Preoperative clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols for gliomas, brain tumors with dismal outcomes due to their infiltrative properties, still rely on conventional structural MRI, which does not deliver information on tumor genotype and is limited in the delineation of diffuse gliomas. The GliMR COST action wants to raise awareness about the state of the art of advanced MRI techniques in gliomas and their possible clinical translation or lack thereof. This review describes current methods, limits, and applications of advanced MRI for the preoperative assessment of glioma, summarizing the level of clinical validation of different techniques. In this first part, we discuss dynamic susceptibility contrast and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, arterial spin labeling, diffusion-weighted MRI, vessel imaging, and magnetic resonance fingerprinting. The second part of this review addresses magnetic resonance spectroscopy, chemical exchange saturation transfer, susceptibility-weighted imaging, MRI-PET, MR elastography, and MR-based radiomics applications. Evidence Level: 3 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2.

• Klíčová slova
• GliMR 2.0, brain, contrasts, glioma, level of clinical validation, preoperative,
• MeSH
• difuzní magnetická rezonance MeSH
• gliom * diagnostické zobrazování   chirurgie   patologie   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• magnetická rezonanční spektroskopie metody   MeSH
• magnetická rezonanční tomografie metody   MeSH
• nádory mozku * diagnostické zobrazování   chirurgie   patologie   MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH
• přehledy MeSH
• Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural MeSH

Preoperative clinical MRI protocols for gliomas, brain tumors with dismal outcomes due to their infiltrative properties, still rely on conventional structural MRI, which does not deliver information on tumor genotype and is limited in the delineation of diffuse gliomas. The GliMR COST action wants to raise awareness about the state of the art of advanced MRI techniques in gliomas and their possible clinical translation. This review describes current methods, limits, and applications of advanced MRI for the preoperative assessment of glioma, summarizing the level of clinical validation of different techniques. In this second part, we review magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST), susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI), MRI-PET, MR elastography (MRE), and MR-based radiomics applications. The first part of this review addresses dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) and dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI, arterial spin labeling (ASL), diffusion-weighted MRI, vessel imaging, and magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF). EVIDENCE LEVEL: 3. TECHNICAL EFFICACY: Stage 2.

• Klíčová slova
• GliMR 2.0, brain, contrasts, glioma, level of clinical validation, preoperative,
• MeSH
• gliom * diagnostické zobrazování   chirurgie   patologie   MeSH
• kontrastní látky MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• magnetická rezonanční spektroskopie metody   MeSH
• magnetická rezonanční tomografie * metody   MeSH
• nádory mozku * diagnostické zobrazování   chirurgie   patologie   MeSH
• předoperační období MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH
• přehledy MeSH
• Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural MeSH
• Názvy látek
• kontrastní látky MeSH

Silicon (Si) is recognized as a promising anode material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries owing to its exceptionally high lithium storage capacity. Recently, micro-sized Si (micro-Si) based anodes have re-emerged as alternatives to nano-sized Si (nano-Si) owing to their higher tap density and reduced interfacial side reactions. Considerable efforts are devoted to addressing the rapid capacity decay caused by severe volume expansion, sluggish kinetics, and continuous accumulation of the solid electrolyte interphase. In this review, the primary failure mechanisms of micro-Si anodes is first analyzed and subsequently summarize recent advances in enhancing their structural and interfacial stability. The design of Si-containing materials (primarily Si/C composites and SiOx structures) that meet the current industrial requirements is discussed. Additionally, binder optimization and electrolyte exploration are analyzed. Finally, the potential application of advanced spectroscopic, electronic, and mechanical characterization techniques is explored, coupled with machine learning, in developing Si-based anodes. This review aims to comprehensively understand the rational design and in-depth analysis of next-generation micro-Si based lithium-ion batteries.

• Klíčová slova
• advanced characterization techniques, binder modifications, electrolyte designs, micro‐sized Si‐based anodes, structural designs,
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• přehledy MeSH

The most promising and utilized chemical sensing materials, WO3 and SnO2 were characterized by means advanced synchrotron based XPS, UPS, NAP-XPS techniques. The complementary electrical resistance and sensor testing experiments were also completed. A comparison and evaluation of some of the prominent and newly employed spectroscopic characterization techniques for chemical sensors were provided. The chemical nature and oxidation state of the WO3 and SnO2 thin films were explored at different depths from imminent surface to a maximum of 1.5 nm depth from the surface with non-destructive depth profiling. The adsorption and amount of chemisorbed oxygen species were precisely analyzed and quantified as a function of temperature between 25-400 °C under realistic operating conditions for chemical sensors employing 1-5 mbar pressures of oxygen (O2) and carbon monoxide (CO). The effect of realistic CO and O2 gas pressures on adsorbed water (H2O), OH- groups and chemisorbed oxygen species ( O 2 ( a d s ) - ,   O ( a d s ) ,   - O 2 ( a d s ) 2 - ) and chemical stability of metal oxide surfaces were evaluated and quantified.

• Klíčová slova
• NAP-XPS, XPS, characterization techniques, gas sensors, metal oxides, spectroscopy, synchrotron,
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

Graphene is a carbon-based nanomaterial used in various industries to improve the performance of hundreds of materials. For instance, graphene-like materials have been employed as asphalt binder modifying agents in pavement engineering. In the literature, it has been reported that (in comparison to an unmodified binder) the Graphene Modified Asphalt Binders (GMABs) exhibit an enhanced performance grade, a lower thermal susceptibility, a higher fatigue life, and a decreased accumulation of permanent deformations. Nonetheless, although GMABs stand out significantly from traditional alternatives, there is still no consensus on their behavior regarding chemical, rheological, microstructural, morphological, thermogravimetric, and surface topography properties. Therefore, this research conducted a literature review on the properties and advanced characterization techniques of GMABs. Thus, the laboratory protocols covered by this manuscript are atomic force microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, dynamic shear rheometer, elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Consequently, the main contribution of this investigation to the state-of-the-art is the identification of the prominent trends and gaps in the current state of knowledge.

• Klíčová slova
• asphalt binder, graphene, graphene-like materials, modifying agents, nanomaterials,
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• přehledy MeSH

The increasing use of engineered nanoparticles (NPs) in consumer and biomedical products has raised concern over their potential accumulation, transformation, and toxicity in biological systems. Accurate analytical methods are essential to detect, characterize, and quantify NPs in complex biological matrices. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) has emerged as a leading technique due to its high sensitivity, elemental selectivity, and quantitative capabilities. This review critically evaluates recent advances (from January 2020 onward) in ICP-MS-based methods for analysis of NPs in biological samples. Two main strategies are discussed: single-particle ICP-MS (spICP-MS) and hyphenated techniques coupled to ICP-MS. spICP-MS allows direct determination of particle size, concentration, and metal content at environmentally relevant levels. It is the most widely used approach and is therefore examined in greater detail, with attention to extraction procedures, particle types, sample matrices, and inherent limitations. Advances in laser ablation spICP-MS for tissue imaging and spatially resolved NPs detection are also covered. Methods using hyphenated techniques, such as hydrodynamic chromatography, size-exclusion chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, Taylor dispersion analysis, and field-flow fractionation, are increasingly employed to address limitations spICP-MS. These approaches can provide enhanced insight into particle size distributions, aggregation behavior, and interactions with complex sample matrices. This review offers a comparative evaluation of both single-particle and hyphenated methods, discussing their respective advantages and limitations. Emphasis is placed on the complementarity of these techniques and how their combined use can offer a more complete understanding of NPs' fate in biological systems.

• Klíčová slova
• biological samples | inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP‐MS) | nanoparticles | separation | single particle,
• MeSH
• hmotnostní spektrometrie * metody   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• nanočástice * analýza   chemie   MeSH
• velikost částic MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• přehledy MeSH

The phase composition and portion of individual phases in advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) CP1000 and DP1000 was studied by complementary microscopic and diffraction techniques. CP1000 and DP1000 steel grades have a high strength-to-density ratio and they are used in many applications in the automotive industry. The microstructure of the CP1000 "complex phase" steel consists of ferrite, bainite, martensite and a small amount of retained austenite. DP1000 is a dual phase steel, which has a structure of a ferritic matrix with islands of martensite and a minor amount of retained austenite. The influence of selected etchants (Nital, LePera, Beraha I, Nital followed by metabisulfite, Nital followed by LePera, and Nital followed by Beraha I) on the microstructure image is described. X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction and light optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopy were used in this work for advanced characterization of the microstructure and phase composition. The information provided by each technique is critically compared.

• Klíčová slova
• etching agents, high strength steels, microstructure,
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

Therapeutic oligonucleotides are an emerging class of drugs designed for gene expression modulation. The increasing number of clinical trials and currently expanding market is facilitating further integration and accessibility of these therapeutics. A crucial step in drug development involves reliable analytical tools for characterization and quality control. For clinical applications, oligonucleotides must be separated and purified to ensure regulatory compliance. However, their analysis represents a complex bioanalytical challenge, grounded in their complex impurity profiles. Chemical stability and binding affinity of oligonucleotide-based therapeutics are enhanced during synthesis by extensive modifications, inducing formation of various synthesis failures or truncated sequences. Furthermore, meeting current guidelines or addressing manufacturing scale-up strategies remains challenging as each oligonucleotide typically necessitates a custom analytical protocol. Here, we provide an overview of the most recent advances in separation methods, including various chromatography methods and capillary electrophoresis for nucleic acid-based therapeutics.

Therapeutic oligonucleotides are an emerging class of drugs with the potential to treat diseases previously viewed as untreatable or lethal. Although mainly synthetically prepared, they mimic and interact with substances naturally produced in bodies. As promising drugs, therapeutic oligonucleotides are thoroughly researched. Part of this research goes to analytical methods that help verify, purify, or characterize them. This review describes various analytical methods capable to do so. Principles of these methods just as their advantages and disadvantages for oligonucleotide analysis are discussed, as well as methodological advances that can move oligonucleotide research forward.

• Klíčová slova
• Therapeutic oligonucleotides, capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, separation techniques, structural modification,
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• přehledy MeSH

The research is focused on the design and development of woven textile-based structural hollow composites. E-Glass and high tenacity polyester multifilament yarns were used to produce various woven constructions. Yarn produced from cotton shoddy (fibers extracted from waste textiles) was used to develop hybrid preforms. In this study, unidirectional (UD), two-dimensional (2D), and three-dimensional (3D) fabric preforms were designed and developed. Further, 3D woven spacer fabric preforms with single-layer woven cross-links having four different geometrical shapes were produced. The performance of the woven cross-linked spacer structure was compared with the sandwich structure connected with the core pile yarns (SPY). Furthermore, three different types of cotton shoddy yarn-based fabric structures were developed. The first is unidirectional (UD), the second is 2D all-waste cotton fabric, and the third is a 2D hybrid fabric with waste cotton yarn in the warp and glass multifilament yarn in the weft. The UD, 2D, and 3D woven fabric-reinforced composites were produced using the vacuum-assisted resin infusion technique. The spacer woven structures were converted to composites by inserting wooden blocks with an appropriate size and wrapped with a Teflon sheet into the hollow space before resin application. A vacuum-assisted resin infusion technique was used to produce spacer woven composites. While changing the reinforcement from chopped fibers to 3D fabric, its modulus and ductility increase substantially. It was established that the number of crossover points in the weave structures offered excellent association with the impact energy absorption and formability behavior, which are important for many applications including automobiles, wind energy, marine and aerospace. Mechanical characterization of honeycomb composites with different cell sizes, opening angles and wall lengths revealed that the specific compression energy is higher for regular honeycomb structures with smaller cell sizes and a higher number of layers, keeping constant thickness.

• Klíčová slova
• 3D weaving, compression, flexural rigidity, hollow structure, impact, sandwich, spacer fabric, textile structural composite, waste cotton, woven honeycomb,
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

Current research needs to be more focused on agronomical plants to effectively utilize the knowledge obtained from model plant species. Efforts to improve legumes have long employed common breeding tools. Recently, biotechnological approaches facilitated the development of improved legumes with new traits, allowing them to withstand climatic changes and biotic stress. Owing to its multiple uses and profits, alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) has become a prominent forage crop worldwide. This review provides a comprehensive research summary of tissue culture-based genetic transformation methods, which could be exploited for the development of transgenic alfalfa with agronomically desirable traits. Moreover, advanced bio-imaging approaches, including cutting-edge microscopy and phenotyping, are outlined here. Finally, characterization and the employment of beneficial microbes should help to produce biotechnologically improved and sustainable alfalfa cultivars.

• Klíčová slova
• Advanced microscopy, bio-imaging, phenotyping, symbiotic interaction, tissue culture, transformation techniques, transgenic alfalfa,
• MeSH
• biotechnologie metody   MeSH
• elektroporace MeSH
• fixace dusíku MeSH
• geneticky modifikované rostliny genetika   MeSH
• Medicago sativa genetika   MeSH
• mikrobiota MeSH
• mikroskopie metody   MeSH
• symbolismus MeSH
• techniky tkáňových kultur metody   MeSH
• transformace genetická * MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• přehledy MeSH