The seizure classification of focal epilepsy based on the network motif analysis.

Due to the complexity of focal epilepsy and its risk for transiting to the generalized epilepsy, the development of reliable classification methods to accurately predict and classify focal and generalized seizures is critical for the clinical management of patients with epilepsy. In order to holistically understand the seizure propagation behavior of focal epilepsy, we propose a three-node motif reduced network by respectively simplifying the focal region, surrounding healthy region and their critical regions as the single node. Because three-node motif can richly characterize information evolutions, the motif analysis method could comprehensively investigate the seizure behavior of focal epilepsy.

Putative cause of seizure-induced cognitive alterations: The oscillatory reconfiguration of seizure network.

Introduction: The dynamic reconfiguration of network oscillations is connected with cognitive processes. Changes in how neural networks and signaling pathways work are crucial to how epilepsy and related conditions develop. Specifically, there is evidence that prolonged or recurrent seizures may induce or exacerbate cognitive impairment.

Structure engineering of alveoli-like ZSM-5 with encapsulated Pt nanoparticles for the enhanced benzene oxidation.

Inspired by the alveolar configuration, an alveoli-like ZSM-5 and the corresponding platinum encapsulated nanocomposite (Pt@PZ5) were fabricated a dual-template method and a controlled selective desilication-recrystallization strategy. The dimensions of the central cavity, interconnected zeolitic vesicles, and mesoporous shell could be tuned by adjusting the synthesis parameters, as verified by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, nitrogen physisorption investigations, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction techniques. Thanks to these properties and merits, the alveoli-like Pt@PZ5 showed the highest catalytic performance with excellent stability, obtaining 100% benzene conversion at 180 °C.

Durable super-hydrophobic PDMS@SiO@WS sponge for efficient oil/water separation in complex marine environment.

The robust and eco-friendly super-hydrophobic sponge with remarkable performances has been potential adsorption material for the treatment of offshore oil spills. In this work, the durable PDMS@SiO@WS sponge was fabricated via a green and facile one-step dipping method. The mixed tungsten disulfide (WS) microparticles and hydrophobic SiO nanoparticles were immobilized on the sponge by non-toxic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) glue tier, which featured the hierarchical structure and extreme water repellency with the water contact angle of 158.