Controllable fabrication of α-Ni(OH)2 thin films with preheating treatment for long-term stable electrochromic and energy storage applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 3010-3016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunhua Su ◽  
Meijia Qiu ◽  
Yipeng An ◽  
Siyuan Sun ◽  
Chuanxi Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Fast Switching ◽  
Energy Storage Application ◽  
One Step ◽  
Energy Storage Applications ◽  
Controllable Fabrication ◽  
The Cost

Long-term stable, fast switching α-Ni(OH)2 electrodes for electrochromic energy storage application has been fabricated by one-step preheating treatment. The cost-effective fabrication is expected to expand to other metal hydroxide materials.

Poorly crystallized Bi(Mg,Zr,Ti)O3 lead-free thin films for energy-storage applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingwei Zhao ◽  
Zhonghua Yao ◽  
Zhijian Wang ◽  
Ning Zhang ◽  
Hua Hao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Energy Storage Applications

The Cost-Effectiveness of an RCT to Establish Whether 5 or 10 Years of Bisphosphonate Treatment Is the Better Duration for Women With a Prior Fracture

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 678-689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt D. Stevenson ◽  
Jeremy E. Oakley ◽  
Myfawny Lloyd Jones ◽  
Alan Brennan ◽  
Juliet E. Compston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Fracture Prevention ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Bisphosphonate Treatment ◽  
Net Benefit ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Term Efficacy ◽  
The Cost

Purpose. Five years of bisphosphonate treatment have proven efficacy in reducing fractures. Concerns exist that long-term bisphosphonate treatment may actually result in an increased number of fractures. This study evaluates, in the context of England and Wales, whether it is cost-effective to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and what sample size may be optimal to estimate the efficacy of bisphosphonates in fracture prevention beyond 5 years. Method. An osteoporosis model was constructed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of extending bisphosphonate treatment from 5 years to 10 years. Two scenarios were run. The 1st uses long-term efficacy data from published literature, and the 2nd uses distributions elicited from clinical experts. Results of a proposed RCT were simulated. The expected value of sample information technique was applied to calculate the expected net benefit of sampling from conducting such an RCT at varying levels of participants per arm and to compare this with proposed trial costs. Results. Without further information, the better duration of bisphosphonate treatment was estimated to be 5 years using the published data but 10 years using the elicited expert opinions, although in both cases uncertainty was substantial. The net benefit of sampling was consistently high when between 2000 and 5000 participants per arm were recruited. Conclusions. An RCT to evaluate the long-term efficacy of bisphosphonates in fracture prevention appears to be cost-effective for informing decision making in England and Wales.

A novel lead‐free bismuth magnesium titanate thin films for energy storage applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 102 (7) ◽  
pp. 3819-3822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Xie ◽  
Zhonghua Yao ◽  
Hua Hao ◽  
Yanjiang Xie ◽  
Zongxin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Magnesium Titanate ◽  
Energy Storage Applications

scholarly journals Cost-effective Analysis of Proton Pump Inhibitors in Long-term Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Narrative Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 292-305
Author(s):  
Shazia Jamshed ◽  
Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula ◽  
Sheikh Muhammad Zeeshan Qadar ◽  
Umaira Alauddin ◽  
Sana Shamim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cost Effectiveness Ratio ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Step Down ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Term Management

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that results from regurgitation of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Treatment available for GERD includes lifestyle changes, antacids, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs), proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and anti-reflux surgery. Aim: The aim of this review is to assess the cost-effectiveness of the use of PPIs in the long-term management of patients with GERD. Method: We searched in PubMed to identify related original articles with close consideration based on inclusion and exclusion criteria to choose the best studies for this narrative review. The first section compares the cost-effectiveness of PPIs with H2RAs in long-term heartburn management. The other sections shall only discuss the cost-effectiveness of PPIs in 5 different strategies, namely, continuous (step-up, step-down, and maintenance), on-demand, and intermittent therapies. Results: Of 55 articles published, 10 studies published from 2000 to 2015 were included. Overall, PPIs are more effective in relieving heartburn in comparison with ranitidine. The use of PPIs in managing heartburn in long-term consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) has higher cost compared with H2RA. However, if the decision-maker is willing to pay more than US$174 788.60 per extra quality-adjusted life year (QALY), then the optimal strategy is traditional NSAID (tNSAID) and PPIs. The probability of being cost-effective was also highest for NSAID and PPI co-therapy users. On-demand PPI treatment strategy showed dominant with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of US$2197 per QALY gained and was most effective and cost saving compared with all the other treatments. The average cost-effectiveness ratio was lower for rabeprazole therapy than for ranitidine therapy. Conclusion: Our review revealed that long-term treatment with PPIs is effective but costly. To achieve long-term cost-effective approach, we recommend on-demand approach to treat heartburn symptoms, but if the symptoms persist, treatment with continuous step-down therapy should be applied.

scholarly journals Enhanced electrochemical performance of α-MoO3/graphene nanocomposites prepared by an in situ microwave irradiation technique for energy storage applications

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (38) ◽  
pp. 22836-22847
Author(s):  
P. Nagaraju ◽  
M. Arivanandhan ◽  
A. Alsalme ◽  
A. Alghamdi ◽  
R. Jayavel
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Microwave Irradiation ◽  
Electrochemical Performance ◽  
Graphene Sheets ◽  
Microwave Irradiation Method ◽  
Graphene Nanocomposites ◽  
One Step ◽  
Energy Storage Applications ◽  
Enhanced Electrochemical Performance

Nanoparticles of α-molybdenum oxide (α-MoO3) are directly grown on graphene sheets using a surfactant-free facile one step ultrafast in situ microwave irradiation method.

One-step preparation and characterization of a nanostructured hybrid electrode material via a microwave energy-based approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (25) ◽  
pp. 10592-10603
Author(s):  
Selcuk Poyraz
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Electrode Material ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Microwave Energy ◽  
Electrochemical Energy Storage ◽  
Application Performance ◽  
Energy Storage Application ◽  
One Step ◽  
Electrochemical Energy

Nanostructured hybrid electrode materials are prepared in one-step via a MW energy-based approach with promising electrochemical energy storage application performance.

scholarly journals Replacement and Maintenance Decision Analysis for Hydraulic Machinery Facilities at Reservoirs under Imperfect Maintenance

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2507
Author(s):  
Sou-Sen Leu ◽  
Tao-Ming Ying
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Imperfect Maintenance ◽  
Term Operation ◽  
Engineering Economics ◽  
Hydraulic Machinery ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Replacement Time

After the long-term operation of reservoir facilities, they will become nonoperational due to the material deterioration and the performance degradation. One of crucial decisions is to determine the maintenance or replacement of the facilities in a cost-effective manner. Conventional replacement models seldom consider the maintenance effect. The facilities after maintenance are generally not as good as new, but are relatively restored. The target of this study is to establish a replacement decision model of the reservoir facilities under imperfect maintenance. By combining the theories of reliability analysis, imperfect maintenance, and engineering economics, the best timing of replacement that achieves cost-effectiveness is analyzed and proposed. Lastly, based on the design of experiments (DOE) and simulation, the regression curve chart for the economical replacement decision is established. Once the failure rate, the age of recovery after maintenance, and the ratio of maintenance cost to replacement cost are estimated based on historical data, the cost-effective replacement time of hydraulic machinery facilities will be efficiently determined.

scholarly journals Cost-Effectiveness of an Obesity Management Program for 6- to 15-Year-Old Children in Poland: Data from Over Three Thousand Participants

Obesity Facts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 487-498
Author(s):  
Ewa Bandurska ◽  
Michał Brzeziński ◽  
Paulina Metelska ◽  
Marzena Zarzeczna-Baran
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
School Programs ◽  
Overweight Group ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Public Health Challenge ◽  
The Cost

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Obesity and overweight, including childhood obesity and overweight, pose a public health challenge worldwide. According to the available research findings, long-term interventions focusing on dietary behavior, physical activity, and psychological support are the most effective in reducing obesity in children aged 6–18 years. There are limited studies showing the financial effectiveness of such interventions. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The objective of the present study was to evaluate cost-effectiveness of the 6-10-14 for Health weight management program using pharmacoeconomic indicators, i.e., cost-effectiveness analysis using the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We used anthropometric data of 3,081 children included in a 1-year-long intervention with a full financial cost assessment. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The cost of removing a child from the overweight group (BMI &#x3e;85th percentile) was PLN 27,758 (EUR 6,463), and the cost of removing a child from the obese group (BMI &#x3e;95th percentile) was slightly lower, i.e., PLN 23,601 (EUR 5,495). Given the obesity-related medical costs calculated in the life-long perspective, these results can be considered encouraging. At the same time, when comparing the total costs per participant with the costs of other interventions, it can be noted that they are similar to the costs of school programs containing more than 1 type of intervention. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The 6-10-14 for Health program can be considered cost-effective. As a result of committing financial resources in the approximate amount of EUR 1,790 per child, around half of the children participating in the program have improved their weight indicators.

scholarly journals Layer-by-layer grown scalable redox-active ruthenium-based molecular multilayer thin films for electrochemical applications and beyond

Nanoscale ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (42) ◽  
pp. 17685-17692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veerabhadrarao Kaliginedi ◽  
Hiroaki Ozawa ◽  
Akiyoshi Kuzume ◽  
Sivarajakumar Maharajan ◽  
Ilya V. Pobelov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Ruthenium Complex ◽  
Electrochemical Energy Storage ◽  
Multilayer Thin Films ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Energy Storage Application ◽  
Electrochemical Applications ◽  
Redox Active ◽  
Electrochemical Energy

Reporting the first study on the electrochemical energy storage application of surface immobilized ruthenium-complex multilayers.

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