Low nitrogen (N) use efficiency from urea fertilizers due to environmental losses results in high cost of for agricultural productions. Coating with biodegradable polymers makes them effective control and efficient N release. In this study, starch polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were used combination acrylic acid (AA), citric (CA) maleic (MA) the coating prills. Different formulations prepared applied ...

BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of different surface treatments on light transmission of aesthetic feldspathic ceramics used in CAD-CAM chairside restorations. METHODS Forty eight feldspatic ceramic test specimens were prepared from prefabricated CAD-CAM blocks by using a slow speed diamond saw. Test specimens were prepared and divided into 4 groups (n = 12...

We present a simple mathematical model for the fluid flow in the curtain coating process, exploiting the small aspect ratio, and examine the model in the largeReynolds-number limit of industrial interest. We show that the fluid is in free fall except for a region close to the substrate, but find that the model can not describe the turning of the curtain onto the substrate. We find that the incl...

The genus Isotomodes Linnaniemi, 1907 can be easily recognized among Isotomidae because of its remarkable morphology and chaetotaxy of the last abdominal segments (Gama, 1963; Potapov, 2001); it comprises 34 worldwide species (Bellinger et al. 2014, Potapov 2001, Arbea 2006, Abrantes & Mendonça 2007, Thibaud 2008) mainly distributed in Europe (especially in Mediterranean region) and America, an...

Organic thin films based on composite materials of semiconducting dibenzo-tetrathiafulvalene (DB-TTF) and insulating styrenic matrices (Polystyrene (PS10k) and Poly-alpha methylstyrene (PAMS10k) ) have been fabricated by the wire-bar coating technique in ambient conditions (air, light, humidity) and contrasted with the ones prepared by thermally evaporating the organic semiconductor. The transi...

As much as half or more of deep partial-thickness burn wounds develop hypertrophic scarring and contracture. Once formed, treatments are only minimally effective. Pirfenidone (Pf), indicated for treatment idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, is an anti-inflammatory anti-fibrotic small molecule that potentially can be repurposed a preventative against in wounds. We present drug-in-matrix patch with so...

Polymer bulk hetero-junction solar cells of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) donor and (6,6)-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) acceptor are fabricated by blade coating in toluene solution. Desired donor–acceptor self-organization is achieved without the slow drying process and high boiling point solvent. Power conversion efficiency is 3.8%, much higher than the 2.6% obtained by spin coat...

To record extracellular nerve activity, wires or polyethylene suction electrodes are commonly used, which are modified according to particular experimental requirements. For electrophysiological studies in a dissected animal, a length of the nerve under investigation may be lifted on to silver wires (Pearon, Stein & Malhotra, 1972), or a fine wire hook (Wilkens & Wolf, 1974), often under minera...

Purpose: Arthritis is a heterogeneous group of joint diseases, with the most common to be osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Increasing evidence has shown that protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) involved in many pathophysiological characteristics these like inflammatory responses, synovial hyperplasia, cartilage destruction, osteophyogenesis pain sensitization. PAR2 G-protein ...