Chalcogenide Photonic Crystals Fabricated by Soft Imprint-Assisted Photodoping of Silver.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202000472
Abstract: This work presents a low-cost, large-scale nanofabrication approach that combines imprint lithography and silver doping (IL-SD) to pattern chalcogenide glass (ChG) films for realizing IR devices. The IL-SD method involves controled photodoping of silver (Ag)… read more here.
Keywords: chg; imprint; chg film; photonic crystals ... See more keywords
Mid-infrared spectroscopy of novel Er3+ doped indium modified chalcogenide glasses
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2017.02.055
Abstract: Abstract In this work Er3+ doped chalcogenide glasses structurally modified by indium (In-ChG) was prepared. The mid-infrared spectroscopic properties and solubility of Er3+ in In-ChG was investigated and compared with those of gallium modified glasses… read more here.
Keywords: chg; chalcogenide glasses; mid infrared; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Chlorhexidine baths in preterm infants — are we there yet?
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DOI: 10.1038/s41372-019-0378-x
Abstract: We enjoyed reading the article by Johnson et al. [1] presenting the efficacy of chlorhexidine (CHG) baths in preterm neonates. A key finding was the temporary reduction in skin bacterial burden in 18 preterm neonates,… read more here.
Keywords: risk; use; chg; safety ... See more keywords
Nanoemulsions for enhanced skin permeation and controlled delivery of chlorohexidine digluconate
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DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2022.2050318
Abstract: Abstract Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG) is a widely used antiseptic for skin disinfection, as it exhibits poor skin permeability. Therefore, aim of the present study was preparation and evaluation of CHG nanoemulsions (NEs) using high-speed homogenisation… read more here.
Keywords: controlled delivery; chg; digluconate; permeation ... See more keywords
A Novel, Widespread qacA Allele Results in Reduced Chlorhexidine Susceptibility in Staphylococcus epidermidis
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DOI: 10.1128/aac.02607-18
Abstract: Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a topical antiseptic widely used in health care settings. In Staphylococcus spp., the pump QacA effluxes CHG, while the closely related QacB cannot due to a single amino acid substitution. ABSTRACT… read more here.
Keywords: qaca; staphylococcus; mic50 mic; positive isolates ... See more keywords
MRSA decolonization failure—are biofilms the missing link?
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-017-0192-1
Abstract: BackgroundDevice-associated infections due to biofilm-producing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been recently associated with the failure of antibiotic treatment and decolonization measures. The goal of our study was to evaluate the extent to which the… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; decolonization; chg; decolonization failure ... See more keywords
Thermal tuning of arsenic selenide glass thin films and devices.
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DOI: 10.1364/oe.409531
Abstract: We present a method of post-deposition tuning of the optical properties of thin film dielectric filters and mirrors containing chalcogenide glass (ChG) layers by thermally adjusting their refractive index. A common challenge associated with the… read more here.
Keywords: index; thin films; arsenic selenide; chg ... See more keywords
Reduced Susceptibility to Chlorhexidine among Staphylococcus aureus Isolates in Israel: Phenotypic and Genotypic Tolerance
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10030342
Abstract: Antiseptic use for body decolonization is the main activity applied to prevent healthcare-associated infections, including those caused by S. aureus. Consequentially, tolerance to several antiseptics such as chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) has developed. This study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: genotypic tolerance; chg tolerance; chg; tolerance ... See more keywords
Pharmaceutical Incompatibility of Lubricating Gel Formulation Reduces Antibacterial Activity of Chlorhexidine Gluconate: In Vitro Study in Northern Thailand
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912285
Abstract: Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a cationic disinfectant. The positive charge of CHG molecules binds to phospholipid’s negative charge in bacterial cell walls, causing membrane disruption. The in vitro kinetic physical, chemical and biological incompatibilities of… read more here.
Keywords: antibacterial activity; chg; chlorhexidine gluconate; lubricating gels ... See more keywords
UV-Cured Chitosan-Based Hydrogels Strengthened by Tannic Acid for the Removal of Copper Ions from Water
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14214645
Abstract: In this work, a new environmentally friendly material for the removal of heavy metal ions was developed to enhance the adsorption efficiency of photocurable chitosan-based hydrogels (CHg). The acknowledged affinity of tannic acid (TA) to… read more here.
Keywords: chitosan based; copper; chg; removal ... See more keywords