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Chitosan: A review of sources and preparation methods by Kou, Shijie (Gabriel), Peters, Linda M., Mucalo, Michael R.

“…Chitosan, derived from chitin, has many desirable biomedical attributes. This review aims to explore different sources of chitin and methods of chitosan…”
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A Review on the Use of Hydroxyapatite-Carbonaceous Structure Composites in Bone Replacement Materials for Strengthening Purposes by Siddiqui, Humair A, Pickering, Kim L, Mucalo, Michael R

“…Biomedical materials constitute a vast scientific research field, which is devoted to producing medical devices which aid in enhancing human life. In this…”
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Special Issue: Novel Advances and Approaches in Biomedical Materials Based on Calcium Phosphates by Mucalo, Michael R

“…Research on calcium phosphate use in the development and clinical application of biomedical materials is a diverse activity and is genuinely interdisciplinary,…”
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A Review of The Lesser-Studied Microemulsion-Based Synthesis Methodologies Used for Preparing Nanoparticle Systems of The Noble Metals, Os, Re, Ir and Rh by Soleimani Zohr Shiri, Mohammad, Henderson, William, Mucalo, Michael R

“…This review focuses on the recent advances in the lesser-studied microemulsion synthesis methodologies of the following noble metal colloid systems (i.e., Os,…”
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Analysis of sulfur in soil and plant digests using methane as a reaction gas for ICP-MS by Singh, Sukhjeet, Mucalo, Michael R., Grainger, Megan N.C.

“…Quantitation of sulfur (S) is vitally important for analysis of agricultural soil and plant samples due to the requirement of S in living organisms. Although…”
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Synthesis, characterisation, and catalytic properties of halloysite-supported metal nanoparticles by Jaine, Jacob. E., Mucalo, Michael. R.

“…[Display omitted] •Metal nanoparticles were immobilised onto halloysite by a facile synthetic method.•The materials showed exceptional catalytic activity in…”
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A Porous Fluoride-Substituted Bovine-Derived Hydroxyapatite Scaffold Constructed for Applications in Bone Tissue Regeneration by Ratnayake, Jithendra, Gould, Maree, Ramesh, Niranjan, Mucalo, Michael, Dias, George J

“…Hydroxyapatite is widely used in bone implantation because of its similar mineral composition to natural bone, allowing it to serve as a biocompatible…”
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Study of biomorphic calcium deficient hydroxyapatite fibres derived from a natural Harakeke ( Phormium tenax ) leaf fibre template by Siddiqui, Humair A, Pickering, Kim L, Mucalo, Michael R

“…The complex structure of natural bio-organic matter has inspired scientists to utilise these as templates to design 'biomorphic materials', which retain the…”
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Substituted hydroxyapatites for bone regeneration: A review of current trends by Ratnayake, Jithendra T B, Mucalo, Michael, Dias, George J

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Investigation of the Potential of Repurposing Medium-Density Fiberboard Waste as an Adsorbent for Heavy Metal Ion Removal by Ranaweera, Kavitha H, Grainger, Megan N C, French, Amanda, Sirimuthu, Narayana, Mucalo, Michael

“…Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) waste generation has increased steadily over the past decades, and therefore, the investigation of novel methods to recycle…”
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Rapid determination of rhodium, palladium, and platinum in supported metal catalysts using multivariate analysis of laser induced breakdown spectroscopy data by Jaine, Jacob E., Mucalo, Michael R.

“…In this communication a rapid laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) method is presented for determining the concentration of metal nanoparticles in…”
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Fabrication, Microstructure, Mechanical, and Electrochemical Properties of NiMnFeCu High Entropy Alloy from Elemental Powders by Kumar, Ashok, Mucalo, Michael, Bolzoni, Leandro, Li, Yiming, Kong, Fantao, Yang, Fei

“…Transition metal based high entropy alloys (HEAs) are often used in electrocatalytic (water electrolysis) applications due to the synergistic effect operating…”
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Bioinspired surface modification of mussel shells and their application as a biogenic filler in polypropylene composites by Xu, Jing, Mucalo, Michael R., Pickering, Kim L.

“…This study explores the potential of mussel shells (MS) as biogenic fillers in polymer composites. The chemical composition and crystal structures of MS were…”
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Synthesis and characterization of polymer-protected rhodium and palladium sols in mixed media by Jaine, Jacob E., Mucalo, Michael R.

“…[Display omitted] ► Rh and Pd sols were generated in mixtures of water and an organic solvent. ► Particle size was inversely proportional to cosolvent…”
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Phosphorylated, cellulose-based substrates as potential adsorbents for bone morphogenetic proteins in biomedical applications: A protein adsorption screening study using cytochrome C as a bone morphogenetic protein mimic by Mucalo, Michael R., Kato, Katsuya, Yokogawa, Yoshiyuki

“…Screening studies aimed at identifying useful biomedical materials that (when combined with implants) can attract bone morphogenetic proteins to their surfaces…”
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Measurements of the wettability of catalyst support materials using the Washburn capillary rise technique by Jaine, Jacob Evan, Mucalo, Michael Roger

“…The penetration of porous solids by organic solvents is a technologically important phenomenon, relevant to a wide variety of fields including heterogeneous…”
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Vacuum-assisted infiltration of chitosan or polycaprolactone as a structural reinforcement for sintered cancellous bovine bone graft by Laird, Dougal F., Mucalo, Michael R., Dias, George J.

“…Sintered cancellous bovine bone (SCBB) offers numerous advantages as a bone graft substitute material; however, its mechanical properties require improvement…”
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In Situ IR Studies on the Electro-Oxidation of Cyanide on Ni, Cu and Au Electrodes Electrically Polarized in Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) Electrolyte Media by Alwis, L. K. H. K., Mucalo, Michael R.

“…Subtractively normalised Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (SNIFTIRS) studies are reported on the electrical polarisation of nickel (Ni), copper (Cu) and…”
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Growth of calcium hydroxyapatite (Ca-HAp) on cholesterol and cholestanol crystals from a simulated body fluid: A possible insight into the pathological calcifications associated with atherosclerosis by Laird, Dougal F., Mucalo, Michael R., Yokogawa, Yoshiyuki

“…An experimental study into calcium phosphate (CP) nucleation and growth on cholesterol and cholestanol surfaces from a supersaturated simulated body fluid…”
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Chitosan: A review of molecular structure, bioactivities and interactions with the human body and micro-organisms by Kou, Shijie (Gabriel), Peters, Linda, Mucalo, Michael

“…Chitosan has many desirable attributes e.g. antimicrobial properties and promoting wound healing, and is used in various applications. This article first…”
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