Particle backscattering efficiency as an indicator of suspended particle composition and size in the Pearl River Estuary.

Particle backscattering efficiency (Q(λ)) relates closely to particle type and links light backscattering with biogeochemical properties. However, knowledge gaps about Q(λ) persist in the Pearl River Estuary (PRE). We measured Q(λ) within the three transects in the PRE and investigated its relationships with particle composition and size.

Prognostic modeling of hepatocellular carcinoma based on T-cell proliferation regulators: a bioinformatics approach.

Background: The prognostic value and immune significance of T-cell proliferation regulators (TCRs) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have not been previously reported. This study aimed to develop a new prognostic model based on TCRs in patients with HCC.

Method: This study used The Cancer Genome Atlas-Liver Hepatocellular Carcinoma (TCGA-LIHC) and International Cancer Genome Consortium-Liver Cancer-Riken, Japan (ICGC-LIRI-JP) datasets along with TCRs.

Towards Sustainable Direct Recycling: Unraveling Structural Degradation Induced by Thermal Pretreatment of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes.

As the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continues to increase, there is a growing focus on recycling these battery wastes. Among the existing recycling methods, direct recycling is considered a promising approach, because it allows waste to be returned directly to production. One crucial step in this process is the pretreatment, which involves separating the active materials from the current collector.

Comparative Study of the Short-Term Efficacy and Safety between DEB-TACE and C-TACE in the Treatment of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma, a Retrospective Study.

This is a retrospective study aimed at comparing the clinical efficacy and safety between drug-eluting bead transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) and conventional TACE (C-TACE) in the treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. From July 2019 to April 2021, we enrolled 282 patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who were admitted to our hospital, of which 179 and 103 were in the DEB-TACE and C-TACE groups, respectively. General information was collected, and treatment effects were evaluated following the modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors.

Enhanced mechanical strength of a highly de-lithiated single-crystal Ni-rich cathode to suppress irreversible planar gliding.

The mechanical properties of de-lithiated single-crystal Ni-rich cathodes are causing extensive concern. Here, we first show that the compression hardness of single crystal Ni-rich cathode particles decreases significantly at highly de-lithiated states by micro-compression testing. Thus, phase-boundary hardening was introduced to inhibit the planar gliding, resulting in excellent electrochemical performance.

Prognostic value of systemic immune-inflammation index/ albumin for transcatheter arterial chemoembolization treatment.

Background And Objective: In the process of tumor occurrence, evolution and development, immune, inflammation and nutrition are principal elements. The purpose of this study was to assess the prognostic value of systemic immune-inflammation index/albumin (SII/ALB) for patients with HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who underwent transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE).

Methods: A total of 125 HBV-related HCC patients met inclusion criteria and were all enrolled in this research.

Multifunctionality of cerium decoration in enhancing the cycling stability and rate capability of a nickel-rich layered oxide cathode.

The structural collapse and surface chemical degradation of nickel-rich layered oxide cathodes (NCM) of lithium-ion batteries during operation, which result in severe capacity attenuation, are the major challenges that hinder their commercial development. To improve the cycle and rate performances of LiNiCoMnO (NCM811), in this study, we have constructed a double-shell structure protective layer with a surface CeO coating and interfacial spinel-like phase, which mitigate particle microcrack formation and isolate the NCM811 particles from electrolyte erosion. Additionally, during heat-treatment calcination, tetravalent cerium ions with strong oxidation ability can be partially doped into the material, which causes partial oxidation of Ni to Ni, thereby reducing the Li/Ni mixing.

Encouraging Voltage Stability upon Long Cycling of Li-Rich Mn-Based Cathode Materials by Ta-Mo Dual Doping.

The Li-rich and Mn-based material LiMnO·(1-)LiMO (M = Ni, Co, and Mn) is regarded as one of the new generations of cathode materials for Li-ion batteries due to its high energy density, low cost, and less toxicity. However, there still exist some drawbacks such as its high initial irreversible capacity, capacity/voltage fading, poor rate capability, and so forth, which seriously limit its large-scale commercial applications. In this paper, the Ta-Mo codoped LiNiCoMnO with high energy density is prepared via a coprecipitation method, followed by a solid-state reaction.

A Meta-analysis of the Value of vWF in the Diagnosis of Liver Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension.

Studies have indicated that serum von Willebrand factor (vWF) has a positive correlation with hepatic venous pressure gradient. However, information on the value of vWF in the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension has been lacking. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess the value of vWF in the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension.

The deactivation mechanism of Pb on the Ce/TiO catalyst for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH: TPD and DRIFT studies.

It was well recognized that Pb had a poisoning effect on a SCR catalyst. In this study, the deactivation mechanism of Pb on the Ce/TiO catalyst was investigated based on the characterization results of TPD and in situ DRIFT studies. It was found that the addition of Pb on the Ce/TiO catalyst not only inhibited the adsorption and activation of NH species, but also led to the decrease of the activity of adsorbed NH species in the SCR reaction.

[Clinical significance of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in development of chronic hepatitis B].

Objective: To explore the clinical significance of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in the development of chronic hepatitis B (CHB).

Methods: A total of 182 patients with untreated CHB and 50 healthy individuals (controls) participated in the study. Correlation analysis was performed to determine the association of serum hs-CRP with the age,sex,medical history,serum hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA, liver function parameters,liver stiffness measure (LSM) and hepatic fibrosis; in addition, correlation analysis was carried out for the associations of degree of liver damage with grade of hepatic fibrosis, LSM and the serum levels of hs-CRP.

[Diagnostic value of liver stiffness measurement combined with serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein detection in HBV-related cirrhosis patients complicated with primary liver cancer].

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the diagnostic value of liver stiffness measurement combined with serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein detection in HBV-related cirrhosis patients complicated with primary liver cancer.

Methods: A total of 156 previously untreated chronic hepatitis B-related cirrhosis patients and 50 healthy subjects were included in this study. The 156 patients were divided into two groups: those with primary liver cancer (67 cases) and without liver cancer (89 cases).

Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein are associated with HBV replication, liver damage and fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B.

Background/aims: The aim of this study was to explore the potential role of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in the pathogenic process of chronic hepatitis B.

Methodology: A total of 380 patients with chronic hepatitis B were included in this study. All patients received the concentrations of serum hs-CRP, Hepatitis B sero-markers, serum HBV-DNA loads, liver function parameters and liver stiffness were measured, and in which 172 patients undertaken liver biopsy and immunohistochemistry analysis.

De novo combination therapy adefovir plus lamivudine as a treatment for women of child-bearing age with HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B before pregnancy.

Substantial progress has been achieved in antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B; however, options for women of child-bearing age with HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B remain a challenge. In this study, we sought to determine whether de novo combination therapy of Adefovir plus Lamivudine was a super treatment for women of child-bearing age with HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B prior to conception. A total of 122 women patients of child-bearing age with HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B were randomly assigned to receive (i) 10 mg Adefovir plus 100 mg Lamivudine (64 patients) or (ii) 10 mg Adefovir monotherapy (58 patients), administrated orally once daily for 96 weeks.