BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The presence of heavy metals, specifically cadmium, in the environment poses significant threats to both ecological systems and human health.However, microalgae have shown potential in addressing this issue through their ability to absorb cadmium and produce valuable biomass, making them a promising solution for bioremedi
Unveiling the Complexity of Japanese Metallic Threads
In the framework of an extensive survey campaign on a collection of Japanese samurai armors, metallic threads from different parts of the traditional equipment were studied by several analytical techniques.The collection of armors belongs to Museo delle Culture (Lugano, Switzerland) and it is composed of ten elements, which date back from the 15th
Comparative evaluation of Bailey manoeuvre of deep extubation with conventional awake extubation technique - A randomized clinical study
Background: Extubation is a critical procedure in anesthesia and critical care, often accompanied by complications, such as bucking, coughing, and hemodynamic instability, particularly after major surgeries.The Bailey manoeuvre, involving deep extubation with the i-gel laryngeal mask airway (LMA), may mitigate these issues.The study was planned to
Alternative for Summer Use of Solar Air Heaters in Existing Buildings
Among solar retro doublewide thermal technologies for indoor heating, solar air heaters (SAH) are appealing for implementation on existing buildings due to their simplicity, fewer risks related to the working fluid, and possible independence from the building structure.However, existing research work mainly focuses on winter use and still fails in