Surface modification

Abstract Surface modification for rapid endothelialization of vascular biomaterials is known as an important way to prevent thrombosis and intimal hyperplasia. Moreover, therapeutical manipulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) expression via local delivery of miRNA mimics or inhibitors by electrospun ultrafine fibers has demonstrated the promise in tissue regeneration. In this work, a dual-functional electrospun membrane was developed by combining Arg-Glu-Asp-Val (REDV) peptide-modification of the fiber

Chapter 3 describes two different strategies for grafting the surface of the FO membrane; LbL-SA or one step H layers of GO nanosheets/PLL, to form a stable modified surface of GO/PLL-LbL or GO/PLL-H membranes. The pristine and coated membranes were analyzed to confirm the successful grafting of GO/PLL, and the structure, topography, thermal stability, surface coating density, antibacterial, hydrophilicity and surface charge properties of the membranes were studied. Chapter 4 demonstrates the utilization

Home modifications are changes made to a person’s environment to increase their level of independence, heighten occupational performance, and to prevent possible accidents. There are many ways to modify a home such as architectural (ramp), adaptive equipment (reacher), major home renovations (bathroom/bedroom), and even simple safety modifications such as removal of throw rugs and wearing shoes when walking (Stark, Landsbaum, et al., 2009). Among the many OT interventions available for baby boomers

without requiring modifications. However, there are many alterations and modifications which we make to the Kiddie CATS program, to the environment and to the materials, to allow the program to run smoothly and create an atmosphere where children are able to participate, regardless of their ability. Certain children require additional support and accommodations, nevertheless, I can still see enjoyment and benefits from their participation in the program. The majority of the modifications that are listed

Each day we all experience things that are extraordinary and sometimes unforgettable. Yet it's how we let those experiences impact us individually that makes us each unique. An experience in my life that changed how I acted, thought, and felt was the first time I volunteered at my church during their summer “scamp” sessions. The “scamp” sessions aimed to make the lessons correlate to things the kids would do during summer camps. Serving at one of these session allowed the year round volunteers to

Being a college student who is taking 18 credits this semester as well as working 15 hours a week, I experience multiple stressors every week that I try my best to deal with. Two stressors I have dealt with the past two weeks are struggling to manage my time and arguing with my boyfriend. The past two weeks I had a lot of assignments due as well as a major test and a quiz. I realized it was a stressor when I got assigned our extra credit paper that was due the day before my major exam. I was already

Croatia. Summer 2015. I am sitting in the back of a stranger’s car on the way to a cemetery. A small girl in a yellow tutu reaches into her white sparkly purse on the seat between us and pulls out a seemingly endless group of bobble head pets. We do not speak each other’s language so we communicate through hand signals while she tries to teach me the alphabet in Croatian. She laughs at my funny pronunciation, and I smile at her enthusiasm for spelling every passing sign. Despite originally being

Garrett was convicted of burglary, grand theft and several other counts for which he was sentenced to seven years in prison. During his stay, Joanna reached out to him via letter after confessing to have drank too much Moscato one night and began looking through websites to talk with inmates. She stated his mugshot was very attractive which drove her to communicate with him. They had been in a relationship for six years while he was incarcerated and the day he was released, she openly asked when

Mini-Trucking and its Effect on Society      The vehicle code handbook states that any modification done to a vehicle to alter it from its original state violates the law. That single sentence has created more problems for custom vehicle owners than can be imagined. Yet, at the same time, it has generated massive amounts of money for the state of California. Modifying one’s vehicle sets it apart from others and makes a statement about the owner’s individuality. Over the past

Modification in Spray and Wait Protocol for VDTN Vyomal Pandya*1 , Prashant Dolia#2 ,Sharmila N. Rana*3, *Electronics And Communication Department,C.K.Pithawalla College of Engg.& Tech., Surat, Gujarat,India #Department of Computer Science And Applications, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavanag University, Bhavnagar,Gujarat,India 1vyomal.pandy@ckpcet.ac.in 2prashant.dolia@yahoo.com 3sharmila.rana@ckpcet.ac.in Abstract: Because of high speed of vehicles, short contact durations and rapid changes