Ultrafast synthesis of nickel-ruthenium hydroxide ultrathin nanosheets decorated nickel sulfide with efficient overall water splitting.

Nickel sulfide (NiS) demonstrates exceptional charge transfer capabilities, positioning it as an ideal substrate for hosting active sites in water electrolysis. However, the development of such materials has been hindered by intricate post-modification strategies. Here, a rapid hydrolysis strategy is reported to promote the fast growth of ultrathin nickel-ruthenium hydroxide nanosheets on NiS supported by nickel foam (RuNiOH/NiS/NF).

Influence of depression trajectories in heart failure patients with preserved ejection fractions: a secondary analysis of adverse outcomes in the TOPCAT trial.

Background: Long-term patterns of depressive symptoms among patients with heart failure, specifically those with a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and their relationship with prognoses are not well studied.

Methods: This analysis included 609 participants from the TOPCAT (Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure with an Aldosterone Antagonist) trial. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) at baseline and at 1-year, 2-year and 3-year intervals.

Bacillus licheniformis and Wickerhamiella versatilis: Sources of the pleasant smoky and fruity flavors of soybean paste.

4-Vinylguaiacol (4-VG) and 4-Ethylguaiacol (4-EG) are key aromatic compounds that contribute to the characteristic smoky and soy-like aromas of soybean paste, thereby influencing its overall flavor. 4-EG in soybean paste reached 13.76 mg/kg through the inoculation of two bacterial strains: Bacillus licheniformis, which promotes the production of 4-VG, and Wickerhamiella versatilis, which enhances the generation of 4-EG.

Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial properties of double lysine-modified chitosan and its preservation ability in chicken meat refrigeration.

In this study, to increase the antimicrobial activity of chitosan, lysine was grafted onto chitosan, resulting in a novel derivative named double lysine-modified chitosan (DL-chitosan). The use of H NMR, FT-IR, SEM, TG and DTG analyses provided compelling evidence of the structure of the newly developed derivatives. The MICs of DL-chitosan ranged from 0.

Real-Time and Site-Specific Perturbation of Dynamic Subcellular Compartments Using Femtosecond Pulses.

Understanding laser interactions with subcellular compartments is crucial for advancing optical microscopy, phototherapy, and optogenetics. While continuous-wave (CW) lasers rely on linear absorption, femtosecond (fs) lasers enable nonlinear multiphoton absorption confined to the laser focus, offering high axial precision. However, current fs laser delivery methods lack the ability to target dynamic molecular entities and automate target selection, limiting real-time perturbation of biomolecules with mobility or complex distribution.

Significant role of sludge-derived organic matter in enhancing Cr (III) immobilization by jarosite: Insights from molecular selective adsorption and co-precipitation.

The high mobility of chromium (Cr) caused by acid mine drainage (AMD) poses a serious threat to the aquatic environment. Weakly crystalline minerals can passivate Cr and modify its environmental behavior. Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays an important role in synergizing the in-situ immobilization of Cr by minerals.

Highly active FeNbO/NiFeOOH heterojunction induced by coordination activation for efficient and stable industrial water oxidation.

NiFe-oxyhydroxide (NiFeOOH) derived from in situ reconstruction is considered a genuinely active species in the alkaline oxygen evolution reaction (OER). However, the robustness of its durability remains a subject of debate and challenge. In this work, a pre-catalyst FeNbO/NiFeCO, incorporating high valence metals, was first prepared through hydrothermal-low temperature calcination with oxalic acid as a ligand, and then reconstructed into FeNbO/NiFeOOH under oxidative conditions.

Behavior and outcomes of 141 acquired lacrimal sac mucoceles treated endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.

Aim: To investigate the clinical profile of patients with acquired lacrimal sac mucocele (ALSM) and evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (En-DCR) for this condition.

Methods: En-DCRs were performed on 141 patients with ALSM patients from January 2016 to March 2022. The clinical baseline information and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images were recorded and summarized.

Carbon nanomaterials for co-removal of antibiotics and heavy metals from water systems: An overview.

Pollution resulting from the combination of antibiotics and heavy metals (HMs) poses a significant threat to human health and the natural environment. Adsorption is a promising technique for removing antibiotics and HMs owing to its low cost, simple procedures, and high adsorption capacity. In recent years, various novel carbon nanomaterials have been developed, demonstrating outstanding performance in simultaneously removing antibiotics and HMs.

Rapid dewatering and discharge of residual water quality through geotextile filtration coupled with flocculant treatment of contaminated dredged mud.

Large quantities of sludge with a high moisture content are generated by dredging operations, necessitating the implementation of effective techniques for separating the sludge from the water. The objective of dredging is to remove internal pollution; however, it remains uncertain whether natural water bodies are capable of directly receiving the discharge of residual water. Geotextile tube technology has been successfully applied to dredging dewatering.

OfWRKY17-OfC3H49 module responding to high ambient temperature delays flowering via inhibiting expression in .

Ambient temperature is a pivotal factor in the regulation of the flowering process in plants. In this study, we found that high ambient temperature exerts an inhibitory effect on the flowering of "Sjigui". However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain not fully understood.

NIR-II Fluorescent Thermophoretic Nanomotors for Superficial Tumor Photothermal Therapy.

Peritumoral subcutaneous injection has been highly envisioned as an efficient yet low-risk administration of photothermal agents for superficial tumor photothermal therapy. However, obstructed by complex subcutaneous tissue, the delivery of injected photothermal agents to the specific tumor remains a critical issue. Herein, the study reports a polydopamine (PDA)-encapsulated spherical core/shell nanomotor with fluorescent indocyanine green (ICG) immobilized on its PDA shell.

Microscopic mechanism of organic carbon sequestration and redox properties influenced by iron (Oxyhydr)oxides.

Iron and organic carbon (OC) biogeochemical cycling is highly correlated, and dissolved organic matter (DOM), a highly reactive component of soil and water environments, is the main OC source. However, the micro-mechanism of the molecular fractionation of DOM, the spatial OC distribution on iron (oxyhydr)oxides, and how these factors further affect their redox properties remain to be fully understood. Therefore, this study investigated the DOM adsorption properties of iron (oxyhydr)oxides with different crystallinities at the molecular level through the Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) and transmission electron microscopy/electron energy loss spectroscopy (TEM-EELS) analyses of the liquid-solid phases.

Knowledge, practice, and information sources regarding infectious diseases among Chinese children and adolescents: a National-Level cross-sectional study.

Objective: To investigate the characteristics and interrelationships between knowledge, preventive practice, and information sources of infectious diseases among Chinese children.

Methods: This study used data collected from the baseline survey of a China national multi-centered cluster-randomized controlled trial in 2013. A total of 30,287 children completed a questionnaire package that included measures for knowledge, preventive practice and information sources related to infectious diseases.

Characterization of NOD-like receptor-based molecular heterogeneity in glioma and its association with immune micro-environment and metabolism reprogramming.

Background And Purpose: The characteristics and role of NOD-like receptor (NLR) signaling pathway in high-grade gliomas were still unclear. This study aimed to reveal the association of NLR with clinical heterogeneity of glioblastoma (GBM) patients, and to explore the role of NLR pathway hub genes in the occurrence and development of GBM.

Methods: Transcriptomic data from 496 GBM patients with complete prognostic information were obtained from the TCGA, GEO, and CGGA databases.

Residual heavy metals and antibiotic pollution in abandoned breeding areas along the northeast coast of Hainan Island, China.

To assess the environmental status of an abandoned aquaculture and breeding area in the northeast coast of the Hainan Island, surface and well water, sediment and surface soils were sampled and analyzed for conventional physicochemical properties, heavy metals and antibiotics. Metagenome tests were also conducted to determine the composition and diversity of the microbial community in typical habitats. Affected by the discharge of wastewater from higher-place pond aquaculture, coastal freshwater rivers have undergone significant salinization, Cl and Na were as high as 4.

Weighted comprehensive risk assessment and pollution analysis of long-term printing and dyeing sludge landfills in an industrialized Chinese city.

Sludge landfilling is widely used in China, accounting for approximately 65% of total sludge disposal, due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. However, with increasing land scarcity and stricter environmental regulations, the Chinese government has emphasized reducing sludge landfilling. Despite these efforts, sludge historically disposed of in landfills continues to pose risks, including heavy metal leaching and contamination of groundwater and soil.

Porous Nanoframe Based Plasmonic Structure With High-Density Hotspots for the Quantitative Detection of Gaseous Benzaldehyde.

Owing to its high sensitivity, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has immense potential for the identification of lung cancer from the variation in volatile biomarkers in the exhaled gas. However, two prevailing factors limit the application of SERS: 1) the adsorption of target molecules into SERS hotspots and 2) the detection specificity in multiple interference environments. To improve the density of the SERS hotspots, 3D Au@Ag-Au particles are prepared in a porous nanoframes (PPFs) based plasmonic structure, which facilitated a richer local electromagnetic field distribution among the Au nanocubic (NC) cores, Au-Ag porous nanoframes, and Au nanoparticles, thereby promoting the adsorption probability of gaseous aldehydes into the hotspots.

Application of Phosphate-Based Binders for the Stabilization and Solidification of Metal-Contaminated Soil: Mechanisms and Efficacy Evaluation.

At present, contamination due to toxic metals is a global concern. The management of problems caused by heavy metals relies on stabilization/solidification, which is the most effective technique for the control of metal pollution in soil. This study examined the immobilization efficiency of various phosphate-based binders (NaPO, NaHPO, NaHPO), in addition to ordinary Portland cement (OPC), MgO, and CaO, for the stabilization of multi-metal-contaminated soils.

Birth weight and prepubertal growth trajectory had a combined effect on pubertal initiation in girls.

Aim: Most studies of prepubertal weight and puberty have not used continuous or long follow-up periods. We explored the effect that birth weight and growth trajectories from 0-9 years of age had on starting puberty.

Methods: Data were obtained from 1510 children in Tianjin, China, who were born in 2013 and selected by cluster random sampling.

Very High Frequency Ultrasonographic Features of Trichofolliculoma: An Observational Study.

Background: Trichofolliculoma (TF) is a rare condition, and its imaging features have been inadequately studied, leading to frequent misdiagnoses in clinical practice.

Objective: The aim of our study was to investigate the very high frequency (VHF) ultrasound characteristics of TF, identify features that could assist in the differential diagnosis of TF versus other benign and malignant lesions.

Methods: We collected clinical data from 24 patients with histologically confirmed TF between February 2019 and June 2024.

The Impact of on plant heat and drought tolerance.

In recent years, the global rise in temperatures has led to drought and heat becoming major environmental stresses that limit plant growth. Previous research has demonstrated the potential of in augmenting plant stress resistance. However, specific studies on its effects and underlying mechanisms in cuttings of , and Planch are relatively limited.

A novel risk model consisting of nine platelet-related gene signatures for predicting prognosis, immune features and drug sensitivity in glioma.

Background: Glioma is a malignancy with challenging clinical treatment and poor prognosis. Platelets are closely associated with tumor growth, propagation, invasion, and angiogenesis. However, the role of platelet-related genes in glioma treatment and prognosis remains unclear.

Effectiveness of home-based exercise for functional rehabilitation in older adults after hip fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to assess effectiveness of home-based exercise compared with control interventions for functional rehabilitation in elderly patients after hip fracture surgery. Comprehensive literature search was performed on PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane library, and Clinicaltrails.gov to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs).