Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is brittle, however, its atomic-scale structural engineering can lead to unprecedented physical properties. Here we report the bulk synthesis of high-density crystalline h-BN solids by u...
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In light of the recent data for B¯(s) → D((s∗))P and B¯(s) → D(s)V decays, we perform a model-independent phenomenological analysis in the presence of quasi-elastic rescattering. With the Wilson coefficien...
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Computational protein design has the potential to deliver novel molecular structures, binders, and catalysts for myriad applications. Recent neural graph-based models that use backbone coordinate-derived features show...
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The ASTM standard recommends that the 16 most common types of PAHs are found in petroleum processing activities, the chemical industry and marine loading ports. This research aims to identify and determine the distrib...
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We propose a novel architecture that realizes full-duplex directional beamforming in the sub-terahertz regime. Our architecture leverages the frequency-controlled beam steering of leaky-wave antenna together with the ...
We propose a novel architecture that realizes full-duplex directional beamforming in the sub-terahertz regime. Our architecture leverages the frequency-controlled beam steering of leaky-wave antenna together with the polarization-dependent response of aligned single-wall carbon nanotubes. We evaluate the performance of this architecture via preliminary experiments.
This research aims to develop environmentally friendly Eutectic Ionic Liquids (EILs) having superior performance in recovering Rare Earth Elements (REEs) from red mud. The EILs were synthesized through the solvometall...
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This research aims to develop environmentally friendly Eutectic Ionic Liquids (EILs) having superior performance in recovering Rare Earth Elements (REEs) from red mud. The EILs were synthesized through the solvometallurgy method, with molar ratios of betaine: cis-oleic acid ranged from (1:1) to (1:7). The optimum composition of EILs was determined by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and solubility test. The performance of EILs in REEs extraction from red mud was conducted at various compositions ratio of EILs to red mud, temperatures, and times. The results showed that EILs was successfully synthesized at optimum composition of betaine: cis-oleic acid (1:4) as indicated by the formation of the lowest eutectic point, modification of hydrogen bonding in cis-oleic acid and betaine, and highest solubility level of EILs in methanol. The structure of synthesized EILs was confirmed by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). The optimum recovery of REEs from red mud were found at composition EILs: red mud (20 mL:1 g), 80 °C, and 48 h, with recovery percentage of 50.86 %, 55.68 %, 53.93 %, 81.65 %, and 86.62 %, for Sc , Ce, Eu, Er, and Y, respectively, as verified by X-ray Fluorescence (XRF). The emergence of a new orthorhombic and modification of monoclinic (gibbsite), trigonal, hexagonal (Quartz) crystal structures of red mud after extraction were observed by the X-ray Diffraction (XRD). The modification in morphology and composition of red mud due to extraction were verified by Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive X-Ray (SEM-EDX). The NMR spectra confirmed that EILs has great recyclability and structure stability after used in red mud extraction. It can be inferred that the betaine-cis oleic acid based EILs are being potential as environmentally friendly solvent for REEs recovery.
We present evidence of the direct insulator-quantum Hall transition in monolayer epitaxial graphene, a genuine two-dimensional (2D) system. We studied the transition from an insulating state to a quantum Hall state at...
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We present evidence of the direct insulator-quantum Hall transition in monolayer epitaxial graphene, a genuine two-dimensional (2D) system. We studied the transition from an insulating state to a quantum Hall state at a high Landau level filling factor ν=6>3 and the plateau-plateau transition from ν=6 to ν=2. Using scaling theory, the critical exponent κ was determined to be 0.41±0.02 for the direct insulator-quantum Hall transition. This closely aligns with κ=0.42±0.02 from the ν=6 to ν=2 quantum Hall plateau-plateau transition. These findings suggest that the two transitions may belong to the same universality class. While similar transitions have been explored in conventional two-dimensional charge systems, our study provides valuable insights into a truly 2D system, deepening our understanding of these transitions.
Agricultural waste recycling enhances soil health and crop productivity sustainably. Composting, which reclaims waste, combined with Trichoderma-supplemented pelleting technologies improve usability and biocontrol for...
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Regional DNA reference libraries are essential to improve the accuracy of molecular-based biodiversity assessments, species identification and conservation. However, these libraries are often incomplete, limiting the ...
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Regional DNA reference libraries are essential to improve the accuracy of molecular-based biodiversity assessments, species identification and conservation. However, these libraries are often incomplete, limiting the full potential of molecular tools. In this study, we evaluated the completeness of DNA barcode reference data for annelids from the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman and examined its implications for biodiversity assessments. A database of 2291 worldwide annelid species and 3131–4047 Molecular Operational Taxonomic Units (MOTUs) was compiled from the Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD). Two regional checklists -OBIS (498 species) and Wehe & Fiege (892 species)—were cross-referenced against this database to identify coverage gaps and taxonomic inconsistencies. Only 24% and 23% of species in each checklist, respectively, had corresponding barcodes, and just three species were sampled from the region. Additionally, 43% of BOLD's Barcode Index Numbers (BINs) revealed taxonomic ambiguities. To further assess local annelid biodiversity, we analysed a metabarcoding dataset from 135 Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) deployed on shallow reefs in the region. This yielded 5375 Amplicon Sequence Variants (ASVs), with 55% classified only to class or phylum level. Of the 1350 MOTUs identified, either none to just 14 species-level identifications were found depending on the taxonomic classification method and database, 10 of which appear to be cryptic species complexes. Based on proposed MOTU/species ratios, we estimate approximately 992 annelid species in the ARMS dataset, highlighting underexplored regional diversity. Manual inspection of clustered ASVs also revealed potential pseudogene artifacts, taxonomic misidentifications up to the class level and underestimation of species matches due to discordant MOTUs. These findings underscore the urgent need to expand regional reference libraries, apply integrative taxonomy and implement refined, user-defin
In this work, we use grand canonical density functional theory to predict the surface energies, Wulff shapes, charge distributions and catalytically active sites of different metal surfaces under electrochemical condi...
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