This paper reports on the characterization of paint samples from polychrome sculptures in the main cave of the Zhongshan Grottoes, China. Optical Microscopy (OM), Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy in combination with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (ESEM/EDX), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy were carried out in order to study the stratigraphy of t...

BACKGROUND Loxoscelism is a severe reaction to the bite of the spider Loxosceles laeta. In recent years, a paint with repellent properties has been promoted in the commerce. However, there are no reports of experiments evaluating its effectiveness. AIM To evaluate experimentally the repellent properties of a paint against Loxosceles laeta. MATERIAL AND METHODS Males, females and nymphs of L...

Non-contact, remote monitoring of thickness and drying progress of a paint film is required in fields of non-destructive testing and evaluation. For rapid image acquisition of 2D cross-section in paint film, we propose a terahertz (THz) paintmeter based on real-time 2D THz tomography, which is achieved by a combination of electro-optical time-to-space conversion and line focusing of a THz beam ...

BACKGROUND Radioguided surgery using 99m-Technetium-methoxyisobutylisonitrile (99mTc-MIBI) has been recommended for the surgical treatment of mediastinal parathyroid adenomas. However, high myocardial 99mTc-MIBI uptake may limit the feasibility of radioguided surgery in aortopulmonary window parathyroid adenoma. CASE PRESENTATION Two female patients aged 72 (#1) and 79 years (#2) with primary...

Background: Radioguided surgery using 99m-Technetium-methoxyisobutylisonitrile (Tc-MIBI) has been recommended for the surgical treatment of mediastinal parathyroid adenomas. However, high myocardial Tc-MIBI uptake may limit the feasibility of radioguided surgery in aortopulmonary window parathyroid adenoma. Case presentation: Two female patients aged 72 (#1) and 79 years (#2) with primary hyper...

A theory of the Hindenburg fire that has gained popular acceptance proposes that an incendiary paint covered the outer surface of the airship. Further, according to this theory, the paint was both the point of ignition and the sole cause of the rapid spread of the fire. The hydrogen within the airship is held blameless for both the start of the fire and its subsequent advance. We have examined ...

todays, in many modern applications, we search for frequent and repeating patterns in the analyzed data sets. in this search, we look for patterns that frequently appear in data set and mark them as frequent patterns to enable users to make decisions based on these discoveries. most algorithms presented in the context of data stream mining and frequent pattern detection, work either on uncertai...

GOLL, M., AND COFFEY, G. 1948 Mildew of paint surfaces. Paper presented before the Technical Conferences of the Chemical Institute of Canada. GOLL, M., AND HYDE, R. 1952 The influence of paint formulation on mildew. Paint, Oil and Chemical Review, April 24. GOLL, M., SNYDER, H. D., AND BIRNBAUM, H. A. 1952a The developments in diagnosis of paint mildew. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the So...

The object of this study was to assess potential dermal exposure to the non-volatile fractions of paints based on studies assessing potential exposure during the painting process in car body repair shops with water-based paints. The measurements were done during filling of the spray gun, paint spraying and cleaning of the gun. Potential dermal exposure was assessed using patches and gloves as d...