Fiber dimension and durability are recognized as important features in influencing the development of pulmonary carcinogenic and fibrogenic effects. Using a short-term inhalation bioassay, we have studied pulmonary deposition and clearance patterns and evaluated and compared the pulmonary toxicity of two previously tested reference materials, an inhaled organic fiber, Kevlar para-aramid fibrils...

The studies on wollastonite reinforced recycled ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) composites were investigated. Powder-based with a particle size of 13 microns was mixed Acrylonitrile styrene in various proportions wt.%. Recycled homogeneously and composite prepared using twin-screw extruder it pelletized. specimens the injection moulding process mechanical properties like tensile strength ...

Poultry is a crucial global protein source.However, processing creates sizable quantities of feathers as by-product. Identifying suitable uses for these poses major challenge. One possible use would be an extender in medium density fiberboards (MDF). At the same time, might also modify inherent fire resistance resulting panels, suggesting need additives to enhance performance. The potential usi...

Objectives Cage design and material properties play a crucial role in the long-term results, since interbody fusions using intervertebral cages have become one of the basic procedures in spinal surgery. Our aim is to design a novel Apatite-Wollastonite interbody fusion cage and evaluate its biomechanical behavior in silico in a segmental spinal model. Materials and Methods Mechanical properti...

Abstract So-called “plate slags” from the archaeological Bronze Age copper smelting site Acqua Fredda were examined. What was common to all examined slags that their compositions, once converted and plotted on FeO-SiO 2 -CaO phase diagram, located at boundary between olivine wollastonite, resulting in melting temperatures of approx. 1100 °C for slags. Slags with a composition which fall within ...