Browsing University of Hertfordshire by Author "Edirisinghe, Mohan"

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    • Anti-fungal bandages containing cinnamon extract 

      Ahmed, Jubair; Altun, Esra; Aydogdu, Mehmet O; Gunduz, Oguzhan; Kerai, Laxmi; Ren, Guogang; Edirisinghe, Mohan (2019-06-01)
      Cinnamon-containing polycaprolactone (PCL) bandages were produced by pressurised gyration and their anti-fungal activities against Candida albicans were investigated. It was found that by preparing and spinning polymer ...

    • Characterisation of chemical composition and structural features of novel antimicrobial nanoparticles 

      Ren, Guogang; Calvo-Castro, Jesus; Ciric, Lena; Edirisinghe, Mohan; Cloutman-Green, Elaine; Illangakoon, Upulitha Eranka; Kang, Qiang; Mahalingam, Suntharavathanan; Matharu, Rupy Kaur; Wilson, Rory M; Cheong, Yuen Ki (2017-06-23)
      Three antimicrobial nanoparticle types (AMNP0, AMNP1 and AMNP2) produced using the TesimaTM thermal plasma technology were investigated and their compositions determined using a combination of analytical methods. Scanning ...

    • Co-Culture of Keratinocyte-Staphylococcus aureus on Cu-Ag-Zn/CuO and Cu-Ag-W Nanoparticle Loaded Bacterial Cellulose:PMMA Bandages 

      Ren, Guogang; Edirisinghe, Mohan; Altun, Esra; Aydogdu, Mehmet Onur; Crabbe-Mann, Maram; Ahmed, Jubair (2019-01-01)
      Pressurized gyration and its sister processes are novel methods to produce polymeric fibers. Potential applications for such fibers include wound dressings, tissue engineering scaffolds, and filters. This study reports on ...

    • Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Effects of Tungsten Nanoparticles and Tungsten Nanocomposite Fibres on Hospital Acquired Bacterial and Viral Pathogens 

      Matharu, Rupy Kaur; Ciric, Lena; Ren, Guogang; Edirisinghe, Mohan (2020-06)
      A significant proportion of patients acquire hospital associated infections as a result of care within the NHS each year. Numerous antimicrobial strategies, such as antibiotics and surface modifications to medical facilities ...

    • A comparison of methods to assess the antimicrobial activity of nanoparticle combinations on bacterial cells 

      Bankier, Claire; Cheong, Yuen; Mahalingam, Suntharavathanan; Edirisinghe, Mohan; Ren, Guogang; Cloutman-Green, Elaine; Ciric, Lena (2018-02-01)
      BACKGROUND: Bacterial cell quantification after exposure to antimicrobial compounds varies widely throughout industry and healthcare. Numerous methods are employed to quantify these antimicrobial effects. With increasing ...

    • Exploiting the antiviral potential of intermetallic nanoparticles 

      Matharu, Rupy Kaur; Cheong, Yuen Ki; Ren, Guogang; Edirisinghe, Mohan; Ciric, Lena (Springer Nature, 2021-11-09)
      Viral pandemic outbreaks cause a significant burden on global health as well as healthcare expenditure. The use of antiviral agents not only reduces the spread of viral pathogens but also diminishes the likelihood of them ...

    • Metal-based nanoparticles for combating antibiotic resistance 

      Ren, Guogang; Chung, Etelka; Edirisinghe, Mohan; Altun, Esra; Aydogdu, Mehmet Onur; Homer-Vanniasinkam, Shervanthi (2021-10-05)
      The resistance to antibiotics in combating bacteria is a serious worldwide problem. The search for new approaches to address antibacterial resistance is therefore of crucial importance and seeking alternatives for the ...

    • A novel treatment strategy for preterm birth: Intra-vaginal progesterone-loaded fibrous patches 

      Emin Cam, Muhammet; Nur Hazar-Yavuz, Ayse; Cesur, Sumeyye; Ozkan, Ozan; Alenezi, Hussain; Turkoglu Sasmazel, Hilal; Sayip Eroglu, Mehmet; Brako, Francis; Ahmed, Jubair; Kabasakal, Levent; Ren, Guogang; Gunduz, Oguzhan; Edirisinghe, Mohan (2020-10-15)
      Progesterone-loaded poly(lactic) acid fibrous polymeric patches were produced using electrospinning and pressurized gyration for intra-vaginal application to prevent preterm birth. The patches were intravaginally inserted ...

    • Surface interactions and viability of coronaviruses 

      Aydogdu, Mehmet Onur; Altun, Esra; Chung, Etelka; Ren, Guogang; Homer-Vanniasinkam, Shervanthi; Chen, Biqiong; Edirisinghe, Mohan (2021-01-06)
      The recently emerged coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has become a worldwide threat affecting millions of people, causing respiratory system related problems that can end up with extremely serious consequences. As the ...