Publications by authors named "A Gavrila"
Hazards associated with highly dangerous pollutants/contaminants in water, air, and land resources, as well as food, are serious threats to public health and the environment. Thus, it is imperative to detect or decontaminate, as risk-control strategies, the possible harmful substances sensitively and efficiently. In this context, due to their capacity to be specifically designed for various types of hazardous compounds, the synthesis and use of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) have become widespread.
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- This study focuses on creating hydrogels that can effectively neutralize chemical warfare agents, specifically mustard gas, using a combination of ionic crosslinking and photocatalytic methods.
- The hydrogels made from polyvinyl alcohol and sodium alginate are designed to trap and break down toxic chemicals on contaminated surfaces quickly and efficiently when activated with light and specific ions.
- Various additives like bentonite nanoclay and titanium nanoparticles are included to improve the hydrogels' absorption, mechanical strength, and photocatalytic properties, with the formulations extensively analyzed to determine their effectiveness for decontamination.
Aesthetic athletes face higher risks of disordered eating, and perfectionism is one of the determinants involved. While research suggests that perfectionism in sport may play a role in physical and psychological well-being, its influence remains to be confirmed. As such, further examination of the influence of perfectionism on health is warranted as it could lead to better interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWater pollution is becoming a great concern at the global level due to highly polluted effluents, which are charged year by year with increasing amounts of organic residues, dyes, pharmaceuticals and heavy metals. For some of these pollutants, the industrial treatment of wastewater is still relevant. Yet, in some cases, such as pharmaceuticals, specific treatment schemes are urgently required.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFL. contains phytochemicals with good biological properties which are beneficial to human health and can be used to protect plants against different diseases. The aim of this research was to find the most suitable extraction method and the most favorable parameters for the extraction of different bioactive compounds from ivy leaves.
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