Publications by authors named "Jiantao Li"

The continuous rupture and rebuilding of unstable solid electrolyte interphase layer during cycling would block Na+ diffusion and induce Na dendrite formation, ultimately limiting the practical application of high-energy-density sodium metal batteries. Herein, a hybrid SEI layer containing Li-species is dexterously constructed on the surface of sodium metal anode. Li-containing inorganic components (Li3N, LiF and Li2CO3) are introduced to stabilize the Na/electrolyte interface and enhance the mechanical and diffusion kinetic properties of the SEI layer, which can reduce the side reactions and gas generation, regulate Na+ flux during cycling and promote rapid Na+ migration for uniform dendrite-free Na deposition.

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Two experiments were conducted to determine the energy content and amino acid (AA) digestibility of 10 brewer's spent grain (BSG) for growing pigs, with the goal of developing predictive models for these digestible nutrients based on their chemical composition. In Exp. 1, 66 crossbred barrows (initial body weight (BW): 35.

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The degradation of Ni-rich cathodes during long-term operation at high voltage has garnered significant attention from both academia and industry. Despite many post-mortem qualitative structural analyses, precise quantification of their individual and coupling contributions to the overall capacity degradation remains challenging. Here, by leveraging multiscale synchrotron X-ray probes, electron microscopy, and post-galvanostatic intermittent titration technique, the thermodynamically irreversible and kinetically reversible capacity loss is successfully deconvoluted in a polycrystalline LiNiMnCoO cathode during long-term charge/discharge cycling in full cell configuration.

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Earth-abundant TiO is a promising negative electrode for low-cost sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) owing to its high capacity, rapid (dis)charging capability, safe operation potential and nonflammability. Crystalline anatase TiO is not suitable for reversible Na (de)intercalation, but it displays pseudocapacitive response after repeated cycles. Herein, we find and demonstrate that ordered rocksalt (RS) NaTiO nanograins are in situ formed by electrochemically cycling with Na ions in anatase and amorphous TiO.

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Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy has revolutionized cancer treatment but remains effective in only a subset of patients. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiome and its metabolites critically influence ICB efficacy. In this study, we performed a multi-omics analysis of fecal microbiomes and metabolomes from 165 patients undergoing anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)/programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) therapy, identifying microbial and metabolic entities associated with treatment response.

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Sluggish redox kinetics and dendrite growth perplex the fulfillment of efficient electrochemistry in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The complicated sulfur phase transformation and sulfur/lithium diversity kinetics necessitate an all-inclusive approach in catalyst design. Herein, a compatible mediator with nanoscale-asymmetric-size configuration by integrating Co single atoms and defective CoTe (Co-CoTe@NHCF) is elaborately developed for regulating sulfur/lithium electrochemistry synchronously.

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Background: This study aimed to examine the causal effect between perceived social support and self-management in rural patients with hypertension and to provide a basis for improving self-management.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1,091 rural hypertensive patients in Shanxi Province was conducted from March through June 2022 to analyze the factors influencing social support as well as the causal effects of social support and self-management using generalized propensity score matching.

Results: Rural hypertensive patients had a low level of social support (social support score = 0.

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Background: Robot-assisted thoracic surgery has been shown to have several advantages over conventional surgery. As mobile communication technology and surgical robotic devices in China continue to progress rapidly, the conditions for performing remote surgery have been optimized. Consequently, informatized and remote advanced medical cooperation is becoming a new direction for supporting the medical development of border regions and promoting the equitable distribution of medical resources in China.

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Recent studies have attempted to characterize the layer-specific mechanical and microstructural properties of the aortic tissues in either normal or pathological state to understand its structural-mechanical property relationships. However, layer-specific tissue mechanics and compositions of normal and dissected ascending aortas have not been thoroughly compared with a statistical conclusion obtained. Eighteen ascending aortic specimens were harvested from 13 patients with type A aortic dissection and 5 donors without aortic diseases, with each specimen further excised to obtain three tissue samples including an intact wall, an intima-media layer and an adventitia layer.

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  • The research focuses on improving the capacity and stability of layered transition metal oxides by using a dual doping strategy with Mg ions and vacancies.
  • The introduction of these dopants enhances the anionic redox reaction by creating nonbonding O 2p orbitals and prevents structural issues caused by Na-O configurations.
  • The addition of Mn ions stabilizes the structure by preventing the gliding motion of layers during high discharge, resulting in a better-performing electrode for sodium storage.
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Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key factor in exacerbating pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy and is linked to increased morbidity and mortality. ECSIT, a crucial adaptor for inflammation and mitochondrial function, has been reported to express multiple transcripts in various species and tissues, leading to distinct protein isoforms with diverse subcellular localizations and functions. However, whether an unknown ECSIT isoform exists in cardiac cells and its potential role in regulating mitochondrial function and pathological cardiac hypertrophy has remained unclear.

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Immobilized microorganism technology is expected to enhance microbial activity and stability and is considered an effective technique for removing soil polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). However, there are limited high-efficiency and stable bacterial preparations available. In this study, alkali-modified biochar (Na@CBC700) was used as the adsorption carrier, sodium alginate (SA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as embedding agents, and CaCl as the cross-linking agent to prepare immobilized Acinetobacter (CoIMB) through a composite immobilization method.

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One of the primary challenges in hand microsurgical reconstruction lies in addressing severe hand injuries, particularly those involving multiple finger amputations, as autologous replantation might not fully restore hand functionality. In such scenarios, fully shaped reconstruction of a severed finger combined with Ectopic banking could yield superior reconstructive outcomes and enhance the amputated limb's function. This case report presents a unique approach that combines ectopic replantation of an amputated finger with interphalangeal reconstruction methods to restore both the form and function of the hand.

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Background: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has developed a rich theoretical system and practical experience in fighting to infectious diseases over the past thousands of years, and has played an important role in controlling the spread owing to its unique advantages. In particular, its significant contribution to the prevention and control of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is widely recognized. COVID-19 infection is mainly non-severe with a favorable overall outcome, but patients with comorbidities tend to have a poor prognosis.

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Background: The infiltration of macrophages into the lungs is a common characteristic of perivascular inflammation, contributing to vascular remodeling in pulmonary hypertension (PH). Peli1 (pellino E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase 1) plays a critical role in regulating the production of proinflammatory cytokines and the polarization of macrophages in various diseases. However, the role of Peli1 in PH remains to be investigated.

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  • The study investigated the effects of guanidine acetic acid (GAA) on broiler chickens' growth, meat quality, and gut health over a 42-day period.
  • Two groups of 128 Arbor Acres broilers were used: one on a standard diet (control) and the other receiving a diet supplemented with 400 mg/kg of GAA.
  • Results showed significant improvements in growth performance, blood parameters, and antioxidant levels in GAA-treated chickens compared to controls, indicating that GAA could enhance overall poultry production quality.
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Perovskite solar modules (PSMs) show outstanding power conversion efficiencies (PCEs), but long-term operational stability remains problematic. We show that incorporating -dimethylmethyleneiminium chloride into the perovskite precursor solution formed dimethylammonium cation and that previously unobserved methyl tetrahydrotriazinium ([MTTZ]) cation effectively improved perovskite film. The in situ formation of [MTTZ] cation increased the formation energy of iodine vacancies and enhanced the migration energy barrier of iodide and cesium ions, which suppressed nonradiative recombination, thermal decomposition, and phase segregation processes.

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Introduction: Staged bilateral surgery is widely used to treat synchronous multiple primary lung cancer (SMPLC); however, the prognostic factors for survival outcomes remain unclear. This study aimed to identify prognostic factors and construct a predictive model for overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) in patients with SMPLC who underwent staged bilateral surgery.

Methods: The study included 256 patients diagnosed with SMPLC and treated with staged bilateral surgery at our hospital between January 2010 and July 2017.

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  • Co-free Li-rich layered oxides (CFLLOs) are considered top candidates for efficient lithium-ion batteries due to their potential for high energy density and low cost, but they face challenges like structural damage from oxygen release and poor kinetics due to the absence of cobalt.
  • A new strategy is proposed that includes regulating LiMnO phase content, designing micro-nano structures, and doping with heteroatoms to improve performance, such as enhancing capacity and stability.
  • The results show that this approach significantly boosts rate performance (158 mAh g⁻¹ at 5.0 C) and cyclic stability (99% capacity retention after 400 cycles at 1.0 C), making CFLLOs more viable for future battery applications.
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  • Thermochemical treatment of oily sludge (OS) shows potential for recovering resources and energy, but concerns over pollutant emissions limit its advancement.
  • This study compares the environmental impacts of OS treatment methods (pyrolysis, gasification, and combustion), focusing on pollutants in liquid, gas, and solid products, revealing differing release behaviors and composition among the processes.
  • Results indicate that higher treatment temperatures (like 950 °C) lead to greater concentrations of harmful pollutants (N-, S-, and Cl-containing) and affect organic matter content in residues, highlighting the complexity of managing emissions.
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Posteromedial tibial plateau fracture is one of the most challenging traumatic fractures. We aimed to compare and explain the biomechanical advantages and disadvantages of different internal fixation methods for the treatment of the posteromedial split fracture fragment in tibial plateau fractures. Finite element models of the tibial plateau fracture were constructed.

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  • The study highlights the importance of efficiently distributing vaccines and medical resources during an infectious disease outbreak to control its spread, focusing on the COVID-19 situation in Taiyuan City between December 2022 and January 2023.
  • By using a dynamics model, the research shows that vaccination lowers infection rates and hospitalizations, and improves the management of medical resources, reducing the likelihood of resource congestion.
  • The findings suggest that combining effective vaccination strategies with robust resource allocation can shorten the duration of medical congestion and lessen the overall burden on healthcare systems during epidemics.
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N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD), a widely used antioxidant in rubber products, and its corresponding ozone photolysis product N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine-quinone (6PPD-Q), have raised public concerns due to their environmental toxicity. However, there is an existing knowledge gap on the toxicity of 6PPD and 6PPD-Q to aquatic plants. A model aquatic plant, Chlorella vulgaris (C.

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Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a common orthopedic disease characterized by disability and deformity. To better understand ONFH at molecular level and to explore the possibility of early diagnosis, instead of diagnosis based on macroscopic spatial characteristics, a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI MSI) method was developed for ONFH disease for the first time. The most challenging step for ONFH MSI is to deal with human bone tissues which are much harder than the other biological samples studied by the reported MSI studies.

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