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Review on the Binders for Sustainable High‐Energy‐Density Lithium Ion Batteries: Status, Solutions, and Prospects
Authors: Dou Wendi , Zheng Mengting , Zhang Wu , Liu Tiefeng , Wang Fating , Wan Guangying , Liu Yujing , Tao Xinyong 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe upsurging demand for electric vehicles and the rapid consumption of lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) calls for LIBs to possess high energy density and resource sustainability. The former requires the usage of electroactive materials with high capacity and the maximum amount within the fixed electrode volume. The latter essentially creates a closed‐loop circulation scenario for electroactive materials. In all aspects, binders are of practical significance in bonding electroactive materials, maintaining electrode integrity and detaching electrode slurry from the current collector. Currently, the key role of binders in enhancing the electrochemical behavior of sustainable high‐capacity electroactive materials has been recognized. Meanwhile, binders that are designed for easy and cost‐effective recycling of electroactive materials are gradually reported. Herein, recently developed binders that hold promises in establishing sustainable high‐energy‐density LIBs are summarized. The role of binder in facilitating easy separation of electroactive materials are first highlighted. Subsequently, special attention is paid to conductive binders, contributing to less battery chemistries and higher energy density of electrode. Additionally, progress of emerging binders in high‐capacity electroactive materials are also reviewed. It is believed that the advances in binders will open up opportunities for establishing a sustainable high‐energy‐density battery economy.
Fast Fabrication of High‐Performance CoSb3‐Based Thermoelectric Skutterudites via One‐Step Yb‐Promoted Peritectic Solidification
Authors: Li Dou , Shi Xiao‐Lei , Feng Zhenyu , Li Meng , Zhu Jiaxi , Ma Xiao , Zhang Lili , Zhong Hong , Liu Wei‐Di , Li Shuangming , Chen Zhi‐Gang 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAs a most promising mid‐temperature thermoelectric material, CoSb3‐based bulk material exhibits an applicable figure‐of‐merit (ZT) of more than one. However, their fabrication is historically time‐consuming due to the long‐time solid‐state phase transitions from CoSb2 to CoSb3. To overcome this challenge, here, a fast one‐step process is developed to fabricate n‐type Yb‐doped CoSb3 with stable ZT of 1.12 at 765 K in <5 h. Experiments confirm Yb promotes peritectic reactions of CoSb + Liquid → CoSb2 and CoSb2 + Liquid → CoSb3, optimizes power factor, and suppresses thermal conductivity. Moreover, the dense grains, induced by the one‐step crystallization, result in outstanding mechanical properties with a Young's modulus of 171.4 GPa and a hardness of 8.8 GPa in the Yb‐doped CoSb3. This study indicates that the fast one‐step fabrication route can effectively promote the practical applications of CoSb3‐based thermoelectrics and provide guidance for thermoelectric fabrication via rational phase design.
Secondary Reorientation and Hygroscopic Forces in Chitinous Biopolymers and Their Use for Passive and Biochemical Actuation
Authors: Rukmanikrishnan Balasubramanian , Tracy Kenneth J , Fernandez Javier G. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractPassive actuation is the production of movement or deformation without external power sources or control systems. This phenomenon has been gaining significant attention in the engineering community due to its potential use in energy‐efficient systems, in which part of the functionality is programmed in the material composition to reduce overall cost and complexity. Biological organisms, formed through millennia of evolution in a paradigm of limited resources and energy and at a multiscale equilibrium with their environment, have developed a myriad of outstanding materials and strategies for integrating complex functionalities into their multiscale structural design. In this study, the arthropod exoskeleton's chitinous composition and manufacturing strategies are used to reproduce its complex relations with external forces and water‐driven molecular rearrangement and use them to produce electricity and actuate a mechanical hand. The proposed technology is unique in combining the generation of strong forces and the integration of the principles and materials of biological organisms, leading to significant advances in the design and performance of passive solutions integrated into biological systems for a wide range of applications, such as biorobotics, medical devices, and energy harvesting.
MSCs Deliver Hypoxia‐Treated Mitochondria Reprogramming Acinar Metabolism to Alleviate Severe Acute Pancreatitis Injury
Authors: Hu Zhengyu , Wang Dongyan , Gong Jian , Li Yan , Ma Zhilong , Luo Tingyi , Jia Xuyang , Shi Yihai , Song Zhenshun 
Published: July 2023

AbstractMitochondrial function impairment due to abnormal opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) is considered the central event in acute pancreatitis; however, therapeutic choices for this condition remain controversial. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a family member of stem cells with immunomodulatory and anti‐inflammatory capabilities that can mitigate damage in experimental pancreatitis. Here, it is shown that MSCs deliver hypoxia‐treated functional mitochondria to damaged pancreatic acinar cells (PACs) via extracellular vesicles (EVs), which reverse the metabolic function of PACs, maintain ATP supply, and exhibit an excellent injury‐inhibiting effect. Mechanistically, hypoxia inhibits superoxide accumulation in the mitochondria of MSCs and upregulates the membrane potential, which is internalized into PACs via EVs, thus, remodeling the metabolic state. In addition, cargocytes constructed via stem cell denucleation as mitochondrial vectors are shown to exert similar therapeutic effects to MSCs. These findings reveal an important mechanism underlying the role of mitochondria in MSC therapy and offer the possibility of applying mitochondrial therapy to patients with severe acute pancreatitis.
Antimicrobial Peptide Synergies for Fighting Infectious Diseases
Authors: Mhlongo Jessica T. , Waddad Ayman Y. , Albericio Fernando , de la Torre Beatriz G. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAntimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are essential elements of thehost defense system. Characterized by heterogenous structures and broad‐spectrumaction, they are promising candidates for combating multidrug resistance. Thecombined use of AMPs with other antimicrobial agents provides a new arsenal ofdrugs with synergistic action, thereby overcoming the drawback of monotherapiesduring infections. AMPs kill microbes via pore formation, thus inhibitingintracellular functions. This mechanism of action by AMPs is an advantage overantibiotics as it hinders the development of drug resistance. The synergisticeffect of AMPs will allow the repurposing of conventional antimicrobials andenhance their clinical outcomes, reduce toxicity, and, most significantly,prevent the development of resistance. In this review, various synergies ofAMPs with antimicrobials and miscellaneous agents are discussed. The effect ofstructural diversity and chemical modification on AMP properties is firstaddressed and then different combinations that can lead to synergistic action,whether this combination is between AMPs and antimicrobials, or AMPs andmiscellaneous compounds, are attended. This review can serve as guidance whenredesigning and repurposing the use of AMPs in combination with other antimicrobialagents for enhanced clinical outcomes.
Metal‐Driven Autoantifriction Function of Artificial Hip Joint
Authors: Deng Qiaoyuan , Feng Qingguo , Jing Peipei , Ma Donglin , Li Mengting , Gong Yanli , Li Yantao , Wen Feng , Leng Yongxiang 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe service life of an artificial hip joint is limited to 10–15 years, which is not ideal for young patients. To extend the lifespan of these prostheses, the coefficient of friction and wear resistance of metallic femoral heads must be improved. In this study, a Cu‐doped titanium nitride (TiNX–Cu) film with “autoantifriction” properties is deposited on a CoCrMo alloy via magnetron sputtering. When delivered in a protein‐containing lubricating medium, the Cu in TiNX–Cu quickly and consistently binds to the protein molecules in the microenvironment, resulting in the formation of a stable protein layer. The proteins adsorbed on the TiNX–Cu surface decompose into hydrocarbon fragments owing to the shear stress between the Al2O3/TiNX–Cu tribopair. The synergistic effect of the catalysis of Cu and shear stress between the Al2O3/TiNX–Cu tribopair transforms these fragments into graphite‐like carbon tribofilms with an antifriction property. These tribofilms can simultaneously reduce the friction coefficient of the Al2O3/TiNX–Cu tribopair and enhance the wear resistance of the TiNX–Cu film. Based on these findings, it is believed that the autoantifriction film can drive the generation of antifriction tribofilms for lubricating and increasing the wear resistance of prosthetic devices, thereby prolonging their lifespan.
Eco‐Friendly Tetrahydropyran Enables Weakly Solvating “4S” Electrolytes for Lithium‐Metal Batteries
Authors: Liao Yaqi , Zhou Mengyuan , Yuan Lixia , Huang Kai , Wang Donghai , Han Yan , Meng Jintao , Zhang Yun , Li Zhen , Huang Yunhui 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe growth of lithium dendrites hinders the commercial applications of lithium‐metal batteries. Electrolytes play a crucial role in influencing electrode/electrolyte interfacial chemistry. Traditional electrolytes adopt strongly solvating solvents to dissolve Li salts, creating an organic‐rich solid electrolyte interface (SEI). The Li+ conductivity and mechanical strength of the organic‐rich SEI are poor, so the derived SEI cannot effectively suppress the growth of Li dendrites. The weakly solvating electrolyte (WSE) system can realize an inorganic‐rich SEI, demonstrating improved compatibility with the Li metal. However, the design rules for the WSE are not clear. Here, four kinds of “4S” (single salt and single solvent) WSE are designed to investigate interface chemistry. The SEI thickness, pore volume, and porosity are revealed via a reactive force field. The results show the heterocyclic and symmetric tetrahydropyran has the most suitable solvating power and the best interfacial stability in the lithium‐metal battery system. This research provides a weakly solvating electrolyte design route for bridging the molecular thermodynamic and interfacial chemistry gap.
A test of the (hu)MANid analytical program using a native American population
Authors: Karsten Jordan K. , Hintz Hayley J. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractObjectivesRecently, Berg and Kenyhercz (2017) developed a free web‐based software package, (hu)MANid, that classifies mandibles by ancestry and sex based on either linear or mixture discriminant analysis of 11 osteometric and six morphoscopic variables. The metric and morphoscopic variables assessed using (hu)MANid have been determined to be highly replicable, however, few external validation studies have been conducted.Materials and MethodsThis article provides a test of the (hu)MANid analytical software using an independent sample (n = 52) of Native American mandibles from the Great Lakes region to investigate the accuracy of the program for identifying this important demographic group.ResultsWhen processed using linear discriminant analysis in (hu)MANid, 82.7% of the mandibles (43/52) were correctly classified as Native American. When processed using mixture discriminant analysis in (hu)MANid, 67.3% of the mandibles (35/52) were correctly classified as Native American. The difference in accuracy between the methods is not statistically significant.DiscussionOur results suggest (hu)MANid is an accurate tool for anthropologists attempting to determine whether skeletal remains are Native American when establishing forensic significance, creating a biological profile, and conducting work associated with the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
Electrospun biocompatible stent with antibacterial property from shape memory polyurethane/gallic acid
Authors: Zhou Yanyi , Zhou Dong , Gu Hao , Li Zhaolong , Qu Ruisheng , Liu Baokun , Wang Tingmei , Wang Qihua , Zhang Yaoming 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe synthetic vascular graft infection (SVGI) could cause a high mortality rate, that developing antibacterial vascular stents to prevent SVGI is highly demanded. Herein, we integrated shape memory polyurethane (PU) and gallic acid (GA) to obtain a small caliber scaffold with sufficient mechanical support through electrostatic spinning technology. The formation of hydrogen bonds between GA and PU facilitates the enhancement of the mechanical properties of PU/GA. The biocompatibility and antibacterial properties of the scaffolds were confirmed by using human endothelial cells in in‐vitro experiments and by co‐culturing with bacteria that cause common post‐operative stent infections. The electrospun porous structure and the antimicrobial activity of GA allow PU/GA to exhibit a dose‐dependency of cell viability, hemolysis, and antibacterial, the adding amount of GA with 2% presented the optimal properties. The shape memory effects of PU with the suitable transition temperature enable the electrospun stent to be able to reduce the size for deployment and recovery of the fabricated shape in a gentle environment. This work provides an efficient method for fabricating PU‐based antibacterial scaffolds by electrospinning.
Relation of Intra‐Articular Mineralization to Knee Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Longitudinal Analysis in the MOST Study
Authors: Liew Jean W. , Jarraya Mohamed , Guermazi Ali , Lynch John , Wang Na , Rabasa Gabriela , Jafarzadeh S. Reza , Nevitt Michael , Torner James , Lewis Cora E. , Felson David T. , Neogi Tuhina 
Published: July 2023

ObjectiveIntra‐articular (IA) calcium crystal deposition is common in knee osteoarthritis (OA), but of unclear significance. It is possible that low‐grade, crystal‐related inflammation may contribute to knee pain. We examined the longitudinal relation of computed tomography (CT)–detected IA mineralization to the development of knee pain.MethodsWe used data from the National Institutes of Health–funded longitudinal Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study. Participants had knee radiographs and bilateral knee CTs at baseline, and pain assessments every 8 months for 2 years. CT images were scored using the Boston University Calcium Knee Score. We longitudinally examined the relation of CT‐detected IA mineralization to the risk of frequent knee pain (FKP), intermittent or constant knee pain worsening, and pain severity worsening using generalized linear mixed‐effects models.ResultsWe included 2,093 participants (mean age 61 years, 57% women, mean body mass index 28.8 kg/m2). Overall, 10.2% of knees had IA mineralization. The presence of any IA mineralization in the cartilage was associated with 2.0 times higher odds of having FKP (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.38–2.78) and 1.86 times more frequent intermittent or constant pain (95% CI 1.20–2.78), with similar results seen for the presence of any IA mineralization in the meniscus or joint capsule. A higher burden of IA mineralization anywhere within the knee was associated with a higher odds of all pain outcomes (odds ratio ranged from 2.14 to 2.21).ConclusionCT‐detected IA mineralization was associated with risk of having more frequent, persistent, and worsening knee pain over 2 years. Targeting IA mineralization may have therapeutic potential for pain improvement in knee OA.
Machine Learning Pipeline for Predicting Bone Marrow Edema Along the Sacroiliac Joints on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Authors: Roels Joris , De Craemer Ann‐Sophie , Renson Thomas , de Hooge Manouk , Gevaert Arne , Van Den Berghe Thomas , Jans Lennart , Herregods Nele , Carron Philippe , Van den Bosch Filip , Saeys Yvan , Elewaut Dirk 
Published: July 2023

ObjectiveWe aimed to develop and validate a fully automated machine learning (ML) algorithm that predicts bone marrow edema (BME) on a quadrant level in sacroiliac (SI) joint magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).MethodsA computer vision workflow automatically locates the SI joints, segments regions of interest (ilium and sacrum), performs objective quadrant extraction, and predicts presence of BME, suggestive of inflammatory lesions, on a quadrant level in semicoronal slices of T1/T2‐weighted MRI scans. Ground truth was determined by consensus among human readers. The inflammation classifier was trained using a ResNet18 backbone and five‐fold cross‐validated on scans of patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) (n = 279), postpartum individuals (n = 71), and healthy subjects (n = 114). Independent SpA patient MRI scans (n = 243) served as test data set. Patient‐level predictions were derived from aggregating quadrant‐level predictions, ie, at least one positive quadrant.ResultsThe algorithm automatically detects the SI joints with a precision of 98.4% and segments ilium/sacrum with an intersection over union of 85.6% and 67.9%, respectively. The inflammation classifier performed well in cross‐validation: area under the curve (AUC) 94.5%, balanced accuracy (B‐ACC) 80.5%, and F1 score 64.1%. In the test data set, AUC was 88.2%, B‐ACC 72.1%, and F1 score 50.8%. On a patient level, the model achieved a B‐ACC of 81.6% and 81.4% in the cross‐validation and test data set, respectively.ConclusionWe propose a fully automated ML pipeline that enables objective and standardized evaluation of BME along the SI joints on MRI. This method has the potential to screen large numbers of patients with (suspected) SpA and is a step closer towards artificial intelligence–assisted diagnosis and follow‐up.
Low‐cost Zinc‐Iron Flow Batteries for Long‐Term and Large‐Scale Energy Storage
Authors: Huang Haili , Zhu Ying , Chu FuJun , Wang Shaochong , Cheng YuanHui 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAqueous flow batteries are considered very suitable for large‐scale energy storage due to their high safety, long cycle life, and independent design of power and capacity. Especially, zinc‐iron flow batteries have significant advantages such as low price, non‐toxicity, and stability compared with other aqueous flow batteries. Significant technological progress has been made in zinc‐iron flow batteries in recent years. Numerous energy storage power stations have been built worldwide using zinc‐iron flow battery technology. This review first introduces the developing history. Then, we summarize the critical problems and the recent development of zinc‐iron flow batteries from electrode materials and structures, membranes manufacture, electrolyte modification, and stack and system application. Finally, we forecast the development direction of the zinc‐iron flow battery technology for large‐scale energy storage.
Heterogeneity of autism symptoms in community‐referred infants and toddlers at elevated or low familial likelihood of autism
Authors: Cohenour Torrey L. , Gulsrud Amanda , Kasari Connie 
Published: July 2023

AbstractEvidence suggests autistic individuals at elevated familial likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (by virtue of having an autistic sibling) have stronger cognitive abilities on average than autistic individuals with no family history of the condition, who have a low familial likelihood of autism. Investigating phenotypic differences between community‐referred infants and toddlers with autism symptoms at elevated or low familial likelihood of autism may provide important insight into heterogeneity in the emerging autism phenotype. This study compared behavioral, cognitive, and language abilities of community‐referred infants and toddlers with confirmed autism symptoms at elevated (EL) or low familial likelihood of autism (LL). Participants were 121 children aged 12 to 36 months who participated in two larger randomized trials of parent‐mediated interventions for children with autism symptoms. Behavioral phenotypes were compared across three groups: children with at least one autistic sibling (EL‐Sibs, n = 30), those with at least one older, non‐autistic sibling and no family history of autism (LL‐Sibs, n = 40), and first‐born children with no family history of autism (LL‐FB, n = 51). EL‐Sibs had less severe autism symptoms and stronger cognitive abilities than children in LL groups. While the rate of receptive language delay was similar across groups, the rate of expressive language delay was markedly lower among EL‐Sibs. After controlling for age and nonverbal cognitive ability, EL‐Sibs were significantly less likely to present with expressive language delay than LL‐Sibs. Familial likelihood of autism may play an important role in shaping the emerging autism phenotype in infancy and toddlerhood.
Materialsparende Nagelbinder – Aspekte der Konstruktionsgeschichte von 1930 bis 1990
Authors: Engelmann Iris , Schwendner Sascha , Seim Werner 
Published: July 2023

AbstractMaterialsparende Holzkonstruktionen, die insbesondere während der Kriegs‐ und Nachkriegszeit im 20. Jahrhundert entwickelt und optimiert wurden, erlangen aktuell aus konstruktionshistorischer, aber auch aus ökonomischer Sicht erneut Interesse. Der vorliegende Beitrag gibt einen Überblick angefangen von den ersten Konstruktionen Ende der 1920er‐Jahre bis hin zu Typenbindern der DDR, die noch bis 1990 über Landwirtschaftsbauten errichtet wurden und heute oft als Tragkonstruktionen für Photovoltaikanlagen weiterverwendet werden. Der Fokus liegt auf der chronologischen Vorstellung ausgewählter Konstruktionsweisen für Hallen‐ und Hausdächer, unterschieden nach Fachwerk‐ und Vollwandbindern. Sowohl die verantwortlichen Ingenieure und deren Herkunft als auch wesentliche Anwendungsfelder und Beispielbauten kommen in der Überblicksdarstellung zur Sprache. Eine wesentliche Erkenntnis ist die im Betrachtungszeitraum 1930–1990 zu verzeichnende Reduzierung einer Vielzahl genagelter Spar‐ hin zu Typenkonstruktionen, die hauptsächlich äußerst materialeffiziente Fachwerkbinder für Satteldächer hervorbrachte.
How does green human resource management contribute to saving the environment? Evidence of emerging market manufacturing firms
Authors: Aftab Junaid , Veneziani Monica 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe world is facing environmental challenges, and organizations must think outside the box to address these challenges. Despite the significant contribution of green human resource management (GHRM) to pro‐environmental behaviors (PBs) and environmental performance (EP), research analyzing underlying mechanisms and boundary conditions in these relationships is lacking in the context of the emerging market. Therefore, this study investigated the mediating effect of green commitment (GC) in the GRHM and PBs nexus. Additionally, environmental knowledge (EK) was explored as a boundary condition between PBs and EP. With 383 samples from manufacturing firm employees in Pakistan, this study employed the “structural equation modeling” [SEM] technique to analyze the data. Based on social cognitive theory, the SEM outcomes revealed that GHRM and PBs have a positive influence on EP. We also found that GHRM indirectly affects PBs via GC. Furthermore, the results demonstrated that EK strengthens the relationship between PBs and EP. Overall, this research contributes to and advances the existing literature by highlighting the pivotal role of GHRM and PBs in improving EP. Additionally, the mediation of GC and moderation of EK highlights the importance of these variables in environmental management. Specifically, this study suggests that GC is an underlying mechanism that connects GHRM to PBs, and employees' EK helps improve the relationship between their PBs and EP.