A first parameterization of the pore-structure dependent kinetic adsorption model for O2 adsorption in biomass conversion modeling

Mass transport properties of the oxidation and gasification agents O2, CO2, and H2O are highly relevant for the modeling of the conversion process of biomasses. Therefore, this study presents experimental investigations on the adsorption kinetics of O2 on a biomass char using a modified gravimetric sorption device. Based on this comprehensive set of adsorption kinetic data, a first parameterization of the pore-structure dependent kinetic adsorption (PSK) model for O2 adsorption is presented. This model intends to account for mass transport during biomass conversion in a more meaningful way as it is considered in conventional conversion models. With this parameterization, the model is capable of describing accurately the adsorption kinetics of O2 as a function of time, temperature, and pressure

Carbonic anhydrase IX expression is more predictive than prognostic in breast cancer

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Visualization of neural activity of forager honeybee brain by IEGs

We assessed bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition in children with Noonan's syndrome (NS) before and during growth hormone (GH) treatment. Sixteen children (12 boys, 4 girls) with NS aged 5.8-14.2 (mean 10.0) years were studied for 2 years. Anthropometry, BMD measurements by radiographic absorptiometry and bioimpedance measurements (Akern-BIA 101/S) were performed at baseline and after 3, 6, 12 and 24 months. Daily GH dosage was 0.05 mg/kg. Trabecular volumetric BMD was normal; cortical BMD was in the lower normal range at baseline and slightly increased over the 2 years. Fat free mass and total body water were below normal at the start and increased significantly over the first 3 months, with a slight increment thereafter. Percentage fat mass decreased over the first 6 months and increased thereafter. These findings are comparable to the data on body composition in short normal children and girls with Turner's syndrome treated with GH

Combining Kangaroo Care and Live-Performed Music Therapy:Effects on Physiological Stability and Neurological Functioning in Extremely and Very Preterm Infants

Interventions such as kangaroo care (KC) and live-performed music therapy (LPMT), are increasingly used to facilitate stress reduction in neonates. This study aims to investigate the effect of combining the two on physiological responses and neurological functioning in very preterm infants. Infants received six sessions of LPMT. KC was added to one LPMT session. Physiological responses included heart rate, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation. We videotaped infants for 30 min before and after two sessions to assess general movements (GMs). We included 17 infants, gestational age median 26.0 weeks (IQR 25.6–30.6 weeks), of whom six were males. Combined interventions showed a decrease in heart rate from mean 164 bpm before to 157 bpm during therapy, p = 0.001. Oxygen saturation levels increased during combination therapy from median 91.4% to 94.5%, p = 0.044. We found no effects of LPMT or combined interventions on GMs. Infants with a postnatal age (PNA) 7 days. In conclusion, combining interventions is equally beneficial for physiological stability and neurological functioning as LPMT alone. Future studies should focus on the effects of this combination on parent-infant bonding