Synthesis,characterization, and application of a new tripodal ligand for the preparation of LSCF(6482) perovskite

The main aim of this paper was to study the effect of a new tripodal chelating agent on La_1?x Sr _x Co_1?y Fe _y O_3?δ perovskite prepared by the complexation method. For this purpose, a phenolic derivative of glycine (L) was synthesized applying the Mannich reaction and characterized by NMR and IR spectroscopies as well as by elemental analysis. To evaluate the complexation capability of L, its formation constants with the perovskite cations were measured. Comparison of these results with those reported for the complexaion with glycine, introduced L as a good candidate for the complexation with Fe(III) and La(III) cations. Furthermore, the powder XRD observations confirmed an improvement in the perovskite formation in the presence of L.     

Binding,and thermodynamics of <Emphasis Type="Italic">β</Emphasis>-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes with some coumarin laser dyes and coumarin-based enzyme substrates: a simulation study

This paper addresses modelling the nature of interactions between β-CD and some coumarins including recently reported novel sulphur analogues to form inclusion complexes of appealing medicinal, photochemical and photophysical properties. The binding energy and the total stabilization energy (E^ONIOM) are used to confirm the most favorable inclusion complex structure. Thermodynamic parameters reveal exothermic inclusion reaction in gas phase. Thermal stability of fluorescent enzyme substrate of coumarin nucleus increases in the order: gas?<?cyclohexane?<?water, indicating better stability in water. Furthermore, molecular characteristics such as optimized geometries, MO’s and electrostatic potential energy map surfaces and energies are reported and correlated with some reactivity indices. Our results validated the experimentally available data reported in the literature. Inclusion complexes of β-CD with coumarins should result in improving its laser efficiency in environmentally benign aqueous medium.     

Response surface methodology for modelling and determination of catechin in Pistachio green hull using surfactant-based dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction followed by UV–Vis spectrophotometry

A rapid and simple approach for the preconcentration and determination of catechin from pistachio green hull samples has been proposed by surfactant-assisted dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction followed by UV–Vis spectrophotometry (SADLLME/UV–Vis). This method involved the formation of a catechin complex with cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) as cationic surfactant, and subsequently, DLLME was applied to extract the catechin–CPC complex into chloroform. Different parameters affected the extraction efficiency were optimized by central composite design (CCD) and response surface methodology (RSM). In optimum condition, the calibration curve was linear in the range of 0.4–5 µg mL^??1 of catechin with correlation coefficient of 0.9982. The relative standard deviation based on five replicated analyses of 1 µg mL^??1 catechin was 1.85%. The proposed method was successfully applied for preconcentration and determination of trace amounts of catechin in pistachio hull samples.     

An energy-aware forecasting-based framework using a novel moving coordinate scheme for sensor real-time communications

Wireless Networks - In order to save on the energy expended by a sensor node in its communications with the sink, forecasting-based frameworks have recently been proposed. Those frameworks...     

Energy‐efficient void avoidance geographic routing protocol for underwater sensor networks

Underwater wireless sensor networks (UWSNs) consist of a group of sensors that send the information to the sonobuoys at the surface level. Void area, however, is one of the challenges faced by UWSNs. When a sensor falls in a void area of communication, it causes problems such as high latency, power consumption, or packet loss. In this paper, an energy‐efficient void avoidance geographic routing protocol (EVAGR) has been proposed to handle the void area with low amount of energy consumption. In this protocol, a suitable set of forwarding nodes is selected using a weight function, and the data packets are forwarded to the nodes inside the set. The weight function includes the consumed energy and the depth of the candidate neighboring nodes, and candidate neighboring node selection is based on the packet advancement of the neighboring nodes toward the sonobuoys. Extensive simulation experiments were performed to evaluate the efficiency of the proposed protocol. Simulation results revealed that the proposed protocol can effectively achieve better performance in terms of energy consumption, packet drop, and routing overhead compared with the similar routing protocol.     

Congestion‐aware multiaccess edge computing collaboration model for 5G

In 5G cloud computing, the most notable and considered design issues are the energy efficiency and delay. The majority of the recent studies were dedicated to optimizing the delay issue by leveraging the edge computing concept, while other studies directed its efforts towards realizing a green cloud by minimizing the energy consumption in the cloud. Active queue management‐based green cloud model (AGCM) as one of the recent green cloud models reduced the delay and energy consumption while maintaining a reliable throughput. Multiaccess edge computing (MEC) was established as a model for the edge computing concept and achieved remarkable enhancement to the delay issue. In this paper, we present a handoff scenario between the two cloud models, AGCM and MEC, to acquire the potential gain of such collaboration and investigate its impact on the cloud fundamental constraints; energy consumption, delay, and throughput. We examined our proposed model with simulation showing great enhancement for the delay, energy consumption, and throughput over either model when employed separately.     

Advanced Bioresponsive Multitasking Hydrogels in the New Era of Biomedicine

Advanced forms of hydrogels have many inherently desirable properties and can be designed with different structures and functions. In particular, bioresponsive multifunctional hydrogels can carry out sophisticated biological functions. These include in situ single-cell approaches, capturing, analysis, and release of living cells, biomimetics of cell, tissue, and tumor-specific niches. They can allow in vivo cell manipulation and act as novel drug delivery systems, allowing diagnostic, therapeutic, vaccination, and immunotherapy methods. In the present review of multitasking hydrogels, new approaches and devices classified into point-of-care testing (POCT), microarrays, single-cell/rare cell approaches, artificial membranes, biomimetic modeling systems, nanodoctors, and microneedle patches are summarized. The potentials and application of each format are critically discussed, and some limitations are highlighted. Finally, how hydrogels can enable an “all-in-one platform” to play a key role in cancer therapy, regenerative medicine, and the treatment of inflammatory, degenerative, genetic, and metabolic diseases is being looked forward to.     

Ultra-fast all-optical encoder using photonic crystal-based ring resonators

Optical encoders are one of the important optical logic devices required in optical communications and optical signal processing. In this paper, we proposed a novel structure for designing an all-optical 4-to-2 optical encoder based on photonic crystals. For this purpose, four photonic crystal-based ring resonators were located between the input and output ports which results in improved coupling efficiencies between input and output waveguide and reduced cross-reflection between the input ports. The central wavelength of the photonic crystal-based ring resonators is 1555 nm. However, due to its wide bandwidth the proposed structure can be used for a wide range of optical waves. In the proposed structure, the delay time and the ON/OFF contrast ratio are 1.8 ps and 9.2 dB, respectively. The other advantages of the proposed structure is that we did not use nonlinear materials in designing the proposed structure, so there is no need for high amount of optical intensities.