The molecular dihydrogen (H2) is considered as a zero-emission fuel, as it produces water vapor when it burns, causing no damage to our environment and…
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Living cells rely on the transmembrane difference of electrochemical potential to store the energy needed for their biochemical reactions. Membrane potential is generated by respiratory…
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The cornea is a transparent window inside the body. It transmits light into the eye and helps focus it onto the retina. The corneal endothelium…
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Fuel assemblies in nuclear reactors consist of bundles of fuel elements — metallic cylindrical tubes encasing fuel pellets — arranged in specific geometries in the…
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Soft polymers are an integral part of our daily lives, ranging from natural biopolymers such as proteins, DNA, and polysaccharides found in living systems, to…
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Many people are concerned about cholesterol because of high cholesterol levels in their blood. However, cholesterol is crucial for our life and participates in many…
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Central European mountains are covered predominantly by forests. Norway spruce is the most frequently-occurring species and the most affected one. Windstorms and subsequent insect outbreaks…
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Climate change is a severe threat to life on the planet. Energy and related fields are the major contributors to global warming and climate change,…
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I bet you know there are amazing coral reefs in the tropics you can see while snorkeling. Did you know corals keep going deeper than…
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most popular power supply for portable electronic devices (such as mobile phones and computers) and electric vehicles. However, most of…
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AMD (Age-related Macular Degenerescence) is the first cause of visual impairment. The main characteristic of the disease is the occurrence of drusen at an early…
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