The formation of polyacids in a glass-ionomer cement was computationally modeled. polyacid modelled is an oligomer made up three molecules: acrylic acid, itaconic acid and additional molecule that acts as spacer group between the previous two. Acryloyl meta-acryloyl derivatives some amino acids related molecules such N-vinyl pyrrolidone caprolactam were used groups. Some these have been previou...

Water-based flow assurance issues include corrosion, scale, and gas hydrate formation. Chemical solutions to mitigate these usually require separate inhibitors, which sometimes can lead compatibility difficulties. Herein, we report studies on maleic-based copolymers combat corrosion with a view optimizing for scale inhibition also. The product of maleic anhydride:N-vinyl caprolactam copolymer r...

Female pigs nursing their first litter (first-parity gilts) have increased energy requirements not only to support their piglets, but they themselves are still maturing. Non-targeted plasma metabolomics were used to investigate the differences between (1) post-farrowing and weaning (early or late lactation), (2) degree of body condition loss after lactation (extreme or minimal), and (3) interac...