The surface chemical analysis and bulk analysis were conducted for fibres regenerated from waste garments and treated with iodine solution. The aim was to assess the fibre accessibility by the iodine solution and ascertain the location of the reagent within the fibres. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) analysis indicated that the fibres regenerated from indigo dyed waste denim garments (Re...

The aim of this study was to identify the best combination of chlorhexidine (CHX) with orthodontic elastomerics for prevention of oral disease in orthodontic patients. We used ethyl cellulose (EC) as the polymer, and experimental groups were divided into five groups according to differences in solvent (i.e., ethanol; EtOH, dichloromethane; DCM). CHX release from the coated elastomerics was eval...

The major objective in endodontic therapy is to disinfect the entire root canal system. This requires that the pulpal content be eliminated as sources of infection. This goal may be accomplished by mechanical instrumentation and chemical irrigation, in conjunction with medication of the root canal between treatment sessions. Microorganisms and their by-products are considered to be the major ca...

Collagen is an important component for cosmetic formulation, where it is an effective natural humectant with high substantivity. Commercial collagen preparations have a wide range of properties. In the present study, various techniques have been used to examine three distinct commercial collagens that illustrate the range of properties that are available. The usefulness of the various technique...

The past few years have witnessed a proliferation of corporate net zero emission targets. Despite their growing prominence, little is known about firms' motives for, strategies towards and response pathways zero. This paper seeks to narrow the current gap in understanding through an analysis 30 interview responses. We find evidence that targets been propelled by combination institutional compet...

Many have argued that the question, “Why is there something rather than nothing?” (henceforth: Question) defective in some way. While much of literature on Question rightly attends to questions about nature and limits explanation, little attention has been paid how new work metaontology might shed light matter. In this paper I discuss best understand now common metaontological commitment quanti...

Abstract Progressive environmental awareness and legislation regarding the pollutants discharged from textile coloration plants allocate natural colorants in forefront position for dyeing printing of many substrates. In this study, a genuine dye was synthesized by combining diazonium salt m -anisidine with crude extract peanut skin. The melting point (SD) as well its Fourier transform infrared ...

Currently, there is little evidence on the in situ antibacterial activity of essential oils (EO) without alcohol. This study aimed to evaluate in situ the substantivity and antiplaque effect on the plaque-like biofilm (PL-biofilm) of two solutions, a traditional formulation that contains EO with alcohol (T-EO) and an alcohol-free formulation of EO (Af-EO). Eighteen healthy adults performed a si...