Publications by authors named "J I Mead"
Epoxy nanocomposites are widely used in various applications because of their excellent properties. Different types of manufacturing techniques are used to produce epoxy composites based on various fillers, molecular weight, and applications required. The physical properties and chemical structure of epoxy resin help in determining the method for its manufacturing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTuning Wetting Properties Through Surface Geometry in the Cassie-Baxter State.
Biomimetics (Basel)
January 2025
Superhydrophobic coatings are beneficial for applications like self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, and drag reduction. In this study, we investigated the impact of surface geometry on the static, dynamic, and sliding contact angles in the Cassie-Baxter state. We used fluoro-silane-treated silicon micro-post patterns fabricated via lithography as model surfaces.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIt is now well established that vascular aging is a significant predictor of cognitive decline in older age. But what remains less clear is the role that vascular health plays in social cognitive aging. Therefore, we aimed to provide the first test of the relationship between arterial stiffness and theory of mind (ToM) in late adulthood.
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- * The study introduces enhanced modeling techniques for neutrino flux and detector response, and it distinguishes between starting (inside) and throughgoing (outside) neutrino interaction events to improve energy resolution.
- * The findings indicate a best-fit point for the 3+1 model with sin²(2θ_{24})=0.16 and Δm_{41}²=3.5 eV², supporting previous studies while showing consistency with no evidence of sterile neutrinos, as reflected
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- The study investigates the role of BAG3 genetic variants in heritable dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), focusing on how these variants contribute to the variability in disease expression and severity.
- Conducted at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the research included a large cohort of patients, using whole-exome sequencing linked to electronic health records to analyze associations between BAG3 variants and clinical traits.
- Results indicated that the common C151R BAG3 variant is linked to a lower risk of DCM but an increased risk of HCM, with carriers showing better long-term health outcomes compared to noncarriers.