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Showing 1 to 20 of 66 for “"antibacterial properties"”.
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Nanoparticles and photosensitisers; their interactions and antibacterial properties
… materials that displayed enhanced antimicrobial properties. A versatile and robust approach to the synthesis of gold-thiol-photosensitiser light activated antimicrobials has been developed. In the synthetic approach the thiols attached to the gold nanoparticles were tiopronin and glutathione. The …
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Coating of Polyvinylchloride for Reduced Cell / Bacterial Adhesion and Antibacterial Properties
… by coating a biocompatible, hydrophilic and antibacterial polymer by a mild surface modification method. The surface was first activated and then functionalized, followed by coating with polymer. The surface functionality was evaluated using cell adhesion, bacterial adhesion and bacterial …
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The effects of concentration and treatment time on the residual antibacterial properties of DAP
… endodontics. A comparison of the residual antibacterial effect of dentin treated with various dilutions of DAP pastes on biofilm formation has not yet been investigated thoroughly. Objectives: The aims of this in-vitro study were to investigate how concentration and time of treatment affect …
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Modification of thin film composite (TFC) membrane by incorporation with copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) for antibacterial properties
… process. Copper is known for its antimicrobial properties and is easily available with low cost. In this paper, copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) with a mean diameter of15nm were synthesized by the reduction of copper (II) chloride with sodium borohydride (NaBH4), using cetyl trimethylammonium …
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Out of the dirt: Fabrication of cicada-inspired nanostructured engineered surfaces and the assessment of their antibacterial properties
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-02-04 without embargo terms
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Design, Synthesis, and Antibacterial Properties of Dual-Ligand Inhibitors of Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase and Mechanism of Action for the Antibacterial Agent Moiramide B
… pathogenic bacteria. A novel target for antibacterial development is acetyl-CoA carboxylase, a multifunctional enzyme that catalyzes the first committed step in fatty acid synthesis. The bacterial form of the enzyme consists of three proteins: biotin carboxylase, biotin carboxyl carrier …
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Application and Performance of High Entropy Metal Nanoparticles in the Field of Antibacterial
Antibacterial agents are increasingly applied and demanded in numerous industries such as the pharmaceutical industry, food industry, and medical implantation. In some industries, antibacterial agents not only need to have good antibacterial properties but also need to meet other characteristics. …
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The Recovery of Protein from Egg Yolk Protein Extraction Granule Byproduct
… industries for their rheological and bioactive properties. Much of the potential for the added value is in individual components of the egg, rather than the whole egg. At low speed centrifugation, yolk separates into two distinct fractions—granules and plasma. It is becoming increasingly popular …
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Development of Precision 3D-Printed Medical Implants
… efficacies of combining biocompatibility and antibacterial properties in biomedical materials. The osteogenic response of both osteoblast and osteocyte cells and the bacteria S. aureus adhesion on a newly developed titanium alloy Ti-12Nb-12Zr-12Sn alloy (Ti12), Ti-6Al-4V alloy (Ti64), and …
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Tuning the Photophysical and Biological Properties of a Series of Ruthenium-Based Chromophores and Chromophore Coupled Cisplatin Analogs with Substituted Terpyridine Ligands
… of component modifications on spectroscopic properties, DNA interaction, and bioactivity of tridentate, terpyridine containing ruthenium-based chromophores and chromophore coupled cisplatin analogs. The coupling of a light absorbing unit to a bioactive site offers the potential for developing …
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Development of in situ synthesis of silver polysulfone membrane for water separation
… water quality assessment, fouling, and antibacterial properties using E.coli. The performance of AgN03 was highly influences by PSf/alkali characterization. The result was compared with PSf/ AgzO membrane as the in-situ synthesis of AgN03 with alkali precursor was reacted as AgzO …
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Elucidating strategies to design tailored chitosan surfaces with enhanced antibiofouling and biocompatibility properties via plasma assisted processes
… unique biocompatibility, biodegradability and antibacterial properties, chitosan has sparked attention as a material for biomedical applications. The antimicrobial properties of silver have been well-known for centuries, and its derivatives were being used as an antimicrobial well before the …
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Polysulfone mixed matrix membranes with biosynthesis nanoparticles: enhancement of interface compatibility and antibacterial membrane seperation process
… in the membrane formulation was aimed to improve antibacterial properties and interface compatibility of the polymer mixed matric membrane. In this work, facile green synthesis method of silver nanoparticles was prepared using Parkia speciosa (Petai) leaves extract silver nitrate aqueous solution. …
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Polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes impregnated with silver nanoparticles show improved biofouling resistance and virus removal
… membranes with anti-biofouling and anti-viral properties. The antibacterial properties of silver are well-known, and silver nanoparticles (nAg) are now incorporated into a wide variety of consumer products for microbial control. In this study, nAg incorporated into polysulfone ultrafiltration …
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Antibacterial and Laundering Properties of Ams and Phmb as Finishing Agents for Healthcare Workers Uniforms
… purpose of this research is to examine whether antibacterial finishes can effectively reduce the presence of bacteria that have the potential for penetration and transmission on healthcare workers uniforms (HCWU). The specific objective of this research is to compare the antibacterial properties …
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SCREENING FOR POTENTIAL ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS AND THE APPLICATION OF ISOTOPIC LABELS FOR THE CHARACTERIZATION OF THEIR EFFECTS ON THE DYNAMICS OF THE BACTERIAL 16S RIBOSOMAL RNA
… in combination with the fragments enhanced their antibacterial properties and may help combat multidrug resistance. In addition, using a chemoenzymatic isotopic labeling strategy, we observed by NMR a slight modification of the motions within the bacterial rRNA in complex with one of the …
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Improving Bioactivity and the Anti-Bacterial Properties of Two-Solution Bone Cement Containing Cross-Linked Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Nanospheres (η-TSBC)
… to the cement mechanical and bioactive properties. In this sense, η-TSBCs containing strontium-substituted hydroxyapatite (SrHA) microspheres have been developed in this study as a step towards improving bioactivity of these cement formulations. Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a natural bone …
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ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF PLATELET-RICH PLASMA
… In addition, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of platelet concentrates have been recently pointed out. In this study, the antimicrobial effect of pure platelet-rich plasma (P-PRP) was evaluated against microorganisms isolated from oral cavity, such as Candida albicans, …
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Bimetallic Nanoporous Sponges
… is a promising nanomaterial with unique physical properties distinct from its bulk counterpart, including high surface area, enhanced chemical sensing and tuneable optical and electrical properties. This thesis explores the fabrication and characterisation of np-S thin films and bulk structures …
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