Development and Characterization of Pullulan-Carboxymethyl Cellulose Blend Film for Packaging Applications by Murugesan Thangavelu, Senthil Vadivu Kulandhaivelu

“…The blend films were made by the solution casting method with 3 g of total solid content. The following percentages of 100/0, 75/25, 50/50, 25/75, and 0/100 were used to prepare the films. …”
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Dynamic Investigation in Green Supply Chain considering Channel Service by Qiuxiang Li, Mengmeng Li, Yimin Huang

“…The system would be kept at a stable state and casts off chaos by the parameter adaptation method. …”
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Cookware as source of toxic metals: An overview by Okunola Alabi, Amos Tomiwa Afolabi

“…Selecting materials with lower potential for metal leaching, such as stainless steel or cast iron, can significantly reduce exposure. …”
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Bond Effects between Concrete and Steel Bar Using Different Diameter Bars and Different Initial Crack Width by Papa Niane Faye, Yinghua Ye, Bo Diao

“…Four widths of initial crack of 0, 80, 150, and 210 microns were artificially made by inserting slice into bond specimens during concrete casting. Three bar diameters of 10 mm, 14 mm, and 18 mm were selected. …”
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In the search of intra and inter-specific balance by Cristina Acasuso-Rivero

“…All non-human animals have been cast aside, their differences highlighted and the concept of culture redefined in order to take away non-human species the possibility to have a culture. …”
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Public Service Broadcasting in the Age of Information Capitalism by Ruth Elizabeth Tomaselli

“…After reviewing the criticisms levelled at the alternative to Public Service Broadcasting: Deregulated broadcasting, the paper concludes that the former is indeed worth saving, but only as part of the broader broad casting and televisual arrangements within a "mixed economy" which would include deregulated television arrangements …”
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An Indexical Approach to Architecture by Anne Bordeleau

“…The paper uses Peirce’s notion of the index and Arendt’s conception of action and reification to cast light on a phenomenological consideration of architecture. …”
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Überlegungen zur Didaktik der Musiktheorie by Ulrich Kaiser

“…Against this backdrop a critical light is cast on the current practice of application procedures in academic music theory.…”
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IN MEMORIAM SREĆKO BOŽIČEVIĆ ČOVJEK VRHUNACA I JAMA by HELENA KNIFIĆ SCHAPS

“…Državnu nagradu za životno djelo na području zaštite okoliša i prirode "Ivo Horvat" dobio je 2006. Njemu u čast, nova vrsta špiljskih kukaca koju je pronašao za istraživanja kaverni kasnijeg tunela Učka, nazvana je "Croatodirus bozicevici". …”
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Parametric Optimization of Wire Electrical Discharge Machining in AA7075 Metal Matrix Composite by K. Raju, M. Balakrishnan, C. B. Priya, M. Sivachitra, Dasari Narasimha Rao

“…Aluminium 7075 metal matrix composite reinforced with silicon nitride was fabricated using the stir casting technique. Composite fabricated was machined and subjected to wire electrical discharge machining to study the significant process parameter. …”
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Role of Earthworms in Soil Fertility Maintenance through the Production of Biogenic Structures by Tunira Bhadauria, Krishan Gopal Saxena

“…So, in the short term, a more significant effect is the concentration of large quantities of nutrients (N, P, K, and Ca) that are easily assimilable by plants in fresh cast depositions. In addition, earthworms seem to accelerate the mineralization as well as the turnover of soil organic matter. …”
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Influence of Thermal Parameters, Microstructure, and Morphology of Si on Machinability of an Al–7.0 wt.% Si Alloy Directionally Solidified by Cássio A. P. Silva, Layo R. M. Leal, Emanuelle C. Guimarães, Paulo M. Júnior, Antonio L. Moreira, Otávio L. Rocha, Adrina P. Silva

“…A morphological change of Si along the solidified ingot length has been observed, that is, the morphology of Si in the eutectic matrix has indicated a transition from particles to fibers along the casting together with an increase of the particle diameters with the position from the metal/mold interface.…”
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Effect of Ceramic Boron Carbide Particles Addition on the Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics of Al7020 Alloy Composites by Shrishail Basappa Angadi, Santosh Kumar, Madeva Nagaral, Virupaxi Auradi, Balaraj Valukula

“…The current study aimed at developing and characterization Al7020 metal matrix composites by reinforcing micro boron carbide particles, Al7020/B4C MMCs are fabricated by stir casting method by varying the boron carbide particles in wt.% (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8wt. %). …”
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Flexural Strengthening of RC Slabs Using a Hybrid FRP-UHPC System Including Shear Connector by Jiho Moon, Mahmoud M. Reda Taha, Jung J. Kim

“…Two full-scale RC slabs were cast and tested to failure: the first as a control and the second using this new strengthening technique. …”
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Production of Pectin-Cellulose Biofilms: A New Approach for Citrus Waste Recycling by Veronika Bátori, Mostafa Jabbari, Dan Åkesson, Patrik R. Lennartsson, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Akram Zamani

“…Orange waste has been investigated for biofilm production, using the gelling ability of pectin and the strength of cellulosic fibres. A casting method was used to form a film from the previously washed, dried, and milled orange waste. …”
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Beyond Crisis Talk: Making Time for Re-Searching New Narratives of Human Relations With Soil by Rita Giuffredi, Christian Colella, Laura Colucci-Gray, Andrea Caretto, Raffaella Spagna, Alba L'Astorina

“…Bringing sedimented attitudes, perceptions, and ways approaching research to the surface, our experiences cast light on the importance of methodological choices for thinking differently about soil and about slowing down the narratives of research: not as a tool or resource, but as a shared process of crafting mutual relations amongst all kinds of practitioners, including more than humans.…”
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Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Analysis of Polylactic Acid/Fumed Silica/Clay (1.28E) Nanocomposites by Josephine Chang Hui Lai, Md. Rezaur Rahman, Sinin Hamdan

“…Polylactic acid/fumed silica/clay (PLA/FS/clay) (1.28E) nanocomposites have been successfully prepared by solution-intercalation film-casting technique. The resultant nanocomposites were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), tensile test, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and moisture absorption test. …”
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The Optimization of Matrix Preparation Process and Performance Testing for Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell by Jian Cheng, Liejin Guo, Shisen Xu, Ruiyun Zhang

“…Slurries were prepared to produce matrices by the technique of tape casting. The characteristics of the slurries and matrices were examined by laser particle size analyzer, scanning electron microscopy, and BET surface area analyzer. …”
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Effect of additions on the self-compacting concrete's absorption by Rachid Rabehi, Amieur Mohamed, Rabehi Mohamed, Omrane Mohammed

“…SCC differs from conventional vibrated concrete (OVC) in that it is extremely flexible and does not involve the use of vibration. They can be cast in places where there is a high reinforcement density because they compact under the weight of their own mass. …”
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Manufacture and Characterization of Mucoadhesive Buccal Films Based on Pectin and Gellan Gum Containing Triamcinolone Acetonide by Felipe Pereira Fernandes, Amanda Campos Fortes, Said Gonsalves da Cruz Fonseca, Jörg Breitkreutz, Humberto Gomes Ferraz

“…Using a 23 full factorial design, eight formulations were prepared by solvent casting method. The raw materials and films were characterized using techniques such as FTIR, DSC, and TG. …”
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