By detecting and quantitatively monitoring amplified DNA as PCR progresses, real-time PCR (quantitative or qPCR) instruments provide a robust approach for gene expression, genotyping, copy number variation, mutation screening, and methylation analysis. Data quality and reproducibility are governed by how robust a real-time PCR instrument’s thermal and optical systems are, with precise thermal c...

In principle, biocompatible, wireless nanotransducers might be useful for many in vivo biomedical applications such as hyperthermia, thermal blation, targeted drug delivery, and in vivo monitoring of physiological parameters. In this article, we theoretically study the possibility of applying ing-shaped wireless Joule nanoheaters as possible nanovectors for targeted drug delivery, hyperthermia,...

Since ancient times, raw earth has been used worldwide as a construction material. Today, it is well known for its good environmental properties of recyclability and low embodied energy along the production process. Earthen walls regulate interior temperature buildings, providing comfortable temperatures with very carbon footprint. As result those advantages, earthen building techniques have re...

Large photovoltaic (PV) generations are vulnerable to thermal faults where the location is difficult determine. The pre-existing fault detection method (mostly manual visual inspection) time-consuming and non-continuously monitoring. It may lead more defects, such as degrading faulted PV cell or putting farm on fire. We propose a novel monitoring using catadioptric device (CD), which promises q...