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Silicon nanowire FET biosensor and its application in acute myocardial infarction
Authors: Zhang J , Xiao M , Su RG , Kong T , Zhang D , Zhou CW , Cheng GS 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Over the last two decades, silicon nanowire field-effect transistors (SiNW-FETs) with prominent merits of high surface-to-volume ratio, excellent biocompatibility and mature fabrication with standard silicon technology, have been widely studied as ultrahigh sensitive biosensors for the detection of target biomolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, cells and viruses so on. Herein we present a comprehensive review of the fundamental aspects of SiNW-FET biosensors, involving the working principle and the device fabrication, surface functionalization, and system integration with fluid exchange and electrical detection. Futhermore, we emphatically discuss the electrical detection of cardiac-specific biomarkers related to acute myocardial infarction disease. SiNW-FET biosensors are being increasingly exploited as promising diagnostic devices, which provide high sensitivity, high integration density, high speed sampling, strong specificity, and real-time and label-free detection for simple and cheap clinical testing.
Approaches through effects of Hall current, nanoparticle radius, inter-particle spacing and multiple slips on the suspension of copper-water nanofluid with gyrotactic microorganisms
Authors: Khan Noor Saeed , Sulaiman M 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
In this comprehensive study, the dynamic behavior of a copper-water nanofluid infused with gyrotactic microorganisms, focusing on the effects of Hall current, nanoparticle radius, inter-particle spacing, and multiple slip mechanisms is investigated. Through advanced numerical simulations and rigorous analysis, intricate relationships between the parameters and the suspension’s characteristics are uncovered. Comparison of the present results show a good agreement with the published results. The research findings unveil the potential for fine-tuning transport processes, manipulating thermal properties, and controlling dispersion and aggregation in nanofluids. These insights hold promise for a wide array of applications, from enhancing heat exchangers and cooling systems to pioneering biomedical devices utilizing gyrotactic microorganisms for targeted drug delivery and sensing. This study not only advances the fundamental understanding of nanofluid dynamics but also paves the way for innovative developments across various scientific and engineering domains.
Direct growth of graphene on hyper-doped silicon to enhance carrier transport for infrared photodetection
Authors: Yu Zhiguo , Cong Jingkun , Khan Afzal , Hang Pengjie , Yang Deren , Yu Xuegong 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The importance of infrared photodetectors cannot be overstated, especially in fields such as security, communication, and military. While silicon-based infrared photodetectors are widely used due to the maturity of the semiconductor industry, their band gap of 1.12 eV limits their infrared light absorption above 1100 nm, making them less effective. To overcome this limitation, we report a novel infrared photodetector prepared by growing graphene on the surface of zinc hyper-doped silicon. This technique utilizes hyper-doping to introduce deep level assisted infrared light absorption benefit from the enhanced carrier collection capacity of graphene. Without introducing new energy consumption, the hyper-doped substrate annealing treatment is completed during the growth of graphene. By the improvement of transport and collection of charge carriers, the graphene growth adjusts the band structure to upgrade electrode contact, resulting in a response of 1.6 mA W−1 under laser irradiation with a wavelength of 1550 nm and a power of 2 mW. In comparison, the response of the photodetector without graphene was only 0.51 mA W−1, indicating a three-fold performance improvement. Additionally, the device has lower dark current and lower noise current, resulting in a noise equivalent power of 7.6 × 10–8 W Hz−0.5. Thus, the combination of transition metal hyper-doping and graphene growth technology has enormous potential for developing the next generation of infrared photodetectors.
Continuous precision separation of gold using a metal–organic framework/polymer composite
Authors: Mitchell Emily , Hernandez Dana , Deatherage Ashlin , Coull Martin , Altoé M Virginia , Klivansky Liana , Witman Matthew , Sun Daniel T 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Critical metals of environmental and economic relevance can be found within complex mixtures, such as mine tailings, electronic waste and wastewater, at trace amounts. Specifically, gold is a critical metal that carries desired redox active properties in various applications, including modern electronics, medicine and chemical catalysis. Here we report the structuring of sub-micron Fe-BTC/PpPDA crystallites into larger 250 μm or 500 μm granules for continuous packed bed experiments for the precision separation of gold. The Structured Fe-BTC/PpPDA is highly crystalline and porous with a BET surface area of 750 m2 g−1. Further, the hybrid nanocomposite material maintains its selectivity for gold ions over common inorganic interferents. The structuring approach reported prevents excessive pressure drop and ensures stability over time and operation in a packed bed column. Further, we demonstrate that the Structured Fe-BTC/PpPDA can concentrate at least 42 wt% of gold under a dynamic continuous flow operation. These findings highlight the potential of Structured Fe-BTC/PpPDA for practical applications in industry, particularly in the selective capture of gold from complex mixtures.
A comparative analysis of mathematical methods for detecting lactate thresholds using muscle oxygenation data during a graded cycling test
Authors: Sendra-Pérez Carlos , Encarnación-Martínez Alberto , Oficial-Casado Fran , Salvador-Palmer Rosario , Priego-Quesada Jose I 
Published: December 2023

AbstractObjective. Threshold determination for improving training and sports performance is important for researchers and trainers, who currently use different methods for determining lactate, ventilatory or muscle oxygenation (SmO2) thresholds. Our study aimed to compare the identification of the intensity at the first and second thresholds using lactate and SmO2data by different mathematical methods in different muscles during a graded cycling test.Approach. Twenty-six cyclists (15 males and 11 females; 23 ±6 years, 1.71 ± 0.09 m, 64.3 ± 8.8 Kg and 12 ± 3 training hours per week) performed a graded test on the cycle ergometer. Power output and saturation of muscle oxygen in four muscles (vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior) were measured, along with systemic lactate concentration.Main Results. Our results showed that any method was reliable for determining the first muscle oxygenation threshold (MOT1) when comparing the lactate threshold in any muscle. However, the best method for determining the second muscle oxygenation threshold (MOT2) was the Exp-Dmax (p< 0.01; ICC = 0.79–0.91) in all muscles. In particular, the vastus lateralis muscle showed the highest intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC = 0.91, CI95% [0.81, 0.96]). However, results varied per sex across all muscles analyzed.Significance. Although the first muscle oxygenation threshold could not be determined using mathematical methods in all the muscles analyzed, the Exp-Dmax method presented excellent results in detecting the second systemic threshold in the vastus lateralis.
MLP-RL-CRD: diagnosis of cardiovascular risk in athletes using a reinforcement learning-based multilayer perceptron
Authors: Bostani Arsam , Mirzaeibonehkhater Marzieh , Najafi Hamidreza , Mehrtash Mohammad , Alizadehsani Roohallah , Tan Ru-San , Acharya U Rajendra 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Objective. Pre-participation medical screening of athletes is necessary to pinpoint individuals susceptible to cardiovascular events. Approach. The article presents a reinforcement learning (RL)-based multilayer perceptron, termed MLP-RL-CRD, designed to detect cardiovascular risk among athletes. The model underwent training using a publicized dataset that included the anthropological measurements (such as height and weight) and biomedical metrics (covering blood pressure and pulse rate) of 26 002 athletes. To address the data imbalance, a novel RL-based technique was adopted. The problem was framed as a series of sequential decisions in which an agent classified a received instance and received a reward at each level. To resolve the insensitivity to the initialization of conventional gradient-based learning methods, a mutual learning-based artificial bee colony (ML-ABC) was proposed. Main Results. The model outcomes were validated against positive (P) and negative (N) ECG findings that had been labeled by experts to signify individuals ‘at risk’ and ‘not at risk,’ respectively. The MLP-RL-CRD approach achieves superior outcomes (F-measure 87.4%; geometric mean 89.6%) compared with other deep models and traditional machine learning techniques. Optimal values for crucial parameters, including the reward function, were identified for the model based on experiments on the study dataset. Ablation studies, which omitted elements of the suggested model, affirmed the autonomous, positive, stepwise influence of these components on performing the model. Significance. This study introduces a novel, effective method for early cardiovascular risk detection in athletes, merging reinforcement learning and multilayer perceptrons, advancing medical screening and predictive healthcare. The results could have far-reaching implications for athlete health management and the broader field of predictive healthcare analytics.
Electrostatic-hydraulic coupled soft actuator for micropump application
Authors: Ahmad Fuaad Mariatul Rawdhah , Hasan Mohammed Nazibul , Muthalif Asan G A , Mohamed Ali Mohamed Sultan 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The development of a soft actuator with high displacement is crucial for the effective operation of micropumps, ensuring a high fluid pump rate. This study introduces an innovative approach by presenting the design and fabrication of a novel electrostatic-hydraulic coupled soft actuator for a micropump within a microfluidic system. This pioneering soft actuator, leveraging electrostatic-hydraulic coupling, showcases a unique solution to enhance the performance of micropumps. The versatility of such a soft actuator makes it particularly promising for biomedical applications. The actuator comprises dielectric fluid in an elastomeric shell and electrodes to form the out-of-plane fluid-amplified displacement. This displacement amplification was used to generate a pumping actuation in the micropump. The actuator was characterized in terms of dielectric fluid volume, electrode size, temporal response, and amplification displacement. The soft actuator showed a maximum amplified displacement of 0.51 mm at 10 kV of the applied voltage, but a higher voltage caused a dielectric breakdown. Moreover, the actuator demonstrated the ability to operate at frequencies of 0.25 Hz and 0.1 Hz. The results of the study indicate that the fabricated electrostatic-hydraulic coupled soft actuator is a dependable and effective method of actuation for a micropump in a microfluidic system. The experimental characterization of the micropump revealed a maximum flow rate of 2304 μl min−1.
Quench analysis of a no-insulation REBCO magnet based on the ADI method considering the coupling effect of the cryostat
Authors: Zheng Hengkang , Liu Mengyu , Song Yunxing , Li Liang 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
A no-insulation (NI) REBCO superconducting magnet is under development at Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center, China. The magnet with the liquid helium cryostat system has a compact structure to reduce the space required for operation. During a quench, the fast-changing spatial magnetic field around the NI magnet may induce a strong eddy current in the conductive parts of the cryostat. The eddy current and its associated Lorentz force will generate mechanical stress on the cryostat, especially on the thermal shield (TS). The mechanical strength of the cryostat needs verification in the preliminary design. Furthermore, the degree to which the electromagnetic coupling between the cryostat and NI magnet might impact the quench behaviors of the NI magnet remains uncertain. In this paper, a multi-physics quench model is newly developed for the NI REBCO magnet, and the alternating direction implicit method is employed for the solver of the thermal model to improve computational efficiency. This simulation model can consider the electromagnetic coupling effect between the NI magnet and cryostat by constructing a partial element equivalent circuit. A quench analysis has been performed and we found that: (1) The cryostat can function as a secondary shorted circuit to the NI magnet and slow down the quench speed to a certain extent. (2) During the rather fast inductive quench phase, the cryostat will experience an attraction force towards the quench propagation frontier. (3) A quench propagation from one end of the magnet can cause a significant z-axis unbalanced force on the TS. (4) Cryostat materials with drastically changed electrical conductivity can significantly affect their mechanical responses during a quench. However, the eddy current density and maximum Von Mises stress on the TS are barely affected by the thickness of the TS and the contact resistance of the NI REBCO magnet.
Phonon and maxon instability in Bose–Einstein condensates with parity-time symmetric spin–orbit coupling
Authors: Qin Jieli , Zhou Lu , Dong Guangjiong 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Parity-time (

P
T

) symmetry has drawn great research interest in non-Hermitian physics. Recently, there is an emerging model of

P
T

-symmetric spin–orbit coupling (SOC) which could be realized with spin-1/2 atomic Bose–Einstein condensates (BECs) when the two spin components are respectively subjected to momentum-dependent gain and loss (Qin et al 2022 New J. Phys.
24 063025). In this model, inter-atom interaction has no influence on the

P
T

-symmetric plane waves. Thus, collective excitation playing the role of fingerprint of inter-atom interaction is investigated in this paper. For the phonon excitation, it is shown that the repulsive interaction between atoms in different spin states, which tends to drive the atoms to populate in only one spin component, can break the

P
T

-symmetry, and leads to a phonon instability. Whereas, for the case of the phonon-maxon-roton collective excitation spectrum, the repulsive interaction between atoms in different spin states can lead to a maxon instability, which does not occur in Hermitian BEC systems (dipolar BECs or BECs with Raman induced SOC). Simulation of the time evolution of the plane wave solution against small noise shows that the maxon instability can result in the formation of a supersolid-like stripe pattern at the initial stage, but the non-Hermitian nature of the system finally destroys the pattern. The phase diagram of stability shows that the Rabi coupling and repulsive interaction between the atoms in the same spin state can stabilize the system.
Monte Carlo approach to the evaluation of the security of device-independent quantum key distribution
Authors: Su Hong-Yi 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
We present a generic study on the information-theoretic security of multi-setting device-independent quantum key distribution (DIQKD) protocols, i.e. ones that involve more than two measurements (or inputs) for each party to perform, and yield dichotomic results (or outputs). The approach we develop, when applied in protocols with either symmetric or asymmetric Bell experiments, yields nontrivial upper bounds on the secure key rates, along with the detection efficiencies required upon the measuring devices. The results imply that increasing the number of measurements may lower the detection efficiency required by the security criterion. The improvement, however, depends on (i) the choice of multi-setting Bell inequalities chosen to be tested in a protocol, and (ii) either a symmetric or asymmetric Bell experiment is considered. Our results serve as an advance toward the quest for evaluating security and reducing efficiency requirement of applying DIQKD in scenarios without heralding.
R-modes as a new probe of dark matter in neutron stars
Authors: Shirke Swarnim , Ghosh Suprovo , Chatterjee Debarati , Sagunski Laura , Schaffner-Bielich Jürgen 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
In this work, we perform the first systematic investigation of effects of the presence of
dark matter on r-mode oscillations in neutron stars (NSs). Using a self-interacting dark matter (DM) model based on the neutron decay anomaly and a hadronic model obtained from the posterior
distribution of a recent Bayesian analysis, we impose constraints on the DM self-interaction
strength using recent multimessenger astrophysical observations. We also put new constraints on
the DM fraction for this model of DM. The constrained DM interaction strength is then used to
estimate DM self-interaction cross section and shear viscosity resulting from DM, which is found
to be several orders of magnitude smaller than shear viscosity due to hadronic matter. Assuming
chemical equilibrium among DM fermions and neutrons, we estimate the bulk viscosity resulting from
the dark decay of neutrons considering different scenarios for the temperature dependence of the
reaction rate and investigate the effect on the r-mode instability window. We conclude that DM
shear and bulk viscosity may significantly modify the r-mode instability window compared with
the minimal hadronic viscosities, depending on the temperature dependence of the process. We also
found that for the window to be compatible with the X-ray and pulsar observational data, the rate
for the dark decay process must be fast.
Time-reversal asymmetries in
*
Authors: Geng 耿 Chao-Qiang 朝强 , Liu 刘 Chia-Wei 佳韦 , Wei 魏 Zheng-Yi 正乙 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
We study the decays of

with

. We examine the full angular distributions with polarized

, where the T-odd observables are identified. We discuss the possible effects of new physics (NP) and find that the T-odd observables are sensitive to them as they vanish in the standard model. Special attention is given to the interference of (pseudo)scalar operators with (axial)vector operators in polarized

, which are studied for the first time. Their effects are proportional to the lepton masses and therefore may evade the constraint from

at the LHCb naturally. As

is uncontaminated by the charmonia resonance, it provides a clean background to probe NP. In addition, we show that the experimental central value of

in

at the LHCb can be explained by the NP case, which couples to the right-handed quarks and leptons. The polarization fraction of

at the LHCb is found to be consistent with zero regardless of the NP scenarios.
On the distinction between SI base units and SI derived units
Authors: Brown Richard J C 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This letter discusses the criteria that should be considered when deciding whether or not the distinction between base units and derived units in the International System of Units (SI) is useful, a debate that has been reignited following the 2019 revision of the SI. It is proposed that the correct question to ask is whether the concept of independent quantities, and the dimensional analysis it allows, remains useful—since that is the ultimate origin of the distinction between SI base units and SI derived units. Furthermore, the letter explains that this distinction is not related to whether the defining constants used in the revised SI after 2019 are any more fundamental than they were previously, nor whether the links between defining constants and SI base units are any less direct than they were prior to 2019. Finally, an opinion is offered that the concept of quantity dimensions and dimensional analysis remains useful, and certainly does no harm.
Hygrothermal Performance of Prefabricated Insulation Elements for Serial Renovation of Apartment Buildings in a Moderately Continental German Climate
Authors: Pihelo P , Kalamees T 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The reduction of energy use in the buildings is expected to be reached by fulfilling several requirements of the low- and nearly-zero energy buildings (nZEB) policy. The improvement of the energy performance of the building envelope and the service systems of the existing buildings offers great potential for energy savings as the annual replacement of the existing stock is only 1 to 2%. The efficient way to accomplish the purpose and global goals of the nZEB is to apply the integrated design process, development, and application of prefabricated insulation elements on a large scale. In this project, in the Berlin area of Germany, prefabricated timber frame insulation elements were designed for the external insulation of the envelope of the apartment building in the serial renovation process, with the thermal transmittance of the external envelope U
external-wall = 0.14–0.16 W/(m2·K). In the current study, the potential hygrothermal risks and their effect on highly insulated multi-story apartment building envelope were analyzed. The study contained a set of hygrothermal analyses to ensure the moisture safety of highly insulated facade structures and the selection of materials from the perspective of hygrothermal performance and low risk of degradation. This research found that the risk of mold growth is high if timber elements are installed without protective measures against drying-out built-in moisture, wind-driven rain, and other weather conditions. The initial moisture content of the external concrete slab, to be considered critical, is 90 kg/m3, and the drying out period is longer than the covered with new layers constructions can sustain if a proper vapor control layer is not added between the existing moist wall and installed insulation elements. Furthermore, the wind barrier layer with high thermal resistance and vapor permeability of the installed insulation element helps to minimize the risk of mold growth. A careful analysis and selection of materials allow to design moisture-safe timber frame insulation elements and provide low thermal transmittance of renovated building envelopes. The results showed that before the final design and installation of the insulation elements, a thorough hygrothermal analysis of the original external envelope with actual climatic conditions and moisture loads must be realized.