Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: Organosilica binders are a promising way to interconnect various nanoparticles in printed coatings for photovoltaic cells and other applications. Post-deposition treatment of printed nanoparticle films with organosilica binders is required to remove the organic moieties and thus achieve the optimal optoelectronic properties of the resulting film. [..] Read more

Abstract: In this work, we prepared MeNPs doped DES systems. Gold nanoparticles were prepared on aluminum oxide microparticles surface. [..] Read more

Abstract: Environmental problems related to the economy based on fossil fuels are of paramount importance. However, transition to renewable energy sources is restrained by the availability of storage technologies. [..] Read more

Abstract: Hydrogen is a perspective «green» fuel that produces only water when consumed in a fuel cell. The main method for hydrogen production is electrochemical water splitting. [..] Read more

Abstract: In this study, a WO3/Cu2O based heterojunction was synthesized via a facile solvothermal method. The as-prepared nanocomposite was characterized by XRD, SEM, and UV-vis spectroscopy. [..] Read more

Abstract: Flexible electronics are nowadays manufactured on substrates made particularly of plastics and paper. In demand for better optical and chemical properties, glass is also used in its ultra-thin flexible form (UTFG). [..] Read more

Abstract: Packaging plays important part of the visual communication and in consumer’s choice of purchasing goods. To enhance visual appearance, packaging material is often coated. [..] Read more

Abstract: The purpose of the study was development of soft foams from resorbable polymers with unique micro-macro porous interconnected hierarchical structure specially designed as scaffold for engineering of soft tissues.The foams have been prepared by freeze-drying of solutions of polylactide (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCL) in 1,4-dioxane. The foams prepared by freeze-drying had interconnected porous aerogel characteristics. [..] Read more

Abstract: This paper reposts on nanofibers of polymers doped with ferrous sulphate (FeSO4) possibly in combination with quaternary ammonium salt (QAS) prepared by electrospinning. Three types of polymers (polyvinylidene fluoride/PVDF, polylactic acid/PLA and polyurethane/PU) with good electrospinning processability and good mechanical properties of nanofibers were chosen. [..] Read more

Abstract: One of the many interesting properties of silver nanoparticles is their antimicrobial activity. Since these properties are related to the morphology of the particles, it is interesting to pay attention to the antimicrobial effects of various metal nanostructures, which differ in the method of synthesis, size, or shape. [..] Read more

Abstract: This paper represents the molding and plasma etching method for developing a high aspect ratio parylene C pillar array. The silicon mold was fabricated using the modified Bosch process. [..] Read more

Abstract: Transport and barrier properties are important material characteristics in terms of the development of the targeted drug delivery systems. Therefore, this work focused on the study of the possibility of influencing these properties and internal architecture in a model hydrogel system formed by a semi-interpenetrating polymer network with an incorporated polyelectrolyte component. [..] Read more

Abstract: The study is focused on the wetting of nanofibrous layers of polycaprolactone. In the study, we proceeded to compare layers from direct current spinning and alternating current spinning. [..] Read more

Abstract: Microcontainers are micrometer-sized cylindrical reservoir-based devices serving as drug carriers for oral administration systems with ensuring a high drug concentration at the desired site of absorption and providing a sustained resident time. These polymeric micro-cylinders consist of drug-filled cavities and can be functionalized by sealing with polymeric lids to protect the active pharmaceutical ingredient against degradation before reaching the absorption site. [..] Read more

Abstract: Electrospun PLCL nanofibrous materials produced by direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) electrospinning are good candidates for absorbable reinforcement for cardiovascular surgery composite bandages. For an appropriate description of the fiber layers and prediction of its relevant biomechanical characteristics, the knowledge of fiber orientation in the electrospun layers is essential. [..] Read more

Abstract: Biodegradable electrospun materials are widely used for medical application. Polycaprolatone is polymer suitable for electrospinning technology and is very often used to create nanofibrous scaffolds for tissue engineering. [..] Read more

Abstract: Threads are the basic textile linear structure used in many areas. The variability of the thread structure made possible by special constructions brings great possibilities of variability. [..] Read more

Abstract: The wet electrospinning method involves the use of a liquid instead of a solid or other type of collector for the collection of fabricated materials. This paper provides a description of an experimental laboratory wet electrospinning device, most of the various components of which were 3D printed by means of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology. [..] Read more

Abstract: African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) is a DNA virus of the Asfivirus genus of the Asfarviridae family that is found in blood, body fluids, and internal organs. ASFV was described more than 40 years ago. [..] Read more

Abstract: Among non-viral gene carriers with low toxicity and high transfection efficiency, the use of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) is of particular interest due to their biocompatibility and special properties. This is the first time we attempted to functionalize the surface of the biological AuNPs in order to conjugate them with antimiR-135b through electrostatic interactions and knockdown the microRNA-135b gene expression inside the cells. [..] Read more