Silicone oils aided fabrication of paraffin wax coated super-hydrophobic sand: A spectroscopic study [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 To address the global alarm of desertification and boost plant progress in arid and desert environments, super-hydrophobic sand has been suggested and fabricated in numerous researches.
K. Al-Mokhalelati +5 more
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Intravitreal Application: Physicochemical Properties of Drugs Dissolved in Silicone Oils of Different Density in Comparison to the Porcine Vitreous Body [PDF]
Pharmaceutics, 2022 Silicone oil endotamponades provide a reservoir for drugs in the eye. Following vitrectomy surgery to treat retinal detachments, extensive diabetic retinopathy or endophthalmitis, they can be used as long-term lipophilic depots.
Maximilian Hammer +7 more
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Controlling Microdroplet Inner Rotation by Parallel Carrier Flow of Sesame and Silicone Oils [PDF]
Micromachines, 2021 We developed a method for passively controlling microdroplet rotation, including interior rotation, using a parallel flow comprising silicone and sesame oils.
Hibiki Yoshimura +4 more
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Feasibility of using experimental high viscosity silicone oils: a pilot study [PDF]
International Journal of Retina and Vitreous, 2018 Background Polydimethyl silicones (silicone oils) are used in complex retinal surgeries, including difficult or recurrent retinal detachments, severe eye trauma, and other indications for long term tamponade.
Shira Sheen-Ophir +2 more
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In Vitro Physicochemical and Pharmacokinetic Properties of Bevacizumab Dissolved in Silicone Oils Compared to Hydrogel-Substitutes and Porcine Vitreous Bodies [PDF]
GelsAnti-VEGF agents, e.g., bevacizumab, are used in retinal surgery, while their interaction with silicone oils and novel hydrogels remains unclear. This study examines the in vitro pharmacokinetics of bevacizumab in silicone oil-filled eyes compared to ...
Maximilian Hammer +10 more
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PDMS SlipChip: Optimizing Sealing, Slipping, and Biocompatibility Using Low-Viscosity Silicone Oils [PDF]
MicromachinesThe Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) SlipChip is a microfluidic platform enabling fluid manipulation without pumps or valves, simplifying operation and reducing reagent use.
Rafia Inaam +5 more
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Spontaneous imbibition of water in capillary tubes that contain viscous silicone oils and gas bubbles [PDF]
Scientific ReportsWe investigate the spontaneous capillary imbibition of water in tubes that contain a silicone oil slug. The capillary flow is studied as a function of the silicone oil slug’s viscosity, volume and position in the capillary tube.
Ioana Rasuceanu, Claudiu Patrascu
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Development of in situ real-time sensor for molecular contamination [PDF]
Scientific ReportsOrganic contamination is a major problem in the space industry, particularly for satellite optical devices. Although the standards governing this problem are extremely strict, there is no efficient method to measure the in situ, real-time deposition of ...
Lasserre Alexis +5 more
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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022 Silicone oils are known for their excellent lubricating properties, low toxicity and are ice-, snow-, and hydrophobic. With the upcoming ban on fluorine-containing glide products imposed by the International Ski Federation (FIS), novel glide enhancers ...
Audun Formo Buene +2 more
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Characterizing Oligomeric Hydroxyl Silicon Oils by MALDI-TOF MS With the Pyridine-Modified Matrix
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2021 Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF) is a powerful technique for analysis of various polymers, but it is still very difficult to characterize silicone oil due to its poor ionization efficiency.
Xiaoxiao Zhang +6 more
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