Preparation and characterization of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/Ginkgo biloba leaf extract composite film and its effect on chilled beef preservation.

Bioactive composite films containing varying concentrations (0 %, 2 %, 6 %, and 10 %) of the Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (GBLE) were prepared using chitosan (CS) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as substrates and applied to preserve chilled beef. The thickness, density, mechanical properties, barrier properties, antioxidant activity, and thermal stability of the developed composite films significantly increased as the GBLE concentration increased (P < 0.05).

Effects of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose-tea polyphenols ice coating on the quality degradation of frozen-thawed beef due to changes in protein structure and fat and protein oxidation.

During freeze-thaw (FT) cycles, protein structural degradation, lipid and protein oxidation can lead to quality deterioration of beef samples. To address this issue, we developed a cost-effective and easy-to-operate carboxymethyl cellulose sodium-tea polyphenol (CMC-TP) ice coating to inhibit quality deterioration caused by these factors. The beef samples were characterized for various quality attributes, lipid and protein oxidation, and protein structure.

An alumina phase induced composite transition shuttle to stabilize carbon capture cycles.

Limiting global warming to 1.5-2 °C requires a 50-90% reduction in CO emissions in 2050, depending on different scenarios, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage is a promising technology that can help reach this objective. Calcium oxide (CaO) carbon capture is an appealing choice because of its affordability, large potential capacity, and ability to withstand the high temperatures of flue gases.

Overview of Multi-Scale Simulation Techniques for Three Typical Steel Manufacturing Processes.

Steel products typically undergo intricate manufacturing processes, commencing from the liquid phase, with casting, hot rolling, and laminar cooling being among the most crucial processes. In the background of carbon neutrality, thin-slab casting and direct rolling (TSCR) technology has attracted significant attention, which integrates the above three processes into a simpler and more energy-efficient sequence compared to conventional methods. Multi-scale computational modeling and simulation play a crucial role in steel design and optimization, enabling the prediction of properties and microstructure in final steel products.

Hot Deformation Behavior of Free-Al 2.43 wt.% Si Electrical Steel Strip Produced by Twin-Roll Strip Casting and Its Effect on Microstructure and Texture.

Twin-roll strip casting (TRSC) technology has unique advantages in the production of non-oriented electrical steel. However, the hot deformation behavior of high-grade electrical steel produced by TRSC has hardly been reported. This work systematically studied the hot deformation behavior of free-Al 2.

Cowhide gelatin peptide as a source of antioxidants for inhibiting the deterioration of pudding quality during storage.

To investigate the effect of gelatin peptide on the inhibition of quality deterioration in stored pudding, gelatin peptide with antioxidant properties was added to pudding products. For this purpose, a pudding recipe containing gelatin peptides was created. The gelatin peptides were characterized based on their antioxidant activity and protein structure.

Limited Independent Follow-Up with Germline Testing of Variants Detected in and by Tumor-Only Sequencing.

Introduction: Genomic profiling is performed in patients with advanced or metastatic cancer, in order to direct cancer treatment, often sequencing tumor-only, without a matched germline comparator. However, because many of the genes analyzed on tumor profiling overlap with those known to be associated with hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes (HCPS), tumor-only profiling can unknowingly uncover germline pathogenic (P) and likely pathogenic variants (LPV). In this study, we evaluated the number of patients with P/LPVs identified in and () via tumor-only profiling, then determined the germline testing outcomes for those patients.

Effect of glycolysis on water holding capacity during postmortem aging of Jersey cattle-yak meat.

Background: Postmortem muscle moisture loss leads to a decrease in carcass weight and can adversely impact overall meat quality. Therefore, it is critical to investigate water holding capacity (WHC) to enhance meat quality. Current research has primarily focused on examining the correlation between signaling molecules and meat quality in relation to the glycolysis effect on muscle WHC.

Scalable, Color-Matched, Flexible Plasmonic Film for Visible-Infrared Compatible Camouflage.

The multispectral compatible infrared camouflage technology is implemented these days to counter the developing infrared detectors and detectors of other bands. However, the conflict between delicate optical structures and scalable procedures has significantly impeded the development and application of multispectral-compatible camouflage technology. Therefore, a semi-open Fabry-Perot structure is introduced, and the color and infrared emissivity by structural parameters for color-matched visible-infrared compatible camouflage are modulated.

Modification and application of "zero-line" incision design in total endoscopic gasless unilateral axillary approach thyroidectomy: A preliminary report.

Introduction: Gasless unilateral trans-axillary approach (GUA) thyroidectomy has witnessed rapid development in technologies and applications. However, the existence of surgical retractors and limited space would increase the difficulty of guaranteeing the visual field and disturb safe surgical manipulation. We aimed to develop a novel zero-line method for incision design to access optimal surgical manipulation and outcomes.

Efficient free-space to on-chip coupling of THz-bandwidth pulses for biomolecule fingerprint sensing.

Wide bandwidth THz pulses can be used to record the distinctive spectral fingerprints related to the vibrational or rotational modes of polycrystalline biomolecules, and can be used to resolve the time-dependent dynamics of such systems. Waveguides, owing to their tight spatial confinement of the electromagnetic fields and the longer interaction distance, are promising platforms with which to study small volumes of such systems. The efficient input of sub-ps THz pulses into waveguides is challenging owing to the wide bandwidth of the THz signal.

Virulence characteristics of f. sp. and its genetic diversity by EST-SSR analyses.

Wheat powdery mildew, caused by f. sp. (an obligate biotrophic pathogen) is a worldwide threat to wheat production that occurs over a wide geographic area in China.

Study on the Effect of Processing Parameters on Residual Stresses of Injection Molded Micro-Pillar Array.

As one of the main methods for fabricating microstructured surfaces, micro-injection molding has the advantages of short cycle time, high production efficiency, and the potential for batch manufacturing. However, non-negligible residual stresses inside the molded part could affect the replication quality, dimensions, and physical properties of the microstructure. Therefore, studying the effects of processing parameters on residual stresses is a necessary prerequisite to ensure the successful fabrication of microstructured parts.

Clinical and Molecular Characterization of Mutations as Predictive Biomarkers of Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Advanced Cancers.

Purpose: DNA polymerase epsilon is critical to DNA proofreading and replication. Mutations in have been associated with hypermutated tumors and antitumor response to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. We present a clinicopathologic analysis of patients with advanced cancers harboring mutations, the pattern of co-occurring mutations, and their response to ICI therapy within the context of mutation pathogenicity.

Activating a Multielectron Reaction of NASICON-Structured Cathodes toward High Energy Density for Sodium-Ion Batteries.

The increasing demand to efficiently store and utilize the electricity from renewable energy resources in a sustainable way has boosted the request for sodium-ion battery technology due to the high abundance of sodium sources worldwide. Na superionic conductor (NASICON) structured cathodes with a robust polyanionic framework have been intriguing because of their open 3D structure and superior thermal stability. The ever-increasing demand for higher energy densities with NASICON-structured cathodes motivates us to activate multielectron reactions, thus utilizing the third sodium ion toward higher voltage and larger capacity, both of which have been the bottlenecks for commercializing sodium-ion batteries.

Simulation of Subrapid Solidification and Secondary Cooling for the Strip Casting of IF Steel.

A combination of droplet solidification tester and confocal laser scanning microscope was used to simulate subrapid solidification and secondary cooling process pertinent to the strip casting. The IF steel droplet had a delamination structure and the bottom part went through sub-rapid solidification. During secondary cooling, γ/α transformation mechanism belonged to interface-controlled massive transformation and the ferrite grains grew quickly.

Multilayer for Radiative Cooling and Heating in Double-Side Photonic Thermal System.

The temperature of outdoor structures, such as automobiles, buildings, and clothing, can be tuned by designing photonic properties. However, particular challenges arise when considering the temperature of an object itself rather than the enclosure in these outdoor structures. We present a double-side photonic thermal (DSPT) system.

A P3-Type KMnMgNiO Cathode Material for Potassium-Ion Batteries with High Structural Reversibility Secured by the Mg-Ni Pinning Effect.

Mn-based layered oxides are very attractive as cathodes for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) due to their low-cost and environmentally friendly precursors. Their transfer to practical application, however, is inhibited by some issues including consecutive phase transitions, sluggish K deintercalation/intercalation, and serious capacity loss. Herein, Mg-Ni co-substituted KMnMgNiO is designed as a promising cathode material for PIBs, with suppressed phase transitions that occurred in KMnO and improved K storage performance.

Epitaxial Nickel Ferrocyanide Stabilizes Jahn-Teller Distortions of Manganese Ferrocyanide for Sodium-Ion Batteries.

Manganese-based Prussian Blue, Na Mn[Fe(CN) ] (MnPB), is a good candidate for sodium-ion battery cathode materials due to its high capacity. However, it suffers from severe capacity decay during battery cycling due to the destabilizing Jahn-Teller distortions it undergoes as Mn is oxidized to Mn . Herein, the structure is stabilized by a thin epitaxial surface layer of nickel-based Prussian Blue (Na Ni[Fe(CN) ]).

Multiregion Janus-Featured Cobalt Phosphide-Cobalt Composite for Highly Reversible Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries.

Electrode materials with high conductivity, strong chemisorption, and catalysis toward polysulfides are recognized as key factors for metal-sulfur batteries. Nevertheless, the construction of such functional material is a challenge for room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-Na/S) batteries. Herein, a multiregion Janus-featured CoP-Co structure obtained sequential carbonization-oxidation-phosphidation of heteroseed zeolitic imidazolate frameworks is introduced.

3D Interconnected Gyroid Au-CuS Materials for Efficient Solar Steam Generation.

Surface plasmon resonance (SPR), a promising technology, is beneficial for various applications, such as photothermal conversion, solar cells, photocatalysts, and sensing. However, the SPR performance may be restricted by the 1D- or 2D-distributed hotspots. The bicontinuous interconnected gyroid-structured materials have emerged in light energy conversion due to a high density of 3D-distributed hotspots, ultrahigh light-matter interactions and large scattering cross-section.

Self-assembling RuO nanogranulates with few carbon layers as an interconnected nanoporous structure for lithium-oxygen batteries.

Electrocatalysis for cathodic oxygen is of great significance for achieving high-performance lithium-oxygen batteries. Herein, we report a facile and green method to prepare an interconnected nanoporous three-dimensional (3D) architecture, which is composed of RuO2 nanogranulates coated with few layers of carbon. The as-prepared 3D nanoporous RuO2@C nanostructure can demonstrate a high initial specific discharge capacity of 4000 mA h g-1 with high round-trip efficiency of 95%.