Publications by authors named "R P Deschamps Muniz"
The stability of perovskite quantum dot solar cells is one of the key challenges of this technology. This study reveals the unique degradation behavior of cesium lead triiodide (CsPbI) quantum dot solar cells. For the first time, it is shown that the oxygen-induced degradation and performance loss of CsPbI quantum dot photovoltaic devices can be reversed by exposing the degraded samples to humidity, allowing the performance to recover and even surpass the initial performance.
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- Hispanic cancer patients and survivors face higher pain levels and more barriers to pain management than non-Hispanic individuals, emphasizing the need for better support.
- A study analyzed treatment expectations for integrative therapies like acupuncture and massage, finding that Hispanic participants had significantly higher expectations of benefit from these treatments compared to their non-Hispanic counterparts.
- The research suggests that pain management strategies should consider these ethnic differences in expectations to improve treatment outcomes and address disparities in pain management among different populations.
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- Lipodystrophies are disorders that cause the selective loss of fat tissue, leading to increased risks of insulin resistance and related health issues, particularly in women with familial partial lipodystrophy type 2 (FPLD2), who also often face complications with pregnancy and gynecological conditions like PCOS.
- The study conducted a retrospective analysis of 8 women diagnosed with FPLD2 who had pregnancies, examining their pregnancy outcomes and associated complications.
- Results indicated significant fetal complications, including high rates of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, miscarriages, and other neonatal issues, although no cases of infertility were reported.
This review delves into the critical role of automation and sensor technologies in optimizing parameters for thermal treatments within electrical power generation. The demand for efficient and sustainable power generation has led to a significant reliance on thermal treatments in power plants. However, ensuring precise control over these treatments remains challenging, necessitating the integration of advanced automation and sensor systems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGlobal food waste emits substantial quantities of nitrogen to the environment (6.3 Mtons annually), chicken feather (CF) waste is a major contributor to this. Pyrolysis, in particular co-pyrolysis of nitrogen-rich and lignocellulosic waste streams is a promising strategy to improve the extent of pyrolytic nitrogen retention by incorporating nitrogen in its solid biochar structure.
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