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Ahmed H. Elged,Samy M. Shaban,M.M. Eluskkary,I. Aiad,E.A. Soliman,Asma M. Elsharif,김동환 한국공업화학회 2021 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.94 No.-
In this study, three anionic-cationic zwitterionic Gemini surfactants containing three differenthydrophobic tails were prepared and their chemical structures were confirmed by Fourier transforminfrared (FTIR) and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The hydrophobic tail of thesynthesized phospho-zwitterionic Gemini surfactants significantly affected the morphological structureof silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) prepared using a photochemical reduction method, which utilizedsunlight as a surplus source of a reducing agent. Increasing the hydrophobic tail length of the surfactantpromoted the formation of AgNPs exhibiting smaller particle sizes with a uniform structure. Moreover, asconfirmed by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and transmissionelectron microscopy (TEM), these AgNPs displayed higher stability in solution than those synthesized inthe presence of Gemini surfactants with a shorter hydrocarbon tail. The impact of tail variation on thecatalytic and antimicrobial performance of AgNPs was also examined. The synthesized surfactant/AgNPsystems showed remarkable catalytic activity in the removal of certain toxic pollutants, including paranitrophenol(p-NP) and methylene blue (MB), which were converted into less toxic compounds in thepresence of NaBH4. Notably, the surfactant exhibiting the longest chain hydrocarbon, i.e., ZGH, producedAgNPs with the highest catalytic activity. This is thefirst study concerning the effects of the surfactant tailon the catalytic activity of NPs. The good biological performance of the synthesized Gemini surfactantsagainst sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) demonstrated their potential for application in mitigating thegrowth of SRB during petroleum treatment processes. The combination of the synthesized surfactantswith AgNPs significantly enhanced their biological performance.
Exploring the Use of Balanced Scorecards in Swedish Health Care Organizations
Kollberg, Beata,Elg, Mattias The Korean Society for Quality Management 2006 The Asian Journal on Quality Vol.7 No.2
Many Swedish health care organizations have during the last decade started implementing the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a systematic way of following-up and analyzing their activities. However, the knowledge of its use and contribution in a health care context is insufficient. Based on a multiple case study the authors explore the use of the BSC in the Swedish health care services. The authors conclude that the concept in a health care context is used as a quality management tool that make new demands on management. In addition, the authors bring out important factors for a long-term use of the BSC.
Uptake and diffusion of plasma-generated reactive nitrogen species through keratinized membrane
Im, Yeon-Ho,Xiong, Zilan,Elg, Daniel T,Graves, David B Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd. 2019 Journal of Physics. D, Applied Physics Vol.52 No.19
<P>We propose a mathematical model for uptake and diffusion of air plasma-generated reactive nitrogen species (RNS) in a model keratinized membrane, such as a thin slice of bovine hoof or human nail material. An experimental system consisting of a surface microdischarge (SMD) in air was designed for the purpose of developing and validating a reaction-diffusion model to describe this system. Key variables such as membrane effective diffusivity, surface reaction rate coefficients, and other parameters are determined through comparison between the model predictions and experimental measurements. The model results yield spatial and temporal concentration profiles of RNS inside the keratinized membrane, leading to an improved understanding of transport and reaction of plasma generated RNS through the membrane. This work offers insights into possible mechanisms underlying plasma treatment of toenail fungus.</P>