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2. Preparation of superhydrophobic conductive micro/nano‐graphite/PDMS films on paper by simple spraying method.
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He, Qiang, Du, Zhicai, Jia, Yangyang, Liu, Yujie, Xu, Zehua, Xu, Yuan, and Li, Anling
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CHEMICAL stability ,FILTER paper ,SURFACE energy ,ROLLING contact ,METAL spraying ,CONTACT angle ,POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE ,GRAPHITE - Abstract
Paper‐based materials are widely used in various fields due to their advantages, such as environmental friendliness and sustainability. However, the highly hydrophilic nature of the cellulose that makes up paper‐based materials limits their use. In this paper, micron/nano‐graphite/polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coatings with excellent superhydrophobic and conductive properties were prepared on the surface of filter paper by a simple spraying method. A mixture of micro‐graphite and nano‐graphite was used to form a multistage rough structure on the surface of the filter paper by spraying, and the low surface energy PDMS enhanced the adhesion of the micro‐graphite and nano‐graphite on the surface of the filter paper. The results showed that the samples possessed the best superhydrophobic properties when the ratio of micro‐graphite to nano‐graphite was 1:1, at which time the contact and rolling angles of the samples were 165.4° and 3.2°, respectively. The prepared superhydrophobic samples have good bounce and self‐cleaning properties, while the samples have good mechanical stability and chemical resistance. Additionally, due to the conductivity of micro–nano‐graphite, both particle sizes closely contact the sample surface, creating a conductive network. With a 1:1 ratio of micro‐ and nano‐graphite, the coating exhibits minimal resistance at 1.89 KΩ, and the sample maintains stable conductivity even underwater. The above properties greatly extend the application range of paper‐based superhydrophobic materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Cold plasma‐induced N, Cu‐doping on carbon paper for high‐active catalytic electrode preparation.
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Yue, Xufeng, Xiang, Hongyu, Zhang, Peng, Shu, Song, Zhao, Yingxin, Zhang, Jiacheng, Liu, Jinwei, and Yu, Deping
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CARBON paper ,LOW temperature plasmas ,ELECTRODES ,COLLISIONS (Nuclear physics) ,PHYSISORPTION ,CARBON nanofibers ,PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of cold temperatures - Abstract
Carbon paper is commonly used for catalytic electrode preparation because of its high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and stability. However, traditional electrode preparation methods are inappropriate for highly hydrophobic carbon paper. In this paper, a high‐activity carbon paper catalytic electrode was prepared using multistrategies cold plasma modification to create atomic structural defects, dope N and Cu elements, and introduce oxygen‐containing functional groups. Analyses show that the bombardment of high‐energy particles caused atomic structural defects. Nitrogen and copper entered the carbon paper through plasma‐induced chemical recombination and physical adsorption, reaching 5.26% and 3.83%, respectively. Ethanol‐based plasma introduced oxygen‐containing functional groups to improve hydrophilicity. Finally, the plasma‐prepared electrode exhibited a reduction efficiency of 87.69% in an electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. How do we achieve blinding in modern electronic and paper medical records during the conduct of transfusion trials?
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Santos, Sean, Gupta, Akash, Tinmouth, Alan, Butt, Amir, Berry, Brian, Musuka, Charles, Cserti‐Gazdewich, Christine, Leung, Elaine, Duncan, Jennifer, Mack, Johnathan, Yan, Matthew T. S., Bahmanyar, Mohammad, Shehata, Nadine, Prokopchuk‐Gauk, Oksana, Onell, Rodrigo, Nahirniak, Susan, Covello, Thomas, Lin, Yulia, Solh, Ziad, and Callum, Jeannie
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ELECTRONIC health records ,ELECTRONIC records ,BLOOD transfusion ,ELECTRONIC paper ,PRODUCT coding ,BLOOD platelet transfusion - Abstract
Background: Regulatory aspects of transfusion medicine add complexity in blinded transfusion trials when considering various electronic record keeping software and blood administration processes. The aim of this study is to explore strategies when blinding transfusion components and products in paper and electronic medical records. Methods: Surveys were collected and interviews were conducted for 18 sites across various jurisdictions in North America to determine solutions applied in previous transfusion randomized control trials. Results: Sixteen responses were collected of which 11 had previously participated in a transfusion randomized control trial. Various solutions were reported which were specific to the laboratory information system (LIS) and electronic medical record (EMR) combinations although solutions could be grouped into four categories which included the creation of a study product code in the LIS, preventing the transmission of data from the LIS to the EMR, utilizing specialized stickers and labels to conceal product containers and documents in the paper records, and modified bedside procedures and documentation. Discussion: LIS and EMR combinations varied across sites, so it was not possible to determine combination‐specific solutions. The study was able to highlight solutions that may be emphasized in future iterations of LIS and EMR software as well as procedural changes that may minimize the risk of unblinding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. A novel approach to Hg2+ determination in water samples using carbon dots based on paper and fluorescence digital image analysis.
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Maia, Matheus Valentin, Suarez, Willian Toito, dos Santos, Vagner Bezerra, de Oliveira, Severino Carlos Bezerra, and de Almeida, João Paulo Barbosa
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DIGITAL images ,ELECTRONIC paper ,IMAGE analysis ,WATER sampling ,SUSTAINABLE chemistry ,WATER use ,QUANTUM dots ,MERCURY - Abstract
BACKGROUND: This work proposes the use of a simple, inexpensive method for the hydrothermal synthesis of fluorescent carbon dot nanoparticles (CDs) from rice starch aimed at the determination of Hg2+ in water. The proposed method involved using a paper‐based analytical device coupled to a 3D plate, with a UV‐LED chamber and a smartphone for the acquisition and analysis of the fluorescence digital images of the CDs. RESULTS: The size of the carbon dots ranged from 0.5 to 3 nm, with an average particle size of ~1 nm. The functionalization of carbon dots with methimazole allowed a high selective for Hg2+ determination. The results obtained showed a linear response R2 of 0.997 and Hg2+ concentration in the range of 0.5–45.0 μmol L−1 with a limit of detection and limit of quantitation of 0.23 and 0.62 μmol L−1, respectively. The results of the study show that there were no significant differences, at 95% confidence level, between the data obtained from the application of the proposed method and the reference method. CONCLUSION: The proposed method is in line with the principles of green chemistry, as it involves the use of renewable sources for starch extraction and a hydrothermal synthesis process that does not employ toxic reagents. In addition, the method employs only 15 μL reagent/sample. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Author Index.
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PAPER arts ,GOVERNMENT report writing ,AUTHORS - Published
- 2020
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7. KH550‐SiO2/polyimide insulating paper preparation and characterisation.
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Chi, Minghe, Sun, Xue, Zhang, Xiaorui, Shi, Jiahao, Weng, Ling, and Yu, Yang
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- 2024
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8. Streptomyces spp. as biocatalyst sources in pulp and paper and textile industries: Biodegradation, bioconversion and valorization of waste.
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Cuebas‐Irizarry, Mara F. and Grunden, Amy M.
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PAPER industry ,COLOR removal in water purification ,BIOCONVERSION ,STREPTOMYCES ,ENZYMES ,WASTE paper ,COLOR removal (Sewage purification) - Abstract
Complex polymers represent a challenge for remediating environmental pollution and an opportunity for microbial‐catalysed conversion to generate valorized chemicals. Members of the genus Streptomyces are of interest because of their potential use in biotechnological applications. Their versatility makes them excellent sources of biocatalysts for environmentally responsible bioconversion, as they have a broad substrate range and are active over a wide range of pH and temperature. Most Streptomyces studies have focused on the isolation of strains, recombinant work and enzyme characterization for evaluating their potential for biotechnological application. This review discusses reports of Streptomyces‐based technologies for use in the textile and pulp‐milling industry and describes the challenges and recent advances aimed at achieving better biodegradation methods featuring these microbial catalysts. The principal points to be discussed are (1) Streptomyces' enzymes for use in dye decolorization and lignocellulosic biodegradation, (2) biotechnological processes for textile and pulp and paper waste treatment and (3) challenges and advances for textile and pulp and paper effluent treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. Cellulosic Nanofibers Utilizing a Silicone Elastomeric Core to Form Stretchable Paper.
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Dorsainvil, Joab S., Brown, Matthew S., Rafiee, Zahra, Elhadad, Anwar, Choi, Seokheun, and Koh, Ahyeon
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CELLULOSE acetate ,BIOELECTRONICS ,NANOFIBERS ,WEARABLE technology ,SILICONES ,ELASTOMERS ,CELLULOSE fibers ,SILICONE rubber - Abstract
Paper, an inexpensive material with natural biocompatibility, non‐toxicity, and biodegradability, allows for affordable and cost‐effective substrates for unconventional advanced electronics, often called papertronics. On the other hand, polymeric elastomers have shown to be an excellent success for substrates of soft bioelectronics, providing stretchability in skin wearable technology for continuous sensing applications. Although both materials hold their unique advantageous characteristics, merging both material properties into a single electronic substrate reimagines paper‐based bioelectronics for wearable and patchable applications in biosensing, energy generation and storage, soft actuators, and more. Here, a breathable, light‐weighted, biocompatible engineered stretchable paper is reported via coaxial nonwoven microfibers for unconventional bioelectronic substrates. The stretchable papers allow intimate bioconformability without adhesive through coaxial electrospinning of a cellulose acetate polymer (sheath) and a silicone elastomer (core). The fabricated cellulose‐silicone fibers exhibit a greater percent strain than commercially available paper while retaining hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, combustibility, disposable, and other natural characteristics of paper. Moreover, the nonwoven stretchable cellulose‐silicone fibrous mat can adapt conventional printing and fabrication process for paper‐based electronics, an essential aspect of advanced bioelectronic manufacturing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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10. Is There a Difference between Paper and Electronic Chinese Signatures?
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Luo, Ji-Feng, Pu, Yun-Zhu, Yin, Jie-Yang, Liu, Xiaohong, Tan, Tao, Zhang, Yudong, and Hu, Menghan
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ARTIFICIAL neural networks ,ELECTRONIC paper ,DIGITAL signatures ,CONVOLUTIONAL neural networks ,WILCOXON signed-rank test - Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there are differences in handwritten Chinese signatures on different media including paper and electronic devices. Participants were asked to sign specified names on various types of media and the signatures were scanned or saved digitally for subsequent analysis. In this study, using convolutional neural networks and Siamese neural networks as classifiers and comparators, the performance plunge is revealed and thus considerable dissimilarity between the signatures on different media is implied. To further explore this, cubic Bézier curves are fitted to the signatures using the least square method for quantitative statistical analysis. By analyzing the visual changes in the morphology of strokes, several features of signatures are selected and computed, and the paired t‐test and the Wilcoxon signed‐rank test are implemented, which provides a deeper substantiation and explanation of the findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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