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Wet-spinning-based Molding Process of Gelatin for Tissue Regeneration
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2019
We developed and describe a protocol based on the wet spinning concept, for the construction of gelatin-based biomaterials used for the application of tissue engineering.
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Integration of Wet and Dry Bench Processes Optimizes Targeted Next-generation Sequencing of Low-quality and Low-quantity Tumor Biopsies
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2016
An integrated system for targeted next-generation sequencing of oncology specimens is described. This cross-platform system is optimized for low-quality and low-quantity tumor biopsies, accommodates low DNA inputs, includes well-characterized multi-variant controls, and features a novel variant caller that is informed by quantitative pre-analytical quality control measures.
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One-Step Approach to Fabricating Polydimethylsiloxane Microfluidic Channels of Different Geometric Sections by Sequential Wet Etching Processes
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2018
Several methods are available for the fabrication of channels of non-rectangular sections embedded in polydimethylsiloxane microfluidic devices. Most of them involve multistep manufacturing and extensive alignment. In this paper, a one-step approach is reported for fabricating microfluidic channels of different geometric cross sections by polydimethylsiloxane sequential wet etching.
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Dry Oxidation and Vacuum Annealing Treatments for Tuning the Wetting Properties of Carbon Nanotube Arrays
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2013
This article describes a simple method to fabricate vertically aligned carbon nanotube arrays by CVD and to subsequently tune their wetting properties by exposing them to vacuum annealing or dry oxidation treatment.
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Wet Chemistry and Peptide Immobilization on Polytetrafluoroethylene for Improved Cell-adhesion
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2016
Cell-adhesiveness is key to many approaches in biomaterial research and tissue engineering. A step-by-step technique is presented using wet-chemistry for the surface modification of the important polymer PTFE with peptides.
FAQs
Control of pH, concentration, temperature, and pressure determines how dissolved species react and whether desired solids form. Engineers adjust these variables to manage reaction kinetics, promote selective precipitation, and maintain consistent material properties. This control is especially important when several components respond differently, because operating conditions can influence separation performance and product uniformity.
Dissolution makes components available in the liquid phase, while mixing distributes solutes, suspended solids, heat, and reactants throughout the working volume. Together, these operations improve contact between phases and help reactions proceed more uniformly. Their effectiveness affects subsequent precipitation, filtration, and washing, so poor distribution can reduce product consistency and separation quality.
Fluid flow governs movement through the process, while mass transfer controls how substances move between liquid and solid phases. These factors affect contact, reaction progress, and the uniformity of treatment. Engineers therefore consider flow behavior alongside reaction kinetics when optimizing equipment and operating conditions for efficient transformation, separation, or material preparation.
Depending on the objective, engineers may combine dissolution or mixing with a chemical reaction, followed by precipitation, filtration, or washing to obtain or treat the target material. Temperature, pressure, concentration, and pH can be controlled throughout these stages. This sequence connects reaction control with solid-liquid separation and allows the process to be adapted to different materials.
Filtration separates solid material from the surrounding liquid, while washing provides an additional liquid-treatment step for the separated solids. Used after reactions or precipitation, these operations support solid handling and help produce a more uniform material stream. Their integration with earlier process stages is important for achieving effective solid-liquid separation and consistent downstream results.
Engineers apply these operations in mineral extraction, chemical manufacturing, materials preparation, surface treatment, and environmental remediation. The liquid-phase approach can improve selectivity, heat transfer, and product uniformity while supporting waste reduction and safer, more sustainable system design. Fluid flow, mass transfer, reaction kinetics, and solid-liquid separation provide the engineering basis for evaluating performance.