In this study, the suitability of biochar and activated carbon (AC) for contaminated soil remediation is investigated by determining the sorption of pyrene to both materials in the presence and absence of soil and before as well as after aging. Biochar and AC were aged either alone or mixed with soil via exposure to (a) nutrients and microorganisms (biological), (b) 60 and 110 °C (chemical), an...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the color stability of three acrylic based hard liners (Ufi gel hard, Dura-Liner II, Tokuso Rebase) and two silicone based soft liners (Ufi gel permanent, Molloplast B) by using the colorimeter. METHODS Sixty disc-shaped samples, with uniform size of 10 mm diameter and 2 mm in thickness were fabricated for each material. Thirty samples were made...

Background: There are a limited number of studies about the effects microbial aging on mechanical properties restorative materials. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate effect simulated with Streptococcus mutans flexural strength different resin-based Materials and Methods: This experimental was performed blocks types materials including composite resin, giomer, resin-modified glass ionomer ...

-In this study bulk and thin cast samples were produced with an identical Sn3.9Ag0.6Cu composition. The thin cast material exhibited a much finer as-quenched microstructure than the bulk material with the IMC phase restricted to a thin network. Both the bulk and thin cast materials continually softened during room temperature aging, while both materials initially softened and then subsequently ...

deterioration of seed is one of the most important limiting or even hindering factors in its germination. an evaluation and understanding of the factors responsible for/ and enhancing seed deterioration is of paramount importance. the main aim of this study was to determine the effects of seed deterioration on its germination and as well on the activities of antioxidant enzymes in canola culitv...

The stator windings of large air-cooled rotating machines are mainly insulated with mica-glass fabric impregnated with epoxy resin. In service, these materials are submitted to thermal, mechanical and electrical stresses. A specific aging arrangement has been set-up allowing artificial thermo-oxidative aging of samples, thanks to the application of a dry O2 pressure at a controlled temperature....

OBJECTIVES To investigate the colour stability of four indirect composite restorative materials after accelerated aging. METHODS Four indirect composites (Gradia, Signum+, HFO and Adoro) were used. For each material, six specimens were prepared and subjected to accelerated aging (Suntest CPS+, Atlas, Chicago, IL, USA) according to ISO 7491. A Dr. Lange Microcolor Data Station colorimeter (Bra...