High-Entropy Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks for Dynamic Hydrogen Isotope Separation.

Entropy-driven strategy enables the systematic design of complex systems by using entropy as a quantifiable design parameter for the degree of mixing. In this study, we present mixed-linker zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs), sod-ZIF-1 series, that features two types of six-membered rings (6MRs) with aperture sizes of 3.4 Å and 1.

The Clinical Application of Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI in Canine Masses of Mesenchymal and Epithelial Origin: A Preliminary Case Series.

Evaluating masses of mesenchymal and epithelial origin accurately using computed tomography (CT) has several limitations in dogs. This study aimed to present dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) parameters to aid in improving the diagnostic accuracy for masses of mesenchymal and epithelial origin in veterinary medicine. Four dogs diagnosed with benign and malignant soft tissue sarcoma (STS), cholesteatoma, or squamous cell carcinoma underwent CT, conventional MRI, and DCE-MRI.

Injection rate, scanning position, and values of parameters on pulmonary computed tomography perfusion in normal Beagles.

Objective: This study evaluated the effects of scanning position and contrast medium injection rate on pulmonary CT perfusion (CTP) images in healthy dogs.

Animals: 7 healthy Beagles.

Methods: Experiments involved 4 conditions: dorsal and sternal recumbency at 2.

Case report: Radiography and computed tomography of tension pneumoperitoneum caused by gastric perforation in a dog.

Tension pneumoperitoneum is characterized by excessive accumulation of gas in the peritoneal cavity, which leads to cardiorespiratory distress. We present the case of a 4-year-old female Labrador retriever who presented with a severe abdominal distension and panting. Radiography revealed a large volume of free gas in the peritoneal cavity with decreased serosal detail.

Optimal injection rate and catheter size for brain perfusion computed tomography using non-ionic contrast medium in clinically normal Beagles.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of contrast medium injection rates and intravenous injection catheter sizes on the time-density curve (TDC) of brain perfusion computed tomography (PCT) images in clinically normal Beagles and provide a reference range for the perfusion parameters for clinical application of PCT in veterinary medicine.

Animals: 5 healthy, sexually intact male Beagles.

Procedures: All dogs underwent general anesthesia for PCT.

Deformable Ionic Polymer Artificial Mechanotransducer with an Interpenetrating Nanofibrillar Network.

We demonstrate an ionic polymer artificial mechanotransducer (i-PAM) capable of simultaneously yielding an efficient wide bandwidth and a blocking force to maximize human tactile recognition in soft tactile feedback. The unique methodology in the i-PAM relies on an ionic interpenetrating nanofibrillar network that is formed at the interface of (i) an ionic thermoplastic polyurethane nanofibrillar matrix with an ionic liquid of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([EMIM][TFSI]) and (ii) ionic poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonic acid) (PEDOT:PSS) conducting polymer electrodes with dimethyl sulfoxide and [EMIM][TFSI] as additives. The i-PAM-based actuator with the ionic PEDOT:PSS exhibits a stable operation up to 200 Hz at low voltage as well as a blocking force of 0.