Technological Prospection on Membranes Containing Silver Nanoparticles for Water Disinfection.

Background: Membrane separation is an established technological process, and since 1980s, it has been used commercially at large industrial plants worldwide. Water and wastewater disinfection is one of the applications of membrane technologies, but fouling and biofouling are still a challenge for the sector. The use of silver nanoparticles in membranes has attracted research interest because of their biocidal action.

Overview of Flaxseed Patent Applications for the Reduction of Cholesterol Levels.

Background: Flaxseed is becoming an increasingly widely used food ingredient. The rising interest of the food industry in this nutraceutical is primarily because of functional nutrients, such as alpha-linolenic acid and lignans, which have health benefits due to their lipid-lowering properties.

Objective: The objective of this study was to provide an overview of the patenting of flaxseed products with cholesterol-lowering effects.