University of Yamanashi

Enhancement ofProton Conductivity in PerfluorosulfonicAcid Membranes with the Addition of Hydrophilic Fillers

Abstract The present work demonstrates an improvement in proton conductivity at 80 °C as a result of the addition of a hydrophilic filler (carboxymethyl cellulose nanofibers, CMCNFs) to Nafion composite membranes. The composite membranes (CMCNF/Nafion) prepared by die coating are...

Serum‐derived microribonucleic acids as potential novel biomarkers for slowly progressive type 1 diabetes mellitus

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to identify microribonucleic acids (miRNAs) that could serve as biomarkers for slowly progressive type 1 diabetes mellitus (SPIDDM). MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of adult patients with SPIDDM who fulfilled the criteria for SPIDDM...

Assessment of Household Rainwater Harvesting Reliability and Limitations on Very Small Indonesian Islands During Wet and Dry Years

Very small islands face freshwater scarcity due to limited catchment areas, rainfall variability, and saline intrusion. In Indonesia, rainwater harvesting (RWH) can reduce household water stress, but its reliability as an independent source remains uncertain. This study used fiel...