Sixty-three mallards were fed one of ten poly(methyl methacrylate) based synthetic grit formulations containing varying concentrations of a proposed wildlife contraceptive (nicarbazin), plasticizer (acetyl tributylcitrate) and/or cross-linking agent (1,4-butanediol diacrylate). Release characteristics of the contraceptive agent were monitored for the purpose of developing a contraceptive formul...

There is evidence that the carcinogenic and teratogenic effects attributed to the plasticizer di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) are due to its major metabolite mono(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (MEHP). MEHP is also formed ex vivo by a plasma enzyme in blood products stored in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) DEHP plastic containers. People who receive large amounts of blood products, such as hemophiliacs or p...

Polyphosphazene-based electrolytes containing different iodide salts were studied as components of dyesensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Electrolytes based on hexa[methoxyethoxyethoxycyclotriphosphazene] (MEE trimer) with dissolved LiI, NaI, NH4I, and 1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium (PMII) and I2 were examined by ac conductivity and steady-state voltammetry. These measurements gave the individual con...

Granular tapioca was thermally blended with poly(lactic acid) (PLA). All blends were prepared using a plasti-corder and characterized for tensile properties, thermal properties and morphology. Scanning electron micrographs showed that phase separation occurred, leading to poor tensile properties. Therefore, methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) was used as an interfacial compatibilizer to improv...

Plastik biodegradable adalah plastik yang mudah terurai dengan bantuan aktivitas mikroorgnisme. Pembuatan pada penelitian ini menggunakan pati biji durian sebagai bahan baku, CaCO3 dan tepung tapioka kitosan sorbitol plasticizer. Bahan-bahan digunakan memiliki variasi komposisi berbeda, 5 gram semua sampel, massa 2 gr, 2,5 3 3,5 gr 4 6 7 8 9 10 sedangkan plasticizer volume 25 ml, 35 45 55 ml 65...

the aim of this study was to investigate the rate of water vapor permeability (wvp) and moisture sorption of starch-montmorillonite (mmt) nanocomposite films. the nanocomposite films were prepared using the casting method andglycerol was used as a plasticizer. the effect of glycerol concentration on wvp of the films was determined at 25°c with a relative humidity of 0-99% (inside and outside of...

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), one of the most polymeric materials present in radioactive waste, is exposed to radiooxidation process during disposal and generates many byproducts. Commercial PVC usually contain additives provide desired properties improve their stability shaping lifetime. The generally delay radiolysis limiting formation some transformation compounds, but they can indubitably gener...

Procedures were developed to produce edible wheat, gluten-based films. A film was produced as a standard. Five additional films were then produced by modifying the initial film-forming solution. Modifications included changing the plasticizer, partially substituting wheat gluten with soy protein isolate and corn zein, and incorporating two acetylated monoglyceride products. All films were chara...

The use of plastics and plastic-containing products is a reality of modern life that has transformed both the home and work environments. In addition to the polymerized molecules that form the matrix of the plastic, however, other chemicals (adjuvants) are commonly incorporated into plastic products to impart specific use or performance characteristics such as combustion resistance, color enhan...