Biodegradation refers to the chemical dissolution of materials by microorganisms or other biological means. Biodegradable materials are those that can be consumed by microorganisms whereas biodegradability of a material refers to the ability of that material to be decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria. Plastics are synthetic or semi – synthetic long chain polymeric molecules that...

Given that plastic is typically only used once, increasing levels of waste in TPA make it difficult for Indonesia and even the rest world to solve problem trash (final disposal sites). Performing a field investigation literature review comes first. Making blade model distinct from previous one involves using findings survey study. According examination most recent blades, which have angles 30° ...

Background We have begun to perform routine and research MRI right heart catheterization in adults and research MRI catheterization in children. We report our technologist workflow. Methods Scanner preparation: The scanner façade and bore are covered with adhesive clear sterile drapes and surface coils enveloped in sterile plastic bags. A MR catheterization pack contains only non-ferromagnetic ...

OBJECTIVES Term infants in resource-poor settings frequently develop hypothermia during the first hours after birth. Plastic bags or wraps are a low-cost intervention for the prevention of hypothermia in preterm and low birth weight infants that may also be effective in term infants. Our objective was to test the hypothesis that placement of term neonates in plastic bags at birth reduces hypoth...

Here we reported two cases of successful removal of accidentally ingested sharp foreign body. The swallowed objects were dentures with clasps which increased the risk of gastroesophageal bleeding or perforation in both cases. After several unsuccessful attempts of removal with normal assistant apparatus, the foreign bodies were eventually retrieved by using modified ship-form semitransparent pl...

Biodegradability of five commercial plastic bags labelled as “biodegradable” and two referent materials were studied by a soil test for three months. As control experiment, studying abiotic degradation under the climatic impact (ultraviolet, temperature, moisture) in weatherometer was performed. The changes bag samples after tests detected optical microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectros...

Purpose: Considering the UK’s limited capacity for waste disposal (particularly for hazardous/ radiological waste) there is growing focus on waste avoidance and minimisation to lower the volumes of waste being sent to disposal. The hazardous nature of some waste can complicate its management and reduction. To address this problem there was a need for a decision making methodology to support man...

Prof. G. Rifle, Hôpital du Bocage, 2, boulevard de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, F-21034 Dijon Cédex (France) Dear Sir, Some patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) have developed a culture-negative peritonitis with a high eosinophilic count in the peritoneal dialysis (PD) effluent: so-called ‘eosinophilic peritonitis’. We report a case which strongly suggests the responsibil...