Water quality soft-sensor prediction in anaerobic process using deep neural network optimized by Tree-structured Parzen Estimator

Anaerobic process is regarded as a green and sustainable process due to low carbon emission and minimal energy consumption in wastewater treatment plants(WWTPs).However,some water quality metrics are not measurable in real time,thus influencing the judgment of the operators and may increase energy consumption and carbon emission.One of the solutions is using a soft-sensor prediction technique.This article introduces a water quality soft-sensor prediction method based on Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit(BiGRU)combined with Gaussian Progress Regression(GPR)optimized by Tree-structured Parzen Estimator(TPE).TPE automatically optimizes the hyperparameters of BiGRU,and BiGRU is trained to obtain the point prediction with GPR for the interval prediction.Then,a case study applying this prediction method for an actual anaerobic process(2500 m^(3)/d)is carried out.Results show that TPE effectively optimizes the hyperparameters of BiGRU.For point prediction of CODeff and biogas yield,R^(2)values of BiGRU,which are 0.973 and 0.939,respectively,are increased by 1.03%–7.61%and 1.28%–10.33%,compared with those of other models,and the valid prediction interval can be obtained.Besides,the proposed model is assessed as a reliable model for anaerobic process through the probability prediction and reliable evaluation.It is expected to provide high accuracy and reliable water quality prediction to offer basis for operators in WWTPs to control the reactor and minimize carbon emission and energy consumption.

A trifunctional contraceptive gel enhances the safety and quality of sexual intercourse

Current contraceptive methods come with a number of drawbacks,including low efficacy,in the case of commercial contraceptive gels,and a reduction in the quality of sexual intercourse,in the case of condoms.Adding pharmacologically-active agents to contraceptive gels holds the potential to improve sexual experience,and hardbor safety and hygiene.In this study,we fabricated a carbomer-based contraceptive gel consisting of three agents:tenofovir,gossypol acetate,and nitroglycerin(TGN),with pH adjusted to 4.5(to be compatible with the vagina).In vitro,the gossypol component of the contraceptive gel proved to be an effective spermicide.When the concentration of gossypol acetate was 10 mg/ml,the spermicidal ability reached 100%after 30 s.In addition,tenofovir in the gel significantly inhibited lentiviral transfection efficiency in cell-containing media.In 6 pairs of rats,the gel successfully prevented all females from conceiving after successful mating.Moreover,increased sexual frequency and enhanced erection,which were promoted by the nitroglycerin in the components,were observed in male rats that had the gel applied to their penises.This novel TGN contraceptive gel yielded a higher contraceptive success rate than that of the commercial contraceptive gel(Contragel®).In addition,it has the added benefits to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and improve male libido and erectile function during sexual intercourse.Combining three FDA-approved and marketed agents together,our trifunctional TGN gel has a great potential for further translation and commercialization.

An infusible biologically active adhesive for chemotherapy-related heart failure in elderly rats

Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity with subsequent heart failure(HF)is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer survivors worldwide.Chemotherapy-induced HF is exceptionally challenging as it generally manifests in patients who are typically not eligible for left ventricular device implantation or heart transplantation.To explore alternative treatment strategies for cancer survivors suffering from chemotherapy-induced HF,we developed a minimally invasive infusible cardiac stromal cell secretomes adhesive(MISA)that could be delivered locally through an endoscope-guided intrapericardial injection.To mimic the typical clinical presentation of chemotherapy-induced HF in elder patients,we established an aged rat model in which restrictive cardiomyopathy with sequential HF was induced via consecutive doxorubicin injections.In vitro,we prove that MISA not only enhanced cardiomyocytes proliferation potency and viability,but also inhibited their apoptosis.In vivo,we prove that MISA improved the ventricular contractility indexes and led to beneficial effects on histological and structural features of restrictive cardiomyopathy via promoting cardiomyocyte proliferation,angiogenesis,and mitochondrial respiration.Additionally,we also evaluated the safety and feasibility of MISA intrapericardial delivery in a healthy porcine model with an intact immune system.In general,our data indicates that MISA has a strong potential for translation into large animal models and ultimately clinical applications for chemotherapy-induced HF prior to the final option of heart transplantation.

Erratum to:Detecting gravitational wave with an interferometric seismometer array on lunar nearside[Sci.China-Phys.Mech.Astron.66,109513(2023)]

This paper"Detecting gravitational wave with an interferometric seismometer array on lunar nearside"[1]was published in SCIENCE CHINA Physics,Mechanics&Astronomy(66,109513(2023),doi:10.1007/s11433-023-2179-9).Due to an oversight on our part,some errors were made in the originally published paper.We apologize for these errors and offer the corresponding explanations and corrections for the readers.

Advances in biomaterials and regenerative medicine for primary ovarian insufficiency therapy

Primary ovarian insufficiency(POI)is an ovarian dysfunction that affects more than 1%of women and is characterized by hormone imbalances that afflict women before the age of 40.The typical perimenopausal symptoms result from abnormal levels of sex hormones,especially estrogen.The most prevalent treatment is hormone replacement therapy(HRT),which can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.However,HRT cannot restore ovarian functions,including secretion,ovulation,and fertility.Recently,as part of a developing field of regenerative medicine,stem cell therapy has been proposed for the treatment of POI.Thus,we recapitulate the literature focusing on the use of stem cells and biomaterials for POI treatment,and sum up the underlying mechanisms of action.A thorough understanding of the work already done can aid in the development of guidelines for future translational applications and clinical trials that aim to cure POI by using regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering strategies.

Comparison of extruded cell nanovesicles and exosomes in their molecular cargos and regenerative potentials

Extracellular vesicles(EVs)generated from mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)play an essential role in modulating cell–cell communication and tissue regeneration.The clinical translation of EVs is constrained by the poor yield of EVs.Extrusion has recently become an effective technique for producing a large scale of nanovesicles(NVs).In this study,we systematically compared MSC NVs(from extrusion)and EVs(from natural secretion).Proteomics and RNA sequencing data revealed that NVs resemble MSCs more closely than EVs.Additionally,microRNAs in NVs are related to cardiac repair,fibrosis repression,angiogenesis.Lastly,intravenous delivery of MSC NVs improved heart repair and cardiac function in a mouse model of myocardial infarction.

Detecting gravitational wave with an interferometric seismometer array on lunar nearside

Our Moon is by far the easiest natural, extraterrestrial celestial object for us to reach, and many space agencies, in particular the China National Space Administration, have publicized plans for manned missions there. Such high-profile projects must yield commensurate scientific outputs to justify their cost to the taxpayers. An important criterion for the selection of candidate experiments is the extent to which the Moon plays an integral and irreplaceable role, as opposed to offering only marginal advantages over Earth-orbit, space-based alternatives. In this study, we propose an experiment that excels in this regard, which considers the Moon as part of the experimental apparatus. Specifically, the Moon acts as a Weber bar-style resonant mass that responds to deci-Hertz gravitational waves(GWs). GW-excited lunar vibrations can be picked up by an array of(prefabricated on Earth and easy to transport to the Moon) small laser interferometric seismometers yielding GW detection. Such a setup would plug a gap in the GW frequency range already covered by the existing or underdevelopment detectors, and it can inform us on important astrophysics topics, such as the progenitors of Type Ia supernovae(SNe Ia) or intermediate mass black holes. We provide the instrument design as well as its deployment strategy, and we also summarize relevant science cases according to the estimated viable sensitivity.