The transverse and longitudinal elastic constants of pulp fibers in paper sheets
Cellulose fibers are a major industrial input, but due to their irregular shape and anisotropic material response, accurate material characterization is difficult.
Caterina Czibula +8 more
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Intramuscular Hemangioma of the Forearm with Phleboliths: A Case Report [PDF]
Intramuscular hemangiomas of the forearm are rare. Patients typically present with pain, discomfort, and progressive enlargement of the lesion. Diagnosis is often difficult due to their infrequency, deep location, and unfamiliar presentation.
Muniswamy Reddy Archana +2 more
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In silico simulation of reversible and irreversible swelling of mitochondria: The role of membrane rigidity [PDF]
Mitochondria have been widely accepted as the main source of ATP in the cell. The inner mitochondrial membrane (IMM) is important for the maintenance of ATP production and other functions of mitochondria.
Arieli +48 more
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Nasolabial cyst in an unusual location within the upper lip – A rare case report
The nasolabial cyst is a rare non-odontogenic cyst that develops between the upper lip and nasal vestibule. It has unsure pathogenesis. It has a history of slow-growing lesions, and clinically on palpation gives a floating touch.
Sushruth Nayak +4 more
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In drilling wells, lost circulation, barite sagging, shale swelling, and formation damage are critical problems for the industry. These problems can be controlled by designing appropriate drilling fluids and lost circulation materials. In this study, the
Mesfin Belayneh, Bernt Aadnøy
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A Case of Parotid Hemangioma of Infancy: Role of Ultrasound and Doppler in the Diagnosis [PDF]
Parotid hemangiomas constitute 1-5% of all salivary gland neoplasms. Here we present a case of a 3-month old female baby who was brought with a rapidly enlarging left parotid swelling and a cutaneous strawberry hemangioma over the face ...
Deepa Regina John +2 more
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Local Dynamics of the Hydration Water and Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Chains in PMMA Networks
The dynamic behavior of water molecules and polymer chains in a hydrated poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) matrix containing a small amount of water molecules was investigated. Water molecules have been widely recognized as plasticizers for activating the
Yoshihisa Fujii +4 more
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Native and Oxidized Starch for Adsorption of Nickel, Iron, and Manganese Ions from Water
The adsorption of heavy metal ions from surface water with ecologically safe and biodegradable biopolymers is increasingly becoming an appealing research challenge. Starch as a biopolymer is exceptionally attractive to solve this problem for its low cost
Rahma Boughanmi +8 more
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Multilayer Density Analysis of Cellulose Thin Films
An approach for the multilayer density analysis of polysaccharide thin films at the example of cellulose is presented. In detail, a model was developed for the evaluation of the density in different layers across the thickness direction of the film.
Carina Sampl +9 more
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Network modelling of the influence of swelling on the transport behaviour of bentonite [PDF]
Wetting of bentonite is a complex hydro-mechanical process that involves swelling and, if confined, significant structural changes in its void structure.
Athanasiadis, Ignatios +2 more
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