scholarly journals Perspectives On Molecular-Level Understanding of Thermophysics of Liquids and Future Research Directions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Specific Heat ◽  
Thermophysical Properties ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Transport Processes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Abstract This article provides the author's perspectives on the current molecular-level understanding of thermophysical properties and transport processes in liquids. After illustrating peculiarities of the thermophysical properties of some common liquids using experimental data on their specific heat, thermal conductivity and viscosity, the article moves on with a summary of existing molecular pictures and theoretical approaches on liquids, followed with elaborations on different models developed for the specific heat, thermal conductivity, and viscosity. The review shows that current understanding of thermophysical properties of liquids is still poor and theoretical tools to study them are not well developed. The article provides personal views of the author on what are missing in current theories and underlying mechanisms for some experimental observations, and includes some suggestions for potential directions of future research.

scholarly journals Graphene-Based Thermal Interface Materials: An Application-Oriented Perspective on Architecture Design

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Lv ◽  
Wen Dai ◽  
Aijun Li ◽  
Cheng-Te Lin
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Thermal Interface Materials ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Thermal Interface ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Interface Materials

With the increasing power density of electrical and electronic devices, there has been an urgent demand for the development of thermal interface materials (TIMs) with high through-plane thermal conductivity for handling the issue of thermal management. Graphene exhibited significant potential for the development of TIMs, due to its ultra-high intrinsic thermal conductivity. In this perspective, we introduce three state-of-the-art graphene-based TIMs, including dispersed graphene/polymers, graphene framework/polymers and inorganic graphene-based monoliths. The advantages and limitations of them were discussed from an application point of view. In addition, possible strategies and future research directions in the development of high-performance graphene-based TIMs are also discussed.

Hacia una conclusión

2020 ◽  
pp. 322-330
Author(s):  
Allison Margaret Bigelow
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Indigenous Studies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Colonial Archives ◽  
History Of ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Historical Silences ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter reviews the major methodological and theoretical approaches used in Mining Language, at once concluding the book and gesturing toward future research directions in the fields of history of colonial science and technology and Indigenous Studies. Specifically, it reflects on the relationship between history and literary studies within these intersecting fields. By reflecting on what colonial archives say and do not say, the conclusion argues for the importance of research ethics and methods that confront, acknowledge, and respond to historical silences.

scholarly journals Natural antisense transcripts in the biological hallmarks of cancer: powerful regulators hidden in the dark

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanshan Zhao ◽  
Xue Zhang ◽  
Shuo Chen ◽  
Song Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Biology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hallmarks Of Cancer ◽  
Therapeutic Application ◽  
Antisense Transcripts ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Natural Antisense Transcripts ◽  
Post Translational Modifications ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Abstract Natural antisense transcripts (NATs), which are transcribed from opposite strands of DNA with partial or complete overlap, affect multiple stages of gene expression, from epigenetic to post-translational modifications. NATs are dysregulated in various types of cancer, and an increasing number of studies focusing on NATs as pivotal regulators of the hallmarks of cancer and as promising candidates for cancer therapy are just beginning to unravel the mystery. Here, we summarize the existing knowledge on NATs to highlight their underlying mechanisms of functions in cancer biology, discuss their potential roles in therapeutic application, and explore future research directions.

scholarly journals Molecular signals that govern tuber development in potato

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-2-3) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Kirtikumar R. Kondhare ◽  
Bhavani Natarajan ◽  
Anjan K. Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Storage Proteins ◽  
Cereal Crops ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Environmental Cues ◽  
Apical Region ◽  
Tuber Development ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Molecular Signals

The potato serves as the fourth most important food crop on the planet after the three cereal crops. It is rich in starch, storage proteins and important vitamins, dietary antioxidants and minerals. Potato is a modified stem (stolon) that grows underground, at the base of the plant, under favourable conditions. Perception and processing of signals occur in leaves and the corresponding information is transported to the stolon-tip. The elongation of the stolon-tip ceases and the plane of cell division changes from transverse to longitudinal, causing swelling of the sub-apical region of the stolon. This is accompanied by synthesis of starch in leaves, followed by its transport to and accumulation in the stolon. The initiation of tuber developmental signals and the subsequent stolon-to-tuber transition (tuberization) is undoubtedly a dynamic process which involves integration of multiple molecular factors, environmental cues and crosstalk between various pathways, including phytohormones. Understanding the tuberization process has been an aim of many plant biologists across the globe. Recent discoveries have shown that apart from photoperiod and hormonal metabolism, there are crucial transcription factors, small RNAs, full-length mobile mRNAs and proteins that regulate tuberization in potato. Although we have gained significant knowledge about the tuberization process, many questions on the underlying mechanisms of tuber development remain to be answered. In this review, we summarize the crucial molecular signals that govern tuber formation and propose an updated tuberization network along with future research directions.

Exposure-Based Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan S. Abramowitz ◽  
Steven Taylor ◽  
Dean McKay
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is one of the oldest and most effective treatments for obsessive compulsive disorder. The present chapter describes the empirical foundations, development, delivery, and latest research on ERP. Commonly used methods and procedural variants of ERP are described, along with findings concerning the underlying mechanisms of action. The efficacy of ERP in relation to other treatments is discussed, in addition to research on the long-term effects of ERP and its effects in non-research settings. Pretreatment predictors of the outcome of treatments using ERP are also considered. Efforts to improve treatment outcome are discussed, including research into the benefits of combining ERP with other psychosocial interventions such as cognitive therapy, or with particular medications. The chapter concludes by considering important future research directions for improving the outcome of treatment packages that include ERP.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Framing: A Literature Review and Future Research Directions

2021 ◽  
pp. 104225872110003
Author(s):  
Yuliya Snihur ◽  
Llewellyn D. W. Thomas ◽  
Raghu Garud ◽  
Nelson Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

There is increasing recognition among scholars that entrepreneurs use framing to legitimize their ventures and the broader fields within which they operate. Yet, there is no unifying framework to bring together existing theoretical perspectives on entrepreneurial framing and to make sense of their underlying mechanisms. Based on an integrative review of prior studies, we propose a conceptual framework for organizing this important literature. Our review also suggests directions for future research on entrepreneurial framing.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document