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Droplet formation in microfluidic T-junction generators operating in the transitional regime. III. Dynamic surfactant effects
(American Physical Society Physics, 2012-08-13)This study extends our previous work on droplet generation in microfluidic T-junction generators to include dynamic interfacial tension effects created by the presence of surfactants. In Paper I [T. Glawdel, C. Elbuken, ... -
Droplet Microfluidic System with On-Demand Trapping and Releasing of Droplet for Drug Screening Applications
(American Chemical Society (ACS), 2017-01-03)96-Well plate has been the traditional method used for screening drug compounds libraries for potential bioactivity. Although this method has been proven successful in testing doseÐresponse analysis, the microliter consumption ... -
DsRNA-mediated antiviral immunity in fish cells: visualization, sensors, and innate immune responses
(University of Waterloo, 2018-06-15)The global aquaculture industry is a multibillion dollar business that is threatened by pathogens, including a wide array of aquatic viruses. Currently there are no antiviral treatments available to combat viral outbreaks, ... -
Dust Near Galactic HII Regions
(University of Waterloo, 2012-11-15)The distributions of physical properties, such as the temperature, mass, or density of the dust grains in molecular clouds near Galactic massive star forming regions are relatively poorly understood. These properties are ... -
Dynamic mechanical behaviour of nanoparticle loaded biodegradable PVA films for vaginal drug delivery
(Sage Publishing, 2018-03-01)In this study, we investigated the viscoelastic and mechanical behaviour of polyvinyl alcohol films formulated along with carrageenan, plasticizing agents (polyethylene glycol and glycerol), and when loaded with nanoparticles ... -
Dynamical Properties of Dark Matter Halo Mergers
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-29)This thesis examines the nature of mixing and heating during the merging of single, isolated dark matter halos, as well as a short discussion of the statistical nature of repeated mergers in a cosmological setting. A small ... -
Dynamics and Inhibition of Class II Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate Aldolase
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-24)It has been suggested for many decades that the essential and ubiquitous enzyme fructose 1,6-bisphosphate aldolase (FBA) could be a good drug target against bacteria and fungi, since lower organisms possess a metal-dependent ... -
The Dynamics of Carbon and Nitrogen Stable Isotope Analysis of Aquatic Organisms within the Grand River Watershed
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-28)Stable isotope analysis is a tool employed in ecological studies to provide information on the movement of elements and energy through a system. The stable carbon and nitrogen isotope analysis of aquatic organisms has been ... -
Dynamics of Nitric Oxide Synthase–Calmodulin Interactions at Physiological Calcium Concentrations
(American Chemical Society, 2015-03-24)The intracellular Ca2+ concentration is an important regulator of many cellular functions. The small acidic protein calmodulin (CaM) serves as a Ca2+ sensor and control element for many enzymes. Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) ... -
Dynamics of polymer thin films and surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-18)The dynamics of thin polymer films display many differences from the bulk dynamics. Different modes of motions in polymers are affected by confinement in different ways. The enhancement in the dynamics of some modes of ... -
Dynamics of Quantum Information of the Central Spin Problem
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-17)Environmental effects on the evolution of a spin system in the context of the central spin problem, have been studied for more than 60 years. With the growing complexity of quantum information processors there is a new ... -
Early Paleozoic Ocean Redox Dynamics: Perspectives from Uranium Isotopes of Sedimentary Rocks
(University of Waterloo, 2022-11-23)The trajectory of global ocean oxygenation could have greatly influenced the metazoan evolutions because O2 could provide valuable energy to support biological activities. Remarkable metazoan diversifications occurred ... -
Early-rearing Environment and Mate Choice in Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Aquaculture: Effects on the Immune System
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-09)Canada is the fourth largest producer of farmed salmon in the world, with Atlantic salmon being the major species cultivated. Paradoxically British Columbia (BC), which borders the Pacific Ocean, is the major producer ... -
Early-Stage Incorporation Strategy for Regioselective Labeling of Peptides using the 2-Cyanobenzothiazole/1,2-Aminothiol Bioorthogonal Click Reaction
(Wiley, 2018-03)Herein, we describe a synthetic strategy for the regioselective labeling of peptides by using a bioorthogonal click reaction between 2‐cyanobenzothiazole (CBT) and a 1,2‐aminothiol moiety. This methodology allows for the ... -
Earth and environmental science immersive learning experiences using a Google Expedition Kit
(2019-07-31)How do we engage and motivate students in immersive learning experiences that are otherwise impossible (i.e. Geologic History of the Grand Canyon) or not feasible (i.e. 3D perspective of volcanoes of the world) or invisible ... -
Ecological Assessment of Re-flooded Mesopotamian Marshes (Iraq)
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-17)Assessing the ecological characteristics (water quality and the biological functions) of the Mesopotamian marshes is necessary to evaluate their recovery. Mesopotamian marshes have been affected by several anthropogenic ... -
Ecological Factors Controlling Microcystin Concentrations in the Bay of Quinte, Maumee Bay, and Three Grand River Reservoirs
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-25)Certain types of cyanobacteria have the potential to produce toxins including microcystin, a hepatotoxin. Toxic cyanobacterial blooms are becoming increasingly common worldwide. They are a concern in the Great Lakes and ... -
Ecological Modelling of Lake Erie: Sensitivity Analysis and Simulation of Nutrient, Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Dynamics
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-02)Lake Erie has undergone a substantial amount of ecosystem changes over the past century; including cultural eutrophication and several invasions by industrious exotic species. Simple mass balance models for phosphorus have ... -
Ecology of Ammonia-oxidizing Archaea and Bacteria in Freshwater Biofilters
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-29)Aquarium biofilters are designed to promote the growth and activity of nitrifying microorganisms, which are primarily responsible for the removal of toxic nitrogen-cycle intermediates. Ammonia is a natural waste product ... -
Ecology of Juvenile Arctic charr in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2013-06-14)Increases in global temperatures resulting from climate change have raised concern over potential responses of Arctic charr, <i>Salvelinus alpinus</i>, a cold-adapted freshwater/anadromous fish species in the salmonid ...