An efficient co-culture of and for phenol degradation under high salt conditions.

Phenol is one of the major organic pollutants in high salt industrial wastewater. The biological treatment method is considered to be a cost-effective and eco-friendly method, in which the co-culture of microalgae and bacteria shows a number of advantages. In the previous study, a co-culture system featuring () and () was established and could degrade 400 mg L phenol at 3% NaCl concentration.

The structure impact of lignin in pulping material on the energy storage performance of black liquor derived carbon cathodes for zinc ion hybrid capacitors.

Cooking black liquors generated during the pulping process have been recognized as promising electrode materials which can be directly applied as carbon sources. This paper investigates the relationship between the microstructure of lignin and the electrochemical properties of carbon derived from black liquor obtained from various plants, including softwood, hardwood, and grass. It was found that eucalyptus black liquor, abundant in methoxy groups, has a notable impact on the performance of carbon materials compared to black liquor derived from Pinus sylvestris and bamboo.

Combined effects of different-sized microplastics and fluindapyr on earthworm: bioaccumulation, oxidative stress, histopathological responses and gut microbiota.

Soil is an important sink for microplastics (MPs) and pesticides. MPs can act as carriers for pesticides, thus induce direct and indirect effects on soil organisms. Fluindapyr (FIP), a novel succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors fungicides (SDHIs), may pose a serious threat to earthworms.

Biodegradable sodium lignosulfonate-based superabsorbent hydrogels for disposable hygiene products based on hyperbranched polyetherpolyol crosslinkers.

Full bio-degradation of super absorbent hydrogels (SAHs), which possess excellent water uptake capacity, is still challenging. Based on Flory theory, this paper first analyzes that the high swelling property and gel strength of SHAs are attributed to the length of effective chain of crosslinker. Firstly, a series of hyperbranched crosslinker (HBC) with different molecular weights were designed and synthesized by anionic polymerization and sodium lignosulfonate (SL), which owns a hydrophilic network and remarkable biodegradation properties, was selected as a monomer.

Corneal elevation asymmetry vector: Viable predictor of severe one-year-averaged orthokeratology lens decentration.

Background: To assess the predictive value of pretreatment corneal elevation asymmetry vector (CEAV) for severe orthokeratology (Ortho-k) lens decentration (LD) in Chinese myopic adolescents.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 247 myopic participants over one year employed a novel MATLAB algorithm to calculate CEAV and precise LD vector. Subjects were categorized into mild (<1 mm) and severe (≥1 mm) yearly averaged LD (YALD) groups.

Neuroprotective Potential of Glycyrrhizic Acid in Ischemic Stroke: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Prospects.

Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, with current therapies limited in addressing its complex pathophysiological mechanisms, such as inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and impaired autophagy. Glycyrrhizic acid (GA), a bioactive compound from licorice ( L.), has demonstrated neuroprotective properties in preclinical studies.

Recent advances in nanomaterial-enabled chemiresistive hydrogen sensors.

With the growing adoption of hydrogen energy and the rapid advancement of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, there is an increasing demand for high-performance hydrogen gas (H) sensors. Among various sensor types, chemiresistive H sensors have emerged as particularly promising due to their excellent sensitivity, fast response times, cost-effectiveness, and portability. This review comprehensively examines the recent progress in chemiresistive H sensors, focusing on developments over the past five years in nanostructured materials such as metals, metal oxide semiconductors, and emerging alternatives.

Logically Activatable Nanoreporter for Multiplexed Time-Phased Imaging Assessment of Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and Systemic Inflammation.

Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI) and induced systemic inflammation is a time-dependent multistage process which poses a risk of causing direct hepatic dysfunction and multiorgan failure. Real-time in situ comprehensive visualization assessment is important and scarce for imaging-guided therapeutic interventions and timely efficacy evaluation. Here, a logically activatable nanoreporter (termed QD@IR783-TK-FITC) is developed for time-phase imaging quantification of HIRI and induced systemic inflammation.

Enhancing the Photocatalytic Activity of Lead-Free Halide Perovskite CsBiI by Compositing with TiC MXene.

In recent years, halide perovskite materials have become widely used in solar cells, photovoltaics, and LEDs, as well as photocatalysis. Lead-free perovskite CsBiI has been demonstrated as an effective photocatalyst; however, the fast recombination of the photogenerated carriers hinders further improvements of its photocatalytic activity. In this work, TiC was composited with CsBiI to promote the transfer and separation of photogenerated carriers, and thus the pollutant degradation efficiency was effectively improved.

Fabrication of Functionalized Graphene Oxide-Aluminum Hypophosphite Nanohybrids for Enhanced Fire Safety Performance in Polystyrene.

To enhance the fire safety performance in polystyrene (PS), a novel organic-inorganic hybrid material (FGO-AHP) was successfully prepared by the combination of functionalized graphene oxide (FGO) and aluminum hypophosphite (AHP) via a chemical deposition method. The resulting FGO-AHP nanohybrids were incorporated into PS via a masterbatch-melt blending to produce PS/FGO-AHP nanocomposites. Scanning electron microscope images confirm the homogeneous dispersion and exfoliation state of FGO-AHP in the PS matrix.

Avian Pasteurella multocida induces chicken macrophage apoptosis by inhibiting the Zyxin-FAK-AKT-FoxO1/NF-κB axis.

Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) can cause infection in various animals, especially livestock and poultry, which can lead to substantial losses to the breeding industry. However, the pathogenesis of avian P.

Dual frequency composite pattern temporal phase unwrapping for 3D surface measurement.

Phase shifting profilometry (PSP) is widely used in three-dimensional (3D) optical metrology applications such as mechanical engineering, industrial monitoring, computer vision, and biomedicine because of its high measurement accuracy. In PSP, multi-frequency temporal phase unwrapping (TPU) plays a dominant role due to its high-accuracy measurement of surfaces with discontinuities and isolated objects. However, it requires a large number of fringe patterns.

Age-specific distribution of oculometric parameters and myopia in children aged 8-12y.

Aim: To describe the distribution of ocular biometrics and to evaluate its associations with refractive error and to assess the contribution from ocular parameters to refractive error among Chinese myopic children.

Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated subjects aged 8-12y. Keratometry, ocular biometry, and cycloplegic autorefraction were performed on each subject.

Panax Notoginseng Saponins promotes the meningeal lymphatic system-mediated hematoma absorption in intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background: Hematoma clearance is crucial for treating intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Currently, there is a lack of pharmacological therapy aimed at promoting hematoma absorption. Meningeal lymphatic system, as a drain of brain, is a potential therapeutic approach in ICH.

A skin-mountable flexible biosensor based on Cu-MOF/PEDOT composites for sweat ascorbic acid monitoring.

Continuous monitoring of sweat nutrients offers valuable insights into metabolic cycling and health levels. However, existing methods often lack adaptability and real-time capabilities. Here, we propose a skin-mountable flexible biosensor integrated with metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived composites for real-time monitoring of sweat ascorbic acid (AA) levels.

Lifelong Changes in the Choroidal Thickness, Refractive Status, and Ocular Dimensions in C57BL/6J Mouse.

Purpose: To investigate the changes in choroidal thickness (ChT), refractive status, and ocular dimensions in the mouse eye in vivo using updated techniques and instrumentation.

Methods: High-resolution swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT), eccentric infrared photoretinoscopy, and custom real-time optical coherence tomography were used to analyze choroidal changes, refractive changes and ocular growth in C57BL/6J mice from postnatal day (P) 21 to month 22.

Results: The ChT gradually increased with age, with the thickest region in the para-optic nerve head and thinning outward, and the temporal ChT was globally thicker than the nasal ChT.

Association between serum iron and gallstones in US adults: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Gallstones are a common digestive disorder that threatens human health. Iron deficiency may be related to the formation of gallstones, but there is limited current epidemiological research. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between iron status and gallstones.

Novel design and implementation of 3d packaged wideband bandpass filters.

This study presents an innovative method for designing a 3D packaged wideband bandpass filter (BPF) by vertically integrating a high-pass filter (HPF) and a low-pass filter (LPF) using an air cavity and vertical interconnect accesses (VIAs). This integration enhances performance while significantly reducing system size. The fabricated BPF, constructed on multilayer substrates, achieves a passband from 2.