Improving the reversibility of anionic redox and inhibiting irreversible oxygen evolution are the main challenges in the application of high reversible capacity Li-rich Mn-based cathode materials.A facile synchronous ...Improving the reversibility of anionic redox and inhibiting irreversible oxygen evolution are the main challenges in the application of high reversible capacity Li-rich Mn-based cathode materials.A facile synchronous lithiation strategy combining the advantages of yttrium doping and LiYO_(2) surface coating is proposed.Yttrium doping effectively suppresses the oxygen evolution during the delithiation process by increasing the energy barrier of oxygen evolution reaction through strong Y–O bond energy.LiYO_(2) nanocoating has the function of structural constraint and protection,that protecting the lattice oxygen exposed to the surface,thus avoiding irreversible oxidation.As an Li^(+) conductor,LiYO_(2) nano-coating can provide a fast Li^(+) transfer channel,which enables the sample to have excellent rate performance.The synergistic effect of Y doping and nano-LiYO_(2) coating integration suppresses the oxygen release from the surface,accelerates the diffusion of Li^(+)from electrolyte to electrode and decreases the interfacial side reactions,enabling the lithium ion batteries to obtain good electrochemical performance.The lithium-ion full cell employing the Y-1 sample(cathode)and commercial graphite(anode)exhibit an excellent specific energy density of 442.9 Wh kg^(-1) at a current density of 0.1C,with very stable safety performance,which can be used in a wide temperature range(60 to-15℃)stable operation.This result illustrates a new integration strategy for advanced cathode materials to achieve high specific energy density.展开更多
Efficient,stable and economical catalysts play a crucial role in enhancing the kinetics of slow oxygen reduction reactions(ORR)in Aluminum-air batteries.Among the potential next-generation candidates,Ag catalysts are ...Efficient,stable and economical catalysts play a crucial role in enhancing the kinetics of slow oxygen reduction reactions(ORR)in Aluminum-air batteries.Among the potential next-generation candidates,Ag catalysts are promising due to their high activity and low cost,but weaker oxygen adsorption has hindered industrialization.To address this bottleneck,Ag-alloying has emerged as a principal strategy.In this work,we successfully prepared Ag-Cu nanoparticles(NPs)with a rich eutectic phase and uniform dispersion structure using plasma evaporation.The increased solid solution of Ag and Cu led to changes in the electronic structure,resulting in an upward shift of the d-band center,which significantly improved oxygen adsorption.The combination of Ag and Cu in the NPs synergistically enhanced the adsorption of Ag and the desorption of Cu.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations revealed that Ag-Cu25 NPs exhibited the smallest limiting reaction barrier,leading to increased ORR activity.To further optimize the catalyst’s performance,we utilized N-doped porous nanocarbon(N-PC)with high electrical conductivity and abundant mesoporous channels as the support for the Ag-Cu NPs.The N-PC support provided optimal mass transfer carriers for the highly active Ag-Cu25 NPs.As a result,the Ag-Cu25/NPC catalyst displayed excellent ORR activity in alkaline media,with a half-wave potential(E_(1/2))of 0.82 V.Furthermore,the Al-air battery incorporating the Ag-Cu25/NPC catalyst exhibited outstanding electrochemical performance.It demonstrated high open-circuit voltages of 1.89 V and remarkable power densities of 193 m W cm^(-2).The battery also sustained a high current output and maintained a stable high voltage for 120 hours under mechanical charging,showcasing its significant potential for practical applications.展开更多
BACKGROUND:A20 may be a neuroprotective factor.Herein,we aimed to investigate whether serum A20 levels were associated with disease severity,delayed cerebral ischemia(DCI),and outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hem...BACKGROUND:A20 may be a neuroprotective factor.Herein,we aimed to investigate whether serum A20 levels were associated with disease severity,delayed cerebral ischemia(DCI),and outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage(aSAH).METHODS:In this prospective cohort study containing 112 aSAH patients and 112 controls,serum A20 levels were quantified.At 90 d poststroke,Modified Rankin Scale(MRS) scores≥3 were defined as a poor outcome.All correlations and associations were assessed using multivariate analysis.RESULTS:Compared with controls,there was a significant elevation of serum A20 levels in patients(median 123.7 pg/mL vs.25.8 pg/mL;P<0.001).Serum A20 levels were independently correlated with Hunt-Hess scores(β 9.854;95% confidence interval [95% CI] 2.481-17.227,P=0.009) and modified Fisher scores(β 10.349,95% CI 1.273-19.424,P=0.026).Independent associations were found between serum A20 levels and poor outcome(odds ratio [OR] 1.015,95%CI 1.000-1.031,P=0.047) and DCI(OR 1.018,95% CI 1.001-1.035,P=0.042).Areas under the curve for predicting poor outcome and DCI were 0.771(95% CI 0.682-0.845) and 0.777(95% CI 0.688-0.850),respectively.Serum A20 levels ≥128.15 pg/mL predicted poor outcome,with a sensitivity of 73.9% and specificity of 74.2%,and A20 levels ≥160.55 pg/mL distinguished the risk of DCI with65.5% sensitivity and 89.2% specificity.Its ability to predict poor outcome and DCI was similar to those of Hunt-Hess scores and modified Fisher scores(both P>0.05).CONCLUSION:Enhanced serum A20 levels are significantly associated with stroke severity and poor clinical outcome after aSAH,implying that serum A20 may be a potential prognostic biomarker for aSAH.展开更多
Wearable piezoresistive sensors have shown enormous application prospects in flexible electronics and human-machine interfaces.However,current piezoresistive sensors suffer from common deficiencies including high fabr...Wearable piezoresistive sensors have shown enormous application prospects in flexible electronics and human-machine interfaces.However,current piezoresistive sensors suffer from common deficiencies including high fabrication cost,poor comfort and low attachment fastness of conductive substances on substrates,thereby impeding their large-scale production and practical use.Herein,a three-dimensional all-fabric piezoresistive sensor is reported based on coating multi-wall carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)on bicomponent nonwovens composed of core-sheath fibers.The combination of core-sheath fibers with a heat-induced welding strategy greatly improves the adhesion fastness and stability of MWCNT network.The multi-layered all-fabric structure provides as-prepared sensors with high sensitivity(9.43%kPa^(-1)in 0-10 kPa and 0.076%kPa^(-1)in 20-120 kPa),wide pressure-sensing range(0-120 kPa),fast response/relaxation time(100 and 60 ms),good reproducibility and air permeability.Application of the sensor is demonstrated through the detection of human activities(such as pulse,cough and joint movements)and the wireless monitoring of forefinger bending.Moreover,our sensor is fabricated out of cost-effective materials,using scalable approach without using glue or binders.The method established in this work may provide an efficient strategy for the design and production of high-performance all-fabric piezoresistive sensors.展开更多
Wildfire episodes have become more frequent and severe in recent years.1 Record-breaking fires devastated the Arctic,Amazon,and Australia in 2019–2020.This year,fires began in Canada in May and lasted for several mon...Wildfire episodes have become more frequent and severe in recent years.1 Record-breaking fires devastated the Arctic,Amazon,and Australia in 2019–2020.This year,fires began in Canada in May and lasted for several months,resulting in an area burned of 16.5 million hectares by early September.This size is 6–7 times the annual fire area for a normal year in Canada.The favorable fire weather for burning and spread lasted for months(https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/maps/fw).Furthermore,most Canadian fires occur in remote regions far from firefighting facilities,causing fire extinction to be difficult.Unfortunately,such“unprecedented”fire events occurred routinely in boreal regions between 2020 and 2023,although the locations varied from year to year(Figure 1).展开更多
Background: It has been demonstrated that the incidence of trigeminal neuralgia in elderly patients is higher and thus, neurosurgeons often encounter elderly patients with this disorder.However, for those with poor ba...Background: It has been demonstrated that the incidence of trigeminal neuralgia in elderly patients is higher and thus, neurosurgeons often encounter elderly patients with this disorder.However, for those with poor basic condition, the optimal surgical treatment remains controversial.In this study, the authors aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) for primary trigeminal neuralgia in elderly patients older than 80 years.Methods: From September 2009 to March 2013, a total of 68 patients older than 80 years underwent PBC, and a retrospective study of the clinical data of these patients was performed.Results: After PBC, pain relief was immediate in 66 (97.0 ％) patients, 1 (1.5 ％) patient had no pain relief, and 1 (1.5 ％) patient had some pain that could be controlled with medication.With a mean length of follow-up of 40.1 months, ranging from 24 to 66 months after surgery, 55 (80.9 ％) patients were still pain free.Of the 11 patients with recurrence, 9 cases had mild recurrence and 2 cases suffered severe recurrence.The mean time to recurrence was 18.9 months (1-64 months).Postoperative morbidity included common side effects such as facial numbness in 66 (97.1％) patients, masseter muscle weakness in 19 (27.9 ％) patients, paresthesia in 7 (10.3 ％) patients, and diplopia secondary to abducens nerve weakness in 1 (1.5 ％) patient.No corneal anesthesia, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or other serious surgical complications occurred in this study.Conclusions: In this study, the authors reviewed data on a cohort of patient older than 80 years.The PBC procedure has advantages in that it is minimally invasive, safe, effective, and could be performed under general anesthesia.This makes it an optimized choice for elderly patients.展开更多
A one-pot synthesis of vicinal diamines using indoles,azoles and phenothiazines in a tandem multi-component reaction is developed.The utilization of a copper-iodine co-catalytic system enables the generation of a dive...A one-pot synthesis of vicinal diamines using indoles,azoles and phenothiazines in a tandem multi-component reaction is developed.The utilization of a copper-iodine co-catalytic system enables the generation of a diverse range of vicinal diaminoindoles with good selectivity and moderate to good yields.An attractive aspect of this method is that it can be conducted under mild and environmentally friendly conditions,showcasing its potential as an alternative approach for synthesizing vicinal diamines.Moreover,the use of a multicomponent tandem reaction highlights the power and versatility of such strategies in synthetic chemistry.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT20LAB123 and DUT20LAB307)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20191167).
文摘Improving the reversibility of anionic redox and inhibiting irreversible oxygen evolution are the main challenges in the application of high reversible capacity Li-rich Mn-based cathode materials.A facile synchronous lithiation strategy combining the advantages of yttrium doping and LiYO_(2) surface coating is proposed.Yttrium doping effectively suppresses the oxygen evolution during the delithiation process by increasing the energy barrier of oxygen evolution reaction through strong Y–O bond energy.LiYO_(2) nanocoating has the function of structural constraint and protection,that protecting the lattice oxygen exposed to the surface,thus avoiding irreversible oxidation.As an Li^(+) conductor,LiYO_(2) nano-coating can provide a fast Li^(+) transfer channel,which enables the sample to have excellent rate performance.The synergistic effect of Y doping and nano-LiYO_(2) coating integration suppresses the oxygen release from the surface,accelerates the diffusion of Li^(+)from electrolyte to electrode and decreases the interfacial side reactions,enabling the lithium ion batteries to obtain good electrochemical performance.The lithium-ion full cell employing the Y-1 sample(cathode)and commercial graphite(anode)exhibit an excellent specific energy density of 442.9 Wh kg^(-1) at a current density of 0.1C,with very stable safety performance,which can be used in a wide temperature range(60 to-15℃)stable operation.This result illustrates a new integration strategy for advanced cathode materials to achieve high specific energy density.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(DUT20-LAB307)the Supercomputing Center of Dalian University of Technology。
文摘Efficient,stable and economical catalysts play a crucial role in enhancing the kinetics of slow oxygen reduction reactions(ORR)in Aluminum-air batteries.Among the potential next-generation candidates,Ag catalysts are promising due to their high activity and low cost,but weaker oxygen adsorption has hindered industrialization.To address this bottleneck,Ag-alloying has emerged as a principal strategy.In this work,we successfully prepared Ag-Cu nanoparticles(NPs)with a rich eutectic phase and uniform dispersion structure using plasma evaporation.The increased solid solution of Ag and Cu led to changes in the electronic structure,resulting in an upward shift of the d-band center,which significantly improved oxygen adsorption.The combination of Ag and Cu in the NPs synergistically enhanced the adsorption of Ag and the desorption of Cu.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations revealed that Ag-Cu25 NPs exhibited the smallest limiting reaction barrier,leading to increased ORR activity.To further optimize the catalyst’s performance,we utilized N-doped porous nanocarbon(N-PC)with high electrical conductivity and abundant mesoporous channels as the support for the Ag-Cu NPs.The N-PC support provided optimal mass transfer carriers for the highly active Ag-Cu25 NPs.As a result,the Ag-Cu25/NPC catalyst displayed excellent ORR activity in alkaline media,with a half-wave potential(E_(1/2))of 0.82 V.Furthermore,the Al-air battery incorporating the Ag-Cu25/NPC catalyst exhibited outstanding electrochemical performance.It demonstrated high open-circuit voltages of 1.89 V and remarkable power densities of 193 m W cm^(-2).The battery also sustained a high current output and maintained a stable high voltage for 120 hours under mechanical charging,showcasing its significant potential for practical applications.
基金financially supported by grants from Key Research and Development Projects of Zhejiang Province (2020C03071)the Construction Fund of Medical Key Disciplines of Hangzhou (OO20200485, OO20200055)。
文摘BACKGROUND:A20 may be a neuroprotective factor.Herein,we aimed to investigate whether serum A20 levels were associated with disease severity,delayed cerebral ischemia(DCI),and outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage(aSAH).METHODS:In this prospective cohort study containing 112 aSAH patients and 112 controls,serum A20 levels were quantified.At 90 d poststroke,Modified Rankin Scale(MRS) scores≥3 were defined as a poor outcome.All correlations and associations were assessed using multivariate analysis.RESULTS:Compared with controls,there was a significant elevation of serum A20 levels in patients(median 123.7 pg/mL vs.25.8 pg/mL;P<0.001).Serum A20 levels were independently correlated with Hunt-Hess scores(β 9.854;95% confidence interval [95% CI] 2.481-17.227,P=0.009) and modified Fisher scores(β 10.349,95% CI 1.273-19.424,P=0.026).Independent associations were found between serum A20 levels and poor outcome(odds ratio [OR] 1.015,95%CI 1.000-1.031,P=0.047) and DCI(OR 1.018,95% CI 1.001-1.035,P=0.042).Areas under the curve for predicting poor outcome and DCI were 0.771(95% CI 0.682-0.845) and 0.777(95% CI 0.688-0.850),respectively.Serum A20 levels ≥128.15 pg/mL predicted poor outcome,with a sensitivity of 73.9% and specificity of 74.2%,and A20 levels ≥160.55 pg/mL distinguished the risk of DCI with65.5% sensitivity and 89.2% specificity.Its ability to predict poor outcome and DCI was similar to those of Hunt-Hess scores and modified Fisher scores(both P>0.05).CONCLUSION:Enhanced serum A20 levels are significantly associated with stroke severity and poor clinical outcome after aSAH,implying that serum A20 may be a potential prognostic biomarker for aSAH.
基金supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32271378)Henan Key Laboratory of Medical and Protective Products(No.YDFH-2022-KF-02)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and Graduate Student Innovation Fund of Donghua University(CUSF-DHD-2020019)are acknowledged.
文摘Wearable piezoresistive sensors have shown enormous application prospects in flexible electronics and human-machine interfaces.However,current piezoresistive sensors suffer from common deficiencies including high fabrication cost,poor comfort and low attachment fastness of conductive substances on substrates,thereby impeding their large-scale production and practical use.Herein,a three-dimensional all-fabric piezoresistive sensor is reported based on coating multi-wall carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)on bicomponent nonwovens composed of core-sheath fibers.The combination of core-sheath fibers with a heat-induced welding strategy greatly improves the adhesion fastness and stability of MWCNT network.The multi-layered all-fabric structure provides as-prepared sensors with high sensitivity(9.43%kPa^(-1)in 0-10 kPa and 0.076%kPa^(-1)in 20-120 kPa),wide pressure-sensing range(0-120 kPa),fast response/relaxation time(100 and 60 ms),good reproducibility and air permeability.Application of the sensor is demonstrated through the detection of human activities(such as pulse,cough and joint movements)and the wireless monitoring of forefinger bending.Moreover,our sensor is fabricated out of cost-effective materials,using scalable approach without using glue or binders.The method established in this work may provide an efficient strategy for the design and production of high-performance all-fabric piezoresistive sensors.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(no.2023YFF0805402).
文摘Wildfire episodes have become more frequent and severe in recent years.1 Record-breaking fires devastated the Arctic,Amazon,and Australia in 2019–2020.This year,fires began in Canada in May and lasted for several months,resulting in an area burned of 16.5 million hectares by early September.This size is 6–7 times the annual fire area for a normal year in Canada.The favorable fire weather for burning and spread lasted for months(https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/maps/fw).Furthermore,most Canadian fires occur in remote regions far from firefighting facilities,causing fire extinction to be difficult.Unfortunately,such“unprecedented”fire events occurred routinely in boreal regions between 2020 and 2023,although the locations varied from year to year(Figure 1).
文摘Background: It has been demonstrated that the incidence of trigeminal neuralgia in elderly patients is higher and thus, neurosurgeons often encounter elderly patients with this disorder.However, for those with poor basic condition, the optimal surgical treatment remains controversial.In this study, the authors aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) for primary trigeminal neuralgia in elderly patients older than 80 years.Methods: From September 2009 to March 2013, a total of 68 patients older than 80 years underwent PBC, and a retrospective study of the clinical data of these patients was performed.Results: After PBC, pain relief was immediate in 66 (97.0 ％) patients, 1 (1.5 ％) patient had no pain relief, and 1 (1.5 ％) patient had some pain that could be controlled with medication.With a mean length of follow-up of 40.1 months, ranging from 24 to 66 months after surgery, 55 (80.9 ％) patients were still pain free.Of the 11 patients with recurrence, 9 cases had mild recurrence and 2 cases suffered severe recurrence.The mean time to recurrence was 18.9 months (1-64 months).Postoperative morbidity included common side effects such as facial numbness in 66 (97.1％) patients, masseter muscle weakness in 19 (27.9 ％) patients, paresthesia in 7 (10.3 ％) patients, and diplopia secondary to abducens nerve weakness in 1 (1.5 ％) patient.No corneal anesthesia, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or other serious surgical complications occurred in this study.Conclusions: In this study, the authors reviewed data on a cohort of patient older than 80 years.The PBC procedure has advantages in that it is minimally invasive, safe, effective, and could be performed under general anesthesia.This makes it an optimized choice for elderly patients.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22201048)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province(2022GXNSFBA035480)+1 种基金the Specific Research Project of Guangxi for Research Bases and Talents(2022AC21099)the Start-up Fund of Guangxi University(A3040051013)for financial support.
文摘A one-pot synthesis of vicinal diamines using indoles,azoles and phenothiazines in a tandem multi-component reaction is developed.The utilization of a copper-iodine co-catalytic system enables the generation of a diverse range of vicinal diaminoindoles with good selectivity and moderate to good yields.An attractive aspect of this method is that it can be conducted under mild and environmentally friendly conditions,showcasing its potential as an alternative approach for synthesizing vicinal diamines.Moreover,the use of a multicomponent tandem reaction highlights the power and versatility of such strategies in synthetic chemistry.
