1071. Recovery study of gold nanoparticle markers from lateral flow immunoassaysTilen Švarc, Peter Majerič, Darja Feizpour, Žiga Jelen, Matej Zadravec, Timi Gomboc, Rebeka Rudolf, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: Lateral flow immunoassays (LFIAs) are a simple diagnostic device used to detect targeted analytes. Wasted and unused rapid antigen lateral flow immunoassays represent mass waste that needs to be broken down and recycled into new material components. The aim of this study was to recover gold nanoparticles that are used as markers in lateral flow immunoassays. For this purpose, a dissolution process with aqua regia was utilised, where gold nanoparticles were released from the lateral flow immunoassay conjugate pads. The obtained solution was then concentrated further with gold chloride salt (HAuCl4) so that it could be used for the synthesis of new gold nanoparticles in the process of ultrasonic spray pyrolysis (USP). Various characterisation methods including scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy and optical emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma were used during this study. The results of this study showed that the recovery of gold nanoparticles from lateral flow immunoassays is possible, and the newly synthesised gold nanoparticles represent the possibility for incorporation into new products.
Keywords: gold nanoparticles, recovery, LFIA, ultrasonic spray pyrolysis, characterisation
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1072. Approcci ecosistemici per l'adattamento ai cambiamenti climatici e la riduzione dei rischi: creare sinergie e promuovere il dialogo : conferenza2023, other monographs and other completed works Abstract: Lo scopo della conferenza di apertura del progetto ECO2SMART è promuovere gli approcci ecosistemici (EbA e Eco-DRR) per l’adattamento ai cambiamenti climatici e la riduzione del rischio di catastrofi. Intendiamo raggiungere questo obiettivo presentando buone pratiche di soluzioni sostenibili già implementate, condividendo conoscenze, creando connessioni e promuovendo il dialogo tra le parti interessate. Nel corso della conferenza verranno illustrate le opportunità offerte dal progetto ECO2SMART ed i principali risultati attesi alla fine di questo progetto.
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1073. Influence of oil viscosity on the tribological behavior of a laser-textured Ti6Al4V alloyMarjetka Conradi, Aleksandra Kocijan, Bojan Podgornik, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: Laser texturing with a dimple pattern was applied to modify a Ti6Al4V alloy at the micro level, aiming to improve its friction and wear resistance in combination with oil lubrication to optimize the performance in demanding industrial environments. The tribological analysis was performed on four different dimple-textured surfaces with varying dimple size and dimple-to-dimple distance and under lubrication with three different oils, i.e., T9, VG46, and VG100, to reflect the oil viscosity’s influence on the friction/wear of the laser-textured Ti6Al4V alloy. The results show that the surfaces with the highest texture density showed the most significant COF reduction of around 10% in a low-viscosity oil (T9). However, in high-viscosity oils (VG46 and VG100), the influence of the laser texturing on the COF was less pronounced. A wear analysis revealed that the laser texturing intensified the abrasive wear, especially on surfaces with a higher texture density. For low-texturing-density surfaces, less wear was observed for low- and medium-viscosity oils (T9 and VG46). For medium-to-high-texturing densities, the high-viscosity oil (VG100) provided the best contact conditions and wear results. Overall, reduced wear, even below the non-texturing case, was observed for sample 50–200 in VG100 lubrication, indicating the combined effect of oil reservoirs and increased oil-film thickness within the dimples due to the high viscosity.
Keywords: oil lubrication, surface modification, Ti-based alloy, tribology
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1074. The impact of Al2O3 particles from grit-blasted Ti6Al7Nb (alloy) implant surfaces on biocompatibility, aseptic loosening, and infectionBoštjan Kocjančič, Klemen Avsec, Barbara Šetina, Darja Feizpour, Matjaž Godec, Veronika Kralj-Iglič, Rok Podlipec, Andrej Cör, Mojca Debeljak, John T. Grant, Monika Jenko, Drago Dolinar, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: Ti6Al7Nb implant alloy cementless hip endoprostheses, roughness, Al2O3 grit blasting, surface and subsurface implant contamination, cytotoxicity, aseptic loosening, infection, osseointegration
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1075. Aspects of bending high-borated austenitic stainless steel sheets for interim storage of spent nuclear fuelJosef Odehnal, Tomáš Studecký, Petra Čejková, Ivana Poláková, Martin Rund, Václav Bruná, Petr Martinek, Pavel Francisko, Črtomir Donik, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: interim storage, spent fuel, borated stainless steel, cold working, bending
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1076. Influence of precipitation hardening on the mechanical properties of Co-Cr-Mo and Co-Cr-W-Mo dental alloysMarko Sedlaček, Katja Zupančič, Barbara Šetina, Borut Kosec, Matija Zorc, Aleš Nagode, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: Co-Cr alloys, microstructure analysis, hardness, wear resistance
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1077. Predicting the quality of grain refiners from electrical resistance measurements of aluminumMaja Vončina, Irena Paulin, Jože Medved, Mitja Petrič, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: Al-Ti-B grain-refiners, quality, TiB2 particles, Al3Ti particles, electrical resistance measurements
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1078. Effects of variated final temperature and workpiece thickness for hot rolling of aluminum alloy EN AW-8011Jakob Kraner, Peter Cvahte, Primož Šuštarič, Tomaž Šuštar, Črtomir Donik, Irena Paulin, Shae K. Kim, Kjung Il Kim, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: aluminum alloy, hot rolling, simulations, metallography, mechanical properties
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1079. Influence of boron and nitrogen on the machinability, polishability and wear of martensitic stainless steelsMarko Sedlaček, Barbara Šetina, Vesna Žepič Bogataj, Jaka Burja, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: martensitic stainless steel, boron, nitrogen, wear, machinability, polishability
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1080. Effect of sucrose concentration on streptococcus mutans adhesion to dental material surfacesAnamarija Zore, Franc Rojko, Nives Matijaković Mlinarić, Jona Veber, Aleksander Učakar, Roman Štukelj, Andreja Pondelak, Andrijana Sever Škapin, Klemen Bohinc, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: Enamel demineralization, known as dental caries, is instigated by the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which generates acid during carbohydrate metabolism. Among carbohydrates, sucrose is the most cariogenic and capable of biofilm formation. This study aimed to explore and comprehend Streptococcus mutans’ adherence to two prevalent dental material surfaces, i.e., a cobalt–chromium(Co-Cr) alloy and a resin-based composite, under the influence of various sucrose concentrations. To understand bacterial adhesion, the surfaces were characterized using profilometry, tensiometry, and surface charge measurements. Bacterial adhesion was evaluated using scanning electron microscopy and crystal violet dye methods. Results revealed that the composite surface exhibited greater rough-ness compared with the Co-Cr alloy surface. Both surfaces displayed hydrophilic properties and a negative surface charge. Bacterial adhesion experiments indicated lower bacterial adherence to the Co-Cr alloy than to the composite surface before the addition of sucrose. However, the introduction of sucrose resulted in biofilm development on both surfaces, showcasing a similar increase in bacterial adhesion, with the highest levels being observed at a 5% sucrose concentration in the bacterial suspension. In conclusion, the findings suggest sucrose-rich foods could facilitate bacterial adaptation despite less favorable surface characteristics, thereby promoting biofilm formation.
Keywords: bacterial adhesion, streptococcus mutans, dental material surfaces, sucrose concentration
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