Transcranial direct current stimulation with functional magnetic resonance imaging: a detailed validation and operational guide [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with... by Katerina Pappa, Davide Nardo, Oliver Josephs, Alphonso Reid, Jenny T. Crinion, Martina F. Callaghan, Ali Aghaeifar, Clive Negus, Megan Creasey

“…To validate the method, one healthy volunteer completed an fMRI paradigm with three conditions: No-tDCS, Sham-tDCS, Anodal-tDCS. MR data were analysed with region-of-interest (ROI) analyses of the electrodes and reference site. …”
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Cyclic voltammetry, photocatalytic and antimicrobial comparative studies of fabrication Fe3O4 and Fe3O4/PAN nanofibers by Ranku N Mogomotsi, Stephen S Akinola, Elemike E Emeka, Omolola E Fayemi

“…Electrochemical studies using cyclic voltammetry showed that PAN functionalized with Fe _3 O _4 is more electroactive as compared to the other electrodes studied. The anodic peak potential at 599 mV also confirmed the presence of Fe _3 O _4 in the nanocomposite Fe _3 O _4 /PAN. …”
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Facile synthesis of metal oxide/reduced graphene oxide hybrids with high lithium storage capacity and stable cyclability by Yan, Qingyu, Lou, David Xiong Wen, Chen, Xiaodong, Zhang, Hua, Hng, Huey Hoon, Zhu, Jixin, Zhu, Ting, Zhou, Xiaozhu, Zhang, Yanyan

“…These metal oxide NPs–rGO hybrids were used as anodes for Li-ion batteries, which showed high capacities and excellent charge–discharge cycling stability in the voltage window between 0.01 and 3.0 V. …”
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Rapid Detection of Lead in Drinking Water by Internal Extractive Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry by LI Hui, YU Zhen-dong, LI Ting, SONG Li-li, XU Jia-quan

“…The main methods for determination of lead in water include graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS), flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS), atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV), dithizone spectrophotometry and so on. …”
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Enhancement of Y_5−xPr_xSb_3−yM_y (M = Sn, Pb) Electrodes for Lithium- and Sodium-Ion Batteries by Structure Disordering and CNTs Additives... by Volodymyr Pavlyuk, Wojciech Ciesielski, Nazar Pavlyuk, Damian Kulawik, Agnieszka Balińska, Karolina Kluziak

“…Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are an effective additive to improve the cycle stability of the Y_5−xPr_xSb_3−yM_y (M = Sn, Pb) anodes for lithium-ion (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). …”
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Influence of Co Content and Chemical Nature of the Co Binder on the Corrosion Resistance of Nanostructured WC-Co Hardmetals in Acidic Solution by Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić, Marin Kurtela, Matija Sakoman, Mateja Šnajdar Musa

“…Higher values of <i>R</i>_p and lower values of <i>i</i>_corr and <i>v</i>_corr were obtained for samples with lower Co content. In contrast, the anodic Tafel slope increases with increasing Co content which could be attributed to more pronounced oxidation of the higher Co content samples. …”
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Recovering Osteoblast Functionality on TiO2 Nanotube Surfaces Under Diabetic Conditions by Valdez-Salas B, Castillo-Uribe S, Beltran-Partida E, Curiel-Alvarez M, Perez-Landeros O, Guerra-Balcazar M, Cheng N, Gonzalez-Mendoza D, Flores-Peñaloza O

“…This work investigates the beneficial osteogenic activity conducted by nanostructured TiO2 under detrimental microenvironment conditions, simulated by human diabetic serum.Methods: We evaluated the bone-forming functional properties of osteoblasts on synthesized TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) by anodization and Ti6Al4V non-modified alloy surfaces under detrimental diabetic conditions. …”
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Electrochemical and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Surface Characterization of Interchain-Driven Self-Assembled Monolayer (SAM) Reorganization by Angelo Tricase, Anna Imbriano, Nicoletta Ditaranto, Eleonora Macchia, Rosaria Anna Picca, Davide Blasi, Luisa Torsi, Paolo Bollella

“…Cyclic voltammetry (CV) experiments performed in K₄Fe(CN)₆:K₃Fe(CN)₆ for 3MPA SAMs that are activated/deactivated show similar trends of anodic peak current (I_A) over time, mainly related to the presence of interchain hydrogen bonds, driving the conformational rearrangements (tightening of SAMs structure) while applying an electrical field. …”
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Neuromodulation of lower limb motor pathways with trans-spinal direct current stimulation: an overview of current findings by Mariana Pereira, Sofia Rita Fernandes, Pedro Cavaleiro Miranda, Mamede de Carvalho

“…Whereas some studies reported a reduction of spinal motoneurons excitability using anodal tsDCS, others described higher motor unit recruitment with cathodal stimulation (T10–T12), suggesting modulation of Ia-motoneuron (MN) synapse. …”
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Red Light Absorption of [Re^I(CO)₃(α-diimine)Cl] Complexes through Extension of the 4,4′-Bipyrimidine Ligand’s π-System by Nicolas Meitinger, Subrata Mandal, Dieter Sorsche, Andrea Pannwitz, Sven Rau

“…Fc⁺/Fc, which is the most anodic half-wave potential observed for N-doped perylene derivatives so far. …”
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Unilateral cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation over the parietal area modulates postural control depending with eyes open and closed. by Shinichiro Oka, Takuro Ikeda, Tsubasa Mitsutake, Katsuya Ogata, Yoshinobu Goto

“…The cathodal electrode was placed on either the right or left parietal area, whereas the anodal electrode was placed over the contralateral orbit. tDCS was applied at 1.5 mA for 15 min. …”
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Bio-Electroanalysis Performance of Heme Redox-Center for <i>π</i>-<i>π</i> Interaction Bonding of a Methylene Blue-Graphene Modified Electrode by Porntip Khownarumit, Kanmanee Choosang, Rungtiva P. Poo-arporn, Yingyot Poo-arporn, Narong Chanlek, Werasak Surareungchai

“…The electrocatalytic reaction between MB/GP and hemeproteins produced an anodic peak at 0.35 V for Hb, Mb, and Cyt. C. This nanohybrid film enhanced electron transfer between protein molecules and the modified carbon electrode. …”
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Preparation of an amino hybrid mesoporous silica-based nanotopography protective coating on a titanium implant surface and evaluation of its osteogenic effect by DU Shimin, LIU Yunxian, CHANG Xiaofeng, LI Zhe

“…Methods TNT and TNT@AHMS were sequentially prepared via an anodizing method: the oil-water two-phase method (experimental group) and the acid-etched titanium method [control group (Ti)]. …”
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A “Pretender” Croconate-Bridged Macrocyclic Tetraruthenium Complex: Sizable Redox Potential Splittings despite Electronically Insulated Divinylphenylene Diruthenium Entities by Nils Rotthowe, Michael Linseis, Lars Vogelsang, Nicole Orth, Ivana Ivanović-Burmazović, Rainer F. Winter

“…Cyclic voltammetry revealed two pairs of split anodic waves in the weakly ion pairing CH₂Cl₂/NBu₄BAr^F₂₄ (BAr^F₂₄ = [B{C₆H₃(CF₃)₂-3,5}₄]⁻ electrolyte, while the third and fourth waves fall together in CH₂Cl₂/NBu₄PF₆. …”
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Non-invasive neuromodulation in reducing the risk of falls and fear of falling in community-dwelling older adults: systematic review by Guilherme Augusto Santos Bueno, Guilherme Augusto Santos Bueno, Arthur Dutra do Bomfim, Lorrane Freitas Campos, Anabela Correia Martins, Raquel Brito Elmescany, Marina Morato Stival, Silvana Schwerz Funghetto, Ruth Losada de Menezes, Ruth Losada de Menezes

“…Most studies (80%) used transcranial direct current electrical stimulation as an intervention, over the motor cortex or cerebellum area, with anodal current and monopolar electrode placement. …”
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The effects of occipital and parietal tDCS on chronic visual field defects after brain injury by Lorenzo Diana, Carlotta Casati, Lisa Melzi, Stefania Bianchi Marzoli, Nadia Bolognini, Nadia Bolognini

“…Some promising attempts have been made pairing occipital tDCS with visual restitution training, however less is knows about which area/network should be best stimulated in association with compensatory approaches, aimed at improving exploratory abilities, such as multisensory trainings.MethodsIn a proof-of-principle, sham-controlled, single-blind study, 15 participants with chronic HVFDs underwent four one-shot sessions of active or sham anodal tDCS applied over the ipsilesional occipital cortex, the ipsilesional or contralesional posterior parietal cortex. tDCS was delivered during a compensatory multisensory (audiovisual) training. …”
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The Influence of Reduced Graphene Oxide on the Texture and Chemistry of N,S-Doped Porous Carbon. Implications for Electrocatalytic and Energy Storage Applications by Samantha K. Samaniego Andrade, Shiva Shankar Lakshmi, István Bakos, Szilvia Klébert, Robert Kun, Miklós Mohai, Balázs Nagy, Krisztina László

“…In Li-ion battery tests, the coulombic efficiency of all the samples was consistently above 98%, indicating the high potential of these carbons for efficient Li-ion insertion and reinsertion during the charge–discharge process, thereby providing a promising alternative for graphite-based anodes. The cell from the 1.25 wt% GO sample showed an initial discharge capacity of 313 mAh/g, 95.1% capacity retention, and 99.3% coulombic efficiency after 50 charge–discharge cycles.…”
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Active recharge biphasic stimulation for the intraoperative monopolar review in deep brain stimulation by David Mampre, Min Jae Kim, Tucker Oliver, Zachary Sorrentino, Vyshak Chandra, Carlton Christie, Rasheedat Zakare-Fagbamila, Justin D. Hilliard, Joshua K. Wong

“…In passive recharge, each cathodic pulse is accompanied by a waiting period before the next stimulation, whereas active recharge uses energy to deliver symmetric anodic and cathodic stimulation pulses sequentially, producing a net zero charge. …”
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Metal complexation, FT-IR characterization, and plankton abundance in the marine surface microlayer of coastal areas in the Eastern Mediterranean by Sotirios Karavoltsos, Aikaterini Sakellari, Marta Plavšić, Georgios Bekiaris, Dimitra Tagkouli, Anastasios Triantafyllidis, Antonia Giannakourou, Soultana Zervoudaki, Ioannis Gkikopoulos, Nick Kalogeropoulos

“…Ligand concentrations (L) of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and cadmium (Cd) were studied by anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV) in the SML of coastal areas within the Aegean Sea in the Eastern Mediterranean. …”
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Biocompatible Nanostructured Silver-Incorporated Implant Surfaces Show Effective Antibacterial, Osteogenic, and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in vitro and in Rat Model by Gao H, Jiang N, Niu Q, Mei S, Haugen HJ, Ma Q

“…Consequently, enhancing the antibacterial attributes of implant surfaces stands as a pivotal objective in the realm of implantable materials research.Methods: In this study, we employed sequential anodization and plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) technology to fabricate a silver-embedded sparsely titania nanotube array (SNT) on the near-β titanium alloy Ti-5Zr-3Sn-5Mo-15Nb (TLM) implants. …”
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