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Ohlas od Nežárky a jeho podíl na poznání regionální a lokální historie na příkladu dějin Stráže nad Nežárkou a pánů ze Stráže
(Národní muzeum, 2023-02-17)Ohlas od Nežárky byl jedním z nejdéle vycházejících regionálních kulturních týdeníků. Jednalo se o periodikum pro poučení i zábavu, které věnovalo značnou pozornost (nejen regionální a místní) historii. Vzhledem k vysoké ... -
Impact of various oxidation processes used for removal of sulfamethoxazole on the quality of treated wastewater
(KeAi Communications Co., Ltd., 2023-04-17)The objective of this research is to describe the impact of different advanced oxidation processes used for the removal of sulfamethoxazole on wastewater quality. Ozone, UV, a combination of ozone and UV, and plasma discharge ... -
Oleaginous Yeast Extracts and Their Possible Effects on Human Health.
(MDPI, 2023-02-16)Four non-conventional oleaginous and pigmented yeast strains of Metschnikowia pulcherrima, Cystofilobasidium infirmominiatum, Phaffia rhodozyma, and Rhodotorula kratochvilovae were used in this study. Complex yeast extracts ... -
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and Polycaprolactone (PCL) Based Blends for Tissue Engineering and Bone Medical Applications Processed by FDM 3D Printing
(MDPI, 2023-05-22)In the presented work, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-PHB-based composite blends for bone medical applications and tissue engineering are prepared and characterized. PHB used for the work was in two cases commercial and, in one ... -
Universal approach for diffusion quantification applied to lead halide perovskite single crystals
(Springer, 2023-01-19)A universal approach to calculating diffusion coefficients in lead halide perovskite single crystals, which have ionic and mixed ionic–electronic conductivity, is proposed. Using impedance spectroscopy, it is demonstrated ... -
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. ... -
High-Pressure Depolymerization of Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) Using Bio-Based Solvents: A Way to Produce Alkyl Esters Which Can Be Modified to Polymerizable Monomers
(MDPI, 2022-12-01)The polyesters poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) used in various applications such as food packaging or 3D printing were depolymerized by biobased aliphatic alcohols—methanol and ethanol with the ... -
Evaluation of the Properties of PHB Composite Filled with Kaolin Particles for 3D Printing Applications Using the Design of Experiment
(MDPI, 2022-11-19)In the presented work, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-PHB-based composites for 3D printing as bio-sourced and biodegradable alternatives to synthetic plastics are characterized. The PHB matrix was modified by polylactide (PLA) ... -
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 ... -
Silver Nanoparticles Stabilized with Phosphorus-Containing Heterocyclic Surfactants: Synthesis, Physico-Chemical Properties, and Biological Activity Determination
(MDPI, 2021-07-22)Phosphorus-containing heterocyclic cationic surfactants alkyldimethylphenylphospholium bromides with the alkyl chain length 14 to 18 carbon atoms were used for the stabilization of silver nanodispersions. Zeta potential ... -
Use of clay from a local source for calcination and subsequent preparation of the mixed cement
(IOP Publishing, 2021-11-23)This paper deals with the use of calcinated clay and micronized limestone as supplementary cementitious materials (SMCs) for preparation of blended Portland cement CEM II/B-M (Q-LL). Clay used in this study was calcinated ... -
The Effect of Biochar Application on Soil Properties and Growth of the Model Plant Zea Mays
(European Ecocycles Society, 2021-12-20)The classic way of land cultivation means the use of inorganic fertilizers that are salts that dissolve rapidly in a short time and improve soil fertility. This process negatively affects soil salinity and the life of ... -
Biotechnological Conversion of Grape Pomace to Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) by Moderately Thermophilic Bacterium Tepidimonas taiwanensis
(MDPI, 2021-09-01)Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are microbial polyesters that have recently come to the forefront of interest due to their biodegradability and production from renewable sources. A potential increase in competitiveness of PHA ... -
Stability Enhancements on Methylammonium Lead-Based Perovskite Nanoparticles: the Smart Use of Host Matrices
(Wiley-VCH, 2021-11-05)Despite the current advancements, yet improving the intrinsic structure and external environmental stability of hybrid metal halide perovskite nanomaterials is required for developing efficient perovskite-based devices. ... -
Techniques for increasing the thermal stability of poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate] recovered by digestion methods
(Elsevier, 2021-09-22)This work deals with the thermal stability of poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate] (PHB) obtained by different isolation methods. PHB was recovered from bacteria by digestion with three different reagents (acid, base, surfactant) ... -
Isolation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) from bacterial biomass using soap made of waste cooking oil
(Elsevier, 2021-04-01)The aim of this work was to develop a soap-based method for the isolation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) from bacterial biomass. The method consisted of adding soap derived from waste cooking oil to a concentrated (25%) biomass ... -
Surface Property Tuning of Methylammonium Lead Iodide by Plasma for Use in Planar Perovskite Solar Cells
(AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 2020-07-28)The demand for cheap and green energy as a replacement for fossil fuels has never been greater, and perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are among the leading means of meeting it. The surface properties of metal halide perovskite ... -
The First Insight into Polyhydroxyalkanoates Accumulation in Multi-Extremophilic Rubrobacter xylanophilus and Rubrobacter spartanus
(MDPI, 2021-05-01)Actinobacteria belonging to the genus Rubrobacter are known for their multi-extremophilic growth conditions-they are highly radiation-resistant, halotolerant, thermotolerant or even thermophilic. This work demonstrates ... -
Structural Changes of Sodium Warfarin in Tablets Affecting the Dissolution Profiles and Potential Safety of Generic Substitution
(MDPI, 2021-08-30)At present, the risk of generic substitutions in warfarin tablets is still being discussed. The aim of this study was to assess whether API interactions with commonly used excipients may affect the safety of generic ... -
Vertical Distribution of Mercury in Forest Soils and Its Transfer to Edible Mushrooms in Relation to Tree Species
(MDPI, 2021-04-26)Soil pollution by mercury (Hg) is a global problem that poses risks to natural ecosystems and to human health. Forests represent an important recipient of Hg deposition, however, so far, very little is known about the tree ...