Currently marketed dry powder inhaler (DPI) medicine lacks drug delivery performance due to insufficient powder dispersion. In carrier-based blends, incomplete drug detachment is typically attributed to excessive adhesion forces between carrier and d...
We present the concept and a proof-of-principle experiment for an acoustofluidic single- particle sorter. In a microfluidic channel, a flow profile with the following three parallel fluid domains is generated: buffer fluid in the center and buffer pl...
Within the framework of quantum mechanics, the wave function squared describes the probability density of particles. In this article, another description of the wave function is given which embeds quantum mechanics into the traditional fields of phys...
The objective of this study was to transfer the concept of ductile particle reinforcement to restorative dentistry and to introduce an innovative glass ionomer material that is based on the dispersion of PEG-PU micelles. It was hypothesized that rein...
Particle acceleration is a fundamental process arising in many astrophysical objects, including active galactic nuclei, black holes, neutron stars, gamma-ray bursts, accretion disks, solar and stellar coronae, and planetary magnetospheres. Its ubiqui...
In this communication we outline how the bespoke arrangements and design of micron-sized superparamagnetic shapes provide levers to modulate their assembly under homogeneous magnetic fields. We label this new approach, ‘assembly modulated by particle...
We present the numerical proof of a new sensor concept, based on the Resistive AC-Coupled Silicon Detectors (RSDs) paradigm and standard CMOS process, which benefits from having a 100% fill factor and embedded front-end electronics. The compatibility...
There is no theoretical underpinning that successfully explains how turbulent mixing is fed by wave breaking associated with nonlinear wave-wave interactions in the background oceanic internal wavefield. We address this conundrum using one-dimensiona...
The purpose of this work was to develop instrument markers that are visible in both magnetic particle imaging (MPI) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The instrument markers were based on two different magnetic nanoparticle types (synthesized in-h...
Froth flotation faces increasing challenges in separating particles as those become finer and more complex, thus reducing the efficiency of the separation process. A lab flotation apparatus has been designed combining the advantages of agitator-type...
Particles in classical physics are distinguishable objects, which can be picked out individually on the basis of their unique physical properties. By contrast, in the philosophy of physics, the standard view is that particles of the same kind (&ldquo...
An accurate flux measurement of low-energy charged particles trapped in the magnetosphere is necessary for space weather characterization and to study the coupling between the lithosphere and magnetosphere, which allows for the investigation of the c...
Macrophage polarization requires different energy sources and metabolic processes. Therefore, cell energy interference to alter macrophage functions has been proposed as a treatment for severe inflammatory diseases, including sepsis. In this study, t...
Performance degradation will be caused by a variety of interfering factors for pattern recognition-based myoelectric control methods in the long term. This paper proposes an adaptive learning method with low computational cost to mitigate the effect...
To achieve sustainable development and improve market competitiveness, many manufacturers are transforming from traditional product manufacturing to service manufacturing. In this trend, the product service system (PSS) has become the mainstream of s...
Evidence of chemical disequilibria and other anomalous observations in the Venusian atmosphere motivate the search for life within the planet’s temperate clouds. To find signs of a Venusian aerial biosphere, a dedicated astrobiological space mi...
This international curricular review provides a structured overview of the particle physics content in 27 state, national, and international high-school physics curricula. The review was based on a coding manual that included 60 concepts that were id...
The geometric concept of geodesic completeness depends on the choice of the metric field or “metric frame”. We develop a frame-invariant concept of “generalised geodesic completeness” or “time completeness”. It is...
An in-line holographic particle counter concept is presented and validated where multiple micrometer sized particles are detected in a three dimensional sampling volume, all at once. The proposed Particle Imaging Unit is capable of detecting hologram...
The efficiency of hybrid electric powertrains is heavily dependent on energy and power management strategies, which are sensitive to the dynamics of the powertrain components that they use. In this study, a Modified Particle Swarm Optimization (Modif...
In this study, we developed a microdevice concept for drug/fluidic transport taking an inspiration from supramolecular motor found in biological cells. Specifically, idealized multi-functional design geometry (nozzle/diffuser/nozzle) was developed fo...
In recent years, the fight against global warming and therefore CO2 reduction have become the most important issue for humanity. As a result, volatile sources of energy—like wind and solar power—are penetrating the electrical grid and the...
Stabilizing micron-sized particles in low-viscosity polymer dispersions is challenging when density differences are present. This study demonstrates that graphite particles in aqueous polyurethane dispersions can be efficiently prevented from sedimen...
The discrete element method (DEM) often uses the angle of repose to study the microscopic parameters of particles. This paper proposes a multi-objective optimization method combining realistic modeling of particles and image analysis to calibrate gra...
The present paper is about magnetic curves of spherical images in Euclidean 3-space. We obtain the Lorentz forces of the spherical images and then we determine if the spherical images have a magnetic curve or not. If a spherical image has a magnetic...
The concept of wholeness or oneness refers to not only humans, but also all of creation. Similarly, consciousness may not wholly exist inside the human brain. One consciousness could permeate the whole universe as limitless energy; thus, human consci...
The fluidic barrier in centrifugal microfluidic platforms is a newly introduced concept for making multiple emulsions and microparticles. In this study, we focused on particle generation application to better characterize this method. Because the phe...
The fluidized particle-in-tube solar receiver concept is promoted as an attractive solution for heating particles at high temperature in the context of the next generation of solar power tower. Similar to most existing central solar receivers, the ir...
The grading entropy concept can be adapted to the field of geotechnics, to establish criteria for phenomena such as particle packing, particle migration and filtering, through a quantified expression of the order/disorder in the grain size distributi...
Traffic-related emissions are strongly criticised by the public because they contribute to climate change and are classified as hazardous to health. Combustion engine emissions have been regulated by limit values for almost three decades. There is cu...
Dispersing particles in a liquid phase is significant for producing various functional nano/bio applications. The wet-jet milling method has been gaining attention as an attractive dispersing method in the preparation of soft material suspensions. Th...
The concept of quantum beams unifies a multitude of different kinds of radiation that can be considered as both waves and particles [...]
This article comprehensively analyzes the new developments and challenges faced by several typical prediction models in the field of radiation effects in recent years. The models discussed include the RPP model, the extended RPP (rectangular parallel...
Gyrotrons are used as high-power sources of coherent radiation operating in pulsed and CW regimes in many scientific and technological fields. In this paper, we discuss two of their numerous applications. The first one is in gyrotron-powered electrom...
In this paper, an icosahedral non-body-centered model is presented to simulate the periodic structure of a general class of homogeneous particulate composites, by predicting the particle arrangement. This model yielded three different variations, whi...
The meaning and evolution of the notion of “temperature” (which is a key concept for the condensed and gaseous matter theories) are addressed from different points of view. The concept of temperature has turned out to be much more fundame...
Microfluidic quartz crystal microbalances (QCM) can be used as powerful biosensors that not only allow quantifying a target analyte, but also provide kinetic information about the surface processes of binding and release. Nevertheless, their practica...
In the past few decades, extensive studies have been performed to utilize the solar energy for photocatalytic water splitting; however, up to the present, the overall efficiencies reported in the literature are still unsatisfactory for commercializat...
The concepts of symmetry and its breakdown are investigated in two different terms according to whether the resulting asymmetry is universal or only obtained for a special configuration: we illustrate this by considering, in the first case, an exampl...
The escalating demand for data processing in particle physics research has spurred the exploration of novel technologies to enhance the efficiency and speed of calculations. This study presents the development of an implementation of MADGRAPH, a wide...
A new simpler coarse-grain model (SCG) for analyzing particle behaviors under fluid flow in a dilute system, by using a discrete element method (DEM), was developed to reduce calculation load. In the SCG model, coarse-grained (CG) particles were enla...
Methane pyrolysis in molten catalyst bubble (MCB) column reactors is an emerging technology that enables the simultaneous production of hydrogen and solid carbon, together with a mechanism for separating the two coproducts. In this process, methane i...
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Aerosol mist particles generated near the surface of a liquid nitrogen container were measured and analyzed. The particles present at various distances from the boiling surface of liquid nitrogen were detected using an optical particle counter. In th...
Allostery—regulation at distant sites is a key concept in biology. The proteasome exhibits multiple forms of allosteric regulation. This regulatory communication can span a distance exceeding 100 Ångstroms and can modulate interactions be...
Brake wear emissions can be reduced by altering the surface of brake disks. A parametric study using a gray cast iron and a laser-cladded brake disk was performed in a pin-on-disk experiment with integrated optical pin surface characterization and pa...
This paper presents a critical review of existing Zitterbewegung models of the electron, assessing their compatibility with Dirac theory, special relativity, and observed particle physics data. We highlight the strengths and limitations of each model...
In this work, we develop an enhanced particle shifting strategy in the framework of weakly compressible δ+-SPH method. This technique can be considered as an extension of the so-called improved particle shifting technology (IPST) proposed by Wa...
The scientific novelty of this work is determined by the rationale for the participation in transformations, along with the kinetic energy of particles, of four types of elastic energy, identified by the peculiarities of their phase changes in the os...
We revisit the concept of entanglement within the Bohmian approach to quantum mechanics. Inspired by Bohmian dynamics, we introduce two partial measures for the amount of entanglement corresponding to a pure state of a pair of quantum particles. One...
Mendel proposed an experimentally verifiable paradigm of particle-based heredity that has been influential for over 150 years. The historical arguments have been reflected in the near past as Mendel’s concept has been diversified by new types o...
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