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Measurement of Smooth Muscle Function in the Isolated Tissue Bath-applications to Pharmacology Research
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2015
This protocol describes the measurement of isometric contraction in an isolated smooth muscle preparation, using an isolated tissue bath system and computer-based data acquisition.
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Analysis of Interactions between Endobiotics and Human Gut Microbiota Using In Vitro Bath Fermentation Systems
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2019
Described here is a protocol to investigate the interactions between endobiotics and human gut microbiota using in vitro batch fermentation systems.
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Ice Generation and the Heat and Mass Transfer Phenomena of Introducing Water to a Cold Bath of Brine
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2017
Here, we present a protocol to demonstrate the generation of ice when water is introduced to a cold bath of brine, as a secondary refrigerant, at a range of temperatures well below the freezing point of water. It can be used as an alternative way of producing ice for industry.
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Vacuum-Sealed Hot Water Bath Immersion for the Preparation of Anatomical and Surgical Cadaveric Bone Models
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2022
The present protocol describes the maceration and cleaning of cadaveric bone with a vacuum-sealed, hot water bath immersion technique. This is a low-cost, safe, and effective method to produce anatomical specimens for surgical planning and medical education as an alternative to three-dimensional (3D) printed models.
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The Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Chemical Bath Deposition of Bis(thiourea) Cadmium Chloride Crystals and the Subsequent CdS Obtention
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2018
This article presents a protocol for the synthesis of bis(thiourea) cadmium chloride crystals by chemical bath deposition. Two experiments are described: one aided by ultraviolet light compared to one without ultraviolet light.
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Crosslinking agents or ions move from the surrounding liquid into the deposited polymer solution or bioink. Their diffusion creates connections between polymer chains, producing a continuous network that gives the material hydrogel stability. The extent and progression of this network formation influence whether an extruded filament retains its intended shape and develops the stiffness needed for the fabricated structure.
Bath composition, crosslinking-agent or ion concentration, temperature, and exposure time all influence gelation. These conditions regulate how quickly and extensively the polymer network forms, which in turn affects gel stiffness and structural fidelity. In bioengineering applications, researchers must also consider compatibility with biological materials so that the selected conditions support fabrication without compromising the intended cell-laden construct.
The surrounding liquid provides physical support to freshly deposited filaments while they undergo gelation. This support can limit deformation that might otherwise occur before the polymer network becomes stable. As a result, embedded fabrication can preserve more complex three-dimensional shapes, making the approach useful when structures require geometries that are difficult to maintain during deposition in air.
Preparation should establish the bath composition, concentration of crosslinking agents or ions, temperature, and intended exposure time. These variables determine the conditions under which deposited material stabilizes and help balance stiffness with structural fidelity. The formulation also needs to remain compatible with the polymer solution or bioink and, where relevant, with the biological materials incorporated into the construct.
A polymer solution or bioink is deposited within the liquid bath, where crosslinking agents or ions diffuse into the material as printing proceeds. The bath supports the extruded filaments and limits deformation while gelation establishes the structure. This workflow enables fabrication of cell-laden scaffolds, tissue constructs, and other three-dimensional forms that are challenging to create in air.
Gelling-bath fabrication can produce stable three-dimensional structures with controlled shape and hydrogel stiffness. In bioengineering, these outcomes support the development of cell-laden scaffolds and tissue constructs, including geometries that require liquid support during formation. Adjusting bath conditions provides a way to influence structural fidelity while maintaining compatibility with biological materials used in the deposited bioink.