Radiative recombination model for BiSeI microcrystals: unveiling deep defects through photoluminescence by Marc Dolcet Sadurni, Jüri Krustok, Kristi Timmo, Valdek Mikli, Rokas Kondrotas, Maarja Grossberg-Kuusk, Marit Kauk-Kuusik

“…Their electronic configuration (ns ^2 ), particularly for Bi- and Sb-based compounds, can be a key factor in efficient carrier transport and defect tolerance, similarly, to Pb-perovskites. …”
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Exploring the Dual Nature of Olive Husk: Fiber/Aggregate in Lightweight Bio-Concrete for Enhanced Hygrothermal, Mechanical, and Microstructural Properties by Halima Belhadad, Nadir Bellel, Ana Bras

“…These findings demonstrate the viability of OH as a new bio-based, multifunctional additive for fabricating thermally efficient, hygroscopically active, and structurally sound concretes suitable for sustainable construction.…”
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Thermal properties and non-bonded interactions in human PMP2 variants: A molecular dynamics study by Prabin Aryal, Jhulan Powrel

“…Also, the estimated value of thermal diffusivity indicated that the mutant was slightly more efficient at conducting heat than the wild-type protein; the thermal diffusivity of both proteins was much lower than that of water. …”
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DCDC PUF an enhanced implementation of ring oscillator based PUF by Leen Younes, Enas Abulibdeh, Baker Mohammad, Hani Saleh, Mahmoud Al-Qutayri

“…Given the prevalent incorporation of power management units (PMUs) in current System-on-Chip devices to meet the rising demands for energy efficiency and optimal power utilization, this study proposes the utilization of existing components, specifically the voltage regulator within the PMU, to enhance the PUF. …”
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Facile one-pot synthesis of photoresponsive Cu1.8S and CuInS2 nanostructures aided by Cu-pyrimidylthiolate molecular precursor by Suraj Peerappa Yadav, Adish Tyagi, Alpa Y. Shah, Deepak Tyagi, Sanjay Kumar, Gourab Karmakar, Rohit Singh Chauhan, Afsar Ali Siddiki

“…This study focuses on the synthesis and structural characterization of an air-stable hexanuclear Cu-pyrimidylthiolate cluster complex which serves as an efficient single-source precursor for the preparation of Cu1.8S nanocrystals. …”
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A psychoacoustic assessment for enhancing the sound quality of vibrating composite panels by AllahTavakoli Yahya, Marquis-Favre Catherine, Ichchou Mohamed N., Hamzaoui Nacer

“…The research presents a psychoacoustic framework to enhance the sound quality of composite panels while maintaining their structural efficiency. Hence, vibroacoustic models previously validated through vibroacoustic laboratory experiments for various composite panels subjected to mechanical and diffuse acoustic excitations, were used to synthesize the sounds radiated from the panels. …”
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Effect of Carbon Nanotube Diameter on Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage Properties of Paraffin Wax by Zhu Meng, Chen Hua, Hou Yujie

“…To solve the problems of poor thermal conductivity and low thermal energy storage efficiency of paraffin wax, carbon-containing materials with high thermal conductivity are used to improve its thermal energy storage performance. …”
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Environmental Mechanisms Shaping the Nature of Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxies: The View of Computer Simulations by Lucio Mayer

“…The low star-formation efficiency expected in such low-metallicity objects prior to their infall was crucial for keeping their disks gas dominated until stripping took over. …”
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The Impact of Rock Morphology on Gas Dispersion in Underground Hydrogen Storage by Tri Pham, Rouhi Farajzadeh, Quoc P. Nguyen

“…Fluid dispersion directly influences the transport, mixing, and efficiency of hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs. …”
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Resonant Energy Transfer and Storage in Coupled Flow-Driven Heat Oscillators by Qian Ye, Stephen Sanders, Alessandro Alabastri

“…Oscillatory behavior in diffusive systems has recently attracted significant interest because of the possibility of extending the properties of resonators to transport phenomena. …”
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Preparation of a Microporous Polyurethane Film with Negative Surface Charge for siRNA Delivery via Stent by Il-Hoon Cho, Sangsoo Park

“…Fluorescence microscopy showed the PU surface with intense fluorescence by the aggregates of the FITC-labeled-siRNA-PEI complex (measuring up to few microns in size); additionally, the negatively charged PU surface revealed broad and diffuse fluorescence. These results suggest that the construction of negatively charged microporous polyurethane films is feasible and could be applied for enhancing the efficiency of siRNA delivery via a stent-covering polyurethane film.…”
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Deep neural network modeling for brain tumor classification using magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging. by Erin B Bjørkeli, Knut Johannessen, Jonn Terje Geitung, Anna Karlberg, Live Eikenes, Morteza Esmaeili

“…While conventional MRI techniques encounter limitations in the rapid and precise spatial evaluation of diffuse gliomas, both accuracy and efficiency are often compromised. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of SCDs/TiO2 Composite by Anthoni Batahan Aritonang, Ajuk Sapar, Heni Puspita Sari, Puji Ardiningsih, Adhitiyawarman Adhitiyawarman

“…Based on the results, the 0.5% SCDs/TiO2 was the optimum concentration with the lowest intensity as an indication of separation of the (e-) and (h+) charge pairs, which greatly enhanced the photocatalytic efficiency. …”
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Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and tetracycline under visible light by fabricated carbon quantum dot decorated TiO2 nanotubes by Jyoti Rawat, Charu Dwivedi, Pankaj Sharma

“…Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis shows that the CQDs/TNTs composite exhibits an increased surface area, average pore diameter, and a greater number of active sites, thus enhancing its photocatalytic efficiency. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results are consistent with the X-ray spectroscopy (XPS), and the Raman studies confirm that the CQDs are decorated on TiO2 TNTs, significantly improving the crystallinity. …”
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Formation and Characterization of Xylitol-Modified Glycidyl Methacrylate-<i>co</i>-Ethyl Methacrylate Matrices for Controlled Release of Antimicrobial Compounds by Adam Chyzy, Przemysław Gnatowski, Edyta Piłat, Maciej Sienkiewicz, Katarzyna Wozniak, Marta Wojnicka, Krzysztof Brzezinski, Marta E. Plonska-Brzezinska

“…The hydrogels with the APIs efficiently inhibit bacteria growth with low doses of drugs, and our findings are statistically significant, confirmed with ANOVA analysis at <i>p</i> = 0.05. …”
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Simulation of Solar Energetic Particle Events Originated from Coronal Mass Ejection Shocks with a Data-driven Physics-based Transport Model by Lei Cheng, Ming Zhang, Ryun Young Kwon, David Lario

“…The model includes an SEP source term aligned with the theory of diffusive shock acceleration by the CME-driven shock. …”
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Simplified approach in karst aquifer characterization by using discharge variability, storage capacity, and void development: A preliminary study in the tropical karst region by Tjahyo Nugroho Adji, M. Asyroful Mujib, Eko Haryono, Hendy Fatchurohman, Afid Nur Kholis

“…The result was able to differentiate the karst systems into three types, termed (G1) low discharge variability and storage capacity (G2) moderate discharge variability and high storage capacity, and (G3) low discharge variability and high storage capacity, also considered to be the most efficient aquifer for water supply. Spatially, wide variation occurred in karst systems dominated by sub-surface flow because of material thickness, fissure void formation, and swallow hole recharges. …”
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Comparing and combining methods that enhance liquid–gas mass transfer in a batch reactor: Ultrasonic degassing, aeration by gas bubbling, and liquid agitation by W. Ludwig Kuhn, Jean-Yves Hihn, Bjørn Winther Solemslie, Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug

“…The results indicate that high-power ultrasound, in combination with selected parameters, presents a powerful approach for efficient degassing of TDG supersaturated water. In addition, practical insights for applications within other fields are provided.…”
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LEDs for the Implementation of Advanced Hydrogenation Using Hydrogen Charge-State Control by Chee Mun Chong, Stuart Wenham, Jingjia Ji, Ly Mai, Sisi Wang, Brett Hallam, Hua Li

“…The illumination from the LEDs is also used in this work to passivate process-induced defects and contamination from the respective production lines with significant improvements in both efficiency and stability. The results indicate that the low-cost LED-based industrial tool performs as well as the laser-based laboratory tool for implementing these advanced hydrogen passivation approaches.…”
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Characterization of a blaKPC-3-carrying plasmid in a clinical isolate of Klebsiella pneumoniae belonging to the emerging successful clone ST147 by Esther Recacha, Mercedes Delgado-Valverde, Marina R. Pulido, Elena Pérez-Nadales, Patricia Pérez-Palacios, Inés Portillo-Calderón, Juan Manuel Sánchez-Calvo, Irene Gracia-Ahufinger, Álvaro Pascual

“…ABSTRACT Klebsiella pneumoniae ST147 has emerged as a successful clone able to efficiently disseminate a number of carbapenemases, including blaKPC. …”
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