4E (energy, exergy, economic and environmental) investigation of LFR using MXene based silicone oil nanofluids

SummaryThe uptake and binding of antimitotic alkaloid colchicine has been demonstrated in washed preparations of human platelets. A silicone oil technique was adapted so that both uptake and binding of 14C-colchicine were examined in the same platelet preparations. The time dependence and amount of colchicine taken up and bound by different platelet preparations during a 90 to 120 min incubation period were highly reproducible. Both colchicine uptake and binding by intact platelets, and colchicine binding by preparations of lysed platelets were specific and temperature dependent. Colchicine uptake was slowly reversible. Magnesium and GTP enhanced colchicine binding by lysed platelet preparations but calcium decreased binding.Exposure of platelets to either cold (4° C) or to thrombin, which disrupt platelet microtubules, produced significant increases in colchicine uptake and binding. The thrombin effect was maximal at 37° C and resulted in a greater increase in uptake and binding than that produced by either cold treatment alone or, by cold treatment followed by incubation with thrombin at 37° C. The amount of increase in uptake and binding produced by thrombin was independent of both thrombin (1–5 Units/109 platelets) and colchicine concentrations (1–50 × 10−6M).It is postulated that thrombin may initiate the formation, or make available, colchicine binding sites (microtubule subunits) within platelets.

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Subconjunctival silicone oil drainage through the Molteno implant

Korean Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.3341/kjo.1998.12.1.73 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 73 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

S M Hyung ◽

J P Min

Keyword(s):

Silicone Oil ◽

Molteno Implant

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Biomedical Materials to Repair Retinal Detachments

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-55-55 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 55 ◽

Author(s):

Miguel F. Refojo

Keyword(s):

Retinal Detachment ◽

Silicone Rubber ◽

Methyl Acrylate ◽

Silicone Oil ◽

Vitreous Body ◽

Light Sensitivity ◽

Scleral Buckling ◽

Intraocular Injection ◽

Other Substances

ABSTRACTImplants are essential for the repair of retinal detachments. The implant buckles the wall of the eye and apposes the detached retina with the choroid, thus restoring light sensitivity to the retina. The scleral buckling also relieves traction on the retina from a shrinking vitreous body. The implant materials most commonly used are solid silicone rubber and silicone sponges, but both types have some disadvantages. A poly(hydroxyethyl acrylate-co-methyl acrylate) hydrogel implant with improved properties of softness and antibiotic absorption is also available for retinal detachment surgery. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy involves various conditions of retinal detachment complicated by vitreous fibrosis, which, after vitrectomy, may be treated with intraocular injection of fluids that support the retina against the choroid. For conditions requiring a long-term implant, silicone oil although controversial is the material of choice. Many other substances have been investigated but none better has yet been found.

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Assessment of Color Stability of Treated Leathers with Silicone Oil and Polyethylene Glycol

Journal of African Leather and Leather Products Advances ◽

10.15677/jallpa.2014.v1i1.8 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 24-34

Author(s):

Alireza K. ◽

Hossein Ahmadi ◽

Mohsen Mohammadi

Keyword(s):

Ascorbic Acid ◽

Polyethylene Glycol ◽

Treatment Process ◽

Color Change ◽

Silicone Oil ◽

Accelerated Aging ◽

Color Stability ◽

Antioxidant Additive ◽

Before And After ◽

Aesthetic Values

Lubricants and leather dressings are the most common treatments of dry and water logged historical leathers. Color change has a great importance during the time and treatment process, due to visual and aesthetic values of historic leather relics. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and silicone oil (SiO) are frequently used leather dressings in the conservation procedures. Therefore, color stability of treated leathers with PEG and SiO were investigated before and after heat accelerated aging. Moreover, application of ascorbic acid was evaluated as an antioxidant additive for PEG (PEG+AA).Color change after treatment and aging were studied by colorimetry technique in the CIE *L*a*b system. Results indicated to severe color alteration in PEG treated and aged leathers with or without ascorbic acid. Whereas, SiO treated samples showed better stability and minimum color shift after aging. Silicone oil was characterized as the best dressing for historical leathers with compared to PEG and PEG+AA, due to its high stability and aesthetical properties.

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Mechanism Study on Deposition of SiOx Films Produced by Silicone Oil and Ozone Gas

2020 27th International Workshop on Active-Matrix Flatpanel Displays and Devices (AM-FPD) ◽

10.23919/am-fpd49417.2020.9224470 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Weiqi Zhou ◽

Susumu Horita

Keyword(s):

Silicone Oil ◽

Mechanism Study

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Silicone oil removal options after cataract phacoemulsification

Modern technologies in ophtalmology ◽

10.25276/2312-4911-2020-3-98-99 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 98-99

Author(s):

A.M. Danilov ◽

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A.G. Grinev ◽

M.B. Sviridova ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Silicone Oil ◽

Oil Removal ◽

Silicone Oil Removal

Актуальность. Тампонада витреальной полости силиконовым маслом (СМ) или наличие остатков СМ при авитрии являются показаниями к их удалению, которое может быть выполнено различными методиками, нередко после факоэмульсификации катаракты. Цель. Изучить результаты удаления СМ через задний капсулорексис (ЗК) различными методами. 1. Изучить возможность удаления остатков СМ через задний капсулорексис при авитрии. 2. Провести апробацию удаления СМ через ЗК методом эффузии. 3. Провести апробацию удаления СМ через ЗК методом аспирации. Материал и методы. Под наблюдением находилось 18 пациентов, проходивших лечение в СОКБ №1. Результаты. Операции выполнены без осложнений в ближайшем и отдаленном послеоперационном периоде с улучшением зрительных функций. Выводы. 1. Изучены результаты удаления СМ через задний капсулорексис. 2. Удаление остатков СМ через ЗК при авитрии после факоэмульсификации позволяет повысить степень удовлетворенности пациентов результатами хирургического лечения. 3. Проведена апробация удаления СМ через ЗК методом эффузии, что позволяет качественнее удалять СМ, в том числе эмульгированные фрагменты. 4. Проведена апробация удаления СМ через ЗК методом аспирации, что сокращает время операции, позволяет в большем объеме удалять остатки эмульгированного СМ.

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Extrascleral Filling Using Endoillumination the First Experiencethe

Russian ophthalmology of children ◽

10.25276/2307-6658-2020-3-43-49 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 43-49

Author(s):

V.Y. Markevich ◽

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T.A. Imshenetskaya ◽

O.A. Yarmak ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Retinal Detachment ◽

Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽

Silicone Oil ◽

Subretinal Fluid ◽

Crystalline Lens ◽

Vitreous Cavity ◽

Macular Area ◽

General Group ◽

Anatomical Outcome

Purpose. To study the effectiveness of extrascleral filling (ESF) using endoillumination in the surgical treatment of patients with primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Material and methods. The material for the study was the data of a comprehensive clinical examination and surgical treatment by ESF method using endoillumination in 17 patients (17 eyes) with RRD. In 7 cases (41%), the macular area was involved in the detachment process. In 5 cases (29.4%), local scleral filling was performed. In the remaining 12 cases (70.6%), the local ESF was supplemented with a circling silicone element. Surgical intervention was supplemented by transscleral drainage of subretinal fluid (SRF) in 10 cases (59%) and pneumatic retinopexy with SF6 gas 50% in 8 cases (48%). Results. In the general group of patients, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) increased from 0.35 to 0.46. In the subgroup of patients with a detached macular area, the positive dynamics is more pronounced, BCVA increased from 0.1 to 0.28. The progression of proliferative vitreoretinopathy caused the recurrence of retinal detachment in two patients (11.8%). Recurrences were diagnosed after 3 and 5 months, respectively. In both cases, a vitrectomy with tamponade of the vitreous cavity with silicone oil 5000 Cst was performed. The percentage of successful anatomical outcome after the first operation in our study was 82%. The percentage of successful achievement of the final anatomical result was 94%. In two cases, additional injection of SF6 gas into the vitreous cavity was required. Conclusion. This type of surgical treatment is an effective method of surgical treatment of patients with RRD. In our study, the successful anatomical outcome after the first operation was recorded in 82% of patients, which correlates with the data of the authors who also used this method (83–92%). Surgeons who performed surgical treatment using this technique in our study note improved workplace ergonomics when visualizing the fundus using an operating microscope and endoillumination compared with indirect ophthalmoscopy. Other teams of authors came to this conclusion as well. In our study, there were no complications associated with the introduction of a light pipe into the vitreous cavity (iatrogenic crystalline lens injury, endophthalmitis), which indicates the safety of this type of surgical treatment.

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