Hydrophobic dual-polymer-reinforced graphene composite aerogel for efficient water-oil separation.

Addressing the environmental challenges posed by oil spills and industrial wastewater is critical for sustainable development. Graphene aerogels demonstrate significant potential as highly efficient adsorbents due to their high specific surface area, excellent structural tunability and outstanding chemical stability. Among available fabrication methods, the hydrothermal self-assembly technique stands out for its low cost, high tunability and good scalability.

Multidisciplinary Treatment of A Class III Patient With Giant Open Bite Secondary to Macroglossia.

Skeletal Class III malocclusion deformity is one of the most common maxillofacial malocclusions in East Asia and is either due to maxillary retrusion, mandibular protrusion, or both. It could cause functional and aesthetic problems. This deformity could be attributed to either hereditary or environmental factors or both.

Selective adsorption-photocatalytic synergistic breakdown of sulfamethazine in milk using loaded molecularly imprinted AgPO/TiO films.

To remove antibiotics from milk effectively, molecularly imprinted AgPO/TiO photocatalysts (MAT) were prepared using sulfamethazine (SMZ) as a template and butyl titanate as a functional monomer. Molecularly imprinted AgPO/TiO films (MATs) were constructed using quartz glass tubes as the carrier. The morphology and structure of MAT, the properties and mechanism of degradation of SMZ by MATs, and the nutrition and safety of milk were evaluated.

Effect of Proteins on the Vulcanized Natural Rubber Crosslinking Network Structure and Mechanical Properties.

Proteins are important factors affecting the properties of natural rubber. Therefore, investigating the effect of free and bonded proteins on the structure and mechanical properties of the vulcanized crosslinking network of natural rubber would provide a theoretical basis for the production of high mechanical resistance natural rubber. Herein, natural rubbers with different protein contents and types were prepared by high-speed centrifugation.

Hydrogen Sulfide Improves Postharvest Quality of Okra ( (L.) Moench) Pods by Enhancing Antioxidant Capacity and Delaying Lignification.

Okra ( (L.) Moench) pod storage is challenging due to its high water content and tendency to lignify. Sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) served as an HS donor in this investigation.

Expanded PAH analysis of household air pollution in a rural region of China with high lung cancer incidence.

The domestic combustion of locally sourced smoky (bituminous) coal in Xuanwei and Fuyuan counties, China, is responsible for some of the highest lung cancer rates in the world. Recent research has pointed to methylated PAHs (mPAHs), particularly 5-methylchrysene (5MC), within coal combustion products as a driving factor. Here we describe measurements of mPAHs in Xuanwei and Fuyuan derived from controlled burnings (i.

Macronutrient digestion and polyphenol bioaccessibility in oat milk tea products: an gastrointestinal tract study.

People are increasingly preparing milk tea using plant-based milks rather than cow's milk, , vegans, those with lactose intolerance, and those with flavor preferences. However, adding plant-based milks to tea may impact the digestion, release, and bioaccessibility of nutrients and nutraceuticals in both the tea and milk. In this study, oat milk tea model systems (OMTMSs) containing different fat and tea polyphenol concentrations were used to explore the impact of tea on macronutrient digestion in oat milk, as well as the impact of oat milk matrix on the polyphenol bioaccessibility in the tea.

Fabrication, characterization, and bioactivity of self-assembled carrier-free colloidal dispersions from Citrus × Limon 'Rosso' essential oil and tea polyphenols.

Carrier-free nanodelivery systems are fully self-assembled from active ingredients through interactions, offering the advantages of green, safe, and large-scale manufacturing. To improve the dispersion of Citrus × limon 'Rosso' peel essential oil (CEO) in water and boost the biological activity of CEO and tea polyphenols (TP), self-assembled CEO-TP colloidal dispersions (CEO-TP Colloids) were fabricated through sonication without surfactants or carriers. The optimal CEO and TP concentrations in the CEO-TP Colloids were determined to be 10.

Enhancement of Colorimetric pH-Sensitive Film Incorporating Essential Oil as Antibacterial for Mantis Shrimp Spoilage Tracking and Fresh-Keeping.

Anthocyanin-based smart packaging has been widely used for food freshness monitoring, but it cannot meet the requirements of smart films with antibacterial properties. This study aimed to enhance the antibacterial properties of intelligent films by incorporating essential oil (AEO) for mantis shrimp spoilage tracking and keeping the product fresh. A smart film was designed by introducing AEO and purple potato anthocyanin (PPA) to a polyvinyl alcohol/cellulose nanocrystal (PVA/CNC) polymer matrix.

Gelatin based preservation technologies on the quality of food: a comprehensive review.

Gelatin has played a great potential in food preservation because of its low price and superior film forming characteristics. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research progress and application of gelatin preservation technologies (film, coating, antifreeze peptide, etc.), discussing their preservation mechanisms and efficiency through the viewpoints of quality and shelf life of animal and aquatic products as well as fruits and vegetables.

Does adjunctive fixation in conjunction with miniplate affect condylar position and morphology after mandibular advancement through bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy? A retrospective 3-dimensional CT comparative study.

To minimize condylar positional and morphological changes after mandibular advancement through bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO), surgeons add either a bicortical screw or a two-hole plate distal to the conventional single miniplate. Since there have been no previous studies investigating the effect of this combination, our study aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of these adjunctive fixation methods (AFM) on condylar positional and morphological changes after mandibular advancement through BSSRO. This retrospective cohort study included consecutive patients with retruded mandibles who were treated in the Department of Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery at West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University.

Evaluation of Different Fixation Methods Combinations After L-Shaped Osteotomy Reduction Malarplasty: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study.

Background: This in vitro study compared the stability of different fixation method combinations for the zygomatic complex after simulated L-shaped osteotomy reduction malarplasty, a common facial contouring surgery in East Asia with high postoperative complications due to poor fixation methods.

Materials And Methods: The study used 108 zygoma replicas with various fixation methods combinations in the zygomatic body (L-shaped plate with short wing on zygoma and on the maxilla, two bicortical screws, one bicortical screw with L-shaped plate, square plate, and rectangular plate) and zygomatic arch (Mortise-Tenon structure, 3-hole plate, and Mortise-Tenon structure plus short screw). The failure force under incremental load was applied through the Instron tensile machine to a well-stabilized model using a rubber band simulating the masseter muscle and recorded the increasing force digitally.

The L-Shaped Zygomatic Reduction with Oblique or Vertical Resection: Which One Is the Optimal Choice?

Background: This study aimed to investigate the optimal surgical techniques in reduction malarplasty by comparing the difference between the L-shaped osteotomy with vertical and oblique bone resection.

Methods: A total of 120 patients who visited the authors' department for L-shaped osteotomy with either vertical (group I) or oblique bone resection (group II) from 2015 to 2021 were reviewed retrospectively. The preoperative and postoperative spiral computed tomographic data were analyzed.

The accuracy of virtual surgical planning assisted management for L-shaped reduction malarplasty: A retrospective study.

This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of L-shaped reduction malarplasty with bone setback or resection on the zygoma and the mortice and tenon joint structure on the zygomatic arch under the guidance of virtual surgical planning (VSP). Adult patients with zygomatic protrusion or hypertrophy were enrolled and divided. L-shaped reduction malarplasty with or without bone resection and with the mortice and tenon joint structure on the zygomatic arch was conducted either by digital procedures comprising VSP and three-dimensional (3D) printing titanium templates (Group I) or by conventional methods (Group II).

Biodegradable Polyurethane Scaffolds in Regeneration Therapy: Characterization and Real-Time Degradation Monitoring by Grafted Fluorescent Tracer.

There is an urgent need to assess material degradation and in real time for their promising application in regeneration therapy. However, traditional monitoring methods cannot always profile the complicated behavior . This study designed and synthesized a new biodegradable polyurethane (PU-P) scaffold with polycaprolactone glycol, isophorone diisocyanate, and l-lysine ethyl ester dihydrochloride.

Purification and characterization of a glycoprotein from Sipunculus nudus and its immune-enhancing activity to RAW 264.7 macrophages.

Sipunculus nudus, an edible marine invertebrate, has long been used as traditional Chinese medicine in folk remedies. In order to assess the immunoregulatory activity of glycoproteins in Sipunculus nudus and conduct a structure-activity relationship, a glycoprotein (SGP1) with molecular mass of 9.26 kDa was purified from Sipunculus nudus, and its chemical structure as well as immune-enhancing activity was investigated in this study.

Economic values of reproductive and growth traits in Chinese Yiling sheep.

This study aimed to calculate the economic value (EV) of reproductive and growth traits for Yiling sheep. A bio-economic model was developed to assess the economic value of litter size (LS), litter size at weaning (LSW), age at first lambing (AFL), lambing interval (LI), birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), and 6-month body weight (6MW). The sensitivity of the economic value of traits to changes in market prices was also analyzed.

Xanthogranulomatous cystitis and bilateral ureteral reflux due to bladder neck obstruction: a case report.

Xanthogranulomatous cystitis (XC) is a rare benign disease of chronic granulomatous inflammation. We report a 23-year-old woman with xanthogranulomatous cystitis. She was referred to our hospital with the chief complaint of a 1-year history of frequent, urgent dysuria with recurrent fever.

The Importance of Remodeling the Physiological Mandibular Angle: Mandibular V-Line versus Long Curved Ostectomy.

Background: Numerous surgical options for correcting prominent mandibular angles in East Asian patients have been reported. The objective of this study was to investigate the importance of remodeling physiological mandibular angle by comparing the surgical effects and complications of mandibular V-line ostectomy and long curved ostectomy.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on patients who underwent either mandibular V-line ostectomy (group 1) or long curved ostectomy (group 2).