Abstract Nanocellulose is explored as an eco‐friendly cell modifier and reinforcer for improving the thermal insulation mechanical performance of rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF). In this study, we report on a promising method achieving ‘solvent‐free' dispersion cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) into polyether polyol production RPUF. This was achieved through wet grinding CNC powder in agitator bead ...

OBJECTIVE Hepatocytes are increasingly used as functional units in bioartificial liver devices. The objective of the present study was to investigate the feasibility of culturing porcine hepatocytes in high density on a novel polyurethane-based nonwoven three-dimensional matrix. We investigated (1) the optimal cell density within this culture configuration, (2) the maintenance of liver-specific...

The successful application of X-ray spectromicroscopy to chemical analysis of polymers is reviewed and a detailed application to quantitative analysis of polyurethanes is presented. Near Edge X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (NEXAFS) spectroscopy is the basis of chemical sensitive X-ray imaging, as well as qualitative and quantitative micro-spectroscopy. These capabilities are demonstrated by a ...

AIMS To assess whether cancer incidence and mortality in chronic obstructive lung diseases were increased in the Swedish polyurethane foam industry cohort, updated with 11 more years of follow up. METHODS The mortality and cancer incidence (1959-98) experienced by a cohort of 4175 male and female employees employed for at least one year in the period 1959-87 at one of nine Swedish polyurethan...

The objective of this matched case-control study was to determine whether women with Même or Replicon polyurethane-covered silicone breast implants are exposed to clinically significant levels of free 2,4-TDA from biodegradation of the polyurethane foam. Urine and serum samples were obtained from 61 patients with Même or Replicon breast implants and 61 controls on two separate occasions separat...

The article aims at constructing protective composite shields for breasts in chest computed tomography and investigating the effects of applying these new bismuth composites on dose and image quality. Polyurethane and silicon with 5% of bismuth were fabricated as a protective shield. At first, their efficiency in attenuating the X-ray beam was investigated by calculating the total attenuation c...

Intravaginal rings (IVRs) have emerged as cost effective way to deliver sustained release of drugs as compared to vaginal gels. Hydrophobic polyether polyurethane Intravaginal rings (IVRs) were investigated to deliver antiretroviral (ARV) drug in combination with a HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitor. The ARV used was N-[2-(3,4,5-trumethoxybenzoilthio)benzoyl]-alaninamide (SAMT-10) and the HIV-...

BACKGROUND The primary objective of this study was to determine the efficiency of a pneumatic device in controlling cuff pressure (Pcuff) in patients intubated with polyurethane-cuffed tracheal tubes. Secondary objectives were to determine the impact of continuous control of Pcuff, and cuff shape on microaspiration of gastric contents. METHODS Prospective randomized controlled study. All pati...

Innocuous biocompatible materials have been searched to repair or reconstruct bone defects. Their goal is to restore the function of live or dead tissues. This study compared connective tissue and bone reaction when exposed to demineralized bovine bone matrix and a polyurethane resin derived from castor bean (Ricinus communis). Forty-five rats were assigned to 3 groups of 15 animals (control, b...