Search results for: MEMBRANE PROCESS
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Kallikrein-related peptidase 14 activates zymogens of membrane type matrix metalloproteinases (MT-MMPs) - a CleavEx library-based analysis
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Optimization of a microplate reader method for the analysis of changes in mitochondrial membrane potential in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii cells using the fluorochrome JC-1
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Development of a new green analytical methodology for the determination of phthalates in single-use babies diapers using ultrasound-assisted extraction and polypropylene porous membrane
PublicationA green extraction strategy was developed and utilized for the extraction and determination of phthalates. The extraction is based on ultrasound-assisted extraction and a polypropylene porous membrane. The Box-Behnken model was performed to optimize the extraction condition. The optimal extraction conditions are 5.5 mL of ethyl acetate, 10 min of extraction time and 55 C for extraction temperature. The developed green extraction...
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Production of hydrogen from biomass and its separation using membranetechnology
PublicationHydrogen is an important raw material for chemical industry and feasible renewable energy carrier that could replace fossil fuels. However, the specie seldom exists in a form of pure H2. Therefore, to obtain hydrogen in volumes suitable to be used as a raw material it is necesary to decompose hydrogen-rich compounds. The carbohydrate-rich biomass can be an important source of hydrogen by applying the process of dark fermentation....
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Removal of indicator bacteria from treated wastewater using physical and chemical methods. Pilot plant study.
PublicationEven after highly efficient biological processes the effluents from wastewater treatment plants may contain significant number of fecal bacteria, from 104 to 106 CFU/100 mL. Since no standards are set on the bacteriological quality of treated wastewater in Poland the elimination of bacterial contaminants is not a priority in wastewater treatment policy. Thus microbiological hazards become particularly significant in the situation...
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Crystal structures of the DsbG disulfide isomerase reveal an unstable disulfide
PublicationDsb proteins control the formation and rearrangement of disulfide bonds during the folding of secreted and membrane proteins in bacteria. DsbG, a member of this family, has disulfide bond isomerase and chaperone activity. Here, we present two crystal structures of DsbG at 1.7- and 2.0-Angstrom resolution that are meant to represent the reduced and oxidized forms, respectively. The oxidized structure, however, reveals a mixture...
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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polychlorodibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) determination in disposable baby diapers with the application of natural deep eutectic solvent
PublicationIn this work a new method involving solvent extraction of porous membrane-packed solid samples (SE-PMSS) coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) has been developed for the determination of six polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and five polychlorodibenzo-p-dioxines (PCDDs) in disposable baby diapers. In that aim, a terpenoid-based natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) composed of carvone and camphor in a 1:1 M ratio...
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Hydrophobic PVDF hollow fiber membranes with narrow pore size distribution and ultra-thin skin for the fresh water production through membrane distillation
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Adaptation of phenol-degrading Pseudomonas putida KB3 to suboptimal growth condition: A focus on degradative rate, membrane properties and expression of xylE and cfaB genes
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Membrane in tandem with a helical sorbent trap as continuous sampling technique of the polyvinyl chloride thermo-oxidative degradation products for their on-line gas chromatographic monitoring
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Studies on removal of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions in polymer inclusion membrane transport with calix[4]-crown-6 derivatives
PublicationZbadano selektywność procesu wydzielania jonów cynku(II), kadmu(II) i ołowiu(II) z wodnych roztworów azotanowych zawierających równomolową mieszaninę tych trzech metali (cMe= 0,01 M) w procesie transportu przez polimerowe membrany inkluzyjne (PIM) przy użyciu w roli przenośników jonów pochodnych kaliks[4]-korony-6. Membrany typu PIM syntezowano z trójoctanu celulozy (nośnik), eteru o?nitrofenylopentylowego (pastyfikator) i pochodnych...
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Use of pyridinium and pyrrolidinium ionic liquids for removal of toluene from gas streams
PublicationSeparation of toluene from a toluene/N2 gas mixture using supported liquid membranes based on a series of pyridinium (1-butylpyridinium- bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide - [C4Py][Tf2N], 1-hexylpyridinium trifluoromethanesulfone [C6Py][Tf2N]) and pyrrolidinium (1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide - [C4Pyrr][Tf2N], 1-hexyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide - [C6Pyrr][Tf2N], 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium...
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The Effect of Sterols on Amphotericin B Self-Aggregation in a Lipid Bilayer as Revealed by Free Energy Simulations
PublicationAmphotericin B (AmB) is an effective but toxic antifungal drug, known to increase the permeability of the cell membrane, presumably by assembling into transmembrane pores in a sterol-dependent manner. The aggregation of AmB molecules in a phospholipid bilayer is, thus, crucial for the drug’s activity. To provide an insight into the molecular nature of this process, here, we report an atomistic molecular dynamics simulation study...
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A comprehensive review on current and emerging technologies toward the valorization of bio‐based wastes and by products from foods
PublicationIndustries in the agro-food sector are the largest generators of waste in the world. Agro-food wastes and by products originate from the natural process of senescence, pretreatment, handling, and manufacturing processes of food and beverage products. Notably, most of the wastes are produced with the transformation of raw materials (such as fruits, vegetables, plants, tubers, cereals, and dairy products) into different processed...
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Modelowanie procesów oscylacyjnych w układach z membraną ciekłą i kationowym surfaktanetm = Modeling of oscillation processes in systems with liquid membrane and cationic surfactant
PublicationBadano mechanizm oscylacji róznicy potencjału elektrycznego między fazami wodnymi trójfazowego układu z membraną ciekłą zawierającą kwas pikrynowy rozpuszcony w nitrobenzenie. Wodna faza donorowa zawierała kationowy surfaktant (bromek heksadecylotrimetyloamoniowy) i etanol. Faza akceptorowa składała się z wodnego roztworu sacharozy. Mechanizm sugeruje, że gwałtowna adsorpcja i desorpcja surfaktantu na granicy fazy akceptorowej...
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The comparison of the removal of copper(II) and zinc(II) ions from aqueous solution using 2,6-diaminopyridine in a polymer inclusion membrane and in a classic solvent extraction
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Rozróznianie substancji odpowiedzialnych za wrażenia smakowe za pomocą oscylatorów z membraną ciekłą.Recognition of substances responsible for taste by using liquid membrane oscillators.
PublicationOtrzymano krzywe oscylacyjne oscylatorów z membraną ciekłą zawierających anionowy (oleinian sodu) lub kationowy (chlorek brnzylodimetylotetradecyloamoniowy) surfaktant i substancje należące do czterech podstawowych klas samaku (słony, słodki, kwaśny i gorzki). Dla każdego przypadku zrekonstuowano portrety fazowe metodą opóźnienia czasowego. Stwierdzono, iż oscylatory z kationowym surfaktantem wydają sie byż korzystniejsze do rozróżniania...
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Influence of Ionic Liquid Structure on Supported Ionic Liquid Membranes Effectiveness in Carbon Dioxide/Methane Separation
PublicationThis paper indicates the possibility of application of imidazolium ionic liquids immobilized in polymeric supports—supported ionic liquid membranes—in CO2 separation from gaseous streams (e.g., biogas). Imidazolium salts containing alkyl fluoride anions, bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide and trifluoromethanesulfonate, selectively separating CO2 were used. The permeability of CO2 through membranes was investigated under gas pressure...
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Lower Rim Substituted tert-Butyl Calix[4]arenes (Part IV). Calix[4]arene-Crown Ethers as Ionophores in Plasticized PVC-membrane electrodes.
PublicationPrzedstawiono syntezę i charakterystykę trzech p-tert-butylokaliks[4]aren-koron-4, -5, -6 (związki 2 - 4 o różnej długości łańcucha polyoksaetylenowego łączącego distalne grupy OH). Syntezowane związki wykazują wysoką selektywność na kationy sodu, potasu lub cezu. Badano zależność pomiędzy stereochemiczną strukturą tych ligandów, a wyznaczonymi potencjometrycznie współczynnikami selektywności oraz wyznaczonymi stałymi trwałości...
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Nanofiltration-Assisted Concentration Processes of Phenolic Fractions and Carotenoids from Natural Food Matrices
PublicationIn new food formulations, carotenoids and phenolic compounds are likely to be the most sought after food ingredients according to their bioactivity, nutraceutical, nutritional value, and compatibility properties once incorporated into food formulations. Such solutes are naturally present in many plant-based sources, and some portions are directly consumed when enriching food products and formulations; however, some portions, which...
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Melatonin maintains mitochondrial membrane potential and attenuates activation of initiator (casp-9) and effector caspases (casp-3/casp-7) and PARP in UVR-exposed HaCaT keratinocytes
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Immunocytochemical and biochemical detection of EMMPRIN in the rat tooth germ: differentiation-dependent co-expression with MMPs and co-localization with caveolin-1 in membrane rafts of dental epithelial cells
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A Pertussis Outer Membrane Vesicle-Based Vaccine Induces Lung-Resident Memory CD4 T Cells and Protection Against Bordetella pertussis, Including Pertactin Deficient Strains
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Investigation of mechanism of desmopressin binding in vasopressin V2 receptor versus vasopressin V1a and oxytocin receptors: Molecular dynamics simulation of the agonist-bound state in the membrane–aqueous system
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Optimization of the Relative Humidity of Reactant Gases in Hydrogen Fuel Cells Using Dynamic Impedance Measurements
PublicationWater management is a key factor affecting the efficiency of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The currently used monitoring methods of PEMFCs provide limited information about which processes or components that humidity has a significant impact upon. Herein, we propose the use of a novel approach of impedance measurements using a multi-sinusoidal perturbation signal, which enables impedance measurements under dynamic...
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Preconcentration and Analytical Methods for Determination of Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether and Other Fuel Oxygenates and Their Degradation Products in Environment: A Review
PublicationFuel oxygenates (FOs) are mainly ethers or alcohols which are added to gasoline either to boost the octane number or to make the fuel burning process more "cleaner" with increasing the oxygen content, or to obtain a combination of both effects. FOs are water soluble with high mobility in the environment which presence even at very low concentrations lower the quality of water making it unsafe or unpleasant due to their objectionable...
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Lower rim substituted tert-Butylcalix[4]arenes. Part 13. Interaction of calix-hydroxamates with Fe(III) and Pb(II); studies in ion-selective membrane electrodes (ISE)
PublicationPrzedmiotem pracy są badania oddziaływań pomiędzy trzema wybranymi hydroksamowymi pochodnymi t-butylo-kaliks[4]arenu i jonami metali z wykorzystaniem membranowych elektrod jonoselektywnych (ISE). Elektrody zawierające jako materiał aktywny wymienione związki jonoforowe charakteryzują się nernstowskim nachyleniem i szerokim zakresem liniowości na jony Pb(II), a także dobrą selektywnością na jony Pb(II)w stosunku do jonów UO2(II),...
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Recent Advancements in Cyclodextrin-Based Adsorbents for the Removal of Hazardous Pollutants from Waters
PublicationWater is an essential substance for the survival on Earth of all living organisms. However, population growth has disturbed the natural phenomenon of living, due to industrial growth to meet ever expanding demands, and, hence, an exponential increase in environmental pollution has been reported in the last few decades. Moreover, water pollution has drawn major attention for its adverse effects on human health and the ecosystem....
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Wykorzystanie membran na etapie ekstrakcji analitów organicznychz ciekłych próbek środowiskowych i płynów biologicznych = Analytical applications of membrane extraction for liquid sample preparation in biomedical and environmental analysis
PublicationPrzedstawiono informacje dotyczące technik ekstrakcji membranowej wykorzystywanych do oznaczania związków organicznych w ciekłych próbkach środowiskowych i biologicznych. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na podstawy teoretyczne oraz możliwości ich połączenia z technikami oznaczeń końcowych oraz obszarom praktycznego ich wykorzystania.
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Lower rim substituted tert-butyl calix[4]arene (part VII): ionophoric properties of calix[4]arene-crown-6 derivatives in plasticized PVC-membrane electrodes and in solution.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono syntezę i charakterystykę otrzymanych produktów (2-9), pochodnych p-tert-butylokaliks[4]-korony-6. Zdolności kompleksujące tych związków badano w elektrodach jonoselektywnych, stosując te związki jako jonofory w plastyfikowanej membranie PCW.Wyznaczono wartości stałych trwałości kompleksów z jonami metali I grupy. Stwierdzono, że selektywność kompleksowania zależy od rozmiaru i natury podstawnika wprowadzonego...
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Nowe rozwiązania metodyczne i techniczne w zakresie techniki mikroekstrakcji do fazy stracjonarnej
PublicationSample preparation has been recognized as a critical step of the analytical process, being even considered as the bottleneck of the overall process. Enrichment of target compounds, transfer of the analytes into a solvent compatible with the analytical instrumentation, minimization of potential interferences, and efficient sample clean-up, are among the main aims of sample preparation techniques. In this regard, liquid-liquid extraction...
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Effective assessment of biopolymer-based multifunctional sorbents for the remediation of environmentally hazardous contaminants from aqueous solutions
PublicationPersistent contaminants in wastewater effluent pose a significant threat to aquatic life and are one of the most significant environmental concerns of our time. Although there are a variety of traditional methods available in wastewater treatment, including adsorption, coagulation, flocculation, ion exchange, membrane filtration, co-precipitation and solvent extraction, none of these have been found to be significantly cost-effective...
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Bibliometric analysis of artificial intelligence in wastewater treatment: Current status, research progress, and future prospects
PublicationWastewater treatment is an important topic for improving water quality and environmental protection, and artificial intelligence has become a powerful tool for wastewater treatment. This work provides research progress and a literature review of artificial intelligence applied to wastewater treatment based on the visualization of bibliometric tools. A total of 3460 publications from 2000 to 2023 were obtained from the Web of Science...
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The Application of 2,6-Bis(4-Methoxybenzoyl)-Diaminopyridine in Solvent Extraction and Polymer Membrane Separation for the Recovery of Au(III), Ag(I), Pd(II) and Pt(II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions
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Oscylacje różnicy potencjału elektrochemicznego między fazami oscylatora z membraną ciekłą zawierającego bromek heksadecylotrimetyloamoniowy.Oscyllations of electrochemical potential difference between phases of liquid membrane oscillator containing heksadecyltrimethylammonium bromide.
PublicationBadano zmiany różnicy potencjału elektrochemicznego między fazami wodnymi oscylatora z membraną ciekłą zawierającego bromek heksadecylotrimetyloamoniowy przy zastosowaniu mikroelektrod Ag/AgCl/Cl. Stwierdzono, iż główny udział do różnicy potencjału elektrochemicznego między fazami wodnymi, wnoszą różnice potencjału między odpowiednią faza wodną i membraną ciekłą. Wartości obliczone z poszczególnych składowych są w bardzo dobrej...
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Application of Nanomaterials for Cadmium Adsorption for Sustainable Treatment of Wastewater: a Review
PublicationMany heavy metals, particularly cadmium, are detrimental to both people and the environment when present in large quantities. In wastewater treatment plants, several conventional approaches are employed for cadmium abatement to restore the ecosystem, food supplies, and health of people and animals. Ion exchange, coagulation, membrane filtration, and chemical precipitation are a few examples of ways for removing heavy metals from...
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Ongoing Progress on Pervaporation Membranes for Ethanol Separation
PublicationEthanol, a versatile chemical extensively employed in several fields, including fuel production, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, and chemical manufacturing, continues to witness expanding applications. Consequently, there is an ongoing need for cost-effective and environmentally friendly purification technologies for this organic compound in both diluted (ethanol-water–) and concentrated solutions (water-ethanol–)....
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2,6-Bis((benzoyl-R)amino)pyridine (R = H, 4-Me, and 4-NMe2) Derivatives for the Removal of Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), and Zn(II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions in Classic Solvent Extraction and a Membrane Extraction
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Lower Rim Substituted p-tert-Butyl Calix[4]arenes(V). Synthesis of New 5,11,17,22-tetrakis-p-tert-Butyl-25-27-bis(dialkoxyphosphorylmethoxy)calix[4] arenes and Cation Complexation Studies in Ion Selective Membrane Electrodes.
PublicationZaprezentowano syntezę i właściwości trzech nowych związków (2-4), bis podstawionych na dolnym obrzeżu grupami z resztą fosforylową. Związki te były badane jako jonofory w membranowych elektrodach jonoselektywnych (ISE) wykazując selektywność na kationy Rb+,K+ oraz duży i płaski kation guanidyniowyG+). Badano korelację pomiędzy stereo-strukturą związków a ich selektywnością w ISE. Stałe trwałości kompleksów z kationami metali...
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Solventless and solvent-minimized sample preparation techniques for determining currently used pesticides in water samples: A review
PublicationThe intensification of agriculture means that increasing amounts of toxic organic and inorganic compounds are entering the environment. The pesticides generally applied nowadays are regarded as some of the most dangerous contaminants of the environment. Their presence in the environment, especially in water, is hazardous because they cause human beings to become more susceptible to disease. For these reasons, it is essential to...
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Tackling microplastics pollution in global environment through integration of applied technology, policy instruments, and legislation
PublicationMicroplastic pollution is a serious environmental problem that affects both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Small particles with size of less than 5 mm, known as microplastics (MPs), persist in the environment and pose serious threats to various species from micro-organisms to humans. However, terrestrial environment has received less attention than the aquatic environment, despite being a major source of MPs that eventually...
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Biological processes modelling for MBR systems: A review of the state-of-the-art focusing on SMP and EPS
PublicationA mathematical correlation between biomass kinetic and membrane fouling can improve the understanding and spread of Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology, especially in solving the membrane fouling issues. On this behalf, this paper, produced by the International Water Association (IWA) Task Group on Membrane modelling and control, reviews the current state-of-the-art regarding the modelling of kinetic processes of biomass, focusing on...
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Role of cholesterol in substrate recognition by -secretase
Publication-Secretase is an enzyme known to cleave multiple substrates within their transmembrane domains, with the amyloid precursor protein of Alzheimer’s Disease among the most prominent examples. The activity of -secretase strictly depends on the membrane cholesterol content, yet the mechanistic role of cholesterol in the substrate binding and cleavage remains unclear. In this work, we used all-atom molecular dynamics simulations to examine...
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System of monitoring of the Forest Opera in Sopot structure and roofing
PublicationThe authors present a solution realized in Forest Opera (name in Polish: Opera Leśna) in Sopot (Poland) in connection with the modernization and construction of a new roof. The complicated structure of the roof of the facility and the used covering in form of membrane made of technical fabric required (for security reasons) to install the unit of devices allowing for the continuous geodetic monitoring of the facility. Monitoring...
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Macro-nutrients recovery from liquid waste as a sustainable resource for production of recovered mineral fertilizer: Uncovering alternative options to sustain global food security cost-effectively
PublicationGlobal food security, which has emerged as one of the sustainability challenges, impacts every country. As food cannot be generated without involving nutrients, research has intensified recently to recover unused nutrients from waste streams. As a finite resource, phosphorus (P) is largely wasted. This work critically reviews the technical applicability of various water technologies to recover macro-nutrients such as P, N, and...
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Photoinactivation of Staphylococcus aureus using protoporphyrin IX: the role of haem-regulated transporter HrtA
PublicationLight- and photosensitiser-based antimicrobial photodynamic therapy is a very promising approach to the control of microbial infections. How the phenotypic features of a microorganism affect its response to photosensitiser-based photokilling represents an area of substantial research interest. To understand the mechanisms governing the phenomenon of a strain-dependent response to photodynamic inactivation (PDI), we analysed the...
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Localization and Orientation of Xanthophylls in a Lipid Bilayer
PublicationXanthophylls (polar carotenoids) play diverse biological roles, among which are modulation of the physical properties of lipid membranes and protection of biomembranes against oxidative damage. Molecular mechanisms underlying these functions are intimately related to the localization and orientation of xanthophyll molecules in lipid membranes. In the present work, we address the problem of localization and orientation of two xanthophylls...
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Enzymatic electrodes nanostructured with functionalized carbon nanotubes for biofuel cell applications
PublicationNanostructured bioelectrodes were designed and assembled into a biofuel cell with no separating membrane.
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INVESTIGATION OF ACIDIC SOLUTIONS BY POTENTIOMETRIC TASTE SENSOR WITH ALL SOLID STATE ELECTRODES
PublicationPotentiometric taste sensors with electrodes containing lipophilic compound / polymer membranes were already used to distinguish commercial liquid products. In this paper a new potentiometric taste sensor consisting of six All Solid State Electrodes (ASSEs) has been presented. Each of the membrane contains a selected lipophilic compound. The set-up consists of a reference electrode and six ASSEs. The inner layer made of a conducting...
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Polyether-block-amide PEBA membranes for gas separation and pervaporation; current design and applications
PublicationPolyether-block-amide (PEBA) membranes have attracted considerable attention for their exceptional efficacy in gas separation and pervaporation processes. This comprehensive review delves into the precise definition, distinguishing characteristics, and diverse applications of PEBA membranes over the past five years. A primary research objective focuses on enhancing gas separation efficiency, primarily through augmenting membrane...