Semiconducting Polymer Nanobioconjugates for Targeted Photothermal Activation of Neurons by Lyu, Yan, Xie, Chen, Chechetka, Svetlana A., Miyako, Eijiro, Pu, Kanyi

“…By virtue of the fast heating capability in conjunction with the precise targeting to the thermosensitive ion channel, SPNsbc can specifically and rapidly activate the intracellular Ca2+ influx of neuronal cells in a reversible and safe manner. …”
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A “seat-squatting” strategy via lithium substitution to suppress Fe-migration in Na layered oxide cathodes by Niu, Yaoshen, Hu, Zilin, Mao, Huican, Zhou, Lin, Wang, Liguang, Lou, Xiaobing, Zhang, Bo, Xiao, Dongdong, Yang, Yang, Ding, Feixiang, Rong, Xiaohui, Xu, Juping, Yin, Wen, Zhang, Nian, Li, Zhiwei, Lu, Yaxiang, Hu, Bingwen, Lu, Jun, Li, Ju, Hu, Yong-Sheng

“…Na-ion batteries (NIBs) are emerging as a promising alternative to Li-ion batteries (LIBs). …”
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Design and fabrication of MEMS optical switches by Li, Jing

“…This thesis focuses on the research related to the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) optical switch consisting of three major areas, micromahined actuator, deep reactive ion etching (DRIE) fabrication, and total internal reflection (TIR) optical switch.…”
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Physics-informed deep learning for multi-species membrane separations by Rehman, Danyal, Lienhard, John H.

“…Conventional continuum models for ion transport across polyamide membranes require solving partial differential equations (PDEs). …”
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Fluids and Electrolytes under Confinement in Single-Digit Nanopores

“…What SDNs reveal has been surprising, including a rapidly increasing number of examples such as extraordinarily fast water transport, distorted fluid-phase boundaries, strong ion-correlation and quantum effects, and dielectric anomalies that are not observed in larger pores. …”
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A high efficiency buck converter for IoT sensors by Mo, Mingwei

“…With the surge in Internet of Things (IoT) applications, from smart homes to Industry 4.0 and healthcare, there's a critical need for power-efficient DC-DC converters to support the wide operational spectrum of IoT devices, especially those powered by Li-ion batteries. Powering a vast network of IoT devices presents challenges due to their limited battery capacity and the impracticality of frequent battery replacements. …”
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Transcriptional brain networks and their key regulators across the human lifespan by Wehrspaun, CC

“…In addition to temporal development, I analysed transcriptional network dynamics across the spatial axis and detected a network of ion channel/transporter genes that express their longest 3’ untranslated regions (3’UTRs) exclusively in the brain. …”

Performance of epoxy-based self-healing mortar by Ariffin, Nur Farhayu

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Design and implementation of an ultra sound distance estimation device by Ng, Waylon Wei Lun.

“…The most common type of ultrasonic distance measurement device uses the parallax ping where the signal is transmitted from the ultrasonic transmitter to the target and back to the ultrasonic receiver. …”
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Identification and application of self-binding zipper-like sequences in SARS-CoV spike protein by Zhang, Si Min, Liao, Ying, Neo, Tuan Ling, Lu, Yanning, Liu, Ding Xiang, Vahlne, Anders, Tam, James Pingkwan

“…Self-binding peptides containing zipper-like sequences, such as the Leu/Ile zipper sequence within the coiled coil regions of proteins and the cross-β spine steric zippers within the amyloid-like fibrils, could bind to the protein-of-origin through homophilic sequence-specific zipper motifs. …”
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Hearing loss and risk of major osteoporotic fracture: a population-based cohort study in the United Kingdom by Khalid, S, Alhambra, DP, Hasheminasab, SA, Vinogradova, Y, Qureshi, N, Ratzinger, M, Brunetti, V, Salas, A, Canals, L

“…Purpose: Assess association between hearing loss (HL) and major osteoporotic fracture (MOF; spine, wrist/forearm, shoulder/proximal humerus, hip) in individuals aged ≥ 60 years, and risk factors for MOF in individuals with HL. …”

Ionization calculations using classical molecular dynamics by Plummer, D, Svensson, P, Gericke, DO, Hollebon, P, Vinko, SM, Gregori, G

“…To illustrate the method, two simple models applicable to partially ionized hydrogen plasma are presented in which pair potentials are employed between ions and neutral particles. Within the models, electrons are either bound in the hydrogen ground state or distributed in a uniform charge-neutralizing background. …”

Gold-catalyzed cyclization of yndiamides with isoxazoles via α-imino gold Fischer carbenes by Tong, Z, Smith, PJ, Pickford, HD, Christensen, KE, Anderson, EA

“…DFT calculations revealed that the key to this regioselectivity was the interconversion of isomeric gold keteniminiun ions via a low-barrier π-complex transition state, which establishes a Curtin-Hammett scenario for isoxazole addition. …”

Efficient algorithms for multicast routing by Aw, Claudment Ah Lam

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Design of an eco-friendly vegetable/flower bed for the HDB balcony by Chang, Cheng Hung.

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Development of a test bed to investigate conducted and radiated emissions from power line communication networks by Thin, Virainia.

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Implementation of wireless sensor network in a smart home system by Qiu, Haojie

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Atomic transistors beyond Moore's law by Li, Haifeng

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Hierarchical NiCo-LDH core/shell homostructural electrodes with MOF-derived shell for electrochemical energy storage by Zheng, Kun, Liao, Leiping, Zhang, Yu, Tan, Hua, Liu, Jingquan, Li, Chenwei, Jia, Dedong

“…The in-situ growth and conversion process contribute to the formation of robust adhesion between the core and the shell, which could facilitate the effective charge and ion diffusion, as well as improve the mechanical stability. …”
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Plant-based amyloids from food waste for removal of heavy metals from contaminated water by Soon, Wei Long, Peydayesh, Mohammad, Mezzenga, Raffaele, Miserez, Ali

“…Technologies currently used to treat polluted wastewaters of heavy metals employ chemical, ion-exchange, and membrane purification methods. …”
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