Biochar Derived from Pineapple Leaf Non-Fibrous Materials and Its Adsorption Capability for Pesticides.

Non-fibrous materials (NFMs) are typically discarded during pineapple leaf fiber processing. The underutilized NFM waste was proposed for use in this work as a raw material for the production of biochar . The removal of pesticides (acetamiprid, imidacloprid, or methomyl) from water was then investigated using the NFM derived biochar (NFMBC).

Modified Starch-Based Adhesives: A Review.

Consumer trends towards environmentally friendly products are driving plastics industries to investigate more benign alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. In the case of adhesives, one possibility to achieve sustainable production is to use non-toxic, low-cost starches as biodegradable raw materials for adhesive production. While native starch contains only hydroxyl groups and has limited scope, chemically modified starch shows superior water resistance properties for adhesive applications.

The Evaluation of Meropenem Dosing Regimens Against ESBL-Producing in ICU Patients Using Monte Carlo Simulation.

Purpose: To evaluate the optimal dosing regimens of meropenem against extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing (ESBL ) in critically ill patients with varying degrees of renal function using Monte Carlo simulation (MCS).

Methods: The MCS was performed using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) data from Right Laboratory and Health Screen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, as well as reported meropenem pharmacokinetic parameters in the target population and the pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic index. For each dosing regimen, 10,000 virtual patients were generated to assess the probability of target attainment (PTA) and the cumulative fraction of response (CFR).