Article
Physics, Applied
Alper Demir
Summary: Nanomechanical resonators are utilized as high performance detectors for various applications, with recent research focusing on improving time resolution in sensing schemes. Trade-offs between accuracy and speed are explored across three resonant sensor architectures, clarifying misconceptions and revealing their characteristics in speed vs accuracy.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Florian Hinzpeter, Filipe Tostevin, Alexander Buchner, Ulrich Gerland
Summary: Comparing catalyst arrangements in living systems reveals the need for different strategies in reaction- and diffusion-limited regimes. These systems across different length scales involve localized reactions and hindered diffusive transport, with the arrangement of catalysts playing a key role in determining the flux through the reaction pathway. Trade-offs arise between inter-catalyst transport efficiency and substrate depletion, as well as between steric confinement of intermediate products and accessibility of catalysts to substrate, influencing the design principles for catalyst arrangement.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Shengzhe Jia, Tiantian Tao, Jie Sun, Jing Du, Yujiang Xie, Liuyang Yu, Weiwei Tang, Jingkang Wang, Junbo Gong
Summary: Organisms use gene and cell engineering to synthesize structure composites with special functions and favorable properties, which inspires scientists to design functional materials based on nature. This review focuses on the biomimetic synthesis and hierarchical structure design of calcium carbonate-based minerals. The review covers biomimetic synthesis strategies, molecular recognition techniques, mineralization mechanisms, and applications of calcium carbonate-based minerals.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roosa A. E. Laitinen, Zoran Nikoloski
Summary: Trade-offs between traits in plants are important for their survival and are influenced by the environment and physicochemical laws. However, there are still gaps and differences in defining and measuring trade-offs, as well as understanding their genetic architecture. This review classifies existing definitions of trade-offs and compares quantification methods based on different correlations. It also highlights the genetic mechanisms underlying trade-offs and suggests the use of natural variability in studying them. The review offers a perspective for future research on plant trade-offs and their application in crop breeding.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianhua Zhang, Jiaqi Song, Fangzhi Mou, Jianguo Guan, Ayusman Sen
Summary: Autonomous micro/nanomotors based on titania show potential in mimicking biological active matter and applications in nanotechnology fields. Utilizing light for power and control is advantageous, but challenges still need to be overcome for further progress in this area.
TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Sayani Dey, Andrew Barton, Harpreet Kandra, Adil Bagirov, Kym Wilson
Summary: This study focuses on the trade-offs between water quantity and quality in a reservoir, using Taylors Lake of the Grampians reservoir system in Australia as a case study. Selective harvesting of water can improve overall water quality in a reservoir, but stringent water quality measures may lead to a loss of overall water quantity.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Electrochemistry
Honglin Luo, Bin Liu, Zhiwei Yang, Yizao Wan, Cheng Zhong
Summary: Zinc-based batteries face limitations in cycling performance due to issues like zinc dendrite formation, electrode deformation, corrosion, and hydrogen evolution. Researchers have developed strategies such as surface coating, additives, and structure design to address these problems, but trade-offs must be considered due to intertwined core factors restricting the reversibility of zinc electrodes.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changxia Shi, Liam T. Reilly, Eugene Y. -X. Chen
Summary: The current research on sustainable plastics aims to redesign polymers with both chemical recyclability and desirable performance to replace non-recyclable petroleum-based plastics. However, optimizing contrasting properties like polymerizability/depolymerizability and recyclability/performance within a traditional monomer framework is challenging. A hybrid monomer design strategy is emerging to develop intrinsically circular polymers with tunable performance properties, by combining parent monomer pairs with contrasting or matching properties to create offspring monomers that can achieve properties beyond the limits of homopolymers or copolymers.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Fatemeh Boloori, Rashed Khanjani-Shiraz, Hirofumi Fukuyama
Summary: This paper presents a network DEA framework that incorporates value judgments into production analysis, using a proportional trade-off model and introducing the concept of network proportional trade-offs. The author demonstrates the practical application of the framework through a case study of an oil holding company.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Eike F. Joest, Robert Tampe
Summary: Engineered antibodies are crucial tools in research and advanced pharmacy, as they offer both target recognition and modulation. Using light-activated antibody fragments, high spatiotemporal control over spontaneous antigen interaction can be achieved. Recent developments in optogenetic and optochemical engineering concepts have provided strategies for conditional antigen binding. These novel design approaches serve as complementary tools to enhance current and upcoming antibody technologies.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wen Shi, Weixin Guan, Chuxin Lei, Guihua Yu
Summary: This article reviews recent progress in AWH sorbent design and study, covering innovative chemistries, integration of sophisticated architectures and functional components, and clarifies the structure-property-performance relationship. Summaries of different sorbents' features and limitations, discussions on applications, and future developments are provided.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhike Xia, Pei-Yong Feng, Xin Jing, Heng Li, Hao-Yang Mi, Yuejun Liu
Summary: In this study, the design and optimization principles of sliding mode TENGs were investigated by analyzing the effects of spring parameters and vibration frequency on the triboelectric output performance of CS-TENGs. The energy output of the TENG was found to be mainly affected by the change in relative displacement between the two friction layers, rather than the reactive force applied by the springs or the velocity of the sliding motion. However, the frequency of the output signals could be improved by increasing the stiffness coefficient of the springs and the CS-TENG vibration frequency.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Christos Sapsanis, Marios Sophocleous, Andreas G. Andreou, Julius Georgiou
Summary: This tutorial discusses trade-offs in sensor system design, addressing design considerations at different system levels and introducing fundamental concepts and practical considerations for sensor readout systems. The tutorial explores both fundamental trade-offs and practical/technological trade-offs, providing important insights towards the design of sensory systems operating within demanding constraints.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ryoto Oya, Kenji Ota, Masaaki Fuki, Yasuhiro Kobori, Masahiro Higashi, Kazunori Nagao, Hirohisa Ohmiya
Summary: The biomimetic design based on the iron(iv)-oxo porphyrin & pi;-cation radical species in cytochrome P450 enzymes has been extensively studied. In this study, the functions of this species were translated to an & alpha;-ketoacyl phosphonium species comprised of non-metal atoms and used as a light-activated oxygenation auxiliary for ortho-selective oxygenation of anilines. The process exhibited high regioselectivity and chemoselectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ryoto Oya, Kenji Ota, Masaaki Fuki, Yasuhiro Kobori, Masahiro Higashi, Kazunori Nagao, Hirohisa Ohmiya
Summary: The biomimetic design of a transition metal complex based on the iron(iv)-oxo porphyrin & pi;-cation radical species has been translated to an & alpha;-ketoacyl phosphonium species for ortho-selective oxygenation of anilines. Visible light irradiation activates the excited state of the auxiliary, which acts as a transient oxidant, providing high regioselectivity and chemoselectivity.