Ferrowax microvalves for fully automated serial dilution on centrifugal microfluidic platforms.
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DOI: 10.1002/biot.202100131
Abstract: We herein describe a centrifugal microfluidic system to accomplish a fully automated serial dilution. The liquid flow on the disc was regulated by utilizing ferrowax microvalves systematically integrated into the channels within specially designed metering… read more here.
Keywords: dilution; fully automated; ferrowax microvalves; centrifugal microfluidic ... See more keywords
How do noncompetent hosts cause dilution of parasitism? Testing hypotheses for native and invasive mosquitoes.
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.3452
Abstract: Parasite dilution occurs in varied systems, via multiple potential mechanisms. We used laboratory manipulation and field survey to test for invader-induced parasite dilution via two specific mechanisms: host-host competition and encounter reduction. In the laboratory,… read more here.
Keywords: dilution; field; competition; host ... See more keywords
Association of change in muscle mass assessed by D3‐creatine dilution with changes in grip strength and walking speed
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DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12494
Abstract: Muscle mass declines with age. However, common assessments used to quantify muscle mass are indirect. The D3‐creatine (D3Cr) dilution method is a direct assessment of muscle mass; however, longitudinal changes have not been examined in… read more here.
Keywords: strength; muscle; dilution; muscle mass ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Methods for Acinetobacter spp.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9118-1_3
Abstract: Serial twofold dilution methods are most commonly used to identify the antimicrobial activities of antibiotics. This can be achieved by different methods like broth dilution or agar dilution. Though these methods are simple, they can… read more here.
Keywords: susceptibility testing; testing methods; dilution; methods acinetobacter ... See more keywords
A simplified LC−MS/MS method for rapid determination of cycloserine in small-volume human plasma using protein precipitation coupled with dilution techniques to overcome matrix effects and its application to a pharmacokinetic study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00216-017-0249-2
Abstract: Matrix effects have been a major concern when developing LC−MS/MS methods for quantitative bioanalysis of cycloserine. Sample handling procedures including solid phase extraction or derivatization have been reported previously by researchers to overcome matrix effects… read more here.
Keywords: protein precipitation; dilution; study; matrix effects ... See more keywords
Experimental Investigation of Soot Production and Oxidation in a Lab-Scale Rich–Quench–Lean (RQL) Burner
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DOI: 10.1007/s10494-020-00113-5
Abstract: Swirl-stabilized, turbulent, non-premixed ethylene–air flames at atmospheric pressure with downstream radially-injected dilution air were investigated from the perspective of soot emissions. The velocity and location of the dilution air jets were systematically varied while the… read more here.
Keywords: oxidation; dilution; dilution air; air ... See more keywords
Dilution of digestive fish proteases with protein-free blocking reagents prevents loss of catalytic activity during microquantification
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DOI: 10.1007/s12562-020-01422-4
Abstract: The activity of proteases may be lost during microquantification because of their nonspecific binding to tubes and pipette tips. In this study, the effects of blocking reagents (blockers) in dilutions of digestive proteases of yellowtail,… read more here.
Keywords: protein free; blocking reagents; dilution; microquantification ... See more keywords
Aerosol dilution as a new sample introduction strategy for microwave-induced plasma optical emission spectrometry.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2020.10.008
Abstract: A new sample introduction method using aerosol dilution for microwave-induced plasma optical emission spectrometry (MIP OES) is presented. Signal emissions from N2+ and OH species were monitored for plasma diagnostics and quantity of solvent plasma… read more here.
Keywords: induced plasma; dilution; new sample; aerosol dilution ... See more keywords
Thermal efficiency improvement of PODE/Gasoline dual-fuel RCCI high load operation with EGR and air dilution
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.113763
Abstract: Abstract In recent years, polyoxymethylene dimethyl ethers (PODE) is used for reactivity gradient enlargement in direct injection engines due to its high Cetane Number (CN). In the current study, thermal efficiency improvement of PODE/Gasoline dual-fuel… read more here.
Keywords: thermal efficiency; air; air dilution; improvement ... See more keywords
Dimensionless parameters determining the effect of dilution on ignition delay of syngas and hydrocarbon fuels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.combustflame.2019.11.037
Abstract: Abstract This study explored the prediction of the effect of dilution on the ignition delay of syngas and hydrocarbon fuels from dimensionless parameters. In this regard, the dilution effect was categorized into two sub-effects. The… read more here.
Keywords: effect; dilution; ignition delay; dimensionless parameters ... See more keywords
Short-term storage sperm of coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) at 4 °C: Effect of sperm: Extender dilution ratios and antioxidant butyl-hydroxytoluene (BHT) on sperm function.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2020.06.007
Abstract: Short-term storage of semen is a necessary key procedure in fish; it allows maximizing the use of gametes. Nevertheless, sperm quality decreases during storage has been associated with oxidative stress damage due to an increase… read more here.
Keywords: dilution; storage; extender dilution; sperm function ... See more keywords