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Fabrication and characterization of the bio-based nanofiber solid facial mask with moisturizing and antioxidant efficacy

open access: yesCollagen and Leather
As consumers prioritize safer and more sustainable skincare ingredients, the traditional facial mask industry faces challenges due to the use of non-biodegradable materials and chemical preservatives that irritate the skin and harm the environment.
Fang Zhang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of an Integrated Robotic Workcell for Automated Bonding in Footwear Manufacturing

open access: yesIEEE Access
Traditional manufacturing industries are currently immersed in an automation process, integrating new techniques and tools, driven by the demands from producers to improve the manufacturing process as well as the working conditions of employees.
Jose-Francisco Gomez-Hernandez   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Towards functionally individualised designed footwear recommendation for overuse injury prevention: a scoping review

open access: yesBMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2023
Injury prevention is essential in running due to the risk of overuse injury development. Tailoring running shoes to individual needs may be a promising strategy to reduce this risk.
Patrick Mai   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Guidelines for the management of the foot health problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Background. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as a chronic systemic disease, commonly affects the feet, impacting negatively on patients' quality of life. Specialist podiatrists have a prime role to play in the assessment and management of foot and ankle ...
Bowen, C   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Polymer‐Crosslinking System‐Filler Interactions in Polychloroprene Adhesives: Experimental and Molecular Modeling Insights

open access: yesJournal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
The use of polychloroprene is common in elastomeric adhesives. This study highlights the possible substitution of zinc oxide curing systems to a less hazardous metal complex, also evaluating the changes that higher surface area fillers can bring to the adhesive.
Gabriel Bachega Rosa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Taxonomic and Functional Profiling of Bacterial Communities in Leather Biodegradation: Insights into Metabolic Pathways and Diversity

open access: yesBacteria
Leather biodegradation is a complex microbial process with increasing relevance for sustainable waste management. In this study, we investigated bacterial communities responsible for the degradation of leather treated with different tanning agents ...
Manuela Bonilla-Espadas   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Trabecular bone ontogeny of the human talus

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Studies of trabecular ontogeny may provide insight into the factors that drive healthy bone development. There is a growing understanding of how the juvenile skeleton responds to these influences; however, gaps in our knowledge remain. This study aims to identify ontogenetic trabecular patterns and regional changes during development within ...
Rebecca A. G. Reid   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

In-shoe computed pedobarography as a new method for the assessment of efficiency of orthopedic footwear in diabetic patients

open access: yesСахарный диабет, 2009
Aim. To assess efficiency of orthopedic footwear for diabetic patients by in-shoe computed pedobarography. Materials and methods. The study included 20 women with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic polyneuropathy and/or angiopathy combined ...
Sergey Valentinovich Gorokhov   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chemical Enhancement of Bloody Footwear Impressions from Buried Substrates [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Footwear impressions are regarded as one of the most common forensic evidence types left at crime scenes. A review of research to date describes previous tests on the survival of footwear impressions in a range of contaminants on a myriad of surfaces ...
Cheetham, Paul   +2 more
core  

An investigation to assess ankle mobility in healthy individuals from the application of multi-component compression bandages and compression hosiery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Background An investigation was undertaken to compare the effect of multi-component compression bandages and compression hosiery kits on individuals’ range of ankle motion whilst wearing typical and medical footwear, and barefoot.
A Barnett   +26 more
core   +2 more sources

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