57Fe Mössbauer study of Eu1−x Sr x FeO3−y

The samples of Eu_1–x Sr _x FeO_3–y (x=0.0–1.0) were prepared by the solid state reaction method. Their X-ray diffraction patterns and⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectra at room temperature were measured. It is found that Sr ions incorporate in the lattice of EuFeO₃, the change of crystal structure is related to the dopant.⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectra consist of one magnetic, one doublet and one single paramagnetic components. The Fe ions in the cubic phase are in intermediate valence state between Fe(III) and Fe(IV) and may participate in electron hopping.     

Microscopic phonon theory of Si/Ge nanocrystals

Microscopic phonon theory of semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) is reviewed in this paper. Phonon modes of Si and Ge NCs with various sizes of up to 7 nm are investigated by valence force field theory. Phonon modes in spherical SiGe alloy NCs approximately 3.6 nm (containing 1147 atoms) in size have been investigated as a function of the Si concentration. Phonon density-of-states, quantum confinement effects, as well as Raman intensities are discussed.      

Vacuum-free fabrication of high-performance semitransparent perovskite solar cells via e-glue assisted lamination process

From a base material of conductive polymer(poly-(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate),PEDOT:PSS),a flexible and high-conductivity(as low as 45Ω/sq)transparent electrode was fabricated on polydimethylsiloxane elastomer by an acid treatment and transfer process.Combined with the D-sorbitol-doped PEDOT:PSS electric glue,we successfully demonstrated a vacuum-free and ambient lamination fabrication process for semi-transparent perovskite solar cells using triple cation Cs_(0.05)(MA_(0.17)FA_(0.83))_(0.95)Pb(I_(0.83)Br_(0.17))_3perovskite.By this manufacturing-friendly lamination process,we fabricated semitransparent perovskite solar cell devices with power conversion efficiencies up to 16.4%and variable transparencies.     

Freeze–Thaw-Promoted Fabrication of Clean and Hierarchically Structured Noble-Metal Aerogels for Electrocatalysis and Photoelectrocatalysis

Noble-metal aerogels (NMAs) have drawn increasing attention because of their self-supported conductive networks, high surface areas, and numerous optically/catalytically active sites, enabling their impressive performance in diverse fields. However, the fabrication methods suffer from tedious procedures, long preparation times, unavoidable impurities, and uncontrolled multiscale structures, discouraging their developments. By utilizing the self-healing properties of noble-metal aggregates, the freezing-promoted salting-out behavior, and the ice-templating effect, a freeze–thaw method is crafted that is capable of preparing various hierarchically structured noble-metal gels within one day without extra additives. In light of their cleanliness, the multi-scale structures, and combined catalytic/optical properties, the electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic performance of NMAs are demonstrated, which surpasses that of commercial noble-metal catalysts.     

Combined redox and plasmonic electrochromic effects in WO3/ITO double-layer films

Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology - In this paper, a double-layer coating with both redox and plasmonic electrochromic properties has been designed and deposited on fluorine doped tin oxide...     

Thermodynamics Properties of the Inner Horizon of?a?Kerr-Newman Black Hole

In this paper, we study the thermal properties of the inner horizon of a Kerr-Newman black hole. By adopting Damour-Ruffini method and the thin film model which is developed on the base of brick wall model suggested by ’t Hooft, we calculate the temperature and the entropy of the inner horizon of a Kerr-Newman black hole. We conclude that the temperature of inner horizon is positive and the entropy of the inner horizon is proportional to the area of the inner horizon. The cut-off factor is same as it in calculation of the entropy of the outer horizon, 90β. In addition, we write the integral and differential Bekenstein-Smarr formula as the parameters of the inner horizon. Then, we discuss that if the contribution of the inner horizon is taken into account to the total entropy of the black hole, the Nernst theorem can be satisfied. At last, We calculate the tunneling rate of the outer horizon Γ₊ and the inner horizon Γ₋. The total tunneling rate Γ should be the product of the rates of the outer and inner horizon, Γ=Γ₊⋅Γ₋. We find that the total tunneling rate is in agreement with the Parikh’s standard result, Γ→exp (ΔS _BH ), and there is no information loss.     

Simulation of certain multivariate generalized Pareto distributions

The investigation of multivariate generalized Pareto distributions (GPDs) has begun only recently. For further progress with these distributions simulation methods are an important part. We describe several methods of simulating GPDs, beginning with an efficient method for the logistic GPD. The algorithm is based on the Shi transformation, which was already used for the simulation of multivariate extreme value distributions (EVDs) of logistic type. In the sequel another algorithm is presented simulating a broader class of GPDs. Due to its numerical complexity it is only practicably applicable in low dimensions. A method is given to generate unconditional GPD random vectors from conditionally GPD distributed random vectors. A short application of the simulation methods in the analysis of a real hydrological data set concludes the article. The simulation algorithms are available on the author’s home page .      

Fluorescence Lifetimes of Tryptophan: Structural Origin and Relation with So → 1Lb and So → 1La Transitions

We measured fluorescence lifetimes of L-Tryptophan dissolved in de-ionized water and in ethanol in the absence and the presence of high progesterone concentrations. The hormone absorbs between 220 and 280 with a peak around 250 nm, while its absorption is equal to zero beyond 280 nm. Tryptophan excitation spectrum recorded in presence of progesterone shows that the S_o → ¹L_a transition is completely abolished while the S_o → ¹L_b transition is not affected. Emission of L-tryptophan in water occurs with two fluorescence lifetimes, 0.40 and 2.8 ns. In ethanol, three fluorescence lifetimes equal to around 0.2, 1.8 and 4.8 ns were observed. Addition of progesterone to the medium does not affect any of the fluorescence lifetimes indicating clearly that both transitions could induce tryptophan excitation and that recorded fluorescence lifetimes could be assigned to sub-structures generated in the excited state.     

Cellular and subcellular localization of Marlin-1 in the brain

Background  

Marlin-1 is a microtubule binding protein that associates specifically with the GABA_B1 subunit in neurons and with members of the Janus kinase family in lymphoid cells. In addition, it binds the molecular motor kinesin-I and nucleic acids, preferentially single stranded RNA. Marlin-1 is expressed mainly in the central nervous system but little is known regarding its cellular and subcellular distribution in the brain.