In this work, we present a mechanism that, based on quantum-mechanical principles, allows one to recover kinetic energy at the nanoscale. Our premise is that very small mechanical excitations, such as those arising from ...

Organic diodes and molecular rectifiers are fundamental electronic devices that share one common feature: current rectification ability. Since both present distinct spatial dimensions and working principles, the rectification ...

In this dissertation, having in mind to understand and/or identify possible mechanisms to control and manipulate the heat flow, we search for non-trivial properties, with important practical applications, by performing ...

We examined inward rectification in Limulus ventral photoreceptors using the two-microelectrode voltage clamp. Hyperpolarization in the dark induced an inward current whose magnitude was distinctly dependent on extracellular ...

We consider a paradigmatic model of quantum pumps and discuss its rectification properties in the framework of a symmetry analysis proposed for ratchet systems. We discuss the role of the environment in breaking time-reversal ...

The current energy outlook points to the need to implement methodologies that value the reduction of energy consumption, as well as the use of cleaner and more sustainable processes of production, conversion, and storage ...

We report that Drosohhila retinal photoreceptors express inwardly rectifying chloride channels that seem to be orthologous to mammalian CIC-2 inward rectifier channels. We measured inwardly rectifying Cl- currents in ...