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Rational design of PANI‐modified three‐dimensional dendritic hierarchical porous Cu–Sn nanocomposites as thick anodes with ultrahigh areal capacity and good cycling stability
Authors: Liu Wenbo , Gou Hongmei , Dong Xin , Zhang Shichao , Shi Sanqiang 
Published: January 2023

AbstractA simple and effective one‐step strategy gives freestanding 3D dendritic hierarchical porous (DHP) Cu–Sn nanocomposites by chemically dealloying a designed Cu35Sn65 (at.%) alloy with dendritic segregation in a specific corrosive solution. A 3D DHP Cu–Sn modified by polyaniline (PANI) further makes the nanocomposites with improved conductivity and structural stability, which are typical of bimodal pore‐size distribution comprising a dendritic micron‐sized ligament‐channel structure with interconnected nanoporous channel walls. The as‐prepared 12 h dealloyed 3D DHP nanocomposites with ca. 200 μm in thickness can serve as binder‐free thick anodes for lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) and exhibit enhanced Li storage performance with a ultrahigh first reversible capacity of 13.9 mAh cm−2 and an initial CE of 85.8%, good cycling stability with a capacity retention of 73.5% after 50 cycles, and superior rate capability with a reversible capacity of 11.95 mAh cm−2 after high‐rate cycling. These Sn‐based anodes can effectively alleviate the volume variation, enhance the loading of active materials, strengthen the stability of solid electrolyte interphase films, shorten the Li+ migration distance, and improve the electron conductivity. Additionally, the Sn content and areal capacity of the 3D DHP electrode can be tuned by changing the dealloying time of the initial alloy for 3D tin‐based thick anodes with adjustable capacities toward high‐performance LIBs.
Nanofiber‐based glaucoma drainage implant improves surgical outcomes by modulating fibroblast behavior
Authors: Josyula Aditya , Mozzer Ann , Szeto Julia , Ha Youlim , Richmond Nicole , Chung Seung Woo , Rompicharla Sri Vishnu Kiran , Narayan Janani , Ramesh Samiksha , Hanes Justin , Ensign Laura , Parikh Kunal , Pitha Ian 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBiomaterials are implanted in millions of individuals worldwide each year. Both naturally derived and synthetic biomaterials induce a foreign body reaction that often culminates in fibrotic encapsulation and reduced functional lifespan. In ophthalmology, glaucoma drainage implants (GDIs) are implanted in the eye to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in order to prevent glaucoma progression and vision loss. Despite recent efforts towards miniaturization and surface chemistry modification, clinically available GDIs are susceptible to high rates of fibrosis and surgical failure. Here, we describe the development of synthetic, nanofiber‐based GDIs with partially degradable inner cores. We evaluated GDIs with nanofiber or smooth surfaces to investigate the effect of surface topography on implant performance. We observed in vitro that nanofiber surfaces supported fibroblast integration and quiescence, even in the presence of pro‐fibrotic signals, compared to smooth surfaces. In rabbit eyes, GDIs with a nanofiber architecture were biocompatible, prevented hypotony, and provided a volumetric aqueous outflow comparable to commercially available GDIs, though with significantly reduced fibrotic encapsulation and expression of key fibrotic markers in the surrounding tissue. We propose that the physical cues provided by the surface of the nanofiber‐based GDIs mimic healthy extracellular matrix structure, mitigating fibroblast activation and potentially extending functional GDI lifespan.
Click it, and increase hedonic consumption ratio: How does online shopping improve the long‐term subjective well‐being of consumers?
Authors: Wang Jiangzhe , Jia Xingping 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIn the past few decades, consumers across the globe have become heavily reliant on e‐commerce to purchase almost everything, from essential goods to hedonic goods. The prevalence of online shopping has significantly improved the consumption process and, by meeting consumers' needs, likely affects their long‐term subjective well‐being (SWB). Using individual‐level data from the 2018 China Family Panel Studies, this study shows that online shopping enhances the long‐term SWB of consumers by increasing their proportion of hedonic consumption. Consumer income can moderate the effect of online shopping on the long‐term SWB of consumers, such that high consumer income can weaken this effect. In addition, the effect of online shopping on long‐term SWB is stronger for rural consumers than for urban consumers. The authors close with a discussion of the implications of this study's findings for academics and policy makers.
Betting on a brand: How can trust game experiments inform a brand trust research agenda?
Authors: Van Riel Steve 
Published: January 2023

AbstractFor brands to succeed, they often need consumers to trust them. This has prompted marketing and consumer behaviour researchers to examine what makes certain brands more trusted and how brands can identify themselves as trustworthy. For over 25 years, experimental economists, behavioural scientists and others have examined interpersonal trust using an exercise—the trust game—where participants put money at risk based on how trustworthy they think other people are. This research has remained largely separate from work on brand trust, but this critical review aims to identify findings and concepts from trust game‐based research that are relevant to brand trust, and starts to develop an integrated research agenda for the future. In particular, it looks at how brand trust is measured, how brand trust might (or might not) be distinguished from transactional risk, and the heuristics and biases behind brand trust judgements and how these relate to brands' attempts to signal their trustworthiness.
The logo ‘visual thickness effect’: When and why it boosts brand personality
Authors: Eyni Ardalan , Thongpapanl Narongsak , Ashraf Abdul R. , Wang Kai‐Yu 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAlthough the literature suggests that logos impart symbolic meanings via visual elements that influence consumers' early evaluation of brands, few such elements have been studied, with others (e.g., logo thickness) awaiting scholarly investigation. According to the literature, visual thickness seems to influence perception of power and consumers' consequent judgments. This research tests and theorises the influence of the logo visual thickness effect on consumer behaviour. Results of five studies employing more than 4000 MTurk participants and 20 fictitious logos suggest that thick logos boost perception of brand personality mediated by a pronounced perception of brand power. In addition, the logo‐thickness‐induced perception of brand power is negatively moderated by consumers' level of perceived power of the self. Further, the perception of brand power induced by logo thickness is moderated by consumers' level of visuospatial sketchpad, meaning that people with high (vs. low) visuospatial sketchpad can cancel out the extraneous influence of logo thickness while evaluating the underlying brand, once the stimulus magnitude hits the salience threshold. Theoretical and managerial implications are accordingly provided.
Is this a family business? Effectiveness of implementing family businesses branding strategies on a radio platform
Authors: Alonso‐Dos‐Santos Manuel , Llanos‐Contreras Orlando , Ibáñez‐Caamaño María José , Farias‐Nazel Pablo 
Published: January 2023

AbstractUnderstanding how family firms can use their family image to their advantage in communication strategies is an opportunity for business continuity. This study identifies the effects of family hotels' corporate brand strategy through radio advertising on customer perceptions and attitudes using family image communication literature and radio advertising research. Online experiment using radio ads from these hotels and a survey of 1002 participants from Chile and Spain were conducted. The results suggest that strategies improving the firm's ability to communicate the family image results in better consumer response in terms of expectation, perceived quality, visit intention, and willingness to pay more. We conclude that radio ads are an effective channel for communicating family firm images. Managers can take advantage of monetizing the benefits of family firm images through radio ads.
Alpha‐Lipoic Acid Modulates the Oxidative and Inflammatory Responses Induced by Traditional and Novel Tobacco Products in Human Liver Epithelial Cells
Authors: Reis Rengin , Kolci Kübra , Bahcivan İrem , Coskun Goknil Pelin , Sipahi Hande 
Published: January 2023

AbstractSmoking has been associated with NAFLD recently, thus might be a contributing factor for liver disease progression. In this study, we identified the modulative action of α‐lipoic acid (α‐LA), an organosulphur compound, towards heated tobacco product (HTP) and cigarette smoke extract (CSE)‐induced oxidative stress and inflammation in human liver HepG2 cells. The cells were pre‐treated with α‐LA and exposed to tobacco extracts, and cytotoxicity, oxidative response (SOD, CAT activities and GSH, MDA levels), inflammation (nitrite, IL‐6, AhR levels), and liver function (AST/ALT) were assessed. According to the results, a notable increase in oxidative response was observed with CSE, whereas GSH depletion and decreased SOD activity were the key toxicological events induced by HTP (p<0.05). The oxidative and inflammatory responses were ameliorated with α‐LA treatment, particularly through GSH restoration and IL‐6 modulation. To conclude, these findings on α‐LA might contribute to the design of novel adjuvant therapies for people exposed to tobacco smoke.
Rational Optimizations of the Marine‐Derived Peptide Sungsanpin as Novel Inhibitors of Cell Invasion
Authors: Li Anpeng , Zou Jihua , Zhuo Xiaobin , Chen Shuai , Chai Xiaoyun , Gai Conghao , Li Xiang , Zhao Qingjie , Zou Yan 
Published: January 2023

AbstractCancer metastasis, including cell invasion, is a major cause of poor clinical outcomes and death in numerous cancer patients. In recent years, many efforts have been made to develop potent therapeutic molecules from naturally derived peptides. Sungsanpin is a naturally derived lasso peptide that inhibits A549 cell invasion. We aimed to evaluate the potential of sungsanpin derivatives as candidates for anti‐invasion drugs. We synthesized an analog of sungsanpin (Sun A) using a solid‐phase peptide synthesis strategy (SPPS) and further modified its structure to improve its anti‐invasion activity. All peptides were tested for their proliferative inhibition and anti‐invasion activities in the A549 cell lines. Octapeptide S3 and cyclooctapeptide S4 upregulated the expression of TIMP‐1 and TIMP‐2 mRNA effectively and thus improved the inhibitory effect on the invasion of A549 cells. The two peptides can inhibit the invasion of A549 cells by up to 60 %, suggesting that they have potential as lead molecules for the development of peptide inhibitors.
Alpha terpineol directs bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells toward neuronal lineage through regulation of wnt signaling pathway
Authors: Ishaque Aisha , Salim Asmat , Simjee Shabana Usman , Khan Irfan , Adli Durriyyah Sharifah Hasan 
Published: January 2023

AbstractCentral nervous system anomalies give rise to neuropathological consequences with immense damage to the neuronal tissues. Cell based therapeutics have the potential to manage several neuropathologies whereby the differentiated cells are explored for neuronal regeneration. The current study analyzes the effect of a bioactive compound, alpha terpineol (AT) on the differentiation of rat bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM‐MSCs) toward neuronal lineage, and explores regulation of differentiation process through the study of Wnt pathway mediators. BM‐MSCs were cultured and characterized based on their surface markers and tri‐lineage differentiation. Safe dose of AT as optimized by 3‐(4,5‐Dimethylthiazol‐2‐yl)‐2,5‐Diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay, was used for the treatment of MSCs. Treated cells were analyzed for the neuronal, astroglial and germ layer transition markers at the gene and protein levels, by quantitative polymerase chain reaction and immunocytochemistry, respectively. Temporal expression of Wnt pathway genes was assessed during the course of neuronal differentiation. AT treated group showed significant upregulation of neuron specific (NSE, MAP2, Tau, Nestin, and NefL) and astroglial (GFAP) genes with positive expression of late neuronal markers. Germ layer transition analysis showed the overexpression of ectodermal markers (NCAM, Nestin, and Pax6), whereas endodermal (AFP, MixL1, and Sox17), and mesodermal (Mesp1 and T Brachyury) markers were also found to be upregulated. Wnt signaling pathway was activated during the initial phase (30 min) of differentiation, which later was downregulated at 1, 3, and 5 h. AT efficiently induces neuronal differentiation of BM‐MSCs by regulating Wnt signaling. Overexpression of both early and late neuronal markers indicate their neuro‐progenitor state and thus can be utilized as a promising approach in cellular therapeutics to treat various neurodegenerative ailments. In addition, exploration of the molecular pathways may be helpful to understand the mechanism of cell‐based neuronal regeneration.
Effect of Promoters on the Catalytic Performance of Ni‐Based Catalysts for Dry Reforming of Methane
Authors: Li Guoqiang , Zhang Yunfei , Zhang Guojie , Sun Yinghui , Liu Jiwei 
Published: January 2023

AbstractDifferent promoters have a significant impact on the catalyst performance. In this paper, the effects of different promoters on the physical properties and catalytic behavior of methane dry reforming catalysts were investigated. A series of characterizations showed that the Mg, Ba, and Ca promoters increased the basicity of the catalysts. However, their high concentration of OH− leads to the destruction of Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 species, which results in a decrease of catalytic performance. The addition of Ce significantly improves the catalyst stability. After 100 h of Ni‐5Ce‐MSC reaction, there was almost no carbon deposition, exhibiting high activity and resistance to carbon accumulation. These findings provide a new perspective for the design of nickel‐based dry reforming catalysts.
Corrosion behavior of embedded pad hook in glass fiber reinforced concrete
Authors: Özdal Volkan , Maraşli Muhammed , Gerengi Husnu , Dikmen Kader 
Published: January 2023

AbstractGlass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) comprises of hydration products of cement or cement plus sand, and glass fibers which take part in the concrete as reinforcement characteristics. GFRC has been used for over 50 years in several construction elements, such as facade panels, decorative no recoverable formwork, and other products. However, various anchor elements and pad hooks are needed to attach large or small parts made of GFRC panels to the main structure of the buildings. The corrosion rate of embedded metal fasteners over time is related to the water impermeability properties of the GFRC elements. In this study, corrosion of an electro galvanized pad hook embedded in 10–20 mm of the GFRC panel was investigated as a result of the salt spray test performed in accordance with ASTM B 117 standards. At the end of the experiment, the embedded pad hook was taken from the GFRC and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive spectroscopy methods. The results showed that the embedded pad hook in the GFRC, which was examined in the test procedures comply with the TS EN 12467 standards, was not corroded by 120‐h test carried out in accordance with ASTM B 117 standards.
Predictive control of SCR denitrification system in thermal power plants based on GA‐BP and PSO
Authors: Tang Minan , An Bo , Yan Yaguang , Zhang Yaqi , Wang Wenjuan 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAiming at the characteristics of strong non‐linearity and large inertia in the reaction process of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) denitrification system, a predictive control algorithm based on a back propagation neural network optimized by genetic algorithm (GA‐BP) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) is proposed. First, the prediction model of a SCR denitrification system is established by GA‐BP. Second, output feedback and bias correction are used to reduce the prediction error. Third, the optimal inlet ammonia concentration is obtained by PSO. At the same time, in order to solve the problems of high dimension, large noise, and strong coupling in the original data of the SCR system in the process of establishing the prediction model, the least absolute shrinkage selection operator (LASSO) algorithm and the local outlier factor (LOF) detection algorithm are used to screen important variables and samples in the original data set of the SCR system to remove redundant variables and outliers. Finally, the simulation results show that the prediction model has good prediction accuracy and that the proposed predictive control method can achieve accurate control of ammonia injection concentration. This method improves the denitrification efficiency and reduces the NOx emission concentration, which can provide good guidance for on‐site production.
Three‐dimensional numerical modelling of a fast fluidized bed biomass gasifier to generate energy from wastes
Authors: Ozgoli Hassan Ali , Deilami Sara , Ghodrat Maryam , Safari Sadegh , Mirabi Mohammad Hossein , Olusegun Tomomewo Stanley 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe modelling of a biomass fluidized bed gasification system, one of the most effective ways to produce energy from biomass resources and wastes, has been performed in this study. The effect of the turbulence phenomena, including calculations relating to flow turbulence, chemical fuel reactions, and energy and momentum exchange between multiple solid and gas phases, has been taken into account in the current research as a novel approach. A computational fluid dynamics case study model that combines equations with comprehensive geometry has been considered. Results have been compared with published operational records of an existing power plant to validate the model. The solid particle distribution, the velocity of the mixture and gas phase, the turbulent flow viscosity ratio, and the temperature distribution in the model indicated the accuracy of the simulation performance compared with the experimental studies. The production of the molar fraction of the constituent elements of the synthesis gas has been evaluated in transient conditions. Additionally, 35 s after the process began, the system's performance was estimated, and the results indicated the average molecular weights of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and methane are 26%, 23%, 12.5%, and 3.3%, respectively, which presented high precision with the experimental results.
Engineering cohesion and adhesion through dynamic bonds for advanced adhesive materials
Authors: Wan Yichen , Qiu Wenlian , Zhu He , Zhang Qi , Zhu Shiping 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAdhesive materials have been widely used in almost every industrial domain. The art of the design principles of high‐performance adhesives lies in the regulation of adhesion and cohesion strengths. Compared with permanent covalent bonds, dynamic bonds, including dynamic covalent and noncovalent bonds, are vulnerable under mechanical stimuli but rebuildable, making them promising candidates to manipulate the internal and interfacial energy. In this review, we mainly discuss how dynamic bonds can be applied to adhesive materials to regulate adhesion and cohesion, simultaneously. Representative samples are rationally selected to elaborate on the engineering designs for improving the adhesive performance via incorporating dynamic bonds. We also offer a perspective on future research directions on the engineered construction of advanced adhesive materials.
Experimental study and modelling of an azo colourant dynamic adsorption onto functional cross‐linked chitosan/ceramic particles in a fixed bed column
Authors: Pérez‐Calderón John , Santos María Victoria , Zaritzky Noemí 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe use of azo dyes in industrial activities generates a large volume of contaminated wastewater; these pollutants in water bodies affect aquatic biota and human health. A functional biocomposite sorbent material was synthesized using cross‐linked chitosan with oxalic acid that forms a coating on alumina ceramic particles (AOCh). The removal of Reactive Red 195, a reactive azo dye, using a fixed‐bed adsorption column filled with this material was tested. AOCh was physico‐chemically characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy–total attenuated reflection (FTIR‐ATR), scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersion spectrometry X‐ray (SEM‐EDS), X‐ray diffraction (XDR), thermo‐gravimetric analysis (TGA), and Z‐potential. The dynamic adsorption performance was analyzed from experimental breakthrough curves obtained in fixed‐bed columns by modifying different operating conditions (bed depth, volumetric flow rate, and dye inlet concentration). Equilibrium adsorption isotherms were determined under dynamic conditions and compared with batch results. The maximum adsorption capacity of the dynamic equilibrium isotherm obtained from the continuous assays was 331 mg/g; this value was the highest in comparison to other tested materials reported in the literature. Different dynamic adsorption models were applied to fit experimental data, including Thomas, Bohart–Admas, Yoon–Nelson, logistic general model, bed depth surface time (BDST), and modified dose response (Yan) models. A critical analysis of these equations was presented, showing the equivalences and the relationship among the coefficients. The Yan model achieved the highest level of agreement between the experimental and predicted values of the breakthrough curves. The use of this model enables scaling‐up the industrial process for dye removal. The present work proposed a novel biosorbent material and contributes to the analysis of industrial dye removal under dynamic conditions.
Assessment of stained direct cytology smears of breast cancer for whole transcriptome and targeted messenger RNA sequencing
Authors: Marczyk Michal , Fu Chunxiao , Lau Rosanna , Du Lili , Trevarton Alexander J. , Sinn Bruno V. , Gould Rebekah E. , Pusztai Lajos , Hatzis Christos , Symmans William Fraser 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBackgroundRather than surgical resection, cytologic specimens are often used as first‐line clinical diagnostic procedures due to higher safety, speed, and cost‐effectiveness. Archival diagnostic cytology slides containing cancer can be equivalent to tissue biopsies for DNA mutation testing, but the accuracy of transcriptomic profiling by RNA sequencing (RNA‐seq) is less understood.MethodsThis study compares the results from whole transcriptome RNA‐seq and a targeted RNA‐seq assay of stained cytology smears (CS) versus matched tumor tissue samples preserved fresh‐frozen (FF) and processed as formalin‐fixed paraffin‐embedded (FFPE) sections. Cellular cytology scrapes from all 11 breast cancers were fixed and stained using three common protocols: Carnoy's (CS_C) or 95% ethanol (CS_E) fixation and then Papanicolaou stain or air‐dried then methanol fixation and DiffQuik stain (CS_DQ). Agreement between samples was assessed using Lin's concordance correlation coefficient.ResultsLibrary yield for CS_DQ was too low, therefore it was not sequenced. The distributions of concordance correlation coefficient of gene expression levels in comparison to FF were comparable between CS_C and CS_E, but expression of genes enriched in stroma was lower in cytosmear samples than in FF or FFPE. Six signatures showed similar concordance to FF for all methods and two were slightly worse in CS_C and CS_E. Genomic signatures were highly concordant using targeted RNA‐seq. The allele fraction of selected mutations calculated on cytosmear specimens was highly correlated with FF tissues using both RNA‐seq methods.ConclusionRNA can be reliably extracted from cytology smears and is suitable for transcriptome profiling or mutation detection, except for signatures of tumor stroma.