styrene/dental caries

Utility of a water-soluble deep cavity cavitand, octa acid, as a reaction medium is illustrated by carrying out photochemical reactions of a stilbene and a styrene included within the octa acid in water. Geometric isomerization of trans-4,4'-dimethyl stilbene is restricted while dimerization of

Styrene monooxygenase (SMO) catalyzes the first step of styrene degradation, and also serves as an important enzyme for the synthesis of enantiopure epoxides. To enhance its activity, molecular docking of styrene was performed based on the X-ray crystal structure of the oxygenase subunit of SMO to

A series of materials containing the tris(2,2'-bipyridine)iron(ii) (Fe(bpy)3(2+)) complex inside zeolite Y cavities with alkaline earth metals (Mg(2+), Ca(2+), Sr(2+), Ba(2+)) as charge compensating cations have been synthesized via a "ship in the bottle" method. The influence of the alkaline earth

The separation of styrene (St) and ethylbenzene (EB) mixtures is important in the chemical industry. Here, we explore the St and EB adsorption selectivity of two pillar-shaped macrocyclic pillar[n]arenes (EtP5 and EtP6; n = 5 and 6). Both crystalline and amorphous EtP6 can capture St from a St-EB

We have demonstrated that giant polymer micelles with a uniform diameter (ca. 200 nm) can be fabricated by "supramolecular wrapping" of poly(styrene) (PS) with the beta-1,3-glucan polysaccharide, with the beta-1,3-glucan fastening the PS chains together in a noncovalent fashion to facilitate the

An asymmetric triblock copolymer, poly(styrene-b-acrylic acid-b-ethylene glycol) (PS-b-PAA-b-PEG), was synthesized via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer controlled radical polymerization. Micelles of PS-b-PAA-b-PEG with PS core, PAA shell, and PEG corona were then prepared in aqueous

Three-dimensional configuration of diaphragmatic lymphatics in five fetuses was studied by the lymphatic casts of scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. A new resin, PAES-3, prepared by piperylene, acrylic ester and styrene was used instead of Mercox. The diaphragmatic

Detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at parts-per-billion (ppb) level is one of the most challenging tasks for miniature gas sensors because of the high requirement on sensitivity and the possible interference from moisture. Herein, for the first time, we present a novel platform based on

A 3D MnII -porphyrin metal-organic framework (MOF), [{Mn2 (TCPP)⋅2H2 O}⋅DMF]n (MOF1) (TCPP=5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-benzoate)porphyrin), was constructed; it exhibits an interesting 3D framework structure with two types of 1D channels of dimensions of 3.94×8.37 Å2 and 4.66×4.93 Å2 running along the

A molecular docking study, using molecular mechanics calculations with AutoDock and semi-empirical PM3 calculations, was used to help predict the enantiodiscrimination of mono-substituted styrene oxides by octakis(2,3-di-O-acetyl-6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-gamma-cyclodextrin (DIACTGCD), through

A workplace protection factor (WPF) study was conducted with a half-mask air-purifying respirator during fiber glass boat production. Styrene was the measured analyte, and the geometric mean WPF found was 39.7. Analytical detection limits, sample contamination, and pulmonary elimination from

Metal-organic polyhedra (MOPs) have attracted considerable research interest due to their unique cavity structure and fascinating physicochemical properties. However, their poor hydrostability and low processability hinder their applications seriously. Here we report a polymerization strategy

The complexation dynamics of radical cations with cyclodextrins (CD) was studied using photophysical techniques. Radical cations of 4-vinylanisole and trans-anethole were formed within alpha- and beta-CD cavities by two-photon photolysis of the respective styrene precursors. Exit of the radical

Core-shell-corona (CSC) micelles of asymmetric triblock copolymer, poly(styrene-b-2-vinylpyridine-b-ethylene oxide) (PS-PVP-PEO), containing polystyrene homopolymer (homo-PS) in the core were successfully prepared in aqueous media. The influence of homo-PS contents over the formation of the micelles

Occupational exposure to styrene is widespread and has been suggested to be carcinogenic. The aim of this study was to investigate whether occupational exposure to styrene increases the risk of cancer, in particular lymphohematopoietic cancers. We established a study population of 72,292 workers