Molecular Arrangement and Thermal Properties of Bisamide Organogelators in the Solid State

The crystal structure and phase behavior of bisamide gelators are investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and molecular modeling, aiming at a better understanding of bisamide gel systems. A homologous series of bisamide model compounds (nBAs) was prepared...

Can sterilization of disposable face masks be an alternative for imported face masks?: A nationwide field study including 19 sterilization departments and 471 imported brand types during COVID-19 shortages

Background<br/>Face masks, also referred to as half masks, are essential to protect healthcare professionals working in close contact with patients with COVID-19-related symptoms. Because of the Corona material shortages, healthcare institutions sought an approach to reuse face masks or to purchase new, imported masks. The filter quality of...