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It is of great importance but full of challenge to construct intelligent materials with self-powered, durable and high fire-safety to meet the requirements of the intelligent fire protection towards Internet of Things (IoT). In this work, phosphorous-containing ionic liquid (PIL)-based ionogels (PILGs) were fabricated with acrylamide, low melting point polyanionic polystyrene sulfonate sodium and polycationic polydiallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride via ultraviolet initiated polymerization. PILGs showed good ionic conductivity (1.33 S·m−1) and high ionic thermoelectric effect (1.31 mV·K−1), which endowed flammable materials with accurate temperature-sensing, sensitive fire-warning performance and outstanding flame retardancy. When being burned, PILGs triggered the fire-warning system at about 1 s and rapidly self-extinguished. Besides, due to the good thermostability and low volatility of PIL, PILGs displayed high durability in extreme environments. More importantly, PILGs were designed as thermoelectric capacitors and high output power galvanic cells, which could power fire-warning circuits and electronics. Our work provides new insights for the development and application of self-powered intelligent fire protection materials. [Display omitted] • Phosphorous-containing ionic liquid (PIL)-based ionogels (PILGs) were fabricated. • PILGs exhibited self-powered, durability and high fire-safety. • PILGs endowed materials with temperature-sensing and fire-warning performance. • PILGs could be applied in low-grade heat harvesting and power supply. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highlights • Preconditioning with HM increased Latency time. • Preconditioning with HM decreased apoptosis of hippocampal CA1 neurons. • Preconditioning with HM suppressed IR induced oxidative stress. • HM increased Bcl-2 and p-mTOR expression levels and decreased Bax expression. • HM protect hippocampal CA1 neurons from IR injury via mTOR pathway. Abstract Hydromorphone has been shown to play protective effect in rat glial cell. However, whether hydromorphone plays important roles in ischemia–reperfusion (IR) injury and the involved signaling pathway remains unclear. In this study, we detected whether HM plays protective effect in IR injury mouse model, further followed by the mechanism exploration. Preconditioning with hydromorphone was performed for continuous 4 days at the doe of 2 mg/kg before IR injury induction. Intraperitoneal injection of rapamycin (Rapa) was administrated to examine the role of mTOR in IR injury. The mRNA expression level was detected by RT-PCR, and protein expression level was detected by western blot. Latency time and apoptosis of hippocampal CA1 neurons were detected 72 h after IR injury induction. Preconditioning with hydromorphone significantly increased Latency time, decreased apoptosis of hippocampal CA1 neurons and suppressed IR induced oxidative stress. Mechanically, preconditioning with hydromorphone increased Bcl-2 and p-mTOR expression levels and decreased Bax expression levels. Rapa administration reverses the role of hydromorphone in protecting hippocampal CA1 neurons from IR injury. Hydromorphone protect hippocampal CA1 neurons from IR injury via activating mTOR signaling pathway. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multifunctional biomass-based aerogels with mechanically robust and high fire safety are urgently needed for the development of environmentally-friendly intelligent fire fighting but challenging. Herein, a novel polymethylsilsesquioxane (PMSQ)/cellulose/MXene composite aerogel (PCM) with superior comprehensive performance was fabricated by ice-induced assembly and in-situ mineralization. It exhibited light weight (16.2 mg·cm−3), excellent mechanical resilience, and rapidly recovered after being subjected to the pressure of 9000 times of its own weight. Moreover, PCM demonstrated outstanding thermal insulation, hydrophobicity and sensitive piezoresistive sensing. In addition, benefiting from the synergism of PMSQ and MXene, PCM displayed good flame retardancy and improved thermostability. The limiting oxygen index of PCM was higher than 45.0 %, and it quickly self-extinguished after being removed away from fire. More importantly, the rapid electrical resistance reduction of MXene at high temperature endowed PCM with sensitive fire-warning capability (trigger time was less than 1.8 s), which provided valuable time for people to evacuate and relief. This work provides new insights for the preparation and application of the next-generation high performance biomass-based aerogels. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose of the research Post operational cognitive dysfunction (POCD) occurs in patients after anesthesia and surgery. Abnormal histone acetylation and neuroinflammation are key factors in the pathogenesis of cognitive impairment. Apigenin not only has an anti-inflammatory activity but also modifies histone acetylation. We aimed to investigate whether apigenin can attenuate isoflurane exposure-induced cognitive decline by regulating histone acetylation and inflammatory signaling. Materials and methods Spatial learning and memory were assessed by Morris water maze test. Levels of histone acetylation, BDNF and downstream signaling, and inflammatory components were analyzed. Principal results Isoflurane exposure in aged rats lead to impaired spatial learning and memory. These rats exhibited dysregulated histone H3K9 and H4K12 acetylation, which was accompanied by reduced BDNF expression and suppressed BDNF downstream signaling pathway. Apigenin restored histone acetylation and BDNF signaling. Apigenin also suppressed isoflurane exposure induced upregulation of proinflammatory cytokines and NFκB signaling pathway. Major conclusions Memory impairment induced by isoflurane exposure is associated with dysregulated histone acetylation in the hippocampus, which affects BDNF expression and hence BDNF downstream signaling pathway. Apigenin recovers cognitive function by restoring histone acetylation and suppressing neuroinflammation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]