Shaping, characterization, and measurement of adsorption properties of ZIF-8 and MIL-53(Al) adsorbents

On application of optimal control to SEIR normalized models: Pros and cons

In this work we normalize a SEIR model that incorporates exponential natural birth and death, as well as disease-caused death. We use optimal control to control by vaccination the spread of a generic infectious disease described by a normalized model with L-1 cost. We discuss the pros and cons of SEIR normalized models when compared with classical models when optimal control with L-1 costs are considered. Our discussion highlights the role of the cost. Additionally, we partially validate our ...

Gas-phase simulated moving bed for methane and nitrogen separation

Furvina inhibits the 3-oxo-C12-HSL-based quorum sensing system of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and QS-dependent phenotypes

Disruption of cell-cell communication or quorum sensing (QS) is considered a stimulating approach for reducing bacterial pathogenicity and resistance. Although several QS inhibitors (QSIs) have been discovered so far their clinical use remains distant. This problem can be circumvented by searching for QSI among drugs already approved for the treatment of different diseases. In this context, antibiotics have earned special attention. Whereas at high concentrations antibiotics exert a killing e...