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Essential Oil Nanoemulsions: An Emerging Therapeutic Tool to Control Pathogenic Infection Prevalent in Aquaculture

Abstract

Abbreviations

Introduction

Essential Oil Nanoemulsion as an Alternative Method for Controlling the Infections

Essential Oil: Major Components and Its Mode of Action

Nanoemulsion: Preparation Methods and Characterization

Preparation of Nanoemulsion

High Energy Methods

Ultrasonication

High-Pressure Homogenization

Microfludization

Low Energy Methods

Spontaneous Emulsification

Phase Inversion Method

Phase Inversion Temperature

Phase Inversion Composition

Emulsion Inversion Point

Characterization Method for Nanoemulsion

Conclusion

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Preparation and Characterization of Starch/Polyvinyl Alcohol Blend Films by the Application of Gamma Radiation

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental

2.1. Materials

2.2. Preparation of Starch-PVA Blend Films

2.3. Modification of Starch-PVA Blend Films by Radiation

2.4. Tensile Properties

2.5. Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

2.6. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

2.7. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Analysis

2.8. Application of Starch-PVA Blend Film

3. Results and Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Nanofibers and Nanotechnology in Textiles: A Far-Reaching and Comprehensive Review

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Various Parameters for Controlling Electrospinning Process

Concentration

Solution Viscosity

Molecular Weight

Surface Tension

Conductivity/Surface Charge Density

Solvent Volatility

Fluid Charging

Permittivity

Electrical Voltage

Flow Rate

Needle Diameter

Distance between the Collector and the Tip of the Syringe

Control Aligned Formation Fibers

3. Types of Collectors

Flat Collector

Rotating Drum Collector

Rotating Disk Collector

Parallel Electrodes

Dual Vertical Wire Technique

Using an Insulating Tube on the Collector

Biased AC Electrospinning

Magnetic Electrospinning

A Cylinder Collector with High Rotating Speed

A Thin Wheel with Sharp Edge

A Frame Collector

4. The Applications of Nanofibers in Various Sciences

Biotechnology/Environmental Engineering

Bioengineering

Medical Science

Biomedical Application

Tissue Engineering Scaffolds

Blood Vessels

Muscles

Medical Prostheses

Tissue Template

Wound Healing

Release Control

Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical Composition

Cosmetics

Energy and Electronics and Chemical Engineering

5. Filtration Application

Reinforced Composites/Reinforcement

Defence and Security

Protective Clothing

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Update on Application of АFM Method to Explore the Self-Assembly of Ni (Fe) Complexes

Abstract

Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. Experimental

3. Results and Discussion

3.1. The Role of Hydrogen-Bonds in Mechanisms of Catalysis

3.2. Role of Supramolecular Nanostructures Due to H-Bonding in Mechanism of Catalysis

3.2a. The Role of Self-Organized Macrostructures Mediated by Ni (Fe) Complexes in Mechanism of Acireductone Dioxygenases Operation

3.2b. Assumed Effect of Tyr – Fragment Which Is Located in the Second Coordination Sphere of Active Centre of Enzyme

Conclusion

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A Study on the Role of Tyr-Fragment and Macrostructures in Mechanism of Catalysis on Model Systems

Abstract

Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. Experimental

3. Discussion

3.1. The Role of Hydrogen-Bonds in Mechanisms of Catalysis and Hydrocarbon Oxidations, Catalyzed with Ni (Or Fe)-Complexes

3.2. Role of Supramolecular Nanostructures Formed Due to H-Bonding in Mechanisms of Catalysis. Models of Ni(Fe)ARD Dioxygenases

3.2a. The Possible Role of the Self-Assembling Supramolecular Macrostructures in Mechanism of Action of Acireductone Dioxygenases (ARDs) Ni(Fe)-ARD Involved in the Methionine Recycle Pathway.

Structural and functional differences between the two ARDs enzymes are determined by the type of metal ion bound in the active site of the enzyme

3.2b. Possible Effect of Tyr - Fragment, Being in the Second Coordination Sphere of Metal Complex

Conclusion

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