One-step green hydrometallurgical recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries' cathode.

The transition towards a low-carbon future hinges on the advancement of Lithium-ion battery (LIBs) technology, which has spurred a significant demand for raw materials and the management of waste batteries containing hazardous substances. Developing efficient and environmentally friendly recycling strategies is essential to tackle these challenges. Here, we introduce a one-step green hydrometallurgical recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries' cathode on the basis of contact-electro-catalytic (CEC) process.

Regulating Contact-Electro-Catalysis Using Polymer/Metal Janus Composite Catalysts.

Interfacial contact electrification can catalyze redox reactions through a process called contact-electro-catalysis (CEC). The two main reaction paths for producing reactive oxygen species via CEC are the water oxidation reaction (WOR) and the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Herein, we designed a polymer/metal Janus composite catalyst that regulated the reaction rates of the WOR and ORR based on the catalyst composition.

Optimizing Droplet-Based Electricity Generator via a Low Sticky Hydrophobic Droplet-Impacted Surface.

Droplet-based electricity generators (DEGs) are increasingly recognized for their potential in converting renewable energy sources. This study explores the interplay of surface hydrophobicity and stickiness in improving DEG efficiency. It find that the high-performance C-WaxDEGs leverage both these properties.

Discovery of LHF418 as a new potent SOS1 PROTAC degrader.

Son of sevenless homolog 1 (SOS1) plays a pivotal role as a molecular switch in the conversion of GDP-bound inactive KRAS to its active GTP-bound form, making SOS1 a promising therapeutic target for KRAS-driven cancers. While the most advanced SOS1 inhibitor has processed to phase I clinical trial, the exploration of novel SOS1 targeting strategies with distinct modes of action remains required. By employing proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) technology, we obtained a series of new SOS1 degraders.

Hybrid CuO/TiO Nanocomposites with Enhanced Photocatalytic Antibacterial Activity toward .

The hybrid CuO-TiO photocatalytic composite with a p-n heterojunction was synthesized by the supercritical solvothermal route. The uniformly distributed CuO was stably combined with TiO to benefit the increase of the specific surface area, the harvesting of visible light, and the separation of photogenerated holes and electrons. As a result, photocatalytic inactivation of under visible-light irradiation was facilitated.

Possibility of early diagnosis in a fetus affected by Prader‑Willi syndrome with maternal hetero‑UPD15: A lesson to be learned.

Prader‑Willi syndrome (PWS), a complicated neurodevelopmental disorder arising from errors in genomic imprinting, is characterized by evident hypotonia along with feeding difficulties and the absence of crying in early infancy. Hyperphagia and obesity are not uncommon in patients with PWS, usually accompanied by intellectual disability, cognitive impairment, short stature, small hands and feet, as well as hypogonadism and typical facial features. Due to the severe complications associated with PWS, a thorough understanding of its features and an early diagnosis, preferably in the fetal period, are important for clinical management.

Synergistic Photocatalytic-Photothermal Contribution to Antibacterial Activity in BiOI-Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites.

The threat of environmental microbial contamination to the health of human beings has drawn particular attention. In order to explore the synergistic effect of photocatalytic and photothermal process to the antibacterial property, a stably combined BiOI-graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposite was constructed and prepared through a facile solvothermal method. BiOI crystals were uniformly distributed on the GO nanosheets by the formation of the Bi-C bond.

Report about term infants with severe hyperbilirubinemia undergoing exchange transfusion in Southwestern China during an 11-year period, from 2001 to 2011.

Objectives: This study was intended to explore the etiology and risk factors of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and to analyze the adverse events associated with ECT (Exchange Transfusion), as well as to identify the factors related to the poor prognosis.

Methods: All of the full-term neonates who had undergone ECT for hyperbilirubinemia at Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2001 to December 2011 were enrolled in this study. General demographic characteristics, comorbidities, pre- and post-exchange TSB(Total Serum Bilirubin) levels, duration and frequency of ECT, and clinical outcomes were recorded and analyzed anonymously.

Sublingual Immunotherapy for Asthmatic Children Sensitized to House Dust Mite: A Meta-Analysis.

The house dust mite is one of the most common allergens worldwide. There is good evidence that house dust mite subcutaneous immunotherapy is efficacious and has long-term benefit in children. However, the evidence of the benefit of house dust mite sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is less convincing.

[Imaging assessment of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis].

Objective: To improve the understanding of recognizing and diagnosis of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), imaging assessment of neonates with NEC was analyzed retrospectively.

Method: Data of 211 cases of NEC were retrospectively collected from the Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between Jan.1(st) 2006-Dec.