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Nanostructured materials for photovoltaics and microwave electronics: methods and applications
(2017-04-01)
Nanoscale particles and thin layers are today used for a variety of applications to make industrial products lighter, stronger or more conductive. This study investigates synthesis, characterization and application of ...
Synthesis and characterization of Pt/TiO2/C composite catalysts for fuel cells prepared using a glucose modifier
(2017-03-01)
Catalysts in the electrodes of polymer exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) serve a critical function in reactions which can be used to generate electrical energy from chemical fuels. Pt nanoparticles are commonly dispersed ...
Examining swim bladder inflation failure as a toxicological endpoint in Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes)
(2017-11-01)
Inadequate swim bladder inflation, while not being lethal itself, can have serious long-term effects on fish populations. Many environmental contaminants can inhibit swim bladder inflation of larval fish. Understanding how ...
The modification of fuel cell-based breath alcohol sensor materials to improve water retention of sensing performance
(2016-03-01)
Fuel cell based breath alcohol sensors (BrASs) are one of the most important tools used by law enforcement today. While these devices are used globally, they all suffer from a common deficiency: reliance on water. The ...
The impact of restricted ration and chemical stressors on Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and American flagfish (Jordanella floridae)
(2017-12-01)
This research aimed to increase the understanding of the impact of multiple factors including both environmental and chemical stressors and their effects on fish survival, growth, and reproduction. Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus ...
Community-oriented architecture for smart cities
(2017-12-01)
With the widespread use of smartphone devices, a surge in mobile sensing, progress in wireless communication and networking techniques, as well as the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing, ...
Alloy catalysts for fuel cell-based alcohol sensors
(2016-05-01)
Direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs) are attractive from both economic and environmental standpoints for generating renewable energy and powering vehicles and portable electronic devices. The cost and performance of the DEFCs ...
Influence of dietary interventions on the immune system: an investigation of the impact of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fermentable materials and high energy diets
(2016-12-01)
Dietary interventions vary in ability to influence immune activity. Separate investigations were conducted to determine the immune impact of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fermentable materials (DFM) and high energy (HE) ...
The synthesis and in vitro evaluation of siRNAs modified at the backbone with a novel triazole-based internucleotide linkage and abasic alkyl-chain linkages of varying length
(2013-04-01)
For over a decade, the use of double-stranded short interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to silence the expression of genes associated with disease at the translational level has gained much attention. Using a highly conserved ...
Effects of dietary fermentable material on innate and adaptive immune measures in male and female rats under resting and immunized conditions
(2015-02-01)
Sex-based differences in immune parameters are well recognized, and recent evidence suggests differences in microbiota composition between sexes, necessitating assessment of effects of dietary fermentable material (DFM) ...