Anomalously Large Luminescence Modulation Induced by Trace Lanthanide Impurities in Alloyed Upconversion Nanocrystals.

Achieving precise control over emission characteristics, such as wavelength and lifetime, is critical to unlocking the full potential of luminescent nanomaterials for diverse applications. In this work, we present a strategy for fine-tuning the optical properties of upconversion nanocrystals by engineering parts-per-million (ppm)-doping-level lanthanide impurities. We show that even trace impurities (∼10 ppm, fewer than 10 atoms per nanocrystal), which are only a hundredth of the conventionally studied doping levels and were previously considered negligible, serve as efficient energy traps in energy migration-based upconversion processes.

Corrigendum: Various steaming durations alter digestion, absorption, and fermentation by human gut microbiota outcomes of Hua polysaccharides.

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Nanoporous Ag Microparticles with Tailorable and Noncontaminated Nanopores for SERS Sensing Applications.

Nanoporous metallic microarchitectures with noncontaminated surfaces hold significant promise in catalytic and sensing fields. Fabrication of nanoporous metal microparticles without using any organic ligands remains a significant challenge. Here, a green synthesis strategy is presented inspired by dealloying mechanisms.

A quinolinyl analog of resveratrol improves neuronal damage after ischemic stroke by promoting Parkin-mediated mitophagy.

Ischemic stroke (IS) is a prevalent neurological disorder often resulting in significant disability or mortality. Resveratrol, extracted from Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc.

Catalytic solvothermal liquefaction of kitchen waste for the production of high-quality bio-oil: Effects of reusing ethanol phase as the reaction medium.

Solvothermal liquefaction (STL) can convert kitchen waste (KW) into bio-oil without pre-drying. This study systematically investigated the effects of Fe-Ni bimetallic catalysts and recycled ethanol on enhancing bio-oil production. It also assessed the stability and reusability of the recycled catalysts, as well as the environmental benefits of STL technology.

Step-Edge Guided Homoepitaxy Enables Highly Reversible Zn Plating/Stripping.

Metal anodes are of profound impact towards the realization of energy-dense rechargeable batteries. However, the "hostless" metal redox always presents the disordered plating/stripping, aggravated by the side reactions and local anisotropy that cause the formation of excessive dendrites/voids and quickly lead to battery failure. Here we report step-edge guided homoepitaxy enabling ordered layer-by-layer Zn plating/stripping regardless of the (dis)charging conditions.

Identification of IFI27 involvement in the progression of neuroblastoma through bioinformatics analysis and experimental assays.

Neuroblastoma (NB) is a prevalent extracranial malignant neuroendocrine tumor in children, originating from the sympathetic nervous system. This study aims to investigate new therapeutic targets for NB. The differentially expressed genes were screened by analyzing the GSE35133 and GSE90689 datasets.

Prevalence and predictors of short stature in children aged 3-18 years in Hainan Province, China: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Short stature is a global health-related problem and remains to be evaluated in children in Hainan Province. The present study was conducted to investigate the associated factors with short-stature in children.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a staged, cluster random sampling method.

Comparative genomics of and section .

is an important model organism for eukaryotic biology and the reference for the section in comparative studies. In this study, we sequenced the genomes of 25 species of this section. Whole-genome phylogeny of 34 species and clarifies the position of clades inside section .

Unlocking High-Throughput Plasma-Catalytic Low-Temperature Oxidation of -Hexane over Single-Atom Ag/MnO Catalysts.

The total oxidation of -hexane, a hazardous volatile organic compound (VOC) emitted by the pharmaceutical industry, presents a significant environmental challenge due to limited catalyst activity at low temperatures and poor stability at high temperatures. Here, we present a novel approach that overcomes these limitations by employing single-atom Ag/MnO catalysts coupled with nonthermal plasma (NTP). This strategy achieves exceptional performance in -hexane oxidation at low temperatures, demonstrating 96.

Effusol ameliorates ischemic stroke by targeting NLRP3 protein to regulate NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis.

Background: The significance of pyroptosis as an inflammatory mode of death in ischemic stroke (IS) has attracted much attention in recent years. Effusol is a dihydrophenanthrene component extracted from Juncus effusus L..

Factors and reasons for planning to quit smoking among a nationally representative sample of adults who smoke: Findings from the 2021 ITC EUREST-PLUS Spain Survey.

Introduction: Intentions to quit are the strongest predictor of successful smoking cessation and future quit attempts. This study assesses factors associated with quit intentions among adults who smoke in Spain.

Methods: Data are from the 2021 International Tobacco Control (ITC) EUREST-PLUS Spain Wave 3 Survey, a nationally representative survey of adults aged ≥18 years who smoke (n=1006).

Gnetupendin A protects against ischemic stroke through activating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR-dependent autophagy pathway.

Background: Autophagy has been recently emerged as a prominent factor in the pathogenesis of ischemic stroke (IS) and is increasingly being considered as a potential therapeutic target for IS. Gnetum parvifolium has been identified as a potential therapeutic agent for inflammatory diseases such as rheumatism and traumatic injuries. However, the pharmacological effects of Gnetupindin A (GA), a stilbene compound isolated from Gnetum parvifolium, have not been fully elucidated until now.

Open ocean convection drives enhanced eastern pathway of the Glacial Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.

Abundant proxy records suggest a profound reorganization of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM, ~21,000 y ago), with the North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW) shoaling significantly relative to the present-day (PD) and forming Glacial North Atlantic Intermediate Water (GNAIW). However, almost all previous observational and modeling studies have focused on the zonal mean two-dimensional AMOC feature, while recent progress in the understanding of modern AMOC reveals a more complicated three-dimensional structure, with NADW penetrating from the subpolar North Atlantic to lower latitude through different pathways. Here, combining Pa/Th reconstructions and model simulations, we uncover a significant change in the three-dimensional structure of the glacial AMOC.

Effect of Ganoderma lucidum water extract on flavor volatiles and quality characteristics of set-type yogurt.

This study investigated the effects of several concentrations of Ganoderma lucidum water extract (GLWE) (0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.

Amelioration of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis by exogenous soluble PD-L1 is associated with restraining dendritic cell maturation and CCR7-mediated migration.

Dendritic cells (DCs) orchestrate both immune activation and immune tolerance in multiple sclerosis (MS). Manipulating the phenotypes and functions of DCs to boost their tolerogenic potential is an appealing strategy for treating MS and its animal model experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) delivers the immunoinhibitory signals by interacting with PD-1 ligand 1 (PD-L1), which plays a critical role in maintaining immune tolerance.

Local Electronic Structure Regulation Enabling Fluorophosphates Cathode with Improved Redox Potential and Reversible Capacity for Sodium-Ion Batteries.

Mn-based fluorophosphates have attracted much attention as cathodes for sodium-ion batteries owing to their high cost effectiveness, considerable capacity, and stable framework. However, the fascinating Mn redox couple suffers from inadequate activation due to the Mn-O covalent character and poor electronic conductivity, impeding its further applications. Herein, a local electronic structure regulation strategy is proposed to improve the Mn redox potential and reversible capacity simultaneously through introducing elements with low-energy 3d orbitals to expand the energy gap between the e orbitals and Fermi energy of Na.

Monomer production from supercritical ethanol depolymerization of PET plastic waste using Ni-ZnO/AlO catalyst.

Plastic waste poses a serious threat to the global environment, with recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic accounting for a considerable portion. The application of supercritical ethanol depolymerization technology presents an effective method for recycling PET waste. This study investigated using Ni as an additive to enhance the catalytic activity of ZnO/AlO catalyst for PET waste depolymerization.

Development of a Highly Sensitive and Stretchable Charge-Transfer Fiber Strain Sensor for Wearable Applications.

Wearable electronics have significantly advanced the development of highly stretchable strain sensors, which are essential for applications such as health monitoring, human-machine interfaces, and energy harvesting. Fiber-based sensors and polymeric materials are promising due to their flexibility and tunable properties, although balancing sensitivity and stretchability remains a challenge. This study introduces a novel composite strain sensor that combines poly(3-hexylthiophene) and tetrafluoro-tetracyanoquinodimethane to form a charge-transfer complex (CTC) with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on a styrene-butadiene-styrene substrate.

Phyllosticta paracitricarpa is synonymous with the EU quarantine fungus P. citricarpa based on phylogenomic analyses.

Phyllosticta citricarpa is an important citrus-pathogen and a quarantine organism in the European Union. Its recently described relative, P. paracitricarpa, is very closely related and not listed as a quarantine organism.

Neurospora intermedia from a traditional fermented food enables waste-to-food conversion.

Fungal fermentation of food and agricultural by-products holds promise for improving food sustainability and security. However, the molecular basis of fungal waste-to-food upcycling remains poorly understood. Here we use a multi-omics approach to characterize oncom, a fermented food traditionally produced from soymilk by-products in Java, Indonesia.

Expansion of Smoke-Free Laws in Public Places and Support for Smoke-Free in Malaysia: Findings from the 2020 ITC Malaysia Survey.

Smoke-free laws (SFL) are more effective with public support. This study investigated the smoking prevalence, public perceptions of smoking rules, and support for comprehensive SFL among 1047 people who smoke (PWS) and 206 people who do not smoke (PNS) aged ≥18 in the 2020 International Tobacco Control Malaysia Survey. Smoking prevalence was highest in nighttime entertainment venues (85.