bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Diallel Analysis for Yield and Quality Characteristics in Melon
Authors: Melgoza Francisco Alfonso Gordillo , Escalante Fernando Borrego , Río Alejandro Javier Lozano del , Benítez Alfonso López , Mendoza Adalberto Benavides , Torres Norma Angélica Ruiz , Martínez Rosendo Hernández , Aranda Cristina Patricia Aguilar 
Published: November 2022

Aims: To estimate the effects of general and specific combinatorial fitness in parents and progeny on yield and fruit quality related traits of melon.
Study Design: A completely randomized block design with three replications was used to estimate the analysis of variance and the effects of general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA). The genetic analysis was carried out based on the Griffing Method II dialelic design (1956) with fixed effects model. Tukey P=.05 mean comparison analysis.
Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in two stages. In stage 1, seed production of the parents and crosses was carried out at the Physiotechnical Greenhouse of the of the Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo, Coahuila. Mexico, between April and July 2021. In stage 2, the evaluation of the parents and progeny was carried out between August and November 2021 in the agricultural field "La Jaroza", Paila, Coahuila. México.
Methodology: In the present study, seven melon parents were analyzed. The parents were crossed in all possible combinations, without reciprocal crosses, resulting in 21 progenies, a total of 28 genotypes evaluated.
Results: The results showed significant differences between genotypes, general and specific combining ability effects (GCA and SCA) for almost all variables, except fruit number. The parent "(E x L)" showed the best yield and GCA effects, and participated in most of the outstanding crosses in yield, average fruit weight, fruit length, fruit width, flesh thickness, seed cavity and soluble solids. The "N x (E x L)" progeny excelled in yield and average fruit weight in SCA.
Conclusion: The parent "(E x L)" showed the best yield and GCA effects and participated in most of the outstanding crosses in yield, average fruit weight, fruit length, fruit width, flesh thickness, seed cavity and soluble solids. The progeny "N x (E x L)" excelled in yield in SCA.
Plasmon‐Assisted Self‐Encrypted All‐Optical Memory
Authors: Zhang Chengyun , Ji Min , Zhou Xilin , Mi Xiaohu , Chen Huan , Zhang Baobao , Fu Zhengkun , Zhang Zhenglong , Zheng Hairong 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAll‐optical responsive nanomaterials, which can rapidly switch between two stable states, have been regarded as the next‐generation memories due to their potential to realize binary information storage and implement on‐chip, integrated photonic neuromorphic systems. Rare earth oxides are preeminent candidates owing to their extraordinary luminescent stability and narrow optical transitions. However, due to the lack of simple and effective optical switches, it is difficult to realize all‐optical data storage, encoding, and retrieval by pure rare earth‐doped luminescent nanoparticles. Here, a rapid and high‐contrast of 104 luminescent switching of Y2O3:Eu3+ nanoparticle between the enhancement and quenching states is achieved by employing the strong light confinement and ultrafast thermal response of localized surface plasmon resonance. A self‐encrypted all‐optical memory is presented with optical information writing, encryption, reading, and re‐writing, and a high‐sensitivity synaptic response of emitters to frequency and light intensity flux, which can be harnessed to encrypt information flows and promote convenient and high‐security information encryption. Such a convenient and secure plasmonic thermally assisted self‐encrypting luminescent switch paves the way for constructing high‐performance stimuli‐responsive rare earth oxide crystals on demand and expanding their applications in various data encryption, anti‐counterfeiting, and rewritable colouration devices.
Basic Alkylamine Functionalized PAF‐1 Hybrid Membrane with High Compatibility for Superior CO2 Separation from Flue Gas
Authors: Zhang Panpan , Zhang Chi , Wang Lei , Dong Junchao , Gai Dongxu , Wang Wenjian , Nguyen Thien S. , Yavuz Cafer T. , Zou Xiaoqin , Zhu Guangshan 
Published: November 2022

AbstractFunctionalized porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs) are excellent candidate materials for hybrid membrane fabrication. However, tailoring PAFs for membrane CO2 separation with desirable performance is still a challenge. Here, facile fabrication of functional hybrid alkylamine‐modified PAF‐1 containing membranes with high compatibility for efficient CO2/N2 separation is reported. The methylamino groups are installed on PAF‐1 resulting in PAF‐1‐CH2NH2 that has a high surface area of over 1400 m2 g–1 and unique CO2 adsorption with CO2/N2 thermodynamic selectivity of over 1000. Amidation reaction is developed for PAF‐1‐CH2NH2 cross linking with cPIM‐1 (carboxylic polymer of intrinsic microporosity), giving a homogenous compatible membrane of PAF‐1‐CH2NH2—cPIM‐1 with outstanding CO2 permeability (≈10790 Barrer) and high CO2/N2 permselectivity (≈43). This membrane outperforms the counterparts derived from parent PAF‐1 and phenylamine PAF‐1 and possesses superior performance to other relevant membranes for CO2/N2 separation. Such a membrane can selectively and stably separate CO2 from N2 in a simulated flue gas mixture, demonstrating its huge potential in carbon capture.
3D‐Printed Radiopaque Microdevices with Enhanced Mucoadhesive Geometry for Oral Drug Delivery
Authors: Chang Tien‐Jen , Kjeldsen Rolf Bech , Christfort Juliane Fjelrad , Vila Eduard Marzo , Alstrøm Tommy Sonne , Zór Kinga , Hwu En‐Te , Nielsen Line Hagner , Boisen Anja 
Published: November 2022

AbstractDuring the past decades, microdevices have been evaluated as a means to overcome challenges within oral drug delivery, thus improving bioavailability. Fabrication of microdevices is often limited to planar or simple 3D designs. Therefore, this work explores how microscale stereolithography 3D printing can be used to fabricate radiopaque microcontainers with enhanced mucoadhesive geometries, which can enhance bioavailability by increasing gastrointestinal retention. Ex vivo force measurements suggest increased mucoadhesion of microcontainers with adhering features, such as pillars and arrows, compared to a neutral design. In vivo studies, utilizing planar X‐ray imaging, show the time‐dependent gastrointestinal location of microcontainers, whereas computed tomography scanning and cryogenic scanning electron microscopy reveal information about their spatial dynamics and mucosal interactions, respectively. For the first time, the effect of 3D microdevice modifications on gastrointestinal retention is traced in vivo, and the applied methods provide a much‐needed approach for investigating the impact of device design on gastrointestinal retention.
Topology and Symmetry in Quantum Materials
Authors: Singh Bahadur , Lin Hsin , Bansil Arun 
Published: November 2022

AbstractInterest in topological materials continues to grow unabated in view of their conceptual novelties as well as their potential as platforms for transformational new technologies. Electronic states in a topological material are robust against perturbations and support unconventional electromagnetic responses. The first‐principles band‐theory paradigm has been a key player in the field by providing successful prediction of many new classes of topological materials. This perspective presents a cross section through the recent work on understanding the role of geometry and topology in generating topological states and their responses to external stimuli, and as a basis for connecting theory and experiment within the band theory framework. In this work, effective strategies for topological materials discovery and impactful directions for future topological materials research are also commented.
Flexible and Transparent Flexoelectric Microphone
Authors: Shehzad Mudassar , Wang Yaojin 
Published: November 2022

AbstractPVDF based flexoelectric polymers imply innumerous applications, for example, in developing flexible and transparent transducers for touch screen users. Here, a prototype flexoelectric microphone is developed and characterized. A straightforward method is adopted to fabricate the microphone device in which a film of copolymer blend is sandwiched between pair of ITO coated transparent electrodes integrated at the stretched rubber substrates. In this study, the phase represented at 1337 cm−1 of FTIR reflection spectra containing 50% α and 50% ß termed as Zeta phase which is correlated to the enhancement in its flexoelectric properties, is investigated. Here, the flexoelectric coefficient (µ33) and sensitivity (S) of 6.5 cm × 5 cm flexible and transparent laminates featuring 0 ≤ φ ≤ 1.0 blends at 100SPL is examined. The study reports the µ33 = 23.5 µC m−1 and S = 15.3 V Pa−1 for φ = 0.5 blend, which is the highest reported values for P (VDF‐TrFE) and P (VDF‐TrFE‐CTFE) polymer blends. This study is helpful in developing the flexible and transparent flexoelectric microphones for potential mobile applications.
NIR Laser Integration of Photodetector on 3D Printed Chamber for Colorimetric Biosensing
Authors: Lin Ching‐Fu , Chang Chun‐Hao , Noël Laurent , Li Bor‐Ran , Meng Hsin‐Fei , Soppera Olivier , Zan Hsiao‐Wen 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn this work, gold nanoparticles (Au NPs)/indium‐zinc‐oxide (IZO) nanocomposite visible photodetector (PD) is directly prepared by near‐infrared (NIR) laser‐annealing on a 3D‐printed substrate to form an integrated colorimetric sensor. After a surface planarization process, using a low power laser treatment without damaging the substrate, Au NPs are formed from the Au thin layer (6 nm) on 3D‐printed resin substrate by laser‐assisted dewetting process. Also, the UV–vis photoresponsivity is compared by tuning different NIR laser power intensity for sol‐gel IZO curing. By investigating the temperature profile of each laser annealing process and the surface morphology of Au NPs/IZO nanocomposite film, the optimized PD is then integrated with a 3D‐printed sensing chamber for successfully demonstrating urea detection varied from 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 × 10−3 m, which refer to the salivary urea concentrations for healthy and chronic kidney disease groups.
In Situ Process Monitoring and Multichannel Imaging for Vacuum‐Assisted Growth Control of Inkjet‐Printed and Blade‐Coated Perovskite Thin‐Films
Authors: Schackmar Fabian , Laufer Felix , Singh Roja , Farag Ahmed , Eggers Helge , Gharibzadeh Saba , Abdollahi Nejand Bahram , Lemmer Uli , Hernandez‐Sosa Gerardo , Paetzold Ulrich W. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractVacuum‐assisted growth (VAG) control is one of the most promising methods for controlling nucleation and crystallization of printed and coated large area lead halide perovskite‐based layers for optoelectronics. To coat or print homogeneous high‐quality perovskite thin‐films at high fabrication yield, real‐time process monitoring of the VAG is pivotal. In response, a 2.1‐megapixel multichannel photoluminescence (PL) and reflection imaging system is developed and employed for the simultaneous spatial in situ analysis of drying, nucleation, and crystal growth during VAG and subsequent thermal annealing of inkjet‐printed and blade‐coated perovskite thin‐films. It is shown that the VAG process, for example, evacuation rate and time, affects the film formation and provide detailed insight into traced PL and reflection transients extracted from sub‐second videos of each channel. Based on correlative analysis between the transients and, for example, perovskite ink composition, wet‐film thickness, or evacuation time, key regions which influence crystal quality, film morphology, and are base for prediction of solar cell performance are identified.
Plastically Bendable Organic Crystals for Monolithic and Hybrid Micro‐Optical Circuits
Authors: Ravi Jada , Feiler Torvid , Mondal Amit , Michalchuk Adam A. L. , Reddy C. Malla , Bhattacharya Biswajit , Emmerling Franziska , Chandrasekar Rajadurai 
Published: November 2022

AbstractFluorescent plastically bendable crystals are a promising alternative to silicon‐based materials for fabricating photonic integrated circuits, owing to their optical attributes and mechanical compliance. Mechanically bendable plastic organic crystals are rare. Their formation requires anisotropic intermolecular interactions and slip planes in the crystal lattice. This work presents three fluorescent plastically bendable crystalline materials namely, 2‐((E)‐(6‐methylpyridin‐2‐ylimino)methyl)‐4‐chlorophenol (SB1), 2‐((E)‐(6‐methylpyridin‐2‐ylimino)methyl)‐4‐bromophenol (SB2), and 2‐((E)‐(6‐Bromopyridin‐2‐ylimino)methyl)‐4‐bromophenol (SB3) molecules. The crystal plasticity in response to mechanical stress facilitates the fabrication of various monolithic and hybrid (with a tip‐to‐tip coupling) photonic circuits using mechanical micromanipulation with an atomic force microscope cantilever tip. These plastically bendable crystals act as active (self‐guiding of fluorescence) and passive waveguides both in straight and extremely bent (U‐, J‐, and O‐shaped) geometries. These microcircuits use active and passive waveguiding principles and reabsorbance and energy‐transfer mechanisms for their operation, allowing input‐selective and direction‐specific signal transduction.
Spin‐Orbit Modal Optical Vortex Beam Shaping from Dielectric Metasurfaces
Authors: Jin Mingke , Sanchez‐Padilla Benjamin , Liu Xuan , Tang Yutao , Hu Zixian , Li Kingfai , Coursault Delphine , Li Guixin , Brasselet Etienne 
Published: November 2022

AbstractOptical information and communication technologies are essentially based on the ability to shape the light field, either at the transmission or at the reception of the optical signal. Nowadays, wavelength and polarization state are already implemented in current telecom architectures and adding the spatial structuring of the light field as a novel degree of freedom to enhance data rate is desirable. In this context, the development of optical devices to shape optical modes belonging to orthogonal basis remains challenging. Here, in the context of singular optics, this work reports on the design, fabrication, and characterization of modal optical vortex beam shaping of paraxial light in the visible domain, in the framework of the Laguerre–Gauss basis. Both the azimuthal and radial degrees of freedom are univocally shaped via optical spin‐orbit interaction mediated by dielectric metasurfaces by combining the spatial modulation of amplitude, geometric phase, and dynamic phase. These results not only demonstrate the realization of new optical components, but also highlight how metasurface‐based technologies can contribute to optical information processing in the classical or quantum regime.
Manipulation of Fractal Nano‐Kirigami by Capillary and Electrostatic Forces
Authors: Hong Xiaorong , Liang Qinghua , Liu Xing , Ji Chang‐Yin , Li Jiafang 
Published: November 2022

AbstractFractals are beautiful forms of geometric patterns, usually having high degrees of freedom of shape change. Recently, fractal and fractal‐like designs have aroused great interest in scientific research. Here, fractal‐like nano‐kirigami structures with rotational symmetries are proposed and demonstrated, in which topological morphologies can be transformed by growing fans and coiling units. Experimentally, the nano‐kirigami structures with different fractals are manipulated by using the capillary force‐induced 3D deformation process. Benefited from the fractal‐like designs, the structral deformations exhibit strong fractal dependence, with which the stress threshold and reflection spectrum can be tailored by changing the number of fans and coiling units. The modulation of fractal nano‐kirigami is further demonstrated by using the electrostatic forces when external voltage is applied. The fractal nano‐kirigami structures are also envisioned with capability of conveniently generating fractal‐dependent optical vortices. The special fractal design strategy in this work can bring new opportunities to functional 3D micro/nano structures with improved optical tunability and customization.
A Novel In Vitro Disease Model for Systemic Sclerosis Using Polyisocyanide Hydrogels
Authors: Kumari Jyoti , Wubs Tirza , van Caam Arjan P.M. , Dorst Daphne N. , Wagener Frank A. D. T. G. , Kouwer Paul H. J. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease with limited treatment options that is characterized by fibrosis in various organs. To screen the effectiveness of new therapies, there is an urgent need for reliable in vitro models. Key is that diseased cells' characteristics are maintained, which is challenging in currently used setups. In this study, an in vitro 3D culture system is described using the biocompatible polyisocyanide (PIC‐RGD) hydrogel and SSc patient‐derived fibroblasts from affected (lesional cells) and from healthy‐skin (healthy cells). In contrast to the standard collagen‐coated 2D cultures, the cells in the 3D PIC‐RGD gels maintain the native phenotype and functionality of the primary cells. The functionality of the model is studied in the presence of the fibrosis stimulator transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1) and the suppressor tumor necrosis factor (TNFα). In this study, it is observed that lesional cells have a stronger fibrotic character with increased contraction, proliferation, and expression of collagen, and myofibroblast markers α‐smooth muscle actin and fibroblast activation protein. The high tunability of the hydrogel, which can maintain the native functionality of fibroblasts in in vitro cultures, delivers a crucial step in developing these materials into an effective tool for personalized medicine approaches of SSc patients.
Multifunctional Superparticles for Magnetically Targeted NIR‐II Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy
Authors: Liu Yilin , Liang Yuan , Lei Pengpeng , Zhang Zhen , Chen Yongming 
Published: November 2022

AbstractTheranostics, the combination of diagnostics and therapies, has been considered as a promising strategy for clinical cancer treatment. Nonetheless, building a smart theranostic system with multifunction for different on‐demand applications still remains elusive. Herein, an easy and user‐friendly microemulsion based method is developed to modularly assemble upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) and Fe3O4 nanoparticles together, forming multifunctional UCNPs/Fe3O4 superparticles with highly integrated functionalities including the 808 nm excitation for real‐time NIR‐II imaging, magnetic targeting, and the upconversion luminescence upon 980 nm excitation for on‐demand photodynamic therapy (PDT). With a magnet placed nearby the tumor, in vivo NIR‐II imaging uncovers that superparticles tend to migrate toward the tumor and exhibit intense tumor accumulation, ≈6 folds higher than that without magnetic targeting 2 h after intravenous injection. NIR laser irradiation is then used to trigger PDT, obtaining an outstanding tumor elimination under magnetic tumor targeting, which shows a high potential to be applied in targeted cancer theranostics.
Highly Integrated Multi‐Material Fibers for Soft Robotics
Authors: Leber Andreas , Dong Chaoqun , Laperrousaz Stella , Banerjee Hritwick , Abdelaziz Mohamed E. M. K. , Bartolomei Nicola , Schyrr Bastien , Temelkuran Burak , Sorin Fabien 
Published: November 2022

AbstractSoft robots are envisioned as the next generation of safe biomedical devices in minimally invasive procedures. Yet, the difficulty of processing soft materials currently limits the size, aspect‐ratio, manufacturing throughput, as well as, the design complexity and hence capabilities of soft robots. Multi‐material thermal drawing is introduced as a material and processing platform to create soft robotic fibers imparted with multiple actuations and sensing modalities. Several thermoplastic and elastomeric material options for the fibers are presented, which all exhibit the rheological processing attributes for thermal drawing but varying mechanical properties, resulting in adaptable actuation performance. Moreover, numerous different fiber designs with intricate internal architectures, outer diameters of 700 µm, aspect ratios of 103, and a fabrication at a scale of 10s of meters of length are demonstrated. A modular tendon‐driven mechanism enables 3‐dimensional (3D) motion, and embedded optical guides, electrical wires, and microfluidic channels give rise to multifunctionality. The fibers can perceive and autonomously adapt to their environments, as well as, probe electrical properties, and deliver fluids and mechanical tools to spatially distributed targets.
Depth‐Resolved Localization Microangiography in the NIR‐II Window
Authors: Zhou Quanyu , Nozdriukhin Daniil , Chen Zhenyue , Glandorf Lukas , Hofmann Urs A. T. , Reiss Michael , Tang Lin , Deán‐Ben Xosé Luís , Razansky Daniel 
Published: November 2022

AbstractDetailed characterization of microvascular alterations requires high‐resolution 3D imaging methods capable of providing both morphological and functional information. Existing optical microscopy tools are routinely used for microangiography, yet offer suboptimal trade‐offs between the achievable field of view and spatial resolution with the intense light scattering in biological tissues further limiting the achievable penetration depth. Herein, a new approach for volumetric deep‐tissue microangiography based on stereovision combined with super‐resolution localization imaging is introduced that overcomes the spatial resolution limits imposed by light diffusion and optical diffraction in wide‐field imaging configurations. The method capitalizes on localization and tracking of flowing fluorescent particles in the second near‐infrared window (NIR‐II, ≈1000–1700 nm), with the third (depth) dimension added by triangulation and stereo‐matching of images acquired with two short‐wave infrared cameras operating in a dual‐view mode. The 3D imaging capability enabled with the proposed method facilitates a detailed visualization of microvascular networks and an accurate blood flow quantification. Experiments performed in tissue‐mimicking phantoms demonstrate that high resolution is preserved up to a depth of 4 mm in a turbid medium. Transcranial microangiography of the entire murine cortex and penetrating vessels is further demonstrated at capillary level resolution.
Spontaneous Topological States and Their Mutual Transformations in a Rare‐Earth Ferrimagnet
Authors: Zuo Shulan , Qiao Kaiming , Zhang Ying , Li Zhuolin , Zhao Tongyun , Jiang Chengbao , Shen Baogen 
Published: November 2022

AbstractNontrivial chiral spin textures with nanometric sizes and novel characteristics (e.g., magnetic skyrmions) are promising for encoding information bits in future energy‐efficient and high‐density spintronic devices. Because of antiferromagnetic exchange coupling, skyrmions in ferrimagnetic materials exhibit many advantages in terms of size and efficient manipulation, which allow them to overcome the limitations of ferromagnetic skyrmions. Despite recent progress, ferrimagnetic skyrmions have been observed only in few films in the presence of external fields, while those in ferrimagnetic bulks remain elusive. This study reports on spontaneously generated zero‐field ground‐state magnetic skyrmions and their subsequent transformation into traditional magnetic bubbles via intermediate states of (bi‐)target bubbles during a magnetic anisotropy change in the rare‐earth ferrimagnetic crystal DyFe11Ti. Spontaneous reversible topological transformation driven by a temperature‐induced spin reorientation transition is directly distinguished using Lorentz transmission electron microscopy. The spontaneous generation of magnetic skyrmions and successive topological transformations in ferrimagnetic DyFe11Ti are expected to advance the design of topological spin textures with versatile properties and potential applications in rare‐earth magnets.