Bioinspired design of electrospun nanofiber based aerogel for efficient and cost-effective solar vapor generation

A simple, sensitive and cost-effective homogeneous catalysis photochemical vapor generation (PVG) system for HPLC separation and atomic fluorescence spectrometry detection was reported herein for the speciation analysis of trace Se(iv) and Se(vi).

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Cost-effective and environmentally friendly synthesis of 3D Ni2P from scrap nickel for highly efficient hydrogen evolution in both acidic and alkaline media

Journal of Materials Chemistry A ◽

10.1039/c7ta09524d ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (9) ◽

pp. 4088-4094 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Yao Lin ◽

Liangbo He ◽

Tao Chen ◽

Dan Zhou ◽

Li Wu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Low Temperature ◽

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Environmentally Friendly ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Alkaline Media ◽

Vapor Generation ◽

Low Temperature Deposition ◽

Photochemical Vapor Generation ◽

Temperature Deposition ◽

Acidic And Alkaline Media

A strategy combining photochemical vapor generation with low temperature deposition and phosphorization was developed to synthesize a 3D Ni2P HER catalyst.

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Plasmonic silver nanoparticle-decorated electrospun nanofiber membrane for interfacial solar vapor generation

Textile Research Journal ◽

10.1177/00405175211014966 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 004051752110149

Author(s):

Ye Liu ◽

Jian Xiong ◽

Ailin Li ◽

Rongwu Wang ◽

Liming Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Light Absorption ◽

Research Work ◽

Absorption Efficiency ◽

High Porosity ◽

Electrospun Nanofiber ◽

Nanofiber Membrane ◽

Vapor Generation ◽

Ag Nps ◽

Nanofiber Membranes ◽

Pan Nanofiber

Interfacial solar vapor generation as an emerging technique has great potential in solving water shortage and pollution problems. Electrospun nanofiber membrane with high porosity, mechanical flexibility, numerous microsized channels for fast water transport, and low thermal conductivity offers an ideal platform for solar vapor generation. In this research work, plasmonic silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were utilized as photothermal materials and electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofiber membranes as substrates to fabricate Ag nanoparticles-uniformly decorated PAN (Ag@PAN) nanofiber membranes by electroless plating method. The morphology and chemical composition of the membranes were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffractometry. By varying the volume ratios of glucose and silver ammonia solution, the sizes of Ag NPs as well as the light-absorption ability of corresponding nanofiber membrane were regulated. As a result, the optimal Ag@PAN nanofiber membrane demonstrated a high light-absorption efficiency of 92.8% in the range of 280–2500 nm wavelength. The evaporation rate reached 1.34 kg m−2 h−1 and 5.83 kg m−2 h−1 under 1 sun and 5 sun irradiations, respectively. The plasmonic nanofiber membrane also exhibited long-term use stability, without any degradation in solar vapor generation performance even after 10 cycle tests. This work paves the way for the design and development of plasmonic nanofiber membranes as high-performance interfacial solar vapor generators.

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The application of electron microscopy to diagnosis in gynecologic neoplasms and tumor-like conditions

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100110787 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 42 ◽

pp. 102-105

Author(s):

Lawrence M. Roth

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Reproductive Tract ◽

Malignant Tumors ◽

Frozen Section ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Female Reproductive Tract ◽

Ultrastructural Examination ◽

Specific Diagnosis ◽

Potential Value ◽

Gynecologic Neoplasms

The female reproductive tract may be the site of a wide variety of benign and malignant tumors, as well as non-neoplastic tumor-like conditions, most of which can be diagnosed by light microscopic examination including special stains and more recently immunoperoxidase techniques. Nevertheless there are situations where ultrastructural examination can contribute substantially to an accurate and specific diagnosis. It is my opinion that electron microscopy can be of greatest benefit and is most cost effective when applied in conjunction with other methodologies. Thus, I have developed an approach which has proved useful for me and may have benefit for others. In cases where it is deemed of potential value, glutaraldehyde-fixed material is obtained at the time of frozen section or otherwise at operation. Coordination with the gynecologic oncologist is required in the latter situation. This material is processed and blocked and is available if a future need arises.

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The IBM-PC in electron microscopy

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100165525 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 54 ◽

pp. 612-613

Author(s):

James F. Mancuso

Keyword(s):

Head Start ◽

Image Acquisition ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Financial Applications ◽

Number Of Factors ◽

Instrument Control ◽

The Cost ◽

Training And Support ◽

Control Image ◽

Ibm Pc

IBM PC compatible computers are widely used in microscopy for applications ranging from control to image acquisition and analysis. The choice of IBM-PC based systems over competing computer platforms can be based on technical merit alone or on a number of factors relating to economics, availability of peripherals, management dictum, or simple personal preference.IBM-PC got a strong “head start” by first dominating clerical, document processing and financial applications. The use of these computers spilled into the laboratory where the DOS based IBM-PC replaced mini-computers. Compared to minicomputer, the PC provided a more for cost-effective platform for applications in numerical analysis, engineering and design, instrument control, image acquisition and image processing. In addition, the sitewide use of a common PC platform could reduce the cost of training and support services relative to cases where many different computer platforms were used. This could be especially true for the microscopists who must use computers in both the laboratory and the office.

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A Review of 21 iPad Applications for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Purposes

Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication ◽

10.1044/aac21.2.60 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 60-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Ashley Alliano ◽

Kimberly Herriger ◽

Anthony D. Koutsoftas ◽

Theresa E. Bartolotta

Keyword(s):

Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Alternative Form ◽

Alternative Communication ◽

Text To Speech ◽

Reference Guide ◽

Expressive Communication ◽

Communication Needs ◽

User Friendly ◽

Ipad Applications

Abstract Using the iPad tablet for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) purposes can facilitate many communicative needs, is cost-effective, and is socially acceptable. Many individuals with communication difficulties can use iPad applications (apps) to augment communication, provide an alternative form of communication, or target receptive and expressive language goals. In this paper, we will review a collection of iPad apps that can be used to address a variety of receptive and expressive communication needs. Based on recommendations from Gosnell, Costello, and Shane (2011), we describe the features of 21 apps that can serve as a reference guide for speech-language pathologists. We systematically identified 21 apps that use symbols only, symbols and text-to-speech, and text-to-speech only. We provide descriptions of the purpose of each app, along with the following feature descriptions: speech settings, representation, display, feedback features, rate enhancement, access, motor competencies, and cost. In this review, we describe these apps and how individuals with complex communication needs can use them for a variety of communication purposes and to target a variety of treatment goals. We present information in a user-friendly table format that clinicians can use as a reference guide.

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