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Bioinspired Dry Adhesives for Highly Adaptable and Stable Manipulating Irregular Objects under Vibration
Authors: Wang Duorui , Tian Hongmiao , Liu Haoran , Zhang Jinyu , Hu Hong , Li Xiangming , Wang Chunhui , Chen Xiaoliang , Shao Jinyou 
Published: May 2023

AbstractFor dry adhesive–based operation, highly adaptable and stable manipulation is important but also challenging, especially for irregular objects with complex surface (such as abrupt profile and acute projection) under vibration‐inducing environments. Here, a multi‐scale adhesive structure, with mechanically isolated energy‐absorbing backing, based on the synergistic action of microscale contact end (seta), mesoscale supporting layer (lamella), and macroscopic backing (muscle tissues) of gecko's sole, is proposed. Top layer of mushroom‐like micro tips provides dry adhesion via mimicking gecko's seta, and bottom layer of physical cuts and porous feature achieves the interfacial mechanical decoupling and crack inhibition via mimicking the non‐continuous distributing of lamella and compliance of muscle. The proposed dry adhesive exhibits excellent adaptable adhesion to various objects with curved or irregular surfaces, even for that with abrupt contours, as well as an amazing stable anti‐vibration ability, opening a new avenue for the development of dry adhesive–based device or system.
Parasitic Heating of Perovskite‐ and Silicon‐Based Photovoltaics
Authors: Xu Lujia , Aydin Erkan , De Bastiani Michele , Babics Maxime , Liu Jiang , Azmi Randi , Alamer Mohammed , Salvador Michael F. , Liu Wenzhu , Allen Thomas , Xu Fuzong , Kang Jingxuan , Subbiah Anand , Yan Wenbo , Rehman Atteq Ur , Zhou Lyu , Raja Waseem , Gan Qiaoqiang , Liu Zhengxin , De Wolf Stefaan 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe origins of parasitic heating for photovoltaic (PV) technologies based on silicon, perovskites, and their combination in monolithic tandems are investigated. To quantify heating losses, the cooling score (CS) as a new simple metric, representing the percentage of incident solar irradiance not contributing to module heating is introduced. This is a function of both the optical structure and power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the PV modules and allows a fair comparison between different technologies under identical performance‐evaluation scenarios. Silicon single‐junction devices have the lowest CS due to their low bandgap (causing significant carrier thermalization losses) and their use of light‐trapping structures to increase their PCE which also undesirably increases parasitic absorption of sub‐bandgap photons. Conversely, perovskite single‐junction devices show the highest CS in all studied performance‐evaluation scenarios thanks to their wider bandgap and high absorption coefficient, enabling absorption of all solar photons that may contribute to the photocurrent without requiring light‐trapping structures. While perovskite/silicon tandems minimize thermalization losses, they also usually employ light‐trapping structures in their bottom cell to increase their PCE, which lowers their CS. Through simulation and outdoor experiments, it is demonstrated that an efficient module‐cooling environment may significantly suppress the detrimental effects associated with a low CS.
Rethinking convergence in plant parasitism through the lens of molecular and population genetic processes
Authors: Cai Liming 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe autotrophic lifestyle of photosynthetic plants has profoundly shaped their body plan, physiology, and gene repertoire. Shifts to parasitism and heterotrophy have evolved at least 12 times in more than 4000 species, and this transition has consequently left major evolutionary footprints among these parasitic lineages. Features that are otherwise rare at the molecular level and beyond have evolved repetitively, including reduced vegetative bodies, carrion‐mimicking during reproduction, and the incorporation of alien genetic material. Here, I propose an integrated conceptual model, referred to as the funnel model, to define the general evolutionary trajectory of parasitic plants and provide a mechanistic explanation for their convergent evolution. This model connects our empirical understanding of gene regulatory networks in flowering plants with classical theories of molecular and population genetics. It emphasizes that the cascading effects brought about by the loss of photosynthesis may be a major force constraining the physiological capacity of parasitic plants and shaping their genomic landscapes. Here I review recent studies on the anatomy, physiology, and genetics of parasitic plants that lend support to this photosynthesis‐centered funnel model. Focusing on nonphotosynthetic holoparasites, I elucidate how they may inevitably reach an evolutionary terminal status (i.e., extinction) and highlight the utility of a general, explicitly described and falsifiable model for future studies of parasitic plants.
Excess risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection among in‐person nonhealthcare workers in six states, September 2020–June 2021
Authors: Groenewold Matthew R. , Billock Rachael , Free Hannah , Burrer Sherry L. , Sweeney Marie Haring , Wong Jessie , Lavender Antionette , Argueta Gabriel , Crawford Hannah‐Leigh , Erukunuakpor Kimberly , Karlsson Nicole D. , Armenti Karla , Thomas Hannah , Gaetz Kim , Dang Gialana , Harduar‐Morano Laurel , Modji Komi , Luckhaupt Sara E. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackgroundWhile the occupational risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) infection for healthcare personnel in the United States has been relatively well characterized, less information is available on the occupational risk for workers employed in other settings. Even fewer studies have attempted to compare risks across occupations and industries. Using differential proportionate distribution as an approximation, we evaluated excess risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection by occupation and industry among non‐healthcare workers in six states.MethodsWe analyzed data on occupation and industry of employment from a six‐state callback survey of adult non‐healthcare workers with confirmed SARS‐CoV‐2 infection and population‐based reference data on employment patterns, adjusted for the effect of telework, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. We estimated the differential proportionate distribution of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection by occupation and industry using the proportionate morbidity ratio (PMR).ResultsAmong a sample of 1111 workers with confirmed SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, significantly higher‐than‐expected proportions of workers were employed in service occupations (PMR 1.3, 99% confidence interval [CI] 1.1–1.5) and in the transportation and utilities (PMR 1.4, 99% CI 1.1–1.8) and leisure and hospitality industries (PMR 1.5, 99% CI 1.2–1.9).ConclusionsWe found evidence of significant differences in the proportionate distribution of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection by occupation and industry among respondents in a multistate, population‐based survey, highlighting the excess risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection borne by some worker populations, particularly those whose jobs require frequent or prolonged close contact with other people.
See no Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil: The grey literature and Australia's failure to address change in the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Authors: Gilchrist David , Perks Ben 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) represents a social reform of a magnitude unseen in Australia. The Scheme's significant scope for impact warrants that proper performance evaluation is undertaken, that stakeholder interactions are collaborative and that the scheme is outcome driven. This article reviews a selection of grey literature to gain insights into the persistence of challenges facing the Scheme, as well as how the policy discourse has developed between 2011 and 2020. Our review finds that key issues related to the Scheme's effectiveness and sustainability have been persistent and repeatedly documented by stakeholders. Furthermore, we find that, had the grey literature been heeded, the current and predictable challenges facing the NDIS could have been mitigated at least to some extent. Our contribution here is to renew scholarly vigour toward the Scheme by canvassing its challenges as identified by commentators, policymakers and the industry itself and to focus attention on the capacity for this literature to predict and describe potential and extant problems as well as providing mitigations. By extension, we provide a catalogue of these challenges while showcasing the value of grey literature as one source of triangulating evidence in informing policy evaluation.
Tripartite Uncertainty, Quantum, and Classical Correlations Dynamics under Unruh Effect
Authors: Mohamed A.‐B. A. , Khedr A. N. , Younis S. M. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractHow the dynamics of classical and quantum correlations due to the Unruh effect are reflected in the properties of tripartite entropic uncertainty is investigated. It is found that, despite the quantum correlations disappearing at the limit of infinite acceleration, the uncertainty about the measurement outcome is at its minimum. This is due to the three‐qubit system still containing classic correlations at that stage of acceleration. Additionally, the decrease in the entropic uncertainty when the measured qubit interacts strongly with the scalar field can be attributed to the increase in classical correlations. Furthermore, it is found that the entropic uncertainty is fully anti‐correlated to classical correlations, and minimal uncertainty can be obtained even in the absence of quantum correlations. A tremendously tight constraint that effectively defined the properties of tripartite entropic uncertainty based on the difference between the total correlation and the Holevo quantities is achieved.
A novel plumes treater for solid rocket motors during hot‐firing tests using ice tunnel structure
Authors: Ma Yuan , Liu Tong , Zhang Yu , Huo Dongxing , Zhang Ping , Xie Fushou 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAiming at the perniciousness of the exhausted plumes from solid rocket motors during hot‐firing tests, a novel plume treater is proposed using the ice tunnel device. The feasibility and effectiveness of this ice tunnel treater were successfully verified by tests on two solid rocket motors, XX 127 and XX 500, with different fuel charges of about 1.5 and 700 kg, respectively. Results show that the plume temperature could be greatly reduced from around 2000 to below 100°C through the ice tunnel for both motors, and the effect of noise reduction as well as the elimination of gaseous hydrogen chloride was also measured to be available in the test of XX 500, indicating the new ice tunnel treater could quickly achieve the “three reductions” of high temperature, serious noise, and gas pollution of the solid rocket motor emissions. Besides, a numerical model considering the factors of air entrainment, afterburning, convective heat transfer, radiation heat transfer, and phase change was established to investigate the flow and heat transfer behaviors within the ice tunnel. The plume temperature at the outlet of the ice tunnel was in good agreement with the experimental data. The intensity of afterburning is mainly determined by the amount of entrained air and the CO concentration. The cooling capacity of the ice tunnel is mainly contributed by convection, air entrainment, and particle radiation. This work could provide new ideas and references for the technological upgrade of the ground test platforms for solid rocket motors.
Anticorrosive waterborne polyurethane coating with Gemini surfactant‐assisted exfoliation of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets
Authors: Wu Jingheng , Wang Haihua , Li Rui , Guo Liyuan 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe uniform dispersion of hexagonal boron nitride (h‐BN) in a waterborne polymer matrix remains a challenge in preparing waterborne uniform h‐BN/polymer composite coating. Here, cationic Gemini surfactant (GS‐16) is used as a surfactant and intercalator to exfoliate and functionalize bulk h‐BN for preparing GS‐16‐functionalized h‐BN nanosheets (G‐BNNS). For comparison, the conventional hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) surfactant with the same structural unit was utilized to prepare CTAB‐functionalized BNNS (C‐BNNS). Compared with C‐BNNS, G‐BNNS exhibits larger lateral size, lower thickness, and larger specific surface area. G‐BNNS and C‐BNNS are subsequently blended with waterborne polyurethane (WPU) to prepare composite coatings. Their morphologies, surface roughness, water resistance, mechanical properties and anticorrosive performance of composite coatings are comparatively studied. The water resistance, mechanical, and thermal stability of G‐BNNS/WPU‐0.3 wt% composite films are higher than that of C‐BNNS/WPU‐0.3 wt% and WPU films. The impedance modulus of G‐BNNS/WPU‐0.3 wt% is four orders of magnitude higher than that of pristine WPU and at least one order of magnitude higher than C‐BNNS/WPU‐0.3 wt%. GS‐16 is demonstrated to be an effective surfactant and intercalator to exfoliate and functionalize h‐BN. The as‐prepared G‐BNNS is also certified to be a high‐performance anticorrosive filler for waterborne polymer‐based coatings.
Ladder‐like cross‐linked network of epoxy resin through multi‐site interaction: Flame retardancy and mechanical properties
Authors: Lai Geng , Lin Shufeng , Li Zhinong , Zhang Huagui , Chen Mingfeng 
Published: May 2023

AbstractMost epoxy resins (EP) suffer from sacrificial mechanical properties in flame retardancy applications. Through a facile reaction between N‐aminoethylpiperazine (N‐AEP) and 9,10‐dihydro‐9‐oxa‐10‐phosphaphenanthrene‐10‐oxide (DOPO), a novel multi‐site interaction flame retardant, DOPO‐based aminoethylpiperazine (abbreviate as AEPO), was successfully synthesized, which could form a ladder‐like cross‐linked network with EP. EP modified by AEPO (EP‐AEPO) was tested for flame retardancy using the limiting oxygen index (LOI), the vertical burning test (UL‐94), and the cone calorimeter test (CCT). According to the results, EP‐10 (EP with 10 phr of AEPO) could pass UL‐94 V‐0 rating and get a LOI value of 35.5%, the peak heat release rate (PHRR) and total heat release (THR) of EP‐10 were also decreased by 25.2% and 29.8%, respectively, which caused by the synergistic charring effect of phosphorus and nitrogen elements contained in the structure of AEPO. Due to the ladder‐like cross‐linked network formed through multi‐site interaction, the mechanical properties demonstrated a significant improved. This work opened up a new strategy for achieving a comprehensive improvement on multifunctional EP through the design of a novel ladder‐like cross‐linked network with multi‐site interaction.
The association of disciplinary background with the evolution of topics and methods in Library and Information Science research 1995–2015
Authors: Vakkari Pertti , Järvelin Kalervo , Chang Yu‐Wei 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe paper reports a longitudinal analysis of the topical and methodological development of Library and Information Science (LIS). Its focus is on the effects of researchers' disciplines on these developments. The study extends an earlier cross‐sectional study (Vakkari et al., Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 2022a, 73, 1706–1722) by a coordinated dataset representing a content analysis of articles published in 31 scholarly LIS journals in 1995, 2005, and 2015. It is novel in its coverage of authors' disciplines, topical and methodological aspects in a coordinated dataset spanning two decades thus allowing trend analysis. The findings include a shrinking trend in the share of LIS from 67 to 36% while Computer Science, and Business and Economics increase their share from 9 and 6% to 21 and 16%, respectively. The earlier cross‐sectional study (Vakkari et al., Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 2022a, 73, 1706–1722) for the year 2015 identified three topical clusters of LIS research, focusing on topical subfields, methodologies, and contributing disciplines. Correspondence analysis confirms their existence already in 1995 and traces their development through the decades. The contributing disciplines infuse their concepts, research questions, and approaches to LIS and may also subsume vital parts of LIS in their own structures of knowledge production.
Hydrogen‐bonded Complex‐based Frameworks for Stable Lithium Storage
Authors: Jiang Jialong , Liu Hongwen , Chen Zhonghang , Zhang Runhao , Guo Jiachen , Xu Xiufang , Cheng Peng , Shi Wei 
Published: May 2023

AbstractMetal‐complex‐based materials for lithium storage have attracted great interest due to their highly designable structures with multiple active sites and well‐defined lithium transport pathways. Their cycling and rate performances, however, are still constrained by structural stability and electrical conductivity. Herein, we present two hydrogen‐bonded complex‐based frameworks with excellent lithium storage capability. Multiple hydrogen bonds among the mononuclear molecules result in three‐dimensional frameworks that are stable in electrolyte. The origin of the remarkable lithium storage performance of this family was revealed through kinetic analysis and DFT calculations.
A QbD‐led simple and sensitive RP‐UHPLC method for simultaneous determination of moxifloxacin, voriconazole, and pirfenidone: An application to pharmaceutical analysis
Authors: Bisen Amol Chhatrapati , Sanap Sachin Nashik , Biswas Arpon , Agrawal Sristi , Mishra Anjali , Kumar Mukesh , Choudhury Abhijit Deb , R. Heamanth Ganesan , Bhatta Rabi Sankar 
Published: May 2023

AbstractA novel, quick and precise RP‐UHPLC analytical method for the simultaneous determination of moxifloxacin (MFX), voriconazole (VCZ) and pirfenidone (PIR) was developed and validated according to the International Conference on Harmonization guidelines using a QbD‐driven response surface Box–Behnken design. The developed method was validated considering the selectivity, sensitivity, linearity, accuracy‐precision, robustness, stability, limit of detection and limit of quantification, respectively. Resolution between MFX, VCZ and PIR was achieved using a gradient elution protocol against a Waters Symmetry Shield C18 column (150 × 4.6 mm2, 5 μm) using an Agilent 1290, Infinity II series LC system. The method was applied to quantitatively estimate proprietary and in‐house prepared pharmaceutical topical ophthalmic formulations containing MFX, VCZ and PIR at wavelength (λmax) of 296, 260 and 316 nm. The method is sensitive enough to detect up to 0.1 ppm of analytes in the formulation. The method was further exploited to study and identify the possible degradation products of the analytes. The proposed chromatographic method is simple, economical, reliable and reproducible. In conclusion, the developed method could be applicable for routine quality control analysis of single or combined MFX, VCZ and PIR‐containing units or bulk dosage forms in pharmaceutical industries and research organizations working on drug discovery and development.
Managing and treating Sydenham chorea: A systematic review
Authors: Tariq Samiuddin , Niaz Faizan , Waseem Summaiyya , Shaikh Taha Gul , Ahmed Syed Hassan , Irfan Muhammad , Nashwan Abdulqadir J. , Ullah Irfan 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIntroductionSydenham's chorea (SC), prevalent in developing countries and occasionally affecting developed ones, poses a clinical challenge due to the lack of systematic guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. Resulting from Group A Beta‐Hemolytic Streptococcus infection, SC presents various symptoms. This review aims to collect and evaluate available data on SC management to propose a cohesive treatment plan.MethodsWe searched PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov for literature on SC management from inception until 24th July 2022. Studies were screened by titles and abstracts. Cochrane Collaboration's Risk of Bias tool (RoB‐1) assessed Randomized Controlled Trials, while the Risk of Bias In Non‐randomized Studies of Interventions (ROBINS‐I) tool evaluated nonrandomized studies.ResultsThe review includes 11 articles assessing 579 patients. Excluding one study with 229 patients, of the remaining 550 patients, 338 (61.5%) were females. Treatments used were dopamine antagonists in 118 patients, antiepileptics in 198, corticosteroids in 134, IVIG in 7, and PE in 8 patients. Dopamine antagonists, particularly haloperidol, were the primary treatment choice, while valproic acid (VPA) was favored among antiepileptics. Prednisolone, a corticosteroid, showed promising results with weight gain as the only side‐effect. Our review emphasizes the importance of immunomodulators in SC, contrasting previous literature.ConclusionDespite limitations, dopamine antagonists can serve as first‐line agents in SC management, followed by antiepileptics. The role of immunomodulators warrants further investigation for conclusive recommendations.
Predictive modeling of single pass tangential flow filtration for continuous biomanufacturing
Authors: Fuchs Madeline , Bhawnani Rajan , Sripada Sobhana A. , Molek Jessica , Ghodbane Mehdi 
Published: May 2023

AbstractOpportunities for process intensification have made continuous biomanufacturing an area of active research. While tangential flow filtration (TFF) is typically employed within the biologics purification train to increase drug substance concentration, single‐pass TFF (SPTFF) modifies its format by enabling continuity of this process and achieving a multifold concentration factor through a single‐pass over the filtration membranes. In continuous processes feed concentration and flow rate are determined by the preceding unit operations. Therefore, tight control of SPTFF output concentration must be achieved through precise design of the membrane configuration, unlike TFF. However, predictive modeling can be utilized to identify configurations that achieve a desired target concentration across ranges of possible feed conditions with minimal experimental data, hence enabling accelerated process development and design flexibility. We hereby describe the development of a mechanistic model predicting SPTFF performance across a wide design space using the well‐established stagnant film model, which we demonstrate is more accurate at higher feed flow rates. The flux excursion dataset was generated within time constraints and with minimal material consumption, showing the method's ability to be quickly adapted. While this approach eliminates characterizing complex physicochemical model variables or the need for users with specialized training, the model and its assumptions become inaccurate at low flow rates, below 25 L/m2/h, and high conversions, above 0.9. As this low flow rate, high conversion operating regime is relevant for continuous biomanufacturing, we explore the assumptions and challenges involved in predicting and modeling SPTFF processes, while suggesting added characterization to gain further process insight.