@misc{JeličićFriedrichJeremićetal.2009, author = {Jeličić, Aleksandra and Friedrich, Alwin and Jeremić, Katarina and Siekmeyer, Gerd and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Polymer hydrogel/polybutadiene/iron oxide nanoparticle hybrid actuators for the characterization of NiTi implants}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-48589}, year = {2009}, abstract = {One of the main issues with the use of nickel titanium alloy (NiTi) implants in cardiovascular implants (stents) is that these devices must be of very high quality in order to avoid subsequent operations due to failing stents. For small stents with diameters below ca. 2 mm, however, stent characterization is not straightforward. One of the main problems is that there are virtually no methods to characterize the interior of the NiTi tubes used for fabrication of these tiny stents. The current paper reports on a robust hybrid actuator for the characterization of NiTi tubes prior to stent fabrication. The method is based on a polymer/hydrogel/magnetic nanoparticle hybrid material and allows for the determination of the inner diameter at virtually all places in the raw NiTi tubes. Knowledge of the inner structure of the raw NiTi tubes is crucial to avoid regions that are not hollow or regions that are likely to fail due to defects inside the raw tube. The actuator enables close contact of a magnetic polymer film with the inner NiTi tube surface. The magnetic signal can be detected from outside and be used for a direct mapping of the tube interior. As a result, it is possible to detect critical regions prior to expensive and slow stent fabrication processes.}, language = {en} } @misc{LiTaubert2009, author = {Li, Zhonghao and Taubert, Andreas}, title = {Cellulose/gold nanocrystal hybrids via an ionic liquid/aqueous precipitation route}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-45046}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Injection of a mixture of HAuCl4 and cellulose dissolved in the ionic liquid (IL) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [Bmim]Cl into aqueous NaBH4 leads to colloidal gold nanoparticle/cellulose hybrid precipitates. This process is a model example for a very simple and generic approach towards (noble) metal/cellulose hybrids, which could find applications in sensing, sterile filtration, or as biomaterials.}, language = {en} } @misc{PeterYenesewTwinomuhwezietal.2009, author = {Peter, Martin G. and Yenesew, Abiy and Twinomuhwezi, Hannington and Kabaru, Jacques M. and Akala, Hoseah M. and Kiremire, Bernard T. and Heydenreich, Matthias and Eyase, Fredrick and Waters, Norman C. and Walsh, Douglas S.}, title = {Antiplasmodial and larvicidal flavonoids from Derris trifoliata}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-44614}, year = {2009}, abstract = {From the dichloromethane-methanol (1:1) extract of the seed pods of Derris trifoliata, a new flavanone derivative (S)-lupinifolin 4´-methyl ether was isolated. In addition, the known flavonoids lupinifolin and rotenone were identified. The structures were determined on the basis of spectroscopic evidence. Lupinfolin showed moderate in vitro antiplasmodial activity against the D6 (chloroquine-sensitive) and W2 (chloroquineresistant) strains of Plasmodium falciparum. The different parts of this plant showed larvicidal activities against Aedes aegypti and rotenoids were identified as the active principles.}, language = {en} } @misc{PeterMuivaYenesewetal.2009, author = {Peter, Martin G. and Muiva, Lois M. and Yenesew, Abiy and Derese, Solomon and Heydenreich, Matthias and Akala, Hoseah M. and Eyase, Fredrick and Waters, Norman C. and Mutai, Charles and Keriko, Joseph M. and Walsh, Douglas S.}, title = {Antiplasmodial β-hydroxydihydrochalcone from seedpods of Tephrosia elata}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-44437}, year = {2009}, abstract = {From the seedpods of Tephrosia elata, a new β-hydroxydihydrochalcone named (S)-elatadihydrochalcone was isolated. In addition, the known flavonoids obovatachalcone, obovatin, obovatin methyl ether and deguelin were identified. The structures were determined on the basis of spectroscopic evidence. The crude extract and the flavonoids obtained from the seedpods of this plant showed antiplasmodial activities. The literature NMR data on β-hydroxydihydrochalcones is reviewed and the identity of some of the compounds assigned β-hydroxydihydrochalcone skeleton is questioned.}, language = {en} }