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Disentangling global market drivers for cephalopods to foster transformations towards sustainable seafood systems
Authors: Ainsworth Gillian B. , Pita Pablo , Garcia Rodrigues João , Pita Cristina , Roumbedakis Katina , Fonseca Tereza , Castelo Daniela , Longo Catherine , Power Anne Marie , Pierce Graham J. , Villasante Sebastián 
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Aquatic food systems are important contributors to global food security to satisfy an intensifying demand for protein‐based diets, but global economic growth threatens marine systems. Cephalopod (octopus, squid and cuttlefish) fisheries can contribute to food security; however, their sustainable exploitation requires understanding connections between nature's contributions to people (NCP), food system policies and human wellbeing.

Our global literature review methodology examined what is known about cephalopod food systems, value chains and supply chains, and associated market drivers. For analysis, we followed the IPBES conceptual framework to build a map of the links between cephalopod market drivers, NCP and good quality of life (GQL). Then we mapped cephalopod food system dynamics onto IPBES (in)direct drivers of change relating to catch, trade and consumption.

This research contributes knowledge about key factors relating to cephalopods that can support transitions towards increased food security: the value of new aquatic food species; food safety and authenticity systems; place‐based innovations and empowerment of communities; and consumer behaviour, lifestyle and motivations for better health and environmental sustainability along the food value chain. We outline requirements for a sustainable, equitable cephalopod food system policy landscape that values nature's contributions to people, considers UN Sustainable Development Goals and emphasises the role of seven overlapping IPBES (in)direct drivers of change: Economic, Governance, Sociocultural and Socio‐psychological, Technological, Direct Exploitation, Natural Processes and Pollution. We present a novel market‐based adaptation of the IPBES conceptual framework—our ‘cephalopod food system framework’, to represent how the cephalopod food system functions and how it can inform processes to improve sustainability and equity of the cephalopod food system.

This synthesised knowledge provides the basis for diagnosing opportunities (e.g. high demand for products) and constraints (e.g. lack of data about how supply chain drivers link to cephalopod NCP) to be considered regarding the role of cephalopods in transformations towards a resilient and more diversified seafood production system. This social–ecological systems approach could apply to other wild harvest commodities with implications for diverse marine species and ecosystems and can inform those working to deliver marine and terrestrial food security while preserving biodiversity.

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Re‐evaluating the behavioral change from conditional cash transfers: Evidence from the Avancemos National Program in Costa Rica
Authors: Meza‐Cordero Jaime A. , Gulemetova Michaela 
Published: February 2023

AbstractConditional cash transfers (CCT) have become a common solution aiming to reduce poverty by increasing the human capital of children. In 2006, the Government of Costa Rica introduced Avancemos, a nationwide CCT program, with the premise that a monetary subsidy, conditional on school attendance, would offset adolescents' opportunity cost from working and increase secondary school completion. In this paper, we assess whether the program achieved its main objective of increasing secondary schooling and reducing adolescent labor, and we disentangle the mechanisms generating these effects. We used data from the Costa Rica National Household Survey (2006–2014) collected by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses. The program effects are estimated through a propensity score matching technique. We find that for program beneficiaries, Avancemos led to increases of about 27% in attendance and 0.72 year of schooling, and a decrease of 6% in the likelihood of labor participation. We also present evidence that economic vulnerability is not the only or main cause for school dropout and argue that efforts complementary to CCT, such as improving instruction quality and offering more information on the returns to education, are needed to increase attendance and completion and to reduce child labor outcomes.
Strong degradation of polycarbonate and polystyrene by the CO2 capture solvent diethyl sebacate
Authors: Islam Syed Z. , Sholl David S. , Steckel Janice A. , Thompson Robert L. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractWe report on observations of strong degradation of a polycarbonate vessel by a solvent being considered for a CO2 capture process, diethyl sebacate. This degradation led to failure of a polymeric hollow fiber membrane unit. Additional tests showed rapid degradation of polycarbonate safety glasses and polystyrene‐based petri dishes by exposure to diethyl sebacate at ambient conditions. We also report on safe operations with diethyl sebacate in extensive experiments studying the corrosion of steel in CO2‐pressurized reactors lined with PTFE and using PTFE gaskets. Used diethyl sebacate was also stored for long time periods in bottles made from low‐density polyethylene bottles without physical deterioration. These observations indicate that care must be taken in development of new contactors and processes for CO2 capture with diethyl sebacate and related solvents and in the choice of material for storage.
The stratified win statistics (win ratio, win odds, and net benefit)
Authors: Dong Gaohong , Hoaglin David C. , Huang Bo , Cui Ying , Wang Duolao , Cheng Yu , Gamalo‐Siebers Margaret 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe win odds and the net benefit are related directly to each other and indirectly, through ties, to the win ratio. These three win statistics test the same null hypothesis of equal win probabilities between two groups. They provide similarp‐values and powers, because the Z‐values of their statistical tests are approximately equal. Thus, they can complement one another to show the strength of a treatment effect. In this article, we show that the estimated variances of the win statistics are also directly related regardless of ties or indirectly related through ties. Since its introduction in 2018, the stratified win ratio has been applied in designs and analyses of clinical trials, including Phase III and Phase IV studies. This article generalizes the stratified method to the win odds and the net benefit. As a result, the relations of the three win statistics and the approximate equivalence of their statistical tests also hold for the stratified win statistics.
Ellagitannins and triterpenoids extracts of Anogeissus leiocarpus stem bark extracts: Protective effects against osteoarthritis
Authors: Micheli Laura , Ferrara Valentina , Akande Titilayo , Khatib Mohamad , Salawu Sule Ola , Ciampi Clara , Lucarini Elena , Di Cesare Mannelli Lorenzo , Mulinacci Nadia , Ghelardini Carla 
Published: February 2023

AbstractOsteoarthritis (OA) is a complex joint disease characterized by persistent pain. Unfortunately, current pharmacological therapies are unsatisfactory and characterized by side effects, reason why new strategies are needed. We tested the efficacy of different classes of compounds, ellagitannins and olean‐type triterpenoids, contained in Anogeissus leiocarpus extract (Combretaceae family) in comparison to ellagitannins of Castanea sativa extract in a rat model of osteoarthritis induced by the intra‐articular injection of sodium monoiodoacetate (MIA). The decoction of stem bark of A. leiocarpus AL‐DEC‐TOT (300 mg/kg; 4.8% triterpenoids; 11.0% tannins), the butanol extract AL‐BuOH‐EXT (120 mg/kg; triterpenoids 20.9%; tannins 6.4%) and its correlated aqueous residue AL‐Res‐H2O (300 mg/kg; triterpenoids 0.7%; tannins 8.7%) and the decoction of C. sativa, CS‐DEC‐TOT, (240 mg/kg; triterpenoids 0.65%; tannins 10.8%) were orally administered for two weeks starting from the day of the damage. Behavioural tests highlighted that all stem bark extracts of A. leiocarpus counteracted hypersensitivity development, reduced spontaneous pain, and improved motor skills. Histologically, AL‐DEC‐TOT, AL‐BuOH‐EXT and AL‐Res‐H2O were effective in preventing joint alterations. In conclusion, all the extracts were effective demonstrating that both olean‐type triterpenoid and ellagitannin fractions have anti‐hypersensitivity and restorative properties running the stem bark extracts of A. leiocarpus as a candidate in the treatment of OA.
The effect of a standardized capsule of Aloe vera gel on the quality of life in patients with systolic heart failure: A randomized double‐blind placebo‐controlled clinical trial
Authors: Sabbaghzadegan Saeideh , Soltani Mohammad Hossein , Kamalinejad Mohammad , Bahrami Mohsen , Kabir Ali , Dadmehr Majid 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThis trial was designed to evaluate the effect of a standardized capsule of Aloe vera gel (AVG) on the quality of life (QOL) in patients with systolic heart failure (HF). Forty‐two patients were randomly divided into two groups to receive either AVG 150 mg or harmonized placebo capsules twice a day for 8 weeks. The patients were evaluated before and after the intervention using the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ), New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, six‐minute walk test (6MWT), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and STOP‐BANG questionnaires. Post‐intervention, AVG group indicated a significant reduction in the total score of MLHFQ (p < 0.001). The changes in MLHFQ and NYHA class were statistically significant after taking medication (p < 0.001 and p = 0.004, respectively). The change of 6MWT in the AVG group was more advanced; however, it was not statistically significant (p = 0.353). Moreover, in the AVG group, the severity of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea decreased (p < 0.001, p = 0.01 respectively) and the sleep quality improved as well (p < 0.001). There were significantly fewer adverse events reported in the AVG group (p = 0.047). Therefore, AVG combined with standard medical therapy could provide more clinical benefits for patients with systolic HF.
Low‐Temperature NH3 Selective Catalytic Reduction Performance Enhancement of Fe‐Based Oxides by Employing Carbon Nanotubes to Decorate the MgFe‐LDH
Authors: Du Yali , Wu Xianfeng , Liu Lili , Li Xiaodong , Liu Lifei , Wu Xu 
Published: February 2023

AbstractIn this study, a series of Mg3Fe1‐layered double oxide/xcarbon nanotubes (Mg3Fe1‐LDO/xCNTs) catalysts were constructed from the topological shift of Mg3Fe1‐layered double hydroxide (Mg3Fe1‐LDH) precursor. The as‐prepared catalysts were innovatively evaluated as potential candidates for low temperature selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3 (NH3‐SCR). It was found that Mg3Fe1/10CNTs catalyst exhibited superb NH3‐SCR activity, with NOx conversion exceeding 80 % at low temperatures (180–270 °C). Moreover, excellent durability and stability towards SO2 was obtained. Such high catalytic efficiency can be attributed to the proper surface acidity and redox capacity of the catalyst, which might be correlated with higher dispersion and more appropriate valence distribution of Fe species caused by the moderate CNTs doping content. This work provides a fundamental understanding on Fe3+/Fe2+ synergistic effect of NH3‐SCR, which is propitious for the rational design and optimization of Fe‐based oxide low‐temperature denitrification (de‐NOx) catalysts.
Facile Fabrication of ZnO Nanoparticles for efficient dye degradation: Effect of Adipic Acid in photocatalytic activity
Authors: Demir Muslum , Özbay Emre , Kamış Handan , Haspulat Taymaz Bircan 
Published: February 2023

AbstractPhotocatalysis is the most environmentally benign and efficient method for degrading organic dyes in water purification. Herein, the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles was achieved by simple homogeneous chemical precipitation via the support of adipic acid and followed the calcination process at elevated temperatures. Based on the physical and morphological characterization analysis, the high crystallinity hexagonal structure with uniform granular shape morphology of the ZnO nanoparticles was formed with a band gap of 3.2 eV. The photocatalytic performance of the ZnO nanoparticles was investigated with the degradation of methylene blue (M.B.) dye as a model compound in an aqueous medium under UV light irradiation. The optimal ZnO‐700 nanoparticles demonstrated the highest photocatalytic activity thanks to their large surface area and numerous oxygen vacancies. More importantly, a small amount of photocatalyst (0.4 g/L) successfully degraded M.B. dye from an aqueous solution with 100 % efficiency within just 11 minutes of irradiation time under UV light with protective photocatalytic activity 4 sequential cycles. Besides, in‐depth photocatalysis experiments present that via a facile two‐step synthesis method, the as‐prepared ZnO photocatalysts depict enhanced chemical stability in a harsh environment and efficient photodegradation.
ZnTi‐LDH Nanosheets Prepared Solvothermically in Ethylene Glycol Studied for their Adsorption Performance towards Ethyl Mercaptan**
Authors: Zhang Zhe , Zhao Huijian , Hu Lifang , Zhu Jichao , He Jie 
Published: February 2023

AbstractEthyl mercaptan (Et‐SH) is a common sulfide in natural gas. It is toxic and can cause equipment corrosion and catalyst poisoning, which needs to be properly handled. In present paper, Zn−Ti layered double hydroxide and its nanosheets were prepared by hydrothermal method and solvothermal method using ethylene glycol (EG) as a reaction medium, respectively. The desulfurization capabilities of the as‐prepared samples were evaluated through the adsorption of Et‐SH from methane gas. The results show that the desulfurization performance of the samples prepared by solvothermal method is significantly elevated comparing that of sample prepared by hydrothermal method. The washing solvent in the post‐treatment of the samples obtained by solvothermal method has great influence on its desulfurization performance. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations indicate that the H atom of hydroxyl group on the surface of nanosheet is the main active site for adsorption of Et‐SH. The strong hybridization between S 3p orbitals and H 1s orbitals promote the formation of S⋅⋅⋅H bond.
A Comprehensive Review on Novel Graphene‐Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites For Potential Bioimplant Applications
Authors: Boyapati Purna Chandra Sekhar , Srinivas Kolla , Akhil Syed , Bollikolla Hari Babu , Chandu Basavaiah 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe advancements in medical treatment necessitated the development of advanced bio‐implant materials for hard tissue replacement and bone regeneration. Hydroxyapatite (HA), an extreme bioresorbable material having physicochemical similarities with natural bone, seems to be a good bioimplant. Still, the ineffective mechanical properties, viz. fracture toughness, wear resistance, and tensile strength, restrict its practical utility in bioimplants. Recently, graphene‐HA nanocomposites have been explored for potential bioimplant applications ascribed to their superior biocompatibility, bioactivity, osteoconductivity, and enhanced mechanical properties. The huge surface area with a two‐dimensional sheet structure facilitates graphene's strong integration with HA, thus enhancing mechanical properties. These enhanced mechanical properties of graphene‐HA nanocomposite are chiefly attributed to the pull‐out, ridge growth, crack deflection, and grain bridging characteristics exhibited by graphene filler in the HA matrix. Further, graphene is neutral and biocompatible, thus improving the graphene‐HA nanocomposite‘s biocompatibility. These qualities made this nanocomposite a rising star among bio‐ceramic implant materials. This review presents the current scenario on the synthesis and mechanical and biological properties of graphene‐hydroxyapatite nanocomposite, which seems to be a propitious material for implants in orthopaedic applications.
Preparation of Cu2O/Au Composite Nanomaterials for Effective Reduction of 4‐Nitrophenol
Authors: Zhao Yang , Bi Shiliang , Gao Faming , Wang Lei 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe conversion of nitroaromatics to aminobenzene plays an important role in the synthesis of medicines or fine chemicals. In this work, we successfully prepared Cu2O/Au nanocubes with different Au content for the reduction of 4‐nitrophenol. With the increase of gold precursor concentration or reaction time, the density of Au nanoparticles (NPs)on Cu2O surface increases, which results in the stronger electron transfer between Au and Cu2O, and thus the better synergistic catalytic performance of Cu2O/Au nanoparticles toward 4‐Nitrophenol (4‐NP). In this work, we found the Au component in the nanoparticles played an important role in charge redistribution and transfer, as well as the adsorption and reduction of 4‐NP. Therefore, the degradation performance of Cu2O/Au composite is better than that of pure Cu2O, and the degradation rate of 4‐NP can reach almost 90 % in 10 min, therefore providing a new idea for the rational design of effective nanocatalysts.
A Gradient Doping Strategy toward Superior Electrochemical Performance for Li‐Rich Mn‐Based Cathode Materials
Authors: Yang Puheng , Zhang Shichao , Wei Ziwei , Guan Xianggang , Xia Jun , Huang Danyang , Xing Yalan , He Jia , Wen Bohua , Liu Bin , Xu Huaizhe 
Published: February 2023

AbstractLithium‐rich layered oxides (LLOs) are concerned as promising cathode materials for next‐generation lithium‐ion batteries due to their high reversible capacities (larger than 250 mA h g−1). However, LLOs suffer from critical drawbacks, such as irreversible oxygen release, structural degradation, and poor reaction kinetics, which hinder their commercialization. Herein, the local electronic structure is tuned to improve the capacity energy density retention and rate performance of LLOs via gradient Ta5+ doping. As a result, the capacity retention elevates from 73% to above 93%, and the energy density rises from 65% to above 87% for LLO with modification at 1 C after 200 cycles. Besides, the discharge capacity for the Ta5+ doped LLO at 5 C is 155 mA h g−1, while it is only 122 mA h g−1 for bare LLO. Theoretical calculations reveal that Ta5+ doping can effectively increase oxygen vacancy formation energy, thus guaranteeing the structure stability during the electrochemical process, and the density of states results indicate that the electronic conductivity of the LLOs can be boosted significantly at the same time. This strategy of gradient doping provides a new avenue to improve the electrochemical performance of the LLOs by modulating the local structure at the surface.
Selective Catalytic Behavior Induced by Crystal‐Phase Transformation in Well‐Defined Bimetallic Pt‐Sn Nanocrystals
Authors: Werghi Baraa , Wu Liheng , Ebrahim Amani M. , Chi Miaofang , Ni Haoyang , Cargnello Matteo , Bare Simon R. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe Pt‐Sn bimetallic system is a much studied and commercially used catalyst for propane dehydrogenation. The traditionally prepared catalyst, however, suffers from inhomogeneity and phase separation of the active Pt–Sn phase. Colloidal chemistry offers a route for the synthesis of Pt–Sn bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) in a systematic, well‐defined, tailored fashion over conventional methods. Here, the successful synthesis of well‐defined ≈2 nm Pt, PtSn, and Pt3Sn nanocrystals with distinct crystallographic phases is reported; hexagonal close packing (hcp) PtSn and fcc Pt3Sn show different activity and stability depending on the hydrogen‐rich or poor environment in the feed. Moreover, face centred cubic (fcc) Pt3Sn/Al2O3, which exhibited the highest stability compared to hcp PtSn, shows a unique phase transformation from an fcc phase to an L12‐ordered superlattice. Contrary to PtSn, H2 cofeeding has no effect on the Pt3Sn deactivation rate. The results reveal structural dependency of the probe reaction, propane dehydrogenation, and provide a fundamental understanding of the structure−performance relationship on emerging bimetallic systems.
Wetting‐Enabled Three‐Dimensional Interfacial Polymerization (WET‐DIP) for Bioinspired Anti‐Dehydration Hydrogels
Authors: Yang Man , Wan Xizi , Liu Mingqian , Wang Zhao , Jia Lanxin , Zhang Feilong , Wang Shutao 
Published: February 2023

AbstractAnti‐dehydration hydrogels have attracted considerable attention due to their promising applications in stretchable sensors, flexible electronics, and soft robots. However, anti‐dehydration hydrogels prepared by conventional strategies inevitably depend on additional chemicals or suffer from cumbersome preparation processes. Here, inspired by the succulent Fenestraria aurantiaca a one‐step wetting‐enabled three‐dimensional interfacial polymerization (WET‐DIP) strategy for constructing organogel‐sealed anti‐dehydration hydrogels is developed. By virtue of the preferential wetting on the hydrophobic‐oleophilic substrate surfaces, the organogel precursor solution can spread on the three‐dimensional (3D) surface and encapsulate the hydrogel precursor solution, forming anti‐dehydration hydrogel with 3D shape after in situ interfacial polymerization. The WET‐DIP strategy is simple and ingenious, and accessible to discretionary 3D‐shaped anti‐dehydration hydrogels with a controllable thickness of the organogel outer layer. Strain sensors based on this anti‐dehydration hydrogel also exhibit long‐term stability in signal monitoring. This WET‐DIP strategy shows great potentialities for constructing hydrogel‐based devices with long‐term stability.
Elastomeric Electrolyte for High Capacity and Long‐Cycle‐Life Solid‐State Lithium Metal Battery
Authors: Zhou Zekun , Tao Zengren , Chen Ruiyong , Liu Zhen , He Zhenhang , Zhong Lei , Li Xin , Chen Guixiang , Zhang Peng 
Published: February 2023

AbstractHigh room‐temperature ionic conductivity and good compatibility with lithium metal and cathode materials are prerequisites for solid‐state electrolytes used in lithium metal batteries. Here, the solid‐state polymer electrolytes (SSPE) are prepared by combining the traditional two‐roll milling technology with interface wetting. The as‐prepared electrolytes consisting of elastomer matrix and high‐mole‐loading of LiTFSI salt show a high room temperature ionic conductivity of 4.6×10−4 S cm−1, a good electrochemical oxidation stability up to 5.08 V, and improved interface stability. These phenomena are rationalized with the formation of continuous ion conductive paths based on sophisticated structure characterization including synchrotron radiation Fourier‐transform infrared microscopy, wide‐ and small‐angle X‐ray scattering. Moreover, at room temperature, the Li||SSPE||LFP coin cell shows a high capacity (161.5 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C), long‐cycle‐life (retaining 50% capacity and 99.8% Coulombic efficiency after 2000 cycles), and good C‐rate compatibility up to 5 C. This study, therefore, provides a promising solid‐state electrolyte that meets both the electrochemical and mechanical requirements of practical lithium metal batteries.