Molecularly Engineered Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interphase with Tailored Lithiophilicity and Solvent-Phobicity for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries.

Lithium (Li) metal is recognized as a promising anode material for rechargeable batteries primarily due to its high specific capacity and energy density. However, a major challenge persists in uncontrolled Li electrodeposition and irregular solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation during cycling, leading to premature cell failure and safety hazards. Herein, an artificial SEI is presented for Li metal with tailored lithiophilicity and solvent-phobicity to address these critical issues.

Fruit and vegetable consumption and the metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies were performed to assess the dose-response associations between fruit or vegetable consumption and the chance of the metabolic syndrome (MetS). Studies on the association between fruit or vegetable consumption and the risk of the MetS published from January 1958 to 30 October 2018 were searched using the PubMed, MEDLINE and Embase databases, and the references of relevant articles were reviewed. Random-effects models were used to estimate the summary OR with 95 % CI for the MetS, and dose-response analysis was conducted to quantify the associations.

Association between fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of metabolic syndrome determined using the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES).

Purpose: This study examined the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in middle-aged and older adults using data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study.

Methods: A total of 5688 participants aged 40-69 years without MetS at baseline were recruited and followed for 8 years. Fruit and vegetable consumption was assessed using a semi-quantitative food-frequency questionnaire at baseline and after 4 years.