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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tongchao Liu, Jiajie Liu, Luxi Li, Lei Yu, Jiecheng Diao, Tao Zhou, Shunning Li, Alvin Dai, Wenguang Zhao, Shenyang Xu, Yang Ren, Liguang Wang, Tianpin Wu, Rui Qi, Yinguo Xiao, Jiaxin Zheng, Wonsuk Cha, Ross Harder, Ian Robinson, Jianguo Wen, Jun Lu, Feng Pan, Khalil Amine
Summary: Utilizing Li- and Mn-rich (LMR) cathode materials can increase battery energy density. However, voltage decay issues impede commercialization. In this study, it is revealed that nanostrain and lattice displacement accumulate continuously during operation, leading to structure degradation and oxygen loss, which cause rapid voltage decay. The heterogeneous nature of LMR cathodes results in pernicious phase displacement/strain. Mesostructural design is proposed as a strategy to mitigate lattice displacement and achieve stable voltage and capacity profiles.
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Chemistry, Physical
Daria Yudina, Mie Marsilius, Jozef Bednarcik
Summary: This study focuses on the quantitative description of structural anisotropy in the Fe73.6Cu1Nb3Si15.5B6.9 alloy induced during tensile annealing. X-ray diffraction was used to investigate the structural changes caused by annealing under uniaxial tensile deformation. The results show that Fe3Si nanocrystalline grains growing in the tensile direction have a higher lattice spacing, while the opposite is observed in the transverse direction. The difference in lattice strain between the longitudinal and transverse directions is proportional to the applied tensile stress and serves as a quantitative parameter for stress-induced anisotropy (SIA).
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Xiang Shi, Pierre-Antoine Albouy, Pascale Launois
Summary: This study presents a different view that the evolution of X-ray patterns reflects changes in crystalline texture rather than polymorphism. This enables a quantitative description of X-ray fiber patterns but also highlights some fundamental structural issues.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huajie Luo, He Qi, Shengdong Sun, Lu Wang, Yang Ren, Hui Liu, Shiqing Deng, Jun Chen
Summary: Achieving high piezoelectric performance in the (1-x)(Na0.5Bi0.5)TiO3-x(0.9BaTiO(3)-0.1BiAlO(3)) ternary system through crystal structure design, with the incorporation of BiAlO3 suppressing structural distortion and enabling extensive and reversible phase transformation under electric field. In-situ electric field synchrotron X-ray diffraction reveals that the crystal lattice of the R3c phase responds more flexibly to the electric field than that of the P4bm phase. Enhanced piezoelectric response is attributed to activated domain switching and lattice strain enhancement from subtle phase structure.
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Chemistry, Physical
Yogesh Kumar, S. Tripathi, Mangla Nand, R. Jangir, V. Srihari, A. Das, R. Singh, U. Deshpande, S. N. Jha, A. Arya
Summary: This study investigated the effect of Nd doping on the structural, optical, and electronic properties of lanthanum monazite structure. Pure and Nd-doped LaPO4 powders were prepared and analyzed for their composition, oxidation states, crystal structure, and bandgaps. The results confirmed the successful substitution of Nd in the LaPO4 matrix and provided insights into the local structure using extended X-ray absorption fine structure analysis.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olivier Thomas, Stephane Labat, Thomas Cornelius, Marie-Ingrid Richard
Summary: X-ray imaging of strains has made impressive progress recently, with improved resolution and optical elements. Development of new detectors has revolutionized measurement strategies. The introduction of a new accelerator ring concept has significantly increased brightness and coherent flux. In the next decade, fast three-dimensional imaging methods will emerge to track the evolution of strains in materials.
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Alexander G. Gavriliuk, Viktor V. Struzhkin, Anna G. Ivanova, Vitali B. Prakapenka, Anna A. Mironovich, Sergey N. Aksenov, Ivan A. Troyan, Wolfgang Morgenroth
Summary: The insulator-metal transition and collapse of spin and magnetism in NiO are important topics in the study of strong electronic correlations. This study reports an iso-structural transition in NiO accompanying the observed transition to the metallic state, providing resolution to experimental controversies and confirming recent theoretical models. The findings stimulate further efforts to understand this prototype Mott insulator.
COMMUNICATIONS PHYSICS
(2023)
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Optics
G. P. S. Silva, M. C. S. Nunes, C. Ulsen, R. Kunzel, E. M. Yoshimura, N. M. Trindade
Summary: Fluorapatite is a commonly occurring mineral known for its diverse luminescent properties, such as fluorescent lamps and lasers. This study investigated the thermoluminescence of Brazilian natural fluorapatites, showing linear response and determining activation energy and frequency factor for each peak.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Danae N. Polsin, Amy Lazicki, Xuchen Gong, Stephen J. Burns, Federica Coppari, Linda E. Hansen, Brian J. Henderson, Margaret F. Huff, Malcolm McMahon, Marius Millot, Reetam Paul, Raymond F. Smith, Jon H. Eggert, Gilbert W. Collins, J. Ryan Rygg
Summary: This study investigates the effects of extreme pressure on sodium and reveals the occurrence of temperature-driven polymorphism and the formation of an electride phase.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zein K. Heiba, Lutfi Arda, Nurcan Dogan, Ozgul Karatas, Mohamed Bakr Mohamed
Summary: The sol-gel technique was used to synthesize Er2-xCoxO3 mixed oxides with varying Co concentrations. Rietveld analyses showed single phase nanoparticles up to x = 0.1, with Co3O4 phase appearing for x >= 0.2. The magnetic analysis revealed super-paramagnetism as the reason for S-shaped hysteresis loops and non-zero magnetic moments, with both Mr and Ms increasing with higher Co+2 concentrations.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
David M. Jarvis, Matthew J. Coak, Hayrullo Hamidov, Charles R. S. Haines, Giulio I. Lampronti, Cheng Liu, Shiyu Deng, Dominik Daisenberger, David R. Allan, Mark R. Warren, Andrew R. Wildes, Siddharth S. Saxena
Summary: FePS3, a layered magnetic van der Waals compound, exhibits a Mott insulator-metal transition under applied pressure, accompanied by changes in crystal symmetry and magnetic structure. To understand these transitions, it is essential to study the crystal structure as a function of pressure. Through single-crystal and powder x-ray diffraction measurements, we have confirmed that the highest-pressure transition involves a collapse of interplanar spacing and an increase in symmetry from monoclinic to trigonal space group, supporting one model over competing alternatives. Our findings provide crucial insights into the high-pressure behavior of these materials and demonstrate a comprehensive methodology for investigating complex two-dimensional material structures under pressure.
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Chemistry, Physical
Jiraphant Srisuriyachot, Sophie A. M. McNair, Yang Chen, Thomas Barthelay, Rob Gray, Jean Benezech, Igor P. Dolbnya, Richard Butler, Alexander J. G. Lunt
Summary: This paper investigates the feasibility of using synchrotron X-ray diffraction (SXRD) for mapping fiber orientation and lattice strain in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. The SXRD results are found to provide relatively accurate estimates of lattice strain, but discrepancies still exist compared to numerical simulation results.
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Construction & Building Technology
Paulo R. de Matos, Jose S. Andrade Neto, Carlos E. M. Campos
Summary: This study identifies factors affecting XRD data collection and interpretation, discussing their effects on R index determination and proposing new insights and correction methods. The results demonstrate the importance of sample preparation and type in portlandite assessment.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weikang Ma, Thomas C. Irving
Summary: Small angle x-ray fiber diffraction is an important tool for investigating the structural consequences of cardiac and skeletal myopathies. This review discusses how simple measurements can be used to extract biophysical parameters and provides insights into the current research and controversies in this field.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hang Li, Weibo Hua, Bjoern Schwarz, Martin Etter, Stefan Mangold, Georgian Melinte, Nicola Pietro Maria Casati, Helmut Ehrenberg, Sylvio Indris
Summary: In this study, the structural and electronic changes of LiNiO2 at different temperatures were investigated through thermal treatments. Besides the decomposition process, a series of transformations were discovered under mild conditions, including the reaction with CO2 and the cation off-stoichiometry.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2022)
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Orthopedics
Tadanao Funakoshi, Kozo Furushima, Daisuke Momma, Kaori Endo, Yuichiro Abe, Yoshiyasu Itoh, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Shigeru Tadano, Norimasa Iwasaki
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2016)
Article
Orthopedics
Daisuke Momma, Tadanao Funakoshi, Kaori Endo, Masashi Yokota, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Norimasa Iwasaki
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Orthopedics
Yuki Matsui, Tadanao Funakoshi, Daisuke Momma, Azusa Miyamoto, Kaori Endo, Kozo Furushima, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Norimasa Iwasaki
JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
(2018)
Article
Orthopedics
Kinya Nishida, Norimasa Iwasaki, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Tadanao Funakoshi, Tamotsu Kamishima, Shigeru Tadano, Akio Minami
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2012)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Remel Salmingo, Shigeru Tadano, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Yuichiro Abe, Manabu Ito
CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
(2012)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Remel Alingalan Salmingo, Shigeru Tadano, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Yuichiro Abe, Manabu Ito
CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
(2013)
Article
Biophysics
Remel A. Salmingo, Shigeru Tadano, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Yuichiro Abe, Manabu Ito
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2012)
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Biophysics
Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Shigeru Tadano, Nozomu Asano
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2011)
Article
Biophysics
Satoshi Yamada, Shigeru Tadano, Kazuhiro Fujisaki
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2011)
Article
Biophysics
Satoshi Yamada, Shigeru Tadano, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Yuka Kodaki
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2013)
Article
Orthopedics
Daisuke Momma, Norimasa Iwasaki, Naomi Oizumi, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Tadanao Funakoshi, Yuichiro Abe, Tamotsu Kamishima, Shigeru Tadano, Akio Minami
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SCIENCE
(2012)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Masahiro Todoh, Atsushi Niida, Ryota Shibuya, Shunsuke Kitami, Shigeru Tadano
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2012)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Norio Yamashita, Hideo Yokota
PRECISION ENGINEERING-JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIES FOR PRECISION ENGINEERING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2012)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Norio Yamashita, Hideo Yokota
Summary: This study introduces a novel method for measuring local hardness and elastic modulus during serial sectioning processes to evaluate the mechanical properties of composite materials. The combination of precision cutting in high-speed milling and microscopic observation enables automatic serial sectioning observation, providing important information for the identification of components in microscopic areas.
PRECISION ENGINEERING-JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIES FOR PRECISION ENGINEERING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Fuki Ota, Kazuhiro Fujisaki, Keita Osanai, Kazuhiko Sasagawa
Summary: A novel method for coating calcium phosphate materials with trace elements using electrical stimulation is proposed in this study. The resulting material had low crystallinity similar to apatite structure in bone tissue, and it contained trace elements. This method has potential applications in implant surface treatment and bone tissue engineering scaffold preparation.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jemima E. Schadow, David Maxey, Toby O. Smith, Mikko A. J. Finnila, Sarah L. Manske, Neil A. Segal, Andy Kin On Wong, Rachel A. Davey, Tom Turmezei, Kathryn S. Stok
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the published parameters for assessing subchondral bone in human osteoarthritis using computed tomography. The study identified clinically meaningful parameter categories and emphasized the importance of quantification and standardized measurement methods for improving the evaluation of disease progression.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lindsay L. Loundagin, Kim D. Harrison, Xuan Wei, David M. L. Cooper
Summary: This study developed new techniques to define zones of BMU activity based on the 3D morphology of remodeling spaces in rabbit cortical bone and integrated morphological data with the BMU longitudinal erosion rate (LER) to elucidate the spatial-temporal coordination of BMUs and estimate mineral apposition rate (MAR). The results showed that the manual and semi-automated methods accurately defined the zones of remodeling spaces, and these techniques have the potential to assess dynamic parameters of bone resorption and formation.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Soroush Masrouri, Farzad Esmaeili, Maryam Tohidi, Fereidoun Azizi, Farzad Hadaegh
Summary: This study examined the association between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline and fracture incidence. The results showed that rapid kidney function decline (RKFD) can increase the incidence of fractures among the general population.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Steven J. Meas, Gabriella M. Daire, Michael A. Friedman, Rachel Denapoli, Preetam Ghosh, Joshua N. Farr, Henry J. Donahue
Summary: Age- and disuse-related bone loss both lead to decreases in bone mineral density, cortical thickness, and trabecular thickness and connectivity. It is important to experimentally compare these two mechanisms at a structural and transcriptomic level to better understand their similarities and differences. This study compares the effects of hindlimb unloading and aging on bone microarchitecture and gene expression in mice, finding that while both induce similar changes, aging has a greater impact on the transcriptome and tissue level.
Correction
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Masaru Matsuoka, Sho Tsukamoto, Yuta Orihara, Rieko Kawamura, Mai Kuratani, Nobuhiko Haga, Kenji Ikebuchi, Takenobu Katagiri
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rachel Kohler, Amy Creecy, David R. Williams, Matthew R. Allen, Joseph M. Wallace
Summary: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary bone disease that weakens bones and increase fracture risk. Current interventions mainly focus on increasing bone mass, but the compromised tissue-level material properties are not addressed. A study found that a RAL analog could reduce fracture risk, but further development is needed for optimal results in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
So Jeong Park, Eunhye Ji, Hyun Ju Yoo, Kyunggon Kim, Sunghwan Ji, Ji Yeon Baek, Jin Young Lee, Hee-Won Jung, Il-Young Jang, Eunju Lee, Namki Hong, Beom-Jun Kim
Summary: The study analyzed the relationship between serum lumican levels and osteosarcopenia in older adults, showing that older adults with osteosarcopenia had lower serum lumican levels. Lower serum lumican levels were associated with reduced bone mass and grip strength, indicating that lumican levels could be used as a biomarker for assessing the risk of osteosarcopenia, osteoporosis, or sarcopenia in older adults.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Michael B. Chavez, Michelle H. Tan, Tamara N. Kolli, Natalie L. Andras, Brian L. Foster
Summary: This study revealed the complex mechanisms by which disabling BSP functional domains led to profound and distinct changes in cementoblast cell functions, including dysregulated gene expression and reduced mineralization.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Julien Seiller, Blandine Merle, Romain Fort, Emilie Virot, Solene Poutrel, Giovanna Cannas, Arnaud Hot, Roland Chapurlat
Summary: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of bone fragility in sickle cell patients and to evaluate the potential risk factors and associated complications.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chirantap Oza, Anuradha Khadilkar, Pranay Goel, Madhura Karguppikar, Nikhil Shah, Nikhil Lohiya, Shruti Mondkar, Prashant Patil, Hemchand Prasad, Ankita Maheshwari, Dipali Ladkat, Neha Kajale, Chidvilas More, Devarati Khurjekar, Vaman Khadilkar
Summary: This study revealed that BoneXpert (BX) can be used for accurate assessment of bone age and screening of bone health in Indian children and youth with type-1 diabetes (T1D). 51.5% of T1D subjects showed significantly decreased metacarpal index (MCI). Height, Tanner stage, and vitamin D concentrations were positively correlated with MCI, while HbA1c and disease duration were negatively correlated with MCI.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mariam R. Farman, Catherine Rehder, Theodora Malli, Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, Kathryn Dahir, Gabriel Angel Martos-Moreno, Agnes Linglart, Keiichi Ozono, Lothar Seefried, Guillermo del Angel, Gerald Webersinke, Francesca Barbazza, Lisa K. John, Sewmi M. A. Delana Mudiyanselage, Florian Hoegler, Erica Burner Nading, Erin Huggins, Eric T. Rush, Ahmed El-Gazzar, Priya S. Kishnani, Wolfgang Hoegler
Summary: The ALPL gene variant database serves as an archive for interpreting the clinical significance of ALPL gene variants, facilitating the reclassification of VUS and continuous updates. The project establishes an international expert consortium, providing a multidisciplinary collaboration framework to improve genetic counseling and medical decision-making for HPP patients.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Giovanni Adami, Davide Gatti, Maurizio Rossini, Alessandro Giollo, Matteo Gatti, Francesco Bertoldo, Eugenia Bertoldo, Amy S. Mudano, Kenneth G. Saag, Ombretta Viapiana, Angelo Fassio
Summary: Certain diseases requiring glucocorticoids are independently associated with an increased risk of fractures. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and neurological diseases are associated with both vertebral and non-vertebral fracture risk, while rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are only associated with non-vertebral fractures.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Frank C. Ko, Rong Xie, Brandon Willis, Zoe G. Herdman, Bryan A. Dulion, Hoomin Lee, Chun-do Oh, Di Chen, D. Rick Sumner
Summary: Intramembranous bone regeneration is important in joint and tooth replacement, but its underlying mechanisms are not well understood. This study found that increased periostin gene expression preceded increases in osteogenic genes during bone regeneration. Using a genetic mouse model, the researchers discovered that cells transiently expressing periostin played a critical role in intramedullary intramembranous bone regeneration.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
T. Savikangas, T. H. Suominen, M. Alen, T. Rantalainen, S. Sipila
Summary: Regular exercise, especially high-intensity physical activity, can help slow down age-related bone loss and prevent a decline in femoral neck bone mineral density.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mishaela R. Rubin, Ruban Dhaliwal
Summary: The increased risk of fractures observed in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) cannot be solely explained by modest decreases in areal bone mineral density (BMD). Accumulation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) in bone has been suggested as a possible cause for the increased bone fragility in diabetes. Although the evidence linking AGEs and fractures in individuals with T1D is limited, recent data show that AGEs, as measured by skin intrinsic fluorescence, are a risk factor for lower BMD in T1D. Further research is needed to determine if there is a causal relationship between fractures and AGEs in T1D. If confirmed, this could lead to interventions that can reduce AGE accumulation and ultimately reduce fractures in T1D patients.