Detection and quantification of pathogens in water is critical for the protection of human health and for drinking water safety and security. When the pathogen concentrations are low, large sample volumes (several liters) are needed to achieve reliable quantitative results. However, most microbial identification methods utilize relatively small sample volumes. As a consequence, a concentration ...

Iodine preparations for external use are recommended for treating pressure ulcers with manifestations of infection and necrosis. These ulcers abundantly produce wound exudates, which could be absorbed by water-soluble base. In this study we aimed to improve the previously reported methodologies for water absorption and new methodologies were developed in Franz diffusion cell with 100kDa molecul...

BACKGROUND Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is the standard treatment in selected patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Drug-eluting particles are developed to reduce side effects and improve efficacy. We present safety data of a prospective randomized phase II study with doxorubicin-eluting superabsorbent polymer (SAP) microspheres. MATERIAL AND METHODS We...

A new approach to odor and pH control in medical and hygiene care applications relies on a treatment of absorbent fluff with selected enzyme inhibitors. Cellulose fiber was found to be a convenient carrier for some chemicals which modify the structure of an enzyme and/or block its active site. In an absorbent system exposed for example to body liquids containing urea, selected substances, when ...

Abstract Soil erosion is a major environmental threat. The purpose of this study was to develop new polymer soil improvers that could mitigate the risk by modifying microstructure and improving ecological self‐repair ability. In particular, investigated composites (ADNB) based on different combination ratios nano‐aqueous adhesive (NAB) superabsorbent resin (SARn). effects types ADNB water chara...