Graphical abstract Abstract This study explores the crack opening dynamics in Mode-I fracture of pre-stretched viscoelastic elastomer sheets under varying strain energy release rate (Γ). The degree of viscoelasticity was widely tuned by altering the mixing ratio of telechelic precursor chains and a tri-functional cross-linker, producing elastomers with different amounts of relaxation components such as...
Abstract This study presents a combined experimental–theoretical approach to understanding and optimizing CrOx-based self-rectifying memristor (SRM) for neuromorphic computing and provides a promising platform for selector-free, low-power crossbar arrays. By using a stencil-assisted DC sputtering technique, a 16 × 16 crossbar array is fabricated and exhibits reliable analog resistive switching, minimal sneak current (≈150 nA), and...
Abstract Catalytic materials for water splitting must possess pivotal characteristics such as cost-effectiveness, robust stability, and high performance toward the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). In this study, we utilized a designed Mott–Schottky material, Au/Co3O4, developed in conjunction with a low-cost and robust material: carbon cloth. The findings revealed that 30...
Graphical abstract In this work, nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes bearing Brönsted acid sites and Lewis acid sites were successfully synthesized and applied for “one-pot” synthesis of 2,5-diformylfuran from glucose. Nguyen T.H.; Nguyen D.A.L.; Mai D.Q.; Le M.N.T.; Le D.D.; Phan H.B.; Tran P.H., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2024.11.074
Abstract Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly lethal cancer. Paclitaxel (PTX), typically administered intravenously (IV) as chemotherapy, shows promise for triggering immunogenic cell death (ICD) and may serve as a potential immunotherapy. This study introduces an oral PTX delivery method using an enteric-coated gelatin capsule containing capric acid oil and an effervescent agent, optionally with decylamine-conjugated β-glucans (DA-βGlus). Upon dissolving in the...
Abstract The rapid advancement in healthcare data collection technologies and the importance of using multimodal data for accurate diagnosis leads to a surge in multimodal data characterized by different types, structures, and missing values. Machine learning algorithms for predicting or analyzing usually demand the completeness of data. As a result, handling missing data has become a critical concern in the healthcare sector. This...
Abstract Automatic analysis of colonoscopy images has been an active field of research motivated by the importance of early detection of precancerous polyps. However, detecting polyps during the live examination can be challenging due to various factors such as variation of skills and experience among the endoscopists, lack of attentiveness, and fatigue leading to a high...
Abstract The resulting cycle performances from our previous studies are compared for operation in 50% depth-of-discharge (DoD) and 17.5% DoD at 50% state-of-charge (SoC) cycling profiles, representing two working modes: high load and partial state-of-charge, respectively. This comparative analysis examines test cells configured with negative electrode as the capacity-limiting component. This comparative analysis, based on prior independent...
Abstract Urchin-like MnO2 polymorphs (α-, β-, and γ-) were successfully synthesized via a hydrothermal method with precise parameter optimization using a factorial design. This study provides the first comprehensive exploration of how tunnel-phase structures influence desalination performance in hybrid capacitive deionization. Among these polymorphs, α-MnO2 exhibited the most uniform urchin-like morphology with larger [2 × 2] tunnel structures, facilitating optimal ion transport and...
Abstract ω-Hydroxydodecanoic acid (HDA) is a precursor for producing Nylon 12 but its chemical synthesis is environmentally unfriendly and bacterial production titers are only in the range of mg L−1. Here we developed a novel HDA production platform by engineering the yeast Candida viswanathii that converts dodecane into dodecanedioic acid (DDA), with HDA as a metabolic intermediate....
