Co-Atomic Interface Minimizing Charge Transfer Barrier in Polytypic Perovskites for CO Photoreduction.

Heterojunctions, known for their decent separation of photo-generated electrons and holes, are promising for photocatalytic CO reduction. However, a significant obstacle in traditional post-assembled heterojunctions is the high interfacial barrier for charge transfer caused by atomic lattice mismatch at multiphase interfaces. Here, as research prototypes, the study creates a lattice-matched co-atomic interface within CsPbBr-CsPbBr polytypic nanocrystals (113-125 PNs) through the proposed in situ hybrid strategy to elucidate the underlying charge transfer mechanism within this unique interface.

Systematic review of the impact of the National Medication Price Negotiated Policy on the accessibility of drugs in China, 2016-2024.

Objective: To alleviate the economic burden of innovative drugs on patients in China, the government has been negotiating drug prices since 2016 to enhance their accessibility. This systematic review aimed to discuss the impact of the National Medication Price Negotiation Policy (NMPNP) on the accessibility of drugs in China in the years 2016-2024.

Design: Systematically reviewed the studies' findings and evaluated their quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) collaborative tool.

Strong Dipole Moments from Ferrocene Methanol Clusters Boost Exciton Dissociation in Quantum-Confined Perovskite for CO Photoreduction.

Perovskite nanocrystals (PCNs) exhibit a significant quantum confinement effect that enhances multiexciton generation, making them promising for photocatalytic CO reduction. However, their conversion efficiency is hindered by poor exciton dissociation. To address this, we synthesized ferrocene-methanol-functionalized CsPbBr (CPB/FcMeOH) using a ligand engineering approach.

Role of microbial laccases in valorization of lignocellulosic biomass to bioethanol.

The persistent expansion in world energy and synthetic compounds requires the improvement of renewable alternatives in contrast to non-sustainable energy wellsprings. Lignocellulose is an encouraging feedstock to be utilized in biorefineries for its conversion into value-added products, including biomaterials, biofuels and several bio-based synthetic compounds. Aside from all categories, biofuel, particularly bioethanol is the most substantial fuel derived from lignocellulosic biomass and can be obtained through microbial fermentation.

Nitrogen-Doped Biochar for Enhanced Peroxymonosulfate Activation to Degrade Phenol through Both Free Radical and Direct Oxidation Based on Electron Transfer Pathways.

Nowadays, super nitrogen-doped biochar (SNBC) material has become one of the most promising metal-free catalysts for activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to degrade organic pollutants. To understand the evolution of SNBC properties with fabrication conditions, a variety of SNBC materials were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, N adsorption-desorption, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. We systematically investigated the activation potential of these SNBC materials for PMS to degrade phenol.

Boosting exciton dissociation and charge transfer in CsPbBr QDs via ferrocene derivative ligation for CO photoreduction.

Photo-catalytic CO reduction with perovskite quantum dots (QDs) shows potential for solar energy storage, but it encounters challenges due to the intricate multi-electron photoreduction processes and thermodynamic and kinetic obstacles associated with them. This study aimed to improve photo-catalytic performance by addressing surface barriers and utilizing multiple-exciton generation in perovskite QDs. A facile surface engineering method was employed, involving the grafting of ferrocene carboxylic acid (FCA) onto CsPbBr (CPB) QDs, to overcome limitations arising from restricted multiple-exciton dissociation and inefficient charge transfer dynamics.

Ligand-mediated exciton dissociation and interparticle energy transfer on CsPbBr perovskite quantum dots for efficient CO-to-CO photoreduction.

Perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) hold immense potential as photocatalysts for CO reduction due to their remarkable quantum properties, which facilitates the generation of multiple excitons, providing the necessary high-energy electrons for CO photoreduction. However, harnessing multi-excitons in PQDs for superior photocatalysis remains challenging, as achieving the concurrent dissociation of excitons and interparticle energy transfer proves elusive. This study introduces a ligand density-controlled strategy to enhance both exciton dissociation and interparticle energy transfer in CsPbBr PQDs.

Preparation of N-doped porous biochar with high specific surface area and its efficient adsorption for mercury ion from aqueous solution.

Herein, a new type of super active nitrogen-doped biochar sheet (SNBC) was prepared by two-step pyrolysis and KOH chemical activation with melamine and cherry kernel powder as precursors of nitrogen and carbon source for removing Hg from wastewater. The N adsorption/desorption and scanning electron microscope characterization revealed that the resulted SNBC under 600 °C calcination owned huge specific surface area of 2828 m/g and plenty of well-developed micropores, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy analysis testified the existence of functional groups containing N and O, which could provide adsorption sites for Hg. The SNBC-600 showed high adsorption capacity for Hg even at low pH, and interfering cations had little effect on the adsorption.

Genomic Analysis of CZ1 Reveals Efficient Carbon Fixation Modules.

Cyanobacteria, one of the most widespread photoautotrophic microorganisms on Earth, have evolved an inorganic CO-concentrating mechanism (CCM) to adapt to a variety of habitats, especially in CO-limited environments. , a filamentous cyanobacterium, is widespread in a variety of environments and is well adapted to low-inorganic-carbon environments. However, little is currently known about the CCM of , in particular its efficient carbon fixation module.

Scale-dependent and driving relationships between spatial features and carbon storage and sequestration in an urban park of Zhengzhou, China.

Research indicates that urban ecosystems can store large amounts of carbon. However, few studies have examined how the spatial features of park greenspace affect its carbon-carrying capacity, and how those effects vary with the spatial scale. Lidar point clouds and remote sensing images were extracted for the 196 ha green space in the China Green Expo to study carbon storage and sequestration in parks.

Targeting mA binding protein YTHDFs for cancer therapy.

N-methyladenosine (mA) is the most common mRNA modification in mammalians. The function and dynamic regulation of mA depends on the "writer", "readers" and "erasers". YT521-B homology domain family (YTHDF) is a class of mA binding proteins, including YTHDF1, YTHDF2 and YTHDF3.

The Status of Representative Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Since the invention of lithium-ion batteries as a rechargeable energy storage system, it has uncommonly promoted the development of society. It has a wide variety of applications in electronic equipment, electric automobiles, hybrid vehicles, and aerospace. As an indispensable component of lithium-ion batteries, anode materials play an essential role in the electrochemical characteristics of lithium-ion batteries.

Discover the Desirable Landscape Structure of Urban Parks for Mitigating Urban Heat: A High Spatial Resolution Study Using a Forest City, Luoyang, China as a Lens.

Urban parks can mitigate the urban heat island (UHI) and effectively improve the urban microclimate. In addition, quantifying the park land surface temperature (LST) and its relationship with park characteristics is crucial for guiding park design in practical urban planning. The study's primary purpose is to investigate the relationship between LST and landscape features in different park categories based on high-resolution data.

Fermentative bioconversion of food waste into biopolymer poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) using Cupriavidus necator.

Dependency on plastic commodities has led to a recurrent increase in their global production every year. Conventionally, plastic products are derived from fossil fuels, leading to severe environmental concerns. The recent coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has triggered an increase in medical waste.

Properties and heavy metal leaching characteristics of leachate sludge-derived biochar.

Heavy metals and metalloids, in sludge and sediments, are environmental pollutants of concern with long-term negative effects on human and ecological health. In this study, sludge from biological treatment of municipal waste leachate was pyrolyzed into leachate sludge-derived biochar (LSDB) at 300°C to 900°C, comprising complex organic and inorganic (particularly heavy metals) species formed from heterogeneous chemical reactions. Based on different advanced material analyses, that is, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, this study revealed that mass loss and microstructural changes of LSDBs occurred primarily due to decomposition of volatiles, aromatic rings, carbonates, and hydroxides.

Efficient biostimulants for bacterial quorum quenching to control fouling in MBR.

Quorum quenching (QQ), which disrupts bacterial communication and biofilm formation, could alleviate biofouling in MBR. QQ bio-stimulus possessing similar conserved moiety as the signal molecule could promote indigenous QQ bacteria, and thus successfully alleviate biofouling in MBR. However, efficient biostimulant has been barely explored for QQ enhancement in activated sludge system.

β-elemene affects angiogenesis of infantile hemangioma by regulating angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha.

Infantile hemangioma (IH) is the most common benign vascular tumor resulting from the hyper-proliferation of vascular endothelial cells. In treatment of various tumors including IH, β-elemene, a compound extracted from Rhizoma zedoariae, has been reported to have anti-tumor effect. However, the underlying mechanisms of β-elemene in hemangioma have remained uninvestigated.

TGF-β1 Provides Neuroprotection via Inhibition of Microglial Activation in 3-Acetylpyridine-Induced Cerebellar Ataxia Model Rats.

Cerebellar ataxias (CAs) consist of a heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative diseases hallmarked by motor deficits and deterioration of the cerebellum and its associated circuitries. Neuroinflammatory responses are present in CA brain, but how neuroinflammation may contribute to CA pathogenesis remain unresolved. Here, we investigate whether transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, which possesses anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties, can ameliorate the microglia-mediated neuroinflammation and thereby alleviate neurodegeneration in CA.

A Role for in Tolerance to Oxidative Stress and Programmed Cell Death in .

Industrial production of bioethanol from lignocellulosic materials (LCM's) is reliant on a microorganism being tolerant to the stresses inherent to fermentation. Previous work has highlighted the importance of a cytochrome oxidase chaperone gene () in improving yeast tolerance to acetic acid, a common inhibitory compound produced during pre-treatment of LCM's. The presence of acetic acid has been shown to induce oxidative stress and programmed cell death, so the role of in oxidative stress was determined.

How Serratia marcescens HB-4 absorbs cadmium and its implication on phytoremediation.

A novel strain Serratia marcescens HB-4 with high Cadmium adsorption capacity was isolated from heavy metal contaminated soil in Hunan province, China. S. marcescens HB-4 reduced the concentration of Cd present in wastewater to less than 0.

The establishment of a marine focused biorefinery for bioethanol production using seawater and a novel marine yeast strain.

Current technologies for bioethanol production rely on the use of freshwater for preparing the fermentation media and use yeasts of a terrestrial origin. Life cycle assessment has suggested that between 1,388 to 9,812 litres of freshwater are consumed for every litre of bioethanol produced. Hence, bioethanol is considered a product with a high-water footprint.