Effectiveness of Chitosan Nanoparticles as a Radioprotective Agent Against Gamma-Induced Changes in the Histology and Biochemistry of Parotid Glands

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Radiotherapy, as a crucial method for cancer treatment, effectively kills cancer cells but also damages normal tissues, especially sensitive tissues such as salivary glands. The oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions induced by radiotherapy are the primary causes of salivary gland dysfunc...

A Sparse Bayesian Committee Machine Potential for Oxygen-Containing Organic Compounds

Academic Background In the fields of materials science and chemistry, understanding the properties of materials at the atomic level is crucial. However, traditional methods for calculating interatomic potentials, such as Density Functional Theory (DFT), while highly accurate, are computationally expensive and difficult to apply to large-scale syste...

Thermal Transport Properties of Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramic Superlattices

Academic Background In the design of high-temperature thermal insulation and thermoelectric materials, reducing thermal conductivity is a critical goal. The superlattice (SL) structure, formed by alternating layers of different materials, can effectively suppress phonon thermal transport, thereby significantly reducing the thermal conductivity of m...

2D Material Integrated Photonics: Toward Industrial Manufacturing and Commercialization

Academic Background With the advent of the information age, integrated circuits (ICs) have become the driving force behind technological advancements. However, traditional integrated photonics platforms, such as silicon and silicon nitride, face numerous limitations in material properties. For instance, silicon’s indirect bandgap restricts its use ...

Formation of Distinctive Nanostructured Metastable Polymorphs Mediated by Kinetic Transition Pathways in Germanium

Academic Background Germanium (Ge), as one of the Group IV elements, holds significant importance in both fundamental science and technological applications. Its metastable polymorphs have garnered considerable attention due to their unique nanostructures and excellent electronic and optical properties. However, the phase transition mechanisms of g...