scholarly journals Highly Efficient Multi-Step Oxidation Bioanode Using Microfluidic Channels

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (24) ◽  
pp. 13503
Author(s):  
Tomohiro Komatsu ◽  
Kazuki Hishii ◽  
Michiko Kimura ◽  
Satoshi Amaya ◽  
Hiroaki Sakamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Cascade Reactions ◽  
Microfluidic System ◽  
Rapid Decline ◽  
Microfluidic Channels ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Enzyme Cascade

With the rapid decline of fossil fuels, various types of biofuel cells (BFCs) are being developed as an alternative energy source. BFCs based on multi-enzyme cascade reactions are utilized to extract more electrons from substrates. Thus, more power density is obtained from a single molucule of substrate. In the present study, a bioanode that could extract six electrons from a single molecule of L-proline via a three-enzyme cascade reaction was developed and investigated for its possible use in BFCs. These enzymes were immobilized on the electrode to ensure highly efficient electron transfer. Then, oriented immobilization of enzymes was achieved using two types of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). In addition, a microfluidic system was incorporated to achieve efficient electron transfer. The microfluidic system, in which the electrodes were arranged in a tooth-shaped comb, allowed for substrates to be supplied continuously to the cascade, which resulted in smooth electron transfer. Finally, we developed a high-performance bioanode which resulted in the accumulation of higher current density compared to that of a gold disc electrode (205.8 μA cm−2: approximately 187 times higher). This presents an opportunity for using the bioanode to develop high-performance BFCs in the future.

An inorganic molecule-induced electron transfer complex for highly efficient organic solar cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 5580-5586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Kang ◽  
Yunfei Zu ◽  
Qing Liao ◽  
Zhong Zheng ◽  
Huifeng Yao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Inorganic Molecule ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Organic Electron ◽  
Electron Transfer Complex

A series of inorganic polynuclear metaloxo clusters (PMCs) were studied as anode interlayers for fabricating high-performance organic solar cells. And, the mechanism of forming an inorganic–organic electron transfer complex was revealed.

About the concept of synthesis of high-performance detection and positioning systems in the areas of elements falling, separated from strategic and space missiles on the trajectories of their flight during tests and regular operation

2018 ◽  
pp. 10-21
Author(s):  
G. G. Vokin
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Physical Nature ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Highly Efficient

The article describes the approach and topical issues of synthesis of highly efficient transportable systems for search and determination of coordinates in the areas of elements falling, separated from the missiles, taking into account the dislocation of pre-empted areas of fall and physical conditions in their territories. The principles of these systems are based on the rational integration of traditional and non-traditional information sensors of different physical nature, which record the moments of landing of separated parts of the missiles.

Development of a highly efficient extrinsic and autonomous self-healing polymeric system at low and ultra-low temperatures for high-performance applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 145 ◽  
pp. 106335
Author(s):  
Guillem Romero-Sabat ◽  
Elena Gago-Benedí ◽  
Joan Josep Roa Rovira ◽  
David González-Gálvez ◽  
Antonio Mateo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperatures ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Polymeric System ◽  
Highly Efficient

scholarly journals N-protein presents early in blood, dried blood and saliva during asymptomatic and symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dandan Shan ◽  
Joseph M. Johnson ◽  
Syrena C. Fernandes ◽  
Hannah Suib ◽  
Soyoon Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Molecule ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Capillary Blood ◽  
Molecular Testing ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Protein Assay ◽  
N Protein ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Percent Agreement

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented impact on societies and economies worldwide. There remains an ongoing need for high-performance SARS-CoV-2 tests which may be broadly deployed for infection monitoring. Here we report a highly sensitive single molecule array (Simoa) immunoassay in development for detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein (N-protein) in venous and capillary blood and saliva. In all matrices in the studies conducted to date we observe >98% negative percent agreement and >90% positive percent agreement with molecular testing for days 1–7 in symptomatic, asymptomatic, and pre-symptomatic PCR+ individuals. N-protein load decreases as anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike-IgG increases, and N-protein levels correlate with RT-PCR Ct-values in saliva, and between matched saliva and capillary blood samples. This Simoa SARS-CoV-2 N-protein assay effectively detects SARS-CoV-2 infection via measurement of antigen levels in blood or saliva, using non-invasive, swab-independent collection methods, offering potential for at home and point of care sample collection.

scholarly journals Molecular Engineering for High-Performance Fullerene Broadband Photodetector

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingming Su ◽  
Yajing Hu ◽  
Ao Yu ◽  
Zhiyao Peng ◽  
Wangtao Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Electron Acceptor ◽  
Photoinduced Electron Transfer ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Organic Molecules ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Molecular Engineering ◽  
Temperature Requirement ◽  
High Flexibility

Broadband photodetectors fabricated with organic molecules have the advantages of low cost, high flexibility, easy processing and low-temperature requirement. Fullerene molecules, due to the electron acceptor and photoinduced electron transfer...

scholarly journals Carbon Nanodots as a Potential Transport Layer for Boosting Performance of All-Inorganic Perovskite Nanocrystals-based Photodetector

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 717
Author(s):  
Hassan Algadi ◽  
Ahmad Umar ◽  
Hasan Albargi ◽  
Turki Alsuwian ◽  
Sotirios Baskoutas
Keyword(s):  
Charge Separation ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Band Alignment ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Carbon Nanodots ◽  
Separation Mechanism ◽  
Perovskite Layer ◽  
Inorganic Perovskite ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Efficient Charge

A low-cost and simple drop-casting method was used to fabricate a carbon nanodot (C-dot)/all-inorganic perovskite (CsPbBr3) nanosheet bilayer heterojunction photodetector on a SiO2/Si substrate. The C-dot/perovskite bilayer heterojunction photodetector shows a high performance with a responsivity (R) of 1.09 A/W, almost five times higher than that of a CsPbBr3-based photodetector (0.21 A/W). In addition, the hybrid photodetector exhibits a fast response speed of 1.318/1.342 µs and a highly stable photocurrent of 6.97 µA at 10 V bias voltage. These figures of merits are comparable with, or much better than, most reported perovskite heterojunction photodetectors. UV–Vis absorption and photoluminescent spectra measurements reveal that the C-dot/perovskite bilayer heterojunction has a band gap similar to the pure perovskite layer, confirming that the absorption and emission in the bilayer heterojunction is dominated by the top layer of the perovskite. Moreover, the emission intensity of the C-dot/perovskite bilayer heterojunction is less than that of the pure perovskite layer, indicating that a significant number of charges were extracted by the C-dot layer. The studied band alignment of the C-dots and perovskites in the dark and under emission reveals that the photodetector has a highly efficient charge separation mechanism at the C-dot/perovskite interface, where the recombination rate between photogenerated electrons and holes is significantly reduced. This highly efficient charge separation mechanism is the main reason behind the enhanced performance of the C-dot/perovskite bilayer heterojunction photodetector.

The Single-Molecule Conductance and Electrochemical Electron-Transfer Rate Are Related by a Power Law

ACS Nano ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 5391-5401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emil Wierzbinski ◽  
Ravindra Venkatramani ◽  
Kathryn L. Davis ◽  
Silvia Bezer ◽  
Jing Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate

scholarly journals Silicon-Quartz Microcapillary Opto-Fluidic Platform Obtained by CMOS-Compatible Die to Wafer 200 mm Dual Bonding Process

Proceedings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (13) ◽  
pp. 1018
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Fiorentino ◽  
Ben Jones ◽  
Sophie Roth ◽  
Edith Grac ◽  
Murali Jayapala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adhesive Bonding ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Quartz Substrate ◽  
Microfluidic System ◽  
Bonding Process ◽  
Microfluidic Channels ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Lab On Chip ◽  
Human Blood Cells ◽  
On Chip

A composite, capillary-driven microfluidic system suitable for transmitted light microscopy of cells (e.g., red and white human blood cells) is fabricated and demonstrated. The microfluidic system consists of a microchannels network fabricated in a photo-patternable adhesive polymer on a quartz substrate, which, by means of adhesive bonding, is then connected to a silicon microfluidic die (for processing of the biological sample) and quartz die (to form the imaging chamber). The entire bonding process makes use of a very low temperature budget (200 °C). In this demonstrator, the silicon die consists of microfluidic channels with transition structures to allow conveyance of fluid utilizing capillary forces from the polymer channels to the silicon channels and back to the polymer channels. Compared to existing devices, this fully integrated platform combines on the same substrate silicon microfluidic capabilities with optical system analysis, representing a portable and versatile lab-on-chip device.

Micro-Flow-Cytometer Integrated witch Optical Tweezer and DIP Technique for Cell/Particle Sorting and Manipulation

2007 ◽  
Vol 121-123 ◽  
pp. 1351-1354
Author(s):  
Yu Sheng Chien ◽  
Che Hsin Lin ◽  
Fu Jen Kao ◽  
Cheng Wen Ko
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Digital Image Processing ◽  
Digital Image ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Optical Tweezer ◽  
Processing Technique ◽  
Microfluidic System ◽  
Image Processing Technique ◽  
Target Cells ◽  
Digital Image Processing Technique

This paper proposes a novel microfluidic system for cell/microparticle recognition and manipulation utilizing digital image processing technique (DIP) and optical tweezer under microfluidic configuration. Digital image processing technique is used to count and recognize the cell/particle samples and then sends a control signal to generate a laser pulse to manipulate the target cell/particle optically. The optical tweezer system is capable of catching, moving and switching the target cells at the downstream of the microchannel. The trapping force of the optical tweezer is also demonstrated utilizing Stocks-drag method and electroosmotic flow. The proposed system provides a simple but high-performance solution for microparticle manipulation in a microfluidic device.

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