victor , Pérez-Reda Luis Jorge , Tamayo-Ordoñez Francisco Alberto , Tamayo-Ordoñez Maria Concepción 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe incidence of antibiotics and transcriptional regulation of ARGs in isolated bacteria from wastewater needs to be explored. By HPLC, in samples of untreated wastewater, ampicillin (49.74 ± 5.70 µg/mL), chloramphenicol (0.60 ± 0.03 µg/mL), tylosin (72.95 ± 2.03 µg/mL), and oxytetracycline (0.22 ± 0.01 µg/mL) was determined. Through metagenomic analysis identified 58 bacterial species belonging to 9 phyla and at least 14 species have shown resistance to a variety of antibiotics. Twenty-two bacterial isolates were proved to be resistant to fifteen antibiotics of new generation and used in medical research to combat infectious diseases. Fourteen strains were shown to harbor plasmids in size ranges of 2–5 Kb, 6–10 Kb and plasmids with size greater than 10 Kb. By quantitative PCR it was possible to identify genes sul, qnr, cat1, aadA1, and sat-1 gene were shown to be present in gDNA samples from treated and untreated samples of wastewater and by relative expression analysis, differential expression of cat1, ermB, act, and tetA genes was demonstrated in strains that showed identity with Escherichia coli, Bacteroides fragilis, and Salmonella thyphi, and that were stressed with different concentrations of antibiotics. The presence of ARGs in untreated water samples, as well as in bacterial isolates, was indicative that in these habitats there are microorganisms that can resist β-lactams, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and quinolones.
Platelets as a prognostic factor for patients with adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction
Authors: Feka Joy , Jomrich Gerd , Winkler Daniel , Ilhan-Mutlu Ayseguel , Kristo Ivan , Paireder Matthias , Rieder Erwin , Bologheanu Milena , Asari Reza , Schoppmann Sebastian F. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Objective
The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic role of plasma platelet count (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV), and the combined COP-MPV score in patients with resectable adenocarcinomas of the gastroesophageal junction.

Background
Platelet activation, quantified by PLT and elevated MPV, plays an essential part in the biological process of carcinogenesis and metastasis. An increased preoperative COP-MPV is associated with poor survival in various tumor entities.

Methods
Data of 265 patients undergoing surgical resection for adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction were abstracted. COP-MPV score was defined for each patient. Utilizing univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazard analyses, survival was determined.

Results
In univariate analysis, elevated PLT (HR 3.58, 95% CI 2.61–4.80, p<0.001) and increased COP-MPV (HR 0.27, 95% CI 0.17–0.42, p<0.001 and HR 0.42, 95% CI 0.29–0.60, p<0.001) significantly correlated with shorter patients’ overall and disease-free survival, for all 256 patients, as well as in the subgroups of neoadjuvantly treated (p<0.001) and primarily resected patients (p<0.001). COP-MPV remained a significant prognostic factor in multivariate analysis for OS. However, PLT alone showed significant diminished OS and DFS in all subgroups (p<0.001) in univariate and multivariate analysis.

Conclusion
PLT is a potent independent prognostic biomarker for survival in a large prospective cohort of patients with resectable adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction. Additionally, we confirm that the COP-MPV score is significantly associated with worse outcome in these patients, but has no benefit in comparison to PLT.