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Preparation of hierarchical flower-like nickel sulfide as hole transporting material for organic solar cells via a one-step solvothermal method
摘要： In this work, nickel sulfide (NiS) with a mesoporous network was prepared through a simple solvothermal approach. The influences of various contents of the sulfur source on the morphological changes were examined. Finally, the resultant NiS doped with various contents of sulfur were used as hole-transport layers (HTLs) for the application to organic solar cells (OSCs). Based on our knowledge of the implementation of OSCs, NiS-based HTLs are used for the first time in this paper. The OSCs developed with NiS_2.0 (NiS doped with 2.0 g of thioacetamide (sulfur source)) HTL showed a higher PCE response, at 2.28% than those fabricated with NiS_1.0 (NiS doped with 1.0 g of thioacetamide), NiS_1.5, (NiS doped with 1.5 g of thioacetamide), and NiS_2.5 (NiS doped with 2.5 g of thioacetamide), which only showed 1.38%, 1.88%, and 1.96%, respectively. Besides this improved photovoltaic response, it also demonstrated a superior reproducibility with a high degree of control over the environmental stability, i.e., 360 h, as compared to the bare PEDOT:PSS HTL-based OSCs, which showed just 240 h.
关键词： Stability,Reproducibility,Synthesis,Hole transport layer,Organic solar cells,Hierarchical flower-like nickel sulfide
更新于2025-11-14 17:04:02
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The influence of particle size on the intensity and reproducibility of Raman spectra of compacted samples
摘要： Given the growing interest in the application of Raman spectroscopy for quantitative purposes in solid pharmaceutical preparations, a revision of the effect of particle size on Raman spectra of compacted samples is presented. For this purpose, a set of tablets of potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP) of different particle size were prepared. KHP was used because of its purity and stability, which allow to consider that samples will not be altered during measurements; but also because of its chemical structure (aromatic ring and carboxylic groups), that are present in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). The latter makes possible to consider KHP as a model pseudo-API. As KHP tablets only contain a pure compound, the mapping strategy that was considered for measuring our samples will not be affected by subsampling issues. The spectra variance can be attributed to the intrinsically reproducibility in recording the spectra (which mainly depends on the instrument set-up) and the site-to-site differences in elastic scattering properties. Two different instrumental optics have been studied: a macro-Raman system and a Raman microscope (500 μm and 50 μm laser spot size, respectively). The effect of the spectra preprocessing is also evaluated. The overall results demonstrate raw Raman intensity increases with particle size up to a value that depends on tablet width and that the applied spectral preprocessing (baseline correction and a unit vector normalization), reduces the differences in Raman intensities due to the particle size, but does not completely eliminate it for the lower particle sizes (< 20 μm). For tablets containing particles with predefined sizes, it corrects the mapping site-to-site differences in elastic scattering.
关键词： Raman spectroscopy,Peak intensity,Reproducibility of a raman spectrum,Particle size
更新于2025-11-14 15:16:37
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Reporting of light irradiation conditions in 300 laboratory studies of resin-composites
摘要： Objective. To evaluate how the light delivered to resin-composites was described in recent articles. Method. PubMed was searched for 300 articles published between January 2017 and May 2018 with keywords relating to photocuring of dental materials. The articles examined a wide range of resin-composite properties and performance. For each article, the information provided about the light curing unit (LCU), the light curing conditions and the characteristics and quantity of the light used in the study were recorded. Specifically, the type of LCU used; the irradiance; how the irradiance was measured; the exposure times; whether the light energy (radiant exposure) received by the specimen was determined, or if only the light output at the LCU tip was measured; whether the distance between the tip of the LCU and the specimen was reported; and whether the emission spectrum from the LCU was reported. Where possible, the resin manufacturer’s minimum energy requirement (MER: the product of the recommended minimum exposure time and irradiance) was compared to the radiant exposure delivered to the specimen. Results. Of the 300 articles examined, 217 were published in 2017 and 83 in 2018. Of these articles, 130 (43%) were found in open access journals, and 170 (57%) were in subscription-based journals. The name of the LCU used was not provided in 31 articles, 14 articles did not provide the exposure time, and 227 articles did not report the distance to the specimen. An irradiance value was reported in 231 articles, but this was the irradiance received by the specimen in only 48 instances. The emission spectrum from the LCU was reported in 15 articles. There was a large range in the radiant exposures from below 10 J/cm2 to greater than 100 J/cm2. Significance. The majority of articles from 2017 and early 2018 did not include sufficient description of the characteristics and quantity of the light received by the resin-composite specimens to allow the study to be replicated. It is recommended that future articles should report: (1) the identity of the LCU used; (2) the radiant exposure received by the specimen (J/cm2); and (3) appropriate reference to the emission spectrum from the LCU.
关键词： Research reproducibility and replicability,Bond strength,Resins,Light curing,Bulk fill,Light measurement
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Confining analyte droplets on visible Si pillars for improving reproducibility and sensitivity of SALDI-TOF MS
摘要： We present a universal method to efficiently improve reproducibility and sensitivity of surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (SALDI-TOF MS). In this method, the Si pillar array with unique surface wettability is used as substrate for ionizing analyte. The Si pillar is fabricated based on the combination of photolithography and metal-assisted chemical etching, which is of hydrophilic top and hydrophobic bottom and side wall. Based on the surface wettability of the Si pillar, a droplet of an aqueous analyte solution can be confined on the top of the Si pillar. After evaporation of solvent, an analyte deposition spot is formed on the top of Si pillar. The visible size of the Si pillar allows the sample spot to be easily found. Meanwhile, the diameter of the Si pillar is smaller than that of the laser, allowing the observation of all analyte molecules under one laser shot. Therefore, the reproducibility and sensitivity are highly improved with this method, which allows for the quantitative analysis. Furthermore, this method is applicable for different analytes dissolved in water, including amino acids, dye molecules, polypeptides, and polymers. The application of this substrate is demonstrated by analyzing real samples at low concentration. It should be a promising method for sensitive and reproducible detection for SALDI-TOF MS.
关键词： Improving reproducibility and sensitivity,SALDI-TOF MS,Visible Si pillars,Minimizing sample spots,Universality
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Reliability of objective ocular torsion assessment using fundus photography in infantile esotropia
摘要： Purpose. — To evaluate the interobserver reproducibility of objective ocular torsion measurements in infantile esotropia using fundus photography analysis. Materials and methods. — This retrospective observational study was conducted in our ophthalmology department at the University Hospital in Tours from 2009 to 2015. Objective. — Ocular torsion was assessed using fundus photography and analysed on Adobe Photoshop software within a population of children with infantile esotropia. Two observers, an orthoptist and an ophthalmologist, carried out the evaluation separately. The interobserver agreement was calculated for quantitative measurement by the interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and by Cohen’s Kappa coefficient for qualitative assessment. Results. — A total of 200 eyes (100 subjects, mean age: 6.88 years) were assessed. Statistical analyses for quantitative measurements resulted in an ICC of 0.98 (95% CI, 0.97—0.99) for right eyes, 0.96 (95% CI, 0.95—0.97) for left eyes, 0.98 (CI 95%, 0.97—0.98) for pre- operative eyes and 0.96 (95% CI, 0.95—0.97) for postoperative eyes. The ICC calculated on all four hundred fundus photographs was 0.97 (95% CI, 0.97—0.98). The interobserver agreement for qualitative measurements resulted in a Kappa coefficient of 0.91 for right eyes, 0.85 for left eyes, 0.90 for preoperative eyes and 0.86 for postoperative eyes. The analysis of all four hundred eyes returned a Kappa coefficient of 0.88. Conclusions. — Objective ocular torsion assessment using our procedure, whether by an orthoptist or ophthalmologist, is a reliable and reproducible method for the management of infantile esotropia.
关键词： Reproducibility,Strabismus,Infantile Esotropia,Torsion
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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PVP-assisted thermal annealing of thin Au layer for creation of effective and reproducible SERS substrates
摘要： Creation of SERS substrate with the large active area and homogeneous distribution of hot spots is now one of the most important tasks in the field of SERS practical implementation. This problem has been solved by various techniques, but the most applicable of them are expensive due to highly technical nature. In this work, a simple alternative approach based on thermal annealing of sputtered Au layer has been proposed. Usually, the thermal annealing of the thin Au layer leads to the formation of gold clusters array with high plasmon efficiency but with too wide size distribution and highly disordered arrangement. To overcome this drawback the previous soaking of Au layer in the poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) solution was proposed, with the aim to affect clusters formation and achieve the more homogeneous distribution of created hot spots array. Annealed Au and Au-PVP thin layers were characterized by AFM, XRD, XPS, UV–Vis and Raman spectroscopy techniques. Present results indicate that the PVP treatment before thermal treatment significantly affect the growth of the clusters and provide the perspective way for increasing of SERS efficiency and reproducibility.
关键词： Thin gold film,SERS,Annealing,Reproducibility
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Repeatability and reproducibility of retinal nerve fibre layer thickness measurements with the iVue-100 optical coherence tomographer
摘要： Background: Accurate and repeatable measurements of the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness are important in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and other disorders. Objective: To assess the repeatability and reproducibility of the iVue-100 optical coherence tomographer (OCT). Methods: The thickness of the RNFL was measured for 50 healthy participants using the iVue-100 OCT. Although both eyes per participant were measured, only right eyes were analysed here. Repeatability and reproducibility of the iVue-100 OCT were assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), coefficient of variation (CoV), paired t-tests and Bland-Altman analysis. Results: Good intra-observer repeatability was obtained as indicated by the ICC of observer 1 (range: 0.941 - 0.976) and observer 2 (range: 0.829 – 0.953) as well by the CoV of observer 1 (range: 0.098 – 0.137) and observer 2 (0.091 – 0.132). In terms of inter-observer reproducibility, significant differences (p< 0.05) in mean measurements between the observers were noted for the average RNFL readings and in the superior and inferior quadrants as assessed with paired t-tests. Even though significant inter-session differences were found for the average RNFL thickness and the superior quadrant (p = 0.003 and p = 0.013, respectively), excellent ICCs were obtained for inter-session reproducibility (range: 0.914 – 0.979). Conclusion: The iVue-100 OCT demonstrated good repeatability and reproducibility for RNFL thickness measurements.
关键词： Retinal nerve fibre layer thickness,optical coherence tomography,repeatability,iVue-100 OCT,reproducibility
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Reproducibility of Macular Vessel Density Calculations Via Imaging With Two Different Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Systems
摘要： Purpose: To evaluate the reproducibility of vessel density calculations using different binarization methods obtained via two commercially available swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) systems. Methods: Healthy volunteers were imaged using two swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) devices, PLEXElite and Triton. SS-OCTA examinations were performed using a 3 3 3-mm volume scan pattern centered on the fovea. A total of six methods were used for binarization in ImageJ, two global thresholding and four local adaptive thresholding methods. Resultant vessel density values were compared between the instruments and binarization methods. Images for 60 eyes from 30 healthy subjects were assessed by two reviewers who were blinded to the scanning system used. Results: Twenty-two eyes were excluded due to poor image quality (17 eyes from Triton, 4 eyes from PLEXElite, and 1 eye from both instruments, P ? 0.003). A final 38 eyes from 23 subjects were eligible for analysis. Each binarization method and instrument led to different median values. The coefficients of variation for vessel density measurements ranged from 0.3% to 2.3% and 0.6% to 4.7% for the PLEXElite and Triton, respectively. Local adaptive thresholding methods revealed higher reproducibility than did global thresholding methods for both devices. Conclusions: Macular scans with both SS-OCTA instruments showed good reproducibility for vessel density measurements. PLEXElite recorded fewer poor images and had higher reproducibility than did Triton. These findings will inform the selection of proper binarization methods for the clinical detection of vascular diseases affecting the central retina.
关键词： superficial capillary plexus,vessel density,reproducibility,OCT angiography
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Reproducibility and reliability of retinal and optic disc measurements obtained with swept-source optical coherence tomography in a healthy population
摘要： Purpose To analyze the reproducibility of macular and peripapillary thickness measurements, and optic nerve morphometric data obtained with Triton Optical coherence tomography (OCT) in a healthy population. Study design Observational cross sectional study. Material and methods A total of 108 eyes underwent evaluation using the Triton Swept Source-OCT. A wide protocol was used and measurements in each eye were repeated three times. Morphometric data of the optic nerve head, full macular thickness, ganglion cell layer (GCL) and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFL) were analyzed. For each parameter, the coefficient of variation (COV) and the intra-class (ICC) correlation values were calculated. Results Measurements were highly reproducible for all morphometric measurements of the optic disc, with a mean COV of 6.36%. Macular full thickness showed good COV and ICC coefficients, with a mean COV value of 1.00%. Macular GCL thickness showed a mean COV value of 3.06%, and ICC higher than 0.787. Peripapillary RNFL thickness showed good COV and ICC coefficients, with a mean COV value of 8.31% and ICC higher than 0.684. The inferotemporal sector showed the lowest ICC (0.685). Conclusions Triton OCT presents good reproducibility values in measurements corresponding to retinal parameters, with macular measurements showing the highest reproducibility rates. Peripapillary RNFL measurements should be evaluated with caution.
关键词： Reproducibility,Optical coherence tomography,Coefficient of variation,Swept source
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Image-guided study of inter-fraction and intra-fraction set-up variability and margins in reverse semi-decubitus breast radiotherapy
摘要： Background: This study aimed to evaluate the inter-fraction set-up error and intra-fraction motion during reverse semi-decubitus (RSD) breast radiotherapy, and to determine a planning target volume (PTV) margin. Material and methods: Pre- and post-treatment cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were prospectively acquired at fractions 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 14 for 30 patients who underwent RSD breast radiotherapy. Online correction for initial set-up error greater than 5 mm or 2° was performed and post-correction CBCT was acquired. An off-line analysis was performed to quantify initial and residual inter-fraction set-up errors and intra-fraction motion in three-dimensions. Patient inter-fraction errors were analysed for time trends during the course of radiotherapy. PTV margins were calculated from the systematic and random errors. Results: The initial inter-fraction population systematic errors were 1.8–3.3 mm (translation) and 0.5° (rotation); random errors were 1.8–2.1 mm (translation) and 0.3–0.5° (rotation). After online correction, the residual inter-fraction population systematic errors were 1.2–1.8 mm (translation) and 0.3–0.4° (rotation); random errors were 1.4–1.6 mm (translation) and 0.3–0.4° (rotation). Intra-fraction population systematic and random errors were ≤ 1.3 mm (translation) and ≤ 0.2° (rotation). The magnitude of inter-fraction set-up errors in the anterior-posterior direction, roll, and yaw were significantly correlated with higher body weight and body mass index (BMI). The inter-fraction set-up error did not change significantly as a function of time during the course of radiotherapy. The magnitude of intra-fraction motion was not correlated with patient characteristics and treatment time. The total PTV margins accounting for pre-correction and intra-fraction errors were 6.5–10.2 mm; those accounting for post-correction and intra-fraction errors were 4.7–6.3 mm. Conclusions: CBCT is an effective modality to evaluate and improve the inter-fraction set-up reproducibility in RSD breast radiotherapy, particularly for patients with higher BMI. Intra-fraction motion was minimal during RSD breast radiotherapy.
关键词： Inter-fraction reproducibility,Intra-fraction motion,Breast radiotherapy,Reverse semi-decubitus technique
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29