Enhanced electrical properties of BNKT-BMN lead-free ceramics by CaSnO doping and their bioactive properties.

There is an increasing interest in using piezoelectric materials, including lead-free piezoceramics for medical applications. As a result, more attention has been placed on investigating the biological properties of these materials. In this research experiment, electrical, mechanical, and biological properties of lead-free 0.

Important Role and Properties of Granular Nanocellulose Particles in an In Vitro Simulated Gastrointestinal System and in Lipid Digestibility and Permeability.

This research evaluated the role and feasibility of the granular nanocellulose particles (GNC) from sugarcane bagasse obtained from enzymatic hydrolysis in reducing lipid digestibility and permeability in an in vitro simulated gastrointestinal (GI) system. GNC concentration (0.02%, /) had significantly affected the released free fatty acids (FFA), with a reduction of approximately 20%.

Oxidative biotransformation of stemofoline alkaloids.

Biotransformations of stemofoline (), (2')-hydroxystemofoline (), (11)-1',2'-didehydrostemofoline () and stemocurtisine () were studied through fermentation with TISTR 3370. Three new stemofoline derivatives; 6 -hydroxystemofoline (), (2', 6 )-dihydroxystemofoline () and (11,6)-1',2'-didehydro-6-hydroxystemofoline (), together with the known compound 1',2'-didehydrostemofoline--oxide (), were produced by C-hydroxylation and N-oxidation reactions. Stemocurtisine was not biotransformed under these conditions.

Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite with Antibacterial Properties Using a Microwave-Assisted Combustion Method.

The prevention of implant-associated infections has been increasing clinically in orthopedic surgery. Hydroxyapatite with antibacterial properties was synthesized using a microwave-assisted combustion method. High crystallinity at low temperature can be achieved using this method.

Chemical diversity and anti-acne inducing bacterial potentials of essential oils from selected Elsholtzia species.

Essential oils from the aerial parts of four Elsholtzia species; Elsholtzia stachyodes, Elsholtzia communis, Elsholtzia griffithii and Elsholtzia beddomei were obtained by steam distillation and their chemical components were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Principle Component Analysis was used to identify the chemical variations in the essential oils from these plants, which could be categorised into two groups according to their main chemical components which are acylfuran derivatives and oxygenated monoterpenes. Additionally, the anti-acne inducing bacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis were evaluated.