As sessile organisms, flooding/submergence is one of the major abiotic stresses for higher plants, with deleterious effects on their growth and survival. Therefore, flooding/submergence is a large challenge for agriculture in lowland areas worldwide....
Cobalt (Co) is proposed to replace copper (Cu) as a conductor in the back-end-of-line (BEOL) interconnects of integrated circuits. In this study, the electric characteristics and reliability of the integration of Co with various dielectric films (SiO...
Low-temperature stress adversely impairs rice germination and seedling establishment. This study assessed a nano-bio-priming strategy using lecithin (L) and silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) to enhance chilling tolerance. Two fragrant rice cul...
Multi-sensor fusion can improve daily stress monitoring. Methods: A wrist-worn device includes a system of the galvanic skin response (GSR), PPG-derived heart rate variability (HRV), skin temperature, and SpO2, paired with self-reported questionnaire...
Since 2009, we built up a database which presently includes more than 2000 electrohypersensitivity (EHS) and/or multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) self-reported cases. This database shows that EHS is associated in 30% of the cases with MCS, and that...
This study investigated the concentration-dependent effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs, 30–70 nm) on the freshwater microalga Lobosphaera sp. under different salinity conditions (0–4 g L−1 NaCl). ZnO NPs demonstrated dual...
The biological activities of fucoidan from brown algae have attracted considerable attention. Degradation to low-molecular-weight fucoidan reduces viscosity and improves bioavailability, enhancing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Fucoidan w...
Low light intensity is common in northern China due to fog or haze, and causes stress for crop plants. To solve the problem of low light intensity stress on the growth and development of vegetable crops in China, new cropping strategies must be devel...
In the last decades, ozone (O3)-based medical treatments have become a widely applied complementary therapy for several pathological conditions. O3 is administered at low dosages since the induction of a mild oxidative stress does not cause damage bu...
To investigate the effects of environmental enrichment on the growth and welfare level of the Chinese hooksnout carp (Opsariichthys bidens), an experiment was carried out for 56 d with four types of enrichment environments: low-density physical enric...
Amorphous lead oxide (a-PbO) X-ray photoconductors show potential for applications in direct conversion medical imaging detectors within the diagnostic energy range. a-PbO enables large-area deposition at low temperatures and exhibits no signal lag....
In this article, we used a simple, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, water-driven route to fabricate the gate dielectric on the Si substrate and successfully integrate the In2O3/HfO2 thin film transistor (TFT). All the electrical properties of In2...
Low temperature, as a major abiotic stress, impacts the formation of high-quality tobacco seedlings. It is urgent to take appropriate measures to improve the low-temperature tolerance of tobacco seedlings. A hydroponics experiment was conducted with...
The mechanical behavior of 3 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2 ceramic and 21 wt.% Al2O3-3 mol% Y2O3-ZrO2 ceramic composite with submicron grain size was studied. Mechanical properties, such as hardness, Young’s modulus, four-point bending strength, and fracture toughn...
In recent years, with the development of SiC composites in aero-engine hot-end components, environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) have received extensive attention. Moreover, in order to elevate the service temperature, it is a developing trend to app...
Proline has been reported to play an important role in helping plants cope with several stresses, including salinity. This study investigates the relationship between proline accumulation and salt tolerance in an accession of Australian wild rice Ory...
With the rapid advancement of space-based laser weapon technologies, on-orbit safety of spacecraft such as satellites is confronted with severe laser threats. To meet the demands for film system optimization and reliability improvement of thin films...
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are part of aerobic environments, and variations in the availability of oxygen (O2) in the environment can lead to altered ROS levels. In plants, the O2 sensing machinery guides the molecular response to low O2, regulati...
The mild oxidative stress induced by low doses of gaseous ozone (O3) activates the antioxidant cell response through the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), thus inducing beneficial effects without cell damage. Mitochondria are sensit...
We investigated the mechanical properties of corn starch (CS)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/borax hydrogels reinforced by clay platelets, silica (SiO2) nanospheres, or cellulose nanofibers (CNFs). The effects of these reinforcing agents on the tensile pr...
Drought stress induces the excessive accumulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), leading to oxidative damage and reduced crop productivity. This study presents a dual-function nanotechnology-based strategy for monitoring and mitigating drought-induced...
Hydrogen peroxide is essential for biological processes and normally occurs in low concentrations in living organisms. However, exposure of plants to biotic and abiotic stressors can disrupt their defense mechanisms, resulting in oxidative stress wit...
Medicinal plants are crucial for developing new medicines; the Agastache mexicana subspecies mexicana (Amm) or “toronjil morado” is considered an at-risk plant because of its inability to grow outside of its natural habitat. This research...
Optical and mechanical properties of multilayer coatings depend on the selected layer materials and the deposition technology; therefore, knowledge of the performances of thin films is essential. In the present work, titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silic...
Near-surface O3 has negative effects on plant productivity; however there were few studies on the effects of O3 pollution on the belowground part of the ecosystem. The effect of O3 stress on the belowground parts of poplar is unclear. We investigated...
Film stress and refractive index play an important role in the fabrication of suspended waveguides. SiO2 waveguides were successfully fabricated on multiple substrates including Si, Ge, and Al2O3 wafers; the waveguides were deposited using inductivel...
Systemic analysis of stress-induced transcription in the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. strain PCC 6803 identifies a number of genes as being induced in response to most abiotic stressors (heat, osmotic, saline, acid stress, strong light, and ultra...
The skin barrier consists of mucus, primarily comprising highly glycosylated mucins, and the epithelium. Host mucin glycosylation governs interactions with pathogens and stress is associated with impaired epithelial barrier function. We characterized...
This article is devoted to the study of the effect of ZnO nanoparticles on the development of tolerance to salt stress in rye samples. As a quantitative criterion for assessing the degree of oxidative stress, the amount of H2O2 released in the sample...
To elucidate the physiological mechanisms underlying the impact of exogenous nickel ions (Ni2+) on the adaptability of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) seedling roots to low-nitrogen levels, the cultivar ‘Micro Tom’ was selected as the ex...
This study investigates the sealing performance of a combined sealing structure under extremely high and low temperature conditions, considering potential issues like high-temperature aging and low-temperature brittle fracture, which can lead to seal...
In our previous study, a novel barrier processing on a porous low-dielectric constant (low-k) film was developed: an ultrathin Mn oxide on a nitrogen-stuffed porous carbon-doped organosilica film (p-SiOCH(N)) as a barrier of the Cu film was fabricate...
Chilling stress, a common abiotic factor, adversely affects the growth and biomass of rice seedlings during the early stages, ultimately reducing the yield. Effective strategies to mitigate these negative impacts are essential for improving rice prod...
Nanoparticle (NP) application is most effective in decreasing metalloid toxicity. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of Bacillus subtiles synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) against arsenic (As) stress on rice (Oryza sativa L...
Fluctuations in oxygen (O2) availability occur as a result of flooding, which is periodically encountered by terrestrial plants. Plant respiration and mitochondrial energy generation rely on O2 availability. Therefore, decreased O2 concentrations sev...
Salinity reduces crop yields and quality, causing global economic losses. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) improve plant physiological and metabolic processes and abiotic stress resistance. This study examined the effects of foliar ZnO-NPs at 75 an...
In this work, we designed ternary ZnSnO3 particle-reinforced Cu matrix composites and evaluated the hot deformation behavior of ZnSnO3/Cu composites. The hot deformation characteristics of typical dynamic recrystallization were probed by the resultin...
Silver-based low-emissivity (low-E) coatings are applied on architectural glazing to cost-effectively reduce heat losses, as they generally consist of dielectric/Ag/dielectric multilayer stacks, where the thin Ag layer reflects long- wavelength infra...
The choice of ceramic-on-ceramic coupling in total hip prosthesis has advantages over couplings with other combinations of materials that use polyethylene and metal materials in terms of high hardness, scratch resistance, low wear rate, and increased...
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), an important relatively stable non-radical reactive oxygen species (ROS) is produced by normal aerobic metabolism in plants. At low concentrations, H2O2 acts as a signal molecule involved in the regulation of specific biolog...
Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is a crucial economic crop in tropical regions worldwide; however, low temperature in some areas have become a major source of abiotic stress that constrains the sustainable development of the natural rubber industry....
In this work, the correlation between SiO2 deposition thickness and hydrogen content is discussed and the effect of the SiO2 layer on the properties of synaptic InGaZnO (IGZO) TFTs is analyzed. Three types of IGZO synaptic thin-film transistors (TFTs...
Melatonin is an indoleamine hormone secreted by the pineal gland. It has antioxidation and anti-apoptosis effects and a clear protective effect against cardiovascular diseases. Our previous studies demonstrated that embryonic exposure to sodium arsen...
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) functions as a signaling molecule that triggers physiological and biochemical adjustments that help plants cope with environmental stress. This study evaluated the effects of foliar application of 1.5 mM H2O2 on the physiolog...
We present an experimental method for evaluating interfacial force per width and predicting internal stress in mid-infrared band-pass filters (MIR-BPF). The interfacial force per width between the two kinds of thin-film materials was obtained by expe...
Ozone (O3) is a reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can interact with cellular components and cause oxidative stress. Following said logic, if O3 induces such a stressful milieu, how does it exert antioxidant functions? This is mediated by controlled...
Low-temperature stress in early spring seriously affects the growth and development of cowpea seedlings. To study the alleviative effect of the exogenous substances nitric oxide (NO) and glutathione (GSH) on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (Linn.) Walp.) s...
Oxygen (O2) tension is a critical factor influencing in vitro development of pre-implantation embryos. The in vivo environment has lower O2 tension (2–10%) than atmospheric air (~20%), along the female reproductive tract, from the oviducts (8&n...
In this study, composite particles of rGO/CoFe2O4 were synthesized using a solvothermal method to fabricate a low-density magnetorheological (MR) material with enhanced sedimentation stability. The morphology and crystallographic features of rGO/CoFe...
Opsariichthys bidens (O. bidens) is a fish species native to China and sensitive to temperature changes. In this study, the effects of acute temperature stress on brain gene expression in O. bidens were investigated by sampling brain tissues from spe...
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