Wood liquefaction was conducted at a 2/1 phenol/wood ratio in two different reactors: (1) an atmospheric three-necked flask reactor and (2) a sealed Parr reactor. The liquefied wood mixture (liquefied wood, unreacted phenol, and wood residue) was further condensed with formaldehyde under acidic conditions to synthesize two novolac-type liquefied wood/phenol/formaldehyde (LWPF) resins: LWPF1 (th...

The removal of copper from aqueous solution by Amberjet 1500H, Amberjet 1300H and Amberlite IRC86 ion exchange resins is described. The Amberjet 1500H shows a remarkable increase in sorption capacity for copper compared to other adsorbents. The adsorption process shows maximum removal of copper in pure aqueous solution for an initial copper concentration of 5.98 mmol/L. The metal ions adsorptio...

Ion exchange resins have been used to help formulate pharmaceuticals since the late 1950's. During that time they have proved to be safe and effective excipients and are now used in many commercial formulations throughout the world. In this article we will look at some of the common problems faced by formulators and how using ion exchange resins may be able to solve them. Ion exchange resins ar...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the diametral tensile strength (DTS) of composite resins submitted to different curing techniques. Four composite resins were tested in this study: Targis (Ivoclar), Solidex (Shofu), Charisma (Heraeus-Kulzer) and Filtek Z250 (3M Espe). Sixty-four cylindrical specimens were prepared and divided into eight groups according to each polymerization technique (n ...

Dendrocalamus latiflorus Munro (ma bamboo) was liquefied in phenol or in polyethylene glycol/glycerol cosolvent, with H2SO4 as a catalyst. The liquefied bamboo was reacted with bisphenol-A and epichlorohydrin to prepare copolymer epoxy resins. The thermal properties of resins during and after curing were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DM...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common biofilm-forming bacterial pathogen implicated in lung, skin, and systemic infections. Biofilms are majorly associated with chronic lung infection, which is the most severe complication in cystic fibrosis patients characterized by drug-resistant biofilms in the bronchial mucus with zones, where reactive oxygen species concentration is increased mainly due to ne...

OBJECTIVE Bleaching agents may not be safe for dental materials. The purpose of this in-vitro study was to evaluate the effects of Opalescent Quick "in-office bleaching gel" containing 35% carbamide peroxide on the surface roughness and hardness of microfilled (Heliomolar) and hybride (Spectrum TPH) composite resins. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty specimens of Spectrum TPH composite resins and ...

This chapter describes the basic protocols for solid-phase peptide synthesis using the Fmoc group as the N (α)-protecting group (Fmoc-SPPS). The chapter introduces resins and their handling, choice of linkers, and the most common methods for peptide chain assembly. The proper choice of resins and linkers for solid-phase synthesis is a key parameter for successful peptide synthesis. This chapter...

The history, composition, properties and types of composite resins were reviewed. Clinical restorative techniques using composite resins as the filling material are different from those using amalgam. Specific cavity preparation designs, filling techniques, and finishing and polishing procedures are reviewed and discussed. Composite resins should be used with full awareness of their advantages ...

Synthesis ofBismaleimidei.e.bis (4-maleimidophenyl) Sulphone (B) and Michael adduct of B with 4,42 Di amino Diphenyl methane and blended with allylnadicimides i.e. bis (4allylnadicimidophenyl) methane (S) ,1,6-allylnadicimidohexane(V) , and N-allylnadic-imide(L) was carried out at 280 oC for 1hr. The cure behavior of the blend resins was measured by DSC.The thermal stability of cured resins was...