Bimetallic Alloy Air Cathode Promoting Superoxide Formation for High-Performance Na-Air Batteries.

Sodium superoxide is considered the preferred discharge product for sodium-air batteries (SABs) due to the reversible electrochemistry of the O/O redox pair and the consequent low charge overpotential. However, air cathodes of SABs based on mono-metal systems have not yet achieved optimal adsorption of the discharge products, leading to suboptimal performance of SABs. In this study, we present FeCo bimetallic alloy particles anchored on carbon nanotubes (FeCo/C) as a demonstration of a bimetal-based air cathode for SABs.

Single-Cell/Particle Sample Introduction Device for Mass Cytometry Based on Gas-Driven Flow Focusing.

Mass cytometry is considered the second generation of flow cytometry technology, which uses metal-labeled antibodies instead of traditional fluorescent antibodies and can measure much more markers from a single cell simultaneously. However, due to frequent clogging of the capillary and nebulizer, it is still a complicated task to perform the sample introduction smoothly for a long-term determination. Herein, a plug-and-play sample introduction device for mass cytometry analysis was developed based on a gas-driven flow focusing protocol.

Impact of intravenous infusion of lidocaine on intrapulmonary shunt and postoperative cognitive function in patients undergoing one-lung ventilation.

Background: Intravenous infusion of lidocaine as an anesthesia adjuvant can improve patient outcomes, but its impact on intrapulmonary shunt during one-lung ventilation (OLV) has not been clarified.

Objectives: To determine the effect of intravenous lidocaine infusion on intrapulmonary shunt during OLV and postoperative cognitive function in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Material And Methods: Sixty patients who underwent OLV for thoracic surgery were randomized to receive intravenous infusion of lidocaine (lidocaine group, n = 30) or normal saline (control group, n = 30) for anesthesia induction.

Surface-Enriched Room-Temperature Liquid Bismuth for Catalytic CO Reduction.

Bismuth-based electrocatalysts are effective for carbon dioxide (CO) reduction to formate. However, at room temperature, these materials are only available in solid state, which inevitably suffers from surface deactivation, declining current densities, and Faradaic efficiencies. Here, the formation of a liquid bismuth catalyst on the liquid gallium surface at ambient conditions is shown as its exceptional performance in the electrochemical reduction of CO (i.

Regulating Charge Transport Dynamics at the Buried Interface and Bulk of Perovskites by Tailored-phase Two-dimensional Crystal Seed Layer.

Targeting the trap-assisted non-radiative recombination losses and photochemical degradation occurring at the interface and bulk of perovskite, especially the overlooked buried bottom interface, a strategy of tailored-phase two-dimensional (TP-2D) crystal seed layer has been developed to improve the charge transport dynamics at the buried interface and bulk of perovskite films. Using this approach, TP-2D layer constructed by TP-2D crystal seeds at the buried interface can induce the formation of homogeneous interface electric field, which effectively suppress the accumulation of charge carriers at the buried interface. Additionally, the presence of TP-2D crystal seed has a positive effect on the crystallization process of the upper perovskite film, leading to optimized crystal quality and thus promoted charge transport inside bulk perovskites.

Minimally destructive laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy of brass assisted by a low-power atmospheric pressure plasma jet.

Minimizing sample damage is crucial in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for applications involving valuable samples and elemental mapping. In this study, we introduced a low-power atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) to reduce sample damage by obtaining LIBS signals at significantly lower laser fluences. The proposed technique, APPJ-assisted LIBS (APPJ-LIBS), utilized an argon APPJ to provide seed electrons and enhance the excitation.

Suppressed Ion Migration in FA-Rich Perovskite Photovoltaics through Enhanced Nucleation of Encapsulation Interface.

With excellent homogeneity, compactness and controllable thickness, atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology is widely used in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, residual organic sources and undesired reactions pose serious challenges to device performance as well as stability. Here, ester groups of poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) are introduced as a reaction medium to promote the nucleation and complete conversion of tetrakis(dimethylamino)tin(IV) (TDMA-Sn).

Catalytic degradation of benzene at room temperature over FeNO sites embedded in porous carbon.

Benzene and its aromatic derivatives are typical volatile organic compounds for indoor and outdoor air pollution, harmful to human health and the environment. It has been considered extremely difficult to break down benzene rings at ambient conditions without external energy input, due to the extraordinary stability of the aromatic structure. Here, we show one such solution that can thoroughly degrade benzene to basically water and carbon dioxide at 25 °C in air using atomically dispersed Fe in N-doped porous carbon, with almost 100% benzene conversion.

Modulation of Colloidal Assembly Behavior Enables Printable Low-Dimensional Perovskite Photovoltaics.

The multiple quantum wells (QWs) distribution in low-dimensional perovskite films hinders charge transport due to the fundamental difficulty of controlling crystal growth from precursor solutions, yielding poorly homogeneous low-dimensional perovskite solar cells (PSCs), especially in upscaling fabrication. Here, efficient low-dimensional PSCs are realized by modulating the colloidal assembly behavior in the precursor solution to induce intermediate structures. In combination with in situ liquid time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, the assembly behavior of organic cations involved lead iodide-dominated colloidal soft framework is visualized by investigating the precursor species differences under hydrogen bonding interactions.

Spontaneous Internal Encapsulation via Dual Interfacial Perovskite Heterojunction Enables Highly Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells.

Deep traps stemming from the defects formed at the surfaces and grain boundaries of the perovskite films are the main reasons of nonradiative recombination and material degradation, which significantly affect efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Here, a spontaneous internal encapsulation strategy was developed by constructing a dual interfacial perovskite heterojunction at the top and buried interface of the three-dimensional (3D) perovskite film. The spacer cations of the two-dimensional (2D) perovskite structure interacted strongly with the 3D perovskite to passivate the defects and optimize the energy level alignment.

Ionic Liquid Assisted Imprint for Efficient and Stable Quasi-2D Perovskite Solar Cells with Controlled Phase Distribution.

Although two-dimensional perovskite devices are highly stable, they also lead to a number of challenges. For instance, the introduction of large organic amines makes crystallization process complicated, causing problems such as generally small grain size and blocked charge transfer. In this work, imprint assisted with methylamine acetate were used to improve the morphology of the film, optimize the internal phase distribution, and enhance the charge transfer of the perovskite film.

Inter-Metal Interaction with a Threshold Effect in NiCu Dual-Atom Catalysts for CO Electroreduction.

Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) have become an emerging platform to provide more flexible active sites for electrocatalytic reactions with multi-electron/proton transfer, such as the CO  reduction reaction (CRR). However, the introduction of asymmetric dual-atom sites causes complexity in structure, leaving an incomprehensive understanding of the inter-metal interaction and catalytic mechanism. Taking NiCu DACs as an example, herein, a more rational structural model is proposed, and the distance-dependent inter-metal interaction is investigated by combining theoretical simulations and experiments, including density functional theory computation, aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy, synchrotron-based X-ray absorption fine structure, and Monte Carlo experiments.

Facet-specific Active Surface Regulation of Bi MO (M=Mo, V, W) Nanosheets for Boosted Photocatalytic CO reduction.

Photocatalytic performance can be optimized via introduction of reactive sites. However, it is practically difficult to engineer these on specific photocatalyst surfaces, because of limited understanding of atomic-level structure-activity. Here we report a facile sonication-assisted chemical reduction for specific facets regulation via oxygen deprivation on Bi-based photocatalysts.

The global burden and temporal trend of cancer attributable to high body mass index: Estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to describe the burden and temporal trend of cancer attributable to high body mass index (BMI), with major patterns highlighted by sex, Socio-demographic Index (SDI), and geographical region.

Methods: This population-based observational study collected epidemiological data on cancer attributable to high BMI from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) 2019. The obtained data included deaths, disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and their age-standardized rates at the global, gender, SDI, regional, and country levels.

Electrocatalytic CO-to-C with Ampere-Level Current on Heteroatom-Engineered Copper Tuning *CO Intermediate Coverage.

An ampere-level current density of CO electrolysis is critical to realize the industrial production of multicarbon (C) fuels. However, under such a large current density, the poor CO intermediate (*CO) coverage on the catalyst surface induces the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction, which hinders CO reduction reaction (CORR). Herein, we report reliable ampere-level CO-to-C electrolysis by heteroatom engineering on Cu catalysts.

The Impact of Perioperative Events on Cancer Recurrence and Metastasis in Patients after Radical Gastrectomy: A Review.

Radical gastrectomy is a mainstay therapy for patients with locally resectable gastric cancer (GC). GC patients who are candidates for radical gastrectomy will experience at least part of the following perioperative events: surgery, anesthesia, pain, intraoperative blood loss, allogeneic blood transfusion, postoperative complications, and their related anxiety, depression and stress response. Considerable clinical studies have shown that these perioperative events can promote recurrence and decrease the long-term survival of GC patients.

Arsenic retention in erythrocytes and excessive erythrophagocytosis is related to low selenium status by impaired redox homeostasis.

Arsenic (As) contamination in drinking water is a global public health problem. Epidemiological studies have shown that selenium (Se) deficiency is associated with an increasing risk of arsenism. However, the association between Se status and As retention in erythrocytes and mechanisms underlying this association have not been fully investigated.

Cation Vacancy-Boosted Lewis Acid-Base Interactions in a Polymer Electrolyte for High-Performance Lithium Metal Batteries.

Polymer electrolytes have gained extensive attention owing to their high flexibility, easy processibility, intrinsic safety, and compatibility with current fabrication technologies. However, their low ionic conductivity and lithium transference number have largely impaired their real application. Herein, novel two-dimensional clay nanosheets with abundant cation vacancies are created and incorporated in a poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)/poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)-blended polymer-based electrolyte.

Key to C production: selective C-C coupling for electrochemical CO reduction on copper alloy surfaces.

The C-C coupling kinetic variations are observed on Cu alloys with Pt, Pd, or Au surface sites. The OC-COH coupling is kinetically more favorable than OC-CHO coupling, which originates from increased reactivity of adsorbed *CO species. Linear energy relations for C-C association/dissociation could simplify the energetic evaluation for C production.