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Composites Based on Polypropylene and Talc: Processing Procedure and Prediction Behavior by Using Mathematical Models

Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2018
iPP/Talc composites were produced, with different methods of filler addition in iPP matrix. Two different grades of Talc were used for comparison.
Laiza Marinho Racca, Elen Beatriz Acordi Vasques Pacheco, Luiz Carlos Bertolino, Cristiane Xavier da Silva Campos, Monica Calixto de Andrade, Ana Maria Furtado de Sousa, Ana Lúcia Nazareth da Silva   +6 more
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Talc-based cementitious products: Effect of talc calcination

Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 2015
This study reports the use of calcined talc for cementitious products making. The calcination is used to enhance the availability of magnesium from talc to react with phosphate for cement phase formation.
C.J. Ngally Sabouang, J.A. Mbey, F. Hatert, D. Njopwouo   +3 more
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Seismic Fault Weakening Due To Thermal Pressurization of Comminution‐Induced Hydrophilic Talc

Geophysical Research Letters
Talc is generally considered to be frictionally stable, yet the mechanochemical effect of extensive comminution along the fault gouge remains poorly understood.
Byung‐Dal So, Chan‐Hee Jang, Jin Woo Kim, Eun Jeong Kim, Hyun Na Kim   +4 more
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Study on Flame Retardancy and Mechanism of Talc Composite Foams

Frontiers in Materials, 2021
Under high temperature, aqueous film forming foam extinguishing agent has poor flame retardancy and low fire efficiency. In order to solve this problem, talc was introduced into foam to form composite foam.
Xiujuan Li, Xiujuan Li, Ruisong Guo, Xiaodong Qian   +3 more
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Polypropylene/talc foams with high weight-reduction and improved surface quality fabricated by mold-opening microcellular injection molding

Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2021
Microcellular injection-molded part can save materials usage and reduce energy consumption. However, the part molded by conventional microcellular injection molding often encounters problems of a limited weight-reduction and poor surface quality ...
Junji Hou, Guoqun Zhao, Guilong Wang
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Dynamic characteristics and processing of fillers in polyurethane elastomers for vibration damping applications [PDF]

, 2011
Polyurethane elastomers have the potential of being used to reduce vibrational noise in many engineering applications. The performance of the elastomer is directly related to matching the nature of the mechanical loss characteristics to the frequency and
A R Mackintosh, Eyring H., Fu W. H., Kremer F., R A Pethrick, W M Banks   +5 more
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Characterization of talc deposits in ultramafic rocks of Gebel El Maiyit and its economic feasibility

Scientific Reports
A comprehensive, multiscale investigation, integrating remote sensing, mineralogy, whole rock chemistry, Electron Microprobe (EMP), and stable isotopes (oxygen-18O and carbon-13C), was undertaken to assess the feasibility of talc deposits and their host ...
Ibrahim A. Salem, Samir M. Aly, Ali Shebl, Ismail A. Thabet   +3 more
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Occupational Exposure to Talc Increases the Risk of Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Occupational Cohort Studies

Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2017
Objective. Talc is widely used in industrial applications. Previous meta-analyses of carcinogenic effects associated with inhaled talc included publications before 2004, with a lack of data in China, the largest talc-producing country.
Che-Jui Chang, Yu-Kang Tu, Pau-Chung Chen, Hsiao-Yu Yang   +3 more
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The efficacy of hydrogel foams in talc Pleurodesis

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2020
Background Malignant pleural effusions are a serious complication of many late stage cancers that adversely affect quality of life. Pleurodesis with talc slurry is a standard treatment option, but clinical failures occur, possible due to poor talc ...
Joy Baxter, Thamires A. Lima, Richard Huneke, Colin Joseph Kanach, Priya Johal, Emily Reimold, Nicolas J. Alvarez, Glenn W. Laub   +7 more
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The evidence on the effectiveness of management for malignant pleural effusion: a systematic review.

, 2006
The aim of this study was to review systematically the available evidence on pleurodesis for malignant effusion, focusing on the choice of the agents, route of delivery and other strategies to improve outcomes. Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE,
Browne, John, Sedrakyan, Artyom, Swift, Simon, Tan, Carol, Treasure, Tom   +4 more
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