Thermal transport in the Si/SiO2 multishell nanotubes is investigated theoretically. The phonon energy spectra are obtained using the atomistic lattice dynamics approach. Thermal conductivity is calculated using the Boltzmann transport equation withi...
A multishell mold structure and water-immersion cooling method (MSMWI) is proposed for the directional solidification of castings. A four-layer-shell sand mold was designed for a bar with diameter of 40 mm. As the aluminum melt was poured, the multis...
The majority of network studies of human brain structural connectivity are based on single-shell diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) data. Recent advances in imaging hardware and software capabilities have made it possible to acquire multishell (b-value...
The WHO classification since 2016 confirms the importance of integrating molecular diagnosis for prognosis and treatment decisions of adult-type diffuse gliomas. This motivates the development of non-invasive diagnostic methods, in particular MRI, to...
The magnetic CaO-based catalyst has endorsed great enhancements in biodiesel synthesis. In the present work, novel multi-shelled hollow γ-Fe2O3 stabilized CaO microspheres were synthesized using a facile one-step hydrothermal method. The strate...
The use of nanoparticles is becoming increasingly apparent in a growing number of medical fields. To exploit the full potential of these particles, it is essential to examine their behavior in the blood and their possible interactions with blood cell...
A water-soluble, core-multishell (CMS) nanocarrier based on a new hyperbranched polyester core building block was synthesized and characterized towards drug transport and degradation of the nanocarrier. The hydrophobic drug dexamethasone was encapsul...
Highly luminescent indium phosphide zinc sulfide (InPZnS) quantum dots (QDs), with zinc selenide/zinc sulfide (ZnSe/ZnS) shells, were synthesized. The QDs were modified via a post-synthetic ligand exchange reaction with 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA)...
We here present the synthesis and characterization of a set of biodegradable core–multishell (CMS) nanocarriers. The CMS nanocarrier structure consists of hyperbranched polyglycerol (hPG) as core material, a hydrophobic (12, 15, 18, 19, and 36 C-atom...
Brachial plexus injuries are commonly diagnosed clinically, as conventional imaging has a low sensitivity. In recent years, diffusion tensor imaging has established a clinical role in the study of the central nervous system and, while still presentin...
We report on a possibility of efficient engineering of the acoustic phonon energy spectrum in multishell tubular structures produced by a novel high-tech method of self-organization of micro- and nano-architectures. The strain-driven roll-up procedur...
Standard experimental set-ups for the assessment of skin penetration are typically performed on skin explants with an intact skin barrier or after a partial mechanical or chemical perturbation of the stratum corneum, but they do not take into account...
Catalytic synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNT) produces numerous various byproducts such as soot, graphite platelets, catalyst nanoparticles, etc. Identification of the byproduct formation mechanisms would help develop routes to more selective synthes...
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Tractography based on multishell diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) can be used to estimate the course of myelinated white matter tracts and nerves, yielding valuable information regarding normal anatomy and variability. DWI is sensi...
Metal sulfides are promising anode candidates for sodium–ion batteries (SIBs) due to their high theoretical capacities. However, their practical application is limited by significant volume extension and sluggish Na+ diffusion during cycling, w...
The application of metallic nanoparticles leads to an increase in the efficiency of solar cells due to the plasmonic effect. We explore various scenarios of the related mechanism in the case of metallized perovskite solar cells, which operate as hybr...
The selective removal of electron-rich emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) from aquatic environments remains a critical challenge, as conventional radical-based oxidation processes suffer from poor selectivity and interference from background consti...
Static and fatigue analyses are presented for a new blended wing body (BWB) fuselage concept considering laminar flow control (LFC) by boundary layer suction in order to reduce the aerodynamic drag. BWB aircraft design concepts profit from a structur...
Diffusion MRI is a useful tool to investigate the microstructure of brain tumors. However, the presence of fast diffusing isotropic signals originating from non-restricted edematous fluids, within and surrounding tumors, may obscure estimation of the...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterised by widespread damage of the central nervous system that includes alterations in normal-appearing white matter (NAWM) and demyelinating white matter (WM) lesions. Neurite orientation dispersion and density imag...
In this article, we consider how differing approaches that characterize biological microstructure with diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging intersect. Without geometrical boundary assumptions, there are techniques that make use of power law...
A preliminary exploration of the physiology and morphology of the zebrafish embryo (ZFE) during the late-blastula and early-gastrula stages through its electrical properties was performed, applying the electrorotation (ROT) technique. This method, ba...
Micro/nanostructured spherical materials have been widely explored for electrochemical energy storage due to their exceptional properties, which have also been summarized based on electrode type and material composition. The increased complexity of s...
Low-Earth-orbit (LEO) megaconstellations are transforming satellite communications from sparse, ground-controlled infrastructures into dense, dynamic, and increasingly autonomous space networks, while their global coverage capability is fundamentally...
The multiconfigurational dynamical symmetry (MUSY) connects the shell, collective, and cluster models of atomic nuclei for the case of multi-shell excitations. Therefore, it can give a unified description of various phenomena. The shape isomers are o...
A synthetic route for adhesive core-multishell (CMS) nanocarriers for application to the oral mucosa was established using mussel-inspired catechol moieties. The three CMS nanocarriers with 8%, 13%, and 20% catechol functionalization were evaluated f...
Upconversion nanocrystals that converted near-infrared radiation into emission in the ultraviolet spectral region offer many exciting opportunities for drug release, photocatalysis, photodynamic therapy, and solid-state lasing. However, a key challen...
Monitoring of nucleus geometry and growth into dual types of periodically ring-banded morphology in poly(nonamethylene terephthalate) (PNT), respectively, Type-1 and Type-2, are done with detailed analyses using polarized-light optical microscopy (PO...
This work used several model arylate polymers with the number of methylene segment n = 3, 9, 10, and 12, which all crystallized to display similar types of periodically banded spherulites at various Tc and kinetic factors. Universal mechanisms of nan...
The sol–gel chemistry of silica has long been used for manipulating the size, shape, and microstructure of mesoporous silica particles. This manipulation is performed in mild conditions through controlling the hydrolysis and condensation of sil...
A synthetic route for redox-sensitive and non-sensitive core multi-shell (CMS) carriers with sizes below 20 nm and narrow molecular weight distributions was established. Cyclic voltammetric measurements were conducted characterizing the redox potenti...
We consider a mechanical system that is comprised of three parts: a rigid outer shell with a spherical cavity, a spherical core inside this cavity, and an intermediate layer of liquid between the core and the shell. Such a model provides an adequate...
Background and objectives: The internal (GPi) and external segments (GPe) of the globus pallidus represent key nodes in the basal ganglia system. Connections to and from pallidal segments are topographically organized, delineating limbic, associative...
Quantum dots (QDs) are widely used in optoelectronics, lighting, and photovoltaics leading to their potential release into the environment. The most promising alternative to the highly toxic cadmium selenide (CdSe) QDs are indium phosphide (InP) QDs,...
Several robust titania (TiO2) coated core/multishell trivalent lanthanide (Ln) upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) hybrid architecture designs have been reported for use in photodynamic therapy (PDT) against cancer, utilizing the near-infrared (NIR) e...
The type of metal oxide affects the activity and selectivity of Fe2O3–SiO2–MeO2–Pt (Me = Ti, Sn, Ce) catalysts on the hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde. The double shell structure design is thought to protect the magnetic Fe2O3 cores,...
The prestressed concrete-filled double skin steel tube (CFDST) lattice tower has emerged as a promising structural solution for large-capacity wind turbine systems due to its superior load-bearing capacity and economic efficiency. The steel–con...
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is an important animal model for a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases. However, obtaining the cellular resolution that is essential for studying the zebrafish brain remains challenging as it requires high spatial resolut...
Background/Objectives: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, and predicting functional outcome at discharge, such as the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), is important for guiding treatment and rehabilitation. Many existing approaches depend...
Background/Objectives: White matter (WM) tract detection is critical in the presurgical planning of tumor resection. However, standard-of-care imaging techniques including T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) often fail to ide...
Background: Attention-deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder neurobiologically conceptualized as a network disorder in white and gray matter. A relatively new branch in ADHD research is sensory processing. Here,...
The giant honeycomb oyster, Hyotissa hyotis (Linnaeus, 1758), is a large tropical gryphaeid bivalve that has recently formed a dense population in the temperate coastal waters off Jeju Island, Korea, likely facilitated by rapid ocean warming. Underst...
Objective: To evaluate brain microstructural alterations in children with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) using neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) and to investigate associations between NODDI parameters and clinical phenotyp...
Background/Objectives: Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is a heterogeneous condition in which similar conventional MRI findings may be associated with different clinical manifestations and pathogenetic mechanisms. Previously, hierarchical clusteri...