SnO2–C fibers containing NiO (SnO2–NiO–C fibers) were synthesized by an electrospinning technique with subsequent calcination in an inert atmosphere using tin(II)2-ethylhexanoate and nickel acetate as starting materials. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectro...

Developing highly efficient and environmentally friendly methods of creating and storing renewable energy to solve the global energy crisis and environmental pollution problems is one of the most pressing needs we will face in the near future. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have attracted signific...

We demonstrate a facile conformal template synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon bricks (HPCBs) via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method using CH4 as carbon source and micro-CaCO3 bricks as a conformal template. The as-prepared HPCBs exhibit abundant interconnected meso/macro-sized cavities,...

A mouse model for the induction of exencephaly with sodium (±)-2-ethylhexanoate has been developed using multiple administration regimes. With three consecutive administrations at one-half-day intervals, the most sensitive time to induce exencephaly was Gestational Days 8–9. Using the racemic ...

Nanocomposite cathodes comprising an active cathode material (LiCoO2) and a solid lithium electrolyte (Li7La3Zr2O12) were synthesized by using a self-assembled polystyrene‑b‑poly(4‑vinylpyridine) block copolymer template containing precursors of the active cathode material and solid electrolyte....

We report a novel non-solution synthesis of ultrafine SnO2 nanoparticles within multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) networks by pre-mixing tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate (C16H30O4Sn) and MWCNTs and subsequently annealing in air at 350 °C, at which decomposition and oxidation of tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate...

For the first time, CuInTe2 nanowires in I–III–VI2 chalcopyrite ternary system were synthesized via the bismuth (Bi)-seeded solution-liquid-solid (SLS) growth under 350 °C. CuInTe2 nanowires were made by using the mixture of Cu(acac)2, InCl3 and Te powder as precursors, bismuth 2-ethylhexanoa...

Polyethylene (PE) membranes having various porosities are required for use as microfilters and separators in lithium ion batteries. Phthalates, whose mixtures with PE exhibit upper critical solution temperature (UCST)-type phase behavior, are used as diluents for the fabrication of PE membranes....

We report an amorphorization-hybridization strategy to enhance lithium storage by casting atomically mixed amorphorized SnO2/MoO3 into porous foam-like carbon nanoflakes (denote as SnO2/MoO3@CNFs, or SMC in short), which are simply prepared by annealing tin(II)/molybdenum(IV) 2-ethylhexanoate wi...

ObjectiveAntibacterial bonding agents are promising to hinder the residual and invading bacteria at the tooth–restoration interfaces. The objectives of this study were to develop an antibacterial bonding agent by incorporation of quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate (QADM) and nanoparticles of si...

ObjectiveRecent studies developed antibacterial bonding agents and composites containing a quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate (QADM) and nanoparticles of silver (NAg). The objectives of this study were to investigate: (1) the effect of antibacterial primers containing QADM and NAg on the inhibit...

ObjectiveAntibacterial primer and adhesive are promising to help combat biofilms and recurrent caries. The objectives of this study were to compare novel bonding agent containing quaternary ammonium dimethacrylate (QADM) with bonding agent containing nanoparticles of silver (NAg) in antibacteria...

ObjectivesThe main reason for restoration failure is secondary caries caused by biofilm acids. Replacing the failed restorations accounts for 50–70% of all operative work. The objectives of this study were to incorporate a new quaternary ammonium monomer (dimethylaminododecyl methacrylate, DMAD...

ObjectivesCalcium and phosphate ion-releasing resin composites are promising for remineralization. However, there has been no report on incorporating antibacterial agents to these composites. The objective of this study was to develop antibacterial and mechanically strong nanocomposites incorpor...

The objective of the present study was to synthesized a novel drug delivery system based on ammonium ionic liquid containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) grafted–Poly(L-lactide) (API-IL-PLA). Sparingly water soluble mefenamic acid (MEF) was used as a model drug for the studying of dr...

A preparative column chromatographic method was developed to isolate flavonoids and saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum, a Chinese Medicinal herb, and evaluate their antiproliferation effect on hepatoma cell Hep3B, with the standards rutin and ginsenoside Rb3 being used for comparison. Initial...

Jiaogulan, Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino, is one of the well-known botanical ingredients for functional foods and beverages. The present study developed a simple, rapid and effective HPLC procedure for simultaneous quantification of rutin and quercetin in jiaogulan. This study also inv...

Leaf and whole-plant samples of the diploid and tetraploid Gynostemma pentaphyllum (GP) were investigated and compared for their chemical compositions, and their potential anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory effects. The highest levels of total flavonoids and phenolics were observed in the ...

In transverse hippcampus slices a short period of hypoxia/hypoglycemia induced by perfusion with O2/glucose-free medium caused early loss and incomplete restoration of evoked field potentials to only 50% in the CA1 region. We report about a study investigating the effect of an ethanolic Gynostem...

Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino (Gp) was once used as a sweetener in Japan and is now widely consumed as an herbal tea worldwide for lowering cholesterol levels. Two taste variants, bitter and sweet, of Gp exist in the commercial market, but they cannot be differentiated morphologically nor by ex...