bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Activity‐related skeletal change in medieval humeri: Cross‐sectional and architectural alterations
Authors: Rhodes Jill A. , Knüsel Christopher J. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractThis paper examines humeral cross‐sectional properties in two different samples of later medieval date: a group of blade‐injured males from the sites of Towton, North Yorkshire, and Fishergate in the City of York, England, and a comparative group of nonblade‐injured males also from the site of Fishergate in York. CT image slices were taken of the humeral shaft at 20%, 35%, 50%, 65%, and 80% from the distal end to investigate population differences in levels and patterns of mechanical loading. Bilateral asymmetry is investigated and comparisons are made with different populations of varying activity levels. Architectural changes such as humeral torsion are also investigated to determine the relationship between architectural changes and biomechanical efficiency. Results show significant differences in diaphyseal robusticity between the Towton sample and the comparative population, as well as significant differences in diaphyseal shape both between limbs within the Towton sample and between blade‐injured samples. Population differences were also identified in the level of bilateral asymmetry, further demonstrating the differences in movement and activity patterns both between and within samples. These variations may relate to distinctive, more strenuous weapon use and differences in strenuous movement patterns in the two groups. Am J Phys Anthropol, 2005. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Sexual dimorphism in the Japanese cranial base: A Fourier‐wavelet representation
Authors: Lestrel P.E. , Cesar R.M. , Takahashi O. , Kanazawa E. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractAn approach, computational shape analysis (CSA), is presented here which utilizes a Fourier‐wavelet representation to numerically describe shape features of biological forms. Two elements are involved: 1) elliptical Fourier functions (EFFs), to provide estimates of global aspects, and 2) continuous wavelet transforms (CWTs) to generate an objective estimate of localized features. EFFs are computed, using a set of pseudohomologous points, to create a precise analog of the boundary. This computed contour is then normalized by scaling and rotated in two‐dimensional space to insure a representation that is invariant with respect to starting point, size, and orientation. The predicted point coordinates derived from the EFFs are submitted to CWT for further processing. Wavelet coefficients are then computed to identify localized features, localization being a subjective process with EFFs. The advantage of wavelets is that they eliminate the inevitable subjectivity inherent in the choice of measurements. To test the usefulness of CSA, a sample of cranial base (CB) lateral radiographic outlines was available. Five archaeological periods, Yayoi, Kofun, Kamakura, Edo, and Modern, were utilized (n = 297). Statistically significant differences in sex and archaeological age were found. Although archaeological age differences were present, they were small and random in character, suggesting stability in the CB structures. In contrast, sexually dimorphic differences were present in every group from the Yayoi to the Modern period. This presence of sexually dimorphic differences in shape was consistent with earlier studies of M. nemestrina, G. gorilla, and P. troglodytes. Consequently, it is suggested that the pattern of sexual dimorphism documented in the Japanese CB is a primate pattern with an ancient evolutionary history. The results demonstrate, both visually and numerically, that CSA is a powerful approach for describing both global and localized features of craniofacial structures such as the CB. Am J Phys Anthropol, 2005. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Effects of cobalt and potassium doping on thermal stability and electrical properties of radiation grafted acrylic acid onto poly(tetrafluoroethylene ethylene) copolymer films
Authors: Ashour Ahmed H. , El‐Sawy Naeem M. , Ghaffar Mahmoud A. Abdel , El‐Shobaky Gamil A. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractGrafted copolymer of poly(tetrafluoroethylene ethylene) (ET) with acrylic acid (AAc) was prepared by direct radiation method. The obtained films were modified by treating with small amounts of Co2+ and K+ ions (1.0 wt %). The effects of such treatment on the thermal stability and electrical conductivity of these films were studied. Cobalt treatment did not much affect the thermal degradation of the films. The results obtained revealed that k+ treatment enhanced the thermal degradation of ET‐g‐PAAc, which started 273 K lower than that observed in the case of the untreated and Co2+‐treated films. Potassium and cobalt treatment of the investigated films increased their electrical conductivity (σ) and decreased the activation energy ΔEσ. The increase in σ values was, however, more pronounced in the case of K+‐treated film. These results were discussed in terms of the effective increase in the hydrophilicity of the films, especially those treated with potassium. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 867–871, 2005
Conductive effect of an electronic/ionic complex conductivity modifier for silicone elastomers
Authors: Chiu Hsien‐Tang , Wu Jyh‐Horng 
Published: May 2005

AbstractThis study examined silicone, which demonstrated an ionic/electronic compounding conductivity effect through the complexation of polypyrrole (Ppy), carbon black (CB), and a poly(propylene oxide)–poly(ethylene oxide) copolymer with 20 wt % LiClO4 (PEL). Rigid‐body pendulum rheometry was used to observe the processing conditions for the polymer blends, and energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectrometry was used to analyze the distribution depth of the polymer blend surfaces for Ppy. In addition, a digital electrometer was used to test the surface resistance of the composites, and an impedance meter was used to test the dielectric constant and loss factor. The results showed that PEL‐obstructed silicone molecular chain crosslinking, transformed from liquid to solid films, required a higher temperature for curing than silicone because the linear molecular structure of the polymer electrolyte was wound around the silicone polymer network structure, forming a semi‐interpenetrating network. This showed that the Ppy molecule could permeate SP10 blends more deeply. After the silicone was treated with the PEL modifier, the conductivity of Ppy was obstructed. On the other hand, the conductivity of CB showed no significant difference in the SP10 blends. Therefore, after the silicone matrix treatment of the electronic/ionic complex conduction process, there was no incremental effect on the conductivity. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 711–720, 2005
Crystalline and thermal behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate)/polyphenoxy blends
Authors: Gao Ge , Zhang Limei , Sun Honghai , Chen Guifen , Zhang Ming , Ma Rongtang , Liu Fengqi 
Published: May 2005

AbstractPoly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)/polyphenoxy blends were prepared by melt blending. Crystalline and thermal behaviors of PET/polyphenoxy blends were verified by use of DSC. The experiment results show that the initial temperature, peak temperature, and ending temperature of cold crystallization increase with increasing phenoxy content. On the contrary, the onset melting temperature, finishing melting temperature, and peak temperature in the first heating and the secondary heating processes decrease with increasing phenoxy content. The crystallization enthalpy and melting enthalpy, as well as the crystallization rate, decrease with increasing phenoxy content. Avrami exponents of the blends are slightly higher than that of pure PET and almost independent of phenoxy content. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 878–885, 2005
High‐solid‐content emulsions. V. Applications of miniemulsions to high solids and viscosity control
Authors: Ouzineb K. , Graillat C. , McKenna T. F. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractThe use of miniemulsions of styrene and butyl acrylate to make high‐solid‐content, low‐viscosity latices was investigated. Products were obtained with solid concentrations greater than 70 wt % and viscosities as low as 350 mPa s at shear rates of 20 s−1. This was possible with monomodal and bimodal latices. In addition, the compartmentalization of the reactive species in the miniemulsion systems was exploited to produce latices with high solid concentrations, low viscosities, and bimodal molecular weight distributions. This demonstrated a potentially interesting application for this sort of material. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 745–752, 2005
The effect of heat sealing temperature on the properties of OPP/CPP heat seal. I. Mechanical properties
Authors: Tetsuya Tsujii , Ishiaku U. S. , Mizoguchi Machiko , Hamada Hiroyuki 
Published: May 2005

AbstractThe effect of heat sealing temperature on the mechanical properties and morphology of OPP/CPP laminate films was investigated. The laminated films were placed in an impulse type heat sealing machine with both CPP sides facing each other. The temperatures investigated ranged from 100 to 250°C. T‐peel and tensile tests in combination with SEM were used to characterize the heat seals. A minimum seal initiation temperature of 120°C was identified for OPP/CPP laminate heat sealing. Peel strength increased sharply from zero at 110°C to maximum at 120°C, after which a gradual decrease was observed. Tensile strength initially increased until 120°C, after which it gradually decreased until 170°C and assumed a constant value beyond that. The initial rise has been associated to cold crystallization, while the reduction between 120°C and 170°C was due to relaxation in molecular orientation. Beyond 170°C, all the orientation in the laminate has been lost so orientation effects are nullified. Morphological studies with SEM revealed that seals were partially formed at lower temperatures, while the laminates were totally fused together at high temperatures, with intermediate temperatures showing properties that lie in between. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 753–760, 2005
Potentiometric and thermodynamic studies of vinylacetic acid and its metal complexes in monomeric and polymeric forms
Authors: Al‐Sarawy Ahmed A. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractProton–monomeric ligand dissociation and metal–monomeric ligand stability constants of vinylacetic acid (VA) with some metal ions were calculated potentiometrically in 0.1M KCl. Also, in the presence of 2,2′‐azobisisobutyronitrile as initiator, the proton–polymeric ligand dissociation and metal–polymeric ligand stability constants were calculated. The effect of temperature on the dissociation of VA and the stability of its formed complexes were studied in monomeric and polymeric forms. The corresponding thermodynamic functions were derived and discussed. The dissociation process was nonspontaneous, endothermic, and entropically unfavorable. The formation of the metal complexes was found to be spontaneous, endothermic, and entropically favorable. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 952–956, 2005
Functionalization and cross‐linking of high‐density polyethylene in the presence of dicumyl peroxide—An FTIR study
Authors: Anbarasan R. , Babout O. , Dequiel M. , Maillard B. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractHigh‐density polyethylene was thermolysed with short‐chain organic compounds (additives) with an ester functional group in the presence of free radical initiator such as dicumyl peroxide at 160°C. The experimental results inferred that an additive with a hydrogen donor containing a thiol group showed better efficiency toward functionalization and an additive with a methylene bridged group showed better efficiency toward cross‐linking. The FTIR spectral results indicated that the area of the carbonyl peak at 1730 cm−1 increased with the increase in percentage grafting of additives with simultaneous increase of cross‐linking. The ester grafting was further confirmed by saponification reaction. The possibility of acid functionalization via intramolecular hydrogen transfer was also checked through acid hydrolysis of the saponified products. A suitable reaction mechanism was proposed in order to explain the experimental and spectral data obtained. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 766–774, 2005
Sulfur‐free lignin as reinforcing component of styrene–butadiene rubber
Authors: Košíková B. , Gregorová A. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractThe potential application of lignin biopolymer as a component of styrene–butadiene rubber was examined with regard to its ability to reinforce the vulcanizates. It was shown that the sulfur‐free lignin preparation improved physicomechanical properties of rubber. The determination of the coefficient of lignin activity confirmed that lignin acts as an active filler. FTIR characteristics of lignin isolated from the vulcanizate containing 20 phr lignin indicated its interaction with the sulfur system, resulting in formation of noncyclic sulfide structures. In the case of higher lignin amount in the vulcanizate, some interfacial interaction between lignin and SBR may occur. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 924–929, 2005
Swelling of polymeric glove materials during permeation by solvent mixtures
Authors: Georgoulis L. B. , Morgan M. S. , Andrianopoulos N. , Seferis J. C. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractExtrapolation from permeation data for pure solvents does not predict accurately their behavior in mixtures. In this study we examined whether the permeation of natural rubber, nitrile, and PVA glove materials by solvent mixtures is proportional to material swelling. Gloves were exposed to solvent mixtures and their permeation was monitored: breakthrough times, permeation rates, and degree of swelling were determined. Toluene exhibits higher permeation than MEK through natural rubber. Adding MEK to toluene decreased the permeation of toluene and increased that of MEK, proportionally to mixture composition and the degree of swelling. The opposite was observed for nitrile: toluene, now the “low permeation” solvent (LPS), retarded MEK permeation and vice versa. The effect was proportional to mixture composition but not consistently proportional to the degree of swelling. Samples were also exposed to the LPS for different time periods prior to a permeation run using the “high permeation” solvent (HPS). The decrease in breakthrough time of the HPS was proportional to the degree of swelling caused by the LPS. Material swelling appears to control MEK and toluene permeation through natural rubber. For nitrile, additional factors are apparently at work. No permeation was detected through PVA and material swelling was negligible. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 775–783, 2005
Effect of the polymer glass transition on the chromatographic retention volumes
Authors: Vrentas J. S. , Vrentas C. M. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractTheoretical developments are presented that explain four experimental observations concerning the temperature dependence of chromatographic specific retention volumes. A theoretical framework is proposed for a method that can be used to determine the glass‐transition temperature of the pure polymer and for a method of characterizing the concentration dependence of the glass‐transition temperature of a polymer–solvent system. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 793–796, 2005
Comparative study of the recovery of silver(I) from aqueous solutions with different chelating resins derived from glycidyl methacrylate
Authors: Atia Asem A. , Donia Ahmed M. , Yousif Ahmed M. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractGlycidyl methacrylate (GMA) was polymerized in the presence of divinylbenzene (DVB). The GMA/DVB resin was immobilized with different chelating moieties containing nitrogen or sulfur donor atoms. The resins obtained [an amino‐bearing resin (RI), an amino/thiocarbamate‐bearing resin (RII), a triazole‐bearing resin (RIII), and an amino/thiol‐bearing resin (RIV)] were tested toward the recovery of Ag(I) from its aqueous solutions. The adsorption behavior of Ag(I) and the resin regeneration were studied. The sulfur‐containing resins showed higher uptake and lower elution efficiency than those containing nitrogen. The maximum uptake values were 1.20, 1.33, 1.40, and 2.86 mmol/g for RI, RII, RIII, and RIV, respectively. The mechanism of interaction between Ag(I) and the resins is also suggested. Regeneration was achieved with a 0.5N thiourea solution, acidified thiourea, or 0.5N H2SO4, where the resins were stable over five cycles. Elution efficiencies of 94–96 and 90–93% were achieved for the nitrogen‐ and sulfur‐containing resins, respectively. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 806–812, 2005
Influence of the glycol component in dibenzoate plasticizers on the properties of plasticized PVC films
Authors: Wardzińska Elżbieta , Penczek Piotr 
Published: May 2005

AbstractA series of glycol dibenzoates was synthesized by transesterification of glycols with methyl benzoate. PVC films were prepared from suspension grade PVC and the dibenzoates at a constant content of the dibenzoates. The mechanical properties of the films were measured. In addition, the extractability and the absorption of various liquids was determined. The effect of the structure of the glycol component in the dibenzoates on the mechanical properties of the films and the plasticizing efficiency was investigated. Neopentyl glycol dibenzoate exhibits the highest plasticizing effect, followed by triethylene and ethylene glycol dibenzoates and the 2‐(n‐butyl)‐2‐ethyl‐1,3‐propanediol derivative. It was found that the ether linkages in the dibenzoates mainly contribute to the plasticization of PVC. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 822–824, 2005
Microstructure and fracture behavior of (co)injection‐molded polyamide 6 composites with short glass/carbon fiber hybrid reinforcement
Authors: Solomon S. , Bakar A. Abu , Ishak Z. A. Mohd , Ishiaku U. S. , Hamada H. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractThe mechanical and fracture properties of injection molded short glass fiber)/short carbon fiber reinforced polyamide 6 (PA 6) hybrid composites were studied. The short fiber composites of PA 6 glass fiber, carbon fiber, and the hybrid blend were injection molded using a conventional machine whereas the two types of sandwich skin–core hybrids were coinjection molded. The fiber volume fraction for all formulations was fixed at 0.07. The overall composite density, volume, and weight fraction for each formulation was calculated after composite pyrolysis in a furnace at 600°C under nitrogen atmosphere. The tensile, flexural, and single‐edge notch‐bending tests were performed on all formulations. Microstructural characterizations involved the determination of thermal properties, skin–core thickness, and fiber length distributions. The carbon fiber/PA 6 (CF/PA 6) formulation exhibits the highest values for most tests. The sandwich skin‐core hybrid composites exhibit values lower than the CF/PA 6 and hybrid composite blends for the mechanical and fracture tests. The behaviors of all composite formulations are explained in terms of mechanical and fracture properties and its proportion to the composite strength, fiber orientation, interfacial bonding between fibers and matrix, nucleating ability of carbon fibers, and the effects of the skin and core structures. Failure mechanisms of both the matrix and the composites, assessed by fractographic studies in a scanning electron microscope, are discussed. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 957–967, 2005
Study on flammability of montmorillonite/styrene‐butadiene rubber (SBR) nanocomposites
Authors: Zhang Huifeng , Wang Yiqing , Wu Youping , Zhang Liqun , Yang Jun 
Published: May 2005

AbstractThe flammability of montmorillonite (MMT)/SBR nanocomposites, prepared by the technique of cocoagulating rubber latex and clay aqueous suspension, was investigated. Flammability studies, performed on the cone calorimeter, showed that the maximum heat release rate (HRR) of SBR decreased from 1987 to 1442 kw/m2 with the introduction of nanoclay (20 phr). This nanocomposite had the lowest mass loss rate and the largest amount of char upon combustion compared with conventional SBR composites with the same clay loading and pure SBR. The permeability properties of MMT/SBR composites were also measured. It was deduced that the lowered permeability was responsible for the reduced mass loss rate and hence the lower HRR. Unfortunately, the oxygen index (OI) of the nanocomposites was not as high as expected. Combination of Mg(OH)2 and clay was effective for the improvement of both mechanical properties and OI. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 844–849, 2005
Study on morphology of compatibilized poly (vinyl chloride)/ultrafine polyamide‐6 blends by styrene–maleic anhydride
Authors: Xiong Chuanxi , Lu Shengjun , Wang Tao , Hong Yang , Chen Tao , Zhou Zhiyong 
Published: May 2005

AbstractUltrafine polyamide‐6 (UPA6) with a size of 4–8 μm was prepared via jet‐milling. Blends of poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) and UPA6 using a reactive copolymer styrene–maleic anhydride (SMA‐18%) were prepared. The change in morphology and structure of the blends were studied using differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, and X‐ray diffraction. The blend behavior was also determined experimentally using dynamic mechanical analysis. Contrasted to the original PA6, the crystallinity of the UPA6 decreased, the size of its crystallites were reduced, and its melting point decreased to 175°C. In all blends, PVC formed the continuous matrix phase. SMA is miscible with PVC and tends to be dissolved in the PVC phase during the earlier stages of blending. The dissolved SMA has the opportunity to react with PA6 at the interface to form the desirable SMA‐g‐PA6 copolymer. This in situ formed SMA‐g‐PA6 graft copolymer tends to anchor along the interface to reduce the interfacial tension and results in finer phase domains. Cocrystallity existed in PVC/(UPA6/SMA) at a ratio of 82/(18/5). © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 850–854, 2005
Studies on cellulose acetate‐carboxylated polysulfone blend ultrafiltration membranes. III
Authors: Sajitha C. J. , Mohan D. 
Published: May 2005

AbstractEnhancement of the hydrophilicity in polymeric membrane materials results in membranes with higher flux and better membrane characteristics. Hence, polysulfone was carboxylated and ultrafiltration membranes were prepared from blends of cellulose acetate and carboxylated polysulfones having various degrees of carboxylation with a total polymer concentration of 20 wt % in casting solution and at different blend polymer compositions. The effects of degree of carboxylation on membrane characteristics such as compaction, pure water flux, and membrane hydraulic resistance (Rm) have been investigated. The influence of the polymer concentration in the blend solution on the performance of blend membranes at various blend polymer compositions has also been investigated and compared with that of blend membranes prepared from blends of cellulose acetate and polysulfone or carboxylated polysulfone with a total polymer concentration of 17.5 wt %. Further, the solute rejection performance of the membranes has also been investigated by subjecting the membranes to metal ion permeation studies using polyelectrolyte‐enhanced ultrafiltration. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 976–988, 2005