Structure and Properties of Poly(Ethylene-co-vinyl Acetate) Nanocomposites with Dual-Functionalized Dolomite Nanoparticles.

Poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (PEVAc) is a copolymer that consists of non-polar polyethylene (PE) and a polar polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) monomer. PEVAc has high elasticity and is resilient, making it suitable for a variety of applications. However, the tensile strength of this copolymer needs to be improved for specific applications that require enough strength to tolerate high external tension or stress.

C-Reactive Protein Biosensor for Diagnosing Infections Caused by Orthopedic Trauma.

Introduction: Infections linked to orthopedic trauma are common complications that place a significant strain on the healthcare system. Immediate identification of the infection and its severity is essential for providing effective treatment.

Method: C-reactive Protein (CRP) is a commonly used inflammatory marker in orthopedic surgery and has proven to be a valuable biomarker for diagnosing and monitoring infections.

Designing potential lead compounds targeting aminoglycoside N (6')-acetyltransferase in Serratia marcescens: A drug discovery strategy.

Serratia marcescens is an opportunistic human pathogen that causes urinary tract infections, ocular lens infections, and respiratory tract infections. S. marcescens employs various defense mechanisms to evade antibiotics, one of which is mediated by aminoglycoside N-acetyltransferase (AAC).

Review on Biodegradable Aliphatic Polyesters: Development and Challenges.

Biodegradable polymers are gaining attention as alternatives to non-biodegradable plastics to address environmental issues. With the rising global demand for plastic products, the development of non-toxic, biodegradable plastics is a significant topic of research. Aliphatic polyester, the most common biodegradable polyester, is notable for its semi-crystalline structure and can be synthesized from fossil fuels, microbial fermentation, and plants.

Enhanced adsorption-photodegradation of tetracycline using Ce-N-co-doped AC/TiO photocatalyst: isotherms, kinetics, mechanism, and thermodynamic insight.

Excessive use of tetracycline (TC) is alarming owing to its increased detection in water systems. In this study, a photocatalyst was developed to degrade TC using a Ce-N-co-doped AC/TiO photocatalyst, denoted as Ce/N-AC/TiO, prepared using the sol-gel method assisted by microwave radiation, speeding up the synthesis process. Ce/N-AC/TiO achieved maximum TC degradation of 93.

A Quantitative Measurement Method for Nuclear-Pleomorphism Scoring in Breast Cancer.

Background/objectives: Nuclear pleomorphism, a crucial determinant of breast cancer grading under the Nottingham Histopathology Grading (NHG) system, remains inadequately quantified in the existing literature. Motivated by this gap, our study seeks to investigate and establish correlations among morphological features across various scores of nuclear pleomorphism, as per the NHG system. We aim to quantify nuclear pleomorphism across these scores and validate our proposed measurement method against ground-truth data.

Role of fatty acids in modulating quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Chromobacterium violaceum: an integrated experimental and computational analysis.

The broad-spectrum antibacterial capabilities of fatty acids (FAs) and their reduced propensity to promote resistance have rendered as a promising substitute for conventional antibiotics. The structural significance of fatty acid production with the other lipids is a major energy source, and signal transduction has drawn a great deal of research attention to these biomolecules. Saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids reduce virulence by preventing harmful opportunistic bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Chromobacterium violaceum from activating their quorum sensing (QS) systems.

Tailoring molecularly imprinted polymer on titanium-multiwalled carbon nanotube functionalized gold electrode for enhanced chlorophyll determination in microalgae health assessment.

A unique method for determining chlorophyll content in microalgae is devised employing a gold interdigitated electrode (G-IDE) with a 10-µm gap, augmented by a nano-molecularly imprinted polymer (nano-MIP) and a titanium dioxide/multiwalled carbon nanotube (TiO/MWCNT) nanocomposite. The nano-MIP, produced using chlorophyll template voids, successfully trapped chlorophyll, while the TiO/MWCNT nanocomposite, synthesized by the sol-gel technique, exhibited a consistent distribution and anatase crystalline structure. The rebinding of procured chlorophyll powder, which was used as a template for nano-MIP synthesis, was identified with a high determination coefficient (R = 0.

Selective detection of alpha synuclein amyloid fibrils by faradaic and non-faradaic electrochemical impedance spectroscopic approaches.

This study utilized faradaic and non-faradaic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to detect alpha synuclein amyloid fibrils on gold interdigitated tetraelectrodes (AuIDTE), providing valuable insights into electrochemical reactions for clinical use. AuIDE was purchased, modified with zinc oxide for increased hydrophobicity. Functionalization was conducted with hexacyanidoferrate and carbonyldiimidazole.

A novel active cell balancing topology for serially connected Li-ion cells in the battery pack for electric vehicle applications.

In a Battery Management System (BMS), cell balancing plays an essential role in mitigating inconsistencies of state of charge (SoCs) in lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells in a battery stack. If the cells are not properly balanced, the weakest Li-ion cell will always be the one limiting the usable capacity of battery pack. Different cell balancing strategies have been proposed to balance the non-uniform SoC of cells in serially connected string.

Towards environmentally-friendly solutions for real textile-dyeing wastewater with energy recovery: Effluent recirculation and Rubia plant-derived purpurin electron mediator in microbial fuel cell.

Escalating global water pollution exacerbated by textile-dyeing wastewater (TDW) poses significant environmental and health concerns due to the insufficient treatment methods being utilized. Thus, it is imperative to implement more effective treatment solutions to address such issues. In this research, different environmentally-friendly strategies involving effluent recirculation (ER) and Rubia cordifolia plant-derived purpurin electron mediator (EM) were introduced to enhance the treatment of real TDW and bioelectricity generation performance of an anti-gravity flow microbial fuel cell (AGF-MFC).

Significant effect of image contrast enhancement on weld defect detection.

Weld defect inspection is an essential aspect of testing in industries field. From a human viewpoint, a manual inspection can make appropriate justification more difficult and lead to incorrect identification during weld defect detection. Weld defect inspection uses X-radiography testing, which is now mostly outdated.

Zeolite-iron oxide integrated interdigitated electrode sensor for diagnosing cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer is caused by changes in the cervix that lead to precancerous cells and eventually progress to cancer. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are the primary cause of cervical cancer. Early detection of HPV is crucial in preventing cervical cancer, and regular screening for HPV infection can identify cell changes before they develop into cancer.

Genomic analysis of a halophilic bacterium Nesterenkonia sp. CL21 with ability to produce a diverse group of lignocellulolytic enzymes.

Halophilic bacteria are extremophiles that thrive in saline environment. Their ability to withstand such harsh conditions makes them an ideal choice for industrial applications such as lignocellulosic biomass degradation. In this study, a halophilic bacterium with the ability to produce extracellular cellulases and hemicellulases, designated as Nesterenkonia sp.