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Photo-induced axisymmetric deflection of circular glassy nematic discs with spiral director fields
Photo-induced deflection of circular glassy nematic discs with different spiral director fields is studied by extending the Föppl–von Kármán plate theory, and the objective is to examine the effects of directo...
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Enhanced anticancer activity and endocytic mechanisms by polymeric nanocarriers of n-butylidenephthalide in leukemia cells
The purpose of this study was to investigate the antitumor mechanisms of n-butylidenephthalide (BP) and to further examine the delivery efficacy of polycationic liposome containing PEI and polyethylene glycol com...
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Open AccessProtocol for a Randomised controlled trial to Evaluate the effectiveness and cost benefit of prescribing high dose FLuoride toothpaste in preventing and treating dEntal Caries in high-risk older adulTs (reflect trial)
Dental caries in the expanding elderly, predominantly-dentate population is an emerging public health concern. Elderly individuals with heavily restored dentitions represent a clinical challenge and significan...
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Open AccessRECQ1 helicase is involved in replication stress survival and drug resistance in multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell cancer with poor survival, characterized by the expansion of multiple myeloma cells (MMCs) in the bone marrow. Using a microarray-based genome-wide screen for genes respo...
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Understanding cortical topographical changes in liminally contractable muscles in SCI: importance of all mechanisms of neural dysfunction
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On the ex situ and in situ do** of refractory Ta by pulsed laser ablation
Ex situ and in situ do** processes of refractory Ta were accomplished by pulsed laser ablation of bulk Ta in vacuum with C–O–H supply from C-coated collodion film and within tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), ...
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CuS–MWCNT based electrochemical sensor for sensitive detection of bisphenol A
The rapid and simple detection of bisphenol A is very important for the safety and reproduction of organisms. Here, a sensitive and reliable electrochemical sensor was established for bisphenol A detection bas...
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Hot Hydroforming of 22MnB5 Tube by Resistance Heating
To promote the application of high strength steels in automobile bodies, the practicability of hot hydroforming of tube by resistance heating is illustrated. From the results of experiments conducted to measur...
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Thermoelectric Performance of n-Type Bi2Te3/Cu Composites Fabricated by Nanoparticle Decoration and Spark Plasma Sintering
Dense n-type Bi2Te3/Cu composites were prepared using Cu-based acetate decomposition and spark plasma sintering at 673 K and 50 MPa. The effects of Cu addition into ball-milled Bi2Te3 on the thermoelectric proper...
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Thermoelectric Performance of Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3/Sb Composites Fabricated by Electroless Plating and Spark Plasma Sintering
This study reports semi-metal/semi-conductor composites with enhanced thermoelectric performance that results from interface effects between Sb clusters and the Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 matrix. The Sb clusters were disperse...
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Effect of Sintering Temperature on Thermoelectric Properties of PbTe/Ag Composites Fabricated by Chemical Plating and Spark Plasma Sintering
PbTe/Ag composite powders were synthesized by a chemical plating method and then compacted by spark plasma sintering (SPS) at 573 K to 673 K and 50 MPa. The effects of the sintering temperature on the thermoel...
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Residual Strains of Filter Materials Reinforced with Grid Inclusions Under Cyclic Loading
Reinforcement technology is widely used for filter dams in high-seismicity zones. The effect of reinforcement on deformation and safety is evaluated, and it is one of the primary objectives to be investigated ...
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Kefir improves fatty liver syndrome by inhibiting the lipogenesis pathway in leptin-deficient ob/ob knockout mice
Fatty liver disease is commonly associated with obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes. Severe fatty liver is sometimes accompanied by steatohepatitis and may lead to the development of hepatocellular carcin...
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Dynamic Tensile Testing of Based and Welded Automotive Steel
Strength and ductility data at high strain rates (~1,200 s−1) for UTS800, UTS700 automotive steel and their electron beam welded (EBW) were obtained using a split Hopkinson tensile bar apparatus. The stress–strai...
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Open AccessA multinational phase 2 study of nanoliposomal irinotecan sucrosofate (PEP02, MM-398) for patients with gemcitabine-refractory metastatic pancreatic cancer
PEP02, also known as MM-398, is a novel nanoliposomal irinotecan that has improved pharmacokinetics and tumour bio-distribution of the free drug. This phase 2 study evaluated PEP02 monotherapy as second-line t...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Experimental Study on Dynamic Mechanical Properties of a Mock PBX
The mechanical properties and fracture behavior of a mock polymer bonded explosives (PBX) material were studied using the split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) apparatus. The compressive response of the material...
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Tantalum Nitride for Copper Diffusion Blocking on Thin Film (BiSb)2Te3
This study demonstrates the feasibility of introducing a TaN thin film as a copper diffusion barrier for p-type (BiSb)2Te3 thermoelectric material. Compared to conventional Ni diffusion barrier, remarkably little...
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Technique for Combined Dynamic Compression–Shear Testing of PBXs
We modify the split Hopkinson pressure bar and propose a compression–shear experimental method to investigate the dynamic behavior of polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs). The main apparatuses used include an inci...
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Experimental Evidence for Formation of Ni-Al Compound in Flip-Chip Joints Under Current Stressing
The materials interactions on the under bump metallization (UBM) side of flip-chip solder joints during current stressing were studied by using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and scan...
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Algal Growth Control Within Natural Water Purification Systems: Macrophyte Light Shading Effects
Natural water purification systems including oxidation ponds and surface flow wetlands are commonly used to treat wastewater in tropic regions, however, the water quality of the effluent fluctuated and often f...