A combination of inelastic neutron scattering (INS) spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy with periodic density functional theory calculations is used to provide a complete assignment of the vibrational spectra of α-lithium amidoborane (α-LiNH(2)BH(3)). The Born charge density and the atomic motion up to the decomposition temperature have been modelled. These models not only explain the nature of...

In the manufacturing process of lithium-ion batteries, current organic solvent-based processes will inevitably be replaced with eco-friendly water-based processes. For this purpose, organic-soluble binder should a water-soluble or water-dispersed binder. study, new polyacrylate latex dispersed in water was successfully applied as battery cathodes for first time. One biggest advantages is that i...

The new ternary phase penta-terbium lithium tris-tannide, Tb(5)LiSn(3), crystallizes in the hexa-gonal Hf(5)CuSn(3) structure type, which is a 'filled' version of the binary RE(5)Sn(3) phases (Mn(5)Si(3)-type) (RE is rare earth). The asymmetric unit contains two Tb sites (site symmetries 3.2 and m2m), one Li site (site symmetry [Formula: see text].m) and one Sn site (site symmetry m2m). The 14-...

s100ß a neurotrophic factor mainly released by astrocytes, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of bipolar disorder. thus, lithium may exert its neuroprotective effects to some extent through s100ß. furthermore, the possible effects of lithium on astrocytes as well as on interactions between neurons and astrocytes as a part of its mechanisms of actions are unknown. this study was undertaken...

After clarifying the formation mechanism of a typical metal glycolate precipitate, Ti glycolate, in a polyol-mediated synthesis using acetone as a precipitation medium, we describe a simple template-free approach based on an ethylene glycol-mediated synthesis to fabricate mesoporous metal oxide coated-nanocarbon hybrid materials including TiO₂ coated-carbon nanotube (CNT), SnO₂ coated-CNT, Cu₂O...

Silicon (Si) and lithium niobate (LiNbO3) are two materials that are synonymous with the electronics and photonics industries respectively and are supported by a significant amount of technological know-how. It has been suggested and demonstrated recently that Si could also be used for the production of integrated photonic devices, however its performance can be limited by the transmission cuto...

vincristine (vcr) as a frequently used antimitotic agent which is commonly prescribed for wide spectrum of neoplasm, causes mixed sensorimotor neuropathy. several evidences show lithium could be a neuroprotective agent, therefore to assess whether a pretreatment and at subtherapeutic dose it could prevent the peripheral neuropathy produced by vcr, rats were treated with vcr 0.1mg/kg i.p. for 3 ...

This study aimed to investigate the effects of optical properties lithium disilicate glass ceramics and light-curing protocols (LCP) on curing performance light-cured resin cement. Lithium glass-ceramics with different were sectioned produce ceramic specimens 0.8 mm thickness. Irradiance through was measured by a radiometer. Light transmittance assessed using UV/Vis spectrophotometer. The cemen...

Recommendations to obtain the best bonding silica-based ceramics are prepare its surface by hydrofluoric-acid HF etching and regular application of a silane. This study investigated how HF-etching following ultrasonic water bath cleaning (recommended protocol improve with composite resin), modifies chemistry lithium disilicate glass-ceramic impacts chemical Lithium discs (IPS Emax Press, Ivocla...