Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is the material of choice in total joint replacement for hip cup and knee plateau because of its bio compatibility. The devices made of UHMWPE should be sterilized before implantation within the body and most reliable method for the purpose is gamma irradiation....

Coating thickness is an important variable that plays a role in product quality, process control, and cost control. Eddy current techniques are used to measure the thickness of non-conductive coatings on non-ferrous metal substrates....

The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of dietary ?-lipoic acid (ALA) and ?-tocopherol acetate (AT) on meat quality, ALA, AT content and lipid oxidation in broiler white and red meat. ALA and AT increased in the tissue thus reducing lipid oxidation....