Redefining Ancient Epirus

Biothermoplastic elastomer (BTPE), influence of architecture on mechanical properties by Tjin, Monica Suryana.

“…Random copolymer of PCL and PTMC serves as soft block and PLLA as hard block. The resulting star-shaped copolymers were characterized by 1H NMR, SEC, DSC, and INSTRON methods which provide structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of the copolymers. …”
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'A poem in leaden hexameters': on rehabilitating Dorotheus’ Carmen Astrologicum by Lightfoot, JL

Characterisation of Miswak (Salvadora persica) fibre-reinforced polylactic acid composites prepared by twin screw extrusion by Shafi, Ayu Rafiqah, Abdan, Khalina, Salit @ Sinon, Mohd Sapuan, Ali, Radzi

“…This research used Miswak fibres (MF) and polylactic acid (PLA) as the main materials for composite processing. …”
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Quantitative proteomics reveals CLR interactome in primary human cells by Manolis, D, Hasan, S, Maraveyas, A, O'Brien, DP, Kessler, BM, Kramer, H, Nikitenko, LL

“…We used primary human dermal lymphatic endothelial cells and combined immunoprecipitation (IP) utilising anti-human CLR antibody with label-free quantitative nano-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (nano LC-MS/MS) and quantitative in situ proximity ligation assay (PLA). By using this workflow, we identified 37 proteins interacting with endogenously expressed CLR amongst 4,902 detected members of the cellular proteome (by quantitative nano LC-MS/MS) and revealed direct interactions of two kinases and two transporters with this GPCR (by in situ PLA). …”

Inferno XVI: from the circling sodomites to Geryon’s cord by Gilson, S

“…Questa lectura analizza le principali sezioni del canto XVI dell’Inferno con particolare attenzione al dialogo fra Dante personaggio e i tre dannati fiorentini, al trattamento della sodomia nella cultura medievale e ai suoi contesti teologici, e al ruolo della profezia in tale canto. …”

Evaluation of controlled-release compound fertilizers in soil by Hanafi, M. M., Eltaib, S. M., Ahmad, M. B., Syed Omar, S. R.

“…A compound fertilizer containing about 15% nitrogen (N), 2% phosphorus (P), 16% potassium (K), 4% calcium (Ca), 1% magnesium (Mg), and 1% copper (Cu) was prepared and subsequently coated with natural rubber (NR), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyacrylamide (PA), and polylactic acid (PLA). Evaluations of the compound CRF were conducted in the laboratory and in the field using an open leaching technique. …”

Effect of hydrogen peroxide sterilization on properties and degradation of poly (ε-caprolactone) and poly (L-lactide-co-ε-caprocaltone) by Sia, Denia.

“…However, there is an increase in degree of crystallinity of PCL and new PLLA crystal formation in PLC samples observed during the degradation study. …”
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Introduction by Panti, Cecilia, Paravicini Bagliani, Agostino, Temple, Nicholas

“…The event received sponsorship from the Union Académique International (“Transcultural conferences of UAI”), the Dipartimento di Studi letterari, filosofici e di storia dell’Arte of the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, the Centre for Urban Design, Architecture and Sustainability (CUDAS) at the University of Huddersfield, and the Centre for Urban and Built Ecologies (CUBE) at London Metropolitan University.…”
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Low power digital CMOS design based on adiabatic switching principles by Wang, Wen Yuan.

“…This thesis effort encompasses the design and evaluation of the three proposed adiabatic logic families; the design of a clock supply circuit to provide the energy recovery function; the design of interface circuitry to enable the coexistence of adiabatic logic and CMOS logic on a single chip; and the application of adiabatic switching theory to the design of PLA and SRAM core circuits.…”
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Development of scaffolds for oesophageal tissue engineering by Leong, Meng Fatt

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The antecedents and consequences of a layered architecture of mobile handsets by Lee, Alvin Wei Ming

“…The shift from monolithic to modular designs will be presented in detail leading to recent developments in the industry. Acer and Dell have showed interest in developing their own smartphones. …”
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Reading the transformation: the relationship between literature and territory in contemporary Veneto by Frezzato, E

“…Through the analysis of La verità dell'Alligatore and Nordest by Carlotto and Il Milione and Bestiario Veneto – Parole mate by Paolini, the objective of this thesis is, on one side, to provide an insight into how the transformation of a territory can shape the formation of a collective identity, on the other side, to shed light on the means through the reflection on territory enters the literary space.…”

Biodegradable polymers and composites with shape memory: a mini review by Mohd. Rusli, Najwa Wajihah, Adrus, Nadia, Jamaluddin, Jamarosliza

“…As a result, the development of biodegradable polymers such as poly(lactic) acid (PLA) and poly(1,8-octanediol-glycerol-1,12-dodecanedioate) (POGDA) blends and composites with other reinforcing fillers will be reviewed in this article.…”
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Exploring the Mechanical Behavior of a Traditional Japanese Joint for Flexible Structural Design by Ortea Varela, Ines

“…Subsequently, all iterations were fabricated through 3D printing using PLA and subjected to three-point bending testing. …”
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Fabrication of artificial defects using 3D printing for non-destructive testing applications to determine the location size and shape of defects by Muhammad Azman Subehi

“…One specimen will be made out of Aluminium Silicate (AlSi) and the other specimen will be made out of PolyLactic Acid (PLA). Both specimens will be fabricated with defects inside them. …”
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Identifying new process parameters for preparing poly-caprolactone powder with a solution spraying technique by Phattanaphibul, Thittikorn, Sanguanphak, Haruthai

“…A simple solution spraying technique successfully used for preparing poly-lactic acid (PLA) powder, was applied for PCL. Initial investigations suggested revisiting its process parameters. …”
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Design and investigation of block copolymers for dispersion of carbon nanotubes in polymer matrices by Liu, Chengyin

“…To further improve the tensile properties of the SWNTs/epoxy nanocomposites, we fabricated another series of PI-derived block copolymers via ring-opening polymerization initiated from hydroxyl-terminated polyimide of lactide and allyl-bearing 2-methyl-2-(allyloxycarbonyl)propylene carbonate) (MAC) to produce PLA-b-PI-b-PLA (TB1) and PMAC-b-PI-b-PMAC (TB2) which are polyester and poly(ester-carbonate)-derived, respectively. …”
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Synthesis of epoxidized poly(ester carbonate)-b-polyimide-b-poly(ester carbonate) : reactive single-walled carbon nanotube dispersants enable synergistic reinforcement around multi... by Liu, Bo, Liu, Chengyin, De Luca, Hugo G., Raman Pillai, Suresh Kumar, Anthony, David B., Li, Jianghua, Bismarck, Alexander, Shaffer, Milo S. P., Chan-Park, Mary Bee Eng

“…Herein, PI-derived block copolymers are synthesized via ring-opening copolymerization of lactide (LA) (a control monomer) and allyl-bearing 2-methyl-2-(allyloxycarbonyl)-propylene carbonate (MAC) from the OH-terminal ends of the PI block to produce PLA-PI-PLA (TB1, a control) and PMAC-PI-PMAC (TB2). …”
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Design and development of stabilized control systems for space application by Chia, Jie Xiang

“…Also, since it is a quick and inexpensive means of fabrication, and weight is a factor of consideration in a HAB, thus the material used for the structure and mounts will be Polylactic Acid (PLA), a commonly used plastic filament in 3D printing. …”
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