The dependence of the apparent activation energy for epoxy-amine reaction on degree conversion can be obtained by applying iso-conversional methods to non-isothermal cure data using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). application three has been utilized analysis DSC commercial high solids coatings. average fully formulated product(s) is very similar that previously reported clear coats, in...

Suberin and cutin are fatty acid- and glycerol-based plant polymers that act as pathogen barriers and function in the control of water and solute transport. However, despite important physiological roles, their biosynthetic pathways, including the acyl transfer reactions, remain hypothetical. We report the characterization of two suberin mutants (gpat5-1 and gpat5-2) of Arabidopsis thaliana GPA...

QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY Patient preference for their doctor's attire can influence their assessment of the quality of care. Most patients prefer specialists and hospital-based physicians to wear white coats, but evidence from general practitioner (GP) practices is lacking. We aimed to assess patient preference for GPs to wear white coats in Switzerland. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional su...

One of the core programming goals at Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute is to rediscover, relearn, and reintroduce traditions our historic belongings through display, study, research currently cared for by museums outside region. In 2017, we received funding from Canada Council Arts a multi-year knowledge creation project, "Rediscovering Tradition Painted Caribou Coats in Eeyou Istchee." ...