The first poly(vinyl chloride) blood bag containing di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) as a plasticizer was introduced in medicine in 1950. Since then, millions of liters of blood collected in plastic have been transfused. Aside from the obvious advantages of plastic over glass containers for the collection, storage and transfusion of blood, plastic containers have made blood component therapy po...

The maintenance of the quality and storage life of perishable fruits and vegetables is a major challenge for the food industry. In this study, the effects of different temperatures, packaging materials and storage time on the stability of capsaicinoids and antioxidants, such as total carotenoids, ascorbic acid and total phenolic compounds, were studied in three commercially cultivated hot peppe...

Recent in vitro studies have shown that di-2-ethylhexyl-phthalate (DEHP) inhibits the deterioration of RBCs during refrigerated storage in containers that use this compound as a plasticizer. The experiments described in this report were designed to assess whether this in vitro protective effect of DEHP would result in a prolonged in vivo survival of RBCs infused into normal human recipients. Wh...

The current research determines the most recent developments in natural fibres reinforced polylactic acid composites. Polylactic (PLA) is derived from renewable resources and capable of degrading microorganisms, eliminating pollution caused by petrochemical-based plastic. PLA promising biodegradable material among polymers since it easily attacked bacteria decomposes easily, releasing H2O, CO2,...

BACKGROUND Newborn admission temperature is a strong predictor of outcomes across all gestations. Hypothermia immediately after birth remains a worldwide issue and, if prolonged, is associated with harm. Keeping preterm infants warm is difficult even when recommended routine thermal care guidelines are followed in the delivery room. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy and safety of intervention...

Due to plastics resilience against degradation and its proliferation in. An extremely halotolerant bacterial consortium MPD-M, immobilized.The hypothesis is that if PE-degrading microorganisms do exist in the Nature, then it will be possible to isolate them and use them for degradation of plastic bags. A microbial consortium capable of PE degradation was obtained as a result of.Selection and sc...