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Removal of Arsenic Using a Cationic Polymer Gel Impregnated with Iron Hydroxide
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Cited by 4 •
2019
In this work, we prepared an adsorbent composed of the cationic N,N-dimethylamino propylacrylamide methyl chloride quaternary (DMAPAAQ) polymer gel and iron hydroxide for adsorbing arsenic from groundwater. The gel was prepared via a novel method designed to ensure the maximum content of iron particles in its structure.
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A Synthetic Methodology for Preparing Impregnated and Grafted Amine-Based Silica Composites for Carbon Capture
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2023
This work aims to facilitate the development of standardized techniques for impregnating or grafting aminated compounds onto silica substrates, which are often broadly described in the literature. Specific amounts of solvent, substrate, amines, and the values of other important experimental parameters will be discussed in detail.
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Synthesis of Hydrogels with Antifouling Properties As Membranes for Water Purification
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Cited by 10 •
2017
This paper reports practical methods to prepare hydrogels in freestanding films and impregnated membranes and to characterize their physical properties, including water transport properties.
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Assessment of Hippocampal Dendritic Complexity in Aged Mice Using the Golgi-Cox Method
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Cited by 18 •
2017
Here we present a Golgi-Cox protocol in extensive detail. This reliable tissue stain method allows for a high-quality assessment of the cytoarchitecture in the hippocampus, and throughout the entire brain, with minimal troubleshooting.
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Fluorescent Silver Staining: A Technique to Visualize Total Protein in Polyacrylamide Gels
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2025
In this video, we demonstrate a silver staining method of polyacrylamide gels for the visualization of total protein by using fluorogenic probes.
FAQs
Vacuum, pressure, or their combination drives liquid resin into internal pores, cracks, and voids rather than leaving defects untreated at the surface. This choice is important because the treatment must reach discontinuities throughout the material. Effective penetration restores continuity within the part, supporting improved integrity and reducing pathways that could permit leakage or corrosion.
Curing transforms the penetrated liquid resin through a chemical reaction into a rigid, bonded polymer. This conversion locks the resin inside the treated structure and helps stabilize previously weak or discontinuous regions. The resulting bond contributes to structural continuity, allowing the process to address internal damage rather than merely covering it with a surface layer.
Filling pores, cracks, and voids removes open discontinuities that can weaken a part or connect its interior with the surrounding environment. After curing, the resin helps restore continuity and seal the structure. These changes can reduce leakage and corrosion pathways while improving the component’s integrity, making defect treatment relevant to manufactured engineering products.
A typical treatment places a porous or damaged component in contact with liquid epoxy resin, then uses vacuum, pressure, or both to promote penetration into its defects. The resin remains within the internal spaces while a chemical curing reaction converts it into a rigid polymer. The treated part can then be evaluated for restored continuity and integrity.
The process is applicable to castings, electrical components, composites, and other manufactured parts that contain pores, cracks, or voids. Its value depends on the engineering need: it can stabilize castings, support insulation in electrical components, reinforce composite structures, or extend the service life of products requiring sealed and continuous internal structure.
In quality control, impregnation helps address defects that may compromise a manufactured part, while also revealing the presence of discontinuities that require attention. In repair, the cured resin restores continuity and seals damaged regions. These outcomes support inspection, insulation, leakage reduction, corrosion-pathway control, and service-life extension across several engineering applications.