Lipids and block copolymers can be individually assembled into unsupported, spherical membranes (liposomes or polymersomes), each having their own particular benefits and limitations. Here we demonstrate the preparation of microscale, hybrid "lipopolymersomes" composed of the common lipid POPC (1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphatidylcholine) and the commercially available copolymer PBd-b...

This paper deals with the performance of hybrid membrane bioreactor (MBR) combining the precoagulation/sedimentation and membrane bioreactor. The hybrid MBR not only produces the treated water with excellent permeate quality but also shows much lower membrane fouling than the conventional MBR. It may come from its extremely low F/M ratio to maintain the low viscosity even in the high MLSS conce...

The purpose of this study was to determine the comparative environmental impacts of coupled seawater desalination and water reclamation using a novel hybrid system that consist of an osmotically driven membrane process and established membrane desalination technologies. A comparative life cycle assessment methodology was used to differentiate between a novel hybrid process consisting of forward...

Therapeutic interventions to treat multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are severely limited and often require the use of colistin as drug of last resort. The major challenges impeding the development of novel antipseudomonal agents are the lack of cell penetration and extensive efflux. We have discovered a tobramycin-moxifloxacin hybrid core structure which enhances oute...

Hierarchical Aerogels Hybrid Networks Silica nanofiber aerogels functionalized P(VDF-HFP) membrane (SFP membrane), inspired by constructional engineering is constructed. As the host material for thermal comfort management and versatile protection, SFP features a large surface area, porous structure, robust skeleton that can render excellent mechanical properties. Additionally, exhibits exceptio...

Abstract Membrane separation technologies, with a broad application prospect in the field of hydrogen separation, are characterized by simplicity devices, high energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. The performance membranes is primary factor that determines separation. Therefore, development always research focus. This paper presents reviews developments features organic membranes, ...

Hybrid antibodies possessing one binding site for the toxic lectin ricin and a companion site directed against human immunoglobulin were constructed in vitro. This bifunctional reagent specifically attached to human lymphocyte surface immunoglobulin determinants and, thus situated, could simultaneously capture ricin molecules or its toxic A chain. Attachment of these components to the cell was ...

Hybrid antibodies possessing one binding site for the toxic lectin ricin and a companion site directed against human immunoglobulm were constructed in vitro. This bifunctional re agent specifically attached to human lymphocyte surface immunoglobulin determinants and, thus situated, could simulta neously capture ricin molecules or its toxic A chain. Attachment of these components to the cell was...

BACKGROUND As an appropriate tool, membrane process is used for desalination of brackish water, in the production of drinking water. The present study aims to investigate desalination processes of brackish water of Qom Province in Iran. METHODS This study was carried out at the central laboratory of Water and Wastewater Company of the studied area. To this aim, membrane processes, including n...

HER2 is a transmembrane oncoprotein encoded by the HER2/neu gene and is overexpressed in approximately 20% to 30% of breast cancers. We have recently designed a novel class of drug, the hybrid peptide, which is chemically synthesized and is composed of a target-binding peptide and a lytic peptide containing cationic-rich amino acid components that disintegrate the cell membrane, leading to canc...