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This survey paper provides a comprehensive overview of the critical behavior observed in two-dimensional Lorentz lattice gases (LLGs). LLGs are simple models that exhibit complex dynamics, including critical phenomena at specific scatterer concentrations. The paper focuses on the scaling behavior of closed trajectories, connecting it to percolation and kinetic hull-generating walks. It highlights the emergence of specific critical exponents and universality classes, making it valuable for researchers studying complex systems and statistical physics.
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The paper highlights the scaling hypothesis for loop-length distributions, the emergence of critical exponents $τ=15/7$, $d_f=7/4$, and $σ=3/7$ in several universality classes.

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This paper uses first-principles calculations to understand the phase stability of ceria-based high-entropy oxides, which are promising for solid-state electrolyte applications. The study focuses on the competition between fluorite and bixbyite phases, crucial for designing materials with controlled oxygen transport. The research clarifies the role of composition, vacancy ordering, and configurational entropy in determining phase stability, providing a mechanistic framework for designing better electrolytes.
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The transition from disordered fluorite to ordered bixbyite is driven primarily by compositional and vacancy-ordering effects, rather than through changes in cation valence.

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This paper develops a toxicokinetic model to understand nanoplastic bioaccumulation, bridging animal experiments and human exposure. It highlights the importance of dietary intake and lipid content in determining organ-specific concentrations, particularly in the brain. The model's predictive power and the identification of dietary intake as the dominant pathway are significant contributions.
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At steady state, human organ concentrations follow a robust cubic scaling with tissue lipid fraction, yielding blood-to-brain enrichment factors of order $10^{3}$--$10^{4}$.

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This paper presents a novel synthesis method for producing quasi-2D klockmannite copper selenide nanocrystals, a material with interesting semiconducting and metallic properties. The study focuses on controlling the shape and size of the nanocrystals and investigating their optical and photophysical properties, particularly in the near-infrared (NIR) region. The use of computational modeling (CSDDA) to understand the optical anisotropy and the exploration of ultrafast photophysical behavior are key contributions. The findings highlight the importance of crystal anisotropy in determining the material's nanoscale properties, which is relevant for applications in optoelectronics and plasmonics.
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The study reveals pronounced optical anisotropy and the emergence of hyperbolic regime in the NIR.

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This ArXiv article presents a valuable study on the relationship between weather patterns and pollutant concentrations in urban environments. The spatiotemporal analysis offers insights into the complex dynamics of air quality and its influencing factors.
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The study focuses on classifying urban regions based on the strength of correlation between pollutants and weather.