University of Akron

About: University of Akron is a education organization based out in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Polymer & Polymerization. The organization has 17401 authors who have published 29127 publications receiving 702386 citations. The organization is also known as: The University of Akron.

Organic photoresponse materials and devices

Abstract: Organic photoresponse materials and devices are critically important to organic optoelectronics and energy crises. The activities of photoresponse in organic materials can be summarized in three effects, photoconductive, photovoltaic and optical memory effects. Correspondingly, devices based on the three effects can be divided into (i) photoconductive devices such as photodetectors, photoreceptors, photoswitches and phototransistors, (ii) photovoltaic devices such as organic solar cells, and (iii) optical data storage devices. It is expected that this systematic analysis of photoresponse materials and devices could be a guide for the better understanding of structure–property relationships of organic materials and provide key clues for the fabrication of high performance organic optoelectronic devices, the integration of them in circuits and the application of them in renewable green energy strategies (critical review, 452 references).

Ablation Versus Amiodarone for Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure and an Implanted Device Results From the AATAC Multicenter Randomized Trial

Abstract: Background—Whether catheter ablation (CA) is superior to amiodarone (AMIO) for the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with heart failure is unknown. Methods and Results—This was an open-label, randomized, parallel-group, multicenter study. Patients with persistent AF, dual-chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator, New York Heart Association II to III, and left ventricular ejection fraction <40% within the past 6 months were randomly assigned (1:1 ratio) to undergo CA for AF (group 1, n=102) or receive AMIO (group 2, n=101). Recurrence of AF was the primary end point. All-cause mortality and unplanned hospitalization were the secondary end points. Patients were followed up for a minimum of 24 months. At the end of follow-up, 71 (70%; 95% confidence interval, 60%–78%) patients in group 1 were recurrence free after an average of 1.4±0.6 procedures in comparison with 34 (34%; 95% confidence interval, 25%–44%) in group 2 (log-ra...

Square-planar Pd(II), Pt(II), and Au(III) terpyridine complexes: their syntheses, physical properties, supramolecular constructs, and biomedical activities.

Abstract: 5.1.2. Viscosity and Thermal Denaturation 1874 5.1.3. Induced Circular Dichroism 1875 5.1.4. Competitive Fluorescence Spectroscopy 1875 5.1.5. Closed Circular DNA 1876 5.1.6. Stereochemical Changes in DNA 1876 5.1.7. Site-Specific Intercalation 1877 5.1.8. Other Mononuclear Intercalators 1877 5.1.9. Multinuclear Intercalators 1878 5.2. Covalent Binding to Biomolecules 1881 5.3. Labeling Biomolecules 1882 5.4. Cytotoxicity 1885 5.4.1. Chemotherapeutic Agents 1886 5.4.2. Radiotherapeutic Agents 1892 6. Conclusion 1892 7. Acknowledgments 1892 8. References 1893

Compact Heat Exchangers

Abstract: This book is covered under the following headings: Basic {epsilon}-N{sub tu} analysis for complicated flow arrangements; Single-phase heat transfer and pressure drop measurements, correlations and predictions; and Applications of compact heat exchangers.