Thermal and mechanical characterization of epoxy resins (ELO and ESO) cured with anhydrides

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Beyond traditional surveillance: applying syndromic surveillance to developing settings – opportunities and challenges

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>All countries need effective disease surveillance systems for early detection of outbreaks. The revised International Health Regulations [IHR], which entered into force for all 194 World Health Organization member states in 2007, have expanded traditional infectious disease notification to include surveillance for public health events of potential international importance, even if the causative agent is not yet known. However, there are no clearly established guidelines for how countries should conduct this surveillance, which types of emerging disease syndromes should be reported, nor any means for enforcement.</p> <p>Discussion</p> <p>The commonly established concept of syndromic surveillance in developed regions encompasses the use of pre-diagnostic information in a near real time fashion for further investigation for public health action. Syndromic surveillance is widely used in North America and Europe, and is typically thought of as a highly complex, technology driven automated tool for early detection of outbreaks. Nonetheless, low technology applications of syndromic surveillance are being used worldwide to augment traditional surveillance.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>In this paper, we review examples of these novel applications in the detection of vector-borne diseases, foodborne illness, and sexually transmitted infections. We hope to demonstrate that syndromic surveillance in its basic version is a feasible and effective tool for surveillance in developing countries and may facilitate compliance with the new IHR guidelines.</p

Valorisation of Biowastes for the Production of Green Materials Using Chemical Methods

With crude oil reserves dwindling, the hunt for a sustainable alternative feedstock for fuels and materials for our society continues to expand. The biorefinery concept has enjoyed both a surge in popularity and also vocal opposition to the idea of diverting food-grade land and crops for this purpose. The idea of using the inevitable wastes arising from biomass processing, particularly farming and food production, is, therefore, gaining more attention as the feedstock for the biorefinery. For the three main components of biomass—carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins—there are long-established processes for using some of these by-products. However, the recent advances in chemical technologies are expanding both the feedstocks available for processing and the products that be obtained. Herein, this review presents some of the more recent developments in processing these molecules for green materials, as well as case studies that bring these technologies and materials together into final products for applied usage

Stereoselective polymerization of butadiene by a new dicationic nickel complex

The new dicationic nickel complex [dppfNi(MeCN)(4)[BF4](2) (dppf = 1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene) in the presence of diethylaluminium chloride (AlEt(2)Cl) exhibited high activity on the 1,3-butadiene polymerization. Reaction time, temperature and aluminium/nickel molar ratio were optimized in order to achieve maximum activity and selectivity. Conversions higher than 90% were obtained in contrast to other nickel-based systems using phosphine ligands, the resulting polybutadiene showed high cis-1,4 (>80%) content and only small amount of 1,2-units (2%). All polymers presented low molecular weights (M(w) < 11800).239334

Preparation, characterization and electrochemical studies of 1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (dppf) derivatives. Crystal structure of [dppfCo(NO)(2)][SbF6]

The neutral dppfFe(NO)(2) (1), the novel cationic [dppfCo(NO)(2)][SbF6] (2), as well as the dppfFe(CO)(3) (3) (dppf = 1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene) complexes were prepared and characterized. The interaction between the two metallic centers through the dppf ligand was studied in the solid state by Fe-57 Mossbauer spectroscopy and in solution by cyclic voltammetry. The Mossbauer parameters are compared with those of other dppfML(n) complexes. Electrochemical studies performed on these complexes show the great influence of the MLn moiety on the redox processes of the dppf iron center. The crystal structure of complex 2 was determined (C34H28CoF6FeN2O2P2Sb). The compound crystallizes in the triclinic, space group , a = 10.441 (2), b = 10.755(2), c = 17.320(5) Angstrom, alpha = 104.10(2), beta = 0.504(10), gamma = 111.504(10)degrees, U = 1744.7(7) Angstrom(3), Z = 2, R = 0.0765, wR2 = 0.1878. In this complex, the cobalt atom is coordinated to two nitrosyl ligands and to phosphorus atoms of the dppf ligand, providing a distorted tetrahedral geometry. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science S.A.2661192

Sexually transmitted infections, bacterial vaginosis, and candidiasis in women of reproductive age in rural Northeast Brazil: a population-based study

Population-based data on sexually transmitted infections (STI), bacterial vaginosis (BV), and candidiasis reflect the epidemiological situation more accurately than studies performed in specific populations, but such data are scarce. To determine the prevalence of STI, BV, and candidiasis among women of reproductive age from a resource-poor community in Northeast Brazil, a population-based cross sectional study was undertaken. All women from seven hamlets and the centre of Pacoti municipality in the state of Ceará, aged 12 to 49 years, were invited to participate. The women were asked about socio-demographic characteristics and genital symptoms, and thereafter examined gynaecologically. Laboratory testing included polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for human papillomavirus (HPV), ligase chain reaction (LCR) for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, ELISA for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) and fluorescent treponema antibody absorption test (FTA-ABS) for syphilis, and analysis of wet mounts, gram stains and Pap smears for trichomoniasis, candidiasis, and BV. Only women who had initiated sexual life were included in the analysis (n = 592). The prevalences of STI were: HPV 11.7% (95% confidence interval: 9.3-14.7), chlamydia 4.5% (3.0-6.6), trichomoniasis 4.1% (2.7-6.1), gonorrhoea 1.2% (0.5-2.6), syphilis 0.2% (0.0-1.1), and HIV 0%. The prevalence of BV and candidiasis was 20% (16.9-23.6) and 12.5% (10.0-15.5), respectively. The most common gynaecological complaint was lower abdominal pain. STI are common in women in rural Brazil and represent an important health threat in view of the HIV pandemic

Properties of Biobased Epoxy Resins from Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESBO) Cured with Maleic Anhydride (MA)

[EN] Epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO), obtained from a renewable resource was used in the production of thermoset resins. Samples of the ESBO were initially treated with maleic anhydride, equal mixture of catalyst (1,3-butanediol anhydrous and benzyldimethylamine) and the mixture was cured for 5 h at different temperatures. After the curing process, the ratio between the ESBO and the anhydride (ratio EEW:AEW) was evaluated in terms of the different mechanical properties produced using flexural, Shore D hardness and Charpy impact tests. The sample with the best mechanical properties was that with an EEW:AEW ratio of 1:1.0 which leads to best balanced behavior and this could be representative for the maximum crosslinking degree. Also, thermal characteristics were evaluated during the crosslinking process using differential scanning calorimetry, In addition, other thermal characteristics of the cured materials were obtained by determining the heat deflection temperature and the Vicat softening temperature. The coefficient of thermal expansion was determined using thermo-mechanical analysis. In accordance with the mechanical behavior, the best thermal properties were obtained for samples with an EEW:AEW ratio of 1:1.0. 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