Operation and optimization of membrane distillation bioreactor by Kwan, Joseph Zheng Xin.

“…The main focus of this project is to optimise the operation of a lab-scale MDBR setup, specifically by examining salt accumulation rate and its effect on the bioprocess in the MDBR system. …”
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Carbonated beverage consumption of young adults in Singapore by Cai, Tingting, Christy Tania Angwidjaja, Ho, Wen Ya

“…Carbonated drinks have been really popular; however sales have started to slow down. Although there has been much controversy about how unhealthy carbonated drinks are and after all the 'healthy living' campaigns by the government in different countries, carbonated drinks still rank as the No. 1 selling soft drink in the market. …”
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In situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles in poly(vinyl) alcohol layer coated thin film membrane for seawater desalination by Jayavardhana D/o Balaji

“…The permeability of MPVA1-0.2 membrane reduced insignificantly by 8.4% compared to the control membrane without PVA coating layer, achieving PWP of 3.1 L/m2 .h.bar with excellent salt rejection of 99.28%. The observed improvement in the salt rejection of the PVA-coated membrane was owing to the additional selectivity and stability provided by the hydrophilic PVA layer. …”
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Engineering nano-nodular pattern on the substrate surface by tuning phase inversion to construct ultrapermselective ion-separation nanofiltration membrane by Zhao, Yali, Li, Can, Liao, Yuan, Yin, Yurong, Wang, Rong, Chen, Dongliang

“…Ion-selective permeable membranes show enormous potential in salt separation and resource recovery, but the permselectivity of current membranes restricts their broad application. …”
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Data analytics on averted and failed distribution transformers by Lim, Zhen Hao

“…As such distribution transformer are hermetically sealed and are mineral oil-filled with an aid of a nitrogen cushion, it is impossible to open it up to visually identify the faults. …”
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Novel multi-way microvalve with ease of fabrication and integration for microfluidics application by Tang, Shao Qiang, Li, Holden King Ho, Lee, Sheung Jien, Zeng, Jasmine Jiamin, Ng, Sum Huan

“…Its operation is based on a rotary mechanism, with compressible rotor and complementary stator seat valve specially designed to have five-degree rotational symmetry, and in which the rotor is made of Viton elastomer to provide a seal and switch between outlets precisely. The microvalve, which can be manually, as well as automatically actuated, is able to withstand pressures up to 370 kPa with no leakage and has a switching torque of under 0.03 Nm.…”
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Analysis of the revolving vane (RV-0) expander, part 1 : experimental investigations by Subiantoro, Alison, Ooi, Kim Tiow

“…The findings show that the prototype machine has the volumetric efficiency of up to 55% with the major leakage paths due to the lip seal and at the radial clearances, contributing to around 50% and 40% of the total leakage, respectively. …”
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Integrated information system for logistics by Loh, Vivienne Kit Wai, Ng, Seok Yee, Tham, Lai Yeng

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The reaction of Cp*Ir(CO)(CI)(p-C6F4CN) with nucleophiles. by Quek, Sylvia Shu Wei.

“…The reactions probably proceeded via a salt elimination of NaCl or a base hydrolysis of the nitrile functional group.…”
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An investigation into the feasibility of implementing activity-based costing in a local, family-owned manufacturing firm : a case study. by Cheong, Chi Kit., Chuah, Yak Ngi., Ong, Sang Bin.

“…The subject firm has been chosen due to the circumstances under which the firm is operating: high volume sales at low unit prices of many end products provide a suitable situation to explore the application of activity-based costing to assist management in arriving at a more accurate costing of products and, ultimately, in making better management decisions.…”
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Unit-linked policies in Singapore by Ong, Yee Chen, Poh, Chee Chung

“…It is amazing that such a product can create such excitement and generate high volume sales in just a short time. It has been in existence in Singapore since 1972 but only proved to be a success in the life industry when the market was on the bull run in 1993 concurrent with the launching of Prudential's first unit-linked product. …”
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Study of islet amyloid polypeptide aggregation and its inhibition mechanisms. by Wei, Lei.

“…These interactions are mediated by salt bridges between positively charged residues Arg11 or Arg18 of rat IAPP and Glu13 of insulin B chain as well as by hydrophobic interactions flanking the salt bridges. …”
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Mechanical performance of carbon fibre reinforced vinyl ester composite plate bonded concrete exposed to tropical climate by Abu Hassan, Shukur

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Enumeration, isolation, identification and probiotic characterisation of lactic acid bacteria from Nigerian human breast milk by Abdullahi, Binta Sambo

“…The ability of the eleven selected LAB to produce exopolysaccharide, deconjugate bile salt and reduce cholesterol was investigated. The entire eleven LAB produced exopolysaccharide, deconjugate bile salt and reduce cholesterol. …”
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Sol–gel transitions of comb-like polymethacrylate copolymers by mechano-thermal stimuli in water by Jonnalagadda, Umesh Sai, Nguyen, Tuan Minh, Li, Feifei, Lee, Jim H. C., Liu, Xu, Goto, Atsushi, Kwan, James J.

“…Upon addition of zinc perchlorate salt, this copolymer rapidly forms a hydrogel after exposure to either mechanical (i.e., ultrasound) or thermal stimuli. …”
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The future of the timeshare industry : will the brands dominate? : A summary of the vacation ownership industry and an analysis of the advantages that the brands have over smaller... by Bornstein, Ethan S., 1973-

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A newborn with ambiguous genitalia and persistent hypoglycemia by Salleh, Muhammad Farhan, Lai, Yin Ye, Mohamed Mokhtar, Normaizuwana, Thambiah, Subashini C., Samsudin, Intan Nureslyna

“…Infants with simple virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia do not produce cortisol efficiently; however, they can synthesize adequate aldosterone to maintain salt-water balance.…”

Fabrication of a rotary MR brake and data collection by Sim, Desmond Huang De.

“…In this report, a finalized design of MR drum rotary brake which consists of 3 main sub-assemblies of external housing comprising of inner housing, rotor, coil holder, bearings and radial shaft seals can therefore ensure to achieve at least 5Nm of torque in the presence of magnetic field. …”
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The (lack of) distortionary effects of proxy-means tests: Results from a nationwide experiment in Indonesia by Banerjee, Abhijit, Hanna, Rema, Olken, Benjamin A., Sumarto, Sudarno

“…We find no change in actual television sales, or reported or actual SIM card ownership, suggesting that consumption distortions are likely small.…”
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Ways and means to improve the quality of life insurance agents by Lim, Hwee Hoon, Lim, Puay Kiang, Tay, Winnie Seok Keow

“…In addition, with the growing affluence of the population, they will go for more competitive premiums and a high standard of service, whether in sales servicing or claims functions. Thus, to ensure that a life insurance company continues to grow and prosper in a highly competitive field, she has to excel in her service to customers. …”
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