In this paper, we obtain a complete classification of smooth toric Fano varieties equipped with extremal contractions which contract divisors to curves for any dimension. As an application, we obtain a complete classification of smooth projective toric varieties which can be equivariantly blown-up to Fano along curves.

Pitch-based graphene oxide (p-GO) whose compositional/structural features are comparable to those of graphene oxide (GO) was firstly produced by chemical exfoliation of pitch-based carbon fiber rather than natural graphite. Incorporation of p-GO as nanofillers into poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) as a matrix polymer resulted in excellent mechanical reinforcement. p-GO/PMMA nanocomposite (1 wt....

RATIONALE In order to determine the degree of cross-linking on the surface and its variations in a nanometer-scale depth of organic materials, we developed an approach based on time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS), which provides rich chemical information in the form of fragment ions. TOF-SIMS is extremely surface-sensitive and capable of depth profiling with the use of a s...

The dissolution kinetics and molecular weight in main-chain scission type resists such as poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) ZEP520A were investigated using a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) method Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) to clarify the effects of after polymer degradation on kinetics. G-values main chain scissions PMMA are estimated GPC measurement. G-value showed higher than that ...

In recent years, luminescent materials doped with Ln(3+) ions have attracted much attention for their application as optical thermometers based on both downshifting and upconversion processes. This study presents research done the development of highly sensitive in physiological temperature range poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) films two series visible complexes (Ln(3+)=Tb3+, Eu3+, Sm3+) SiO2 ...

The wear resistance of denture teeth is important to the longevity of removable prostheses of edentulous patients. The ability of denture teeth to maintain a stable occlusal relationship over time may be influenced by this property. The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the wear resistance of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture teeth based on their chemical composition when oppo...

The low-energy vibrational density of states (VDOS) of hydrogenated or deuterated poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) plasticized by dibutyl phtalate (DBP) is determined by inelastic neutron scattering. From experiment, it is equal to the sum of the ones of the PMMA and DBP components. However, a partition of the total low-energy VDOS among PMMA and DBP was observed. Contrary to Raman scattering, ...

The physicochemical properties of polymers can be modified by spatial configuration. Here, dielectric spectroscopy (DS) was employed to investigate the effect tacticity on glass-transition dynamics confined polymer films. We have also carried out relaxation studies at ambient and elevated pressure conditions. High-pressure measurements provide information sensitivity density changes, which help...

background: field matching problems in abutting electron fields can be managed by using spoilers. objective: the aim of this study was to design a monte carlo framework for the assessment of spoiler application in abutting electron fields. methods: a siemens primus treatment head was simulated for a 5 mev electron beam using beamnrc and dosxyznrc, egsnrc user codes. validation of beam model was...