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Optimized Sealing Process and Real-Time Monitoring of Glass-to-Metal Seal Structures
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2019
Key procedures to optimize the sealing process and achieve real-time monitoring of the metal-to-glass seal (MTGS) structure are described in detail. The embedded fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor is designed to achieve online monitoring of temperature and high-level residual stress in the MTGS with simultaneous environmental pressure monitoring.
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The C-seal: A Biofragmentable Drain Protecting the Stapled Colorectal Anastomosis from Leakage
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2010
The C-seal is a biofragmentable drain protecting the stapled colorectal anastomosis. In this video, details of the manufacturing, deployment and use are shown.
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Accessible Silicone Chip-to-Membrane Sealing Procedure for Flexible, Reliable Bonding
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2026
A novel sealing protocol to produce water-tight silicone-based seals for membranes of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) chip devices. Intended for labs setting-up chip models and small-scale chip platform development. We demonstrate the protocol using plastic and native tissue membranes. This procedure only requires PDMS, toluene, mold, membrane, and a vacuum chamber.
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Achieving Moderate Pressures in Sealed Vessels Using Dry Ice As a Solid CO2 Source
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2018
Here we present a protocol for performing reactions in simple reaction vessels under low-to-moderate pressures of CO2. The reactions can be performed in a variety of vessels simply by administering the carbon dioxide in the form of dry ice, without the need for costly or elaborate equipment or set-ups.
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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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Reliability develops as the resin changes from a flowable material into a cross-linked polymer network during chemical curing. Before hardening, it can enter gaps and contact surrounding surfaces; afterward, the interconnected network provides a durable barrier that resists leakage. This transition is important because the seal must remain intact while biological samples and experimental fluids are handled or observed.
Flow allows the resin to occupy small gaps that could otherwise permit fluid loss or environmental exposure. Adhesion to surrounding materials helps keep the barrier attached rather than separating from the assembly. Together, these properties support sealed microscope chambers, specimen holders, and culture devices by helping preserve the intended internal conditions during an experiment.
A leak-resistant barrier limits fluid loss, contamination, and unwanted exposure to the environment. Maintaining those conditions helps protect the original state of fluids, tissues, cells, or other biological materials. When assemblies behave consistently from one experiment to another, microscopy, sample preservation, and related studies can produce observations that are easier to compare and interpret.
The supported workflow is to position the relevant surfaces or components, apply curing epoxy resin where gaps or interfaces require closure, and allow the material to harden through its chemical curing reaction. The resin must remain associated with the surrounding materials as it cures, because the final cross-linked network provides the leak-resistant barrier needed for the assembly.
Biological applications include microscope chambers, specimen holders, culture devices, and other experimental assemblies that must retain fluids or shield samples from the environment. The method is useful when an assembly contains tissues, cells, fluids, or other biological materials and requires a stable interface for microscopy, preservation, or controlled experimental handling.
Researchers can assess whether the assembly maintains sample integrity and controlled conditions during use. Relevant outcomes include reduced fluid loss, lower risk of contamination, and less exposure of the contents to the surrounding environment. For microscopy and preservation studies, a successful seal supports stable sample handling and contributes to more reproducible observations across experiments.