Analysis of the swelling kinetic in hydrogels gelled by radiation and by thermal cycling
Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 2021 Hydrogels are cross-linked polymer networks, which are of interest in biomedical applications such as drug delivery system. To achieve successful results in this kind of application it is essential to understand the diffusion mechanisms which are ...
Paola Andrea Bustamante +4 more
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Regulators of collagen crosslinking in developing and adult tendons [PDF]
European Cells & Materials, 2022 Tendons are collagen-rich musculoskeletal tissues that possess the mechanical strength needed to transfer forces between muscles and bones. The mechanical development and function of tendons are impacted by collagen crosslinks.
AJ Ellingson, NM Pancheri, NR Schiele
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Targeted protein delivery: carbodiimide crosslinking influences protein release from microparticles incorporated within collagen scaffolds [PDF]
, 2019 open access articleTissue engineering response may be tailored via controlled, sustained release of active agents from protein-loaded degradable microparticles incorporated directly within three-dimensional (3D) ice-templated collagen scaffolds. However,
Best, S. +6 more
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Studying synthesis confinement effects on the internal structure of nanogels in computer simulations [PDF]
, 2019 We study the effects of droplet finite size on the structure of nanogel particles synthesized by random crosslinking of molecular polymers diluted in nanoemulsions.
Kantorovich, Sofia S. +3 more
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Extensins: Self-Assembly, Crosslinking, and the Role of Peroxidases
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 The extensin (EXT) network is elaborated by the covalent intermolecular crosslinking of EXT glycoprotein monomers, and its proper assembly is important for numerous aspects of basic wall architecture and cellular defense.
John W. Mishler-Elmore +8 more
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Hyperbranch-Crosslinked S-SEBS Block Copolymer Membranes for Desalination by Pervaporation
Membranes, 2020 Sulfonated aromatic polymer (SAP) featuring hydrophilic nanochannels for water transport is a promising membrane material for desalination. SAPs with a high sulfonation degree favor water transport but suffer from reduced mechanical strength and membrane
Mengyu Yan +6 more
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Ion exchange membranes based upon crosslinked sulfonated polyethersulfone for electrochemical applications [PDF]
, 2013 Synthesis and characterization of new ion exchange membranes made from chlorosulfonated polyethersul- fone (SO2Cl-PES) crosslinked by polyaminated crosslinking reagents have been performed.
FAUVARQUE, J.F +5 more
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Toric implantable collamer lens for keratoconus
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013 Keratoconus is a progressive non-inflammatory thinning of the cornea that induces myopia and irregular astigmatism and decreases the quality of vision due to monocular diplopia, halos, or ghost images.
Mathew Kurian Kummelil +6 more
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Nanofiller-tuned microporous polymer molecular sieves for energy and environmental processes [PDF]
, 2015 10.1039/c5ta09060aJournal of Materials Chemistry A41270 ...
Cao, S +6 more
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The influence of tetraethoxysilane sol preparation on the electrospinning of silica nanofibers [PDF]
, 2015 The critical parameters determining the electrospinning of silica nanofibers starting from tetraethoxysilane sols are reported. By controlling the reaction conditions, the rheological properties of the sol allowed for electrospinning without needing the ...
De Buysser, Klaartje +5 more
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