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Multi-Layer Controlled Multi-Output Remote State Preparation of Single-Particle States

  • Nueraminaimu Maihemuti,
  • Yimamujiang Aisan,
  • Jiayin Peng and
  • Jiangang Tang

2 September 2026

We propose two multi-layer controlled multi-output remote state preparation (RSP) schemes for arbitrary single-qubit and single-qudit states. Twelve-particle entangled channels are constructed in two-dimensional and d-dimensional Hilbert spaces, and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Quantum Information, Cryptography and Computation)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,549 Views
13 Pages

Controlled Remote State Preparation via General Pure Three-Qubit State

  • Yuebo Zha,
  • Zhihua Zhang,
  • Yulin Huang and
  • Jianyu Yang

17 July 2015

The protocols for controlled remote state preparation of a single qubit and a general two-qubit state are presented in this paper. The general pure three-qubit states are chosen as shared quantum channel, which are not Local operations and classical...

(This article belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
7,565 Views
24 Pages

Controllable Preparation and Strengthening Strategies towards High-Strength Carbon Nanotube Fibers

  • Yukang Zhu,
  • Hongjie Yue,
  • Muhammad Junaid Aslam,
  • Yunxiang Bai and ,
  • Zhenxing Zhu and
  • Fei Wei
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

5 October 2022

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with superior mechanical properties are expected to play a role in the next generation of critical engineering mechanical materials. Crucial advances have been made in CNTs, as it has been reported that the tensile strength of...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue 70th Year Anniversary of Carbon Nanotube Discovery—Focus on Real World Solutions)
  • Article
  • Open Access
778 Views
22 Pages

11 September 2026

This study investigates a previously unexplored aspect of bilingual language control in young children: the ability to engage proactive control mechanisms during language switching. Using a novel cued language-switching paradigm, we examined whether...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Language and Cognitive Development in Bilingual Children)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,381 Views
12 Pages

We propose a theoretical scheme to enhance quantum coherence and obtain steady-state coherence by combining quantum feedback control and noise-assisted preparation. We investigate the effects of quantum-jump-based feedback control and noise field on...

(This article belongs to the Topic Recent Advances in Nonlinear Optics and Nonlinear Optical Materials)
  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,223 Views
16 Pages

26 March 2024

Bicontinuous interfacially jammed emulsion gels, also known as Bijels, are a new type of soft condensed matter. Over the last decade, Bijels have attracted considerable attention because of their unique morphology, property, and broad application pro...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering (3rd Edition))
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
5,400 Views
19 Pages

16 November 2018

Surface microstructure preparation offers a promising approach for overcoming the shortcomings of Al alloy, such as poor friction resistance, low hardness and weak corrosion resistance to corrosive liquid. Though many methods for the surface microstr...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Thin Film Fabrication and Surface Techniques)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,896 Views
13 Pages

Controlled Preparation of Nanoparticle Gradient Materials by Diffusion

  • Andreas Spinnrock,
  • Max Martens,
  • Florian Enders,
  • Klaus Boldt and
  • Helmut Cölfen

Nanoparticle gradient materials combine a concentration gradient of nanoparticles with a macroscopic matrix. This way, specific properties of nanoscale matter can be transferred to bulk materials. These materials have great potential for applications...

  • Review
  • Open Access
17 Citations
9,082 Views
24 Pages

28 February 2023

Scents are volatile compounds highly employed in a wide range of manufactured items, such as fine perfumery, household products, and functional foods. One of the main directions of the research in this area aims to enhance the longevity of scents by...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Feature Papers in 'Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics' 2023)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,563 Views
18 Pages

4 February 2021

As research on quantum computers and quantum information transmission deepens, the multi-particle and multi-mode quantum information transmission has been attracting increasing attention. For scenarios where multi-parties transmit sequentially increa...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Quantum Communications and Quantum Networks)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,094 Views
13 Pages

Protein–peptide–calcium phosphate composites were developed for achieving sustainable and controlled protein release. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a model acidic protein was efficiently encapsulated with basic polypeptides such as polyly...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Functional Peptide-Based Nanomaterials)
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  • Open Access
38 Citations
16 Views

15 September 2012

The extracellular cellulase enzyme produced by Trichoderma reesei was used to prepare Nanocrystalline Cellulose (NCC) by controlled hydrolysis of bamboo fibers. The morphology of the prepared bamboo cellulose nanocrystals was characterized by field e...

  • Article
  • Open Access
33 Citations
5,851 Views
12 Pages

Controlled Preparation of Thermally Stable Fe-Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Composite by Magnetic Induction Heating

  • Laila M. Al-Harbi,
  • Mohamed S. A. Darwish,
  • Manal M. Khowdiary and
  • Ivan Stibor

7 May 2018

The most challenging task in the preparation of poly(dimethylsiloxane) composites is to control the curing time as well as to enhance their thermal and swelling behavior. Curing rate can be modified and controlled by a range of iron powder contents t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Magnetic Field in Polymer Research)
  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
6,256 Views
15 Pages

Research Progress on Quality Control Methods for Xiaochaihu Preparations

  • Guangzheng Xu,
  • Hui Wang,
  • Yingqian Deng,
  • Keyi Xie and ,
  • Weibo Zhao and
  • Xingchu Gong
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Xiaochaihu (XCH) is a classic Chinese medicine formula. XCH tablet, XCH granule, XCH capsule, and XCH effervescent tablet are included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. In this review, the formula and quality standards of XCH preparations at home and abr...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Separation, Extraction and Purification of Natural Products from Plants)
  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
5,378 Views
11 Pages

Preparation of Losartan Potassium Controlled Release Matrices and In-Vitro Investigation Using Rate Controlling Agents

  • Kamran Ahmad Khan,
  • Gul Majid Khan,
  • Muhammad Muzammal,
  • Mohammed Al Mohaini and ,
  • Abdulkhaliq J. Alsalman,
  • Maitham A. Al Hawaj,
  • Ashfaq Ahmad,
  • Zahid Rasul Niazi,
  • Kifayat Ullah Shah and
  • Arshad Farid
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

27 January 2022

Controlled release matrices have predictable drug release kinetics, provide drugs for an extended period of time, and reduce dosing frequency with improved patient compliance as compared with conventional tablet dosage forms. In the current research...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Regeneration)
  • Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,884 Views
27 Pages

Controllable Preparation and Research Progress of Photosensitive Antibacterial Complex Hydrogels

  • Zhijun Wang,
  • Lili Fu,
  • Dongliang Liu,
  • Dongxu Tang and ,
  • Kun Liu,
  • Lu Rao,
  • Jinyu Yang,
  • Yi Liu,
  • Yuesheng Li and
  • Xiaojie Yang
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

13 July 2023

Hydrogels are materials consisting of a network of hydrophilic polymers. Due to their good biocompatibility and hydrophilicity, they are widely used in biomedicine, food safety, environmental protection, agriculture, and other fields. This paper summ...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Designing Gels for Catalysts)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,008 Views
15 Pages

The Controlled Preparation of a Carrier-Free Nanoparticulate Formulation Composed of Curcumin and Piperine Using High-Gravity Technology

  • Ning Han,
  • Yue Liu,
  • Xin Liu,
  • Pengyue Li and ,
  • Yang Lu,
  • Shouying Du and
  • Kai Wu
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Carrier-free nanoparticulate formulations are an advantageous platform for the oral administration of insoluble drugs with the expectation of improving their bioavailability. However, the key limitation of exploiting carrier-free nanoparticulate form...

(This article belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,016 Views
20 Pages

11 February 2026

Vanadium (V), molybdenum (Mo), iron (Fe), and aluminum (Al) are crucial alloying elements in certain high-performance titanium alloys. Traditionally, these elements are added to titanium alloys in the form of binary master alloys such as V-Al, Mo-Al,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Green Metallurgy and High-Temperature Process Control: Innovations in Sustainable Techniques)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,731 Views
14 Pages

28 December 2023

In this study, a capillary microfluidic device was constructed, and sodium alginate solution and a pH-sensitive hydrophobic polymer (p(BMA-co-DAMA-co-MMA)) solution were introduced into the device for the preparation of hydrogel fibers loaded with po...

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  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,083 Views
11 Pages

1 March 2019

A solvent-free method that allows thermoplastic solid electrolytes based on poly(ethylene oxide) PEO to be obtained under controlled atmosphere conditions is presented. This method comprises two steps, the first one being the melt compounding of PEO...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Polymer Electrolytes for Energy Storage and Conversion Devices)
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  • Open Access
31 Citations
5,140 Views
20 Pages

Preparation, In Vitro Characterization, and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Polymeric pH-Responsive Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Release

  • Muhammad Suhail,
  • Jia-Yu Liu,
  • Ming-Chia Hung,
  • I-Hui Chiu and ,
  • Muhammad Usman Minhas and
  • Pao-Chu Wu
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

The aim of the current investigation was based on the development of pH-responsive hydrogels of chondroitin sulfate, carbopol, and polyvinyl alcohol polymerized with acrylic acid in the presence of ammonium persulfate and ethylene glycol dimethylacry...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Frontiers in Hydrogel-Based Drug Delivery Systems)
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  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,946 Views
15 Pages

30 May 2025

The hypoxic microenvironment is the main challenge for the repair of damaged tissue, and oxygen supply is an effective means of alleviating hypoxia. In this study, a series of core–shell-structured calcium peroxide/poly(ethylene glycol)@silica...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites)
  • Article
  • Open Access
34 Citations
10,041 Views
13 Pages

23 January 2015

A novel polymer-drug conjugate was prepared by the chemical reaction between the copolymer Pluronic P123 and the docetaxel via a pH sensitive hydrazone bond. These pluronic P123-docetaxel (DTX) conjugates (P123-DTX) could form the stable drug-loaded...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Materials for Drug Delivery)
  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
4,510 Views
10 Pages

30 May 2019

Positive temperature coefficient (PTC) materials have many applications in self-regulating heating; however, they are generally used in the high temperature range, and their use in the room temperature range have rarely been reported. A new kind of P...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,748 Views
14 Pages

Photochemical Preparation of Silver Colloids in Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose for Antibacterial Materials with Controlled Release of Silver

  • Ondrej Kvitek,
  • Elizaveta Mutylo,
  • Barbora Vokata,
  • Pavel Ulbrich and ,
  • Dominik Fajstavr,
  • Alena Reznickova and
  • Vaclav Svorcik
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

29 October 2020

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) possess strong antibacterial effect. The current trend is to incorporate AgNPs into functional materials that benefit from their bactericidal capabilities. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is routinely used for the co...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Antibacterial Surfaces, Thin Films, and Nanostructured Coatings)
  • Article
  • Open Access
34 Citations
3,660 Views
19 Pages

Size-Controlled Preparation of Docetaxel- and Curcumin-Loaded Nanoemulsions for Potential Pulmonary Delivery

  • Azren Aida Asmawi,
  • Norazlinaliza Salim,
  • Emilia Abdulmalek and
  • Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman

Lung cancer is one of the deadliest pulmonary diseases in the world. Although docetaxel (DTX) has exhibited superior efficacy in lung cancer treatment, it has demonstrated numerous adverse effects and poor bioavailability. The natural product extract...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Curcumin in Biomedical Applications)
  • Review
  • Open Access
24 Citations
6,586 Views
44 Pages

23 August 2025

Molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles (MIP NPs) are synthetic receptors with selective recognition sites for target molecules. They are employed instead of biorecognition elements in many applications due to their high affinity and selectivity,...

(This article belongs to the Section Polymer Processing and Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,640 Views
19 Pages

Preparing to React: A Behavioral Study on the Interplay between Proactive and Reactive Action Inhibition

  • Stefania C. Ficarella,
  • Andrea Desantis,
  • Alexandre Zénon and
  • Boris Burle

Motor preparation, based on one’s goals and expectations, allows for prompt reactions to stimulations from the environment. Proactive and reactive inhibitory mechanisms modulate this preparation and interact to allow a flexible control of responses....

(This article belongs to the Special Issue How Does Motor Inhibitory Control Emerge from the Interplay between Reactive and Proactive Inhibition)
  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
6 Citations
6,045 Views
13 Pages

6 August 2025

The rapid rise of short-form video platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels has transformed digital engagement by promoting fragmented, high-tempo swiping behaviors and intense sensory stimulation. While these platforms dominate daily use, their...

(This article belongs to the Section Cognition)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
4,712 Views
12 Pages

Size, Morphology and Crystallinity Control Strategy of Ultrafine HMX by Microfluidic Platform

  • Hanyu Jiang,
  • Xuanjun Wang,
  • Jin Yu,
  • Wenjun Zhou and ,
  • Shuangfei Zhao,
  • Siyu Xu and
  • Fengqi Zhao
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

23 January 2023

The crystal structure has a great influence on mechanical sensitivity and detonation performance of energetic materials. An efficient microfluidic platform was applied for size, morphology, and crystallinity controllable preparation of ultrafine HMX....

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Energetic Nanomaterials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,776 Views
13 Pages

8 July 2021

TiO2 is popular in photocatalytic degradation dye pollutants due to its abundance and its stability under photochemical conditions. Au loaded TiO2 can achieve efficient absorption of visible light and deal with the problem of low conversion efficienc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,334 Views
14 Pages

Operation Optimization of a Bucket Conveyor Transporting Wastes in the Processing Plant of a Hard Coal Mine

  • Sebastian Jendrysik,
  • Joanna Rogala-Rojek,
  • Daniel Kowol and
  • Andrzej N. Wieczorek

21 February 2024

This study presents the structure and principles of operation of the control system for a bucket conveyor operating in a jig preparation plant. The idea of controlling the conveyor speed is to maintain constant, nominal filling of the buckets, and th...

(This article belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
  • Communication
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,411 Views
7 Pages

14 December 2020

A novel method for efficiently recovering Fe and Mn from waste Mn ferrite by molten salt electrolysis is firstly proposed. The electrolysis of molten salt (MnCl2 (1.06 wt%)-FeCl3 (2.69 wt%)-NaCl-KCl) was performed at 800 °C. The phase of product...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,399 Views
21 Pages

Design and Analysis of New Type of Magnetically Controlled Reactor

  • Yang Liu,
  • Fuyao Yang,
  • Yu Han,
  • Jie Gao and ,
  • Cong Wang,
  • Dezhi Chen and
  • Haonan Bai
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

29 April 2024

In recent years, various new types of magnetic materials have emerged, especially in the field of nanotechnology. The application of material composite technology has formed a new type of dual-phase composite magnetic material. Under the control of a...

(This article belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
48 Citations
9,483 Views
21 Pages

Analytical Measurements and Efficient Process Generation Using a Dual–Arm Robot Equipped with Electronic Pipettes

  • Heidi Fleischer,
  • Daniel Baumann,
  • Shalaka Joshi,
  • Xianghua Chu and ,
  • Thomas Roddelkopf,
  • Michael Klos and
  • Kerstin Thurow
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

26 September 2018

The continued growth in life sciences is being accompanied by the constantly rising demand for robotic systems. Today, bioscreening and high–throughput screening processes are well automated. In contrast, a deficit can be found in the area of a...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Robotics, Micronanosensor and Smart Devices for Control)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,491 Views
14 Pages

2 April 2025

Annual grass weeds can provide significant competition to an establishing sown tropical perennial grass pasture. At least two years of grass weed control prior to sowing is required to reduce the weed seed bank. Pre-emergent herbicides used in summer...

  • Article
  • Open Access
322 Views
16 Pages

1 August 2026

This study presents a controllable alkaline degradation strategy for preparing biomimetic archaeological Chinese fir through potassium hydroxide (KOH) impregnation, addressing the limitations of scarce and heterogeneous authentic archaeological wood...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Measurement and Enhancement of Wood Mechanical and Chemical Properties, 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,326 Views
11 Pages

Efficacy and Patient Tolerability Profiles of Probiotic Solution with Bisacodyl Versus Conventional Cleansing Solution for Bowel Preparation: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial

  • Youn I Choi,
  • Jong-Joon Lee,
  • Jun-Won Chung,
  • Kyoung Oh Kim and ,
  • Yoon Jae Kim,
  • Jung Ho Kim,
  • Dong Kyun Park and
  • Kwang An Kwon
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

13 October 2020

Although adequate bowel preparation is essential in screening colonoscopy, patient intolerability to bowel cleansing agents is problematic. Recently, a probiotic mixture solution with bisacodyl emerged to improve patient tolerability. We investigated...

(This article belongs to the Section Gastroenterology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,299 Views
19 Pages

Influence of Puncture Devices on the Accuracy of Cyclophosphamide Dosing for Chemotherapy Administration

  • Susana Carvalho,
  • Andreia Cardoso,
  • Débora Ferreira,
  • Diana Dias da Silva and
  • Fernando Moreira

Background/Objectives: Cyclophosphamide is one of the most commonly used cytotoxic drugs in chemotherapy protocols. Its preparation in the hospital setting involves handling concentrated solutions, which pose occupational exposure risks and potential...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,980 Views
14 Pages

Preparation of Co-Processed Excipients for Controlled-Release of Drugs Assembled with Solid Lipid Nanoparticles and Direct Compression Materials

  • Luis Eduardo Serrano-Mora,
  • María L. Zambrano-Zaragoza,
  • Néstor Mendoza-Muñoz,
  • Gerardo Leyva-Gómez and ,
  • Zaida Urbán-Morlán and
  • David Quintanar-Guerrero
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

The purpose of the study was to develop a novel, directly compressible, co-processed excipient capable of providing a controlled-release drug system for the pharmaceutical industry. A co-processed powder was formed by adsorption of solid lipid nanopa...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nano-particulate Drug Delivery System: Current Status and Future Perspective)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,919 Views
13 Pages

28 October 2024

Microparticles derived from biomaterials are becoming increasingly popular for application in drug delivery systems. In this study, the water-in-oil (W/O) emulsification–diffusion method was used to create cellulose (C), silk fibroin (SF), and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Polymer Composites from Renewable Resources: Functionality and Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
15,023 Views
15 Pages

Benefits of Probiotic Pretreatment on the Gut Microbiota and Minor Complications after Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial

  • Dooheon Son,
  • Youn Jung Choi,
  • Min Young Son,
  • Won Moon and ,
  • Seun Ja Park,
  • Sanghyun Lim and
  • Jae Hyun Kim
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

24 February 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of probiotic pretreatment on the alteration and recovery of gut microbiota after bowel preparation and its correlation with minor complications. This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled...

(This article belongs to the Section Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,238 Views
14 Pages

17 December 2025

Encapsulated formulations have emerged as a promising tool for increasing nutrient absorption in the food supplement and cosmetic industries. Although the theoretical amplification factors for improving the bioavailability of encapsulated formulation...

(This article belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
  • Article
  • Open Access
321 Views
13 Pages

Qualification of Targeted Attribute Quantitation and New Peak Detection for Automated Multi-Attribute Method Workflows Using Liquid Handling Systems

  • Kelvin Chang,
  • Qinjingwen Cao,
  • Chuntian Cai,
  • Wayman Chan and ,
  • Zhiqi Hao and
  • Feng Yang
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

9 October 2026

Background/Objectives: The Multi-Attribute Method (MAM) uses LC-MS peptide mapping for targeted attribute quantitation (TAQ) and untargeted New Peak Detection (NPD) in product quality monitoring and quality control of biotherapeutics. As automated li...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Characterization and Quality Control of Biopharmaceuticals Using the Multi-Attribute Method (MAM): Advantages and Challenges)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,348 Views
13 Pages

28 March 2025

Utilizing entomopathogenic fungi as a biological control method for parasitic houseflies in livestock presents a promising and innovative alternative. This study aimed to evaluate the control efficacy of a lyophilized Metarhizium brunneum preparation...

(This article belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
296 Views
14 Pages

Controlled Impact Fragmentation of Extracted Teeth as a Novel Strategy for Dentin Graft Preparation: A Granulometric and Comparative Study

  • Pablo Moreno Garibaldi,
  • Tannia Calderon Avila,
  • Rafael Carrera Espinoza,
  • Melvyn Alvarez Vera and ,
  • Juan Alfonso Beltrán Fernández,
  • María Teresa Jiménez Munguía,
  • Adriana Palacios Rosas and
  • Christian Lagarza Cortes
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

30 September 2026

Alveolar bone preservation following tooth extraction requires biomaterials with appropriate biological and physical properties. Here, particle size and morphology of the biomaterial play a critical role in bone regeneration. Tooth particle grafts re...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dental Biomaterials: Research, Development and Applications)
  • Feature Paper
  • Review
  • Open Access
44 Citations
25,627 Views
30 Pages

Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are dominating the biopharmaceutical field due to the fact of their high specificity in the treatment of diverse diseases. Nevertheless, mAbs are very complex glycoproteins exhibiting several macro- and microh...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,494 Views
17 Pages

Preparation of High Bio-Content Polyurethane Coatings from Co-Liquefaction of Cellulosic Biomass and Starch for Controlled Release Fertilizers

  • Minhui Pang,
  • Shuqi Dong,
  • Jianguo Zhao,
  • Hongyan Li and ,
  • Dongsheng Liu and
  • Lixia Li
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

11 January 2023

To manufacture high bio-content degradable polyurethane-coated fertilizer, the co-liquefaction of corn straw and starch was carried out to convert more biomass into bio-polyol so as to substitute petroleum-based polyol. The effect of the corn straw t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,030 Views
18 Pages

This study prepared nanocapsules (NCs) with excellent self-controlled antimicrobial activity at pH 6–7 and humidity 45–100%, conditions in which most bacterial and fungal strains thrive. The nanocapsule substrate (NC@SiO2) was 676 nm in d...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Pharmaceutical Formulations with Antimicrobial Properties)
  • Review
  • Open Access
29 Citations
10,040 Views
21 Pages

9 February 2021

(1) Background: Surgical site skin preparation is an important approach to prevent postoperative wound infections. International guidelines recommend that alcohol-based combinations be used, however, the optimal combination remains uncertain. This st...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Prevention and Treatment of Surgical Site Infections)

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