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2017 journal article

A Compound Frequency- and Polarization-Reconfigurable Crossed Dipole Using Multidirectional Spreading of Liquid Metal

IEEE ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS PROPAGATION LETTERS, 16, 79–82.

By: M. Wang n, M. Khan n, M. Dickey n  & J. Adams n 

author keywords: Circuit model; crossed dipole; electrochemically controlled capillarity (ECC); frequency and polarization reconfigurable; liquid metal
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Surface modification of PET film via a large area atmospheric pressure plasma: An optical analysis of the plasma and surface characterization of the polymer film

SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY, 309, 371–381.

By: F. Rezaei n, M. Dickey n , M. Bourham n  & P. Hauser n

author keywords: Plasma surface modification; Optical emission spectroscopy; Adhesion; Polymeric coating
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Microbubble mediated dual-frequency high intensity focused ultrasound thrombolysis: An In vitro study

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 110(2).

By: D. Suo  n, Z. Jin *, X. Jiang n, P. Dayton  n & Y. Jing  n

TL;DR: It was found that MBs, with sufficient concentration, could significantly lower the power threshold for thrombolysis for both DFFU and single-frequency focused ultrasound (SFFU). (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Geometric Learning and Topological Inference With Biobotic Networks

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SIGNAL AND INFORMATION PROCESSING OVER NETWORKS, 3(1), 200–215.

By: A. Dirafzoon n, A. Bozkurt n & E. Lobaton n 

author keywords: Biobotic insects; emergency response; estimation; manifold learning; mapping; topological pattern recognition
TL;DR: This study considers agents mimicking motion behaviors of cyborg insects, known as biobots, and exploit coordinate-free local interactions among them to infer geometric and topological information about the environment, under minimal sensing and localization constraints. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Electrical switching of antiferromagnets via strongly spin-orbit coupled materials

JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 121(2).

By: X. Li n, X. Duan  n, Y. Semenov n & K. Kim  n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Contrast Enhanced Superharmonic Imaging for Acoustic Angiography Using Reduced Form-Factor Lateral Mode Transmitters for Intravascular and Intracavity Applications

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL, 64(2), 311–319.

By: Z. Wang n, K. Martin n, W. Huang *, P. Dayton n & X. Jiang n

author keywords: Dual frequency; lateral mode transducer; superharmonic; ultrasound transducer
MeSH headings : Acoustics / instrumentation; Angiography / instrumentation; Contrast Media / chemistry; Equipment Design; Humans; Microbubbles; Transducers; Ultrasonography / instrumentation
TL;DR: Results show that superharmonic imaging with a low frequency lateral mode transmitter is a feasible alternative to thickness mode transmitters when the final transducer size requirements dictate design choices. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Cellulose-Lignin Biodegradable and Flexible UV Protection Film

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 5(1), 625–631.

By: H. Sadeghifar n, R. Venditti n , J. Jur n, R. Gorga n  & J. Pawlak n 

author keywords: UV protection; Cellulose; Lignin; Click chemistry; Transparent film; Flexible film
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Thrombin-responsive transcutaneous patch for auto-anticoagulant regulation

Advanced Materials, 29(4).

By: Y. Zhang n, J. Yu n, J. Wang  n, N. Hanne n, Z. Cui n, C. Qian  n, C. Wang n, H. Xin n ...

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Radial growth of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in aligned sheets through cyclic carbon deposition and graphitization

CARBON, 111, 411–418.

By: S. Faraji n, O. Yildiz n, C. Rost n, K. Stano n, N. Farahbakhsh n, Y. Zhu n , P. Bradford n

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 review

Porous magnesium-based scaffolds for tissue engineering

[Review of ]. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS, 71, 1253–1266.

By: M. Yazdimamaghani *, M. Razavi *, D. Vashaee n, K. Moharamzadeh *, A. Boccaccini * & L. Tayebi *

author keywords: Magnesium; Porous scaffolds; Biodegradation; Bone; Cartilage
MeSH headings : Alloys / chemistry; Alloys / therapeutic use; Animals; Biocompatible Materials / chemistry; Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use; Bone and Bones; Humans; Magnesium / chemistry; Magnesium / therapeutic use; Porosity; Tissue Engineering / methods; Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry
TL;DR: The present review covers research conducted on the fabrication techniques, surface modifications, properties and biological characteristics of Mg alloys based scaffolds and the potential applications, challenges, and future trends are discussed in detail. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Piezoelectric d(36) in-plane shear-mode of lead-free BZT-BCT single crystals for torsion actuation

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 110(5).

By: P. Berik n, W. Chang n & X. Jiang n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Flexoelectricity in low densification materials and its implication

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 695, 1555–1560.

By: L. Shu *, Z. Yong *, X. Jiang n, Z. Xie * & W. Huang *

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Resonantly Coupled Wireless Power Transfer for Non-Stationary Loads With Application in Automotive Environments

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS, 64(1), 91–103.

By: M. Chabalko *, J. Besnoff  n, M. Laifenfeld* & D. Ricketts n

author keywords: Inductive resonant coupled wireless power transfer (RWPT); magnetoquasistatic RWPT; wireless power transfer (WPT)
TL;DR: This work examines RWPT for nonstationary loads and presents a design methodology for optimal efficiency and power transfer and shows an RWPT of 70 W across a 24 cm distance in an automotive environment. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Frequency dispersion of flexoelectricity in PMN-PT single crystal

AIP ADVANCES, 7(1).

By: L. Shu  n, M. Wan n, X. Jiang n, F. Li  n, N. Zhou  n, W. Huang  n, T. Wang  n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Balancing noise sensitivity, response latency, and posture accuracy for a computer-assisted canine posture training system

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER STUDIES, 98, 179–195.

By: J. Majikes n, R. Brugarolas n, M. Winters n, S. Yuschak n, S. Mealin n, K. Walker n, P. Yang n, B. Sherman n, A. Bozkurt n, D. Roberts n

author keywords: Animal-computer interaction; Classification algorithm; Machine learning; Random Forest; Wearable technology
TL;DR: Results indicate that with proper parameter tuning, the system can successfully capture and reinforce postures to provide computer-assisted training of dogs and to provide a model for future ACI technologies. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Soft electrothermal actuators using silver nanowire heaters

NANOSCALE, 9(11), 3797–3805.

By: S. Yao n, J. Cui n, Z. Cui n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: Two applications of this type of soft actuators were demonstrated towards biomimetic robotics - a crawling robot that can walk spontaneously on ratchet surfaces and a soft gripper that is capable of manipulating lightweight and delicate objects. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Hypoxia and H2O2 Dual-Sensitive Vesicles for Enhanced Glucose-Responsive Insulin Delivery

NANO LETTERS, 17(2), 733–739.

By: J. Yu n, C. Qian n, Y. Zhang n, Z. Cui n, Y. Zhu n, Q. Shen *, F. Ligler n, J. Buse *, Z. Gu n

author keywords: Drug delivery; diabetes; insulin; glucose-responsive; hypoxia-sensitive; H2O2-sensitive
MeSH headings : Animals; Blood Glucose / metabolism; Cell Hypoxia; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / drug therapy; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / metabolism; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / drug therapy; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / metabolism; Drug Carriers / chemistry; Drug Liberation; Glucose / metabolism; Glucose Oxidase / metabolism; HeLa Cells; Humans; Hydrogen Peroxide / metabolism; Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage; Hypoglycemic Agents / chemistry; Insulin / administration & dosage; Insulin / chemistry; Male; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Nitroimidazoles / chemistry; Oxidation-Reduction; Peptides / chemistry; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
TL;DR: In vivo experiments indicated that this smart insulin patch could efficiently regulate the blood glucose in the chemically induced type 1 diabetic mice for 10 h and eliminate the excess H2O2, which may lead to free radical-induced damage to skin tissue during the long-term usage and reduce the activity of GOx. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Hydrogel-enabled osmotic pumping for microfluidics: towards wearable human-device interfaces

LAB ON A CHIP, 17(4), 710–716.

By: T. Shay n, M. Dickey n  & O. Velev n 

Contributors: T. Shay n, M. Dickey n  & O. Velev n 

MeSH headings : Equipment Design; Glucose / analysis; Humans; Hydrogels / chemistry; Lab-On-A-Chip Devices; Membranes, Artificial; Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / instrumentation; Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods; Models, Biological; Osmosis; Sweat / chemistry; Wearable Electronic Devices
TL;DR: Initial testing has shown the device can pump accurate levels of glucose across the membrane and through a microchannel to a reservoir with a glucose sensor, and Sensors and electrodes can be implemented in future microfluidic devices operating on these principles. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

A framework for mapping with biobotic insect networks: From local to global maps

Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 88, 79–96.

By: A. Dirafzoon n, A. Bozkurt n & E. Lobaton n 

TL;DR: Simulation and experimental results with biologically inspired robotic platform are presented to illustrate and verify the correctness of the approach, which provides building blocks for SLAM with biobotic insects. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Synthesis and optical properties of cysteamine-capped ZnS quantum dots for aflatoxin quantification

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 690, 749–758.

By: M. Tavakkoli Yaraki *, M. Tayebi*, M. Ahmadieh*, M. Tahriri *, D. Vashaee n & L. Tayebi *

author keywords: ZnS QDs; Aflatoxin; Cysteamine; Photoluminescence; Synthesis
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

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