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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
A. S. Makarov, G. V. Afonin, R. A. Konchakov, V. A. Khonik, J. C. Qiao, A. N. Vasiliev, N. P. Kobelev
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Yan Lu, Wei-Zhong Han
Summary: The low temperature toughness of BCC metals, such as chromium, can be greatly enhanced by designing a fine-grained structure. The fine grains act as dislocation sources, emitting easy glide edge dislocations at low temperature, which effectively slows down crack propagation and increases the toughness of chromium.
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(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kaihui Ma, Qinghui Wu, Panshuai Ma, Lingxiao Bai, Jian Xu
Summary: Metal growth is crucial for the efficiency and performance of processes in materials manufacturing or applications. This study focuses on the poorly understood growth of metal during oxygen removal from its oxides. The role of stress release in the formation of iron whiskers is investigated, and the superior stress release capabilities of hydrogen compared to carbon monoxide are emphasized. The development of a larger-sized nanoscale hole structure effectively inhibits the growth of whiskers.
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(2024)
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Biophysics
Edward J. Jacobs, Kenneth N. Aycock, Pedro P. Santos, Joanne L. Tuohy, Rafael V. Davalos
Summary: The efficiency of electroporation treatments depends on the application of a critical electric field over the targeted tissue volume. A deep neural network trained on finite element model simulations was developed to predict tissue properties from a measured voltage ramp, showing minimal test error and great utility in clinical applications. The platform can quickly ascertain patient-specific tissue properties required for treatment planning.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Qi Xu, Jinze Li, Zhiqi Zhang, Qi Yang, Wei Zhang, Jia Yao, Yaxin Zhang, Yueye Zhang, Zhen Guo, Chao Li, Shuli Li, Changsong Zhang, Chuanxin Wang, Lutao Du, Chuanyu Li, Lianqun Zhou
Summary: Real-time digital polymerase chain reaction (qdPCR) integrates absolute quantification with process information, improving precision in molecular diagnostics. We propose a novel approach to determine optimal reaction conditions for qdPCR using real-time fluorescence monitoring in microwells. By leveraging an ultrathin laminated chip (UTL chip), we achieve faster amplification and higher accuracy, showing promise for molecular diagnostics.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yadong Huang, Sujuan Wu, Ran Wen, Daiqi Zhou, Yaguang Li, Jiangfeng Song, Zhihua Dong, Bin Jiang
Summary: This study proposes a strategy to achieve hydrogen adsorption and utilization using magnesium-based alloys under sunlight. By tailoring the secondary phases in the material, catalytic reactions can be directly promoted, leading to the conversion of CO2. The results show that the MgO/Mg interface and Li4SiO4 particles play different roles in various reactions.
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(2024)
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Biophysics
M. Mahabubur Rahman, Nabil H. Bhuiyan, Minjun Park, M. Jalal Uddin, Gyeong J. Jin, Joon S. Shim
Summary: In this work, a novel and low-cost fabrication technology for interdigitated electrode array (IDA) electrodes on the polymer substrate was developed. The fabricated IDA electrode showed high sensitivity and detection limit in electrochemical detection of biomarkers.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Jun Wang, Jiawen Han, Juan Wang, Xujuan Lv, Daoqing Fan, Shaojun Dong
Summary: This study reports a ratiometric fluorescent platform based on nanozymes for the highly sensitive detection of cysteine and bleomycin. The platform exhibits acceptable performance and high selectivity, and shows good performance in human serum samples. Additionally, DNA contrary logic pairs and multilevel concatenated circuits were fabricated, enriching the building blocks of biocomputing.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Yinru Zhu, Benqing Wu, Xinwei Gao, Yong Guo, Xiao Peng, Luwei Wang, Xuewu Tian, Jian Wang, Wei Yan, Hui Zhang, Junle Qu
Summary: Preeclampsia is a common pregnancy complication and the leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality. However, early diagnostic methods for preeclampsia are still rare. This study explores the possibility of using fluorescence lifetime imaging and the Nile Blue probe for the early diagnosis and severity prediction of preeclampsia.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Bettina Glahn-Martinez, Beatriz Jurado-Sanchez, Elena Benito-Pena, Alberto Escarpa, Maria C. Moreno-Bondi
Summary: This study developed a novel bioassay for monitoring FK506 using magnetic Janus micromotors and a recombinant chimera receptor. The bioassay utilized a fluorescence competitive method between the drug and the micromotors to achieve a one-step assay without washing steps. The method exhibited a high limit of detection and dynamic range, and was able to operate in raw samples.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Maria Reynoso, An-Yi Chang, Yao Wu, Raygan Murray, Smrithi Suresh, Yuma Dugas, Joseph Wang, Netzahualcoyotl Arroyo-Curras
Summary: Molecular monitoring in the dermal interstitial fluid (ISF) has the potential to screen markers of health and disease status in a painless manner. This study presents an innovative approach to address the poor patch stability of microneedle sensors on live rodents by using magnetic placement. Real-time pharmacokinetic measurements in live rats demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach. The future prospects and challenges of this technology are also discussed.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Biophysics
Vo Thi Nhat Linh, Hongyoon Kim, Min-Young Lee, Jungho Mun, Yeseul Kim, Byeong-Ho Jeong, Sung-Gyu Park, Dong-Ho Kim, Junsuk Rho, Ho Sang Jung
Summary: This study developed a flexible and highly absorptive three-dimensional plasmonic nanostructure sensor for rapid lung cancer screening and diagnosis. The sensor successfully detected and classified lung cancer in patient saliva samples. Additionally, the study investigated important Raman peak positions related to different stages of lung cancer, providing insights for early-stage cancer diagnosis.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Lulu Wan, Gan Ye, Yuying Chang, Zhaohan Yang, Guangming Shi, Qiuli Zhang, Jin Wang
Summary: This study developed an efficient approach to upgrade the oxidative desulfurization (ODS) performance of Zr-MOFs with proton stimulation. Experimental results showed that the introduction of protons can significantly improve the ODS efficiency. This work provides a facile and efficient strategy for enhancing the ODS performance of pristine MOFs.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yanan Wang, Binbin Wang, Liangshun Luo, Binqiang Li, Baoxian Su, Dayong Chen, Tong Liu, Liang Wang, Yanqing Su, Jingjie Guo, Hengzhi Fu
Summary: By properly selecting the process atmosphere, the researchers were able to control the crystallographic texture of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufactured FeCrAl parts. They discovered that different process atmospheres resulted in different microstructures and texture formation mechanisms.
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(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
J. R. Miller, J. F. S. Markanday, S. M. Fairclough, G. J. Wise, C. M. F. Rae, L. R. Owen, D. Stapleton, N. D'Souza, P. A. J. Bagot, H. J. Stone
Summary: Atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy was used to investigate the as-deposited microstructure of a laser powder-bed-fusion manufactured Ni-based superalloy. The study revealed the presence of non-equilibrium gamma' precipitates in nano-structured domains throughout the microstructure, exhibiting clear L12 ordering but irregular matrix-precipitate interfaces.
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(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Andreas Ludwig, Johann Mogeritsch
Summary: Peritectic couple growth (PCG) is an unusual growth form where the peritectic and pro-peritectic solid phases solidify similar to a regular eutectic. Experiments were conducted at the International Space Station to investigate the dynamics of PCG formation and growth using the organic peritectic alloy Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane-Neopentylglycol. Both fully planar and partly planar/cellular PCGs were observed and analyzed. PCG initiates with the formation of lateral bands from the peritectic phase that overgrow most of the pro-peritectic phase but not completely. The remaining patches transform into rods and/or lamellae during coupled growth.
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(2024)
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Chemistry, Applied
Chengxi Zhang, Meng Lin, Shunli Zhou, Yongxiang Li, Xingtian Shu
Summary: By optimizing the acidity and pore structure of zeolites using a synergistic F-containing solution modification method, the diffusion performance of isobutane-butene alkylation catalysts can be improved without damaging the acidity of the zeolites, leading to an extended lifetime.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Shichun Gu, Ruyi Wang, Junxiong Zhang, Hairong Dong, Liping Deng, Xue Wang, Yapeng He
Summary: In this study, monodispersed hollow mesoporous organosilica nanospheres with controlled core cavity and mesoporous shell were successfully synthesized. These hollow nanospheres showed a high adsorption capacity for Pb2+ in water solution and exhibited acceptable recycling and stability.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jinhua Wang, Shidong Wang, Weiting Li, Yingjie Yao, Xiaopei Wang, Zhigang Yang, Hao Chen
Summary: Selective laser melting is a promising method for manufacturing complex-shaped metallic parts. By investigating the manufacturing issues of conventional medium-carbon H13 steel, the critical role of austenite stability in cracking behavior and ductility was revealed.
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(2024)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zibing An, Shengcheng Mao, Cheng Jiang, Ziyao Li, Shichang Wu, Yadi Zhai, Li Wang, Yinong Liu, Ze Zhang, Xiaodong Han
Summary: A high-entropy alloy (HEA) with low stacking fault energy and high strength was designed using the principle of heterostructure strengthening. The alloy exhibited a multi-scale heterogeneous microstructure containing hierarchical twins. It achieved ultrahigh yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and large ductility at low temperature, surpassing most FCC HEAs reported so far and breaking the strength-ductility trade-off of conventional metal alloys. The extraordinary mechanical properties were attributed to a suitable strain hardening capability resulting from the synergistic effect of hetero-deformation-induced hardening, twinning-induced plasticity, and deformation-induced phase transformation.
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(2024)
