Excellent Stability in Polyetherimide/SiO Nanocomposites with Ultrahigh Energy Density and Discharge Efficiency at High Temperature.

Polymer dielectrics with excellent thermal stability are the essential core material for thin film capacitors applied in a harsh-environment. However, the dielectric and mechanical properties of polymers are commonly deteriorated with temperature rising. Herein, polyetherimide (PEI)-based nanocomposites contained with SiO nanoparticles (SiO -NPs) are fabricated by a solution casting method.

Viscous Solvent-Assisted Planetary Ball Milling for the Scalable Production of Large Ultrathin Two-Dimensional Materials.

Ball milling is a widely used method to produce graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) materials for both industry and research. Conventional ball milling generates strong impact forces, producing small and thick nanosheets that limit their applications. In this study, a viscous solvent-assisted planetary ball milling method has been developed to produce large thin 2D nanosheets.

Harvesting mechanical energy for hydrogen generation by piezoelectric metal-organic frameworks.

Piezocatalysis, the process of directly converting mechanical energy into chemical energy, has emerged as a promising alternative strategy for green H production. Nevertheless, conventional inorganic piezoelectric materials suffer from limited structural tailorability and small surface area, which greatly impedes their mechanically driven catalytic efficiency. Herein, we design and fabricate a novel UiO-66(Zr)-F metal-organic framework (MOF) nanosheet for piezocatalytic water splitting, with the highest H evolution rate reaching 178.

Hierarchical SbS/ZnInS core-shell heterostructure for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production and pollutant degradation.

In this work, a novel hierarchical 1D/2D core/shell SbS-ZnInS (SB-ZIS) heterostructure with highly efficient photocatalytic activities for both hydrogen production from water and organic pollutant degradation was designed and fabricated via a simple one-step hydrothermal method. The as-prepared SB-ZIS heterostructure, where ZnInS nanosheets uniformly grew onto SbS nanorod to form a tight and large intimate contacted interface, was conducive to improve the absorption capacity of light, increase the surface area, shorten the distance of electronic transmission channels and accelerate the separation and migration of photogenerated carriers. As a result, the presented SB-ZIS composites demonstrated significantly enhanced photocatalytic performances for H generation and Tetracycline Hydrochloride (TCH) photodegradation.

Improving antibacterial performance of dental resin adhesive via co-incorporating fluoride and quaternary ammonium.

Objective: Aiming to achieve improved antibacterial performance for dental application, sodium fluoride (NaF) nanoparticles and photopolymerizable N,N-dodecylvinylimidazole (DCV) were co-introduced into the dental resin adhesive at different ratios.

Methods: The respective effect of NaF and DCV on adhesive curing kinetic, antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Escherichia coli (E.

Sequential activation of M1 and M2 phenotypes in macrophages by Mg degradation from Ti-Mg alloy for enhanced osteogenesis.

Background: Even though the modulatory effects of Magnisum (Mg) and its alloys on bone-healing cells have been widely investigated during the last two decades, relatively limited attention has been paid on their inflammation-modulatory properties. Understanding the activation process of macrophages in response to the dynamic degradation process of Mg as well as the relationship between macrophage phenotypes and their osteogenic potential is critical for the design and development of advanced Mg-based or Mg-incorporated biomaterials.

Methods: In this work, a Ti-0.

Dental resin composites with improved antibacterial and mineralization properties via incorporating zinc/strontium-doped hydroxyapatite as functional fillers.

This study intends to improve the antibacterial and mineralization performance of photocurable dental resin composites (DRCs) to reduce the possibility of repair failure caused by secondary caries. To the end, functionalized hydroxyapatite (HAp), including Zn-doped (Zn/HAp) and Sr-doped HAp (Sr/HAp), were added into the bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate mixture, providing the DRCs with antibacterial and mineralization capacity, respectively. By controlling the total amount of inorganic filler at 70 wt%, these HAp powders were introduced into the resin matrix with barium glass powder (BaGP), while the ratios of HAp to aGP varied from 0:70 to 8:62.

Steered polymorphic nanodomains in TiO to boost visible-light photocatalytic oxidation.

A breakthrough in enhancing visible-light photocatalysis of wide-bandgap semiconductors such as prototypical titania (TiO) cocatalyst decoration is still challenged by insufficient heterojunctions and inevitable interfacial transport issues. Herein, we report a novel TiO-based composite material composed of generated polymorphic nanodomains including carbon nitride (CN) and (001)/(101)-faceted anatase nanocrystals. The introduction of ultrafine CN results in the generation of many oxygen vacancies in the TiO lattice, and simultaneously induces the exposure and growth of anatase TiO(001) facets with high surface energy.

A monodispersed CuPt alloy: synthesis and its superior catalytic performance in the hydrogen evolution reaction over a full pH range.

The high cost and low stability of electrocatalysts are the major challenges for the commercialization of hydrogen generation in water. In this study, we demonstrated a one-pot synthesis of a monodispersed CuPt alloy with the diameter range of 20-30 nm by a hydrothermal method. Benefiting from the more available active sites and preferable d-band structure, the CuPt alloy exhibited a superior catalytic performance than pure Pt nanoparticles (Pt NPs) in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).

Nimotuzumab shows an additive effect to inhibit cell growth of ALA-PDT treated oral cancer cells.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) can be characterized by severe functional impairment and a poor prognosis. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is highly expressed in OSCC and is a promising target for cancer therapy. In addition, aminolevulinic acid-induced photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) has produced robust clinical effects in oral cancer.

[Effect of porous zirconia ceramics on proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts].

Objective: To investigate the effect of porous surface morphology of zirconia on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts.

Methods: According to different manufacturing and pore-forming methods, the zirconia specimens were divided into 4 groups, including milled sintering group (M-Ctrl), milled porous group (M-Porous), 3D printed sintering group (3D-Ctrl) and 3D printed porous group (3D-Porous). The surface micromorphology, surface roughness, contact angle and surface elements of specimens in each group were detected by scanning electron microscope (SEM), 3D laser microscope, contact angle measuring device and energy-dispersion X-ray analysis, respectively.

Occlusal change in posterior implant-supported single crowns and its association with peri-implant bone level: a 5-year prospective study.

Objectives: This study aims to analyze the 5-year occlusal change in posterior implant-supported single crowns and the association between the relative occlusal force (ROF) and peri-implant bone level.

Materials And Methods: Partially edentulous patients who had received implant-supported single crowns in the posterior region were included. Occlusal examinations with a computerized occlusion analysis system were conducted at 0.

3D Printed Template-Assisted Assembly of Additive-Free TiCT MXene Microlattices with Customized Structures toward High Areal Capacitance.

TiCT MXene is a promising material for electrodes in microsupercapacitors. Recent efforts have been made to fabricate MXene electrodes with designed structures using 3D printing to promote electrolyte permeation and ion diffusion. However, challenges remain in structural design diversity due to the strict ink rheology requirement and limited structure choices caused by existing extrusion-based 3D printing.

Novel fusion peptides deliver exosomes to modify injectable thermo-sensitive hydrogels for bone regeneration.

Injectable thermo-sensitive hydrogels composed of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) with exosomes derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are desired for bone regeneration. However, poor mechanical properties limit the clinical application of SIS hydrogels. Herein, the mechanical properties of SIS hydrogels incorporated with 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) propionic acid (CA) are assessed.

Encapsulated ruthenium nanoparticles activated few-layer carbon frameworks as high robust oxygen evolution electrocatalysts in acidic media.

Noble metals have been extensively employed as high active catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER), are usually subjected to serious surface transformation and poor structural stability, especially in acid media, which need imperatively remedied. Herein, the interfacial engineering of Ru via few-layer carbon (Ru@FLC) was carried out, in which FLC can significantly suppress the corrosion of Ru in acid media, ensuring the efficient interfacial charge transport between Ru and FLC. As a result, a low overpotentials@10 mA cm of 258 mV and small Tafel slopes of 53.

A non-contact thermal testing system for ultra-thin vapor chamber.

An ultra-thin vapor chamber (UTVC) is an efficient heat transfer component that meets the heat dissipation requirement of miniaturized electronic devices. Heat dissipation is one of the most important issues for UTVCs. With decreasing thickness, the mechanical strength of heat pipes and vapor chambers drops dramatically, and inevitable surface damage occurs during conventional contact thermal testing.

Facile synthesis of multi-functional nano-composites by precise loading of Cu onto MgO nano-particles for enhanced osteoblast differentiation, inhibited osteoclast formation and effective bacterial killing.

Biomaterials with multi-functions including enhancing osteogenesis, inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and effectively removing bacteria are urgently needed in the treatment of osteoporotic bone defects. In this study, MgO nano-particles were employed as a platform for precise Cu loading. By immersing MgO into CuSO solution with a pre-defined concentration (0.

An Overview of Linear Dielectric Polymers and Their Nanocomposites for Energy Storage.

As one of the most important energy storage devices, dielectric capacitors have attracted increasing attention because of their ultrahigh power density, which allows them to play a critical role in many high-power electrical systems. To date, four typical dielectric materials have been widely studied, including ferroelectrics, relaxor ferroelectrics, anti-ferroelectrics, and linear dielectrics. Among these materials, linear dielectric polymers are attractive due to their significant advantages in breakdown strength and efficiency.

Chitosan-tripolyphosphate nanoparticles-mediated co-delivery of MTHFD1L shRNA and 5-aminolevulinic acid for combination photodynamic-gene therapy in oral cancer.

Background: Rationally designed nanostructured materials can produce improved drug carriers that play an increasingly important role in cancer treatment. In comparison with conventional drug combination approaches, using co-delivery systems of multiple drugs achieves sophisticated targeting strategies and multifunctionality.

Methods: First, a nano-co-delivery of chitosan/tripolyphosphate (CS-TPP) was synthesized and characterized combining 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) with methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase 1-like (MTHFD1L) shRNA.

Functionalized Silicon Electrodes Toward Electrostatic Catalysis.

Oriented external electric fields are now emerging as "smart effectors" of chemical changes. The key challenges in experimentally studying electrostatic catalysis are (i) controlling the orientation of fields along the reaction axis and (ii) finely adjusting the magnitudes of electrostatic stimuli. Surface models provide a versatile platform for addressing the direction of electric fields with respect to reactants and balancing the trade-off between the solubility of charged species and the intensity of electric fields.

Free-Standing Ultrafine Nanofiber Papers with High PM Mechanical Filtration Efficiency by Scalable Blow and Electro-Blow Spinning.

Particulate matter of 0.3 μm in diameter (PM) poses a serious threat to the environment and human beings. Ultrathin and -light nanofibrous filters with excellent filtration properties can significantly prevent the detrimental effects of these particles.

Enhancement of Scattering and Near Field of TiO-Au Nanohybrids Using a Silver Resonator for Efficient Plasmonic Photocatalysis.

Recently, localized surface plasmon resonances (SPRs) of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely used to construct plasmonic nanohybrids for heterogeneous photocatalysis. For example, the combination of plasmonic Au NPs and TiO provides pure TiO visible-light activity. The SPR effect induces an electric field and consequently enhances light scattering and absorption, favoring the transfer of photon energy to hot carriers for catalytic reactions.

The response of macrophages and their osteogenic potential modulated by micro/nano-structured Ti surfaces.

Current understanding on the interactions between micro/nano-structured Ti surfaces and macrophages is still limited. In this work, TiO nano-structures were introduced onto acid-etched Ti surfaces by alkali-heat treatment, ion exchange and subsequent heat treatment. By adjusting the concentration of NaOH during alkali-heat treatment, nano-flakes, nano-flakes mixed with nano-wires or nano-wires could formed on acid-etched Ti surfaces.

Ce-based heterogeneous catalysts by partial thermal decomposition of Ce-MOFs in activation of peroxymonosulfate for the removal of organic pollutants under visible light.

Metal-organic framework (MOF) derivatives have drawn considerable attention for applications in various fields. In this work, spindle-shaped Ce-TCPPs were assembled by a rapid microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. After thermal treatment at low temperature under a N atmosphere, the Ce-TCPPs were partially pyrolyzed and converted to a novel CeO/N-doped carbon/Ce-TCPP nanocomposite.