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Couple on wheels joins OM Sweden

OM Sweden's newest team members - a van and a trailer - bring new opportunities for sharing and recruiting.




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Penn State Health military couple highlight veterans' unique care needs

Veterans face unique health challenges, and Penn State Health is committed to providing care respecting their experiences. Veterans/employees Mark and Julie Chesney advocate for awareness of those health needs.




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Couple Breaks Up After Girlfriend Denies Eating Leftovers At A Friend's BBQ Party

A woman was left shocked when she was offered food at a BBQ only after there were some leftovers.




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Bridgeville Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty

DOVER, DEL. (August 20, 2024) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announces the arrest of a man and woman after 20 dogs were rescued from a home in Bridgeville. Ray Anderson, age 42, and Melissa Layton, age 40, of Bridgeville were arraigned Aug. 15. DAS […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • animal cruelty
  • DE Division of Public Health
  • Delaware Animal Services
  • Delaware Division of Public Health
  • Office of Animal Welfare

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Cops Raid Bengaluru Couple After Users Spot Ganja Plant In Garden Post

A Bengaluru couple found themselves in legal trouble after they posted videos of their balcony garden on Facebook. The posts included images of plants later identified as ganja.





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Elderly couple sues over property condition




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Desperate couple gets lifeline against Standard Bank




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Sex Lives Best When Couples Share Child Care Duties, Survey Shows

Title: Sex Lives Best When Couples Share Child Care Duties, Survey Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Couples At Risk During 'Divorce Season'

Title: Couples At Risk During 'Divorce Season'
Category: Health News
Created: 8/21/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Neighborhood May Affect a Couple's Odds of Conceiving

Title: Neighborhood May Affect a Couple's Odds of Conceiving
Category: Health News
Created: 8/3/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/3/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Vaginal or C-Section, Method of Childbirth Won't Affect a Couple's Sex Life Later

Title: Vaginal or C-Section, Method of Childbirth Won't Affect a Couple's Sex Life Later
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Functional Characterization of Reduced Folate Carrier and Protein-Coupled Folate Transporter for Antifolates Accumulation in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells [Articles]

Antifolates are important for chemotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). They mainly rely on reduced folate carrier (RFC) and proton-coupled folate transporter (PCFT) to enter cells. PCFT is supposed to be the dominant transporter of the two in tumors, as it operates optimally at acidic pH and has limited transport activity at physiological pH, whereas RFC operates optimally at neutral pH. In this study, we found RFC showed a slightly pH-dependent uptake of antifolates, with similar affinity values at pH 7.4 and 6.5. PCFT showed a highly pH-dependent uptake of antifolates, with an optimum pH of 6.0 for pemetrexed and 5.5 for methotrexate. The Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) value of PCFT for pemetrexed at pH 7.4 was more than 10 times higher than that at pH 6.5. Interestingly, we found that antifolate accumulations mediated by PCFT at acidic pH were significantly affected by the efflux transporter, breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP). The highest pemetrexed concentration was observed at pH 7.0–7.4 after a 60-minute accumulation in PCFT-expressing cells, which was further evidenced by the cytotoxicity of pemetrexed, with the IC50 value of pemetrexed at pH 7.4 being one-third of that at pH 6.5. In addition, the in vivo study indicated that increasing PCFT and RFC expression significantly enhanced the antitumor efficacy of pemetrexed despite the high expression of BCRP. These results suggest that both RFC and PCFT are important for antifolates accumulation in NSCLC, although there is an acidic microenvironment and high BCRP expression in tumors.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT

Evaluating the role of reduced folate carrier (RFC) and proton-coupled folate transporter (PCFT) on antifolates accumulation in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is necessary for new drug designs. By using cell models, we found both RFC and PCFT were important for antifolates accumulation in NSCLC. Breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) significantly affected PCFT-mediated antifolates accumulation at acidic pH but not RFC-mediated pemetrexed accumulation at physiological pH. High expression of PCFT or RFC enhanced the cytotoxicity and antitumor effect of pemetrexed.




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International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology CXV: The Class F of G Protein-Coupled Receptors [75th Anniversary Celebration Collection Special Section]

The class F of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) consists of 10 Frizzleds (FZD1–10) and Smoothened (SMO). FZDs bind and are activated by secreted lipoglycoproteins of the Wingless/Int-1 (WNT) family, and SMO is indirectly activated by the Hedgehog (Hh) family of morphogens acting on the transmembrane protein Patched. The advance of our understanding of FZDs and SMO as dynamic transmembrane receptors and molecular machines, which emerged during the past 14 years since the first-class F GPCR IUPHAR nomenclature report, justifies an update. This article focuses on the advances in molecular pharmacology and structural biology providing new mechanistic insight into ligand recognition, receptor activation mechanisms, signal initiation, and signal specification. Furthermore, class F GPCRs continue to develop as drug targets, and novel technologies and tools such as genetically encoded biosensors and CRISP/Cas9 edited cell systems have contributed to refined functional analysis of these receptors. Also, advances in crystal structure analysis and cryogenic electron microscopy contribute to the rapid development of our knowledge about structure-function relationships, providing a great starting point for drug development. Despite the progress, questions and challenges remain to fully understand the complexity of the WNT/FZD and Hh/SMO signaling systems.

Significance Statement

The recent years of research have brought about substantial functional and structural insight into mechanisms of activation of Frizzleds and Smoothened. While the advance furthers our mechanistic understanding of ligand recognition, receptor activation, signal specification, and initiation, broader opportunities emerge that allow targeting class F GPCRs for therapy and regenerative medicine employing both biologics and small molecule compounds.




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Donald Trump and Elon Musk: Could U.S. election's odd couple unleash a small-government revolution?

The appointment of a political outsider like Musk could help Trump cut regulations and rein in government bureaucracy, even if the moves are unpopular




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Neil Simon’s vintage comedy ‘The Odd Couple’ returns to Bengaluru’s theatre

Ajai Kesavan’s The Odd Couple attempts to bring laughter and nostalgia to Bengaluru with a fresh take on Neil Simon’s beloved comedy about unlikely roommates




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A Couple and Their Country, The Telegraph

I have had a long-standing interest in South Africa, and in 1995 briefly contemplated moving there to work. The country had just had its first multi-racial election, and the great Nelson Mandela had been elected President. I was deeply curious to see, at first-hand, what the land and its people would make of their hard [...]





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'Hang up the phone, Karen': Entitled couple brake-checks catering delivery vehicle, blames the driver and tries to get free catering out of it

It's always shocking when people who are so clearly in the wrong forcibly double down on their behavior. Of course, that kind of entitlement among the Karens and Kevins of the world comes as no surprise, and yet to see this kind of audacity unfold in real-time is still a sight to behold.

Here, we have an entitled couple that brake-checked a catering delivery vehicle. The driver reported the incident to his supervisor, and the camera footage that was captured clearly showed that the couple was at fault. And yet, the couple willingly called up the catering service to accuse the driver of wrongdoing, threatening to call the policy and sue the company unless they got free catering for an upcoming event they were hosting. Thankfully, the supervisor did not fall for this entitled behavior and proceeded to show them the footage that was captured. Let's just say that Karen and Kevin quickly hung up after the evidence presented itself.

For more stories like this, check out this post about an entitled boss whose behavior caused their new hire to quit immediately.




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Shahid-Kareena Kapoor's Reel vs Real Lip-locks: The Former Couple's Passionate and Embarrassing Kissing Moments Caught on Camera

Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor were once the hottest love birds of Bollywood, but something went wrong in their relationship, leading them to part ways. However, before breaking-up, they had hit more headlines than any other couple in B-town. Notably, over their on-screen and off-screen kisses!




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Power couple: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli enjoy dosa date in Mumbai; fans amused with photoshop pictures

The edited image humorously captioned with "Pov: the one day you miss school," touched fans empathised with Dinesh's plight. Many of them hoped for Virat and Anushka's visit just for Dinesh.




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Narayan Murthy forgot his 25th wedding anniversary; Sudha doesn't cook: Couple share heartiest moments on Kapil Sharma show

On Saturday's episode co-founder of Infosys Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murthy, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and his wife Grecia Munoz graced the Kapil Sharma show. The couple delighted the viewers with their charming personalities and candid stories.




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Childfree And Content : Why Couples Are Choosing To Say No To Parenthood

For many couples, the journey to happiness is evolving, and the traditional path of parenthood isn't the only route to fulfilment. Increasingly, couples are finding joy in a childfree lifestyle, embracing the freedom and possibilities it brings. Choosing to live without




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How Couples Can Fight Without Fighting : Unlock Secret To Conflict That Brings You Closer, Not Apart

Every good partnership has its highs and lows. Think of it like learning to dance. Sometimes you're in perfect sync, and at other times you stumble over each other's feet. It's all part of figuring out how to move together. Relationships




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Adsorption and vibrational spectroscopy of CO on the surface of MgO from periodic local coupled-cluster theory

Faraday Discuss., 2024, 254,628-640
DOI: 10.1039/D4FD00041B, Paper
Open Access
Hong-Zhou Ye, Timothy C. Berkelbach
Local correlation allows accurate periodic CCSD(T) calculations to be efficiently performed for molecules on realistic surfaces with large basis sets, yielding accurate adsorption energies and vibrational frequencies.
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Accelerated basis-set convergence of coupled-cluster excitation energies using the density-based basis-set correction method

Faraday Discuss., 2024, 254,315-331
DOI: 10.1039/D4FD00033A, Paper
Diata Traore, Julien Toulouse, Emmanuel Giner
We present the first application to real molecular systems of the recently proposed linear-response theory for the density-based basis-set correction method [J. Chem. Phys., 158, 234107 (2023)].
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CO adsorption on Pt(111) studied by periodic coupled cluster theory

Faraday Discuss., 2024, 254,586-597
DOI: 10.1039/D4FD00085D, Paper
Open Access
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Johanna P. Carbone, Andreas Irmler, Alejandro Gallo, Tobias Schäfer, William Z. Van Benschoten, James J. Shepherd, Andreas Grüneis
Application of periodic coupled-cluster theory for CO adsorption energies on the Pt(111) surface. The adsorption energy at the top site is mainly electrostatic, while at the fcc site it is correlation-based. This difference might account for the challenges DFT faces with the CO puzzle.
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Multi-reference coupled cluster theory using the normal ordered exponential ansatz

Faraday Discuss., 2024, 254,170-190
DOI: 10.1039/D4FD00044G, Paper
Alexander D. Gunasekera, Nicholas Lee, David P. Tew
We examine Lindgren's normal-ordered exponential ansatz to correlate specific spin states using spin-free excitation operators, with the aid of automatic equation generation software.
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Test strip coupled Cas12a-assisted signal amplification strategy for sensitive detection of uracil-DNA glycosylase

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1987-1995
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00096J, Paper
Bin Guo, Chong Hu, Zeping Yang, Chu Tang, Chuanxian Zhang, Fu Wang
In this study, we employed Cas12a protein and enzyme-assisted cycle amplification technology with a test strip to establish a precise platform for the detection of UDG enzyme.
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High-temperature emulsification coupled with low-temperature gelation for fabrication of agarose microsphere implants with well-controlled size for skin tissue enhancement

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,10983-10993
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01564A, Paper
Qi Wang, Huiyu Yan, Ying Guo, Bei Tian, Jianxi Xiao
Agarose offers self-gelation, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. We have developed a high-temperature emulsification followed by low-temperature gelation method to create agarose microsphere implants for skin tissue augmentation.
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Meet The Bigg Boss Couples!

Namrata Thakker looks at Bigg Boss couples, who have been setting #RelationshipGoals.



  • Bigg Boss
  • Raqesh
  • Instagram
  • Shamita Shetty-Raqesh Bapat
  • Rochelle Rao-Keith Sequeira
  • Himanshi Khurrana-Asim Riaz
  • Asim
  • Jasmin Bhasin-Aly Goni
  • Yuvika Chaudhary-Prince Narula
  • Kishwer Merchant-Suyyash Rai
  • Tejasswi Prakash-Karan Kundrra
  • Keith
  • OTT
  • BIG
  • Television
  • Punia-Eijaz Khan

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BB16: Are Shalin And Tina A Couple? VOTE

What do *you* think?




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The impact of gas purity on observed reactivity with NO using inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01227E, Paper
Open Access
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Amanda D. French, Kirby P. Hobbs, Richard M Cox, Isaac J. Arnquist
Interference removal in inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) is strongly dependent on the gas selected for use within the collision/reaction cell.
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Detection of several volatile organic compounds through Ar+ induced chemical ionisation using inductively coupled plasma-tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)

Analyst, 2024, 149,5174-5183
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00996G, Paper
Takafumi Hirata, Kyoko Kobayashi, Hui Hsin Khoo, Osamu Shikino, Hisashi Asanuma
A new analytical technique for detection of organic compounds using inductively coupled plasma-tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) is described.
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In situ study of the interactions between metal surfaces and cationic surfactant corrosion inhibitors by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy coupled with visible spectroscopy

Analyst, 2024, 149,5372-5380
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00861H, Paper
Open Access
Felix Frank, Daniela Tomasetig, Peter Nahringbauer, Wolfgang Ipsmiller, Gerd Mauschitz, Karin Wieland, Bernhard Lendl
Coupling Raman and VIS spectroscopy enables the study of AgNP aggregations induced by surfactants.
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Exploring gunshot residue detection in fingerprints by functionalized particle-coupled matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01260G, Paper
Sunil S. Adav, Yan Wen Crystal Tan, Choon Teck Low, Song Wei Loo, Ridhwan Yusoff, Archana Gautam, Yuk Lin Yong, Chiew Yung Yang, Chin Chin Lim, Kee Woei Ng
In firearm forensic investigations, detecting gunshot residue (GSR) is crucial for linking firearms to suspects and determining firing distance for forensic reconstruction.
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Comparing coupled cluster and composite quantum chemical methods for computing activation energies and reaction enthalpies of radical propagation reactions

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27536-27543
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03676J, Paper
Timothy B. Huber, Ralph A. Wheeler
The accuracy of DLPNO-CCSD(T)/CBS and composite methods G3(MP2)-RAD and CBS-RAD is assessed against CCSD(T)/aug-cc-pVTZ for activation energies and reaction enthalpies in hydrocarbon radical addition reactions relevant to free radical polymerization.
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A robust dual-network hydrogel electrolyte coupled with a porous carbon material for flexible quasi-solid-state zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00310A, Paper
Chenchen Ji, Xinhong Lin, Yang Hong, Junfeng Liu, Aoteng Liu, Yijia Yao, Sicheng Liu, Hongyu Mi
A hydrogel electrolyte was designed by constructing a multi-crosslinked network. The quasi-solid-state ZHSC based on the hydrogel electrolyte and HSSPC delivers a high specific capacity, high energy/power densities, and good cycle stability.
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Cooperative catalytic behavior of CoS and Bi2S3 nanoparticles on Zr:BiVO4 photoanodes for enhanced photoelectrochemical sulfite oxidation coupled with pharmaceutical pollution degradation

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00018H, Paper
Prabhakarn Arunachalam, Maged N. Shaddad, Mabrook S. Amer, Abdulaziz M. Alsalman, Madhavan Jagannathan
Photoelectrocatalysis is a promising advancing technology that converts energy into electricity and purifies the environment. A photoelectrochemical reaction (PEC) that splits water and degrades pharmaceutical pollutants can be achieved using...
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South Korea: 7 out of 10 people say couples can live together without marriage




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The international power couple: London and migrant entrepreneurs

In partnership with Museum of London: London has long been a magnet for talent and investment, attracting the brightest minds from every corner of the globe. It is now Europe’s largest and most vibrant tech hub – but what is it about this drizzly grey metropolis that contributes to the astonishing success of migrant start-ups? In partnership with the Museum of London as part of their City Now City Future season, we look to Sadiq Khan, thriving migrant entrepreneurs, and global tech pioneers to understand what London’s got that nowhere else has – uncovering why being an outsider could be the key to disruptive innovations.




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The near field response of molecules coupled with plasmons at atomistic resolution

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00451E, Communication
Huijie He, Xueyang Zhen, Shuang Li, Sibing Chen, Xing Chen
This study contrasts and quantifies the near-field enhancements under varying resonance conditions and at molecular coverage, validating the self-focusing effect of single molecules at the atomic level.
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Quantification of technetium-99 in wastewater by means of automated on-line extraction chromatography – anion-exchange chromatography – inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2774-2782
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00270A, Paper
Open Access
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Maximilian Horstmann, C. Derrick Quarles, Steffen Happel, Michael Sperling, Andreas Faust, David Clases, Uwe Karst
Ultratrace concentrations of pertechnetate are determined by preconcentration on a dedicated resin and anion exchange chromatography with ICP-MS detection.
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Accurate determination of ultra-trace REEs in seawater using a membrane desolvation Q-ICP-MS coupled with an online automatic separation system

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2870-2883
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00240G, Paper
Ji-Hao Zhu, Feng-You Chu, Feng Liang, Xian-Ying Luo, Qiang Liu, Quan-Hui Xu, Wei Yu, Yong-Chun Li, Jiang-Gu Lu, Yun-Xiu Li, Yan-Hui Dong, Huai-Ming Li, Jun Zhao, Cai Zhang
A highly precise method, based on a traditional Q-ICP-MS coupled with an online automatic separation system and membrane desolvation sample introduction device, was developed for accurate determination of ultra-trace REEs in seawater samples.
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Assessment of the metal grain size of 12Cr1MoV steel by LIBS coupled with acoustic wave information

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00285G, Paper
Feiqiang Tang, Meirong Dong, Junbin Cai, Zhichun Li, Kaiqing Chen, Weijie Li, Shunchun Yao, Jidong Lu
A modelling scheme that integrates spectral and acoustic data was put forth as a means of enhancing the precision of grain size detection in 12Cr1MoV steel.
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Evaluation of miniaturized ultrasonic nebulization for high-efficiency sampling in characterization of silver nanoparticles by single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2791-2798
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00320A, Paper
Junhang Dong, Zhenli Zhu, Lujie Li, Pengju Xing, Shuyang Li, Lei Ouyang, Xing Liu, Wei Guo, Hongtao Zheng, Rong Qian
Miniaturized ultrasonic nebulization (MUN) provides high sampling efficiency for single particle inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry (sp-ICPMS).
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A miniaturized microplasma excitation source coupled with photochemically induced volatile species generation as a cost-effective tool for in situ mercury pollution analyses

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00306C, Technical Note
Open Access
Tymoteusz Klis, Pawel Pohl, Anna Dzimitrowicz, Piotr Jamroz
A portable, miniaturized atmospheric microplasma discharge system coupled with the photochemical vapour generation was developed for the sensitive Hg determination in water samples using OES.
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A matter of design and coupling: high indoor charging efficiencies with organic solar modules directly coupled to a sodium ion battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30862-30871
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04729J, Paper
Open Access
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Li-Chung Kin, Andreas Distler, Oleksandr Astakhov, Bakary Kone, Hans Kungl, André Karl, Tsvetelina Merdzhanova, Rüdiger-A. Eichel, Christoph J. Brabec, Uwe Rau
Generalized framework for the design of indoor power units for autonomous Internet of Things (IOT) devices results in record efficiency combination of organic PV and sodium ion battery.
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