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Interfacial regulation is key to photocatalytic performance, yet modulating interfacial charge transfer in heterostructures remains challenging. Herein, a novel nanoflower-like FeP/ZnIn2 S4 Ohm heterostructure is first designed, with Zn atoms in ZnIn2 S4 (ZIS) acting as potential anchoring sites around P atoms, forming liganded Zn-P bonds. Combining 1D FeP nanowires and 2D ZIS nanosheets enhances the mobility of photogenerated electrons. The synergistic chain-type "electron pickup" mechanism of the Ohm heterojunction coupled with the Zn-P bond speeds up electron transport at the interface...

A novel ternary heterojunction material In2 O3 /In2 S3 /ZnIn2 S4 was synthesized, and a photoelectrochemical sensor was fabricated for the non-invasive test of dopamine (DA) in sweat. In2 O3 multihollow microtubules were synthesized and then In2 S3 was formed on their surface to construct a type-I heterojunction between In2 S3 and In2 O3 . ZnIn2 S4 was further introduced to form a Z-scheme heterojunction between In2 S3 /ZnIn2 S4 . Under photoexcitation, the photogenerated holes of In2 O3 transferred to the valence band of In2 S3 , superimposed with the holes produced by In2 S3 , leads to a significantly higher photocatalytic oxidation capacity of In2 O3 /In2 S3 /ZnIn2 S4 ternary composites than that of In2 O3 /In2 S3 ...

INTRODUCTION: Center of pressure (COP) parameters are frequently assessed to analyze movement disorders in humans and animals. Methodological discrepancies are a major concern when evaluating conflicting study results. This study aimed to assess the inter-observer reliability and test-retest reliability of body COP parameters including mediolateral and craniocaudal sway, total length, average speed and support surface in healthy dogs during quiet standing on a pressure plate. Additionally, it sought to determine the minimum number of trials and the shortest duration necessary for accurate COP assessment...

Photocatalytic hydrogen production is a prevalent method for hydrogen synthesis. However, high recombination rate of photogenerated carriers and high activation energy barrier of H remain persistent challenge. Here, the two-step hydrothermal method is utilized to prepare dual S-defect mediated catalyst molybdenum sulfide/zinc indium sulfide (MSv/ZISv), which has high hydrogen production rate of 8.83 mmol g-1 h-1 under simulated sunlight. The achieved rate is 21.91 times higher than pure ZnIn2 S4 substrate...

BACKGROUND: The objective of this research was to investigate how the combination of semen coicis extract and PD-1 inhibitors can potentially work together to enhance the anti-tumor effects, with a focus on understanding the underlying mechanism. METHODS: We obtained the active components and specific targets of semen coicis in the treatment of NSCLC from various databases, namely TCMSP, GeneCard, and OMIM. By utilizing the STRING database and Cytoscape software, we established a protein interaction network (PPI) for the active ingredient of semen coicis and the target genes related to NSCLC...

Organic photoelectrochemical transistor (OPECT) biosensor is now appearing in perspective of public, which characterized by amplified the grating electrode potential by ion transport. In this study, the DNA network formed by the hybridization chain reaction (HCR) detects the target adenosine triphosphate (ATP) by adjusting the surface potential of the new heterojunction of ZnIn2 S4 /MXene. The formation of DNA network amplifies the detection signal of ATP. Significantly, OPECT biosensor could further amplify the signal, which calculated the gain achieved 103 , which is consistent with the gain signal of the previously reported OPECT biosensor...

Chronic implantation of intracortical microelectrode arrays (MEAs) capable of recording from individual neurons can be used for the development of brain-machine interfaces. However, these devices show reduced recording capabilities under chronic conditions due, at least in part, to the brain's foreign body response (FBR). This creates a need for MEAs that can minimize the FBR to possibly enable long-term recording. A potential approach to reduce the FBR is the use of MEAs with reduced cross-sectional geometries...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: COVID-19 vaccination has proved to be effective to prevent symptomatic infection and severe disease even in immunocompromised patients including liver transplant patients. We aim to assess the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the mortality and development of severe and critical disease in our center. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of LT patients in a reference center between March 2020 and February 2022. Demographic data, cirrhosis etiology, time on liver transplantation, immunosuppressive therapies, and vaccination status were recorded at the time of diagnosis...

Herein, we report a series of 5d transition metal (TM) single atoms supported on ZIS as promising catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction using first-principles calculations. The binding behaviors of TMs with the ZIS surface in single-atom catalyst formation are analysed using the adsorption energy ( E ads ), partial density of states (PDOS), charge density difference (CDD), and crystal orbital Hamilton population (COHP). The TM@ZIS (TM = Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, and Pt) shows excellent hydrogen evolution performance with the Gibbs free energy (Δ G H* ) values from -0...

With the aim to develop novel scaffolds for the sustained release of drugs, we initially developed an easy approach for the synthesis of α,ω-homobifunctional mercaptoacyl poly(alkyl oxide)s. This was based on the esterification of the terminal hydroxyl groups of poly(alkyl oxide)s with suitably S -4-methoxytrityl (Mmt)-protected mercapto acids, followed by the removal of the acid labile S -Mmt group. This method allowed for the efficient synthesis of the title compounds in high yield and purity, which were further used in the development of a thioether cross-linked liposome scaffold, by thia-Michael reaction of the terminal thiol groups with pre-formed nano-sized liposomes bearing maleimide groups on their surface...

The present study was designed to investigate the physical stability of three organic materials with similar chemical structures. The examined compounds revealed completely different crystallization tendencies in their supercooled liquid states and were classified into three distinct classes based on their tendency to crystallize. (S)-4-Benzyl-2-oxazolidinone easily crystallizes during cooling from the melt; (S)-4-Benzylthiazolidine-2-thione does not crystallize during cooling from the melt, but crystallizes easily during subsequent reheating above T g ; and (S)-4-Benzyloxazolidine-2-thione does not crystallize either during cooling from the melt or during reheating...

Znln2 S4 has great prospects for photocatalytic water splitting to hydrogen by visible light. Herein, a novel Znln2 S4 -In-MOF (ZnInM S4 ) photocatalyst is elaborately synthesized by in situ method with In-MOF as the template and In3+ as the source. ZnInM S4 overcomes the fast interface charge recombination and a sluggish charge lifetime via the formed heterojunctions. Photoelectrochemical measurements reveal that the charge-transfer kinetics is enhanced since In-MOF is introduced to act as a reliable charge-transport channel...

The regulation of the crystal structure of oxygen evolution cocatalyst (OEC) is a promising strategy for enhancing the photoelectrochemical efficiency of photoanodes. However, the prevailing regulating approach typically requires a multistep procedure, presenting a significant challenge for maintaining the structural integrity and performance of the photoanode. Herein, FeOOH with a local disordered structure is directly grown on a CdIn2 S4 (CIS) photoanode via a simple and mild sonochemical approach. By modulating the localized supersaturation of Ni ions, ultrasonic cavitation induces Ni ions to participate in the nucleation and growth of FeOOH clusters to cause local disorder of FeOOH...

The development of low-cost transition metal compounds with high-performance for efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is of great significance in promoting the development of electrocatalysis. In this study, a Ce-doped Ni3S4 catalyst (Ce0.2-Ni3S4) was synthesized through a one-step solvothermal method, where the doped rare earth element Ce induced the transformation of NiS to Ni3S4. The Ce0.2-Ni3S4 catalyst exhibited excellent OER performance in 1 M KOH. At a current density of 10 mA cm-2, it showed a low overpotential of 230 mV and a low Tafel slope of 52...

Despite considerable recent advances already made in developing chemically circular polymers (CPs), the current framework predominantly focuses on CPs with linear-chain structures of different monomer types. As polymer properties are determined by not only composition but also topology, manipulating the topology of the single-monomer-based CP systems from linear-chain structures to architecturally complex polymers could potentially modulate the resulting polymer properties without changing the chemical composition, thereby advancing the concept of monomaterial product design...

Transition metal sulfides have been considered as promising electrode materials for future super-capacitors due to their spinel structures and environmentally friendly properties. Among these materials, NiCo2 S4 compounds exhibit high theoretical specific capacity but poor cycling performance. To address this issue, we synthesize several NiCo2 S4 urchin balls. The NCS-1.5 nanospheres demonstrate a specific capacitance of 1352.2 F g-1 at a current density of 1 A g-1 , and maintain high specific capacity after 10 000 charge-discharge cycles...

The discovery of intrinsic 2D magnetic materials has opened up new opportunities for exploring magnetic properties at atomic layer thicknesses, presenting potential applications in spintronic devices. Here a new 2D ferrimagnetic crystal of nonlayered FeCr2 S4 is synthesized with high phase purity using chemical vapor deposition. The obtained 2D FeCr2 S4 exhibits perpendicular magnetic anisotropy, as evidenced by the out-of-plane/in-plane Hall effect and anisotropic magnetoresistance. Theoretical calculations further elucidate that the observed magnetic anisotropy can be attributed to its surface termination structure...

In Japan, the concentration of fluoride (F- ) leached from rocks, such as tuff breccia, excavated in tunnel construction projects often exceeds the Japanese environmental standard of 0.8 mg/L. Because of this, proper disposal methods are necessary for managing F- -bearing excavated rocks. One effective solution based on circular economy is the use of an adsorption layer system. This system can simultaneously prevent the migration of F- released from excavated rocks and allow the recycling of this construction waste material...

PURPOSE: CT perfusion of the brain is a powerful tool in stroke imaging, though the radiation dose is rather high. Several strategies for dose reduction have been proposed, including increasing the intervals between the dynamic scans. We determined the impact of temporal resolution on perfusion metrics, therapy decision, and radiation dose reduction in brain CT perfusion from a large dataset of patients with suspected stroke. METHODS: We retrospectively included 3555 perfusion scans from our clinical routine dataset...

Copper-based compounds have attracted increasing attention as electrode materials for rechargeable devices, but their poor conductivity and insufficient stability inhibit their further development. Herein, an effective method has been proposed to improve the electrochemical properties of the copper-based electrodes by coating carbon materials and generating unique micro/nanostructures. The prepared Cu2 S/Cu7 S4 /NC with hierarchical hollow structure possesses excellent electrochemical performance, attributing to the composition and structure optimization...