Sensory Polymeric Foams as a Tool for Improving Sensing Performance of Sensory Polymers

Using novel fluorescent polymers as sensory materials for above-ground sensing of chemical signature compounds emanating from buried landmines

Chemical vapors originating from the explosive charge within landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) form a chemical “signature” unique to these devices. The fact that canines can detect this signature was a primary motivation for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Dog’s Nose Program. One goal of this program was to develop electronic chemical sensors that mimic the canine’...

O-11: Immunoneutralization of Inhibin Alpha Subunit as A Tool for Improving Farm Animal Fertility

Background: The objectives of a series of studies undertaken was to improve farm animal reproductive efficiency in terms of embryo production efficiency, conception rate and litter size by immunoneutralization of inhibin in conjunction with other conventional reproductive techniques. Materials and Methods: A recombinant porcine inhibin alpha-subunit mature peptide was produced by mass scale and...

Characterization of polymeric foams

Practical Techniques for Improving the Performance of Polymeric Membranes and Processes for Protein Separation and Purification

Protein separation and purification technologies play an essential role in various industries including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, dairy as well as the food sector. Accordingly, a wide variety of techniques such as chromatography and electrophoresis has been developed and utilized extensively over the years for this purpose. Despite their widespread acceptance, conventiona...

Sensory Evaluation Spectrum Method as a Descriptive Sensory Analysis

Sensory evaluation is used to measure consciousness, and primarily developed in experimental and mathematical psychology. Sensory experiences can be reported using verbal (semantic) methods. This paper presents an overview of our semantic research achievements over the past decade, focusing on methodological attempts for substantiating the measure as a descriptive sensory analysis. Two types of...