How to repeat an operation on an atom selection for multiple times in PyMol?

Hi, I am trying to construct a multi-layer fibril structure from a single layer in PyMol by translating the layer along the fibril axis. For now, I am able to use the Translate command in PyMol...

02 March 2021 4,569 4 View

How can I find a Raman spectrum wavenumber corresponding to what compound?

I have several Raman spectra with very distinct peaks at certain wavenumbers, such as 277, 359, 466, 583, 623, 686, and 795cm-1. How can I identify them to what compound(s)? The RRUFF and others...

24 February 2021 363 3 View

Is there a suitable way to confine cell attachment area inside a multi-well plate?

Are there any types of cylindrical cell culture inserts that are designed to confine cell seeding area? Say, if I'm using a 12 well plate (3.5 cm^2/well), but only want to seed cells in the middle...

22 February 2021 7,127 4 View

NVT or NPT is preferable for gas adsorption simulation ?

Hi there, In order to perform molecule dynamic simulation on gas adsorption on substrate materials, NVT or NPT ensemble is preferable ? Thanks!

08 February 2021 173 1 View

Option "cutoff-scheme" not recognized by Gromacs 4.6.5?

Hi, I got the following error message while running parallelized simulations with OpenMP: OpenMP threads have been requested with cut-off scheme Group, but these are only supported with cut-off...

02 January 2021 4,564 5 View

Can I use gelatin to pre-coat the plate for HepG2?

I am working with HepG2 cells, and I want to pre-coat my flask/plate to keep the cells in single layer. Can I use gelatin to coat the dish or I need to use collagen? I was wondering if any of you...

15 December 2020 5,599 3 View

Did anyone do microglia Oil Red O staining?

I need to stain adiposome in microglia, but I don't know how to confirm that are really success? method : Removed media and washed cells with PBS, then added 4 % paraformaldehyde for 20 minutes at...

24 November 2020 2,359 2 View

How to calculate UTCI using ERA5 dataset?

17 November 2020 2,127 3 View

Could anyone professional help me to solve this problem?

I have installed the software BRUKER Flexanalysis 3.4 on my computer successfully. But when I tried to import the MS data produced by BRUKER MALDI-TOF-MS, I met with an error described in the...

10 November 2020 8,205 1 View

Can I get exosomes from cryopreserved whole blood supplemented with concentration of DMSO (10%)?

I read many papers about exosome isolation from fresh blood or frozen plasma, but not for frozen whole blood. I am wondering whether can I get exosomes from cryopreserved whole blood? One of my...

26 October 2020 5,166 3 View

Steps to calculate activation energy by coats & redfern method?

I'm a chemistry student and I'm researching the kinetic degradation of mixed plastic waste. I'm having trouble calculating the activation energy by the coats & Redfern method. The data that...

24 February 2021 974 1 View

Droplet PCR in plastic chips always result an unexpected band, any suggestion of possible contaminations and how to improve?

I am doing droplet based digital PCR inside plastic chips. I can get the correct band, but I also consistently get an unexpected band, slightly shorter. I attached a typical gel image here....

18 February 2021 6,618 2 View

Inquiry regarding engineering journals for free publications for my dissertation (laser polishing of 3D printed parts?

my dissertation was on laser polishing of 3D printed plastic parts, i want to publish it, can anyone suggest me a free copy engineer journal for this purpos, plz?

01 February 2021 7,140 4 View

How to measure the hardness for PLA & PHAs polymers?

Hello, I am a bit confused on whether to follow ASTM D785 (Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials) or ASTM D2240 (Standard Test Method for...

21 January 2021 7,487 4 View

Where can I find stress-strain data for steel to define plastic properties in Abaqus?

I am looking for stress-strain data for steel to input for the plastic properties in Abaqus. However I cannot find any literature or experimental data on the matter. If full data is not available...

15 January 2021 9,070 2 View

Hi, could anyone help me knowing which kind of Diamond blade would be better to cut thermoplastic composite?

The blade that could cut ceramics, or the one that could cut plastics and polymers?

06 January 2021 2,713 3 View

Which module is preferred in Ansys software to simulate shrinkages of plastic powder for the Injection Molding (IM) process?

I need to know the effect of shrinkage of plastic powder materials by simulation using Ansys or Simufact software.

21 December 2020 5,693 9 View

Blow extrusion of PLA with the HDPE non rotary die. Is it possible?

Hello, I managed to run a small blown extrusion line, head diameter 70mm / screw 45mm. The machine is to be used for extrusion of sleeves from 200 to 500mm wide. Unfortunately, I have a draw...

13 December 2020 2,824 5 View

Which are the quality parameters considered for injection molded plastic products? And which inspection tools are used for the same ?

Quality parameters and inspection tools may differ from product to product. Please write whichever you know.

10 December 2020 1,478 2 View

Will i need to define ductile damage parameters as well as yield stress vs plastic strain values for performing Fire-tensile test of CFRP/GFRP BARS?

Can someone please help me in this regard ... i have modelled a CFRP/GFRP( elastic and plastic properties together with temperature dependent -mass density, thermal conductivity and specific heat)...

03 December 2020 5,435 3 View