Multiple interactions steered high affinity toward PFAS on ultrathin layered rare-earth hydroxide nanosheets: Remediation performance and molecular-level insights.

The global occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aquatic systems has raised concerns about their adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. Adsorption is a promising technique for the remediation of PFAS, yet effective adsorbents with rapid uptake kinetics and high adsorption capacity are still in high demand, and molecular-level understanding of the interfacial adsorption mechanisms is lacking. In this study, we developed a superior layered rare-earth hydroxide (LRH) adsorbent, ultrathin Y(OH)Cl·1·07HO (namely YOHCl) nanosheets, to achieve the effective removal of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent-Based Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Total Flavonoid Compounds from Spent Sweet Potato ( L.) Leaves: Optimization and Antioxidant and Bacteriostatic Activity.

Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) coupled with microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) were applied to extract total flavonoid compounds from spent sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) leaves. In this study, ten different NADESs were successfully synthesized for the MAE.

Anterior Lens Curvature Matters in the Course of Primary Angle Closure: An Analysis Based on Ultrasound Biomicroscopic Imaging.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of anterior lens curvature in primary angle closure (PAC) and find additional anatomical features of crystalline lens that may predispose primary angle closure to the acute course.

Methods: 435 eyes (263 subjects) were enrolled in this study. Four groups of eyes were included based on angle configurations and clinical features: (i) acute primary angle closure (APAC, 140 eyes); (ii) chronic primary angle closure (CPAC, 116 eyes); (iii) primary angle closure suspect (PACS, 84 eyes); and (iv) normal controls (95 eyes).

Piezoelectric effect enhanced photocatalysis in environmental remediation: State-of-the-art techniques and future scenarios.

Photocatalysis has been widely used as an advanced oxidation process to control pollutants effectively. However, environmental photocatalysis' decontamination efficiency is restricted to the photogenerated electron-hole pairs' rapid recombination. Recently, emerging investigations have been directed to generate internal electric field by piezoelectric effect to enhance the separation efficiency of photogenerated charge carriers for better photocatalytic performance; however, there are still huge knowledge gaps on the rational application of piezo-photocatalysis in environmental remediation and disinfection.

Impact of binocular visual field loss on driving performance in glaucoma patients.

Aim: To evaluate the driving performance in young and middle-aged Chinese glaucoma patients with mild to severe visual field loss compared to those without glaucoma by using a driving simulation test.

Methods: Twenty-nine participants were included in this study: nine patients with glaucoma but pass the binocular Esterman visual field test, ten patients with glaucoma and fail the binocular Esterman visual field test, and ten age-matched healthy controls. A driving simulation test was designed as a frequency-based analysis of a lane-keeping task.

Automatic Anterior Chamber Angle Measurement for Ultrasound Biomicroscopy Using Deep Learning.

Purpose: To develop a software package for automated measuring of the trabecular-iris angle (TIA) using ultrasound biomicroscopy.

Methods: Ultrasound biomicroscopy images were collected and the TIA was manually measured by specialists. Different models were used as the convolutional neural network for the automatic TIA measurement.

Automatic Classification of Anterior Chamber Angle Using Ultrasound Biomicroscopy and Deep Learning.

Purpose: To develop a software package for automated classification of anterior chamber angle of the eye by using ultrasound biomicroscopy.

Methods: Ultrasound biomicroscopy images were collected, and the trabecular-iris angle was manually measured and classified into three categories: open angle, narrow angle, and angle closure. Inception v3 was used as the classifying convolutional neural network and the algorithm was trained.

What Are the Characteristics of Primary Angle Closure With Longer Axial Length?

Purpose: To compare biometric parameters between primary angle closure with longer axial length (AL) and those with medium or shorter AL.

Methods: We prospectively recruited 138 primary angle-closure patients. Low-coherence interferometry and ultrasound biomicroscopy examinations were performed before laser peripheral iridotomy and pilocarpine treatment.

[Accuracy of related parameters to screw placement in lower cervical pedicle measured by spinal virtual surgery system].

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of the related parameters measured by spinal virtual surgery system (SVSS) three-dimensional (3D) techniques by comparing with the parameters measured by multi-spiral CT (MSCT) workstation.

Methods: Seven vertebrae specimens of adult men were scanned with MSCT, and the messages were sent to MSCT workstation and SVSS. The 3D image of spine was reconstructed by using volume rendering and multi-planar reformation; based on the parameter requirement of lower cervical pedicle fixation, 10 related parameters were measured.

[The clinical efficacy and safety study of Esculin and Digitalis glycosides Eye Drops in treating ametropic asthenopia].

Objective: To study the clinical efficacy and safety of the Esculin and Digitalis glycosides Eye Drops used in the patients of ametropic asthenopia.

Methods: Multicenter clinical trial. Asthenopia patients were chosen from eleven hospitals cross China from July, 2008 to January, 2009.

Clinic study on silicone hydrogel contact lenses used as bandage contact lenses after LASEK surgery.

Aim: To compare the clinical performance of two types of silicon hydrogel contact lenses used as bandage lenses after LASEK surgery.

Methods: A prospective, double-masked study was conducted on 42 eyes of 21 patients who received binocular LASEK surgeries. The interocular difference in spherical equivalent power was less than -1.