Decoupling the Effects of Interface Chemical Degradation and Mechanical Cracking in Solid-State Batteries with Silicon Electrode.

Silicon is a promising negative electrode material for solid-state batteries (SSBs) due to its high specific capacity and ability to prevent lithium dendrite formation. However, SSBs with silicon electrodes currently suffer from poor cycling stability, despite chemical engineering efforts. This study investigates the cycling failure mechanism of composite Si/LiPSCl electrodes by decoupling the effects of interface chemical degradation and mechanical cracking.

How Have Massively Parallel Sequencing Technologies Furthered Our Understanding of Oncogenesis and Cancer Progression?

Massively parallel sequencing technologies have been a boon to many fields of biological science, including oncology. Cancer is an umbrella term for many diseases featuring abnormal cellular growth due to genetic and epigenetic aberrations. Advances in sequencing technology allow for interrogation of the DNA and RNA of cancer cells and other cells in the tumor microenvironment down to a single-base resolution.

AC metrology applications of the Josephson effect.

The performance of programmable voltage signals that exploit the quantum behavior of superconducting Josephson junctions continues to improve and enhance measurements in metrology, communications, and quantum control. We review advances in pulse-driven digital synthesis techniques with Josephson-junction-based devices. Quantum-based synthesis of voltage waveforms has been demonstrated at frequencies up to 3 GHz and rms amplitudes up to 4 V.

Evaluation of Oxide|Sulfide Heteroionic Interface Stability for Developing Solid-State Batteries with a Lithium-Metal Electrode: The Case of LLZO|LiPSCl and LLZO|LiPS.

Developing solid-state batteries (SSB) with a lithium metal electrode (LME) using only one type of solid electrolyte (SE) is a significant challenge since no SE fits all the requirements imposed by both electrodes. A possible solution is using multilayer SSBs with an LME where the drawbacks of each SE are overcome by using layers of different SEs. However, research on inorganic SE|SE heteroionic interfaces is still quite preliminary, especially regarding oxide|sulfide heteroionic interfaces.

miRNAs as potential biomarkers for subclinical atherosclerosis in Sjögren's disease.

Background: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) can regulate gene expression, controlling numerous cellular processes. Dysregulation of miRNA function is linked to various diseases, making them attractive diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Examples include hsa-miR-92a-3p, hsa-miR-126-3p, hsa-miR-143-3p, hsa-miR-145-5p and hsa-miR-204-5p, which are associated with endothelial function.