Near-Infrared Light-Driving Organic Photothermal Agents with an 88.9% Photothermal Conversion Efficiency for Image-Guided Synergistic Phototherapy.

Photothermal agents (PTAs) with desirable near-infrared (NIR) absorption and excellent photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) are ideal candidates for cancer treatment. However, numerous PTAs still require high-intensity and long-duration laser irradiation to completely ablate the tumor during the photothermal therapy (PTT) process, resulting in light damage to healthy skin and tissue as well as limiting their biomedical applications. Integrating intense NIR absorption and high PCE into a single small-molecule PTA is an important prerequisite for realizing efficient PTT, but is a serious challenge.

Customizing catalyst surface/interface structures for electrochemical CO reduction.

Electrochemical CO reduction reaction (CORR) provides a promising route to converting CO into value-added chemicals and to neutralizing the greenhouse gas emission. For the industrial application of CORR, high-performance electrocatalysts featuring high activities and selectivities are essential. It has been demonstrated that customizing the catalyst surface/interface structures allows for high-precision control over the microenvironment for catalysis as well as the adsorption/desorption behaviors of key reaction intermediates in CORR, thereby elevating the activity, selectivity and stability of the electrocatalysts.

Copper-catalyzed intramolecular dearomative aza-Wacker reaction of indole.

Herein, we describe a copper-catalyzed intramolecular dearomative amination of indoles a formal aza-Wacker reaction. This protocol provides an efficient method to access aza-polycyclic indoline molecules bearing exocyclic CC bonds in moderate to excellent yields in the presence of molecular oxygen as an oxidant. It is worth noting that indolin-3-ones are achieved when employing C3-non-substituted indoles as substrates.

On-Substrate Fabrication of CsPbBr Single-Crystal Microstructures via Nanoparticle Self-Assembly-Assisted Low-Temperature Sintering.

The growth of all-inorganic perovskite single-crystal microstructures on substrates is a promising approach for constructing photonic and electronic microdevices. However, current preparation methods typically involve direct control of ions or atoms, which often depends on specific lattice-matched substrates for epitaxial growth and other stringent conditions that limit the mild preparation and flexibility of device integration. Herein, we present the on-substrate fabrication of CsPbBr single-crystal microstructures obtained via a nanoparticle self-assembly assisted low-temperature sintering (NSALS) method.

Construction of a BiVO/V-MoS S-scheme heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic nitrogen fixation.

Photocatalytic nitrogen (N) reduction to ammonia (NH), adopting HO as the electron source, suffers from low efficiency owing to the sluggish kinetics of N reduction and the requirement of a substantial thermodynamic driving force. Herein, we present a straightforward approach for the construction of an S-scheme heterojunction of BiVO/V-MoS to successfully achieve photocatalytic N fixation, which is manufactured by coupling an N-activation component (V-MoS nanosheet) and water-oxidation module (BiVO nanocrystal) through electrostatic self-assembly. The V-MoS nanosheet, enriched with sulfur vacancies, plays a pivotal role in facilitating N adsorption and activation.

[Research and Application Progress of Biochar in Amelioration of Saline-Alkali Soil].

Saline-alkali land， as one of the farmland problems that seriously threatens grain yield in the 21st century， is widely distributed and has great potential for development. Biochar is a relatively efficient novel soil amendment， which can play an important role in alleviating the soil acid-base barrier， soil pollution control， carbon sequestration， and fertilizer slow release and has a great prospect in promoting sustainable agricultural development. In recent years， the research and application of biochar to improve saline-alkali soil have attracted much attention.

[Photochemical Mechanism and Control Strategy Optimization for Summertime Ozone Pollution in Yining City].

To explore the formation mechanism of the ozone （O） and emission reduction strategy in a northwestern city， an extensive field campaign was conducted in summertime in 2021 in Yining City， in which the 0-D box model incorporating the latest explicit chemical mechanism （MCMv3.3.1） was applied for the first time to quantify the O-NO-VOCs sensitivity and formulate a precise O control strategy in this city.

Real-time and lightweight detection of grape diseases based on Fusion Transformer YOLO.

Introduction: Grapes are prone to various diseases throughout their growth cycle, and the failure to promptly control these diseases can result in reduced production and even complete crop failure. Therefore, effective disease control is essential for maximizing grape yield. Accurate disease identification plays a crucial role in this process.

Uplift modeling to predict individual treatment effects of renal replacement therapy in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury patients.

Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is a crucial treatment for sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (S-AKI), but it is uncertain which S-AKI patients should receive immediate RRT. Identifying the characteristics of patients who may benefit the most from RRT is an important task. This retrospective study utilized a public database and enrolled S-AKI patients, who were divided into RRT and non-RRT groups.

Research on the "shape-performance-control" integrated digital twin system for boom-type roadheaders.

The boom-type roadheader plays a crucial role in coal mining. However, conducting the real-time monitoring of the mechanical performance and comprehensive adaptive cutting in the dynamic cutting process are challenging. To address these issues, a digital twin system that integrates the elements of "shape, performance, and control" for roadheaders is presented in this paper.

Research on workflow recognition for liver rupture repair surgery.

Liver rupture repair surgery serves as one tool to treat liver rupture, especially beneficial for cases of mild liver rupture hemorrhage. Liver rupture can catalyze critical conditions such as hemorrhage and shock. Surgical workflow recognition in liver rupture repair surgery videos presents a significant task aimed at reducing surgical mistakes and enhancing the quality of surgeries conducted by surgeons.

Novel near-infrared BODIPY-cyclodextrin complexes for photodynamic therapy.

To meet the requirements of diagnosis and treatment, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising cancer treatment with less side-effect. A series of novel BODIPY complexes (BODIPY-CDs) served as PDT agents were first reported to enhance the biocompatibility and water solubility of BODIPY matrix through the click reaction of alkynyl-containing BODIPY and azide-modified cyclodextrin (CD). BODIPY-CDs possessed superior water solubility due to the introduction of CD and their fluorescence emission apparently redshifted (>90 nm) on account of triazole units as the linkers compared to alkynyl-containing BODIPY.

Pb[OPb](SiO)X (X = Cl, Br): The First Pb-Containing Halogen Silicates with Mirror-Symmetric Pseudo-Aurivillius Bilayers.

Two new congruently melting Pb-containing halogen silicates, Pb[OPb](SiO)X (X = Cl, Br), have been synthesized using a high-temperature solution method. Their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and both compounds crystallize in the orthorhombic space group . In both structures, the mirror-symmetric bilayer composed of Pb-O polyhedra is observed for the first time in Pb-containing silicates and belongs to α-PbO derivatives and is related to the Aurivillius phase.

Dynamic chloride ion adsorption on single iridium atom boosts seawater oxidation catalysis.

Seawater electrolysis offers a renewable, scalable, and economic means for green hydrogen production. However, anode corrosion by Cl pose great challenges for its commercialization. Herein, different from conventional catalysts designed to repel Cl adsorption, we develop an atomic Ir catalyst on cobalt iron layered double hydroxide (Ir/CoFe-LDH) to tailor Cl adsorption and modulate the electronic structure of the Ir active center, thereby establishing a unique Ir-OH/Cl coordination for alkaline seawater electrolysis.

Activation of peroxydisulfate via BiCoFe-layered double hydroxide for effective degradation of aniline.

The sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOPs) is a promising method for the degradation of pollutants, with the development of highly efficient catalysts for persulfate activation has been widely concerned. The novel BiCoFe-LDH (BCF-x) was synthesized successfully by coprecipitation method, which can activate peroxydisulfate (PDS) efficiently to degrade aniline. Comparative analysis with pure CoFe-LDH revealed a remarkable increase in reaction rate constant by approximately 14.

Research on investment optimization and coordination of fresh supply chain considering misreporting behavior under blockchain technology.

In the traditional fresh supply chain, farmers commonly conceal the true quality information of their products in order to achieve better sales. This article focuses on the use of blockchain technology to address the issue of false freshness reporting in a two-level fresh supply chain consisting of a rural cooperative and a supermarket. Taking into account the dual losses of quality and quantity in the process of agricultural products transportation, the impacts of the product freshness and the blockchain investment level on random market demand are quantified in this paper.

2D Conjugated Metal-Organic Frameworks: Defined Synthesis and Tailor-Made Functions.

Conspectus2D conjugated metal-organic frameworks (2D -MOFs) have emerged as a class of graphene-like materials with fully π-conjugated aromatic structures. Their unique structural characteristics provide abundant physiochemical features, including regular nanochannels, high electrical conductivity, and customizable band gaps. Recent intensive research has significantly advanced this field, yet the exploration of 2D -MOFs with enhanced features is limited by the availability of organic linkages and topologies.

Unveiling Sb Doping and Tricolor Luminescence from Intrinsic Self-Trapped Excitons in CsZnCl Crystals.

Zero-dimensional (0D) lead-free halide perovskites have lately received significant interest owing to their captivating broadband emissions. An in-depth understanding of the luminescence mechanism of self-trapped excitons (STEs) and realization of effective regulation of luminescence properties have become a major challenge in the research of lead-free metal halides. Herein, we have synthesized the CsZnCl and Sb-doped CsZnCl crystals and conducted a comprehensive investigation into their distinct electronic structures and optical characteristics.

Hybrid Dynamic Covalent Network-Based Protecting Layer for Stable Li-Metal Batteries.

Metallic lithium (Li) is considered as the "Holy Grail" anode material for next-generation energy storage systems due to its extremely high theoretical capacity and low electrochemical potential. Before the commercialization of the Li electrode, dendritic Li growth and the unstable solid electrolyte interphase layer should be conquered. Herein, a hybrid covalent adaptable polymer network (HCAPN) is prepared via the random copolymerization of poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate and -acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate, followed by chemical cross-linking with polyethylenimine (PEI) and amine-modified silicon dioxide (SiO).

Triisocyanate Derived Interlayer and High-Melting-Point Doping Promoter Boost Operational Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells.

Formamidinium lead triiodide serves as the optimal light-absorbing layer in single-junction perovskite solar cells. However, achieving operational stability of high-efficiency n-i-p type devices at elevated temperatures remains challenging. In this work, we implemented effective surface modifications on microcrystalline perovskite films.

Electric field effects on neuronal input-output relationship by regulating NMDA spikes.

Unlabelled: Evidence shows that the dendritic polarization induced by weak electrical field (EF) can affect the neuronal input-output function via modulating dendritic integration of AMPA synapses, indicating that the supralinear dendritic integration of NMDA synapses can also be influenced by dendritic polarization. However, it remains unknown how dendritic polarization affects NMDA-type dendritic integration, and then contributes to neuronal input-output relationship. Here, we used a computational model of pyramidal neuron with inhomogeneous extracellular potentials to characterize the relationship among EF, dendritic integration, and somatic output.