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Tailoring the Fabrication Method of Dion–Jacobson 2D Halide Perovskites toward Highly Crystalline and Oriented Films
Authors: Lai Zhengxun , Zeng Zixin , Meng You , Zhang Yuxuan , Shen Yi , Wang Wei , Li Dengji , Chen Dong , Yin Di , Tsang Sai‐Wing , Yip SenPo , Ho Johnny C. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractHalide perovskites are potential next‐generation optoelectronic devices. However, the film quality of this charming material fabricated by the conventional spin‐coating method is far from satisfactory, significantly affecting the optoelectronic devices' performance. Here, one facile slow‐evaporating solvent (SE) method is demonstrated to synthesize high‐quality organic–inorganic halide perovskite films. Compared with the conventional spin coating method, the films fabricated by this SE method show much higher crystallinity, oriented lattice, smoother surface morphology, and lower trap density. Besides, the photodetector manufactured by the SE method‐based film also performs much better than the ones by the spin‐coating method. Importantly, this universal method can be applied to different organic–inorganic halide perovskites, such as Dion–Jacobson (DJ) type and Ruddlesden–Popper type 2D halide perovskites and conventional 3D halide perovskites. This work gives an effective solution to improve the quality of the DJ‐type halide perovskites, which endows the halide perovskites with a more practical chance to be commercialized cosmically.
Zero‐Dimensional Gua3SbCl6 Crystals as Intrinsically Reabsorption‐Free Scintillators for Radiation Detection
Authors: Zaffalon Matteo L. , Wu Ye , Cova Francesca , Gironi Luca , Li Xiaoming , Pinchetti Valerio , Liu Yang , Imran Muhammad , Cemmi Alessia , Di Sarcina Ilaria , Manna Liberato , Zeng Haibo , Brovelli Sergio 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe search for efficient, re‐absorption‐free scintillators has recently focused the attention on antimony‐based halides, which exhibit largely Stokes shifted luminescence due to radiative recombination of excitons self‐trapped (STE) in strongly Jahn–Teller distorted Sb3+ color centers. Here, the synthesis of a hybrid structure is reported with chemical formula (C13H14N3)3SbCl6 consisting of spatially isolated [SbCl6]3− octahedra separated by organic N,N'‐diphenylguanidinium (Gua) molecules. The optical properties of this material are mainly determined by the inorganic component and are characterized by a pronounced Stokes shift of ≈1.3 eV and a room‐temperature photoluminescence (PL) efficiency of up to 85%. Remarkably, highly efficient radioluminescence (RL) is observed with scintillation light yields of ≈2000 ph MeV−1 using both soft X‐rays and a 124 keV gamma source. Temperature‐dependent PL and RL measurements confirm the minor role of non‐radiative channels, which are completely suppressed below 100 K. Thermally stimulated luminescence measurements suggest that the traps in Gua3SbCl6 crystals have a significantly large energy depth distribution below the absorbing state.
Synergizing Spatial Confinement and Dual‐Metal Catalysis to Boost Sulfur Kinetics in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Authors: Ren Xiaoyan , Wang Qin , Pu Yulai , Sun Qi , Sun Wenbo , Lu Lehui 
Published: July 2023

AbstractSluggish kinetics and parasitic shuttling reactions severely impede lithium–sulfur (Li–S) battery operation; resolving these issues can enhance the capacity retention and cyclability of Li–S cells. Therefore, an effective strategy featuring core–shell‐structured Co/Ni bimetal‐doped metal–organic framework (MOF)/sulfur nanoparticles is reported herein for addressing these problems; this approach offers unprecedented spatial confinement and abundant catalytic sites by encapsulating sulfur within an ordered architecture. The protective shells exhibit long‐term stability, ion screening, high lithium‐polysulfide adsorption capability, and decent multistep catalytic conversion. Additionally, the delocalized electrons of the MOF endow the cathodes with superior electron/lithium‐ion transfer ability. Via multiple physicochemical and theoretical analysis, the resulting synergistic interactions are proved to significantly promote interfacial charge‐transfer kinetics, facilitate sulfur conversion dynamics, and inhibit shuttling. The assembled Li–S batteries deliver a stable, highly reversible capacity with marginal decay (0.075% per cycle) for 400 cycles at 0.2 C, a pouch‐cell areal capacity of 3.8 mAh cm−2 for 200 cycles under a high sulfur loading, as well as remarkably improved pouch‐cell performance.
Recalibrating the Pennsylvania pre‐sidedress soil nitrate test recommendations for modern corn production
Authors: White Charles M. , Sigdel Sailesh , Karsten Heather D. , Meinen Robert J. , Spargo John T. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe pre‐sidedress soil nitrate test (PSNT) was developed over 30 years ago to determine sidedress nitrogen (N) fertilizer recommendations for corn (Zea mays L.). Since the original PSNT calibrations were developed, changes in production practices such as no‐till and cover cropping and increases in corn yields and N use efficiency could affect the accuracy of PSNT recommendations. To update the PSNT recommendations in Pennsylvania and demonstrate the test's efficacy, we compiled a dataset of 32 calibration sites and 13 demonstration sites where the PSNT was conducted, and the economically optimum N rate (EONR) for corn was determined from an N fertilizer yield response curve. We recalibrated the PSNT recommendation algorithm and compared its accuracy to the original calibration. The new calibration resulted in a single long‐term manure history factor that interacted with the PSNT result to adjust the sidedress N recommendation (−5.7 kg N ha−1 [mg NO3‐N kg−1]−1). The new calibration also included a term for a mixed species cover crop, which increased the sidedress N recommendation 56.2 kg N ha−1. Finally, the coefficient that scales the N fertilizer recommendation based on yield goal decreased by 29% from the original calibration to 12.9 kg N Mg−1 grain. The new algorithm for predicting EONR reduced the error of the sidedress N recommendation by one‐half compared to the original calibration. The new PSNT calibration will allow users to accurately determine sidedress N recommendations in sites with a long‐term manure history and underscores the importance of updating soil fertility recommendation algorithms with modern data.
Nussbaum gain adaptive fuzzy control for switched nonlinear systems with predefined output and full time‐varying states constraints
Authors: Ding Jixin , He Xiqin , Wu Libing , Yu Qingkun 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIn this paper, the problem of adaptive fuzzy tracking control for a class of uncertain switched nonlinear systems with unknown control direction is studied. Aiming at the problem, an adaptive control scheme with Nussbaum gain technology is constructed by using the average dwell time (ADT) method and the backstepping method to overcome the unknown control direction, and time‐varying asymmetric barrier Lyapunov functions (ABLFs) are adopted to ensure the full‐state constraints satisfaction. The proposed control scheme guarantees that all closed‐loop signals remain bounded under a class of switching signals with ADT, while the output tracking error converges to a small neighborhood of the zero. An important innovation of this design method is that the unknown control direction, asymmetric time‐varying full state constraints, and predefined time‐varying output requirements are simultaneously considered in uncertain switched nonlinear systems for the first time. We set a moment in advance, and make the systems comply with the constraint conditions before running the moment by the shift function nested in the first time‐varying ABLF. Finally, a simulation example verifies the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.
Concentration‐dependent diffusion of unlabeled protein within an in vitro hyaluronic acid matrix
Authors: dos Santos Antonio C. F. , Ahmadzadegan Adib , Ximenes Eduardo , Vlachos Pavlos , Ardekani Arezoo , Kapur Shiven , Corvari Vince , Ladisch Michael R. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractDiffusion and movement of subcutaneously injected biologics and high‐concentration immunoglobulin G (IgG) therapeutics away from the injection site and through the subcutaneous (SC) tissue may be concentration dependent. This possibility was confirmed by in situ measurement of diffusion coefficients of unlabeled bovine IgG in phosphate‐buffered saline within an in vitro hyaluronic acid matrix that represents the SC electrostatic environment. Diffusion decreased from 2.67 to 0.05 × 10−7 cm2/s when IgG concentration increased from 25 to 73 mg/mL. The results demonstrated that in situ detection of unlabeled proteins within an in vitro SC environment provides another useful tool for the preclinical characterization of injectable biologics.
Correlation between enlarged perivascular space and brain white matter hyperintensities in patients with recent small subcortical infarct
Authors: Jian Xiuli , Xu Fubiao , Yang Mi , Zhang Min , Yun Wenwei 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the correlation between enlarged perivascular space (EPVS) and white matter hyperintensities (WMH) at different locations in patients with recent small subcortical infarct (RSSI).MethodsData were collected from patients with RSSI who were hospitalized at Changzhou Second People's Hospital between October 2020 and December 2021. All patients underwent cranial magnetic resonance imaging, and the grades of EPVS and WMH were assessed, including basal ganglia EPVS (BG‐EPVS), centrum semiovale EPVS (CSO‐EPVS), deep WMH (DWMH), and periventricular WMH (PWMH). The volumes of EPVS and WMH at different locations were quantified using 3D Slicer software. Patients were grouped according to the severity of BG‐EPVS and CSO‐EPVS. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to analyze the relationship between EPVS and WMH.ResultsA total of 215 patients with RSSI were included in the analysis. Patients with moderate‐to‐severe BG‐EPVS had higher DWMH and PWMH severity than those with mild BG‐EPVS, both in terms of volume and grade. There was no significant difference in WMH severity between patients with mild CSO‐EPVS and those with moderate‐to‐severe CSO‐EPVS. Multivariate analysis indicated that after adjustments were made for confounding factors, DWMH volume (β = 0.311; 95% CI, 0.089–0.400; p = .002) and PWMH volume (β = 0.296; 95% CI, 0.083–0.424; p = .004) were independently associated with BG‐EPVS. Pearson correlation showed that PWMH volume (r = .589; p < .001) and DWMH volume (r = .596; p < .001) were positively related to BG‐EPVS volume.ConclusionDWMH and PWMH are closely related to BG‐EPVS in patients with RSSI.
Recent progress in the development of carbon‐based materials in lead–carbon batteries
Authors: Mahadik Shivraj , Surendran Subramani , Kim Joon Young , Lee Dongkyu , Park Jihyun , Kim Tae‐Hoon , Jung Ho‐Young , Sim Uk 
Published: July 2023

AbstractLead‐acid batteries (LABs) are widely used as a power source in many applications due to their affordability, safety, and recyclability. However, as the demand for better electrochemical energy storage increases in various fields, there is a growing need for more advanced battery technologies. To meet this need, the application of LABs in hybrid electric vehicles and renewable energy storage has been explored, and the development of lead–carbon batteries (LCBs) has garnered significant attention as a promising solution. LCBs incorporate carbon materials in the negative electrode, successfully addressing the negative irreversible sulfation issue that plagues traditional LABs. Composite material additives and Pb–C composite electrodes have also gained popularity as effective ways to enhance negative electrode performance. This review article focuses on the role of carbon additives in the negative electrode of LCBs and discusses potential future additives that may be incorporated into the development of LCBs. Overall, this article provides insights into the potential of LCBs to offer more efficient and reliable energy storage.
Early maladaptive schemas and addictive behaviours: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Sakulsriprasert Chaiyun , Thawornwutichat Ratipan , Phukao Darunee , Guadamuz Thomas E. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundRecently, early maladaptive schemas have been increasingly focused as the underlying factor of several psychopathologies. The primary objective is to systematically review and meta‐analytically analyse the evidence on the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and types of addictive behaviours. Additionally, the secondary objective was to examine potential moderators of the effect sizes.MethodsThe systematic search was conducted on three databases including ‘Scopus’, ‘Web of Science’ and ‘PubMed’. They were searched for quantitative studies investigating the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and addictive behaviours. The studies that were non‐English and had insufficient information to calculate effect sizes were excluded. The random‐effect model was utilized to estimate the pool effect sizes, and the meta‐regression was used for moderation analysis.ResultsThirty‐three studies with 12,577 participants were included for analyses. Most of included studies were conducted in the United States (k = 12, 36.36%). The mean ages of participants varied from 13.32 to 46.09 years. The findings indicated that all of early maladaptive schemas and schema domains positively correlated with addictive behaviours. The disconnection and rejection, impaired limits and impaired autonomy were the domains with the highest association with substance addictions (pool r = 0.338, 3.26 and 3.16, respectively). Furthermore, disconnection and rejection and impaired autonomy were the schema domains with the highest association with behavioural addictions (0.310 and 0.304, respectively). The moderation analysis demonstrated that study design was the factor affecting the effect sizes between schema domain and addictive behaviours.LimitationAll included studies were from peer‐reviewed journals in English. Moreover, the number of research examining the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and behavioural addictions was limited.ConclusionThe findings provide evidence supporting the idea that substance addictions and behavioural addictions have shared risk factors, supporting the validity of the schema model, which can be applied for targeting and preventing addictive behaviours.
Body size‐dependent effects on the distribution patterns of phoretic mite species assemblages on Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier, 1790)
Authors: Matos Inês , Silva Diogo , Oliveira João , Gonçalves Claúdia , Alves Rita , Pereira Nuno , Catarino Francisco , Ameixa Olga M. C. C. , Sousa José Américo , Rangel Luis Filipe , Santos Maria João , Ayra‐Pardo Camilo 
Published: July 2023

AbstractPhoretic mites attach to different body parts of the red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier, 1790), to disperse. However, the question of how the patterns of attachment sites are formed remains intriguing. Here, we examined RPW‐associated phoretic mites in four districts in Northern Portugal (macrohabitat), and investigated the patterns of mite distribution on six body parts of RPW (microhabitat). At the macrohabitat level, we detected seven phoretic mite taxa using the RPW host in each of the four studied districts, all documented for the first time in association with this invasive exotic species in Portugal. However, their relative abundance (species evenness) varied between districts, as did species diversity. All examined weevils carried mites, and the prevalence of the different taxa did not differ between districts or sex of weevils. Measured by mean abundance and degree of aggregation, Centrouropoda sp. proved to be the dominant taxon, while Acarus sp. and Curculanoetus rhynchophorus were considered common subordinate taxa and Uroovobella sp., Mesostigmata, Nenteria extremica and Dendrolaelaps sp. sparse taxa. At the microhabitat level, all taxa were present on all body parts of the RPW; the highest abundance was in a region encompassing the inner surface of the elytra and the membranous hind wings (subelytral space). Analysis of niche overlap revealed that the distribution patterns of phoretic mite taxa on the RPW were not randomly structured. In the subelytral space, interspecific coexistence of mites increased as a function of body size difference with the dominant Centrouropoda sp. We found that in the subelytral space the large dominant species Centrouropoda sp. displaced the larger species Uroobovella sp. and the similarly sized species Nenteria extremica, but coexisted with smaller taxa.
Study on the synthesis of pine sterol esters in solvent‐free systems catalyzed by Candida rugosa lipase immobilized on hydrophobic macroporous resin
Authors: Zhang Yifei , Ma Guangzheng , Wang Shushu , Nian Binbin , Hu Yi 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDPine sterol ester is a type of novel food source nutrient with great advantages in lowering blood cholesterol levels, inhibiting tumors, preventing prostate enlargement, and regulating immunity. Macroporous resins with large specific surface area, stable structures, and various functional groups (epoxy, amino, and octadecyl groups) have been selected for immobilization of Candida rugosa lipase (CRL) to improve its stability and efficiency in the synthesis of pine sterol esters. A solvent‐free strategy using oleic acid (substrate) as an esterification reaction medium is an important alternative for avoiding the use of organic solvents.RESULTSThe immobilization conditions of CRL immobilized on several types of commercial macroporous resins were optimized. Fortunately, by adsorption (hydrophobic interaction), a high immobilization efficiency of CRL was obtained using macroporous resins with hydrophobic octadecyl groups with an immobilization efficiency of 86.5%, enzyme loading of 138.5 mg g−1 and enzyme activity of 34.7 U g−1. The results showed that a 95.1% yield could be obtained with a molar ratio of oleic acid to pine sterol of 5:1, an enzyme amount of 6.0 U g−1 (relative to pine sterol mass) at 50 °C for 48 h.CONCLUSIONThe hydrophobic macroporous resin (ECR8806M) with a large specific surface area and abundant functional groups was used to achieve efficient immobilization of CRL. CRL@ECR8806M is an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of phytosterol esters and has the potential for further large‐scale applications. Therefore, this simple, green, and low‐cost strategy for lipase immobilization provides new possibilities for the high‐efficiency production of pine sterol esters and other food source nutrients. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Clinical outcome and genotype analysis of four Chinese children with pyruvate kinase deficiency
Authors: Xie Fei , Gan Lu , Lei Lei , Cai Tengguang , Gao Yu , Liu Xiaoying , Cai Bin , Zhou Lin 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundPyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD) is a rare congenital hemolytic anemia. Here, we summarized the clinical features and laboratory examinations of four Chinese children with PKD and analyze genomic mutations.MethodCollected and analyzed the clinical data of all children and their parents and completed the relevant laboratory examinations of all children. Analyzed the sequences of related genes in children by second‐generation sequencing technology and verified the suspected mutations in children's family by Sanger sequencing method or second‐generation sequencing technology.ResultsA total of six mutations in gene PKLR were detected in four cases. Except for c.1510C>T (P1) and c.941T>C (P2 and P4), which had been reported in previous studies, the other four novel gene mutations were reported for the first time, including a rare homozygous mutation with large fragment deletion. All those gene mutations cause changes in the amino acids encoded by the gene, as well as subsequent changes in protein structure or loss of function.ConclusionCompound heterozygous or homozygous mutations in the coding region of PKLR gene are the causes of PKD in these four Chinese children. The second‐generation sequencing technology is an effective means to diagnose PKD. The mutations of c.457‐c.462delATCGCC, c.1297T>C, c.1096C>T and Exon4‐10del of PKLR reported in this article have not been included in the Thousand Genome Database, dbSNP(v138) and ExAC Database. The PKLR gene mutations found in these children with PKD can provide references for further research of the genetic characteristics of PKD and subsequent gene therapy.
Evaluation of modified frailty index for predicting post‐operative outcomes after lower‐extremity free‐flap reconstruction
Authors: Khan Mustafa T. A. , Rajesh Aashish , Montorfano Lisandro , Lue Melinda , Wong Won Brian , Wang Howard T. , Hosein Rayaad C. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundRisk stratification for complex procedures such as microsurgical reconstruction of the lower extremities is an important part of preoperative planning and counseling. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the modified five‐item frailty index (5‐mFI) score, a validated tool for assessing risk in surgical patients, in predicting postoperative complications after lower extremity (LE) free flap reconstruction.MethodsA retrospective review of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS‐NSQIP) database was conducted from 2010 to 2020 on patients who underwent LE free‐flap reconstruction. 5‐mFI scores were calculated and patients were categorized as 5‐mFI ≥2 or <2.The primary endpoint was the presence of 30‐day overall complications. The secondary endpoints included 30‐day readmission, need for reoperation, and need to discharge to a care facility. Comparisons were made using one‐way analysis of variances, Pearson's chi‐squared test, or Fisher's extract test. Multivariable logistic regression models were performed for sex, age, BMI, smoker status, operative time, and ASA classification.ResultsTotal of 294 (61.6% males) patients were identified. Univariate analysis showed 5‐mFI ≥2 had higher rates of overall complications (p = .043) and hematologic complications (p = .033). In this population, there were also higher rates of reoperation (p = .003) and discharge to care facility (p < .001). Multivariable regression models further substantiated that 5‐mFI ≥2 was independently associated with increased overall complications [2.46, CI: 1.10–5.59, p = .031], hematologic complications [2.55, 1.02–6.35, p = .046], reoperation [4.55, 1.54–13.3, p = .006], and discharge to facility [2.86, 1.27–6.45, p = .011].ConclusionsThere is a strong association of 5‐mFI ≥2 with adverse post‐operative outcomes in male patients undergoing LE free‐flap reconstruction. This can be a valuable adjunct in the counsel of patients for whom lower extremity salvage is feasible.