Transitions in Taylor-Couette flow of concentrated non-colloidal suspensions.

Taylor-Couette flow of concentrated non-colloidal suspensions with a rotating inner cylinder and a stationary outer one is numerically investigated. We consider suspensions of the bulk particle volume fraction  = 0.2, 0.

A KMnO-Generated Colloidal Electrolyte for Redox Mediation and Anode Protection in a Li-Air Battery.

The rechargeable lithium-oxygen (Li-O) battery has the highest theoretical specific energy density of any rechargeable batteries and could transform energy storage systems if a practical device could be attained. However, among numerous challenges, which are all interconnected, are polarization due to sluggish kinetics, low cycle life, small capacity, and slow rates. In this study, we report on use of KMnO to generate a colloidal electrolyte made up of MnO nanoparticles.

Hierarchical data visualization of experimental erythrocyte aggregation employing cross correlation and optical flow applications.

Appraisal of microvascular erythrocyte velocity as well as aggregation are critical features of hemorheological assessment. Examination of erythrocyte velocity-aggregate characteristics is critical in assessing disorders associated with coagulopathy. Microvascular erythrocyte velocity can be assessed using various methodologic approaches; however, the shared assessment of erythrocyte velocity and aggregation has not been well described.

A meta-analysis of variability in conjunctival microvascular hemorheology metrics.

Conjunctival hemorheology has been used analytically to assess qualities of blood flow associated with various forms of cardiovascular disorders including diabetes mellitus, stroke, and sickle cell disease. Although conjunctival axial red blood cell velocity (V) has been demonstrated in varying disease states, benchmark measures of V are not well-defined. Due to various methodologic differences in assessment of V, interstudy consistency of hemorheological metrics is susceptible to both systematic and random error.

An experimental approach to analyze aerosol and splatter formations due to a dental procedure.

Throughout 2020 and beyond, the entire world has observed a continuous increase in the infectious spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) otherwise known as COVID-19. The high transmission of this airborne virus has raised countless concerns regarding safety measures employed in the working conditions for medical professionals. Specifically, those who perform treatment procedures on patients which intrinsically create mists of fine airborne droplets, i.