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As an extremely promising technology about decarburization, the reduction of CO2 driven by sunlight shows a glamourous prospect, so it is valuable to design a sort of photocatalyst with excellent performance i.e., low cost, high photocatalytic activity and high product selectivity, which is the key factor to promote the further popularity of this technology in industry. In this work, the SnS2/SnO2/rGO ternary nanocomposites were successfully designed and fabricate through a simple one pot in-situ hydrothermal synthesis. It is worth noting that the XRD, SEM and Raman results indicate that the molar of SnS2 to SnO2 could be increased with the content of l-cysteine, and it is proved that the ternary material is simply adjustable. The separation and transference of photogenerated electrons and holes could be accelerated due to the reduced graphite oxide with outstanding electrical conductivity. At the same time, under the condition of inputting appropriate sulfur source precursors, appropriate pore size and pore volume structure characteristics are obtained, which further contributes the adsorption capacity of CO2. Moreover, the proper position of the conduction band improves the selectivity for photoreduction of CO2 to CH4 of SnS2/SnO2/rGO composite. Hence, under visible-near infrared light, the highest CH4 productivity of SnS2/SnO2/rGO ternary composite is 5.52 μmol g−1 h−1. This work provides some references for the field of photocatalytic decarburization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As an extremely promising technology about decarburization, the reduction of CO2 driven by sunlight shows a glamourous prospect, so it is valuable to design a sort of photocatalyst with excellent performance i.e., low cost, high photocatalytic activity and high product selectivity, which is the key factor to promote the further popularity of this technology in industry. In this work, the SnS2/SnO2/rGO ternary nanocomposites were successfully designed and fabricate through a simple one pot in-situ hydrothermal synthesis. It is worth noting that the XRD, SEM and Raman results indicate that the molar of SnS2 to SnO2 could be increased with the content of l-cysteine, and it is proved that the ternary material is simply adjustable. The separation and transference of photogenerated electrons and holes could be accelerated due to the reduced graphite oxide with outstanding electrical conductivity. At the same time, under the condition of inputting appropriate sulfur source precursors, appropriate pore size and pore volume structure characteristics are obtained, which further contributes the adsorption capacity of CO2. Moreover, the proper position of the conduction band improves the selectivity for photoreduction of CO2 to CH4 of SnS2/SnO2/rGO composite. Hence, under visible-near infrared light, the highest CH4 productivity of SnS2/SnO2/rGO ternary composite is 5.52 μmol g−1 h−1. This work provides some references for the field of photocatalytic decarburization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With an increasing prevalence, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has become a major global health problem. MASLD is well-known as a multifactorial disease. Mitochondrial dysfunction and alterations in the gut bacteria are 2 vital events in MASLD. Recent studies have highlighted the cross-talk between microbiota and mitochondria, and mitochondria are recognized as pivotal targets of the gut microbiota to modulate the host's physiological state. Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a vital role in MASLD and is associated with multiple pathological changes, including hepatocyte steatosis, oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis. Metabolites are crucial mediators of the gut microbiota that influence extraintestinal organs. Additionally, regulation of the composition of gut bacteria may serve as a promising therapeutic strategy for MASLD. This study reviewed the potential roles of several common metabolites in MASLD, emphasizing their impact on mitochondrial function. Finally, we discuss the current treatments for MASLD, including probiotics, prebiotics, antibiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation. These methods concentrate on restoring the gut microbiota to promote host health., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.)