A power conversion efficiency (PCE) of over 13% has been accomplished for single-junction polymer solar cell (PSCs) through the preparation of novel donating materials and…
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Designing a highly ordered topological structure is an interesting methodology to explore new functional materials with fantastic physiochemical properties. Covalent organic framework (denoted as COF)…
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When a spacecraft runs in space, the surface temperature of the sunny side could reach hundreds of degrees. On top of that, the atmospheric friction…
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With the development of nuclear power plant and industry, “radionuclide contamination” has increasingly seen worldwide attention. The study on the properties of radionuclides, especially in…
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Children and adults with type 1 diabetes must test their blood sugar (glucose) four to seven times daily to provide the information necessary to adjust…
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Over 800 species of fishes are reported to produce species-specific sounds. The sounds are produced for a number of different reasons, including aggression, stress or…
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Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder, which majorly affects the elderly. Available scientific literature shows that genes, diet, and environment play an important role…
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Near thirty years ago I undertook studies to test directly whether evolution happens neutrally (including nearly-neutrally), at random, or selectively (according to the synthetic theory)….
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Nowadays, “bamboo forests” are becoming a serious problem in Japan, especially in western Japan including Kyushu Island. A few decades ago, bamboo (Moso-bamboo) was planted for…
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One of the main purposes of the earthquake-related standards (e.g. EAK 2003; CEN 2004; Regulatory Guide 1.92 2006; NTC 2008; ASCE 2014) is to provide…
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Coffee roasting in an industrial plant represents one of the most critical issues in the food industry, as the final flavor of the beverage will…
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