The development of phase-shift droplets has broadened the scope of ultrasound-based
biomedical applications. When subjected to sufficient acoustic pressures, the …

Smart materials can respond to stimuli and adapt their responses based on external cues
from their environments. Such behavior requires a way to transport energy efficiently and …

Ultrasound (US) imaging, due to its capabilities of real-time imaging, portability, low cost and
favorable safety, is frequently used as a diagnostic modality for the visualization of different …

A mathematical model has been developed and a numerical study of vapor bubble growth
as a result of acoustic evaporation of an encapsulated perfluorocarbon droplet in a …

Acoustic droplet vaporization (ADV) plays an important role in focused ultrasound
theranostics. Better understanding of the relationship between the ultrasound parameters …

Dual-frequency ultrasound has been widely employed to enhance and regulate acoustic
droplet vaporization (ADV) but the role of ultrasonic nonlinear effects on it remains unclear …

According to classical nucleation theory, gas nuclei can generate and grow into a cavitation
bubble when the liquid pressure exceeds a threshold. However, classical nucleation theory …

Phase-change nanodroplets (PCNDs) have been used in ultrasound imaging, targeted drug
delivery, blood-brain-barrier (BBB) opening, sonothrombolysis and histotripsy for over a …

Acoustically vaporizable droplets are phase-change agents that can improve the
effectiveness of ultrasound-based therapies. In this study, we demonstrate that the …

Early diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is challenging because of its
depth, which often leads to misdiagnosis during ultrasound examinations. The unique PDAC …