This study examines zinc(II)–chitosan complexes as a bio-sorbent for phosphate removal from aqueous solutions. The bio-sorbent is prepared and is characterized via Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Point of Zero Charge (pHPZC)–drift method. The adsorption capacity of zinc(II)–chitosan bio-sorbent is compared with those of chitosan and ZnO–c...

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he cost of sludge disposal can contribute significantly to the cost of product manufacturing. An opportunity exists to eliminate this cost of land disposal of sludge resulting from the zinc phosphate pretreatment process. In addition, the cost of the phosphating process may be reduced by reclaiming this sludge to a zinc-phosphate replenishment solution and other useful products. For those not f...

OBJECTIVE This in vitro study evaluated the influence of luting agents on ultrasonic vibration time for intraradicular cast post removal. MATERIAL AND METHODS After endodontic treatment, 30 roots of extracted human canines were embedded in resin cylinders. The post-holes were prepared at 10 mm depth and their impressions were taken using autopolymerizing acrylic resin. After casting procedure...

Zinc phosphate (Zn3(PO4)2) nanoparticles were successfully prepared by precipitation method using zinc acetate and Phosphoric acid as the zinc and phosphate sources. The synthesized Zn3(PO4)2 nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscope and Transmission electron microscope in order to confirm the phase purity and morphology of the sample. Zn3(PO4)2 nanopar...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Post retention is crucial factor in restoration survival. Posts are commonly failed due to loss of retention. It is unknown which luting agents would provide the maximum bond strength for Locator overdenture posts. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the bond retentive strengths of Locator overdenture posts cemented with 7 luting agents. MATERIALS AND METHODS ...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate, by shear bond strength (SBS) testing, the influence of different types of temporary cements on the final cementation using conventional and self-etching resin-based luting cements. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty human teeth divided in two halves were assigned to 8 groups (n=10): I and V (no temporary cementation); II and VI: Ca(OH)2-based cemen...