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Linear low-density polyethylene

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Intrinsic degradation mechanism of nearly lattice-matched InAlN layers grown on GaN substrates

Nicolas Grandjean, Jean-François Carlin, Raphaël Butté, Gatien Cosendey

Thanks to its high refractive index contrast, band gap, and polarization mismatch compared to GaN, In0.17Al0.83N layers lattice-matched to GaN are an attractive solution for applications such as distributed Bragg reflectors, ultraviolet light-emitting diod ...

Amer Inst Physics2013

Shape memory polymers with controlled time-dependent shape recovery

Charly David Azra

The aim of this thesis has been to investigate the use of heat-activated shape memory polymers (SMPs) as novel smart actuators for the controlled delivery of fluids and their suitability for applications such as low-cost drug delivery. On heating to temper ...

EPFL2013

Effect of ion-irradiation on the microstructure and microhardness of the W-2Y(2)O(3) composite materials fabricated by sintering and hot forging

Philippe Spätig, Nadine Baluc

A W-2Y(2)O(3) material was developed in collaboration with the Plansee Company (Austria). An ingot of the material having approximate dimension of 95 mm x 20 mm was fabricated by mixing the elemental powders followed by pressing, sintering and hot forging. ...

Elsevier Science Sa2013

DNA delivery with hyperbranched polylysine: A comparative study with linear and dendritic polylysine

Harm-Anton Klok, Florian Maria Wurm, David Hacker, Lucia Baldi Unser, Yashas Rajendra, Zuzana Kadlecova

PEI and polylysine are among the most investigated synthetic polymeric carriers for DNA delivery. Apart from their practical use, these 2 classes of polymers are also of interest from a fundamental point of view as they both can be prepared in different ar ...

Elsevier2013

Importance of polyethylene thickness in total shoulder arthroplasty: A finite element analysis

Dominique Pioletti, Alexandre Terrier, Alain Farron, Vittoria Brighenti

Background: Articular surfaces reconstruction is essential in total shoulder arthroplasty. Because of the limited glenoid bone support, thin glenoid component could improve anatomical reconstruction, but adverse mechanical effects might appear. Methods: Wi ...

Elsevier2012

UV-cured Epoxy for Adhesion in Steel Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

Basile Golaz

This work addresses the development of composite materials that contain metallic load-bearing cords with the aim of combining outstanding mechanical performance with added functionality, including electrical conductivity, data transmission, and temperature ...

EPFL2012

LOCALIZATION OF POINT SOURCES OF POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) POLLUTION IN RIVERS USING PASSIVE SAMPLERS

Luiz Felippe De Alencastro, Jonas Milani, Nicolas Estoppey, Julien Omlin, Jan Philipp Robra, Louise Gilbert, Juliana León, Nancy El Ghorayeb

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are universal environmental contaminants that have attracted great concern because of their worldwide distribution, persistence in the environment and possible harmful effects. Recycling old objects or materials containing ...

2012

Localization of point sources of PCBs pollution in rivers using LDPE passive samplers, a Swiss case study

Luiz Felippe De Alencastro, Nicolas Estoppey, Julien Omlin, Nancy El Ghorayeb

Due to its situation of “Europe’s water reservoir”, Switzerland has a particular responsibility towards downstream countries. It must ensure an optimal quality of its surface waters, following thus the example of the EU members which have to reach by 2015 ...

2012

Deposition and residues of azoxystrobin and imidacloprid on greenhouse lettuce with implications for human consumption

Anna Kounina Massé

Lettuce greenhouse experiments were carried out from March to June 2011 in order to analyze how pesticides behave from the time of application until their intake via human consumption taking into account the primary distribution of pesticides, field dissip ...

Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd2012

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