Bis(benzimidazole)amine-based copper complexes, with structural similarities to the active sites of Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenase enzymes (LPMOs), were tested for oxidative degradation cellulose. Spectroscopic characterization as well authentication one them, confirm a tetragonal coordination environment 3 nitrogen donors, thioether in axial positions. Aqueous cellulose was achieved CuII c...

In this paper, we describe a hidden line removal scheme for 2D cartoon images. The depths are introduced to the polylines of the image. The surfaces of the image are classified and their depths updated according to the depths of polylines forming the surfaces. The hidden lines are identified by comparing the depths of the polylines with the depths of the surfaces. This algorithm has been applie...

The High Power Pulsed Light™ [HPPL™] and Incoherent Fast Light™ technologies [IFL™, Novavision Group S.p.A., 20826 Misinto (MB), Italy] are recent innovations in the field of unwanted hair removal with intense pulsed light devices. IFL™ is a further improvement over the already advanced characteristics of the HPPL™ technology. A selection of photoepilation case histories with the HPPL™ and IFL™...

Many efforts in the development of platinum complexes as anticancer drugs have been contemplated in order to reduce the cytotoxicity and to improve the platin drug-resistance.1 Since sulfur-containing compounds such as glutathione and metallothioneins are rich in cells, the formation of the S–Pt bond is generally believed to be one of the major mechanisms in the resistance to cis-platin drugs i...

M any studies have investigated hair removal or growth prevention treatments, but they often measure hair density using noninvasive methods that are subjective and qualitative. Although photographic and digital hair-counting methods have been used, their reliability and validity remain unknown. We describe a simple, noninvasive method of hair counting used in a hair growth prevention treatment ...

BACKGROUND The uniform delivery of laser energy is particularly important for safe and effective laser hair removal (LHR) treatment. Although it is necessary to quantitatively assess the spatial distribution of the delivered laser, laser spots are difficult to trace owing to a lack of visual cues. This study proposes a novel preclinic tool to evaluate operator proficiency in LHR treatment and a...

Use of contraceptive implants has surged in recent years, yet emerging data show a deficit of service delivery capacity and coverage for implant removals. The number of projected removals needed in the 69 FP2020 focus countries in 2018 (4.9–5.8 million) is more than twice that estimated for 2015 (2.2 million). We must proactively plan and execute high-quality implant removal services in order t...