The Pore Diffusion Coefficient of Iodide Ion in Rock Samples Using X-ray K-edge Imaging by Jiujiang ZHAO, Zhe WANG, Zhidu ZHANG, Hong ZHAO

“…The value of Δμ is a function of the mass of a tracer along the X-ray path. …”
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Surface crystal-orientation-dependent second-order nonlinear optical properties of cubic boron arsenide (c-BAs) by Lipeng Zhu, Yachao Ma, Chuyi Zhou, Tanwen Lai, Aochi Jia, Yipeng Zheng, Kaili Ren, Dongdong Han, Jun Dong, Ze Xue, Yani Ren, Qiyi Zhao, Chuan He, Jiming Zheng

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Mn2+ doped Zn2SiO4 phosphors: A threefold-mode sensing approach for optical thermometry in the visible region at 525 nm by Nikifor Rakov, Francisco Matias, Yutao Xing, Glauco S. Maciel

“…Optical functional materials such as nanostructured silicates have been studied for photonics applications involving energy conversion. …”
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Continuous Theta-Burst Stimulation Promotes Paravascular CSF-Interstitial Fluid Exchange through Regulation of Aquaporin-4 Polarization in APP/PS1 Mice by Cheng Wu, Tuo Lin, Qian Ding, Ni Zhang, Zi-tong Ou, Gui-yuan Cai, Hong-ying Chen, Jia-yue Xu, Ge Li, Zhong Pei, Guang-qing Xu, Yue Lan

“…Amyloid-β (Aβ) deposition plays a crucial role in the occurrence and development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and impaired Aβ clearance is the leading cause of Aβ deposition. Recently, studies have found that the glymphatic system performs similar functions to the peripheral lymphatic system. …”
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Single wall carbon nanotubes growth over cobalt-iron mesoporous MCM-41 bimetallic catalyst under methane chemical vapor deposition, an experimental and DFT evaluation by Frank Ramírez-Rodríguez, Betty López

“…These results were supported by Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations of the methane dissociation (CH4 +TM → H3C –TMH) over Con (n = 1–5) and ComFe (m = 1–4), finding a different activation energy trend where ComFe (m = 1–4) clusters have the lower activation energy. …”
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The Influence of Surface Binding Energy on Sputtering in Models of the Sodium Exosphere of Mercury by Rosemary M. Killen, Liam S. Morrissey, Matthew H. Burger, Ronald J. Vervack Jr., Orenthal J. Tucker, Daniel W. Savin

“…We describe the corresponding exosphere source functions for ion sputtering (IS), as well as for the previously studied processes of micrometeoroid impact vaporization and photon-stimulated desorption (PSD), along with their release energy distributions and spatial distributions. …”
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An Insight into Synthesis, Optical Properties, and Applications of Green Fluorescent Carbon Dots by Sanjeev Kumar, Jyoti Gaur, Sandeep Kaushal, Jasvir Dalal, Mrinmoy Misra, Harpreet Kaur, Supreet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Gautam Singh, Gurjinder Singh

“…In the ever-advancing field of nanotechnology and nanoscience, luminescent carbon dots, or carbon quantum dots, have emerged as one of the most up-and-coming carbon-based nanomaterials in recent years due to their diverse physicochemical properties, which include low toxicity, ease of synthesis, superior photostability, excellent water solubility, high specific surface areas with ease of surface functionalization, and unique electronic and optical properties. …”
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First-principles investigation of half-metallic CaTGe2O6 (T = Mn, Fe, Co) clinopyroxenes: Potential for spintronics and optoelectronics applications by Tasmi Akter, Jahirul Islam, Kamal Hossain, Rabeya Akter Rabu

“…This study investigates the structural, mechanical, electronic, optical, and thermal characteristics of CaTGe2O6 (T = Mn, Fe, Co) using density functional theory. These structures' lattice parameters have been optimized using GGA-PBE, GGA-PBESOL, and LDA exchange-correlation functionals, where all these structures are found to be stable in monoclinic symmetry having a little variation with experimental results. …”
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Improvement of dye-sensitized solar cells' performance via co-sensitization of new azo thiazole organic dyes with ruthenium (II) based N-719 dye by Salhah D. Al-Qahtani, Rua B. Alnoman, Nada M. Alatawi, Kholood M. Alkhamis, Abrar Bayazeed, Amerah Alsoliemy, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly

“…Three novel azo thiazole organic dyes, NA-1–3, have been synthesized and utilized as co-sensitizers in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). …”
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Development of TopMC 1.0 for nuclear technology applications by Chen Shanqi, Wu Bin, Dong Zhengyun, Zhou Shaoheng, Sun Guangyao, He Li, Yao Dong, Yu Shengpeng, Gan Quan, Hao Lijuan, Song Jing, Long Pengcheng, Li Yazhou, Jiang Jieqiong, Wang Fang, Hu Liqin, Wu Yican

“…We have developed some essential technologies to enhance the capabilities of the Multi-functional Program for Neutronics Calculation, Nuclear Design and Safety Evaluation (TopMC). …”
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TECHNIQUE OF ESTIMATION OF ERROR IN THE REFERENCE VALUE OF THE DOSE DURING THE LINEAR ACCELERATOR RADIATION OUTPUT CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. Part 2. Dependence on the characteristics... by Y. V. Tsitovich, I. G. Tarutin, M. G. Kiselev

“…To ensure the safety of radiation oncology patients needed to provide consistent functional characteristics of the medical linear accelerators, which affect the accuracy of dose delivery. …”
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Experimental in vitro Comparative Study of Chromovitectomy Agents Cyto- and Phototoxicity by N. M. Kislitsyna, S. V. Novikov, N. V. Perova, S. V. Kolesnik, A. I. Kolesnik, M. P. Veselkova

“…The test plate was irradiated with a Photon II illuminator (Synergetics, USA), working distance of 5 mm. …”
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Intracerebral Transplantation of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Compounded with Recombinant Peptide Scaffold against Chronic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Model by Soichiro Takamiya, Masahito Kawabori, Tsukasa Kitahashi, Kentaro Nakamura, Yuki Mizuno, Hironobu Yasui, Yuji Kuge, Aki Tanimori, Yasuyuki Takamatsu, Kohei Yuyama, Hideo Shichinohe, Miki Fujimura

“…The secretion potential of neurotrophic factors and the cell proliferation rate were compared under oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) conditions. rCellSaics, rBMSCs, or saline were transplanted into the hollow cavity of a rat chronic ICH model. Functional and histological analyses were evaluated, and single-photon emission computed tomography for benzodiazepine receptors was performed to monitor sequential changes in neuronal integrity. …”
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Label-Free Imaging of Umbilical Cord Tissue Morphology and Explant-Derived Cells by Raf Donders, Kathleen Sanen, Rik Paesen, Eli Slenders, Wilfried Gyselaers, Piet Stinissen, Marcel Ameloot, Niels Hellings

“…In situ detection of MSCs remains difficult and warrants additional methods to aid with their characterization in vivo. Two-photon confocal laser scanning microscopy (TPM) and second harmonic generation (SHG) could fill this gap. …”
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Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Capped CuInS₂ Colloidal Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Optical and Structural Assessment by Oleg Korepanov, Olga Aleksandrova, Anna Botnar, Dmitrii Firsov, Zamir Kalazhokov, Demid Kirilenko, Polina Lemeshko, Vasilii Matveev, Dmitriy Mazing, Ivan Moskalenko, Alexander Novikov, Sviatlana Ulasevich, Vyacheslav Moshnikov

“…The surfactant choice is critical for controlling nanocrystal nucleation, growth kinetics, and functionalization. This directly affects the toxicity and applications of QDs. …”
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Tunable Polariton Rabi Oscillation in Phase‐Changing Perovskite Microcavities by Hyeon‐Seo Choi, Minjee Ko, Taejin Lee, Jin‐Woo Jung, Young‐Jun Lee, Hyeonjong Jeong, Youngjae Kim, Dongha Kim, Jinhee Heo, Shinbuhm Lee, JaeDong Lee, Chang‐Hee Cho

“…Abstract Exciton‐polaritons are composite quasiparticles hybridized between excitons and photons, which are very promising to develop quantum information devices such as entangled photon pair sources and polariton qubit devices by utilizing the fascinating properties of strong nonlinearity, Bose‐Einstein condensation, and superfluidity. …”
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Digital fabrication of colors with colloidal crystals and colloidal glasses by Rahul Karyappa, Deepshikha Arora, Tzee Luai Meng, Qiang Zhu, Joel Yang, Hongfei Liu

“…Controlled assembly and patterning offer many advantages for the technological development of photovoltaics, optics, and lab-on-a-chip, where the ordering of particles can influence the properties and functions of a system. Many techniques have been well established for patterning ordered colloidal arrays (colloidal crystals), and disordered colloidal arrays (colloidal glasses). …”
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Black phosphorus-Au-thiosugar nanosheets mediated photothermal induced anti-tumor effect enhancement by promoting infiltration of NK cells in hepatocellular carcinoma by Changchang Jia, Fan Zhang, Jiamei Lin, Liwen Feng, Tiantian Wang, Yuan Feng, Feng Yuan, Yang Mai, Xiaowei Zeng, Qi Zhang

“…Results In this work, we have prepared a black phosphorus (BP)-Au-thiosugar nanosheets (BATNS), in which Au-thiosugar coating and functionalization improved the stability of both black phosphorus nanosheets (BPNS) and gold ions in different simulated physiological environments. …”
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Advances in CT coronary angiography-derived plaque analysis for comprehensive assessment of ischemic heart disease by Cozac Dan-Alexandru, Lassandro Eleonora, Savo Maria Teresa, Cordoni Gabriele, Tansella Donatella, Motta Raffaella, Pergola Valeria

“…These software tools also allow for detailed plaque characterization, categorizing plaques by composition and identifying high-risk features that may predict future cardiovascular events. The emerging photon-counting CT technique further enhances plaque analysis by individually measuring photons to assess plaque structure. …”
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Nuclear medicine in prostate cancer: A new era for radiotracers by Vincenzo Cuccurullo, Giuseppe Di Stasio, Luigi Mansi

“…Several PSMA-targeted PET tracers have been developed many of which showing promising results for accurate diagnosis and staging of primary PCa and re-staging after biochemical recurrence, even in case of low prostate specific antigen values. …”
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