Four-in-one multifunctional self-driven photoelectrocatalytic system for water purification: Organics degradation, U(VI) reduction, electricity generation and disinfection against bacteria.

This study addresses the energy-intensive nature of conventional wastewater treatment processes and proposes a solution through the development of a green, low-energy, and multifunctional wastewater treatment technology. The research focuses on a multifunctional self-driven photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) system, exploring its four-in-one applications in eliminating organic pollutants, reducing U(VI), generating electrical energy, and disinfecting pathogenic microorganisms. A TiO-decorated carbon felt (CF@TiO) cathode is synthesized to enhance interfacial charge transfer, with TiO coating improving surface binding sites (edge TiO and adsorbed -OH) for UO adsorption and reduction.

A self-driven solar coupling system with TiO@MXene cathode for effectively eliminating uranium and organics from complex wastewater accompanying with electricity generation.

The inevitable organic matters in radioactive wastewater and contaminated waters pose great challenge in uranium recycling by traditional techniques. Here, a self-driven solar coupling system (SSCS), which was assembled by a TiO @MXene/CF cathode and a monolithic photoanode, was proposed for synergistically recycling uranium and degrading organics from complex radioactive wastewater, combining with electricity production. The TiO @MXene/CF was prepared via a simple annealing process with in-situ derived TiO nanoparticles decorated TiC MXene coated on carbon felt (CF).

Changes of cervical sagittal alignments during motions in patients with cervical kyphosis.

Changes of cervical sagittal alignment during motion in cervical kyphosis patients have never been published before. This study was to investigate the changes and provide a better reference for orthopedic treatment.Randomized double-blind repeat trial was carried out on 60 patients with cervical kyphosis.

Comparison of surgical and conservative treatment of Rockwood type-III acromioclavicular dislocation: A meta-analysis.

Background: There is no consensus on the effects of surgical versus conservative treatment on Rockwood type-III dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint in general orthopedic practice. The objective of this meta-analysis was to compare the clinical outcomes of patients managed surgically and conservatively following type-III acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation.

Methods: The Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE via Ovid SP, and PubMed databases were searched for randomized controlled trials and observational studies.

Truly anatomic coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction with 2 Endobutton devices for acute Rockwood type V acromioclavicular joint dislocations.

Background: Truly anatomic coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction (TACCR) according to the original insertions is a creative new method for the treatment of severe acromioclavicular separation. This research analyzed the clinical and radiologic results of TACCR in 25 patients with at least 2-year follow-up.

Methods: The study enrolled 25 patients with Rockwood type V acromioclavicular joint dislocations who underwent TACCR using 2 Endobutton (Smith & Nephew Inc.