Browsing Articles - PRISM: Polymer, Recycling, Industrial, Sustainability and Manufacturing Institute by Issue Date
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Synthesis and characterization of high density polyethylene / peat ash composites.
(Elsevier, 2016-06)A new type of polymer composite was synthesized from one industrial waste, peat ash, at varying mixing ratios of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and the resulting products were characterized using different experiments ... -
Development of a multi-layered vaginal tablet containing Dapivirine, Levonorgestrel and Acyclovir for use as a multipurpose prevention technology.
(Elsevier, 2016-07)Multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) are preferably single dosage forms designed to simultaneously address multiple sexual and reproductive health needs, such as unintended pregnancy, HIV infection and other ... -
Characteristics of the treated calcium carbonate particles with stearic acid using different treating methods.
(Elsevier, 2016-08)Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is often treated with stearic acid (SA) to decrease its polarity. However, the method of application of the SA treatments has a strong influence on their interface structure and distribution. ... -
Matrix and reservoir-type multipurpose vaginal rings for controlled release of dapivirine and levonorgestrel
(Elsevier, 2016-09-10)A matrix-type silicone elastomer vaginal ring providing 28-day continuous release of dapivirine (DPV) a lead candidate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) microbicide compound has recently demonstrated moderate ... -
Durum wheat seed germination response to hydrogel coatings and moisture under drought stress.
(Science Publications, 2016-11)Abstract: Technologies that can increase crop production while maintaining low pollution are essential for sustainable agriculture. This study compares the germination performance of Durum wheat seeds (Triticum durum ... -
Dielectric polarization enhancement of thermoplastic elastomers for sensing and energy harvesting applications.
(IJMMM, 2016-11)Nano-structured dielectric thermoplastic elastomers (DTEs) such as poly(styrene-co-ethylene-co-butylene-styrene) [SEBS] and poly(styrene-co-ethylene-co-butylene-styrene) –grafted- maleic anhydride[SEBS-g-MA] triblock ... -
Mechanical properties of anodic titanium films containing ions of Ca and P submitted to heat and hydrothermal treatment.
(Elsevier, 2016-12)Anodic oxidation is a technique widely used to improve the bioactivity of Ti surface. In this study, micro-arc oxidation (MAO) was used to obtain an anodic film incorporating Ca and P ions to evaluate the effect of heat ... -
The relationship between pedestrian loading and dynamic response of an FRP composite footbridge.
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)Pedestrian loading on flexible structures such as footbridges, grandstands and lightweight floors is an area, which is receiving significant attention from the research community of late. One of the key parameters in ... -
Effect of anodizing time on the mechanical properties of porous titania coatings formed by micro-arc oxidation.
(Elsevier, 2017-01-15)Porous TiO2 coatings were produced on commercially pure Ti substrates by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in 1.0 M H2SO4 electrolyte for different anodizing times. Their mechanical properties were assessed by means of instrumented ... -
Vaginal drug delivery for the localised treatment of cervical cancer.
(Springer, 2017-06-08)Cervical cancer is usually treated by surgery, with the more advanced cancers requiring adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The location of the cervix makes it easily accessible through the vagina for the localised ... -
Processing stability and the significance of variation in extrusion speeds and temperture on SSB® 55 Pharma Grade Shellac for Oral Drug Delivery
(MDPI, 2017-09-06)The melt-extrusion process is utilized in the pharmaceutical arena for the manufacturing of a variety of dosage forms and formulations, including solid dispersions. This technology is considered an efficient and continuous ... -
An investigation into the effects of pH and material concentrations on the morphology of Chitosan-Alginate microspheres prepared using an Ionic Gelation technique.
(IJASRM, 2017-10)The aim of this study was to develop microspheres as a drug delivery system using natural polymeric materials including Alginate and Chitosan using an Ionotropic Gelation method of synthesis. In this study, several ... -
Halloysite nanotube reinforced polylactic acid composite.
(Wiley, 2017-10)Polylactic acid (PLA) has long history in medical applications, and reinforced PLA has the potential to be used in the medical applications that require high mechanical strength such as coronary stents and bone fixation ... -
Development of Amoxicillin loaded microspheres for anti-Helicobacter pylori infection using Ionic Gelation method
(IJASRM, 2017-11)The aim of this project was to develop microspheres loaded with Amoxicillin for anti-Helicobacter pylori infection. Amoxicillin loaded microspheres were developed using blends of natural polymers such as Alginate and ... -
Extruded monofilament and multifilament thermoplastic stitching yarns.
(MDPI, 2017-12)Carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites offer significant improvement in overall material strength to weight, when compared with metals traditionally used in engineering. As a result, they are replacing metals where ... -
The development of a melt-extruded shellac carrier for the targeted delivery of probiotics to the colon.
(MDPI, 2017-12)Hot melt extrusion (HME) is considered an efficient technique in developing solid molecular dispersions, and has been demonstrated to provide sustained, modified and targeted drug delivery resulting in improved ... -
Investigation of miscibility estimation methods between indomethacin and poly(vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate).
(Elsevier, 2018)The investigation of the miscibility between active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) and polymeric excipients is of great interest for the formulation and development of amorphous solid dispersions, especially in the ... -
Synthesis and in vivo behaviour of PVP/CMC/Agar hydrogel membranes impregnated with silver nanoparticles for wound healing applications.
(ACS, 2018)The field of wound healing has seen an increase in research activity in wound care and hydrogel-based dressings have been targeted as a solution for these applications. Hydrogels with silver nanoparticles can present many ... -
Investigation of ethylene oxide-co-propylene oxide for dissolution enhancement of hot-melt extruded solid dispersions.
(Elsevier, 2018-02)The optimal design of amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) formulations requires the use of excipients to maintain supersaturation and improve physical stability in order to ensure shelf-life stability and better absorption ... -
Extended release of proteins following encapsulation in hydroxyapatite/chitosan composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications.
(Elsevier, 2018-03)Highlights: Biocompatible, mechanically robust scaffold with an appropriate stability for bone healing when used with fixation device. Proteins can be covalently attached to the scaffold. Proteins are released for an ...