Photocatalytic degradation of dyes by novel electrospun nanofibers: A review.

Textile industry is a significant contributor of wastewater, which contains pollutants including dye and other chemical substances. The release of thousands of tons of dye used in textile processing and finishing into natural streams and aquatic bodies present dire harm to the environment. In response to environmental concerns, a number of research have been done using low-cost technology to produce absorbents that can remove dyes from water bodies.

Trends in patients' overall satisfaction with healthcare delivery in Accra, Ghana.

Background: Patient satisfaction represents a key marker for the quality of healthcare delivery and is critical for smooth functioning of the healthcare system.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the levels of patient satisfaction with the quality of care they receive, and thus identify the key factors that influence patients' overall satisfaction with healthcare.

Setting: The study was conducted across seven healthcare facilities in Greater Accra region.

Synthesis of highly stable bacterial cellulosic pocket for drug storage.

Inulin was introduced to the fructose permeates of Gluconacetobacter xylinus (ATCC 10,245) bacterial strain to successfully synthesize empty cellulosic pockets for possible drug storage. FTIR Spectroscopy analysis confirmed a slight variation in the hydrogen bonds at 2893 cm due to CH and CH stretching whiles Conformational analysis revealed that inulobiose extending all-trans conformation corresponded to φ = Ψ = ω  = 180°. Fructofuranose moiety, the anomeric carbon was defined as C2.