Preventive effect of regional radiotherapy with phosphorus-32 glass microspheres in hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after hepatectomy

AIM: To evaluate the preventive effects of phosph-orus-32 glass microspheres (P32-GMS) in the recurrence of massive hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) after tumor resection. METHODS: Twenty-nine patients with massive HCCs received local P32-GMS implantation after liver tumors were removed,while the other 38 patients with massive HCCs were not treated with P32-GMS after hepatectomies. The radioactivity of the blood,urine and liver were examined. The complications,HCC recurrence and overall survival rates in the patients were analyzed. RESULTS: P32-GMS implanted in the liver did not cause systemic absorption of P32. There were no significant differences of postoperative complications between the patients with and without P32-GMS treatment. The short-term (six months and 1 year) and long-term (2,3 and over 3 years) recurrence rates in patients who received P32-GMS radiotherapy were signifi cantly decreased,and the overall survival rates in this group were signifi cantly improved. CONCLUSION: P32-GMS implantation in the liver can significantly decrease the postoperative recurrence and improve the overall survival in HCCs patients after hepatectomy. This therapy may provide an innovative method in prevention of HCC recurrence after operation.

Research on properties of hollow glass microspheres/epoxy resin composites applied in deep rock in-situ temperature-preserved coring

Deep petroleum resources are in a high-temperature environment.However,the traditional deep rock coring method has no temperature preserved measures and ignores the effect of temperature on rock porosity and permeability,which will lead to the distortion of the petroleum resources reserves assessment.Therefore,the hollow glass microspheres/epoxy resin(HGM/EP)composites were innovatively proposed as temperature preserved materials for in-situ temperature-preserved coring(ITP-Coring),and the physical,mechanical,and temperature preserved properties were evaluated.The results indicated that:As the HGM content increased,the density and mechanical properties of the composites gradually decreased,while the water absorption was deficient without hydrostatic pressure.For composites with 50 vol%HGM,when the hydrostatic pressure reached 60 MPa,the water absorption was above 30.19%,and the physical and mechanical properties of composites were weakened.When the hydrostatic pressure was lower than 40 MPa,the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of composites were almost unchanged.Therefore,the composites with 50 vol%HGM can be used for ITPCoring operations in deep environments with the highest hydrostatic pressure of 40 MPa.Finally,to further understand the temperature preserved performance of composites in practical applications,the temperature preserved properties were measured.An unsteady-state heat transfer model was established based on the test results,then the theoretical change of the core temperature during the coring process was obtained.The above tests results can provide a research basis for deep rock in-situ temperature preserved corer and support accurate assessment of deep petroleum reserves.

Effect of Ultrasonication on the Properties of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes/Hollow Glass Microspheres/Epoxy Syntactic Foam

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes（MWCNTs） reinforced hollow glass microspheres（HGMs）/epoxy syntactic foam was fabricated. The effects of ultrasonication on the density, compression strength, and water absorption properties were studied. Better dispersed MWCNTs can be obtained after ultrasonication treatment, but an increasing viscosity will lead to a larger amount of voids during syntactic foam preparation especially when the content of HGMs is more than 70 vol%. The existing voids will decrease the density of epoxy syntactic foam. However, the ultrasonication does not change the compression strength much. Ultrasonication treatment will decrease the water absorption content due to the better dispersion and hydrophobic properties of MWCNTs. But a significant increase of water absorption content occurs when HGMs is more than 70 vol%, which is attributed to the higher viscosity and larger amount of voids.

The Effective Surface Metallization of Hollow Glass Microspheres for Flexible Electromagnetic Shielding Film

The surface of hollow glass microspheres (HGMs) was roughened by a HCl+NH_(4)F strategy,which achieved a broken ratio as 16.10%,and then metallized by electroless plating by Co nanoparticles up to 90 wt% (abbreviated as Co-HGMs).The average grain size of Co was measured to range from 0.4 to 0.5 μm.Then Co-HGMs were mixed with liquid silicone rubber and xylene,and cured on a perspex plate applicable for flexible electromagnetic shielding.By attentive parameter optimization,a film about 0.836 mm in thickness was obtained with a density of 0.729 g/cm^(3),showing a shielding effectiveness of 15.2 dB in the X-band (8.2-12.4 GHz) at room temperature,which was ascribed to the formation of a conductive network of Co-HGMs inside the film.Simultaneously,the tensile strength of 0.89 MPa at an elongation ratio of 194.5% was also obtained,showing good mechanical properties and tensile strength.

Preparation and Properties of TiO2-Coated Hollow Glass Microspheres as Thermal Insulation Materials for Energy-Saving Buildings

A hollow glass microsphere(HGM)/TiO2 composite hollow sphere was successfully prepared via a simple precipitation method.The TiO2 coating layers grew on the surface of the HGMs that range from 20 to 50μm in diameter as nanoparticles with the formation of the SiO Ti bonds.The growth mechanism accounting for the formation of the TiO2 nanolayers was proposed.The morphology,composition,thermal insulation properties,and visible-near infrared(VIS-NIR)refl ectance of the HGMs/TiO2 composite hollow spheres were characterized.The VIS-NIR reflectance of the HGMs/TiO2 composite hollow spheres increased by more than 30%compared to raw HGMs.The thermal conductivity of the particles is 0.058 W/(m K).The result indicates that the VIS-NIR reflectance of the composite hollow spheres is strongly influenced by the coating of TiO2.The composite hollow spheres were used as the main functional filler to prepare the organic-inorganic composite coatings.The glass substrates coated by the organic-inorganic coatings had lower thermal conductivity and higher near infrared reflectivity.Therefore,the HGMs/TiO2 composite hollow spheres can reflect most of the solar energy and effectively keep out the heat as a thermal insulation coating for energy-saving constructions.

Effect of Phosphorus-32 Glass Microspheres on the Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Nude Mice

Objective To study anticancer effect and ultrastructural influence of phosphorus 32 glass microspheres( 32 P GMS) injected in the hepatocellular carcinoma in nude mice. MethodsThe ultrastructural changes of tumor in both the treatment group and control group were examined by transmission electron microscope. ResultsIn the treatment group,a large number of tumor cells were killed and the death rate of tumor cells was much higher(35%-70%). Ultrastructurally, severe nuclear damage was observed in the dead cells. The early characteristics of necrosis such as margination of heterochromatin were also found in some tumor cells. Besides,well differentiated tumor cells, degenerative tumor cells and some lymphocytes were seen. The skin and muscle close to the tumor were normal. In the control group,the tumor consisted of poor differentiated tumor cells,in which there were only a few appototic cells(5%). ConclusionThe results suggest that the local administration of 32 P GMS produces obviously the anticancer effect.

Controlled TiO2 coating on hollow glass microspheres and their reflective thermal insulation properties

Hollow glass microspheres(HGMs)have great potential in building energy-saving and industrial insulation.Anatase TiO2-modified HGMs were prepared by a sol-gel method in acetic acid-ethanol solution.Scanning electron microscopy,X-ray diffraction,zeta-potential measurements,nitrogen-sorption measurements,and Fourier-transform infrared and ultraviolet-visible-near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopies showed that the alkali modification of the HGMs greatly influenced the loading and microstructure of the TiO2 film.The TiO2 loading could be accurately controlled by ethanol addition and the TiO2 coating time.A mechanism for the TiO2 coating of the HGM surface is proposed.The synergistic action of hydrogen bonding and electrostatic forces resulted in close contact between the HGMs and TiO2 sol at pH 3.5.The effects of different TiO2 loading rates on the reflective and thermal insulation properties were studied.The near-infrared reflectance of 15.9%TiO2 coated on HGMs was 96.27%,and the inner surface temperature of the composite pigment coated on aluminum board was reduced by 22.4℃.The TiO2/HGM composite pigments exhibited excellent solar reflective and thermal insulation properties,so have potential in the construction of exterior walls and roofs.

A novel cryogenic insulation system of hollow glass microspheres and self-evaporation vapor-cooled shield for liquid hydrogen storage

Liquid hydrogen(LH2)attracts widespread attention because of its highest energy storage density.However,evaporation loss is a serious problem in LH2 storage due to the low boiling point(20 K).Efficient insulation technology is an important issue in the study of LH2 storage.Hollow glass microspheres(HGMs)is a potential promising thermal insulation material because of its low apparent thermal conductivity,fast installation(Compared with multi-layer insulation,it can be injected in a short time.),and easy maintenance.A novel cryogenic insulation system consisting of HGMs and a selfevaporating vapor-cooled shield(VCS)is proposed for storage of LH2.A thermodynamic model has been established to analyze the coupled heat transfer characteristics of HGMs and VCS in the composite insulation system.The results show that the combination of HGMs and VCS can effectively reduce heat flux into the LH2 tank.With the increase of VCS number from 1 to 3,the minimum heat flux through HGMs decreases by 57.36%,65.29%,and 68.21%,respectively.Another significant advantage of HGMs is that their thermal insulation properties are not sensitive to ambient vacuum change.When ambient vacuum rises from 10^-3 Pa to 1 Pa,the heat flux into the LH2 tank increases by approximately 20%.When the vacuum rises from 10^-3 Pa to 100 Pa,the combination of VCS and HGMs reduces the heat flux into the tank by 58.08%-69.84% compared with pure HGMs.

Fabrication and Characterization of Bamboo—Epoxy Reinforced Composite for Thermal Insulation

As global warming intensifies, researchers worldwide strive to develop effective ways to reduce heat transfer. Among the natural fiber composites studied extensively in recent decades, bamboo has emerged as a prime candidate for reinforcement. This woody plant offers inherent strengths, biodegradability, and abundant availability. Due to its high cellulose content, its low thermal conductivity establishes bamboo as a thermally resistant material. Its low thermal conductivity, enhanced by a NaOH solution treatment, makes it an excellent thermally resistant material. Researchers incorporated Hollow Glass Microspheres (HGM) and Kaolin fillers into the epoxy matrix to improve the insulating properties of bamboo composites. These fillers substantially enhance thermal resistance, limiting heat transfer. Various compositions, like (30% HGM + 25% Bamboo + 65% Epoxy) and (30% Kaolin + 25% Bamboo + 45% Epoxy), were compared to identify the most efficient thermal insulator. Using Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) ensures uniform distribution of fillers and resin, creating a structurally sound thermal barrier. These reinforced composites, evaluated using the TOPSIS method, demonstrated their potential as high-performance materials combating heat transfer, offering a promising solution in the battle against climate change.

Luminescence of Er^(3+) Doped Titanium Barium Glass Microsphere under 514 nm Excitation

The titanium barium glass microspheres doped with Er2O3 were designed and prepared. The components of the glass sample were 25TiO2-27BaCO3-8Ba (NO3)2-5ZnO2-10CaCO3-5H3BO3-10SiO2-7water glass-3Er2O3 ( % , mass fraction) . The emission spectra of titanium barium glass matrix and the titanium barium glass microsphere under 514 nm excitation were measured with micro-Raman spectrometer. Whispering gallery modes in the emission spectra from a 31μm glass microsphere were observed. Many regularly spaced, sharp peaks appeared in the emission spectra of the Er2O3-doped glass microsphere. The wavelength separation between the two adjacent peaks is 1.92 nm for the 31μm microsphere. According to the Lorenz-Mie formula, the calculated value of the wavelength separation between the two adjacent peaks is 1.95 nm. The observed resonances could be assigned by using the well-known Lorenz-Mie formula.

A Circular Economy Use of Post-Consumer Polypropylene Packaging for Low Thermal Conductive and Fire-Retardant Building Material Applications

Wastes from polypropylene(PP)packages are accumulating every year because it is one of the most widely consumed and short lifecycle products.This paper aims to develop low thermal conductive and fire-retardant materials from post-consumer PP(pPP)packages.Ammonium polyphosphate(APP)and hollow glass microsphere(HGM)were further added to improve the fire retardancy and thermal conductivity of pPP.The influence of APP and HGM on the mechanical and thermal properties,fire retardancy and thermal conductivity of pPP were investigated and compared with that of virgin PP(vPP).HGM was constantly added at 5 wt%while the content of APP was varied from 5 to 20 wt%.Experimental results showed that the tensile and flexural strengths were reduced with increasing APP concentrations.A morphological study confirmed the poor interfacial adhesion and debonding of each component during the applied load.Formulations containing APP less than 10 wt%did not show a satisfying fire retardancy rating due to the long self-extinguishing time.Further flame dipping and cotton ignition were observed for these formulations.With 15 and 20 wt%APP,the fire rating was significantly improved from no rating to V-0.The conductive heat transfer coefficient(k)was reduced by the presence of HGM.Based on these results,the formulation with 15 and 20 wt%could be used as a low k,fire-retardant building material.

Hepatic radioembolization with Yttrium-90 glass microspheres for treatment of primary liver cancer

Objective To study the clinical results of hepatic radioembolization wi th Yttrium 90 ( 90 Y) glass microspheres in the treatment of primary li ver cancer. Methods Seventeen patients with liver cancer were treated with glass mi crospheres from August 1996 to May 1998. Hepatic radioembolization with 90 Y and lipiodol ultrafluid was used. Percutaneous port catheter system (PCS) implantations via femoral artery were performed in 12 patients.Results In the 17 patients,their mean ratio of absorbed doses b etween tumor and normal liver was 2.4∶1. CT showed a significant reduction in t umor size in 11 of the 17 patients. Average survival was 19.5 months. The indwel ling catheters of all the 12 patients were patent and no catheter tip dlocatio ns were found.Conclusions 90 Y glass microsphere is one of the best radioi sotop es. Not only good responses to the therapy of 90 Y glass microspheres can be achieved in patients with metastatic liver cancer, but also in those with pri mary liver cancer, specially the localized or hypervascular mass. The patients w ith massive arterioportal shunt should not be limited to this form of radiation therapy. The percutaneous PCS implantation via the femoral artery is a new passa geway for the treatment of primary liver cancer with 90 Y glass microspher es and other interventional therapy.

Toxicology of intrahepatic arterial administration of interventional phosphorus-32 glass microspheres to domestic pigs

Objective To evaluate the toxic response to intrahepatic arterial admin istration of radioactive phosphorus32 glass microspheres (32 P GMS) in domestic pigs Methods Through selective catheterization of hepatic artery,32P GMS was infused to 5 healthy domestic pigs in a dosage equivalent to the thera peutic dose for human being, and31PGMS was infused to other 5 healthy domestic pigs Two pigs se rved as the whole course blank controls One pig from each group was surrendere d to euthanasia at week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16, respectively, and liver biopsies were performed on the rest of pigs at the corresponding time points Liver tissues f r om different sites were taken for light and electron microscopy The ultrastruc t ural histopathological changes were evaluated semiquantitatively Results The accumulative amount of32PGMS in the target tissue attained more th an 90% of the total dose administrated Histologically, abnormal hepatocytes we re easily found at week 1 or 2 At week 4 they were less than at week 1 or 2, a n d endothelium of the sinuses were damaged prominently At week 8 they were scar cely seen, and liver tissue recovered gradually The histological features of l i ver tissue restored to normal at week 16 Semiquantitative analysis of ultrastr u ctural morphology in the experimental group showed no statistical difference ( P >050) between the nuclear abnormality (Nabn) and mitochrondri a l variability (Mvar) at week 1 or 2, but revealed prominent difference ( P <001, P <0001) as compared with those in other groups I n the experimental group the Nabn in tissues showed no significant differe nce ( P >020) between week 8 and week 16 Conclusion 32 PGMS internal irradiation at the dosag e equiva lent to human therapeutic dosage exerts reversible injury to domestic pig liver tissue, and it takes more than 8 weeks for the injured liver tissue to recover

Bismuth-doped glass microsphere lasers

In this work, a hybrid structure consisting of a multicomponent germanate glass microsphere containing bismuth as a gain medium is proposed and presented. The bismuth-doped germanate glass microspheres were fabricated from a glass fiber tip with no precipitation of the bismuth metal. Coupling with a fiber taper, the bismuth-doped microsphere single-mode laser was observed to lase at around 1305.8 nm using 808 nm excitation. The low threshold of absorbed pump power at 215 μW makes this microlaser appealing for various applications, including tunable lasers for a range of purposes in telecommunication, biomedical, and optical information processing.