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Generic drugs are substitutes for expensive tablets to treat erectile dysfunction. You certainly have noticed this "generic boom" and asked why generics are also cheap. Companies producing expensive Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and Spedra had to invest in the development of active substances.
They have been asking for money back from you already for several years in the form of a high price for popular color pills. Pharmaceutical companies generating generic drugs do not have to invest in active substances. Due to expiration of the patent, they can use the active substances that have already been developed. This offers you the ability to address erectile dysfunction with tablets with the same content - at a lower price.
Generic drugs contain an active drug substance that is the same as in the reference drug. The generic drug is a bioequivalent (the time course of blood levels in the original and its equivalence is the same), consistent with effectiveness, safety and quality standards. Generic drugs are approved on the basis of the same standards; they may vary in the content of inactive substances (dyes, sugar) and in the visual design. Are you suffering from erectile dysfunction? Address it immediately, without an unnecessarily high investment.
Generic drugs are considerably cheaper than their original variants. The companies producing them are not obliged to perform lengthy and especially costly toxicological and clinical studies that have been conducted in the development of the active ingredients in the original. By saving development costs, generic companies can provide alternative tablet replacements at much more suitable prices, with the same clinical effect.
Forget about erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and address these issues with tablets that may cost you four times the price of generic drugs.


The Nanoimager is the world’s first commercial solution for wide-field single-molecule Förster resonance energy transfer (smFRET) studies. FRET is a non-radiative energy transfer between two fluorophores that reports on their intermolecular distance. It operates on the 2-10 nm range. In smFRET studies a ‘donor’ fluorophore is excited by a laser, and depending on their proximity, transfers energy to a second ‘acceptor’ fluorophore. The excited acceptor then emits this energy as fluorescence. The donor and acceptor can be attached to the same or to separate molecules, and the energy transfer signature reports on the separation of the dyes. Any changes to this separation are detected as they happen, with millisecond resolution in time.
smFRET can measure intramolecular distances in a single protein or nucleic acid, or the specific interaction between subunits in a protein complex, in real time. Applications might include the effect of drugs on the conformational dynamics of enzyme binding sites, or the study of protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. smFRET can be used to infer binding constants, reaction pathways and dwell time distributions at the stochastic single-molecule level, not obscured by ensemble averaging as in techniques such as fluorimetry or calorimetry.
The image at the top shows raw single-molecule data from a DNA Holliday junctions experiment. Holliday junctions are involved in homologous recombination and lead to genetic variation. In this experiment, individual Holliday junctions were labeled at two sites, and in the presence of magnesium ions they stochastically and dynamically changed conformation, leading to a change in the separation of the two fluorophores. This dynamic transition was detected by smFRET, and the FRET traces and associated intensity traces were plotted in real time using the Nanoimager software suite.
Key features of the Nanoimager that highlight its suitability for smFRET include:
ALEX extends the potential of smFRET for understanding single molecules. The impact of photophysics and photobleaching on the fluorescence signal from a single molecule becomes fully characterized and decoupled from the FRET measurement. The stoichiometry and labeling properties of individual complexes or molecules are reported, allowing reaction kinetics to be determined even the absence of a FRET signal.


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L-Glutathione, The Skin’s Key Antioxidant: A Synopsis
Source: Theodore Hersh, MD, MACG
Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, Emory University
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To retaliate against invaders, countries set up armies and other defensive measures. To retaliate against toxic chemicals called free radicals, the body has a well-developed antioxidant system.
The prime antioxidant is L-glutathione, known as GSH by the scientific community and this summary will introduce you to this remarkable molecule.
What are free radicals? Free radicals are created during a cell’s normal metabolism, but countless more are produced from many other sources including inflammatory reactions and infectious conditions, environmental pollutants in the air we breathe, the tobacco we smoke and smoke inhaled from other smokers, as well as from chewing tobacco.
Free radicals are also created from exposure to ultraviolet sunlight, artificial radiation, and radio therapy. These free radicals alter DNA, causing mutations that lead to cancers. Free radicals may cause premature cell death and are contributors to premature aging and more than 50 diseases including cardiovascular disease, bronchitis and emphysema, cancer of the skin, mouth, throat, esophagus and lung, immune disorders, arthritis, neurological disorders, AIDS and Alzheimer’s disease, to name but a few.
What are antioxidants? Antioxidants scavenge and neutralize oxygen and other free radicals species to a less toxic or non-toxic compound. While the human body has built-in antixidant mechanisms to suppress uncontrolled free radicals, which may lead to cellular damage, these mechanisms may fail due to a combination of overwhelming production of free radicals or a depletion of critical compounds used by the body’s antioxidant defense mechanisms. An overabundance of free radicals in the body can lead to a condition known as “oxidative stress”, which causes cell death.
What is L-glutathione? L-glutathione (GSH), the body’s prime antioxidant is composed of three amino acids, glycine, cysteine and glutamine. Glutathione is synthesized mainy in the liver and can be transported from the blood to most of the body’s cells. Glutathione plays a critical role in the aging process and in preventing the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation to the skin, a phenomenon known as photoaging. It helps the fight against wrinkles. The oxygen and other free radicals generated in the skin by the sun’s rays or by artificial lights as in tanning booths, also increase the skin’s damage and the risk of developing skin cancers, including malignant melanomas. GSH and its synergistic antioxidants in skin help protect against photoaging and lessen the occurrence of these malignancies. Sun protection with clothing, hats, sun glasses and sunscreens are paramount defenses. Cosmetics with antioxidants help restore the skin’s own defenses and combat free radicals generated by ultraviolet radiation.
GSH levels inside the cells must be maintained in order to have healthy cells and a strong defense system. Cells die without adequate levels of glutathione. However, to provide its beneficial effect, GSH must work synergistically with the other cellular and tissue antioxidants including selenium and vitamins C and E. Much of glutathione is supplied from the diet, either as intact GSH or its component amino acids, particularly cysteine, from fruits, vegetables, liver, meats, fowl and fish. GSH protects against inhaled or ingested environmental pollutants and chemicals both in the respiratory tract and in the small intestine. GSH helps protect our lungs and also helps regulate immunologic function in the white blood cells called lymphocytes. Low GSH levels in lymphocytes allow easier replication of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Virus. Thus, the importance of maintaining GSH and its synergistic antioxidant partners.
Much is certain: GSH is the prime antioxidant in our body’s cells and fluids, and it works in concert with the other antioxidants to prevent or protect us from oxidative stress. GSH levels are decreased in the elderly, the sun lover, the tanning enthusiast, the smoker, the alcohol imbiber, the fatty foods glutton, among others. In this era of preventive medicine, L-glutathione plays a significant role in helping to maintain health and probably even youth!


It’s important to know how to turn your propane tank valves on and off as needed. On most Bermuda Gas valves, the hand wheel is turned clockwise several turns until tight to turn it off.
While propane is odorless when it is created, an additional chemical is added to the gas in order to give it its recognizable scent. Familiarize yourself with this distinct smell in order to quickly identify a leak should one occur.
If there is a leak or another emergency, be sure to shut off the gas completely and call Bermuda emergency services on 298-6114.
Water is damaging! The internal safety mechanism of your appliances can be affected by water and cause them to malfunction. If this is the case, call us at 295-3111, to have our technicians replace them immediately.
Safety for your gas ranges
Check the color of the flame. If it is blue, your gas range is operating as it should. If the flame is yellow the air inlets may be clogged, or the burners may need adjusting.
Do not cover the bottom of your oven with foil – it can restrict air circulation.
Always use your grill outdoors, in a well-ventilated area.
Always follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions and keep written materials and manuals in a safe, accessible place.
Make sure the grill burner controls are turned off and keep the cylinder valve closed and disconnected when not in use.
Make sure the gas grill is shut off and cool to the touch before covering your grill after use.
Store cylinders upright at all times (in transport, storage and in use) and outdoors away from dryer and furnace vents or other sources of heat.
After filling, take your cylinder home immediately. Keep the cylinder upright and your car ventilated. Do not leave the cylinder in your car.
Before lighting your propane gas grill burner, check all connections for tightness.
Never use matches or lighters to check for leaks!
If there is a significant release of gas or a fire, call the Bermuda Fire Service immediately and move all people and pets away from the unit.
Do not store the cylinder indoors or in an enclosed area.
Keep appliances such as heaters and fire-logs clean! Lint and dirt need to be regularly removed to ensure safe and secure operation of your heating appliances.
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Asima Chatterjee (née Mookerjee) was born on 23 September 1917 in Bengal. She was an Indian organic chemist and an astounding scientist noted for her work in the fields of organic chemistry and phytomedicine. Her most notable work includes research on vinca alkaloids, the development of anti-epileptic drugs, and the development of anti-malarial drugs.
Asima Chatterjee was the eldest of the two children of a medical doctor Indra Narayan Mukherjee and his wife, Kamala Devi. She grew up in Calcutta in a middle-class family. Her father was very interested in botany and Chatterjee shared in his interest. She graduated with honours in chemistry from the Scottish Church College of the University of Calcutta in 1936. Asima Chatterjee received a master’s degree (1938) and a doctoral degree (1944) in organic chemistry from the University of Calcutta. She was the first Indian woman to earn a doctorate in science. Her doctoral research focused on the chemistry of plant products and synthetic organic chemistry.
She joined the Lady Brabourne College of the University of Calcutta and founded the department of chemistry there. In the year 1954, Asima Chatterjee joined the University College of Science of the University of Calcutta, as a reader in pure chemistry.
Asima Chatterjee has made many great achievements and contributions to science. She initiated a chemical investigation of alkaloids in Rauwolfia canescens, which is commonly known as the be still tree or devil-pepper. Growing as a bush or small tree. Investigated the chemistry of almost all principal types of indole alkaloids. She carried out synthetic studies on several complex indoles, quinoline and isoquinoline alkaloids. Developed procedures for the preparation of beta-phenylethanolamines in connection with alkaloid synthesis. Introduced the use of periodic acid as a reagent for the detection and location of both terminal and exocyclic double bonds in organic compounds. And has made many such contributions.
Asima Chatterjee received many awards and recognitions in her life. She was a Premchand Roychand Scholar of the University of Calcutta. She was Khaira Professor of Chemistry from the year 1962 to 1982, one of the most prestigious and coveted chairs of the University of Calcutta. In the year 1972, she was appointed as the Honorary Coordinator of the Special Assistance Program to intensify teaching and research in natural product chemistry, sanctioned by the Indian University Grants Commission(UGC). She was elected a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy in New Delhi. In the year 1961, she received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award in chemical science, becoming the first female who received this award. In the year 1975, she was granted the prestigious Padma Bhushan and became the first female scientist to be elected as the General President of the Indian Science Congress Association. She was granted the D. Sc. (honoris causa) degree by several universities.
She was nominated by the President of India as a Member of the Rajya Sabha.
Asima Chatterjee proved to be a great inspiration. She contributed her knowledge for the betterment of society. When women in society were rarely encouraged for their career, she made her name in the field of science and became the first women scientist. She made India proud in the field of organic chemistry.


The Kimpton Acoustic Team have just completed the installation of a series of Acoustic Barriers within a large Bitumen production plant in the UK. The acoustic barriers were designed to reduce reflective noise from the machinery used in the production process and shield workers within the plant from potentially unsafe noise levels.
The acoustic barriers that you can see below in place have been designed to be removable for access to the workings of the machinery for servicing. They also needed to allow
It’s a potentially challenging problem, but one that was overcome with a well planned and executed design solution.
Prior to the installation, the machinery was contained within skids, but offered no noise shielding. Increasingly machine noise reduction within production environments is something the Kimpton Acoustic Team are addressing under The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (Noise Regulations 2005) which require employers to prevent or reduce risks to health and safety of their employees, from exposure to noise at work.
Bitumen has been used in the UK construction industry, since it was first used as a pavement material in around 1836. Since those early days, its uses have been extended to the roofing industry in many forms and for sealing and insulating applications elsewhere.
In the UK market, bitumen is predominantly produced through fractional distillation of crude oil. This is known as Refined Bitumen. In other markets, similar to tar, Crude Bitumen can be found occurring in nature within areas such as the ill named La Brea Tar Pits in LA or various Oil Sands found in the likes of Alberta, Canada.
Within the fractional distillation process, lighter fuels such as LPG and Petrol are removed at lower temperatures, leaving the heavier Bitumen to make up around 3-4% of the final product. During this process, it needs to be brought up to around 300 degrees Centigrade or more to separate the Bitumen product. The final Bitumen product as we know it is produced after one further distillation process within a vacuum distillation column.
You can see the full refining process in this diagram.
Bitumen is surprisingly one of the more environmentally friendly bi products of Petrol and Gas production. Not because it isn’t full of nasty carbon material, but by the fact that it isn’t burnt and therefore doesn’t produce any CO2 emissions. It’s also readily recyclable. Worldwide, as much as 70% of Bitumen is recycled.
Unless it is kept at a temperature above 150 degrees Centigrade it forms into a solid wax like substance that is completely waterproof. It’s this property that has made it so useful in road construction.
So for us, it’s another step in our efforts to create safer, quieter industrial work environments. If you have a noise issue at work, the Kimpton Acoustic Team have a noise reduction solution.


“We’ve taken carbon dioxide from air and hydrogen from water and turned these elements into petrol,” said Air Fuel Synthesis Chief Executive Peter Harrison. The process of separation involves combining the air with sodium hydroxide and passing it through an electrolyzer. A similar method is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The CO2 and hydrogen are then synthesized to make methanol, and eventually petrol.
Sound suspiciously too good to be true? There are problems. Namely with production scale and efficiency.
However history repeatedly shows us that when the problem is a question of scale, innovation eventually finds the solution. The route from Kitty Hawk to the Concord was anything but direct, but commercial supersonic flights (and space tourism) are the direct descendants of the first flight.
We are looking forward to keeping an eye on this firm and their competition, which will also likely materialize out of thin air as well. And most important: how political dynamics will shift when the dependence of energy is no longer a regional issue.


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Savage is one of the most experienced chemical and petrochemical handlers in the country. We safely load or transload hundreds of thousands of railcars of chemical and petrochemical products annually. For example, we load or unload 40,000 railcars of polymers each year, and have broad polymer handling experience that includes:
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Following is an article written by Tom McCullough MEd., MSS which appeared in National Bodybuilding and Fitness Magazine
Many of us are under the false impression that it is possible to cut body fat while gaining muscle. Is this possible or is this just another gym myth? To arrive at an answer to this question, we need to know exactly what happens to cause fat to be mobilized from it's storage place in the adipose tissue.
The large stores of triglyceride within adipose tissue or fat are mobilized at relatively slow rates, even during exercise. In this process, exercise or a negative energy balance caused by caloric restriction, stimulates an enzyme hormone sensitive lipase, to dissolve the lipid or triglyceride molecule into three molecules of unbound or free fatty acids (FFA) and one glycerol molecule. This process of breaking down triglycerides is known as lipolysis. The glycerol released from this reaction is water soluble and diffuses freely into the blood. It's rate of appearance in the blood provides a direct measure of the amount of triglyceride hydrolyzed in the body.
The primary factor thought to be responsible for the stimulation of adipose tissue lipolysis during exercise or a negative energy balance is the increasing plasma concentration of epinephrine, which activates beta receptors in adipocytes (Arner et al. , 1990). Of course exercise greatly affects the mobilization of FFA in to the blood stream. During prolonged sub maximal exercise FFA oxidation is about 10 fold from a resting state and reesterification of FFA is also decreased.
What happens when the intensity of the exercise is increased ->70& VO2 max-? Sure the oxidation rate of FFA increased but lactate production also increases. Lactate decreases the FFA mobilization rate and increases FFA reesterification rate. Carbohydrates then become an increasingly important source of fuel. However, during prolonged sub maximal exercise blood lactate levels are very low, thus not affecting FFA mobilization significantly. Thus, carbohydrates are used much less as a fuel and oxidated fats become the most abundant source of energy.
When we cut the calories so as to create a negative energy balance are we still able to build muscle? Well, to answer this we must next understand that if our body does not have enough calories to meet the demands of exercise and basal metabolism it must start breaking down stores. Of course, as we have seen, fat stores are broken down to meet these energy demands. However, the body is not selective in its needs, it also breaks down protein and carbohydrate stores. During this period of negative energy, the body's insulin production also is much lower. Thus, the body releases glucagon and other glucocorticoids such as cortisol. These catabolic hormones quickly go to work by breaking down the whole body tissue and converting it into usable energy. So obviously, low insulin levels and high glucagon levels for long periods of time are not very conductive to building muscle. Thus, the longer we are in a negative energy balance, the more our body degrades protein to meet energy needs.
Most of us are also mislead by the 'gym myth' that says by increasing dietary protein during a negative energy period, you will stop this protein degradation from ever taking place. Is this myth true? Our body has a choice of three places to get these reserves of amino acids needed for energy: 1) dietary protein; 2) tissue free amino acid pools; and 3) endogenous tissue protein (muscle). Unfortunately dietary protein is a relatively minor source of amino acids even when consumed in large amounts. So eating more protein when dropping weight will not slow this degradation process significantly.
The free amino acid pool is next best source of amino acids. However, it is also used quickly in a negative energy balance as it is only estimated to supply less than 1% of the metabolically active amino acids. The largest, most abundant supply of amino acids is from the endogenous protein breakdown. This simply means that the majority of the amino acid broken down for energy, due to a negative energy balance, comes from the breakdown of muscle.
By increasing the dietary protein intake, we may minimize the loss of lean tissue, but not completely stop it. However, it is widely accepted that the larger the energy deficit the more the body must utilize its stores of energy. So slow weight loses are perhaps the best. We lose much less muscle that way.
What are the causes of protein degradation? Of course, as described, the decreased energy state of the cell due to either a negative energy balance created by caloric restriction or a negative energy balance created by exercise is the most obvious cause. Also the rise in glucocorticoids, reduced dietary protein, and the decreased infusion of leucine cause higher rates of protein degradation.
Once again, it is obvious that calories are most important. So will doing resistance exercise while cutting body fat stop lean body mass loses? NO! Exercise decreases protein synthesis and it also increases protein degradation. Exercise also stimulates growth hormone production as well as other anabolic hormones which combined with calories (ie. amino acids) result in stimulation of protein synthesis and a decrease in protein degradation. However, if there is not enough energy to the cell, as in enough calories, protein synthesis is slowed or stopped and degradation rates are increased. So exercise might well help to protect or slow degradation, by causing increases in synthesis afterwards. However, it doesn't stop degradation in periods of negative energy, because rates of protein synthesis are very dependent on caloric intake and, once again, energy to the cell.
What about eating these new low carbohydrate diets? Newsholme, E.A., et al. (1983), as well as many others, reported that decreased availability of total carbohydrate sources, also result in a decrease in FFA oxidation. Low carbohydrate availability impairs high rates of aerobic energy production because the shift to fats as the predominant fuel leads to either a reduction in the rate of acetyl-CoA units or an inability to maintain an adequate level of Krebs cycle intermediates. Not only is FFA oxidation reduced, but it seems that plasma FFA mobilization is remarkably sensitive to even small increases in plasma insulin (Jensen et al., 1989), and it seems that lipolysis is influenced for a long time after eating carbohydrate (Montain et al., 1991).
Diets that are lower in carbohydrate or that contain carbohydrates that cause less insulin secretion (low glycemic foods), probably still elicit enough of an insulin response to reduce plasma FFA mobilization. Therefore, any commercially available product or diet that claims to increase FFA mobilization and oxidation would have to almost totally eliminate the insulin response to the carbohydrate in their product, which seems unlikely. At any rate, any increased FFA mobilization would certainly not seem to be of any value for untrained people because their mobilization of FFA normally exceeds the ability of the muscles to oxidize FFA.
So is it possible to gain mass while cutting fat and losing weight? No! If you want to lose body fat you are going to have to face the fact that you will lose some muscle in the process. It is possible to lose fat and minimize muscle loses by increasing dietary protein consumption and by avoiding severe negative energy balances through either exercise or caloric restriction or the combination of the two. So slow weight loses (~1lb/wk) are best. Another way to minimize protein loses is by increasing protein synthesis by taking advantage of induced post-exercise insulin rebound. Within two hours post-exercise there is a time frame where protein synthesis can be greatly stimulated. The consumption of simple carbohydrates and amino acids during this time period increases the body's insulin production and forces nutrients (amino acids) in to the cell at a much quicker rate. So take advantage of this time!
What can we do to increase FFA oxidation? Well, sub-maximal aerobic exercise seems to be the best method. This intensity causes the rise in the hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine, and growth hormone inhibit the release of insulin from the pancreas. This hormonal environment enhances liver glucose output and promotes greater fat utilization.
In summary, it's the caloric deficit resulting from the exercise session that best helps promote body fat loss. A gradual loss of body fat comes from burning more calories during exercise than you take in at the table, not from some special dietary ratio. Since aerobic training already creates a metabolic environment advantageous for fat metabolism, the best way to increase the body's fat-burning proficiency is to start doing exercise . Keep pumping the weight! But expect to lose some muscle in the process.
Elite powerlifter Tom McCullough MEd.,MSS of Excel Sport Nutrition, Inc., specializes in strength and conditioning for sport, sport nutrition, weight loss, and personal fitness, and is a consultant for the International Sport Sciences Association, a national certification agency for strength coaches and personal trainers, and also works as a full-time physical education instructor and football coach. Info: firstname.lastname@example.org


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Pet Urine and Odor Removal in DFW
We love our pets and we know you do, too! At A-abc Chem-Dry, we are proud to offer Dallas & Fort Worth's most effective process to handle pet accidents. Our Pet Urine Removal Treatment (P.U.R.T.) doesn't use perfumes to mask the smell, like some other products and services do. We eliminate the odor at the source, by exploding the urine crystals that cause the odors, so the smell is gone for good.
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Our revolutionary pet carpet cleaning process is called Pet Urine Removal Treatment (P.U.R.T.®). It attacks odors at their source - deep in carpet fibers. Other methods can’t do this and typically only mask odors with perfumes. P.U.R.T. causes a chemical reaction that destroys the urine crystals and eliminates the odors for good.
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An independent laboratory conducted multiple tests of our Pet Urine Removal Treatment to determine its impact on pet urine odors.
In tests against the most common odor sources found in cat and dog urine, the study determined that P.U.R.T. removes an average of 99.9% of pet urine odors from carpets*.
These results definitively show that our P.U.R.T. process is much more efficient than store-bought cleaners and processes used by other pet carpet cleaning services.
Eliminate Pet Urine Odors
Dealing with pet accidents that you see is difficult, but what about those you may not be aware of until the smell hits? Our trained technicians use a special UV light to detect all pet urine accidents in your house, even those you might not have noticed.
If not treated properly when they happen, pet urine can soak your carpet fibers, backing, padding, and even the subfloor. As the urine dries, the liquid will evaporate, but the urine crystals left behind will become even more concentrated and pungent.
Simple cleaning and DIY methods won’t be able to remove this odor. The Chem-Dry P.U.R.T. process attacks these odors at the source, causing a chemical reaction that breaks down all of the odor-causing matter in the 24 to 36 hours following application. P.U.R.T. is a pet odor cleaning method you can count on!
We offer our P.U.R.T. service to everyone in our area. Our professionally trained technicians will take care to inspect your home, identify any issues you may have, and provide a free, no-obligation quote.
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3rd Water Research Conference
11-14 January 2015, Shenzhen, China
The 3rd Water Research Conference aims to present results of state-of-the-art exploration in water/wastewater treatment and discuss conceptually novel ideas that are necessary to develop well-tuned energy- and resource-efficient treatment technologies designed to remove a wide range of known and emerging pollutants and/or to recover increasingly limited and valuable resources like chemicals, nutrients, energy and water itself.
As such, the conference will provide a unique opportunity for the presentation of results of cutting-edge exploratory activities, associated technological applications and, most importantly, extensive exchange of ideas that will ultimately lead to a shared understanding of most promising and critically important directions of future research concerned with the improvement of water quality and the recovery of resources on local and global scales.
The program will be particularly focused on water treatment approaches that utilise highly efficient processes, for instance those of catalytic nature or involving interfacial interactions and other microscopic level controls of transformation of pollutants in engineered systems. Specific challenges on recovering resources from water/wastewater, especially water reuse, nutrient/energy/chemicals recovery will be addressed.
Call for Abstracts
Submit abstracts by 1 August 2014
Abstracts for oral and poster presentations are invited on the conference topics and should be submitted using the online abstract submission system.
The conference will address two main topics:
- Catalytic processes and new materials and technologies in water/wastewater treatment
- Water reuse and product recovery from water/wastewater treatment


The versatility and innovation in the packaging industry have taken a significant leap forward with the advent of polyethylene (PE) in creating flexible packaging solutions. As the demand for durable, lightweight, and cost-effective packaging continues to grow, PE flexible packaging stands out for its remarkable ability to meet these needs while also offering enhanced sustainability benefits.
Unwrapping PE: A Material of Choice
The Essentials of PE Flexible Packaging
Polyethylene’s unique properties make it an ideal candidate for flexible packaging. Known for its strength, flexibility, and adaptability, PE can be tailored to various thicknesses and densities, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. From food packaging to medical supplies, PE flexible packaging offers protection and convenience, all while reducing material use and transportation costs due to its lightweight nature.
Sustainability and PE: A Greener Future
PE’s role in sustainable packaging solutions is increasingly recognized. Its lower carbon footprint compared to traditional packaging materials, coupled with its recyclability, positions PE as a frontrunner in the push towards more environmentally friendly packaging options. Efforts to enhance PE recycling processes further underscore the material’s commitment to sustainability.
The Innovation Spectrum: PE’s Versatility Unleashed
Advancements in Barrier Technologies
Innovation in PE-based materials includes the development of high-barrier films that effectively protect against moisture, oxygen, and other external elements. These advancements extend the shelf life of products, particularly in the food and beverage sector, thereby reducing waste and enhancing consumer satisfaction.
Customization and Design Flexibility
PE flexible packaging offers unmatched design flexibility, allowing for customization in shapes, sizes, and functionalities. This adaptability not only meets specific product requirements but also provides opportunities for branding and consumer engagement through eye-catching and informative packaging designs.
Enhancing User Experience
Convenience and Usability
The convenience of PE flexible packaging, evidenced in features like resealability and easy-open mechanisms, significantly enhances the user experience. This focus on functionality ensures that packaging is not just protective but also user-friendly, addressing consumers’ needs for convenience and efficiency.
Safety and Compliance
PE materials are manufactured with safety and compliance at the forefront, particularly for applications in food packaging and pharmaceuticals. Meeting strict regulatory standards, PE ensures that products are safely protected, maintaining their integrity from production to consumption.
The Future Is Flexible
Pioneering Biodegradable and Bio-based PE
Research and development efforts are increasingly directed towards producing biodegradable and bio-based PE alternatives. These innovations aim to retain the material’s beneficial properties while improving its environmental footprint, signaling a promising direction for the future of flexible packaging.
The Circular Economy and PE
The integration of PE into the circular economy is facilitated through initiatives that promote recycling and reuse. By designing for recyclability and supporting infrastructure improvements, the packaging industry is working towards a model where PE flexible packaging not only serves immediate packaging needs but also contributes to long-term sustainability goals.
Embracing PE in flexible packaging solutions represents a significant step forward in balancing functionality with environmental responsibility. As innovations continue to unfold, the focus on sustainability, consumer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance ensures that PE remains at the forefront of the packaging industry’s evolution. The transformative impact of PE on flexible packaging is clear, offering a glimpse into a future where packaging solutions are not just about protection and presentation but also about contributing positively to our planet’s well-being.


Pay attention to the poisonous serum of Chinese patent medicine
It is generally believed that Chinese patent medicines have fewer side effects, are safe to take, and sometimes they are not taken according to the doctor’s advice. This practice is extremely detrimental to health.
Some proprietary Chinese medicines contain potent and toxic ingredients, and some contain western medicine ingredients.
These Chinese medicines have certain damage to the human body, and accidentally may cause adverse reactions or drug-induced diseases.
For example, a proprietary Chinese medicine for treating diabetes contains glibenclamide; a cough-relieving Chinese medicine contains ephedrine, ammonium chloride, and clenbuterol; the digestive system contains atropine, procaine, and sucralfate.Etc.; Chinese medicine for depressurization contains hydrochlorothiazide, clonidine hydrochloride and the like.
Although the content of western medicine contained in proprietary Chinese medicines is generally reduced, if the patient exceeds the dosage, the risk will be greatly increased, and even serious cases may be life-threatening.
When using proprietary Chinese medicines, the efficacy of single-flavor Chinese medicine or western medicine is more reliable, and it is generally recommended to avoid mixing medicine.
If the drug must be mixed, the drug composition should be clarified and the risk of repeated drug use should occur.
In general, good safety is one of the advantages of proprietary Chinese medicines.
The Chinese medicinal materials used in the production of proprietary Chinese medicines are mostly natural medicines, but they are still toxic substitutes. It can be said that there is no non-toxic alternative to proprietary Chinese medicines.
“Shen Nong tastes the herb, and encounters seventy poisons in one day.” In the process of searching for and identifying food, ancient people accidentally ate some poisonous herbs. After the toxic reaction, they cured some diseases, so they found out.traditional Chinese medicine.
Toxicity is a basic attribute of traditional Chinese medicine, but toxicity is not equal to poison. The key is how to apply it correctly.
In order to avoid the occurrence of toxic side effects, the first thing to do is to comply with the drug certificate.
In the ancient book “Medical Statement”: “Where a doctor uses medicine, it must be certified first, and the certification must be examined first.
The trial is clear, the certification is true; the certification is true, and the medicine is used.
“The diagnosis is unknown, the drug certificate does not match, the “heat syndrome” uses “hot medicine”, the “cold certificate” uses “cold medicine”, which is tantamount to refueling on the fire and aggravating the condition.
Must understand the main ingredients of Chinese patent medicines, usage, dosage, compatibility and so on.
The book “Poisonous Chinese Herbal Medicine” records 487 kinds of toxic Chinese herbal medicines, among which 22 kinds of extremely poisonous drugs with a lethal dose of less than 1 gram, the therapeutic amount is close to the amount of poisoning, and 50 kinds of large poisons which can cause serious consequences are used excessively.
There are 28 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines used in the Regulations on the Administration of Toxic Drugs for Medical Use issued by the State Council.
For example, a proprietary Chinese medicine containing Chinese herbal medicine, Huang Yaozi, has obvious hepatotoxicity. Excessive or long-term application can cause liver damage; Chinese patent medicines containing Mutong, Guangfang, and Aristolochia have obvious aristolochic acid.Nephrotoxicity, improper use can lead to kidney damage; Chinese medicines containing glutinous rice, improper use can lead to heart damage and arrhythmia; Chinese medicine containing Strychnos, excessive use can cause nervous system damage.
External proprietary Chinese medicines generally avoid oral administration.
Sometimes in order to improve the curative effect, a variety of proprietary Chinese medicines may be used in combination, and it is possible to reuse some of them, and the conversion dose is increased. If it is a toxic medicine or a medicinal medicinal taste, toxic anisotropy is likely to occur.
It is also possible that there is a contraindication between different proprietary Chinese medicines, such as Fuzi Lizhong Pill and Jinshang Shenqi Pill, because both Chinese patent medicines contain aconite (the main ingredient aconitine), which may cause toxic side effects.
For example, if a proprietary Chinese medicine containing aconite is used in combination with a Chinese patent medicine containing Fritillaria and Pinellia to treat cough, there will be incompatibility contraindications (“18 anti-Chinese wolfberry, anti-Pinus, Fritillaria”).
Finally, we must pay attention to “the disease is only a stop”, can not be taken for a long time.
Some Chinese medicines are less toxic, but they can be used for long-term use to accumulate poisoning.
In order to avoid the side effects of proprietary Chinese medicines, doctors should not only fully grasp the basic knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine’s taste, function, usage and dosage, toxicity, compatibility and other aspects, but also be familiar with the modern pharmacological knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and understand the main ingredients of each traditional Chinese medicine., metabolism in the body, side effects and so on.
As a patient, you should not buy medicines without permission. You must purchase medicines under the guidance of a doctor.
Remember to take taboo diet taboos that are usually called taboos.
In the ancient literature, Changshan Boss, Shouwu, Dihuang Boss, garlic, radish, peppermint, jealous vinegar, honey and raw onions are recorded.
This means that when taking a proprietary Chinese medicine containing the above Chinese herbal medicines, it is not allowed to eat certain foods.
In addition, during the medication, should not eat cold, not easy to digest and irritating food.
Pregnancy contraindications Some Chinese medicines have a damaging effect on the fetus. According to the different degrees of damage to the damage, the medicine can be divided into two categories.
Most of the traditional Chinese medicines containing high concentrations of toxicity or medicinal properties, such as musk scent, scorpion, scorpion, croton, etc.; most of the cautions contain some blood circulation, diarrhea and stagnation drugs, such as peach kernel,Safflower, rhubarb, medlar, aconite, dried ginger, etc.
Absolutely absolutely impossible to use, discretion should be used as appropriate, but should be avoided to prevent accidents.
Also pay attention to the special contraindications commonly found in drug instructions, such as Chinese patent medicine containing ephedra, glaucoma supplement, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, prostatic hypertrophy patients with caution.
Compound Wuji Capsules stipulates that “the use of dampness and other evidence is used with caution”.


Lanolin is an ointment like material isolated from sheep wool. Actually, it is produced by the sebaceous gland of the sheep. Lanolin can be seperated into a liquid oil or a solid wax form. If heated, a mixture of organic lanolin acids and lanolin alcohols can be produced.
These lanolin derivatives are frequently found in skincare products as they impart a smooth soft feel to the skin and act as conditioning agents in hair products. They are lubricants. In addition, lanolin helps the water and oil phases of skincare products to blend. So they also act as emulsifiers.


Dear business partners,
Welcome to the webpages of Ecomineral, a company established as an outcome of your long-term cooperation with the Italian company Kerakoll.
Kerakoll develops original systems and products based on actual market demand for environmentally friendly construction materials in its GreenLab futuristic research centre. Kerakoll’s production program offers a unique range of products focused on improving the health conditions and the quality of life.
Kerakoll’s products we deliver to the Czech market are environmentally friendly and gentle to the processors’ and users’ health, and delivery significant economic benefits of up to 40% in energy savings, increase in the value of properties, etc.
With more than 25 years of experience in the field and owing to our long-term and close cooperation with Kerakoll – the world leader in solutions for GreenBuilding, we offer the best of the world’s production of hygienic products free of chemical additions. A satisfied customer is our sole aim. This is why we decided to supply premium quality materials and systems focusing on health, economic benefits, affordability and design to the market.
Pavel Jarolím – Company Executive of Ecomineral


Sensor Technology is a key supplier of materials for the production of temperature sensors using noble metal thermocouples.
Our technical team is available to support our customers with wire specifications and thermocouple types according to the needs of each application.
In addition to the most commonly used wire diameters in the market, Sensor Technology also supplies other diameters on demand, which are more suitable for each application.
The thermocouple type temperature sensors consist of two different wires (different metals and/or alloys) which, joined at one of their ends, produce an electric voltage. This electric voltage is directly related to the temperature, that is, at each temperature variation at the junction of one of the extremities, the electric voltage will present a proportional variation, thus making its measurement possible.
For there to be electrical voltage and therefore measurement, the joining of two metals of known properties should occur in the following way:
One of the two ends of the two distinct joined wires are inserted into the environment to be measured (measurement junction or "hot joint"), while the other two ends are inserted into an environment with a known and controlled temperature (reference junction or "cold joint").
Thermocouples are divided into two groups:
- Basic Thermocouples (T,J,E,K): They are so called the thermocouples of greater general use in industry, because the wires are relatively low cost and its application admits a higher error limit.
- Noble thermocouples (S,R,B): They are those in which the pairs of wires are made up of a pair of noble metal wires such as platinum and rhodium. They are expensive and require high sensitivity receiving instruments, but present a very high accuracy, given the homogeneity and purity of the wires.
Sensor Technology is specialized in solutions for Noble Thermocouples, being able to provide products with the most diverse applications and specifications.
Types of thermocouples and their characteristics
Alloy: (+) Platinum 90% Rhodium 10% / (-) Platinum 100%
• Temperature range: 0°C to 1480°C.
• Electromotive Force (FEM) produced: 0 to 15.336mV.
• Average thermoelectric power: 1.04mV / 100°C.
Application: oxidizing or inert atmospheres. Not indicated for vacuum applications and atmospheres with metallic vapors. Also used as a standard in the calibration of other thermocouples.
- Alloy: (+) Platinum 87% Rhodium 13% / (-) Platinum 100%
• Usage range: 0 to 1480°C.
• Electromotive Force (FEM) produced: 0 to 17.163mV.
• Average thermoelectric power: 1.16mV / 100°C.
Application: oxidizing or inert atmospheres. Not indicated for applications in vacuum and atmospheres with metallic vapors.
- Alloy: (+) Platinum 70% Rhodium 30% / (-) Platinum 94% Rhodium 6%
• Usage range: 870 to 1705°C.
• Electromotive Force (FEM) produced: 3.708 to 12.485mV.
• Average thermoelectric power: 1.05mV / 100°C.
Application: Oxidizing or inert atmospheres. Not indicated for applications in vacuum and atmospheres with metallic vapors. Type of thermocouple more stable and robust than the "S" and "R" types at high temperatures.
The quality policy of Sensor Technology aims to increase its participation in the world market of platinum temperature sensors, offering the best solutions in care and products, through:
prompt service to its customers;
the continuous generation of profit to its shareholders;
reduction of costs;
continuous improvement of their processes;
the use of raw materials from qualified suppliers;
recognition and development of its employees.


What is Fulvic Acid?
Fulvic acid is an acid that occur naturally and is found in humus, a decomposed material on the surface of the earth. It is difficult to obtain fulvic acid from a healthy diet1, 3.
Fulvic acid acts as a vehicle that transports vitamins and other nutrients to their right places in the body. One molecule of fulvic acid is capable of carrying at least 60 minerals and traces the elements to their cells.
Health Benefits of Fulvic Acid
Fulvic acid can offer numerous health benefits such as1, 2, 4, 5:
It protects and repairs damaged skin
There is evidence that fulvic acid can protect your skin and cure wounds or itching caused by insect bites and rashes linked with microorganisms. Studies have also shown that fulvic acid is able to relieve symptoms of eczema.
Eczema is a term that describes medical conditions that cause your skin to become inflamed. Atopic eczema is one of the common forms of eczema. Atopic are diseases that are inherited and can develop other allergic conditions such as asthma. The symptoms of eczema include itchiness in the skin and rashes. The rash can form on your hands, feet and at the backside of the knees.
Fulvic acid has been used for a long time to treat skin rashes from spider bites, viral infection and athlete foot. Fulvic acid boosts your body’s immunity against infections.
It boosts energy level
Fulvic acid has trace minerals, electrolytes and vital nutrients that help people improve their energy levels. Many studies have documented that fulvic aid helps energize the body’s biological process; it assists the body cells remain active when constrained by stress, unhealthy diet and oxidative damage. An electrolyte dissolves in water and is used to conduct electrical currents hence assisting cells to function when they are damaged.
Fulvic acid supplements and its derivatives have been found to improve physiological energy.
It helps reduce damage to free radicals
Every individual has free radicals in the body which help fight pathogen, control hormones and supply energy in the body. Excess radicals in the body can be dangerous since they accelerate aging process. Damage to free radicals result from our exposure to environmental pollutants, consuming insufficient nutrients, smoking and exposure to excess ultraviolet radiations. Another cause is consuming processed foods that have chemicals that may damage the free radicals.
Fulvic acid has antioxidant properties that help to neutralize the effects of free radicals. The acid also helps to detoxify the body of harmful substances that promote aging. These toxic substances include the following: radioactive wastes, heavy metals and chemicals used in agricultural activities. Fulvic acid assists to increase the life of the cells and make them more permeable by supplying them with electrolytes.
It enhances detoxification
Fulvic acid is useful in digestion and boosts energy due its detoxifying abilities. Fulvic acid is able to bind and break down harmful substances such as metals that enter the body through water, food, air pollution and medications.
In the environment, fulvic acid is found in ocean, lakes, streams, rivers, soil and rocks. Fulvic acid form complexes with ions found in the environment which creates firm colloid binds that help filter water and detoxify toxic substances.
Fulvic acid has phenolates and carboxylate which make it act like natural chelators. This implies that it will form natural chemical complexes that are capable of controlling availability of metals ions such as copper, calcium, iron, and magnesium in the environment and human body.
Several studies have shown that fulvic acid have ion selective electrodes that can attract heavy metals and help filter soil and water. They do this by binding to metals such as copper and iron.
It supports Cognitive health
Fulvic acid contains nutraceutical and antioxidant properties that can help prevent cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that damages your memory and other vital mental functions. In this disease, your brain cells degenerate and eventually die.
Normally brain cells rely on internal support and transport system to move nutrients and other vital materials all over their additional structures. The transport system needs a protein called tau to perform this function properly.
In case of Alzheimer’s disease, tau protein threads entwine into unusual tangles in the brain cells. This leads to the failure of the transport system which causes reduction and death of brain cells. Damage to free radicals which supply energy and fight pathogens in the body can also cause cognitive disorders.
The use of fulvic acid can reduce the length of tau proteins fibrils and their morphology and halt Alzheimer’s disease from progressing.
It enhances digestion and absorption of nutrients in the body
Having sufficient electrolytes and trace minerals are vital in proper metabolic function, assimilation of nutrients and the health digestion. Fulvic acid contains organisms although in fewer doses that promote improvement in the population of good bacteria in your digestive system. This helps lower digestion problems like constipation.
Taking fulvic acid supplements helps to reinstate your body’s pH. This prevents an acidic environment from being formed in the body which enables fulvic acid to prevent illness from developing and enhances immunity against harmful bacteria, virus and fungus.
Fulvic acid transports nutrients and minerals to the cells and facilitates their absorption by making the cells more permeable. It also relieves inflammation in your digestion system making it easy for nutrients to be absorbed.
Fulvic acid can be taken in the following ways1, 2:
Fulvic acid come as liquid extracts and you are supposed to take around 12 drops at a time with 16-20 ounces of filtered water. Avoid using fulvic acid with chlorinated or tap water because chlorine reacts with fulvic acid and may cause health complications.
When you are using fulvic acid, take it at the time you are eating since it helps counteract and detoxify harmful substances such as pesticides found in food. You can take one before meals or one hour after so as to boost detoxification ability.
There are numerous fulvic acid supplements available but the most known is shilajit. It has been used for a long time and many research studies recommend it.
Studies have shown that fulvic acid is not harmful to many people. It can cause side effects when you take too much of it. There is no research done to demonstrate its effects in pregnant women. Avoid fulvic acid if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.
People with immune disorders such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis should not use fulvic acid unless under the supervision of a qualified health professional.
- Fulvic acid. https://draxe.com/fulvic-acid/
- Fulvic acid. Available at https://www.victoriahealth.com/editorial/fulvic-acid-the-elixir-of-life


In a world where ingredients are now at the forefront of our minds. At Static Jam, we are committed to crafting products that go beyond the surface, rooted in a deep understanding of the science behind hair health and frizz-free perfection. Let's take a look, ingredient by ingredient.
Wheat Protein Wonders
Wheat protein, a key ingredient in Static Jam's formulations, is loved for its ability to strengthen hair strands. Comprising amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, wheat protein works to repair damaged hair, restoring its natural strength and vitality. It forms a protective barrier around the hair shaft, reducing moisture loss and imparting a lasting shine. By nourishing the hair from within, wheat protein ensures that each strand is fortified, resilient, and free from the frizz that often accompanies weakened dehydrated hair.
Vegetable Keratin: The Natural Elixir
Static Jam's infusion of vegetable keratin takes inspiration from nature's own remedy for hair repair and protection. Derived from plant sources, this natural elixir mimics the structure of human hair keratin, ensuring compatibility and absorption. Vegetable keratin works wonders by filling in gaps and fissures along the hair shaft, smoothing the cuticle and preventing frizz-inducing factors from penetrating. The result is a silky, sleek finish that withstands the challenges posed by environmental stressors, leaving hair not only repaired but also shielded against future damage.
Cleansing Agents: A Sulphate-Free Symphony
Static Jam's decision to not include sulfates from its formulations allows for the balance required for effective cleansing without compromising hair health. Sulfates, commonly found in many shampoos, are powerful detergents that can strip the hair of its natural oils, leading to dryness and frizz. By opting for a sulfate-free approach, Static Jam ensures a symphony of cleanliness that gently removes impurities while preserving the hair's essential oils. This balance allows for a thorough cleanse without the harsh aftermath, leaving hair clean, moisturised, and naturally frizz-resistant.
pH Balancing Act: Harmonizing Your Hair
Maintaining the optimal pH balance is crucial to Static Jam's frizz-free formula. The pH scale measures acidity or alkalinity, and the natural pH of hair is slightly acidic. Traditional hair care products can disrupt this balance, leading to frizz and dullness. Static Jam's commitment to pH balancing ensures that its products maintain the hair's natural acidity, sealing the cuticle and preventing moisture loss. This harmonious approach not only fights frizz but also promotes a healthy scalp environment, laying the foundation for consistently sleek and manageable hair.
Essential Ingredients for Frizz-Free Success
Static Jam's pledge to be sulfate and paraben-free is grounded in the recognition of the potential harm these additives can inflict on hair health. Sulfates are known for their harsh cleansing power. Parabens, commonly used as preservatives, have been associated with potential health concerns. By removing these additives, Static Jam ensures that its products prioritize the long-term health and resilience of the hair, promoting a frizz-free texture that is nurtured rather than compromised.
Shop these key ingredients that are good for you and your scalp, here.


CHEM 1041 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 5
Hours/Week: Lecture 5 Lab 3
Course Description: This is the first course in a two-course introduction to chemistry. Students will investigate the basic concepts of chemistry, including atomic theory and structure, chemical nomenclature, chemical equations and stoichiometry, electron configuration and periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular structure, enthalpy changes associated with chemical reactions, the behavior of gases, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Quantitative laboratory experiments emphasize observation, organization of data, and analysis of data. This course is intended for students who need a course in general chemistry to fulfill a requirement for a variety of majors such as: chemistry, medicine, biology, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy and liberal arts.
3 Natural Science
Prerequisite(s): Course placement into MATH 1061 or above, or completion of MATH 0070 with a grade of C or higher. Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher.
- Matter and Measurement
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry
- Electron Configuration and Periodicity
- Inorganic Nomenclature
- Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Reactions in Aqueous Solution
At the end of this course students will be able to:
- determine the number of significant digits in a number, and round measured and calculated results to the appropriate number of significant digits.
- apply dimensional analysis with proper attention to units and significant figures.
- describe and apply the scientific method.
- name or provide formulas for molecular and ionic compounds, including those with polyatomic ions.
- describe electrons, protons, and neutrons, and the general structure of the atom.
- define isotope and determine the atomic number, mass number, and number of neutrons for a specified isotope.
- identify the atomic number and atomic mass for any element, given a periodic table.
- calculate the average atomic mass of an element from isotopic abundances and masses.
- correlate wavelength, frequency, and energy of light with electron energy level transitions in an atom using the Bohr model.
- apply the wave-particle duality and the uncertainty principle to describe properties of electrons.
- apply the results of the Schrödinger model of the atom to assign quantum numbers to electrons and write electron configurations of multi-electron atoms and ions.
- identify valence and core electrons, and predict trends in atomic size, ionization energy, electron affinity, and charges on main-group ions.
- use Avogadro’s number to calculate the number of particles.
- balance chemical equations and perform stoichiometry calculations, including limiting reagent and percent yield calculations.
- determine the empirical formula of an unknown compound from percent mass data.
- use molarity in calculations involving solutions, including dilution and titration calculations.
- identify insoluble ionic compounds, strong and weak acids and bases, and oxidizing and reducing agents in precipitation, acid-base neutralization, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
- write molecular, total, and net ionic equations for precipitation and acid-base reactions.
- explain and write a formula for the First Law of Thermodynamics.
- determine the amount of heat associated with reacting a specified mass of reactant for a reaction with a given enthalpy change.
- use heat capacity or specific heat to relate the amount of heat associated with a temperature change for a substance.
- use Hess’s Law or enthalpies of formation to determine the enthalpy change for a reaction.
- describe bonding in pure covalent, polar covalent, and ionic compounds.
- draw Lewis structures for compounds including resonance, formal charge, and exceptions to the octet rule.
- use VSEPR theory and Valence Bond Theory to predict molecular shape, polarity, and bonding.
- explain the postulates of the kinetic molecular theory of gases.
- use the ideal gas law and the combined gas law in calculations.
- apply Dalton’s Law to determine the mole fraction, partial pressures, and total pressure of a gas mixture.
- use chemicals and basic laboratory equipment safely and with proper technique.
- record observations and analyze the results of experiments.
Competency 1 (1-6)
03. 01. Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories.
03. 02. Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, students’ laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty. 03. 03. Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
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Have you ever had issues starting your generator after extended months of storage? If you haven’t, you may have added a fuel stabilizer or were very lucky. For most generator owners, a month of storage without a fuel stabilizer means keeping the generator free of all the fuel, and still, there might be issues caused by the small traces left.
If you have never heard of a fuel stabilizer or use it but don’t know what it is or how it works, this post is for you. Its content describes everything you need to know about the formulated liquid.
What’s a Generator Fuel Stabilizer?
A fuel stabilizer is a formulated solution designed to provide a protective layer that sits on the fuel inside the fuel tank or storage can. It’s made primarily using petroleum products to bond with gasoline molecules to prevent evaporation and degradation. Some brands come with additives that help prevent corrosion and water build-up.
Why Use a Generator Fuel Stabilizer?
Gasoline is a mixture of many chemicals, hydrocarbons, and other additives. These chemicals make it volatile. Its volatility makes it break down over time when exposed to moisture and oxygen.
When the oxygen in the air comes into contact with gasoline, the metals start to oxidize. What you will be left with is gummy stuff with a nasty smell, what we call stale fuel.
What’s more, ethanol, one of the blended additives in gasoline, is hygroscopic. It can accumulate up to 49 percent water saturation. If that happens, it results in phase separation. The ethanol-water solution sinks to the bottom, thereby creating two layers.
When you start the engine, the water-ethanol mix layer is what the engine will pull first. It’s disastrous to the generator engine as it will cause it to run poorly, translating to inadequate power production.
What’s more, if the water-ethanol mix sat in the fuel tank for an extended period, it can corrode the fuel tank from the inside out, forcing you into a costly replacement.
Even if you store your generator with a fuel tank full, oxidation will still occur. It’s even worse today as modern gasoline contains a high percentage of ethanol. That means more water attraction which will accelerate the fuel breakdown.
High-quality ethanol-free gasoline can stay stable almost indefinitely with proper storage. The same can happen with high-quality gasoline stored in airtight containers in controlled humidity and temperature.
However, since both these options are costly and only feasible in commercial applications, your gasoline is bound to go ‘bad’ at some point.
How long does it take for fuel to go ‘bad’? Gasoline stays stable for at most 30 days. From here, it starts to degrade from oxidation. At some point, the fuel starts to varnish, and it’s left untreated. That’s when it starts to gum up and clog any openings in the generator fuel system.
That’s where the generator fuel stabilizer comes in – with a fuel stabilizer; the fuel is protected from the oxygen that oxidizes it to make it stale. The chemical adds a layer of protection to prevent vanishing and inhibit ethanol from pulling water from the atmosphere.
What Does a Generator Fuel Stabilizer Do?
As I mentioned in the section above, a fuel stabilizer prevents gasoline oxidation and breakdown. It bonds with the fuel molecules, coating and protecting them from oxygen exposure. That means there will be no more gumming or fuel evaporation.
While doing so, it also creates a protective layer on ethanol, the hygroscopic additive, preventing it from attracting water from the atmosphere.
By doing so, it eliminates the need to drain the generator fuel before storage. It also ensures you enjoy the convenience of an easy generator start next time you need the emergency power.
Understand that you cannot reverse stale gas. You cannot add a fuel stabilizer to turn ‘bad’ fuel into ‘good’ fuel. However, you can extend your gasoline’s shelf life when you add it at the beginning of the storage.
High-quality fuel stabilizers can keep your fuel fresh for even three years. However, it’s a must you store it properly.
When Should You Use a Generator Fuel Stabilizer?
A fuel stabilizer is mainly used when you’re not using or running your generator. If you plan to store your generator for more than a couple of days, you need a fuel stabilizer to protect the fuel and the generator fuel line.
And since generators are mainly used for emergency power, most people find themselves using the generator a handful of times in a year or season. That means, at a time point, the generator will stay in storage for months.
If you still want to preserve the fuel in the fuel tank or in a storage container to stay ready for the next disaster, it’d be best to treat it with a fuel stabilizer.
Usually, I advise generator owners to add a fuel stabilizer if they will store the generator for more than two weeks.
It’s okay to leave fuel in the generator for a couple of days when you’ve added a fuel stabilizer. If the storage might extend to more than a month, mix the fuel with the solution and drain every drop of the fuel in the fuel line to an ideal fuel storage container.
How Much Generator Fuel Stabilizer Should You Use?
Typically, the fuel stabilizer will come with instructions written on a sticker on its back or with a manual.
The instructions will have the amount of the solution you should add to a specific gasoline quantity. You don’t need much for a generator.
For example, you need one ounce (30mL) STA-BIL® Storage Fuel Stabilizer for 2½ gallons (9.5L) gasoline.
How Do You Add Generator Fuel Stabilizer
Adding a fuel stabilizer to a generator is upfront and straightforward. Here are the steps to follow:
When Storing the Generator with Fuel for Short Time:
Step 1: With the generator engine off and cool, shake the generator gently to check the level of fuel in your fuel tank if yours has no fuel gauge. Before adding the fuel, you want to make sure the tank is almost empty.
Step 2: Add the right amount of your ideal properly formulated fuel stabilizer into the fuel tank. If you don’t have a preferred brand, you can go for an STA-BIL® Storage Fuel Stabilizer. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for the dosage. Add clean gasoline to almost full and wipe any spills.
Step 3: Start the generator engine and run it for 10-15 minutes. This is to allow the treated fuel to travel through the carburetor and engine. It will help prevent gummy deposits and thus increasing the chances for easy after-storage generator starting.
When Storing the Generator without Fuel for a Long Haul:
Step 1: If your plans don’t include using the generator in the next 30 days, drain every drop of gasoline in the generator.
Start by setting the fuel valve to the OFF position and allow the generator to run out of fuel. Disconnect the fuel valve pipe and drain the fuel in the tank into a storage container.
Please do the same with the carburetor by opening the drain crew or bold on its bottom. Use the generator manual to locate it.
Step 2: Once the generator is empty and all the fuel is in a proper fuel-storage container, add the right amount of the Fuel Stabilizer, seal the cap and shake it to give it a nice mix.
Can Stabilizer cause a generator to produce smoke?
When you add a fuel stabilizer, it pulls water from the fuel. If there were some water at the fuel tank bottom, you would get a light white smoke. If it’s more than that, you may have a bigger problem. Check out my post on generator smoke. It should give you all the answers you may have about a generator producing smoke.


What's in YOUR product?
What you don't know could be hurting you. If you are using body products that are widely available in most department, drug, and grocery stores, chances are they contain at least one-but more likely several-ingredients that can potentially harm you. Even most of the so-called "natural" body care products out there contain at least one synthetic ingredient. What's the big deal? Well, those of us who seek out natural body care products do so because we are concerned about our health and about adding additional toxins to our bodies that are constantly exposed to various environmental pollutants daily. And it is difficult to find true, 100% completely natural body care products. You have to be a diligent label reader to filter through everything that is out there. To help you on this quest, I've assembled a list of synthetic ingredients commonly found in most body care products, and why they should be avoided.
1. Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Parabens: Probably the most common synthetic ingredients found even in so-called "natural" products are these chemicals broadly referred to as "parabens". Considered "food grade" preservatives, they are also unfortunately found in products we consume. They are typically used as preservatives to inhibit the growth of microbes and to extend the shelf life of products. Parabens are known to cause various allergic reactions and skin irritations and rashes, especially with prolonged or repeated exposure.
2. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: Also known as Sodium laurel sulfate or SLS. This synthetic substance can be found in almost any kind of industrial cleaning agent, and is widely used in products like shampoo, toothpaste, and mouth rinses as a foaming and cleansing agent, because it produces the foamy, bubbly texture we have come to expect of these products. It causes irritation on contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, and can cause allergic reactions. Tests on lab animals indicate that long-term exposure may cause mutagenic effects. SLS is rapidly absorbed and retained in the eyes, brain, heart, and liver, which may result in harmful long-term effects. Some pseudo-natural products containing this substance try to mislead the consumer with the phrase "derived from coconut", but don't be fooled.
3. Propylene Glycol (PG), Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), Butylene Glycol (BG), & Thylene Glycol (EG): PG, PEG, BG and EG are all petroleum derivatives that act as solvents, surfactants, and wetting agents. They can easily penetrate the skin, and are noted to inhibit skin cell growth and damage cell membranes in human tests. In fact, PG penetrates the skin so quickly that the EPA warns factory workers to avoid skin contact to prevent brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities. Propylene Glycol is what is used to carry the "active" ingredients in transdermal patches into the body. Propylene Glycol is used in anti-freeze, brake fluid, de-icer, paints, floor wax, laundry detergents, and tobacco, in addition to cosmetics, toothpaste, shampoos, deodorants, lotions, processed food, and many personal care products. It is known to cause eye, skin, and gastro-intestinal irritations, allergic reactions and rashes, nausea, headache, vomiting, and central nervous system depression. It also causes dry skin, which is ironic since it is commonly used as a humectant (to help retain moisture). Other side effects in animals exposed to PG include heart arrhythmia, stunted growth, decreased blood pressure, and even death. Butylene Glycol is now being used to replace PG in some personal care products, even though it is the only one of the glycols that has not been able to get on the FDA's GRAS List (Generally Recognized As Safe).
4. Petrolatum and Mineral Oil: Mineral oil is a derivative of crude oil and petrolatum is mineral oil jelly. Both are used industrially as lubricants. They are also widely used in lotions, creams, and other body care products. Mineral oil actually smothers the skin. It forms an oily film on the skin to lock in moisture, but traps in toxins and wastes, and clogs pores. It hinders normal skin respiration by keeping oxygen out, so it is actually drying to the skin. It can promote acne and skin photosensitivity, and slows down normal cell development, resulting in premature aging of the skin. Products that contain mineral oil and petrolatum actually create the very conditions they are intended to treat.
5. Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea: These are the second most commonly used preservatives next to parabens. They have long been recognized as a primary cause of skin irritations. In addition, they release formaldehyde, a toxic chemical, at very low temperatures (just over 10°). Neither one is particularly good at inhibiting the growth of fungus, so they need to be combined with other preservatives, which just adds to the potential toxic load in a product.
6. DEA (Diethanolamine) MEA (Monoethanolamine) & TEA (Triethanolamine): Some alias names: Cocamide DEA or MEA, DEA-Cetyl phosphate, DEA Oleth-3 phosphate, Myristamide DEA, Stearamide MEA, Lauramide DEA, Linoleamide MEA, Oleamide DEA, TEA-Lauryl Sulfate. These chemicals and related ingredients are emulsifiers and foaming agents, widely used in a variety of cosmetic products, particularly bubble bath, bodywash, shampoo, soap and facial cleansers. Ethanolamines are eye and skin irritants. DEA is easily absorbed through the skin, and accumulates in body organs, even the brain. Animal tests show it causes damage to the liver, kidney, brain, spinal cord, bone marrow, and skin. Contact with the eyes can cause impaired vision. In 1998, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) did a research study showing a link between cancer in lab animals and DEA and certain DEA - related ingredients, when applied topically.
7. Butylated hydroxianisole (BHA) & Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT): BHA and BHT are preservatives very commonly used not only in cosmetics and personal care products, but in food products. BHA is absorbed through the skin and stored in body tissues. BHT is harmful if ingested, inhaled or absorbed through skin. It causes eye and skin irritation, and is irritating to mucous membranes & upper respiratory tract. Effects may vary from mild irritation to severe destruction of tissue.
8. Phthalates: Phthalates are chemicals commonly found in cosmetic and personal care products; especially nail polish, perfumes, hair sprays, and lotions, as well as in clothes, household cleaners and deodorizers, baby toys, shower curtains, insect repellants, toothbrushes, food packaging, aspirin, medical tubing and fluid bags, gum, candy, biodegradable tampon injectors, and prescription medications. Both the CDC and NIOSH have been conducting ongoing studies for the past 5 years to evaluate the potentially hazardous effects of phthalates. Phthalates are regulated as toxic substances under environmental laws that limit their discharge into air, land, and water, but there are NO limitations on the amount of phthalates used in consumer products. Health effects of phthalates include damage to the liver and kidneys, birth defects, decreased sperm counts, testicular cancer, early puberty onset in girls, early breast development in girls and boys, and other reproductive disorders. Phthalates are also suspected to contribute to reduced fertility in males.
9. Synthetic Colors: Synthetic colors are used to make products more attractive, not more functional. They are usually listed on the label as FD&C or D&C, along with a color and number. (e.g. FD&C Yellow No. 5). Synthetic colors are typically derived from petroleum or coal, and are found in a wide variety of food products and pet foods, as well as in drugs, cosmetics, and personal care products. Most do not fade during processing and storing, giving them an advantage over natural coloring agents. In 1960, the Delaney anti-cancer clause was added to the FDA's FD & C Act, which prohibits marketing any color additive the agency has found to cause cancer in animals or humans, regardless of amount. Yet it has been proven in many animal lab tests that high doses of most synthetic dyes approved by the FDA are capable of causing various adverse reactions, including cancer. Regulators have faced a dilemma because technological advances have enabled scientists to identify smaller and smaller concentrations of a substance and conduct more sensitive toxicological tests. Are such tiny amounts a health threat? Scientists have yet to answer this question, and these synthetic dyes remain in many of the products we use daily. The FDA even says on its consumer website: "You may, however, want to avoid consuming huge quantities of any one color additive. Good sense is the best policy. As with many other food ingredients, don't overuse any one product. Practice everything in moderation." That is all well and good, but since most synthetic colors can potentially cause some sort of adverse reaction, even if we avoid heavy consumption of one, we are likely consuming others, which adds to the toxic load overall. It's best to simply avoid synthetic colors altogether.
10. Synthetic Fragrances: Fragrance chemicals are compounds that volatilize, or vaporize into the air - that's why we can smell them. They are added to products to give them a scent or to mask the odor of other ingredients. The volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) emitted by fragrance products can contribute to poor indoor air quality and are associated with a variety of adverse health effects. Exposure to fragrance chemicals can cause headaches, eye, nose, and throat irritation, rashes, hyperpigmentation of the skin, nausea, vomiting, coughing, forgetfulness, loss of coordination, dizziness, and other respiratory and/or neurotoxic symptoms. Many fragrance ingredients are respiratory irritants and sensitizers, which can trigger asthma attacks and aggravate sinus conditions. Fragrance chemicals are the number one cause of allergic reactions to cosmetics -- not only to the primary users, but also to those who breathe in the chemicals as secondhand users. Phthalates in fragrances are known to disrupt hormones and are linked in animal studies to reproductive impairments. Typically these chemicals are identified by the word "Fragrance" on the label. If you see it listed, don't buy it!
Shocking, isn't it? You are probably wondering where this information comes from. Well, it is publicly available, folks. I found all of the information to compile this list online. Some of the greatest resources I found are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's). All manufacturers of hazardous chemicals in the USA are required to file MSDS's by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). An MSDS "contains written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical as prescribed by law," including information "needed to insure the safety and health of the user at all stages of [the chemical's] manufacture, storage, use, and disposal." There are several sites online where you can look up an MSDS (I used this one http://www.setonresourcecenter.com/MSDS/index.htm). Just enter the chemical name into the search and browse the results. The adverse affects are listed on the MSDS under: "Health Hazards Data". I also found information on the sites of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), FDA (Food & Drug Administration), NTP (National Toxicology Program) and NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which is a division of the CDC).
The bottom line: if you want truly natural products, you have to do your homework, read labels, and make careful choices. You will likely find that it is quite difficult to find a product that does not contain at least one of the ingredients listed above. That is why I make and sell many of my own products, and for those that I can't make myself, I shop for products empowered with the knowledge of what to avoid. Even if you have to settle for a product that contains only one of the above ingredients, it's better than one that contains many or all of them! Be diligent, be informed, and be well!
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Assay validation for vilanterol and its metabolites in human urine with application for doping control analysis
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Final published version, 1.16 MB, PDF document
A bioanalytical method for detecting the ultra-long-acting beta2-agonist (U-LABA), inhaled vilanterol and its metabolites, GSK932009 and GW630200, in urine was developed to potentially monitor permitted therapeutic versus prohibited supratherapeutic use in sport. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has established urinary concentration thresholds for beta2-agonists salbutamol and formoterol. Therapeutic use of vilanterol (25 μg once-daily) was recently permitted by WADA, however, there is no established decision limit for adverse analytical findings due to insufficient urine concentration data. In this study, we validated an assay to detect vilanterol in urine collected from four healthy male and female athletes 0 - 72 h who received inhaled corticosteroid fluticasone furoate/U-LABA vilanterol (800/100 μg) combination, four times the normal therapeutic dose. After administration, subjects performed one hour of bike ergometer exercise. The experiment was conducted again after repeat dosing for one week. Our method utilised liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry and was validated over urine concentrations of 5 - 5000 pg/mL (vilanterol), and 50 - 50,000 pg/mL (GSK932009 and GW630200). Plasma samples were analysed for vilanterol, using a previously validated assay. The C max for urine vilanterol, GSK932009 and GW630200 were 9.5, 10.4 and 0.17 ng/mL, for single dosing, and 18.6, 19.5, and 0.20 ng/mL, for repeat dosing. Urine samples from four volunteers using the final validated method are reported, demonstrating this assay has sensitivity to detect vilanterol or GSK932009 in urine for ≥ 72 hours post single or repeat dosing with 800/100 μg fluticasone furoate/vilanterol whereas GW630200 was quantifiable ≤ 4 hours post-dose.
|Journal||Drug Testing and Analysis|
|Publication status||Published - 2023|
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- Faculty of Science - Vilanterol, Beta2-agonist, WADA, Doping, Assay validation


Strawberry Sours Ice 100 ml - Kilo Sour Series
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