BACKGROUND The incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer progressively increase with age and become particularly prominent after the age of 50 years.Therefore,the population that is≥50 years in age requires l...BACKGROUND The incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer progressively increase with age and become particularly prominent after the age of 50 years.Therefore,the population that is≥50 years in age requires long-term and regular colonoscopies.Uncomfortable bowel preparation is the main reason preventing patients from undergoing regular colonoscopies.The standard bowel preparation regimen of 4-L polyethylene glycol(PEG)is effective but poorly tolerated.AIM To investigate an effective and comfortable bowel preparation regimen for hospitalized patients≥50 years in age.METHODS Patients were randomly assigned to group 1(2-L PEG+30-mL lactulose+a lowresidue diet)or group 2(4-L PEG).Adequate bowel preparation was defined as a Boston bowel preparation scale(BBPS)score of≥6,with a score of≥2 for each segment.Non-inferiority was prespecified with a margin of 10%.Additionally,the degree of comfort was assessed based on the comfort questionnaire.RESULTS The proportion of patients with a BBPS score of≥6 in group 1 was not significantly different from that in group 2,as demonstrated by intention-to-treat(91.2%vs 91.0%,P=0.953)and per-protocol(91.8%vs 91.0%,P=0.802)analyses.Furthermore,in patients≥75 years in age,the proportion of BBPS scores of≥6 in group 1 was not significantly different from that in group 2(90.9%vs 97.0%,P=0.716).Group 1 had higher comfort scores(8.85±1.162 vs 7.59±1.735,P<0.001),longer sleep duration(6.86±1.204 h vs 5.80±1.730 h,P<0.001),and fewer awakenings(1.42±1.183 vs 2.04±1.835,P=0.026)than group 2.CONCLUSION For hospitalized patients≥50 years in age,the bowel preparation regimen comprising 2-L PEG+30-mL lactulose+a low-residue diet produced a cleanse that was as effective as the 4-L PEG regimen and even provided better comfort.展开更多
Chemical vapor deposition(CVD)-grown diamond films have been developed as irradiation-resistant materials to replace or upgrade current detectors for use in extreme radiation environments. However, their sensitivity i...Chemical vapor deposition(CVD)-grown diamond films have been developed as irradiation-resistant materials to replace or upgrade current detectors for use in extreme radiation environments. However, their sensitivity in practical applications has been inhibited by space charge stability issues caused by defects and impurities in pure diamond crystal materials. In this study, two high-quality CVD-grown single-crystal diamond(SCD) detectors with low content of nitrogen impurities were fabricated and characterized. The intrinsic properties of the SCD samples were characterized using Raman spectroscopy, stereomicroscopy, and X-ray diffraction with the rocking curve mode, cathode luminescence(CL), and infrared and ultraviolet-visible-near infrared spectroscopies. After packaging the detectors, the dark current and energy resolution under α particle irradiation were investigated. Dark currents of less than 5 pA at 100 V were obtained after annealing the electrodes, which is comparable with the optimal value previously reported. The detector that uses a diamond film with higher nitrogen content showed poor energy resolution, whereas the detector with more dislocations showed poor charge collection efficiency(CCE). This demonstrates that the nitrogen content in diamond has a significant effect on the energy resolution of detectors, while the dislocations in diamond largely contribute to the poor CCE of detectors.展开更多
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome(CP/CPPS)is highly prevalent worldwide and poses a significant threat to men’s health,particularly affecting young men.However,the exact causes and mechanisms behind CP...Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome(CP/CPPS)is highly prevalent worldwide and poses a significant threat to men’s health,particularly affecting young men.However,the exact causes and mechanisms behind CP/CPPS remain unclear,leading to challenges in its treatment.In this research,a CP/CPPS rat model was established with complete Freund’s adjuvant(CFA),and berberine hydrochloride was administered through daily gavage to assess its therapeutic effects.The alterations in the gut microbiome induced by CP/CPPS and berberine hydrochloride were investigated through 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing of cecum content and colonic epithelial cells.To investigate the impact of the gut microbiome on CP/CPPS,a pseudo germ-free rat model was established,and fecal microbiome transplantation(FMT)was performed on these rats.In all,berberine hydrochloride demonstrated effective reduction of inflammation and oxidative stress in the prostate,offering significant therapeutic advantages for CP/CPPS.Through analysis of the gut microbiome using 16S ribosome RNA sequencing,distinct differences were observed between CP/CPPS rats and control rats,and Clostridium butyricum was identified as a key bacteria.Pseudo germ-free rats that underwent FMT from CP/CPPS rats or rats treated with berberine hydrochloride displayed varying levels of inflammatory cytokine production,oxidative stress,and activity of associated signaling pathways.In conclusion,the therapeutic potential of berberine hydrochloride in addressing CP/CPPS is highly significant.The gut microbiome has emerged as a critical factor in the development of CP/CPPS and plays a pivotal role in mediating the therapeutic effects of berberine hydrochloride.展开更多
Dry ion-conducting elastomers(ICEs)are emerging stretchable and ionic conductive materials that are demonstrated with excellent thermal stability and great promise in multifunctional iontronic devices.Nevertheless,the...Dry ion-conducting elastomers(ICEs)are emerging stretchable and ionic conductive materials that are demonstrated with excellent thermal stability and great promise in multifunctional iontronic devices.Nevertheless,the poor interface between the ICEs and the dielectric material is one of the issues hindering the application of the stretchable iontronic device.Herein,a polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)based ion-conducting elastomer with dynamic crosslinking structures is reported,which achieves the stretchability of 475%and healing efficiency of 99%.More importantly,a robust interface bonding can be generated between the electrode and the dielectric material,which is beneficial to enhance the performance and lifespan of the flexible iontronic devices.Using this PDMS based ICE as the electrode and PDMS as the dielectric material,two stretchable iontronic devices(triboelectric nanogenerator and capacitive pressure sensor)are realized with overall self-healing and stretchable capabilities.These findings provide a promising strategy to achieve integrate stretchable iontronics or electronics with a robust interface between the electrode and dielectric materials.展开更多
Formation of plasmonic structure in closely packed assemblies of metallic nanoparticles(NPs)is essential for various applications in sensing,renewable energy,authentication,catalysis,and metamaterials.Herein,a surface...Formation of plasmonic structure in closely packed assemblies of metallic nanoparticles(NPs)is essential for various applications in sensing,renewable energy,authentication,catalysis,and metamaterials.Herein,a surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)substrate is fabricated for trace detection with ultrahigh sensitivity and stability.The SERS substrate is constructed from a simple yet robust strategy through in situ growth patterned assemblies of Au NPs based on a polymer brush templated synthesis strategy.Benefiting from the dense and uniform distribution of Au NPs,the resulting Au plasmonic nanostructure demonstrates a very strong SERS effect,while the outer polymer brush could restrict the excessive growth of Au NPs and the patterned design could achieve uniform distribution of Au NPs.As results,an ultra-low limit of detection(LOD)of 10^(−15)M,which has never been successfully detected in other work,is determined for 4-acetamidothiophenol(4-AMTP)molecules and the Raman signals in the random region show good signal homogeneity with a low relative standard deviation(RSD)of 7.2%,indicating great sensitivity and reliability as a SERS substrate.The LOD values of such Au plasmonic nanostructures for methylene blue,thiram,and R6G molecules can also reach as low as 10^(−10)M,further indicating that the substrate has a wide range of applicability for SERS detection.With the help of finite difference time domain simulations(FDTD)calculation,the electric field distribution of the Au plasmonic nanostructures is simulated,which quantitatively matches the experimental observations.Moreover,the Au plasmonic nanostructures show good shelf stability for at least 10 months of storage in an ambient environment,indicating potentials for practical applications.展开更多
Comprehensive Summary With the rapid growth of soft electronic and ionotronic devices such as artificial tissues,soft luminescent devices,soft robotics,and human-machine interfaces,there is a demanding need to acceler...Comprehensive Summary With the rapid growth of soft electronic and ionotronic devices such as artificial tissues,soft luminescent devices,soft robotics,and human-machine interfaces,there is a demanding need to accelerate the development of soft ionic conductive materials.To date,the first-generation ionotronic devices are mainly based on hydrogels or ionogels.However,due to their intrinsic drawbacks,such as freezing or volatilization at extreme temperatures,and the leakage problem under external mechanical forces,the reliability of ionotronic devices under harsh conditions remains a great challenge.The advent of liquid-free ionic conductive elastomers(ICEs)has the potentials to solve the issues related to the gel-type soft conductive materials.The free ions shuttling within the ion-dissolvable polymer network enable liquid-free ICEs to exhibit unparalleled ionic conductivity and elasticity.Moreover,by tuning the composition and structure of the polymeric network,it is also feasible to integrate other desirable properties,such as self-healing ability,transparency,biocompatibility,and stimulus responsiveness,into liquid-free ICE materials.In this review,we summarize the design strategies of recently reported liquid-free ICEs,and further explore the methods to introduce multifunctionality,which originate from the rational molecular design and/or the synergy with other materials.Moreover,we highlight the representative applications of liquid-free ICEs in soft ionotronics.It is believed that liquid-free ICEs might provide a unique material platform for the next-generation ionotronics.展开更多
Solid-state batteries have become a frontrunner in humankind’s pursuit of safe and stable energy storage systems with high energy and power density.Electrolyte materials,currently,seem to be the Achilles’heel of sol...Solid-state batteries have become a frontrunner in humankind’s pursuit of safe and stable energy storage systems with high energy and power density.Electrolyte materials,currently,seem to be the Achilles’heel of solid-state batteries due to the slow kinetics and poor interfacial wetting.Combining the merits of solid inorganic electrolytes(SIEs)and solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs),inorganic/polymer hybrid electrolytes(IPHEs)integrate improved ionic conductivity,great interfacial compatibility,wide electrochemical stability window,and high mechanical toughness and flexibility in one material,having become a sought-after pathway to high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries.Herein,we present a comprehensive overview of recent progress in IPHEs,including the awareness of ion migration fundamentals,advanced architectural design for better electrochemical performance,and a perspective on unconquered challenges and potential research directions.This review is expected to provide a guidance for designing IPHEs for next-generation lithium batteries,with special emphasis on developing high-voltage-tolerance polymer electrolytes to enable higher energy density and three-dimensional(3D)continuous ion transport highways to achieve faster charging and discharging.展开更多
基金The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Beijing Tongren Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University(Approval No.TRECKY2021-227).
文摘BACKGROUND The incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer progressively increase with age and become particularly prominent after the age of 50 years.Therefore,the population that is≥50 years in age requires long-term and regular colonoscopies.Uncomfortable bowel preparation is the main reason preventing patients from undergoing regular colonoscopies.The standard bowel preparation regimen of 4-L polyethylene glycol(PEG)is effective but poorly tolerated.AIM To investigate an effective and comfortable bowel preparation regimen for hospitalized patients≥50 years in age.METHODS Patients were randomly assigned to group 1(2-L PEG+30-mL lactulose+a lowresidue diet)or group 2(4-L PEG).Adequate bowel preparation was defined as a Boston bowel preparation scale(BBPS)score of≥6,with a score of≥2 for each segment.Non-inferiority was prespecified with a margin of 10%.Additionally,the degree of comfort was assessed based on the comfort questionnaire.RESULTS The proportion of patients with a BBPS score of≥6 in group 1 was not significantly different from that in group 2,as demonstrated by intention-to-treat(91.2%vs 91.0%,P=0.953)and per-protocol(91.8%vs 91.0%,P=0.802)analyses.Furthermore,in patients≥75 years in age,the proportion of BBPS scores of≥6 in group 1 was not significantly different from that in group 2(90.9%vs 97.0%,P=0.716).Group 1 had higher comfort scores(8.85±1.162 vs 7.59±1.735,P<0.001),longer sleep duration(6.86±1.204 h vs 5.80±1.730 h,P<0.001),and fewer awakenings(1.42±1.183 vs 2.04±1.835,P=0.026)than group 2.CONCLUSION For hospitalized patients≥50 years in age,the bowel preparation regimen comprising 2-L PEG+30-mL lactulose+a low-residue diet produced a cleanse that was as effective as the 4-L PEG regimen and even provided better comfort.
基金This work was financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,China(No.4192038)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2016YFE0133200 and 2018YFB0406501)European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Scheme(No.734578).
文摘Chemical vapor deposition(CVD)-grown diamond films have been developed as irradiation-resistant materials to replace or upgrade current detectors for use in extreme radiation environments. However, their sensitivity in practical applications has been inhibited by space charge stability issues caused by defects and impurities in pure diamond crystal materials. In this study, two high-quality CVD-grown single-crystal diamond(SCD) detectors with low content of nitrogen impurities were fabricated and characterized. The intrinsic properties of the SCD samples were characterized using Raman spectroscopy, stereomicroscopy, and X-ray diffraction with the rocking curve mode, cathode luminescence(CL), and infrared and ultraviolet-visible-near infrared spectroscopies. After packaging the detectors, the dark current and energy resolution under α particle irradiation were investigated. Dark currents of less than 5 pA at 100 V were obtained after annealing the electrodes, which is comparable with the optimal value previously reported. The detector that uses a diamond film with higher nitrogen content showed poor energy resolution, whereas the detector with more dislocations showed poor charge collection efficiency(CCE). This demonstrates that the nitrogen content in diamond has a significant effect on the energy resolution of detectors, while the dislocations in diamond largely contribute to the poor CCE of detectors.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.82370701 and No.82002701).
文摘Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome(CP/CPPS)is highly prevalent worldwide and poses a significant threat to men’s health,particularly affecting young men.However,the exact causes and mechanisms behind CP/CPPS remain unclear,leading to challenges in its treatment.In this research,a CP/CPPS rat model was established with complete Freund’s adjuvant(CFA),and berberine hydrochloride was administered through daily gavage to assess its therapeutic effects.The alterations in the gut microbiome induced by CP/CPPS and berberine hydrochloride were investigated through 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing of cecum content and colonic epithelial cells.To investigate the impact of the gut microbiome on CP/CPPS,a pseudo germ-free rat model was established,and fecal microbiome transplantation(FMT)was performed on these rats.In all,berberine hydrochloride demonstrated effective reduction of inflammation and oxidative stress in the prostate,offering significant therapeutic advantages for CP/CPPS.Through analysis of the gut microbiome using 16S ribosome RNA sequencing,distinct differences were observed between CP/CPPS rats and control rats,and Clostridium butyricum was identified as a key bacteria.Pseudo germ-free rats that underwent FMT from CP/CPPS rats or rats treated with berberine hydrochloride displayed varying levels of inflammatory cytokine production,oxidative stress,and activity of associated signaling pathways.In conclusion,the therapeutic potential of berberine hydrochloride in addressing CP/CPPS is highly significant.The gut microbiome has emerged as a critical factor in the development of CP/CPPS and plays a pivotal role in mediating the therapeutic effects of berberine hydrochloride.
基金The authors are thankful for the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173274)the National Key Research and Development Project from Ministry of Science and Technology(No.2021YFA1201603)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA16021101).
文摘Dry ion-conducting elastomers(ICEs)are emerging stretchable and ionic conductive materials that are demonstrated with excellent thermal stability and great promise in multifunctional iontronic devices.Nevertheless,the poor interface between the ICEs and the dielectric material is one of the issues hindering the application of the stretchable iontronic device.Herein,a polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)based ion-conducting elastomer with dynamic crosslinking structures is reported,which achieves the stretchability of 475%and healing efficiency of 99%.More importantly,a robust interface bonding can be generated between the electrode and the dielectric material,which is beneficial to enhance the performance and lifespan of the flexible iontronic devices.Using this PDMS based ICE as the electrode and PDMS as the dielectric material,two stretchable iontronic devices(triboelectric nanogenerator and capacitive pressure sensor)are realized with overall self-healing and stretchable capabilities.These findings provide a promising strategy to achieve integrate stretchable iontronics or electronics with a robust interface between the electrode and dielectric materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21905097,21805091,21774038,and 91856128)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.L1190440)+2 种基金Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional and Intelligent Hybrid Materials and Devices(No.2019B121203003)the Pearl River Talents Scheme(No.2016ZT06C322)State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles(Qingdao University,No.K2019-02).
文摘Formation of plasmonic structure in closely packed assemblies of metallic nanoparticles(NPs)is essential for various applications in sensing,renewable energy,authentication,catalysis,and metamaterials.Herein,a surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)substrate is fabricated for trace detection with ultrahigh sensitivity and stability.The SERS substrate is constructed from a simple yet robust strategy through in situ growth patterned assemblies of Au NPs based on a polymer brush templated synthesis strategy.Benefiting from the dense and uniform distribution of Au NPs,the resulting Au plasmonic nanostructure demonstrates a very strong SERS effect,while the outer polymer brush could restrict the excessive growth of Au NPs and the patterned design could achieve uniform distribution of Au NPs.As results,an ultra-low limit of detection(LOD)of 10^(−15)M,which has never been successfully detected in other work,is determined for 4-acetamidothiophenol(4-AMTP)molecules and the Raman signals in the random region show good signal homogeneity with a low relative standard deviation(RSD)of 7.2%,indicating great sensitivity and reliability as a SERS substrate.The LOD values of such Au plasmonic nanostructures for methylene blue,thiram,and R6G molecules can also reach as low as 10^(−10)M,further indicating that the substrate has a wide range of applicability for SERS detection.With the help of finite difference time domain simulations(FDTD)calculation,the electric field distribution of the Au plasmonic nanostructures is simulated,which quantitatively matches the experimental observations.Moreover,the Au plasmonic nanostructures show good shelf stability for at least 10 months of storage in an ambient environment,indicating potentials for practical applications.
基金Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91856128 and U1832220)the Pearl River Talents Scheme(2016ZT06C322)+1 种基金Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional and Intelligent Hybrid Materials and Devices(2019B121203003)the R&D Program of Guangzhou(202102020576)was acknowledged.References。
文摘Comprehensive Summary With the rapid growth of soft electronic and ionotronic devices such as artificial tissues,soft luminescent devices,soft robotics,and human-machine interfaces,there is a demanding need to accelerate the development of soft ionic conductive materials.To date,the first-generation ionotronic devices are mainly based on hydrogels or ionogels.However,due to their intrinsic drawbacks,such as freezing or volatilization at extreme temperatures,and the leakage problem under external mechanical forces,the reliability of ionotronic devices under harsh conditions remains a great challenge.The advent of liquid-free ionic conductive elastomers(ICEs)has the potentials to solve the issues related to the gel-type soft conductive materials.The free ions shuttling within the ion-dissolvable polymer network enable liquid-free ICEs to exhibit unparalleled ionic conductivity and elasticity.Moreover,by tuning the composition and structure of the polymeric network,it is also feasible to integrate other desirable properties,such as self-healing ability,transparency,biocompatibility,and stimulus responsiveness,into liquid-free ICE materials.In this review,we summarize the design strategies of recently reported liquid-free ICEs,and further explore the methods to introduce multifunctionality,which originate from the rational molecular design and/or the synergy with other materials.Moreover,we highlight the representative applications of liquid-free ICEs in soft ionotronics.It is believed that liquid-free ICEs might provide a unique material platform for the next-generation ionotronics.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22003017)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB1900603)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2020A1515011506)Xiaoyu JI is thankful for the financial support from the China Scholarship Council(No.201903170199)for his visit to Yale UniversityThe authors thank Prof.Mingjiang ZHONG(Yale University)and Prof.Stephen Z.D.CHENG(University of Akron)for their helpful discussion.
文摘Solid-state batteries have become a frontrunner in humankind’s pursuit of safe and stable energy storage systems with high energy and power density.Electrolyte materials,currently,seem to be the Achilles’heel of solid-state batteries due to the slow kinetics and poor interfacial wetting.Combining the merits of solid inorganic electrolytes(SIEs)and solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs),inorganic/polymer hybrid electrolytes(IPHEs)integrate improved ionic conductivity,great interfacial compatibility,wide electrochemical stability window,and high mechanical toughness and flexibility in one material,having become a sought-after pathway to high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries.Herein,we present a comprehensive overview of recent progress in IPHEs,including the awareness of ion migration fundamentals,advanced architectural design for better electrochemical performance,and a perspective on unconquered challenges and potential research directions.This review is expected to provide a guidance for designing IPHEs for next-generation lithium batteries,with special emphasis on developing high-voltage-tolerance polymer electrolytes to enable higher energy density and three-dimensional(3D)continuous ion transport highways to achieve faster charging and discharging.
