Longevous Protic Hybrid Supercapacitors Using Bimetallic Prussian Blue Analogue/rGO-Based Nanocomposite Against MXene Anode.

MXenes exhibit a unique combination of properties-2D structure, high conductivity, exceptional capacity, and chemical resistance-making them promising candidates for hybrid supercapacitors (HSCs). However, the development of MXene-based HSCs is often hindered by the limited availability of cathode materials that deliver comparable electrochemical performance, especially in protic electrolytes. In this study, this challenge is addressed by introducing a durable protic HSC utilizing a bimetallic Prussian Blue Analogue (PBA) decorated on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as a nanocomposite cathode paired with a single-layered TiCT MXene (SL-MXene) anode.

Probing the Distribution and Mobility of Aminopolymers after Multiple Sorption-Regeneration Cycles: Neutron Scattering Studies.

Solid-supported amines are effective CO adsorbents capable of capturing CO from flue gas streams (10-15 vol % CO) and from ultradilute streams, such as ambient air (∼400 ppm CO). Amine sorbents have demonstrated promising performance (e.g.

CO Uptake and Stability Enhancement in Vinyltrimethoxysilane-Treated SBA-15 Solid Amine-Based Sorbents.

Silica-supported amine absorbents, including materials produced by tethering aminosilanes or infusion of poly(ethyleneimine), represent a promising class of materials for CO capture applications, including direct air and point source capture. Various silica surface treatments and functionalization strategies are explored to enhance stability and CO uptake in amine-based solid sorbent systems. Here, the synthesis and characterization of novel vinyltrimethoxysilane-treated Santa Barbara Amorphous-15 (SBA-15) supports and the corresponding enhancement in CO uptake compared to various SBA-15-based control supports are presented.

The Effect of the Initiator/Activator/Accelerator Ratio on the Degree of Conversion, Film Thickness, Flow, and Cytotoxicity of Dual-Cured Self-Adhesive Resin Cements.

Although self-adhesive resin cements are convenient and less technique-sensitive materials for dental clinicians, they exhibit a lower degree of conversion due to acidic components in their composition. Supplementation of the initiator, accelerator, and activator in self-adhesive resin cements has been suggested to compensate for the lower degree of conversion. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different combinations of self-curing initiators, self-curing activators, and accelerators on the degree of conversion (DC) of self-adhesive resin cements.

Underlying Roles of Polyol Additives in Promoting CO Capture in PEI/Silica Adsorbents.

Solid-supported amines having low molecular weight branched poly(ethylenimine) (PEI) physically impregnated into porous solid supports are promising adsorbents for CO capture. Co-impregnating short-chain poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) together with PEI alters the performance of the adsorbent, delivering improved amine efficiency (AE, mol CO sorbed/mol N) and faster CO uptake rates. To uncover the physical basis for this improved gas capture performance, we probe the distribution and mobility of the polymers in the pores via small angle neutron scattering (SANS), solid-state NMR, and molecular dynamic (MD) simulation studies.

Separation of bimodal fMRI responses in mouse somatosensory areas into V1 and non-V1 contributions.

Multisensory integration is necessary for the animal to survive in the real world. While conventional methods have been extensively used to investigate the multisensory integration process in various brain areas, its long-range interactions remain less explored. In this study, our goal was to investigate interactions between visual and somatosensory networks on a whole-brain scale using 15.

Distribution and Mobility of Amines Confined in Porous Silica Supports Assessed via Neutron Scattering, NMR, and MD Simulations: Impacts on CO Sorption Kinetics and Capacities.

ConspectusSolid-supported amines are a promising class of CO sorbents capable of selectively capturing CO from diverse sources. The chemical interactions between the amine groups and CO give rise to the formation of strong CO adducts, such as alkylammonium carbamates, carbamic acids, and bicarbonates, which enable CO capture even at low driving force, such as with ultradilute CO streams. Among various solid-supported amine sorbents, oligomeric amines infused into oxide solid supports (noncovalently supported) are widely studied due to their ease of synthesis and low cost.

Surgical time and efficacy of illuminated chopper-assisted cataract surgery involving miosis after femtosecond laser pretreatment.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of the illuminated chopper-assisted cataract surgery in terms of shortening the surgical time in eyes with miosis after femtosecond laser pretreatment.

Methods: As retrospective study, three hundred thirty-six eyes of 336 consecutive patients who underwent the femtosecond laser and illuminated chopper-assisted cataract surgery were included. Cases with pupil less than 6 mm after femtosecond laser pretreatment were included in the miosis group.

Evaluation of a Commercial Device Based on Reflection Spectroscopy as an Alternative to Resonance Raman Spectroscopy in Measuring Skin Carotenoid Levels: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Resonance Raman spectroscopy (RRS) has been used as a reference method for measuring skin carotenoid levels (SCL), which indicate vegetable and fruit intake. However, RRS is not an easy-to-use method in SCL measurement due to its complicated implementation. In this study, a commercial spectrophotometer based on reflection spectroscopy (RS), which is relatively simple and inexpensive, was evaluated to confirm usability compared with RRS in measuring SCL.

Distribution and Transport of CO in Hyperbranched Poly(ethylenimine)-Loaded MCM-41: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Approach.

Fossil fuel use is accelerating climate change, driving the need for efficient CO capture technologies. Solid adsorption-based direct air capture (DAC) of CO has emerged as a promising mode for CO removal from the atmosphere due to its potential for scalability. Sorbents based on porous supports incorporating oligomeric amines in their pore spaces are widely studied.

Torque Onset Angle of the Knee Extensor as a Predictor of Walking Related Balance in Stroke Patients.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between the torque onset angle (TOA) of the isokinetic test for knee extensors in the paretic side and walking related balance in subacute stroke patients.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients with first-ever strokes who have had at least two isokinetic tests within 6 months of onset. 102 patients satisfied the inclusion criteria.

Classification Model for Epileptic Seizure Using Simple Postictal Laboratory Indices.

Distinguishing syncope from epileptic seizures in patients with sudden loss of consciousness is important. Various blood tests have been used to indicate epileptic seizures in patients with impaired consciousness. This retrospective study aimed to predict the diagnosis of epilepsy in patients with transient loss of consciousness using the initial blood test results.

Changes in Nasal Tip Aesthetics Over Time Following Asian Tip Plasty.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the sequential postoperative changes in tip aesthetics, by evaluating the aesthetic performance of the septal extension graft with or without tip grafting.

Methods: A total of 62 patients who underwent rhinoplasty with tip plasty were included. Using a three-dimensional scanner, we measured anthropometric aesthetic features of the nasal tip, including tip height, tip width, nasolabial angle, and columellar lobular angle.

Insights into the Oxidative Degradation Mechanism of Solid Amine Sorbents for CO Capture from Air: Roles of Atmospheric Water.

Direct air capture (DAC) processes for extraction of CO from ambient air are unique among chemical processes in that they operate outdoors with minimal feed pretreatments. Here, the impact of humidity on the oxidative degradation of a prototypical solid supported amine sorbent, poly(ethylenimine) (PEI) supported on Al O , is explored in detail. By combining CO adsorption measurements, oxidative degradation rates, elemental analyses, solid-state NMR and in situ IR spectroscopic analysis in conjunction with O labeling of water, a comprehensive picture of sorbent oxidation is achieved under accelerated conditions.

Sensitive Detection of BVDV Using Gold Nanoparticle-Modified Few-Layer Black Phosphorus with Affinity Peptide-Based Electrochemical Sensor.

The lethality of the bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) in cattle involves inapparent infection and various, typically subclinical, syndromes. Cattle of all ages are vulnerable to infection with the virus. It also causes considerable economic losses, primarily due to reduced reproductive performance.

The Impact of Cortical Cerebral Microinfarcts on Functional Outcomes in Patients With Ischemic Stroke.

The present study examined cortical cerebral microinfarcts (CMIs) on a 3T magnetic resonance imaging and investigated the impact of CMIs on the comprehensive functional outcomes during the post-stroke rehabilitation period. Patients with acute phase of first-ever ischemic stroke were retrospectively recruited (n = 62) and divided into 2 groups with and without CMIs. Clinical parameters including age, sex, stroke lesion laterality, location, the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, as well as history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and smoking were obtained.

Single-Walled Zeolitic Nanotubes: Advantaged Supports for Poly(ethylenimine) in CO Separation from Simulated Air and Flue Gas.

Previous research has demonstrated that amine polymers rich in primary and secondary amines supported on mesoporous substrates are effective, selective sorbent materials for removal of CO from simulated flue gas and air. Common substrates used include mesoporous alumina and silica (such as SBA-15 and MCM-41). Conventional microporous materials are generally less effective, since the pores are too small to support low volatility amines.

Protocol for mouse optogenetic fMRI at ultrahigh magnetic fields.

Mouse optogenetic functional magnetic resonance imaging (opto-fMRI) is critical for linking genes and functions and for mapping cell-type-specific neural circuits in the whole brain. Herein, we describe how opto-fMRI images can be reliably obtained in anesthetized mice with minimal distortions at ultrahigh magnetic fields. The protocol includes surgical and anesthesia procedures, animal cradle modification, animal preparation and setup, animal physiology maintenance, and pilot fMRI scanning.

Association between Lower-to-Upper Ratio of Appendicular Skeletal Muscle and Metabolic Syndrome.

(1) Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster-based disorder comprising several pre-disease or pre-clinical statuses for diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular risk, and mortality. Appendicular skeletal muscle (ASM), or lean mass, is considered the main site of insulin-mediated glucose utilization. Therefore, we aimed to reveal the association between lower appendicular skeletal muscle mass to upper appendicular skeletal muscle mass ratio (LUR) and risk for MetS.

The Positive Association between Muscle Mass and Bone Status Is Conserved in Men with Diabetes: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study.

Bone and muscle are known to be correlated and interact chemically each other. Diabetes affects the health status of these two types of organ. There has been lack of studies of men on this topic.