University of Missouri-Columbia – TechConnect Briefs

Large scale synthesis of SiC nanofibers from various carbon precursors

Ritts A.C., Li H., Yu Q., University of Missouri-Columbia, US

In this proceeding submicron and micron sized graphitic particles were compared with MWNTs as precursors for producing several grams of SiC nanofibers in a 3’’ diameter hot-walled chemical vapor deposition reactor. Nickel nitrate and the [...]

Plasma Treatment of Nanofillers for Polymer Nanocomposites

Ritts A.C., Yu Q., Li H., University of Missouri-Columbia, US

Nanofillers were functionalized with amine groups using low-temperature plasma to enhance dispersion and interfacial tension with Epon 815C resin. The amine groups remained on the coating surface were anticipated to strengthen the interfacial interactions through [...]

Encapsulation of Streptavidin labeled with Alexa Fluor 750 into Erythrocytes

Dweik M., Grant S.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, US

Erythrocytes, Red Blood Cells (RBCs), have been utilized as biocompatible bioreactors and drug delivery vehicles. RBCs are also used as biological carriers for drugs, enzymes, and peptides. Hypo-osmotic dialysis technique is the most commonly employed [...]

Development of Nanoprobes as Glucose Biosensors

Dweik M., Grant S., University of Missouri-Columbia, US

In 2005, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reported that 20.8 million people have diabetes, making it the fifth leading cause of death by disease in the USA. The objective is to focus on the development [...]