Hybrid direct carbon/coal fuel cells (HDCFCs) utilise an anode based upon a molten carbonate salt with an oxide conducting solid electrolyte for direct carbon/coal conversion. They can be fuelled by a wide range of carbon sources, and offer higher potential chemical to electrical energy conversion efficiency and have the potential to decrease CO2 emissions compared to coal-fired power plants. I...

We herein report a case of a ruptured superior hypophyseal aneurysm of the left supraclinoid carotid artery that could not be treated with a Guglielmi detachable coil (GDC), even in combination with a supporting nondetachable balloon. After an unsuccessful attempt at surgical clipping, treatment consisted of the placement of a stent over the neck of the aneurysm, advancement of a microcatheter ...

The article by Cekirge et al in this issue of the AJNR (1) is another chapter in the growing use and recognition of coils as an endovascular method to treat cerebral aneurysms. In this paper, the authors report their experience with the use of the interlocking detachable coil (IDC) as an alternative to the recognized and increasingly used Guglielmi detachable coil (GDC). Having used the IDC suc...

A solid oxide fuel cell is a high-efficiency power device in hydrogen energy utilization. The durability and dynamic performance of metal-supported cells (MS-SOFCs) are superior to those electrolyte- or electrode-supported cells, with many potential applications. Gadolinium-doped cerium (GDC) has high oxygen ionic conductivity, making it suitable act as the electrolyte MS-SOFCs operating at 500...

We have examined the initial-stage degradation of a Ni–gadolinia-doped ceria (GDC) cermet hydrogen electrode prepared on GDC buffer layer stabilized-zirconia electrolyte supported cell during steam electrolysis operation at 800 °C. With use an air reference electrode, IR-free potential E and ohmic resistance side (RH2-side) were recorded. After −1.0 A cm−2 for 211 h, RH2-side increased apprecia...

The carrier Endoplasmic Reticulum Adenylate Transporter1 (ER-ANT1) resides in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane and acts as an ATP/ADP antiporter. Mutant plants lacking ER-ANT1 exhibit a dwarf phenotype and their seeds contain reduced protein and lipid contents. In this study, we describe a further surprising metabolic peculiarity of the er-ant1 mutants. Interestingly, Gly levels in leave...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate and compare the incidence of diffusion-weighted image (DWI) lesions between the Guglielmi detachable coil (GDC) and the Target coil for treating unruptured intracranial aneurysm. METHODS From 2010 to 2011, consecutive 222 patients with an intracranial aneurysm underwent coil embolization. Inclusion criterias were : 1) unruptu...

Background. Duplication of the alimentary tract is a rare congenital anomaly. Gastric duplication cysts (GDCs) represent 4% of all alimentary tract duplications, and approximately 67% manifest within the first year of life. Duplication cysts in adults are generally encountered as incidental findings at endoscopy or laparotomy. Herein, we report two rare cases of symptomatic GDC presenting in ad...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Thromboembolic events are a common source of complications during Guglielmi detachable coil (GDC) treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Thrombus formation at the coil-parent artery interface is not commonly reported but is an important potential source of emboli. We describe nine cases in which thrombus propagated from GDCs into the parent artery during coil therapy of cer...