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Immunocytochemical methods with an antiserum against neuronal nitric oxide synthase (NOS) were applied to identify the morphology and synaptic connectivity of NOS-like immunoreactive neurons in the guinea pig ...
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Immunocytological localization of dopamine in the guinea pig retina
We examined dopaminergic neurons in the guinea pig retina; antisera against tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), dopamine β-hydroxylase (DBH), phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (PNMT) and an antiserum against γ-amino...
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Effects of pore size, suspension concentration, and pre-sedimentation on the measurement of filter medium resistance in cake filtration
Theoretical and experimental study was conducted on the factors influencing the measurement of filter medium resistance by Ruth’s equation. It was determined that a filter medium having small pore size does no...
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Evaluation of internal structure and morphology of poly(benzyl ether) dendrimers by molecular dynamics simulations
We performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations at 300 K on a series of poly(benzyl ether) (PBE) dendrimers having a different core functionalities. We used the rotational isomeric state Metropolis Monte Carl...
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Influence of interfacial reaction layer on reliability of chip-scale package joint from using Sn-37Pb and Sn-8Zn-3Bi solder
The microstructure of Sn-37Pb and Sn-8Zn-3Bi solders and the full strength of these solders with an Au/Ni/Cu pad under isothermal aging conditions were investigated. The full strengths tended to decrease as th...
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Comparative study of diamond films grown on silicon substrate using microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition and hot-filament chemical vapor deposition technique
Diamond films on the p-type Si(111) and p-type(100) substrates were prepared by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MWCVD) and hot-filament chemical vapor deposition (HFCVD) by using a mixture of metha...
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Age-hardening behaviour and microstructure of a silver alloy with high Cu content for dental application
Age-hardening behaviour and the related microstructural changes of a silver alloy with relatively high Cu content were elucidated by means of hardness test, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscop...
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Age-hardening behaviour of a spinodally decomposed low-carat gold alloy
The age-hardening behaviour of a spinodally decomposed low-carat gold alloy was investigated by means of hardness test, X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopic (FESEM) observation...
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Dynamic mechanical properties of natural fiber/polymer biocomposites: The effect of fiber treatment with electron beam
Environmentally friendly biocomposites were made using plant-based natural fibers, such as henequen and kenaf. The natural fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) and unsaturated polyester (UP) biocomposites were ...
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Open AccessHardening and overaging Mechanisms in an Au-Ag-Cu-Pd alloy with In additions
Hardening and overaging mechanisms were examined in a semi-precious Au−Ag−Cu−Pd dental alloy with small amounts of In, Zn and Ir. The alloy showed maximum age-hardenability at the aging temperature of 400°C. T...
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The applicability of DPSS laser for light curing of composite resins
The applicability of diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) laser for light curing the composite resins was tested with a quartz–tungsten–halogen lamp-based unit and a light emitting diode unit. The emission spectra ...
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Open AccessAge-hardening by miscibility limit in a multi-purpose dental gold alloy containing platinum
This study examined the age-hardening by miscibility limit in a multi-purpose dental gold alloy containing platinum. The hardness increased rapidly in the initial stage of the aging process, reached the maximu...
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Effect of diode-pumped solid state laser on polymerization shrinkage and color change in composite resins
A diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) laser emitting at 473 nm was used to test its influence on the degree of polymerization of composite resins. Eight composite resins were chosen and light cured with three diff...
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Synthesis of microcapsules with polystyrene/ZnO hybrid shell by Pickering emulsion polymerization
Polystyrene/zinc oxide (ZnO) hybrid microcapsules having polystyrene as inner shell and ZnO nanoparticles as outer shell were synthesized by Pickering emulsion polymerization method. ZnO nanoparticles were use...
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Open AccessAge-hardening by grain interior and grain boundary precipitation in an Au-Ag-Pt-Zn-In alloy for multipurpose dental use
The complex precipitation mechanisms related to the age-hardening of Cu-free Au-Ag-Pt-Zn-In alloy for multipurpose dental use was studied by means of hardness test, X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies, field emiss...
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Novel synthesis of silica/polypyrrole hybrid nanocomposites via microemulsion polymerization with a vapor monomer feeding system
Silica/polypyrrole hybrid nanoparticles were synthesized by microemulsion polymerization using a vapor monomer feeding system. In contrast to the traditional monomer feeding methods of microemulsion polymeriza...
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Open AccessAge-hardening and overaging mechanisms related to the metastable phase formation by the decomposition of Ag and Cu in a dental Au–Ag–Cu–Pd–Zn alloy
The age-hardening and overaging mechanisms related to the metastable phase formation by the decomposition of Ag and Cu in a dental casting gold alloy composed of 56Au–25Ag–11.8Cu–5Pd–1.7Zn–0.4Pt–0.1Ir (wt.%) w...
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Diode-pumped solid-state laser for bonding orthodontic brackets: effect of light intensity and light-curing time
This study evaluated the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets bonded to teeth using a diode-pumped solid state (DPSS) laser of 473 nm with various light intensity and light-curing settings. For th...
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Effect of oxyfluorination on electromagnetic interference shielding of polyaniline-coated multi-walled carbon nanotubes
Highly conducting polyaniline (PANi)-coated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were prepared by in situ polymerization method for electromagnetic interference shielding. The thickness of the PANi coatings ...
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Controlled release behavior of PCL/PEO/activated carbon composite microcapsule
Microcapsules, consisting of hydrophobic poly(ε-caprolactone), hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide), and activated carbon, were prepared by an oil-in-water emulsion solvent evaporation method with the aim of reduc...
