Corrigendum: Reverse left ventricular remodeling after aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Reverse left ventricular remodeling after aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Reverse left ventricular (LV) remodeling after aortic valve replacement (AVR), in patients with aortic stenosis, is well-documented as an important prognostic factor. With this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to characterize the response of the unloaded LV after AVR. We searched on MEDLINE/PubMed and Web of Science for studies reporting echocardiographic findings before and at least 1 month after AVR for the treatment of aortic stenosis.

Microcapsules of Poly(butylene adipate--terephthalate) (PBAT) Loaded with Aliphatic Isocyanates for Adhesive Applications.

This work introduces the encapsulation of hexamethylene diisocyanate derivatives (HDI, TriHDI, and PHDI) with the biodegradable polymer poly(butylene adipate--terephthalate) (PBAT) through a solvent evaporation method. These microcapsules (MCs) were then employed in adhesive formulations for footwear. Moreover, MCs containing PHDI were produced in a closed vessel, demonstrating the potential for recovering and reusing organic solvents for the first time.

Design of Experiment for Optimizing Microencapsulation by the Solvent Evaporation Technique.

We employed microemulsion combined with the solvent evaporation technique to produce biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) MCs, containing encapsulated isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), to act as crosslinkers in high-performance adhesive formulations. The MC production process was optimized by applying a design of experiment (DoE) statistical approach, aimed at decreasing the MCs' average size. For that, three different factors were considered, namely the concentration of two emulsifiers, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and gum arabic (GA); and the oil-to-water phase ratio of the emulsion.

Biodegradable Microcapsules of Poly(Butylene Adipate--Terephthalate) (PBAT) as Isocyanate Carriers and the Effect of the Process Parameters.

Poly(butylene adipate--terephthalate) (PBAT), a biodegradable flexible, and tough polymer is herein used, for the first time, to encapsulate and protect isocyanate derivatives. Isocyanates are essential building blocks widely employed in the chemical industry for the production of high-performing materials. Microencapsulation of isocyanates eliminates the risks associated with their direct handling and protects them from moisture.

Emulsion Stabilization Strategies for Tailored Isocyanate Microcapsules.

We report on the stabilization of an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion to, combined with interfacial polymerization, produce core-shell polyurea microcapsules (MCs) containing isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI). These will act as crosslinkers for mono-component adhesives. The emulsion stabilization was evaluated using three types of stabilizers, a polysaccharide (gum arabic) emulsifier, a silicone surfactant (DabcoDC193), a rheology modifier (polyvinyl alcohol), and their combinations.

Poly(Lactic Acid)/Graphite Nanoplatelet Nanocomposite Filaments for Ligament Scaffolds.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most prone to injury in the human body. Due to its insufficient vascularization and low regenerative capacity, surgery is often required when it is ruptured. Most of the current tissue engineering (TE) strategies are based on scaffolds produced with fibers due to the natural ligament's fibrous structure.

Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI) Microencapsulation for Mono-Component Adhesives: Effect of the Active H and NCO Sources.

Polyurea/polyurethane (PUa/PU) shell microcapsules (MCs), containing high loadings of isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) in the core, were developed to enable the production of mono-component, eco-friendly and safer adhesive formulations for the footwear industry. IPDI microencapsulation was obtained via oil⁻in⁻water (O/W) microemulsion combined with interfacial polymerization. A methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) compound (a commercial blend of monomeric and polymeric species), with higher reactivity than IPDI and low viscosity, was added to the O phase to competitively contribute to the shell formation, improving its quality.

Indoor and outdoor suspended particulate matter and associated carbonaceous species at residential homes in northwestern Portugal.

Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter equal to or less than 10 μm (PM10), organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) concentrations were measured simultaneously in the indoor and outdoor air of 4 residences located in urban and sub-urban areas in northwestern Portugal. The residences were studied with occupants. One residence was also studied without any indoor activity, taking advantage of the fact that the occupants had moved into a new home.

The use of cyclic voltammetry to detect biofilms formed by Pseudomonas fluorescens on platinum electrodes.

The development of an electrochemical detector to monitor the in situ formation of biofilms is described. The detector consisted of an electrochemical cell containing three electrodes, whose response to the application of a potential profile to the working electrode was sensitive to the amount of biofilm present on the surface. The electrochemical technique used was repetitive cyclic voltammetry.