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Non linear viscoelasticity of polymeric liquids interpreted by means of a stress dependence of free volume

1977

Several existing data of non-linear viscoelasticity of amorphous polymers aboveT g are here interpreted by assuming that the free volume changes during the motion. Equations of a stress-temperature equivalence are suggested which favorably compare with the data. It is also shown that the volume variations are sufficiently small to have escaped observation.

Large-area dielectric breakdown performance of polymer films

2015

In this study, large-area dielectric breakdown performances of various bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)-silica nanocomposite films are studied by utilizing the self-healing multi-breakdown method presented in the Part I of this publication. In particular, the effects of silica filler content, pre-mixing method, co-stabilizer content and film processing on the large-area breakdown performance are analyzed. Nanostructural and film cross-sectional analyses are correlated to the breakdown responses. The optimum silica filler content is found to reside at the low fill fraction level (~1 wt-%) and automatic pre-mixing of the raw materials and the optimization of the orientation temperatur…

1979

Pressure influences on the viscosity of polymer solutions

1982

Of all physico-chemical quantities characterizing the behavior of liquids, the viscosity coefficient η is normally most sensitive to pressure. Early measurements of η(p) date back almost 100 years [1] but they were carried out with very different objectives [2]. Currently, one is particularly interested in polymer solutions, for instance because of the additives to motor oils and of oil recovery. The present paper reports on measurements with polystyrenes of high molecular uniformity in eight different solvents. It confines itself to zero-shear viscosities and discusses the possibilities of discovering the influence of pressure via the molecular structure of the solvent and via its thermody…

Temperature and pH Dependence of Gd-DOTA and Gd-DTPA Complexes Dissociation Studied by EXAFS

1997

The Gd L3-edge of Gd(DTPA) 2- and Gd(DOTA) - complexes, in crystalline state and aqueous solutions presenting various pH (0.15-8) at different temperatures (25-90 °C), are investigated by XAFS experiments. For the Gd(DTPA) 2- . complexes we observe a strong pH (0.15-1.5) dependence of XAFS signals. On the other hand, the XAFS signals of Gd(DOTA) - complexes exhibit a light pH (1-1.5) dependence and for pH<1 we observe a ligand decomposition. Conceming both complexes, we note just a light temperature dependence. To obtain information about the short and medium range order (up to 5 A), multiple scattering calculation is performed. For the first coordination shell, we apply multi-shell fitting…

Viskosimetrische molekulargewichtsbestimmung von cellulose in kupfer-äethylendiamin

1955

Cellulose lost sich in Kupferathylendiamin („Cuen”) schneller und ist gegen Luftsauerstoff betrachtlich unempfindlicher als in Cuoxam. Im Gegensatz zu amerikanischen und franzosischen Arbeiten wurde festgestellt, das Losefahigkeit und Viskositatszahl weitgehend unabhangig von der Zusammensetzung des Komplexes und seiner Kupfermolaritat sind. Es wird eine Methode angegeben zur einfachen Herstellung einer Kupferathylendiaminlosung. Die viskosimetrischen Polymerisationsgr adbestimmungen von Cellulose in Cuen konnen unter Anwesenheit von Luft im Ostwald viskosimeter durchgefuhrt werden. Die dabei eryhaltenen Viskositatszahlen sind fur alle Cellulosematerialien um den Faktor 1,54 groser als die …

A Methodology for Protection of Trees Against Lightning Strikes as a Measure to Prevent Fires and Loss of Human Life

2021

Some regions may be characterized by a very low annual lightning ground flash density, and yet lightning strikes seem to have been in those areas the cause of widespread wildfires in forested areas. Due to global climate change, these occurrences seem to be an increasing threat. In this paper, the authors discuss the withstand capability of trees against lightning and introduce the criteria for the deployment of tree lightning protection systems (TLPS) to protect forested areas, where deemed necessary by the tree risk assessment. This work analytically identifies the critical trunk radius of the tree below which the tree may explode in the case of a lightning strike and ignite the surroundi…

La Loi relative à la promotion de l’autonomie personnelle et au soutien des personnes en situation de dépendance. Quelle application en milieu urbain…

2012

L’Espagne a voté en 2006 la Loi relative à la promotion de l’autonomie personnelle et au soutien des personnes en situation de dépendance. Le présent article établit les grandes balises de la loi et les limites de son application en regard de la demande réelle en prenant comme exemple la communauté valencienne, tout en montrant que le coût de la dépendance revient encore essentiellement aux familles.

Which are the communication styles of anti-tobacco spots that most impress adolescents?

2019

Abstract Objectives To evaluate emotions and opinions of Italian adolescents aged 13-18 years old about different anti-tobacco spots delivered by the mass media campaigns over the world. Methods A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted. Italian students from different regions were enrolled. A video that collected 7 anti-tobacco spots from all over the world. The spots describe the tobacco dependence, the health damages and the tobacco components using different communication styles (funny, scientific, dramatic, comedians, shocking, and sad). Information on age, gender, smoking status of family and peers were gathered. Descriptive and univariate analysis of emotional and cognitive r…

Development of Computerized Adaptive Testing for Emotion Regulation

2020

Emotion regulation (ER) plays a vital role in individuals’ well-being and successful functioning. In this study, we attempted to develop a computerized adaptive testing (CAT) to efficiently evaluate ER, namely the CAT-ER. The initial CAT-ER item bank comprised 154 items from six commonly used ER scales, which were completed by 887 participants recruited in China. We conducted unidimensionality testing, item response theory (IRT) model comparison and selection, and IRT item analysis including local independence, item fit, differential item functioning, and item discrimination. Sixty-three items with good psychometric properties were retained in the final CAT-ER. Then, two CAT simulation stud…