Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiang-Yang Shao, Dongmei Li, Jiangjian Shi, Chuang Ma, Yousheng Wang, Xiaomin Liu, Xianyuan Jiang, Mengmeng Hao, Luozheng Zhang, Chang Liu, Yiting Jiang, Zhenhan Wang, Yu-Wu Zhong, Shengzhong Frank Liu, Yaohua Mai, Yongsheng Liu, Yixin Zhao, Zhijun Ning, Lianzhou Wang, Baomin Xu, Lei Meng, Zuqiang Bian, Ziyi Ge, Xiaowei Zhan, Jingbi You, Yongfang Li, Qingbo Meng
Summary: This review provides a summary of the recent major advances in the research of perovskite solar cells from a material science perspective. It covers topics such as different types of perovskite materials, defects, charge transport materials, counter electrodes, and interfacial materials. It also discusses the limitations and future prospects for the development of perovskite solar cells.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Q. Mi, S. H. Yi, D. D. Gang, X. G. Lu, X. L. Liu
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the latest advancements and key technical problems in transpiration cooling in the aerospace field, including the development of porous materials and transpiration flow mechanisms. It also highlights important experimental research and typical applications of transpiration cooling, and analyzes current challenges and future research directions.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Benjamin Gruebel, Gisela Cimiotti, Christian Schmiga, Stefan Schellinger, Bernd Steinhauser, Andreas A. Brand, Mathias Kamp, Markus Sieber, Damian Brunner, Stephen Fox, Sven Kluska
Summary: The study improved the metallization process of industrial tunnel oxide and passivated contact (i-TOPCon) solar cells by using laser ablation of the passivation layers, achieving higher efficiency levels in laboratory testing compared to reference cells.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Yong Zhao, Liangmin Yu, Mingliang Sun
Summary: Organic solar cells (OSCs) are cutting-edge photovoltaic technologies due to their light-weight, semi-transparent, and flexible advantages. The use of two-dimensional (2D) layered materials has been shown to effectively optimize the device performance of OSCs. Recent progress in the application of 2D materials like MXenes, black phosphorus (BP), and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) for OSCs is summarized, highlighting their potential in stable, low-cost, large-area, and flexible devices.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Kijung Kwak, Bo Yu, Robert J. Lewandowski, Dong-Hyun Kim
Summary: With the advancements in modern imaging, minimally invasive ablative procedures have become popular alternatives to surgical removal of tumors. Cryoablation, a non-heat-based ablation method, is increasingly being used for treating various solid tumors. Nanocarriers have shown potential in cryoablation therapy, offering precise treatment and immune modulation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bihui Cao, Manting Liu, Lu Wang, Kangshun Zhu, Mingyue Cai, Xiaopei Chen, Yunfei Feng, Shuo Yang, Shengyu Fu, Cheng Zhi, Xiaodie Ye, Jian Zhang, Zhiru Zhang, Xin Yang, Ming Zhao, Qingde Wu, Linfeng Xu, Lili Yang, Hui Lian, Qi Zhao, Zhenfeng Zhang
Summary: The complex immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and lack of tumor-specific targets hinder the application of CAR T cell therapy in solid tumors. AXL, highly expressed in NSCLC but not in normal tissues, might be a target for CAR T cell therapy. Combining microwave ablation and AXL-CAR T cells shows superior antitumor efficacy.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhengfang Wang, Zijian Wu, Ling Weng, Shengbo Ge, Dawei Jiang, Mina Huang, Daniel M. Mulvihill, Qingguo Chen, Zhanhu Guo, Abdullatif Jazzar, Ximin He, Xuehua Zhang, Ben Bin Xu
Summary: Recently, there has been a strong focus on miniaturization and high integration in (micro-)electronic devices. However, excessive heat generation during operation/charging can negatively impact device performance and cause loss of life/property. Thermally conductive polymer composites, with their low density, easy processing, and low manufacturing cost, have emerged as a research hotspot to address the issue of excessive heat and have potential applications in various fields. However, the reported thermal conductivity coefficient of these composites is still below expectations, necessitating a deeper understanding of heat transfer mechanisms for the development of next-generation thermally conductive composites.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanxiang Cheng, Zhen Qu, Qian Jiang, Tingting Xu, Hongyun Zheng, Peng Ye, Mingdi He, Yongqing Tong, Yan Ma, Anyu Bao
Summary: Neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies have made progress in cancer treatment, but tumor adjuvant therapy still faces challenges due to cancer's heterogeneity, genomic instability, and immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Functional materials with unique biological properties are being used in combination with natural substances and nanotechnology for precise cancer treatment. Subcellular structure-targeting functional materials can accumulate therapeutic agents in organelles and reduce threshold dosages, minimizing side effects.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinghong Zhang, Baihe Du, Ping Hu, Yuan Cheng, Jiecai Han
Summary: This study systematically investigated the thermal response, oxidation, and ablation behavior of various thermal protection materials under strong heat flux, high enthalpy, and low-pressure environments. The results showed that factors such as thermal conductivity, volumetric heat capacity, catalytic efficiency, emissivity, and oxidation characteristics played important roles in the thermal response. The study also compared and analyzed the oxidation and ablation behaviors of these materials under extreme environments, and evaluated the effect of pre-treatment on the performance and reusability of thermal protection materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Dongsuk Sung, Abinand Rejimon, Jason W. Allen, Andrei G. Fedorov, Candace C. Fleischer
Summary: Brain temperature, regulated by blood circulation and heat generation, is crucial for neural activity. However, the lack of reliable and non-invasive brain thermometry hinders its integration into clinical practice. To overcome this challenge, computational thermal models based on bioheat equations have been developed to predict brain temperature. This mini-review provides an overview of the progress and state-of-the-art in brain thermal modeling and discusses potential clinical applications.
JOURNAL OF CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hilario Martines-Arano, Samara Palacios-Barreto, Juan Castillo-Cruz, Jesus Alberto Meda-Campana, Blanca Estela Garcia-Perez, Carlos Torres-Torres
Summary: This study experimentally controlled the modification in thermal transfer mechanisms induced by light in human lung epithelial cancer cells using chaotic attractors dependent on optical transmittance. The evolution of a chaotic modulation driven by optical signals was studied in cells integrated in monolayer form, and photodamage in the samples was identified by measuring transmitted light modulated by the Chen equations. Comparative experiments revealed the crucial role of multi-photonic processes in the resulting photothermal phenomena.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Yi Zhou, Caiyun Liu, Fanning Meng, Chu Zhang, Guoying Wei, Liguo Gao, Tingli Ma
Summary: This review summarizes the role and classification of sulfur-based compounds in organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells, and highlights their efficiency in promoting the commercialization of such solar cells.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuan Fan, Zhuoxin Liu, Guangming Chen
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with high porosity and tunable properties, have shown unique advantages and potential for thermoelectric applications. Their thermoelectric properties can be regulated by selecting and arranging metal centers and organic ligands, while also incorporating a large variety of guest molecules to improve energy conversion efficiency.
Article
Thermodynamics
Muhammad Imran Khan, Faisal Asfand, Sami G. Al-Ghamdi
Summary: Concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies are considered as one of the most promising ways to generate electric power in the future. The integration of efficient and cost-effective thermal energy storage (TES) systems is crucial for the development of CSP technology due to the unstable and intermittent nature of solar energy availability. Over the past decade, phase change materials (PCM) have gained significant interest for CSP applications as a latent heat TES system. This comprehensive review provides an overview of the current state and future challenges of cutting-edge PCM based TES technologies for CSP application, including the functional parts and research progress in each part.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Haoyue Pang, Kaiwen Hu, Fuyao Li, Hua Duan, Yu Chen, Yaqi Hu, Dan Wang, Min Jiang
Summary: Thermal ablation can effectively suppress tumor growth with different metabolic effects on tumors after cryoablation and hyperthermal ablation. The upregulated metabolites indicate an inflammatory reaction and modulation of immune responses post-ablation.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Thikra A. Mustafa, Mohammed A. Mohammed-Rasheed
Summary: Nanotechnology, with nanoparticles having various scientific applications, shows potential as treatment agents or delivery vehicles. This study investigates the cytotoxicity of IONPs decorated with TAT protein, demonstrating their potential as a safe nanoplatform for targeted delivery.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ingrid Safina, Shawn E. Bourdo, Karrer M. Algazali, Ganesh Kannarpady, Fumiya Watanabe, Kieng Bao Vang, Alexandru S. Biris
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amita Nakarmi, Rebecca Moreira, Shawn E. Bourdo, Fumiya Watanabe, Alan Toland, Tito Viswanathan
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ingrid Safina, Zeid A. Nima Al Sudani, Ahmed Hashoosh, Emilie Darrigues, Fumiya Watanabe, Alexandru S. Biris, Ruud P. M. Dings, Kieng Bao Vang
Summary: Research suggests that polyethylene glycol coated gold nanorods (PEG AuNRs) and PEG AuNRs covered with a thin layer of silver (AuNR/Ag) may enhance the immune response towards immune suppression or activation. Additionally, functionalized AuNRs with interleukin 2 (IL2) have the ability to enhance CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregs in vitro. It is also found that the composition of nanoparticles matters in immune targeting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gailan A. Al-Dainy, Zeid N. Alsudani, Ahmed Hashoosh, Fumiya Watanabe, Alexandru S. Biris, Shawn E. Bourdo
Summary: In this study, a transparent conductive polymer based on sulfonated poly(thiophene-3-[2-(2-methoxy-ethoxy) ethoxy]-2,5-diyl) was developed as an alternative hole transport layer for inverted perovskite solar cells. The resulting device showed improved efficiency and long-term stability through the tuning of work function and the introduction of perfluorinated ionomer.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Soheil Saedi, Guher P. Toker, Hatim Raji, Emre Acar, Fumiya Watanabe, Haluk Karaca
Summary: This study investigated the effects of minor palladium addition on the working temperature and shape memory effect of NiTiHf shape memory alloy. The results showed that even a small amount of palladium could significantly alter the properties of the alloy, and there were differences in the microstructure between alloys with different compositions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hind J. Jawad, Aayire C. Yadem, Yulian A. Menyaev, Mustafa Sarimollaoglu, Jillian N. Armstrong, Fumiya Watanabe, Alexandru S. Biris, Jason S. Stumhofer, Dmitry Nedosekin, James Y. Suen, Sunil Parikh, Vladimir P. Zharov
Summary: This article introduces a novel Cytophone platform that integrates a miniature multispectral laser diode array, time-color coding, and high-speed signal processing, aiming to improve the specificity and portability. The study demonstrates the capability of the platform for early detection of cancer, infection, and cardiovascular disorders through photoacoustic detection. Specifically, it shows the potential of using spectroscopic identification of hemozoin as a selective marker for detecting infected cells in the early stages of malaria progression.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tina Hesabizadeh, Evan Hicks, David Medina Cruz, Shawn E. Bourdo, Fumiya Watanabe, Marvin Bonney, John Nichols, Thomas J. Webster, Gregory Guisbiers
Summary: This article demonstrates the production of tellurium dioxide nanoparticles through pulsed laser ablation in liquids, highlighting their promising antibacterial and anticancer properties. The measurement of reactive oxygen species generated by the nanoparticles provides a theoretical basis for their applications.
Editorial Material
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Ioana Pavel
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Prabin Dawadi, Gopiram Syangtan, Bhupendra Lama, Sushil R. Kanel, Dev Raj Joshi, Lok R. Pokhrel, Rameshwar Adhikari, Hem R. Joshi, Ioana Pavel
Summary: This study analyzes the overall health status associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in all provinces of Nepal, focusing on the prevalence and transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2, as well as diagnostics and treatment options. The results show that SARS-CoV-2 is present in the wastewater of Nepal and that the Terai districts and megacities are mainly affected. Working-age groups and males are identified as the highest risk groups.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSIGHTS
(2022)
Article
Language & Linguistics
Ioana Pavel
Summary: This paper aims to analyze a specific scene from the well-known novel Alice in Wonderland (translated into Romanian), focusing on the instable position within noncanonical genres or categories and the relationship between literary prizes and the canonization process.
PHILOLOGICA JASSYENSIA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luke D. Geoffrion, David Medina-Cruz, Matthew Kusper, Sakr Elsaidi, Fumiya Watanabe, Prakash Parajuli, Arturo Ponce, Thang Ba Hoang, Todd Brintlinger, Thomas J. Webster, Gregory Guisbiers
Summary: Bismuth oxide nano-flakes were synthesized using pulsed laser ablation in liquids without external assistance, showing potential new applications; the physico-chemical properties of bismuth oxide at the nanoscale are altered, leading to new possibilities.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Patrick Taylor, Matthew Kusper, Tina Hesabizadeh, Luke D. Geoffrion, Fumiya Watanabe, Etienne Herth, Gregory Guisbiers
Summary: This study successfully synthesized naked vanadium pentoxide nanostructures using liquid-phase pulsed laser ablation, achieving a production rate of approximately 10 ppm per minute. The characterization of the alpha-V2O5 and beta-V2O5 nanostructures revealed that the beta-phase displays surface energy close to platinum, with exciton Bohr radii of 3.5 +/- 0.7 nm and 2.0 +/- 0.6 nm for alpha-V2O5 and beta-V2O5 phases, respectively.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Raul A. Trbojevich, Sangeeta Khare, Jin-Hee Lim, Fumiya Watanabe, Kuppan Gokulan, Kylie Krohmaly, Katherine Williams
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Literature
Ioana Pavel
METACRITIC JOURNAL FOR COMPARATIVE STUDIES AND THEORY
(2020)
