Methodology of the selection of effective dipping and control over the filling depth of open-textured construction materials

It is determined that for the combination of the dipping process with the ultrasound control it is necessary to carry out the optimization of the filling speed and the precision of control over the dipping depth, to determine the optimum frequency of the ultrasound emission which satisfies the speed and the dipping measurement precision of the sample with the hydrophobic agent. On the basis of the performed multiobjective optimization, experimental results for the dipping and the control over the dipping stage of porous materials by the solution in the uniform acoustic field alignment charts are received for the selection of the rational frequency of ultrasound fluctuations which allow regulating and/or optimizing dipping and control processes over the material filling depth subject to customer tasks. The selection methodology of effective values of parameters of the acoustic field providing the combination of filling processes and the control over the depth of the dipped material filling is well-reasoned.

The pursuit of further miniaturization of screen printed micro paper-based analytical devices utilizing controlled penetration towards optimized channel patterning

One of the main objectives of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices is to present solutions particularly, for applications in low-resource settings. Therefore, screen-printing appears to be an attractive fabrication technique in the field, due to its overall simplicity, affordability, and high-scalability potential. Conversely, the minimum feature size attained using screen-printing is still rather low, especially compared to other fabrication methods, mainly attributed to the over-penetration of hydrophobic agents, underneath defined patterns on masks, into the fiber matrix of paper substrates. In this work, we propose the use of the over-penetration to our advantage, whereby an appropriate combination of hydrophobic agent temperature and substrate thickness, allows for the proper control of channel patterning, rendering considerably higher resolutions than prior arts. The implementation of Xuan paper and nail oil as novel substrate and hydrophobic agent, respectively, is proposed in this work. Under optimum conditions of temperature and substrate thickness, the resolution of the screen-printing method was pushed up to 97.83 ± 16.34 μm of channel width with acceptable repeatability. It was also found that a trade-off exists between achieving considerably high channel resolutions and maintaining high levels of repeatability of the process. Lastly, miniaturized microfluidic channels were successfully patterned on pH strips for colorimetric pH measurement, demonstrating its advantage on negligible sample-volume consumption in nano-liter range during chemical measurement and minimal interference on manipulation of precious samples, which for the first time, is realized on screen-printed microfluidic paper-based analytical devices.

Influence of the disparities between lab and in-situ application on the penetration depth of a hydrophobic agent

Over the last few years, the application of a hydrophobic agent on a masonry wall has become popular due to its ability to reduce the amount of rain water absorption without changing the facade’s appearance. While the hygric properties of such hydrophobised materials are often investigated, research towards its penetration depth into materials is limited. Additionally, most existing research involves small samples made in a lab rather than masonry walls. This paper therefore focuses on two key differences between lab application and application on an actual masonry wall and their influence on the penetration depth of a hydrophobic agent. As the hydrophobic agent is applied differently on an in-situ masonry wall than on laboratory samples, the method of hydrophobisation is investigated first. It is shown that the penetration depth varies significantly for different methods of hydrophobisation as well as within single samples. Secondly, the existing research often targets separate brick or mortar samples rather than full-scale masonry walls. Therefore, several experimental methods are used to quantify the penetration depth in a masonry wall. From these experiments, it is shown that the penetration depth is not only variable throughout this wall, but within separate bricks or mortar joints as well.

Capsaicin Encapsulated Chitosan Nanoparticles Augments Anticarcinogenic and Antiproliferative Competency Against 7,12 Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene Induced Experimental Rat Mammary Carcinogenesis

Background: Capsaicin is a powerful phytochemical spotted in chilies, starkly tied up with a bunch of health benefits but its clinical applications in cancer therapy are limited due to its poor solubility, and low bioavailability. Nanotechnology offers a strategy to discover new formulations for hydrophobic agent. Aim: The main intent of the current research was to investigate the effect of Capsaicin encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles (CAP@CS-NP) on 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA) induced mammary carcinogenesis in rats. Methodology: Mammary tumor was induced in female rats by injecting DMBA (25mg/kg b.wt) at the first week of the experiment. After 7 weeks, CAP@CS-NP (4mg/kg b.wt) was administered orally to DMBA induced tumor bearing rats for 21 days (thrice per week). The experiment was terminated at the end of the 14th week and their plasma and tissue sections were analyzed. Results: We found that significantly elevated levels of lipid peroxidation and diminished levels of antioxidant status in plasma, liver and mammary tissues. Increased levels of detoxification phase I enzymes and dropped levels of phase II enzymes in liver and mammary tissues in DMBA induced tumor bearing rats. As a result, oral administration of CAP@CS-NP suppressed the tumor growth, significantly raised body weight and restored abnormal enzymatic levels to near normal ranges. Additionally, histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis were also confirmed that CAP@CS-NP protects DMBA mediated cellular disruption and also inhibits abnormal cell proliferation. Conclusion: These findings suggest that nano encapsulation of CAP@CS-NP could be useful in targeted drug delivery and act as a promising chemotherapeutic agent to treat mammary carcinogenesis.

Printability of paper and paperboard surface treatment with gum rosin and derivatives

Purpose This study aims to provide control of liquids, especially against water-based ink on the paper and paperboard surface with natural substances, in also practical and greenway. Design/methodology/approach The paper surface was treated with natural rosin and its derivatives to obtain a hydrophobic effect and to improve printing properties. The oleoresin samples collected from Pinus nigra Arnold and Pinus pinaster Aiton trees in the controlled area and turpentine content removed was by hydrodistillation. The gum rosin (GR), fortified 10% with maleic anhydride (MGR) and esterified with 10% pentaerythritol (PMGR) samples solved in a simply alcohol and sprayed the base paper surface directly with a spray gun. Base paper samples were paperboard, bleached paper and test liner paper. Then, flexo printing was applied and printability properties were measured. Findings The treatment weights of these paper samples were 1.8 ± 0.5, 1.3 ± 0.5 and 0.7 ± 0.2 g/m2, respectively, compared to the base paper. Greater Cobb60 results were obtained from modified rosin samples than unmodified gum rosin-sized paperboards and the PMGR surface treatment reduces Cobb60 values by 20% and MGR treatment reduces 15% comparing to the base sheet. Then, the printing procedure was applied to the surface of the treated materials using a flexo printing system. As a result of the treatment better print density, chroma and print lightness value consumed a less hydrophobic agent and controlling water-based flexo ink on the base paper surface. Originality/value The unique aspect of this work was improving the hydrophobicity of the paper surfaces was achieved by spraying with natural rosin and derivatives.

Application of beeswax as a hydrophobic agent in MDF technology

Application of beeswax as a hydrophobic agent in MDF technology. The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of using beeswax as a hydrophobic agent in MDF board technology. In scope of the work, dry-formed fibreboards in four variants of wax content were produced under laboratory conditions: 0; 0.5; 1 and 5%, and boards with 1% of industrial hydrophobic agent. Produced boards were tested for selected physical and mechanical properties. Obtained results proved that beeswax can be used as a sterling hydrophobic agent. Furthermore, the tests confirmed an improvement in mechanical properties after the application of beeswax.