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Functional Materials for Environmental Energy Harvesting in Smart Agriculture via Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva, Giulio Fatti, Emanuel Carlos, Guilherme Ferreira, Sumita Goswami, Suman Nandy, Luiz H. C. Mattoso, Elvira Fortunato, Caio G. Otoni, Rodrigo Martins   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rapid interrogation of the physical and chemical characteristics of salbutamol sulphate aerosol from a pressurised metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) [PDF]

, 2014
Individual micron-sized solid particles from a Salamols pharmaceutical inhaler are stably captured in air using an optical trap for the first time. Raman spectroscopy of the levitated particles allows online interrogation of composition and deliquescent ...
A. D. Ward, Aggarwal, Ali, Balani, Bell, Broday, C. Fitzgerald, Dodson, Dunbar, F. D. Pope, H.-J. Tong, Haddrell, King, Knox, Labiris, Lakowicz, Lavorini, M. K. Kuimova, M. Kalberer, Mao, P. C. Seville, P. J. Gallimore, Pandya, Peterman, Rkiouak, Tang, Taylor, Wang   +27 more
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Inactivating SARS‐CoV‐2 Virus with MOF‐Composites as Smart Face Masks

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In situ preparation and functionalization of MOF@Cotton fabrics as smart face masks for the immobilization of proteins and inactivation viruses, such as SARS‐CoV‐2. Abstract The significant impact of the SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19) pandemic outbreak on people's lives has highlighted the urgent need for effective personal protective equipment.
Romy Ettlinger, Aamod V. Desai, Hau Lam Jody Cheong, Louise L. Major, Terry K. Smith, Aaron B. Naden, Jane Hilton, Catherine S. Adamson, A. Robert Armstrong, Russell E. Morris   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Education Based Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skill (IMB) Model of Improving Knowledge, Motivation, and Performance Demonstration Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) to Community Pharmacists in Surabaya [PDF]

, 2017
Preparations in the treatment of chronic asthma inhaler is more recommended dosage, but many asthma patients are not able to use an asthma inhaler properly. Dosage forms of inhaler types of metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is the most commonly used ayng.
Lorensia, Amelia, Maranatha, Daniel, Setiawan, Benny, Yudiarso, Ananta   +3 more
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A Scalable, Durable, Fire‐Safe All‐Day Passive Radiative Cooling Coating for Sustainable Buildings

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study reports a scalable, durable coating that combines a fire‑retardant copolymer adhesive, hollow glass microspheres, and boron oxide to achieve passive radiative cooling with over 94% solar reflectance and >95% mid‑infrared emissivity. The coating maintains performance after UV and rain exposure and exhibits UL‑94 V‑0 fire resistance, enabling ...
Zhewen Ma, Yuanhao Feng, Alex Y. Song, Toan Dinh, Min Hong, John Bell, Boyou Hou, Pingan Song, Wei Zheng   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Asthma control in patients receiving inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta₂-agonist fixed combinations. A real-life study comparing dry powder inhalers and a pressurized metered dose inhaler extrafine formulation

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2011
Background Although patients have more problems using metered dose inhalers, clinical comparisons suggest they provide similar control to dry powder inhalers.
Nicolini Gabriele, Bizzi Andrea, Losonczy György, Eszes Noemi, Gálffy Gabriella, Müller Veronika, Chrystyn Henry, Tamási Lilla   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

4D Mapping of ZIF Biocomposites for High Protein Loading and Tunable Release Profiles

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Systematic four‐dimensional mapping of zeolitic imidazolate framework biocomposites reveals how precursor ratios, total concentration, and washing define crystalline phase, protein loading, and release kinetics. This comprehensive study identifies conditions yielding record loading (∼85%) and precise phase–property correlations.
Michael R. Hafner, Francesco Carraro, Behnaz Abbasgholi‐NA, Simone Dal Zilio, Max Schmallegger, Helmar Wiltsche, Lingcong Ge, Michael R. Reithofer, Efwita Astria, Laura Villanova, Heinz Amenitsch, Christian Doonan, Paolo Falcaro   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health literacy demands assessment of web-based COPD inhaler use education video series

Health Literacy and Communication Open
Background There is limited empirical attention paid to cognitive and health literacy-related demands of available educational materials that can influence the high prevalence of inhaler misuse in COPD.
Michael Stellefson, Alexa J. Watach, Isabelle Boyd, Sarah Flora, Olivia Campbell, Adam P. Knowlden   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cardiac safety of tiotropium in patients with cardiac events: a retrospective analysis of the UPLIFT® trial. [PDF]

, 2015
BackgroundTiotropium is an anticholinergic bronchodilator for symptom relief and reducing exacerbations with an established safety profile in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Decramer, Marc, Leimer, Inge, Metzdorf, Norbert, Tashkin, Donald P   +3 more
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Electrosynthesis of Bioactive Chemicals, From Ions to Pharmaceuticals

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses recent advances in electrosynthesis for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. It covers key electrochemical materials enabling precise delivery of ions and small molecules for cellular modulation and disease treatment, alongside catalytic systems for pharmaceutical synthesis.
Gwangbin Lee, Sojin Kim, Myeongeun Lee, Kyoungsuk Jin, Jimin Park   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source