The impact of heteroatom substitution on cross-conjugation and its effect on the photovoltaic performance of DSSCs – a computational investigation of linear vs. cross-conjugated anchoring units

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (35) ◽  
pp. 22660-22673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahalingavelar Paramasivam ◽  
Ramesh Kumar Chitumalla ◽  
Joonkyung Jang ◽  
Ji Ho Youk
Keyword(s):  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Computational Investigation ◽  
Conjugated Systems ◽  
Reverse Trend ◽  
Heteroatom Substitution ◽  
The Impact

The heteroatom substitution on cross conjugation takes a reverse trend to the linear π-conjugated systems by means of energy levels and photophysical properties. The resultant changes directly affecting the photovoltaic performance of DSSCs.

Metal nanocluster light-emitting devices with suppressed parasitic emission and improved efficiency: exploring the impact of photophysical properties

Nanoscale ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (20) ◽  
pp. 9140-9146 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.-W. Koh ◽  
A. M. Hiszpanski ◽  
M. Sezen ◽  
A. Naim ◽  
T. Galfsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Light Emitting Devices ◽  
Metal Nanocluster ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Electrochemical Energy

Nanoclusters with different degrees of aggregation are synthesized and their electrochemical energy levels are measured to implement light-emitting devices with luminance >40 cd m−2 and EQE >0.1%, with suppressed parasitic emission.

scholarly journals Adjustment of Whey:Casein Ratio from 20:80 to 60:40 in Milk Formulation Affects Food Intake and Brainstem and Hypothalamic Neuronal Activation and Gene Expression in Laboratory Mice

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 658
Author(s):  
Erin L. Wood ◽  
David G. Christian ◽  
Mohammed Arafat ◽  
Laura K. McColl ◽  
Colin G. Prosser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Area Postrema ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Early Gene ◽  
Hypothalamic Nucleus ◽  
Laboratory Mice ◽  
Neuronal Activation ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Animal Milk ◽  
The Impact

Adjustment of protein content in milk formulations modifies protein and energy levels, ensures amino acid intake and affects satiety. The shift from the natural whey:casein ratio of ~20:80 in animal milk is oftentimes done to reflect the 60:40 ratio of human milk. Studies show that 20:80 versus 60:40 whey:casein milks differently affect glucose metabolism and hormone release; these data parallel animal model findings. It is unknown whether the adjustment from the 20:80 to 60:40 ratio affects appetite and brain processes related to food intake. In this set of studies, we focused on the impact of the 20:80 vs. 60:40 whey:casein content in milk on food intake and feeding-related brain processes in the adult organism. By utilising laboratory mice, we found that the 20:80 whey:casein milk formulation was consumed less avidly and was less preferred than the 60:40 formulation in short-term choice and no-choice feeding paradigms. The relative PCR analyses in the hypothalamus and brain stem revealed that the 20:80 whey:casein milk intake upregulated genes involved in early termination of feeding and in an interplay between reward and satiety, such as melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3R), oxytocin (OXT), proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R). The 20:80 versus 60:40 whey:casein formulation intake differently affected brain neuronal activation (assessed through c-Fos, an immediate-early gene product) in the nucleus of the solitary tract, area postrema, ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus and supraoptic nucleus. We conclude that the shift from the 20:80 to 60:40 whey:casein ratio in milk affects short-term feeding and relevant brain processes.

Rupture by impact-induced fatigue of a copper foil strip embedded in a multifunctional composite material

2021 ◽  
pp. 002199832199432
Author(s):  
Yacine Ouroua ◽  
Said Abdi ◽  
Imene Bachirbey
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Repeated Impact ◽  
Aeronautical Industry ◽  
Repeated Impacts ◽  
Cracking Mode ◽  
The Impact

Multifunctional composite materials are highly sought-after by the aerospace and aeronautical industry but their performance depends on their ability to sustain various forms of damages, in particular damages due to repeated impacts. In this work we studied the mechanical behavior of a layered glass-epoxy composite with copper inserts subjected to fatigue under repeated impacts with different energy levels. Damage evolution as a function of impact energy was carefully monitored in order to determine the effect of the copper inserts on mechanical characteristics of the multifunctional composite, such as endurance and life. Results of repeated impact tests show that electric current interruption in the copper inserts occurs prior to the total perforation of the composite material, and after about 75% of the total number of impacts to failure. This is the case for the three energy levels considered in this study, [Formula: see text] = 2, 3 and 4 Joules. The epoxy resin was dissolved chemically in order to preserve the mechanical structure of the damaged copper inserts and the composite fibers for further inspection and analysis. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the fractured copper inserts revealed interesting information on the nature of the damage, including information on plastic deformation, strain hardening, cracking mode, temperature increase during the impacts, and most importantly the glass fibers and their roles during the impact-fatigue tests.

scholarly journals The role of L/W in the solar radiation for Saharian cities

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 05006
Author(s):  
Rami Qaoud ◽  
Alkama Djamal
Keyword(s):  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Direct Solar Radiation ◽  
Test Field ◽  
Natural Lighting ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The urban fabric of the desert cities is based on the principle of reducing the impact of urban canyons on direct solar radiation. Here comes this research, which is based on a comparative study of the periods of direct solarisation and values of the solar energy of urban canyons via two urban fabrics that have different building densities, where the ratio between L/W is different. In order to obtain the real values of the solar energy (thermal, lighting), the test field was examined every two hours, each three consecutive days. The measurement stations are positioned by the three types of the relationship between L/W, (L≥2w, L=w, L≤0.5w). According to the results, we noticed and recorded the difference in the periods of direct solarization between the types of urban engineering canyons, reaching 6 hours a day, the difference in thermal values of air, reaching 4 °C, and the difference in periods of direct natural lighting, reaching 6 hours. It should be noted that the role of the relationship between L/W is to protect the urban canyons by reducing the impact of direct solar radiation on urban canyons, providing longer hours of shading, and reducing solar energy levels (thermal, lighting) at the urban canyons. This research is classified under the research axis (the studies of external spaces in the urban environment according to the bioclimatic approach and geographic approach). But this research aims to focus on the tracking and studying the distribution of the solar radiation - thermal radiation and lighting radiation - in different types of street canyons by comparing the study of the direct solarization periods of each type and the quantity of solar energy collected during the solarization periods.

Cyclometalated Platinum Polymers: Synthesis, Photophysical Properties, and Photovoltaic Performance

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1977-1987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tabitha A. Clem ◽  
David F. J. Kavulak ◽  
Erik J. Westling ◽  
Jean M. J. Fréchet
Keyword(s):  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance

The impact of bromine substitution on the photophysical properties of a homodinuclear Ru–tpphz–Ru complex

2011 ◽  
Vol 516 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Kuhnt ◽  
Michael Karnahl ◽  
Sven Rau ◽  
Michael Schmitt ◽  
Benjamin Dietzek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Ru Complex ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Bromine Substitution

Impact of adding plinabulin to pegfilgrastim for the prevention of TAC chemotherapy (Chemo) induced neutropenia (CIN), on patient quality of life (QoL).

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e24031-e24031
Author(s):  
Ramon Mohanlal ◽  
Yvette Lelorier ◽  
Dominic Mitchell ◽  
Lan Huang ◽  
Douglas W. Blayney
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Phase 3 ◽  
Tac Chemotherapy ◽  
Physical Wellbeing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Clinical Trial Information

e24031 Background: Plinabulin is a novel non-G-CSF small molecule being developed for the prevention of chemotherapy in conjunction with pegfilgrastim and is administered via 30 min IV infusion, 30 min after chemo on Day (D) 1. The QoL was analyzed using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General questionnaire (FACT-G) as part of a phase 3 (Ph3) clinical trial comparing pegfilgrastim alone versus pegfilgrastim and plinabulin for the prevention of neutropenia in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients being treated with Docetaxel (75 mg/m2), Doxorubicin (50 mg/m2), and Cyclophosphamide (500 mg/m2) (TAC) on D1 for four 21 D cycles and study treatment. Methods: The FACT-G was administered to patients in China and Ukraine using an ePRO app downloaded onto patients' phones as part of the Phase 3 PROTECTIVE-2 trial (NCT0329457) with TAC. Patients completed the FACT-G during each chemo cycle at D-1, D1, D8 and D15. Patients received reminders 1 hour before the required completion time and all entries were time stamped. The FACT-G measured the impact of cancer on four categories: Physical wellbeing, Social wellbeing, Emotional wellbeing and Functional wellbeing. Results: Compared to pegfilgrastim alone, patients on plinabulin + pegfilgrastim performed significantly better for Physical wellbeing on D8 and D15 of Cycle 2 (p < 0.0589 and p < 0.0039 respectively) and Cycle 3 (p < 0.0360 and p < 0.0343 respectively). Further analysis of the sub questions showed that both energy levels “I have a lack of energy” and pain”(I have pain” were significantly better for the plinabulin + pegfilgrastim combination versus pegfilgrastim alone (p < 0.0377 and p < 0.0420 respectively). Overall FACT-G completion compliance for the trial was 91%. Conclusions: The Physical wellbeing (in particular, pain and for energy levels) of patients receiving plinabulin in combination with pegfilgrastim for the prevention of TAC CIN, was significantly less impacted by chemo dosing compared to the pegfilgrastim alone arm. In addition, the results suggest that patients receiving the combination therapy recovered their pre-chemo Physical wellbeing levels more rapidly. Clinical trial information: NCT03531099.

scholarly journals One-reactor plasma assisted fabrication of ZnO@TiO 2 multishell nanotubes: assessing the impact of a full coverage on the photovoltaic performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Nicolas Filippin ◽  
Manuel Macias-Montero ◽  
Zineb Saghi ◽  
Jesús Idígoras ◽  
Pierre Burdet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Full Coverage ◽  
The Impact
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