Herein, the use of a negative-thermal-expansion (NTE) material as a gate electrode to introduce a large tensile strain into a MOSFET channel is proposed. Manganese nitride (MnN), which has an antiperovskite crystal st...
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Herein, the use of a negative-thermal-expansion (NTE) material as a gate electrode to introduce a large tensile strain into a MOSFET channel is proposed. Manganese nitride (MnN), which has an antiperovskite crystal structure, is an NTE material. MOSFETs with a MnN gate as the negative-thermal-expansion gate electrode (NTEG) are fabricated and evaluated. MOSFETs with an NTEG exhibit a 10% increase in electron mobility. The results indicate that the NTEG is promising as a mobility enhancement technology.
Pregnancy preparation has become the daily work of many young married couples. How to know the ovulation period easily and conveniently, the image of fern-like crystals in female saliva is a valuable feature. However,...
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Introduction: Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) serve both as a bridge to transplantation and as destination therapy for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF). However, the inability of the existing co...
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Introduction: Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) serve both as a bridge to transplantation and as destination therapy for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF). However, the inability of the existing control strategies to automatically adapt LVAD flow according to hemodynamic changes can significantly impact patient survival and quality of life. Physiological control strategies for LVAD show promising results, with reflux and suction detection (RSD) increasing device safety. Methods: This study presents in silico results of an RSD system based on measurements of inlet and outlet pressures in continuous-flow LVAD. Two strategies were used to investigate control feasibility, safety, and adjustments to nonlinear variations and comprehensively assess the system’s state considering a structured algorithm (SA) and ensembles of AI models (eAIm): K-nearest neighbors (KNN), support vector machine (SVM), and artificial neural network (ANN). Results: The SA submodule achieved an accuracy of 99.66% in suction detection but showed limitations in reflux events, with 80.04% accuracy and an F1-Score of 70.4%. The KNN and SVM models demonstrated performance exceeding 96% for both events, exhibiting more excellent stability than the SA submodule. The ANN excelled with low variability and an RMSE of 0.07 in R1, though its suction accuracy (96.7%) was slightly lower than for reflux (99.48%). The KNN was the most effective model, achieving 99.66% accuracy in suction and 98.44% in reflux. The SVM also produced competitive results but with variability across evaluations. The eAIm model showed satisfactory precision (97.78% for suction and 97.14% for reflux), with variations depending on the scenario. The eAIm is recommended for optimization in precision-critical situations. Discussion: These strategies are designed to fulfill the proposal’s feasibility, flexibility, and safety requirements. They address the challenges of achieving consistent reproduction using an SA and the
In nature,many living organisms exhibiting unique structural coloration and soft-bodied actuation have inspired scientists to develop advanced structural colored soft actuators toward biomimetic soft ***,it is challen...
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In nature,many living organisms exhibiting unique structural coloration and soft-bodied actuation have inspired scientists to develop advanced structural colored soft actuators toward biomimetic soft ***,it is challenging to simultaneously biomimic the angle-independent structural color and shape-morphing capabilities found in the plum-throated cotinga flying ***,we report biomimetic MXene-based soft actuators with angle-independent structural color that are fabricated through controlled self-assembly of colloidal SiO_(2) nanoparticles onto highly aligned MXene films followed by vacuum-assisted infiltration of polyvinylidene fluoride into the *** resulting soft actuators are found to exhibit brilliant,angle-independent structural color,as well as ultrafast actuation and recovery speeds(a maximum curvature of 0.52 mm−1 can be achieved within 1.16 s,and a recovery time of~0.24 s)in response to acetone *** proof-of-concept illustrations,structural colored soft actuators are applied to demonstrate a blue gripper-like bird’s claw that can capture the target,artificial green tendrils that can twine around tree branches,and an artificial multicolored butterfly that can flutter its wings upon cyclic exposure to acetone *** strategy is expected to offer new insights into the development of biomimetic multifunctional soft actuators for somatosensory soft robotics and next-generation intelligent machines.
Understanding the communication mechanisms that drive collective behaviors in cancer is crucial for elucidating cancer progression and metastasis. To investigate communication mechanisms and their impacts on collectiv...
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Research applications of neural sensing and muscle stimulation have been advanced by the development of bioelectrodes that are biocompatible, flexible and long lasting. The existing metallic made bioelectrodes exhibit...
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Intracellular vesicles are typically transported by a small number of kinesin and dynein motors. However, the slow microtubule binding rate of kinesin-1 observed in in vitro biophysical studies suggests that long-rang...
PET, CT, and MRI are essential imaging technologies widely used in both clinical diagnostics and biological research. PET scans detect metabolic activity in the body and are commonly used for the diagnosis of cancer, ...
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PET, CT, and MRI are essential imaging technologies widely used in both clinical diagnostics and biological research. PET scans detect metabolic activity in the body and are commonly used for the diagnosis of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and brain disorders. CT scans can identify structural abnormalities such as fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding, and are also the most effective method for attenuation correction in PET imaging. MRI is particularly effective for imaging soft tissues, such as the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and joints. We have developed a PET/CT/MRI tri-modality small animal imaging system that uses a mechanical arm to switch between imaging modes, ultimately achieving tri-modal imaging in mice. The PET component was developed in-house by our team. It features an imaging field of view with a diameter of 78mm and an axial field of view of 84mm. LYSO is used as the scintillator crystal. Image reconstruction is performed using the OSEM algorithm with five iterations, achieving a spatial resolution of approximately 0.7mm within the field of view. In the future, we plan to integrate these tri-modal systems to enhance image reconstruction, image correction, and support biological research.
Photochromic glass shows great promise for 3D optical information encryption and storage *** formation of Ag nanoclusters by light irradiation has been a significant development in the field of photochromic glass ***,...
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Photochromic glass shows great promise for 3D optical information encryption and storage *** formation of Ag nanoclusters by light irradiation has been a significant development in the field of photochromic glass ***,extending this approach to other metal nanoclusters remains a *** this study,we present a pioneering method for crafting photochromic glass with reliably adjustable dual-mode luminescence in both the NIR and visible *** was achieved by leveraging bimetallic clusters of bismuth,resulting in a distinct and novel photochromic *** rare-earth-doped,bismuth-based glass is irradiated with a 473 nm laser,and it undergoes a color transformation from yellow to red,accompanied by visible and broad NIR *** phenomenon is attributed to the formation of laserinduced(Bi^(+),Bi^(0))*** achieved reversible manipulation of the NIR luminescence of these nanoclusters and visible rare-earth luminescence by alternating exposure to a 473 nm laser and thermal *** patterns can be inscribed and erased on a glass surface or in 3D space,and the readout is enabled by modulating visible and NIR *** study introduces a pioneering strategy for designing photochromic glasses with extensive NIR luminescence and significant potential for applications in highcapacity information encryption,optical data storage,optical communication,and NIR *** exploration of bimetallic cluster formation in Bi represents a vital contribution to the advancement of multifunctional glass systems with augmented optical functionalities and versatile applications.
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is used to determine the indication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Serial intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) images were obtained with an IVUS system with the central frequency...
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is used to determine the indication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Serial intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) images were obtained with an IVUS system with the central frequency of 60-MHz using an automatic pull-back (0.5 mm/s) system. 1) Lumen of coronary artery was segmented by U-Net neural network to optimize the intersection over union (IoU) loss function. 2) The centroid of the segmented lumen was used to reconstruct 3D morphology of coronary artery. 3) Finally, computed fluid dynamics (CFD) was applied to the 3D morphology of coronary artery to visualize the pressure distribution in coronary artery. IVUS provides the mechanical properties of the vascular wall by elastography or palpography techniques. Because both the 3D geometry and the wall properties are obtainable with serial IVUS images, better CFD simulation would be available. This study showed that the principles of intracoronary blood flow and pressure drop estimation were possible from serial IVUS images. Clinical application of IVUS-based estimation of FFR is expected in the near future.
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