Permeability and microstructure of model stratum corneum lipid membranes containing ceramides with long (C16) and very long (C24) acyl chains.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2017.03.004
Abstract: The Stratum corneum (SC) prevents water loss from the body and absorption of chemicals. SC intercellular spaces contain ceramides (Cer), free fatty acids (FFA), cholesterol (Chol) and cholesteryl sulfate (CholS). Cer with "very long" acyl… read more here.
Keywords: lipid membranes; stratum corneum; acyl chains; microstructure model ... See more keywords
Macrovoid-free PES/SPSf/O-MWCNT ultrafiltration membranes with improved mechanical strength, antifouling and antibacterial properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.09.009
Abstract: Abstract Macrovoid-free polyethersulfone/sulfonated polysulfone (PES/SPSf) ultrafiltration (UF) membranes containing oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (O-MWCNTs) were fabricated via a non-solvent induced phase separation method using H2O and PEG 20 kDa as a non-solvent additives. The results show… read more here.
Keywords: ultrafiltration membranes; macrovoid free; mechanical strength; pes spsf ... See more keywords
Preparation, structural and spectroscopic characterization of chitosan membranes containing allantoin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.126968
Abstract: Abstract The use of films or membranes to treat cutaneous lesions has become a standard therapeutic procedure in the last two decades. For this reason, many polymeric materials such as chitosan, collagen, alginate, and gelatin,… read more here.
Keywords: chitosan membranes; structural spectroscopic; preparation structural; membranes containing ... See more keywords
Gelatin-based mucoadhesive membranes containing inclusion complex of thymol/β-cyclodextrin for treatment of oral infections
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DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2019.1706509
Abstract: Abstract Oral infections are associated with the appearance of systemic diseases. Among the natural products, commercially used in dental formulations is thymol (TM). However, this compound presents low stability. In order to overcome these limitations,… read more here.
Keywords: oral infections; treatment oral; inclusion complex; mucoadhesive membranes ... See more keywords
Chitosan Membranes Containing Plant Extracts: Preparation, Characterization and Antimicrobial Properties
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108673
Abstract: The main strategy of this study was to combine the traditional perspective of using medicinal extracts with polymeric scaffolds manufactured by an engineering approach to fabricate a potential dressing product with antimicrobial properties. Thus, chitosan-based… read more here.
Keywords: chitosan based; antimicrobial properties; plant; plant extracts ... See more keywords
Recent Advances in the Fabrication of Membranes Containing “Ion Pairs” for Nanofiltration Processes
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DOI: 10.3390/polym9120715
Abstract: In the face of serious environmental pollution and water scarcity problems, the membrane separation technique, especially high efficiency, low energy consumption, and environmental friendly nanofiltration, has been quickly developed. Separation membranes with high permeability, good… read more here.
Keywords: nanofiltration; ion pairs; recent advances; containing ion ... See more keywords