Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: This article deals with the development of fibrous non-biodegradable drainage device for the treatment of glaucoma disease. Currently produced implants are often associated with hypotony, undesired fibrosis, tissue damages around the implant and many others [1]. [..] Read more

Abstract: For burns and necrotic wounds, removal of the necrotic tissue is the first step to successful treatment. Effective wound cleansing and debridement are essential for granulation and re-epithalisation. [..] Read more

Abstract: Due to their quasi solid state and high ionic conductivity, hydrogel electrolytes have great potential to be used in flexible supercapacitors (SCs) which is an important group of energy storage systems for portable devices. However, most hydrogels perform low mechanical properties and bad contact to flexible electrodes, especially under various deformations. [..] Read more

Abstract: In this study, we prepared CdTe quantum dots using microwave synthesis method (300 W/4 min) and monitored the effect of CdTe on the germination of maize (Zea mays L.) at defined time intervals (24, 48, and 72 h). All experiments were standardized to a single concentration of cadmium (Cd; 100 µM) and were carried out in three independent experiments (100 caryopses per variant, darkness, temperature 23 ± 2 °C, humidity 55 ± 5%). [..] Read more

Abstract: The development of nanotechnologies has attracted a lot of interest since it brings new possibilities in the field of nanomedical applications, from diagnostic methods to targeted nanotransporters. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) belong to a group of nanomaterials with significant peroxidase-like activity. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nitric Oxide (NO) is a very promising molecule suitable for applications in cardiovascular system. NO has many beneficial effects such as anti-thrombogenic and anti-inflammatory properties together with endothelial cell support. [..] Read more

Abstract: The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of four natural prebiotics (inulin, psyllium, apple fiber and hemp fiber) on viability of probiotic bacteria. Two probiotic strains, namely Lactobacillus acidophilus (CCM 4833) and Bifidobacterium breve (CCM 7825T) were co-encapsulated with selected prebiotics into alginate particles. [..] Read more

Abstract: Potential application of nanofibers in drug delivery has attracted a huge attention recently highlighting their properties including increased surface reactivity, high specific surface and improved drug bioavailability. Cardiac regenerative therapy, whereby pro-regenerative cells, drugs or growth factors are administered to myocardium has demonstrated significant potential in post-operative therapy. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nowadays nanofibers become an integral part of any field of science. One of the most popular methods for producing nanofibers is electrospinning. [..] Read more

Abstract: The composition and arrangement of extracellular matrix (ECM) components in adult cardiac tissue plays a key role in the organization and alignment of synchronously and functionally beating cardiomyocytes. Following Heart failure (HF) - the end stage of cardiac pathologies in which cardiac muscle is not able to pump adequate blood to the organism – critical changes in mechanics and nanotopography occur along with the composition of cardiac ECM. [..] Read more

Abstract: Tissue inflammation leads to the recruitment and activation of several cell types, which cooperate to create a particular microenvironment that determines the regression of the pathology or its perpetuation (chronic inflammation). Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells present in the stromal fraction of many tissues (i.e umbilical cord blood, placenta, adipose tissue). [..] Read more

Abstract: Organometal lead halide perovskite is relatively new material, which has proved to be a promising material for construction of solar cells for photovoltaic technology. However, little is known about the toxicity of perovskite nanomaterials. [..] Read more

Abstract: Pollution associated to road traffic and its combustion processes are considerably discussed in recent years. Nowadays, attention is also paid to the non-combustion processes, such as braking. [..] Read more

Abstract: Brake processes have been extensively studied and discussed in the relation to the creation of the brake wear. However, the contribution to the environmental pollution is still not clear and there is not unified procedure for the evaluation of the potential risk of the brake wear to the environment and human health. [..] Read more

Abstract: Quantum dots (QDS), which belong to the group of nanostructures, have great potential for use in many applications, technical, biological and medical. Despite of their great potential, there is an enormous disadvantage for quantum dots containing some metalloid elements and heavy metals especially. [..] Read more

Abstract: The growing industrial, health care, pharmaceutical and water purification application of nanomaterials (NMs) has upraised concerns about their effect on the human health and environment. Whether the NM remains stable, dissolves with the release of ions, or forms larger aggregates, is crucial in finding out its possible fate. [..] Read more

Abstract: Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are applied in a wide range of products worldwide. The use of ENMs results in generation of increasing amounts of waste containing nanomaterials. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nanomaterials are understood as chemicals in the REACH directive and approaches of “classical” toxicology generally applied. Nevertheless, some properties of nanomaterials differ from compounds, e.g. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nowadays nanomaterials are widely used in industry, medicine, cosmetics, remediation of persistent pollutants, and therefore it is important to test their possible harmful effects on both human health and environment. However, nanoparticles can be often contaminated by bacterial endotoxins (lipopolysaccharides, pyrogens) that can cause false positive results of the (eco)toxicological tests. [..] Read more

Abstract: Humic acids were fractionated using universal buffer solutions in the range of pH values 2-12. The methods of dynamic light scattering and gel-permeation chromatography were used to investigate the molecular organization of humic acids in eluates. [..] Read more