Novel Adsorption-Reaction Process for Biomethane Purification/Production and Renewable Energy Storage.

This work proposes an innovative method for the simultaneous upgrading of biogas streams and valorization of the separated CO, through its conversion to renewable methane. To this end, two sorptive reactors were filled with a layered bed containing a CO sorbent (K-promoted hydrotalcite) and a methanation catalyst (Ru/AlO). The continuous cyclic operation of the parallel sorptive reactors was carried out by alternately feeding a biogas stream (CO/CH mixture) or H.

"COVID-19 in Trials and Tribulations" Project: A Self-Regulation-Based Support Response for Confined Families through Social Networks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed today's society in an unprecedented scenario. During Portugal's first home confinement period (March-July 2020), the online-based "COVID-19 in Trials and Tribulations" project was implemented to support families with school-aged children. The project was grounded on the self-regulation framework and delivered through Facebook and Instagram pages.

The use of flow cytometry to assess NCYC 921 performance for lipid production using sp. hydrolysates.

The yeast NCYC 921 was used for lipid production, using biomass hydrolysate as carbon source. The hydrolysate was obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of biomass (at high solids loading) previously subjected to a hydrothermal pre-treatment. Afterwards was grown on sp.

Polydioxanone implants: A systematic review on safety and performance in patients.

Background: Medical devices made of polydioxanone (a synthetic biodegradable polymer) have been available since the early 1980s. However, no review regarding their performance and safety has been published.

Objective: This systematic review intends to review and assess commercially available polydioxanone implants and their safety and performance in patients.

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome with coeliac and allergic diseases.

A 45-year-old man presented with a 10-year history of relapsing oedema of the lips. Moreover, he exhibited recurrent facial nerve palsy since the age of 10 years, coeliac disease since the age of 12 years, atopic eczema, allergic rhinitis and asthma. Physical examination revealed lip swelling and lingua plicata.

Pyridine as an additive to improve the deposition of continuous electrospun filaments.

Electrospun filaments are leading to a new generation of medical yarns that have the ability to enhance tissue healing through their biophysical cues. We have recently developed a technology to fabricate continuous electrospun filaments by depositing the submicron fibres onto a thin wire. Here we investigate the influence of pyridine on the fibre deposition.

Synthetic sutures: Clinical evaluation and future developments.

Today's sutures are the result of a 4000-year innovation process with regard to their materials and manufacturing techniques, yet little has been done to enhance the therapeutic value of the suture itself. In this review, we explore the historical development, regulatory database and clinical literature of sutures to gain a fuller picture of suture advances to date. First, we examine historical shifts in suture manufacturing companies and review suture regulatory databases to understand the forces driving suture development.