In this work, crosslinkers were prepared by conjugating high- and low-molecular-weight gelatin with different mole ratios of itaconic acid (IA) with double bonds. Then, the gelatin-itaconic acid (gelatin-IA) crosslinkers were compared with the gelatin-methacrylate (gelatin-MA) crosslinkers. The molecular weights and structures of gelatin-MA and gelatin-IA were confirmed using gel permeation chr...

In this paper, a novel method of partial coating to reduce the Radar Cross Section (RCS) of a complex shaped perfectly electrically conducting (PEC) aircraft, of electrically large size, is proposed. The physical optics (PO) method is used to identify the hot spots of the PEC aircraft. An empirical procedure is then proposed to coat partial contiguous areas with Radar Absorbent Material (RAM). ...

Schlievert et al. recently reported that the increased number of cases of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) observed by their surveillance group over the last 4 years in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention findings of an 18% increase in the incidence of TSS from 2002 to 2003 (3). He wisely cautioned medical practitioners and women us...

BACKGROUND: Drought stress and climate changes cause damage led to reduction in agricultural production. OBJECTIVES: Evaluation the impact of different levels of super absorbent polymer (SAP) on reducing the effects of drought stress on some physiological traits and activity of some antioxidant enzymes in wheat crop. METHODS: Current research...

Abstract Absorbent packaging is a form of food designed to absorb excess liquid and moisture that may be present in products. This article provides bibliometric analysis the literature on food-absorbent packaging. The was conducted using Scopus database, 121 documents were selected for study. According study’s findings, number publications absorbent has grown over time. As productive countries,...

Application strategies for avian repellents are needed to maintain efficacious repellent concentrations throughout the period of needed crop protection. We investigated the repellency of an ultraviolet (UV) feeding cue in the absence of postingestive consequences, the combination of the UV feeding cue and an UV-absorbent, postingestive repellent (i.e., a repellent that causes negative postinges...

Abstract Super-absorbent polymer (SAP) is able to absorb water by multiple times more than its own weight. Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) raw material has been excessively produced as a byproduct in sugar factory. The synthesis of SAP from SCB creates balance between the utilization industrial by-product and resulted environmentally friendly material. In oil production might be troublesome, thus minim...

Toluene removal by electro-scrubbing was carried out in facilities that operate continuous mode, comparing the performance of packed column and jet electro-scrubber systems, both terms retention absorbent electrochemical degradation. It found about half toluene air flow is retained only absorption. The showed better degradation, while mixing device highest concentrations electrolyte/absorbent, ...

decreasing water loss and increasing the irrigation times are basic methods to develop agriculture, success in natural recourse projects, minimize the stress to planted bushes in natural fields and increase the productivity of soil and water sources. the use of super absorbent is one of these strategies to achieve these goals. the main purpose of this research was to study the effect of super a...