Highly efficient narrow bandgap Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells with enhanced open circuit voltage for tandem application by Junjun Zhang, Zengyang Ma, Yitian Zhang, Xinxing Liu, Ruiming Li, Qianqian Lin, Guojia Fang, Xue Zheng, Weimin Li, Chunlei Yang, Jianmin Li, Junbo Gong, Xudong Xiao

“…This work demonstrates the potential of controlling gallium diffusion to improve the performance of narrow bandgap CIGSe solar cells for tandem applications.…”
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Designing multivalent NiMn-based layered nanosheets with high specific surface area and abundant active sites for solid-state hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride by Tao Zhong, Tian Xu, Liuting Zhang, Fuying Wu, Yiqun Jiang, Xuebin Yu

“…With large specific surface area and abundant active sites, two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials are promising catalysts for MgH2 via providing numerous pathways for the diffusion and dissociation of hydrogen. In this regard, 2D NiMn-based layered double hydroxide and layered metallic oxide (LMO) are designed and introduced into MgH2 to improve its hydrogen storage properties. …”
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Antimicrobial susceptibility and β-lactamase production in Bacillus cereus isolates from stool of patients, food and environment samples by Savić Dejana, Miljković-Selimović Biljana, Lepšanović Zorica, Tambur Zoran, Konstantinović Sonja, Stanković Nemanja, Ristanović Elizabeta

“…Thirty isolates from each group were analysed for antibiotic susceptibility using the disk-diffusion assay. Production of β-lactamase was determined by cefinase test, and double-disc method. …”
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Leaf-based energy harvesting and storage utilizing hygroscopic iron hydrogel for continuous power generation by Shuai Guo, Yaoxin Zhang, Zhen Yu, Ming Dai, Xuanchen Liu, Hongbo Wang, Siqi Liu, J. Justin Koh, Wanxin Sun, Yuanping Feng, Yuanzheng Chen, Lin Yang, Peng Sun, Geyu Lu, Cunjiang Yu, Wenshuai Chen, Stefaan De Wolf, Zuankai Wang, Swee Ching Tan

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Li+-migration influencing factors and non-destructive life extension of quasi-solid-state polymer electrolytes by Peiying Li, Jinjin Hao, Shuang He, Zenghua Chang, Xiaolei Li, Rennian Wang, Wen Ma, Jiantao Wang, Yuhao Lu, Hong Li, Liqun Zhang, Weidong Zhou

“…Our findings demonstrate that the polymer-involved solvation structure is critical in determining the ionic conductivity, and low-temperature crystallization of the polymer can be used for non-destructive life extension of batteries. …”
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Synchronous malignant multicentric cerebral glioma with atypical neuroradiological presentation and comparatively long survival: Case report and literature review by Perić Predrag, Pavlićević Goran, Ostojić Jelena, Kostić Dejan, Nikolajević Sanja, Šupić Gordana, Magić Zvonko, Radovinović-Tasić Sanja

“…We reported a 59-yearold man with double synchronous multicentric cerebral lesions, which had initial MRI and diffusion-weighted imaging presentation as left parietal metastasis and ipsilateral amygdalo- hippocampal low-grade glioma. …”
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Polymer-assisted spinodal decomposition enabling a three-dimensional interconnected porous Na3.4Fe2.4(PO4)1.4P2O7@C material for enhanced sodium-ion batteries by Nian Yang, Ruiyuan Tian, Fei Du

“…However, the application is often constrained by the inherently sluggish Na+ diffusion and low electronic conductivity. Herein, we synthesized a 3D interconnected porous structural pure-phase nonstoichiometric Na3.4Fe2.4(PO4)1.4P2O7/carbon composite (3DP-NFPP@C). …”
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Seismicity associated with hydraulic fracturing in Changning shale gas field, China: Constraints from source mechanisms, stress field and fluid overpressure thresholds by Jingjing Dai, Jianfeng Liu, Jianxiong Yang, Fujun Xue, Lei Wang, Xiangchao Shi, Shigui Dai, Jun Hu, Changwu Liu

“…The seismic clusters close to the shale layer exhibit low fluid overpressure thresholds, prone to being triggered by high pore-pressure fluid. …”
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Occurrence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing enterobacteriaceae at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Banjul, The Gambia 2022: A hospital-based study by Ebrima Barrow, Abou Kebbeh, Haddy Bah, Abdoulie Badjan, Sainey Ceesay, Kalipha Sanneh Darboe, Baba Fofana, Peter Adewuyi

“…Antibiotic susceptibility was conducted using the disk diffusion method according to Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) guidelines. …”
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750 A/6 500 V High Power Density IGBT Module for Rail Transit Application by LIU Guoyou, LUO Haihui, LI Qunfeng, HUANG Jianwei, QIN Rongzhen

“…Based on "U"- shape enhanced double diffused metal oxide semiconductor(DMOS+) cell structure, enhanced controllable punch through(CPT+), variation of lateral doping of collector(VLDC) and variation of lateral doping(VLD) termination structure, low on state loss 6 500 V IGBT& fast recovery diode (FRD) chip-set and module(750 A rated current) were developed. …”
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Measurement of Cl− : Br− Ratios in the Porewater of Clay-Rich Rocks—A Comparison of the Crush-and-Leach and the Paper-Absorption Methods by Magda Celejewski, David Barton, Tom Al

“…In addition, calculations suggest that Cl− is more effective than Br− in forming ion pairs and clusters with neutral or positive charge which can enter the diffuse double layer. This causes a further decrease in the Cl− : Br− ratios for the mobile water. …”
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Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Aquaculture Systems in Accra, Ghana by Nicholas T. K. D. Dayie, Frances N. N. Nathan-Mensah, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Blessing Kofi Adu Tabi, Daniel E. K. Kabotso, Alex Odoom, Prince Hotor, Alberta D. Dayie, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, Beverly Egyir, Eric S. Donkor

“…Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria were selected for further testing. The double disc diffusion method was used to detect extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production in isolates that were resistant to third-generation cephalosporins. …”
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Formation Pathways of Compact Elliptical Galaxies: Perspective of Internal Structures by Jinwon Yi, Soo-Chang Rey, Suk Kim, Youngdae Lee

“…By dividing cEs into those with [cE(w)] and without [cE(w/o)] a bright host galaxy, we find a significant structural dichotomy: the majority (∼85%) of cE(w)s exhibit single-component profiles, while a similar proportion (∼85%) of isolated cE(w/o)s display double-component profiles, characterized by a compact, inner component and a diffuse, disk-like outer component. …”
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Emerging Copper-to-Copper Bonding Techniques: Enabling High-Density Interconnects for Heterogeneous Integration by Wenhan Bao, Jieqiong Zhang, Hei Wong, Jun Liu, Weidong Li

“…This approach is also crucial for sustaining computational advancements with low-power dissipation and low-latency interconnects in the coming decades. …”
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Unsteady Flow Mechanisms of the Stability Improvement for an Optimized Compressor by T. Zhou, Z. X. Liu, X. J. Li, M. Zhao, Y. J. Zhao, L. C. Xu

“…Therefore, the generation of low-frequency multi-scale modes is suppressed, while the inherent modes are intensified. …”
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VDMOSFET Model Parameter Extraction Based on Electrical and Optical Measurements by C. -T. Salame, C. Rizk, G. Jelian

“…Lateral Device parameters for VDMOSFET (Vertical double diffused metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor) with hexagonal cells has been extracted by an original model based on electrical and optical measurements. …”
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Re-evaluation of the impact of wall retention on Tritium-self-sufficiency in fusion reactors by K. Schmid

“…These calculations show that T-wall-retention only affects T-self-sufficiency when the T-breeding ratio (TBR) is so low that the power plant is only marginally T-self-sufficient. …”
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Interaction of Cationic Polymer-Treated Geosynthetic Clay Liners with Various Saline Solutions by Hakkı O. Özhan

“…The effect of adding cationic polymer to the GCL on hydraulic conductivity and swell index was related to the electrostatic forces among polymer-bentonite-saline solution and diffuse double layer respectively. Increasing the concentration and valence of the cation in the saline solutions resulted in both increase in hydraulic conductivity and decrease in swell index. …”
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Jupiter’s Interior with an Inverted Helium Gradient by N. Nettelmann, J. J. Fortney

“…Models with 3× solar Z _atm have a largely homogeneous Z interior at 1× solar. The low observed atmospheric Ne/He ratio suggests that Ne is transported through the OSL as efficiently as He is, and at an enhanced diffusivity, as is characteristic of double-diffusive convection. …”
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The MAPKKKs Ste11 and Bck1 jointly transduce the high oxidative stress signal through the cell wall integrity MAP kinase pathway by Chunyan Jin, Stephen K. Kim, Stephen D. Willis, Katrina F. Cooper

“…Further analysis revealed that cyclin C goes from a diffuse nuclear signal to a terminal nucleolar localization in this double mutant. …”
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