Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA The aim of this work is to demonstrate time of flight (ToF) performance from analog electro-optical transmission of SiPM-based PET detector signals. In electro-optical readout schemes, scintillation signals are converted to near-infrared light by a laser diode and transmitted out of the MRI bore with fiber-optics [1], greatly...

BACKGROUND Cooked bean powders are a promising novel protein and fiber source for dogs, which have demonstrated potential to alter microbial composition and function for chronic disease control and prevention. This study aimed to determine the impact of cooked navy bean powder fed as a staple food ingredient on the fecal microbiome of healthy adult pet dogs. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Fec...

This report deals with the experimental investigation of using large deformable FRP, ± 45° oriented fibers, in concrete-filled fiber tubes (CFFT) under axial cyclic compressive loading. In addition, this report presents finite element modeling (FE) of CFFTs with large rupture strain FRP (LRS-FRP). The LRS-FRP is made with polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fiber...

The objective of the study is to investigate influence Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) recycled plastic bottle fibers on compressive strength and cracking concrete. In this study, two types fiber are used: straight zigzag whose length aspect ratio 40 mm respectively. 0, 0.75, 1.25% volume fractions replacing coarse aggregates used in investigation. According ACI 211.1-91, design mixing 1:2:3 f...

subgrade soil stabilization is one of the primary and major processes in the construction of any highway; also environmental authorities are concerned about the growing amount of polyethylene (pet) bottles produced by household sectors. this research in order to study effect of adding recycled polyester fiber on soil engineering properties, especially shear strength and california bearing ratio...

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is widely used in textile fiber, film, and bottles. Although PET bottle recycling has made great progress, other waste still not recycled. Gasification could be an option for or recovering energy chemicals from waste. However, single stream steam gasification fluidized bed seldom investigated. In this paper, individual experiments were then conducted a lab-scale...