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Conversion of biomass derived feedstocks to platform molecules using bifunctional mesostructured silica based catalysts
(2018-05)
The combination of Brønsted acidity with metallic functionality in a mesoporous
catalyst offers a potential pathway for the conversion of cellulose into sugar
alcohols that may be used as a sustainable source of renewable ...
Sulfonated polymer metal nanocomposite membranes with bacterial disinfection activity in water
(2018-05)
This study describes the synthesis and characterization of sulfonated poly(styreneisobutylene-
styrene) (SIBS) polymer nanocomposite membranes, which show antibacterial
properties useful for the inactivation of Enterococci ...
Development of optimized therapeutic platforms for magnetic fluid hyperthermia in adjuvant cancer therapies
(2018-05)
Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia (MFH) has a great potential as an adjuvant in cancer therapy, enhancing the
effects of antineoplastic agents, sensitizing resistant cancers and reducing undesired side effects. When
compared ...
Improving continuous manufacturing process reliability through feeding control system
(2018-12-12)
Continuous manufacturing processes are complex systems composed of multiple unit operations where process variables and material properties interaction allow the development of soft PAT sensors. Hence, this study was focused ...
An evaluation of optical band gap in photovoltaic polymers for solar energy capture
(2019-05-14)
Organic solar cells are a very promising technology for use in the renewable energy field. Band gap measurements on liquid phase for different polymers were studied, and the possible radiation harvest and reasoning for ...
Targeting PDMS hydrophobicity for study of small hydrophobic molecule-driven cell responses in vitro
(2018)
Poly(-dimethyl siloxane) (PDMS) has been the main polymer employed in micro and nano scale devices. Its chemical and physical properties are ideal for molding and soft patterning of microfluidic devices. Despite the great ...
DFT study on the effect of aluminum atom distribution in zn-exchanged mfi zeolites for methane c-h bond activation
(2018)
The direct conversion of methane to useful chemicals is economically attractive owing to the vast availability of natural gas resources. Nevertheless, a fundamental limitation is the chemical inertness and stability of the ...
Brackish water desalination with a novel polymer nanocomposite membrane
(2019-04-05)
The rapid growth of the global population, the industrialization and environmental problems caused by global warming have made it necessary to implement advanced water purification techniques capable of fulfilling the ...
Effects of collagen matrix architecture in different biomedical applications
(2020-07-24)
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is one critical component of the tissue microenvironment that regulates many cellular functions, providing biochemical and biomechanical cues for tissue development and function. Collagen is ...
Effect of operational and design parameters on the early stages of high shear wet granulation processes
(2014)
The development of new technologies, active ingredients and regulatory initiatives, has increased the need for a scientific understanding of the pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. In this context, solid dosage forms ...