Publications by authors named "BongSoo Kim"

The photovoltaic performance of inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) relies on effectively managing the interface between the hole extraction layer and the light-absorbing perovskite layer. In this study, we have synthesised (4-(3,6-bis(methylthio)-9H-carbazol-9-yl)butyl)phosphonic acid (MeS-4PACz), which forms a self-assembled monolayer on the fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) electrode. The molecule's methylthio substituents generate a favourable interfacial dipole moment and interact with the perovskite layer.

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Background: An understanding of the phenotypes and endotypes of atopic dermatitis (AD) is essential for developing precision therapies. Recent studies have demonstrated evidence for the gut-skin axis in AD.

Objective: We sought to determine the natural course and clinical characteristics of AD phenotypes and investigate their mechanisms on the basis of multiomics analyses.

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The formation of bulk heterojunctions (BHJs) through sequential deposition (SqD) of polymer donor and nonfullerene acceptor (NFA) solutions offers advantages over the widely used single-step deposition of polymer:NFA blend solutions (BSD). To enhance the application of SqD in organic solar cell production, it is crucial to improve reproducibility and stability while maintaining a high efficiency. This study introduces a novel method termed cross-linking-integrated sequential deposition (XSqD) for fabricating efficient and reproducible BHJs.

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Symptomatic thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is relatively uncommon and can present with thoracolumbar pain, myelopathy, bladder dysfunction, and motor dysfunction. Midline TDHs and calcified discs are more challenging to access and treat compared to the cervical or lumbar region due to the narrow working corridor around the lungs, ribs, and thoracic spinal cord. Open approaches such as the transthoracic or retropleural approach are particularly morbid.

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  • * Analyzed 118 tissue samples (59 benign and 59 malignant) alongside 64 negative controls to minimize contamination in microbiome results.
  • * Findings indicate that diabetes significantly alters the microbiome in malignant prostate tissues, affecting cancer progression and highlighting the need for further investigation to enhance clinical therapy strategies.
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), but the effects of ligand choice on triboelectric charge remain underexplored. Hence, this paper demonstrates the effect of single, binary, and ternary ligands on TENG performance of cobalt/cerium-based (Co─Ce) bimetallic MOFs utilizing 2-methylimidazole (2Melm), terephthalic acid (BDC), and benzene tricarboxylic acid (BTC) as ligands. The detailed structural characterization revealed that varying ligand chemistries led to distinct MOF features affecting TENG performance.

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Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) pose a global health threat; however, there is still limited understanding of the risk factors and underlying mechanisms of CRE colonization in the gut microbiome. We conducted a matched case-control study involving 282 intensive care unit patients to analyze influencing covariates on CRE colonization. Subsequently, their effects on the gut microbiome were analyzed in a subset of 98 patients (47 CRE carriers and 51 non-CRE carriers) using whole metagenome sequences.

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Non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs) significantly enhance photovoltaic performance in organic solar cells (OSCs) using halogenated solvents and additives. However, these solvents are environmentally detrimental and unsuitable for industrial-scale production, and the issue of OSCs' poor long-term stability persists. This report introduces eight asymmetric NFAs (IPCnF-BBO-IC2F, IPCnF-BBO-IC2Cl, IPCnCl-BBO-IC2F, and IPCnCl-BBO-IC2Cl, where n = 1 and 2).

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Practical application of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) has been challenging, particularly, under harsh environmental conditions. This work proposes a novel 3D-fused aromatic ladder (FAL) structure as a tribo-positive material for TENGs, to address these challenges. The 3D-FAL offers a unique materials engineering platform for tailored properties, such as high specific surface area and porosity, good thermal and mechanical stability, and tunable electronic properties.

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InAs semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) exhibit intriguing electrical/optoelectronic properties suitable for next-generation electronic devices. Although there is a need for both - and -type semiconductors in such devices, InAs NCs typically exhibit only -type characteristics. Here, we report InAs NCs with controlled semiconductor polarity.

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Sea urchins are biotic factors driving the decline of kelp forests in marine ecosystems. However, few studies have analyzed the microbiota of surviving sea urchins in barren regions with scarce diet resources. Here, we analyzed the microbiota in the pharynx and gut of the sea urchin Mesocentrotus nudus located along the coast of an expanding barren region in South Korea.

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An unprecedented but useful functionality of perfluoroarenes to enable exciton scissoring in photomultiplication-type organic photodiodes (PM-OPDs) is reported. Perfluoroarenes that are covalently connected to polymer donors via a photochemical reaction enable the demonstration of high external quantum efficiency and B-/G-/R-selective PM-OPDs without the use of conventional acceptor molecules. The operation mechanism of the suggested perfluoroarene-driven PM-OPDs, how covalently bonded polymer donor:perfluoroarene PM-OPDs can perform as effectively as polymer donor:fullerene blend-based PM-OPDs, is investigated.

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: This study aimed to evaluate the added value of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for detecting hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and feeding arteries during transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE). : Seventy-six patients underwent TACE and CBCT. We subcategorized patients into groups I (61 patients: possible superselection of tumor/feeding arteries) and II (15 patients: limited superselection of tumor/feeding arteries).

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  • - The study investigates mucin-degrading (MD) bacteria and their connections to human health, revealing 54 and 296 specific genes linked to mucin catabolism through bioinformatics techniques.
  • - Researchers analyzed metabolic pathways in MD bacteria and found that their unique metabolic features impact host immune cell signals and nutrient-dependent fermentation profiles.
  • - The research suggests that dietary differences affect the abundance and function of MD bacteria, influencing gut health and immune responses in the host.
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Tephritid fruit flies are among the most destructive agricultural pests of fruits and vegetables worldwide and can impose trade barriers against the movement of fresh tropical commodities. Primary pre-harvest control methods for these flies rely on the spraying of conventional chemical insecticides or bait sprays. However, resistance to these control methods has been reported in fruit flies.

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Organic solar cells (OSCs) demonstrating high power conversion efficiencies have been mostly fabricated using halogenated solvents, which are highly toxic and harmful to humans and the environment. Recently, non-halogenated solvents have emerged as a potential alternative. However, there has been limited success in attaining an optimal morphology when non-halogenated solvents (typically -xylene (XY)) were used.

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Diabetic mellitus nephropathy (DMN) is a serious complication of diabetes and a major health concern. Although the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus (DM) leading to DMN is uncertain, recent evidence suggests the involvement of the gut microbiome. This study aimed to determine the relationships among gut microbial species, genes, and metabolites in DMN through an integrated clinical, taxonomic, genomic, and metabolomic analysis.

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  • - The Gangwon Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome (GOMS) study has been launched in South Korea to explore the rising obesity rates in rural areas, focusing on genetic, behavioral, and environmental influences.
  • - The initial wave of the study included 315 adults aged 40-69 from the Gangwon province, with data collected via questionnaires and various health assessments, revealing significant health concerns such as hypertension and diabetes among participants.
  • - The findings will inform future research on obesity and related health issues in these rural areas, with more follow-ups planned to deepen the understanding of risk factors associated with obesity.
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Buckling is a loss of structural stability. It occurs in long slender structures or thin plate structures which is subjected to compressive forces. For the structural materials, such a sudden change in shape has been considered to be avoided.

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  • The study explores the synthesis and performance of four non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs) with varying alkyl chains in organic solar cells, focusing on their properties and effects on efficiency.
  • Despite similar optical and energy properties, differences in melting points and crystallinity were observed, with branched alkyl chains showing reduced intermolecular interactions compared to linear chains.
  • The NFAs with branched alkyl chains demonstrated improved photovoltaic performance, attributed to better thin-film morphology and optimal aggregation and miscibility when blended with the p-type polymer PTB7-Th.
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  • Electroluminescence from quantum dots (QDs) can enhance future displays with vibrant, custom shapes and colors, but a new technique is needed to pattern these small structures nondestructively.* -
  • A novel approach using branched light-driven ligand crosslinkers (LiXers) allows for the creation of multicolored QD patterns on a micrometer scale without damaging the QDs' key properties.* -
  • This method preserves the photoluminescence and electroluminescence of QDs, extends their device lifespan, and is suitable for industrial application, potentially revolutionizing display technology with environmentally friendly materials.*
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Kombucha mutualistic community (KMC) is composed by acetic acid bacteria and yeasts, producing fermented tea with health benefits. As part of the BIOlogy and Mars EXperiment (BIOMEX) project, the effect of Mars-like conditions on the KMC was analyzed. Here, we analyzed metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) of the , which is a predominant genus in KMC, to understand their roles in the KMC after exposure to Mars-like conditions (outside the International Space Station) based on functional genetic elements.

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