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The nonvolatile cryogenic memories can play an important role in realizing energy-efficient and scalable low-temperature electronics for quantum computing and future high-performance computing systems. In this article, we evaluate he cryogenic performance of HfOx-based resistive random access memory (RRAM) and demonstrate that the addition of extremely thin ∼0.5-nm AlOx barrier layers enables a h

Neuroblastoma exhibits two cellular phenotypes: therapy-sensitive adrenergic (ADRN) and therapy-resistant mesenchymal (MES). To understand treatment response, it is important to elucidate how these phenotypes impact the dynamics of cancer cell populations and whether they represent distinct cell types or dynamic cell states. Here, we use an integrated experimental and mathematical modeling approac

The high-frequency capacitive and switching response of ferroelectric Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 (HZO) is investigated on scaled ferroelectric metal-oxide-semiconductor III-V capacitors. Spanning over six orders of magnitude, the measured frequency response allows for accurate modeling of the capacitance-frequency dispersion. The steady-state ferroelectric behavior is retained even in the mm-wave frequency rang

The integration of functional materials into electronic devices has become a key approach to extending Moore’s law by increasing the functional density of electronic circuits. Here, we present a device technology based on ultrascaled ferroelectric, antiambipolar transistors (ferro-AAT) with robust negative transconductance, enabling a wide range of reconfigurable functionalities with applications

Based on the DCV-C60 system of fullerene acceptor organic solar cell active materials, the charge transfer process of D-A type molecular materials under the action of an external electric field (Fext) was explored. Within the range of electric field application, the excited state characteristics exhibit certain regular changes. Based on reducing the excitation energy, the excitation mode shows a t

LTx remains the definitive treatment for end-stage lung disease, but the increasing demand for donor lungs outpaces the available supply. This chapter explores innovative approaches to expand the pool of viable donor lungs and reduce waiting times, which is crucial to lowering mortality rates among patients on transplant lists. Xenotransplantation, which has made its greatest strides using porcine

The field of organ transplantation is experiencing a transformative shift with the rise of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), which include gene therapies, somatic cell therapies, and tissue-engineered products. These therapies offer new, potentially curative treatments for longstanding medical challenges, impacting numerous patients. However, their adoption is hindered by complex regula

As advancements in transplantation techniques continue, the challenge remains the limited availability of suitable donor organs. This chapter explores strategies to expand the donor pool and optimise transplant outcomes, which include the use of extended criteria donors, living lobar transplantation, donor-to-recipient graft size matching, and innovations in hypothermic storage and ex vivo lung pe

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) carry biological information from their parent cell to other cells in the body. To intercept and decipher this information necessitates the isolation of EVs from complex backgrounds such as blood or spinal fluid. Acoustic trapping has been previously demonstrated as a promising technique for EV isolation from cell media, blood plasma and urine. The acoustic fields stru

We present an operando study where Ambient-Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (AP-XPS), Polarization Modulation-InfraRed Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy (PM-IRRAS) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) were employed simultaneously with sub-minute time resolution to monitor the CO oxidation and NO reduction reactions on Rh(111). AP-XPS is a powerful tool to follow reactions at the surface-gas interf

We present a novel acoustofluidic chromatography platform for high-throughput nanoparticle trapping and enrichment, with a focus on extracellular vesicles (EVs) from blood plasma. The system features a packed bed of polystyrene beads inside a rectangular glass capillary, acoustically actuated by a piezoelectric element. Using fluorescent polystyrene nanoparticles as small as 25 nm, we characterize

Lead-free metal halide perovskites are emerging as less-toxic alternatives to their lead-based counterparts. However, their applicability in optoelectronic devices is limited, and the charge transport dynamics remain poorly understood. Understanding photo-induced charge and structural dynamics is critical for unlocking the potential of these novel systems. In this work, ultrafast optical and Raman

The microscopic observation of lung tissue is challenging due to its fragile nature. Xylene and isopropanol are common tissue-clearing reagents used before paraffin embedding, yet no studies have compared these two reagents in lung tissue processing. Due to the well-known health risks xylene could introduce to operators, as well as its environmental hazards, it has long been desired that a less ha

Tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs) are a potential alternative to MOSFETs for low-temperature electronics. We provide an in-depth experimental characterization of TFETs analyzing the fundamental physical behavior at different temperature regimes. TFET characteristics from 13 to 300 K both in forward and reverse bias are discussed by employing a variation in InAs/InGaAsSb/GaSb heterojunction v

Introduction: In sports physiotherapy, medicine and orthopaedic randomised controlled trials (RCT), the investigators (and readers) focus on the difference between groups in change scores from baseline to follow-up. Mean score changes are difficult to interpret (is an improvement of 20 units good?'), and follow-up scores may be more meaningful. We investigated how applying three different respond

Background: Long-term survival after lung transplantation is significantly shorter compared with other solid organ transplantations. Chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD), including bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS), remains the major barrier to survival. CLAD is diagnosed according to ISHLT's guidelines: a 20% drop in FEV1 using spirometry for CLAD grade 1. Given the difficulties of con