Chemical cleaning and disinfection are crucial steps for eliminating infection in root canal treatment. However, irrigant selection or irrigation procedures are far from clear. The vapor lock effect in the apical regi...Chemical cleaning and disinfection are crucial steps for eliminating infection in root canal treatment. However, irrigant selection or irrigation procedures are far from clear. The vapor lock effect in the apical region has yet to be solved, impeding irrigation efficacy and resulting in residual infections and compromised treatment outcomes.展开更多
Endodontic diseases are a kind of chronic infectious oral disease. Common endodontic treatment concepts are based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and the replacement by gutta-percha. However, it is ...Endodontic diseases are a kind of chronic infectious oral disease. Common endodontic treatment concepts are based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and the replacement by gutta-percha. However, it is very essential for endodontic treatment to debride the root canal system and prevent the root canal system from bacterial reinfection after root canal therapy(RCT). Recent research, encompassing bacterial etiology and advanced imaging techniques, contributes to our understanding of the root canal system’s anatomy intricacies and the technique sensitivity of RCT. Success in RCT hinges on factors like patients, infection severity, root canal anatomy, and treatment techniques. Therefore, improving disease management is a key issue to combat endodontic diseases and cure periapical lesions. The clinical difficulty assessment system of RCT is established based on patient conditions, tooth conditions, root canal configuration, and root canal needing retreatment, and emphasizes pre-treatment risk assessment for optimal outcomes. The findings suggest that the presence of risk factors may correlate with the challenge of achieving the high standard required for RCT. These insights contribute not only to improve education but also aid practitioners in treatment planning and referral decision-making within the field of endodontics.展开更多
Digital guided therapy(DGT)has been advocated as a contemporary computer-aided technique for treating endodontic diseases in recent decades.The concept of DGT for endodontic diseases is categorized into static guided ...Digital guided therapy(DGT)has been advocated as a contemporary computer-aided technique for treating endodontic diseases in recent decades.The concept of DGT for endodontic diseases is categorized into static guided endodontics(SGE),necessitating a meticulously designed template,and dynamic guided endodontics(DGE),which utilizes an optical triangulation tracking system.Based on cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT)images superimposed with or without oral scan(OS)data,a virtual template is crafted through software and subsequently translated into a 3-dimensional(3D)printing for SGE,while the system guides the drilling path with a real-time navigation in DGE.DGT was reported to resolve a series of challenging endodontic cases,including teeth with pulp obliteration,teeth with anatomical abnormalities,teeth requiring retreatment,posterior teeth needing endodontic microsurgery,and tooth autotransplantation.Case reports and basic researches all demonstrate that DGT stand as a precise,time-saving,and minimally invasive approach in contrast to conventional freehand method.This expert consensus mainly introduces the case selection,general workflow,evaluation,and impact factor of DGT,which could provide an alternative working strategy in endodontic treatment.展开更多
Regenerative endodontic procedures(REPs)is a biologic-based treatment modality for immature permanent teeth diagnosed with pulp necrosis.The ultimate objective of REPs is to regenerate the pulp-dentin complex,extend t...Regenerative endodontic procedures(REPs)is a biologic-based treatment modality for immature permanent teeth diagnosed with pulp necrosis.The ultimate objective of REPs is to regenerate the pulp-dentin complex,extend the tooth longevity and restore the normal function.Scientific evidence has demonstrated the efficacy of REPs in promotion of root development through case reports,case series,cohort studies,and randomized controlled studies.However,variations in clinical protocols for REPs exist due to the empirical nature of the original protocols and rapid advancements in the research field of regenerative endodontics.The heterogeneity in protocols may cause confusion among dental practitioners,thus guidelines and considerations of REPs should be explicated.This expert consensus mainly discusses the biological foundation,the available clinical protocols and current status of REPs in treating immature teeth with pulp necrosis,as well as the main complications of this treatment,aiming at refining the clinical management of REPs in accordance with the progress of basic researches and clinical studies,suggesting REPs may become a more consistently evidence-based option in dental treatment.展开更多
The utilization of non-noble metal catalysts with robust and highly efficient electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)are extremely important for the large-scale...The utilization of non-noble metal catalysts with robust and highly efficient electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)are extremely important for the large-scale implementation of renewable energy devices.Integration of bifunctional electrocatalysts on both anode and cathode electrodes remains a significant challenge.Herein,we report on a novel and facile strategy to construct the ordered and aligned MoS_(2)nanosheet-encapsulated metal–organic frameworks(MOFs)derived hollow CoS polyhedron,in-situ grown on a nickel foam(NF).The starfish-like MoS_(2)/CoS/NF heterojunctions were formed due to the ordered growth of the material caused by NF substrate.The optimized 2-MoS_(2)/CoS/NF heterojunction exhibits robust bifunctional electrocatalytic activity with a low overpotential of 67 and 207 m V toward the HER and OER at 10 mA cm^(-2),and the long-term stability,which exceeds most of the reported bifunctional electrocatalysts.Such high electrocatalytic performance arises due to the synergistic effect between the MoS_(2)and CoS phases across the interface,the abundant active sites,as well as the hierarchical pore framework,which collectively enhance the mass and electron transfer during the reactions.The work provides a promising approach to fabricating bifunctional catalysts with custom-designed heterojunctions and remarkable performance for applications in electrochemical energy devices and related areas.展开更多
In this paper,the collective effects of combining heterogeneous Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite catalyst with the byproducts(primarily the irradiation and the O3 species) of an atmospheric pressure plasma jet(APPJ) system o...In this paper,the collective effects of combining heterogeneous Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite catalyst with the byproducts(primarily the irradiation and the O3 species) of an atmospheric pressure plasma jet(APPJ) system on the degradation of methyl orange(MO) were explored.The heterostructured Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite was achieved via decorating the Ag quantum dots(QDs) on the commercially available TiO_2catalyst(P25) through a hydrothermal method.The x-ray diffraction analysis of the nanocomposite catalyst showed the diffraction peaks at 44.3°,64.4°,and 77.5°,corresponding to the Ag planes of(200),(220) and(311),respectively.The high resolution transmission electron microscope characterization of the nanocomposite catalyst indicated that the Ag QDs with an average diameter of 5 nm were homogeneously distributed on the P25 surface.The experimental results on the MO photodegradation showed that the APPJ irradiation had a marginal effect on the cleavage of the MO molecules.When the Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite catalyst was used,the photodegradation rate of MO increased about 5 times.When both the APPJ byproducts and the Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite catalyst were used,however,over 90% of the MO in the tested solution was cleaved within 15 min,and the energy efficiency was about 0.6 g/k W h.Moreover,an optimal Ag dosage value was determined(6 wt%).The catalytic results indicated that combining the DBD plasma byproducts with heterogeneous nanocomposite catalysts may be an effect protocol for decreasing the application cost of the DBD system and mitigating the environment pollution by organic dyes in the textile industry.展开更多
In this paper, we investigate a numerical method for the generalized Novikov equation. We propose a conservative finite difference scheme and use Brouwer fixed point theorem to obtain the existence of the solution of ...In this paper, we investigate a numerical method for the generalized Novikov equation. We propose a conservative finite difference scheme and use Brouwer fixed point theorem to obtain the existence of the solution of the corresponding difference equation. We also prove the convergence and stability of the solution by using the discrete energy method. Moreover, we obtain the truncation error of the difference scheme which is .展开更多
In this paper,we explore the exact solutions to the fourth-order extended(2+1)-dimensional Boiti–Leon–Manna–Pempinelli equation.Based on Hirota bilinear method,lump solution,periodic cross-kink solutions and bright...In this paper,we explore the exact solutions to the fourth-order extended(2+1)-dimensional Boiti–Leon–Manna–Pempinelli equation.Based on Hirota bilinear method,lump solution,periodic cross-kink solutions and bright-dark soliton solutions were investigated.By calculating and solving,the peak and trough of lump solution are obtained,and the maximum and minimum points of each are solved.The three-dimensional plots and density plots of periodic cross-kink solution and bright-dark soliton solution are drawn and the dynamics of solutions under different parameters are observed.展开更多
Small intestine in vitro models play a crucial role in drug transport research.Although conventional 2 D cell culture models,such as Caco-2 monolayer,possess many advantages,they should be interpreted with caution bec...Small intestine in vitro models play a crucial role in drug transport research.Although conventional 2 D cell culture models,such as Caco-2 monolayer,possess many advantages,they should be interpreted with caution because they have relatively poor physiologically reproducible phenotypes and functions.With the development of 3 D culture technology,pluripotent stem cells(PSCs)and adult somatic stem cells(ASCs)show remarkable self-organization characteristics,which leads to the development of intestinal organoids.Based on previous studies,this paper reviews the application of intestinal 3 D organoids in drug transport mediated by P-glycoprotein(P-gp),breast cancer resistance protein(BCRP)and multidrug resistance protein 2(MRP2).The advantages and limitations of this model are also discussed.Although there are still many challenges,intestinal 3 D organoid model has the potential to be an excellent tool for drug transport research.展开更多
Heterostructure engineering holds exceptional promise for the development of high-performance electrocatalysts for overall water splitting.However,production of inexpensive and high-efficiency bifunctional electrocata...Heterostructure engineering holds exceptional promise for the development of high-performance electrocatalysts for overall water splitting.However,production of inexpensive and high-efficiency bifunctional electrocatalysts remains a challenge.Herein,we demonstrate a simple method to synthesize a paper-mulberry(Broussonetia papyrifera)-inspired Co_(9)S_(8)@CoNi_(2)S_(4)/nickel foam(Co_(9)S_(8)@CoNi_(2)S_(4)/NF)heterojunction with high catalytic activity and stability.The process involves in situ growth of NiCo layered double hydroxide and in situ derivatization of ZIF-67,followed by the S heteroatom doping.The Co_(9)S_(8)@CoNi_(2)S_(4)/NF benefits from the heterostructure and functional advantages of multidimensional building blocks including one-dimensional(1D)nanowires,2D nanosheets and nanoparticles.The optimized Co_(9)S_(8)@CoNi_(2)S_(4)/NF heterojunction with 10% sulphur content reveals excellent electrocatalytic activity with the lower overpotentials of 68 mV for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and 170 mV for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)at 10 mA cm^(-2) in the 1.0 mol L^(-1) KOH solution,which is superior to the recently reported transition metal based electrocatalysts.The outstanding performance is attributed to the strong interface coupling between CoNi_(2)S_(4) and Co_(9)S_(8),the advantage of multidimensional structure and the customized electronic structure.The density functional theory suggests that the interface between Co_(9)S_(8) and CoNi_(2)S_(4) optimizes the adsorption of the multiple intermediates and further facilitates water splitting kinetics.This work offers a generic approach for heterostructure engineering design of highperformance catalytic system applications.展开更多
文摘Chemical cleaning and disinfection are crucial steps for eliminating infection in root canal treatment. However, irrigant selection or irrigation procedures are far from clear. The vapor lock effect in the apical region has yet to be solved, impeding irrigation efficacy and resulting in residual infections and compromised treatment outcomes.
文摘Endodontic diseases are a kind of chronic infectious oral disease. Common endodontic treatment concepts are based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and the replacement by gutta-percha. However, it is very essential for endodontic treatment to debride the root canal system and prevent the root canal system from bacterial reinfection after root canal therapy(RCT). Recent research, encompassing bacterial etiology and advanced imaging techniques, contributes to our understanding of the root canal system’s anatomy intricacies and the technique sensitivity of RCT. Success in RCT hinges on factors like patients, infection severity, root canal anatomy, and treatment techniques. Therefore, improving disease management is a key issue to combat endodontic diseases and cure periapical lesions. The clinical difficulty assessment system of RCT is established based on patient conditions, tooth conditions, root canal configuration, and root canal needing retreatment, and emphasizes pre-treatment risk assessment for optimal outcomes. The findings suggest that the presence of risk factors may correlate with the challenge of achieving the high standard required for RCT. These insights contribute not only to improve education but also aid practitioners in treatment planning and referral decision-making within the field of endodontics.
文摘Digital guided therapy(DGT)has been advocated as a contemporary computer-aided technique for treating endodontic diseases in recent decades.The concept of DGT for endodontic diseases is categorized into static guided endodontics(SGE),necessitating a meticulously designed template,and dynamic guided endodontics(DGE),which utilizes an optical triangulation tracking system.Based on cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT)images superimposed with or without oral scan(OS)data,a virtual template is crafted through software and subsequently translated into a 3-dimensional(3D)printing for SGE,while the system guides the drilling path with a real-time navigation in DGE.DGT was reported to resolve a series of challenging endodontic cases,including teeth with pulp obliteration,teeth with anatomical abnormalities,teeth requiring retreatment,posterior teeth needing endodontic microsurgery,and tooth autotransplantation.Case reports and basic researches all demonstrate that DGT stand as a precise,time-saving,and minimally invasive approach in contrast to conventional freehand method.This expert consensus mainly introduces the case selection,general workflow,evaluation,and impact factor of DGT,which could provide an alternative working strategy in endodontic treatment.
文摘Regenerative endodontic procedures(REPs)is a biologic-based treatment modality for immature permanent teeth diagnosed with pulp necrosis.The ultimate objective of REPs is to regenerate the pulp-dentin complex,extend the tooth longevity and restore the normal function.Scientific evidence has demonstrated the efficacy of REPs in promotion of root development through case reports,case series,cohort studies,and randomized controlled studies.However,variations in clinical protocols for REPs exist due to the empirical nature of the original protocols and rapid advancements in the research field of regenerative endodontics.The heterogeneity in protocols may cause confusion among dental practitioners,thus guidelines and considerations of REPs should be explicated.This expert consensus mainly discusses the biological foundation,the available clinical protocols and current status of REPs in treating immature teeth with pulp necrosis,as well as the main complications of this treatment,aiming at refining the clinical management of REPs in accordance with the progress of basic researches and clinical studies,suggesting REPs may become a more consistently evidence-based option in dental treatment.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22005273,21825106 and 21671175)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(222300420258)+3 种基金the Scientific and Technological Research Project in Henan Province(222102240065 and 212102210647)the Key scientific research projects of colleges and universities in Henan Province(No.22A530006)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20220598)the Program for Science&Technology Innovative Research Team in University of Henan Province(20IRTSTHN007)。
文摘The utilization of non-noble metal catalysts with robust and highly efficient electrocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)are extremely important for the large-scale implementation of renewable energy devices.Integration of bifunctional electrocatalysts on both anode and cathode electrodes remains a significant challenge.Herein,we report on a novel and facile strategy to construct the ordered and aligned MoS_(2)nanosheet-encapsulated metal–organic frameworks(MOFs)derived hollow CoS polyhedron,in-situ grown on a nickel foam(NF).The starfish-like MoS_(2)/CoS/NF heterojunctions were formed due to the ordered growth of the material caused by NF substrate.The optimized 2-MoS_(2)/CoS/NF heterojunction exhibits robust bifunctional electrocatalytic activity with a low overpotential of 67 and 207 m V toward the HER and OER at 10 mA cm^(-2),and the long-term stability,which exceeds most of the reported bifunctional electrocatalysts.Such high electrocatalytic performance arises due to the synergistic effect between the MoS_(2)and CoS phases across the interface,the abundant active sites,as well as the hierarchical pore framework,which collectively enhance the mass and electron transfer during the reactions.The work provides a promising approach to fabricating bifunctional catalysts with custom-designed heterojunctions and remarkable performance for applications in electrochemical energy devices and related areas.
基金the support from National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.11175157the Zhejiang Natural Science Foundations of China under No.LY16A050002+1 种基金521 Talent Project of Zhejiang Sci-Tech Universitythe Young Researchers Foundations of Zhejiang Provincial Top Key Academic Discipline of Chemical Engineering and Technology
文摘In this paper,the collective effects of combining heterogeneous Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite catalyst with the byproducts(primarily the irradiation and the O3 species) of an atmospheric pressure plasma jet(APPJ) system on the degradation of methyl orange(MO) were explored.The heterostructured Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite was achieved via decorating the Ag quantum dots(QDs) on the commercially available TiO_2catalyst(P25) through a hydrothermal method.The x-ray diffraction analysis of the nanocomposite catalyst showed the diffraction peaks at 44.3°,64.4°,and 77.5°,corresponding to the Ag planes of(200),(220) and(311),respectively.The high resolution transmission electron microscope characterization of the nanocomposite catalyst indicated that the Ag QDs with an average diameter of 5 nm were homogeneously distributed on the P25 surface.The experimental results on the MO photodegradation showed that the APPJ irradiation had a marginal effect on the cleavage of the MO molecules.When the Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite catalyst was used,the photodegradation rate of MO increased about 5 times.When both the APPJ byproducts and the Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite catalyst were used,however,over 90% of the MO in the tested solution was cleaved within 15 min,and the energy efficiency was about 0.6 g/k W h.Moreover,an optimal Ag dosage value was determined(6 wt%).The catalytic results indicated that combining the DBD plasma byproducts with heterogeneous nanocomposite catalysts may be an effect protocol for decreasing the application cost of the DBD system and mitigating the environment pollution by organic dyes in the textile industry.
文摘In this paper, we investigate a numerical method for the generalized Novikov equation. We propose a conservative finite difference scheme and use Brouwer fixed point theorem to obtain the existence of the solution of the corresponding difference equation. We also prove the convergence and stability of the solution by using the discrete energy method. Moreover, we obtain the truncation error of the difference scheme which is .
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11731014)。
文摘In this paper,we explore the exact solutions to the fourth-order extended(2+1)-dimensional Boiti–Leon–Manna–Pempinelli equation.Based on Hirota bilinear method,lump solution,periodic cross-kink solutions and bright-dark soliton solutions were investigated.By calculating and solving,the peak and trough of lump solution are obtained,and the maximum and minimum points of each are solved.The three-dimensional plots and density plots of periodic cross-kink solution and bright-dark soliton solution are drawn and the dynamics of solutions under different parameters are observed.
基金supported in part by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81773808)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Nos.17140901000,17140901001 and 18430760400,China)
文摘Small intestine in vitro models play a crucial role in drug transport research.Although conventional 2 D cell culture models,such as Caco-2 monolayer,possess many advantages,they should be interpreted with caution because they have relatively poor physiologically reproducible phenotypes and functions.With the development of 3 D culture technology,pluripotent stem cells(PSCs)and adult somatic stem cells(ASCs)show remarkable self-organization characteristics,which leads to the development of intestinal organoids.Based on previous studies,this paper reviews the application of intestinal 3 D organoids in drug transport mediated by P-glycoprotein(P-gp),breast cancer resistance protein(BCRP)and multidrug resistance protein 2(MRP2).The advantages and limitations of this model are also discussed.Although there are still many challenges,intestinal 3 D organoid model has the potential to be an excellent tool for drug transport research.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22005273,21825106,and 21671175)the Program for Science&Technology Innovative Research Team in the University of Henan Province(20IRTSTHN007)the Australian Research Council and QUT Centre for Materials Science for partial support。
文摘Heterostructure engineering holds exceptional promise for the development of high-performance electrocatalysts for overall water splitting.However,production of inexpensive and high-efficiency bifunctional electrocatalysts remains a challenge.Herein,we demonstrate a simple method to synthesize a paper-mulberry(Broussonetia papyrifera)-inspired Co_(9)S_(8)@CoNi_(2)S_(4)/nickel foam(Co_(9)S_(8)@CoNi_(2)S_(4)/NF)heterojunction with high catalytic activity and stability.The process involves in situ growth of NiCo layered double hydroxide and in situ derivatization of ZIF-67,followed by the S heteroatom doping.The Co_(9)S_(8)@CoNi_(2)S_(4)/NF benefits from the heterostructure and functional advantages of multidimensional building blocks including one-dimensional(1D)nanowires,2D nanosheets and nanoparticles.The optimized Co_(9)S_(8)@CoNi_(2)S_(4)/NF heterojunction with 10% sulphur content reveals excellent electrocatalytic activity with the lower overpotentials of 68 mV for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and 170 mV for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)at 10 mA cm^(-2) in the 1.0 mol L^(-1) KOH solution,which is superior to the recently reported transition metal based electrocatalysts.The outstanding performance is attributed to the strong interface coupling between CoNi_(2)S_(4) and Co_(9)S_(8),the advantage of multidimensional structure and the customized electronic structure.The density functional theory suggests that the interface between Co_(9)S_(8) and CoNi_(2)S_(4) optimizes the adsorption of the multiple intermediates and further facilitates water splitting kinetics.This work offers a generic approach for heterostructure engineering design of highperformance catalytic system applications.