Revalorization of cellulosic fiber extracted from the waste stem of Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L. (cauliflower) by characterizing for potential composite applications.

This study investigates a protocol for extracting and characterizing fibers obtained from cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) stem agricultural waste, exploring its suitability for composite applications.

MoVN-Cu Coatings for In Situ Tribocatalytic Formation of Carbon-Rich Tribofilms in Low-Viscosity Fuels.

Inhibiting the tribological failure of mechanical assemblies which rely on fuels for lubrication is an obstacle to maintaining the lifetime of these systems with low-viscosity and low-lubricity fuels. In the present study, a MoVN-Cu nanocomposite coating was tribologically evaluated for durability in high- and low-viscosity fuels as a function of temperature, load, and sliding velocity conditions. The results indicate that the MoVN-Cu coating is effective in decreasing wear and friction relative to an uncoated steel surface.

Evaluation of genetic and epigenetic changes of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha gene in larynx cancer.

Background: Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) is a proinflammatory cytokine that plays a role in inflammation, which is one of the hallmarks of cancer, and its polymorphic variants have been associated with disease risk in many cancers in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate four different polymorphic variants, differential methylation and expression status of the TNF-α gene and to determine the associations between these variants and disease risk, and to evaluate the relationship between the results and clinical parameters. We purposed to investigate the genetic and epigenetic alterations of the TNF-α gene in larynx cancer (LC).

Tribocatalytically-activated formation of protective friction and wear reducing carbon coatings from alkane environment.

Minimizing the wear of the surfaces exposed to mechanical shear stresses is a critical challenge for maximizing the lifespan of rotary mechanical parts. In this study, we have discovered the anti-wear capability of a series of metal nitride-copper nanocomposite coatings tested in a liquid hydrocarbon environment. The results indicate substantial reduction of the wear in comparison to the uncoated steel substrate.

Evaluation of Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsies according to Cytological Methods and Comparison with Histopathological Diagnosis.

Objectives: In this study, we aim to compare the results of aspiration of thyroid nodules evaluated according to the Bethesda category (BC) with tissue diagnoses in the operation materials and to compare the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy rates according to cytology methods.

Methods: The previous fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of thyroid nodules of 879 cases diagnosed histopathologically between 2010 and 2017 was examined. The FNAB results determined according to the Bethesda system were matched with tissue diagnoses, sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy rates were investigated according to cytology methods.