Results 41 to 50 of about 34,228 (257)
Extraction of chrysanthemum oil to produce organic insect repellent [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesCommercial repellent treatments incorporating plant-based components have recently gained favourable among users due to the fact They are considered “safe” in compared to long-established synthetic repellents however, this is usually not accurate.
Mohd Yunos Yusnenti Faziran +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Physical Intelligence in Small‐Scale Robots and Machines
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.“Physical intelligence” (PI) empowers biological organisms and artificial machines, especially at the small scales, to perceive, adapt, and even reshape their complex, dynamic, and unstructured operation environments. This review summarizes recent milestones and future directions of PI in small‐scale robots and machines.
Huyue Chen, Metin Sitti
wiley +1 more source
Conservation of Olfactory Avoidance in Drosophila Species and Identification of Repellents for Drosophila suzukii. [PDF]
, 2015 Flying insects use olfaction to navigate towards fruits in complex odor environments with remarkable accuracy. Some fruits change odor profiles substantially during ripening and related species can prefer different stages.
Krause Pham, Christine +1 more
core
Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.Hybrid piezoelectric scaffolds offer a promising route for Central Nervous System regeneration by combining structural and electrical cues to support neural stem cell growth. This review highlights their potential to overcome current challenges in neural tissue engineering by exploring porous hybrid materials, their biological interactions, and ...
Heather F. Titterton +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Macromolecular Materials and EngineeringThe textile industry comprises technologies that transform synthetic or natural fibers into yarn, cloth, and felt for manufacturing clothing, upholstery, and household linens.
António Benjamim Mapossa +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Applied SciencesMosquito-borne diseases are a global health concern, necessitating effective and long-lasting insect repellents. This study investigated the physicochemical properties, stability, release kinetics, and efficacy of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) and
Aspasia Kechagia +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Journal of Biological Researches, 1999 Dried leves powder of Vitex trifolia, Linn, is used tradisionally as insect repellent. The activity of the essential oil (isolated from the leaves) and this fractions were studied as a repellent against Chrysomya sp.
Ami Soewandi J. S
doaj +1 more source
Journal of Chemistry, 2022 The repellent and contact effects of Plectranthus tomentosa extracts of leaf and stem tissue on different stages of Tetranychus kanzawai were tested using the leaf-dip and insect-dip methods, and the constituents of the Plectranthus tomentosa extract ...
Yuehua Sun +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Repellent, irritant and toxic effects of essential oil constituents on Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) [PDF]
, 2013 Whiteflies, Bemisia tabaci, are a widespread pest in agriculture, causing crop loss up to 100% by direct and indirect damage. Controlling this pest has proven difficult due to the fact that they stay underside the leaves and their ability to become ...
Barkman, Barbara
core
Hydrogel‐Based Functional Materials: Classifications, Properties, and Applications
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Conductive hydrogels have emerged as promising materials for smart wearable devices due to their outstanding flexibility, multifunctionality, and biocompatibility. This review systematically summarizes recent progress in their design strategies, focusing on monomer systems and conductive components, and highlights key multifunctional properties such as
Zeyu Zhang, Zao Cheng, Patrizio Raffa
wiley +1 more source