A unified thermodynamic description of moving non-equilibrium interfaces is developed for both solid/solid and solid/liquid transformations. The theory is applicable to concentrated multicomponent alloys where diffusion is possible in both phases or in just the parent phase, and where energy is dissipated due to solute drag. To be consistent with e...
Published in Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society
Ligamentous Lisfranc injuries cause debilitating pain and loss of function. Even small diastasis of this normally rigid joint after injury requires surgical treatment, but outcomes remain poor. Existing literature has compared the different surgical procedures using cadaveric models, but no approach has been recommended over others. This study uses...
Published in Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society
Medial proximal sesamoid bones (PSBs) from Thoroughbred racehorses that did (Case) or did not (Control) experience unilateral biaxial PSB fracture were evaluated for bone volume fraction (BVF), apparent mineral density (AMD), tissue mineral density (TMD), and microdamage in Case fractured, Case contralateral limb intact, and Control bones. A majori...
Published in Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics
Vaccination remains the most effective and cost-saving measure to protect against hepatitis B, a global health problem. It is crucial to characterize the persistence of the immune response after booster vaccination. This study aimed to quantify the persistence through mathematical modeling. Booster vaccination against hepatitis B was conducted in c...
Published in Nanotechnology
Kinetic modeling of the formation of axial III–V nanowire heterostructures grown by the Au-catalyzed vapor–liquid–solid method is presented. The method is based on a combination of kinetic growth theory for different binaries at the liquid–solid interface and thermodynamics of ternary liquid and solid alloys. Non-stationary treatment of the composi...
Zarrineh Rud river is one of the most important rivers in northwest of Iran. In this study, QUAL2K simulation model was used. The simulation parameters in this study were collected from 5 sampling stations. The results showed that the amount of oxygen saturated solution of Zarrineh Rud river varied between 7–8 mg / l, which is higher than the maxim...
Published in Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Magnetic islands in toroidal confinement devices are reviewed from the viewpoint of their divertor potential. Divertor-relevant geometric parameters are derived analytically, and the relationships among them are revealed. We explain how the island geometry limits the target length and demonstrate the importance of an appropriate numerical tool to m...
Published in Frontiers in Chemistry
Since the first detection of CH molecule in interstellar medium (ISM), more than 270 molecules have been identified in various astronomical sources in ISM. These molecules include big complex ones, such as fullerene (C60) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are the main components of carbonaceous dust. Dust surface chemistry plays an...
Published in Smart Materials and Structures
Extending the frequency bandwidth (BW) of vibration energy harvesters (VEH) that power wireless sensor nodes is of scientific and industrial interest. In this aim, electrical methods to tune the resonant frequency of piezoelectric harvesters with strong electromechanical coupling coefficients have been developed. In this work, we provide guidelines...
Published in Frontiers in Plant Science
To investigate the airflow velocity attenuation inside pear tree canopies and the factors that influence its effect on air-assisted spraying, the relationship between the resistance of the canopies to airflow and airflow velocity inside the canopies was determined. At the same time, the theoretical model of airflow velocity attenuation in the canop...
