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Nonwoven surface treatments for disposable hygiene products
Authors: Tubcil Mehmet Sinan , Dogan Sebnem Kemaloglu , Dizman Bekir 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBaby diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene items, and wet wipes are extensively utilized nonwoven products. The properties of nonwovens are significantly influenced by surface treatments. These treatments impart hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, skincare benefits, adhesion reduction, odor control, enzymatic inhibition, pH control, probiotics, prebiotics, controlled release of active agents, and antimicrobial activity, all of which enhance the performance and user experience of these products. This study reviews surface treatments for nonwoven disposable hygiene products, focusing on their types, effects, performance, and safety considerations. Most research focuses on hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity due to the absorbent nature of these articles. Small molecule applications are prominent, though polymer‐based formulations offer greater versatility. Smart materials, nanofibers, and nanoparticles are becoming increasingly popular in the field. Concerns regarding sustainability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, product safety, and compliance with emerging environmental regulations are increasing. Focusing on these areas will drive the development of next‐generation disposable hygiene products that meet changing regulations, consumer demands and concerns.Highlights
Innovative agents improve user comfort and hygiene in surface treatments.
Small molecule treatments are common although polymers provide more versatility.
Smart coatings and nanomaterials offer advanced surface treatments.
Biodegradable treatments lead the shift towards sustainable hygiene products.
Consumer preferences shape the next generation of hygiene articles.
Pinnatifone A, isolated from Syringa pinnatifolia (Oleaceae), exhibits inhibitory activity against phytopathogenic fungi and can be employed to formulate a soluble concentrate agent
Authors: Wang Wenhao , Chen Wei , Hou Puxing , Li Ruyu , Li Pei , Fan Yahan , Wu Hua , Ma Zhiqing 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBACKGROUNDIn the realm of plant diseases, those caused by fungi and oomycetes are particularly challenging to manage, resulting in significant economic losses. There exist diverse active substances in natural products and developing them into fungicides holds great significance. At the initial phase of our research, we discovered that Syringa pinnatifolia extract demonstrates broad‐spectrum inhibitory activity against phytopathogenic fungi.RESULTSS. pinnatifolia extracts showed inhibitory activity against phytopathogenic fungi in vivo and in vitro, especially Valsa mali and Botrytis cinerea. Totals of eight compounds were isolated by bio‐guided isolation (SCX‐1 to SCX‐8). Among these compounds, 3‐methoxy‐4‐hydroxybenzaldehyde (SCX‐2) and pinnatifone A (SCX‐8) were found to have excellent antifungal activities against phytopathogenic fungi, the half maximal effective concentration (EC50) of SCX‐2 against V. mali was 45.34 μg/mL, the EC50 of compound SCX‐8 against B. cinerea was 9.25 μg/mL. Here a formulation of a soluble concentrate agent is presented for the prevention and control of tomato gray mold. This formulation included 45% S. pinnatifolia extract (containing 2.1% pinnatifone A), 16% benzyl alcohol, 24% absolute ethanol, 5% ethylene glycol, and 10% pesticide emulsifier No. 602. The preparation exhibited good protective and curative efficacies against tomato gray mold at a concentration of 100 μg/mL, with efficacies of 65.32% and 54.83%.CONCLUSIONOur findings provide valuable insights for the structural modification of active compounds derived from S. pinnatifolia and lay a foundation for the development of novel botanical fungicide products utilizing S. pinnatifolia as a raw material. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Evidence syntheses in educational technology research: What is not published in English is not visible? A tertiary mapping review
Authors: Bedenlier Svenja , Buntins Katja , Bond Melissa , Händel Marion , Marín Victoria I. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractEvidence syntheses, such as systematic reviews, aim to summarise the current state of research in a field, often using the publication language of a study as a criterion for inclusion or exclusion. However, this has serious implications for capturing evidence from a wider range of geographical areas, and the potential for linguistic bias. In order to explore this issue, a trilingual tertiary mapping review of 446 evidence syntheses within the field of educational technology (EdTech) and published in English, Spanish and German was undertaken, analysing the frequency of multi‐ and monolingual evidence syntheses, reasons for language choice by research teams, and the composition of research teams in multi‐ and monolingual evidence syntheses. Items were included if they were a form of evidence synthesis with an explicit method section, indexed within ERIC, Scopus, Web of Science, Dialnet, FIS‐Bildung, or Google Scholar, education‐related, and published between 1983 and May 2022. The results showed that only eight languages were considered in published syntheses, only five languages were used to construct search strings, most evidence syntheses included research published in English without explaining why, and multilingual research team composition did not predict multilingual evidence syntheses. The findings suggest the need to address publication languages not only as a formal criterion but as an integral aspect of methodological approach, influencing the content and scope of syntheses in educational research.
Backstepping‐Based Composite Prescribed‐Time Control for Two‐Time‐Scale Systems
Authors: Zeng Ze‐Hong , Wang Yan‐Wu , Liu Xiao‐Kang , Liu Zhi‐Wei 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThis paper explores the design of a composite prescribed‐time controller for two‐time‐scale systems (TTSSs). First, due to numerical issues caused by the small perturbation parameter, standard control design techniques for prescribed‐time stabilization of regular linear systems are typically unsuitable for TTSSs. To address this, we use time‐scale separation to decouple the system into slow and fast subsystems. To avoid strict requirements on the input matrix, we apply a state transformation to convert the state equations of the slow and fast subsystems into block forms. Next, to prevent input saturation and achieve a directly and arbitrarily adjustable upper bound on the convergence time, we use time‐varying scaling functions to design prescribed‐time controllers for both subsystems. The composite prescribed‐time controller ensures the prescribed‐time convergence of the TTSS. Finally, two comparative examples and one RC ladder circuit system example are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed approach.
Synthesis of Citric Acid‐Modified Jackfruit Leaves as an Adsorbent for Enhanced Adsorption of Pb2+ and Cd2+: Optimization, Characterization, and Adsorption Performance
Authors: Gupta Ritu , Gupta Sudhir Kumar , Gehlot Chhagan Lal 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn this study, we synthesized the citric acid‐modified jackfruit leaf powder (CIJLP) to comprehend the adsorption behavior and mechanism of Pb2+ and Cd2+ adsorption in simulated aqueous solution. This investigation suggested that CIJLP shows 125 mg/g of maximal adsorption capacity for Pb2+, which is nearly 1.6 times more than Cd2+ (∼77 mg/g). The optimum pH values for adsorption of Pb2+ and Cd2+ were determined to be 6.0 and 5.0, respectively. The CIJLP was characterized using FT‐IR, FESEM–EDX, and XPS analyses. The FT‐IR and EDX analyses revealed the crucial role of oxygen‐containing functional groups onto CIJLP, which substantially contributed to the heavy metal removal with extremely high adsorption capacities. Based on regression coefficient and RMSE values, adsorption behavior of Cd2+ and Pb2+ onto CIJLP were best fitted by Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm models. Moreover, kinetic data was better represented by the pseudo‐second‐order model. Consequently, the heavy metal adsorption onto CIJLP was chemisorption on homogenous monolayer. It was primarily controlled by cation exchange and surface precipitation mechanism. Due to its significantly efficient adsorption for Pb2+ and Cd2+, as compared to the other biowaste‐based adsorbents, CIJLP can be utilized industrially and is socially acceptable as an adsorbent for efficient removal of these toxic ions from an aqueous solution.
Polymeric Anti‐Antibiotic Microparticles to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance Evolution
Authors: Koshani Roya , Yeh Shang‐Lin , He Zeming , Narasimhalu Naveen , vom Steeg Landon G. , Sim Derek G. , Woods Robert J. , Read Andrew F. , Sheikhi Amir 
Published: January 2025

AbstractVancomycin (VAN) and daptomycin (DAP) are among the last‐resort antibiotics for treating multidrug‐resistant Gram‐positive bacterial infections. They are administered intravenously (IV); however, ≈5 – 10% of the total IV dose is released in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract via biliary excretion, driving resistance emergence in commensal Enterococcus faecium (E. faecium) populations. Here, it is reported that sevelamer (SEV), a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved anion‐exchange polymeric microparticle, captures anionic DAP within minutes and cationic VAN within hours, inactivating the antibacterial efficacy of DAP and VAN. In vitro SEV‐mediated VAN or DAP transient removal is successfully described by a diffusion‐adsorption mechanism. In vivo oral SEV treatment effectively prevented VAN resistance enrichment following the VAN treatment of E. faecium‐colonized mice. This work shows, for the first time, that the adjuvant SEV therapy prevents antimicrobial resistance in nosocomial pathogens by eliminating off‐target antibiotics. It is envisioned that SEV may protect DAP and VAN from resistance development, potentially addressing the long‐lasting antimicrobial resistance.
Processing Parameter‐Performance Nexus in 3D Printing of Nanostructured Chiral Photonics
Authors: George Kyle , Taheri‐Qazvini Nader , Olmsted Peter D. , Sadati Monirosadat 
Published: January 2025

AbstractPrecisely crafted hierarchical architectures found in naturally derived biomaterials underpin the exceptional performance and functionality showcased by the host organism. In particular, layered helical assemblies composed of cellulose, chitin, or collagen serve as the foundation for some of the most mechanically robust and visually striking natural materials. By utilizing structured materials in additive manufacturing techniques such as extrusion‐based 3D printing, the intrinsic deformation process can be used to implement bottom‐up design of printed constructs, offering the potential to create intricate macroscale geometries with embedded nanoscale functionality. In this study, comprehensive rheological and rheo‐optical characterization of structurally colored, photocurable liquid crystalline inks based on hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) are carried out to define the structural dynamics of the system under flow and following flow cessation. It is shown that the processing parameters selected for 3D printing can induce order or disarray in the extruded ink's liquid crystal nanostructure. Low to intermediate shear rates order the chiral nematic domains to yield intense structural color. In contrast, high shear rates induce elastic instabilities that diminish the filament's photonic quality. After establishing the processing parameter‐nanostructure relationship, the curing kinetics of these photocurable inks are tailored to facilitate the arrest of the liquid crystalline structure.
Nano‐Phase Separation and Analyte Binding in Aptasensors Investigated by Nano‐IR Spectroscopy
Authors: Samiseresht Nafiseh , Figueroa Miranda Gabriela , Das Ankita , Graef Kevin , Mayer Dirk , Rabe Martin 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBiosensors based on DNA aptamer receptors are increasingly used in diagnostic applications. To improve the sensitivity and specificity of aptasensors, parameters affecting the stability and binding efficiency of the receptor layer need to be identified and studied. For example, the blocking step, i.e., the addition of inert molecules to the receptor layer, can improve sensor performance, but can also cause phase separation into nanodomains of unknown composition and structure. Here, nano‐IR spectroscopy is used together with complementary macroscopic spectroscopic methods to study the nano‐structural variations during the fabrication of a recently developed SARS‐CoV‐2 aptasensor. The blocking step by polyethylene glycol (PEG) causes a significant thickening of the receptor layer and a phase separation into nanodomains consisting of an aptamer‐rich and a slightly thicker PEG‐rich phase. The unambiguous chemical identification of the nanodomains is achieved by analysis of nano‐IR images. Furthermore, bound analyte (spike protein of SARS‐CoV‐2) is detected at the single molecule level. Detailed analysis of the local nano‐IR spectra revealed structural properties such as the amorphous state of the PEG molecules within the nanodomains and a strong change in the secondary structure of the analyte. This study significantly advances the understanding of nanoscale chemical processes in the receptor layer of aptasensors.
Bandgap Engineering Based on A‐site Ions Tuning in Tin Halide Perovskite
Authors: Li Min , Luo Jun , He Junyu , Sun Tongqing , Li Yang , Zhang Chi , Chu Anshi , Wu Jing , Jiang Jincheng , Cai Mengqiu , Zhuang Xiujuan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractTin‐based halide perovskites (ASnX3) have garnered substantial interest due to their unique photoelectric properties and environmentally friendly features. The A‐site ions tuning strategy has been proven to promote material performance. However, there is a lack of systematic research on the optical properties, lattice structure variation, and band structure evolution in tin‐based perovskites when the A‐site ions tune from organic to inorganic. Herein, MA1−xCsxSnBr3 and MA1−xCsxSnI3 (0≤x≤1) flakes are synthesized through a one‐pot reaction method. By controlling the Cs ratio, a tunable photoluminescence (PL) emission covering a wide range of 560–685 nm can be observed in MA1−xCsxSnBr3, with bandgap tuned from 1.8 to 2.15 eV, while the PL ranges from 900 to 950 nm with the bandgap 1.2–1.3 eV for MA1−xCsxSnI3. Besides, the PL intensity of MA1−xCsxSnBr3 significantly enhances with the increasing Cs ratio. First‐principles calculations reveal that the octahedron shrinks gradually as the Cs ratio increases. It increases the orbital overlap between Sn and Br and causes a symmetry variation, thus decreasing the bandgap and increasing emission intensity. This work reveals the photophysical mechanism of improved optical properties and bandgap variation in tin‐based perovskites, paving the way for their future applications.
Insights into Homogeneous Bulk Boron Doping at the Tetrahedral Site of NCM811 Cathode Materials: Structure Stabilization by Inductive Effect on TM‐O‐B Bonds
Authors: Ying Bixian , Teng Zhenjie , Senyshyn Anatoliy , Avdeev Maxim , Jonas Adrian , Peng Jiali , Simonsen Søren Bredmose , Indris Sylvio , Dolotko Oleksandr , Schmuch Richard , Yan Peng , Merz Michael , Nagel Peter , Schuppler Stefan , Ehrenberg Helmut , Winter Martin , Kleiner Karin 
Published: January 2025

AbstractRechargeable lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) are critical for enabling sustainable energy storage. The capacity of cathode materials is a major limiting factor in the LIB performance, and doping has emerged as an effective strategy for enhancing the electrochemical properties of nickel‐rich layered oxides such as NCM811. In this study, boron is homogeneously incorporated into the tetrahedral site of NCM811 through co‐precipitation, leading to an inductive effect on transition metal (TM)‐O‐B bonds that delayed structural collapse and reduced oxygen release. Consequently, these changes culminate in an enhancement of cycling performance, translating to an initial specific capacity of 210 mAh g−1 and a 95.3% capacity retention after 100 cycles. These interesting findings deepen the understanding of boron doping and shed light on the design of better lithium cathode materials on an applicable scale.
Elucidating a Tumor‐Selective Nanoparticle Delivery Mechanism at the Colorectal Lumen–Tumor Interface for Precise Local Cancer Therapy
Authors: Lee Juho , Kwak Dongmin , Kim Hyunwoo , Ullah Muneeb , Kim Jihyun , Naeem Muhammad , Hwang Seonghwan , Im Eunok , Yoon In‐Soo , Jung Yunjin , Yoo Jin‐Wook 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAlthough various colorectal cancer (CRC)‐targeted nanoparticles have been developed to selectively deliver anticancer agents to tumor tissues, severe off‐target side effects still persist due to unwanted systemic nanoparticle distribution, limiting the therapeutic outcome. Here, by elucidating a tumor‐selective nanoparticle delivery mechanism occurring at the colorectal lumen–tumor interface, an alternative CRC‐targeted delivery route is proposed, which enables highly tumor‐selective delivery without systemic distribution, through direct drug delivery from the outside of the body (colorectal lumen) to tumors in the colorectum. Owing to the presence of accessible tumor‐specific receptors such as CD44 at the colorectal lumen–tumor interface, but not at the colorectal lumen–normal tissue interface, colorectal luminal surface (CLS)‐targeting ligand‐functionalized nanoparticles selectively accumulate in CRC tissues without systemic distribution, resulting in successful local CRC therapy. The findings suggest that CLS‐targeted lumen‐to‐tumor delivery can be a suitable strategy for highly CRC‐specific drug delivery for precise local CRC therapy.
Designing Fluorescent Interfaces at Hotspots in a Plasmonic Nanopore for Homologous Optoelectronic Sensing
Authors: Chen Li‐Dong , Zhang Di , Li Zi‐Hui , Li Zhao , Cai Shenglin , Cao Shuo‐Hui , Li Yao‐Qun 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn this work, a site‐selective functionalization strategy is proposed for modifying fluorescent dyes in the plasmonic nanopore, which highlights building optoelectronic dual‐signal sensing interfaces at “hotspots” locations to construct multiparameter detection nanosensor. Finite‐difference time‐domain (FDTD) simulations confirmed the high‐intensity electromagnetic field due to plasmonic nanostructure. It is demonstrated that adjusting the distance between the nanopore inner wall and fluorophore prevented the fluorescence quenching, resulting in more than a thirty fold fluorescence enhancement. Upon binding with the target analyte, the sensor produces homologous yet independent optoelectronic dual‐signal responses that cross‐validate one another, providing highly accurate analysis even in the presence of multiple interferences. The platform demonstrates precise, adaptable detection with linear responses to extracellular pH changes at the single‐cell level, making it a versatile tool for a range of biosensing applications. By enabling the functionalization of fluorescent interfaces in the “hotspots” of metal nanopores, this interface design strategy efficiently exploits the enhancement of electromagnetic fields to achieve high‐precision dual‐signal measurements and greatly improves the sensitivity of biosensing applications.
Multiple Exciton Generation on Doped Wide‐Band Semiconductor Photoanode with Hierarchical Quantum Structure
Authors: Fang Ke , Chen Zhiwei , Yang Lin‐An , Ao Jin‐Ping , Bu Yuyu 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe multiple exciton generation (MEG) effect, which produces multiple photo‐generated charge carriers from a single high‐energy photon absorption by a semiconductor with a narrow bandgap, has the potential to revolutionize photovoltaic, photoelectric detection, and other technologies. Here, this work finds that the surface carbon‐modified wide‐bandgap photoanode with hierarchical quantum structure can drive a photoelectrochemical reaction with a quantum efficiency exceeding 145% by the first time. More studies reveal that the presence of the MEG effect in the MEG‐CdS photoanode is attributed to the formation of high‐quality surface C‐modified CdS quantum nanosheets on CdS bulk film by in situ, this hierarchical quantum structure leads to quantum confinement effects that increase effective Coulomb interaction for driving MEG and decrease competition for thermal exciton cooling. The acceptor level introduced by carbon reduces the MEG threshold (approximately twice the energy level difference) and collaborates with the built‐in electric field of the C‐CdS/bulk‐CdS homojunction to enable the effective generation and separation of photo‐generated charge carriers. The internal quantum efficiency of the MEG‐CdS photoanode reaches up to a recording value of 145%, providing a novel perspective on the contribution of surface‐modified wide‐band semiconductors and their quantum effects in the application of MEG.
Dynamic Genomic Imaging and Tracking in Living Cells by a DNA Origami‐Based CRISPR‒dCas9 System
Authors: Yang Jiao , Xu Xuemei , Yang Linlin , Tian Yuan , Wang Junyan , Han Da 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)‐associated system has displayed promise in visualizing the dynamics of target loci in living cells, which is important for studying genome regulation. However, developing a cell‐friendly and rapid transfection method for achieving dynamic and long‐term genomic imaging in living cells with high specificity and accuracy is still challenging. Herein, a robust and versatile method is presented that employs a barrel‐shaped DNA nanostructure (TUBE) modified with aptamers for loading, protecting, and delivering CRISPR‐Cas9 to visualize specific genomic loci in living cells. This approach enables dynamic tracking of target genomic regions (Chr3q29, a repetitive region of chromosome 3) throughout the mitotic process and captures variations in their spatial distribution and quantity accurately. Distinct dynamic behaviors between the Chr3q29 and telomeres are observed, which are linked to their unique chromosomal positions and levels of mobility. High‐resolution multicolor labeling of the target genes is achieved, with a high degree of colocalization between the enhanced green fluorescent protein and cyanine‐5 channels, facilitating precise imaging of target loci. This method not only supports dynamic genomic imaging but also enables multiplexed tracking, providing a powerful visualization tool for studying cellular processes and genetic interactions in real time within living cells.
Supramolecular Interface Buffer Layer for Stable Zinc Anode
Authors: Zhu Xuejun , Wang Yifan , Peng Yuqi , Zhang Hong , Zhang Xianxi , Li Zhaoqian , Mo Li'e , Huang Yang , Hu Linhua 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are chronically plagued by the inevitable side‐reaction and uneven Zn planets stack. Through regulating the water activity and Zn2+ crystal dynamics could effectively relieve those anode/electrolyte interface problems. The (2‐hydroxypropyl)‐β‐cyclodextrin (HBCD), characterized by the excluded‐volume and mitigating zinc‐flux aggregation effect, is chosen as the electrolyte additive to tail the anode/electrolyte interface. In this work, the supermolecule interface buffer layer is conducted to screen active water and modulate Zn crystallography. Capitalized on the intense electron density of exterior cavity, the HBCD molecules are proven to chemically adsorb onto anode, which sterically repulse the active waters and disrupt H‐bonds among waters. Concurrently, the (002)‐preferred texture is achieved through inducing Zn2+ ions transport and nucleation. The assembled symmetric Zn//Zn batteries show ameliorated lifespan at various current density (350 h for 10 mA cm−2/10 mAh cm−2 and 100 h for 20 mA cm−2/20 mAh cm−2) and steady operation at 73.26% high Depth of Discharge (DOD). The Zn//NVO batteries deliver 380.4 mAh g−1 high discharge capacity at 1 A g−1. To prove the feasibility, the full battery with a low N/P ratio (2.16) is assembled, it shows ≈260 mAh g−1 discharge capacity and runs stably during 500 cycles.