bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Developmental trajectories of body mass index and emotional-behavioral functioning of underweight children: A longitudinal study
Authors: Cimino Silvia , Cerniglia Luca , Almenara Carlos A. , Jezek Stanislav , Erriu Michela , Tambelli Renata
Published: January 2016

Although several studies have addressed developmental trajectories from childhood to adolescence of internalizing/externalizing problems, limited attention has been given to underweight children. Two groups were recruited for this study from a community sample: underweight (Ug, N = 80, 50% female) and normal weight (NWg, N = 80, 50% female) to examine the developmental trajectories of body mass index and emotional-behavioral functioning of underweight children from the age two years and their risk of eating disorder at early adolescence. The study was organized over four waves, each of three years. Pediatricians measured BMI, parents completed the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Eating Disorders Inventory-Referral Form (EDI-3-RF). Our results showed that children in the two groups recorded different BMI trajectories over time. In NWg, male and female subjects started from a higher BMI at T1 than their peers. In Ug, internalizing and externalizing problems in males and females remained higher than their peers at all points of assessment. Males and females in Ug scored higher than those in NWg on EDI-3-RF total score. Our results indicate a need for effective physical and psychological assessment of underweight children in community samples to prevent psychological difficulties and eating disorders in adolescence.
An electrochemical sensor for 1-naphthylamine based on a novel composite of cyclodextrin-graphene and molecularly imprinted poly(vinylferrocene)
Authors: Tang Huan , Chen Jianrong , Zeng Yanbo , Li Zhouyang , Huang Hong , Li Lei
Published: January 2016

The preparation of GN/CD-MIPVF using vinylferrocene as a novel functional monomer for the construction of an electrochemical sensor for 1-naphthylamine determination.
A highly sensitive reversible fluorescent-colorimetric azino bis-Schiff base sensor for rapid detection of Pb2+in aqueous media
Authors: Ghorai Anupam , Mondal Jahangir , Saha Rajat , Bhattacharya Sumantra , Patra Goutam K.
Published: January 2016

A reversible fluorescent-colorimetric azinobis-Schiff base receptor for the detection of Pb2+in aqueous medium has been developed.
Delivering anti-cancer drugs with endosomal pH-sensitive anti-cancer liposomes
Authors: Moku Gopikrishna , Gulla Suresh Kumar , Nimmu Narendra Varma , Khalid Sara , Chaudhuri Arabinda
Published: January 2016

Numerous prior studies have been reported on the use of pH-sensitive drug carriers such as micelles, liposomes, peptides, polymers, nanoparticles,etc. that are sensitive to the acidic (pH = ∼6.5) microenvironments of tumor tissues.
Bifunctional bioceramics stimulating osteogenic differentiation of a gingival fibroblast and inhibiting plaque biofilm formation
Authors: Shen Ya , Wang Zhejun , Wang Jiao , Zhou Yinghong , Chen Hui , Wu Chengtie , Haapasalo Markus
Published: January 2016

A bifunctional Ca–Mg–Si bioceramic induces osteogenic differentiation of gingival fibroblasts and inhibits plaque biofilm formation.
Reprogrammable multiplexed detection of circulating oncomiRs using hybridization chain reaction
Authors: Rana Muhit , Balcioglu Mustafa , Kovach Maya , Hizir Mustafa Salih , Robertson Neil M. , Khan Irfan , Yigit Mehmet V.
Published: January 2016

Coupling the DNA polymerization capability of HCR with the plasmonic properties of AuNP for reprogrammable, multiplexed and visual detection of three different circulating oncomiRs in seven different combinations.
Outstanding drug loading capacity by water stable microporous MOF: a potential drug carrier
Authors: Bag Partha Pratim , Wang Dong , Chen Zhuo , Cao Rong
Published: January 2016

A robust, highly water stable, microporous MOF, [Zn8(O)2(CDDB)6(DMF)4(H2O)] {where CDDB = 4,4′-(9-H carbazole-3,6-diyl)dibenzoic acid}, was synthesized based on an open N–H site by a solvothermal process and exhibited an outstanding loading capacity and satisfactory release capability for 5-fluorouracil, with a negligible cytotoxicity effect.
Architecture–property relationships of zero-, one- and two-dimensional carbon matrix incorporated Na2Fe(SO4)2·2H2O/C
Authors: Meng Yu , Li Qiufeng , Yu Tiantian , Zhang Sen , Deng Chao
Published: January 2016

The principle for the rational design of a sulfate/C composite was based on its architecture–physicochemical property relationships and the requirement of its applications.
Structural, electrochemical and magnetic analyses of a new octanuclear MnIII2MnII6 cluster with linked-defect cubane topology
Authors: Yang Fei , Deng Yong-Kai , Guo Ling-Yu , Su Hai-Feng , Jagličić Zvonko , Feng Zhen-Yu , Zhuang Gui-Lin , Zeng Su-Yuan , Sun Di
Published: January 2016

A new MnIII2MnII6 coordination cluster from a hydroxymethyl-pyrazole ligand was isolated and its electrochemical and magnetic properties were studied in detail.
Strong luminescent copper(i) halide coordination polymers and dinuclear complexes with thioacetamide and N,N′-donor ligands
Authors: Troyano Javier , Perles Josefina , Amo-Ochoa Pilar , Zamora Félix , Delgado Salomé
Published: January 2016

Ternary compounds based on copper(i) halides with thioacetamide and 4,4′-bipyridine or pyrazine have been prepared and characterized showing luminescence and semiconductivity.
The growth of ZnO on stainless steel foils by MOCVD and its application in light emitting devices
Authors: Wu Bin , Zhuang Shi-Wei , Chi Chen , Shi Zhi-Feng , Jiang Jun-Yan , Dong Xin , Li Wan-Cheng , Zhang Yuan-Tao , Zhang Bao-Lin , Du Guo-Tong
Published: January 2016

ZnO growth on stainless steel has been realized. Light emitting devices based on the ZnO nanorods emit pure UV light.
Photon upconversion: from two-photon absorption (TPA) to triplet–triplet annihilation (TTA)
Authors: Ye Changqing , Zhou Liwei , Wang Xiaomei , Liang Zuoqin
Published: January 2016

Recent advances and remaining challenges are presented in the areas of TPA/TTA-UC, with particular emphasis on molecular engineering of these two upconversion materials.
Raman and DFT study of methimazole chemisorbed on gold colloidal nanoparticles
Authors: Muniz-Miranda Maurizio , Muniz-Miranda Francesco , Pedone Alfonso
Published: January 2016

The SERS/DFT study of methimazole chemisorbed on Au nanoparticles paves the way for the use of these nanohybrids in biomedicine.
Progress in the theory of electrostatic interactions between charged particles
Authors: Lindgren Eric B. , Chan Ho-Kei , Stace Anthony J. , Besley Elena
Published: January 2016

In this perspective we examine recent theoretical developments in methods for calculating the electrostatic properties of charged particles of dielectric materials.
Novel AuCl3–thiourea catalyst with a low Au content and an excellent catalytic performance for acetylene hydrochlorination
Authors: Yin Xue , Huang Chaofeng , Kang Lihua , Zhu Mingyuan , Dai Bin
Published: January 2016

In this work, we synthesized a novel non-mercuric catalyst with HAuCl4·4H2O and thiourea as precursors, and active carbon (AC) as a support.
Diamidophosphines with six-membered chelates and their coordination chemistry with group 4 metals: development of a trimethylene-methane-tethered [PN2]-type “molecular claw”
Authors: Batke S. , Kothe T. , Haas M. , Wadepohl H. , Ballmann J.
Published: January 2016

Group 4 complexes bearing novel diamidophosphines with the metals embedded in six-membered chelates were explored and a new tripodal trimethylene-methane-tethered diamidophosphine was developed.
A highly selective, sensitive and reversible fluorescence chemosensor for Zn2+ and its cell viability
Authors: Saini Anoop Kumar , Srivastava Mansi , Sharma Vinay , Mishra Veenu , Mobin Shaikh M.
Published: January 2016

A new ligand (H2L) was synthesized and designed for sensing properties. H2L shows fluorescence ‘switch ON’ with Zn2+ ions with a detection limit of 1.47 μM. The H2L and 1 showed marginal toxicity against MCF-7 and A375 cell lines.
Microfluidic device for simultaneous analysis of neutrophil extracellular traps and production of reactive oxygen species
Authors: Moussavi-Harami S. F. , Mladinich K. M. , Sackmann E. K. , Shelef M. A. , Starnes T. W. , Guckenberger D. J. , Huttenlocher A. , Beebe D. J.
Published: January 2016

Simultaneous analysis of the production of reactive oxygen species and formation of extracellular traps from neutrophils isolated from a drop of blood using a novel microfluidics based approach.
Structure of the Ru, Ag and Te L X-ray emission spectra
Authors: Rodríguez T. , Sepúlveda A. , Carreras A. , Castellano G. , Trincavelli J.
Published: January 2016

The emission of X-rays in atomic transitions from L-shell vacancy states of Ru, Ag and Te induced by electron incidence was studied.
Involvement of nitrogen functional groups in high-affinity copper binding in tomato and wheat root apoplasts: spectroscopic and thermodynamic evidence
Authors: Guigues Stéphanie , Bravin Matthieu N. , Garnier Cédric , Masion Armand , Chevassus-Rosset Claire , Cazevieille Patrick , Doelsch Emmanuel
Published: January 2016

A dual local environment of Cu in root apoplasts was identified.
Alkyl-functionalization of 3,5-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,2,4,6-thiatriazine
Authors: Kleisath Elizabeth , Yutronkie Nathan J. , Korobkov Ilia , Gabidullin Bulat M. , Brusso Jaclyn L.
Published: January 2016

S-Alkyl-1,2,4,6-thiatriazines, which can be preparedviatwo pathways, are described. The regioselectivity and photophysical properties are rationalized through computational studies.
A bistren cryptand with a remote thioether function: Cu(ii) complexation in solution and on the surface of gold nanostars
Authors: Pallavicini Piersandro , Amendola Valeria , Bergamaschi Greta , Cabrini Elisa , Dacarro Giacomo , Rossi Nadia , Taglietti Angelo
Published: January 2016

A di-copper(ii) complex is formed in a bis-tren cage featuring a thioether function, capable of grafting on a monolayer of gold nanostars.
Synthesis and structural chemistry of bicyclic hexaaza-dithia macrocycles containing pendant donor groups
Authors: Gressenbuch Mathias , Lehmann Ulrike , Kersting Berthold
Published: January 2016

An efficient medium-scale synthesis and the structural characterization of a series of macrobicyclic hexaaza-dithia macrocycles with pendant donor arms is presented.
Enhancement of lithium transport by controlling the mesoporosity of silica monoliths filled by ionic liquids
Authors: Guyomard-Lack Aurélie , Said Bilel , Dupré Nicolas , Galarneau Anne , Le Bideau Jean
Published: January 2016

A systematic study of the effect of the mesopore diameter of silica monoliths with hierarchical porosity (meso-/macroporosity) on charge transport of confined ionic liquid with lithium salt shows an optimum for mesopore of 10 nm diameter.
Low generation polyamine dendrimers bearing flexible tetraethylene glycol as nanocarriers for plasmids and siRNA
Authors: Sharma Rishi , Zhang Issan , Shiao Tze Chieh , Pavan Giovanni M. , Maysinger Dusica , Roy René
Published: January 2016

Polycationic tetraethyleneglycol dendrimers of low generation successfully deliver siRNA in human cells, with transfection efficiency comparable to that of Lipofectamine.
A high-performance, flexible and robust metal nanotrough-embedded transparent conducting film for wearable touch screen panels
Authors: Im Hyeon-Gyun , An Byeong Wan , Jin Jungho , Jang Junho , Park Young-Geun , Park Jang-Ung , Bae Byeong-Soo
Published: January 2016

A junction resistance-free continuous metal nanotrough-embedded transparent conducting electrode (TCE) composite film (metal nanotrough-GFRHybrimer film) is reported.
Copper(i) chloride promoted Csp2–N cross-coupling of 1,2-di(pyrimidin-2-yl) disulfides with amines: an efficient approach to obtain C2-amino functionalized pyrimidines
Authors: Wei Kai-Jie , Quan Zheng-jun , Zhang Zhang , Da Yu-xia , Wang Xi-cun
Published: January 2016

The copper(i)-promoted cross-coupling of 1,2-di(pyrimidin-2-yl) disulfides with aromatic amines and aliphatic amines to deliver C–N coupling products in moderate to good yields is reported in this paper.
Ru-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of δ-keto Weinreb amides: enantioselective synthesis of (+)-Centrolobine
Authors: Zhao Mengmeng , Lu Bin , Ding Guangni , Ren Kai , Xie Xiaomin , Zhang Zhaoguo
Published: January 2016

An efficient asymmetric hydrogenation of δ-keto Weinreb amides catalyzed by a Ru-Xyl-SunPhos-Daipen bifunctional catalyst has been achieved.
A well-defined block copolymer synthesis via living cationic polymerization and nitroxide-mediated polymerization using carboxylic acid-based alkoxyamines as a dual initiator
Authors: Le Dao , Phan Trang N. T. , Autissier Laurent , Charles Laurence , Gigmes Didier
Published: January 2016

A series of carboxylic acid-based alkoxyamines associated with SnBr4, a Lewis acid, have been used as protonic acids of a binary initiating system to control the cationic polymerization of vinyl ether.
Nose to brain delivery of astaxanthin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles: fabrication, radio labeling, optimization and biological studies
Authors: Chandra Bhatt Prakash , Srivastava Pranay , Pandey Preeti , Khan Washim , Panda Bibhu Prasad
Published: January 2016

Astaxanthin nanoformulation was found appropriate in all measures with strong antioxidant activity against H2O2induced oxidative stress in PC12 cells. Biodistribution and brain delivery was also found to be superior to conventional dosage form.
The glass transition temperature measurements of polyethylene: determined by using molecular dynamic method
Authors: Yang Qing , Chen Xin , He Zhouwen , Lan Fengtao , Liu Hui
Published: January 2016

Different measurements of molecular dynamic simulation are used to investigated the glass transition temperature of polyethylene in this work. The simulated value of the Tg is about 200 K, which is in good agreement with available data of 195 K in the literature.
Influence of immobilized rubber on the non-linear viscoelasticity of filled silicone rubber with different interfacial interaction of silica
Authors: Zhou Hanmei , Song Lixian , Lu Ai , Jiang Tao , Yu Fengmei , Wang Xiaochuan
Published: January 2016

The effect of temperature on Payne effect for spherical silica filled rubber combines characteristics of normally filled and pure rubber.
High shear-induced exfoliation of graphite into high quality graphene by Taylor–Couette flow
Authors: Tran Tuan Sang , Park Seung Jun , Yoo Sung Sic , Lee Tae-Rin , Kim TaeYoung
Published: January 2016

A scalable method to produce high-quality graphene by shear-exfoliation of graphite is presented. High shear mixing of graphite in the Taylor vortex flow regime allows for the bulk production of few-layer graphene with low content of defects.
Direct Cu2+ ion-exchanged into as-synthesized SAPO-34 and its catalytic application in the selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3
Authors: Xiang Xiao , Yang Miao , Gao Beibei , Qiao Yuyan , Tian Peng , Xu Shutao , Liu Zhongmin
Published: January 2016

A facile and direct ion-exchange (DIE) method has been developed to prepare Cu-exchanged SAPO-34s, in which as-synthesized SAPO-34 is used as a precursor.
Ionic liquids derived from organosuperbases: en route to superionic liquids
Authors: Nowicki Janusz , Muszyński Marcin , Mikkola Jyri-Pekka
Published: January 2016

This is a comprehensive review of various task-specific ionic liquids derived from TMG, TBD, DBU, DBN and other organosuperbases.
Hydrodynamics of a cocurrent downward liquid–liquid extraction column
Authors: Samdavid S. , Renganathan T. , Krishnaiah K.
Published: January 2016

The present study focuses on the hydrodynamic characteristics of a cocurrent liquid–liquid downward system with perforated distributor.
Controllable synthesis of CdS/WO3 heterostructures with enhanced photoelectrochemical performance
Authors: Liu Yi , Cui Yingde , Huang Feiyan , Yang Xinzhe
Published: January 2016

With the increasing energy and environmental problems, photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting has recently attracted a great deal of attention.
Array of bis-quaternary ammonium surfactant tailored Cu(2−x)Te quantum dots with amended functional assets
Authors: Jamwal Deepika , Rana Dolly , Pathak Dinesh , Raizada Pankaj , Thakur Pankaj
Published: January 2016

Copper telluride [Cu(2−x)Te] nanoparticles stabilized by highly hydrophobic surfactants were synthesised and their structural, optical and electrical properties were examined.
Photocatalytic degradation of binary mixture of toxic dyes by HKUST-1 MOF and HKUST-1-SBA-15 in a rotating packed bed reactor under blue LED illumination: central composite design optimization
Authors: Mosleh S. , Rahimi M. R. , Ghaedi M. , Dashtian K. , Hajati S.
Published: January 2016

A new composite of mesoporous materials, HKUST-1 metal organic framework and SBA-15, was synthesized and applied to the simultaneous visible-light-driven photodegradation of a binary dye mixture of safranin O and malachite green.
Study of temperature dependent three component dynamic covalent assembly via Hantzsch reaction catalyzed by dioxido- and oxidoperoxidomolybdenum(vi) complexes under solvent free conditions
Authors: Maurya Mannar R. , Saini Neeraj , Avecilla Fernando
Published: January 2016

Dioxido- and oxidoperoxidomolybdenum(vi) complexes, and their catalytic potential for the Hantzsch type reaction under solvent free condition, giving corresponding dihydropyridine and pyridine, are reported.
Synthesis and characterization of a Cu(ii) Schiff base complex immobilized on graphene oxide and its catalytic application in the green synthesis of propargylamines
Authors: Kumari Shweta , Shekhar Amiya , Pathak Devendra D.
Published: January 2016

A Cu(ii) Schiff base complex immobilized on graphene oxide has been synthesized and characterized by FTIR, FT-RAMAN, XRD, UV, TEM, FE-SEM, EDAX, TGA, N2 adsorption–desorption and AAS analysis.
Facile and creative design of hierarchical vanadium oxides@graphene nanosheet patterns
Authors: Chen Jiucun , Li Wenjun , Jiang Jian , Wu Chao , Liu Yinqin
Published: January 2016

We make up the vanadium oxides@graphene nanosheets multi-layer structure cathode materials for sodium batteries by creatively using spin coating method. These multi-layer structure cathode materials had exhibited good stability and high capacity.
A new topology of hexanuclear [MnIII4LnIII2] clusters: syntheses, structures, and magnetic properties
Authors: Sun Lei , Chen Hui , Ma Chengbing , Chen Changneng
Published: January 2016

A new topology of hexanulcear Mn/Ln clusters with the 2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine as ligand have been synthesized. The soild-state dc magnetic susceptibility analyses exhibit antiferromagnetic interactions within two compounds.
High-performance supercapacitors based on graphene/MnO2/activated carbon fiber felt composite electrodes in different neutral electrolytes
Authors: Yang Qian , Dong Liubing , Xu Chengjun , Kang Feiyu
Published: January 2016

Prepared graphene/MnO2/activated carbon fiber felt composite textile electrodes are low-cost and have high electrochemical performance in different neutral electrolytes.
Sonochemical synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanoflowers using creatine phosphate disodium salt as an organic phosphorus source and their application in protein adsorption
Authors: Qi Chao , Zhu Ying-Jie , Wu Cheng-Tie , Sun Tuan-Wei , Jiang Ying-Ying , Zhang Yong-Gang , Wu Jin , Chen Feng
Published: January 2016

Hydroxyapatite nanosheets-assembled nanoflowers are sonochemically synthesized using creatine phosphate, which have excellent cytocompatibility and relatively high protein adsorption ability.
Optical phonons in the kesterite Cu2ZnGeS4semiconductor: polarized Raman spectroscopy and first-principle calculations
Authors: Guc M. , Litvinchuk A. P. , Levcenko S. , Valakh M. Ya. , Bodnar I. V. , Dzhagan V. M. , Izquierdo-Roca V. , Arushanov E. , Pérez-Rodríguez A.
Published: January 2016

A comprehensive vibrational analysis of the kesterite Cu2ZnGeS4is reported, which includes in-plane rotation polarized Raman scattering measurements from the (1 0 1)-single crystal facet as well as first principle lattice dynamic calculations.
Quantification of lactoferrin in breast milk by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with isotopic dilution
Authors: Ke Xing , Chen Qi , Pan Xiaodong , Zhang Jingshun , Mo Weimin , Ren Yiping
Published: January 2016

We developed a LC-MS/MS method for quantification of human lactoferrin in breast milk based on tryptic peptides and a synthetic isotopic peptide standard.
Facile synthesis of novel albumin-functionalized flower-like MoS2 nanoparticles for in vitro chemo-photothermal synergistic therapy
Authors: Chen Liang , Feng Wei , Zhou Xiaojun , Qiu Kexin , Miao Yingke , Zhang Qianqian , Qin Ming , Li Lei , Zhang Yanzhong , He Chuanglong
Published: January 2016

Flower-like MoS2 nanoparticles modified with bovine serum albumin loading with doxorubicin hydrochloride for chemo-photothermal synergistic therapy.
A multi-dimensional quasi-zeolite with 12 × 10 × 7-ring channels demonstrates high thermal stability and good gas adsorption selectivity
Authors: Liang Jie , Xia Wei , Sun Junliang , Su Jie , Dou Maofeng , Zou Ruqiang , Liao Fuhui , Wang Yingxia , Lin Jianhua
Published: January 2016

A quasi-zeolite with three-dimensional 12 × 10 × 7-ring channels is synthesised and exhibits high thermal stability and good gas adsorption selectivity.
The A-cation deficient perovskite series La2−xCoTiO6−δ (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.20): new components for potential SOFC composite cathodes
Authors: Gómez-Pérez Alejandro , Azcondo M. Teresa , Yuste Mercedes , Pérez-Flores Juan Carlos , Bonanos Nikolaos , Porcher Florence , Muñoz-Noval Alvaro , Hoelzel Markus , García-Alvarado Flaviano , Amador Ulises
Published: January 2016

The best performances are obtained for low x due to a compromise between sufficiently high amount of defects, but not so high to induce defect clustering.
A dual-functional benzobisthiadiazole derivative as an effective theranostic agent for near-infrared photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy
Authors: Huang Shuo , Upputuri Paul Kumar , Liu Hui , Pramanik Manojit , Wang Mingfeng
Published: January 2016

Colloidal nanoparticles of BBT-based narrow-bandgap small molecules as theranostic agents show a strong near-infrared photoacoustic signal and high photothermal conversion efficiency.
Organic energy devices from ionic liquids and conducting polymers
Authors: Brooke Robert , Fabretto Manrico , Krasowska Marta , Talemi Pejman , Pering Samuel , Murphy Peter J. , Evans Drew
Published: January 2016

The interaction of ionic liquids and conducting polymers were studied, and organic electronic devices fabricated using this new insight.
Flexible inkjet printed high-k HfO2-based MIM capacitors
Authors: Vescio G. , López-Vidrier J. , Leghrib R. , Cornet A. , Cirera A.
Published: January 2016

The soaring global demand for flexible, wearable and transparent devices has created an urgent need for new fabrication technologies that are both cost-competitive and eco-friendly.
High brightness solution-processed OLEDs employing linear, small molecule emitters
Authors: Findlay N. J. , Breig B. , Forbes C. , Inigo A. R. , Kanibolotsky A. L. , Skabara P. J.
Published: January 2016

Two novel linear oligomers that can be solution-processed to form green organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are reported.
Shine bright or live long: substituent effects in [Cu(N^N)(P^P)]+-based light-emitting electrochemical cells where N^N is a 6-substituted 2,2′-bipyridine
Authors: Keller Sarah , Pertegás Antonio , Longo Giulia , Martínez Laura , Cerdá Jesús , Junquera-Hernández José M. , Prescimone Alessandro , Constable Edwin C. , Housecroft Catherine E. , Ortí Enrique , Bolink Henk J.
Published: January 2016

Copper-based LECs with a maximum efficacy of 3.0 cd A−1(luminance = 145 cd m−2) or with lifetimes >80 h have been achieved.
An effective strategy to achieve deeper coherent light for LiB3O5
Authors: Li Jun , Ma Zuju , He Chao , Li Qiaohong , Wu Kechen
Published: January 2016

Strain engineering performs the role of a switch for controlling the generation of deeper coherent light for LiB3O5.
SWCNT photocathodes sensitised with InP/ZnS core–shell nanocrystals
Authors: Macdonald Thomas J. , Tune Daniel D. , Dewi Melissa R. , Bear Joseph C. , McNaughter Paul D. , Mayes Andrew G. , Skinner William M. , Parkin Ivan P. , Shapter Joseph G. , Nann Thomas
Published: January 2016

Increasing the light harvesting efficiency of photocathodes is an integral part of optimising the future efficiencies of solar technologies.
Co/C nanoparticles with low graphitization degree: a high performance microwave-absorbing material
Authors: Liu Tong , Xie Xiubo , Pang Yu , Kobayashi Satoru
Published: January 2016

Co/C nanoparticles with low graphitization degree that have been prepared by an arc plasma method using methane as the carbon source exhibit high microwave absorption properties.
Understanding the vapor–liquid–solid mechanism of Si nanowire growth and doping to synthetically encode precise nanoscale morphology
Authors: Pinion Christopher W. , Christesen Joseph D. , Cahoon James F.
Published: January 2016

Bottom-up, chemical methods to control the morphology of semiconductor nanostructures are a promising complement to the top-down fabrication techniques that currently dominate the semiconductor industry.
Thioxanthene and dioxothioxanthene dihydroindeno[2,1-b]fluorenes: synthesis, properties and applications in green and sky blue phosphorescent OLEDs
Authors: Romain Maxime , Quinton Cassandre , Tondelier Denis , Geffroy Bernard , Jeannin Olivier , Rault-Berthelot Joëlle , Poriel Cyril
Published: January 2016

We report the synthesis, the properties and the PhOLED applications of two dihydroindeno[2,1-b]-fluorene host materials.
Influenza-binding sialylated polymer coated gold nanoparticles prepared via RAFT polymerization and reductive amination
Authors: Zhang Z. , Schepens B. , Nuhn L. , Saelens X. , Schotsaert M. , Callewaert N. , De Rycke R. , Zhang Q. , Moins S. , Benali S. , Mespouille L. , Hoogenboom R. , De Geest B. G.
Published: January 2016

We report on a straightforward strategy to fabricate bioactive glycosylated gold nanoparticles via a combination of RAFT polymerization, carbohydrate ligation through reductive amination and thiol–gold self-assembly.
Molecular disassembly of rice and lotus starches during thermal processing and its effect on starch digestibility
Authors: Wang Shujun , Sun Yue , Wang Jinrong , Wang Shuo , Copeland Les
Published: January 2016

The molecular disassembly of starch during thermal processing is a major determinant for the susceptibility of starch to enzymatic digestion.
Ultra-small Sn2S3 porous nano-particles: an excellent photo-catalyst in the reduction of aqueous Cr(vi) under visible light irradiation
Authors: Wang Ziwei , Wang Ziyu , Wang Dameng , Chen Ming
Published: January 2016

The first direct conversion of bulk Sn metal to sub-10 nm Sn2S3 porous nano-particles with superior photo-catalytic performances in reduction of aqueous Cr(vi) under visible light irradiation.
Correction: Comparing l-lactide and ε-caprolactone polymerization by using aluminum complexes bearing ketiminate ligands: steric, electronic, and chelating effects
Authors: Chen Yu-Hsieh , Chen Yen-Jen , Tseng Hsi-Ching , Lian Cheng-Jie , Tsai Hsin-Yi , Lai Yi-Chun , Hsu Sodio C. N. , Chiang Michael Y. , Chen Hsuan-Ying
Published: January 2016

Correction for ‘Comparing l-lactide and ε-caprolactone polymerization by using aluminum complexes bearing ketiminate ligands: steric, electronic, and chelating effects’ by Yu-Hsieh Chen et al., RSC Adv., 2015, 5, 100272–100280.
Correction: Metal ion binding properties of a bimodal triazolyl-functionalized calix[4]arene on a multi-array microcantilever system. Synthesis, fluorescence and DFT computation studies
Authors: Alodhayb Abdullah N. , Braim Mona , Beaulieu L. Y. , Valluru Gopikishore , Rahman Shofiur , Oraby Ahmed K. , Georghiou Paris E.
Published: January 2016

Correction for ‘Metal ion binding properties of a bimodal triazolyl-functionalized calix[4]arene on a multi-array microcantilever system. Synthesis, fluorescence and DFT computation studies’ by Abdullah N. Alodhayb et al., RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 4387–4396.
A robust iron oxyhydroxide water oxidation catalyst operating under near neutral and alkaline conditions
Authors: Chowdhury Debarati Roy , Spiccia Leone , Amritphale S. S. , Paul Amit , Singh Archana
Published: January 2016

Iron oxyhydroxide thin films electrochemically deposited from a non-aqueous medium using metal inorganic complexes as a metal ion precursor have been demonstrated as an efficient electrochemical water oxidation catalyst under near neutral as well as alkaline pH conditions.
Correction: Centimeter-sized biomimetic bone constructs fabricated via CBD-BMP2-collagen microcarriers and BMSC-gelatin microspheres
Authors: Kou Depeng , Du Mingchun , Hou Xianglin , Chen Bing , Li Xing , Fang Yongxiang , Zhao Yannan , Wang Hong , Wang Ling , Dai Jianwu
Published: January 2016

Correction for ‘Centimeter-sized biomimetic bone constructs fabricated via CBD-BMP2-collagen microcarriers and BMSC-gelatin microspheres’ by Depeng Kou et al., J. Mater. Chem. B, 2016, 4, 461–470.
The function of orthologues of the human Parkinson's disease gene LRRK2 across species: implications for disease modelling in preclinical research
Authors: Langston Rebekah G. , Rudenko Iakov N. , Cookson Mark R.
Published: January 2016

In the period since LRRK2 (leucine-rich repeat kinase 2) was identified as a causal gene for late-onset autosomal dominant parkinsonism, a great deal of work has been aimed at understanding whether the LRRK2 protein might be a druggable target for Parkinson's disease (PD). As part of this effort, animal models have been developed to explore both the normal and the pathophysiological roles of LRRK2. However, LRRK2 is part of a wider family of proteins whose functions in different organisms remain poorly understood. In this review, we compare the information available on biochemical properties of LRRK2 homologues and orthologues from different species from invertebrates (e.g. Caenorhabditis elegans and Drosophila melanogaster) to mammals. We particularly discuss the mammalian LRRK2 homologue, LRRK1, and those species where there is only a single LRRK homologue, discussing examples where each of the LRRK family of proteins has distinct properties as well as those cases where there appear to be functional redundancy. We conclude that uncovering the function of LRRK2 orthologues will help to elucidate the key properties of human LRRK2 as well as to improve understanding of the suitability of different animal models for investigation of LRRK2-related PD.
Reduced feedback link design for device‐relaying enhanced multiple‐input single‐output orthogonal frequency‐division multiple access wireless systems
Authors: Ozbek B.
Published: January 2016

Device‐relaying enhanced multiple‐input single‐output (MISO) orthogonal frequency‐division multiple access (OFDMA) systems are one of the promising and cost‐effective methods to satisfy data rate requirements of future wireless networks. To implement device relaying in MISO‐OFDMA systems efficiently, the channel state information belonging to all links is required at the base station. However, the feedback load increases with the number of users, device‐relay candidates, antennas and subcarriers. A novel scheduling and a joint feedback link design and relay selection algorithm in device‐relaying enhanced downlink MISO‐OFDMA systems are proposed, while reducing the feedback load significantly without sacrificing the system performance.
Charge‐dumping switching scheme for successive‐approximation‐register analogue‐to‐digital converters
Authors: Chiang Shiuh‐hua Wood
Published: January 2016

A ‘charge‐dumping’ digital‐to‐analogue converter (DAC) switching scheme is proposed for successive‐approximation‐register analogue‐to‐digital converters. The proposed switching scheme utilises switched current sources to shift DAC voltages without consuming any power. The proposed scheme reduces DAC switching energy by 99.86% and DAC capacitance by 93.75% from the conventional scheme, the highest reductions among all reported switching schemes.
Comb mode converters based on sampled helical gratings
Authors: Ma Yancheng , Fang Liang , Wu Guoan
Published: January 2016

Helical gratings (HGs) have an achievement of flexible mode conversion for fibre‐guided orbital angular momentum (OAM) modes. Sampled reflection HGs can realise the generation and conversion of OAM mode with comb spectra. They can be used to simultaneously filter wavelengths and convert modes, and thus may be applied to the hybrid multiplexing technology with wavelength division multiplexing and mode‐division multiplexing.
Multi‐area environmentally constrained active–reactive optimal power flow: a short‐term tie line planning study
Authors: Pourakbari‐Kasmaei Mahdi , Rider Marcos Julio , Mantovani Jose Roberto Sanches
Published: January 2016

This study presents a tie line planning and its effects on the operating cost and environmental issues of power systems via a novel multi‐area active–reactive optimal power flow (MA‐AROPF) model. In this study, the authors focus on the significant role of tie line planning on power system operation. To select an appropriate tie line, a modified sensitivity index is used, which not only reduces the operating cost and emissions, but also enhances the voltage stability of individual areas and the entire power system. These benefits are obtained by increasing the degree of freedom of the power system through providing uniform economic and emission dispatch. Moreover, in this study, to address the drawbacks of commonly used decomposition methods for solving MA‐AROPF, an integrated model is proposed. An AROPF that considers the environmental effects is a highly non‐linear problem, and the multi‐area consideration of such problems via tie line planning makes it an even more complicated and exceedingly non‐linear problem. For didactic purposes and to verify the model, a small two‐area system is considered in detail, while to show the effectiveness of the proposed approach, a three‐area system consisting of 14‐, 30‐, and 118‐bus IEEE test systems is conducted.
Time‐horizons in the planning and operation of transmission networks: an overview
Authors: Khuntia Swasti R. , Tuinema Bart W. , Rueda José L. , van der Meijden Mart A.M.M.
Published: January 2016

In the planning and operation of power systems, actions are taken in different processes and time‐horizons. The purpose of these actions is to secure a high reliability level. Although the three main processes (grid development, asset management, and system operation) are described in literature, there has been no explicit study on the time‐horizons (long‐term, mid‐term, and short‐term) and actual time‐scale (decades, years, months, etc.) that these processes focus on. This study aims at making a review of the various activities performed by transmission system operators while reviewing the concept of each time‐horizon and methodologies developed in literature. As decisions taken in different time‐horizons can influence each other, the interactions and overlapping are discussed.
Mathematical morphology‐based islanding detection for distributed generation
Authors: Farhan Musliyarakath Aneesa , Shanti Swarup K.
Published: January 2016

This study proposes a novel method based on mathematical morphology (MM) for islanding detection in micro‐grid integrated with distributed generation (DG). The method uses basic MM operators like dilate erode difference filter (DEDF) to operate on three‐phase voltage and current signals on target DG location. These filter output values are fed to a new operator defined as the average of the difference between maximum and minimum value of DEDF at each structuring element called KV and KI. Accordingly, a new operator called the MM ratio index (MM RI) of KI to KV is derived. The MM RI computed is used to track the islanding condition from non‐islanding condition. Additionally, to further aid the islanding detection, a mathematical morphological operator close open difference filter on negative sequence voltage is computed, which is passed through a difference operator D. The proposed method is analysed extensively to efficiently detect islanding in electrical power distribution network integrated with DG.
Cooperative track initiation for distributed radar network based on target track information
Authors: Liu Hongwei , Liu Hongliang , Dan Xiaodong , Zhou Shenghua , Liu Jun
Published: January 2016

Distributed radar network can significantly improve target localisation accuracy on condition that targets can be successfully tracked by all radar sites. However, since different radar sites often have different signal‐to‐noise ratios with respect to even the same target, it is difficult for all radar sites to track a target simultaneously. In this case, the authors propose a cooperative track initiation algorithm for distributed radar network. It aims to improve track initiation performance of invisible radar sites that have not initiated the target track, by using target track information provided by the radar sites that have tracked the target. Based on the target track information, the invisible radar sites would predict a region where the target will be present, and decrease detection thresholds in the predicted region according to a given probability of false track initiation. Numerical results indicate that the proposed algorithm can significantly improve the probability of target track initiation.
Range‐spread target detection using time delay‐frequency matched filter
Authors: Zuo Lei , Li Ming , Liu Zheng , Cao Runqing
Published: January 2016

A novel time delay‐frequency matched filter (t‐f‐MF) of a mixer output is presented in this study and it is used to design a new range‐spread target detector in the background of white Gaussian noise. First, the mixer output of a target is proved to be composed of several sinusoidal signals, and then the matched signal of the mixer output is constructed. Next, the authors use the matched signal to obtain the t‐f‐MF of a mixer output. The energy of the t‐f‐MF for the target signal concentrates around zero frequency, whereas that for the white Gaussian noise spreads over the entire frequency domain. According to this, the authors design a range‐spread target detector that is capable of detecting a target with high velocity. The proposed detector is evaluated by measured radar data. Experimental results show that the proposed detector outperforms the conventional detectors. The results also show that the detector is robust against the target gesture.
Influence of lithium vacancies on the polaronic transport in olivine phosphate structure
Authors: Murugavel Sevi , Sharma Monika , Shahid Raza
Published: January 2016

Intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions in cathode materials are of principal to the operation of current rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The performance of lithium ion batteries highly relies on the active cathode material which includes cell potential, power/energy density, capacity, etc. An important issue in this class of material is to resolve the factors governing the electron and ion transport in olivine phosphate structure. In this class of material, there is still an open debate on the mechanism of charge transport including both polarons and lithium ions. On the one hand, this is due to the large disparity between the experimental results and the theoretical model predictions. On the other hand, this is also due to the lack of precise experimental measurement without any parasitic phases in a given cathode material. Here, we present the polaronic conduction in lithiated triphylite LiFePO4 (LFP) and delithiated heterosite FePO4 (FP) by means of broadband ac impedance spectroscopy over wide range temperatures and frequency. It is found that the LFP phase possess two orders of higher polaronic conductivity than FP phase despite having similar mobility of polarons in both phases. We show that the differences in the polaronic conductivity of two phases are due to the significant differences in concentration of polarons. It is found that the formation energy of polarons in individual phases is mainly determined by the corresponding defect state associated with it. The temperature dependent dc conductivity has been analyzed within the framework of Mott model of polaronic conduction and explored the origin of polaronic conduction mechanism in this class of material.
High performance dual-mode surface plasmon coupled emission imaging apparatus integrating Kretschmann and reverse Kretschmann configurations for flexible measurements
Authors: Cai Wei-Peng , Zhai Yan-Yun , Cao Shuo-Hui , Liu Qian , Weng Yu-Hua , Xie Kai-Xin , Lin Guo-Chun , Li Yao-Qun
Published: January 2016

A Kretschmann (KR) and reverse Kretschmann (RK) dual-mode surface plasmon coupled emission (SPCE) imaging apparatus based on prism coupling was built up. Highly directional and polarized fluorescence images for both RK and KR configurations were obtained. Besides, surface plasmon field-enhanced fluorescence and free space imaging can also be measured conveniently from this apparatus. Combining the high sensitivity of KR mode and the simplicity of RK mode, the multifunctional imaging system is flexible to provide different configurations for imaging applications. Compared to the free space imaging, SPCE imaging provides enhanced fluorescence, especially large enhancement up to about 50 fold in KR configuration. Additionally, the degree of evanescent field enhancement effect was easily estimated experimentally using the apparatus to compare the different imaging configurations. We believed that the dual-mode SPCE imaging apparatus will be useful in fundamental study of plasmon-controlled fluorescence and be a powerful tool for optical imaging, especially for microarray and biological applications.
Stark-assisted quantum confinement of wavepackets. A coupling of nonadiabatic interaction and CW-laser
Authors: Arasaki Yasuki , Mizuno Yuta , Scheit Simona , Takatsuka Kazuo
Published: January 2016

When a nonadiabatic system that has an ionic state (large dipole moment) and a covalent state (small dipole moment) is located in a strong laser field, the crossing point of the two potential energy curves is forced to oscillate due to the oscillating laser field and to meet wavepackets moving on the potential curves many times. This leads to additional transitions between the two states, and under favorable conditions, the wavepacket may be confined in a spatial region rich in nonadiabatic interaction. In this paper, taking the LiF molecule system in a continuous-wave driving field as a prototypical example, the dynamical origins of the wavepacket confinement are theoretically investigated.
The Hugoniot and chemistry of ablator plastic below 100 GPa
Authors: Akin M. C. , Fratanduono D. E. , Chau R.
Published: January 2016

The equation of state of glow discharge polymer (GDP) was measured to high precision using the two-stage light gas gun at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at pressures up to 70 GPa. Both absolute measurements and impedance matching techniques were used to determine the principal and secondary Hugoniots. GDP likely reacts at about 30 GPa, demonstrated by specific emission at 450 nm coupled with changes to the Hugoniot and reshock points. As a result of these reactions, the shock pressure in GDP evolves in time, leading to a possible decrease in pressure as compression increases, or negative compressibility, and causing complex pressure profiles within the plastic. Velocity wave profile variation was observed as a function of position on each shot, suggesting some internal variation of GDP may be present, which would be consistent with previous observations. The complex temporal and possibly structural evolution of GDP under shock compression suggests that calculations of compression and pressure based upon bulk or mean measurements may lead to artificially low pressures and high compressions. Evidence for this includes a large shift in calculating reshock pressures based on the reflected Hugoniot. These changes also suggest other degradation mechanisms for inertial confinement fusion implosions.
Cobalt stabilization of silver extraordinary optical transmission sensing platforms
Authors: Farah A. E. , Davidson R. , Malasi A. , Pooser R. C. , Lawrie B. , Kalyanaraman R.
Published: January 2016

Plasmon-mediated extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) is finding increased interest for biosensing applications. While Ag nanostructures are capable of the highest plasmonic quality factor of all metals, the performance reliability of pure Ag EOT devices is limited by degradation through environmental interactions. Here we show that EOT devices consisting of nanostructured hole arrays in Ag/Co bilayers show comparable transmission with that of identical hole arrays in Ag thin films as well as enhanced reliability measured by the rate of resonance peak redshift and broadening with time. The Ag/Co EOT devices showed 2.6× and 1.9× smaller red shift in short timescales (20 days) and after 100 days, respectively, while they showed a 1.7× steady-state decrease in rate of bandwidth broadening. This improvement is likely due to the Co metal stabilizing the Ag film from morphological changes by reducing its propensity to diffuse or dewet on the underlying substrate. The improved reliability of Ag/Co bilayer EOT devices could enable the use of their superior plasmonic properties for optical detection of trace chemicals.
Modeling operation of electric vehicles aggregator with energy storage system in reserve services market
Authors: Gitizadeh Mohsen , Kheradmand Khanekehdani Habibalah
Published: January 2016

An electric vehicles aggregator is in fact an intermediate between electric vehicles and the operator of the power grid. The Electric Vehicles (EVs) aggregator is responsible for the management of EVs in order to supply the owners with their orders and also for maximizing the profit of the power grid in the electricity market. In this study, an optimization model was developed for the operation of the EVs aggregator with an energy storage system in the reserve services market of the distribution network. In the proposed model, the reserve services market was formed after termination of the energy market. In this paper, the markets were created 24 h earlier.
Design and performance of a compact scanning transmission X-ray microscope at the Photon Factory
Authors: Takeichi Y. , Inami N. , Suga H. , Miyamoto C. , Ueno T. , Mase K. , Takahashi Y. , Ono K.
Published: January 2016

We present a new compact instrument designed for scanning transmission X-ray microscopy. It has piezo-driven linear stages, making it small and light. Optical components from the virtual source point to the detector are located on a single optical table, resulting in a portable instrument that can be operated at a general-purpose spectroscopy beamline without requiring any major reconstruction. Careful consideration has been given to solving the vibration problem common to high-resolution microscopy, so as not to affect the spatial resolution determined by the Fresnel zone plate. Results on bacteriogenic iron oxides, single particle aerosols, and rare-earth permanent magnets are presented as examples of its performance under diverse applications.