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Open AccessA new fabrication method for enhancing the yield of linear micromirror arrays assisted by temporary anchors
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Open AccessMR-based motion correction for cardiac PET parametric imaging: a simulation study
Both cardiac and respiratory motions bias the kinetic parameters measured by dynamic PET. The aim of this study was to perform a realistic positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance (PET-MR) simulation st...
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Open AccessA brief review of graphene-based material synthesis and its application in environmental pollution management
Graphene is an interesting two-dimensional carbon allotrope that has attracted considerable research interest because of its unique structure and physicochemical properties. Studies have been conducted on grap...
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Open AccessRoad surface mirage: A bunch of hot air?
The inferior mirage from road surfaces is a common phenomenon, which can be easily seen in everyday life. It has been recognized in the literature as a light refraction phenomenon due to the refractive index g...