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View article: Bionanomaterials or Nanobiomaterials: Differences in Definitions and Applications
Bionanomaterials or Nanobiomaterials: Differences in Definitions and Applications Open
Since the turn of the century, we have witnessed an extremely intensive development of biotechnology and nanotechnology, which, in terms of intensity can only be compared to the development of information technology and the resulting emerg…
View article: Innovative strategies for identifying and grouping chemicals, nanomaterials and materials to improve their safety of use
Innovative strategies for identifying and grouping chemicals, nanomaterials and materials to improve their safety of use Open
View article: Adhesion and Activation of Blood Platelets on Laser-Structured Surfaces of Biomedical Metal Alloys
Adhesion and Activation of Blood Platelets on Laser-Structured Surfaces of Biomedical Metal Alloys Open
The laser surface modification of metallic implants presents a promising alternative to other surface modification techniques. A total of four alloyed metallic biomaterials were used for this study: medical steel (AISI 316L), cobalt–chromi…
View article: Introduction
Introduction Open
This chapter is devoted to the presentation of our perception of the evolution of the Universe and the related evolution of human thought, leading to the birth of modern physics, as well as life sciences in their present form and their con…
View article: Biological Evaluation of Materials
Biological Evaluation of Materials Open
This reference text presents a comprehensive strategy for the identification, characterization and grouping of nanomaterials using biological methods. The focus is on methods from molecular biology, and complementary methods derived from q…
View article: Formation of Nitrogen Doped Titanium Dioxide Surface Layer on NiTi Shape Memory Alloy
Formation of Nitrogen Doped Titanium Dioxide Surface Layer on NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Open
NiTi shape memory alloys are increasingly being used as bone and cardiac implants. The oxide layer of nanometric thickness spontaneously formed on their surface does not sufficiently protect from nickel transition into surrounding tissues,…
View article: Isolation, Biochemical Characterisation and Identification of Thermotolerant and Cellulolytic Paenibacillus lactis and Bacillus licheniformis
Isolation, Biochemical Characterisation and Identification of Thermotolerant and Cellulolytic Paenibacillus lactis and Bacillus licheniformis Open
Research background. Cellulose is an ingredient of waste materials that can be converted to other valuable substances. This is possible provided that the polymer molecule is degraded to smaller particles and used as a carbon source by micr…
View article: Comprehensive Biological Evaluation of Biomaterials Used in Spinal and Orthopedic Surgery
Comprehensive Biological Evaluation of Biomaterials Used in Spinal and Orthopedic Surgery Open
Biological acceptance is one of the most important aspects of a biomaterial and forms the basis for its clinical use. The aim of this study was a comprehensive biological evaluation (cytotoxicity test, bacterial colonization test, blood pl…
View article: The paths of syntheses, chemical characteristics and stability tests for selected synthetic cannabinoids: 5F-PB-22, NM-2201, UR-144, and AB-CHMINACA
The paths of syntheses, chemical characteristics and stability tests for selected synthetic cannabinoids: 5F-PB-22, NM-2201, UR-144, and AB-CHMINACA Open
This publication describes analytical data for four psychoactive substances: 5F-PB-22, NM-2201, UR-144 and AB-CHMINACA. Compounds were synthesized in our laboratory and their presence was confirmed using electrospray ionisation mass spectr…
View article: Physicochemical and Biological Investigation of Different Structures of Carbon Coatings Deposited onto Polyurethane
Physicochemical and Biological Investigation of Different Structures of Carbon Coatings Deposited onto Polyurethane Open
The aim of this study was to examine the thrombogenic properties of polyurethane that was surface modified with carbon coatings. Physicochemical properties of manufactured coatings were investigated using transmission electron microscopy (…
View article: Resistance of oxidative stress in biofilm and planktonic cells
Resistance of oxidative stress in biofilm and planktonic cells Open
This work studied the susceptibility of biofilm produced by E. coli to oxidative stress, and compared the components of free radicals defences: level of glutathione, catalase and dismutase activities in planktonic and biofilm located cells…