Review
Hematology
J. Koscielny, I. Birschmann, R. Bauersachs, D. Trenk, F. Langer, P. Moehnle, J. Beyer-Westendorf
Summary: This article provides management methods and recommendations for the optimal care of patients using andexanet to reverse oral anticoagulant drugs.
Article
Dermatology
Hedwig Stanisz, Christina Mitteldorf, Helena Janning, Anette Bennemann, Michael P. Schoen, Jorge Frank
Summary: Darier disease and Hailey-Hailey disease are rare disorders caused by mutations in different genes. These diseases can usually be differentiated clinically, histopathologically, and genetically, but it can be challenging in some cases. This study discovered the differential expression of two proteins, STIM1 and ORAI1, which can serve as novel biomarkers to distinguish the two disorders.
JOURNAL DER DEUTSCHEN DERMATOLOGISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Civil
Johannes Berndt, Oliver Reul, Roman Marte
Summary: The inclusion of the ductile driven pile system in the new edition of the Recommendations on Piling was announced in the 2022 annual report of the working group Piles of the German Geotechnical Society. This provides practical empirical values for predicting the axial ultimate capacity and information on quality assurance during pile installation for grouted ductile driven piles. The empirical values were developed based on a research project at the University of Kassel, where extensively instrumented pile load tests were conducted in different soil types, and correlations were determined using a multi-linear regression model.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meghan E. Lamm, Kai Li, Ji Qian, Lu Wang, Nathalie Lavoine, Reagan Newman, Douglas J. Gardner, Teng Li, Liangbing Hu, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Halil Tekinalp, Vlastimil Kunc, Soydan Ozcan
Summary: The use of cellulose nanofibers in templating shows great promise in controlling the final properties of advanced functional materials, including mechanical strength, porosity, and others.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Fidan, T. Canel, T. Sinmazcelik
Summary: The optimum laser parameters for Inconel 625 alloy surfaces were determined through optimization, resulting in the desired properties. The impact rates of process parameters on surface quality were separately determined for each feature, leading to successful outcomes.
MATERIALWISSENSCHAFT UND WERKSTOFFTECHNIK
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Joerg Bauer, Johannes Beck, Dennis Clostermann, Sascha Henke, Kevin Schwabe, Klaus Tilger
Summary: In the context of Building Information Modeling (BIM), the creation of the special model subsoil is crucial. The geotechnical expert is responsible for constructing a model that not only represents the geometry of the soil layers but also includes data from the geotechnical report. However, challenges arise from the lack of clear specifications from the client and limitations imposed by the software applications used for modeling. This study compares the creation process of the special model subsoil using four different software applications, highlighting differences in effort, functionalities, and usefulness within the BIM model. Additionally, general aspects such as software support, training materials, and integration with other applications are described and compared, along with a comparison of the geometrical modeling results.
Article
Nursing
Peter Suter, Conrad Wesch
Summary: The first evaluation of an early rehabilitation program for chronically critically ill patients showed specific adjustments to treatment plans, improved interprofessional collaboration, and valuable information for future process changes.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
F. P. Morais, J. M. R. Curto
Summary: The study aimed to design, develop, and optimize different combinations of drug delivery systems (DDS) using nanofibrillated (NFC) and microfibrillated (MFC) cellulose-based materials as 3D networks for encapsulating eucalyptus essential oil molecules, for dermic and respiratory applications. Experimental and computational approaches were implemented for characterization, modeling studies, and structure porosity optimization. The optimized porous structures effectively retained the desired molecules, resulting in more controlled and uniform release kinetics. The findings demonstrate the potential of cellulose-based biomaterials as innovative drug delivery systems with controlled porosity and improved stability for therapeutic molecule release.
MATERIALWISSENSCHAFT UND WERKSTOFFTECHNIK
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Abdulkareem, A. Ganiyu, O. Nathaniel, I. Mallum, W. Dunu
Summary: This study proposes a simple and fast damage identification technique for beam structures by applying interval analysis to mode shape data, defining a damage measure index as the product of the possibility of damage existence and mode shape increment. The method is demonstrated through a numerical model of a simply supported steel beam, showing its effectiveness in identifying damage.
MATERIALWISSENSCHAFT UND WERKSTOFFTECHNIK
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Sergiu Coseri
Summary: Cellulose has clear advantages over synthetic fibers in the current global context, with great potential to substitute polluting fossil-based materials harmful to ecosystems. Research in cellulose is mainly aimed at industrial needs worldwide, with Romanian researchers making contributions in cellulose characterization and functionalization, as well as the applications of cellulose-based materials.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Caitlyn M. Clarkson, Sami M. El Awad Azrak, Endrina S. Forti, Gregory T. Schueneman, Robert J. Moon, Jeffrey P. Youngblood
Summary: Cellulose nanomaterials are strong, stiff, nontoxic, biodegradable, and sustainable, but face challenges in compatibility with man-made materials and commercialization efforts. Current research aims to address these challenges and improve properties to compete with existing materials.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Nasir, A. S. Suhaimi, D. F. Mohshim, K. Maqsood, A. Alsaadi
Summary: This paper explores the potential of forward osmosis in treating produced water and measures the effectiveness of forward osmosis membranes in treating produced water from two different points in an oil and gas facility in Malaysia. The results indicate that forward osmosis can effectively treat produced water, with a rejection rate of over 80% for chemical oxygen demand and boron.
MATERIALWISSENSCHAFT UND WERKSTOFFTECHNIK
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Awais Ali Aslam, Sadaf Ul Hassan, Muhammad Haris Saeed, Osama Kokab, Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Shahid Nazir, Waleed Siddiqi, Aamir Ali Aslam
Summary: Dyes and heavy metals are key pollutants that pose significant threats to human health and the environment. Conventional methods for treating contaminated water are costly, energy-intensive, and produce hazardous waste. Therefore, there is a need for cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly processes for wastewater treatment. The use of cellulosic materials, such as cellulose and its derivatives, as adsorbents in water purification has gained attention due to their clean, sustainable, and effective characteristics in removing heavy metals and dyes. This review explores the application of cellulose-based substances in water purification, highlighting their potential, challenges, and future prospects.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Norman Werther, Joachim Schmid, Reto Fahrni, Michael Klippel
Summary: This two-part paper discusses the fire protection design for cross-laminated timber elements and structures, highlighting their differences compared to solid timber and plywood. The second part of the paper explains the methods for the separating function of protected and unprotected cross laminated-timber elements and provides guidance on fire safe detailing and the influence of visible timber members on fire dynamics.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Anne-Christin Kropp, Simon Unz, Michael Beckmann, Andre Schmidt, Andrea C. Guhl, Martin Bertau, Aron Knoblich, Gerhard Heide
Summary: Studies have shown that endocrine-disrupting chemicals in wastewater can have harmful effects on organisms' hormonal systems, highlighting the importance of finding adsorbents for cleaning treatment. Both activated carbon and rock alginite have been proven effective in adsorbing EDC, with low purchase costs and the ability for multiple loading and regeneration cycles.
CHEMIE INGENIEUR TECHNIK
(2021)
