Jesse Huso, Matthew D. McCluskey, John S. McCloy, Arkka Bhattacharyya, Sriram Krishnamoorthy, Clint D. Frye, Joel B. Varley, Lars F. Voss
{"title":"Photoluminescence mapping of laser-damaged β-Ga2O3","authors":"Jesse Huso, Matthew D. McCluskey, John S. McCloy, Arkka Bhattacharyya, Sriram Krishnamoorthy, Clint D. Frye, Joel B. Varley, Lars F. Voss","doi":"10.1557/s43579-024-00564-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00564-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Photoluminescence (PL) mapping was utilized to investigate damage in β-Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> epilayers induced by 1064 nm laser pulses. The intensity and position of the intrinsic UV band were determined and plotted as a false-color image. Two types of damage were identified: circular damage and damage cracks. Circular damage shows lower UV PL intensity than the surrounding material with color centers in a “halo” around the damaged region. Damage cracks are aligned with the <i>a</i> and <i>c</i> axes and show higher PL intensity than undamaged material. Defects in the as-grown material were revealed by shifts in the UV band energy.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":19016,"journal":{"name":"MRS Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140933610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jia Dai, Zhao-jun Tian, Xin-yue Shi, Yi Lu, Wu-long Chi, Yan Zhang
{"title":"Research progress on gravity heat pipe technology to prevent spontaneous combustion in coal storage piles","authors":"Jia Dai, Zhao-jun Tian, Xin-yue Shi, Yi Lu, Wu-long Chi, Yan Zhang","doi":"10.1557/s43579-024-00559-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00559-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p>During coal storage and transportation, spontaneous combustion occurs occasionally. Heat pipes, as new fire prevention technology, have been applied and explored in the prevention and control of spontaneous combustion in coal yards. This paper combines the mechanism of spontaneous combustion in coal yards and the advantages and disadvantages of traditional prevention methods to explain the advantages of heat pipe technology, summarizes and analyzes factors affecting the heat transfer efficiency of gravity heat pipes, such as working medium, arrangement, heat pipe structure, and external environment, and looks forward to the development trend of gravity heat pipes in coal yards.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":19016,"journal":{"name":"MRS Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140933370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eric Fujiwara, Hiromasa Oku, Cristiano M. B. Cordeiro
{"title":"Recent developments in agar-based optical devices","authors":"Eric Fujiwara, Hiromasa Oku, Cristiano M. B. Cordeiro","doi":"10.1557/s43579-024-00558-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00558-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biocompatible optical devices are breakthrough illumination, imaging, and biomedical sensing technologies. Despite the noteworthy developments in silk, cellulose, and hydrogel-based optics, such approaches rely on expensive precursors and intricate fabrication. Therefore, agar extracted from red algae emerges as a promising biodegradable alternative as an edible, low-cost, and renewable material. This paper overviews the state-of-the-art of agar-based optical devices. Firstly, we revisit this phycocolloid’s fundamentals and highlight its appealing mechanical, optical, and electrical characteristics. Subsequently, we summarize the available agar elements, slab waveguides, and optical fibers. Lastly, we discuss their advantages and challenges by envisaging opportunities for future developments and applications.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":19016,"journal":{"name":"MRS Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140933266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sridhar Majety, Pranta Saha, Zbynka Kekula, Scott Dhuey, Marina Radulaski
{"title":"Triangular cross-section beam splitters in silicon carbide for quantum information processing","authors":"Sridhar Majety, Pranta Saha, Zbynka Kekula, Scott Dhuey, Marina Radulaski","doi":"10.1557/s43579-024-00557-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00557-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Triangular cross-section color center photonics in silicon carbide is a leading candidate for scalable implementation of quantum hardware. Within this geometry, we model low-loss beam splitters for applications in key quantum optical operations such as entanglement and single-photon interferometry. We consider triangular cross-section single-mode waveguides for the design of a directional coupler. We optimize parameters for a 50:50 beam splitter. Finally, we test the experimental feasibility of the designs by fabricating triangular waveguides in an ion beam etching process and identify suitable designs for short-term implementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":19016,"journal":{"name":"MRS Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140933260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Woohwa Lee, Hyun Kim, In-Soo Han, Chang-Geun Chae, Sungmin Park, Dong-Gyun Kim, Yong Seok Kim
{"title":"Reprocessable and 3D printable polydimethylsiloxane by dynamic siloxane bond exchange","authors":"Woohwa Lee, Hyun Kim, In-Soo Han, Chang-Geun Chae, Sungmin Park, Dong-Gyun Kim, Yong Seok Kim","doi":"10.1557/s43579-024-00553-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00553-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Strategies for synthesis and processing of silicone rubber materials in three-dimensional (3D) structures are of significant interest based on their exceptional potential in many applications including flexible electronics and biomedical devices. Here, we present a synthetic approach of crosslinked polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) exhibiting dynamic siloxane bond exchange for sufficient stress relaxation capability to enable versatile processabilities including reprocessing, remolding, self-healing, and hot-melt extrusion 3D printing. Considering the significant potential of recyclable silicone materials and their 3D structures, presented approaches enabled by dynamic exchangeable PDMS can provide a new pathway to replace conventional unrecyclable silicone used in diverse industrial sectors.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":19016,"journal":{"name":"MRS Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140803361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Esther Torres-Santillán, Mayahuel Ortega-Aviles, Selene Capula-Colindres, Gerardo Teran, C.M. Reza-San Germán, O. G. Rojas-Valencia
{"title":"Pt–Mo/MWCNT catalysts for desulfurization of extra-heavy crude oil at low temperature","authors":"Esther Torres-Santillán, Mayahuel Ortega-Aviles, Selene Capula-Colindres, Gerardo Teran, C.M. Reza-San Germán, O. G. Rojas-Valencia","doi":"10.1557/s43579-024-00541-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00541-8","url":null,"abstract":"Pt–Mo nanoparticles supported by MWCNT were synthesized by wet impregnation and applied to desulfurize extra-heavy crude oil. Structural, morphological, and chemical characterizations confirmed uniform dispersion of Pt and Mo on MWCNT surfaces. The Pt–Mo nanoparticles had crystallite sizes ranging from 1.7 to 28 nm. The catalysts were used in the aquathermolysis of UTSIL crude oil, showing good stability and activity. Sulfur was reduced by 50% at 50°C and 80% at 100°C. FT-IR spectroscopy revealed the formation of hydrogenated aromatic rings and a decrease in sulfonic groups during desulfurization.\u0000 Graphical abstract","PeriodicalId":19016,"journal":{"name":"MRS Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140658971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Darius Hoven, Misaki Inaoka, Reece McCoy, A. Withers, Róisín M. Owens, G. Malliaras
{"title":"Simple dynamic cell culture system reduces recording noise in microelectrode array recordings","authors":"Darius Hoven, Misaki Inaoka, Reece McCoy, A. Withers, Róisín M. Owens, G. Malliaras","doi":"10.1557/s43579-024-00554-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00554-3","url":null,"abstract":"Microelectrode arrays (MEAs) have applications in drug discovery, toxicology, and basic research. They measure the electrophysiological response of tissue cultures to quantify changes upon exposure to biochemical stimuli. Unfortunately, manual addition of chemicals introduces significant noise in the recordings. Here, we report a simple-to-fabricate fluidic system that addresses this issue. We show that cell cultures can be successfully established in the fluidic compartment under continuous flow conditions and that the addition of chemicals introduces minimal noise in the recordings. This dynamic cell culture system represents an improvement over traditional tissue culture wells used in MEAs, facilitating electrophysiology measurements.\u0000 Graphical abstract","PeriodicalId":19016,"journal":{"name":"MRS Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140676063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Brijesh M. Shah, Rachel E. Owyeung, Sameer Sonkusale
{"title":"Development of deep eutectic solvent systems and their formulation: Assessment of solubilization potential on poorly water-soluble drugs","authors":"Brijesh M. Shah, Rachel E. Owyeung, Sameer Sonkusale","doi":"10.1557/s43579-024-00552-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00552-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Modern strategies to deliver drugs efficiently via less toxic non-aqueous carriers like deep eutectic solvents (DES) has grown tremendously. Herein, we develop several synthetic and natural DES to improve solubility of poorly soluble drug, docetaxel (DTX). Menthol:thymol-based natural DES showed 1500-folds higher solubility for DTX than that in water. FTIR-spectroscopy confirmed reduced crystallinity and stable encapsulation of DTX in DES through formation of hydrogen-bond. DTX-DES was developed further into self-emulsified formulation that upon dilution formed nanostructured globules (< 200 nm) and released 20-folds higher DTX than pure drug thereby highlighting the potential of DES for designing formulations of poorly soluble drugs.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":19016,"journal":{"name":"MRS Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140567714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SMILES-based machine learning enables the prediction of corrosion inhibition capacity","authors":"Muhamad Akrom, Supriadi Rustad, Hermawan Kresno Dipojono","doi":"10.1557/s43579-024-00551-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-024-00551-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study explores the efficacy of using a simplified molecular input line entry system (SMILES) as the sole feature, replacing quantum chemical properties (QCP), in predicting corrosion inhibition efficiency (CIE) for N-heterocyclic compounds. The gradient boosting regressor (GBR) model outperforms k-nearest neighbors (KNN), support vector regression (SVR), and other models. SMILES accurately predicts CIE for various datasets, demonstrating potential as a standalone feature. Results indicate a moderate correlation between SMILES representation and corrosion inhibition properties. The proposed method identifies novel N-heterocyclic derivatives with high CIE, suggesting its utility in discovering corrosion inhibitors.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000","PeriodicalId":19016,"journal":{"name":"MRS Communications","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140567705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}