Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Na Kong, Qian Hu, Yukai Wu, Xingjun Zhu
Summary: Lanthanide luminescent nanocomposites are suitable for in vivo temperature monitoring due to their superior photostability, high sensitivity, and non-invasive sensing fashion. These materials have the potential for non-invasive temperature detection in the field of biomedical applications, and actively promote the optimization of temperature monitoring performance and future development.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Fangzhou Zhang, Fangxu Wang, Ning Gu
Summary: Energy transformation, described as temperature variations, is present in all cellular metabolism activities. Detecting the temperature of cells is useful for studying cellular physiological function and investigating pathology. Current cell thermometric technologies have limitations, and the development of a high-precision platinum temperature sensor is important.
JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kyriaki Kosma, Michalis Andrianakis, Vivi Tornari
Summary: This study investigates the mechanical response of an inhomogeneous sample resembling wooden marquetry after thermal loading and increased initial temperature. The presence of defects in the sample leads to areas with diverse material properties, resulting in non-uniform deactivation and deformations during relaxation towards equilibrium. The experiments utilize a non-destructive optical scheme called Digital Holographic Speckle Pattern Interferometry, which allows for real-time monitoring of the mechanical response of the entire target surface. The results provide valuable insights into the relaxation process of complex targets and the influence of thermal material properties.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jesse Williams, Francesco Corvaro, Joseph Vignola, Diego Turo, Barbara Marchetti, Matteo Vitali
Summary: In the most common method of fresco painting, a unique integration of paint and plaster allows for frescos to acquire great durability and permanence. Non-destructive techniques, such as thermography, can be used to prevent serious damage to frescos caused by delamination of plaster layers. This method was successfully implemented on frescos within the Senate Reception Room of the United States Capitol Building.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feng Tang, David C. Aldridge
Summary: The study demonstrates that osmotic shock is effective in controlling the invasive brackish water clam Rangia cuneata, with high salinities being able to rapidly kill the clams and even modest increases in salinity potentially preventing their recruitment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mauricio Hoffmann Moreira, Ng Haig They, Lucia Ribeiro Rodrigues, Luna Alvarenga-Lucius, Alice Pita-Barbosa
Summary: Salinization is a global threat to aquatic ecosystems, and the impact of increased salinity on freshwater macrophytes is not well understood. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the tolerance of widespread non-halophyte macrophytes to salinity increase in freshwater. It reveals that these macrophytes display efficient tolerance to salinity levels between 5 and 10 g L-1, with only a few species tolerating higher salinities. Salinity stress can negatively affect the physiology and diversity of freshwater macrophytes, leading to long-term changes in ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Musadiq Idris, Jashim Uddin, Megan Sullivan, David M. McNeill, Clive J. C. Phillips
Summary: Heat stress is a common issue affecting cattle, especially in hot climates, and non-invasive methods like infrared thermographic imaging show promise in accurately and rapidly measuring external body surface temperatures. Finding non-invasive alternatives is desirable to improve cattle welfare and profitability.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sanjok Poudel, John H. Fike, Lee Wright, Gabriel J. Pent
Summary: This study compared the behavioral and physiological responses of heifers that grazed tall fescue infected with either a wild-type or a novel endophyte. The results showed that heifers on the wild-type tall fescue had higher cortisol levels, higher intravaginal temperatures, and lower extremity temperatures compared to those on the novel endophyte tall fescue. Heifers on the wild-type tall fescue also spent more time standing up and less time lying down during the daytime. Overall, replacing the wild-type tall fescue with the novel endophyte tall fescue can reduce heat load and stress in heifers.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Maria Teresa Gomes Barbosa, Vicente Junio Rosse, Naira Gaudereto Laurindo
Summary: This paper introduces a methodology to prioritize repair interventions based on the type of moisture present on a building's facade, aiming to safeguard built heritage. The development involves the use of infrared thermography for qualification and quantification of moisture, followed by prioritization matrix to obtain repair strategies.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Magdalena Pasnikowska-Lukaszuk, Magda Wlazlo-Cwiklinska, Jaroslaw Zubrzycki, Zbigniew Suchorab
Summary: The measurement of building material moisture content is crucial in both the construction and operation of building structures. The most popular techniques for moisture measurement are indirect methods, such as resistance and capacitive measurements. This study aimed to compare the classic TDR measurement technique with non-invasive surface TDR sensors. Moisture measurements were conducted on cellular concrete samples with density classes of 400 and 600, which were moist to varying degrees. The use of surface TDR sensors provided accurate and non-destructive measurements without the need to penetrate the tested material.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Alexander S. Novikov, Iskander Usenov, Dawid Schweda, Philipp Caffier, Bjoern Limmer, Viacheslav Artyushenko, Hans J. Eichler
Summary: Pyrometry is a widely used non-contact method for measuring surface temperature, and infrared fibers have the potential to play a critical role in temperature-controlled laser surgeries.
BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Yiannis G. Zevgolis, Christodoulos I. Sazeides, Stylianos P. Zannetos, Venetia Grammenou, Nikolaos M. Fyllas, Triantaphyllos Akriotis, Panayiotis G. Dimitrakopoulos, Andreas Y. Troumbis
Summary: The extraction of resin from pine trees affects their growth and the presence of fungal pathogens. The number of resin tapping scars is closely related to tree growth and the presence of fungal pathogens.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Biomedical
Ben Loos, Andre du Toit, Jan-Hendrik S. Hofmeyr
Summary: The flux of autophagosomes in heart tissue can be detected in live mice using fluorescent peptides cleavable by lysosomal cathepsins, which are decorated on intravenously injected iron oxide nanoparticles with fluorescence and magnetic resonance properties.
NATURE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Umair Riaz, Musadiq Idris, Mehboob Ahmed, Farah Ali, Liguo Yang
Summary: Estrus detection is crucial for efficient reproduction in dairy animals, and infrared thermography has emerged as a non-invasive and user-friendly technique with the potential to generate estrus alerts, improving breeding efficiency.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Seung-Hyun Yang, Kiyoung Jeong, Jaemoon Yang, Hye Young Son, Jin-Suck Suh, Yong-Min Huh, Seung Jae Oh
Summary: This study used magnetic resonance thermometry to investigate the temperature increases and thermal transfer during plasmonic photothermal therapy with gold nanorods. The results showed that MR thermometry can be a useful tool for monitoring the therapy and establishing ideal laser irradiation conditions.
CURRENT APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jose A. Padilla-Medina, Luis M. Contreras-Medina, Miguel U. Gavilan, Jesus R. Millan-Almaraz, Juan E. Alvaro
JOURNAL OF SENSORS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dmitri Fabrikov, Jose Luis Guil-Guerrero, Maria Jose Gonzalez-Fernandez, Ignacio Rodriguez-Garcia, Francisco Gomez-Mercado, Miguel Urrestarazu, Maria Teresa Lao, Miguel Angel Rincon-Cervera, Juan E. Alvaro, Svetlana Lyashenko
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Maryam Esmaili, Mahmoud Mashal, Sasan Aliniaeifard, Miguel Urrestarazu, Francisca Ferron Carrillo
Summary: Silicon has a positive impact on the growth of lettuce plants and influences the chemical properties of drainage water. The Romana cultivar showed the best performance under white light, with the highest water use efficiency and growth characteristics.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Francisca Ferron-Carrillo, Miguel Urrestarazu
Summary: The study quantified the effect of silicon on leaf cuticles under different fertigation regimes for cucumber, melon, and pepper plants. The results showed that adding silicon to the nutrient solution significantly improved water absorption and reduced leaf loss, leading to better growth parameters and increased resistance to diseases. High concentrations of silicon were found in trichomes, even in treatments without silicon.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Francisca Ferron-Carrillo, Jose Luis Guil-Guerrero, Maria Jose Gonzalez-Fernandez, Svetlana Lyashenko, Filippo Battafarano, Tatiana Pagan Loeiro da Cunha-Chiamolera, Miguel Urrestarazu
Summary: Studies have shown that vegetables grown under different light spectrums can have varying phytonutrient and nitrate levels at early and mature stages. Lettuce grown under LED lights had lower nitrate levels and higher carotenoid content in the microgreen stage compared to the baby leaf stage.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Francisca Ferron-Carrillo, Tatiana Pagan Loeiro da Cunha-Chiamolera, Miguel Urrestarazu
Summary: The study showed that pepper plants had a higher water uptake at a 2 mM ammonium concentration and an increase in nitrate absorption at 8 mM ammonium concentration. However, high toxicity and the production of deformed fruits were observed at ammonium concentrations from 6 to 8 mM. Optimum yield was found at 2 to 4 mM ammonium concentrations.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Gilda Carrasco Silva, Felipe M. Galleguillos Madrid, Diogenes Hernandez, Gonzalo Pincheira, Ana Karina Peralta, Miguel Urrestarazu Gavilan, Victor Vergara-Carmona, Fernando Fuentes-Penailillo
Summary: The presence of micro and nanoplastics in the food chain poses a multifactorial food safety and physiological stress problem, affecting public health. Scientists from various disciplines have been studying the chemical composition and origin of these particles, their contamination in edible plants, soil, and freshwater sources, as well as their detrimental impact on food products and the environment, with additional research needed.
Article
Microbiology
Judith Pozo de la Hoz, Javier Rivero, Concepcion Azcon-Aguilar, Miguel Urrestarazu, Maria J. Pozo
Summary: The intensity of light plays a crucial role in the establishment of mycorrhizal symbioses, influencing plant growth, nutrition, and resistance to pathogens. Under different light intensities, mycorrhizal symbioses efficiently reduced disease incidence and severity, providing biotic stress protection regardless of nutritional or growth benefits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Francisca Ferron-Carrillo, Tatiana Pagan Loeiro da Cunha-Chiamolera, Ana Araceli Pena, Miguel Urrestarazu
Summary: The study showed that adding silicon to the nutrient solution can enhance fruit growth of blueberry plants, with better results observed in coir fiber substrate. This could improve postharvest quality of blueberries.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Diego Alves Pecanha, Tatiana Pagan Loeiro da Cunha-Chiamolera, Yasmina Chourak, Evelynn Yoselinn Martinez-Rivera, Miguel Urrestarazu
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the impact of substrate matric potential on plant growth and found that plant growth is influenced by the water balance in the substrate. Within a certain range, optimal water use efficiency and fertigation parameters can promote plant growth.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yasmina Chourak, El Hassan Belarbi, Tatiana Pagan Loeiro da Cunha-Chiamolera, Jose Luis Guil-Guerrero, Gilda Carrasco, Miguel Urrestarazu
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of electric conductivities on the production and quality of saffron grown in soilless culture. The best results were obtained with an EC range of 2.0 to 2.5 dS m(-1). Saffron quality in soilless culture improved slightly compared to traditional methods.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Fernando de Jesus Carballo-Mendez, Miguel Urrestarazu, Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Ortiz, Isidro Morales
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of different electrical conductivity levels of nutrient solution on the survival and growth of bell pepper and tomato seedlings propagated by cuttings. The results showed that using a Stenier nutrient solution with electrical conductivities of 1.25 to 1.50 dS m(-1) can produce rooted cuttings with high survival rates and good seedling quality indices.
Article
Agronomy
Diego Alves Pecanha, Jose Angel Moro Pena, Marta Simone Mendonca Freitas, Yasmina Chourak, Miguel Urrestarazu
Summary: This study evaluated the rooting and growth of lavender under four different spectral LED lights. The results showed that T1 had better effects on stem cutting rooting, while T3 had better growth and energy efficiency throughout the whole growth process.
ACTA SCIENTIARUM-AGRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ema Alejandra Ferruzca-Campos, Amanda Kim Rico-Chavez, Ramon Gerardo Guevara-Gonzalez, Miguel Urrestarazu, Tatiana Pagan Loeiro Cunha-Chiamolera, Rosalia Reynoso-Camacho, Rosario Guzman-Cruz
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cricket frass on tomato growth under greenhouse conditions. The results showed that cricket frass had dose-dependent effects on tomato growth and antioxidant enzyme activities, with low doses exhibiting biostimulant features and higher doses displaying elicitor effects. These findings suggest that cricket frass could be used as a biostimulant/elicitor input for sustainable tomato cultivation and potentially other crops.
Article
Horticulture
Hamza El Haddaji, Mustapha Akodad, Ali Skalli, Abdelmajid Moumen, Said Bellahcen, Sliman Elhani, Miguel Urrestarazu, Mitja Kolar, Jernej Imperl, Petranka Petrova, Mourad Baghour
Summary: Microgreens are gaining attention for their high bioactive content and importance to human health. This study investigated the effects of different LED lamp spectra on the growth and nutrient content of basil, fenugreek, dill, and chervil microgreens. The results showed that the LED light had significant effects on the different parameters studied.
