585 research outputs found
Strontium- and Zinc-Containing Bioactive Glass and Alginates Scaffolds.
With an increasingly elderly population, there is a proportionate increase in bone injuries requiring hospitalization. Clinicians are increasingly adopting tissue-engineering methods for treatment due to limitations in the use of autogenous and autologous grafts. The aim of this study was to synthesize a novel, bioactive, porous, mechanically stable bone graft substitute/scaffold. Strontium- and zinc-containing bioactive glasses were synthesized and used with varying amounts of alginate to form scaffolds. Differential scanning calorimetric analysis (DSC), FTIR, XRD, and NMR techniques were used for the characterization of scaffolds. SEM confirmed the adequate porous structure of the scaffolds required for osteoconductivity. The incorporation of the bioactive glass with alginate has improved the compressive strength of the scaffolds. The bioactivity of the scaffolds was demonstrated by an increase in the pH of the medium after the immersion of the scaffolds in a Tris/HCl buffer and by the formation of orthophosphate precipitate on scaffolds. The scaffolds were able to release calcium, strontium and zinc ions in the Tris/HCl buffer, which would have a positive impact on osteogenesis if tested in vivo
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Revisiting the mechanistic pathways for bacterial mediated synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles
Synthesis and application of reliable nanoscale materials is a progressive domain and the limelight of modern nanotechnology. Conventional physicochemical approaches for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles have become obsolete owing to costly and hazardous materials. There is a need to explore alternative, cost-effective and eco-friendly strategies for fabrication of nanoparticle (NPs). Green synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles has emerged as a promising approach in the last decade. Elucidation of the molecular mechanism is highly essential in the biological synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) for the controlled size, shape, and monodispersity. Moreover, mechanistic insights will help to scale up the facile synthesis protocols and will enable biotransformation of toxic heavy metals hence also providing the detoxification effects. Therefore, the current review article has primarily targeted the mechanisms involved in the green synthesis of metal NPs, which have been reported during the last few years. Detailed mechanistic pathways have highlighted nitrate reductase as a principle reducing agent in the bacterial mediated synthesis and stabilization of NPs. Furthermore, we have highlighted the potential implications of these mechanisms in bioremediation and biomineralization processes, which can play a critical role in biogeochemical cycling and environmental impacts of heavy metals. We anticipate that this review article will help researchers to address the challenges of bioremediation and modern nanotechnology
Efficiency of Working Capital Management using Y-Score Model: An Evidence of BSE SENSEX.
Due to supply chain interruptions, the COVID-19 pandemic posed substantial issues in managing working capital. The current study looks at the effectiveness of working capital management among non-financial firms listed in the BSE SENSEX from the 2010-11 to 2019-20. The Y-Score model and its various constituents were used to analyse the efficiency of working capital management. In addition, various regression models have been developed for the desired level of efficiency. The overall Y-Score model depicts that the firms listed in the BSE SENSEX perform well in managing working capital during the study period. Furthermore, the Sun Pharmaceutical Inds Ltd was the only successful firm followed by Nestle India Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd to achieve the target level of efficiency. The study suggests that companies listed in BSE SENSEX should improve their sales faster than tangible assets and also firms should improve their cash flows
Laser ablation loading of a surface-electrode ion trap
We demonstrate loading by laser ablation of Sr ions into a
mm-scale surface-electrode ion trap. The laser used for ablation is a pulsed,
frequency-tripled Nd:YAG with pulse energies of 1-10 mJ and durations of 3-5
ns. An additional laser is not required to photoionize the ablated material.
The efficiency and lifetime of several candidate materials for the laser
ablation target are characterized by measuring the trapped ion fluorescence
signal for a number of consecutive loads. Additionally, laser ablation is used
to load traps with a trap depth (40 meV) below where electron impact ionization
loading is typically successful ( 500 meV).Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
Routine postaccess-closure angiography to detect vascular complications following transfemoral TAVR
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Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath masquerading as trigger finger.
We report a case of a 59-year-old female who presented in
the general orthopaedic clinic with triggering of her right
middle finger. She did not respond to conventional treatment
methods; subsequently she underwent surgical open release
under local anaesthesia. Five months postoperatively, the
patient presented with signs and symptoms of acute flexor
tenosynovitis, and was thought to have a postoperative
infection. Re-examination by a hand surgeon raised the
possibility of a different aetiology. Based on clinical findings
and response to initial treatment, giant cell tumour of the
flexor tendon sheath was suspected and later confirmed
following surgical biopsy. A high index of suspicion and
knowledge of the variegated presentations of giant cell
tumour in the hand are beneficial in these types of cases
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