Fundamental data for modeling electron-induced processes in plasma remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances.

Plasma treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminated water is a potentially energy efficient remediation method. In this treatment, an atmospheric pressure plasma interacts with surface-resident PFAS molecules. Developing a reaction mechanism and modeling of plasma-PFAS interactions requires fundamental data for electron-molecule reactions.

CH Radical Generation in Microplasmas for Up-Conversion of Methane.

The conversion of methane, CH, into higher value chemicals using low temperature plasmas is challenged by both improving efficiency and selectivity. One path toward selectivity is capturing plasma-produced methyl radicals, CH, in a solvent for aqueous processing. Due to the rapid reactions of methyl radicals in the gas phase, the transport distance from the production of the CH to its solvation should be short, which then motivates the use of microplasmas.

TOLLIP inhibits lipid accumulation and the integrated stress response in alveolar macrophages to control Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

A polymorphism causing deficiencies in Toll-interacting protein (TOLLIP), an inhibitory adaptor protein affecting endosomal trafficking, is associated with increased tuberculosis (TB) risk. It is, however, unclear how TOLLIP affects TB pathogenesis. Here we show that TB severity is increased in Tollip mice, characterized by macrophage- and T cell-driven inflammation, foam cell formation and lipid accumulation.