To determine degree of conversion (DC), maximum polymerization rate (RPmax), shrinkage (PS), (PS Rmax) and fracture toughness (KIC) different types bulk-fill (BF) composites plus the effect viscosity reduction techniques. BF specimens were created in 2 mm deep molds: SonicFill 3 (SF3), Viscalor (VC), One Bulk Fill (OBF) Beautifil (BBR). SF3 was applied via sonic insertion using a handpiece (Ker...

Bulk endocytosis contributes to the maintenance of neurotransmission at the amphibian neuromuscular junction by regenerating synaptic vesicles. How nerve terminals internalize adequate portions of the presynaptic membrane when bulk endocytosis is initiated before the end of a sustained stimulation is unknown. A maturation process, occurring at the end of the stimulation, is hypothesised to prec...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the long-term development of the post-cure degree of conversion (DC) for two flowable bulk-fill composites. MATERIALS AND METHODS Tetric EvoFlow Bulk Fill (TEFBF) and SDR were chosen due to their distinct compositional modifications that enable the decrease of translucency during polymerization and lower polymerization rate, respectively. DC was assessed using FT-Ram...

the steps taken in designing a loop reactor for bulk propylene polymerization are discussed. the roles played by several parameters like particle growth factor, catalyst activity and solid fraction on reactor volume at different operating conditions are investigated. at first, based on a fixed production capacity and specific rate of catalyst, reactor volume is determined. next, the length and ...

Using density functional theory, we investigate the equilibrium structure, stability, and electronic properties of nanostructured, hydrogen-terminated diamond fragments. The equilibrium atomic arrangement and electronic structure of these nanostructures turn out to be very similar to bulk diamond. We find that such diamondoids may enter spontaneously into carbon nanotubes. Polymerization inside...