Suppression of the coffee-ring effect by sugar-assisted depinning of contact line
Boiled water at a temperature of approximately 80 °C was poured into ground coffee powders to make a brewed coffee. When a coffee drop (0.5 μL) was evaporated on a solid substrate (here pre-cleaned ceramic dish plate), a ring-like stain was observed (Fig. 1a,b). During the evaporation, the temperature and relative humidity were fixed, i.e., T = 298 ± 2 K and RH = 40 ± 3%. The particle size was approximately 100 nm in radius using dynamic light scattering (Supplementary Fig. S1). In contrast, when sugar (caster sugar, ~98% sucrose) was used to moderately sweeten the coffee (a 0.5 μL coffee drop with a sugar concentration of 200 mM), no ring-like stains were observed, and…
Oxidized-monolayer tunneling barrier for strong Fermi-level depinning in layered InSe transistors
The InSe samples are mechanically exfoliated from InSe crystals onto a highly doped Si substrate with a 300 nm SiO2 dielectric layer under ambient conditions. After exfoliation, we grown the surface OL on InSe flakes by employing UV–ozone treatment at 80 °C for 10 s. The atomic structure and chemical properties of the surface OL are examined by cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) mapping, as shown in Fig. 1a. Remarkably, the OL is uniformly grown, and the underlying InSe layers remain of a high-quality crystallinity, highlighting an atomically sharp and clean interface. The surface OL is amorphous with…
Phyllis A. Manville Depin Obituary Sep 13, 2020
Phyllis A. died. Manville Deppen, 85, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Philip R. Manville and Katherine (O’Neill) Manville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at John Clark Nursing Center, Middletown Rhode Island. Phyllis graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy, Fall River, Massachusetts, where she made many lifelong friends. Phyllis then moved into the insurance field starting with Travelers Insurance Co. She continued in the industry and eventually became the owner and operator of the former B. McDermott Insurance Agency in Fall River, MA for over 35 years before her retirement. Phyllis will be sadly missed…
Critical behavior of nonequilibrium depinning transitions for vortices driven by current and vortex density
In Fig. 1a,c, we show the current-voltage (I–V) characteristics at 4.1 K in 1.27 and 3.8 T, respectively, on a linear-linear scale. In the insets, the I–V data in the main panels, including additional data, are plotted on a log-log scale. We define \(I_{d}\) as a threshold current at which the vortices start to move, using a \(10^{-8}\) V criterion9. The location of \(I_{d}\) = 0.375 mA for each field is marked with a vertical arrow and dashed line in the main panel and inset, respectively. Upward curvature of the I–V characteristics just above \(I_{d}\) in the main panels indicates that…
Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar Releases Book on DePIN and Real-World Asset Tokenisation
The book covers digital infrastructure, financial inclusion, and emerging models of economic participation, and a sequel is scheduled for release in January 2027. Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, October 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar, Chairman and Founder of EST Group and Forbes Council Member, has released his new book, DePIN & RWA Tokenization: Transforming Nations with Digital Assets. Released globally on Amazon on September 30, 2026, this publication examines how decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and real-world asset tokenization (RWA) can impact digital economies, financial systems, and socioeconomic development. The book explores the relationship between physical infrastructure and digital…
PEAQ fluctuated 47.6% in 24 hours: CoinList IMO partnership continues to drive DePIN popularity
PEAQ Volatility 47.6% in 24 Hours: CoinList IMO Partnership Continues to Boost DePIN’s Popularity Volatility summary In the past 24 hours, PEAQ price rose rapidly from a low of $0.0269 to a high of $0.0397, and is currently trading at $0.0348, with a volatility range of 47.6%. Trading volume increased significantly during the same period, with multi-platform data showing 24-hour trading volume rising by more than 400% compared to the previous period. Net capital inflows were evident, reflecting a significant increase in market participation. Analyze the cause of volatility – Initial Machine Offerings (IMO) partnership with CoinList continues to gain…
Depin: Homophobia and sports – Massachusetts Daily Collegian
Twitter isn’t known for being an accurate representation of the world, but it gives us a good idea of what people are thinking. On June 1, 2022, the New England Patriots chirp A photo of the jumbotron at Gillette Stadium displaying the colors of the Pride flag. As I read the responses, some were showing support, but the overwhelming majority were some of the most heartbreaking responses I have ever read. “Yes! Why don’t you raise the American flag high and feel proud that way?” “Is there a national straight and narrow month?” “It’s not hate, it’s just biology and…
How DePINs Can Upend Centralized Industries: GIANT Protocol
Please note that VanEck may have a position(s) in the digital asset(s) described below. Key takeaways Decentralized physical infrastructure projects are proliferating. GIANT Protocol aims to bootstrap a marketplace for mobile bandwidth. VanEck analysis reveals a $5.4B+ revenue opportunity at 1% global MVNO market share. What are DePINs? A new and potentially groundbreaking concept has emerged in the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain and decentralized technologies: “decentralized physical infrastructure” (DePIN) protocols. These networks use tokenization to coordinate and incentivize their bootstrapping phase, allowing individuals to build up the supply of the infrastructure in a decentralized manner and get rewarded with token…
Can DePINs offer a ‘lower barrier to entry’ than stablecoins?
This is an excerpt from the Empire Bulletin. To read the full editions, Subscribe. It’s been a long time since we last talked about DePINs. Blockworks Research Analyst Nick Carpenito gives us the perfect excuse to dig back in after posting a note that’s not just focused on He dependsbut it looks specifically at Token power plants. And yes, it is more exciting than it seems at first glance. Carpenito told me he felt compelled to research the topic because of this artificial intelligence. “One of the important elements of AI today is that you see that the sector as…
Edwards–Wilkinson depinning transition in fractional Brownian motion background
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