Concentrated Solar-Driven Catalytic CO2 Reduction: From Fundamental Research to Practical Applications.

Concentrated solar-driven CO2 reduction is a breakthrough approach to combat climate crisis. Harnessing the in-situ coupling of high photon flux density and high thermal energy flow initiates multiple energy conversion pathways, such as photothermal, photoelectric, and thermoelectric processes, thereby enhancing the efficient activation of CO2. This review systematically presents the fundamental principles of concentrated solar systems, the design and classification of solar-concentrating devices, and industrial application case studies.

PCSK9 exacerbates sevoflurane-induced neuroinflammatory response and apoptosis by up-regulating cGAS-STING signal.

Background: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a postoperative complication that can be induced by anaesthesia. PCSK9 has been shown to have a role in neuronal development and apoptosis. However, PCSK9 has not been studied in sevoflurane-induced POCD-related disorders.

Association between Mediterranean diet and metabolic syndrome: analysis of NHANES 2007-2020.

Changing poor dietary habits is effective for treating metabolic syndrome (MetS). Despite the global reputation of the Mediterranean diet (MD) for health, research on its link to MetS is limited, especially in non-Mediterranean regions. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the MD and MetS.