Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Stefanie Heinig, Keijo Jacobs, Kalle Ilves, Staffan Norrga, Hans-Peter Nee
Summary: Recent developments in medium-voltage silicon and silicon carbide power semiconductor devices are challenging state-of-the-art converter and auxiliary power supply designs. However, there has been little research on high-power converter auxiliary power supply implementation, especially for high-voltage applications. New solutions using MV SiC technology in the auxiliary power supply circuit itself may enable improved efficiency, reliability, simplicity, and compactness. Externally-fed auxiliary power supply concepts could provide further advantages and be competitive solutions in the future.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eduardo Perez-Botella, Susana Valencia, Fernando Rey
Summary: This review highlights the importance and relevance of zeolites in adsorption technology, covering their structure, composition, preparation, properties, as well as the fundamentals of adsorption science and their applications in chemical and energy production separations.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jochen Bundschuh, Michal Kaczmarczyk, Noreddine Ghaffour, Barbara Tomaszewska
Summary: In the past decade, there has been a global increase in the use of alternative energy sources, especially in desalination, where various renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power are widely applied. Despite some techno-economic limitations, further research and demonstration units are needed to combine renewable energy with desalination processes for longer term performance.
Review
Medical Laboratory Technology
Federico V. Pallardo, Giovanni Pagano, Laura R. Rodriguez, Pilar Gonzalez-Cabo, Alex Lyakhovich, Marco Trifuoggi
Summary: Friedreich's Ataxia is an autosomal recessive genetic disease caused by frataxin deficiency, and research suggests that a combination strategy involving iron chelators, antioxidants, and mitochondrial cofactors may help mitigate the disease progression.
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Caiming Zhang, Yang Lu
Summary: This study explores popular articles related to artificial intelligence published in recent years in order to provide a review of AI based on industry information integration. It clarifies the current state of the art of AI and aims to contribute important insights for future research. The main contribution is providing a clear overview of the scope of AI for practitioners in the real world.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL INFORMATION INTEGRATION
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Donghai Yang, Qiuhong Chen, Rui Liu, Liang Song, Yue Zhang, Xiaohu Dai
Summary: This review highlights the importance of ammonia recovery technologies in reducing nitrogen pollution, conserving energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The mechanisms, influencing factors, mass transfer processes, and economic analysis of ammonia recovery are critically reviewed.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sree Pooja Varahachalam, Behnaz Lahooti, Masoumeh Chamaneh, Sounak Bagchi, Tanya Chhibber, Kevin Morris, Joe F. Bolanos, Nam-Young Kim, Ajeet Kaushik
Summary: COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, severely affects the respiratory system and presents challenges in diagnostics and therapeutics. Nanotechnology offers promising solutions for targeted drug delivery, improving treatment outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Fred Edmond Boafo, Jin-Hee Kim, Jong-Gwon Ahn, Sang-Myung Kim, Jun-Tae Kim
Summary: Curtain wall facades, embraced worldwide as a key sign of modern architecture, often have insulated spandrels installed between glazing sections to improve thermal characteristics and energy performance. However, there are space-technical constraints that require thin and high-performance insulation solutions. Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) are a good option to integrate into curtain wall spandrels for improved energy consumption footprint.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Felix Abeln, Christopher J. Chuck
Summary: Lipid-based biofuels play a significant role in reducing the environmental impact of the transport sector, but the significant production has led to deforestation and ecological impacts. Oleaginous yeasts offer a promising alternative to meet future demand sustainably, but challenges remain in industrial production.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Rachele Fabbri, Ludovica Cacopardo, Arti Ahluwalia, Chiara Magliaro
Summary: Human-relevant three-dimensional models of cerebral tissue are important for understanding the cellular mechanisms of brain pathophysiology. Obtaining reproducible and accurate models using human neural cells is currently a challenge. Neural cell lines, with their low cost, ease of culture, and reproducibility, offer a valuable tool for developing usable and reliable models of the human brain. This review summarizes the recent advances in 3D constructs laden with neural cell lines, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and future applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Debashis Majee, Stanislav Presolski
Summary: This paper discusses the potential applications of dithienylethenes (DTEs) in the field of catalysis, as well as key strategies and development milestones for photo-switchable control. It also outlines potential directions for future development in this relatively young field.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Charles de Kergariou, Frederic Demoly, Adam Perriman, Antoine Le Duigou, Fabrizio Scarpa
Summary: 4D printing technology enables the rapid development of multifunctional structures by combining smart materials, stimuli, and additive manufacturing. Hygromorphs, a type of smart material, exhibit properties and morphing capabilities that are dependent on humidity. However, a comprehensive design process for producing hygromorphs using multiple 4D printing techniques is currently unavailable.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sumol Gopinadh, Peddinti V. R. L. Phanendra, Bibin John, T. D. Mercy
Summary: The increasing demand for efficient energy storage devices has led researchers to explore alternative systems that can outperform Li-ion batteries in terms of energy density. Recent studies have shown that fluoride ion batteries have the potential to provide energy densities more than eight times that of current Li-ion batteries. However, further advancements are needed in the performance of the electrode and electrolyte for fluoride ion batteries to reach their full potential.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haiwei Dong, Ziye Zhu, Zhe Li, Mengmeng Li, Jiangying Chen
Summary: This paper presents a brief overview of the development history of piezoelectric materials and composites, discussing the classification and influential factors of contemporary piezoelectric composites. It highlights the recent advancements in polymer and cementitious piezoelectric composites, as well as the progress made in their preparation, experiments, theory, and modeling. The paper recognizes the importance of piezoelectric composites as a multifunctional and intelligent material with broad application prospects, particularly in structural health monitoring, wearable devices, healthcare, and energy collection. Furthermore, it identifies future application prospects and challenges to be addressed for practical engineering applications.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinmeng Sun, Zhuzhu Du, Yuhang Liu, Wei Ai, Ke Wang, Tian Wang, Hongfang Du, Lei Liu, Wei Huang
Summary: Li-chalcogen batteries, especially Li-S batteries, have high theoretical energy densities, but face challenges before commercialization. Selenium, with higher electronic conductivity and good compatibility with electrolytes, is a potential alternative to sulfur. Research on Li-Se batteries has gained attention but is still in early stages, requiring comprehensive overviews to guide future studies.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
