For the first time we demonstrate complete integration and pre-storage of all required components for nucleic acid extraction and purification on the centrifugal microfluidic LabDisk platform. On the one hand pre-storage of large volume liquid reagents from 200-–-550 μL is realized in stickpacks, that are stacked to decrease the footprint consumption on the LabDisk and are released automaticall...

ZnO, aside from TiO2, has been considered as a promising material for purification and disinfection of water and air, and remediation of hazardous waste, owing to its high activity, environment-friendly feature and lower cost. However, their poor visible light utilization greatly limited their practical applications. Herein, we demonstrate the fabrication of different aspect ratios of the ZnO n...

Epoxidation of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) may be carried out by the reaction of SWNTs with either trifluorodimethyldioxirane or 3-chloroperoxybenzoic acid; the resulting O-SWNTs are spectroscopically similar to those formed by ozonolysis. Quantification of the epoxide substituents is possible through the catalytic de-epoxidation reaction using MeReO3/PPh3 and the 31P NMR spectroscop...

PS-TEMPO, a polymer-supported 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO) was successfully applied as a recyclable, active and selective catalyst for the oxidation of alcohols. Bleach, molecular oxygen and air were successfully used as terminal oxidant under conditions suitable for industrial applications. The intrinsic activity and selectivity of TEMPO for primary alcohols to aldehydes were r...

Photocatalyst is a gifted method which can be used for various purposes like degradation of various organic pollutants in wastewater, production of hydrogen, purification of air, and antibacterial activity. When compared with other methods, photocatalysis is rapidly growing and gaining more attention from the researchers due to its several advantages such as low cost and attractive efficiency. ...

Heavy metals found in urban air with its toxic effects have a direct impact on human health. Selection of appropriate tree species and shrub refining capacity of heavy metals in urban areas can greatly reduce the toxic effects of these materials. This study aimed to identify the most suitable tree and shrub species of broadleaf evergreen, deciduous and coniferous refinement of heavy metals lead...

Heavy metals found in urban air with its toxic effects have a direct impact on human health. Selection of appropriate tree species and shrub refining capacity of heavy metals in urban areas can greatly reduce the toxic effects of these materials. This study aimed to identify the most suitable tree and shrub species of broadleaf evergreen, deciduous and coniferous refinement of heavy metals lead...

Effective promotion of air filtration applications proposed for fibers requires their real nanoscale diameter, optimized pore structure, and high service strength; however, creating such filter medium has proved to be a tremendous challenge. This study first establishes a strategy to design and fabricate novel poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide) nanofiber/nets (PMIA NF/N) air filter via electrospi...

On the basis of key ways of oily waste treatment in Russia which has been described in the article and on the example of oil-contaminated soil (OCS) treatment there can be considered two most widespread technologies: bioremediation and thermal recovery. We developed the process flow sheet of the equipment (UT-2S) for industrial oily wastes treatment on the basis of high temperature air tight de...