Tectonic plate motion and mantle dynamics processes are heavily influenced by the characteristics of the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary (LAB), yet this boundary remains enigmatic regarding its properties and geometry. The processes involved in rifting at passive margins result in substantial alteration of the lithosphere through the transition from continental to oceanic lithologies. Here w...

Color changes were tested and compared for heat-treated Paulownia tomentosa Pinus koraiensis wood treated with hot oil or air further utilization of these species. Hot treatments conducted at 180, 200, 220 °C 1, 2, 3 h. Heat-treated color determined using the CIE-Lab system. Weight before after heat treatment also determined. The weight increased considerably but it decreased in wood. samples s...

This paper points out a number of major challenges in the evaluation of Interactive IR. The main problems identified with current approaches include: (i) user/task models are not adequately captured, (ii) information continually changes over time, (iii) IIR tasks are often very complex and thus hard to model as they evolve, and may not have fixed endpoints, and (iv) IIR often occurs over time a...

Hamed Alavi Human-IST Research Center University of Fribourg Boulevard de Perolles 90, Fribourg, Switzerland [email protected] Himanshu Verma Human-IST Research Center University of Fribourg Boulevard de Perolles 90, Fribourg, Switzerland [email protected] Abstract This paper briefly introduces how we approach the domain of Human-Building Interaction (HBI) and describes a set of relate...

We report on the development of some process capabilities for a polymer-based, multi-layer microelectrofluidic platform, namely: the hot embossing process, metallization on polymer and polymer bonding. Hot embossing experiments were conducted to look at the effects of load applied, embossing temperature and embossing time on the fidelity of line arrays representing micro channels. The results r...

We report on the development of process capabilities for a polymer-based, multi-layer microelectrofluidic platform, namely: the hot embossing process, metallization on polymer and polymer bonding. Hot embossing experiments were conducted to look at the effects of load applied, embossing temperature and embossing time on the fidelity of line arrays representing micro channels. The results reveal...

Non-imaging Fresnel lenses have been playing an important role in improving the efficiency of solar energy systems. Many researchers developing novel designs to enhance concentrator performance. To bring complex design a lens from conceptual theory real-life application while maintaining its efficiency, it is critical find optimum manufacturing method that achieves best quality fabrication at l...

As part of the DOE-sponsored liquid phase methanol process development program (Contract No. DE-ACZZ-87PC90005), the present study (Task 3.8) evaluated adsorptive schemes to remove catalyst poisons from coal gas at pilot scale. In addition to a lab test with coal gas from Coolwater. two field tests were performed at Great Plains with live coal gas. In the lab test with Coolwater gas, iron carbo...

Hot melt extrusion is one of the most popular techniques for manufacturing amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs). Over few decades, it has transitioned from lab scale to commercial with various products in market. The current review aims at summarizing considerations formulation development ASDs using HME. Various types Type I IV are discussed along state drug and polymeric carrier each type. Also...