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Materials Science, Ceramics
R. Fernandez-Loyola, M. Muthuvel, A. B. Hernandez-Maldonado, J. A. Menchaca-Rivera, J. F. Perez-Robles, O. Solorza-Feria, G. G. Botte
Summary: A new nanocomposite material involving multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was synthesized using the traditional chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. The morphological and structural characterization, as well as the electrochemical evaluation, indicate the potential application of these nanocomposites as efficient electrocatalysts.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Engineering, Manufacturing
Verena Wulf, Ada Pui-yan Hung, Adi Hendler-Neumark, Weibai Li, Olga Shamis, Michael Gozin, Xiaodong Huang, Alan Kin Tak Lau, Gili Bisker
Summary: Noise pollution poses a threat to health and well-being, and its prevalence has been increasing. Incorporating fluorescent single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) into epoxy resins can improve their sound-dampening capabilities. The DNA-SWCNT/epoxy composites showed the highest transmission loss, with an 18% improvement compared to epoxy alone, and the optimal concentration of DNA-SWCNT was found to be 2 mg L-1. Additionally, the near-infrared fluorescence of SWCNTs was utilized to characterize their distribution within the epoxy resin.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Julia Villalva, Amalia Rapakousiou, Miguel A. Monclus, Juan Pedro Fernandez Blazquez, Jimena de la Vega, Alicia Naranjo, Mariano Vera-Hidalgo, Mariia Luisa Ruiz-Gonzalez, Henrik Pedersen, Emilio M. Perez
Summary: In order to address the poor individualization and interfacial adhesion in SWNT-polymer composites, this study investigates the use of a mechanical bond to wrap SWNTs with a layer of polymeric material. The resulting mechanically interlocked nanotubes (MINTs) show improved individualization and significantly increased mechanical properties compared to the matrix polymer. This strategy could be applied to produce SWNTs interlocked with polymer layers of various designs for polymer reinforcement.
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Materials Science, Composites
Ting Yui Wong, Tao Yu, Fangxin Zou
Summary: Non-monotonic electrical resistance changes have been observed in multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNT)/epoxy nanocomposites under tensile loading, but the mechanism is not fully understood. This study evaluates the impact of curing condition on the piezoresistivity of MWNT/epoxy nanocomposites, and suggests that a higher curing temperature can enhance the monotony of the piezoresistivity. The results indicate that the molecular structure of the polymer matrix contributes to the non-monotonic piezoresistivity of CNT/epoxy nanocomposites.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Virology
Pinar Yazici ozkaya, Ese Eda Turanli, Hamdi Metin, Ayca Aydin Uysal, Candan cicek, Bulent Karapinar
Summary: This study aimed to identify the clinical features and mortality associated with severe influenza A and B virus infections in children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) between 2012 and 2019. The study found that although the proportion of influenza A cases admitted to the PICU was higher, the percentage of cases requiring PICU admission was nearly two times higher in influenza B cases. Additionally, there was no statistically significant difference in disease severity and complications in patients with influenza A and influenza B.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Weihua Han, Feng Gao, Lingyun Zhou, Lu Wang, Xiufu Hua, Xinyu Xue, Zhiqiang Li, Wei Luo, Lingyun Pang, Renbo Wei
Summary: A flexible FMWCNT/PEN metacomposite with negative permittivity was fabricated using a delayed phase inversion method, showing promising applications in flexible electronics. The metacomposite demonstrates a continuous conductive network and plasma-type negative permittivity spectrum, along with outstanding flexibility and stable dielectric properties even after multiple folding cycles. This work presents an innovative technique to achieve metacomposites with regulable negative permittivity and excellent mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hassaan A. Butt, Ilya V. Novikov, Dmitry V. Krasnikov, Artem V. Sulimov, Amit K. Pal, Stanislav A. Evlashin, Anton M. Vorobei, Yaroslav I. Zuev, Dmitry Ostrizhiniy, Dmitry Dzhurinskiy, Yuri A. Popov, Olga O. Parenago, Albert G. Nasibulin
Summary: In this work, pre-consolidated form of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) - SWCNT briquettes - are proposed as a material for manufacturing electrically and thermally conductive thermoset nanocomposites. The briquettes provide similar performance to other forms of SWCNTs in the nanocomposites, with low percolation thresholds. Compared to other forms of SWCNTs, the pre-consolidated briquettes have lower cost and better dispersibility, making them suitable for large scale production and small scale laboratories.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Ayaka Aoki, Toshio Ogasawara, Takuya Aoki, Yuichi Ishida, Yoshinobu Shimamura, Yoku Inoue
Summary: This study utilized polarized Raman spectroscopy to assess the strain in aligned multi-walled carbon nanotube/epoxy composites, aiming to clarify the effective elastic modulus of the carbon nanotubes. The Raman shift rate of the G' band of the carbon nanotubes was found to be 18.84 cm(-1)/% corresponding to the tensile strain of the composite specimen. Through Mori-Tanaka theory and consideration of the three-dimensional orientation distribution of the carbon nanotubes, the effective elastic modulus of the carbon nanotubes was estimated to be 400 GPa. The results demonstrated the utility of Raman spectroscopy in experimentally evaluating the effective elastic modulus of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in composites.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Po-Shen Lin, Jhih-Min Lin, Shih-Huang Tung, Tomoya Higashihara, Cheng-Liang Liu
Summary: This study focuses on the fabrication of nanocomposite thermoelectric devices by blending polymers with carbon nanotubes and doping them to alter their conductivity properties. Various analyses were performed to understand the effects of polymer-SWCNT interactions on the doping outcomes. The NDI-T1/SWCNT nanocomposite exhibited the best electrical performance, while an integral thermoelectric generator using different polymers achieved an output power of 27.2 nW.
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Materials Science, Textiles
Mohammad Farsi, Fatemeh Maashi Sani, Masoud Ebadi, Majid Shahbabaei
Summary: This study proposes a strategy to enhance the performance of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) using functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The results show that increasing the content of raw CNTs and Maleic Anhydride grafted Polyethylene (MAPE) can improve the mechanical and physical properties of the composite.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Nicolas Malausse, Sylvie van der Werf, Nadia Naffakh, Sandie Munier
Summary: Co-infections between influenza A virus (IAV) and influenza B virus (IBV) were studied by infecting A549 cells with recombinant IAV-GFP and IBV-mCherry. Surprisingly, IBV replication was enhanced when co-infected with IAV, particularly when IAV was added 1 hour before IBV. This enhancing effect was dependent on transcription/replication of the IAV genome.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Morteza Mansouri Sarvandani, Mahdi Mahdikhani, Hassan Aghabarati, Meisam Haghparast Fatmehsari
Summary: The study found that adding COOH functionalized MWCNTs can enhance the flexural and compressive strength of cement mortar, especially in limestone-saturated water and sulfate solution environments.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Rongbo Luo, Chaoxiang Lv, Tiecheng Wang, Xiuwen Deng, Mingwei Sima, Jin Guo, Jing Qi, Weiyang Sun, Beilei Shen, Yuanguo Li, Donghui Yue, Yuwei Gao
Summary: Isoquercitrin shows significant anti-IAV and anti-IBV activity in vitro and in vivo, reducing virus replication and mortality in mouse lethal infection models. It also mitigates lung and multiple organ damage and blocks hyperproduction of cytokines induced by virus infection through inactivating NF-kappa B signaling. Intramuscular injection is a better drug delivery method for isoquercitrin.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hae-Ji Kang, Ki-Back Chu, Keon-Woong Yoon, Gi-Deok Eom, Jie Mao, Fu-Shi Quan
Summary: This study demonstrates that influenza B virus-like particle vaccines expressing hemagglutinin, neuraminidase, or both antigens can provide cross-protections against mismatched Victoria lineage virus infections, by inducing antibody and T cell responses to reduce lung viral loads and minimize infection outcomes.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Haftom Baraki Abraha, Kwang-Pyo Kim, Desta Berhe Sbhatu
Summary: This article discusses the recent methods and advances in the utilization of bacteriophages for the detection and control of foodborne bacterial pathogens, with a particular focus on B. cereus. Bacteriophages are host-specific and harmless to humans, making them attractive tools for the food industry. The article also provides relevant information on B. cereus-infecting phages and their potential applications in addressing food safety issues, while highlighting research gaps in the field.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Rachel S. Resop, Marc Douaisi, Joshua Craft, Loes C. M. Jachimowski, Bianca Blom, Christel H. Uittenbogaart
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Seok-Joon Kwon, Dong Hee Na, Jong Hwan Kwak, Marc Douaisi, Fuming Zhang, Eun Ji Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Hana Youn, Chang-Seon Song, Ravi S. Kane, Jonathan S. Dordick, Kyung Bok Lee, Robert J. Linhardt
NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Immunology
Marc Douaisi, Rachel S. Resop, Maho Nagasawa, Joshua Craft, Beth D. Jamieson, Bianca Blom, Christel H. Uittenbogaart
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Emily P. Nguyen, Lillian Lee, Amgad R. Rezk, Ylias M. Sabri, Suresh K. Bhargava, Leslie Y. Yeo
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sanket Patke, Mohan Boggara, Ronak Maheshwari, Sunit K. Srivastava, Manish Arha, Marc Douaisi, Jacob T. Martin, Ian B. Harvey, Matthew Brier, Tania Rosen, Jeremy Mogridge, Ravi S. Kane
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2014)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lillian Lee, Angus P. R. Johnston, Frank Caruso
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kiing S. Wong, Lillian Lee, Leslie Y. Yeo, Ming K. Tan
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lillian Lee, Francesca Cavalieri, Muthupandian Ashokkumar
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Heba Ahmed, Amgad R. Rezk, Joseph J. Richardson, Lauren K. Macreadie, Ravichandar Babarao, Edwin L. H. Mayes, Lillian Lee, Leslie Y. Yeo
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Sultan N. Baytas, Sony S. Varghese, Weihua Jin, Yanlei Yu, Peng He, Marc Douaisi, Fuming Zhang, Paul Brodfuehrer, Ke Xia, Jonathan S. Dordick, Robert J. Linhardt
Summary: Bovine intestinal heparins differ structurally and in anticoagulant activity from porcine intestinal heparins, but can be enhanced by treatment with 3-O-sulfotransferase. Remodeled bovine intestinal heparins can be used to prepare low molecular weight heparins with similar activity and structure to Enoxaparin. Additionally, heparin-derived Enoxaparin from bovine intestinal sources may have low levels of heparin induced thrombocytopenia.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mamta Gupta, Matthew Wong, Kamran Jawed, Kamil Gedeon, Hannah Barrett, Marcelo Bassalo, Clifford Morrison, Danish Eqbal, Syed Shams Yazdani, Ryan T. Gill, Jiaqi Huang, Marc Douaisi, Jonathan Dordick, Georges Belfort, Mattheos A. G. Koffas
Summary: This study successfully produced isobutanol in E. coli by combining in vivo and in vitro metabolic engineering. The in vivo production of alpha-ketoisovalerate (KIV) was achieved through CRISPR-mediated integration and CRISPRi technology. Subsequent in vitro conversion to isobutanol was carried out using engineered enzymes. This two-step approach resulted in high yields and productivities, making it a promising method for producing important metabolites.
METABOLIC ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seok-Joon Kwon Kwon, Dong Na, Jong Kwak, Marc Douaisi, Fuming Zhang, Eun Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Hana Youn, Chang-Seon Song, Ravi Kane, Jonathan Dordick, Kyung Lee, Robert Linhardt
ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2017)
Meeting Abstract
Immunology
Marc Douaisi, Rachel Resop, Beth Jamieson, Christel Uittenbogaart
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2015)
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jacob Martin, Marc Douaisi, Christina Kratschmer, Matthew Levy, Ravindra Kane
ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Heba Ahmed, Lillian Lee, Connie Darmanin, Leslie Y. Yeo
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2018)
