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Owing to the development of microelectronics, demands for excellent thermal dissipation materials have substantially increased. Learning from natural nacre, thermally conductive epoxy nanocomposites were prepared based on asymmetrically polydopamine-functionalized Janus graphene oxide (JPGO) scaffolds. The required highly oriented JPGO scaffolds were prepared via the bidirectional freeze-casting method. With the addition of epoxy resin, the resulting nanocomposite reveals anisotropic thermal properties. With the total content of the JPGO scaffold being 0.93 wt %, almost 35 times enhancement of in-plane thermal conductivity (perpendicular to the lamellar structure) (∼5.6 W m-1 K-1) has been obtained. The single-side-functionalized JPGO scaffolds play an important role in forming thermal conductive networks for the epoxy nanocomposites. Selleck Epacadostat Importantly, the nanocomposites present electrically insulating properties (>1014 Ω cm). Such high-performance nanocomposites have promising applications for thermal management in electronic devices.Digital nucleic acid amplification testing (dNAAT) and analysis techniques, such as digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR), have become useful clinical diagnostic tools. However, nucleic acid (NA) sample preparation preceding dNAAT is generally laborious and performed manually, thus creating the need for a simple sample preparation technique and a facile coupling strategy for dNAAT. Therefore, we demonstrate a simple workflow which automates magnetic bead-based extraction of NAs with a one-step transfer to dNAAT. Specifically, we leverage droplet magnetofluidics (DM) to automate the movement of magnetic beads between small volumes of reagents commonly employed for NA extraction and purification. Importantly, the buffer typically used to elute the NAs off the magnetic beads is replaced by a carefully selected PCR solution, enabling direct transfer from sample preparation to dNAAT. Moreover, we demonstrate the potential for multiplexing using a digital high-resolution melt (dHRM) after the digital PCR (dPCR). The utility of this workflow is demonstrated with duplexed detection of bacteria in a sample imitating a coinfection. We first purify the bacterial DNA into a PCR solution using our DM-based sample preparation. We then transfer the purified bacterial DNA to our microfluidic nanoarray to amplify 16S rRNA using dPCR and then perform dHRM to identify the two bacterial species.Bi and Pb ions with charge degree of freedom depending on 6s2 and 6s0 electronic configurations were combined with the Mn ion in a perovskite oxide. Comprehensive theoretical and experimental investigations revealed the Bi3+0.5Pb2+0.5Mn3+0.5Mn4+0.5O3 charge ordered state with CE-type spin and dz2 orbital orderings as observed in La0.5Ca0.5MnO3, Nd0.5Sr0.5MnO3, and Bi0.5Sr0.5MnO3. The charge and orbital orderings were preserved above 500 K owing to the stereochemical activity of Bi3+ and Pb2+ ions which stabilized the structural distortion.A series of trans-dicyanide vanadium(III) compounds based on acetylacetonate, (PPN)[VIII(acac)2(CN)2]·(PPN)Cl·2MeCN (1), and salen ligands, (Et4N)[VIII(salen)(CN)2] (2a), (PPN)[VIII(MeOsalen)(CN)2]·DMF·2MeCN (3), and (PPN)[VIII(salphen)(CN)2]·DMF (4) [salen = N,N'-ethylenebis(salicyl-imine), MeOsalen = N,N'-ethylenebis(methoxysalicylimine), salphen = N,N'-phenylenebis(salicyl-imine), and PPN = bis(triphenylphosphine)iminium], were prepared and structurally characterized. High-field EPR studies reveal that the complexes exhibit moderate magnetic anisotropy with positive D values of +5.70, +3.80, +4.05, and +3.99 cm-1 for 1-4, respectively.Color changing food spoilage sensors for protein-based food products, such as fish and beef, are mostly based on the halochromic behavior of pH indicators. However, due to their reversible halochromic nature, these sensors can be manipulated by chemical treatment, hiding the true history and quality of deteriorated meat. Therefore, there is a need to create an irreversible and reliable food spoilage sensor, which clearly indicates to consumers if any food degradation or improper storage has occurred, and avoid nefarious food processing companies from disguising spoiled meat as fresh meat. Here, a simple, irreversible, and halochromic sensor showing spoilage of seafood and meat products is developed. Specifically, chlorophenol red (CPR)-fatty acid particles are dispersed within an ammonia-permeable polymer matrix to form a nontoxic film sensor that shows obvious halochromic behavior toward bioamine or total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) given off by deteriorated seafood or meat products. After the removal of TVB-N, this sensor does not revert back to its original color due to a loss of π-π stacking of the original sulfonephthalein molecules. These features make this sensor applicable as a novel and reliable spoilage sensor for protein-based food products.The authors reported a rare clinical case of successful surgical treatment of young female with retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma followed by lesion of the cavarenal segment of inferior vena cava, left renal vein. Clinical and morphological features of disease, postoperative outcomes and prognostic factors in patients with retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma are discussed.Aneurysmal transformation of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a common complication and associated with increased risk of arrosive bleeding. Ligation of fistulous vein is conventional surgery for bleeding. This is followed by AVF malfunction and need for implantation of central venous catheter. We report reconstructive surgery and maintaining the function of AVF in a patient with aneurysmal transformation of AVF after arrosive bleeding. Reconstructive vascular surgery can significantly extend the period of patent AVF for hemodialysis. This is extremely important in patients with reduced resources of native vessels suitable for AVF formation. The same is true if conversion of the type of renal replacement therapy is associated with significant difficulties.The authors describe modern 3D technologies in hepatobiliary surgery. These approaches reduce the risk of intra- and postoperative complications. Virtual 3D reconstruction with clear visualization of parasitic cyst, adjacent vessels and bile ducts is valuable to create 3D-model of liver. This model may be applied for personalized laparoscopic approach and precise surgical intervention.