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Lead‐Free CsCu2I3 Halides with 1D Crystal Structure for UV Photodetection
Authors: Guo Xinyu , Lv Jianan , Hu Lian , Li Xin , Yuan Meimei , Zhong Jiasong , Xu Minxuan , Shi Yueqin , Zhang Qi 
Published: September 2023

AbstractCopper halide semiconductors are attracting extensive attention due to their nontoxic composition and excellent optoelectronic properties. Most so far are prepared via solution methods; however, grain boundaries and defects existing in those products hinder their further practical applications in solid‐state devices. In this work, CsCu2I3 halides with 1D crystal structure are initially prepared by a vapor phase deposition method. The large Stokes shift coupling with a long photoluminescence decay time (112 ns) suggests the existence of a self‐trapped exciton process in these CsCu2I3 nanowires, responsible for the yellow light emission emerging at 570 nm. UV photodetectors based on individual CsCu2I3 nanowires that are constructed via an etching‐free dry transfer route reveal a responsivity of 122 mA W−1 and rise/decay times of 203/223 ms (310 nm, 5 V bias), comparable to or better than those congeneric UV sensors made of other lead‐free halides. These CsCu2I3 nanowire‐based photodetectors also reveal good stability in the atmosphere (RH = 60–70%, 17 °C), benefitting from their fourfold coordination environment of Cu(I) atoms in the 1D crystal structure. These results imply the technical potential of manufacturing low‐dimensional lead‐free halide semiconductors for next‐generation green optoelectronics.
MicroMagnify: A Multiplexed Expansion Microscopy Method for Pathogens and Infected Tissues
Authors: Cheng Zhangyu , Stefani Caroline , Skillman Thomas , Klimas Aleksandra , Lee Aramchan , DiBernardo Emma F. , Brown Karina Mueller , Milman Tatyana , Wang Yuhong , Gallagher Brendan R. , Lagree Katherine , Jena Bhanu P. , Pulido Jose S. , Filler Scott G. , Mitchell Aaron P. , Hiller N. Luisa , Lacy‐Hulbert Adam , Zhao Yongxin 
Published: September 2023

AbstractSuper‐resolution optical imaging tools are crucial in microbiology to understand the complex structures and behavior of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. However, the capabilities of these tools, particularly when it comes to imaging pathogens and infected tissues, remain limited. MicroMagnify (µMagnify) is developed, a nanoscale multiplexed imaging method for pathogens and infected tissues that are derived from an expansion microscopy technique with a universal biomolecular anchor. The combination of heat denaturation and enzyme cocktails essential is found for robust cell wall digestion and expansion of microbial cells and infected tissues without distortion. µMagnify efficiently retains biomolecules suitable for high‐plex fluorescence imaging with nanoscale precision. It demonstrates up to eightfold expansion with µMagnify on a broad range of pathogen‐containing specimens, including bacterial and fungal biofilms, infected culture cells, fungus‐infected mouse tone, and formalin‐fixed paraffin‐embedded human cornea infected by various pathogens. Additionally, an associated virtual reality tool is developed to facilitate the visualization and navigation of complex 3D images generated by this method in an immersive environment allowing collaborative exploration among researchers worldwide. µMagnify is a valuable imaging platform for studying how microbes interact with their host systems and enables the development of new diagnosis strategies against infectious diseases.
Unlocking Ultra‐High Performance in Immersed Solar Water Splitting with Optimised Energetics
Authors: Butson Joshua D. , Sharma Astha , Tournet Julie , Wang Yuan , Tatavarti Rao , Zhao Chuan , Jagadish Chennupati , Tan Hark Hoe , Karuturi Siva 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis research introduces a pioneering approach to solar water splitting technology, utilizing an innovative, highly efficient immersed system. The system incorporates a flexible array of electrochemical and photoelectrochemical cells, powered by high‐performance III‐V triple‐junction cells. Remarkably, this method significantly boosts the solar‐to‐hydrogen (STH) conversion efficiency, reaching a record 20.7% under 1 sun illumination, employing earth‐abundant catalysts operating at ambient temperature. These findings highlight extensive scope for further optimization, including minimizing optical transmission losses, mitigating shading effects, and reducing the overpotential of the electrochemical cells, thereby augmenting the STH efficiency to an estimated 28%. Through a comprehensive techno‐economic analysis, a levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) of 8.3 USD kg−1 is estimated, forecasting the potential for a reduction to a competitive 1.8 USD kg−1 with improved efficiency, increased capacity factors, and decreased production costs. A sensitivity analysis emphasizes the significant influence of factors such as III‐V cell cost, electrolyzer membrane cost and capacity factor on the LCOH. Overall, this study signifies crucial progress toward a highly efficient and economically viable solar water splitting solution, promising a sustainable route for hydrogen production.
The Impact of Multifunctional Ambipolar Polymer Integration on the Performance and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Kim Soo‐Kwan , Kim Jinseck , Choi Seongmin , Yong Taeyeong , Park Jin Young , Lee Gyudong , Han Sanghun , You Hyung Ryul , Ko Seonkyung , Park Gyuri , Ahn Hyungju , Yang Jiwoong , Kim Younghoon , Kim Bumjoon J. , Choi Jongmin 
Published: September 2023

AbstractEffective passivation of grain boundaries in perovskite solar cells is essential for achieving high device performance and stability. However, traditional polymer‐based passivation strategies can introduce challenges, including increased series resistance, disruption of charge transport, and insufficient passivation coverage. In this study, a novel approach is proposed that integrates a multifunctional ambipolar polymer into perovskite solar cells to address these issues. The ambipolar polymer is successfully incorporated into both the perovskite film and the hole transport layer (HTL), enabling comprehensive restoration of defect sites within the perovskite active layer. Moreover, this approach yields additional advantages for perovskite devices, such as enabling bidirectional charge transport, limiting pinhole formation at the HTL, reducing lithium‐ion migration from the HTL to the perovskite, and minimizing both the band offset and surface energy difference between the perovskite film and HTL interface. With these benefits, the ambipolar polymer integrated device achieves a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.0%. Remarkably, it also exhibits enhanced long‐term stability, preserving 92% of its initial PCE after 2000 h under ambient conditions, and 80% of its initial PCE after 432 h under harsh conditions (at 85 °C and 85 ± 5% RH).
Aqueous Zinc‐Iodine Batteries: From Electrochemistry to Energy Storage Mechanism
Authors: Chen Hui , Li Xiang , Fang Keqing , Wang Haiyan , Ning Jiqiang , Hu Yong 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAs one of the most appealing energy storage technologies, aqueous zinc‐iodine batteries still suffer severe problems such as low energy density, slow iodine conversion kinetics, and polyiodide shuttle. This review summarizes the recent development of Zn─I2 batteries with a focus on the electrochemistry of iodine conversion and the underlying working mechanism. Starting from the fundamentals of Zn─I2 batteries, the electrochemistry of iodine conversion and zinc anode, as well as the scientific problems existing in Zn─I2 batteries are introduced. The concrete strategies dealing with cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator challenges confronting Zn─I2 batteries are elaborated as well. To deepen the understanding of the electrochemistry of Zn─I2 batteries, the recent important findings of the underlying working mechanism of different Zn─I2 batteries are summarized in detail. Finally, some guidelines and directions for Zn─I2 batteries are also provided. This review is expected to deepen the understanding of Zn─I2 battery electrochemistry and promote their practical applications in the future.
Mulching with oilseed rape improving soil moisture and fertility and apple yield in orchard in semi‐arid region
Authors: Wang Chunli , Cao Chenhui , Qiang Cheng , Wang Jianping , Wang Zhouli , Zhang Zhi , Chen Wenjie , Yang Jianli 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis study was aimed to alleviate water deficiency and improve soil fertility in orchards in a semi‐arid region. The Brassica napus L. winter varieties (including the varieties V6 and V7) (V6 and V7 belong to the Brassica napus L. winter variety 1721‐1B, and Qin‐you‐7) generally had higher aboveground biological yield, lower root yield, and main root length compared to the Brassica campestris L. winter or spring varieties. By mulching root area of apple tree with aboveground part of these rape varieties in later autumn, the water contents in 0–20, 20–40, and 40–60 cm soil were enhanced or changed at following March and positively correlated with the mulching‐plant biomass. Similarly, under treatments of the V6‐I and V7‐I (V6‐I and V7‐I belong to mulching root area of apple tree with aboveground part of the variety V6 and V7) (the variety V6 and V7 mulching), and the V6‐II and V7‐II (V6‐II and V7‐II belong to mulching root area of apple tree with aboveground part of the V6 and V7 + 5% soil), the average water content in 0–150 cm soil was significantly increased by about 12%, 8%, 18%, and 15% at following spring, respectively; meanwhile, the treatment V6‐II and V7‐II induced significant increase in water contents in 0–25, 25–50, 50–75, 75–100, 100–125, and 125–150 cm soil profile; these treatments were conducted over 2 years; the available K, total N, and organic matter in 0–20 cm soil was significantly increased by 39.3%–151.8%, 10.0%–17.9%, and 22.7%–34.2%, the apple tree growth was promoted, and the fruit yield per plant was significantly enhanced by 16.9%–95.5%. In conclusion, the Brassica napus L. winter variety mulching, especially the mulching with the aboveground part of the Brassica napus L. winter variety + 5% soil, showed significant effect in improving soil moisture, soil fertility, and fruit yield in orchards in semi‐arid regions.
The effect of organizational ambidexterity on sustainable performance: A structural equation analysis applied to the Spanish wine industry
Authors: Martínez‐Falcó Javier , Marco‐Lajara Bartolomé , Zaragoza‐Sáez Patrocinio , Sánchez‐García Eduardo 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis research analyzes how organizational ambidexterity (OA) affects sustainable performance in the Spanish wine industry, as well as the catalytic role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices and knowledge management infrastructure (KMI) on these variables. For this purpose, a theoretical model is elaborated based on the literature review carried out, which is contrasted following a quantitative approach by means of structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM) with primary data collected from 202 Spanish wineries between September 2021 and January 2022. The research results show that there is a positive and significant relationship between OA and sustainable performance. Likewise, OA partially mediates the CSR‐sustainable performance and KMI‐sustainable performance relationship. Thus, the present research contributes to the literature in several ways. First, to the best of our knowledge, there are no previous studies that have analyzed the effect of OA on sustainable performance in the wine context, which represents an opportunity to advance scientific knowledge. Second, to our knowledge, there is no previous scientific production that has analyzed what may be the triggers of OA. Third, the proposed theoretical model has not been addressed previously, so that, through the research, a new way of understanding the improvement in the economic, social and environmental performance of wineries is formulated [EconLit Citations: L66, 03, M1].
The role of intraspecific crop–weed hybridization in the evolution of weediness and invasiveness: Cultivated and weedy radish (Raphanus sativus) as a case study
Authors: Vercellino Román B. , Hernández Fernando , Presotto Alejandro 
Published: September 2023

AbstractPremiseThe phenotype of hybrids between a crop and its wild or weed counterpart is usually intermediate and maladapted compared to that of their parents; however, hybridization has sometimes been associated with increased fitness, potentially leading to enhanced weediness and invasiveness. Since the ecological context and maternal genetic effects may affect hybrid fitness, they could influence the evolutionary outcomes of hybridization. Here, we evaluated the performance of first‐generation crop–weed hybrids of Raphanus sativus and their parents in two contrasting ecological conditions.MethodsUsing experimental hybridization and outdoor common garden experiments, we assessed differences in time to flowering, survival to maturity, plant biomass, and reproductive components between bidirectional crop–weed hybrids and their parents in agrestal (wheat cultivation, fertilization, weeding) and ruderal (human‐disturbed, uncultivated area) conditions over 2 years.ResultsCrop, weeds, and bidirectional hybrids overlapped at least partially during the flowering period, indicating a high probability of gene flow. Hybrids survived to maturity at rates at least as successful as their parents and had higher plant biomass and fecundity, which resulted in higher fitness compared to their parents in both environments, without any differences associated with the direction of the hybridization.ConclusionsIntraspecific crop–weed hybridization, regardless of the cross direction, has the potential to promote weediness in weedy R. sativus in agrestal and ruderal environments, increasing the chances for introgression of crop alleles into weed populations. This is the first report of intraspecific crop–weed hybridization in R. sativus.
Proteomics‐Based Discovery of First‐in‐Class Chemical Probes for Programmed Cell Death Protein 2 (PDCD2)
Authors: Ji Wenzhi , Byun Woong Sub , Lu Wenchao , Zhu Xijun , Donovan Katherine A. , Dwyer Brendan G. , Che Jianwei , Yuan Linjie , Abulaiti Xianmixinuer , Corsello Steven M. , Fischer Eric S. , Zhang Tinghu , Gray Nathanael S. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractChemical probes are essential tools for understanding biological systems and for credentialing potential biomedical targets. Programmed cell death 2 (PDCD2) is a member of the B‐cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl‐2) family of proteins, which are critical regulators of apoptosis. Here we report the discovery and characterization of 10 e, a first‐in‐class small molecule degrader of PDCD2. We discovered this PDCD2 degrader by serendipity using a chemical proteomics approach, in contrast to the conventional approach for making bivalent degraders starting from a known binding ligand targeting the protein of interest. Using 10 e as a pharmacological probe, we demonstrate that PDCD2 functions as a critical regulator of cell growth by modulating the progression of the cell cycle in T lymphoblasts. Our work provides a useful pharmacological probe for investigating PDCD2 function and highlights the use of chemical proteomics to discover selective small molecule degraders of unanticipated targets.
Co‐encapsulating Cofactor and Enzymes in Hydrogen‐Bonded Organic Frameworks for Multienzyme Cascade Reactions with Cofactor Recycling
Authors: Liu Si , Sun Yan 
Published: September 2023

AbstractUse of hydrogen‐bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) for enzyme immobilization faces challenges in the improvement of enzyme activity recovery and the assembly of cofactor‐dependent multienzyme systems. Herein, we report a polyelectrolyte‐assisted encapsulation approach (PAEA) that enables two cascades with four oxidoreductases and two nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (phosphate) (NAD(P)H) cofactors co‐encapsulated in BioHOF‐1 with excellent cargo loading and over 100 % cascade activity. The key role of the polyelectrolyte is to coat enzymes and tether NAD(P)H, thus interacting with HOF monomers in place of enzymes, avoiding the destruction of enzymes by HOF monomers. The versatility and efficiency of PAEA are further illustrated by an HOF‐101‐based bio‐nanoreactor. Moreover, the immobilization by PAEA makes enzymes and NAD(P)H display excellent stability and recyclability. This study has demonstrated a facile and versatile PAEA for fabricating cofactor‐dependent multienzyme cascade nanoreactors with HOFs.
Absolute CO2/Xenon Separation in Ultramicropore MOF for Anesthetic Gases Regeneration
Authors: Zeng Jiahui , Fu Yu , Wu Yue , Wang Shanshan , Zhang Wenxiang , Ma Heping 
Published: September 2023

AbstractXe is an ideal anesthetic gas, but it has not been widely used in practice due to its high cost and low output. Closed‐circuit Xe recovery and recycling is an economically viable method to ensure adequate supply in medical use. Herein, we design an innovative way to recover Xe by using a stable fluorinated metal‐organic framework (MOF) NbOFFIVE‐1‐Ni to eliminate CO2 from moist exhaled anesthetic gases. Unlike other Xe recovery MOFs with low Xe/CO2 selectivity (less than 10), NbOFFIVE‐1‐Ni could achieve absolute molecular sieve separation of CO2/Xe with excellent CO2 selectivity (825). Mixed‐gas breakthrough experiments assert the potential of NbOFFIVE‐1‐Ni as a molecular sieve adsorbent for the effective and energy‐efficient removal of carbon dioxide with 99.16 % Xe recovery. Absolute CO2/Xe separation in NbOFFIVE‐1‐Ni makes closed‐circuit Xe recovery and recycling can be easily realized, demonstrating the potential of NbOFFIVE‐1‐Ni for important anesthetic gas regeneration under ambient conditions.
Robust water‐stable poly (ethersulfone)/poly (ethyleneimine) nanofibrous membranes for nitrate adsorption
Authors: Khanmohammadi Khoshui Sedigheh , Hosseini Ravandi Seyed Abdolkarim , Karimi Mohammad , Talebi Zahra 
Published: September 2023

AbstractNanofibrous media or electrospun webs are widely used as affinity membranes due to their extraordinary properties. In this study, the micro‐nano structure PES/PEI membrane was fabricated by electrospinning. The stability of the membrane during adsorption and washing is very important for affinity membranes. The fabricated web was insolubilized through an optimized crosslinking reaction by glutaraldehyde. Effect of crosslinking time and concentration on adsorption efficiency of adsorbent for nitrate studied using batch experiments. The morphology of the nanofibrous web before and after crosslinking was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used for studying the change in functional groups of PES/PEI composite. Results show that 90 min of crosslinking reaction by immersion method in 0.71% glutaraldehyde in water/acetone medium could successfully insolubilize the polyethyleneimine and change the smooth surface of the nanofibrous web to a rough state with nano spherules. The kinetics studies show that nitrate adsorption by PES/PEI composite follows a pseudo‐second‐order kinetic model. The adsorption isotherm was also investigated using Langmuir and Freundlich models. Results show that the adsorption of nitrate on PES/PEI follows the Langmuir model with a maximum adsorption capacity of 53.47 mg/g which is considered a high value comparing other studies.
Preparation and properties of UV curable room temperature repair bio‐based poly(siloxane‐urethane) coating
Authors: Zhang Xiaoyu , Zhang Yuqing , Li Peiyao , Wang Ruotong , Ma Binghao , Zeng Fanglei , Zhang Qitu , Dai Hongyan , Li Ning 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIn order to improve the problems of traditional self‐healing polyurethane coating, such as harsh curing and repair conditions, poor hydrophobicity, thermal stability and human affinity, the prepolymer was synthesized by bio‐based polyol castor oil (CO), self‐made alkyl aryl modified silicone polyol (SiOH) and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), and dimethylglyoxime (DOU) was used as chain extender containing dynamic imine bond, methacrylic acid 2‐(tert‐butylamino)ethyl ester (MABE) was used as a capping agent containing acrylate and high steric hindrance amino structure, and a UV curable room temperature repair bio‐based poly(siloxane‐urethane) coating (PUESi) was prepared by stepwise polymerization. In this article, the effect of the amount of DOU on the properties of PUESi was studied. The results showed that PUESi with different dosages of DOU could achieve self‐healing at room temperature. The maximum repair efficiency of full cut could reach 91.8%, and the scratch repair efficiency could reach 99.3%; The contact angle meter and synchronous thermal analyzer proved that the introduction of SiOH significantly improved the hydrophobicity, oil repellency and thermal stability of PUESi. The water contact angle increased from 78° to 104°, the oil contact angle increased from 63° to 91°, and the 5% thermal decomposition temperature increased from 179 to 196°C. The coating has broad application prospects in the fields such as antifouling and anticorrosion, building material protection, and automotive instruments.
Study on the stability of high solid content polyether‐ether‐ketone aqueous suspension
Authors: Qian Yiling , Wan Tianyun , Ma Huihuang , Qin Shizheng , Wang Yi , Zhou Xiaodong 
Published: September 2023

AbstractCarbon fiber (CF) reinforced polyether‐ether‐ketone (PEEK) composite is found extensive application in various industries. Efforts have been made to enhance the interfacial binding between the resin and fibers. Herein, we report a green CF surface modification suspension coating method that could resist high process temperature by optimizing the stability of the aqueous suspension, which contains PEEK resin particles and a mixture of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and polyethylene glycol monostearate (stPEG). The optimized suspension (PEEK: SDS mass ratio= 5:1) that can meet around 500°C process requirement was then used to improve the physical interfacial binding between CF and PEEK. Based on the suspension colloidal stability, the process was optimized by tensile tests of the CF/PEEK monofilaments. The results show that the colloidal stability of the PEEK aqueous suspension with a total solid content of 20 wt.% containing stPEG‐SDS (stPEG: SDS mass ratio= 1:2) surfactant blend (PEEK: stPEG‐SDS mass ratio= 5:1) reached the optimum at a stirring rate of 750 rpm. The maximum tensile strength of the CF/PEEK monofilaments reached ~4.968 GPa at a coating diameter of 8.54 μm. This PEEK aqueous suspension provides a non‐toxic, environmentally friendly and high temperature resistant aqueous material to produce high‐performance fiber reinforced PEEK composites.
Disinfection efficacy of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on marine plankton
Authors: Kurahashi Midori , Suzuki Masaki , Naka Angelica 
Published: September 2023

AbstractSlightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) is a highly safe sterilizing water that consists of an aqueous solution of hypochlorous acid (HOCl). It exhibits high sterilizing power even at low concentrations of HOCl. In this study, we evaluated the effect of SAEW on marine plankton to understand its impact on marine environments and consider its possible application on ballast water treatment or aquaculture. Experiments conducted on plankton communities obtained from Tokyo Bay showed an approximately 65% reduction in the S‐size plankton population (≥10 and <50 μm) at an available chlorine concentration of 0.5 mg/L, whereas an approximately 50% reduction of the L‐size plankton population (≥50 μm) was observed at an available chlorine concentration of 2 mg/L. We also verified the sterilization effect of SAEW against two types of single‐species plankton: Chaetoceros densum as S‐size plankton and Tigriopus japonicus as L‐size plankton. Results showed 100% population decrease for C. densum and T. japonicus at available chlorine concentrations of 3.5 and 11 mg/L, respectively.