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A chemometric-assisted voltammetric analysis of free and Zn(II)-loaded metallothionein-3 states
(Elsevier, 2020-08-31)We focused on the application of mass spectrometry and electrochemical methods combined with a chemometric analysis for the characterization of partially Zn(II)-loaded metallothionein-3 species. The results showed decreased ... -
Co(II)-Based single-ion magnets with 1,1 '-ferrocenediyl-bis(diphenylphosphine) metalloligands
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2020-09-07)Herein, we report on investigations of magnetic and spectroscopic properties of three heterobimetallic Fe(ii)-Co(ii) coordination compounds based on the tetracoordinate {CoP2X2} core encapsulated by dppf metalloligand, ... -
Classically determined effective Delta K fails to quantify crack growth rates
(Elsevier, 2020-08-01)Decomposition of the resistance to fatigue crack growth into the intrinsic and extrinsic component is very important for understanding of fatigue failure mechanisms, relation to microstructure and modelling of residual ... -
Using Cerenkov radiation for measuring the refractive index in thick samples by interferometric cathodoluminescence
(Elsevier, 2020-07-01)Cathodoluminescence (CL) has evolved into a standard analytical technique in (scanning) transmission electron microscopy. CL utilizes light excited due to the interactions between the electron-beam and the sample. In the ... -
Chemical Microrobots as Self-Propelled Microbrushes against Dental Biofilm
(Cell Press, 2020-09-23)Mouths offer the perfect environments for microbial cell formation, promoting the growth of biofilms, for example, on teeth. Dental biofilm exhibits strong resistance to antibiotics and is a cause of many dental diseases. ... -
Deposition of Tetracoordinate Co(II) Complex with Chalcone Ligands on Graphene
(MDPI, 2020-11-01)Studying the properties of complex molecules on surfaces is still mostly an unexplored research area because the deposition of the metal complexes has many pitfalls. Herein, we probed the possibility to produce surface ... -
Hippocampal Neurons’ Alignment on Quartz Grooves and Parylene Cues on Quartz Substrate
(MDPI, 2020-12-30)Alignment and patterning of neurons have great importance in some research fields, especially for regenerative medicine and for the formation of artificial neural networks. Alignment of neurons on quartz grooves and parylene ... -
Characterization of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Electrospun Fibers Doped by Carbon Flakes
(MDPI, 2020-11-24)Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a modern polymer material used in a wide variety of ways. Thanks to its excellent resistance to chemical or thermal degradation and low reactivity, it finds use in biology, chemistry, and ... -
Cell segmentation methods for label-free contrast microscopy: review and comprehensive comparison
(BMC, 2019-07-28)Because of its non-destructive nature, label-free imaging is an important strategy for studying biological processes. However, routine microscopic techniques like phase contrast or DIC suffer from shadow-cast artifacts ... -
Metal-plated 3D-printed electrode for electrochemical detection of carbohydrates
(Elsevier, 2020-11-01)The decentralized fabrication of sensors using 3D-printing technology and low power requirements of electrochemical detection promise to revolutionize point-of-care sensing. One of the obstacles is that the 3D-printed ... -
Antibacterial activity of AgNPs-TiO2 nanotubes: influence of different nanoparticle stabilizers
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2020-12-15)Enhanced antibacterial properties of nanomaterials such as TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have attracted much attention in biomedicine and industry. The antibacterial properties of nanoparticles ... -
Low-energy electron microscopy of graphene outside UHV: electron-induced removal of PMMA residues used for graphene transfer
(Elsevier, 2020-05-01)Two-dimensional materials, such as graphene, are usually prepared by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on selected substrates, and their transfer is completed with a supporting layer, mostly polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). ... -
AACVD Synthesis and Characterization of Iron and Copper Oxides Modified ZnO Structured Films
(MDPI, 2020-03-05)Non-modified (ZnO) and modified (Fe2O3@ZnO and CuO@ZnO) structured films are deposited via aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition. The surface modification of ZnO with iron or copper oxides is achieved in a second ... -
The RoScan Thermal 3D Body Scanning System: Medical Applicability and Benefits for Unobtrusive Sensing and Objective Diagnosis
(MDPI, 2020-11-20)The RoScan is a novel, high-accuracy multispectral surface scanning system producing colored 3D models that include a thermal layer. (1) Background: at present, medicine still exhibits a lack of objective diagnostic methods. ... -
Thermal cycling behaviour of plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings with pre-oxidized NiCrAlY and NiCoCrAlY bond-coats
(Elsevier, 2020-02-19)This contribution deals with thermal cycling of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) with NiCrAlY and NiCoCrAlY bond-coats, and yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) top-coat that were prepared by atmospheric plasma spraying from ... -
Geometric Modeling of the Valencia Orange (Citrus sinensis L.) by Applying Bezier Curves and an Image-Based CAD Approach
(MDPI AG, 2020-07-29)The computer-aided design of fruits are used for different purposes, e.g., to determine mechanical properties by applying engineering simulations, to design postharvest equipment, and to study the natural changes related ... -
Synergistic Effect of Chitosan and Selenium Nanoparticles on Biodegradation and Antibacterial Properties of Collagenous Scaffolds Designed for Infected Burn Wounds
(MDPI, 2020-10-05)A highly porous scaffold is a desirable outcome in the field of tissue engineering. The porous structure mediates water-retaining properties that ensure good nutrient transportation as well as creates a suitable environment ... -
FDM 3D Printed Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering Based on Plasticized Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/poly(d,l-lactide) Blends
(MDPI, 2020-11-27)Tissue engineering is a current trend in the regenerative medicine putting pressure on scientists to develop highly functional materials and methods for scaffolds’ preparation. In this paper, the calibrated filaments for ... -
Local retinoic acid signaling directs emergence of the extraocular muscle functional unit
(PLOS, 2020-11-17)Coordinated development of muscles, tendons, and their attachment sites ensures emergence of functional musculoskeletal units that are adapted to diverse anatomical demands among different species. How these different ... -
Recycling possibilities of bioplastics based on PLA/PHB blends
(Elsevier, 2020-09-29)The study is focused on modelling the evaluation of recyclability of the biodegradable blend using multiple extrusion of selected composition of PLA/PHB blend which had been more deeply studied before. It was shown that ...
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