Comparative study of macroporous silicon-based photovoltaic characteristics using indium tin oxide-silicon and pn-silicon junction based devices.

We report highly ordered macroporous silicon (Si)-based photovoltaic characteristics using indium tin oxide (ITO)/n-Si and pn-Si junction-based devices. The detailed fabrication processes including new controlled ITO etching are presented. Theoretical device simulations are performed to understand the presented device structures and propose an optimum device design based on processing limitations.

Anti-obesity effects of Rapha diet® preparation in mice fed a high-fat diet.

The anti-obesity activities of Rapha diet® preparation containing silkworm pupa peptide, Garcinia cambogia, white bean extract, mango extract, raspberry extract, cocoa extract, and green tea extract were investigated in mice with dietary obesity. Male C57BL/6 mice were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) containing 3% Rapha diet® preparation for 8 weeks, and blood and tissue parameters of obesity were analyzed. The HFD markedly enhanced body weight gain by increasing the weights of epididymal, perirenal, and mesenteric adipose tissues.