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View article: Structural purification of technical lignins <i>via</i> fractional dissolution using non-azeotropic solvent mixtures
Structural purification of technical lignins <i>via</i> fractional dissolution using non-azeotropic solvent mixtures Open
Using pumping instead of refluxing, novel fractions of technical lignins are available by employing non-azeotropic solvent mixtures.
View article: Symptoms at presentation and cardiovascular outcomes in patients accessing a tertiary oncological emergency department
Symptoms at presentation and cardiovascular outcomes in patients accessing a tertiary oncological emergency department Open
Background The prevalence of acute cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among cancer patients is steadily increasing, making it a significant cause for admission to the emergency department (ED). Methods We conducted a prospective observational …
View article: Photodynamic therapy and peri-implant diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Photodynamic therapy and peri-implant diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Aim This systematic review aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating peri-implant diseases when combined with mechanical debridement (MD) compared with mechanical debridement alone. Methods A sy…
View article: Potato peel valorization through ethanolamine reactive organosolv treatment
Potato peel valorization through ethanolamine reactive organosolv treatment Open
Approximately 30% of the global potato supply is processed, generating substantial amounts of potato peel (PP) as a byproduct. Potato peel is a suberoligneous biomass, commonly found in the barks and peels of tuberous roots and tubers, and…
View article: Mechanochemical Methacrylation of Lignin for Biobased Reinforcing Filler in Rubber Compounds
Mechanochemical Methacrylation of Lignin for Biobased Reinforcing Filler in Rubber Compounds Open
The inclusion of biobased materials as fillers for rubber compounds is an emerging topic in the tire industry. This study investigates the use of kraft lignin, a byproduct of the paper industry, as an alternative reinforcing filler for rub…
View article: AB1197 THE PREDICTIVE ROLE OF THE TAPSE/sPAP RATIO FOR CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS AND MORTALITY IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS COMPLICATED BY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION
AB1197 THE PREDICTIVE ROLE OF THE TAPSE/sPAP RATIO FOR CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS AND MORTALITY IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS COMPLICATED BY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION Open
Background: Despite diagnostic and therapeutic advances, pulmonary hypertension (PH) still represents a leading cause of systemic sclerosis (SSc)-related death, especially due to a delay in diagnosis. Abnormally low TAPSE/sPAP ratio has re…
View article: Association between peri-implantitis and systemic inflammation: a systematic review
Association between peri-implantitis and systemic inflammation: a systematic review Open
Background Peri-implantitis is an infectious/inflammatory disease with similar clinical and radiographic features to periodontitis. Overwhelming evidence confirmed that periodontitis causes elevations in systemic inflammatory mediators; th…
View article: From the Streets to the Judicial Evidence: Determination of Traditional Illicit Substances in Drug Seizures by a Rapid and Sensitive UHPLC-MS/MS-Based Platform
From the Streets to the Judicial Evidence: Determination of Traditional Illicit Substances in Drug Seizures by a Rapid and Sensitive UHPLC-MS/MS-Based Platform Open
According to the 2021 World Drug Report, around 275 million people use drugs of abuse, and 36 million people suffer from addiction, fostering a thriving market for illicit substances. In Italy, 30,083 people were reported to the Judicial A…
View article: Recombinatorial approach for the formation of surface-functionalised alkaline-stable lignin nanoparticles and adhesives
Recombinatorial approach for the formation of surface-functionalised alkaline-stable lignin nanoparticles and adhesives Open
Fractionate, selectively epoxidize, and recombine. Alkaline resistant lignin nanoparticles and competitive particle adhesives are achieved in a material-efficient manner, i.e., without significant waste generation from the lignin raw mater…
View article: Identification of Photodegradation Products of Escitalopram in Surface Water by HPLC-MS/MS and Preliminary Characterization of Their Potential Impact on the Environment
Identification of Photodegradation Products of Escitalopram in Surface Water by HPLC-MS/MS and Preliminary Characterization of Their Potential Impact on the Environment Open
The study concerns the photodegradation of the antidepressant escitalopram (ESC), the S-enantiomer of the citalopram raceme, both in ultrapure and surface water, considering the contribution of indirect photolysis through the presence of n…
View article: Phenolic Group Distribution as a Function of Molecular Weight in Lignins and Their Fractions
Phenolic Group Distribution as a Function of Molecular Weight in Lignins and Their Fractions Open
An analytical approach based on phenol fluorescence labeling with the dansyl fluorophore coupled with gel permeation chromatography using UV and fluorescence detection was applied in an effort to increase the understanding of the phenolic …
View article: An umbrella review of the evidence linking oral health and systemic health: from the prevalence to clinical and circulating markers
An umbrella review of the evidence linking oral health and systemic health: from the prevalence to clinical and circulating markers Open
Oral conditions are highly prevalent worldwide. Recent studies have been supporting a potential bidirectional association of oral disorders with systemic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Robust evidence supports the greater prevalence of o…
View article: Cytotoxic Compounds from Alcyoniidae: An Overview of the Last 30 Years
Cytotoxic Compounds from Alcyoniidae: An Overview of the Last 30 Years Open
The octocoral family Alcyoniidae represents a rich source of bioactive substances with intriguing and unique structural features. This review aims to provide an updated overview of the compounds isolated from Alcyoniidae and displaying pot…
View article: Parsimonious Optimization of Multitask Neural Network Hyperparameters
Parsimonious Optimization of Multitask Neural Network Hyperparameters Open
Neural networks are rapidly gaining popularity in chemical modeling and Quantitative Structure–Activity Relationship (QSAR) thanks to their ability to handle multitask problems. However, outcomes of neural networks depend on the tuning of …
View article: Integrated biological and chemical characterisation of a pair of leonardesque canal lock gates
Integrated biological and chemical characterisation of a pair of leonardesque canal lock gates Open
The Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia “Leonardo da Vinci” in Milan is exposing two pairs of canal lock gates, used to control the water flow in Milan canal system, whose design appears in the Leonardo’s Codex Atlanticus. The…
View article: Fluorescence Labeling of Technical Lignin for the Study of Phenolic Group Distribution as a Function of the Molecular Weight
Fluorescence Labeling of Technical Lignin for the Study of Phenolic Group Distribution as a Function of the Molecular Weight Open
A novel analytical approach based on fluorescence labeling was developed in the effort to increase the understanding of phenolic group distribution in technical lignins. Selective derivatization with a fluorophore (dansyl chloride) of lign…
View article: Novel CNC/silica hybrid as potential reinforcing filler for natural rubber compounds
Novel CNC/silica hybrid as potential reinforcing filler for natural rubber compounds Open
This work describes the development of a low‐density, renewable, and high reinforcing filler for natural rubber (NR) compounds. The cellulose nanocrystal (CNC)‐based hybrid filler was synthesized by decorating the surface of CNCs with sili…
View article: The giants of the phylum Brachiopoda: a matter of diet?
The giants of the phylum Brachiopoda: a matter of diet? Open
The species of the brachiopod Gigantoproductus are giants within the Palaeozoic sedentary benthos. This presents a dilemma as living brachiopods have low‐energy lifestyles. Although brachiopod metabolic rates were probably higher during th…
View article: Use of lignin side-streams from biorefineries as fuel or co-product? Life cycle analysis of bio-ethanol and pulp production processes
Use of lignin side-streams from biorefineries as fuel or co-product? Life cycle analysis of bio-ethanol and pulp production processes Open
Increasing the profitability of lignin side-streams is a challenge in the scientific community. Lignin residue originates from black liquor and lignin cake, which are residues from pulp and bio-ethanol production. This paper presents a lif…
View article: Epoxidized Lignin Derivatives as Bio-based Cross-linkers Used in the Preparation of Epoxy Resins
Epoxidized Lignin Derivatives as Bio-based Cross-linkers Used in the Preparation of Epoxy Resins Open
Lignin, which is the most abundant aromatic polymer in nature, was used as a green substitute for the toxic bisphenol A. In particular, the ability of epoxidized lignin to simultaneously serve as a cross-linker and rigid segment was invest…