Publications by authors named "C L Kuan"
Three new bithiophene imide (BTI)-based organic small molecules, (), (), and (), with varied alkyl side chains, were developed and employed as self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) applied to NiOx films in tin perovskite solar cells (TPSCs). The NiOx layer has the effect of modifying the hydrophilicity and the surface roughness of ITO for SAM to uniformly deposit on it. The side chains of the SAM molecules play a vital role in the formation of a high-quality perovskite layer in TPSCs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFlexible and wearable electronics are experiencing rapid growth due to the increasing demand for multifunctional, lightweight, and portable devices. However, the growing demands of interactive applications driven by the rise of AI reveal the inadequate connectivity of current connection technologies. In this work, we successfully leverage memristive technology to develop a flexible radio frequency (RF) switch, optimized for 6G-compatible communication systems and adaptable to flexible applications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Stroke is a critical complication of cardiac surgery that results in increased mortality and morbidity. Limited treatment options are available for patients with severe neurological deficits, such as impaired consciousness. Acupuncture is a well-known integrative management method for stroke patients.
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- - Microglia play a key role in regulating cerebral blood flow (CBF), particularly during activities like whisker stimulation or ATP injection, affecting both baseline levels and increases in blood flow.
- - Depleting microglia reduces activity-dependent blood flow responses, but the body still responds normally to other stimuli like adenosine, indicating a specific function for microglia in this process.
- - The regulation of CBF by microglia involves the ATP-sensing receptor P2ry12 and the enzyme CD39, which converts extracellular ATP into adenosine, crucial for neurovascular coupling and maintaining healthy blood flow responses.
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- - The development of Sn-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) shows promise for eco-friendly solar technology, but challenges remain due to expensive hole transport layers (HTL) and inefficient interface interactions.
- - Researchers introduced a halogen radical chemical bridging strategy that eliminates the need for HTLs and improves the interface between perovskites and substrates, leading to significant enhancements in performance.
- - This innovative approach increased the efficiency of HTL-free Sn-based PSCs from 6.79% to 14.20%, achieved record stability for 2000 hours, and can also be applied to Pb-based PSCs, resulting in efficiencies of up to 22.27%.