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Nano-enhanced food contanct materials and the in vitro toxicity to human intestinal cells of nano-ZnO at low dose.
(IOP Science, 2011)Nano Zinc Oxide (nZnO) has been shown to display antimicrobial effects which have lead to its application in a number of areas such as antimicrobial surface coatings, anti bacterial wound dressings and more recently in ... -
Nanofibrillated cellulose originated from Rhododendron ponticum to produce scaffolds using 3D printing for biomedical applications
(Elsevier, 2023-08-26)Rhododendron ponticum is an invasive species that spreads rapidly and is described as one of the biggest threats to peatlands in Ireland. This study offers an innovative approach to utilizing Rhododendron waste. ... -
Nanofillers can be used to enhance the thermal conductivity of commercially available SLA resins.
(Elsevier, 2019-06)Stereolithography (SLA) is a form of 3D printing technology used for the production parts and patterns in a layer by layer fashion. Traditionally, 3D printing has been used for the manufacture of prototypes, however it is ... -
Nanosuspension of pinhão seed coat development for a new high-functional cereal bar.
(Wiley, 2020-03-31)The seeds from Araucaria angustifolia—commonly named as pinhão—are important culturally, and viable regional food from Brazil. Although now considered an endangered species, methods to increase the awareness of this tree ... -
Natural and synthetic isothiocyanates possess anticancer potential against liver and prostate cancer in vitro.
(International Institute of Anticancer Research, 2019-07)Background/Aim: Isothiocyanates (ITCs) are phytochemicals with potential cancer-preventative properties derived from the breakdown of glucosinolates that exist in cruciferous vegetables. Studies, to date, have ... -
Nature imagery on cigarette vending machines in Ireland: A lacuna in tobacco control
(European Publishing, 2019)Legislation in Ireland now requires standardised packaging for cigarette packets as well as the EU mandated combined graphic and text anti-smoking warnings. However, although overt tobacco advertising has also been banned ... -
The need to consider the predictive capacity of intelligence and its malleability within design and technology education research.
(Springer, 2020-05-14)General intelligence is a fundamental human capacity with significant educational implications. However, it is often not considered in educational research despite substantial evidence illustrating its association with ... -
NetFlow anomaly detection through parallel cluster density analysis in continuous time-series.
(Springer, 2017-06)The increase in malicious network based attacks has resulted in a growing interest in network anomaly detection. The ability to detect unauthorized or malicious activity on a network is of importance to any organization. ... -
A new image encryption algorithm based on heterogeneous chaotic neural network generator and dna encoding.
(Springer, 2018-02)This paper presents a new combined neural network and chaos based pseudorandom sequence generator and a DNA-rules based chaotic encryption algorithm for secure transmission and storage of images. The proposed scheme uses ... -
New Insights into the Dermocosmetic Potential of the Red Seaweed Gelidium corneum
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-08-29)This work addresses the potential of the red seaweed Gelidium corneum as a source of bioactive ingredients for skin health and wellness in response to the growing awareness regarding the significance of sustainable strategies ... -
NIR-based intelligent sensing of product yield stress for high-value bioresorbable polymer processing
(MDPI, 2022-04-07)PLA (polylactide) is a bioresorbable polymer used in implantable medical and drug delivery devices. Like other bioresorbable polymers, PLA needs to be processed carefully to avoid degradation. In this work we combine ... -
No evidence of an association between lethal recessive osteopetrosis and performance in dairy cattle.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)The purpose of this study was to determine if carriers of lethal recessive genetic disorder Osteopetrosis OS) was associated with positive or negative effects on fertility, carcass and milk production traits. Osteoepetrosis ... -
No evidence of an association between lethal recessives citrullinemia, jersey haplotype 1, congenital muscular dystonia 1 and milk production and composition in Irish dairy cattle
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018-04-24)The purpose of this study was to ascertain if carriers of lethal recessive genetic disorders: citrullinemia, jersey haplotype1 (JH1) and congenital muscular dystonia 1 (CMD 1) were associated with positive or negative ... -
Nonlinear finite element of FRP reinforced concrete structures.
(BCRI, 2012-09)reinforcement is a non-corrosive alternative to steel and is gaining popularity for use in reinforced concrete structures exposed to corrosive environments. A major difference between the two reinforcing materials is their ... -
A note on the use of FTA™ technology for storage of blood samples for DNA analysis and removal of PCR inhibitors
(Sciendo, 2009-01)FTA™ technology is widely used across many molecular disciplines for sample capture, storage and analysis. The use of this technology for the long-term storage of blood samples for DNA analysis was examined as well as ... -
A novel and facile green synthesis method to prepare LDH/MOF nanocomposite for removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II)
(Springer Nature, 2021-01-15)To date, many nanoadsorbents have been developed and used to eliminate heavy metal contamination, however, one of the challenges ahead is the preparation of adsorbents from processes in which toxic organic solvents are ... -
A novel approach to analytical mineral analysis in the diagnosis of animal health.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-06)Minerals are nutrients that are essential for maintaining biological life. In animals they perform structural, physiological, catalytic and regulatory function. However when mineral deficiencies or toxicities occur ... -
A novel Bacillus subtilis BPM12 with high bis(2 hydroxyethyl)terephthalate hydrolytic activity efficiently interacts with virgin and mechanically recycled polyethylene terephthalate
(Elsevier, 2023-07-29)Biotechnological treatment of plastic waste has gathered substantial attention as an efficient and generally greener approach for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) depolymerization and upcycling in comparison to mechanical ... -
Novel bimodal micro-mesoporous Ni50Co50-LDH/ UiO-66-NH2 nanocomposite for Tl(I) adsorption
(Elsevier, 2021-02-10)Ni50Co50-layered double hydroxide/UiO-66-NH2 metal–organic framework nanocomposite (Ni50Co50-LDH/UiO-66-NH2 NC) was synthesized through a facile ultrasonic-assisted hydrothermal method. UiO-66-NH2 MOF nanocrystals were in ... -
Novel isosorbide di-ester compounds as inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase.
(Elsevier, 2008-09-25)We report herein that a variety of isosorbide di-esters, previously reported to be novel substrates for butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE, EC 3.1.1.8), are in fact inhibitors of the homologous enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE), ...