alterations in skeletal muscle with disuse atrophy. annual report

progress is reported in the following areas: (1) microgel electrophoresis identification of single fibers; (2) skinned fiber preparation; and (3) microbiochemical techniques for assaying important enzymes and substrates in single fibers

research and development of wound dressing in maxillofacial trauma annual rept. 1 mar 83-30 jun 84

during the contract period three batches of poly-l(-)lactide were prepared and blended with material in stock to give 1,904 grams of polymer with an r.s.v. of 1.14 dl/g. about 1,400 grams remain polymer was used to prepare three basic formulations, non-woven fabrics, powders, and microcapsules, of local anesthetic agents, antiseptics, and..

polymeric prosthetic devices and materials. 1970-january 1985 (citations from the u. s. patent data base). rept. for 1970-jan 85

this bibliography contains citations of selected patents concerning design aspects and production methods pertaining to polymeric prosthetic devices which are implanted into the human body fabrication techniques, specific material compositions, and surface treatment methods used to enhance biocompatibility are presented dental and bone pr..

laser materials: radiation damage. 1970-november 1984 (citations from the ntis data base). rept. for 1970-nov 84

this bibliography contains citations concerning laser beam damage to laser materials, including optical glass, mirrors, optical coatings, dielectrics, semiconductors, and alkali metal halides. the damage mechanisms are explored for various types of laser materials comparisons are made between variations in fabrication and preparation of t..

interfacial and compressive properties of polybenzothiazole fibers final rept. jan-dec 84

this report evaluates the interfacial and compressive properties of polyparaphenylenebezobisthiazole (pbt) fibers in an epoxy matrix (epon 828, shell chemical co., cured with metaphenylenediamine). the interfacial shear stress was measured by the single fiber tensile coupon method, while wettability of the fiber was determined from the co..

bulletin of research institute for polymers and textiles no. 150

the paper includes the following: the molecular structure and intermolecular interaction of pelargonidin bromide monohydrate in crystalline state; sequential determination of l-lactate and lactate dehydrogenase with immobilized enzyme electrode; synthesis and properties of poly-(phenylene chalcogenide)s; preparation and conductivity of po..

fracture surface analysis in composite and titanium bonding. annual rept

carbon fibers were obtained from several manufacturers. surface treatments were performed on these fibers by anodization. the surfaces of these fibers were analyzed by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and wetting force measurement. the breaking strength of these fibers was measured at 2.5 cm length. it was seen that the surface treatments..

textiles with surgical applications. 1975-july 1986 (citations from world textile abstracts). rept. for 1975-jul 86

this bibliography contains citations concerning the manufacture of woven and nonwoven textiles with surgical applications. the manufacture of suture material, the chemical composition of bioabsorbable coatings, and the packaging of sutures are detailed topics include the manufacture of surgical dressings, gowns, towels, drapes, and masks...

electroless plating of polymeric substrates. 1970-july 1986 (citations from the u.s. patent database). rept. for 1970-jul 86

this bibliography contains citations of selected patents concerning electroless plating techniques used for materials deposition on polymer substrates. plating methods and compositions utilized in printed circuit device fabrication are discussed. plating solution preparations, and substrate surface treatment methods are included (this upd..

design, fabrication and delivery of a manipulator foot restraint mockup for space telescope development testing. final rept

the manipulator foot restraint (mfr) is a subsystem of the remote manipulator system (rms) which plays a major role in servicing the hubble space telescope (hst) in orbit. flight drawings were used to construct the mfr to guarantee that the mockup components were functionally equivalent to the flight mfr. material surface finishes and tol..