The Adsorption Process and Mechanism of Benzo[a]pyrene in Agricultural Soil Mediated by Microplastics.

The coexistence of microplastics and benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) in the environment, and their interactions within agricultural soils in particular, have garnered widespread attention. This study focused on the early-stage interactions between microplastics and BaP, aiming to uncover their initial adsorption mechanisms. Despite the significant environmental toxicity of both pollutants, research on their mutual interactions in soil is still limited.

Appropriate sulfur fertilization in contaminated soil enhanced the cadmium uptake by hyperaccumulator Sedum alfredii Hance.

The biogeochemical processes of sulfur and heavy metals in the environment are closely related to each other. We investigated the influence of sulfur addition on hyperaccumulator Sedum alfredii Hance growth, cadmium (Cd) accumulation, soil Cd bioavailability, soil bacterial communities and plant transcriptome responses. The results showed that an appropriate rate of sulfur addition (1.

Impact of paravertebral block on perioperative neurocognitive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: To investigate whether paravertebral block reduces postoperative delirium (POD)/delayed neurocognitive recovery (DNR) in adults after major surgery with general anesthesia.

Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched online databases PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and Web of Science till March 19th, 2023 to examine studies which use paravertebral block (PVB) for perioperative neurocognitive disorder. Primary and secondary outcomes were identified for the incidence of perioperative neurocognitive disorder.

Effect of dexmedetomidine on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in older patients undergoing pulmonary surgery.

Objective: We investigated the effect of dexmedetomidine anesthesia on postoperative cognitive function after pulmonary surgery.

Methods: A blinded, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study was performed on 60 patients (age range 65-74 years) undergoing lobectomy by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (29 in the dexmedetomidine group; 31 in the placebo group). Dexmedetomidine group patients received dexmedetomidine, and placebo group patients received an equal volume of physiological saline 20 minutes before anesthesia induction.

The Effects of Programmed Intermittent Paravertebral Bolus Infusion on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study.

Objectives: To compare the effects of programmed intermittent bolus infusion (PIBI), continuous thoracic paravertebral infusion (CTPI), and continuous intravenous infusion (CII) on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Design: Prospective, randomized, controlled.

Setting: The operating room, post-anesthesia care unit, and patient ward of a university hospital.

Tandem utilization of CO photoreduction products for the carbonylation of aryl iodides.

Photocatalytic CO reduction reaction has been developed as an effective strategy to convert CO into reusable chemicals. However, the reduction products of this reaction are often of low utilization value. Herein, we effectively connect photocatalytic CO reduction and amino carbonylation reactions in series to reconvert inexpensive photoreduction product CO into value-added and easily isolated fine chemicals.

Anthraquinone Covalent Organic Framework Hollow Tubes as Binder Microadditives in Li-S Batteries.

The exploration of new application forms of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in Li-S batteries that can overcome drawbacks like low conductivity or high loading when typically applied as sulfur host materials (mostly ≈20 to ≈40 wt % loading in cathode) is desirable to maximize their low-density advantage to obtain lightweight, portable, or high-energy-density devices. Here, we establish that COFs could have implications as microadditives of binders (≈1 wt % in cathode), and a series of anthraquinone-COF based hollow tubes have been prepared as model microadditives. The microadditives can strengthen the basic properties of the binder and spontaneously immobilize and catalytically convert lithium polysulfides, as proved by density functional calculations, thus showing almost doubly enhanced reversible capacity compared with that of the bare electrode.

Self-assembly of anthraquinone covalent organic frameworks as 1D superstructures for highly efficient CO electroreduction to CH.

The design of selective and efficient covalent organic frameworks (COFs) based electrocatalysts with tunable morphology for efficient CO reduction reaction (CORR) to CH is highly desirable. Here, two kinds of anthraquinone-based COFs (i.e.

Implanting Numerous Hydrogen-Bonding Networks in a Cu-Porphyrin-Based Nanosheet to Boost CH Selectivity in Neutral-Media CO Electroreduction.

The exploration of novel systems for the electrochemical CO reduction reaction (CO RR) for the production of hydrocarbons like CH remains a giant challenge. Well-designed electrocatalysts with advantages like proton generation/transferring and intermediate-fixating for efficient CO RR are much preferred yet largely unexplored. In this work, a kind of Cu-porphyrin-based large-scale (≈1.

Research on the cooperative mechanism of government and enterprise for basin ecological compensation based on differential game.

Ecological compensation is an important means of basin pollution control, the existing researches mainly focus on the government level ignoring the important role of enterprises. Therefore, this paper introduces enterprises into the process of ecological compensation. Firstly, suppose the ecological compensation system composed of government and enterprises, the government is in the dominant position.

Single Metal Site and Versatile Transfer Channel Merged into Covalent Organic Frameworks Facilitate High-Performance Li-CO Batteries.

The sluggish kinetics and unclear mechanism have significantly hindered the development of Li-CO batteries. Here, a Li-CO battery cathode catalyst based on a porphyrin-based covalent organic framework (TTCOF-Mn) with single metal sites is reported to reveal intrinsic catalytic sites of aprotic CO conversion from the molecular level. The battery with TTCOF-Mn exhibits a low overpotential of 1.

Rapid Production of Metal-Organic Frameworks Based Separators in Industrial-Level Efficiency.

Metal-organic framework (MOF) based mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) have received significant attention in applications such as gas separation, sensing, and energy storage. However, the mass production of MOF-based MMMs with retained porosity remains a longstanding challenge. Herein, an in situ heat-assisted solvent-evaporation method is described to facilely produce MOF-based MMMs.

Chloroplast-like porous bismuth-based core-shell structure for high energy efficiency CO electroreduction.

Electrochemical CO reduction reaction (CORR) to formate is economically viable considering the energy input and market value. Through learning nature, a series of chloroplast-like porous bismuth-based core-shell (CPBC) materials have been designed. In these materials, the porous carbon can enrich and transfer CO to the core-shell Bi@BiO in CO reduction process, during which BiO layer can be transformed into activated metastable layer to efficiently convert CO into formate and Bi can provide abundant electrons.

Application of alveolar recruitment strategy and positive end-expiratory pressure combined with autoflow in the one-lung ventilation during thoracic surgery in obese patients.

Background: The present study aims to evaluate the influence of alveolar recruitment strategy (ARS) and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) combined with autoflow on respiratory mechanics, the oxygen index (OI), pulmonary shut [Qs/Qt(%)], and the concentrations of IL-6 and TNF-α in venous blood after surgery in obese patients who experienced thoracic surgery with one-lung ventilation (OLV).

Methods: A total of 36 obese patients with ASAII-III degree, who experienced selective pulmonary lobectomy, were within 36-74 years old, and had a BMI of 30-40 kg/m, were randomly divided into two groups: control group (C group) and protective ventilation group (P group). In the P group, ARS was given once when OLV began.

Basic fibroblast growth factor shows prognostic impact on survival in operable non-small cell lung cancer patients.

Background: The important role of angiogenesis displaying in tumor development and metastasis has been generally realized. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and endostatin (ES) are critical members of angiogenesis modulating the balance between pro-angiogenenic and anti-angiogenenic factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the circulating level of these factors in serum and explore their prognostic significance in 96 operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.

[A comparison of double-lumen endotracheal tube with univent blocker and bronchial blocker during thoracic surgical anesthesia].

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of lung isolation among double-lumen endotracheal tube, Univent blocker and bronchial blocker during thoracic surgical anesthesia.

Methods: A total of 120 patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery were enrolled. They were intubated with Mallinckrodt DLT (DLT group, n = 40), Univent blocker (UNI group, n = 40) and Coopdech bronchial blocker (BB group, n = 40) after intravenous anesthesia induction.

[Correlation of postoperative serum VEGF levels with platelet counts in non-small cell lung cancer].

Background And Objective: It ha been proven that serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) concentration was elevated significantly after surgery in patients of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Platelet may be the main resource of serum VEGF. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between postoperative dynamic changes of serum VEGF levels and platelet counts in patients of NSCLC who underwent surgery.