FetalBody fluidsMoleculesPrematureLipidsMucous membranesPlasma membraneAmniotic MembraneRuptureCeramic membranesTympanic membraneCerebrospinal fluidPleuralMosaic modelFiltrationStructurallyContactorDistillationHollow fibersPoresHydrophobic2022Pore sizesPerpendicularSoluteTissueProcessesExperimentsConcentrationInvestigation2018ConventionalInteractionPollutantSeparationUniformCharacterizationProteinThicknessPermeabilityLateralCavityBiologyDistinctPolymericPregnancyRemovalSemipermeableFlowsParticlesResistanceFlowSustainableLeaksReduction
Fetal15
- In vitro Studies of Protein Transfer Across Human Fetal Membranes. (researchgate.net)
- Maternal sera were dialyzed in vitro across individual or combined fetal membranes to elucidate the functions of the membranes in protein transport. (researchgate.net)
- Iatrogenic preterm prelabour rupture of fetal membranes (iPPROM) remains the main complication after invasive interventions into the intrauterine cavity. (researchgate.net)
- The aim of this study was to evaluate the sealing capability and tissue interaction of mussel-mimetic tissue adhesive (mussel glue) in comparison to fibrin glue on punctured fetal membranes in vivo. (researchgate.net)
- Evaluation was done at term (30 days' gestation) assessing fetal survival, fetal membrane integrity and histology of the membranes. (researchgate.net)
- Fetal membrane rupture is associated with the presence of insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-1 in vaginal secretions. (qiagen.com)
- The AmniSure ROM Test (Rupture of [fetal] Membranes test) are intended for in vitro diagnostic use. (qiagen.com)
- The AmniSure ROM (Rupture Of [fetal] Membranes) Test is a rapid, non-instrumented, qualitative immunochromatographic test for the in vitro detection of amniotic fluid in vaginal discharge of pregnant women. (qiagen.com)
- Premature rupture of fetal membranes (PROM) occurs in about 10% of pregnancies and poses one of the most important therapeutic dilemmas in current obstetric practice (2). (qiagen.com)
- Accurate diagnosis of [fetal] membranes rupture, however, remains a frequent clinical problem in obstetrics (2-4). (qiagen.com)
- The objective of this study was assess whether residual amniotic fluid volume (AFV) following premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is associated with fetal presentation, or the prevalence of either clinical or histologic infection in patients delivering below 32 weeks' gestation. (elsevierpure.com)
- Sherer, DM , Spong, CY & Salafia, CM 1997, ' Residual amniotic fluid volume in preterm rupture of membranes: Association with fetal presentation and incidence of clinical and histologic evidence of infection ', American Journal of Perinatology , vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 125-128. (elsevierpure.com)
- The ascorbate-dependent lipid peroxidation in the microsomal fraction of at term placentas and fetal membranes were studied. (karger.com)
- In both fetal membranes, but not in the placenta, the reaction was enhanced by arachidonic acid and inhibited by indomethacin. (karger.com)
- The results indicate that the ascorbate-dependent lipid peroxidation in the fetal membranes is specific for prostaglandin synthetase activity and that these tissues are a major site of prostaglandin synthesis. (karger.com)
Body fluids3
- During procedures and patient-care activities when contact of clothing/exposed skin with blood/body fluids, secretions, and excretions is anticipated. (cdc.gov)
- During procedures and patient-care activities likely to generate splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, secretions, especially suctioning, endotracheal intubation. (cdc.gov)
- soiled with blood or other body fluids or after using the toilet. (who.int)
Molecules13
- As the feed flows across the membrane,some molecules will be rejected by the membrane. (citizendium.org)
- When this occurs, a concentration gradient develops along the membrane in which molecules are locally in higher concentrations than that of the solution. (citizendium.org)
- Hydrophobic regions of membrane proteins, normally embedded in the membrane lipid bilayer, are now surrounded by a layer of detergent molecules and the hydrophilic regions are exposed to the aqueous medium. (sigmaaldrich.com)
- A major barrier for the efficacy of many clinically relevant anti-cancer drugs (e.g. gemcitabine, 5-flurouracil, cisplatin) is the passage of these molecules across biological membranes, whether in the context of transit across an endothelial monolayer or across the plasma membrane of the cancer cell itself [ 5 ]. (plos.org)
- All cells need to acquire the molecules and ions that they need from their surrounding extracellular fluid. (wikibooks.org)
- There exists an exchange of molecules and ions in and out of the cell wall, as well as in and out of membrane-bounded intracellular compartments such as the nucleus, ER, and mitrochondria. (wikibooks.org)
- The lipid bilayer of cell membranes is impermeable to large and polar molecules but permeable to water molecules and other small uncharged molecules like O 2 and CO 2 . (wikibooks.org)
- To solve this problem, the cell membrane contains proteins that are selective for unique, water soluble molecules. (wikibooks.org)
- When ΔG is positive the transport is active, an input of energy is needed to move a molecule up a concentration gradient, contrary to ΔG being negative the transport is passive, which means that such molecules will pass through a membrane down their own gradient, simple diffusion. (wikibooks.org)
- Diffusion is the process by which molecules migrate over the cell membrane from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration. (wikibooks.org)
- Proton ceramic membranes are electrochemical energy converters that work by first splitting hydrogen-containing molecules, such as water or methane, and then further breaking hydrogen atoms into protons and electrons. (greencarcongress.com)
- Cell membrane is called dynamic as it is involved in transport of molecules in and out of the cell. (meritnation.com)
- It is known as semi permeable because only some molecules can pass through cell membrane. (meritnation.com)
Premature6
- Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is said to occur when the membranes break before the 37th week of pregnancy. (medlineplus.gov)
- When the water breaks early, it is called premature rupture of membranes (PROM). (medlineplus.gov)
- If the water breaks before the 37th week of pregnancy, it is called preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). (medlineplus.gov)
- Few studies describe interventions and outcomes for periviable preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). (nih.gov)
- Contemporary diagnosis and management of preterm premature rupture of membranes. (qiagen.com)
- Premature rupture of the membranes was diagnosed by sterile speculum examination. (elsevierpure.com)
Lipids5
- Common applications include cell lysis, solubilization of membrane proteins and lipids, protein crystallization, and reduction of background staining in blotting experiments. (sigmaaldrich.com)
- Proteins and lipids are embedded in this bilayer forming the fluid mosaic model ( Figure 2 ) which was first proposed by Singer and Nicolson in 1972. (sigmaaldrich.com)
- Membrane phase behavior in cells permits transient concentration of specific proteins and lipids into dynamic nanoscopic domains. (gutoch.info)
- We observe both sources of contrast in biomimetic membranes composed of saturated lipids, unsaturated lipids, and cholesterol. (gutoch.info)
- Cell membrane is fluid in nature because lipids present in cell membrane provide fluidity. (meritnation.com)
Mucous membranes1
Plasma membrane6
- What do you mean by Fluid Mosaic Model of Plasma Membrane? (qsstudy.com)
- In 1972 S.J. Singer and G.L Nicolson introduced and explained a model of plasma membrane, called Fluid Mosaic model. (qsstudy.com)
- Drug delivery to tumors is limited by several factors, including drug permeability of the target cell plasma membrane. (plos.org)
- The Er Membrane Is Typically Thinner And More Fluid Than The Plasma Membrane And It Contains More Curvature. (gutoch.info)
- As a result, the ER membrane is thinner and sparser than plasma membrane, with more unsaturated lipid tails. (gutoch.info)
- The method reveals that the inner leaflet of a typical plasma membrane is far more fusogenic than the outer leaflet, which is likely an adaptation to evolutionary pressure. (gutoch.info)
Amniotic Membrane1
- Objectives: To investigate the potential role of a commercially available preparation of micronized Amniotic Membrane Allograft (AMA) (Amniofix, MiMedx, USA) in the biological augmentation of an in vitro model of rotator cuff repair with respect to cellular pro- liferation, collagen content and mechanical properties of the bone- tendon interface. (researchgate.net)
Rupture3
- In most cases, these membranes rupture during labor or within 24 hours before starting labor. (medlineplus.gov)
- Often, the membranes rupture (break) during labor. (medlineplus.gov)
- AmniSure placental alpha microglobulin-1 rapiimmunoassay versus standard diagnostic methods for detection of rupture of membranes. (qiagen.com)
Ceramic membranes4
- There are two main types of membrane materials available on the market: organic-based polymeric membranes and ceramic membranes. (wikipedia.org)
- With our proton ceramic membranes, we can combine otherwise distinct steps of conventional hydrogen production from fuels like natural gas and ammonia into a single stage where heat for catalytic hydrogen production is supplied by the electrochemical gas separation. (greencarcongress.com)
- Proton ceramic membranes have been under development at universities and corporate laboratories for three decades, with thousands of scientists contributing to incremental improvements. (greencarcongress.com)
- With the ability to run on natural gas, biogas, or ammonia, the proton ceramic membranes offer a fuel-flexible and fuel-flexible hydrogen production platform. (greencarcongress.com)
Tympanic membrane10
- Myringitis, or inflammation of the tympanic membrane (TM), may be accompanied by hearing impairment and a sensation of congestion and earache. (medscape.com)
- Tympanic membrane (TM) as continuation of the upper wall of external auditory canal (EAC) with angle of incline up to 45 degrees on the border between middle ear and the EAC. (medscape.com)
- Normal tympanic membrane. (medscape.com)
- Mirror display of a tympanic membrane surface on the polymeric masc from external acoustical canal of healthy man. (medscape.com)
- Masc of tympanic membrane surface (MtmS). (medscape.com)
- The EpiDisc TM (Tympanic Membrane) Perforation Patch Kit is used in myringoplasty procedures to repair tympanic membrane perforations and aid wound healing. (medtronic.com)
- For tympanic membrane perforations, surgeons can use the EpiDisc ® TM Perforation Patch Kit. (medtronic.com)
- Tympanic membrane (TM) perforations are common and usually follow episodes of acute otitis media, ventilation tube insertion, or trauma. (medtronic.com)
- Tympanic membrane perforations that do not heal spontaneously, even small ones, may require surgical repair, particularly when they are associated with hearing loss or recurrent infection. (medtronic.com)
- Sayin I, Kaya KH, Ekizoğlu O, Erdim I. A prospective controlled trial comparing spontaneous closure and EpiFilm patching in traumatic tympanic membrane perforations. (medtronic.com)
Cerebrospinal fluid1
- Soluble TREM2 (sTREM2) resulting from shedding of the TREM2 ectodomain can be detected in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and is a surrogate measure of TREM2-mediated microglia function. (nih.gov)
Pleural1
- But sometimes the space between the membranes, called the pleural space, fills up with air or fluid. (msdmanuals.com)
Mosaic model3
- The Biological membrane is described as fluid mosaic model becaus. (pearson.com)
- This Fluid Mosaic model is still considered the latest and most acceptable model. (qsstudy.com)
- This changeability is noticed according to the fluid mosaic model Protein and other structural elements are not fixed rather they remain floating in phospholipids. (qsstudy.com)
Filtration10
- A critical standard feature of the SuperStar Membrane Dryer includes the pre-filtration system that incorporates a high efficiency coalescing filter into the process. (fluidpowerjournal.com)
- In addition to the complete line of SuperStar Membrane Dryer models, other compressed air filtration products available from LA-MAN ® Corporation include the Extractor/Dryer, SuperStar .01 Micron Filter, Refrigerated Dryer, Pneuguard In-Line Dryer, and LA-MAN Breathing Air Systems. (fluidpowerjournal.com)
- The original designs were introduced by Dorr-Oliver Inc. and combined the use of an activated sludge bioreactor with a cross-flow membrane filtration loop. (wikipedia.org)
- Crossflow membrane filtration is a term used to refer to a membrane filtration technique in which feed flows parallel to the membrane, rather than perpendicular to the membrane as in conventional filtration. (citizendium.org)
- In an ideal crossflow filtration system, the flux of permeate through the membrane will reach a steady state. (citizendium.org)
- Additionally, because the fluid flow is parallel to the membrane, rather than perpendicular to it as in conventional filtration systems, shear along the membrane prevents continual cake buildup. (citizendium.org)
- Though fouling is significantly reduced in crossflow membrane systems, as compared with conventional filtration systems, it is still a problem. (citizendium.org)
- Quantitatively, filtration flux (J) across the membrane can be calculated by dividing the driving force (∆P m , typically the transmembrane pressure drop) by the overall membrane resistance (R G + R M ). The gel resistance, R G , usually increases with time until the membrane is cleaned, and the resistance of the membrane, R M , is often assumed to stay constant. (citizendium.org)
- One of the main factors in the operation of a crossflow membrane filtration is the operating pressure. (citizendium.org)
- Crossflow membrane filtration that involves suspended particles will generate a cake layer that is similar to the gel layer of an ultrafiltration system and is shown in Figure 1. (citizendium.org)
Structurally2
- When low concentrations of a detergent are added to biological membranes (a), the detergent monomers (shown in red with single tails) perturb the membrane structurally by partitioning into the lipid bilayer (b). (sigmaaldrich.com)
- The nanoscale organization of biological membranes into structurally and compositionally distinct lateral domains is believed to be central to membrane function. (gutoch.info)
Contactor1
- This paper aims to evaluate the potential of three novel absorbents (seawater (H 2 O), dimethyl aniline (DMA) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to separate SO 2 acidic pollutant from SO 2 /air gaseous stream inside the hollow fiber membrane contactor (HFMC). (nature.com)
Distillation4
- The membranes are inevitable components of many engineering devices such as distillation systems and fuel cells. (whiterose.ac.uk)
- This study examined the performance of a novel hybrid system of forward osmosis (FO) combined with vacuum membrane distillation (VMD) for reclaiming water from shale gas drilling flow-back fluid (SGDF). (bath.ac.uk)
- In the hybrid FO-VMD system, FO functions as a pre-treatment step to remove most contaminants and constituents that may foul or scale the membrane distillation (MD) membrane, whereas MD produces high quality water. (bath.ac.uk)
- As an extended exploration of process enhancing strategies, nine modified hollow fiber modules with various turbulence promoters were designed and modeled using a two dimensional computational fluid dynamic (CFD) heat-transfer model to investigate their potential in improving heat transfer and module performance for a shell-side feed direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) system. (edu.au)
Hollow fibers1
- Additionally, the influence of operational parameters (i.e., gas and liquid flow rates) and also membrane/module parameters (i.e., length of membrane module, hollow fibers' number and porosity) on the SO 2 separation percentage is investigated as another highlight of this paper. (nature.com)
Pores2
- Fouling of membrane pores. (citizendium.org)
- USMB treatment elicits enhanced cellular uptake of materials such as drugs, in part as a result of sheer stress and formation of transient membrane pores. (plos.org)
Hydrophobic3
- Biological membranes consist of phospholipids that contain two hydrophobic groups connected to a polar head. (sigmaaldrich.com)
- 1 These integral membrane proteins (IMPs) ( Figure 2 ) are not soluble in aqueous solutions as they aggregate to protect their hydrophobic domains, but are soluble in detergent solutions as micelles formed by detergents are analogous to the bilayers of the biological membranes. (sigmaaldrich.com)
- Complete removal of detergent could result in aggregation due to the clustering of hydrophobic regions and, hence, may cause precipitation of membrane proteins. (sigmaaldrich.com)
20221
- [312 Pages Report] The fluid transfer system market size was valued at USD 19.1 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 25.0 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2022-2027. (marketsandmarkets.com)
Pore sizes2
- The flat sheet membranes used in this process were polymeric and featured pore sizes ranging from 0.003 to 0.01 μm. (wikipedia.org)
- Membranes with small enough pore sizes, such as those used in ultrafiltration, can even remove dissolved species causing the formation of a gel layer that impedes transmembrane flux. (citizendium.org)
Perpendicular1
Solute2
- In the hybrid FO-VMD system, water permeated through the FO membrane into a draw solution reservoir, and the VMD process was used for draw solute recovery and clean water production. (bath.ac.uk)
- Concentration polarization along a membrane is experienced when the solute concentration at the membrane reaches elevated levels in comparison to the feed bulk fluid concentration. (citizendium.org)
Tissue2
- Layers of tissue called the amniotic sac hold the fluid that surround a baby in the womb. (medlineplus.gov)
- Membranes or layers of tissue hold in this fluid. (medlineplus.gov)
Processes9
- The existence of some advantages such as eco-friendliness, suitable selectivity, excellent efficiency and reasonable cost may increase the popularity of a liquid absorbent for using in the membrane-based gas absorption processes 14 , 24 . (nature.com)
- Membrane bioreactors are combinations of some membrane processes like microfiltration or ultrafiltration with a biological wastewater treatment process, the activated sludge process. (wikipedia.org)
- Among the treatment technologies available to reclaim wastewater, membrane processes stand out for their capacity to retain solids and salts and even to disinfect water, producing water suitable for reuse in irrigation and other applications. (wikipedia.org)
- When used with domestic wastewater, membrane bioreactor processes can produce effluent of high enough quality for discharge into the oceans, surfaces, brackish bodies, or urban irrigation waterways. (wikipedia.org)
- Other advantages of membrane bioreactors over conventional processes include reduced footprints and simpler retrofitting. (wikipedia.org)
- It is possible to operate membrane bioreactor processes at higher mixed liquor suspended solids concentrations compared to conventional settlement separation systems, thus reducing the reactor volume to achieve the same loading rate. (wikipedia.org)
- Designing hollow fiber (HF) membrane modules occupies one of the key positions in the development of efficient membrane processes for various purposes. (mdpi.com)
- 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ SP Series Membrane Contactors help keep processes using compatible low surface tension fluids or solutions containing organics, surfactants, and certain solvents running smoothly. (3m.com)
- In addition, the rate of fluid-phase endocytosis was enhanced, but with delayed onset upon USMB treatment relative to the enhancement of CME, suggesting that the two processes are distinctly regulated by USMB. (plos.org)
Experiments3
- Simulations of the fitted model revealed the importance of the sweep effect in the O-2 transport across the membrane and enabled to establish rules for both design of permeation experiments and up-scaling. (upv.es)
- Our results are relevant for non-equilibrium dynamics of motor proteins in tubular membranes arising in nature, as well as in vitro experiments. (tau.ac.il)
- A-In the first of 2 simultaneously conducted experiments, a fluid pump (not illustrated) was used to infuse 1 of 4 types of IV fluids through an IV set, which was connected to 1 port of a Y-port adapter, into a flask over 20 minutes at the recommended maintenance infusion rate (40 mL/kg/d for saline solution, LRS, and PLA and 20 mL/kg/d for HES). (avma.org)
Concentration3
- Concentration of individual proteins in the dialyzates obtained, closely resembled the composition of amniotic fluid. (researchgate.net)
- Fouling of the membrane can still occur, along with concentration polarization, in which a gel layer forms and reduces transmembrane flux. (citizendium.org)
- Water will move from an area with a higher concentration of water to the other side of the membrane with a lower concentration of water. (wikibooks.org)
Investigation1
- The methods reported here for direct, probe-free imaging of nanodomains in unperturbed membranes open new avenues for investigation of nanoscopic membrane organization. (gutoch.info)
20181
- The current membrane bioreactor market was estimated to be worth around US $216 million in 2006 and US$838.2 million in 2011, grounding projections that the market for membrane bioreactors was growing at an average rate of 22.4% and would reach a market size of US $3.44 billion in 2018. (wikipedia.org)
Conventional1
- A review of recent developments in carbon capture utilizing oxy-fuel combustion in conventional and ion transport membrane systems. (upv.es)
Interaction2
- In the present study, a cavity which is equally divided vertically by a thin, flexible membrane is model using the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) associated with a moving grid approach. (whiterose.ac.uk)
- This in turn leads to anisotropic hydrodynamic interaction between the dipoles and is remarkably different from flat and spherical fluid membranes. (tau.ac.il)
Pollutant1
- By varying the type of membrane, it is possible to get better pollutant retention of different kinds. (wikipedia.org)
Separation5
- The important role of membrane materials in the separation of acidic pollutants is incontrovertible. (nature.com)
- A computational model was built and enabled to systematically evaluate the effect of the fluid dynamic conditions on O-2 separation process. (upv.es)
- Oxygen separation from air using ceramic-based membrane technology for sustainable fuel production and power generation. (upv.es)
- Membrane System Specialists, Inc. is dedicated to providing fluid separation systems, turn-key projects, equipment and value-added services quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. (mssincorporated.com)
- Since the textile processing of HFs can damage the wall of the fiber or close the fiber bore, the membrane properties of the obtained structures are tested with a CO 2 /CH 4 mixture in the temperature range of 0 to 40 °C. It is shown that HFs within the textile structure keep the same transport and separation characteristics compared to initial HFs. (mdpi.com)
Uniform2
- In developing HF membrane modules, it is very important to have a uniform HF distribution and flow mixing in the shell side to significantly improve mass transfer and efficiency. (mdpi.com)
- First, measurements of membrane thickness in laterally uniform single-component membranes show that cryoEM is capable of sub-angstrom resolution of interleaflet membrane thickness. (gutoch.info)
Characterization1
- However, for further physicochemical and biochemical characterization of membrane proteins, it is often necessary to remove the unbound detergent. (sigmaaldrich.com)
Protein6
- As a result, a mosaic structure of the substance is funned model of membrane supports the presence of protein clematises made of proteins and carbohydrates. (qsstudy.com)
- The AmniSure ROM Test uses amniotic fluid test strips to detect the PAMG-1 protein marker of the amniotic fluid in vaginal discharge. (qiagen.com)
- The AmniSure ROM Test uses the principles of immunochromatography to detect human PAMG-1 protein present in amniotic fluid. (qiagen.com)
- Even though studying membrane proteins is a major challenge in protein biochemistry, they remain an important area of study due to their significant biological and pharmacological relevance. (sigmaaldrich.com)
- Membrane solubilization by detergents can be described as a three stage process where the detergent-lipid-protein ratio is an important factor ( Figure 3 ). (sigmaaldrich.com)
- Excess detergent is normally employed in solubilization of membrane proteins to ensure complete dissolution of the membrane and provide a large number of single protein molecule containing micelles. (sigmaaldrich.com)
Thickness2
- The cake increases in thickness through the length of the membrane filter until steady state is reached, as shown in the figure to the right. (citizendium.org)
- Simulations of phase separated bilayers were used to predict two sources of contrast between coexisting ordered and disordered phases within a single liposome, namely differences in membrane thickness and molecular density. (gutoch.info)
Permeability1
- The availability of free energy is one of the factors that determine if a molecule will move across a membrane, the other being the permeability of the molecule in the lipid bilayer. (wikibooks.org)
Lateral2
- When extended to isolated mammalian plasma membranes, these methods reveal similar nanoscale lateral heterogeneities. (gutoch.info)
- SIGNIFICANCE We have used cryoEM to achieve direct, probe-free imaging of lateral domains in biomimetic lipid membranes under native conditions and to characterize differences in their structures. (gutoch.info)
Cavity2
- Purpose: The purpose of the present paper is to model a cavity, which is equally divided vertically by a thin, flexible membrane. (whiterose.ac.uk)
- Originality/value: The authors believe that the modeling of natural convection and heat transfer in a cavity with the deformable membrane and oscillating wall heating is a new subject and the results have not been published elsewhere. (whiterose.ac.uk)
Biology1
- Identifying the biological function and advantage of this complexity is a central goal of membrane biology. (gutoch.info)
Distinct5
- Cells constitutively utilize several distinct mechanisms of endocytosis, including clathrin-mediated endocytosis (CME) for the internalization of receptor-bound macromolecules such as Transferrin Receptor (TfR), and distinct mechanism(s) that mediate the majority of fluid-phase endocytosis. (plos.org)
- These results indicate that USMB enhances both CME and fluid phase endocytosis through distinct signaling mechanisms, and suggest that strategies for potentiating the enhancement of endocytosis upon USMB treatment may improve targeted drug delivery. (plos.org)
- Fekri F, Delos Santos RC, Karshafian R, Antonescu CN (2016) Ultrasound Microbubble Treatment Enhances Clathrin-Mediated Endocytosis and Fluid-Phase Uptake through Distinct Mechanisms. (plos.org)
- Many biological membranes are asymmetric and exhibit complex lipid composition, comprising hundreds of distinct chemical species. (gutoch.info)
- To rationalize these findings by the distinct lipid compositions, we computed ~200 free energies of stalk formation in membranes with different lipid head groups, tail lengths, tail unsaturations, and sterol content. (gutoch.info)
Polymeric1
- Polymeric membranes are the most commonly used materials in water and wastewater treatment. (wikipedia.org)
Pregnancy1
- It is possible for clear liquid discharge with increased vaginal secretion to occur during early pregnancy due to hormonal changes creating abundant cervical fluid in females, however it's always advisable to reach out to health care professional if suspicions arise. (dane101.com)
Removal1
- Furthermore, since ILM removal has also been found to decrease the risk of epiretinal membrane development postoperatively, the indications for its application are broadened to include several vitreoretinal conditions [ 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
Semipermeable2
- A semipermeable membrane is a material that allows the selective flow of certain substances. (wikipedia.org)
- Osmosis is very important in biological systems because many membranes are semipermeable. (wikibooks.org)
Flows1
- Since the cylindrical geometry breaks the in-plane rotational symmetry of the membrane, there is a difference in flows along the axial ( z ̂ ) and transverse ( θ ̂ ) directions of the cylinder. (tau.ac.il)
Particles1
- In the case of water purification or regeneration, the aim is to allow the water to flow through the membrane whilst retaining undesirable particles on the originating side. (wikipedia.org)
Resistance1
- Some of the required characteristics in a membrane for wastewater treatment are chemical and mechanical resistance for five years of operation and capacity to operate stably over a wide pH range. (wikipedia.org)
Flow6
- With dew point temperatures available as low as -40 Degrees Fahrenheit, a wide range of flow capabilities and various pressure ratings, the SuperStar Membrane Dryer is an ideal solution for an extensive array of applications including food processing, clean rooms, paint spraying, material finishing and powder coating. (fluidpowerjournal.com)
- International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, 30 (6). (whiterose.ac.uk)
- We construct viscous fluid flow sourced by a force dipole embedded in a cylindrical fluid membrane, coupled to external embedding fluids. (tau.ac.il)
- We find analytic expressions for the flow in the limit of infinitely long and thin tubular membranes. (tau.ac.il)
- Due to this feature of the flow, we observe that the interacting dipole pair initially situated along the axial direction z ̂ exhibits an overall "drift" along the compact angular direction θ ̂ of the tubular fluid membrane. (tau.ac.il)
- [1] The cake layer will continue to thicken, constricting the fluid flow channel and reducing the transmembrane flux of the filtrate. (citizendium.org)
Sustainable1
- Recent studies show the opportunity to use nanomaterials for the realization of more efficient and sustainable membrane bioreactors for wastewater treatment. (wikipedia.org)
Leaks2
- Sometimes when fluid leaks out slowly, women mistake it for urine. (medlineplus.gov)
- Vaginal discharge: This normal bodily function produces extra moisture which can mix with menstrual fluid causing leaks. (dane101.com)
Reduction2
- Recent technical innovation and significant membrane cost reduction have enabled membrane bioreactors to become an established process option to treat wastewater. (wikipedia.org)
- The new engine technologies used for emission reduction would drive the demand, especially for the fluid transfer system's DPF and SCR lines. (marketsandmarkets.com)