Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell(MSC)is one of the most actively studied cell types due to its regenerative potential and immunomodulatory *** cell expansion methods using 2D tissue culture plates and 2.5D mi...
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Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell(MSC)is one of the most actively studied cell types due to its regenerative potential and immunomodulatory *** cell expansion methods using 2D tissue culture plates and 2.5D microcarriers in bioreactors can generate large cell numbers,but they compromise stem cell potency and lack mechanical preconditioning to prepare MSC for physiological loading expected in *** overcome these challenges,in this work,we describe a 3D dynamic hydrogel using magneto-stimulation for direct MSC manufacturing to *** our technology,we found that dynamic mechanical stimulation(DMS)enhanced matrix-integrinβ1 interactions which induced MSCs spreading and *** addition,DMS could modulate MSC biofunctions including directing MSC differentiation into specific lineages and boosting paracrine activities(e.g.,growth factor secretion)through YAP nuclear localization and FAK-ERK *** our magnetic hydrogel,complex procedures from MSC manufacturing to final clinical use,can be integrated into one single platform,and we believe this‘all-in-one’technology could offer a paradigm shift to existing standards in MSC therapy.
Additively manufactured (AM) aluminum alloys with high strength and thermal stability have broad applications in turbine engines, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, and many other industrial systems. Employing precipitate...
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Seals are well-known for their remarkable hydrodynamic trail-following capabilities made possible by undulating flow-sensing whiskers that enable the seals to detect fish swimming as far as 180 m away. In thi...
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Seals are well-known for their remarkable hydrodynamic trail-following capabilities made possible by undulating flow-sensing whiskers that enable the seals to detect fish swimming as far as 180 m away. In this work, the form-function relationship in the undulating whiskers of two different phocid seal species, viz. harbor and gray seals, is studied. The geometry and material properties of excised harbor and grey seal whiskers are systematically characterized using blue light 3D scanning, optical and scanning electron microscopy, and nanoindentation. The effect of the undulating geometry on the whiskers’ vibration in uniform water flow is studied using both experimental (piezoelectric MEMS and 3D-printed piezoresistive sensors developed in-house) and numerical (finite element method) techniques. The results indicate that the dimensionless ratio of undulation wavelength to mean whisker diameter (λ/Dm) in phocid seals may have evolved to be in the optimal range of 4.4–4.6, enabling an order-of-magnitude reduction in vortex-induced vibrations (compared to a similarly-shaped circular cylinder) and, consequently, an enhanced flow sensing capability with minimal self-induced noise. The results highlight the importance of the dimensionless λ/Dm ratio in the biomimetic design of seal whisker-inspired vibration-resistant structures, such as marine risers and wake detection sensors for submarines.
Nowadays,the newly interactive metaverse platform,which provides an immersive experience via the virtual reality(VR)technology that integrates the virtual world with the real world,shows huge potential applications in...
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Nowadays,the newly interactive metaverse platform,which provides an immersive experience via the virtual reality(VR)technology that integrates the virtual world with the real world,shows huge potential applications in all facets of life.
In the present study, two different yield criteria were investigated to model and compare the yield thresholds functions for the plastic behavior of rolled sheets. These two different yield criteria as described via H...
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When a laser pulse impinges on a composite material, a portion of the light is absorbed by the matrix, while the remainder is absorbed by the embedded fibers. Conventional models overlook the substantial differences i...
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The morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates is important in tuning the martensitic transformation(MT)behavior and mechanical properties of *** ageing is effective in engineering the morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipit...
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The morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates is important in tuning the martensitic transformation(MT)behavior and mechanical properties of *** ageing is effective in engineering the morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates due to the variant selection effect of external load which is still *** this work,maps of variant selection effect of external load applied along all crystallographic directions are obtained by using a combination of theoretical analyses and phase field *** is found that maps produced by uniaxial tension and uniaxial compression are quite *** number and types of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) variants preferred by external load vary as the loading direction ***,factors influencing the strength of variant selection effect are *** work provides insights on understanding the Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitation process and sheds light on the engineering of morphology of Ni_(4)Ti_(3) precipitates for desired mechanical and functional properties.
We characterize photo-induced ion migration in hybrid perovskites using in situ laser illumination inside an SEM. We observed long-range migration of halide ions and elucidated the transport pathways of various ions. ...
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Oxygen vacancies play a key role in many energy-related applications, and the investigation of the thermodynamic forces driving their formation across different materials can be tackled through the use of ab initio me...
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Oxygen vacancies play a key role in many energy-related applications, and the investigation of the thermodynamic forces driving their formation across different materials can be tackled through the use of ab initio methods. In this context, however, computational studies targeting finite-temperature properties such as entropy remain scarce. Wider-ranging studies are of interest to deepen the understanding of the role of the entropy of oxygen vacancy formation and its different components in processes like the ones involved in solar thermochemical hydrogen (STCH) production, and to investigate the existence of common trends and differences between materials. In this work, we use density functional theory and harmonic phonon calculations to compute the vibrational entropy of oxygen vacancy formation (ΔSvib) for 10 different metal oxide compounds. The computation is carried out by taking the difference between the vibrational entropy of a vacancy-containing and a pristine structure, while the entropic contribution from the final gaseous state of the oxygen lost from the material is accounted for separately with a gas entropy term. We first examine the temperature dependence of ΔSvib and highlight the presence of an initial peak around room temperature, followed by a steady decrease resulting from the presence of an additional O atom (the one becoming vacant) in the defect-free structure. We then inspect the atomic contributions to ΔSvib, and highlight similarities and differences between compounds. Finally, we consider other significant sources of entropy, and find ΔSvib to provide a smaller, yet non-negligible, contribution to the total entropy of vacancy formation. We also compare the temperature dependence of ΔSvib to that of the gas entropy, and show that the two largely counterbalance each other at high temperatures.
The solidification microstructure and mechanical properties of hypoeutectic Al-10Mg_(2)Si cast alloys with different Cu contents and 0.45 wt.% Er were investigated using an optical microscope, scanning electron micros...
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The solidification microstructure and mechanical properties of hypoeutectic Al-10Mg_(2)Si cast alloys with different Cu contents and 0.45 wt.% Er were investigated using an optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, and an electronic universal testing machine. Results showed that Cu and Er could significantly reduce the grain size of the eutectic Mg;Si phase from 15.4 μm for the base alloy to 5.8 μm for the alloy with 1.5 wt.% Cu and 0.45 wt.% ***, the needle-like β-Al5Fe Si phase was modified to fine sized irregular shaped Cu, Er and Fe-rich particles with the additions of Cu and Er. The strength and ductility of the Al-10Mg_(2)Si as-cast alloys were simultaneously improved by the additions of Cu and Er, and the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength and elongation increase from 223 MPa,136 MPa and 2.1% to 337 MPa, 169 MPa and 4.7%, respectively. The heterogeneous nucleation of Mg_(2)Si on Al P was avoided by forming Cu, Er and P-containing phases, due to the additions of Cu and Er. Moreover, the Cu and Er atomic clusters and their intermetallic segregated on the surface of the eutectic Mg_(2)Si and inhibited the growth of the eutectic Mg_(2)Si, which were responsible for the modification of the eutectic Mg_(2)Si.
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