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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Adam Pruska, Adrien Marchand, Renato Zenobi
Summary: The study introduces a novel method using native mass spectrometry and a temperature-controlled nanoelectrospray ionization source to investigate interactions between proximal DNA domains. Results show changes in T-m and thermodynamic characteristics of proximal DNA domains depending on the number of domains, their position, and order in a single experiment.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
O. N. Koroleva, V. A. Bychinsky, A. A. Tupitcyn
Summary: This study utilized a Gibbs energy minimisation approach to investigate silicate melts of various systems and compositions, including single and mixed alkali systems. The correspondence of the developed models with actual systems was verified by comparing the results with experimental data, establishing the limits of their applicability.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Xu Zhao, Yuhong Qi, Zhanping Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the weak point of silica in silicone coatings in terms of cavitation and determines the influence of surface roughness, elongation, elastic modulus, and hardness on cavitation. Composite coatings consisting of silicate, polyurethane, and silicone coating with varying properties were prepared. Characterization of the coatings before and after cavitation was conducted using confocal laser scanning microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and weight loss analysis. The results reveal that cavitation damage mainly occurs in the silicone polymer matrix rather than the silica reinforced powder. Increasing the elongation, elastic modulus, and hardness of the polyurethane coating improves the cavitation resistance of the composite coatings. The cavitation resistance is closely related to the surface roughness of the coatings.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Julian Alexander Harrison, Adam Pruska, Irina Oganesyan, Philipp Bittner, Renato Zenobi
Summary: Native electrospray ionization (ESI) and nanoelectrospray ionization (nESI) techniques enable researchers to analyze intact biomolecules and their complexes, providing a snapshot of the structures in solution. Development of nESI and ESI sources capable of controlling spray solution temperature over the past thirty years has allowed for elucidation of analyte thermodynamics and acquisition of unique structural information. This review emphasizes the evolution of temperature-controlled mass spectrometry in providing insights into biomolecular structures.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Arnaud Maxime Cheumani Yona, Jure Zigon, Alexis Ngueteu Kamlo, Matjaz Pavlic, Sebastian Dahle, Marko Petric
Summary: This study compared the performance of silicate and sol-silicate coatings on wood, finding that silicate coatings had sufficient adhesion strength for wood while sol-silicate coatings had lower adhesion strength. Post-application methods can reduce the permeability of the coatings, and using organic primers containing nanosilica can increase the adhesion of the coatings.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eduard N. Sirjita, Laurentiu Rusen, Simona Brajnicov, Cristina Craciun, Valentin Ion, Mihaela Filipescu, Maria Dinescu
Summary: The deposition and characterization of hafnium silicate and aluminum silicate thin films using pulsed laser deposition technique in a controllable oxygen atmosphere were reported. The optimized parameters resulted in uniform layers with low roughness, and aluminum silicate layers showed better optical performance at high substrate temperatures. Additionally, aluminum silicate layers exhibited higher laser-induced damage threshold values compared to hafnium silicate.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Tarick J. El-Baba, Shannon A. Raab, Rachel P. Buckley, Christopher J. Brown, Corinne A. Lutomski, Lucas W. Henderson, Daniel W. Woodall, Jiangchuan Shen, Jonathan C. Trinidad, Hengyao Niu, Martin F. Jarrold, David H. Russell, Arthur Laganowsky, David E. Clemmer
Summary: The method characterizes the thermal stabilities of endogenous proteins and protein assemblies in complex mixtures by directly measuring melting transitions. Structural transitions related to protein complexes can be monitored based on changes in charge states and masses.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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Biophysics
Csaba Buga, Chun-Cheng Chen, Matyas Hunyadi, Attila Csik, Csaba Hegedus, Shinn-Jyh Ding
Summary: An antibacterial and bioactive nanostructured calcium silicate (CaSi) layer on a titanium substrate was prepared, showing improved bonding strength after annealing and higher activity in terms of antibacterial efficacy and stem cell osteogenesis.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Oliver J. Hale, Helen J. Cooper
Summary: This study demonstrates a mass spectrometry analysis method for the direct analysis of intact oligomeric membrane proteins from tissue. By characterizing protein assembly directly from sheep eye lens sections without sample pre-treatment, our approach allows for simultaneous analysis of soluble protein assemblies.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad A. Zenaidee, Joseph A. Loo
Summary: Extending mass spectrometry measurements of biomolecules into the megadalton regime is challenging. However, using single ion-charge detection Orbitrap mass spectrometry, a mass accuracy of 0.001% has been demonstrated for protein particles larger than 9 MDa.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
S. M. Kenderes, A. G. Whittington
Summary: The study introduces a numerical solver called CoolMonte, which can automatically determine the unknown natural glass cooling rate through a single heat capacity measurement. Compared to traditional methods, CoolMonte saves time and improves the accuracy of cooling rate estimation.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Renata Konasova, Maria Butnariu, Veronika Solinova, Vaclav Kasicka, Dusan Koval
Summary: Charged polymer coatings on the inner fused silica capillary wall enable tunable electroosmotic flow velocity for optimizing peak resolution and separation efficiency in capillary electrophoresis.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ozgur Yurekten, Thomas Payne, Noemi Tejera, Felix Xavier Amaladoss, Callum Martin, Mark Williams, Claire O'Donovan
Summary: MetaboLights is a global database for metabolomics studies that contains raw experimental data and associated metadata. It includes metabolite structures, reference spectra, and biological roles. This article discusses the growth and diversity of submissions to the database and highlights the development of MetaboLights Labs, a standardized workflow platform. The reuse of data by the community is also emphasized.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaotong Luo, Yuantai Huang, Huiqin Li, Yihai Luo, Zhixiang Zuo, Jian Ren, Yubin Xie
Summary: The SPENCER database compiles research on ncRNA-encoded small peptides in cancer, identifying 29,526 ncPEPs across 15 different cancer types. Of these, 22,060 have been experimentally validated. Additionally, SPENCER predicted the immunogenicity of 4497 ncPEPs, making it a valuable resource for cancer research.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Sun, Pimin Zhang, Johan Moverare, Xin-Hai Li, Luqing Cui, Ru Lin Peng
Summary: The addition of Ta in MCrAlY coatings improves the oxidation resistance and reduces the depletion of γ' phase in the substrate. Thermodynamic simulations reveal the phase-transformation mechanism induced by initial interdiffusion and uncover the mechanism behind the improved resistance to γ' depletion by Ta addition.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
F. Stolzenburg, M. T. Johnson, K. N. Lee, N. S. Jacobson, K. T. Faber
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Electrochemistry
Josh Aller, Kevin Ellingwood, Nathan Jacobson, Paul Gannon
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2016)
Article
Electrochemistry
Josh Aller, Ryan Mason, Kelly Walls, Greg Tatar, Nathan Jacobson, Paul Gannon
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nathan S. Jacobson, Kayvon Savadkouei, Christophe Morin, Jo Fenstad, Evan H. Copland
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS B-PROCESS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS PROCESSING SCIENCE
(2016)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
Gustavo C. C. Costa, Nathan S. Jacobson, Bruce Fegley
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. B. Seelig, T. K. Ghosh, N. Jacobson, J. Brockman, L. Carter, C. M. Greenlief, S. K. Loyalka
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Dwight L. Myers, Michael J. Kulis, Joseph P. Horwath, Nathan S. Jacobson, Dennis S. Fox
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Nathan Jacobson, Nolan Ingersoll, Dwight Myers
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2017)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Michael J. Radke, Nathan S. Jacobson, Evan H. Copland
RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2017)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Josh Aller, Nolan Swain, Michael Baber, Greg Tatar, Nathan Jacobson, Paul Gannon
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Nathan S. Jacobson
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2014)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Bruce Fegley, Nathan S. Jacobson, K. B. Williams, J. M. C. Plane, L. Schaefer, Katharina Lodders
ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL
(2016)
Proceedings Paper
Electrochemistry
N. S. Jacobson
PROCEEDINGS OF THE WORKSHOP ON KNUDSEN EFFUSION MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2013)
Proceedings Paper
Electrochemistry
E. H. Copland, J. V. Auping, N. S. Jacobson
PROCEEDINGS OF THE WORKSHOP ON KNUDSEN EFFUSION MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2013)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Dan Zhao, Yi Feng, Zhipeng Pi, Fan Zhang
Summary: Phase equilibria in the ZrO2-GdO1.5-TaO2.5 (ZGTO) system were experimentally investigated, and the differences between ZGTO and the existing ZrO2-YO1.5-TaO2.5 (ZYTO) were discussed. The study is useful for thermodynamic assessment of ZGTO and can guide the design of novel thermal barrier coatings materials.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yutaka Ohya, Wingki Mey Hendra, Chika Takai-Yamashita, Takayuki Ban
Summary: Diffusion couples of rutile and corundum single crystals were prepared and examined to study the solid solution and precipitation of corundum in rutile during cooling. Different precipitation forms of corundum were observed under different cooling conditions.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiaming Zhan, Yunfa Guo, Hao Wang
Summary: This study systematically investigates the mechanical behaviors of calcium fluoride in humid environments. The effects of water on the deformation and plastic enhancement of CaF2 under indentation are explored through microindentation experiments, atomic simulations, and Raman spectroscopy measurement.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hangfeng Zhang, Henry Giddens, Theo Graves Saunders, Matteo Palma, Isaac Abrahams, Haixue Yan, Yang Hao
Summary: The relationship between low and high frequency tunabilities in tin substituted barium titanate ceramics was investigated. It was found that there are differences in tunabilities at different frequencies due to the different activities of larger ferroelectric domains and polar nanoclusters.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Kaibiao Xi, Jiacheng Liu, Beibei Song, Huarong Cheng, Yihao Li, Xiaole Yu, Mupeng Zheng, Mankang Zhu, Yudong Hou
Summary: Composite modulation in the superparaelectric state of the BTBZ-CT system is proposed as an effective strategy to achieve both NTCC and excellent energy storage performance in dielectric ceramics. The addition of BZ and CT to BT ferroelectrics can move the SPE state to the normal use temperature zone, resulting in enhanced NTCC characteristics and energy storage performance. Furthermore, intentional precipitation of CT at grain boundaries can refine the grain size, increase the bandgap, and strengthen the local electric field distribution, thereby enhancing the breakdown electric field.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hamed Salimkhani, Lovro Fulanovic, Till Froemling
Summary: The demand for robust multilayer ceramic capacitors with high-temperature and high-power capabilities is increasing rapidly. However, cost-effective production is a challenge. This study investigates the use of Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-based materials as promising lead-free options. By adding sintering aids, the sintering temperature of Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-BaTiO3-CaZrO3-BiAlO3 solid solutions was successfully reduced to 975 degrees C, suitable for co-sintering with Cu electrodes without adverse effects on capacitor properties.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mingxing Li, Ran Mo, Zeshui Xu, Jie Zhou, Conglin Zhang, Xuefeng Cui, Fang Ye, Laifei Cheng, Ralf Riedel
Summary: Polymer infiltration and pyrolysis is an effective method for preparing ceramic matrix composites. The transformation of polymer to ceramic during the process affects the residual stress and interface behavior in the composites.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yan Kang, Lin Chen, Chang-Jiu Li, Guan-Jun Yang
Summary: A novel abradable seal coating with low hardness and high bonding strength was successfully designed and prepared. This coating has significantly higher abradability and erosion resistance compared to metal-based coatings, and can retain excellent abradability and have a long lifetime during service.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Qingzhong Song, Xiangdong Zha, Ming Gao, Yingche Ma
Summary: This study analyzes the influence of calcia refractory purity on the properties of calcia crucibles. Higher purity calcia results in well-developed grains and improved hydration resistance, leading to better high-temperature strength and thermal shock resistance. In contrast, lower purity calcia crucibles exhibit inferior properties. Therefore, high-purity calcia is considered a potential refractory for manufacturing oxide crucibles.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Sehreish Abrar, Faisal Nazeer, Zhuang Ma, Ling Liu, Abdul Malik, Mustafa Kamal, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi
Summary: To raise the operating temperature of Si-based ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), researchers have applied thermal/environmental barrier coating (T/EBCs) materials, typically rare earth silicates. However, the high thermal conductivity and the mismatch of thermal expansion have been major challenges in developing new materials that can offer thermal insulation and environmental protection to CMCs. In this study, entropy engineering was used to create a multicomponent equi-atomic single-phase pyro silicate with extremely low thermal conductivity and enhanced water vapor corrosion resistance. The research findings show the potential of high entropy disilicates in achieving ultra-low thermal conductivity and low weight loss in corrosive environments.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zi-bo Niu, Daxin Li, Dechang Jia, Zhihua Yang, Kunpeng Lin, Paolo Colombo, Ralf Riedel, Yu Zhou
Summary: In this study, SiBCN ceramics with a special structure were prepared to improve the oxidation resistance. The effect of the structure on oxidation behavior and kinetics was investigated, revealing that the special structure can effectively inhibit heterogeneous oxidation and enhance the oxide layer composition.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Melike Donmez, Metehan Erdogan, Cihangir Duran
Summary: The limited densification of CeO2 ceramics was improved by using an anorthite-based glass, resulting in high dielectric constant and quality factor with minimum dielectric loss. The CeO2-(anorthite-based) glass ceramic showed promising results in terms of low temperature densification and microwave properties.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
S. Rahmati, R. G. A. Veiga, J. Mostaghimi, T. Coyle, A. Dolatabadi
Summary: This study provides an atomic-scale description of the high-velocity impact of alpha-Al2O3 particles onto an alpha-Al2O3 substrate during Aerosol Deposition (AD). The results suggest that the crystal orientation plays a crucial role in both plasticity and damage of the nanoparticles. Impact velocity has a direct correlation with plasticity and fragmentation, but adhesion efficiency has only a marginal increase. The crucial element lies in the substrate's surface alterations caused by the fragments left on the substrate after impact.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Bo-Wen Chen, Yan-Mei Kan, De-Wei Ni, Chun-Jing Liao, Hong-Da Wang, Yu-Sheng Ding, Shao-Ming Dong
Summary: This study characterized the long-term and repeated ablation properties of modified Cf/HfC-SiC composites with YB4-Al2O3-Si3N4 under an air plasma torch. The structural stability and viscosity of the oxide layer were found to affect the ablation resistance of the composites. By forming nano c-HfO2 grains and high-viscosity Al-Si-Y-O glassy phase, the structural stability of the oxide layer was improved, resulting in enhanced ablation resistance. However, the oxidation of Si3N4 led to the formation of NO, NO2, and excessive SiO2 glassy phase, which resulted in a porous structure and reduced the viscosity of the oxide layer. Therefore, the addition of Si3N4 decreased the ablation resistance of the composites.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yongxing Wei, Huawei Zhang, Siyuan Dong, Changqing Jin, Chenxing Bai, Junle Dai, Zengzhe Xi, Zhonghua Dai, Zengyun Jian, Li Jin
Summary: In this study, solid solutions of xBi(Ni1/2Hf1/2)O-3-(1 - x)PbTiO3 (xBNH-PT) were synthesized to investigate their phase boundary behaviors and physical properties. The presence of a tetragonal-pseudocubic phase boundary and a spontaneous ferroelectric-relaxor transition at specific compositions were confirmed. The introduction of a tetragonal-pseudocubic phase boundary improved the piezoelectric properties and suppressed the spontaneous ferroelectric-relaxor transition.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)