Two-dimensional materials, such as graphene and monolayer hexagonal BN (h-BN), are
attractive for demonstrating fundamental physics in materials and potential applications in next-…

Jasmonic acid (JA) is an endogenous growth-regulating substance, initially identified as a
stress-related hormone in higher plants. Similarly, the exogenous application of JA also has a …

Fluid shear stress and circumferential stretch play important roles in maintaining the homeostasis
of the blood vessel, and they can also be pathophysiological factors in cardiovascular …

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), a layered material similar to graphite, is a promising dielectric.
Monolayer h-BN, so-called “white graphene”, has been isolated from bulk BN and could …

Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), which are edge-bound nanometer-size graphene pieces,
have fascinating optical and electronic properties. These have been synthesized either by …

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a powerful spectroscopy technique that can
provide non-destructive and ultra-sensitive characterization down to single molecular level, …

Microscale supercapacitors provide an important complement to batteries in a variety of
applications, including portable electronics. Although they can be manufactured using a number …

Background Periconceptional use of multivitamins containing folic acid can reduce a
woman's risk of having a baby with a neural-tube defect. Methods As part of a public health …

Modern development of chemical manufacturing requires a substantial reduction in energy
consumption and catalyst cost. Sunlight-driven chemical transformation by metal oxides …

Dispersing catalytically active metals as single atoms on supports represents the ultimate in
metal utilization efficiency and is increasingly being used as a strategy to design hydrogen …