3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-L-alanine (DOPA) is an unusual amino acid found in mussel adhesive proteins (MAPs) that is believed to lend adhesive characteristics to these proteins. In this paper, we describe a route for the conjugation of DOPA moieties to poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO) block copolymers. Hydroxyl end groups of PEO-PPO-PEO block copolymers we...

The hypocotyl hook of the lettuce (Lactuca sativa cv. Grand Rapids) seedling is stimulated to a high degree of curvature through a synergistic interaction of ethylene and gibberellic acid in the light. Presentation of various inorganic salts to the seedlings caused extensive alteration of the hormone-induced curvatures, with ammonium and sulfate being the most stimulatory of curvature, and pota...

The decomposition mechanisms of electrolyte mixtures in lithium-ion batteries are still not completely understood, although the degradation has a direct effect on efficiency and lifetime these devices. main aim this study is to investigate reaction ethylene carbonate ...

A new method for the synthesis of lignin-based liquid polyols was developed. Organosolv lignin reacted with ethylene carbonate in polyethylene glycol as solvent, leading to a full conversion phenolic OH into primary aliphatic groups. These aromatic are obtained single step, without any purification. Upon modification molar mass, wide range hydroxyl values (IOH) can be covered. The up 30%wt have...

Bicalutamide is the most widely used non-steroidal antiandrogen for treating early stage prostate cancer, but suffers variable oral absorption due to its limited aqueous solubility. Thus, our objective was to synthesize novel biodegradable copolymers for the systemic micellar delivery of bicalutamide. Flory-Huggins interaction parameter (cFH) was used to assess compatibility between bicalutamid...