Lei Wang¹, Runying Wang¹, Yi Li³, Yichen Zhao^1,*, Degang Zhao^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.11, pp. 3063-3075, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2023.043803 - 24 October 2023

Abstract Adventitious root formation poses a major constraint on the tissue culture and genetic transformation of Eucommia ulmoides. Micrografting offers a new method for the transplantation of genetic transformation, and its success depends on the formation of graft unions. This study used transgenic rootless test-tube seedlings as scions and seedlings from seed as rootstocks during micrografting to avoid the rooting issues that occur during tissue culture and to investigate the role of the EuEG1 gene in the graft healing process. We found that the EuEG1 gene is a vital regulator of graft, and its overexpression contributes to the… More >

Mei Wang^1,*, Xinzhu Fan¹, Xianghai Song², Quan Bu^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.2, pp. 867-880, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.022996 - 22 September 2022

Abstract The development of PVC materials grafted with mannich base originated from myrcene (P-MAM-g, where the mannich base derived from myrcene is abbreviated as MAM) via green and effective synthetic methods is a good strategy to avoid unacceptable discoloration and deterioration of thermal and mechanical properties caused by autocatalytic dehydrochlorination (DHC) during PVC processing. In this study, MAM with double bonds, amino groups, ester groups, and phospholipid groups was introduced into the chains of PVC to improve the thermal stability of PVC. The experimental results showed that the covalent attachment of MAM to PVC enhanced both… More >

R. Gowrishankar^1,*, N. Sathish Kumar²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 1197-1209, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.025422 - 06 June 2022

Abstract Adder with high efficiency and accuracy is the major requirement for electronic circuit design. Here the optical logic gate based adder circuit is designed for better performance analysis of optical input signals varied with the wavelength. Efficiency of the adder can be improved by increasing the speed of operation, reducing the complexity and power consumption. To maintain the high efficiency with accuracy, a new combination of adder has been proposed and tested in this work. A new adder by combining the logics of Brent Kung, Sklansky and Kogge Stone adders by Tree Grafting Technique (BSKTGT) has been tested along… More >

SUBRATA PAL^1,2, BHUVNESHWAR RAI¹, AJAY KUMAR TYAGI¹, SUNITA RATTAN², VIRENDRA KUMAR³

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.39, No.1-2, pp. 55-70, 2022, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2022.39.1-2.4

Abstract The present work is focused on the study of antimicrobial and water absorption properties of the surface of grafted rayon fiber with quaternary ammonium-based salts containing 3- Acrylamidopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (APTAC) monomer induced by gamma radiation. Grafting was qualitatively confirmed by FTIR-ATR,TGA, SEM and by calculating grafting yield and grafting efficiency. The performance was examined for water absorbency and antibacterial efficacy (R) against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Study showed that water absorption, grafting yield and grafting efficiency increased steadily with the increase in monomer concentration and absorbed gamma irradiation More >

P. V. Rajesh¹, Kanak Kalita^2,*, Xiao-Zhi Gao³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.2, pp. 2415-2433, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.018247 - 27 September 2021

Abstract Bone grafting is a surgical restructuring procedure of replacing broken bones and reconstructing missing bone pieces so that complex bone fractures can be repaired to avoid any serious health risk as well as permanent bone disfiguration. Normally, human bones tend to regenerate and heal completely from fracture. But it needs a small scaffold to provide the necessary space to grow. Bone implants allow a broken bone to grow seamlessly. Traditionally, non-corrosive metal alloys are used for fixing broken bones. A metal plate is fastened between two ends of broken bones to join them. However, issues… More >

Milica Karadzic Kocica¹, Hristina Ugrinovic¹, Dejan Lazovic², Nemanja Karamarkovic², Milos Grujic², Borivoje Lukic³, Oliver Radmili³, Vladimir Cvetic³, Mladen Kocica^2,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.16, No.6, pp. 647-653, 2021, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2021.016923 - 08 July 2021

Abstract A single coronary artery is a very rare condition, commonly associated with other congenital anomalies. It could be generally considered as neither benign nor malignant form of congenital coronary artery anomalies since its pathophysiological and clinical implications grossly depend on different anatomical patterns defined by the site of origin and distribution of the branches. By presenting the patient who underwent successful coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic valve replacement surgery in a presence of isolated single coronary artery, we intend to emphasize natural and procedural risks and distinguish casual from causal in this extremely rare More >

VIJAYASRI. K¹, ALKA TIWARI^1,*, C.V. CHAUDHARI²

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.36, No.1, pp. 53-73, 2019, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2019.36.01.5

Abstract High energy gamma radiation has been used to graft [2-(methacryloyloxyethyl) trimethylammonium chloride (MAETC) onto chitosan by radiation grafting method. Grafting yield was found to increase with the increase in radiation dose and monomer concentration. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to characterize the grafted polymer and their morphological structure was analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). As(V) ions uptake capacity of the adsorbent was evaluated in different pH, contact time, temperature, adsorbent dose, and different arsenate ion concentration. The adsorption data was fitted well in the Langmuir model and various static parameters were calculated. More >

Ying Lin¹, Yihua Cao¹, Qingping Song¹, Jiangang Gao¹, Puyou Jia^2，*, Hamed Alsulami³, Marwan Amin Kutbi³

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.7, No.12, pp. 1403-1414, 2019, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2019.08380

Abstract Biocompatible and high content grafted carboxymethyl cellulose-gpoly(acrylic acid) powder was successfully synthesized in an aqueous system, and used as adsorbents for the removal of Cu(II) in aqueous solution. The copolymer was characterized by FT-IR and SEM techniques. Graft copolymerization introduced a large number of carboxyl groups in the polymer and caused the micro-surface of the material to be porous. The fundamental adsorption behaviors of the material were studied. The adsorption kinetics was well fitted with pseudo-second order equation, while the adsorption isotherm preferred to be described the Langmuir equation. The maximum adsorption capacity obtained from More >

Zhou Zhao¹, Boyan Mao², Youjun Liu², Haisheng Yang², Yu Chen^1,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.116, No.2, pp. 229-245, 2018, DOI:10.31614/cmes.2018.04192

Abstract In coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), graft’s poor instant patency may lead to an abnormal hemodynamic environment in anastomosis, which could further cause graft failure after the surgery. This paper investigates the graft hemodynamics with different instant patency, and explores its effect on graft postoperative efficiency. Six CABG 0D/3D coupling multi-scale models which used left internal mammary artery (LIMA) and saphenous vein (SVG) as grafts were constructed. Different types of grafts were examined in the models, including normal grafts, grafts with competitive flow and grafts with anastomotic stenosis. Simulation results indicated that comparing with SVG… More >

Constantine Mavroudis

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 644-646, 2017, DOI:10.1111/chd.12491

Abstract Coronary artery disease ranges from congenital in origin such as anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) to acquired diseases such as Kawasaki disease, and previously repaired conditions such as transposition of the great arteries. It is not uncommon, in the long run, for proximal coronary stenosis to develop following arterial switch, AAOCA repair, Ross procedure and Kawasaki disease leading to coronary artery bypass grafing (CABG). The objective of this report is to discuss the indications, challenges, and outcomes of CABG in infants, children, and young adults with acquired and congenital lesions. More >