Publications by authors named "K A Wieland"

Vinyl acetate (VAc)-based emulsions represent one of the main media used by modern and contemporary artists. Their long-term behaviour is still not completely understood, especially due to the scarce knowledge on the influence of other compounds in the formulation, which may impact ageing over time. Besides the polymer backbone based on vinyl acetate, other co-monomers and additives can be added to the emulsion to alter the final film's physical, chemical, and optical properties.

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  • The study examines the impact of a high-fat diet combined with low-dose streptozotocin on inducing type-2 diabetes in male and female mice to understand sex differences in diabetes development.
  • It found that while both sexes gained weight and showed impaired glucose tolerance, only male mice developed significant fasting hyperglycemia and insulin resistance, indicating distinct metabolic effects based on sex.
  • The results suggest that existing models for studying type-2 diabetes, particularly the HF diet plus STZ method, are inadequate for females, highlighting the need for new approaches that account for sexual dimorphism in metabolic disease research.
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Cationic surfactants are widely used as corrosion inhibitors for industrial tubings and pipelines. They protect the surface of steel pipes through a film-forming mechanism, providing both anodic and cathodic inhibition. To improve the efficiency of the corrosion protection, it is essential to understand the interactions between the surfactants and metal surfaces.

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The veined squid, Loligo forbesii Steenstrup, 1856, occurs at the European Shelf areas including the Azores and represents a valuable resource for the European commercial fishery in the North East Atlantic. However, very little is known about its population structure and phylogeography. This lack of knowledge also impedes the development of sustainable fishery management for this species.

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Oil-producing yeast cells are a valuable alternative source for palm oil production and, hence, may be one important piece of the puzzle for a more sustainable future. To achieve a high-quality product, the lipid composition inside oil-producing yeast cells is a crucial parameter for effective process control. Typically, the lipid composition is determined by off-line gas chromatography.

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