Titanium is a successful biomaterial that possesses good biocompatibility. It is covered by a surface layer of titanium dioxide, and this oxide may play a critical role in inhibiting reactive oxygen species, such as peroxynitrite, produced during the inflammatory response. In the present study, titanium dioxide was coated onto silicone substrates by radio-frequency sputtering. Silicone coating ...

A mould release agent is an additive that makes the moulded product easy to detach from mould, it forms a protective film on ensure surface quality of mould. Mold agents are divided into water-based agents, oil-based and powder-based agents. Water-based widely used because they have advantages low price, good effect, green environment protection, smooth casting surface, air tightness automatici...

The fabrication of robots and their embedded systems is challenging due to the complexity interacting components. integration additive manufacturing (AM) robotics has made advancements in through sophisticated state-of-the-art AM technologies materials. With emergence 3D printing, printing materials are also being considered engineered for specific applications. This study reviews different rob...

HEAVY silicone oils have shown promising results in the treatment of retinal detachments in the inferior quadrant in several studies. However, their use remains controversial, attendees at a symposium at the 7th EURETINA Congress heard. Proponents of silicone oil say that the specific gravity of these compounds makes them more efficient than conventional silicone oils in providing inferior tamp...

Craniofacial defects often result in aesthetic and functional deficits, which affect the patient's psyche and wellbeing. Patient-specific implants remain the optimal solution, but their use is limited or impractical due to their high costs. This article describes a fast and cost-efficient workflow of in-house manufactured patient-specific implants for craniofacial reconstruction and cranioplast...

OBJECTIVES Candida albicans is a common cause of nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is responsible for increased morbidity and healthcare costs. Moreover, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services no longer reimburse for hospital-acquired catheter-associated UTIs. Thus, development of specific approaches for the prevention of Candida urinary infections is needed. Cranberry jui...

The article presents pr ocess application of the rapi d prototyping (RP) for manufacturing of blades of aircraft turbine in monocrystallization and also directional crystallization of casting process. It is describing the method of modelling of the chosen elements of casting model kit with the usage of RP and RT system s. The article presents the analysis of additive rapid prototyping methods (...

Silicone breast prostheses have been widely used for several decades. Until recently, about 150 000 women received these implants annually in the United States—80% for breast augmentation and the others almost exclusively for reconstruction after cancer surgery. There is little doubt about the beneficial psychological eVects of breast implants, but there is increasing awareness of alleged adver...

A quat-silicone micro-emulsion (particle size <40 nm), an amino-silicone macro-emulsion (110 nm), and an alkyl modified silicone macro-emulsion (740 nm) were used to modify Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) sapwood. Treated and uncoated boards were exposed to natural weathering for one year along with water treated controls according to EN 927-3. The treatment with silicone emulsions did not enh...

Reworking electronic packages is an integral process related to diagnostics and salvaging valuable materials. It is a meticulous and time-consuming procedure that requires some knowledge of the package material composition to determine compatible cleaning solutions and processes. Silicone adhesives are being used more frequently due to their ability to minimize shear stress during temperature c...