Robust MnO-WO Complementary Electrochromic Device Enabled by Reversible Electrodeposition of MnO.

Reversible electrodeposition and dissolution of manganese oxide (MnO) represent an emerging electrochromic system. However, challenges such as "dead MnO" formation, limited optical modulation across a narrow wavelength range, and difficulties in scaling up have significantly hindered the development of MnO reversible electrodeposition-based electrochromic windows. In this work, we introduced Fe/Fe mediator ions into the electrolyte to suppress the Jahn-Teller effect, thereby preventing the formation of "dead MnO" and achieving stable and reversible MnO deposition/dissolution.

Dental implants versus removable prostheses for the management of edentulous sites in patients with florid cemento-osseous dysplasia: A systematic review of literature with a follow-up period of at least 3 years.

Purpose: To compare the medium- and long-term efficacy of implants and removable prostheses used to manage edentulous patients with florid cemento-osseous dysplasia.

Materials And Methods: The PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases were searched from December 2022 to March 2023. Two independent reviewers completed the search using a population, intervention, comparison, outcome and time questionnaire.

Efficacy of radiofrequency ablation combined with sorafenib for treating liver cancer complicated with portal hypertension and prognostic factors.

Background: Patients with liver cancer complicated by portal hypertension present complex challenges in treatment.

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation in combination with sorafenib for improving liver function and its impact on the prognosis of patients with this condition.

Methods: Data from 100 patients with liver cancer complicated with portal hypertension from May 2014 to March 2019 were analyzed and divided into a study group ( = 50) and a control group ( = 50) according to the treatment regimen.

Solution Combustion Synthesis of Submicron-Sized Titanium Niobium Oxide Anodes for High-Rate and Ultrastable Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Recently, the development of high-rate performance lithium-ion batteries is crucial for the development of next-generation energy storage systems. Nanoarchitecturing of the electrode material is a common strategy to improve the effective Li diffusion transport rate. However, this method often results in a reduction of volumetric energy density and battery stability.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Comorbidity of COPD and Lung Cancer: Research Status and Future Directions.

Objective: Although studies on the association between COPD and lung cancer are of great significance, no bibliometric analysis has been conducted in the field of their comorbidity. This bibliometric analysis explores the current situation and frontier trends in the field of COPD and lung cancer comorbidity, and to lay a new direction for subsequent research.

Methods: Articles in the field of COPD and cancer comorbidity were retrieved from Web of Science Core Collections (WoSCC) from 2004 to 2023, and analyzed by VOSviewer, CiteSpace, Biblimatrix and WPS Office.

Comorbidity of Pulmonary Fibrosis and COPD/Emphysema: Research Status, Trends, and Future Directions --------- A Bibliometric Analysis from 2004 to 2023.

Objective: The comorbidity of pulmonary fibrosis and COPD/emphysema has garnered increasing attention. However, no bibliometric analysis of this comorbidity has been conducted thus far. This study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis to explore the current status and cutting-edge trends in the field, and to establish new directions for future research.

Vertical 3D Nanostructures Boost Efficient Hydrogen Production Coupled with Glycerol Oxidation Under Alkaline Conditions.

Hydrogen production from electrolytic water is an important sustainable technology to realize renewable energy conversion and carbon neutrality. However, it is limited by the high overpotential of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at the anode. To reduce the operating voltage of electrolyzer, herein thermodynamically favorable glycerol oxidation reaction (GOR) is proposed to replace the OER.

Propensity score matching analysis of efficacy of drug-eluting beads (DEB)-TACE loaded with different drugs in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of drug-eluting beads transarterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by propensity score matching (PSM) technique.

Methods: The clinical data of HCC patients treated with DEB-TACE in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from June 2017 to June 2020 as well as their 36-month-follow-up data were retrospectively analyzed. The subjects were matched in pairs based on baseline data and laboratory indicators using the PSM method and divided into a pirarubicin group (n = 34), raltitrexed group (n = 34), and arsenic trioxide group (n = 34).

Heat Accumulation in Implant Inter-Osteotomy Areas-An Experimental In Vitro Study.

To examine the influence of the distance between adjacent implant osteotomies on heat accumulation in the inter-osteotomy area, two experimental groups with 15 pairs of osteotomies in Type II polyurethane blocks were compared: 7 mm inter-osteotomy separations (Group A, = 15) and 14 mm inter-osteotomy separations (Group B, = 15). An infrared thermographic analysis of thermal changes in the inter-osteotomy area was completed. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Fisher post-test were used to determine group differences.

Blue light combined with salicylic acid treatment maintained the postharvest quality of strawberry fruit during refrigerated storage.

Strawberry is a high economic and nutritional value fruit, but marketing is limited by a short postharvest life. The objective of this work is to assess the influence of blue light (BL) and salicylic acid (SA, 2 mM) on strawberry postharvest quality during cold storage. The results showed that the combination of BL and SA noticeably delayed weight loss, prevented decay, improved fruit skin brightness, and increased soluble protein.

Genome-Wide Analysis of the ERF Family and Identification of Potential Genes Involved in Fruit Ripening in Octoploid Strawberry.

Ethylene response factors (ERFs) belonging to the APETALA2/ERF superfamily acted at the end of the ethylene signaling pathway, and they were found to play important roles in plant growth and development. However, the information of ERF genes in strawberry and their involvement in fruit ripening have been limited. Here, a total of 235 ERF members were identified from 426 AP2/ERF genes at octoploid strawberry genome level and classified into six subgroups according to their sequence characteristics and phylogenetic relationship.

Coordination environment tuning of nickel sites by oxyanions to optimize methanol electro-oxidation activity.

To achieve zero-carbon economy, advanced anode catalysts are desirable for hydrogen production and biomass upgrading powered by renewable energy. Ni-based non-precious electrocatalysts are considered as potential candidates because of intrinsic redox attributes, but in-depth understanding and rational design of Ni site coordination still remain challenging. Here, we perform anodic electrochemical oxidation of Ni-metalloids (NiP, NiS, and NiSe) to in-situ construct different oxyanion-coordinated amorphous nickel oxyhydroxides (NiOOH-TO), among which NiOOH-PO shows optimal local coordination environment and boosts electrocatalytic activity of Ni sites towards selective oxidation of methanol to formate.

Surface Engineering of Cr-Doped Cobalt Molybdate toward High-Performance Hydrogen Evolution.

Replacing commercial noble metal catalysts with earth-abundant metal catalysts for hydrogen production is an important research direction for electrolytic water. Improving the catalytic performance of non-noble metals while maintaining stability is a key challenge for alkaline hydrogen evolution. Herein, we combined alkali etching and surface phosphating to regulate the properties of Cr-doped CoMoO material, forming a surface structure in which amorphous cobalt phosphate and Cr-doped Co(Mo)O coexist.

The Premium of Public Perceived Greenery: A Framework Using Multiscale GWR and Deep Learning.

Population agglomeration and real estate development encroach on public green spaces, threatening human settlement equity and perceptual experience. Perceived greenery is a vital interface for residents to interact with the urban eco-environment. Nevertheless, the economic premiums and spatial scale of such greenery have not been fully studied because a comprehensive quantitative framework is difficult to obtain.

A Glass-Ceramic with Accelerated Surface Reconstruction toward the Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction.

The effective non-precious metal catalysts toward the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are highly desirable for electrochemical water splitting. Herein, we prepare a novel glass-ceramic (Ni Sn@triMPO ) by embedding crystalline Ni Sn nanoparticles into amorphous trimetallic phosphate (triMPO ) matrix. This unique crystalline-amorphous nanostructure synergistically accelerates the surface reconstruction to active Ni(Fe)OOH, due to the low vacancy formation energy of Sn in glass-ceramic and high adsorption energy of PO at the V sites.

Geometric Structure and Electronic Polarization Synergistically Boost Hydrogen Evolution Kinetics in Alkaline Medium.

Efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are significant for the utilization of hydrogen as a fuel, particularly under alkaline conditions. However, the sluggish kinetics of HER remains a challenge. Here we demonstrate an efficient HER catalyst comprising Ru and AgCl nanoparticles anchored on Ag nanowires (Ru/AgCl@Ag), which delivers a low overpotential of 12 mV at 10 mA cm and a Tafel slope of 38 mV decade.

Do street-level scene perceptions affect housing prices in Chinese megacities? An analysis using open access datasets and deep learning.

Many studies have explored the relationship between housing prices and environmental characteristics using the hedonic price model (HPM). However, few studies have deeply examined the impact of scene perception near residential units on housing prices. This article used house purchasing records from FANG.

Enhanced Performance of a CVD MoS Photodetector by Chemical in Situ n-Type Doping.

Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are a category of promising two-dimensional (2D) materials for the optoelectronic devices, and their unique characteristics include tunable band gap, nondangling bonds as well as compatibility to large-scale fabrication, for instance, chemical vapor deposition (CVD). MoS is one of the first TMDs that is well studied in the photodetection area widely. However, the low photoresponse restricts its applications in photodetectors unless the device is applied with ultrahigh source-drain voltage ( V) and gate voltage ( V).

Integrated production and distribution scheduling problems related to fixed delivery departure dates and weights of late orders.

We consider an integrated production and distribution scheduling problem faced by a typical make-to-order manufacturer which relies on a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for finished product delivery to customers. In the beginning of a planning horizon, the manufacturer has received a set of orders to be processed on a single production line. Completed orders are delivered to customers by a finite number of vehicles provided by the 3PL company which follows a fixed daily or weekly shipping schedule such that the vehicles have fixed departure dates which are not part of the decisions.

A natural phenylpropionate derivative from Mirabilis himalaica inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in HepG2 cells.

Bioactivity-guided study led to the isolation of a natural phenylpropionate derivative, (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)-propenoic acid 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl ester from the roots of Mirabilis himalaica. Cellular analysis showed that compound 1 specifically inhibited the cancer cell growth through the S phase arrest. Mechanistically, compound 1 was able to induce the apoptosis in HepG2 cells through mitochondrial apoptosis pathway in which Bcl-2 and p53 were required.

[Effects of shading on two Sphagnum species growth and their interactions].

Taking Sphagnum palustre and S. fallax as test materials, this paper studied their growth and interactions under shading. In monoculture, shading promoted the height growth of S.