Identification of microplastic fibres released from COVID-19 test swabs with Raman imaging

C Fang, Y Luo, C Chuah, R Naidu - Environmental Sciences Europe, 2023 - Springer
Background COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, and it has been generating lots of plastic
wastes that become a big concern. To catch the virus, for example, no matter via antigen or …

What Are the Limitations and Challenges of Swab-Based DNA Sampling?

B Bruijns - Forensic Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Selecting the optimal sampling method is an essential component of the DNA analysis
process. Errors or omissions in targeting and gathering relevant samples can significantly …

Development of PVA Electrospun Nanofibers for Fabrication of Bacteriological Swabs

R Pellegrino, S Villani, D Spagnolo, I Carofalo… - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The enormous demand for swabs for clinical use that has characterised
recent years, together with the need to develop effective, eco-friendly, and low-cost …

Comparison of nylon-flocked swabs and cotton swabs in the detection of human papillomavirus infection in men

M Sarier, E Kasap, M Emek, E Konuk, Z Barut… - … Urology and Nephrology, 2024 - Springer
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an oncogenic virus and the commonest
sexually transmitted pathogen worldwide. Appropriate sampling is an important factor in …

Advancements and future prospects of additive manufacturing in orthopedics

BI Oladapo, MA Olawumi, FT Omigbodun - Medical Additive Manufacturing, 2024 - Elsevier
This research chapter explores the current and future implications of 3D printing in
orthopedic medicine. One significant breakthrough has been the development of patient …

Scanning electron microscopy and EDX spectroscopy of commercial swabs used for COVID-19 lateral flow testing

M Aparicio-Alonso, V Torres-Solórzano… - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The chemical composition of COVID test swabs has not been examined beyond the
manufacturer's datasheets. The unprecedented demand for swabs to conduct rapid lateral …

[HTML][HTML] СБОР ГЕНЕТИЧЕСКИХ БИОМАТЕРИАЛОВ (ДНК) С ПОВЕРХНОСТЕЙ: МЕТОДЫ И УСТРОЙСТВА

ДГ Петров, ЕД Макарова, ИЕ Антифеев… - Научное …, 2024 - cyberleninka.ru
В обзоре рассмотрены современные технологии и тенденции развития в разработке
приборов для взятия проб, в том числе контактной ДНК с различных поверхностей и …

[HTML][HTML] The Evaluation of Factors Affecting the Amount of DNA Obtained from Fired Cartridge Cases

EN Ay, Y Gülekçi, FE Yüksek, H Şener, Y Tunç - Evaluation, 2024 - adlitipbulteni.com
Objective It involves the evaluation of the effects of different biological materials deposited
on cartridge cases on the amount of DNA recovered post-firing, considering the influence of …

A study on the effect of process parameters on feature resolution in 3D inkjet printing

KJ Chen, A Elkaseer, SG Scholz - … on Micro and …, 2023 - publikationen.bibliothek.kit.edu
Among the existing additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, 3D inkjet printing (3D-IJP),
also known as material jetting, enables fabrication of intricate multi-materials parts with …