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Building Metal‐Molecule Interface towards Stable and Reversible Zn Metal Anodes for Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Batteries
Authors: Qin Hongyu , Kuang Wei , Hu Nan , Zhong Xiaomin , Huang Dan , Shen Fang , Wei Zongwu , Huang Yanping , Xu Jing , He Huibing 
Published: September 2022

AbstractAqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are receiving increasing attention for large‐scale energy storage systems owing to their appealing features with intrinsic safety, low cost, and scalability. Unfortunately, the water‐induced parasitic reactions and dendrite growth on the Zn anode severely impede the further development of AZIBs. Herein, a thiourea additive is introduced into ZnSO4 electrolyte to construct unique metal‐molecule interface for simultaneously regulating the Zn anode interface chemistry and the bulk electrolyte environment. Experimental results and theoretical calculations reveal that the formed metal‐molecule interface can not only serve as a corrosion inhibitor for alleviating the water‐induced side reactions, but also act as a Zn2+ ion regulator for promoting the homogenous Zn deposition, thus achieving a corrosion‐free and dendrite‐free Zn anode. Consequently, the Zn|Zn symmetric cell exhibits an extended lifespan of 1200 h at 1 mA cm–2, 1mAh cm–2, and a high cumulative capacity of 3000 mAh cm–2 at 10 mA cm–2. When paired with V2O5 cathode, the Zn|V2O5 full cell delivers a high capacity retention of 76.0% after 1000 cycles at 1 A g–1. This study paves a new way to modulate Zn electrode interface chemistry by the novel design of metal‐molecule interface for advanced rechargeable Zn metal batteries and beyond.
Programmable Photo‐Induced Doping in 2D Materials
Authors: Aftab Sikandar , Iqbal Muhammad Zahir , Iqbal Muhammad Waqas 
Published: September 2022

AbstractOver the past few decades, certain features of the bulk and surface properties of nanoscale two‐dimensional (2D) layered materials have been exploited to improve the performance and efficiency of optoelectronics functional devices. These findings include the role of surface modifications, including dopant engineering with chemical modifications, structural control through physical modifications, and bandgap modification through electrostatic control, but to enable n‐ or p‐type behavior in the same nanoflakes without photoresist and environmental stability in traded devices is challenging. In this state‐of‐the‐art focused review article, the most up‐to‐date and promising strategies to develop nanodevices with photoresist‐free possibilities of controlling the conduction type in 2D nanostructures based on the mechanical exfoliation of ultrathin nanomaterials are attempted to summarize. This article demonstrates how carrier type band modulation in transition metal dichalcogenides is generated by the charge storage interface or defect engineering such as optical‐electronic excitation of donor‐like states (or point defects) in BN upon illumination to configure opposite polarities, n, or the p‐type field‐effect transistor from an intrinsic semiconductor. It is believed that this brief overview of recent research on nanomaterials for application in various types of functional electronic devices may contribute in the development of future optoelectronic devices.
Ceramic‐Polymer Nanocomposites Design for Energy Storage Capacitor Applications
Authors: Li Wei , Liang Riran , Wu Chunran , Yang Lingni , Wang Fenglin , Liu Zhuofeng , Chen Xingyu , Mao Haijun , Zhang Weijun 
Published: September 2022

AbstractGiven the remarkable advantages of high power density, fast charge–discharge speed, good stability, and low cost, the dielectric capacitors have sparked tremendous research interest in recent years for their unique applications in electrical systems and modern electronics. As for satisfying the future demands of the miniaturization and integration of the electrical devices, novel dielectric material with high energy storage density should be developed urgently. Importantly, ceramic‐polymer nanocomposites, which combine the high permittivity of the ceramic fillers and the excellent breakdown strength of the polymer matrix, are regarded as promising candidates. In this review, the various designs of the emerging nanocomposites are introduced from three aspects. First, the diverse design of the nanofillers, including tailoring the size, engineering the dimension, and selecting the species is focused. In addition, the design of the interfaces between the two phases by organic surface coating and inorganic surface coating is demonstrated. Furthermore, the spatial structure design of the nanocomposites, such as sandwich structure, gradient structure, and array structure, is presented as well. Finally, the bottlenecks along with opportunities of this booming field at present are concluded and outlined.
Enhanced Carrier Transport in X‐Ray Detector Based on Cs3Bi2I9/MXene Composite Wafers
Authors: Wei Shunyong , Tie Shujie , Shen Kai , Sun Hui , Zheng Xiaojia , Wang Hao , Liang Wenqing , Zou Jihua , Huang Yixuan , Luo Lingzhi , Zhou Xiangyu , Zeng Tixian , Ren Aobo , Zhao Dewei , Wu Jiang 
Published: September 2022

AbstractIntrinsically high attenuation of X‐rays and excellent optoelectronic properties endow Cs3Bi2I9 with great promise for high‐performance X‐ray detectors. However, preparation of high quality Cs3Bi2I9 single crystal with large area and millimeter‐thick remains challenging and time‐consuming. A size scalable growth technology, a mechanical sintering process, which is applicable for the integration in image detectors is proposed in this work. Compared with the Cs3Bi2I9 wafer, the Cs3Bi2I9/MXene composite wafer exhibits higher carrier transfer efficiency and mobility‐lifetime product through incorporation of Ti3C2Tx MXene multilayer nanoflakes (MXene nanoflakes). The Cs3Bi2I9/MXene composite wafer X‐ray detector shows an excellent linearity of X‐ray response, a fast response speed, and a low limit of detection of 231 nGyair s−1. The sensitivity of 368 µC Gyair−1 cm−2 under 120 V mm−1 is achieved, which is 15.4% enhanced over the Cs3Bi2I9 wafer detector. The sensitivity of Cs3Bi2I9/MXene wafer device enhances ≈20–40% at low applied voltage regime. In addition, the Cs3Bi2I9/MXene wafer detector exhibits excellent operational stability after storage for 12 months in ambient air. This work provides an alternative approach for realization of next‐generation high‐performance perovskite X‐ray detectors.
Oxidation States Regulation of Cobalt Active Sites through Crystal Surface Engineering for Enhanced Polysulfide Conversion in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Authors: Xiao Rujian , Luo Dan , Wang Jiayi , Lu Han , Ma Heng , Akinoglu Eser Metin , Jin Mingliang , Wang Xin , Zhang Yongguang , Chen Zhongwei 
Published: September 2022

AbstractIn this work, unique Co3O4/N‐doped reduced graphene oxide (Co3O4/N‐rGO) composites as favorable sulfur immobilizers and promoters for lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are developed. The prepared Co3O4 nanopolyhedrons (Co3O4‐NP) and Co3O4 nanocubes mainly expose (112) and (001) surfaces, respectively, with different atomic configurations of Co2+/Co3+ sites. Experiments and theoretical calculations confirm that the octahedral coordination Co3+ (Co3+Oh) sites with different oxidation states from tetrahedral coordination Co2+ sites optimize the adsorption and catalytic conversion of lithium polysulfides. Specially, the Co3O4‐NP crystals loaded on N‐rGO expose (112) planes with ample Co3+Oh active sites, exhibiting stronger adsorbability and superior catalytic activity for polysulfides, thus inhibiting the shuttle effect. Therefore, the S@Co3O4‐NP/N‐rGO cathodes deliver excellent electrochemical properties, for example, stable cyclability at 1 C with a low capacity decay rate of 0.058% over 500 cycles, superb rate capability up to 3 C, and high areal capacity of 4.1 mAh cm−2. This catalyst's design incorporating crystal surface engineering and oxidation state regulation strategies also provides new approaches for addressing the complicated issues of Li–S batteries.
Photoluminescence Intensity Enhancement in Tin Halide Perovskites
Authors: Poli Isabella , Ambrosio Francesco , Treglia Antonella , Berger Felix J. , Prato Mirko , Albaqami Munirah D. , De Angelis Filippo , Petrozza Annamaria 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe prevalence of background hole doping in tin halide perovskites usually dominates their recombination dynamics. The addition of excess Sn halide source to the precursor solution is the most frequently used approach to reduce the hole doping and reveals photo‐carrier dynamics related to defects activity. This study presents an experimental and theoretical investigation on defects under light irradiation in tin halide perovskites by combining measurements of photoluminescence with first principles computational modeling. It finds that tin perovskite thin films prepared with an excess of Sn halide sources exhibit an enhancement of the photoluminescence intensity over time under continuous excitation in inert atmosphere. The authors propose a model in which light irradiation promotes the annihilation of VSn2−/Sni2+ Frenkel pairs, reducing the deep carrier trapping centers associated with such defect and increasing the radiative recombination. Importantly, these observations can be traced in the open‐circuit voltage dynamics of tin‐based halide perovskite solar cells, implying the relevance of controlling the Sn photochemistry to stabilize tin perovskite devices.
Cropping system diversity and tillage intensity affects wheat productivity in Texas
Authors: Bekewe Perejitei E. , Foster Jamie L. , Neely Clark B. , Neely Haly L. , Lewis Katie L. , Tomlin Lauren E. , Schnell Ronnie W. , Smith A. Peyton , Boutton Thomas W. , Gerrish Brandon 
Published: September 2022

AbstractWheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production in Texas depends heavily on conventional tillage (CT) and a long summer fallow period, which contributes to soil degradation. This study compared the impact of reducing tillage intensity (CT, no‐tillage, and strip‐tillage) combined with summer cropping to CT–summer fallow on wheat establishment, grain production, and herbage mass from 2016 to 2020 in three Texas ecoregions (Coastal Plains, Southern High Plains, and Blackland Prairie). Tillage and summer cropping resulted in variable impacts on wheat stand establishment, grain yield, and herbage mass across years and locations. At Beeville, in the Coastal Plains, wheat grain and herbage mass yields were not impacted by tillage. Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) cropping resulted in less wheat grain yield in 2020. In 1 yr at Lubbock in the Southern High Plains, wheat grain yield was greater with CT than reduced tillage. Sorghum summer cropping resulted in lower wheat grain yield than cover crop mixture or cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) in 2017, but yield was greater in 2020. At Thrall, in the Blackland Prairie, wheat stand establishment and yield with reduced tillage were greater than CT in 2016, whereas CT was greater in 2017 and 2020. Sorghum or cover cropping resulted in reduced wheat grain yield compared with fallow in 2018, but sorghum and sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) resulted in increased yield compared with fallow in 2019 and 2020. Summer cropping in wheat production systems rarely had a negative impact on wheat production compared with summer fallow in all three ecoregions.
Nitrous oxide emissions and productivity of irrigated potato: Effects of nitrogen fertilization options
Authors: Thilakarathna Shakila K. , Konschuh Michele , Woods Shelley A. , Hernandez‐Ramirez Guillermo 
Published: September 2022

AbstractImproved N management is needed in intensive agriculture to mitigate nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions while sustaining high yields. We assessed the effectiveness of polymer‐coated urea (PCU); nitrification inhibitor 2,4‐dimethylpyrazol succinic acid (DMPSA), a biostimulant; and their combinations with granular urea and ammonium sulfate nitrate (ASN) fertilizers to reduce N2O emissions and to improve potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) productivity under irrigation. Sites were located in Lethbridge and Brooks, Alberta, Canada over two growing seasons. Tuber yield, grade, specific gravity, and N uptake were quantified. We used the chamber method to measure N2O fluxes from potato hills and furrows. The N2O emissions from furrow positions were at least two‐fold greater than those from hills at the Lethbridge site. Peak N2O emissions and increased N concentrations in potato petiole and soils occurred shortly after fertilizer applications. The overall average emission factor (EF) of N2O was 0.056% kg N2O–N kg−1 N fertilizer (accounting for emissions from unfertilized controls). Urea alone commonly exhibited the highest N2O fluxes. Admixing DMPSA with either urea or ASN lowered N2O emissions in only certain cases. For instance, in one growing season at the Brooks site, adding DMPSA to urea reduced the N2O emissions by 57%. Likewise, in one of the four site‐years in the study, 36% higher potato marketable yields were obtained when applying either ASN treated with DMPSA or PCU compared with the unfertilized controls (45 vs. 33 Mg ha−1). Results showed that under specific conditions, N application strategies using DMPSA admixed with either urea or ASN can maintain high potato yields while reducing N2O emissions relative to soils receiving these fertilizers without this additive.
Ocular manifestations among patients with congenital insensitivity to pain due to variants in PRDM12 and SCN9A genes
Authors: Elsana Baker , Imtirat Ahed , Yagev Ronit , Gradstein Libe , Majdalani Pierre , Iny Oren , Parvari Ruti , Tsumi Erez 
Published: September 2022

AbstractCongenital insensitivity to pain (CIP) is a group of rare genetic disorders with a common characteristic of absent sensation to nociceptive pain. Here we present a series of six patients; three had a novel variant in the PRDM12 gene (group A), and three had a missense variant in the SCN9A gene (group B). We compared the ocular manifestations between the two groups. Records of these patients from 2009 through 2018 were reviewed. The retrieved data included demographics, genetic analysis results, ocular history and ophthalmic findings including visual acuity, corneal sensitivity, tear production, ocular surface findings, cycloplegic refraction, and fundoscopy. We found that patients with PRDM12 variant had more severe manifestations of ocular surface disease, with more prevalent corneal opacities and worse visual acuity, compared to patients with SCN9A variant.
Plasma metabolites associated with cognitive function across race/ethnicities affirming the importance of healthy nutrition
Authors: Granot‐Hershkovitz Einat , He Shan , Bressler Jan , Yu Bing , Tarraf Wassim , Rebholz Casey M. , Cai Jianwen , Chan Queenie , Garcia Tanya P. , Mosley Thomas , Kristal Bruce S. , DeCarli Charles , Fornage Myriam , Chen Guo‐Chong , Qi Qibin , Kaplan Robert , González Hector M. , Sofer Tamar 
Published: September 2022

AbstractIntroductionWe studied the replication and generalization of previously identified metabolites potentially associated with global cognitive function in multiple race/ethnicities and assessed the contribution of diet to these associations.MethodsWe tested metabolite‐cognitive function associations in U.S.A. Hispanic/Latino adults (n = 2222) from the Community Health Study/ Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) and in European (n = 1365) and African (n = 478) Americans from the Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities (ARIC) Study. We applied Mendelian Randomization (MR) analyses to assess causal associations between the metabolites and cognitive function and between Mediterranean diet and cognitive function.ResultsSix metabolites were consistently associated with lower global cognitive function across all studies. Of these, four were sugar‐related (e.g., ribitol). MR analyses provided weak evidence for a potential causal effect of ribitol on cognitive function and bi‐directional effects of cognitive performance on diet.DiscussionSeveral diet‐related metabolites were associated with global cognitive function across studies with different race/ethnicities.Highlights
Metabolites associated with cognitive function in Puerto Rican adults were recently identified.
We demonstrate the generalizability of these associations across diverse race/ethnicities.
Most identified metabolites are related to sugars.
Mendelian Randomization (MR) provides weak evidence for a causal effect of ribitol on cognitive function.
Beta‐cryptoxanthin and other metabolites highlight the importance of a healthy diet.
Prehospital advanced airway management of emergency medical service‐witnessed traumatic out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest patients: analysis of nationwide trauma registry
Authors: Nishimura Takeshi , Suga Masafumi , Nakao Atsunori , Ishihara Satoshi , Naito Hiromichi 
Published: September 2022

AimSurvival of traumatic out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is poor. Early use of advanced airway management (AAM) techniques, including endotracheal intubation and supraglottic devices, are expected to contribute to the improved survival of these patients. The aim of this study was to determine whether prehospital use of AAM improves the outcomes for emergency medical service (EMS)‐witnessed traumatic OHCA.MethodsA nationwide retrospective study was carried out. Trauma patients with EMS‐witnessed cardiac arrest who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation during transport were included. Patients younger than 16 years and those with missing data were excluded. We compared two groups using propensity score matching. The primary outcome was survival to discharge. The secondary outcome was return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) on hospital arrival. A logistic regression model was used to calculate odds ratios (OR) and confidence intervals (CI).ResultsAfter propensity score matching, 1,346 patients were enrolled (AAM 673 versus non‐AAM 673). Forty‐four AAM cases (6.5%) and 39 non‐AAM cases (5.8%) survived. Logistic regression analysis did not show a contribution of AAM for survival to discharge (AAM 44/673 (6.5%), non‐AAM 39/673 (5.8%); OR 1.12; 95% CI, 0.70–1.76; P = 0.64). However, AAM improved ROSC on admission (AAM 141/673 (21.0%), non‐AAM 77/673 (11.4%); OR 2.05; 95% CI, 1.51–2.78; P < 0.001). This tendency was consistent throughout our subgroup analysis categorized by body region of the severe injury (head trauma, torso trauma, and extremity/spine trauma).ConclusionsPrehospital AAM among EMS‐witnessed traumatic OHCA patients was not associated with survival to discharge; however, ROSC on hospital admission improved for the AAM patients.
Biopolymer‐based sachets enriched with acorn shell extracts produced by ultrasound‐assisted extraction for active packaging
Authors: Rincón Esther , Bautista Juana M. , Espinosa Eduardo , Serrano Luis 
Published: September 2022

AbstractAcorn shell residue is valorized for the efficient obtention of antioxidant extracts by ultrasound‐assisted extraction and applied in the development of biopolymer‐based films, studying its influence in different matrices for the subsequent preparation of emitting sachets for active food packaging. The effect of increasing extract addition on the physical, mechanical, optical, and antioxidant properties of biopolymer films is studied. It is observed that the water resistance increases with increasing amounts of extract in PVA films and from 5% extract in chitosan films. Furthermore, 3% extract in both types of matrices increases the UV‐light blocking capacity (up to 97%). Considering the mechanical performance, not weakening of the structure is observed because of the extract addition. Films possess radical scavenging activity against DPPH with the incremental amounts of extract. Moreover, acorn shell extract as active additive in biopolymer‐based sachets demonstrates an effective delay of soybean oil oxidation during 10 days of storage.
Nanophytosomes of hesperidin and of hesperetin: Preparation, characterization, and in vivo evaluation
Authors: Omidfar Fatemeh , Gheybi Fatemeh , Davoodi Javid , Amirinejad Mostafa , Badiee Ali 
Published: September 2022

AbstractHesperidin and hesperetin are two important plant flavanones abundantly found in citrus fruit. They have discovered many biological activities to treat diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Despite their various benefits, they have poor solubility, which reduces their bioavailability and absorption. In this study, nanophytosomes have been utilized to improve their payload's solubility and bioavailability. In the current study, hesperetin or hesperidin was complexed with Phospholipon 90G with a 2:1 or 3:1 molar ratio, respectively. The formation of associations between active compounds and phospholipid were confirmed by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques. Dynamic light scattering data show that the prepared associations in the presence of body fluids can make nanoparticles in the range of 200–250 nm. In addition, oral administration demonstrated thatCmaxof hesperidin and hesperetin was increased (up to four times) after complexation with the lipid. It is concluded that phospholipid association may be used as a suitable and straightforward strategy to improve therapeutic activities of hesperidin and hesperetin by increasing their solubility and bioavailability.
Recent Advances in Cyanobacterial Biotransformations
Authors: Malihan‐Yap Lenny , Grimm Hanna C. , Kourist Robert 
Published: September 2022

AbstractLight‐driven biotransformations in recombinant cyanobacteria have been explored in recent years for the production of chiral compounds and platform chemicals. In particular, cyanobacteria harboring oxidoreductases proved to be sustainable hosts providing and recycling reducing equivalents and improving the atom economy of the reactions. However, the provision of light in photobioreactors is considered to be the major bottleneck for up‐scaling. In this review, genetic tools for generating recombinant cyanobacterial strains and up to date cyanobacterial biotransformations including redesigning of the photosynthetic electron transport chain to increase specific activities are presented. Finally, several photobioreactor geometries to circumvent the light limitation are discussed and some future perspectives are presented.
Government accounting in Canada: A special issue
Authors: Baker Ron 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThis paper introduces a special issue on government accounting in Canada. Accounting for the public sector has undergone a significant change over the past 2 decades, much of which can be attributed to the rise of New Public Management (NPM). In the post‐NPM era, research on the role of accounting in the management of public sector organizations and the delivery of government programs and services is essential to understanding and improving government accounting practices and reports. This collection of articles illustrates the richness of this area of study and highlights the need for further research.