Thermal stability of poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylates) used as plasticizers for medical application

This article discusses thermal analysis of different molecular weight poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylates) synthesized by radical polymerization of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. The main aim of this work was to investigate the thermal properties and degradation process of synthesized acrylic homopolymers and forming of thermal degradation products during their pyrolysis. As investigated method pyrolysis combined with gas chromatography was used. Poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylates) are used as plasticizers for pressure-sensitive adhesives applied in medical area.     

Nanoflower hydroxyapatite's effect on the properties of resin-based dental composite

To investigate the reinforcing effect of nanoflower-like hydroxyapatite (NFHA) in resin-based dental composites, we synthesized a novel NFHA using microwave irradiation (MW), hydrothermal treatment (HT), and sonochemical synthesis (SS). Silanized NFHA was then used as the reinforcing filler in dental resin composites. We characterized the structure and morphology of various HA nanostructures using x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, and TEM. The mechanical performance of dental resin composites reinforced with silanized NFHA was measured using a universal testing machine. Spherical HA, synthesized through chemical precipitation (CP), served as the control group. One-way analysis of variance was employed for the statistical analysis of the acquired data. The results demonstrate that the nanoflower morphology significantly was improved mechanical and physical properties. After conducting trials, the NFHA synthesized using MW and HT showed a substantial enhancement in mechanical and physical properties compared to the other structures. Therefore, it can be concluded that NFHA can serve as a novel reinforcing HA filler, providing regenerative properties to resin composites with sufficient mechanical strength.     

EDC/NHS交联胶原基牙周组织引导再生膜材料的研究

采用胶原材料制备了一种密实-疏松双层结构的牙周引导再生膜材料.为改善再生膜材料的物理化学性能,采用1-乙基-3-(3-二甲基氨丙基)碳二亚胺(EDC)和N-羟基琥珀酰亚胺(NHS)为交联剂对膜材料进行交联,考察了不同交联剂质量浓度对膜材料物理化学性能的影响,并通过差示扫描量热分析仪(DSC)、扫描电镜(SEM)、吸水率测试、膨胀动力学分析、抗酶解性能分析等手段对膜材料交联前后的结构与性能进行了研究.结果表明,以EDC/NHS为交联剂,在pH为5.5、EDC质量浓度为5 g/L、交联时间为24 h的条件下,引导再生胶原膜材料的综合性能达到最佳,进一步提高交联剂的浓度,材料物理化学性能的变化并不明显.采用EDC/NHS交联后,可显著改善再生膜材料的物理化学性能.交联后膜材料的变性温度和抗酶解性能显著提高,并且维持了密实-疏松的双层结构.     

基于计算机视觉的果树害虫的形态特征分析

为解决农作物病虫害的诊断问题,选择京郊常见果树的三种害虫:桃蛀螟成虫、华北大黑鳃金龟成虫、桃六点天蛾,使用计算机视觉技术清除背景,获取该害虫的形状参数、偏心率等形态特征。通过判别分析,建立三种害虫形态特征的判别评分函数,并测试了该判别评分函数的有效性。实验结果表明,形状参数、偏心率、似圆度特征能反映这三种害虫的形态特点,可有效区分这三种害虫。     

2—范空间上有界2—线性泛函的保范延拓

研究了２－范空间具有保范延拓性质的一个必要条件，以及一个子空间上的有界２－线性泛函可保范延拓的一个充分必要条件，并导出相应的一些推论。     

三甲基戊二醇的合成及应用研究

采用异丁醛缩合、交叉Cannizzaro反应制备了三甲基戊二醇（TMPD）,并利用TMPD合成两种具有重要用途的新型香精青叶恶烷和环状碳酸酯IDDO。 简要介绍子这两种合成香精在食品工业中的应用。     

高分子絮凝剂处理高浓度化妆品原料生产废水研究

化妆品原料生产过程中产生的废水水质成分复杂、有机物含量高、难降解,利用混凝工艺处理该废水能够减缓生化处理单元的负担,提高污水处理效率。为揭示无机高分子混凝剂混凝过程中污染物的去除机制和污泥性质的变化,考察了不同的絮凝剂聚合氯化铝(PAC)、聚合硫酸铁(PFS)、聚合氯化铝铁(PAFC)和助凝剂聚丙烯酰胺(PAM)投加浓度对污染物去除率和污泥性质的影响。采用傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)、X射线能谱(EDX)、扫描电镜(SEM)、热重分析仪(TGA)分析污泥絮体官能团、表面形貌、元素组成和热稳定性的变化,采用三维荧光光谱(3D-EEM)和超滤技术分析出水中有机物分子量的分布规律和有机物成分的变化,优化最佳混凝工艺运行条件。结果表明:进水中的天然有机物(NOM)荧光强度高,有机物分子量主要分布在>100×10³和<3×10³区间,其所占比例分别为22.89%和50.57%。当进水COD为6700～7500 mg/L时,在助凝剂PAM投加浓度为0.03 g/L,PAC、PFS和PAFC投加浓度分别为2.8 g/L、2.8 g/L和3.0...     

A Stochastic Petri Net-Based Model of the Involvement of Interleukin 18 in Atherosclerosis

Interleukin 18 (IL-18) is a proinflammatory and proatherogenic cytokine with pleiotropic properties, which is involved in T and NK cell maturation and the synthesis of other inflammatory cytokines and cell adhesion molecules. It plays a significant role in orchestrating the cytokine cascade, accelerates atherosclerosis and influences plaque vulnerability. To investigate the influence of IL-18 cytokine on atherosclerosis development, a stochastic Petri net model was built and then analyzed. First, MCT-sets and t-clusters were generated, then knockout and simulation-based analysis was conducted. The application of systems approach that was used in this research enabled an in-depth analysis of the studied phenomenon. Our results gave us better insight into the studied phenomenon and allow revealing that activation of macrophages by the classical pathway and IL-18-MyD88 signaling axis is crucial for the modeled process.     

Novel Positive Allosteric Modulators of µ Opioid Receptor—Insight from In Silico and In Vivo Studies

Opioids are the drugs of choice in severe pain management. Unfortunately, their use involves serious, potentially lethal side effects. Therefore, efforts in opioid drug design turn toward safer and more effective mechanisms, including allosteric modulation. In this study, molecular dynamics simulations in silico and ‘writhing’ tests in vivo were used to characterize potential allosteric mechanism of two previously reported compounds. The results suggest that investigated compounds bind to μ opioid receptor in an allosteric site, augmenting action of morphine at subeffective doses, and exerting antinociceptive effect alone at higher doses. Detailed analysis of in silico calculations suggests that first of the compounds behaves more like allosteric agonist, while the second compound acts mainly as a positive allosteric modulator.