There is a need to standardize the NDF procedure. Procedures have varied because of the
use of different amylases in attempts to remove starch interference. The original Bacillus …

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) is a metastable form of amorphous carbon with significant sp3
bonding. DLC is a semiconductor with a high mechanical hardness, chemical inertness, and …

Despite the recognized importance of reservoirs and dams, global datasets describing their
characteristics and geographical distribution are largely incomplete. To enable advanced …

We present a new map depicting the first global biogeographic regionalization of Earth's
freshwater systems. This map of freshwater ecoregions is based on the distributions and …

Concentrations of copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) were measured in the rims and cores
of senile plaques (SP) and in the neuropil of the amygdala of nine Alzheimer's disease (AD) …

The conservation and sustainable use of marine resources is a highlighted goal on a
growing number of national and international policy agendas. Unfortunately, efforts to …

The electronic structure of amorphous carbon and hydrogenated amorphous carbon (aC: H)
has been investigated through calculations on a number of model structures containing …

The model and theoretical understanding of the Raman spectra in disordered and
amorphous carbon are given. The nature of the G and D vibration modes in graphite is …

Within three weeks of definitive surgical intervention, 467 patients with histologically proved
malignant glioma were randomized to receive one of four treatment regimens: semustine …

The growth of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes using a direct current plasma enhanced
chemical vapor deposition system is reported. The growth properties are studied as a …