Publications by authors named "Y Shingyouchi"

Article Synopsis
  • Research on copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs) is growing due to their unique properties, prompting a need for an overview of their structural evolution and how ligand choices influence their geometry.
  • The article highlights the role of thiolate ligands in stabilizing Cu NCs but emphasizes that co-ligands like hydrides, phosphines, and halides are also vital for effective surface protection and maintaining structural integrity.
  • By analyzing the impact of different ligands on Cu NCs' structure and electronic properties, the article aims to inform the design of Cu NCs with specific functionalities, which could enhance applications in areas like optoelectronics, catalysis, and sensing.
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The electrochemical CO reduction reaction (CORR) has been extensively studied because it can be leveraged to directly convert CO into valuable hydrocarbons. Among the various catalysts, copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs) exhibit high selectivity and efficiency for producing CORR products owing to their unique geometric/electronic structures. However, the influence of protective ligands on the CORR performance of Cu NCs remains unclear.

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Study Design: The present study investigated the relationship of obesity and glucose metabolism in persons with ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament, ossification of the nucal ligament, and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the cervical spine.

Objective: To provide a insight into the etiology of ligamentous ossification of the cervical spine.

Summary Of Background Data: The high incidence of ligamentous ossification of the cervical spine with obese patients has been reported, but no definite association was reported between the incidence of ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament, ossification of the nucal ligament, and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament and their bone mass index values.

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