Ubiquitous Element Strategy: Outline and Aim

Aim and Outline of the Thesis

Aim and outline of this thesis

New functionalities in abundant element oxides: ubiquitous element strategy.

While most ceramics are composed of ubiquitous elements (the ten most abundant elements within the Earth's crust), many advanced materials are based on rare elements. A 'rare-element crisis' is approaching owing to the imbalance between the limited supply of rare elements and the increasing demand. Therefore, we propose a 'ubiquitous element strategy' for materials research, which aims to apply...

Next-Generation Ubiquitous Network Strategy

Idiopathic membranous nephropathy: outline and rationale of a treatment strategy.

Idiopathic membranous nephropathy is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome. The treatment of patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy is heavily debated. Based on literature data and our own experience, we propose a rational treatment strategy. Patients with renal insufficiency (serum creatinine level > 1.5 mg/dL [> 135 micromol/L]) are at greatest risk for the development of end-stage re...