Tabla de Contenidos: “…Metal : Ferrous metal : Cast iron ; Steel -- Non-ferrous metal : Aluminium ; Magnesium ; Titanium ; Copper, brass, bronze and nickel silver ; Zinc -- Precious metal : Silver ; Gold -- 2. Plastic : Thermoplastic : Polypropylene (PP) ; Polyethylene (PE) ; Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) ; Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ; Acid copolymers and ionomers ; Polystyrene (PS) ; Styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) and acrylic styrene acrylonitrile (ASA) ; Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) ; Polycarbonate (PC) ; Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester ; Polyamide (PA), nylon ; Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), acrylic ; Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), acrylic fibre ; Polyoxymethylene (POM), Acetal ; Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) ; Fluoropolymer ; Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) -- Thermoset : Polyurethane (PU) ; Polysiloxane, silicone ; Synthetic rubber ; Formaldehyde-based: melamine (MF), phenotic (PF) and Urea (UF) ; Unsaturated polyester (UP) resin ; Polyepoxide, epoxy resin -- Super fibre : Carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) ; Aromatic polyamide, Aramid ; Polyphenylene benzobisthiazole (PBO) -- Bio-derived : Natural rubber and latex ; Cellulose acetate (CA) and viscose ; Starch plastic ; Polylactic acid (PLA) -- 3. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Evaluation of Antibacterial Effect of Propolis and its Application in Mouthwash Production -- Rahman Nazeri, Marzieh Ghaiour, Shima Abbasi -- Corrosion Behavior of a Nickel-Base Dental Casting Alloy in Artificial Saliva Studied by Weight Loss and Polarization Techniques -- Elnaz Moslehifard, Mahsa Moslehifard, Sanaz Ghasemzadeh, Farzad Nasirpouri -- In Vitro Microleakage Comparison of Flowable Nanocomposites and Conventional Materials Used in Pit and Fissure Sealant Therapy -- Sara Arastoo, Azam Behbudi, Vahid Rakhshan -- Comparison of Microleakage of Pedo Jacket Crowns and Stainless Steel Crowns Cemented with Different Cements -- Mona Sohrabi, Sara Ghadimi, Bahman Seraj -- Evaluation of the Shear Bond Strength and Adhesive Remnant Index in Debonding of Stainless Steel Brackets Assisted with Nd:YAG Laser Irradiation -- Maryam Nasiri, Amir Hossein Mirhashemi, Ardavan Etemadi, Mohammad Javad Kharazifard, Elahe Soltanmohamadi Borujeni, Maryam Javaheri Mahd, Pegah Khazaei, Mohammad Sadegh Ahmad Akhoundi -- Volumetric Assessment of Root Canal Obturation Using 3% Nano-Chitosan versus Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE) and Iodoform-Calcium Hydroxide (Metapex), in Primary Root Canals Shaped with Rotary versus Manual Methods: A Preliminary In-Vitro Spiral CT Study -- Elahe Babashahi, Maryam Mohmadi Kartalaie, Leila Basir, Vahid Rakhshan -- Surface Roughness of Different Composite Resins after Application of 15% Carbamide Peroxide and Brushing with Toothpaste: An In-Vitro Study -- Elmira Jafari Navimipour, Amir Ahmad Ajami, Siavash Savadi Oskoee, Mehdi Abed Kahnamou, Mahmoud Bahari, Mohammad Esmaeel Ebrahimi Chaharom, Seyedeh Maryam Shojaei -- Shear Bond Strength of Self-Adhesive Flowable Composite, Conventional Flowable Composite and Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement to Primary Dentin -- Kiana Poorzandpoush, Mehdi Shahrabi, Alireza Heidari, Zohre Sadat Hosseinipour -- Fracture Resistance of a Bulk-Fill and a Conventional Composite and the Combination of Both for Coronal Restoration of Severely Damaged Primary Anterior Teeth -- Shahram Mosharrafian, Maryam Shafizadeh, Zeinab Sharifi -- Comparison of Canine Overlap in Pediatric Patients Requiring Stainless Steel Crown Placement under General Anesthesia before and after the Procedure -- Sara Ghadimi, Bahman Seraj, Abbas Ostadalipour, Elnaz Askari…”

“…Featuring contributions from leading experts and pioneers in their respective fields, this book:Describes x-ray spectral imaging detectors based on cadmium zinc telluride (CdZnTe) and cad…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Yttrium [Y, 39] -- chapter 55. Zinc [Zn, 30] -- chapter 56. Zirconium [Zr, 40] -- chapter 57. …”

“…The main objective of the book is to reveal and explore the possibility of inducing genetic variability in early generations of mutated chickpea, describe the positive aspects of mutagenic treatments, evaluate the content of mineral elements (iron, manganese, zinc and copper) and physiological parameters of isolated high yielding mutant lines. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…PROTECTION BY METALLIC COATINGS; 14.1 The Protective Action of Metallic Coatings; 14.2 Aluminium Coatings; 14.3 Cadmium Coatings; 14.4 Zinc Coatings; 14.5 Tin and Tin Alloy Coatings; 14.6 Copper and Copper Alloy Coatings; 14.7 Nickel Coatings…”

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“…L'aparell té la base de fusta, aïllant de la placa calefactora, i dos cilindres foradats de porcellana, un per l'entrada de la bomba i l'altre pel desguàs i consta de les següents parts: un generador de vapor format per un calderó de ferro, una tapa mòbil amb torniquet i dos tubs de coure connectats a un manòmetre i una clau; cos de dos pistons, un principal i un distribuidor de vapor, cadascun amb una biela connectada a dues exceèntriques a l'eix del volant; volant d'inèrcia de llautó i d'acer amb politja de fusta; torre de la bomba , format per quatre suports amb un travesser superior on hi ha el mecanisme reductor, la politja de transmissió de fusta amb un cordill i una excèntrica, una biela, i un dipòsit cilíndic de zinc amb una capa d'hidrozincita damunt d'una fusta rodona de contraplacat; una bomba d'aigua, amb cos de bomba i un pistó de cuir, un mecànisme de vàlvula hermètica i un tub que s'eleva amb una corba final; un sistema elèctric de calefacció amb circuit format per dos cables flexibles amb aIllament de goma i cotó, que alimenten a una placa calefactora de ceràmica i a dues resistències planes que envolten el calderó, i un interruptor de baquelita…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…About the Editor -- Preface to "Advances in Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymeric Composites" -- A Review on Antimicrobial Packaging from Biodegradable Polymer Composites -- Polyaniline/Biopolymer Composite Systems for Humidity Sensor Applications: A Review -- Modification of Cellulose Micro- and Nanomaterials to Improve Properties of Aliphatic Polyesters/Cellulose Composites: A Review -- Recent Progress of Rice Husk Reinforced Polymer Composites: A Review -- Advocating Electrically Conductive Scaffolds with Low Immunogenicity for Biomedical Applications: A Review -- Waste Natural Polymers as Potential Fillers for Biodegradable Latex-Based Composites: A Review -- Improving the Processability and Performance of Micronized Fiber-Reinforced Green Composites through the Use of Biobased Additives -- Polymerizable Choline- and Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids Reinforced with Bacterial Cellulose for 3D-Printing -- Barrier Properties and Hydrophobicity of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Composites Reinforced with Recycled Chinese Spirits Distiller's Grains -- Aminated Graphene-Graft-Oligo(Glutamic Acid) /Poly(-Caprolactone) Composites: Preparation, Characterization and Biological Evaluation -- Evaluation of the Antimicrobial, Thermal, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties of Corn Starch-Chitosan Biodegradable Films Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals -- Biomimetic Hierarchical Structuring of PLA by Ultra-Short Laser Pulses for Processing of Tissue Engineered Matrices: Study of Cellular and Antibacterial Behavior -- Effective Aging Inhibition of the Thermoplastic Corn Starch Films through the Use of Green Hybrid Filler -- Hydrothermal Ageing Effect on Reinforcement Efficiency of Nanofibrillated Cellulose/Biobased Poly(butylene succinate) Composites -- Electrospun Polymer-Fungicide Nanocomposites for Grapevine Protection -- Improvement of the UV Barrier and Antibacterial Properties of Crosslinked Pectin/Zinc Oxide Bionanocomposite Films -- Biodegradation of Polylactic Acid-Based Bio Composites Reinforced with Chitosan and Essential Oils as Anti-Microbial Material for Food Packaging -- Chitosan/Poly Vinyl Alcohol/Graphene Oxide Based pH-Responsive Composite Hydrogel Films: Drug Release, Anti-Microbial and Cell Viability Studies -- Preparation of a Dmap-Catalysis Lignin Epoxide and the Study of Its High Mechanical-Strength Epoxy Resins with High-Biomass Content -- Improvement in Thermal Stability of Flexible Poly (L-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) Bioplastic by Blending with Native Cassava Starch -- Mechanical, Dynamic-Mechanical, Thermal and Decomposition Behavior of 3D-Printed PLA Reinforced with CaCO3 Fillers from Natural Resources -- Physicochemical Properties and Atomic-Scale Interactions in Polyaniline (Emeraldine Base)/Starch Bio-Based Composites: Experimental and Computational Investigations -- Crystallization Behavior and Electrical Properties of Nanoparticle-Reinforced Poly (lactic Acid)-Based Films -- Characterization of Chitosan Extracted from Fish Scales of the Colombian Endemic Species Prochilodus magdalenae as a Novel Source for Antibacterial Starch-Based Films -- Development of Edible Coating from Gelatin Composites with the Addition of Black Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) on Minimally Processed Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) -- A Potential of New Untreated Bio-Reinforcement from Caesalpinia sappan L. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Case Study: A Search for Chromate Conversion Coating Alternatives for Corrosion Protection of Zinc-Plated Electronic Shelves…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Non-ferrous alloys""; ""13.1 The range of alloys""; ""13.2 Aluminium""; ""13.3 Copper""; ""13.4 Magnesium""; ""13.5 Nickel""; ""13.6 Titanium""; ""13.7 Zinc""; ""13.8 Wear resistance treatments""; ""Problems""; ""Part Four: Non-metallic materials""; ""Chapter 14. …”

“…La obra de un fotógrafo desconocido y el retrato de la sociedad de su tiempo, desde la fiebre minera cartagenera hasta el esplendor de la metalurgia del zinc asturiano. Entre medias varias guerras, civiles y mundiales, huelgas, revoluciones y la buena sociedad de los baños de ola, las reuniones de confianza y los bailes de temporada. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Summary of Subcommittee Recommendations -- RESEARCH NEEDS -- REFERENCES -- 5 Hexachloroethane Smoke -- BACKGROUND INFORMATION -- Military Applications -- Combustion Products -- Physical and Chemical Properties of Zinc Chloride -- Occurrence and Use -- Military Exposures -- TOXICOKINETICS -- TOXICITY SUMMARY -- Effects in Humans -- Oral Exposures -- Inhalation Exposures -- One-Time Exposures -- Repeated Exposures -- Dermal and Ocular Exposures -- Oral Exposures -- One-Time Exposures -- Repeated Exposures -- Inhalation Exposures -- One-Time Exposures -- Repeated Exposures -- Summary of Toxicity Data -- Noncancer Toxicity -- Example Noncancer Risk Assessment -- Carcinogenicity -- Example Cancer Risk Assessment -- Estimated Exposure -- Estimated Cancer Risk -- EXISTING RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS -- SUBCOMMITTEE EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- Military Exposures -- Emergency Exposure Guidance Level (EEGL)2 -- Permissible Exposure Guidance Levels (PEGL)3 -- Comparison with Other Exposure Guidance Levels -- Public Exposures -- Short-Term Public Emergency Guidance Level (SPEGL)4 -- Permissible Public Exposure Guidance Level (PPEGL)5 -- Comparison of Recommendations with Conservative Screening Cancer-Risk Estimates -- Summary of Subcommittee Recommendations -- RESEARCH NEED -- REFERENCES…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Genotoxic Effects Induced by Arsenic Compounds -- Mutational Spectrum -- Comutagenicity -- DNA Methylation -- Oxidative Stress -- Cell Proliferation -- Arsenic-Induced Carcinogenicity and the Shape of Dose-Response Curve-A Mode-of-Action Approach -- NONCANCER EFFECTS -- Inhibitory Effects on Cellular Respiration -- Alterations in the Heme and Porphyrin Biosynthetic Pathways -- Alterations in Cellular Gene Expression-Stress Protein Induction -- Arsenic Toxicity and Metallothionein -- Arsine Gas Toxicity -- Interactions Between Arsenic and Other Common Toxic Metals -- SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- REFERENCES -- 8 Variation in Human Sensitivity -- VARIATION IN ARSENIC METABOLISM -- Methodological Aspects -- Genetic Polymorphism -- Age, Sex, and Recreational Habits -- Effect of Dose -- Interindividual Variation -- NUTRITIONAL STATUS -- Methyl Group Donors -- Selenium -- Zinc -- Nutritional Status of Populations in Taiwan -- SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- REFERENCES -- 9 Essentiality and Therapeutic Uses -- DEFINITION OF ESSENTIALITY -- EVIDENCE FOR ESSENTIALITY -- Physiological Importance -- Essentiality in Humans -- Goats and Minipigs -- Rats -- Chicks -- Data Consistency and Reproducibility -- Biochemical Mechanism of Action -- Dose Aspects -- THERAPEUTIC USES OF ARSENIC -- SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- REFERENCES -- 10 Statistical Issues -- A REVIEW OF DOSE-RESPONSE MODELING AND RISK ASSESSMENT -- THE EPA 1988 ANALYSIS -- Sources of Uncertainty in the EPA 1988 Analysis -- PROBLEMS WITH RISK ASSESSMENT BASED ON ECOLOGICAL DATA -- INTERNAL-CANCER DATA FROM TAIWAN -- OTHER ISSUES -- DISCUSSION -- SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- REFERENCES -- 11 Risk Characterization -- REFERENCES -- Addendum to Chapter 9 Experimental Conditions for Nutritional Studies with Arsenic -- RATS AND CHICKS…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Rechargeable Batteries and Their Management; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Battery Terminology; 9.3 Battery Technology: An Overview; 9.4 Lead-Acid Batteries; 9.5 Nickel-Cadmium Batteries; 9.6 Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries; 9.7 Lithium-Ion Batteries; 9.8 Reusable Alkaline Batteries; 9.9 Zinc-Air Batteries; 9.10 Battery Management; 9.11 The System Management Bus, Smart Battery Data Specifications, and Related Standards…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…3 Transcription Factors and Environmental Stresses in Plants3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Transcription factors activate stress responsive genes; 3.3 APETALA 2/ethylene-responsive element-binding factor; 3.3.1 Cis-acting regulatory element; 3.4 The MYC/MYB transcriptional factors; 3.5 NAC transcriptional factors; 3.5.1 NAC TFs' role in abiotic stress response; 3.5.2 Structural features of NAC TFs; 3.6 WRKY transcriptional factors; 3.6.1 The WRKY domain and the W-Box; 3.6.2 Role of WRKY genes under abiotic stresses; 3.7 CYS2HIS2 zinc-finger (C2H2 ZF) TFs…”

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Tabla de Contenidos: “…Choosing Sustainable Materials; 3 Building materials; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Materials that are grown; 3.2.1 Grasses 3.2.2 Hemp3.2.3 Bamboo; 3.2.4 Vines; 3.2.5 Wood; 3.2.6 Rewards for using materials that are grown; 3.3 Materials that are extracted; 3.3.1 Earth; 3.3.2 Stone; 3.3.3 Brick; 3.3.4 Concrete; 3.4 Materials that are made; 3.4.1 Glass; 3.4.2 Metals; 3.4.2.1 Steel; 3.4.2.2 Copper; 3.4.2.3 Aluminum; 3.4.2.4 Zinc; 3.4.2.5 Lead; 3.4.2.6 Other metals and issues; 3.4.3 Plastics; 3.4.3.1 Necessary plastics; 3.4.3.2 Benefits of plastics; 3.4.3.3 Avoidable plastics; 3.4.3.4 Plastics: good or bad?…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Army Training Courses -- Norwegian Ranger Training -- INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNE FUNCTION -- Current State of Knowledge of the Field -- Emerging Infections, Nutritional Status, and Immunity -- The Cytokine System -- ASSESSMENT OF IMMUNE FUNCTION -- Assessment Techniques -- Considerations in Study Design -- NUTRITION -- Nutrients with Roles Implicated in Immune Function -- Protein and Amino Acids -- Vitamins -- Fatty Acids -- Amount of Fatty Acid Intake -- Amount of n-6 PUFA -- Amount of n-3 PUFA -- Minerals -- Iron -- Zinc -- Copper -- Selenium -- Other Factors -- Alcohol -- HEALTH AND STRESS -- Exercise, Infection, and Immunity -- Hormonal Responses to Stress -- The Stress Response Model -- Neuroendocrine Consequences of Systemic Inflammation -- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal System -- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid System -- Pituitary-Gonadal System -- Growth Hormone -- Inflammatory Stress and the Immune System -- Biologic Rhythms in the Immune System and Nutrition…”