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Partial Characterization of Yeast Hydrolysates for Insights on Chemically Defined Media for Sf-9 Insect Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)Yeast extract, or other varieties of yeast hydrolysate, have been used in combination with a lipid supplement to completely eliminate the need for fetal bovine serum during in vitro cultivations of insect cells. This has ... -
Pattern Transfer and Characterization of Biomimetic Micro-Structured Surfaces for Hydrophobic and Icephobic Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-03)Using both artificial and natural templates, biomimetic micro-structures are fabricated on conventional coating materials (epoxy and silicone elastomers) to mimic both artificial and natural templates through effective ... -
Peptide and peptide-carbon nanotube hydrogels as scaffolds for tissue & 3D tumor engineering
(Elsevier, 2018-03-15)The use of hybrid self-assembling peptide (EFK8)-carbon nanotube (SWNT) hydrogels for tissue engineering and in vitro 3D cancer spheroid formation is reported. These hybrid hydrogels are shown to enhance the attachment, ... -
Peptide and peptide-carbon nanotube hydrogels as scaffolds for tissue & 3D tumor engineering
(Elsevier, 2018-03-15)The use of hybrid self-assembling peptide (EFK8)-carbon nanotube (SWNT) hydrogels for tissue engineering and in vitro 3D cancer spheroid formation is reported. These hybrid hydrogels are shown to enhance the attachment, ... -
Peptide Mediated siRNA Delivery: Physicochemical and in vitro Characterizations
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-22)Short interfering RNAs (siRNAs) trigger RNA interference (RNAi) both in vitro and in vivo, where the expression of the encoded protein is silenced. Its potential use as a therapeutic agent is limited by its rapid enzymatic ... -
Peptide-Mediated Anticancer Drug Delivery
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-21)An ideal drug delivery system should contain an appropriate therapeutic agent and biocompatible carrier. In this study, we investigated the ability of the all-complementary self-assembling peptide AC8 in stabilizing the ... -
Performance of a Perovskite-Based Lean-NOX-Trap Catalyst and Effects of Thermal Degradation and Sulfur Poisoning
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-01)Increases in vehicle exhaust emission regulations have led to research, development and improvements in catalytic converter technologies for gasoline-powered vehicles since the 1970s. Nowadays, there are strict regulations ... -
Performance of polyacrylamide and poly(acrylamide/sodium acrylate) hydrogel-coated mesh for separation of oil/water mixtures
(Elsevier, 2018-12-01)Hydrogels are widely used as a coagulant in water treatment in addition to using in tissue engineering due to their high water absorption capacity and biocompatibility. Our research objective is to synthesize a reinforced ... -
Performance Optimization of a Cation-Disordered Rock-Salt Positive Electrode Material for Next-Generation Lithium-ion Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-28)The growing threat of climate change has sparked a shift in societal norms surrounding the reliance on fossil fuels for our energy and transportation sectors. Driven by this shift, the global demand for sustainable energy ... -
Perovskite Oxide Combined With Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes As Bifunctional Catalyst for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-28)Zinc air batteries are among the most promising energy storage devices due to their high energy density, low cost and environmental friendliness. The low mass and cost of zinc air batteries is a result of traditional active ... -
Petroleomic analysis of the treatment of naphthenic organics in oil sands process-affected water with buoyant photocatalysts
(Elsevier, 2018-09-15)The persistence of toxicity associated with the soluble naphthenic organic compounds (NOCs) of oil sands process-affected water (OSPW) implies that a treatment solution may be necessary to enable safe return of this water ... -
Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Industry Integration and Coordination under Uncertainty
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-20)Petroleum refining and the petrochemical industry account for a major share in the world energy and industrial market. In many situations, they represent the economy back-bone of industrial countries. Today, the volatile ... -
Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics and Analysis of the Effect of β-Amyloid Peptide on Acetylcholine Neurocycle and Alzheimer’s Disease Medications
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-17)The brain of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by accumulations of β-amyloid peptide aggregates which promote neurodegentartive dysfunction. Comprehensive understanding of the interaction between β-amyloid aggregates ... -
Phosphoric Acid Doped Polybenzimidazole-Based Membrane Electrode Assembly for a Highly Sensitive and Selective Acetone Gas Sensor
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-03)The increase in demand for small, inexpensive and portable gas sensors, which are sensitive and reliable, have generated much of the research interest toward solid oxide metal-based acetone gas sensors. However, despite ... -
Photocatalytic Oxidation of Anesthetic Gases
(University of Waterloo, 2020-08-27)Inhaled anesthetics used in surgeries are typically volatile halogenated hydrocarbons. In a typical situation only 5% of the administered anesthetic is metabolized by the human body, while the remaining 95% is exhaled ... -
Photochemical Degradation of Chlorobenzene
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-02)Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds of anthropogenic origin that have been linked to the development of cancer, neurobehavioural impairment, and immune system biochemical alterations. These chemicals ... -
Physical patterning of silicone hydrogel to alter surface wettability, tear lipid deposition and bacterial adhesion
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-20)A hydrogel is defined as a three-dimensional network of polymer chains that can swell and retain a significant fraction of water inside its structure without dissolving in water. Outstanding properties of a hydrogel such ... -
Pipeline Flow Behavior of Water-In-Oil Emulsions
(University of Waterloo, 2009-12-23)Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions consist of water droplets dispersed in continuous oil phase. They are encountered at various stages of oil production. The oil produced from an oil-well usually carries a significant amount of ... -
Planning of Petrochemical Industry under Environmental Risk and Safety Considerations
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-25)The petrochemical Industry is based upon the production of chemicals from petroleum and also deals with chemicals manufactured from the by products of petroleum refinery. At the preliminary stages of chemical plant development ... -
Plant-Based Cheese Analogues and Value-Added, High-Fiber Soymilk Gels Containing Okara
(University of Waterloo, 2022-11-03)In this work, the potential of adding soy okara modified by heat or citric acid or their combination into soymilk to create whole soybean gels was examined. The purpose of the treatments was to improve the compatibility ...