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This research mainly concerned with some new solutions of the (3 + 1)‐dimensional nonlinear evolution equation (NEE). First, we extract the resonant multiple soliton solutions (RMSSs) by taking advantage of the linear superposition principle (LSP) and weight algorithm (WA). Then the non‐singular complexiton and singular complexiton solutions are developed by introducing pairs of the conjugate parameters. Besides, the complex multiple‐soliton solutions are also explored with the aid of the bilinear approach. The graph descriptions of the attained solutions are paraded to show the dynamical properties. The outcomes of this work are all new and are desirous to bring some new perspective to the investigation of the complexiton solutions to the other partial differential equations (PDEs). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To meet the demand for higher energy density in lithium‐ion batteries and expand their application range, coupling lithium metal anodes with high‐voltage cathodes is an ideal solution. However, the compatibility between lithium metal batteries and electrolytes affects their applicability. In this study, proposes a locally concentrated electrolyte based on ethyl acetate (EA) as the solvent, lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) as the lithium salt, and lithium difluorooxoborate (LiDFOB) as a sacrificial agent to enhance the low‐temperature and high‐voltage endurance of Li//Lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) batteries. The Li//LCO battery can operate within the voltage range of 3 to 4.5 V, with an initial discharge specific capacity of 174.5 mAh g−1 at 20 °C. At −40 °C, after 200 cycles, the capacity retention rate is 87.7 %. It can operate under extreme conditions of −70 °C, with a discharge specific capacity of 112.6 mAh g−1. Additionally, LCO//HC batteries using this electrolyte demonstrate excellent performance. Present work provides a new perspective for the optimization of electrolytes for low‐temperature lithium‐ion batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research focuses on the nonlinear coupled Davey–Stewartson Fokas system, which models pulse propagation in monomode optical fibers. In order to find the novel periodic and solitary wave solutions of the nonlinear coupled Davey–Stewartson Fokas system, we have employed two effective mathematical techniques named as the Sine‐Gordon expansion method and the simple equation method. We found after researching into previous literature that these novel solutions are unique and have never been reported. Some 3D and 2D graphs are also used to discuss the dynamical behavior of these new solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: This study was to investigate the diagnostic value of percutaneous closed pleural brushing (CPBR) followed by cell block technique for malignant pleural effusion (MPE) and the predictive efficacy of pleural fluid carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations in lung adenocarcinoma patients with MPE. Methods: All patients underwent closed pleural biopsy (CPB) and CPBR followed by cell block examination. MPE‐positive diagnostic rates between the two methods were compared. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine factors influencing the EGFR mutations. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the predictive efficacy of pleural fluid CEA for EGFR mutations. Results: The cumulative positive diagnostic rates for MPE after single and twice CPBR followed by cell block examination were 80.5% and 89.0%, higher than CPB (45.7%, 54.3%) (P < 0.001). Univariate analysis showed that EGFR mutation was associated with pleural fluid and serum CEA (P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that pleural fluid CEA was an independent risk factor for predicting EGFR mutation (P < 0.001). The area under the curve (AUC) of pleural fluid CEA for EGFR mutation prediction was 0.774, higher than serum CEA (P = 0.043), but no difference with the combined test (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Compared with CPB, CPBR followed by the cell block technique can significantly increase the positive diagnostic rate of suspected MPE. CEA testing of pleural fluid after CPBR has a high predictive efficacy for EGFR mutation in lung adenocarcinoma patients with MPE, implying pleural fluid extracted for cell block after CPBR may be an ideal specimen for genetic testing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Metal halide perovskites have witnessed great success in green, red, and near‐infrared light‐emitting diodes (LEDs), yet blue LEDs still lag behind. Reducing undesired energetic disorders – broad n‐phases and halide segregation – is considered as the most critical strategy to further improve the performances. Here, the study reports a newly designed and synthesized di‐ammonium ligand with rigid π‐conjugated rings and additional methyl groups to construct Dion–Jacobson (DJ) structure. Augmented coordination from the extra ammonium site and increased effective bulkiness from methyl groups lead to better distribution control over conventional mono‐ammonium ligands. This enhances the radiative recombination of blue emissions in the film with homogeneous energy landscape and improved surface morphology, as evidenced by a series of imaging and mapping techniques. As a result, it demonstrates DJ perovskite LEDs (PeLEDs) with peak external quantum efficiencies of ≈4% at 484 nm and ≈11% at 494 nm, which are among the top reported for pure DJ phase‐based PeLEDs in the corresponding wavelength regions. The results deepen the understanding of regulating energetic disorders in perovskite materials via molecular engineering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Comprehensive Summary: Furans bearing alkynyl substituents are highly useful in organic synthesis. However, the methodologies to access these important furan derivatives are rather limited. We herein report an efficient synthesis of alkynylated furan derivatives based on Pd‐catalyzed oxidative cross‐coupling reaction between allenyl ketones and terminal alkynes. This novel synthesis of alkynylated furans with wide substrate scope is operationally simple and tolerates various functional groups. Mechanistically, the formation of the palladium carbene through cycloisomerization and the subsequent alkynyl migratory insertion are proposed as the key steps in the transformation. The reaction reported in this paper further demonstrates the generality of the carbene‐based cross coupling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Comprehensive Summary: Isoindigo (IID) is widely used as organic dye and conjugated unit in opto‐electronic materials. Functionalization of IID to increase its structural complexity is demanding for obtaining diversity properties. Herein, we developed a direct C—H/N—H activation method of IIDs via double alkyne annulations and synthesized π‐extended IIDs with two pairs of 5/7 membered rings. The structure of the π‐extended IIDs was characterized and confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, HRMS and X ray crystal analysis. Their physical properties were characterized by UV‐vis absorption, cyclic voltammetry and thermogravimetric analysis. The absorption coefficient of the annulated products enhanced significantly compared with the non‐annulated analogue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Stimulated Raman scattering offers an alternative strategy to explore continuous‐wave (c.w.) organic lasers, which, however, still suffers from the limitation of inadequate Raman gain in organic material systems. Here we propose a metal‐linking approach to enhance the Raman gain of organic molecules. Self‐assembled microcrystals of the metal linked organic dimers exhibit large Raman gain, therefore allowing for c.w. Raman lasing. Furthermore, broadband tunable Raman lasing is achieved in the organic dimer microcrystals by adjusting excitation wavelengths. This work advances the understanding of Raman gain in organic molecules, paving a way for the design of c.w. organic lasers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Stimulated Raman scattering offers an alternative strategy to explore continuous‐wave (c.w.) organic lasers, which, however, still suffers from the limitation of inadequate Raman gain in organic material systems. Here we propose a metal‐linking approach to enhance the Raman gain of organic molecules. Self‐assembled microcrystals of the metal linked organic dimers exhibit large Raman gain, therefore allowing for c.w. Raman lasing. Furthermore, broadband tunable Raman lasing is achieved in the organic dimer microcrystals by adjusting excitation wavelengths. This work advances the understanding of Raman gain in organic molecules, paving a way for the design of c.w. organic lasers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to ensure the high precision and good dynamic characteristics of the dual‐axis linear motor when machining components, the tracking error and contour error should be reduced with more complex machining trajectory. In this study, the characteristic model of position control of the linear motor is established by using the modelling principle of the characteristic model, and the intelligent adaptive controller is designed. In addition, a new calculation method of the equivalent contour error is proposed innovatively, and the dual axis is compensated by proportional feedback control, to improve the contour accuracy of the permanent magnet synchronous linear motor dual‐axis control system. Finally, through the simulation and experiment of the dual‐axis motor platform, the effectiveness of the proposed contour error calculation method and the intelligent adaptive controller can make the dual‐axis motion control system have higher accuracy and strong robustness and can also make the motor run more smoothly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Noctiluca scintillans is one of the most common harmful algal species and widely known due to its bioluminescence. In this study, the spatial distribution, seasonal variations, and long‐term trends of N. scintillans blooms in China and the related drivers were analyzed and discussed. From 1933 to 2020, a total of 265 events of N. scintillans blooms were recorded in Chinese coastal waters, with a total duration of 1052 days. The first N. scintillans bloom occurred in Zhejiang in 1933, and only three events were recorded before 1980. From 1981 to 2020, N. scintillans caused harmful algal blooms (HABs) almost every year, both the average duration and the proportion of multiphase HABs showed an increasing trend. 1986–1992, 2002–2004, and 2009–2016 were the three peak periods with a frequency of no less than five events of N. scintillans blooms per year. In terms of spatial distribution, N. scintillans blooms spread from the Southeast China Sea to the Bohai Sea after 2000, Guangdong, Fujian, and Hebei were the three provinces with the highest numbers of recorded events of N. scintillans blooms. Moreover, 86.8% of the events of N. scintillans blooms occurred in spring (March, April, and May) and summer (June, July, and August). Among environmental factors, the dissolved inorganic phosphate, dissolved silicate and chemical oxygen demand were significantly correlated with the cell density of N. scintillans during N. scintillans blooms, and most of N. scintillans blooms were recorded in the temperature range of 18.0–25.0°C. Precipitation, hydrodynamics, water temperature, and food availability might be the main factors affecting the spatial–temporal distribution of N. scintillans blooms along the Chinese coast. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, the modified fractal gas dynamics model (GDM) with variable coefficients is successfully represented using the fractal derivative. We obtain the fractal variational principle of the modified fractal GDM by employing the fractal semi‐inverse method. Based on the established fractal variational principle, a new and fascinating algorithm is presented to solve the fractal model, which is called fractal two‐scale variational method (FTSVM). Finally, two numerical examples are given to indicate the efficiency and accuracy of the proposed algorithm. The FTSVM sheds a new light on the fractal differential equations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The structural properties of braided composite laminates are significantly affected by the low‐velocity impact (LVI). In this paper, the impact resistance and damage tolerance of triaxial braid structure laminates at different positions were mainly studied. Three hybrid biaxial (B)/triaxial (T) braided composite structures of BBTT, BTTB, and TTBB were designed, and LVI test and post‐impact compression tests were carried out. The results show that the triaxial braided fabric with quasi‐isotropic on the impact side caused more significant matrix cracks along the axis yarn direction, and the matrix damage area and delamination area were larger. For triaxial braided ply with high curl levels, severe fiber fracture and relatively concentrated damage occurred first on the non‐impact side. Interestingly, triaxial braided fabrics exhibited better impact resistance in terms of mechanical response when distributed across the specimen surface. However, a global damage pattern appears at high energy levels, which seriously reduced the residual strength of the structure and showed the worst damage tolerance. The damage quantification analysis of cracks, dent depths, delamination and residual compressive strength caused by the LVI of hybrid shaft number braided laminates was carried out in this work, which provided a valuable reference for engineering failure analysis and rational structure optimization of composite laminates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The well‐known Drinfeld–Sokolov–Wilson system is widely used to describe the flow of the shallow water. This paper considers the time–space fractional Drinfeld–Sokolov–Wilson system, where He's variational method together with the two‐scale transform is applied to find its solitary solutions. The numerical results have been shown through graphs to demonstrate the applicability and efficiency of our approach. The main advantage of variational approach is that it can reduce the order of differential equation and make the equation more simple. The obtained results in this work are expected to shed a bright light on the study of fractional nonlinear partial differential equations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An integrated perspective of permafrost dynamics is a key bridge between permafrost and global socioeconomic assessments. This study investigated the air temperature changes (1976–2020) among permafrost zones in the Northern Hemisphere and their potential impacts on permafrost. We found that continuous permafrost zones experienced faster warming than other regions. The freezing index declined 724°C‐day while the thawing index increased only 166°C‐day over continuous permafrost zones. This may explain why the temperature of cold permafrost increased rapidly but the active layer thickness changed only slightly. Assuming permafrost carbon emissions arise only from thaw processes may miss a significant source of the emissions. An often‐neglected factor is that cold‐season snow amplifies permafrost warming caused by summertime air temperature changes. Due to seasonal effects, using mean‐annual air temperature to depict permafrost evolution under integrated assessment frameworks may lead to significant errors. Plain Language Summary: Permafrost dynamics remains a core aspect of what people are concerned about. Some researchers are making efforts to couple permafrost to socioeconomic processes. Challenges include mismatched spatiotemporal scales and developing mathematical descriptions that are not too complex. To address these challenges, we attempt to capture the fundamental features of permafrost dynamics from an integral perspective in this study. We found that permafrost temperature changes during 1976–2020 were largely controlled by rapid changes in the air temperature during the cold seasons. We also realized that similar warming magnitudes during cold season and warm season may play an equivalent role in permafrost temperature evolution because seasonal snow cover can amplify the warming that occurred during the previous summer. The asymmetrical responses of cold and warm permafrost are critical for assessing permafrost carbon cycles and feedbacks. This is particularly true for cold continuous permafrost because about half of permafrost carbon is stored in the upper 1 m of soils and the carbon density in continuous permafrost is generally higher than other permafrost zones. Key Points: Rapid changes in cold permafrost during 1976–2020 may be explained by a strong air temperature increase during the cold seasonUnchanging snow cover is still able to enhance the effect of climate warming on permafrostThe asymmetric seasonal responses in cold and warm permafrost are critical for assessing permafrost carbon cycles and feedbacks [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Herein the palladium‐catalyzed cyclizative borylation of allenyl ketones with diboron compounds is reported which involves the carbene boryl migratory insertion as the key step. This reaction features mild conditions, good functional group tolerance and broad substrate scope. Thus, it represents an efficient methodology for the assembly of diverse tri‐substituted furyl boronates. In addition, a series of transformations of the resultant multi‐substituted furyl boronates were conducted to provide various densely substituted furan derivatives in good yields, further illustrating the potential synthetic utility of this methodology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Damages caused by the effects of cyclic loading (fatigue) and high temperature (creep and oxidation) have been considered critical and need to be appropriately evaluated. A series of strain‐controlled fatigue and creep‐fatigue tests are performed on P92 at 873 K under oxygen‐containing environment. The creep‐fatigue life prediction results are summarized using models based on strain‐range partition, Manson–Coffin equation and linear damage summation (LDS) rule. Obviously, the models based on the LDS rule show relatively good performance with an error band of ±2.5. In view of the adverse effects of oxidation on creep‐fatigue endurance, this paper further develops a physically‐based oxidation damage equation, which is incorporated into LDS rule for the improvement of life assessment. The predicted and experimental results falling into ±1.5 error band proved the accuracy of the proposed oxidation damage equation in the LDS rule. Additionally, model selection criteria are recommended to evaluate the model prediction capabilities. Highlights: A series of fatigue, creep‐fatigue, and oxidation tests are performed on P92 at 873 K.Oxidation damage equation based on kinetics and concentration distribution is proposed.Error band is reduced from ±2.5 to ±1.5 by using the proposed oxidation damage equation.W‐SEDE‐O model performs best with the minimum error band & best statistical indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article, a new (2 + 1)‐dimensional local fractional breaking soliton equation is derived with the local fractional derivative. Applying the traveling wave transform of the non‐differentiable type, the (2 + 1)‐dimensional local fractional breaking soliton equation is converted into a nonlinear local fractional ordinary differential equation. By defining a set of elementary functions on Cantor sets, a novel analytical technique namely the Mittag–Leffler function‐based method is employed for the first time ever to construct the exact solutions. The solutions on the Cantor sets are presented via the 3‐D contours. It reveals that the proposed method is effective and powerful and is expected to give some inspiration for the study of the local fractional PDEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: Surgical treatment is the first‐line treatment for patients with Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage 0 or A1 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and postoperative monitoring improves long‐term survival. We aimed to establish a reasonable short‐interval follow‐up duration for patients with HCC. Methods: The cohort for this retrospective study included 1396 HCC patients with BCLC stage 0 or A1 disease who underwent curative resection from 2013 to 2016 at five centers in China. Hazard rates for recurrence were calculated using the hazard function. Results: The recurrence rates in patients with BCLC stage 0 and A1 HCC were 46.4% and 58.0%, respectively. The hazard curve for stage 0 patients was relatively flat, and the hazard rate was consistently low (peak hazard rate 0.0163). The hazard rate curve for recurrence was initially high (peak hazard rate 0.0441) in patients with BCLC stage A1 disease and showed a rapid decreasing trend within 1 year, followed by a slow decreasing trend, reaching a low level (<0.0163) at approximately 36 months. The time to low risk was 47, 41, and 51 months in patients with cirrhosis, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, and satellite lesions, respectively. Conclusions: A short‐interval follow‐up of 1 year is sufficient for HCC patients with BCLC stage 0 disease, whereas a short‐interval follow‐up time of 3 years should be considered for patients with stage A1 disease. The follow‐up period should be appropriately prolonged for patients with cirrhosis, HBV infection, and satellite lesions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three metal covalent organic frameworks (MCOFs), namely RuCOF‐ETTA, RuCOF‐TPB and RuCOF‐ETTBA, were synthesized by incorporating the photosensitive RuII tris(2,2′‐bipyridine) unit into the skeleton. Interestingly, each RuCOF contains three isostructural covalent organic frameworks that interlock together with the RuII centers serving as point of registry. The covalently linked network coupling with uniformly distributed RuII units allowed the RuCOFs to exhibit superior chemical stability, strong light‐harvesting ability, and high photocatalytic activity toward hydrogen evolution (20 308 μmol g−1 h−1). This work illustrates the potential of developing versatile MCOFs‐based photocatalysts from functionalized metal complex building unit and further enriches the MCOFs family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three metal covalent organic frameworks (MCOFs), namely RuCOF‐ETTA, RuCOF‐TPB and RuCOF‐ETTBA, were synthesized by incorporating the photosensitive RuII tris(2,2′‐bipyridine) unit into the skeleton. Interestingly, each RuCOF contains three isostructural covalent organic frameworks that interlock together with the RuII centers serving as point of registry. The covalently linked network coupling with uniformly distributed RuII units allowed the RuCOFs to exhibit superior chemical stability, strong light‐harvesting ability, and high photocatalytic activity toward hydrogen evolution (20 308 μmol g−1 h−1). This work illustrates the potential of developing versatile MCOFs‐based photocatalysts from functionalized metal complex building unit and further enriches the MCOFs family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Postseismic processes provide important opportunities to probe into and investigate the frictional, viscous, and porous properties of the seismogenic fault and the surrounding Earth media. To accommodate the temporal and spatial resolutions and long‐term baseline stability of different deformation data, we develop a full time‐series inversion (FTI) technique, which jointly inverts for afterslip patterns using full time series of Global Navigation Satellite System, SAR, and strainmeter data. The FTI linearizes the inversion problem with a prescribed source evolution function to achieve efficient inversion. We conduct synthetic tests to validate the spatial and temporal resolution of the FTI algorithm. FTI outperforms static inversion techniques in terms of inversion stability under high noise level. We apply different parameterization strategies to evaluate its resolution for slip evolution parameters. The tests show that FTI can discriminate spatially separated afterslip with distinct evolution functions. Finally, we apply FTI to investigate the afterslip process following the 2017 Mw 7.3 Sarpol‐e Zahab earthquake that occurred along the Iran‐Iraq border in northwestern Zagros using Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry time series derived from the Sentinel‐1 observations 1 year after the mainshock. Similar to the synthetic tests, the algorithm is capable to discriminate afterslip with different evolution functions in the up‐ and downdip portions of the coseismic rupture zone. By comparing with the stress‐driven afterslip model simulated using rate‐strengthening frictional law, we demonstrate the stability of FTI in resolving the afterslip process. We emphasize the importance of incorporating early postseismic observations for deciphering afterslip evolution and frictional parameters. Plain Language Summary: Postseismic processes provide important opportunities to probe into and investigate the in‐elastic properties of the earth medium. Observations obtained using different means such as Global Navigation Satellite System, SAR, and strainmeter can be utilized to realize such purposes, and each of them has unique merit to provide potentially high spatial resolution, high temporal resolution, and/or stable baselines. We develop an algorithm that can use these three different observations together in a joint inversion work. This algorithm, namely, full time‐series inversion (FTI), can flexibly incorporate variations of afterslip parameters in a joint inversion to investigate different frictional properties of the fault plane. We particularly adopt the FTI algorithm to study the afterslip pattern of the 2017 Sarpol‐e Zarhab earthquake, and find that its afterslips in the up‐ and downdip portions have different characteristic decay times. This conclusion draws physical significance which is different from some previous works. Key Points: We develop a full time‐series inversion (FTI) algorithm to obtain fault afterslip models using various geodetic time series observationsWe apply the FTI algorithm to invert SAR time series for the 2017 Sapol‐e Zarhab earthquake afterslip processesDifferent decay times and frictional behaviors are resolved for afterslip in the up‐ and downdip portions of the coseismic slip of the Sapol‐e Zarhab earthquake [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors investigate the adaptive resource allocation problem for cognitive power line communication system. The dynamic optimisation model is employed to maximise the energy‐aware network utility, which is defined as the difference of the weighted network throughput and the power consumption. Then, the authors decompose the stochastic optimisation into a traffic management subproblem and a joint subchannel and power allocation subproblem. Since the joint subchannel and power allocation subproblem is a mixed integer non‐linear optimisation, a continuity relaxation and Lagrange dual method is proposed to obtain the optimal solution of the mixed integer non‐linear optimisation subproblem. After that, the authors develop an adaptive power line communication resource allocation algorithm to cope with the power line communication network dynamics only according to the current network state information. Finally, we derive a trade‐off mechanism between network utility and network delay, in which the network delay is proportional to the control parameter V and the network utility is proportional to the parameter 1/V$1/V$. Simulation results not only show the effectiveness but also verify the theoretical analysis of our proposed algorithm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with a PD‐1 inhibitor and TACE combined with a PD‐1 inhibitor and lenvatinib have recently been reported as promising treatments to improve the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. This study aims to compare the efficacy of these two treatments. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted, and patients were recruited from two centers in China. Progression‐free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were compared, and the objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) were evaluated according to the modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (mRECIST). Treatment‐related adverse events (AEs) were analyzed to assess safety. Results: The median follow‐up for the entire cohort was 11.4 months. Of the 103 patients included in this study, 56 received triple therapy, and 47 received doublet therapy. PFS was significantly higher in the triple therapy group than in the doublet therapy group (mPFS 22.5 vs. 14.0 months, P < 0.001). Similar results were obtained in terms of OS (P = 0.001). The ORR and DCR were also better in the triple therapy group (64.3% vs. 38.3%, P = 0.010; 85.7% vs. 57.4%, P = 0.002). The most common AEs in the triple therapy group were decreased albumin (55.3%), decreased platelet count (51.8%) and hypertension (44.6%). Conclusions: The combination of TACE with a PD‐1 inhibitor and lenvatinib in patients with BCLC stage B HCC might result in significantly improved clinical outcomes with a manageable safety profile compared with TACE with a PD‐1 inhibitor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Most fractured reservoirs are two‐phase media, that is, mixture of solid matrix and void. It contains rock skeleton and fractures or pores filled with oil, gas and water. These fractures are the channels of oil and gas storage and migration. In two‐phase media, the interaction between the fluid and solid phases will further complicate the seismic wave propagation. Natural fractures are typically irregular in shape, thereby causing difficulties in the exploration of fractured reservoirs. Therefore, the key to the prediction of fractures is to study the equation of motion of seismic waves and energy distribution of seismic waves at the fracture interface. To derive the propagation law for complex irregular shape fractures in two‐phase media, we combined the stiffness matrix of the media with linear slip theory and derived a numerical simulation scheme. The simulation scheme considers the fractures in the two‐phase media to be in any direction. In addition, seismic wave energy distribution at the fracture interface was obtained. The linear slip boundary condition was introduced into the conventional Zoeppritz equation, and a modified Zoeppritz equation was proposed for two‐phase fractured media. The reflection and transmission due to the fracture interface were considered in the new equation, thereby making the equation more flexible. Using the new numerical simulation scheme, we analysed the elastic waves produced by the linear slip fracture interface in two‐phase media and provided the long‐term stability results of the new scheme. Moreover, we provided the relationship between the reflection and transmission coefficients of the linear slip fracture interface and the incident angle and compliance in two‐phase media using the new Zoeppritz equation. The results show that the reflection wave of two‐phase fractured media can be divided into wave impedance and fracture parts to accurately describe the properties of underground rocks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Herein, a Cu(I)‐catalyzed enantioselective Doyle‐Kirmse reaction of allenyl sulfides and α‐diazoesters is reported, which provides an efficient synthetic route to enantio‐enriched chiral tertiary homopropargylic sulfides. This reaction features high enantioselectivities (up to 96 % ee) and good functional group tolerance. The alkyl substituted α‐diazoester has also been demonstrated as the efficient substrates in the asymmetric Doyle‐Kirmse reaction. Mechanistic studies, including kinetic experiments, were conducted to gain insights into the details of the reaction pathway. The potential synthetic utility of this protocol has also been demonstrated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The nucleus is considered the ideal target for anti‐tumor therapy because DNA and some enzymes in the nucleus are the main causes of cell canceration and malignant proliferation. However, nuclear target drugs with good biosafety and high efficiency in cancer treatment are rare. Herein, a nuclear‐targeted material MeTPAE with aggregation‐induced emission (AIE) characteristics was developed based on a triphenylamine structure skeleton. MeTPAE can not only interact with histone deacetylases (HDACs) to inhibit cell proliferation but also damage telomere and nucleic acids precisely through photodynamic treatment (PDT). The cocktail strategy of MeTPAE caused obvious cell cycle arrest and showed excellent PDT anti‐tumor activity, which offered new opportunities for the effective treatment of malignant tumors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The nucleus is considered the ideal target for anti‐tumor therapy because DNA and some enzymes in the nucleus are the main causes of cell canceration and malignant proliferation. However, nuclear target drugs with good biosafety and high efficiency in cancer treatment are rare. Herein, a nuclear‐targeted material MeTPAE with aggregation‐induced emission (AIE) characteristics was developed based on a triphenylamine structure skeleton. MeTPAE can not only interact with histone deacetylases (HDACs) to inhibit cell proliferation but also damage telomere and nucleic acids precisely through photodynamic treatment (PDT). The cocktail strategy of MeTPAE caused obvious cell cycle arrest and showed excellent PDT anti‐tumor activity, which offered new opportunities for the effective treatment of malignant tumors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The distorted lead iodide octahedra of all‐inorganic perovskite based on triple halide‐mixed CsPb(I2.85Br0.149Cl0.001) framework have made a tremendous breakthrough in its black phase stability and photovoltaic efficiency. However, their performance still suffers from severe ion migration, trap‐induced nonradiative recombination, and black phase instability due to lower tolerance factor and high total energy. Here, a combinational passivation strategy to suppress ion migration and reduce traps both on the surface and in the bulk of the CsPhTh3 perovskite film is developed, resulting in improved power conversion efficiency (PCE) to as high as 19.37%. The involvement of guanidinium (GA) into the CsPhTh3 perovskite bulk film and glycocyamine (GCA) passivation on the perovskite surface and grain boundary synergistically enlarge the tolerance factor and suppress the trap state density. In addition, the acetate anion as a nucleating agent significantly improves the thermodynamic stability of GA‐doped CsPbTh3 film through the slight distortion of PbI6 octahedra. The decreased nonradiative recombination loss translates to a high fill factor of 82.1% and open‐circuit voltage (VOC) of 1.17 V. Furthermore, bare CsPbTh3 perovskite solar cells without any encapsulation retain 80% of its initial PCE value after being stored for one month under ambient conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Novel copper pyrovanadate (Cu2V2O7)‐Al2O3 spherical beads were prepared by alginate‐assisted sol–gel method using ammonium vanadate, copper nitrate, and pseudo boehmite as precursors, characterized by X‐Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission electron microscope (TEM), X‐ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Brunner−Emmet−Teller (BET), X‐Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and nitrogen adsorption–desorption technologies and used as catalysts for the selective oxidation of 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5‐diformylfuran (DFF). The effects of calcination temperature on catalyst structure, morphology, and catalytic activity were investigated. The results showed that the formation of Cu2V2O7 crystalline phase at a high temperature can improve the catalyst activity significantly. Under the optimal reaction conditions, Cu2V2O7‐Al2O3‐700 exhibited an HMF conversion of 99.9% and DFF selectivity of 99.8%, respectively. After a five‐run recycling test, the activity of the catalyst can remain about 80%. Highlights: Cu2V2O7 was used as catalysts for aerobic oxidation of HMF into DFF.Alginate‐assisted sol–gel method improved interaction between Al2O3 and Cu2V2O7.Cu2V2O7‐Al2O3 beads with 1.8‐mm diameter showed good industrial application potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this current work, we main to find the abundant explicit solutions of the Benney–Luke equation by a novel approach, which is called the variational direct method (VDM). The VDM based on the variational theory and Ritz‐like method can reduce the order of the differential equation to make the equation simpler and obtain the optimal solution by the stationary conditions. The explicit solutions in terms of dark solitary, dark‐like solitary, kinky‐dark solitary, and periodic wave solutions are presented through the numerical results in the form of 3‐D plot, 2‐D curve, and 2‐D contour. The results show that the VDM is simple, straightforward, and powerful, which is expected to open new perspectives for the traveling wave theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Variational method is important since it can reduce the order of the differential equation to make the equation simpler and obtain the optimal solution by the stationary condition. In this paper, we mainly study the complex nonlinear Fokas–Lenells equation (CNFLE), which is used to describe the propagation of short pulses in optical fibers. The traveling wave transformation is used to convert the CNFLE into the ODE, and the variational principle of the solution is obtained by the semi‐inverse method. Based on the variational principle, the extended He′s variational method, which is based on the Ritz‐like method, is employed to investigate the bright soliton, bright‐like soliton, bright–dark soliton, and periodic wave solution. The absolute, real, and imaginary parts of the novel computational solutions are plotted through one example in the form of 3‐D and 2‐D contours. In addition, the physical explanation of the solutions is elaborated in detail. The results reveal that the variational method is straightforward, simple, and effective, which is expected to bring a light to the study of the traveling wave theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wave‐induced fluid flow, an important mechanism in seismic wave attenuation, is considered in the amplitude variation with the offset technique. In a fractured marine carbonate reservoir, fractures and pores develop simultaneously, such that wave‐induced flow is an important mechanism in attenuation caused by the fluid flow between pores as well as between pores and fractures. However, these two types of attenuation are typically investigated separately or studies assume that the pores and fractures are dry or saturated by the same fluid. Rock pores are usually saturated by a mixture of two or more fluids, such that the fracture and pore filling fluids may be different. During variation with offset reservoir prediction and fluid identification, the influence that the porosity, fracture, and fluid have on the P‐wave reflection coefficient should be considered. The patchy saturation model can describe the seismic wave dissipation caused by the wave‐induced flow between pore fluids, whereas the Norris model can describe seismic wave dissipation caused by the fluid flow between fractures and pores. This study considers both the patchy saturation model and Norris model to calculate the amplitude variation with the offset P‐wave reflection coefficient under different conditions. Combining the saturation and Norris models forms a new model, which is regarded as a transversely isotropic medium with a vertical symmetric axis, and can be extended to any incident angle through the relaxation function and the high‐ and low‐frequency elastic limits of the stiffness tensor, where the complete effective stiffness tensor of the new model can be obtained. Finally, the amplitude variation with offset reservoir technology is used to determine the influence of model parameters on the reflection coefficient of P‐waves under different angles and frequencies, including fracture weakness, fluid saturation and pore fluid saturation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The foam drainage mainly depends on the influence of gravity and foam surface tension. In this work, we consider the foam drainage in a microgravity condition, and its fractal modification is established by using the fractal derivative. The variational principle of the novel fractal model is successfully obtained by the semi‐inverse method. Finally, an analytical solution is obtained by the variational iteration method; the effect of the fractal order on the solution property is illustrated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The sequence‐dependent DNA secondary structures possess structure polymorphism. To date, studies on regulated ligands mainly focus on individual DNA secondary topologies, while lack focus on quadruplex–duplex hybrids (QDHs). Here, we design an organic–metal hybrid ligand L1Pt(dien), which matches and selectively binds one type of QDHs with lateral duplex stem‐loop (QLDH) with high affinity, while shows poor affinity for other QDHs and individual G4 or duplex DNA. The solution structure of QLDH MYT1L‐L1Pt(dien) complex was determined by NMR. The structure reveals that L1Pt(dien) presents a chair‐type conformation, whose large aromatic "chair surface" intercalates into the G‐quadruplex‐duplex interface via π–π stacking and "backrest" platinum unit interacts with duplex region through hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions, showing a highly matched lock‐key binding mode. Our work provided guidance for spatial matching design of selectively targeting ligands to QDH structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The sequence‐dependent DNA secondary structures possess structure polymorphism. To date, studies on regulated ligands mainly focus on individual DNA secondary topologies, while lack focus on quadruplex–duplex hybrids (QDHs). Here, we design an organic–metal hybrid ligand L1Pt(dien), which matches and selectively binds one type of QDHs with lateral duplex stem‐loop (QLDH) with high affinity, while shows poor affinity for other QDHs and individual G4 or duplex DNA. The solution structure of QLDH MYT1L‐L1Pt(dien) complex was determined by NMR. The structure reveals that L1Pt(dien) presents a chair‐type conformation, whose large aromatic "chair surface" intercalates into the G‐quadruplex‐duplex interface via π–π stacking and "backrest" platinum unit interacts with duplex region through hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions, showing a highly matched lock‐key binding mode. Our work provided guidance for spatial matching design of selectively targeting ligands to QDH structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oncosis, depending on DNA damage and mitochondrial swelling, is an important approach for treating cancer and other diseases. However, little is known about the behavior of mitochondria during oncosis, due to the lack of probes for in situ visual illumination of the mitochondrial membrane and mtDNA. Herein, a mitochondrial lipid and mtDNA dual‐labeled probe, MitoMN, and a continuous add‐on assay, are designed to image the dynamic process of mitochondria in conditions that are unobservable with current mitochondrial probes. Meanwhile, the MitoMN can induce oncosis in a light‐activated manner, which results in the enlargement of mitochondria and the death of cancer cells. Using structured illumination microscopy (SIM), MitoMN‐stained mitochondria with a dual‐color response reveals, for the first time, how swelled mitochondria interacts and fuses with each other for a nonlinear enlargement to accelerate oncosis into an irreversible stage. With this sign of irreversible oncosis revealed by MitoMN, oncosis can be segregated into three stages, including before oncosis, initial oncosis, and accelerated oncosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The construction of three‐dimensional (3D) covalent organic frameworks (COFs) remains challenging due to the limited types of organic building blocks. With octahedral TiIV complex as the building unit, this study reports on the first 3D anionic titanium‐based COF (Ti‐COF‐1) with an edge‐transitive (6, 4)‐connected soc topology. Ti‐COF‐1 exhibits high crystallinity, superior stability, and large specific surface area (1000.4 m2 g−1). Moreover, Ti‐COF‐1 has a broad absorption band in the UV spectrum with an optical energy gap of 1.86 eV, and exhibits high photocatalytic activity toward Meerwein addition reactions. This research demonstrates an attractive strategy for the design of 3D functional COFs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The construction of three‐dimensional (3D) covalent organic frameworks (COFs) remains challenging due to the limited types of organic building blocks. With octahedral TiIV complex as the building unit, this study reports on the first 3D anionic titanium‐based COF (Ti‐COF‐1) with an edge‐transitive (6, 4)‐connected soc topology. Ti‐COF‐1 exhibits high crystallinity, superior stability, and large specific surface area (1000.4 m2 g−1). Moreover, Ti‐COF‐1 has a broad absorption band in the UV spectrum with an optical energy gap of 1.86 eV, and exhibits high photocatalytic activity toward Meerwein addition reactions. This research demonstrates an attractive strategy for the design of 3D functional COFs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: The smelting of non‐ferrous metals produces substantial quantities of sulfur dioxide (SO2$$ {}_2 $$)‐laden flue gas, which is seriously harmful to environment and humans. To improve the conversion ratio of SO2$$ {}_2 $$ and minimize environmental pollution, controlling converter inlet temperature during acid production has proven to be an efficient approach. However, unsteadiness of smelting procedure leads to frequent changes in the concentration of SO2$$ {}_2 $$, which affects the catalytic conversion of SO2$$ {}_2 $$ and the production of sulfuric acid. To regulate converter inlet temperature, a proposed method of multi‐model predictive control is introduced. First, working conditions are divided and characterized according to the range of SO2$$ {}_2 $$ concentration. Then, the mathematical model is established for each working condition and the model predictive controller is designed. Finally, an effective switching mechanism is established to realize smooth switching under different working conditions and closed‐loop control of the whole system. Through simulation validation, compared with traditional single‐model predictive controllers and multi‐model PID controllers, the proposed approach demonstrates improved transient performance and steady‐state performance. Simulation outcomes clearly highlight the superiority of the proposed algorithm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Honeybees are the most critical pollinators providing key ecosystem services that underpin crop production and sustainable agriculture. Amidst a backdrop of rapid global change, this eusocial insect encounters a succession of stressors during nesting, foraging, and pollination. Ectoparasitic mites, together with vectored viruses, have been recognized as central biotic threats to honeybee health, while the spread of invasive giant hornets and small hive beetles also increasingly threatens colonies worldwide. Cocktails of agrochemicals, including acaricides used for mite treatment, and other pollutants of the environment have been widely documented to affect bee health in various ways. Additionally, expanding urbanization, climate change, and agricultural intensification often result in the destruction or fragmentation of flower‐rich bee habitats. The anthropogenic pressures exerted by beekeeping management practices affect the natural selection and evolution of honeybees, and colony translocations facilitate alien species invasion and disease transmission. In this review, the multiple biotic and abiotic threats and their interactions that potentially undermine bee colony health are discussed, while taking into consideration the sensitivity, large foraging area, dense network among related nestmates, and social behaviors of honeybees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) is reported as a key material in photoelectrocatalysis owing to high theoretical efficiency, relatively narrow band gap of 2.4 eV, and favorable conduction band edge position for hydrogen evolution. However, the sluggish hole transport dynamics lead to slow photogenerated charge separation and transport efficiencies, which result in charge recombination due to aggregation. Herein, a novel hole transport layer of copper(I) thiocyanate (CuSCN) with the aim of significantly enhancing the efficiency of charge transport and stability of BiVO4 photoanodes is reported. The introduction of the hole transport layer could provide an appropriate intermediate energy level for photogenerated hole transfer and avoid charge recombination and trapping. After a photoassisted electrodeposition process of NiCoFe‐Bi catalysis, the obtained photoanode achieves a photocurrent density of 5.6 mA cm−2 at 1.23 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode under AM 1.5 G simulated solar radiation, and an applied bias photon to current efficiency of 2.31%. With the CuSCN layer, BiVO4 photoanode presented impressive stable photocurrent during 50 h continuous illumination. Meanwhile, the unbiased tandem device of the NiCoFe‐Bi/CuSCN/BiVO4 photoanode and the Si solar cell exhibit a solar‐to‐hydrogen efficiency of 5.75% and excellent stability for 14 h. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ferroptosis regulates cell death through reactive oxygen species (ROS)‐associated lipid peroxide accumulation, which is expected to affect the structure and polarity of lipid droplets (LDs), but with no clear evidence. Herein, we report the first example of an LD/nucleus dual‐targeted ratiometric fluorescent probe, CQPP, for monitoring polarity changes in the cellular microenvironment. Due to the donor–acceptor structure of CQPP, it offers ratiometric fluorescence emission and fluorescence lifetime signals that reflect polarity variations. Using nucleus imaging as a reference, CQPP was applied to report the increase in LD polarity and the homogenization of polarity between LDs and cytoplasm in the ferroptosis model. This LD/nucleus dual‐targeted fluorescent probe shows the great potential of using fluorescence imaging to study ferroptosis and ferroptosis‐related diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ferroptosis regulates cell death through reactive oxygen species (ROS)‐associated lipid peroxide accumulation, which is expected to affect the structure and polarity of lipid droplets (LDs), but with no clear evidence. Herein, we report the first example of an LD/nucleus dual‐targeted ratiometric fluorescent probe, CQPP, for monitoring polarity changes in the cellular microenvironment. Due to the donor–acceptor structure of CQPP, it offers ratiometric fluorescence emission and fluorescence lifetime signals that reflect polarity variations. Using nucleus imaging as a reference, CQPP was applied to report the increase in LD polarity and the homogenization of polarity between LDs and cytoplasm in the ferroptosis model. This LD/nucleus dual‐targeted fluorescent probe shows the great potential of using fluorescence imaging to study ferroptosis and ferroptosis‐related diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

All‐inorganic perovskite CsPbI3 has attracted extensive attention recently because of its excellent thermal and chemical stability. However, its photovoltaic performance is hindered by large energy losses (Eloss) due to the presence of point defects. In addition, hydroiodic acid (HI) is currently employed as a hydrolysis‐derived precursor of intermediate compounds, which often leads to a small amount of organic residue, thus undermining its chemical stability. Herein, an in‐situ hot oxygen cleansing with superior passivation (HOCP) for the triple halide‐mixed CsPb(I2.85Br0.149Cl0.001) perovskite solar cells (abbreviated as CsPbTh3) deposited in an ambient atmosphere to reduce the Eloss to as low as 0.48 eV for the power conversion efficiency (PCE) to reach 19.65% is demonstrated. It is found that the hot oxygen treatment effectively removes the organic residues. Meanwhile, it passivates halide vacancies, hence reduces the trap states and nonradiative recombination losses within the perovskite layer. As a result, the PCE is increased significantly from 17.15% to 19.65% under 1 sun illumination with an open‐circuit voltage enlarged to 1.23 from 1.14 V, which corresponds to an Eloss reduction from 0.57 to 0.48 eV. Also, the HOCP‐treated devices exhibit better long‐term stability. This insight should pave a way for decreasing nonradiative charge recombination losses for high‐performance inorganic perovskite photoelectronics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Yu‐Lan Ma, et al. (Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 2019,42(1)) make outstanding contributions for the soliton solutions of the generalized fourth‐order Boussinesq equation, which is used to describe the wave motion in fluid mechanics. But the periodic wave solution is not reported. So in this paper, He's variational methods are employed to find the solitary and periodic wave solutions of the generalized fourth‐order Boussinesq equation. The greatest advantage of the variational method is that it can reduce the order of the research equation, make the equation more simple, and obtain the optimal solution. Finally, the numerical results are shown in the form of a graph to prove the applicability and effectiveness of the method. The results reveal that variational method is simple and straightforward and can avoid the tedious calculation process, which is expected to shed a light to the new research frontiers of solitary wave theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Identifying the feeding patterns of large‐bodied predators is necessary to predict their potential effects on food‐web dynamics and to inform species conservation. In contrast to diet information from stomach contents, diet estimates obtained using stable isotopes in blood and muscle can reveal temporal variation in diets.Here, we used an extensive stable isotope dataset and Bayesian stable isotope mixing model to evaluate the trophic role of the Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis), a critically endangered species distributed in the middle and lower catchments of the Yangtze River. We analysed blood samples from 24 individuals captured during March 2017 in Poyang Lake (which adjoins the Yangtze River), and muscle samples from 8 individuals stranded in the lake over a 1‐year period (2012–2013). We additionally genotyped prey from faecal samples taken from 13 individuals captured in March 2017.We found that as a generalist apex predator, this finless porpoise consumes semi‐migratory and non‐migratory fish prey. However, relative proportions of these two prey resources were different between dietary analyses based on blood samples compared to muscle samples, reflecting recent and longer‐term consumption patterns, respectively.Non‐migratory fish contributed mainly to the diet of predators in the early and middle of March. In contrast, semi‐migratory fish comprised the majority of the prey composition over a more extended period (e.g. 2–3 months), and the difference may be linked to changes in the fish abundance influenced by seasonal factors.Our findings provide insights into the trophic role of this critically imperilled but little studied species, demonstrate how stable isotope analyses can elucidate finless porpoise feeding ecology, and emphasise the importance of semi‐migratory fish to conserving this porpoise population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nuclei and mitochondria are the only cellular organelles containing genes, which are specific targets for efficient cancer therapy. So far, several photosensitizers have been reported for mitochondria targeting, and another few have been reported for nuclei targeting. However, none have been reported for photosensitization in both mitochondria and nucleus, especially in cascade mode, which can significantly reduce the photosensitizers needed for maximal treatment effect. Herein, a light‐driven, mitochondria‐to‐nucleus cascade dual organelle cancer cell ablation strategy is reported. A functionalized iridium complex, named BT‐Ir, is designed as a photosensitizer, which targets mitochondria first for photosensitization and subsequently is translocated to a cell nucleus for continuous photodynamic cancer cell ablation. This strategy opens new opportunities for efficient photodynamic therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Metal halide perovskites are promising for applications in light‐emitting diodes (LEDs), but still suffer from defects‐mediated nonradiative losses, which represent a major efficiency‐limiting factor in perovskite‐based LEDs (PeLEDs). Reported here is a strategy to synthesize molecular passivators with different anchoring groups for defects passivation. The passivated perovskite thin films exhibit improved optoelectronic properties as well as reduced grain size and surface roughness, thus enable highly efficient PeLEDs with an external quantum efficiency of 15.6 % using an imidazolium terminated passivator. Further demonstrated is that the in situ formation of low‐dimensional perovskite phase on the surface of three‐dimensional perovskite nanograins is responsible for surface defects passivation, which leads to significantly enhanced device performance. Our results provide new fundamental insights into the role of organic molecular passivators in boosting the performance of PeLEDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Metal halide perovskites are promising for applications in light‐emitting diodes (LEDs), but still suffer from defects‐mediated nonradiative losses, which represent a major efficiency‐limiting factor in perovskite‐based LEDs (PeLEDs). Reported here is a strategy to synthesize molecular passivators with different anchoring groups for defects passivation. The passivated perovskite thin films exhibit improved optoelectronic properties as well as reduced grain size and surface roughness, thus enable highly efficient PeLEDs with an external quantum efficiency of 15.6 % using an imidazolium terminated passivator. Further demonstrated is that the in situ formation of low‐dimensional perovskite phase on the surface of three‐dimensional perovskite nanograins is responsible for surface defects passivation, which leads to significantly enhanced device performance. Our results provide new fundamental insights into the role of organic molecular passivators in boosting the performance of PeLEDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]