Surrogate modelling of heartbeat events for improved J-peak detection in BCG using deep learning.

Sleep, or the lack thereof, has far-reaching consequences on many aspects of human physiology, cognitive performance, and emotional wellbeing. To ensure undisturbed sleep monitoring, unobtrusive measurements such as ballistocardiogram (BCG) are essential for sustained, real-world data acquisition. Current analysis of BCG data during sleep remains challenging, mainly due to low signal-to-noise ratio, physical movements, as well as high inter- and intra-individual variability.

Effect of Salts on Laccase-Catalyzed Polymerization of Lignosulfonate.

Enzymatic polymerization of lignosulfonate (LS) has a high potential for various applications ranging from coatings to adhesives. Here, the effect of different ions in low concentrations on enzymatic polymerization of LS was investigated, including salt solutions consisting of mono- and dicarboxylic acids, sulfate, phosphate and chloride with sodium as counter ion. LS polymerization was followed by viscometry and size exclusion (SEC) chromatography.

The Biomodified Lignin Platform: A Review.

A reliance on fossil fuel has led to the increased emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). The excessive consumption of raw materials today makes the search for sustainable resources more pressing than ever. Technical lignins are mainly used in low-value applications such as heat and electricity generation.

Oxidation of Various Kraft Lignins with a Bacterial Laccase Enzyme.

Modification of kraft lignin (KL), traditionally uses harsh and energy-demanding physical and chemical processes. In this study, the potential of the bacterial laccase CotA (spore coating protein A) for oxidation of KL under mild conditions was assessed. Thereby, the efficiency of CotA to oxidize both softwood and hardwood KL of varying purity at alkaline conditions was examined.

Enzyme Catalyzed Copolymerization of Lignosulfonates for Hydrophobic Coatings.

Enzymatic polymerization of lignin can generate a variety of value-added products concomitantly replacing fossil-based resources. In line with this approach, a laccase from the thermophilic fungus (MtL) was used to couple a hydrophobicity enhancing fluorophenol (FP) molecule, namely 4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenol (4,4-F3MPP), as a model substrate onto lignosulfonate (LS). During the coupling reaction changes in fluorescence, phenol content, viscosity and molecular weight (size exclusion chromatography; SEC) were monitored.