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Identifying and assessing modular construction implementation barriers in developing nations for sustainable building development
Authors: Ali Ali Hassan , Kineber Ahmed Farouk , Elyamany Ahmed , Ibrahim Ahmed Hussein , Daoud Ahmed Osama 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe construction sector is one of the largest sectors globally, and it significantly affects countries' economies. Modular construction (MC) is a building process in which modules are fabricated in a factory and then installed on‐site. MC is becoming an integral aspect of the construction sector in developed countries due to its notable benefits in improving sustainability and sustainable development. However, there are various barriers that might decrease MC adoption. This study aims to develop an MC adoption model by investigating the relationship between overcoming MC adoption barriers (MCABs) and overall sustainable success (OSS) for residential projects in developing countries. To accomplish this, 120 Egyptian building professionals responded to the conducted questionnaire. Subsequently, partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS‐SEM) was used to determine the barriers and examine the relationships between overcoming MCABs and OSS. The results showed a moderate association, with overcoming the MCABs contributing 44.7% to the OSS of the residential projects. Moreover, the correlation between overcoming MCABs and OSS is substantial, as demonstrated by the β value path coefficient, which equals .669. The findings can be used as a benchmark for decision‐makers to explore the main barriers to adopting MC in developing countries and achieving OSS in their residential projects.
Multiple Bowen's Disease on the Finger Associated with Human Papillomavirus Type 34
Authors: Yonekura Satoru , Egawa Gyohei , Komori Takaya , Kabashima Kenji 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been suggested as a potential risk factor for Bowen's disease. Here, we report a case of a 40-year-old man with Bowen's disease on the finger showing a discontinuous skip lesion, in which HPV-34 was detected. Our case is a reminder that the possibility of multiple lesions must be considered when Bowen's disease occurs on the finger.
Progress in Conducting Polymer‐Based Electrospun fibers for Supercapacitor Applications: A Review
Authors: Thejas Prasannakumar Anandhu , Mohan Ranjini R. , R Rohith , V Manju , Varma Sreekanth J. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe ever‐growing need for energy storage has been at the forefront of research for the past few decades. A supercapacitor is an attractive candidate for storage needs with widespread applications in electronic gadgets, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, especially in space and the military. The significant role of electrodes in the performance of supercapacitors has led to the development of materials endowed with exceptional electrochemical performance and mechanical stability. Conducting polymers with intriguing properties like tuneable electronic conductivity, broad voltage window, tuneable redox activity etc., are excellent candidates as electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors with superior performance parameters. Electrospun conducting polymer nanofibers exhibit unique characteristics and favourable morphologies that have the potential to enhance the performance of supercapacitors. The review covers the fundamentals of electrochemical capacitors and introduces electrospinning as a versatile method to fabricate nanofibers using conducting polymers and their composites. The application of these nanofibers as electrodes in supercapacitors is discussed in detail and the performance parameters are compared. The article also discusses the challenges and prospects in using these electrospun nanofibers as effective supercapacitor electrodes.
Electrochemical Dopamine Detection Using Electrochemically Reduced Graphene Oxide/Silver/Metal Organic Framework Composites
Authors: Sun Shengmiao , Wang Bixuan , Qing Molan , Tian Danbi , Jiang Ling , Zhu Liying 
Published: May 2023

AbstractA modified screen‐printed electrode based on zeolite imidazole framework‐8 (ZIF‐8), silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and electrochemically reduced graphene oxide (ErGO) were developed to detect dopamine. The morphology and electrochemical performance were investigated, and the results showed that ErGO/Ag‐ZIF‐8 composites were successfully synthesized without destruction of the ZIF‐8 structure. In addition, the peak current of dopamine (DA) oxidation increased linearly in the range of 0.1–200 μM, and the detection limit was 0.03 μM (S/N=3). Furthermore, the sensor showed good reproducibility and selectivity, and was successfully applied to the detection of DA in goat serum with a satisfactory recovery range.
Metal‐Free Direct Radical‐Radical Cross‐Coupling Reactions of N‐Hydroxyphthalimides and Azo Compounds
Authors: Noor Hafiz , Gao Pan , Yuan Yu 
Published: May 2023

AbstractA simple and cost‐effective direct radical‐radical cross‐coupling reaction of N‐hydroxyphthalimides with azo compounds under metal‐free conditions has been developed without any external oxidant or additive. The protocol provides phthalimidooxy compounds in moderate to excellent yields (up to 92 %). This transformation shows good tolerance toward both nitrile‐containing and non‐nitrile‐containing azo compounds. Furthermore, mechanistic investigations indicate that the reaction proceeds through the radical pathway.
Variable Dielectric and Thermomechanical Properties of Oxide Ceramic/1,2‐PB/SBS/EPDM Composite Film Materials with Multilayer Structure
Authors: Qin Cheng , Wu Bo , Wu Nan , Tang Xianzhong 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe variable dielectric properties of multilayer structural ceramic/polyolefin composite film substrate materials with silicon dioxide (SiO2) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) powders as fillers and 1,2‐polybutadiene/styrene‐butadiene‐styrene triblock copolymer/ethylene‐propylene‐diene terpolymer/(1,2‐PB/SBS/EPDM) as polymer matrix were systematically investigated. Single‐layer SiO2, TiO2 and SiO2/TiO2/polyolefin‐based composite films denoted as A, B and H, respectively, were prepared by the flow casting method, and then multilayer structural composite substrates with different stacking methods were prepared by the hot pressing method. Four different layering modes were used: ABAB, AABB, ABBA, and BAAB. It was found that the dielectric constants of all four modes were within the scientific range. Compared to the other four types of laminated substrates, however, the fifth composite substrate with four identical film laminations made from a blend of two fillers (HHHH) exhibited better thermal stability and had a lower dielectric loss (0.00206) at 10 GHz compared to the other four types of laminated substrates. On the other hand, the other four types of laminated substrates have better mechanical properties compared to the hybrid substrates. This work provides a new idea for the preparation of oxide ceramic/polyolefin‐based dielectric composites that meet the requirements of different dielectric and thermomechanical properties.
A Highly Porous and Flexible Carbon Nanotube Array Coated with Gold Nanoparticles: Application in Non‐Enzymatic Ultrasensitive Detection and Monitoring of Blood/Saliva Glucose
Authors: Nechiyil Divya , Prakash Jyoti , Dey Anusree , Alexander Rajath , Uppal Sheetal , Bahadur Jitendra , Dasgupta Kinshuk 
Published: May 2023

AbstractFlexible, reusable, and ultrasensitive glucose sensors are the need of the hour for advanced health monitoring, specifically for economical diabetes management in low‐income countries. Here, we demonstrate an ultra‐sensitive, and extremely lightweight non‐enzymatic glucose sensor based on gold nanoparticles sputtered carbon nanotube aerogel film (Au‐CNT), which is flexible, durable, reusable, and portable. The flexible Au‐CNT aerogel non‐enzymatic glucose sensor showed remarkable sensitivity of 779 μA mM−1 cm−2, a wide linear range of 0.1 mM to 6 mM and a limit of detection (LoD) of 1.47 μM. The sensitivity of our sensor is highest among literature‐reported carbon nanomaterials‐based flexible glucose sensors for selective detection of glucose in blood serum/saliva samples. The Au‐CNT aerogel shows the potential application as practical non‐invasive and invasive self‐monitoring glucose sensor. Therefore, highly sensitive and paper‐thin Au‐CNT electrode is a promising candidate for future commercial robust flexible and wearable biosensor applications.
New Bioactive Dipiperazine Derivatives; Synthesis, Molecular Docking and Urease Inhibition Study
Authors: Saeedian Moghadam Ebrahim , Mohammed Al‐Sadi Abdullah , Talebi Meysam , Amanlou Massoud , Amini Mohsen , Abdel‐Jalil Raid 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe successful colonization and survival of highly pathogenic bacteria are powerfully aided by an enzyme known as urease. As a result, it has been demonstrated that inhibiting urease enzymes is a promising method for preventing ureolytic bacterial infections. Consequently, the development and synthesis of safe and effective urease inhibitors has emerged as an intriguing field of study for medical chemists. In this paper, synthesis and bioactivity of thirteen novel benzimidazole derivatives are reported as strong urease inhibitors. The structure of target compounds was determined through a variety of spectroscopic methods (HRMS,1H NMR, IR). Intriguingly, the inhibitory activity of all was higher (IC50: 9.49 to 23.50 μM) than hydroxyurea, which represent the standard (IC50: 100 μM). In conclusion, current compounds that have been reported are potent enough to continue bioassays to discover a new drug candidate.
Energy Economical Annulation Reaction of 1,6‐Enynes with Thiosulfonates (Selenosulfonates): Efficient Synthesis of Multisubstituted Pyrrolidine Derivatives under Room Temperature
Authors: Yang Jing , Gu Yan , Guo Yu , Lv Xiaoqing , Liu Shengjun , Liu Yun , Rong Liangce 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAn energy economical and radical‐involved regioselective difunctionalization annulation of 1,6‐enynes with thiosulfonates or selenosulfonates accessing to pyrrolidine derivatives has been developed. The catalytic amount of TBHP was sufficient to initiate and enable the simultaneous formation of a C(sp3)−S(O2Ar) bond and a C(sp2)−S(Ar) or C(sp2)−Se(Ph) bond across the C=C and C≡C bond of 1,6‐enynes by utilizing two different sulphur radicals. The reaction shows broad substrate scope, moderate to good yields, and 100 % atom economy.
A Humidity‐Insensitive Waterborne Polyurethane Pressure‐Sensitive Adhesive Modified by Castor Oil and Siloxane
Authors: Ren Jianrong , Li Xiaobin , Zhang Ending , Shi Jun , Xiong Xiaoyan , Kong Chenguang , Li Cunzhi , Wang Hangzhou , Wu Kun 
Published: May 2023

AbstractAlthough waterborne polyurethane pressure‐sensitive (PSA) has achieved great progress, achieving robust effective adhesion on the wet substrate surface is still challenging. Herein, we developed a humidity‐insensitive waterborne polyurethane pressure‐sensitive adhesive through the modification of bio‐based castor oil and 3‐aminopropyl triethoxysilane (APTES) as the end‐capper. Improved bonding property on wet substrate via drainage of hydrophobic groups led to better humidity‐insensitive adhesiveness. The results exhibited exceptional bonding performance (∼3.3N/25 mm) on the moist surface of the steel in the environment with a humidity of 100 % RH (Relative Humidity). Especially, the 180° peel forces of siloxane‐terminated castor oil‐based waterborne polyurethane (SCWPU) respectively enhanced by 13.33 % and 73.68 % compared with the blank sample when the air humidity increased from 50 % RH to 100 % RH. Silicone had the advantages of low surface energy, good heat resistance and good oxidation resistance. The heat resistance could be improved by introducing silicone into waterborne polyurethane. Tested by the TGA, the SCWPU3 PSA demonstrated great thermal stability (THRI=144.32 °C). Besides, the PSA also exhibited low water absorption (20.6 %), and eligible viscoelasticity properties. These findings provided an impetus for the development of humidity‐insensitive PSA.
Emergency Treatment and Photoacoustic Assessment of Spinal Cord Injury Using Reversible Dual‐Signal Transform‐Based Selenium Antioxidant
Authors: Ji Zhisheng , Zheng Judun , Ma Yanming , Lei Hongyi , Lin Weiqiang , Huang Jialin , Yang Hua , Zhang Guowei , Li Bin , Shu Bowen , Du Xianjin , Zhang Jian , Lin Hongsheng , Liao Yuhui 
Published: May 2023

AbstractSpinal cord injury (SCI), following explosive oxidative stress, causes an abrupt and irreversible pathological deterioration of the central nervous system. Thus, preventing secondary injuries caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), as well as monitoring and assessing the recovery from SCI are critical for the emergency treatment of SCI. Herein, an emergency treatment strategy is developed for SCI based on the selenium (Se) matrix antioxidant system to effectively inhibit oxidative stress‐induced damage and simultaneously real‐time evaluate the severity of SCI using a reversible dual‐photoacoustic signal (680 and 750 nm). Within the emergency treatment and photoacoustic severity assessment (ETPSA) strategy, the designed Se loaded boron dipyrromethene dye with a double hydroxyl group (Se@BDP‐DOH) is simultaneously used as a sensitive reporter group and an excellent antioxidant for effectively eliminating explosive oxidative stress. Se@BDP‐DOH is found to promote the recovery of both spinal cord tissue and locomotor function in mice with SCI. Furthermore, ETPSA strategy synergistically enhanced ROS consumption via the caveolin 1 (Cav 1)‐related pathways, as confirmed upon treatment with Cav 1 siRNA. Therefore, the ETPSA strategy is a potential tool for improving emergency treatment and photoacoustic assessment of SCI.
Synthesis of sp2 Carbon‐Conjugated Covalent Organic Framework Thin‐Films via Copper‐Surface‐Mediated Knoevenagel Polycondensation
Authors: Yan Haokai , Kou Zhenhui , Li Shengxu , Zhang Tao 
Published: May 2023

Abstractsp2 carbon‐conjugated covalent organic framework (sp2c‐COF) featured with high π‐conjugation, high chemical stabilities, and designable chemical structures, are thus promising for applications including adsorption and separation, optoelectronic devices, and catalysis. For the most of these applications, large‐area and continuous films are required. However, due to the needs of harsh conditions in the formation of CC bonds, classical interfacial methodologies are challenged in the synthesis of sp2c‐COFs films. Herein, a novel and robust interfacial method namely copper‐surface‐mediated Knoevenagel polycondensation (Cu‐SMKP), is shown for scalable synthesis of sp2c‐COF films on various Cu substrates. Using this approach, large‐area and continuous sp2c‐COF films could be prepared on various complicated Cu surfaces with thickness from tens to hundreds of nanometers. The resultant sp2c‐COF films on Cu substrate could be used directly as functional electrode for extraction of uranium from spiked seawater, which gives an exceptionally uptake capacity of 2475 mg g−1. These results delineate significant synthetic advances in sp2c‐COF films and implemented them as functional electrodes for uranyl capture.
Self‐Formation of a Ru/ZnO Multifunctional Bilayer for the Next‐Generation Interconnect Technology via Area‐Selective Atomic Layer Deposition
Authors: Mori Yuki , Cheon Taehoon , Kotsugi Yohei , Kim Youn‐Hye , Park Yejin , Ansari Mohd Zahid , Mohapatra Debananda , Jang Yujin , Bae Jong‐Seong , Kwon Woobin , Kim Gahui , Park Young‐Bae , Lee Han‐Bo‐Ram , Song Wooseok , Kim Soo‐Hyun 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis study suggests a Ru/ZnO bilayer grown using area‐selective atomic layer deposition (AS‐ALD) as a multifunctional layer for advanced Cu metallization. As a diffusion barrier and glue layer, ZnO is selectively grown on SiO2, excluding Cu, where Ru, as a liner and seed layer, is grown on both surfaces. Dodecanethiol (DDT) is used as an inhibitor for the AS‐ALD of ZnO using diethylzinc and H2O at 120 °C. H2 plasma treatment removes the DDT adsorbed on Cu, forming inhibitor‐free surfaces. The ALD‐Ru film is then successfully deposited at 220 °C using tricarbonyl(trimethylenemethane)ruthenium and O2. The Cu/bilayer/Si structural and electrical properties are investigated to determine the diffusion barrier performance of the bilayer film. Copper silicide is not formed without the conductivity degradation of the Cu/bilayer/Si structure, even after annealing at 700 °C. The effect of ZnO on the Ru/SiO2 structure interfacial adhesion energy is investigated using a double‐cantilever‐beam test and is found to increase with ZnO between Ru and SiO2. Consequently, the Ru/ZnO bilayer can be a multifunctional layer for advanced Cu interconnects. Additionally, the formation of a bottomless barrier by eliminating ZnO on the via bottom, or Cu, is expected to decrease the via resistance for the ever‐shrinking Cu lines.
2D Piezoelectric BiVO4 Artificial Nanozyme with Adjustable Vanadium Vacancy for Ultrasound Enhanced Piezoelectric/Sonodynamic Therapy
Authors: Zhao Ruoxi , Zhu Haixia , Feng Lili , Zhu Yanlin , Liu Bin , Yu Chenghao , Gai Shili , Yang Piaoping 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIncreasing the yield of reactive oxygen species (ROS) to enhance oxidative stress in cells is an eternal goal in cancer therapy. In this study, BiVO4 artificial nanozyme is developed with adjustable vanadium vacancy for ultrasound (US) enhanced piezoelectric/sonodynamic therapy. Under US excitation, the vanadium vacancy‐rich BiVO4 nanosheets (abbreviated Vv‐r BiVO4 NSs) facilitate the generation of a large number of electrons to improve the ROS yield. Meanwhile, the mechanical strain imposed by US irradiation makes the Vv‐r BiVO4 NSs display a typical piezoelectric response, which tilts the conduction band to be more negative and the valance band more positive than the redox potentials of O2/O2•− and H2O/·OH, boosting the efficiency of ROS generation. Both density functional theory calculations and experiments confirm that the introduction of cationic vacancy can improve the sonodynamic effect. As expected, Vv‐r BiVO4 NSs have better peroxidase enzyme catalytic and glutathione depletion activities, resulting in increased intracellular oxidative stress. This triple amplification strategy of oxidative stress induced by US substantially inhibits the growth of cancer cells. The work may open an avenue to achieve a synergetic therapy by introducing cationic vacancy, broadening the biomedical use of piezoelectric materials.
Clay‐Originated Two‐Dimensional Holey Silica Separator for Dendrite‐Free Lithium Metal Anode
Authors: Guo Chong , Luo Zhi‐Hong , Zhou Ming‐Xia , Wu Xinru , Shi Yan , An Qinyou , Shao Jiao‐Jing , Zhou Guangmin 
Published: May 2023

AbstractLithium metal anode is the ultimate choice to obtain next‐generation high‐energy‐density lithium batteries, while the dendritic lithium growth owing to the unstable lithium anode/electrolyte interface largely limits its practical application. Separator is an important component in batteries and separator engineering is believed to be a tractable and effective way to address the above issue. Separators can play the role of ion redistributors to guide the transport of lithium ions and regulate the uniform electrodeposition of Li. The electrolyte wettability, thermal shrinkage resistance, and mechanical strength are of importance for separators. Here, clay‐originated two‐dimensional (2D) holey amorphous silica nanosheets (ASN) to develop a low‐cost and eco‐friendly inorganic separator is directly adopted. The ASN‐based separator has higher porosity, better electrolyte wettability, much higher thermal resistance, larger lithium transference number, and ionic conductivity compared with commercial separator. The large amounts of holes and rich surface oxygen groups on the ASN guide the uniform distribution of lithium‐ion flux. Consequently, the Li//Li cell with this separator shows stable lithium plating/stripping, and the corresponding Li//LiFePO4, Li//LiCoO2, and Li//NCM523 full cells also show high capacity, excellent rate performance, and outstanding cycling stability, which is much superior to that using the commercial separator.
Direct‐Patterning ZnO Deposition by Atomic‐Layer Additive Manufacturing Using a Safe and Economical Precursor
Authors: Stefanovic Sonja , Gheshlaghi Negar , Zanders David , Kundrata Ivan , Zhao Baolin , Barr Maïssa K. S. , Halik Marcus , Devi Anjana , Bachmann Julien 
Published: May 2023

AbstractArea‐selective atomic layer deposition (AS‐ALD) is a bottom‐up nanofabrication method delivering single atoms from a molecular precursor. AS‐ALD enables self‐aligned fabrication and outperforms lithography in terms of cost, resistance, and equipment prerequisites, but it requires pre‐patterned substrates and is limited by insufficient selectivity and finite choice of substrates. These challenges are circumvented by direct patterning with atomic‐layer additive manufacturing (ALAM) — a transfer of 3D‐printing principles to atomic‐layer manufacturing where a precursor supply nozzle enables direct patterning instead of blanket coating. The reduced precursor vapor consumption in ALAM as compared with ALD calls for the use of less volatile precursors by replacing diethylzinc used traditionally in ALD with bis(dimethylaminopropyl)zinc, Zn(DMP)2. The behavior of this novel ZnO ALAM process follows that of the corresponding ALD in terms of deposit quality and growth characteristics. The temperature window for self‐limiting growth of stoichiometric, crystalline material is 200–250 °C. The growth rates are 0.9 Å per cycle in ALD (determined by spectroscopic ellipsometry) and 1.1 Å per pass in ALAM (imaging ellipsometry). The preferential crystal orientation increases with temperature, while energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopic and XPS show that only intermediate temperatures deliver stoichiometric ZnO. A functional thin‐film transistor is created from an ALAM‐deposited ZnO line and characterized.
Deeply Reconstructed Hierarchical Ni–Co Microwire for Flexible Ni–Zn Microbattery with Excellent Comprehensive Performance
Authors: Lv Linfeng , Zhu Zhe , Liao Xiaoqiao , Wu Leixin , Duan Yixue , Yang Kai , You Gongchuan , He Xin , Dong Wei , Tang Hui , He Liang 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThe rise of flexible electronics calls for efficient microbatteries (MBs) with requirements in energy/power density, stability, and flexibility simultaneously. However, the ever‐reported flexible MBs only display progress around certain aspects of energy loading, reaction rate, and electrochemical stability, and it remains challenging to develop a micro‐power source with excellent comprehensive performance. Herein, a reconstructed hierarchical Ni–Co alloy microwire is designed to construct flexible Ni–Zn MB. Notably, the interwoven microwires network is directly formed during the synthesis process, and can be utilized as a potential microelectrode which well avoids the toxic additives and the tedious traditional powder process, thus greatly simplifying the manufacture of MB. Meanwhile, the hierarchical alloy microwire is composed of spiny nanostructures and highly active alloy sites, which contributes to deep reconstruction (≈100 nm). Benefiting from the dense self‐assembled structure, the fabricated Ni–Zn MB obtained high volumetric/areal energy density (419.7 mWh cm−3, 1.3 mWh cm−2), and ultrahigh rate performance extending the power density to 109.4 W cm−3 (328.3 mW cm−2). More surprisingly, the MB assembled by this inherently flexible microwire network is extremely resistant to bending/twisting. Therefore, this novel concept of excellent comprehensive micro‐power source will greatly hold great implications for next‐generation flexible electronics.