Publications by authors named "F J Roman"
Residential water heating represents an important nexus of energy/water conservation, waterborne disease, hygiene, and consumer preference. Here, we examine attributes of two off-the-shelf 151-L tank water heaters, one with hot water recirculation (recirculating) and another without recirculation (standard), compared to a tankless on-demand heater (on-demand). Energy efficiency decreased in the order on-demand > standard > continuous recirculation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this work, the simple fabrication of a new superhydrophobic magnetic sponge based on CNTs, NiFeO nanoparticles, and PDMS was investigated. CNTs were synthesized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on a nickel ferrite catalyst supported on aluminum oxide (NiFeO/AlO). The synthesis of nickel ferrite (NiFe) was accomplished using the sol-gel method, yielding magnetic nanoparticles (43 Amkg, coercivity of 93 Oe, 21-29 nm).
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- Researchers developed single- and bimetallic carbon xerogels by adding iron and iron-cobalt precursors, testing them in catalytic wet peroxide oxidation (CWPO) to degrade ibuprofen in a simulated environment.
- The bimetallic catalyst showed significantly better performance—25% higher than the single metal and 85% higher than non-metallic catalysts—after 360 minutes of reaction at a mild temperature of 30°C.
- Further optimization for treating hospital wastewater indicated the bimetallic carbon xerogel could achieve up to 80% chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal and 55% total organic carbon (TOC) mineralization in continuous operation, suggesting its potential for efficient wastewater treatment beyond traditional batch methods
Efficacy of a pain neuroscience educational program in improving executive function and pain intensity in fibromyalgia patients (Fibrobrain project): Study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Contemp Clin Trials
December 2024
Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition typically characterized by chronic pain, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, and cognitive problems. The present study aims to examine the efficacy of a pain neuroscience education program (PNE) in improving executive functions and pain intensity in patients with FM and compare them with those of standard treatment protocols.
Methods: This blinded, controlled clinical trial will compare changes in executive function and pain intensity between two groups.
Introduction: The use of novel adjuvants in human vaccines continues to expand as their contribution to preventing disease in challenging populations and caused by complex pathogens is increasingly understood. AS01 is a family of liposome-based vaccine Adjuvant Systems containing two immunostimulants: 3--desacyl-4'-monophosphoryl lipid A and the saponin QS-21. AS01-containing vaccines have been approved and administered to millions of individuals worldwide.
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