Layered double hydroxide modified bismuth vanadate as an efficient photoanode for enhancing photoelectrochemical water splitting.

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting has attracted significant interest as a promising approach for producing clean and sustainable hydrogen fuel. An efficient photoanode is critical for enhancing PEC water splitting. Bismuth vanadate (BiVO) is a widely recognized photoanode for PEC applications due to its visible light absorption, suitable valence band position for water oxidation, and outstanding potential for modifications.

Bottom-up synthesis of ion-pair-bridged metal-organic framework for H conduction.

As a novel conceptual synthesis of a metal-organic framework (MOF)-based proton conductor, UiO-66 based on a pyridinedicarboxylic acid phosphate (PyDC-PA) ion pair linker has been developed, in which the phosphoric acid is fixed to the N donor moiety of pyridine an ionic bond.

CdSe nanostructured thin film by electrophoretic deposition for quantum dots sensitized solar cell.

Cadmium selenide (CdSe) quantum dots (QDs) with different size, 2.5 and 3.2 nm, were successfully deposited on mesoporous titanium dioxide (TiO) (Degussa-P25) nanostructures by electrophoretic deposition method (EPD) at the applied voltage 100 V for 120 s deposition time.

Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Property of TiO Nanotube Array Photoanode Deposited with Al,Cr-Codoped SrTiO Nanocubes.

There is a demand for the effective utilization of solar energy with highly functional photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical (PEC) applications, such as water splitting and CO reduction. TiO nanotube arrays (TNTA) with a large surface area have been studied as potential photoelectrodes mainly due to their strong oxidation potential. However, it has disadvantages of fast charge recombination and little responsivity to visible light.

Synergy Effect of Plasmonic Field Enhancement and Light Confinement in Mesoporous Titania-Coated Aluminum Nanovoid Photoelectrode.

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a highly demanded technology for the realization of sustainable society. Various types of photoanodes have been developed to achieve high efficiency of PEC water splitting. Plasmonic field enhancement and light confinement effects are often adopted to improve PEC performance.

Observation of Single-Top-Quark Production in Association with a Photon Using the ATLAS Detector.

This Letter reports the observation of single top quarks produced together with a photon, which directly probes the electroweak coupling of the top quark. The analysis uses 139  fb^{-1} of 13 TeV proton-proton collision data collected with the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. Requiring a photon with transverse momentum larger than 20 GeV and within the detector acceptance, the fiducial cross section is measured to be 688±23(stat) _{-71}^{+75}(syst)  fb, to be compared with the standard model prediction of 515_{-42}^{+36}  fb at next-to-leading order in QCD.

Observation of the γγ→ττ Process in Pb+Pb Collisions and Constraints on the τ-Lepton Anomalous Magnetic Moment with the ATLAS Detector.

This Letter reports the observation of τ-lepton-pair production in ultraperipheral lead-lead collisions Pb+Pb→Pb(γγ→ττ)Pb and constraints on the τ-lepton anomalous magnetic moment a_{τ}. The dataset corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 1.44  nb^{-1} of LHC Pb+Pb collisions at sqrt[s_{NN}]=5.

Lactate biosensors for spectrally and spatially multiplexed fluorescence imaging.

L-Lactate is increasingly appreciated as a key metabolite and signaling molecule in mammals. However, investigations of the inter- and intra-cellular dynamics of L-lactate are currently hampered by the limited selection and performance of L-lactate-specific genetically encoded biosensors. Here we now report a spectrally and functionally orthogonal pair of high-performance genetically encoded biosensors: a green fluorescent extracellular L-lactate biosensor, designated eLACCO2.

Strong Constraints on Jet Quenching in Centrality-Dependent p+Pb Collisions at 5.02 TeV from ATLAS.

Jet quenching is the process of color-charged partons losing energy via interactions with quark-gluon plasma droplets created in heavy-ion collisions. The collective expansion of such droplets is well described by viscous hydrodynamics. Similar evidence of collectivity is consistently observed in smaller collision systems, including pp and p+Pb collisions.

Secondary analysis of preoperative predictors for acute postoperative exacerbation in interstitial lung disease.

This study assessed whether perioperative management is associated with postoperative acute exacerbations (AEs) in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients. Using secondary data from the study "Postoperative acute exacerbation of interstitial lung disease: a case-control study," we compared the perioperative clinical management of the AE and non-AE groups (1:4 case-control matching) selected by sex, year of surgery (2009-2011, 2012-2014, and 2015-2017), and multiple surgeries within 30 days. We compared 27 and 108 patients with and without AEs, respectively.

Test of CP Invariance in Higgs Boson Vector-Boson-Fusion Production Using the H→γγ Channel with the ATLAS Detector.

A test of CP invariance in Higgs boson production via vector-boson fusion has been performed in the H→γγ channel using 139  fb^{-1} of proton-proton collision data at sqrt[s]=13  TeV collected by the ATLAS detector at the LHC. The optimal observable method is used to probe the CP structure of interactions between the Higgs boson and electroweak gauge bosons, as described by an effective field theory. No sign of CP violation is observed in the data.

Search for Heavy Neutral Leptons in Decays of W Bosons Using a Dilepton Displaced Vertex in sqrt[s]=13 TeV pp Collisions with the ATLAS Detector.

A search for a long-lived, heavy neutral lepton (N) in 139  fb^{-1} of sqrt[s]=13  TeV pp collision data collected by the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider is reported. The N is produced via W→Nμ or W→Ne and decays into two charged leptons and a neutrino, forming a displaced vertex. The N mass is used to discriminate between signal and background.

Optogenetic decoding of Akt2-regulated metabolic signaling pathways in skeletal muscle cells using transomics analysis.

Insulin regulates various cellular metabolic processes by activating specific isoforms of the Akt family of kinases. Here, we elucidated metabolic pathways that are regulated in an Akt2-dependent manner. We constructed a transomics network by quantifying phosphorylated Akt substrates, metabolites, and transcripts in C2C12 skeletal muscle cells with acute, optogenetically induced activation of Akt2.

Reduction of oocyte shedding and cecal inflammation by 5-aminolevulinic acid daily supplementation in laying hens infected with Eimeria tenella.

The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) on Eimeria tenella infection in laying hens. Oocyst shedding and histopathology were evaluated. A reduced oocyst shedding was observed 5 and 7 days post-infection (dpi) in the 5-ALA-administered group, but the total number of oocysts during the first infection period was not different between control and 5-ALA-treated groups.

Degradation of Diazo Congo Red Dye by Using Synthesized Poly-Ferric-Silicate-Sulphate through Co-Polymerization Process.

The ability of poly-ferric-silicate-sulphate (PFSS) synthesized via a co-polymerization process has been applied for the removal of diazo Congo red dye. A novel degradation pathway of diazo Congo red dye by using PFSS is proposed based on LC-MS analysis. Diazo Congo red dye was successfully removed using synthesized PFSS at lower coagulant dosages and a wider pH range, i.

A Novel Controlled Fabrication of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Incorporated Composite Granules Using the Electrostatic Integrated Granulation Method.

Despite the availability of nano and submicron-sized additive materials, the controlled incorporation and utilization of these additives remain challenging due to their difficult handling ability and agglomeration-prone properties. The formation of composite granules exhibiting unique microstructure with desired additives distribution and good handling ability has been reported using the electrostatic integrated granulation method. This study demonstrates the feasible controlled incorporation of two-dimensional hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) sheets with alumina (AlO) particles, forming AlO-hBN core-shell composite granules.

Tube length optimization of titania nanotube array for efficient photoelectrochemical water splitting.

Anodic TiO nanotube arrays (TNTAs) have attracted much attention due to their excellent photoelectrochemical (PEC) properties. In this work, the tube length of TNTAs was optimized for efficient PEC water splitting under two different conditions, in which very few or a massive amount of gas bubbles were generated on the electrodes. As a result, relatively longer TNTAs were found to be preferable for higher PEC performance when a larger number of bubbles were generated.

Mechanistic insights into cancer drug resistance through optogenetic PI3K signaling hyperactivation.

Hyperactivation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) signaling is a prominent feature in cancer cells. However, the mechanism underlying malignant behaviors in the state remains unknown. Here, we describe a mechanism of cancer drug resistance through the protein synthesis pathway, downstream of PI3K signaling.

Systematic Interrogation of the Temperature Perturbation in the Insulin Signaling Pathway for Optogenetic Stimulation.

The application of NIR to optogenetic systems is in great demand due to its superior properties enabling in vivo deep tissue penetration. Irradiation of NIR to tissue samples or cells rapidly generates heat locally. The resultant elevation in temperature affects cells at the molecular level because of the activation of the heat shock pathway and ROS generation.

Anodic nanoporous WO modified with BiS quantum dots as a photoanode for photoelectrochemical water splitting.

Although anodic nanoporous (ANP) WO has gained a lot of attention for photoelectrochemical water splitting (PEC-WS), there is still a lack of efficient WO-based photoanodes with sufficient light absorption and good e/h separation and transfer. The decoration of ANP WO with narrow bandgap semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) can enhance charge carrier transfer while reducing their recombination, resulting in a high PEC efficiency. In this study, ANP WO was synthesized via an anodic oxidation process and then modified with BiS QDs via successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) process and examined as a photoanode for PEC-WS under ultraviolet-visible illumination.

Observation of WWW Production in pp Collisions at sqrt[s]=13 TeV with the ATLAS Detector.

This Letter reports the observation of WWW production and a measurement of its cross section using 139  fb^{-1} of proton-proton collision data recorded at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV by the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. Events with two same-sign leptons (electrons or muons) and at least two jets, as well as events with three charged leptons, are selected. A multivariate technique is then used to discriminate between signal and background events.

Content-based image retrieval for the diagnosis of myocardial perfusion imaging using a deep convolutional autoencoder.

Background: Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) plays a crucial role in the optimal treatment strategy for patients with coronary heart disease. We tested the feasibility of feature extraction from MPI using a deep convolutional autoencoder (CAE) model.

Methods: Eight hundred and forty-three pairs of stress and rest myocardial perfusion images were collected from consecutive patients who underwent cardiac scintigraphy in our hospital between December 2019 and February 2022.

Controlled formation of carbon nanotubes incorporated ceramic composite granules by electrostatic integrated nano-assembly.

Controlled incorporation of carbon nanotubes (CNT) with alumina (AlO) and zirconia (ZrO) nanoparticles using an electrostatic nano-assembly method for the fabrication of homogeneous CNT-incorporated AlO-ZrO and CNT-incorporated shell-layer AlO-ZrO composite granules is demonstrated. The spark-plasma-sintered CNT-incorporated shell-layer AlO-ZrO artifact exhibited approximately 15 times higher electrical conductivity than a homogeneous CNT-incorporating artifact. This novel composite granule fabrication method using an electrostatic integrated assembly of colloidal nanomaterials would be beneficial for the development of multiscale and multicomponent composite materials.