In this study, we demonstrate the use of gamma-PGA-Na for production of water insoluble gamma-PGA nanofibers by electrospinning. This result was accomplished
using an aqueous solvent containing 10 wt % of an oxazoline component polymer as the crosslinking agent and by heat treatment. The crosslinking reaction was evaluated by solid-state NMR. The nanofiber webs showed a high level of moisture absorption capability while retaining their fibrous shape. (C) 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 122: 150-158, 2011″
“We have studied interface phase stability of the BaFe(12)O(19) (BaM) thin films grown by molecular beam epitaxy on SiC(0001). The films were epitaxially grown with the following crystallographic relation: BaM(0001)parallel to SiC(0001) and BaM(11-20)parallel to SiC(11-20). High resolution TEM reveals the existence of two interfacial bands with different structure than BaM. The first band close to Hedgehog inhibitor SiC is SiO(x) while the second has spinel structure and chemically corresponds to Fe(3)O(4). These findings
suggest that at initial Oligomycin A growth stages Fe(3)O(4) is more favorable than BaM. Density functional theory modeling of the phase stability of BaM compared to Fe(3)O(4) shows that BaM is only stable at high oxygen partial pressures. (C) 2011 American Institute of Physics. [doi:10.1063/1.3559496]“
“A polysaccharide was obtained by fermentation of glycerol in the presence of Pseudomonas spp. bacteria. It was characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, SEC chromatography, conductimetric titrations, and viscometric measurements; its emulsifying activity was tested using various mixtures of a hydrocarbon compound and polymer solution. Based on this polysaccharide, new crosslinked ionic derivatives were synthesized and characterized; their interaction with lysozyme was studied. From the data presented, one can suggest
some applications for this new, less expensive polysaccharide-it could be used as a thickener and specific bioemulsifier, while its derivatives-as a support for controlled release of biomolecules. (C) 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 122: 159-167, 2011″
“Delivery of the second twin is one of the most challenging events for practicing obstetricians. Due to the increased IACS-10759 inhibitor incidence of twin gestations and lack of well-designed clinical trials, evidence-based recommendations are lagging behind clinical demand.
The present review examines the practice of second nonvertex twin deliveries.
A review of the literature was conducted using the term vertex-nonvertex; twin gestation; mode of delivery; and cesarean delivery.
There is a lack of evidence supporting the appropriate approach to second nonvertex twin deliveries. Larger studies with increased power are needed to examine the variations regarding gestational period, birth weight, and institutional experience.