Ge nanocrystals in lanthanide-based Lu2O3 high-k dielectric for nonvolatile memory applications by Seng, H. L., Ho, V., Chan, Mei Yin, Lee, Pooi See

“…The formation and evolution of the Ge nanocrystals have been studied using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) in conjunction with depth profiling, and secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS) analysis. Plan-view TEM images indicated that the formation of nanocrystals was first initiated during the deposition process. …”
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Molecular identification and effect of salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on the biochemical aspect and growth of rice by Chompa, Sayma Serine, Ali Tan, Kee Zuan, Amin, Adibah Mohd, Hun, Tan Geok, Ahmad Ghazali, Amir Hamzah, Sadeq, Buraq Musa, Akter, Amaily, Rahman, Md Ekhlasur, Rashid, Harun Or

“…The higher accumulation of osmoprotectants such as proline supported Na+ ion reduction and antioxidant enzymes such as ascorbate peroxidase and reduced polyphenol oxidase content protect against higher cellular damage, eventually leading to increase plant growth performance in saline soil. …”
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Environmental DNA metabarcoding of freshwater fish in Malaysian tropical rivers using short-read nanopore sequencing as a potential biomonitoring tool by Munian, Kaviarasu, Ramli, Farah Farhana, Othman, Nursyuhada, Mahyudin, Nur Aina Amira, Sariyati, Nur Hartini, Abdullah-Fauzi, Nurfatiha Akmal Fawwazah, Haris, Hidayah, Ilham-Norhakim, Mohd Lokman, Abdul-Latiff, Muhammad Abu Bakar

“…We successfully identified a total of 22 and 71 species with an identification threshold of >97% and >90%, respectively, through the MinION platform. The eDNA metabarcoding approach detected over 13% more freshwater fish species than when the conventional method was used. …”
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Ultra-thin bulk silicon thinning of advanced microprocessors & graphics processors fabricated in Sub-20 nm technology by Teo, Wee Siang

“…In anticipation of further advanced probing techniques necessitating sub-micron remaining silicon thicknesses, focused ion beam milling techniques were then explored as a means to further localise ultrathin silicon to the area of interest. …”
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Anodic TiO2 nanotube arrays with high surface area for dye-sensitized solar cells by Wang, Xiaoyan

“…Furthermore, the second layer nanotubes are tailored to seed from upper tube bottoms by interim treatment to facilitate ion diffusion. Subsequently, the two-step anodization is optimized and long enough nanotubes of small diameter are achieved, that is, with tube length of 31 μm and diameter of ~35 nm. …”
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Synthesis of crystalline chalcogenide arsenates in surfactants via a low temperature route by Eashwer Umesh Athresh

“…They have a wide range of applications like ion conductivity, magnetism and non – linear optical response. …”
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Mesoporous Co3O4 and CoO@C topotactically transformed from chrysanthemum-like Co(CO3)0.5(OH)·0.11H2O and their lithium-storage properties by Xiong, Shenglin, Chen, Jun Song, Lou, David Xiong Wen, Zeng, Hua Chun

“…It is demonstrated that tuning of the surface texture and the pore size of the Co3O4 products is very important in lithium-ion-battery applications. The carbon-decorated CoO nanowire arrays exhibit an excellent cyclic performance with nearly 100% capacity retention in a testing range of 70 cycles. …”
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Probing the effect of oxygen vacancies in strontium titanate single crystals by Rahman, S

“…A family of (n×n) reconstructions, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are produced by argon ion sputtering of the SrTiO₃ (111) single crystals and subsequent annealing in UHV or in an oxygen rich environment. …”

A novel human stem cell platform for probing adrenoceptor signaling in iPSC derived cardiomyocytes including those with an adult atrial phenotype by Ahmad, F

“…</p> <p>Drug targeting of atrial-specific ion channels has been difficult because of lack of availability of appropriate cardiac cells, and preclinical testing studies have been carried out in non-cardiac cell lines, heterogeneous cardiac populations or animal models that have been unable to accurately represent human cardiomyocyte physiology. …”

Combined electron imaging and diffraction methods for understanding disordered rocksalt cathodes by Hedley, E

“…<p>The development of lithium-ion batteries is pivotal in the wide range of technologies required to make more efficient use of clean energy sources, notably the transition to the wide-scale use of electric vehicles. …”

Synthesized tin-activated carbon adsorbent for purer and cheaper hydrogen by Iyuke, S.E.

“…Consequently, 34.57% SnCl2.2H2O salt as a tin ion precursor, was impregnated onto activated carbon to improve its adsorptive interaction with CO. …”
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From cosmos to cell: constructing a paradoxical selfhood through planetary and biological bodies in the poetry of Diane Ackerman and Jane Hirshfield by Tan, Jasmine Hui Jun

“…The research project will analyze fourteen poems by Ackerman and Hirshfield, collectively published over the span of approximately four decades and across nine different collections, focusing on poetic journeys that oscillate between material and immaterial reality, traveling into and through the body and beyond. …”
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君绍的散文研究 ：本土的观察、记忆与反思 = A study of Jun Shao’s prose: local observation, memory and reflection by 陈姿潔 Tan, Zi Jie

“…He started writing in the 1950s and his writing career spanned more than half a century. Jun Shao often drew his inspirations from the nature, and with his keen observations and profound knowledge in botany, he had made a name for himself with his extraordinary depiction of nature through his writings. …”
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The development and validation of digital medical education environment (digimee) instrument in measuring online learning environment for undergraduate medical students by Haris, Noor-I-Kiran

“…The study was designed as a multi-phase mixed- methods research project conducted in online settings involving a diverse group of experts, teachers, and instructional designers and multiple medical colleges in Pakistan ( Phase 2 and 3), spanning 18 months. In Phase 1, experts in medical education and technology-enhanced learning identified and validated components of online learning environments through a scoping review and a modified e-Delphi study. …”
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Digital problem-based learning in health professions : systematic review and meta-analysis by the digital health education collaboration by Car, Lorainne Tudor, Kyaw, Bhone Myint, Dunleavy, Gerard, Smart, Neil A., Semwal, Monika, Rotgans, Jerome Ingmar, Low-Beer, Naomi, Campbell, James

“…Digital technology modalities spanned online learning, offline learning, virtual reality, and virtual patients. …”
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Low-energy channel for mass transfer in Pt crystal initiated by molecule impact by Babicheva, Rita I., Evazzade, Iman, Korznikova, Elena A., Shepelev, Igor A., Zhou, Kun, Dmitriev, Sergey V.

“…Crystal surface bombardment by atoms or molecules, neutral or ionized, occurs both in ambient conditions and in many technological operations, such as surface plasma treatment, ion implantation, etc. Recently, it was established that the impact of a molecule initiates the mass transfer in the one-dimensional Frenkel-Kontorova atomic chain more efficiently than that of a single atom. …”
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A type of novel energy harvesting device by Deng, J

“…However, these traditional energy sources are impractical for powering wireless devices due to their inherent limitations, e.g., the high setup cost of wiring power and the finite life span of batteries. In view of these facts, more attentions have been drawn on vibration energy sources existing in ambient environment where sensors operate. …”

Insights into Li+ Storage Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Reversibility of Defect-Engineered and Functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Enhanced Energy Storage by Kong, Lingping, Zhu, Yuntong, Williams, P. Jason, Kabbani, Mohamad, Brushett, Fikile R., Rupp, Jennifer L. M.

“…Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are approaching their theoretical energy density limits due to the low capacity of electrode materials, and their charging rates are hindered by the intrinsically slow lithium cation (Li+) storage kinetics in graphite. …”
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Free-standing vertically aligned carbon nanotubes-graphene foam composite electrode for high power rechargeable Zn-air battery by Cai, Xiaoyi

“…As the requirement for energy storage devices’ energy density raises, there is an urgent need to develop batteries with higher energy than the mainstream Li-ion battery. Metal-air batteries are a hopeful candidate for the concept of such post-lithium batteries. …”
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Investigation of ionic doping in all-solid-state organic electrochemical transistors by Hou, Kunqi

“…Further, we proceed to develop a universal solid polymer electrolyte based on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) ionic gels and showed good OECT performance with four different ion-permeable semiconductors to prove the generality of the TPU solid electrolyte. …”
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