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Direct detection of peanut agglutinin/lactose interactions was realized by an electrochemical approach based on a polypyrrole coated electrode displaying pendant carbohydrates.

We report the use of near-infrared (NIR) radiation to trigger the irreversible flocculation of poly(oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate)-stabilised polypyrrole nanoparticles in physiological buffer.

Polyion complexes of three chitosans with poly(vinyl sulfate) (PVS) and dodecylbenzene sulfonate (DBS) were examined by a potentiometric study that was to separately measure the pH of sample solutions individually prepared. Apparent formation constants (Ki) of ion association between the protonated amines of chitosan and the sulfates of PVS or the sulfonates of DBS were determined. The effects ...

The antimicrobial effect of the polyamide 6/66-chitosan blend obtained by extrusion and chitosan-coated plastic films was compared with pure chitosan films and chitosan solution against Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Bacillus cereus. The films from polyamide 6/66-chitosan blend had no antibacterial activity, and the chitosan plastic film coating (bilayer system) showed only contac...

Nanothermites are composite energetic materials made of fuel and oxidizer nanoparticles characterized by impressive exothermic reactions (highly flame temperatures heat combustion releases). However, nanothermites suffer from their high electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitivity that may be at the origin accidental ignitions during handling. The present study deals with use doped-polypyrrole con...

The present feature article offers a concise overview of recent research progress the authors working in design macroporous conducting materials represented by polypyrrole-coated melamine sponges. highlights innovative results from and suggests perspective for future directions field polymer composites. also overviews this particular subject area defines key challenges emerging field. feasibili...

-Chitosan is natural polysaccharide resembles with glycosaminoglycan of Extra Cellular matrix (ECM), which makes it a promising candidate for wound healing application apart from its excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability. In this study we have formulated various types of chitosan gel by dissolving different concentrations of chitosan powder in 100 ml of 2% acetic acid separately. Elec...

Chitosan is a natural polymer, which has been used in agriculture to stimulate crop growth. Furthermore, it has been used for the encapsulation of nanoparticles in order to obtain controlled release. In this work, the effect of chitosan-PVA and Cu nanoparticles (Cu NPs) absorbed on chitosan-PVA on growth, antioxidant capacity, mineral content, and saline stress in tomato plants was evaluated. T...

Preparation and characterization of water soluble chitosan was examined for their antibacterial activity from P. stylifera. The yield of crude chitosan and water soluble chitosan was 54.3 % and 87.8%. The FT-IR spectrum of chitin, chitosan and water soluble chitosan also determined and characterization was done and compared with standards. Compare to other bacterial strains S.auerus (18.3mm) ha...