Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether-based urethane films
Authors: Ingrid Safina, Karrer M Alghazali, Luke Childress, Christopher Griffin, Ahmed Hashoosh, Ganesh Kannarpady, Fumiya Watanabe, Shawn E Bourdo, Ruud P M Dings, Alexandru S Biris, Kieng Bao Vang Publication: J Appl Toxicol. 2021 Jan 8. doi: 10.1002/jat.4136. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33417269. Abstract: The use of synthetic materials for biomedical applications is ever expanding. One of the major requirements for these materials is biocompatibility, which … Dendritic cell biocompatibility of ether-based urethane films
Graphene-based 2D constructs for enhanced fibroblast support
Authors: Ingrid Safina, Shawn E. Bourdo, Karrer M. Algazali, Ganesh Kannarpady, Fumiya Watanabe, Kieng Bao Vang, Alexandru S. Biris Publication: PLoS One. 2020;15(5):e0232670. Published 2020 May 18. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0232670 Abstract: Complex skin wounds have always been a significant health and economic problem worldwide due to their elusive and sometimes poor or non-healing conditions. If not well-treated, such … Graphene-based 2D constructs for enhanced fibroblast support
Optimizing Lignosulfonic Acid-Grafted Polyaniline as a Hole-Transport Layer for Inverted CH3NH3PbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Gailan A. Al-Dainy, Fumiya Watanabe, Ganesh K. Kannarpady, Anindya Ghosh, Brian Berry, Alexandru S. Biris, Shawn E. Bourdo Publication: ACS Omega 2020, Publication Date: January 21, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.9b03451 Abstract: A conducting polymer of lignosulfonic acid-grafted, polyaniline-doped camphorsulfonic acid (LS-PANI-CSA), created via a low-temperature solution process, has been explored as an efficient hole-transport layer (HTL) for inverted … Optimizing Lignosulfonic Acid-Grafted Polyaniline as a Hole-Transport Layer for Inverted CH3NH3PbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells
One-step synthesis of a steel-polymer wool for oil-water separation and absorption
Authors: Ali T. Abdulhussein, Ganesh K. Kannarpady, and Alexandru S. Biris Publication: npj Clean Water (2019) 2:10; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-019-0034-1 Abstract: Methods for the efficient and affordable remediation of oil spills and chemical leaks are crucially needed in today’s environment. In this study, we have developed a simple, magnetic, porous material based on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and steel … One-step synthesis of a steel-polymer wool for oil-water separation and absorption
Simultaneous Electrochemical Deposition of Cobalt Complex and Poly(pyrrole) Thin Films for Supercapacitor Electrodes
Authors: Charlette M. Parnell, Bijay P. Chhetri, Travis B. Mitchell, Fumiya Watanabe, Ganesh Kannarpady, Ambar B. RanguMagar, Huajun Zhou, Karrer M. Alghazali, Alexandru S. Biris, Anindya Ghosh Publication: Scientific Reports, Volume 9, Article 5650, pp. 1-13, 2019 Abstract: Supercapacitors are beneficial as energy storage devices and can obtain high capacitance values greater than conventional capacitors … Simultaneous Electrochemical Deposition of Cobalt Complex and Poly(pyrrole) Thin Films for Supercapacitor Electrodes
Multiscale composite membrane with carbon nanofibers with tunable characteristics from superhydrophilic to superhydrophobic
Authors: Ali T. Abdulhussein, Ganesh K. Kannarpady, Anindya Ghosh, and Alexandru S. Biris Publication: AIP Conference Proceedings 2083, 030006 (2019); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5094316 Abstract: Porous composite membranes with carbon nanofibers were successfully developed and were shown to show controlled wetting characteristics ranging from superhydrophilic all the way to superhydrophobic. The tunability of the surface morphology and the wetting properties was accomplished … Multiscale composite membrane with carbon nanofibers with tunable characteristics from superhydrophilic to superhydrophobic
Fabrication of superhydrophobic PVDF membranes with PTFE nano-film surface coatings
Authors: Abdulhussein A.T., Biris A.S., Kannarpady G.K. Publication: TechConnect Briefs, Volume: 1, Advanced Materials: TechConnect Briefs 2018, Pages: 248 – 251 Abstract: Due to their outstanding corrosion resistance, wear resistance, thermal stability, and chemical stability, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes are extensively used for membrane distillation, membrane contactor, oil/water separation, and wastewater treatment. Modifying a PVDF membrane with a … Fabrication of superhydrophobic PVDF membranes with PTFE nano-film surface coatings
Nanodelivery of Gambogic Acid by Functionalized Graphene Enhances Inhibition of Cell Proliferation and Induces G0/G1 Cell Cycle Arrest in Cervical, Ovarian, and Prostate Cancer Cells
Authors: L. M. Saeed, M. Mahmood, Y. Xu, Z. A. Nima, G. Kannarpady, S. M. Bratton, E. Dervishi, D. Casciano, S. Ali, P. A. Crooks, A. Radominska-Pandya, and A. S. Biris Publication: RSC Advances, Issue 5 Abstract: Functionalized graphene (fGn) has been used to deliver the low toxicity plant product, gambogic acid (GA), to cervical, ovarian, and … Nanodelivery of Gambogic Acid by Functionalized Graphene Enhances Inhibition of Cell Proliferation and Induces G0/G1 Cell Cycle Arrest in Cervical, Ovarian, and Prostate Cancer Cells
The Study of Adenine and Guanine Electrochemical Oxidation Using Electrodes Modified with Graphene-platinum Nanoparticles Composites
Authors: Stela Pruneanu, Alexandru R. Biris, Florina Pogacean, Maria Coros, Ganesh K. Kannarpady, Fumiya Watanabe, and Alexandru S. Biris Publication: Electrochimica Acta, Volume 139 Abstract: Composite materials based on graphene and platinum nanoparticles (Gr-Pt-2 and Gr-Pt-3) were synthesized over two catalysts (Ptx/MgO, where x = 2 or 3 wt.%) using radio-frequency catalytic chemical vapor deposition (RF-CCVD), with methane as carbon … The Study of Adenine and Guanine Electrochemical Oxidation Using Electrodes Modified with Graphene-platinum Nanoparticles Composites
Multistructural-Biomimetic Substrates for Controlled Cellular Differentiation
Authors: Anamaria I. Orza, Carmen Mihu, Olga Soritau, Mircea Diudea, Adrian Florea, Horea Matei, Stefana Balici, Thilak Mudalige, Ganesh K. Kanarpardy, and Alexandru S. Biris Publication: Nanotechnology, 25 Abstract: Multidimensional scaffolds are considered to be ideal candidates for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering based on their potential to provide an excellent microenvironment and direct the fate of … Multistructural-Biomimetic Substrates for Controlled Cellular Differentiation
