Novel methods for the detection of glutathione by surface-enhanced Raman scattering: A perspective review by Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Genin Gary Huang, Mohammad Mozahar Hossain

“…Several variables that can impact the detection scheme were elaborated in the ''heat-induced method,'' including pretreatment, nanoparticle reduction time, the process temperature, the pH of the colloidal solution, the concentration of citrate buffer, and the concentration of participating nanoparticles. …”
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Solar energy driven photocatalytic membrane modules for water reuse in agricultural and food industries. Pre-industrial experience using s-triazines as model molecules by Ignazio Renato Bellobono, Franca Morazzoni, Riccardo Bianchi, Emilia Simona Mangone, Rodica Stanescu, Cristina Costache, Paola Maria Tozzi

“…Finally, in order to compare effectiveness of composite photocatalytic membranes, described above, prepared by photografting, either in the presence or in the absence of an added photopromoter, as well as that of metallic membranes, onto which the semiconductor without any photopromoter was present as a 3–4 μm thick surface layer, directly produced on the nanotechnologically treated surface, with those of other commercial materials, parallel experiments were carried out, by using commercial sheets in which the semiconductor was immobilised, by a method based substantially on glueing by colloidal silica. All of these comparison experiments were carried out at a laboratory scale, by using, in these experiments, dioxygen of air, or ozone as oxygen donors.…”
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Effect of Polymer Network Architecture on Adsorption Kinetics at Liquid–Liquid Interfaces: A Comparison Between Poly(NIPAM-co-AA) Copolymer Microgels and Interpenetrating Network M... by Galina A. Komarova, Elena Yu. Kozhunova, Rustam A. Gumerov, Igor I. Potemkin, Irina R. Nasimova

“…Recently, we demonstrated that emulsions stabilized by microgels composed of interpenetrating networks (IPNs) of poly-N-isopropylacrylamide (PNIPAM) and polyacrylic acid (PAA) exhibit higher colloidal stability upon heating compared to PNIPAM homopolymer and other relevant PNIPAM-based copolymer counterparts. …”
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An Investigation On The Enhanced Oil Recovery Performance Of Local Biopolymers by Chukwuebuka Dike, Nkemakolam Izuwa, Anthony Kerunwa, Onyebuchi Nwanwe, Nzenwa Enyioko, Boniface Obah

“…From Aqueous Stability test, CPEG, AA and TMEG formed colloidal phase with water. From the viscosity result CPEG, AA and TMEG recorded similar viscosity trend present in XG. …”
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Investigation of the structure of CaO-Al2O3-SiO2 melts as a basis for the development of new agglomerated welding fluxes and industrial refractories by Sokol’skii V.E., Pruttskov D.V., Busko V.M., Kazimirov V.P., Roik O.S., Chyrkin A.D., Galinich V.I., Goncharov I.A.

“…Such a structure can be considered as a colloidal solution. The microparticle of mullite is the core of the aggregate that is surrounded by calcium and oxygen ions from the molten medium.…”
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Systematic free energy insights into the enhanced dispersibility of myofibrillar protein in low-salt solutions through ultrasound-assisted enzymatic deamidation by Yating Liu, Zongyun Yang, Zhen Li, Juan Shen, Xia Wang, Ru Li, Ye Tao, Xinglian Xu, Peng Wang

“…Our research contributed to the improvement of the colloidal dispersibility of MPs under low-salt conditions and the regulation of protein interaction by ultrasound assistance.…”
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Alternative buffer systems in biopharmaceutical formulations and their effect on protein stability by Lebar Blaž, Zidar Mitja, Mravljak Janez, Šink Roman, Žula Aleš, Pajk Stane

“…The formulation of biopharmaceutical drugs is designed to eliminate chemical instabilities, increase conformational and colloidal stability of proteins, and optimize interfacial stability. …”
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Organic pollutant oxidation on manganese oxides in soils – the role of calcite indicated by geoelectrical and chemical analyses by S. S. Altzitser, Y. G. Mishael, N. Schwartz

“…<p>Understanding phenolic-pollutant interactions with soil colloids has been a focus of extensive research, primarily under controlled conditions. …”
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Lactobacillus reuteri LR1 Improved Expression of Genes of Tight Junction Proteins via the MLCK Pathway in IPEC-1 Cells during Infection with Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli K88 by Hongbo Yi, Li Wang, Yunxia Xiong, Zhilin Wang, Yueqin Qiu, Xiaolu Wen, Zongyong Jiang, Xuefen Yang, Xianyong Ma

“…In addition, L. reuteri LR1 increased transcript abundance and protein contents of tight junction (TJ) proteins zonula occluden-1 (ZO-1) and occludin in ETEC K88-infected IPEC-1 cells, whereas it had no effects on claudin-1 and F-actin expression. Using colloidal gold immunoelectron microscopy, these effects of L. reuteri LR1 on ZO-1 and occludin content in IPEC-1 cells were confirmed. …”
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Synergetic Effect of Nano-ZnO and Trinidad Lake Asphalt for Antiaging Properties of SBS-Modified Asphalt by Yiqun Zhan, Jun Xie, Yulin Wu, Yifan Wang

“…At the same time, the increased rate of heavy components and the change index of the colloidal instability index in the SBS-modified asphalt under the blending ratio were significantly lower than the blank SBS-modified asphalt samples in the same aging mode. …”
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Efficacy of the Enteroadsorbent Silicol®gel in Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Subtypes IBS-D or Mixed: Observational Open-Label Study by Gordon Crawford, Rory Taylor, David Young, Chris G. Hatton

“…In this open-label, observational study, adults with IBS with predominant diarrhoea (IBS-D) or IBS with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M), according to Rome IV criteria, received 4 weeks of treatment with the enteroadsorbent Silicol®gel, a CE-certified, licenced, medical device containing colloidal silicic acid. Eligible participants were assessed at baseline (visit 1; in-clinic) and after 1 (visit 2; telephone), 2 (visit 3; telephone), and 4 (visit 4; in-clinic) weeks of treatment. …”
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Rheology of concentrated crystal suspensions: sucrose fondants as hard particles in soft matter by Hannah M. Hartge, Hannah M. Hartge, Eckhard Flöter, Thomas A. Vilgis

“…However, the complex rheological behavior of such non-colloidal suspensions with poly-disperse, irregular particles is not fully understood. …”
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Efficiency of Multiparticulate Delivery Systems Loaded with Flufenamic Acid Designed for Burn Wound Healing Applications by Sorina Dinescu, Simona Rebeca Ignat, Andreea Daniela Lazar, Ștefania Marin, Elena Danilă, Maria M. Marin, Denisa Ioana Udeanu, Mihaela Violeta Ghica, Mădălina G. Albu-Kaya, Marieta Costache

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Characterization of Local Nano-Heat Transfer Fluids for Solar Thermal Collection by Kawira Millien

“…The oil-based copper nanofluids were obtained by preparation of a colloidal solution of the nanoparticles. Impurities were added to increase the boiling point of the nano-heat transfer fluids. …”
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Formulation and development of Serratiopeptidase enteric coated tablets and analytical method validation by UV Spectroscopy by Vijay Kumar Panthi, Saurav Kumar Jha, Raghvendra Chaubey, Rudra Pangeni

“…The purpose of the present study was to formulate and evaluate enteric-coated tablets for SRP and investigate their stability using a simple and validated analytical method by ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy. The colloidal silicon dioxide (2.50%), sodium starch glycolate (3.44%), and crospovidone (2.50%) were used as appropriate excipients for the development of core part of tablets. …”
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Two-photon NAD(P)H-FLIM reveals unperturbed energy metabolism of Ascaris suum larvae, in contrast to host macrophages upon artemisinin derivatives exposure by Zaneta D. Musimbi, Arkadi Kundik, Jürgen Krücken, Anja E. Hauser, Sebastian Rausch, Peter H. Seeberger, Raluca Niesner, Ruth Leben, Susanne Hartmann

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Efficiency comparison of natural coagulants (Cactus pads and Moringa seeds) for treating textile wastewater (in the case of Kombolcha textile industry) by Getahun Demeke Worku, Shimeles Nigussie Abate

“…Moringa seeds and cactus pad consist of proteins (cationic and dimeric) which help in neutralizing and absorbing colloidal charges in water containing suspended solids. …”
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Determination of insoluble calcium content in Cheddar, feta, Juustoleipa, and mozzarella cheeses using acid-base buffering curves by Rachel Lindstrom, Prateek Sharma

“…The amount of colloidal calcium phosphate (CCP) complex associated with caseins (insoluble [INSOL] Ca) determines the body, texture, flavor, and breakdown of cheese constituents during aging. …”
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A review of the application of CIELAB colour systems for the development of gold and silver nano-enabled colorimetric assays for the detection of chromium by Sindisiwe Fortunate Shange, Phumlane Selby Mdluli, Nirmala Deenadayalu

“…Due to their fundamental optical characteristics, well-spaced colloidal solutions of gold nanoparticles and silver nanoparticles exhibit higher extinction coefficients and a distinct colour in the visible portion of the spectrum than aggregated samples. …”
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Individualised acute normovolaemic haemodilution for non-cardiac surgery with anticipated high-dose red cell transfusion: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in West C... by Ren Liao, Jie Zhong, Chenxi Liao, Jinzhe Tan, Jingjing An, Xingning Lai, Leilei Tian

“…Introduction Acute normovolaemic haemodilution (ANH) is a perioperative blood management technique involving the removal of whole blood and simultaneous infusion of colloids or crystalloids to achieve haemodilution while maintaining normovolaemia. …”
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