HIGH STABILITY THIOL-COATED GOLD NANOSTARS MONOLAYERS WITH PHOTO-THERMAL ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AND WETTABILITY CONTROL

High Stability Thiol-Coated Gold Nanostars Monolayers with Photo-Thermal Antibacterial Activity and Wettability Control

The adhesion and proliferation of bacteria on abiotic surfaces pose challenges in both health care and industrial applications.Gold nanostars CUP (GNSs) monolayers grafted on glass have demonstrated to exert antibacterial action due to their photo-thermal features.Here, these GNS layers were further functionalized using thiols monolayers, in order

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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance findings in a pediatric population with isolated left ventricular non-compaction

Abstract Background Isolated Left Ventricular Non-compaction (LVNC) is an uncommon disorder characterized by the presence of increased trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses.In adults, it has been found that Ejection Fraction (EF) decreases significantly as non-compaction severity increases.In children however, there are a few data descri

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Violations of Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion by the Russian Federation as the Occupying Power in Crimea

Considering modern weaponization of media and extensive experience of Russia in employing the propaganda machine, further attacks and trespasses against the freedom of expression and freedom of religion in order to suppress dissent in the occupied territory are to be LED Lighting expected.In accordance with the reports of international organization

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Service access experiences of immigrant and refugee caregivers of autistic children in Canada: A scoping review.

Primary caregivers are the main mediators of care for children with an autism diagnosis in Canada, and the navigation process to gain access to autism-related services is known to be a major burden.These challenges to service access are compounded for newcomers to Canada, which include immigrants and refugees.The purpose of this scoping review is t

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