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Small ; 20(14): e2308127, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38009787

ABSTRACT

Developing electronic skins (e-skins) with extraordinary perception through bionic strategies has far-reaching significance for the intellectualization of robot skins. Here, an artificial intelligence (AI)-motivated all-fabric bionic (AFB) e-skin is proposed, where the overall structure is inspired by the interlocked bionics of the epidermis-dermis interface inside the skin, while the structural design inspiration of the dielectric layer derives from the branch-needle structure of conifers. More importantly, AFB e-skin achieves intuition sensing in proximity mode and tactile sensing in pressure mode based on the fringing and iontronic effects, respectively, and is simulated and verified through COMSOL finite element analysis. The proposed AFB e-skin in pressure mode exhibits maximum sensitivity of 15.06 kPa-1 (<50 kPa), linear sensitivity of 6.06 kPa-1 (50-200 kPa), and fast response/recovery time of 5.6 ms (40 kPa). By integrating AFB e-skin with AI algorithm, and with the support of material inference mechanisms based on dielectric constant and softness/hardness, an intelligent material perception system capable of recognizing nine materials with indistinguishable surfaces within one proximity-pressure cycle is established, demonstrating abilities that surpass human perception.


Subject(s)
Bionics , Wearable Electronic Devices , Humans , Artificial Intelligence , Intuition , Intelligence , Perception
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Phys Rev Lett ; 127(13): 135301, 2021 Sep 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34623862

ABSTRACT

The second layer of ^{4}He films adsorbed on a graphite substrate is an excellent experimental platform to study the interplay between superfluid and structural orders. Here, we report a rigid two-frequency torsional oscillator study on the second layer as a function of temperature and ^{4}He atomic density. For the first time, we show experimentally that the superfluid density is independent of frequency, which can be interpreted as unequivocal evidence of genuine superfluidity. The phase diagram established in this work reveals that a superfluid phase coexists with hexatic density-wave correlation and a registered solid phase. This suggests the second layer as a candidate for hosting two exotic quantum ground states: the spatially modulated superfluid and supersolid phases resulting from the interplay between superfluid and structural orders.

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Sensors (Basel) ; 20(14)2020 Jul 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32698465

ABSTRACT

This article presents a high-sensitivity, quantified, linear, and mediator-free resonator-based microwave biosensor for glucose sensing application. The proposed biosensor comprises an air-bridge-type asymmetrical differential inductor (L) and a center-loaded circular finger-based inter-digital capacitor (C) fabricated on Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) substrate using advanced micro-fabrication technology. The intertwined asymmetrical differential inductor is used to achieve a high inductance value with a suitable Q-factor, and the centralized inter-digital capacitor is introduced to generate an intensified electric field. The designed microwave sensor is optimized to operate at a low resonating frequency that increases the electric field penetration depth and interaction area in the glucose sample. The microwave biosensor is tested with different glucose concentrations (0.3-5 mg/ml), under different ambient temperatures (10-50 °C). The involvement of advanced micro-fabrication technology effectively miniaturized the microwave biosensor (0.006λ0 × 0.005λ0) and enhanced its filling factor. The proposed microwave biosensor demonstrates a high sensitivity of 117.5 MHz/mgmL-1 with a linear response (r2 = 0.9987), good amplitude variation of 0.49 dB/mgmL-1 with a linear response (r2 = 0.9954), and maximum reproducibility of 0.78% at 2 mg/mL. Additionally, mathematical modelling was performed to estimate the dielectric value of the frequency-dependent glucose sample. The measured and analyzed results indicate that the proposed biosensor is suitable for real-time blood glucose detection measurements.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Blood Glucose/analysis , Microwaves , Electricity , Fingers , Humans , Reproducibility of Results
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Sensors (Basel) ; 18(4)2018 Apr 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29614033

ABSTRACT

We present a microfabricated spiral-coupled passive resonator sensor realized through integrated passive device (IPD) technology for the sensitive detection and characterization of water-ethanol solutions. In order to validate the performance of the proposed device, we explicitly measured and analyzed the radio frequency (RF) characteristics of various water-ethanol solution compositions. The measured results showed a drift in the resonance frequency from 1.16 GHz for deionized (DI) water to 1.68 GHz for the solution containing 50% ethanol, whereas the rejection level given by the reflection coefficient decreased from -29.74 dB to -14.81 dB. The obtained limit of detection was 3.82% volume composition of ethanol in solution. The derived loaded capacitance was 21.76 pF for DI water, which gradually decreased to 8.70 pF for the 50% ethanol solution, and the corresponding relative permittivity of the solution decreased from 80.14 to 47.79. The dissipation factor increased with the concentration of ethanol in the solution. We demonstrated the reproducibility of the proposed sensor through iterative measures of the samples and the study of surface morphology. Successive measurement of different samples had no overlapping and had very minimum bias between RF characteristics for each measured sample. The surface profile for bare sensors was retained after the sample test, resulting a root mean square (RMS) value of 11.416 nm as compared to 10.902 nm for the bare test. The proposed sensor was shown to be a viable alternative to existing sensors for highly sensitive water-ethanol concentration detection.

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Pestic Biochem Physiol ; 124: 48-59, 2015 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26453230

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A novel fumigant, chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is a commercial bleaching and disinfection agent. Recent study indicates its insecticidal activity. However, its mode of action to kill insects is yet to be understood. This study set up a hypothesis that an oxidative stress induced by ClO2 is a main factor to kill insects. The Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella, is a lepidopteran insect pest infesting various stored grains. Larvae of P. interpunctella were highly susceptible to ClO2 gas, which exhibited an acute toxicity. Physiological damages by ClO2 were observed in hemocytes. At high doses, the larvae of P. interpunctella suffered significant reduction of total hemocytes. At low doses, ClO2 impaired hemocyte behaviors. The cytotoxicity of ClO2 was further analyzed using two insect cell lines, where Sf9 cells were more susceptible to ClO2 than High Five cells. The cells treated with ClO2 produced reactive oxygen species (ROS). The produced ROS amounts increased with an increase of the treated ClO2 amount. However, the addition of an antioxidant, vitamin E, significantly attenuated the cytotoxicity of ClO2 in a dose-dependent manner. To support the oxidative stress induced by ClO2, two antioxidant genes (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and thioredoxin-peroxidase (Tpx)) were identified from P. interpunctella EST library using ortholog sequences of Bombyx mori. Both SOD and Tpx were expressed in larvae of P. interpunctella especially under oxidative stress induced by bacterial challenge. Exposure to ClO2 gas significantly induced the gene expression of both SOD and Tpx. RNA interference of SOD or Tpx using specific double stranded RNAs significantly enhanced the lethality of P. interpunctella to ClO2 gas treatment as well as to the bacterial challenge. These results suggest that ClO2 induces the production of insecticidal ROS, which results in a fatal oxidative stress in P. interpunctella.


Subject(s)
Chlorine Compounds/toxicity , Insecticides/toxicity , Moths/drug effects , Moths/metabolism , Oxidative Stress/drug effects , Oxides/toxicity , Animals , Peroxiredoxins/metabolism , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Superoxide Dismutase/metabolism
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J Econ Entomol ; 108(6): 2556-65, 2015 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26470390

ABSTRACT

Cabbage is a major vegetable crop over the world. Various insect pests can affect cabbage production. Excessive spray of chemical insecticides can lead to the development of insecticide resistance with various adverse effects on the environment and humans. Brassica leaf beetle, Phaedon brassicae Baly, is a coleopteran pest. Both larvae and adults cause damages to cabbage. The objective of this study was to develop an effective microbial insecticide against P. brassicae by adding an immunosuppressive agent to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). The immunosuppressive agent was chosen from bacterial cultured broth of Photorhabdus temperata subsp. temperata (Ptt). Reverse phase HPLC revealed that Ptt-cultured broth possessed at least two eicosanoid biosynthesis inhibitors (oxindole and indole) in its hexane extract. The bacterial cultured broth exhibited potent immunosuppressive activity against P. brassicae. Based on toxicity results, B. thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis (BtT) was selected from four strains of Bts. When Ptt-cultured broth was added to spore-producing BtT cells, the insecticidal activities of BtT against both larvae and adults of P. brassicae were significantly increased. This bacterial mixture applied to develop a "Bt-Plus," which was formulated by mixing BtT cells (10(11) spores per ml) and 48-h Ptt-cultured broth along with additives (surfactant and preservative). When Bt-Plus was sprayed to cabbage infested by P. brassicae at 1,000-fold dilution, the mixture exhibited much higher control efficacy than BtT treatment alone, suggesting it could be used as a novel Bt insecticide for the control of P. brassicae.


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Bacillus thuringiensis , Coleoptera , Pest Control, Biological , Photorhabdus/pathogenicity , Animals , Coleoptera/immunology , Culture Media, Conditioned , Culture Techniques , Immunosuppressive Agents , Insecticides , Photorhabdus/immunology
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Front Bioeng Biotechnol ; 12: 1378084, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38605987

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Radio frequency (RF) hyperthermia focuses on raising the target area temperature to a value exceeding 45°C. Collagen is stimulated when the temperature rises to 45°C at the dermal layer, resulting in skin tightening. However, most studies on RF hyperthermia have focused on tumor ablation or using electrodes to radiate an electromagnetic field, which is highly inefficient. This study proposed a non-invasive RF hyperthermia skin-tightening system with a compact metamaterial-filled waveguide aperture antenna. The proposed RF system increased the temperature by 11.6°C and 35.3°C with 20 and 80 W of 2.45 GHz RF power, respectively, within 60 s and exhibited a very focused effective area. Furthermore, a metamaterial was proposed to reduce the size of the waveguide aperture antenna and focus the electromagnetic field in the near-field region. The proposed metamaterial-filled waveguide aperture antenna was compact, measuring 10 mm × 17.4 mm, with a peak gain of 2.2 dB at 2.45 GHz. The measured hyperthermia performance indicated that the proposed RF system exhibited better power- and time-efficient hyperthermia performance than other RF hyperthermia systems in the cosmetic skin lifting commercial market. The proposed RF hyperthermia systems will be applied into a new generation of beauty cosmetic devices.

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Micromachines (Basel) ; 15(3)2024 Mar 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38542614

ABSTRACT

This work proposes a microwave resonator built from gallium arsenide using integrated passive device (IPD) technology. It consists of a three-layered interlaced spiral structure with airbridges and inner interdigital structures. For integrated systems, IPD technology demonstrated outstanding performance, robustness, and a tiny size at a low cost. The airbridges were made more compact, with overall dimensions of 1590 × 800 µm2 (0.038 × 0.019 λg2). The designed microwave resonator operated at 1.99 GHz with a return loss of 39 dB, an insertion loss of 0.07 dB, and a quality factor of 1.15. Additionally, an experiment was conducted on the properties of the airbridge and how they affected resistance, inductance, and S-parameters in the construction of the resonator. To investigate the impact of airbridges on the structure, E- and H-field distributions of the resonator were simulated. Furthermore, its use in sensing applications was explored. Various concentrations of glucose solutions were used in the experiment. The proposed device featured a minimum detectable concentration of 0.2 mg/mL; high sensitivity, namely, 14.58 MHz/mg·mL-1, with a linear response; and a short response time. Thus, this work proposes a structure that exhibits potential in integrated systems and real-time sensing systems with high sensitivity.

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ACS Sens ; 9(9): 4731-4739, 2024 Sep 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39166952

ABSTRACT

Microwave gas sensors have garnered attention for their high sensitivity and selectivity in the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). However, traditional gas sensors generally rely on sensitive materials that degrade over time and are easily affected by the environment, compromising their stability and accuracy. This study proposes a microwave VOC gas sensor based on the condensation effect. The sensor adopts a novel design without sensitive materials, utilizing the condensation effect to detect acetone gas. The sensor system consists of a microwave sensor and a temperature control device. As the sensor temperature is lowered below the boiling point of acetone, the condensation of acetone gas on the sensor surface is achieved, enabling accurate detection of acetone gas. Experimental results indicate that the accumulated amount of acetone on the sensor surface is positively correlated with its response, with the maximum response of 3000 ppm acetone gas reaching 0.34 dB. Additionally, this study investigated the detection mechanism of the sensor after adding the sensitive material MXene and compared the performance of the sensor at different temperatures (-10 °C, 0 °C, and 60 °C). The results show that at -10 °C the sensor mainly captures acetone through physical adsorption, while at 25 and 60 °C, it primarily responds through chemical adsorption, with a maximum response of 0.29 dB. The VOC sensor based on the condensation effect without sensitive materials not only achieves the same sensitivity as traditional microwave sensors but also demonstrates stronger stability and anti-interference capabilities.


Subject(s)
Acetone , Gases , Microwaves , Temperature , Volatile Organic Compounds , Acetone/analysis , Acetone/chemistry , Volatile Organic Compounds/analysis , Gases/analysis , Gases/chemistry
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Nanomicro Lett ; 16(1): 133, 2024 Feb 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38411720

ABSTRACT

Neuromorphic hardware equipped with associative learning capabilities presents fascinating applications in the next generation of artificial intelligence. However, research into synaptic devices exhibiting complex associative learning behaviors is still nascent. Here, an optoelectronic memristor based on Ag/TiO2 Nanowires: ZnO Quantum dots/FTO was proposed and constructed to emulate the biological associative learning behaviors. Effective implementation of synaptic behaviors, including long and short-term plasticity, and learning-forgetting-relearning behaviors, were achieved in the device through the application of light and electrical stimuli. Leveraging the optoelectronic co-modulated characteristics, a simulation of neuromorphic computing was conducted, resulting in a handwriting digit recognition accuracy of 88.9%. Furthermore, a 3 × 7 memristor array was constructed, confirming its application in artificial visual memory. Most importantly, complex biological associative learning behaviors were emulated by mapping the light and electrical stimuli into conditioned and unconditioned stimuli, respectively. After training through associative pairs, reflexes could be triggered solely using light stimuli. Comprehensively, under specific optoelectronic signal applications, the four features of classical conditioning, namely acquisition, extinction, recovery, and generalization, were elegantly emulated. This work provides an optoelectronic memristor with associative behavior capabilities, offering a pathway for advancing brain-machine interfaces, autonomous robots, and machine self-learning in the future.

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Adv Sci (Weinh) ; 11(3): e2305528, 2024 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38029346

ABSTRACT

Developing electronic skins (e-skins) that are comparable to or even beyond human tactile perception holds significant importance in advancing the process of intellectualization. In this context, a machine-learning-motivated micropyramid array bimodal (MAB) e-skin based on capacitive sensing is reported, which enables spatial mapping applications based on bimodal sensing (proximity and pressure) implemented via fringing and iontronic effects, such as contactless measurement of 3D objects and contact recognition of Braille letters. Benefiting from the iontronic effect and single-micropyramid structure, the MAB e-skin in pressure mode yields impressive features: a maximum sensitivity of 655.3 kPa-1 (below 0.5 kPa), a linear sensitivity of 327.9 kPa-1 (0.5-15 kPa), and an ultralow limit of detection of 0.2 Pa. With the assistance of multilayer perceptron and convolutional neural network, the MAB e-skin can accurately perceive 6 materials and 10 surface shapes based on the training and learning using the collected datasets from proximity and pressure modes, thus allowing it to achieve the precise perception of different objects within one proximity-pressure cycle. The development of this MAB e-skin opens a new avenue for robotic skin and the expansion of advanced applications.


Subject(s)
Smart Materials , Wearable Electronic Devices , Humans , Skin , Machine Learning , Perception
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 267: 116506, 2024 Jun 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39277919

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 epidemic and its continuous spread pose a serious threat to public health. Coronavirus strains known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) variants have undergone genomic changes. The severity of the symptoms, the efficiency of vaccinations, and the transmission capacity of the virus can be impacted by these alterations. Point-of-care diagnostic assays can identify particular genetic or protein sequences that are exclusive to each variety. Currently, ultrafast, responsive, and accurate antibody detection faces several challenges. Here, we outline the fabrication, implementation, and sensing performance benchmarking of an ultrafast (5 s) and inexpensive (0.15 USD) assay with label-free sensing of SARS-CoV-2 S (Spike)/N (Nucleocapsid) protein and other variants in real patient samples. A label-free DNA aptameric capacitive bio-sensing device was used to detect SARS-CoV-2 variants. Our novel, cutting-edge bio-sensing device contains a Wooden quoits conformation structural aptamer (WQCSA)-based inter-digitated capacitor electronic (WQCSA-IDCE) system. WQCSA-aptamer was used as a switch-turn on response to achieve ultrasensitivity in the variable area of the SARS-CoV-2. The molecular beacon (MB) method was also used to measure the fluorescently colored SARS-CoV-2 S/N protein. These sensors can be used with several types of label-free DNA aptamers to act as rapid, affordable, and label-free biosensors for a variety of critical acute respiratory virus syndrome disorders.

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Science ; 385(6707): 438-446, 2024 Jul 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38935778

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are effective antiobesity drugs. However, the precise central mechanisms of GLP-1RAs remain elusive. We administered GLP-1RAs to patients with obesity and observed a heightened sense of preingestive satiation. Analysis of human and mouse brain samples pinpointed GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus (DMH) as candidates for encoding preingestive satiation. Optogenetic manipulation of DMHGLP-1R neurons caused satiation. Calcium imaging demonstrated that these neurons are actively involved in encoding preingestive satiation. GLP-1RA administration increased the activity of DMHGLP-1R neurons selectively during eating behavior. We further identified that an intricate interplay between DMHGLP-1R neurons and neuropeptide Y/agouti-related peptide neurons of the arcuate nucleus (ARCNPY/AgRP neurons) occurs to regulate food intake. Our findings reveal a hypothalamic mechanism through which GLP-1RAs control preingestive satiation, offering previously unexplored neural targets for obesity and metabolic diseases.


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Arcuate Nucleus of Hypothalamus , Dorsomedial Hypothalamic Nucleus , Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists , Obesity , Satiation , Animals , Female , Humans , Male , Mice , Agouti-Related Protein/metabolism , Arcuate Nucleus of Hypothalamus/drug effects , Arcuate Nucleus of Hypothalamus/metabolism , Dorsomedial Hypothalamic Nucleus/drug effects , Dorsomedial Hypothalamic Nucleus/metabolism , Eating/drug effects , Feeding Behavior/drug effects , Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor/genetics , Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor/metabolism , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Neurons/drug effects , Neurons/physiology , Neuropeptide Y/metabolism , Obesity/drug therapy , Obesity/psychology , Optogenetics , Satiation/drug effects , Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists/administration & dosage , Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists/pharmacology
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Micromachines (Basel) ; 14(12)2023 Nov 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38138334

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In this study, we investigate the temperature-dependent electrical characteristics of bistable silicon resistors (biristors) at temperatures ranging from 275 to 400 K. The proposed biristor exhibits low latch voltages owing to the surface accumulation layer transistor concept. Moreover, the biristor was abruptly turned on and off by positive and negative feedback phenomena, respectively. As the temperature increased from 275 to 400 K, the latch-up voltage decreased from 2.131 to 1.696 V, while the latch-down voltage increased from 1.486 to 1.637 V. Mechanisms of temperature-dependent change in latch voltage were analyzed using energy band diagrams. This temperature-dependent analysis on silicon biristor can serve as blueprint for the contribution of stable operation.

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Bioengineering (Basel) ; 10(6)2023 Jun 14.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37370652

ABSTRACT

Due to the current limitations of three-dimensional (3D) simulation graphics technology, mind wandering commonly occurs in virtual reality tasks, which has impeded it being applied more extensively. The right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (rVLPFC) plays a vital role in executing continuous two-dimensional (2D) mental paradigms, and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over this cortical region has been shown to successfully modulate sustained 2D attention. Accordingly, we further explored the effects of electrical activation of the rVLPFC on 3D attentional tasks using anodal high-definition (HD)-tDCS. A 3D Go/No-go (GNG) task was developed to compare the after effects of real and sham brain stimulation. Specifically, GNG tasks were periodically interrupted to assess the subjective perception of attentional level, behavioral reactions were tracked and decomposed into an underlying decision cognition process, and electroencephalography data were recorded to calculate event-related potentials (ERPs) in rVLPFC. The p-values statistically indicated that HD-tDCS improved the subjective mentality, led to more cautious decisions, and enhanced neuronal discharging in rVLPFC. Additionally, the neurophysiological P300 ERP component and stimulation being active or sham could effectively predict several objective outcomes. These findings indicate that the comprehensive approach including brain stimulation, 3D mental paradigm, and cross-examined performance could significantly lengthen and robustly compare sustained 3D attention.

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J Fungi (Basel) ; 8(11)2022 Nov 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36354954

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Enzyme production by microorganisms on an industrial scale has demonstrated technical bottlenecks, such as low efficiency in enzyme expression and extracellular secretion. In this study, as a potential tool for overcoming these technical limits, radio-frequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure was examined for its possibility to enhance production of an enzyme, α-amylase, in a filamentous fungus, Aspergillus oryzae. The RF-EMF perfectly resonated at 2 GHz with directivity radiation pattern and peak gain of 0.5 dB (0.01 Watt). Total protein concentration and activity of α-amylase measured in media were about 1.5-3-fold higher in the RF-EMF exposed (10 min) sample than control (no RF-EMF) during incubation (the highest increase after 16 h). The level of α-amylase mRNA in cells was approximately 2-8-fold increased 16 and 24 h after RF-EMF exposure for 10 min. An increase in vesicle accumulation within fungal hyphae and the transcription of some genes involved in protein cellular trafficking was observed in RF-EMF-exposed samples. Membrane potential was not changed, but the intracellular Ca2+ level was elevated after RF-EMF exposure. Our results suggest that RF-EMF can increase the extracellular level of fungal total proteins and α-amylase activity and the intracellular level of Ca2+.

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Brain Sci ; 12(12)2022 Nov 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36552090

ABSTRACT

Virtual reality (VR), a rapidly evolving technology that simulates three-dimensional virtual environments for users, has been proven to activate brain functions. However, the continuous alteration pattern of the functional small-world network in response to comprehensive three-dimensional stimulation rather than realistic two-dimensional media stimuli requires further exploration. Here, we aimed to validate the effect of VR on the pathways and network parameters of a small-world organization and interpret its mechanism of action. Fourteen healthy volunteers were selected to complete missions in an immersive VR game. The changes in the functional network in six different frequency categories were analyzed using graph theory with electroencephalography data measured during the pre-, VR, and post-VR stages. The mutual information matrix revealed that interactions between the frontal and posterior areas and those within the frontal and occipital lobes were strengthened. Subsequently, the betweenness centrality (BC) analysis indicated more robust and extensive pathways among hubs. Furthermore, a specific lateralized channel (O1 or O2) increment in the BC was observed. Moreover, the network parameters improved simultaneously in local segregation, global segregation, and global integration. The overall topological improvements of small-world organizations were in high-frequency bands and exhibited some degree of sustainability.

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Nanomaterials (Basel) ; 12(21)2022 Nov 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36364668

ABSTRACT

Recently, as an alternative solution for overcoming the scaling-down limitations of logic devices with design length of less than 3 nm and enhancing DRAM operation performance, 3D heterogeneous packaging technology has been intensively researched, essentially requiring Si wafer polishing at a very high Si polishing rate (500 nm/min) by accelerating the degree of the hydrolysis reaction (i.e., Si-O-H) on the polished Si wafer surface during CMP. Unlike conventional hydrolysis reaction accelerators (i.e., sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide), a novel hydrolysis reaction accelerator with amine functional groups (i.e., 552.8 nm/min for ethylenediamine) surprisingly presented an Si wafer polishing rate >3 times higher than that of conventional hydrolysis reaction accelerators (177.1 nm/min for sodium hydroxide). This remarkable enhancement of the Si wafer polishing rate for ethylenediamine was principally the result of (i) the increased hydrolysis reaction, (ii) the enhanced degree of adsorption of the CMP slurry on the polished Si wafer surface during CMP, and (iii) the decreased electrostatic repulsive force between colloidal silica abrasives and the Si wafer surface. A higher ethylenediamine concentration in the Si wafer CMP slurry led to a higher extent of hydrolysis reaction and degree of adsorption for the slurry and a lower electrostatic repulsive force; thus, a higher ethylenediamine concentration resulted in a higher Si wafer polishing rate. With the aim of achieving further improvements to the Si wafer polishing rates using Si wafer CMP slurry including ethylenediamine, the Si wafer polishing rate increased remarkably and root-squarely with the increasing ethylenediamine concentration.

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Clin Exp Pediatr ; 65(12): 555-562, 2022 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36457198

ABSTRACT

Varicella (chickenpox) is an infectious disease caused by the highly contagious varicella zoster virus with a secondary attack rate greater than 90%. From this perspective, we aimed to establish the basis for a national varicella vaccine policy by reviewing vaccination programs and policies of countries that have introduced universal varicella vaccinations. As a result of the spread of varicella, an increasing number of countries are providing 2-dose vaccinations and universally expanding their use. In practice, the efficacy and effectiveness of vaccination differ among vaccines and vaccination programs. Optimized vaccination strategies based on each country's local epidemiology and health resources are required. Accordingly, it is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of varicella vaccines in different settings. Given the short-term and fragmented vaccine effectiveness evaluation in Korea, it is necessary to evaluate its effectiveness at the national level and determine its schedule based on the evidence generated through these studies.

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Nanomaterials (Basel) ; 12(3)2022 Jan 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35159692

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In this study, we propose a miniaturized bandpass filter (BPF) developed by combining an approximate circular (36-gon) winding inductor, a circinate capacitor, and five air-bridge structures fabricated on a gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate using an integrated passive device (IPD) technology. We introduced air-bridge structures into the outer metal wire to improve the capacitance per unit volume while utilizing a miniaturized chip with dimensions 1538 µm × 800 µm (0.029 λ0 × 0.015 λ0) for the BPF. The pattern was designed and optimized by simulating different dimensional parameters, and the group delay and current density are presented. The equivalent circuit was modeled to analysis various parasitic effect. Additionally, we described the GaAs-based micro-nano scale fabrication process to elucidate the proposed IPD technology and the physical structure of the BPF. Measurements were conducted with a center frequency of 1.53 GHz (insertion loss of 0.53 dB) and a 3-dB fractional bandwidth (FBW) of 70.59%. The transmission zero was located at 4.16 GHz with restraint of 35.86 dB. Owing to the benefits from its miniaturized chip size and high performance, the proposed GaAs-based IPD BPF was verified as an excellent device for various S-band applications, such as satellite communication, keyless vehicle locks, wireless headphones, and radar.

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