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Biotechnological production of polyhydroxyalkanoates from glycerol: A review
(Elsevier, 2022-07-01)Current worldwide threats related to global warming, climate change, and depletion of limited fossil resources necessitate the switch of industry towards producing carbon-neutral chemicals, solvents, fuels, and plastics. ... -
Biochar Texture – A Parameter Influencing Physicochemical Properties, Morphology, and Agronomical Potential
(MDPI, 2022-07-28)Biochar represents a stable form of carbon-rich organic material produced by the pyrolysis of various biomass residues. It has the potential to stabilize organic carbon in the soil and improve soil fertility, water retention, ... -
Combination of Hypotonic Lysis and Application of Detergent for Isolation of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Extremophiles
(MDPI, 2022-04-26)Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), microbial biopolyesters, employing extremophilic microorganisms is a very promising concept relying on robustness of such organisms against microbial contamination, which provides ... -
Monitoring of Ion Mobility in the Cement Matrix to Establish Sensitivity to the ASR Caused by External Sources
(MDPI, 2022-07-06)The possibility of the formation of an alkali–silicate reaction (ASR) is a crucial issue for the service life of concrete. The coexistence of key parameters such as the presence of alkalis, reactive SiO2, humidity, and ... -
3D printing and post-curing optimization of photopolymerized structures: Basic concepts and effective tools for improved thermomechanical properties
(Elsevier, 2022-02-04)The final thermo-mechanical properties of structural parts fabricated by masked stereolithography (MSLA) are highly determined not only by the processing parameters, but also by the post-processing methods. Improper ... -
Effects of Differing Monomer Compositions on Properties of P(3HB-co-4HB) Synthesized by Aneurinibacillus sp. H1 for Various Applications
(MDPI, 2022-05-10)Films prepared from poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) copolymers produced by Aneurinibacillus sp. H1 using an automatic film applicator were homogeneous and had a defined thickness, which allowed a detailed study ... -
Assessment of Biotechnologically Important Filamentous Fungal Biomass by Fourier Transform Raman Spectroscopy
(MDPI, 2021-06-23)Oleaginous filamentous fungi can accumulate large amount of cellular lipids and biopolymers and pigments and potentially serve as a major source of biochemicals for food, feed, chemical, pharmaceutical, and transport ... -
Translational Studies on the Potential of a VEGF Nanoparticle-Loaded Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel
(MDPI, 2021-05-22)Heart failure has a five-year mortality rate approaching 50%. Inducing angiogenesis following a myocardial infarction is hypothesized to reduce cardiomyocyte death and tissue damage, thereby preventing heart failure. Herein, ... -
Glycogen, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and pigment accumulation in three Synechocystis strains when exposed to a stepwise increasing salt stress
(Springer, 2022-04-13)The cyanobacterial genus Synechocystis is of particular interest to science and industry because of its efficient phototrophic metabolism, its accumulation of the polymer poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and its ability to ... -
Response of Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to Fertilizers with Nitrogen-Transformation Inhibitors and Timing of Their Application under Field Conditions
(MDPI, 2022-01-17)Winter wheat is a widely cultivated crop that requires high inputs of nitrogen (N) fertilization, which is often connected with N losses. The application of fertilizers with nitrification (NI) and urease inhibitors (UI) ... -
Conductive Polymer PEDOT:PSS-Based Platform for Embryonic Stem-Cell Differentiation
(MDPI, 2022-01-20)Organic semiconductors are constantly gaining interest in regenerative medicine. Their tunable physico-chemical properties, including electrical conductivity, are very promising for the control of stem-cell differentiation. ... -
Response of Normal and Low-Phytate Genotypes of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) on Phosphorus Foliar Fertilization
(MDPI, 2021-08-05)Phosphorus (P) is an important nutrient in plant nutrition. Its absorption by plants from the soil is influenced by many factors. Therefore, a foliar application of this nutrient could be utilized for the optimal nutrition ... -
A Simple Method for Quantification of Polyhydroxybutyrate and Polylactic Acid Micro-Bioplastics in Soils by Evolved Gas Analysis
(MDPI, 2022-03-15)Conventional plastics are being slowly replaced by biodegradable ones to prevent plastic pollution. However, in the natural environment, the biodegradation of plastics is usually slow or incomplete due to unfavorable ... -
Diffusion of dyes in polyelectrolyte-surfactant hydrogels
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022-04-25)In this work, hydrogels formed by interaction of biopolymeric electrolytes and oppositely charged surfactants are studied from the point of view of their ability to incorporate model hydrophobic dyes in their micelle-like ... -
Effect of alkali salts on the hydration process of belite clinker
(MDPI, 2022-05-10)Belite-rich cement represents one of the low carbon footprint binders. Nevertheless, its use is ac-companied by a low initial rate of hydration. This can be partially eliminated by the grinding to high specific surfaces ... -
Degradation of P(3HB-co-4HB) Films in Simulated Body Fluids
(MDPI, 2022-05-13)A novel model of biodegradable PHA copolymer films preparation was applied to evaluate the biodegradability of various PHA copolymers and to discuss its biomedical applicability. In this study, we illustrate the potential ... -
Environmental assessment of PBDEs contamination in the Svitava River, Czech Republic
(Maghira and Maas Publications, 2016-08-09)OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the contamination level of aquatic ecosystems of the Svitava River, situated in the South Moravian Region (Czech Republic), by residues of selected brominated flame retardants. ... -
Bifidobacterium longum CCM 7952 promotes epithelial barrier function and prevents acute DSS-induced colitis in strictly strain-specific manner
(PLOS, 2015-07-28)Background Reduced microbial diversity has been associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and probiotic bacteria have been proposed for its prevention and/or treatment. Nevertheless, comparative studies of strains ... -
Influence of Active Alumina on the Hydration Process of Portland Cement
(Elsevier, 2016-08-04)The work is interested in the study of the hydration process by means of the isothermal calorimetry method. The Portland cement hydration process led to gradual consumption of contained calcium sulfate. This sulfate depletion ... -
Hexavalent chromium reduction by ferrous sulphate heptahydrate addition into the Portland clinker
(Elsevier, 2016-08-01)Nowadays, hexavalent chromium and its content in Portland cement is very actual and often discussed topic. The goal of this study was to observe the influence of different ways of addition of ferrous sulphate heptahydrate ...
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