in this paper functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes (fmwcnt) were modified using doxycycline, containing reactable nitrogen, which can attach chemically to functionalized mwcnt. the synthesized nano compounds were characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ft-ir) and raman spectroscopy. these spectrums proved the existence of nitrogen atoms of amide functional groups. the mor...

This paper investigated the effect of the amine-functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the thermomechanical properties of CNT/epoxy nanocomposites. Mechanical stirring and ultra-sonication were utilized to uniformly disperse CNTs into the epoxy matrix. Non-functionalized and amine-functionalized CNTs with different weight percentages (wt. %) were mixed into the epoxy resin. Using standard te...

We describe our development of a complete real-time stereoscopic augmented reality system that overlays laparoscopic ultrasound (LUS) images on stereoscopic laparoscopic video for conventional laparoscopic surgery. The system was designed and developed to achieve near-term clinical evaluation as a primary goal. Special consideration was paid to system interactivity, accuracy and easy integratio...

Young's modu lus and Poisso n's ratio have been measured simultaneously on a seri es of parti c ula te composites containing vo lume fractions of fill er up to 0.50. The co mposites consisted of small glass spheres im bedded in a ri gid e poxy polyme r matrix. The measured va lues were com pared with theOl·etica l values ca lc ulated from c urrent theories. A recentl y generalized and simplifie...

Th e article by Bataille et al 1 in CHEST (December 2014) represents a signifi cant advancement in the fi eld, not least because it demonstrates that lung ultrasonography (LUS) has serious limitations in patients with acute respiratory failure and that thoracic ultrasonography (TUS), which includes echocardiography, is preferable. Nevertheless, even if we consider Descartes’ observation that pe...

Th e article by Bataille et al 1 in CHEST (December 2014) represents a signifi cant advancement in the fi eld, not least because it demonstrates that lung ultrasonography (LUS) has serious limitations in patients with acute respiratory failure and that thoracic ultrasonography (TUS), which includes echocardiography, is preferable. Nevertheless, even if we consider Descartes’ observation that pe...

The present study deals with the synthesis andfunctionalization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles as drug delivery platforms. SBA-15 nanorods with high surface area (1010 m2g-1) were functionalized by post grafting method using 3-mercaptopropyl trimethoxysilane (MPTS). The parent and thiol-functionalized SBA-15 nanorods were used as nanocarriers for an anticancer drug (gemcitabine). The charac...

Abstract Background The mortality risk of chronic interstitial lung disease (ILD) is currently assessed using the ILD-GAP score. present study evaluates whether addition cardiopulmonary ultrasound parameters to score can further improve predictive value ILD-GAP. Methods Medical records from 91 patients with ILD hospitalized June 2015 March 2016 were retrospectively examined. Lung (LUS) score, r...

Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, creating tools to assess disease severity is one of most important aspects reducing burden on emergency departments. Lung ultrasound has a high accuracy for diagnosis pulmonary diseases; however, there are few prospective studies demonstrating that lung can predict outcomes in patients. We hypothesized score (LUS) at hospital admission could Thi...