Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guadalupe Albarran, Edith Mendoza
Summary: The study investigated the degradation of 1,3-dichlorobenzene and 4-chlorophenol through radiolysis, revealing different products and kinetic properties under various atmospheres and environments. The presence of oxygen and nitrogen oxides significantly influenced the product formation and degradation rates, as indicated by the results of the study.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jingwu Sun, Yuxiang Zhu, Jin-Tao Chen, Alexander A. Konnov, Ting Li, Lijun Yang, Chong-Wen Zhou
Summary: In this study, the reaction system of acrolein + H O2 was theoretically studied, and a detailed chemical kinetic sub-mechanism was developed to describe the combustion reactions of acrolein. The updated model was validated against experimental data to accurately predict the ignition delay times, burning velocity, and species profiles of acrolein.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Takeshi Adachi, Yusuke Suzuki, Takuo Fujisawa
Summary: The photodegradation behavior of a new anilide fungicide inpyrfluxam was studied in aqueous buffer and nitrate solutions under artificial sunlight irradiation. The degradation mainly occurred via oxidation, bond cleavage, and mineralization to carbon dioxide, with the presence of nitrate ions accelerating the process through enhanced reaction rates with hydroxyl radicals derived from nitrate photolysis.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Weiqiang Wang, Zhonglin Chen, Yanchi Zhou, Pengwei Yan, Jimin Shen, Shuyu Wang, Jing Kang, Jingyi Sun, Zhe Wang, Yanbin Tong
Summary: A novel flat microfiltration membrane was prepared by the compression method using cement and sucrose as a pore-forming agent for catalytic ozonation of iopamidol (IPM). The membrane structure contained various metal oxides and alkaline hydration products rich in hydroxyl groups. Hydroxyl radicals (center dot OH) were found to play a crucial role in the degradation process of IPM, which included amide hydrolysis, amino oxidation, and dehydrogenation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqing Wu, Qifeng Hou, Jiabin Huang, Jiajue Chai, Feng Zhang
Summary: In this study, the reaction kinetics of styrene + OH were extensively studied using high-level quantum chemical methods combined with RRKM/master equation simulations. The total rate coefficient for styrene + OH was calculated to be 1.7 x 10-11 cm3 molecule-1 s-1 at 300 K, 1 atm. The main products were identified as add beta (88.2%), add5 (6.9%), add alpha (1.9%) and add3 (1.7%), with an estimated atmospheric lifetime of 8.0 hours for styrene.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Klara Rusevova Crincoli, Scott G. Huling
Summary: For the first time, the fate of radicals in heterogeneous chemical oxidation treatment systems was studied, with UV-AHP and UV-APS generating center dot OH and SO4 center dot- radicals that impact treatment efficiency. The higher scavenging rates of center dot OH by alumina and aqueous/solid phase constituents, compared to SO4 center dot-, contributed to lower treatment efficiency in the UV-AHP system. The cost assessment based on overall treatment efficiency showed higher specific cost for treating the probe compound with UV-AHP due to its lower treatment efficiency compared to UV-APS.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Woorim Lee, Sandro Marcotullio, Hoonsik Yeom, Heejong Son, Tae-Hun Kim, Yunho Lee
Summary: This study investigated the reaction kinetics and degradation efficiency of methylparaben and its halogenated products (Cl-, Br-, Cl,Cl-, Br,Cl-, and Br,Br-methylparabens) during ozonation and UV 254 /H2O2 treatment. The results showed that ozonation and UV/H2O2 were effective in controlling the presence of methylparaben and its halogenated products.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaixuan Wang, Dahong Huang, Weilai Wang, Yang Li, Lei Xu, Jiayin Li, Yunqing Zhu, Junfeng Niu
Summary: The study investigated the decomposition of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) through electrochemical activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS), showing high efficiency in mineralizing PFNA and PFDA. Experimental results demonstrated that PMS activation promoted the formation of center dot OH and proposed a mineralization mechanism for long-chain PFCAs decomposition.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Claudio M. Nunes, Jose P. L. Roque, Srinivas Doddipatla, Samuel A. Wood, Robert J. McMahon, Rui Fausto
Summary: This study presents a new example of chemical reactivity governed by quantum tunneling and highlights the limitations of classical theories. The different conformers of a 2-formylphenylnitrene underwent spontaneous rearrangement to different products, and the kinetics measurements provided evidence of concomitant tunneling reactions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Meng Li, Yu-Ting Jin, Dan-Yang Cao, Ling-Ling Yang, Jian-Fang Yan, Zhao-Xin Zhang, Zhang Liu, Long-Wei Huang, Shao-Qi Zhou, Ji-Liang Cheng, Qinglan Zhao, Hai-Ming Zhao, Nai-Xian Feng, Ce-Hui Mo
Summary: The study demonstrates that efficient degradation of PFOS can be achieved through D-Ce/Sb2O3 anode, with electron transfer and generation of hydroxyl radicals playing crucial roles. The Ce-O active sites can reduce the electron and hydroxyl radical migration distance, enhancing catalytic activity.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xincheng Zhu, Jin-Tao Chen, Chong -Wen Zhou
Summary: A systematic theoretical study is conducted to explore the kinetics and thermochemistry effects of C2 to C6 alkenes reacting with OH radical. The study optimizes the geometries and frequencies of various species involved and calculates rate constants for different reaction channels. The results provide guidance for the development of alkene combustion models.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Laszlo Wojnarovits, Erzsebet Takacs
Summary: Chloride ions in natural waters, air at coastal regions, and wastewaters easily transform into chlorine containing radicals, impacting the degradation of organic molecules. The reaction of dichloride radical anion with organic molecules is suggested to occur via electron transfer mechanism.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brian P. DiMento, Cristina L. Tusei, Christoph Aeppli
Summary: Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) are persistent organic pollutants. This study evaluated the potential for photochemically-produced hydrated electrons (e((aq))(-)) and hydroxyl radicals ((OH)-O-center dot) to degrade SCCPs. The results showed that SCCPs can be degraded by both e((aq))(-) and (OH)-O-center dot, with higher chlorine content leading to higher rate constants for e((aq))(-).
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kunling Han, Chengbin Yin, Yan Zhao
Summary: The chemical degradation processes of diethyl phthalate (DEP) induced by HO· and SO4·- in water were theoretically studied. The results showed that H abstraction reactions were the most favorable pathways for the degradation reactions of DEP. HO· exhibited higher reactivity towards DEP compared to SO4·-.
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kunling Han, Chengbin Yin, Yan Zhao
Summary: In this study, the chemical degradation processes of diethyl phthalate (DEP) induced by HO· and SO4·- were investigated in aqueous solution. The results showed that the H abstraction occurring in aliphatic side chains was the most favorable pathway for all HO·/SO4·--initiated degradation reactions of DEP. The rate constants for DEP degradation reactions induced by HO· and SO4·- were 2.34 x 10(9) and 1.24 x 10(8) M-1 s(-1), respectively, at 298 K. HO· exhibited higher reactivity toward DEP compared to SO4·-. DEP and its products showed no bioaccumulation potential but most of them were developmentally toxic, except for (Z)-ethyl-2,5-dioxopent-3-enoate. Moreover, (Z)-ethyl-2,5-dioxopent-3-enoate was acutely toxic to fish and phthalic acid was mutagenicity positive. These findings highlight the importance of further research in this area.
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Erdem Yildiz, Stefan Grasl, Doris-Maria Denk-Linnert, Gabriela Altorjai, Harald Herrmann, Matthaeus C. Grasl, Boban M. Erovic, Stefan Janik
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of radiotherapy on dysphagia and long-term swallowing outcome in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. The results showed that nearly all patients complained about dysphagia at the end of radiotherapy, but it significantly improved over time.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Optics
Frederik Thiele, Felix Vom Bruch, Julian Brockmeier, Maximilian Protte, Thomas Hummel, Raimund Ricken, Victor Quiring, Sebastian Lengeling, Harald Herrmann, Christof Eigner, Christine Silberhorn, Tim J. Bartley
Summary: Lithium niobate is a promising platform for integrated quantum optics, where researchers aim to efficiently manipulate and detect quantum states by combining superconducting single photon detectors and modulators. The study demonstrates that the operating voltage of these modulators increases in low-temperature conditions, but the phase modulator maintains its broadband nature and successfully modulates light signals.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-PHOTONICS
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Dubravka Smiljkovic, Harald Herrmann, Irina Sadovnik, Susanne Gamperl, Daniela Berger, Gabriele Stefanzl, Gregor Eisenwort, Gregor Hoermann, Sonja Kopanja, Yulia Dorofeeva, Margarete Focke-Tejkl, Peter Jaksch, Konrad Hoetzenecker, Zsolt Szepfalusi, Rudolf Valenta, Michel Arock, Peter Valent
Summary: Siglec-6 is identified as a surface antigen specifically expressed on human MC and basophils. Its expression is dynamically regulated and varies depending on cell types and activation factors. Understanding the expression changes of Siglec-6 provides insights into the function of MC and basophils in allergic reactions.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Matthias Moll, Harald Herrmann, Alexandru Zaharie, Gregor Goldner
Summary: This study describes a local radio-oncologic treatment for patients with prostate cancer metastasized to either the lymph nodes or distant regions. Results showed that patients with distant metastases had significantly worse outcomes compared to patients with lymph node metastases.
STRAHLENTHERAPIE UND ONKOLOGIE
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Daniel Ivanov, Jelena D. Milosevic Feenstra, Irina Sadovnik, Harald Herrmann, Barbara Peter, Michael Willmann, Georg Greiner, Katharina Slavnitsch, Emir Hadzijusufovic, Thomas Ruelicke, Maik Dahlhoff, Gregor Hoermann, Sigrid Machherndl-Spandl, Gregor Eisenwort, Michael Fillitz, Thamer Sliwa, Maria-Theresa Krauth, Peter Bettelheim, Wolfgang R. Sperr, Elisabeth Koller, Michael Pfeilstoecker, Heinz Gisslinger, Felix Keil, Robert Kralovics, Peter Valent
Summary: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are characterized by uncontrolled expansion of myeloid cells, disease-related mutations in certain driver-genes including JAK2, CALR, and MPL, and a substantial risk to progress to secondary acute myeloid leukemia (sAML). The phenotype of putative CD34(+)/CD38(-) stem cells and CD34(+)/CD38(+) progenitor cells in MPN were established. MPN stem cells display a unique phenotype, including cytokine receptors, immune checkpoint molecules, and other clinically relevant target antigens. The disease-initiating capacity of putative MPN stem cells was confirmed in NSGS mice. Phenotypic characterization of neoplastic stem cells in MPN and sAML should facilitate their enrichment and the development of stem cell-eradicating (curative) therapies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Christopher Paschen, Matthias Moll, Gabriela Altorjai, Manfred Hecking, Thorsten Fuereder, Joachim Widder, Harald Herrmann
Summary: Compared to conventional hydration (CH), the use of mannitol to shorten hydration time (SHM) can reduce the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma undergoing chemoradiation. In addition, higher cumulative cisplatin doses can be achieved with SHM. Female patients are at higher risk of AKI and receive lower cumulative cisplatin doses.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiangping Liu, Bai Li, Huifan Deng, Yan Yang, Wei Song, Xinming Wang, Yongming Luo, Joseph S. S. Francisco, Lei Li, Sasho Gligorovski
Summary: Experiments have confirmed that polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) undergo a photosensitized reaction with nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ammonia (NH3) under UVA light, producing nitrous acid (HONO). This new mechanism does not require the formation of NO2 dimer and is facilitated by the presence of NH3. The results suggest that this new mechanism can be a dominant source of HONO in urban areas.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Optics
Silia Babel, Laura Bollmers, Marcello Massaro, Kai Hong Luo, Michael Stefszky, Federico Pegoraro, Philip Held, Harald Herrmann, Christof Eigner, Benjamin Brecht, Laura Padberg, Christine Silberhorn
Summary: Interference between single photons is crucial for various quantum optics experiments and applications in quantum technologies like communication and computation. Using lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI) as a new material platform for integrated quantum optics allows for operation at telecommunication wavelengths and integration of setups for improved stability, compactness, and scalability. By implementing a Hong-Ou-Mandel (HOM) interference in LNOI directional coupler, we achieve a high raw HOM visibility of (93.5 ± 0.7)%, establishing the foundation for advanced quantum experiments in LNOI.
Article
Optics
C. H. R. I. S. T. I. A. N. KIEssLER, H. A. U. K. E. Conradi, M. O. R. I. T. Z. Kleinert, V. I. K. T. O. R. Quiring, H. A. R. A. L. D. Herrmann, C. H. R. I. S. T. I. N. E. Silberhorn
Summary: A chip-size fully integrated fiber-coupled heralded single photon source (HSPS) module based on a hybrid integration of a nonlinear lithium niobate waveguide into a polymer board is presented. Photon pairs at 810 nm (signal) and 1550 nm (idler) are generated via parametric down-conversion pumped at 532 nm in the LiNbO3 waveguide. The module has a size of (2 x 1) cm2 and is fully fiber-coupled with one pump input fiber and two output fibers, achieving a heralded second-order correlation function of g(2) h = 0.05 with a heralding efficiency of & eta;h = 3.5% at low pump powers.
Article
Optics
Renato Domeneguetti, Michael Stefszky, Harald Herrmann, Christine Silberhorn, Ulrik L. Andersen, Jonas S. Neergaard-Nielsen, Tobias Gehring
Summary: This study presents a guided setup for single-mode squeezing on integrated titanium-indiffused periodically poled nonlinear resonators. By using single-mode fibers, a continuous-wave laser beam is delivered and the squeezed field is collected, with up to -3.17(9) dB of useful squeezing available in fibers. The generated squeezed light was applied in a fiber-based phase sensing experiment, showing a quantum enhancement in the signal-to-noise ratio of 0.35 dB. The investigation also reveals that photorefraction can cause system instabilities at high powers.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiqun Wang, Jianqiang Zeng, Baijie Wu, Wei Song, Weiwei Hu, Jiangping Liu, Yan Yang, Zhiqiang Yu, Xinming Wang, Sasho Gligorovski
Summary: By investigating the formation of VOCs through the heterogeneous chemistry of ozone (100 ppb) with authentic SML collected from 10 different sites in the South China Sea, we provide important insights into the abiotic formation of VOCs in the marine atmosphere. These findings highlight the need to consider the contribution of ozone heterogeneous chemistry with SML in future model studies evaluating VOCs.
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Quantum Science & Technology
Matteo Santandrea, Kai-Hong Luo, Michael Stefszky, Jan Sperling, Harald Herrmann, Benjamin Brecht, Christine Silberhorn
Summary: The paper investigates the performance of lossy SU(1,1) interferometers for single-photon pairs and examines the information contained in single counts and coincidences at the output. The classical Fisher information (FI) of both single and coincidence events is derived and studied as a function of internal and external losses. It is found that, in the absence of external losses, the FI of coincidence events is always higher or equal to that of single events. However, with external losses, the FI of single events can surpass that of coincidences. Additionally, coincidence measurement can help mitigate the effect of internal losses in the absence of external losses. Finally, when internal losses are above 50%, SU(1,1) interferometers outperform classical SU(2) interferometers.
QUANTUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kristina Bertl, Sophie Livia Kogelnik, Edmund Kukla, Harald Herrmann, Steffen Schneider, Gabriela Altorjai, Andreas Stavropoulos
Summary: The study aims to investigate the oral health-related standard of care in HNC treatment across the EU. The findings revealed significant variations in dental assessment and preventive dentistry routines among different regions. However, including dental professionals in interdisciplinary treatment teams and providing dental treatment within the same hospital appear to improve the standard of care.
Review
Hematology
Peter Valent, Irina Sadovnik, Barbara Peter, Daniel Ivanov, Axel Schulenburg, Emir Hadzijusufovic, Michael Willmann, Thomas Ruelicke, Harald Herrmann, Werner Rabitsch, Heidrun Karlic, Karoline V. Gleixner, Wolfgang R. Sperr, Gregor Hoermann, Maik Dahlhoff, Michael Pfeilstoecker, Felix Keil, Thomas Lion, Thomas W. Grunt
Summary: The Vienna Cancer Stem Cell Club (VCSCC) was established in 2002 to support research on cancer stem cells and translate it into clinical applications. Over the years, the VCSCC has made significant contributions in the field of hematopoietic malignancies and leukemic stem cell research, organizing international conferences and discussions.
EXPERT REVIEW OF HEMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pan Li, Rachel Gemayel, Xue Li, Jiangping Liu, Mingjin Tang, Xinming Wang, Yan Yang, Hind A. Al-Abadleh, Sasho Gligorovski
Summary: The heterogeneous reaction between atmospheric humic-like substances (HULIS) and gas phase NO2 is a potential source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including nitrogen (N)-containing compounds. The study found that the presence of nitrate and iron ions significantly increased the number of detected N-containing organic compounds during the reaction, which were mainly reduced N-functional groups such as amines, imines, and imides.
COMMUNICATIONS CHEMISTRY
(2023)