Liquefaction of Lignocelluloses as a Promising Alternative to Petrochemicals

New biomaterial as a promising alternative to silicone breast implants.

One in eight American women develops breast cancer. Of the many patients requiring mastectomy yearly as a consequence, most elect some form of breast reconstruction. Since 2006, only silicone breast implants have been approved by the FDA for the public use. Unfortunately, over one-third of women with these implants experience complications as a result of tissue-material biocompatibility issues,...

DNA Sensors with Diamond as a Promising Alternative Transducer Material

Bio-electronics is a scientific field coupling the achievements in biology with electronics to obtain higher sensitivity, specificity and speed. Biosensors have played a pivotal role, and many have become established in the clinical and scientific world. They need to be sensitive, specific, fast and cheap. Electrochemical biosensors are most frequently cited in literature, often in the context ...

Phyllanthus niruri as a promising alternative treatment for nephrolithiasis.

In spite of considerable efforts to identify effective treatments for urolithiasis, this is a goal yet to be achieved. This review summarizes experimental and clinical data evaluating the effect of the plant Phyllanthus niruri, a plant with worldwide distribution, as a potential agent to prevent and/or to treat urolithiasis The review is based on data from the literature and on the results obta...

Camphor as a promising insecticude for control

Municipal Sewage Sludge to Biodiesel as a Promising Renewable Fuel for the Future of Energy

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