Abstract Tribological behaviors of laser textured surface with elliptical dimples were experimentally compared with that of the smooth one under different lubrication conditions, including the poor-oil, rich-oil and dry lubrication.The lubrication regime was analyzed with the increasing operating load by ring-on-ring tribological tests.Finally, the
Evaluation of the intestinal permeability of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) extract polyphenols and terpenoids in Caco-2 cell monolayers.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is grown throughout the world and is widely used as a medicinal herb and to season and preserve food.Rosemary polyphenols and terpenoids have attracted great interest due to their potential health benefits.However, complete information regarding their absorption and bioavailability in Caco-2 cell model is scarce.Th
Modeling the Multi-period and Multi-product Closed-loop Supply Chain Network Design Problem Considering Reused Cost and Capacity Constraints
The importance of remanufacturing used products into new ones has been widely recognized in the literature and in practice.This is due to both of economic opportunities and environmental aspects.This paper aims to design a new integrated multi-period & multi-product closed-loop supply chain network considering reused Polyphenol cost and capacity co
Bacterial and Fungal Dynamics During the Fermentation Process of Sesotho, a Traditional Beer of Southern Africa
Sesotho is an indigenous cereal-based fermented drink traditionally produced in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, Southern Africa.The present study sought to examine the microbial (bacterial and fungal) community composition of Sesotho at five fermentation stages in five different locations.Using culture-independent (Illumina sequencing) techniques
Exercise addiction in CrossFit: Prevalence and psychometric properties of the Exercise Addiction Inventory
Introduction: CrossFit is a mix of aerobic and anaerobic exercise regimes with the stated goal of improving fitness and physical performance.It is growing in popularity and has a strong community known to motivate and push the participants to maximal performance.The negative consequences of these extreme Birth Announcements exercise patterns have r