This FT-IR system uses attenuated total reflectance (ATR) with a KBR crystal, which allows the direct sampling of synthesized ... FT-IR is an invaluable tool for determining the chemical structure ...

The antibiofilm and antimicrobial performance against Pseudomonas aeruginosa of the hydrogel coatings was evaluated via spread plate method, fluorescence microscopy and crystal violet (CV) staining.

To the best of our knowledge, the structural features of starch that resist the action of digestive enzymes mainly include starch granules compactness, amylopectin/amylose ratio, amylopectin fine ...

Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 000000, China Thrust of Advanced Materials, The Hong Kong ...

Hot material The crystal structure of cordierite gives the material its unique thermal properties. (Courtesy: M Dove and L Li/Matter) The anomalous and ultra-low thermal expansion of cordierite ...

"The materials also need to replicate the self-healing properties necessary for tissue structure and survival. Prior synthetic hydrogels had difficulties in balancing material complexity ...

Orthopedic researchers have developed a promising new nanoparticle hydrogel that can be injected directly into bones weakened by osteoporosis. In a study recently published in the journal Bone ...

In normal tissues, collagen provides strength, integrity, and structure. When tissues are disrupted following injury ... Within the major group of semisolid preparations, the use of hydrogel has ...

The Zn–SA–PSN hydrogel’s unique polymer design offers 2.5 V stability and 43 mS/cm ionic conductivity, surpassing conventional electrolytes.