Introduction Medical textiles‚ also known as biomedical textiles‚ are textile products and constructions for medical and biological uses‚ e.g.‚ first aid‚ clinical‚ or hygienic purposes. (SASMIRA‚ 2007) The term medical textile literally means textile used for medical purposes. Textile apart from being a vital part human life is long since been used in medical field‚ though the term has been coined very recently. Textile materials have wide range properties such as flexibility‚ elasticity‚ strength
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Change Agent July 5‚ 2009 Change Agent Kansas City has a vast variety of neighborhood playgrounds all with different needs depending on where they are located in the city. While the city is known as the City of Fountains it is the park department that is responsible for keeping the main boulevards‚ fountains beautiful‚ and playgrounds well manicured. The parks department does not
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Water bottles “Not only does bottled water lead to unbelievable pollution but plastic has chemicals in it!” Suzuki states. Have you ever bought a package of water at the grocery store and then went on‚ without thinking about where it came from? In fact spring water is found at hazardous dumping sites. Why buy bottled water when 25% of bottled water is actually tap water and that tap water is nowhere near free from clean.. Some chemicals you can find in water bottles are Biphenyl A. Reusing these
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6. POLYMERS and elastomers Lecture no. 1 Objectives: Definition‚ Functionality‚ Classification of high polymers – based on origin‚ molecular structure. 6.1.1. DEFINITION: The word polymer is derived from the two greek words‚ poly and meros‚ meaning many and parts or units respectively. Polymers are macro molecules formed by linking smaller molecules repeatedly‚ called monomers. Examples: Polythene is formed by linking a large number of ethene (or ethylene) molecules together
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Introduction Deficiencies in three micronutrients — iodine‚ iron‚ and vitamin A — are widespread affecting more than a third of the world ’s population. Individuals and families suffer serious consequences including learning disabilities‚ impaired work capacity‚ illness‚ and death. They could waste as much as 5% of gross domestic product (GDP). India ’s life expectancy has more than doubled‚ and infant mortality‚ halved in the last fifty years. India is knocking the door for a permanent position
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This list only contains the more widely known chemicals and additives in body and food products. There are thousands more in use. Many of the chemicals listed below are suspected or known carcinogens‚ toxins‚ hormone disruptors‚ poisons and contaminates. Acesulfame K Sugar substitute found in pudding‚ chewing gum‚ non-dairy creamers‚ instant coffee mixes‚ tea mixes and gelatin desserts. May increase cancer in humans. Acetone Also known as Dimethylketone‚ 2-Propanone‚ Beta-Ketopropane. Inhalation
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CONTENT 1. INTRODUCTION: Sports textile is one of the branches of technical textiles. Now a day’s sophisticated technology are used in technical textile to produce sports wear.Hi-tech textiles in sport are nothing new. In twenty first century‚ clothing is an important issue for general consumer‚ active athletes and for those who practice sports just for fitness in their leisure time. The sports fabrics are generally ultra-breathable and have high heat and moisture management properties
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Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction The term fast food industry refers to companies operating as national or international chains with a number of identically operating outlets. The fast food industry is specialized in food products such as hamburgers‚ pizzas‚ chicken‚ or sandwiches. The growth of the fast food industry has reached a staggering number. If there are so many millions or even billions of hamburgers‚ or chicken nuggets‚ or French fries sold each year‚ then imagine
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distributed (for free) to customers by stores when purchasing goods. It is a popular method that is practiced in many countries for being a strong‚ cheap‚ and hygienic way of transporting items. Lightweight bags are commonly made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic.[1] Problems associated with plastic bags include use of non-renewable resources (such as crude oil‚ gas and coal)‚[2] disposal‚ and environmental impacts. A car could drive about 11 metres on the amount
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avoiding; Excessively shrinking or swelling cells. Distortion or dissolving of cellular components. (Manual for Cytology‚ 2005) Common fixatives used in cytology include; alcoholic based fixatives such as 95% ethanol‚ coating fixatives such as Polyethylene glycol‚ special fixatives such as Carnoy’s fixative and finally formalin based fixatives such as alcoholic formalin and formalin vapour. Formalin (4% formaldehyde) fixes tissue by cross-linking the proteins‚ primarily the residues of the basic
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