Removal of Fluoride by Modified Adsorbents: A Review of Modification Methods and Adsorption Mechanisms.

Fluoride is ubiquitously present in the natural environment, and its excessive levels can pose serious threats to human health and industrial production. Among various fluoride pollution control methods, adsorption is recognized for its optimal cost-effectiveness and adaptability. The mechanism of fluoride adsorption and the adsorption capacities of various modified adsorbents have been comparatively analyzed:natural minerals, biomass materials, metal oxides, and several emerging types of adsorbents, among which metal-based adsorbents show the best performance.

Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost Converter.

This study aims to conduct an assessment of the dynamic characteristics of a proposed 6.6 kW bidirectional bridgeless three-leg interleaved totem-pole power factor correction (PFC) boost converter developed for the front-end stage of electric vehicle onboard charger applications during load cycles. This proposed PFC boost converter integrates the self-developed silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFET modules for achieving high efficiency and high power density.

Preparation, adsorption and structure of Ce doped layered manganese ion-sieve based on LiMnO spatial structure.

With appropriate cerium (Ce) doping, the layered lithium ion-sieve precursor LiCeMnO was synthesized using hydrothermal and solid-phase calcination, which exhibited Li/Mn ratio exceeding 1, indicating a high theoretical adsorption capacity. The incorporation of Ce further stabilized the spatial configuration of the layered ion-sieve and controlled the dissolution loss ratio of manganese (Mn) to approximately 0.55%.

A large-scale integrated transcriptomic atlas for soybean organ development.

Soybean is one of the most important crops in the world and its production needs to be significantly increased to meet the escalating global demand. Elucidating the genetic regulatory networks underlying soybean organ development is critical for breeding elite and resilient varieties to ensure an increase in soybean production under the changing climates. Integrated transcriptomic atlas that leverages multiple types of transcriptomic data can facilitate the characterization of temporal-spatial expression patterns of most organ development-related genes and thereby help understand organ developmental processes.

Dietary phytosterols increased the rate of weight gain, antioxidant capacity and growth of beneficial strains of bacteria in the gut and suppressed the population of potentially pathogenic bacteria in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides).

This study was to evaluate the effects of dietary adding of phytosterol (PS) on growth, antioxidant capacity, tissue morphology and gut microbiota of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). A total of 540 largemouth bass (13.75 ± 0.

An observed "sandwich" framework mediated via sulfate ions as electron shuttle for efficient electro-oxidation of organic pollutants.

"Electro-oxidation processes are effective in treating sulfate-rich organic wastewater. However, this technology development has been hindered by the poor understanding of the role of sulfate ions. This paper reports that high concentration of sulfate ions significantly enhanced the electro-oxidation of organic pollutants.

Using Zebrafish Models to Study Epitranscriptomic Regulation of CNS Functions.

Epitranscriptomic regulation of cell functions involves multiple post-transcriptional chemical modifications of coding and non-coding RNA that are increasingly recognized in studying human brain disorders. Although rodent models are presently widely used in neuroepitranscriptomic research, the zebrafish (Danio rerio) has emerged as a useful and promising alternative model species. Mounting evidence supports the importance of RNA modifications in zebrafish CNS function, providing additional insights into epitranscriptomic mechanisms underlying a wide range of brain disorders.

Versatile Stimuli-Responsive Controlled Release of Pinanediol-Caged Boronic Esters for Spatiotemporal and Nitroreductase-Selective Glucose Bioimaging.

Boronic acids have been widely applied in various biological fields, particularly achieving significant practical progress in boronic acid-based glucose sensing. However, boronic acids exhibit nonspecific binding to other nucleophiles, and the inherent lability of boronic esters in biological systems limits their further applications. Herein, we developed a stimuli-responsive controllable caging strategy to achieve photoresponsive spatiotemporally and nitroreductase-responsive cancer cell-selective glucose sensing.

sRNA STnc3020 contributes to the virulence of Salmonella typhimurium may via modulating the gene expression of prgJ of T3SS needle complex.

As important post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression, sRNAs play important modulatory roles in the environmental adaptation and virulence of bacteria. To investigate the regulatory role of sRNA STnc3020 in the virulence of Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium).

Exploring the Potential of Duck Egg White Jelly: Enhancing Texture, Reducing Phosphate, and Innovating Emulsified Meat Snacks.

Duck egg white jelly, a protein-rich, alkali-induced gel, mirrors preserved duck egg white in appearance and properties, offering easier storage and utility, especially when excess egg white is available. This research focuses on incorporating duck egg white jelly into emulsified meat snacks to enhance texture while reducing the phosphate content. This study suggests that adding phosphate and duck egg white jelly increases raw meat paste pH, affecting its viscosity.

Diagnostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and albumin-to-globulin ratio for periprosthetic joint infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication after joint arthroplasty, resulting in high morbidity and mortality. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and albumin-to-globulin ratio (AGR) are novel diagnostic markers for PJI; however, their diagnostic value remains inconsistent.

Methods: This meta-analysis was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and MEDLINE databases to determine the diagnostic accuracy of NLR and AGR for PJI in the knee or hip.

Residual levels of dietary deltamethrin interfere with growth and intestinal health in Litopenaeus vannamei.

To date, few study explored the damage of chronic dietary exposure to the lipophilic pesticide deltamethrin (DM) in aquatic animals, and it remains unclear whether its toxicity and residue levels would be affected by dietary lipid levels. Therefore, the present study aimed to elucidate the interactions between dietary lipid levels and DM levels in the Pacific white shrimp, focusing on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal microbiota. DM has excellent insecticidal activity and has been used worldwide.

Insights into the stability assessment and reaction mechanisms of Mn-oxide-containing adsorbents for As(Ⅲ) removal in filter columns: Migration laws and stabilization mechanisms of Mn element.

This study focused on two Mn-oxide-containing adsorbents for As(Ⅲ) removal, namely granular iron-manganese composite oxide (GFMO) and granular iron-manganese-copper composite oxide (GFMCO). The comparative experiments results demonstrated that GFMCO exhibited superior performance in As(Ⅲ) removal and a more obvious Mn(II) release compared to GFMO. Furthermore, this study explored the approaches for the control of manganese release during As(Ⅲ) removal, identifying sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) oxidation followed by manganese sand filtration as the most effective method for capturing released Mn(Ⅱ) in water.

Adverse Birth and Obstetric Outcomes in the Offspring of Male Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Nationwide Population-Based Study.

Background: The growing population of male adolescent and young adult (AYA, ages 15-40 years) cancer survivors has heightened interest in their reproductive health. However, studies have reported conflicting findings on the potential risks of cancer and its treatments on birth and obstetric outcomes.

Methods: We used encrypted identification numbers for both fathers and mothers to link three nationwide Taiwan datasets from 2004 to 2019, identifying 3,785 births with a paternal history of AYA cancer.

Dual-Mode Reactive Oxygen Species-Stimulated Carbon Monoxide Release for Synergistic Photodynamic and Gas Tumor Therapy.

Controllable carbon monoxide (CO) release simulated by light-generated reactive oxygen species (ROS) represents a promising approach for cancer therapy but is hampered by low CO release rate and low ROS generation of conventional photosensitizers in hypoxia tumor microenvironments. In this study, we developed a highly efficient nanoplatform (TPyNO-FeCO NPs) through co-encapsulating organic AIE photosensitizers (PSs) and CO prodrug (Fe(CO)), which are capable of light-triggered robust ROS generation and CO release for synergistic photodynamic therapy (PDT) and CO gas therapy. The success of this nanoplatform leverages the design of a PS, TPyNO, with exceptional type I and type II ROS generation capabilities, achieved through the introduction of the α-photoinduced electron transfer (α-PET) process.

Metagenomic insights into the mechanism of sophorolipid in facilitating co-anaerobic digestion of mushroom residues and cattle manure: Functional microorganisms and metabolic pathway analysis.

The present study aimed to enhance the co-anaerobic digestion system of mushroom residues and cattle manure by incorporating biosurfactant sophorolipid. Results demonstrated that the addition of 75 mg/L sophorolipid increased cumulative methane production by 33.68%, acetate content by 9-10 times, and the abundance of Methanosarcina by 69.

Loss of Lateral suppressor gene is associated with evolution of root nodule symbiosis in Leguminosae.

Background: Root nodule symbiosis (RNS) is a fascinating evolutionary event. Given that limited genes conferring the evolution of RNS in Leguminosae have been functionally validated, the genetic basis of the evolution of RNS remains largely unknown. Identifying the genes involved in the evolution of RNS will help to reveal the mystery.

Assessing the causal effect of inflammation-related genes on myocarditis: A Mendelian randomization study.

Aims: Prior evidence has shown a significant link between inflammation and the development of myocarditis. This study aimed to investigate the causal relationship between inflammation-related genes (IRGs) and myocarditis.

Methods And Results: In this study, the causal relationship between 167 IRGs and myocarditis were investigated using datasets from the Gene Set Enrichment Analysis and Integrative Epidemiology Unit open genome-wide association study (IEU OpenGWAS) databases.

Natural allelic variations confer drought tolerance and influence nodule formation in soybean.

Unlabelled: Soybean [ (L.) Merr.] is one of the most important, but a drought-sensitive, crops.

Effects of dietary Brevibacillus laterosporus BL1 supplementation on meat quality, antioxidant capacity, and the profiles of muscle amino acids and fatty acids in finishing pigs.

Consumer demand for tastier and higher-quality pork is increasing. Probiotics have been reported to improve meat quality, but the species of probiotics are limited, and efficacy is discrete. This study investigated the effects of dietary Brevibacillus laterosporus BL1 (live and heat-killed form) supplementation on the meat quality of finishing pigs.

Rational Design of A-Site Cation for High Performance Lead-Free Perovskite X-Ray Detectors.

Design of hypotoxic lead-free perovskites, e.g. Bismuth(Bi)-based perovskites, is much beneficial for commercialization of perovskite X-ray detectors due to their strong radiation absorption.

A mixed animal and plant protein source replacing fishmeal affects bile acid metabolism and apoptosis in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides).

Chicken meal, shrimp meal, blood meal, and soybean protein concentrate are common alternatives to fishmeal. This study used them to prepare three diets with different levels of fishmeal (FM48, FM40, and FM32) for largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). The results found no significant difference in the growth performance of largemouth bass fed different diets.