• Considered a nonlinear kinetic law for the case of zero initial thickness, which significantly complicates analysis. Novel numerical technique when exponent is greater than 1 (requiring log transformation and boundary immobilisation). Asymptotic expansions small large time, as well values control parameter. This study examines one-dimensional Stefan problem describing sorption finite amount s...

Continuous ethanol fermentation from cheap sugar cane molasses was studied. Two strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae were used, one of them flocculent, in order to evaluate the performance of fluidized tubular reactors, with and without support for yeast immobilisation (polyurethane foam and expanded clay argilate granules were tested). In this heterogeneous continuous system, with three phases,...

Biogeosciences Discussions This discussion paper is/has been under review for the journal Biogeosciences (BG). Please refer to the corresponding final paper in BG if available. Abstract Peatlands' vast carbon reserves accumulated under low nitrogen availability. Carbon and nitrogen cycling are inextricably linked, so what are the consequences of increased reactive nitrogen deposition for the su...

Surgical treatment of a flexor tendon lesion of the hand is followed by a 6-week period of dynamic immobilisation. This is achieved by the elastic strings of a Kleinert splint, enabling only passive and no active flexor movements. After such immobilisation, the appearance of a temporary clumsy hand indicates decreased efficiency of cerebral motor control. Using PET we identified the recruitment...

Underwater plasma discharge is used for surface activation of polypropylene nonwoven fabrics with subsequent immobilisation of silver or copper. Plasma generated at atmospheric pressure is preferred as this is a low cost and environmental considerate technique in comparison with other techniques. At the same time, the antibacterial properties of silver and copper are well known. The underwater ...

ImportanceCadaveric and MRI findings have demonstrated significantly less labral separation displacement when the shoulder is placed in external rotation as compared with internal rotation.ObjectiveThe purpose of current study to meta-analyse randomised controlled trials literature compare immobilisation versus after first-time anterior dislocation.Evidence reviewA search MEDLINE, EMBASE Cochra...

Immobilised titanium dioxide (TiO2) in membrane structures has recently become attractive. This is due to the elimination of the separation step after the process of photocatalytic degradation. The efficiency of the TiO2 surface area exposed to UV light as the main important parameter needs to be considered. The immobilisation of TiO2 nanoparticles in the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane...