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How to increase simulation box size?

We intend to study the interaction between peptides and polymer (like PP, PE and PS) through MD simulations using Martini force fields ( Martini 2 for PP and Martini 3 for PE, PS). We have...

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How to prepare the nanoparticle treated fungal sample for Environmental SEM analysis?

A fungal strain was treated with nanoparticles. We want to do an environmental SEM analysis. So could anyone share your views on preparing the sample? Thank you.

07 August 2024 5,307 1 View

Is VSM measurment of NdFeB alloy powder sample require any spesific sample preparation ?

Is any specific sample preparation required to perform VSM measurement of NdFeB alloy powder to get a square-shaped M-H loop? Or is it mandatory to make magnetically aligned and sintered pellets...

09 July 2024 1,969 0 View

How to see whether my protein is aggregated using western blotting?

I am working on one protein which gets aggregated (similar to alpha-synuclein and tau) in certain neurodegenerative diseases. I am trying to confirm the aggregation using Western blotting....

30 June 2024 5,060 3 View

How can i calculate the band alignmet of Sc2CO2/BlueP heterostructure from DFT?

I know the work function and band gap of each monolayer and heterostructure. I calculated mulliken electronegativity(X) of Sc2CO2 and Bluep. From that i found Ev = X- 4.5+Eg Ec = Ev-Eg, where Eg...

28 June 2024 9,360 0 View

How to get Consistency Ratio when scale of relative importance is used in AHP?

In AHP (Analytical Hierarchical Process) using 9 criteria, when I use a a scale of relative importance (1-9), I am getting a higher lambda-max and hence an inconsistent Consistency Ratio (>.10)...

16 June 2024 1,228 1 View

Is there anything called cd 12 in immunology?

define cd

06 June 2024 9,533 5 View

Can we use any inferential statistics on a data set measured using non-validated questionnaires?

I have heard from my senior scholars that we can't use a non-validated scale to measure variables in a correlational study. Is it true? Can anyone help me with finding a reference for the same.

05 June 2024 7,851 4 View

How to get 2 Octanol from Castor oil at a laboratory scale ?

Any latest method developed

24 May 2024 2,128 1 View

What are recent UWB Antennas ?

I require recent UWB antennas manufactured

15 May 2024 3,888 1 View

How to draw the five chelate rings of [Co(EDTA)]- on this picture?

Is this circle one of the rings?

03 August 2024 5,988 0 View

What is homomenthyl cinnamate?

the molecule name is citated in old literature about organic sunscreen molecules

10 July 2024 5,576 2 View

What causes unexplained rash on the whole body after consuming Stillnox and Serdep in patients on Jalramet, Reaptan, Aspavor, Chela-fer and Myoprin?

I want to understand what are the contraindications and side effects caused in diabetic patients who are on chronic medication (Stillnox and Serdep in patients on Jalramet, Reaptan, Aspavor,...

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Hello, currently I am working to develop biopesticide product use Metarhizium. I would like to know how to formulate it so it can be effective?

Currently, I am working in oil palm plantation industry. This Metarhizium will be used to control the population of pest Oryctes rhinoceros. I need clue to formulate Metarhizium so it can be...

24 June 2024 9,926 3 View

I need to buy reducing agent Bruggolite FF6 M, how can I buy?

I have searched for CAS no. but cannot find.

24 June 2024 2,737 2 View

What is the potential role of phytochemicals in the prevention and management of asthma symptoms?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition marked by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. While traditional treatments involve medications like corticosteroids and bronchodilators, there's...

14 June 2024 8,063 2 View

For nuclei extraction from human cells, can I replace EGTA with EDTA in lysis buffer?

I understand that there are differences in ion preference as far as chelation is concerned when comparing EGTA vs EDTA. But is it ok to replace EGTA in my lysis buffer with EDTA since EDTA...

10 June 2024 1,188 1 View

How can I avoid interaction of plant based reducing agents to final nanocomposite for in situ preparation og Ag doped GO-Fe3O4 nanocomposite?

Can anyone comment on the following concerns I want to synthesize Ag doped GO-Fe3O4 nanocomposite in situ using plant extract as green method for Ag+ reduction. What will be the effect of plant...

23 May 2024 5,244 2 View

What concentrations should be selected for hemolytic assay for antimicrobials?

I am performing hemolysis assay for antimicrobials but there's difficulty in selecting the concentrations of the antimicrobials. I have read the papers and MHC 90 was determined. Should I consider...

21 May 2024 8,912 3 View

How to know if complexed Mn(II) has been (air-)oxidized to Mn(III)?

We have synthesized a polymer that attains a fairly good removal of manganese ions from synthetic waters contaminated with MnCl2. After many tests, we have deemed it a decent adsorbent. All in...

14 May 2024 1,811 2 View