Unraveling Interfacial Photoinduced Charge Transfer and Localization in CsPbBr Nanocrystals/Naphthalenediimide.

Halide perovskites have attracted much attention for energy conversion. However, efficient charge carrier generation, separation, and mobility remain the most important issues limiting the higher efficiency of solar cells. An efficient interfacial charge transfer process associated with exciton dynamics between all-inorganic CsPbBr nanocrystals and organic electron acceptors has been suggested.

Rashba Spin Splitting Limiting the Application of 2D Halide Perovskites for UV-Emitting Devices.

Layered lead halide perovskites have attracted much attention as promising materials for a new generation of optoelectronic devices. To make progress in applications, a full understanding of the basic properties is essential. Here, we study 2D-layered (BA)PbX by using different halide anions (X = I, Br, and Cl) along with quantum confinement.

Comparing the Cubic and Tetragonal Phases of MAPbI at Room Temperature.

Stability and maintenance of the crystal structure are the main drawbacks of the application of organic-inorganic perovskites in photovoltaic devices. The Δ = 62 K robust shift of the structural phase transition observed here allows us to conduct a comprehensive study at room temperature of the tetragonal cubic phase on MAPbI. The absence of the shift in the cubic transition for all-inorganic CsPbI samples confirms the importance of both orientation and dynamics of the organic cations.

Machine Learning Study of the Magnetic Ordering in 2D Materials.

Magnetic materials have been applied in a large variety of technologies, from data storage to quantum devices. The development of two-dimensional (2D) materials has opened new arenas for magnetic compounds, even when classical theories discourage their examination. Here we propose a machine-learning-based strategy to predict and understand magnetic ordering in 2D materials.

2,5-Diketopiperazines via Intramolecular -Alkylation of Ugi Adducts: A Contribution to the Synthesis, Density Functional Theory Study, X-ray Characterization, and Potential Herbicide Application.

To investigate the herbicidal potential of 2,5-diketopiperazines (2,5-DKPs), we applied a known protocol to produce a series of 2,5-DKPs through intramolecular -alkylation of Ugi adducts. However, the method was not successful for the cyclization of adducts presenting aromatic rings with some substituents at the ortho position. Results from DFT calculations showed that the presence of voluminous groups at the ortho position of a benzene ring results in destabilization of the transition structure.

Possible Charge-Transfer-Induced Conductivity Enhancement in TiO Microtubes Decorated with Perovskite CsPbBr Nanocrystals.

Halide perovskite CsPbBr quantum dots (QDs) were synthesized via supersaturated recrystallization process and deposited on the surface of TiO microtubes forming local nano-heterostructures. Structural, morphological, and optical characterizations confirm the formation of heterostructures comprised of TiO microtube decorated with green-emitting CsPbBr nanocrystals. Optical characterizations reveal the presence of two band gap energies corresponding to CsPbBr (2.

The Prognostic Role of CD8 T Lymphocytes in Childhood Adrenocortical Carcinomas Compared to Ki-67, PD-1, PD-L1, and the Weiss Score.

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare disease among children. Our goal was to identify prognostic biomarkers in 48 primary ACCs from children (2.83 ± 2.

Reduced-fat Frescal sheep milk cheese with inulin: a first report about technological aspects and sensory evaluation.

This research paper aimed to evaluate the role of inulin as a fat replacer on the quality of Frescal sheep milk cheese. Sheep milk and its derivatives are a promising niche in the dairy industry, mainly due to increasing interest of consumers in diversified products. Three Frescal sheep milk cheese formulations, namely whole milk cheese (WMC), semi-skimmed cheese (SSC) and semi-skimmed cheese with 5 g/100 g inulin (SSCI) were prepared.

Ultrafast fabrication of thermally stable protein-coated silver iodide nanoparticles for solid-state superionic conductors.

Solid-state ionic conductor is an essential and critical part of electrochemical devices such as batteries and sensors. Nano-sized silver iodide (AgI) is the most promising ionic conductor due to its superionic conductivity at room temperature. In recent years, proteins have been used as organic templates to obtain high-performance solid-state ionic conductors as well as to extend their applications in a biosensor.

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles combined to calcium glycerophosphate: antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities.

Aim: To synthesize, characterize and evaluate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of novel nanocomposites containing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) associated or not to β-calcium glycerophosphate.

Materials & Methods: These nanocomposites were produced through a 'green' route using extracts of different parts of pomegranate. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties against Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans were determined by the minimum bactericidal/fungicidal concentration and biofilm density after treatments.

Fluoride toothpaste supplemented with sodium hexametaphosphate reduces enamel demineralization in vitro.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fluoride dentifrices combined with sodium hexametaphosphate (HMP) on enamel demineralization in vitro.

Material And Methods: Enamel bovine blocks were selected by initial surface hardness (SHi) and then divided into five experimental groups (n = 12): placebo (without fluoride and without HMP); 1100 ppm F (1100F); and 1100F associated with HMP at 0.5 % (1100HMP0.

Effect of trimetaphosphate and fluoride association on hydroxyapatite dissolution and precipitation in vitro.

The present study analyzed the action of sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) and/or fluoride on hydroxyapatite. Hydroxyapatite powder was suspended in different solutions: deionized water, 500 µg F/mL, 1,100 µg F/mL, 1%TMP, 3%TMP, 500 µg F/mL plus 1%TMP and 500 µg F/mL plus 3%TMP. The pH value of the solutions was reduced to 4.

Foreign body reaction associated with PET and PET/chitosan electrospun nanofibrous abdominal meshes.

Electrospun materials have been widely explored for biomedical applications because of their advantageous characteristics, i.e., tridimensional nanofibrous structure with high surface-to-volume ratio, high porosity, and pore interconnectivity.

Influence of gender on the risk of death and adverse events in patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing pharmacoinvasive strategy.

Pharmacoinvasive treatment is an acceptable alternative for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in developing countries. The present study evaluated the influence of gender on the risks of death and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in this population. Seven municipal emergency rooms and the Emergency Mobile Healthcare Service in São Paulo treated STEMI patients with tenecteplase.

Predictors of in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing pharmacoinvasive treatment.

Objectives: To identify predictors of in-hospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing pharmacoinvasive treatment.

Methods: This was an observational, prospective study that included 398 patients admitted to a tertiary center for percutaneous coronary intervention within 3 to 24 hours after thrombolysis with tenecteplase. ClinicalTrials.

Effect of sodium trimetaphosphate on hydroxyapatite solubility: an in vitro study.

This study evaluated the effect of different concentrations of sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) with and without fluoride (F) on the concentration of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and F in hydroxyapatite (HA). Synthetic HA powder (0.15 g) was suspended (n=6) in solutions (75 mL) of TMP at 0%, 0.

Effect of resistance exercise intradialytic in renal patients chronic in hemodialysis.

Introduction: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) when subjected to resistance exercise (RE) show substantial improvements in many functions, especially those related to the cardiovascular system, respiratory, muscular and quality of life (QOL). There are no evaluations of the impact of exercise simple and feasible in patients with CKD associated with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) during the intradialytic period. Thus, patients with CKD and submit to the DM + RE during hemodialysis.

Tricuspid transcatheter valve-in-valve: an alternative for high-risk patients.

Tricuspid valve disease is not uncommon. Some patients with tricuspid valve disease require tricuspid replacement with bioprosthesis and, over time, may require re-interventions. Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve approach has emerged as an alternative to treat dysfunctional bioprosthesis.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: results of the current development and implantation of a new Brazilian prosthesis.

Objective: Aortic valve replacement is a routine procedure with acceptable risk, but in some cases, such risk can justify contraindication. Minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implantation has emerged as an alternative, with lower morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was clinical, safety and efficacy assessment.

Importance of the monthly biochemical evaluation to identify patients on hemodialysis with malnutrition.

Introduction: Malnutrition is a frequent complication in patients on hemodialysis and early diagnosis is important to reduce the morbidity and mortality of treatment.

Objective: To investigate the usefulness of biochemical tests performed monthly in order to identify hemodialysis patients with malnutrition.

Methods: The nutritional status of 252 patients was evaluated by objective and subjective global assessment, and the patients classified as malnourished and not malnourished.

Transapical aortic valve implantation: results of a Brazilian prosthesis.

Objective: The aortic valve replacement is a routine procedure with acceptable risk, but in some cases, such a risk can justify contraindication. The minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implantation has been viable, with lower morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to develop a national catheter-mounted aortic bioprosthesis for the aortic position implant.

Arteriovenous fistula cannulation by buttonhole technique using dull needle.

Introduction: Cannulation of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) may be performed by the following techniques: area puncture, rope ladder, or buttonhole. The ideal technique has not yet been established.

Objective: To assess the complications and difficulties of introducing the buttonhole (BH) technique for cannulation of AVF created with a native vein in a dialysis unit.

Off-pump transapical balloon-expandable aortic valve endoprosthesis implantation.

Objective: The aortic valve replacement is a routine procedure, and involves replacement of the native valve/prosthesis. In most of the patients who undergo such procedure the risk is acceptable, but in some cases, such risk can justify contraindication. The minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implantation without cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has been shown to be viable, with lower morbidity and mortality.