In this project, we study SiC nanoporous membranes, which exhibit the potential to overcome many of the difficulties other inorganic membranes face, particularly under conditions typically encountered in reactive separations for H2 production, and in fuel-cell applications. In particular, we systematically investigate and further develop the technique of pre-ceramic polymer pyrolysis to produce...

objective we have previously shown that rose bengal (rb) alone, not as a photosensitiser, could induce apoptotic- and non-apoptotic cell death in different melanoma cell lines. to clarify rb-induced toxicity mechanisms, role of caspases and reactive oxygen specious (ros) were studied in melanoma cells. material and methods human melanoma cell lines, me 4405 and sk-mel-28 were cultured in dmem m...

This study aimed to investigate the potency of silymarin (SMN) and melatonin (MEL) on restoring the pancreatic  cells in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Male Wistar rats were divided into five groups, including: control (C), untreated diabetic (D), SMN-treated diabetic (50 mg/kg, orally), MEL-treated diabetic (10 mg/kg, i.p.), and SMN plus MEL-treated diabetic rats. Diabetes was in...

By partial homology with the DNA of human papillomavirus type 9 a cellular amplification unit was detected which is amplified in melanoma cells but not in Epstein-Barr virus-transformed B cells of two melanoma patients. A 2.4-kilobase EcoRI fragment of this amplification unit was cloned and designated mel/HPV9. At the chromosomal level we detected mel/HPV9 in homogeneously staining regions or i...

Nanoporous polymer films have been prepared using immiscible blends of polyetherimide (PEI) and poly(caprolactone diol) (PCLD). The films were prepared by spin-coating from a common solvent – dichloromethane (DCM). To create the nanoporous films, PCLD was removed by immersing the films in acetone, which dissolves PCLD only. Field emission scanning electron microscopy was used to study the porou...

Objective We have previously shown that Rose Bengal (RB) alone, not as a photosensitiser, could induce apoptotic- and non-apoptotic cell death in different melanoma cell lines. To clarify RB-induced toxicity mechanisms, role of caspases and reactive oxygen specious (ROS) were studied in melanoma cells. Material and Methods Human melanoma cell lines, Me 4405 and Sk-Mel-28 were cultured in DM...

Silica aerogel is a class of nanoporous material with extremely high porosity (85–99.9 %) and specific surface area (500–1200 m2/g), as in cause very low density, thermal conductivity. But silica have some disadvantages. One this disadvantages cost. In study, to solve problem has been used cost precursor which rice husk ash. Also, we try improve porosity. To the expanded perlite (EP). produced ...

A Metropolis Monte Carlo study of the dealloying mechanism leading to the formation of nanoporous gold is presented. A simple lattice-gas model for gold, silver and acid particles, vacancies and products of chemical reactions is adopted. The influence of temperature, concentration and lattice defects on the dealloying process is investigated and the morphological properties are characterized in...