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Synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with microwave or ultrasound: Rapid reaction, phase-selectivity, and size reduction
Researchers from Kyungpook National University, Korea provide an overview of the synthesis of porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) materials using microwave (MW) and ultrasonic (US) irradiation, which are simple, inexpensive, and efficient alternative heating methods often employed in the synthesis of emerg..
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Circulating microRNA-203 predicts prognosis and metastasis in human colorectal cancer
Distant metastasis not picked up by predictive biomarkers is a leading cause of death in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). While microRNA (miR)-203 plays an important role in cancer metastasis, its significance in CRC is unclear. In a new study, an international research team now demonstrates miR-203 as ..
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A multicenter study of entecavir vs. tenofovir on prognosis of treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis B in South Korea
Entecavir and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate are antiviral agents often recommended for the prognosis of chronic hepatitis B infection. However, it is not clear which of these works better. In a new analysis, researchers from Korea found that both are equally effective in terms of overall prognosis, including ..
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Functionalized conjugated polymers for sensing and molecular imprinting applications
Conducting polymers (CPs) have emerged as molecular architectures with properties suitable for sensing applications. However, pristine CPs show poor performance in detecting specific analytes in a complex environment. To overcome this drawback, functionalized CPs (FCPs) have been developed, which incorporate ..
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Morphology-Controlled Metal Sulfides and Phosphides for Electrochemical Water Splitting
Water electrolysis has garnered much attention as a promising source of hydrogen, which is considered to be a clean fuel. However, the process uses noble metal catalysts, which are expensive and not abundant. Recently, metal sulphides and phosphides have emerged as potential alternative catalysts. However, th..
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Photoinduced charge transfer processes in solar photocatalysis based on modified TiO2
For solar photocatalysis to be efficient, it is necessary for the generated charge carries to become separated effectively and then transported rapidly to the semiconductor interface. The charge transfer (CT) is particularly sensitive to the surface properties. Researchers from Korea now highlight interfacial..
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Photoinduced charge transfer processes in solar photocatalysis based on modified TiO2
For solar photocatalysis to be efficient, it is necessary for the generated charge carries to become separated effectively and then transported rapidly to the semiconductor interface. The charge transfer (CT) is particularly sensitive to the surface properties. Researchers from Korea now highlight interfacial..
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Increase in CFC-11 emissions from eastern China based on atmospheric observations
An international research team reports an increase in the emissions of trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11), an ozone-depleting gas, in eastern mainland China in 2014-2017 compared to that in 2008-2012, which contributes to at least 40-60% of the global rise in CFC-11 emissions, and is likely caused by new, unrepo..
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Natural Compound Derived from Olives May Hold the Key to Sepsis Treatment
Natural Compound Derived from Olives May Hold the Key to Sepsis Treatment Scientists have identified a candidate plant molecule for the treatment of severe inflammation in septic patients Sepsis is a deadly condition that—because of a lack of effective treatment strategies—affect..