Bead-based, multiplexing assays such as those provided by the Luminex xMAP technology, have proven to be highly useful for biomarker identification and quantification from cells, tissues and body fluids. Applications include biological research, drug discovery and clinical diagnostics. The original technology based on the use of polystyrene microspheres tends to have arduous, manual work flows ...

Abstract Parameters which affect shear stiffness characteristics of bolted joints subjected to load should be elucidated in order design mechanical structures for functionality focusing not only on their strength and self-loosening but also stiffness. In this study, we have both experimentally analytically investigated the behaviors a joint primary parameters determine joints. The experiments b...

BACKGROUND Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been widely used as flame retardants in consumer products and are ubiquitous in residential indoor air and dust. However, little is known about exposure in the office environment. OBJECTIVES We examined relationships between PBDE concentrations in the office environment and internal exposure using concurrent measurements of PBDEs in serum...

Hydraulic rubber hoses are subject to great hydraulic impact during the actual working process, which causes a potential safety hazard. Therefore, it is necessary carry out pressure tests on hose assemblies ensure its quality, so providing high for has become key technology of this problem. Aiming at solving problem detection resistance in cleaning machines, paper analyzed pressurization mechan...

The release of harmful metals from antifouling paints to water bodies is a well-known problem. In this study, we measured both the amount of biofouling growth on leisure boats during one season as well as the concentration of metals accumulated by the biofouling matrix. Furthermore, the efficiency of antifouling paints and mechanical boat cleaning as well as the effect of hull colour on biofoul...