Publications by authors named "A Delli Pizzi"
Introduction: The introduction of multiparametric prostate magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) has revolutionized prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis, enhancing the localization of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) and guiding targeted biopsies. However, significant disparities in the execution, interpretation, and reporting of prostate MRI examinations across centers necessitate greater standardization and accuracy. This study compares the diagnostic efficacy of mpMRI from academic and nonacademic centers in detecting csPCa and identifies factors associated with csPCa detection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnusual Lignocellulosic Bioresins: Adhesives and Coatings for Metals and Glass.
Molecules
November 2024
This minireview presents some unusual but encouraging examples of lignocellulosic-based adhesives and coatings used for metals, glass, and some other difficult-to-adhere materials. The reactions and applications presented are as follows. (i) The reactions of tannins and wood lignin with phosphate salts, in particular triethylphosphate, to adhere and join steel and aluminum to Teflon, in particular for non-stick frying pans.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDue to the high frequency and severity of upper respiratory bacterial infections, probiotics could offer a new medical approach. We explored the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of the new strain BIA and formulated a nasal spray. BIA was isolated from orange peel and taxonomically identified through 16S rRNA gene sequencing.
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- Biomass-based non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) is gaining attention in the polyurethane industry for its sustainable materials and lack of toxic isocyanates.
- This study focuses on lignin, a renewable natural polymer, to create lignin-based NIPU (L-NIPU) foams using maleic acid as an initiator and glutaraldehyde as a cross-linker, producing lightweight and strong materials.
- The optimal composition of 18% maleic acid and 25% glutaraldehyde yields foams with significant compressive strength (up to 0.5 MPa) and low thermal conductivity (0.03559 W/m·K), making them suitable for insulation in construction
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on creating a new wood adhesive called OCHU, made from oxidized cellulose combined with hexamethylene diamine and urea, which shows high bonding strength and excellent water resistance.
- - To enhance the cellulose, it undergoes enzymatic hydrolysis and oxidation, increasing its solubility and the number of reactive groups, leading to better adhesive properties.
- - The OCHU adhesive proves its effectiveness with significantly improved wet strength—60% stronger than its predecessor (OCH)—and shows potential for widespread use in the plywood industry due to its superior performance.