Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS): Recent submissions
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Pulsed Electric Fields in Oncology: A Snapshot of Current Clinical Practices and Research Directions from the 4th World Congress of Electroporation
(MDPI, 2023-06-25)The 4th World Congress of Electroporation (Copenhagen, 9–13 October 2022) provided a unique opportunity to convene leading experts in pulsed electric fields (PEF). PEF-based therapies harness electric fields to produce ... -
Discovery and potential ramifications of reduced iron-bearing nanoparticles-magnetite, wustite, and zero-valent iron-in wildland-urban interface fire ashes
(Royal Society Chemistry, 2022-11)The increase in fires at the wildland-urban interface has raised concerns about the potential environmental impact of ash remaining after burning. Here, we examined the concentrations and speciation of iron-bearing ... -
Identification and quantification of Cr, Cu, and As incidental nanomaterials derived from CCA-treated wood in wildland-urban interface fire ashes
(Elsevier, 2023-03-05)In addition to the combustion of vegetation, fires at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) burn structural mate-rials, including chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated wood. This study identifies, quantifies, and charac-terizes ... -
Wildland-urban interface fire ashes as a major source of incidental nanomaterials
(Elsevier, 2023-02-05)Although metal and metalloid concentrations in wildfire ashes have been documented, the nature and concen-trations of incidental nanomaterials (INMs) in wildland-urban interface (WUI) fire ashes have received consid-erably ... -
Atypical Neurogenesis, Astrogliosis, and Excessive Hilar Interneuron Loss Are Associated with the Development of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
(MDPI, 2023-04-25)Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a significant risk factor for post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the injury-induced epileptogenesis are under investigation. The ... -
The gut microbiome of wild American marten in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
(Public Library of Science, 2022-11)Carnivores are ecologically important and sensitive to habitat loss and anthropogenic disruption. Here we measured trophic level and gut bacterial composition as proxies of carnivore ecological status across the Upper ... -
Determination of Hydrophobic Dispersive Surface Free Energy of Activated Carbon Fibers Measured by Inverse Gas Chromatographic Technique
(MDPI, 2023-03-20)Activated carbon fibers (ACFs) as one of the most important porous carbon materials are widely used in many applications that involve rapid adsorption and low-pressure loss, including air purification, water treatment, and ... -
Laboratory evaluation of climbing helmets: assessment of linear acceleration
(IOP Publishing, 2023-03-01)This study utilized a guided free-fall drop tower and standard test headform to measure the peak linear acceleration (PLA) generated by different climbing helmet models that were impacted at various speeds (2-6 m s(-1)) ... -
Histotripsy Ablation of Bone Tumors: Feasibility Study in Excised Canine Osteosarcoma Tumors
(Elsevier, 2021-12)Osteosarcoma (OS) is a primary bone tumor affecting both dogs and humans. Histotripsy is a non-thermal, non-invasive focused ultrasound method using controlled acoustic cavitation to mechanically disintegrate tissue. In ... -
Highly porous gold supraparticles as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates for sensitive detection of environmental contaminants
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022-11-15)Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has great potential as an analytical technique for environmental analyses. In this study, we fabricated highly porous gold (Au) supraparticles (i.e., ∼100 μm diameter agglomerates ... -
Histotripsy Ablation in Preclinical Animal Models of Cancer and Spontaneous Tumors in Veterinary Patients: A Review
(IEEE, 2021-09-03)New therapeutic strategies are direly needed in the fight against cancer. Over the last decade, several tumor ablation strategies have emerged as stand-alone or combination therapies. Histotripsy is the first completely ... -
Particle-mediated Histotripsy for the Targeted Treatment of Intraluminal Biofilms in Catheter-based Medical Devices
(American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2022-08-09)Objective: This paper is an initial work towards developing particle-mediated histotripsy (PMH) as a novel method of treating catheter-based medical device (CBMD) intraluminal biofilms. Impact Statement: CBMDs commonly ... -
A Study on Electron Acceptor of Carbonaceous Materials for Highly Efficient Hydrogen Uptakes
(MDPI, 2021-12)Significant efforts have been directed toward the identification of carbonaceous materials that can be utilized for hydrogen uptake in order to develop on-board automotive systems with a gravimetric capacity of 5.5 wt.%, ... -
High intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of solid tumors: a pilot study in canine cancer patients
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-01)Purpose: To investigate the safety, feasibility, and outcomes of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of solid tumors in a spontaneous canine cancer model. Methods: Dogs diagnosed with subcutaneous ... -
An Emergency Powered Air-Purifying Respirator From Local Materials and its Efficacy Against Aerosolized Nanoparticles
(Sage Publications Inc, 2022-03)We describe an approach used by a rural healthcare provider to convert surgical helmets into emergency powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach uses common materials and ... -
Exploration of Novel Pathways Underlying Irreversible Electroporation Induced Anti-Tumor Immunity in Pancreatic Cancer
(Frontiers, 2022-03-18)Advancements in medical sciences and technologies have significantly improved the survival of many cancers; however, pancreatic cancer remains a deadly diagnosis. This malignancy is often diagnosed late in the disease when ... -
Transcriptional Interference Regulates the Evolutionary Development of Speech
(MDPI, 2022-07-04)The human capacity to speak is fundamental to our advanced intellectual, technological and social development. Yet so very little is known regarding the evolutionary genetics of speech or its relationship with the broader ... -
High-Frequency Irreversible Electroporation (H-FIRE) Induced Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption Is Mediated by Cytoskeletal Remodeling and Changes in Tight Junction Protein Regulation
(MDPI, 2022-06-11)Glioblastoma is the deadliest malignant brain tumor. Its location behind the blood–brain barrier (BBB) presents a therapeutic challenge by preventing effective delivery of most chemotherapeutics. H-FIRE is a novel ... -
Combined effects of copper, nickel, and zinc on growth of a freshwater mussel (Villosa iris) in an environmentally relevant context
(Elsevier, 2022-01)Trace metals rarely contaminate freshwaters independently, hence regulatory limits based on single-metal toxicity may be underprotective of aquatic life. This could be especially the case for rare and sensitive fauna like ... -
Life Cycle Impact Assessment of Iron Oxide (Fe3O4/γ-Fe2O3) Nanoparticle Synthesis Routes
(2022)The synthesis of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (FeOx-NPs) has rapidly developed over the past decade due to their wide-ranging applications in research and technology. However, at present there exists very ...
