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Self‐Rectifying Volatile Memristor for Highly Dynamic Functions
Authors: Ju Dongyeol , Noh Minseo , Lee Seungjun , Kim Gimun , Park Jihee , Kim Sungjun 
Published: February 2025

AbstractIn this study, a highly rectifying memristor composed of a Pt/TaOx/TiN stack, incorporating a complementary metal‐oxide semiconductor‐friendly metal oxide switching layer, is fabricated to assess its performance in a diverse range of applications. The memristor exhibits highly rectifying characteristics due to the Schottky barrier formed by the work function difference between the Pt and TiN electrodes. For a compliance current of 1 mA, the memristor displays volatile memory properties, attributed to the migration of oxygen ions within the TaOx layer. Leveraging this volatile behavior, synaptic functions—where changes in synaptic plasticity occur in response to incoming spikes—are emulated. Additionally, the complete functions of a biological nociceptor are demonstrated, including threshold, relaxation, no‐adaptation, sensitization, and recovery. These highly dynamic functions of the memristor are then utilized to mimic neuronal firing with a synaptic array, Morse code implementation enabling data generation, and computing functions through cost‐effective reservoir computing. The simplicity of the fabrication process and the broad range of functions implemented in a single memristor make the Pt/TaOx/TiN device a promising candidate for future applications.
Coordination Engineering in Fe‐Mn Dual‐Atom Nanozyme: Yielding ROS Storm to Efficiently Promote Wound Healing
Authors: Jiang Chenyue , Sun Mingming , Wang Yueshuai , Dong Chenxin , Yu Yan , Wang Guo , Lu Yue , Chen Zhengbo 
Published: February 2025

AbstractMultidrug‐resistant bacterial infections have become a global public health issue. To solve this dilemma, single‐atom nanozymes have been used as versatile antibiotics. However, the efficacy of individual nanozyme is hindered by their limited catalytic activity and antibacterial effect. Herein, a novel N3‐Fe1‐Mn1‐N2S nanozyme (Fe/Mn‐SNC), with neighboring Mn and Fe dual single‐atom pairs decorated on yolk‐shell‐like carbon skeleton, is constructed through partial modulation of Fe‐Mn dual site coordination by sulfur atoms. The developed Fe/Mn‐SNC possesses superior multienzyme‐like cascade activities (oxidase‐, superoxide‐, and peroxidase‐like activities). It catalyzes the conversion of O2 into O2·− through its oxidase‐like activity, which is then decomposed into H2O2 by its superoxide‐like enzyme properties. Ultimately, ·OH is generated under the influence of peroxidase‐like activity. This process effectively kills bacteria without the addition of H2O2, contributing to the overcoming of bacterial resistance issues. Density functional theory calculations indicate that the direct coordinated S atom enhances the oxidase‐like activity. The Fe‐Mn dual‐atomic site provides an additional active site for the enhancement of the superoxidase‐ and peroxidase‐like activities. The Fe/Mn‐SNC, with high antibacterial effect and biosafety, showing its wide potential applications in medical technology and consumer care. This work opens a new avenue for designing multifunctional single‐atom nanozymes for antibacterial applications.
Efficient Magnetism Controlled by Visible Light Using Perovskite Quantum Dots with Hybrid Interface Architecture
Authors: Zhao Meng , Zhao Yifan , Wang Jian , Liu Jiaqiang , Zha Xi , Quan Ye , Wang Ge , Liu Ming 
Published: February 2025

AbstractSpintronic devices represent a promising advancement in information storage, sensors, RF/microwave tunable devices, and other applications. Recently, researchers have developed a novel approach to energy‐efficiently manipulate spin states using photovoltaic (PV) thin‐film. However, optimization strategies for this method are relatively scarce. Here, a PV/magnetic thin film heterojunction featuring a perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) composite layer is presented with a hybrid interfacial architecture consisting of PCBM/PCBM@CsPbI3 QDs/CsPbI3 QDs/ PTB7‐Th heterojunction. The heterostructure facilitates more injection of photoelectrons into the ferromagnetic layer through an energy cascade mechanism model, resulting in greater magnetic changes compared to the PTB7‐Th: PC71 BM system. Under 100 mW cm−2 sunlight illumination, the out‐of‐plane ferromagnetic resonance shift increases by 626% (from −19 to −138 Oe), owing to improved photo‐induced electron doping. Additionally, the fluctuation of saturation magnetization (MS) is magnified by 200% (from 9% to 27%) as well. These findings demonstrate that the efficient photovoltaic layer plays a critical role in optimizing magnetic manipulation and lays the groundwork for the next generation of solar‐driven spintronic devices.
Continuous High‐Throughput Plasma Separation for Blood Biomarker Sensing Using a Hydrodynamic Microfluidic Device
Authors: Abouali Hesam , Keyvani Fatemeh , Hosseini Seied Ali , Srikant Sanjana , Poudineh Mahla 
Published: February 2025

AbstractContinuous, cost‐effective, high‐throughput with admissible yield and purity of blood plasma separation is widely needed for biomarker detection in the clinic. The existing gold standard technique (centrifugation) and microfluidic technologies fall short of meeting these criteria. In this study, a microfluidic device design is demonstrated based on passive hydrodynamic principles to achieve admissible yield and purity plasma samples. Through computational and experimental assessments, it is shown that side channels with varying lengths are required to improve the plasma extraction rate. The optimized side channels in this device design use the formed cell‐free layer regions in the expanded areas to extract plasma consistently and efficiently. These Hydrodynamic Continuous, High‐Throughput Plasma Separator (HCHPS) microfluidic devices achieve a purity in the range of 47% to 64% with whole blood and maintaining a yield of 10% to 18%, with half hemolysis compared to gold standard centrifugation. These devices also separate the plasma from diluted blood with a purity in the range of 62% to 97% with a similar yield range. Additionally, whole human blood spiked with lactate was processed through the HCHPS device, and the separated plasma is collected and analyzed using two biosensing approaches, a bead‐based fluorescence, and an electrochemical aptamer biosensing, confirming the quality of plasma for downstream biomarker detection.
Anisotropic Temperature Dependent Band Shift in Layered Black Phosphorus
Authors: Dong Jingwei , Liu Runze , Lian Yi , Cui Shengtao , Sun Zhe , Chen Zhongwei 
Published: February 2025

AbstractTemperature acts as a control lever for the electronic band structure in black phosphorus (BP), significantly influencing its device performance. While the effects of electron‐phonon coupling and lattice thermal expansion on the temperature‐dependent band gap are well understood, there have been no reports on the electronic band as a function of temperature. Additionally, although black phosphorus is well‐known for its significant anisotropic optoelectronic properties, there is comparatively less understanding regarding how various lattice constants affect the electronic band in response to temperature changes. Herein, temperature dependence of the valence band of BP has been measured by angle‐resolved photoelectron spectroscopy (ARPES) and the band shifts are quantitatively characterized. The band shift along the kx direction is larger than that along the ky direction upon heating from 10 to 200 K even if changing the photon energy. It is certified that the band shifts are primarily attributed to the lattice expansion across different crystal orientations, as determined by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. This study investigates the anisotropic temperature dependence of the electronic band shift in black phosphorus, revealing the underlying mechanisms. These findings will be instrumental in guiding the rational design of BP‐based devices tailored for operation across a range of temperatures.
A Skin‐Mimicked Polymer Gel Electrolyte for Stabilizing Lithium Metal Batteries
Authors: Li Hua , Jing Lei , Wen Guojiang , Ji Zhongfeng , Ma Chengye , Fu Xuewei , Wang Yu , Yang Wei 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThe electrolytes for advanced lithium‐metal batteries need to simultaneously achieve high‐performances in ion‐conductivity, lithium‐ion transference number, elasticity and mechanical strength, and safety etc. Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) are promising, however, conventional GPEs find it challenging to achieve all these performances, mainly due to a poor control of the liquid plasticizer inside. Here, inspired by the animal skins that can perfectly overcome the trade‐off between the mechanics and complex biofunctions via water‐encapsulation inside cellular network, it is attempted to design and fabricate a type of skin‐inspired nonflammable elastic GPE (SINE‐GPE) to address this challenge. To do that, an anti‐solvent induced self‐assembly (ASISA) strategy is proposed to fabricate a porous vesicular membrane based on a triblock thermoplastic polyurethane (i.e., the SINE‐skeleton). Then, nonflammable liquid electrolyte is encapsuled inside the SINE‐skeleton to prepare the SINE‐GPE. The resultant SINE‐GPE achieves not only a high gel‐strength of 2.0 ± 0.1 MPa, a recoverable strain of 90% and a high ionic conductivity of 1.2 × 10−3 S cm−1 at RT, but also selective lithium‐ion transport (tLi+ = 0.82). Consequently, this SINE‐GPE can effectively stabilize lithium‐metal anode with a smooth solid‐electrolyte‐interphase, which is explained by a self‐massaging mechanism of the SINE‐GPE during lithium stripping and deposition.
Interaction Effect of Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity and Serum Klotho Level on Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Zou Peilin , Li Jiajun , Chen Liangkai , Liu Man , Nie Hao , Yan Jinhua , Zhang Le , Gao Hongyu , Zhang Cuntai , Zhang Yucong 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTObjectivesOlder individuals usually have greater arterial stiffness, lower serum Klotho levels and a greater incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The current study aimed to evaluate the interaction effect of estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV) and serum Klotho levels on CKD in Americans.MethodsData from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database from 2007 to 2016 were used. Participants with data for the assessment of ePWV and serum Klotho and for the assessment of CKD were enrolled. The associations between ePWV and serum Klotho levels were analyzed via restricted cubic spline analysis and a linear regression model. The associations between exposure factors and CKD prevalence were assessed via a logistic regression model. Subgroup analysis was performed for each confounding factor to assess the robustness of the results.ResultsThis study enrolled 13,273 participants, 3859 of whom were CKD patients. CKD patients had higher ePWV (9.66 ± 1.75 m/s vs. 8.48 ± 1.64 m/s, p < 0.001) and lower levels of serum Klotho (816.35 ± 290.47 pg/mL vs. 869.87 ± 315.87 pg/mL, p < 0.001). A significant negative linear association was found between ePWV and serum Klotho. According to the fully adjusted model, a significant interaction effect between ePWV and serum Klotho was observed on the risk of CKD (p < 0.001). Compared with individuals with a lower ePWV and higher serum Klotho, individuals with an increased ePWV and lower serum Klotho had a significantly elevated risk of CKD (OR: 1.847, 95% confidence interval: 1.467–2.325; p < 0.001). The subgroup analysis revealed that the results were robust.ConclusionsThe study demonstrated significant interaction effect of ePWV and serum Klotho on the prevalence of CKD. Individuals with increased ePWV and decreased serum Klotho levels had the highest risk of CKD. The assessment of the combination of ePWV and serum Klotho for CKD management should be considered routine in clinical practice.
Brain Metabolic Features of FUS‐ALS: A 2‐[18F]FDG‐PET Study
Authors: Canosa Antonio , Manera Umberto , Vasta Rosario , Zocco Grazia , Di Pede Francesca , Cabras Sara , De Mattei Filippo , Palumbo Francesca , Iazzolino Barbara , Minerva Emilio , Sbaiz Luca , Brunetti Maura , Gallone Salvatore , Grassano Maurizio , Matteoni Enrico , Polverari Giulia , Fuda Giuseppe , Casale Federico , Salamone Paolina , De Marco Giovanni , Marchese Giulia , Moglia Cristina , Calvo Andrea , Pagani Marco , Chiò Adriano 
Published: February 2025

ObjectiveWe aimed at evaluating the brain metabolic features of fused in sarcoma amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (FUS‐ALS) compared with sporadic ALS (sALS), using 2‐[fluorine‐18] fluoro‐2‐deoxy‐D‐glucose positron emission tomography (2‐[18F]FDG‐PET).MethodsWe employed the 2‐sample t‐test model of SPM12, implemented in MATLAB, to compare 12 FUS‐ALS cases with 40 healthy controls (HC) and 48 sALS, randomly collected from the series of patients who underwent brain 2‐[18F]FDG‐PET at the ALS Center of Turin (Italy) at diagnosis from 2009 to 2019. In the comparisons between cases and HC, we included age at PET and sex as covariates. Because FUS‐ALS usually shows early onset in spinal regions, in the comparison between FUS‐ALS and sALS, we included singularly the following covariates in a second step, to evaluate the determinants of eventual metabolic differences: age at PET, sex, and onset (spinal/bulbar).ResultssALS patients showed significant relative hypometabolism in bilateral fronto‐temporo‐occipital cortex and right insula as compared with FUS‐ALS. After adjusting for age, the relative hypometabolism remained in the bilateral precentral gyrus and in the right middle and inferior temporal gyrus. As compared with HC, FUS patients displayed a significant relative hypermetabolism in the pontobulbar region and right cerebellar tonsil, dentate nucleus, and uvula, while sALS showed relative hypometabolism in bilateral frontal and occipital cortices and in left temporal and parietal regions.InterpretationPatients with FUS‐ALS show relative preservation of motor cortex metabolism compared with those with sALS, possibly reflecting the prevalence of lower motor neuron impairment in their phenotype. Prospective studies are necessary to investigate the possible role of 2‐[18F]FDG‐PET as a biomarker to track disease spreading in clinical trials. ANN NEUROL 2025
Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Using Bismuth/Bismuth Selenide Nanocomposites
Authors: Khan Sumayyah , Sohail Manzar , Will Geoffrey , O' Mullane Anthony , Abdala Ahmed , Wahab Md A. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractSolar‐driven photoelectrochemical water splitting is a promising method for generating renewable and sustainable energy, as it effectively harnesses sunlight to convert it into chemical bonds. Among the many materials explored for photoelectrochemical water oxidation, metal selenides stand out because of their narrow band gaps. In this study, we successfully developed a high‐performance heterojunction nanostructure comprising a p‐type Bi/Bi2Se3 photocathode using a facile solvothermal method for efficient water splitting. Various characterization techniques confirmed the structural and optical properties of the fabricated Bi/Bi2Se3 nanocomposite. X‐ray diffraction (XRD) patterns along with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) images, indicated a single‐phase rhombohedral Bi2Se3 crystal structure, along with Bi nanoparticles, confirmed the formation of a Bi/Bi2Se3 nanocomposite, while X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and energy dispersive X‐ray (EDX) demonstrated the successful formation of heterojunctions. The as‐prepared photocatalyst exhibited an impressive photocurrent density of 395 μAcm−2 at 0 V versus RHE, which is approximately eight times superior to Bi2Se3. Detailed electrochemical characterization revealed that the high photocurrent density of Bi/Bi2Se3 is due to improved light harvesting capability, enhanced charge separation, and a suppressed water oxidation back reaction. This innovative approach represents a significant advancement in solar‐driven photoelectrochemical water splitting for sustainable energy production.
Assembly of (E)‐γ‐Lactones Fused Five‐ or Six‐Membered Ring via Palladium‐Catalyzed Cascade Annulation Reaction
Authors: Li Jianxiao , Niu Yanan , He Dan , Wang Bowen , Jiang Huanfeng 
Published: February 2025

AbstractA palladium‐catalyzed divergent cascade annulation reaction of unactivated cycloalkenes with alkynoic acids under aerobic conditions is accomplished. This catalytic protocol provides an efficient and economical strategy to accommodate a broad scope of (E)‐γ‐lactones fused five‐ or six‐membered ring motifs with good regioselectivities and yields (57 examples, up to 94 % yield and E/Z up to 98 : 2). More importantly, the developed catalytic strategy is applicable to a wide array of unactivated cycloalkenes, including cyclopentene, cyclohexa‐1,3‐diene, cyclohexa‐1,4‐diene, cyclohepta‐1,3‐diene and conjugated 1,3‐diene.
The Effects of COVID‐19 on Tinnitus Severity and Quality of Life in Individuals With Subjective Tinnitus
Authors: Aydogan Zehra , Can Mehmet , Soylemez Emre , Karakoc Kursad , Buyukatalay Zahide Ciler , Yilmaz Suna Tokgoz 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTPurposeThis study aimed to investigate the effects of the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus (COVID‐19) on tinnitus severity and quality of life in infected and non‐infected individuals who were re‐admitted to our clinic after the COVID‐19 outbreak.MethodsThe study involved both retrospective and prospective data analysis. The study included 30 individuals aged 20–65 years with normal hearing who had undergone psychoacoustic, tinnitus, and psychosomatic evaluations before the pandemic. Participants were divided into Group 1 (n = 15, COVID‐19 negative) and Group 2 (n = 15, COVID‐19 positive). Before the pandemic, tinnitus‐related evaluations of all participants (i.e., pure tone audiometry [PTA], tinnitus frequency, loudness, minimum masking level [MML], and residual inhibition [RI]) were conducted, and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Short Form 36 (SF‐36) were administered to all participants. All assessments were repeated after the outbreak of the pandemic.ResultsThere was no significant difference in the mean PTA thresholds of both groups before and after the pandemic (p > 0.05). There was a significant increase in tinnitus severity after COVID‐19 infection in Group 2 (p < 0.05). Moreover, it was found that the VAS (loudness and annoyance), THI (functional, emotional, catastrophic, and total score), and SF‐36 (physical function, physical role, pain, general health, vitality, emotional role, and social function) values worsened significantly compared to before COVID‐19 infection (p < 0.05). In Group 1, the only significant differences were found in the THI emotional subdomain and the SF‐36 emotional and general health subdomains (p < 0.05). No significant differences were found in the other evaluations of Group 1, neither before nor after the pandemic (p > 0.05).ConclusionAlthough negative effects of the pandemic were observed in individuals with tinnitus who were not infected with COVID‐19, both the quality of life and tinnitus severity of individuals with tinnitus who were infected with COVID‐19 worsened.
A Case Report of Bilateral Rectus Femoris With a Unilateral Adductor Longus Muscle Injury
Authors: Alrowaili Majed Gorayan 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIn cases of prolonged groin and proximal thigh discomfort or pain, a rectus femoris rupture must be considered a possible differential diagnosis. In this case with combined bilateral rectus femoris and unilateral adductor longus injuries, management and early definitive diagnosis clinically may be difficult. Hence careful clinical evaluation and imaging should be considered for proper early diagnosis and management.
Exploring the Potential of Cross‐Border Energy Trade in SAARC Countries for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Authors: Zidan Hassan , Malik Maaz Tahir , Rafique Usman , Azeem Fawad , Manzoor Tareq , Manzoor Habib Ullah 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTSouth Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) aims to develop a ring for sustainable generation of energy that caters for the needs of the member nations. Being a primarily underdeveloped region, the union of SAARC countries is facing a serious energy crisis, owing to rapid increase in population and industrialization. All the member countries predominantly rely upon imported fossil fuels for power generation. In line with the vision of SAARC, this research explores the potential of renewable energy and provides a quantitative cross‐border electricity trade assessment and its social‐economical‐technical (SET) impact on the SAARC region. The research presented in this article signifies the need for cross‐border electricity trade to fulfill the ever‐increasing demand‐supply gap in the region by providing a rudimentary framework. This approach has the viable potential for alleviating the substandard quality of life in the region. The paper highlights near‐border cities of SAARC countries that can potentially perform cross‐border electricity trade in the SAARC region. In the first phase, near‐border cities of the SAARC countries are highlighted. Moreover, as a part of social impact, this study analyzes the social needs of energy suppliers and receiving regions and maps it with the United Nations' sustainable development goals. The SDG mapping process is based on the societal needs of the supplier and receiver countries. The societal needs are assessed and mapped with the corresponding SDGs. Results reveal that India can potentially provide power to the neighboring countries through wind and solar power generating 125.9 million US dollars and providing 2485 GWh of energy which is 85% of the total generation in the SAARC region which is 2896.51 GWh. A total of 2.2 Ton/GWh of CO2 mitigation can be achieved through green generation whereas 13 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be achieved through social impacts between the energy trading countries.
There Is No Place Like Home: The Impact of Public Home‐Based Care on the Mental Health and Well‐Being of Older People
Authors: Carrino Ludovico , Reinhard Erica , Avendano Mauricio 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTDespite a significant policy shift from institutional to home‐based care for older adults, evidence on the effectiveness of policies incentivizing home care is limited. This study provides novel evidence on the causal effect of public home‐based care on the mental health and well‐being of older people. To address endogenous selection, we implement a novel instrumental variable approach that exploits eligibility rules for long‐term care as defined in national legislations. We link longitudinal data from the Survey of Health, Aging & Retirement in Europe (SHARE, 2004–2017) to national LTC eligibility rules in France, Germany, Spain and Belgium (disaggregated for Wallonia and Flanders regions) and examine how exogenous variation in the use of long‐term care caused by varying eligibility rules impacts depressive symptoms (EURO‐D scale), quality of life (CASP scale) and loneliness (R‐UCLA scale). We find that receiving formal home‐based care significantly reduces depressive symptom scores by 2.6 points (large effect size measured by Cohen's d) and the risk of depression by 13 percentage points. The use of home‐based formal care also increases quality of life as measured by the CASP scale, particularly by increasing feelings of control over life. We show that one potential mechanism involves the impact of home‐based care on loneliness: we estimate that receiving formal home‐based care reduces the risk of loneliness by 6.7 percentage points. Our results provide evidence that an increase in home‐based care coverage is justified in terms of improved mental health and well‐being outcomes for older people.