Irradiation Source Research Articles

Evaluation of photocathode materials in combination with commercial fiber-coupled UV photon sources as a compact electron source in mass spectrometry

Abstract The design of a compact electron source for mass spectrometry applications based on commercially available plug-and-play light sources and sturdy materials is presented, and its performance of photo-electron production is evaluated. We report quantum yields ranging between 1 – 2.5 x10-5 for aluminum, 9 x10-8 – 3 x10-6 for stainless steel, 1 – 2.2 x10-6 for molybdenum, 6.3 x10-7 – 5.1 x10-6 for tantalum, and 1.4 – 2.1 x10-6 for titanium, depending on the wavelength range of the irradiation source. In terms of quantum yield, the deuterium lamp provided better results compared to the two UV LEDs for all metals. However, due to their higher optical output power, the LEDs nevertheless yield a higher photoelectron current for all metals except for stainless steel. The measured photo-currents ranged from 1 – 2 nA for aluminum to 0.01 nA for Stainless Steel samples.

Ultralong Room-Temperature Phosphorescence in Ca(II) Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on Nicotinic Acid Ligands.

In recent years, metal-organic framework (MOF) materials with long persistent luminescence (LPL) have inspired extensive attention and presented various applications in security systems, information anticounterfeiting, and biological imaging fields. However, obtaining LPL materials with ultralong lifetime remains challenging. Halogen atoms, as nonmetallic elements existing in the frameworks, can not only induce the heavy-atom effect, effectively enhancing spin-orbit coupling and promoting intersystem crossing (ISC) processes, but also suppress non-radiative transition of the triplet states through the intra- and intermolecular interactions. Specifically, fluorine atoms with the strongest electronegativity may form intermolecular aggregate interlockings through halogen-bonding interactions that restrict molecular motions and vibrations, thereby improving phosphorescent lifetime. With the aforementioned considerations, two distinct types of MOFs with/without fluorine atoms (namely, Ca-MOF and 5FCa-MOF) were synthesized. Notably, by introducing fluorine atoms into MOFs, fluorine-induced intermolecular aggregate interlockings effectively enhanced the phosphorescent lifetime of 5FCa-MOF exceeding 264 ms compared to that of Ca-MOF (103.94 ms). Remarkably, both MOFs displayed bright LPL to the naked eye after removal of the irradiation source, especially 5FCa-MOF which can last for about 2 s. By introducing fluorine atoms, 5FCa-MOF exhibits greatly enhanced ISC with a rate constant up to 4.1 × 106 s-1 and suppressed non-radiative decay down to 3.73 s-1, thereby extending the LPL time. The thus obtained LPL provides potential in information encryption, security systems, optical anticounterfeiting, and so on.

Improvement of Hygienic and Phytochemical Qualities of Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana) Peel by Irradiation

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of gamma ray and x-ray irradiation at different dose levels 95, 10, 15 and 20 kGy) on in mangosteen peel. The antioxidant activities were assessed using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), while total phenolic contents and antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli of 60 % ethanolic mangosteen powder extracts were analyzed. The results indicated that both types of ionizing radiations showed a non-significant decrease in measured parameters with increasing doses. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of irradiated mangosteen peel extracted against S. aureus and E. coli ranged from 0.125 to 2.0 mg/mL. The quantity of bioactive compound mangostin determined via high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), did not show significant decrease with different irradiation sources and doses. In microbiological aspect, total yeast and mold from both irradiation sources were reduced by 1 log cycle after irradiation at 5 kGy. The irradiation induced color changes corresponding to Hunter color L a b value. X-ray irradiation caused slight color alteration compared to gamma rays. The advantage of x-ray irradiation was that it revealed non-significant changes in b values, whereas gamma irradiation showed the significant change in L, and b values with increasing dosage. The x-ray irradiation at the dose 5 kGy effectively decreased microbial contamination while causing minimal changes to phytochemical qualities and color. HIGHLIGHTS Irradiation at 5 kGy was sufficient to control microbial contamination There were no significant changes in antioxidant activities (DPPH, FRAP), a-mangostin contents, total phenolic contents (TPC) and antibacterial activities: after irradiation up to 20 kGy X-ray irradiation was an excellent alternative to gamma irradiation for decontamination with a non-significant alteration in b values. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Addition of CuO to form CuO/TiO2 and CuO/ZnO heterojunctions for photocatalytic CO2 conversion to methanol

Photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to value-added products is a promising route towards sustainability. In this work, gas phase CO2 in presence of water vapor and UV irradiation source was converted to methanol using TiO2, ZnO, CuO/TiO2 and CuO/ZnO photocatalysts. Characterization by physico-chemical, optical and First-principle based techniques revealed that CuO/TiO2 possessed increased oxygen vacancy, highest average electron lifetime, transfer rate, injection efficiency and highest separation efficiency. The maximum methanol (∼28 %) yield of CuO/TiO2 is ascribed due to combined effect of heterojunction formation and increment in surface oxygen vacancies by doping with CuO, acted as electron-trapping cocatalyst.

The role of spectral matching in enhancing photocatalytic performance with TiO2-rGO catalysts for metronidazole wastewater elimination

The role of spectral matching in enhancing the photocatalytic degradation of metronidazole using TiO2-reduced graphene oxide (TiO2-rGO) systems is investigated in this study. A rapid, one-step microwave synthesis method was utilized to produce TiO2-rGO composites with varying proportions of graphene oxide. Characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), were employed to elucidate the morphological and structural attributes of the photocatalysts, thereby facilitating their application in photocatalysis. Spectral matching between the photocatalytic material and the irradiation source was identified as critical to the methodology. Experiments conducted under LED light tailored to the absorption spectra of the catalysts demonstrated that the TiO2-rGO system with a 2 % GO composition achieved the highest metronidazole degradation efficiency, reaching 95 % degradation after 120 min of irradiation. Furthermore, the catalyst maintained high reusability, with only a 5 % decrease in efficiency after five cycles of reuse. The Electrical Energy per Order (EEO) was determined to be 3.51 kWh/m3, indicating the system’s high energy efficiency. The study emphasizes the real-world applicability of TiO2-rGO composites for wastewater treatment, particularly in terms of environmental sustainability and operational cost-effectiveness.

Electro-, photo-, and photoelectrochemical degradation of chloramphenicol on self-doping Ti nanotubes.

In this work, the photo-, electro-, and photo-electro-oxidation of chloramphenicol was investigated. The photo-experiments were carried out with different irradiation sources (an ultraviolet and a simulated solar source) using self-doped titanium nanotubes (SDTNT), a very promising and innovative material that deserves further investigations in the degradation of different pollutants. The photo-electrooxidation (j = 15mAcm-2) under simulated solar irradiation presented the best efficiency, with ca. 100% degradation and kinetic constant of k = 0.04427min-1. The FTIR analysis demonstrated a structural modification of the standard molecule occurred for all conditions used, suggesting a modification in functional groups responsible for the biological activity. Furthermore, the TOC analysis showed a significant mineralization of the pollutant (66% from the initial concentration). In addition, both photo-electrooxidation approaches have demonstrated a positive value of S, where the simulated solar irradiation reached the highest value S = 0.6960. The experimental results pointed out evidence that the methodology employed herein for chloramphenicol degradation is greatly interesting and the photo-electrooxidation under simulated solar irradiation is a promising approach for this purpose.

Photocatalyst‐Free Wavelength‐Dependant Sequential Ring Transformations of Pyrazolo[1,2‐a]pyrazolones

We report new sequential wavelength‐selective photochemical transformations of 1‐alkenylpyrazolo[1,2‐a]pyrazolones to pyrazolo[1,2‐a][1,2]diazepines or cyclobuta[c]pyrazolo[1,2‐a]pyrazolones. Irradiation of 1‐alkenylpyrazolo[1,2‐a]pyrazolones with visible‐light (blue LED, 457 nm) induced selective ‘ring switching’ transformation into pyrazolo[1,2‐a][1,2]diazepines, which, upon irradiation with UV A light (black LED, 365 nm) underwent electrocyclisation into cyclobuta[c]pyrazolo[1,2‐a]pyrazolones. Due to the very narrow irradiation wavelength now available from OLED sources, the selective formation of either 5,7‐bicyclic or 5,5,4‐tricyclic ring systems from the 5,5‐bicyclic starting material is possible simply by changing the wavelength of the irradiation source. The transformations took place under mild conditions in the absence of additives or photocatalysts. Mechanistic studies indicate that these transformations proceed through the formation of an excited triplet state of the substrate, followed by selective homolytic C(1)–N(8) bond cleavage, intersystem crossing, and cyclization of the zwitterionic intermediate on the ground potential energy surface. Subsequent photoinduced disrotatory stereospecific 4‐π‐electrocyclization of the 5,7‐bicyclic systems leads to 3D‐rich 5,5,4‐tricyclic products.

UV LED ageing of polymers for PV cell encapsulation

Encapsulation polymers in terrestrial solar modules degrade due to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. To assess a polymer’s durability under UV light, accelerated aging tests can be conducted. A new LEDs device allows us to investigate the effects of temperature, irradiation, and UV source spectrum on the photooxidation mechanism and kinetics of two polyethylene-based commercial encapsulants, differentiated by the presence or absence of UV absorbers. The photooxidation rate of the polymer matrix increases as the temperature and irradiance increase between 62 and 82 °C, and 12 and 28 W.m−2, respectively. In the last case, the photooxidation rate is not proportional to the number of photons. Finally, we observed different distributions of degradation products under UVB radiation at 305 nm compared to those under UVA radiation at 365 nm. UVB photons enable Norrish reactions that are not possible with UVA alone. Special care is needed to maintain a balance between UVA and UVB photons to ensure representative durability tests. With a few adjustments to their emission spectrum, UV LED devices appear to be good candidates for accelerated aging of encapsulation polymers.

Individualized dose calculation for internal exposure on radionuclide intake: GPU acceleration approach

Objective. The rapid and accurate assessment of internal exposure dose is a crucial safeguard for personnel health and safety. This study aims to investigate a precise and efficient GPU Monte Carlo simulation approach for internal exposure dose calculation. It directly calculates doses from common radioactive nuclides intake, like 60Co for occupational exposure, allowing personalized assessments. Approach. This study developed a GPU-accelerated Monte Carlo program for internal exposure on radionuclide intake, successfully realizing photoelectronic coupled transport, nuclide simulation, and optimized acceleration. The generation of internal irradiation sources and sampling methods were achieved, along with the establishment of a personalized phantom construction process. Three irradiation scenarios were simulated to assess computational accuracy and efficiency, and to investigate the influence of posture variations on internal dose estimations. Main results. Using the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) voxel-type phantom, the internal dose of radionuclides in individual organs was calculated, exhibiting relative deviation of less than 3% in comparison to organ dose results interpolated by Specific Absorbed Fractions in ICRP Publication 133. Employing the Chinese reference phantom for calculating internal irradiation dose from the intake of various radionuclides, the use of GPU Monte Carlo program significantly shortened the simulation time compared to using CPU programs, by a factor of 150–500. Internal dose estimation utilizing a seated Chinese phantom revealed up to a 75% maximum difference in organ dose compared to the same phantom in a standing posture. Significance. This study presents a rapid GPU-based simulation method for internal irradiation doses, capable of directly simulating dose outcomes from nuclide intake and accommodating individualized phantoms for more realistic and expeditious calculations tailored to specific internal irradiation scenarios. It provides an effective and feasible tool for precisely calculating internal irradiation doses in real-world scenarios.

Analysis of Molecular Mechanisms of Chronic Irradiation Effects on Electrical Signals in Wheat Plants

The effect of ionizing radiation (IR) on plants is mainly realized by altering the status of signaling systems and modifying stress signals. Variation potential (VP) is one of the types of electrical signals in plants. IR contributes to an increase in the amplitude of the VP, but the mechanisms of such influence are practically unknown. A possible way to implement changes arising from the action of IR is the regulation of gene expression. In the present work, the changes in the gene expression of participants in the generation and propagation of VP in irradiated plants are investigated. The experiments were performed on 14–15-day-old soft wheat plants (Triticum aestivum L.) grown under chronic irradiation (source 90Sr-90Y) with a dose rate of 31.3 μGy/h. The maximum accumulated dose was about 11.3 mGy. The irradiated plants showed no changes in the expression of calcium (TPC1), anionic (ALMT1 and CLC1), potassium (AKT1) channels, H+-ATPase (HA1), and NADPH oxidase (RBOHs) genes. A decrease in the expression of the SKOR potassium channel gene was revealed. The potassium channel blocker, tetraethylammonium chloride, caused an increase in response amplitude in control plants comparable to the increase in amplitude in the irradiated group. The obtained results indicate that one of the ways IR influences the electrical signals of plants is to inhibit the expression of the potassium channel.

Photochemical Aerobic Upcycling of Polystyrene Plastics via Synergistic Indirect HAT Catalysis.

Plastic pollution constitutes an evergrowing urgent environmental problem, since overaccumulation of plastic waste, arising from the immense increase of the production of disposable plastic products, overcame planet's capacity to properly handle them. Chemical upcycling of polystyrene constitutes a convenient method for the conversion of plastic waste into high-added value chemicals, suggesting an attractive perspective in dealing with the environmental crisis. We demonstrate herein a novel, easy-to-perform organocatalytic photoinduced aerobic protocol, which proceeds via synergistic indirect hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) catalysis under LED 390 nm Kessil lamps as the irradiation source. The developed method employs a BrCH2CN-thioxanthone photocatalytic system and was successfully applied to a variety of everyday-life plastic products, leading to the isolation of benzoic acid after simple base-acid work up in yields varying from 23-49 %, while a large-scale experiment was successfully performed, suggesting that the photocatalytic step is susceptible to industrial application.

Photo-activated Carbon dots (CDs) as Catalysts in the Knoevenagel Condensation: A Mechanistic Study by Dual-Mode Monitoring via ESI-MS.

Carbon dots (CDs) obtained from 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF) were activated by a 365 nm-UV irradiation source and employed in the Knoevenagel condensation to investigate their photocatalytic mechanism. To this end, electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) was used to monitor the time progress of the condensation and follow the formation of the final product in positive and negative ion modes at once. The intervention of the superoxide radical anion in the photocatalytic mechanism of CDs was highlighted.

Universal irradiation of platelets: Does irradiation affect the quality, effectiveness, and safety of platelets for transfusion?

We aimed to identify any detrimental effects on platelet quality and clinical effectiveness, of irradiated platelets compared to non-irradiated platelets for transfusion. The review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. The protocol was prospectively registered on PROSPERO [CRD42023441930]. Our search identified 3002 references, of which we included 44 studies. Forty-one were in vitro only studies, two studies were in healthy volunteers, and one study reported clinical outcomes in thrombocytopenic patients. X-ray was used exclusively in three studies, and alongside gamma irradiation in one study. Two studies did not report the source of irradiation. The remaining 38 studies used gamma irradiation only. We assessed risk of bias (ROB) for studies reporting clinical and in vivo outcomes using ROB 2.0 (3 studies). We adapted a ROB tool designed for animal studies to assess ROB for the studies reporting in vitro outcomes (43 studies). We assessed the certainty of the evidence for the eight outcomes deemed most important to assess platelet quality and clinical effectiveness (where day 0 is the day of the blood draw).•High certainty of a small decrease in pH (day 7) with irradiation: mean difference (MD) 0.04 lower (95% CI, −0.07 to −0.00).•Moderate certainty of an increase in P-selectin (day 5) with irradiation: MD 1.58 % higher (95% CI, 0.72-2.45).•Moderate certainty of no difference in supernatant glucose (days 5 and 7) and P-selectin (day 7).•Very low certainty of any difference in pH (day 5), post-transfusion bleeding risk (WHO 2+), and post-transfusion platelet survival time.Overall, gamma irradiation has little to no effect on most markers of platelet quality and effectiveness. Where there is evidence of detriment from irradiation, differences are small in vitro, and are unlikely to affect clinical outcomes following transfusion. However, the evidence base is limited. Only half the studies could be included in any analysis. There is very limited evidence for x-ray as a source of irradiation and, given the potential benefits of using x-ray over gamma irradiation (ease of use and safety requirements), we would welcome further research comparing x-ray to gamma, and x-ray to a non-irradiated control.

Simultaneous Double Dose Measurements Using TLD-100H

Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD) and optically stimulated luminescent dosimeters (OSLD) are practical, accurate, and precise tools for point dosimetry in medical physics applications. The objective of this study is to investigate the luminescence properties—both OSL and TL—of lithium fluoride (LiF) doped with magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu), and phosphorous (P) (LiF: Mg, Cu, P), commercially known as TLD-100H. The goal is to devise a methodological approach for dose measurement that allows for obtaining two independently measured dose values at each irradiation point, thereby improving accuracy and precision. The luminescence properties of TLD-100H were studied using a beta irradiation source (90Sr/90Y) integrated into the TL/OSL DA-15 automated Risø reader. This study identified the ideal experimental conditions for optimal dose evaluation and used them for dosimeter calibration across doses ranging from 0.5 to 4.0 Gy. The results demonstrated that, under optimal measurement parameters, the OSL and residual thermoluminescence (ResTL) signals—correlated to two trap systems within the dosimeter—exhibited high reproducibility, stability over multiple cycles, and high precision and accuracy (≤2%). Specifically, the OSL response showed good linear behavior across the investigated dose range, while the ResTL signal exhibited linear behavior between 0.5 and 2 Gy and sublinear behavior for doses >2 Gy.

Photocatalytic performance of water-soluble nucleobase-functionalized molybdenum disulfide nanocomposite against methyl blue dye

This report indicates the applicability of an ecofriendly and low cost modified MoS2 nanocomposite as photocatalytic degradation of organic dye from wastewater. The synthesized MoS2 nanocomposite, specifically the Cy-80 % and E-MoS2, demonstrated a high photodegradation efficiency of methyl blue dye in wastewater under UV light irradiation. The incorporation of a nucleobase-containing polymer within the MoS2 structure led to enhanced photocatalytic performance by creating separate wide surface areas and abundant active sites for efficient electron-hole pair separation. The obtained nanocomposite showed superior degradation efficiency compared to aqueous phase exfoliated MoS2 alone (75.6 %), with a photodegradation efficiency of up to 98.7 % within 60 min of UV light irradiation. Furthermore, the Cy-PPG modified MoS2 nanocomposite exhibited significant degradation efficiency over multiple cycles, making it a promising material for the degradation of dye-containing wastewater using visible irradiation sources.

Influence of Nd3+ ions modified CoAl2O4 nanomaterials for high efficiency dye degradation application

This study aims to elucidate the possible application of cobalt aluminate nanoparticles (CoAl2O4) as a photocatalyst for the removal of organic dyes. The sol-gel method was employed to synthesise Ndx/CoAl2O4 nanoparticles with varying weight percentages (x = 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 wt %). The experimental investigation focused on the photocatalytic destruction of colour, employing a visible light irradiation source. The structural and optical properties of the synthesised nanoparticle were examined through various analytical techniques, including X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Ultra Violet-Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (UV-DRS), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Tunnelling Electron Microscopy (TEM), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). The cubic spinel structure was confirmed through the study of the X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern of the Ndx/CoAl2O4 nanoparticles. For the compositions x = 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6, the nanoparticles exhibited average crystallite sizes of 23.73, 22.99, 21.69, and 21.65 nm, respectively. The synthesised nanoparticle exhibited heterogeneous photocatalytic potential when employed as a model pollutant for the oxidative destruction of crystal violet dye. The experimental findings validated that the CoAl2O4 nanoparticle exhibited a dye degradation rate of 64 % during a 100-min timeframe. Additionally, the 0.6 wt % Nd CoAl2O4 nanoparticle shows a quick dye degradation rate of 91 % for crystal violet dyes when exposed to visible light sources. Hence, the synthesised nanoparticle exhibits catalytic activity and holds potential for utilisation in the treatment of hazardous contaminants in industrial wastewater.

Enhanced degradation of emerging contaminants by Far-UVC photolysis of peracetic acid: Synergistic effect and mechanisms

Krypton chloride (KrCl*) excimer lamps (222 nm) are used as a promising irradiation source to drive ultraviolet-based advanced oxidation processes (UV-AOPs) in water treatment. In this study, the UV222/peracetic acid (PAA) process is implemented as a novel UV-AOPs for the degradation of emerging contaminants (ECs) in water. The results demonstrate that UV222/PAA process exhibits excellent degradation performance for carbamazepine (CBZ), with a removal rate of 90.8 % within 45 min. Notably, the degradation of CBZ in the UV222/PAA process (90.8 %) was significantly higher than that in the UV254/PAA process (15.1 %) at the same UV dose. The UV222/PAA process exhibits superior electrical energy per order (EE/O) performance while reducing resource consumption associated with the high-energy UV254/PAA process. Quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) detection confirm that HO• play a dominant role in the reaction. The contributions of direct photolysis, HO•, and other active species (RO• and 1O2) are estimated to be 5 %, 88 %, and 7 %, respectively. In addition, the effects of Cl−, HCO3−, and humic acid (HA) on the degradation of CBZ are evaluated. The presence of relatively low concentrations of Cl−, HCO3−, and HA can inhibit CBZ degradation. The UV222/PAA oxidation process could also effectively degrade several other ECs (i.e., iohexol, sulfamethoxazole, acetochlor, ibuprofen), indicating the potential application of this process in pollutant removal. These findings will propel the development of the UV222/PAA process and provide valuable insights for its application in water treatment.

Towards personalized patient 3D Monte Carlo dosimetry for Lu-177-psma prostate treatments

Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA)-labeled Lu-177 therapy is a novel nuclear medicine therapy for metastatic prostate cancer, increasingly adopted worldwide due to the benefits observed in different patient studies. Administered in several cycles, each with a single injection and with a standard activity, the therapy requires customized dosimetry to evaluate efficacy and toxicity. The uptake of Lu-177-PSMA-617 in different organs strongly depends on the patient's anatomy, metastasis distribution, and the activity injected, underscoring the need for personalized dosimetry. This study aims to conduct dosimetry research on patients after several cycles of Lu-177-PSMA administration by Monte Carlo simulation using MCNP6.2. In order to make this study as realistic as possible, a high-resolution anthropomorphic computational phantom is used, the “Mesh-type Reference Computational Phantom” (MRCP) described in ICRP publication 145. This methodology is applied to different distributions of metastatic tissue, based on SPECT images where activity distribution within the patient's body is localized. Since Lu-177-PSMA-617 is deposited in those regions where prostate cancer metastasis has occurred, in Monte Carlo simulations these organs are considered as a source of irradiation with different emission activities probabilities depending on the patient. Once the organ activity distribution is determined, the simulation is performed in MCNP6.2 and the 3D dose distribution in the phantom is evaluated. Based on Monte Carlo results, doses at organs at risk are evaluated, estimating the total absorbed doses until the complete disintegration of Lu-177.Simulation results enable personalized adjustment of injected Lu-177 according to the needs of the clinical case. This approach has proven to be a valuable tool for assessing individual patient doses, treatment effectiveness, and healthy organ irradiation levels.

Advanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Cytarabine from Pharmaceutical Wastewaters.

The need to develop advanced wastewater treatment techniques and their use has become a priority, the main goal being the efficient removal of pollutants, especially those of organic origin. This study presents the photo-degradation of a pharmaceutical wastewater containing Kabi cytarabine, using ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and a synthesized catalyst, a composite based on bismuth and iron oxides (BFO). The size of the bandgap was determined by UV spectroscopy, having a value of 2.27 eV. The specific surface was determined using the BET method, having a value of 0.7 m2 g-1. The material studied for the photo-degradation of cytarabine presents a remarkable photo-degradation efficiency of 97.9% for an initial concentration 0f 10 mg/L cytarabine Kabi when 0.15 g of material was used, during 120 min of interaction with UV radiation at 3 cm from the irradiation source. The material withstands five photo-degradation cycles with good results. At the same time, through this study, it was possible to establish that pyrimidine derivatives could be able to combat infections caused by Escherichia coli and Candida parapsilosis.

Biomimic Design of Solar Steam Generation Devices Enabled by the Tannin-Iron Complex.

Solar-powered steam generation equipment has experienced considerable advancement in recent years as it offers a cleaner and greener method for freshwater production. However, the devices always suffer from a complicated process, high cost, and salt accumulation, which hinder their further application. Here, inspired by the water lily, a highly efficient and antisalt accumulation interfacial solar-driven steam generation device was designed by using the tannic acid-Fe3+ complex as photothermal material. The designed evaporator could be quickly unfolded within 24 s after being irradiated with light and then produce fresh water. It folded within 10 s and then sank into water for removing the accumulated salt after removing the irradiation sources. In addition, the tannic acid-Fe3+ complex on the evaporator surface and the angle of the evaporator allowed light to be reflected several times within the evaporator, effectively increasing the solar energy conversion efficient (2.22 kg/(m2·h)), and apparently, the overall evaporation efficiency of 139.18% was achieved under 1 sun illumination. Moreover, it exhibited an extraordinary antisalt accumulation capacity (by working continuously for 7 days in 10 wt % saline water and 80% reduction in salt accumulation) as well as a low price ($ 1.11/m2). This design would provide a strategy to prepare an antisalt accumulation solar steam devices.