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Cellular uptake and retention of nanoparticles: Insights on particle properties and interaction with cellular components
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)The utilization of nanomaterials in the biological and medical field is quickly progressing, particularly in areas where traditional diagnostics and treatment approaches have limited success. The success of nanomaterials ... -
Cellulose assisted combustion synthesis of nanoparticles for catalytic applications
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Centrifugal Compressor Spiral Dry Gas Seal Simulation Working at Reverse Rotation
( Elsevier Ltd , 2013 , Conference Paper)Unidirectional dry gas seal may experiences reverse rotation when equipped in a centrifugal compressor. This paper describes how the reverse rotation effects on the spiral unidirectional dry gas seal performance and pressure ... -
Cerium Oxide Nanoparticle Incorporated Electrospun Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Membranes for Diabetic Wound Healing Applications
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article)Insufficient cell proliferation, cell migration, and angiogenesis are among the major causes for nonhealing of chronic diabetic wounds. Incorporation of cerium oxide nanoparticles (nCeO2) in wound dressings can be a promising ... -
Cerium Oxide Nanoparticle-Loaded Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogel Wound-Healing Patch with Free Radical Scavenging Activity
( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article)Nonhealing wounds in diabetic patients are a critical challenge, which often cause amputation and mortality. High levels of oxidative stress and aberrations in antioxidant defense mechanisms increase the adverse manifestations ... -
Cerium oxide NPs mitigate the amyloid formation of α-synuclein and associated cytotoxicity
( Dove Medical Press Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Aim: Among therapeutic proposals for amyloid-associated disorders, special attention has been given to the exploitation of nanoparticles (NPs) as promising agents against aggregation. Methods: In this paper, the inhibitory ... -
CHAPTER 4: Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanostructures as Potent Catalysts for Water Splitting: Theoretical Insights
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Book chapter)The water-splitting reaction is a highly promising green and sustainable energy source. However, finding effective catalysts for both water reduction and oxidation is an unnerving challenge. Graphitic carbon nitride (gCN) ... -
Characterisation of major fault detection features and techniques for the condition-based monitoring of high-speed centrifugal blowers
( International Institute of Acoustics and Vibrations , 2016 , Conference Paper)This paper investigates and characterises the major fault detection signal features and techniques for the diagnostics of rotating element bearings and air leakage faults in high-speed centrifugal blowers. The investigation ... -
Characterisation of multiphase fluid-structure interaction using non-intrusive optical techniques
(2011 , Article)The purpose of this study is to determine experimentally the effectiveness of passive drag reduction techniques (which involve adjusting surface geometry) within a chaotic multiphase flow system. To quantify the intrusion ... -
Characteristics of Intermetallic Compounds in Dissimilar Friction Stir Welding: A Review
( Springer New York LLC , 2019 , Article Review)In the present paper, mechanical and metallurgical characteristics of different dissimilar weldments fabricated by friction stir welding were investigated. Existence of lamellar composite structure within the stir zone in ... -
Characterization and In vitro biocompatibility analysis of nanocellulose scaffold for tissue engineering application
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2022 , Article)Tissue engineering aims to exploit the regenerative capacity of cells and connect the inherent ability of the body to repair and regenerate. Cells are seeded onto a porous three-dimensional scaffold in tissue engineering, ... -
Characterization of biogenic hydroxyapatite derived from animal bones for biomedical applications
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)© 2018 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l. In this work, the viability of producing biogenic hydroxyapatite from bio-waste animal bones, namely bovine (cow), caprine (goat) and galline (chicken), through a heat treatment ... -
Chatter stability prediction for a flexible tool-workpiece system in a turning process
( Springer London , 2017 , Article)The paper focuses on the chatter stability prediction for a flexible tool-workpiece system in a turning process. The dynamic model of the turning process presented here considers two end conditions of the flexible workpiece. ... -
Children Perceived Perception of a Mini-Humanoid Social Robot Based on a Psychometric Scale: A Pilot Study in Greece
( springer link , 2022 , Conference Paper)There is a growing interest in the integration of social robots in different applications in our daily lives. However, it can be challenging to design a social robot that is perceived positively among the target end-users. ... -
Chitin-based nanomaterials
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Chitin- and chitosan-based materials have been increasingly used in various scientific advancements specifically in the field of nanotechnology for their therapeutic potential. They are biopolymeric polysaccharides with ... -
Chitosan-based electrospun nanofibers for diabetic foot ulcer management; recent advances
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) healing has long been a major medical challenge. The type of dressing is an essential factor in wound healing, prevention of local infection, and scar formation. Today, smart wound dressings or ... -
Cholinergic and dopaminergic neuronal differentiation of human adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells.
( Wiley , 2018 , Article)Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells that can differentiate into various cell types such as cartilage, bone, and fat cells. Recent studies have shown that induction of MSCs in vitro by growth factors including ... -
Circular economy application for a Green Stadium construction towards sustainable FIFA world cup Qatar 2022?
( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Article)The construction industry is responsible for a significant amount of raw material consumption and environmental footprints. Therefore, sustainable construction became a hot topic, which strives to reduce material consumption, ... -
Cisplatin encapsulated nanoparticles from polymer blends for anti-cancer drug delivery
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2022 , Article)Developing novel nanocarriers for anticancer drug delivery has become a ‘promising niche’. The toxicity of the carrier and its efficacy in treatment modalities have become cardinal points as they can impede the progress ... -
Classification of Process Pipework Vibration Using Machine Learning
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Conference Paper)This paper aims to use a deep convolution neural network (CNN) to classify pipework vibrations. Vibration levels are a good indicator of the risk of vibration-induced fatigue failures (VIF). Vibrations in pipework are very ...