Publications by authors named "A Mansi"
Face masks represent a valuable tool to prevent the spreading of airborne viruses; however, they show poor comfort and scarce antiviral efficacy. Zein-based coatings are herein exploited to enhance antiviral performance. Zein functionalization is done through acidifying agents (lactic acid, LA).
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- Biofilm formation in hospitals and public places poses a significant risk for spreading infections, making antimicrobial coatings essential for prevention.
- The study introduces a spray coating technique utilizing copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) in a titanium dioxide (TiO) sol, where CuO NPs provide antimicrobial properties and TiO serves as the binder.
- Coated polypropylene substrates showed dual benefits: strong antibacterial effects and superhydrophobic properties, with higher CuO NP concentration resulting in increased antibacterial activity and water resistance.
The red-eared slider turtle, a species facing environmental challenges and habitat loss, exhibits a complex skin architecture that is crucial for its adaptation and survival. Our study aims to provide a comprehensive characterization of the turtle's skin structure and to elucidate the distribution and localization of its various cellular components, with a focus on understanding the skin's role in adaptation and ecological interactions. To achieve these goals, we employed light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and comprehensive immunofluorescence using 10 specific antibodies.
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- The study examines the eye structure of the dusky spinefoot fish, focusing on its morphology to understand how it meets ecological needs in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Researchers utilized gross and microscopic techniques to detail the eye's features, including the diameter of the orbit and characteristics of the eye's three tunics.
- Findings reveal unique aspects of the eye, such as a divided choroid with blood vessels, highlighting adaptations that could be linked to the fish's herbivorous diet and visual capabilities in its habitat.
Dust accumulation on photovoltaic (PV) panels in arid regions diminishes solar energy absorption and panel efficiency. In this study, the effectiveness of a self-cleaning nano-coating thin film is evaluated in reducing dust accumulation and improving PV Panel efficiency. Surface morphology and elemental analysis of the nano-coating and dust are conducted.
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