Piezoelectric detectors are integral part of modern ultrasound imaging systems. Their utility has also been extended beyond the established methodologies into the emerging realm of hybrid optoacoustic imaging. Conventional piezoceramic detectors, however, struggle to combine high detection sensitivity with ultrawide bandwidth, both considered critical for attaining optimal optoacoustic imaging performance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most difficult to treat tumors. The Src (sarcoma) inhibitor dasatinib (DASA) has shown promising efficacy in preclinical studies of PDAC. However, clinical confirmation could not be achieved.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe discovery and optimization of new materials for energy storage are essential for a sustainable future. High-throughput experimentation (HTE) using a scanning droplet cell (SDC) is suitable for the rapid screening of prospective material candidates and effective variation of investigated parameters over a millimeter-scale area. Herein, we explore the transition and challenges for SDC electrochemistry from aqueous toward aprotic electrolytes and address pitfalls related to reproducibility in such high-throughput systems.
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