Radiation-assisted tailoring of swelling behavior and water retention of Na-CMC/PAAm hydrogels for enhancing Beta Vulgaris under drought stress.

This study investigates the negative impact of climate change on water resources, specifically water for agricultural irrigation. It describes how to optimize swelling, gel properties and long-term water retention capacities of Na-CMC/PAAm hydrogels for managing drought stress of Sugar beet plants through techniques such as changing the composition, synthetic conditions and chemical modification. Gamma radiation-induced free radical copolymerization was used to synthesize superabsorbent hydrogels using sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na-CMC) and acrylamide (AAm).

Design a variety of cation exchange hydrogel resins using gamma irradiation to remove hard/scale metal cations from saline water under different circumstances.

This study aims to develop a series of cation exchange hydrogel resins via gamma irradiation technique through copolymerizing styrene sodium sulfonate with three acrylamide derivatives (designated as poly(X-co-styrene sodium sulfonate), where X refers to acrylamide (PAASS), methacrylamide (PMASS), and isopropyl acrylamide (PIASS)). The prepared hydrogel resins were characterized and tested for the adsorption removal of hard/scale metal cations (e.g.

Accuracy of repaired maxillary dentures from two different repairing techniques: In vitro study.

Background: Denture fracture is a common problem with acrylic dentures. The fractured denture can be repaired using various techniques such as self-cure acrylic resin acrylic resin and fiber-reinforced acrylic resin.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of dentures repaired with self-cure acrylic resin and fiber-reinforced acrylic resin processed using two different techniques (long-cure and microwave processing).

Radiation-induced nanogel engineering based on pectin for pH-responsive rutin delivery for cancer treatment.

This research investigates the formulation of a nanogel complex using pectin and poly(acrylic acid) (PAAc) to encapsulate rutin. The nanogel's pH-responsive behavior and its potential as a targeted drug delivery platform are investigated. The gamma irradiation-induced crosslinking mechanism is elucidated, highlighting its role in creating a stable three-dimensional network structure within the polymer matrix.

Synthesis and application of a multifunctional poly (vinyl pyrrolidone)-based superabsorbent hydrogel for controlled fertilizer release and enhanced water retention in drought-stressed Pisum sativum plants.

Water scarcity poses a significant challenge to agricultural production, prompting the development of sustainable technologies to optimize water resource utilization. This study focuses on the synthesis and application of a multifunctional poly (vinylpyrrolidone); PVP-based superabsorbent hydrogel (SAH) for controlled release of essential fertilizers (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) and enhanced water retention in soil. The hydrogel was prepared via a facile one-step approach and compared to a control soil without hydrogel amendment.

Correction: Sustainable polymeric adsorbents for adsorption-based water remediation and pathogen deactivation: a review.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05269B.].

Optimizing the radiation synthesis and swelling of agar-based acrylate superabsorbent hydrogel for irrigation water conservation.

This study reports the synthesis of novel agar/poly methacrylic acid/poly acrylic acid (AG/PMAc/PAc) superabsorbent hydrogels via gamma radiation and their subsequent urea modification to enhance swelling and water retention for agricultural applications. The superabsorbent hydrogels were prepared by irradiating aqueous mixtures of varying agar concentrations with methacrylic acid/acrylic acid (MAc/Ac) monomers, followed by urea treatment at different cycles and concentrations. The morphological characteristics and chemical structures were confirmed by SEM and FTIR, respectively.

Sustainable polymeric adsorbents for adsorption-based water remediation and pathogen deactivation: a review.

Water is a fundamental resource, yet various contaminants increasingly threaten its quality, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Sustainable polymeric adsorbents have emerged as promising materials in adsorption-based water remediation technologies, particularly for the removal of contaminants and deactivation of water-borne pathogens. Pathogenetic water contamination, which involves the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, poses a significant threat to public health.

Abdominal aorta intima-media thickness in children with hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism is associated with atherosclerosis, which is attributed mainly to an atherogenic lipid profile. Increased intima-media thickness (IMT) is the first structural change detected in atherosclerosis. This prospective cohort study investigated lipid profile and abdominal aorta IMT in patients newly-diagnosed with hypothyroidism and their change one year post-treatment.

Radiation synthesis of sodium alginate/gelatin based ultra-absorbent hydrogel for efficient water and nitrogen management in wheat under drought stress.

The main focus of this study was on using radiation to make an ultra-absorbent hydrogel (UAH) from sodium alginate (SA) and gelatin (GL) biopolymers. This UAH can effectively handle water and nitrogen in wheat farming during drought stress. The hydrogel was synthesized by gamma irradiation-induced SA/GL/polyacrylamide crosslinking at 10-40 kGy.

Endothelial Dysfunction Linked to Ventricular Dysfunction in Children With Sickle Cell Disease, a 3D Speckle Tracking Study.

Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is not a hematologic disease that occurs in isolation; it results in multi-organ complications. There is growing evidence of vascular stiffness as its underlying cause. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between endothelial stiffness and LV dysfunction in SCD patients and to explore its pathophysiology, particularly regarding the depletion of vasodilators such as Nitric Oxide (NO).

Hesperidin - loaded PVA/alginate hydrogel: targeting NFκB/iNOS/COX-2/TNF-α inflammatory signaling pathway.

Introduction: Skin injuries represent a prevalent form of physical trauma, necessitating effective therapeutic strategies to expedite the wound healing process. Hesperidin, a bioflavonoid naturally occurring in citrus fruits, exhibits a range of pharmacological attributes, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, and analgesic properties. The main objective of the study was to formulate a hydrogel with the intention of addressing skin conditions, particularly wound healing.

Gamma radiation-induced grafting of poly(butyl acrylate) onto ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer for improved crude oil flowability.

Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers are widely employed as pour point depressants to enhance the flow properties of crude oil. However, EVA copolymers have limitations that necessitate their development. This work investigated the modification of EVA via gamma radiation-induced grafting of butyl acrylate (BuA) monomers and the evaluation of grafted EVA as a pour point depressant for crude oil.

Off-label use of muscular VSD device for closure of a rare congenital portosystemic shunt.

Background: Congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS) is a vascular malformation in which portal blood drains toward the systemic circulation, leading to pulmonary hypertension.

Case Presentation: A 10-year-old patient was brought for evaluation because of dyspnea on exertion. Echocardiography revealed a pulmonary hypertension of 75 mmHg, and multi-slice CT angiography revealed the presence of a CPSS.

Thermal conversion of irradiated LLDPE waste into sustainable sponge-like compounds: a novel approach for efficient trace-level oil-water removal.

The newest method for recycling waste linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is the thermo-catalytic degradation technique known as catalytic pyrolysis. Typically, it is limited by 500-800 °C high temperatures. Catalytic pyrolysis releases toxins and forms harmful carbonized char.

Investigating the impact of electron beam irradiation on electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of XLPE/CoO nanocomposites.

Nowadays, many researchers aim to fill polymer materials with inorganic nanoparticles to enhance the polymer properties and gain the merits of the polymeric host matrix. Sol-gel synthesized CoO nanoparticles are subjected to different doses of electron beam (10, 20, and 30 kGy) to study their physiochemical properties and choose the optimized nanoparticles to fill our polymeric matrix. Crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) has been filled with 5 wt % of un-irradiated cobalt oxide nanoparticles using the melt extruder method.

Vascular access challenges in hemodialysis children.

Background: Hemodialysis (HD) success is dependent mainly on vascular access (VA). The aim of this study is to share the experience of Pediatric Nephrology Unit (PNU), Cairo University Children's Hospital (CUCH), with VA-related obstacles in end stage kidney disease (ESKD) HD children.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of VA related data of 187 ESKD children received regular HD over 3 year duration (2019-2021).

Smart Hesperidin/Chitosan Nanogel Mitigates Apoptosis and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Fluoride and Aluminum-Induced Testicular Injury.

Fluoride and aluminum are ubiquitous toxic metals with adverse reproductive effects. The citrus flavonoid hesperidin has protective activities but poor solubility and bioavailability. Nanoparticulate delivery systems can improve flavonoid effectiveness.

Radiation synthesis and chemical modifications of p(AAm-co-AAc) hydrogel for improving their adsorptive removal of metal ions from polluted water.

The research focuses on utilizing gamma irradiation to synthesize polyacrylic acid-co-polyacrylamide p(AAm-co-AAc) hydrogels. The effect of synthetic parameters on physicochemical features of p(AAm-co-AAc) hydrogls were examined, including acrylic acid (AAc): acrylamide (AAm) weight ratios, monomer concentration, and gamma irradiation dosage (kGy). At the optimum synthetic conditions (30 kGy and 75% AAc), different chemical modifications are explored to incorporate sulfonate, hydroxyl, carboxyl, cysteine, thiol, and amine functional groups within the bare hydrogel (Cpd 0) structure.

Fabrication of environmentally safe antifouling coatings using nano-MnO/cellulose nanofiber composite with BED/GMA irradiated by electron beam.

Marine biofouling, undesirable growth of organisms on submerged surfaces, poses significant challenges in various industries and marine applications. The development of environmentally safe antifouling coatings employing nano-MnO/cellulose nanofiber (CNF) composite with bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate/glycidyl methacrylate (BED/GMA) irradiated by electron beam (T) has been achieved in the current work. The physico-chemical characteristics of the fabricated coatings have been studied using Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, water contact angle, and X-ray diffraction.

Gamma irradiation-enhanced performance of waste LLDPE thermally transformed into advanced sponge-like material for oil decontamination.

In this study, the development of advanced materials for the removal of oil-water pollution was explored, with a focus on environmental protection. The primary novelty of this research involved the conversion of waste Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) into a sponge-like material denoted as sLLDPE. The process of converting involved thermal treatment in castor oil, resulting in the creation of a porous structure within the material.

The energetic and physical concept of gold nanorod-dependent fluorescence in cancer treatment and development of new photonic compounds|review.

The optical features of gold nanorods (GNR) may be precisely controlled by manipulating their size, shape, and aspect ratio. This review explores the impact of these parameters on the optical tuning of (GNR). By altering the experimental conditions, like the addition of silver ions during the seed-mediated growth process, the aspect ratio of (GNR) may be regulated.

Macro, Micro, and Nano-Inspired Bioactive Polymeric Biomaterials in Therapeutic, and Regenerative Orofacial Applications.

Introducing dental polymers has accelerated biotechnological research, advancing tissue engineering, biomaterials development, and drug delivery. Polymers have been utilized effectively in dentistry to build dentures and orthodontic equipment and are key components in the composition of numerous restorative materials. Furthermore, dental polymers have the potential to be employed for medication administration and tissue regeneration.

Radiation cross-linked ultra-absorbent hydrogel to rationalize irrigation water and fertilizer for maize planting in drought conditions.

The study addresses the potential negative impacts of climate change on water resources, specifically irrigation water for crops. The radiation technique produces the biomaterial hydrogel as a soil conditioner by polymerizing hydroxy ethyl cellulose/acrylamide (HEC/AAm) at various irradiation doses and copolymer concentrations. A maximum swelling of 23.