Durable Photothermal Superhydrophobic Coating Comprising Micro- and Nanoscale Morphologies and Water-Soluble Siloxane for Efficient Anti-Icing and Deicing.

Photothermal superhydrophobic coatings offer immense promise for anti-icing and deicing applications. However, achieving long-term passive anti-icing and active deicing in photothermal superhydrophobic coating remains a significant challenge. We introduce a durable photothermal superhydrophobic coating, coprepared from water-soluble polytrimethylsiloxane (PMATF) in synergy with cactus-inspired composite nanoparticles (MPCS), which is composed of MoS, polydopamine (PDA), Cu nanoparticles, and octadecanethiol (18-SH).

A Homoplasmic MT-TV Mutation Associated with Mitochondrial Inheritance of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia.

Background: Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is characterized by progressive lower limb weakness and spasticity, with unknown genetic cause in many cases.

Objectives: To identify novel genetic causes of HSP.

Methods: Phenotypic characterization, genetic screening, transcriptome sequencing, and peroneal nerve biopsy were conducted in a Chinese HSP family.

Obesity Mediates the Association Between Serum Copper and Inflammation: A Cross-sectional and Mendelian Randomization Study.

Copper is an important biological trace element, but its overexposure can be harmful to the human body. Herein, we aimed to assess the association between serum copper levels and inflammation. A total of 5231 participants were analyzed from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2011 and 2016.

A pseudo-homozygous missense variant and Alu-mediated exon 5 deletion in FARS2 causing spastic paraplegia 77.

FARS2-associated hereditary spastic paraplegia, later onset spastic paraplegia type 77, is a rarely neurodegenerative disease. Here, we reported two affected siblings in an autosomal recessive spastic paraplegia family with a pseudo-homozygous missense variant and Alu-mediated exon 5 deletion in FARS2. Both patients gradually developed altered gaits and weakness in both lower limbs.

Advanced optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy for comprehensive characterization of microplastics from intravenous fluid delivery systems.

Growing attention is being directed towards exploring the potential harmful effects of microplastic (MP) particles on human health. Previous reports on human exposure to MPs have primarily focused on inhalation, ingestion, transdermal routes, and, potentially, transplacental transfer. The intravenous transfer of MP particles in routine healthcare settings has received limited exploration in existing literature.

Analysing micro- and nanoplastics with cutting-edge infrared spectroscopy techniques: a critical review.

The escalating prominence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) as emerging anthropogenic pollutants has sparked widespread scientific and public interest. These minuscule particles pervade the global environment, permeating drinking water and food sources, prompting concerns regarding their environmental impacts and potential risks to human health. In recent years, the field of MNP research has witnessed the development and application of cutting-edge infrared (IR) spectroscopic instruments.

Machine learning driven methodology for enhanced nylon microplastic detection and characterization.

In recent years, the field of microplastic (MP) research has evolved significantly; however, the lack of a standardized detection methodology has led to incomparability across studies. Addressing this gap, our current study innovates a reliable MP detection system that synergizes sample processing, machine learning, and optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectroscopy. This approach includes examining high-temperature filtration and alcohol treatment for reducing non-MP particles and utilizing a support vector machine (SVM) classifier focused on key wavenumbers that could discriminate between nylon MPs and non-nylon MPs (1077, 1541, 1635, 1711 cm were selected based on the feature importance of SVM-Full wavenumber model) for enhanced MP identification.

Self-cleaning and photodegradle PVDF separation membranes modified with self-assembled TiO-g-CS/CNTs particle.

This work obtained separation membranes with UV-cleaning performance by adding TiO-g-CS/CNTs photocatalyst to the PVDF. The positively charged chitosan (CS) and negatively charged carboxylic carbon nanotube (CNTs-COOH) can be self-assembled into the bilayer structure on the surface of TiO particles through electrostatic attraction. The presence of many hydrophilic groups in CS and CNTs-COOH significantly improves the hydrophilicity of TiO-g-CS/CNTs-PVDF membrane, and helps TiO to be uniformly dispersed on the upper surface.

Effects of Blood Hemoadsorption Therapy with HA-380 in Total Arch Replacement for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate whether the addition of a hemoadsorption (HA) cartridge, HA-380, in the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit in acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) surgery reduced inflammatory cytokine levels and decreased postoperative complications.

Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022. Patients with ATAAD undergoing emergent total arch replacement surgery were divided into the control (CON) and HA groups on the basis of the addition of the HA-380 cartridge in the CPB circuit.

Robust All-Waterborne Superhydrophobic Coating with Photothermal Deicing and Passive Anti-icing Properties.

The compelling integration of superhydrophobic coatings with light-to-heat conversion capabilities has garnered substantial interest due to their dual functionality encompassing passive anti-icing and deicing attributes. However, the insufficient mechanical stability and the environmental and human health concerns stemming from the extensive use of organic solvents limit their practical application. In this study, an all-waterborne superhydrophobic photothermal coating (PCPAS) was prepared through the synergy of composite micro-nanoparticles derived from carbon nanotubes (CNT), polydopamine (PDA), and Ag particles with fluorine-containing polyacrylic emulsion (PFA).

All-organic PVDF-based composite films with high energy density and efficiency synergistically tailored by MMA--GMA copolymer and cyanoethylated cellulose.

All-organic polymer dielectric films have been widely used for different electrical devices in recent years. However, their development is impeded by low and large device volume. In the present paper, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composite dielectric materials, with high energy density () and energy efficiency (), were prepared through the synergistic effect of a new MMA--GMA (MG) copolymer and cyanoethylated cellulose.

Self-Cleaning and Photodegradable PVDF--IL Dye Wastewater Separation Membranes Modified with Dopamine-Coated TiO Core-Shell Particles.

In the present work, self-cleaning membranes of ionic liquid-grafted poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) polydopamine-coated TiO were prepared through a nonsolvent-induced phase separation method. PDA facilitates the uniform dispersion of TiO nanoparticles in PVDF substrates; meanwhile, TiO@PDA core-shell particles and the hydrophilic IL improve the hydrophilicity of PVDF membranes and contribute to the increased average pore size and porosity, significantly improving the pure water permeation flux and dye wastewater flux (the water flux increased to 385.9 Lm h).

Methyl Methacrylate-co-glycidyl Methacrylate-Based Dielectric Films with High Breakdown Strength and Discharge Energy Density Tailored by PVDF.

Linear dielectric polymers are potential candidates for electrostatic capacitors due to their high breakdown strength, high efficiency, and low dielectric loss. In this work, a novel poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) tailored linear PMMA-co-GMA (MG) copolymer-based all-organic dielectric film with high breakdown strength and discharge energy density was prepared by the solution blending method. Compared with the PMMA homopolymer, the MG copolymer behaved with a higher energy density (5.

The Preparation of a Novel Hyperbranched Antifouling Material and Application in the Protection of Marine Concrete.

Marine fouling on concrete has become one of the severest problems that damage the surface and even cause internal corrosion of marine concrete. Dissimilarly to the previous abuse of toxic antifoulants, developing hydrophobic waterborne antifouling materials could be regarded as one of the most environment-friendly and potential directions to protect marine concrete. However, the insufficient hydrophobicity, antifouling, and mechanical properties limit their application.

Trends of Augmented Reality for Agri-Food Applications.

Recent years have witnessed an increasing interest in deploying state-of-the-art augmented reality (AR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) for agri-food applications. The benefits of AR HMDs to agri-food industry stakeholders (e.g.

Identification of potential diagnostic biomarkers in MMPs for pancreatic carcinoma.

Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a malignant tumor which ranks fourth in cancer-related death. However, the specificity and sensitivity of traditional biomarkers such as carbohydrate antigen 19-9 no longer meet the clinical requirements.Tools as ONCOMINE and Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) were used to analyze the differential expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in PC and adjacent tissues.

Association between metabolic syndrome and calcium oxalate stone risk in Chinese individuals: a nomogram prediction model.

Objective: This retrospective study explored the association between calcium oxalate (CaOx) stones and metabolic syndrome. It also developed and validated a nomogram to aid in the prediction of CaOx stones.

Methods: This case-control study enrolled 150 patients with CaOx stones and 635 individuals without urolithiasis from October 2016 to October 2018.

Effects and mechanism of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth combined with hyperbaric oxygen therapy in type 2 diabetic rats.

Objectives: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are potentially ideal for type 2 diabetes treatment, owing to their multidirectional differentiation ability and immunomodulatory properties. Here we investigated whether the stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) in combination with hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) could treat type 2 diabetic rats, and explored the underlying mechanism.

Methods: SD rats were used to generate a type 2 diabetes model, which received stem cell therapy, HBO therapy, or both together.

What has changed HIV and syphilis infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Southwest China: a comparison of prevalence and behavioural characteristics (2013-2017).

Background: Chongqing reportedly has a large MSM population and a high STI prevalence in previous studies. However, most studies are attributed to independent cross-sectional studies, few studies have investigated trends in the prevalence of syphilis and HIV, as well as behavioural characteristics among MSM using serial surveillance surveys.

Methods: Data were collected in Chongqing through face-to-face questionnaire interview and laboratory testing in Chongqing.