TY  - JOUR
A1  - Nguyen, Nhu Huynh
A1  - Duong, Minh Tuan
A1  - Tran, Thanh Ngoc
A1  - Pham, Phu Tinh
A1  - Grottke, O.
A1  - Tolba, R.
A1  - Staat, Manfred
T1  - Influence of a freeze–thaw cycle on the stress–stretch curves of tissues of porcine abdominal organs
JF  - Journal of Biomechanics
N2  - The paper investigates both fresh porcine spleen and liver and the possible decomposition of these organs under a freeze–thaw cycle. The effect of tissue preservation condition is an important factor which should be taken into account for protracted biomechanical tests. In this work, tension tests were conducted for a large number of tissue specimens from twenty pigs divided into two groups of 10. Concretely, the first group was tested in fresh state; the other one was tested after a freeze-thaw cycle which simulates the conservation conditions before biomechanical experiments. A modified Fung model for isotropic behavior was adopted for the curve fitting of each kind of tissues. Experimental results show strong effects of the realistic freeze–thaw cycle on the capsule of elastin-rich spleen but negligible effects on the liver which virtually contains no elastin. This different behavior could be explained by the autolysis of elastin by elastolytic enzymes during the warmer period after thawing. Realistic biomechanical properties of elastin-rich organs can only be expected if really fresh tissue is tested. The observations are supported by tests of intestines.
KW  - Autolysis
KW  - Decomposition
KW  - Freeze–thaw process
KW  - Spleen
KW  - Liver
Y1  - 2012
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.07.008
SN  - 1873-2380
VL  - 45
IS  - 14
SP  - 2382
EP  - 2386
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Novacek, V.
A1  - Tran, Thanh Ngoc
A1  - Klinge, U.
A1  - Tolba, R. H.
A1  - Staat, Manfred
A1  - Bronson, D. G.
A1  - Miesse, A. M.
A1  - Whiffen, J.
A1  - Turquier, F.
T1  - Finite element modelling of stapled colorectal end-to-end anastomosis : Advantages of variable height stapler design
JF  - Journal of Biomechanics
N2  - The impact of surgical staplers on tissues has been studied mostly in an empirical manner. In this paper, finite element method was used to clarify the mechanics of tissue stapling and associated phenomena. Various stapling modalities and several designs of circular staplers were investigated to evaluate the impact of the device on tissues and mechanical performance of the end-to-end colorectal anastomosis. Numerical simulations demonstrated that a single row of staples is not adequate to resist leakage due to non-linear buckling and opening of the tissue layers between two adjacent staples. Compared to the single staple row configuration, significant increase in stress experienced by the tissue at the inner staple rows was observed in two and three rows designs. On the other hand, adding second and/or third staple row had no effect on strain in the tissue inside the staples. Variable height design with higher staples in outer rows significantly reduced the stresses and strains in outer rows when compared to the same configuration with flat cartridge.
KW  - Variable height stapler design
KW  - Anastomotic leakage
KW  - Finite element modelling
KW  - End-to-end colorectal anastomosis
KW  - Surgical staplers
Y1  - 2012
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.07.021
SN  - 1873-2380
VL  - 45
IS  - 115
SP  - 2693
EP  - 2697
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Spelthahn, Heiko
A1  - Schubert, Jürgen
A1  - Schöning, Michael Josef
T1  - Dünnschichtsensoren für die Schwermetallanalytik
JF  - GIT : Labor-Fachzeitschrift
N2  - Die Detektion von Schadstoffen repräsentiert in der Umweltanalytik eine wichtige Aufgabenstellung. Gerade die Abwasser- bzw. Brauchwasseranalytik sowie die Prozesskontrolle haben einen hohen Stellenwert. Siliziumbasierte Dünnschichtsensoren bieten eine kostengünstige Möglichkeit, „online“-Messungen bzw. Vor-Ort-Messungen zeitnah durchzuführen. In dieser Arbeit wird ein potentiometrisches Sensorarray auf der Basis von Chalkogenidgläsern zur Detektion von Schwermetallen in wässrigen Medien vorgestellt.
Y1  - 2012
SN  - 0016-3538
VL  - 56
IS  - 4
SP  - 285
EP  - 287
PB  - Wiley-VCH
CY  - Weinheim
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Hüning, Felix
T1  - Using Trench PowerMOSFETs in Linear Mode
JF  - Power Electronics Europe (2012)
N2  - If we think about applications for modern Power MOSFETs using trench technology, running them in linear mode may not be top of the priority list. Yet there are multiple uses for Trench Power MOSFETs in linear mode. In fact, even turning the device on and off in switching applications is a form of linear operation. Also, these components can be run in linear mode to protect the device against voltage surges. This article will illustrate the factors that need to be considered for linear operation and show how Trench Power MOSFETs are suited to it.
Y1  - 2012
SN  - 1748-3530
SP  - 27
EP  - 29
PB  - DFA Media
CY  - Tonbridge
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Hüning, Felix
ED  - Schmitz, Günter
T1  - PowerMOSFETs für Elektromotoren im Automobil : Vom Fensterheber zum EPS
T2  - Elektronik im Kraftfahrzeug : Innovationen bei Systemen und Komponenten ; mit 7 Tabellen
Y1  - 2012
SN  - 978-3-8169-3110-2
N1  - Haus der Technik Fachbuchreihe ; 123
SP  - 71
EP  - 81
PB  - Expert Verlag
CY  - Renningen
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Klinge, Uwe
A1  - Wilke, Ralf
A1  - Mühl, Thomas
T1  - Auswahl der Herniennetze nach der “effektiven Porosität” - warum das Gewicht weniger wichtig ist
JF  - Chirurgische Allgemeine : CHAZ ; Zeitung für Klinik und Praxis
Y1  - 2012
SN  - 1615-5378
VL  - 13
IS  - 12
SP  - 297
EP  - 301
PB  - Kaden
CY  - Mannheim
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Bohrn, U.
A1  - Stütz, E.
A1  - Fuchs, K.
A1  - Fleischer, M.
A1  - Schöning, Michael Josef
A1  - Wagner, P.
T1  - Monitoring of irritant gas using a whole-cell-based sensor system
JF  - Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
N2  - Cell-based sensors for the detection of gases have long been underrepresented, due to the cellular requirement of being cultured in a liquid environment. In this work we established a cell-based gas biosensor for the detection of toxic substances in air, by adapting a commercial sensor chip (Bionas®), previously used for the measurement of pollutants in liquids. Cells of the respiratory tract (A549, RPMI 2650, V79), which survive at a gas phase in a natural context, are used as biological receptors. The physiological cell parameters acidification, respiration and morphology are continuously monitored in parallel. Ammonia was used as a highly water-soluble model gas to test the feasibility of the sensor system. Infrared measurements confirmed the sufficiency of the medium draining method. This sensor system provides a basis for many sensor applications such as environmental monitoring, building technology and public security.
Y1  - 2012
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2012.05.088
SN  - 0925-4005
VL  - 175
SP  - 208
EP  - 217
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Schneider, Bettina
A1  - Schneider, Wilhelm
T1  - Due Diligence – Grundlagen und Checkliste für KMU
JF  - Betriebswirtschaft im Blickpunkt
N2  - Im Folgenden sollen Anlass und Inhalt einer Due Diligence erläutert werden. Im Rahmen einer Checkliste werden Beratern und Unternehmen Hinweise zu möglichen Prüfungsgebieten sowie zu vorzuhaltenden oder zu prüfenden Unterlagen gegeben. Entstanden ist die Checkliste aus der langjährigen praktischen Tätigkeit der Autoren bei einer großen Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft bzw. einer deutschen Großbank.
Y1  - 2012
SN  - 2191-1118
SP  - 148
EP  - 149
PB  - IWW Institut für Wissen in der Wirtschaft
CY  - Nordkirchen
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Blecken, Udo
A1  - Holthaus-Sellheier, Ursula
T1  - Quantitative Prognoseverfahren für Mietpreise von Bueroimmobilien am Beispiel Düsseldorf
JF  - GuG : Grundstücksmarkt und Grundstückswert
Y1  - 2012
SN  - 0938-0175
VL  - 23
IS  - 1
SP  - 12
EP  - 21
PB  - Werner
CY  - Köln
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Kurulgan Demirci, Eylem
A1  - Demirci, Taylan
A1  - Linder, Peter
A1  - Trzewik, Jürgen
A1  - Gierkowski, Jessica Ricarda
A1  - Gossmann, Matthias
A1  - Kayser, Peter
A1  - Porst, Dariusz
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Artmann, Gerhard
A1  - Temiz Artmann, Aysegül
T1  - rhAPC reduces the endothelial cell permeability via a decrease of contractile tensions induced by endothelial cells
JF  - Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering
N2  - All cells generate contractile tension. This strain is crucial for mechanically controlling the cell shape, function and survival. In this study, the CellDrum technology quantifying cell's (the cellular) mechanical tension on a pico-scale was used to investigate the effect of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on human aortic endothelial cell (HAoEC) tension. The LPS effect during gram-negative sepsis on endothelial cells is cell contraction causing endothelium permeability increase. The aim was to finding out whether recombinant activated protein C (rhAPC) would reverse the endothelial cell response in an in-vitro sepsis model. In this study, the established in-vitro sepsis model was confirmed by interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels at the proteomic and genomic levels by ELISA, real time-PCR and reactive oxygen species (ROS) activation by florescence staining. The thrombin cellular contraction effect on endothelial cells was used as a positive control when the CellDrum technology was applied. Additionally, the Ras homolog gene family, member A (RhoA) mRNA expression level was checked by real time-PCR to support contractile tension results. According to contractile tension results, the mechanical predominance of actin stress fibers was a reason of the increased endothelial contractile tension leading to enhanced endothelium contractility and thus permeability enhancement. The originality of this data supports firstly the basic measurement principles of the CellDrum technology and secondly that rhAPC has a beneficial effect on sepsis influenced cellular tension. The technology presented here is promising for future high-throughput cellular tension analysis that will help identify pathological contractile tension responses of cells and prove further cell in-vitro models.
KW  - Cell permeability
KW  - Cellular force
KW  - Endothelial cells
KW  - Recombinant activated protein C
KW  - Lipopolysaccharide
KW  - Contractile tension
KW  - CellDrum
Y1  - 2012
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiosc.2012.03.019
SN  - 1347-4421
VL  - 113
IS  - 2
SP  - 212
EP  - 219
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  -