...be used for the food industry, as well as beauty products, and pesticide, to name a few. Research has shown that phthalates have been connected to things such as cancer, premature birth, asthma, and a host of other medical issues. Being that phthalates aren’t bonded chemically to the plastic, they can easily move on from the plastic. An example of a product that used quite frequently is Teflon cookware. Nonstick cookware is something that most aren’t aware that can have an ill effect on them. When you heat a nonstick pan at a high temperature, the fumes cause something called Teflon flu. This can cause humans to get flu like symptoms. Teflon has been linked to cancer and organ damage (The Effects of Plastic Bags on the Waterways) (Plastics, the environment and human health: current consensus and future trends) (Teflon Flu). 3. One of the ways that I would encourage co-workers to cut back on the solid waste generated is by reducing the amount of paper that is used. The EPA has estimated that approximately 40 percent of the garbage that is generated comes from paper or paperboard. Nationally over 700 trillion tons of paper is used annually in the US, so based on these two factors, this is a good area of reduction to focus on. Some ways to reduce the amount of paper used is to only print something when absolutely necessary. When printing, try and print on both sides of the paper. Use paper that has been printed on one side to print on the other side in the future, store things...
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...Have you ever wondered why, despite the billions of dollars spent on cancer research over many decades, and the constant promise of a cure which is forever "just around the corner", cancer continues to increase? Especially when According to the International Agency for Research in Cancer "...80-90 per cent of human cancer is determined environmentally and thus theoretically avoidable." Hi my name is Spenser Grandstaff and today I would like to present some startling information and talk to you about the corruption of the cancer industry and how it affects all of us. A top medical doctor recently came out and said conventional cancer doctors regularly lie about success rates, and the system is designed to steer patients toward the most expensive treatment possible. This wasn’t just any doctor. It was Otis Brawley, head of the American Cancer Society — the very heart of the cancer treatment establishment. He said unproven cancer treatments are in widespread use across the U.S. And he wasn’t’ talking about natural or alternative treatments. He was referring to things like PSA exams and chemotherapy. A colleague of mr brawley was Dr. John Bailer, who spent 20 years on the staff of the U.S. National Cancer Institute and was editor of its journal. He said "My overall assessment is that the national cancer programme must be judged a qualified failure" Dr. Bailer also says: "The five year survival statistics of the American Cancer Society are very misleading. They now count...
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...reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Violations are liable to prosecution under the German Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Cover design: WMXDesign GmbH, Germany Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com) Foreword by Bayer CDs and DVDs, water bottles, sports eyewear, binoculars, helmets, storage boxes for food, car headlights, automotive roof glazing – these are just some of the everyday products that benefit from the unique properties of Makrolon®, a plastic manufactured by Bayer MaterialScience...
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...CFD ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF SHOCKWAVE GENERATION Dr. S. P. Vendan #1, K. A. Mohamed Isqhak*2, R. Prabakaran *3, N.Sugajen*4 and M.Pravinkumar*5 #1 Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore-641004. 1 spvendann@yahoo.com * IV Year BE Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore-641004. 2 mailmepravin@gmail.com 3 prbkrn1991@gmail.com Abstract. This paper involves computational fluid dynamics analysis and simulation of a shock wave generating equipment. Shock waves are produced by suddenly exposing a high pressure region to a low pressure region. This involves in the design of an arrangement that acts as a valve which separates high pressure region and low pressure region such that the valve opens suddenly (i.e., in the order of milliseconds) and thus producing shock waves. The instantaneous rise in pressure and temperature of a medium can be used in a variety of industrial applications Key words: Shock waves, Shock tubes, CFD, Pneumatic Valve 1 Introduction The ability of shock waves to instantaneously increase the pressure and temperature in a medium of propagation enables their use for many novel industrial applications[1]. In some sense the presence of a shockwave propagating in an enclosed medium can be similar to a furnace where, in addition to temperature, even pressure can go up instantaneously and remain at elevated levels for a short time and...
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...ISSN: 2319-5894 Pharma Utility Volume 8, Issue 1- 2, 2014 Brief Report Indian Chemical Industry: A Potential Chemical Hub for Exploration at World Market Authors: Amrit B Karmarkar*1, Avinash D Deodhar1, Aditya A Holikar2 Affiliations: 1. Director, InClinition, Dombivli East, Mumbai Area, India 2. Research Associate, InClinition, Dombivli East, Mumbai Area, India Email: amrit@inclinition.com Cellular: +91-8898904115 Introduction of Chemical Industry Chemicals are the basic necessity of day to day life for creature to survive on earth. The chemicals whether being natural or synthetic they are helpful to each and every creature for the survival. Right from the food we eat, clothes we wear or the cars we drive all the things are significantly based on the chemicals which helps to enhance the quality of life through various new innovations. The use of chemicals is mentioned from the ancient time to the modern era. As the development on earth started from the ancient era to modern era for the survival and the enhancement of the chemicals, their forms and their uses changed. Development of synthetic chemicals took place by setting up the chemical factory in countries and then export and import of chemicals from country to country. As the modern era is concern, the chemical industry has acquired the special attention by Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) at 5.9% for the revenue generation of $ 3,519 billion till year 2010. It is expected to grow up to 8.1% generating $ 5,185 billion...
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...Introduction The products include Pioneer and other brands of seeds, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, insect control products, and plant growth regulators. Acquisition and Selling of Conoco Our recommendation: Our recommendation is based on the performance of the division called Conoco which was the chief operating division adopted by the company in 1980s. As per our recommendation DuPont should divest in Conoco in a phased manner so that company can be free of non performing unit. Between 1940 and 1980, DuPont developed and marketed technologies such as Dacron, Mylar, Lycra, Kevlar, Tyvek, and Nomex. The company also expanded its pharmaceuticals and medical products business. The company acquired Conoco, an energy supplier, in 1981. In 1991, DuPont's pharmaceutical business entered into a joint venture (JV) with Merck, to focus on non-US markets. During the 1990s, the company acquired Protein Technologies International, a producer of soy protein products and Imperial Chemical's polyester-resins, a company with intermediates and polyester-films operations. In 1998, the company bought Merck's share of the pharmaceutical JV and renamed the company, DuPont Pharmaceuticals. Later that year, DuPont started selling its interests in Conoco which was completed in 1999. Conoco facility can be classified as cost center. It is one of the main cost centers of the company and hence the most resources are hogged up at this center. One needs to identify resources properly at this...
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...http://cactus.eas.asu.edu/partha/Columns/04-16-AccidentInvention.htm Innovation through Accident Audrey was born in October 2000. Audrey was conceived with a lot of fanfare, much ado and of blue blood. She was well planned and conceived with high hopes. She had everything going for her—looks, money, fame, fortune, power, hype, high expectations and a perfect incubation. A scant six month later, Audrey died. Her parents wanted it to be a quiet affair, but it was not. The death of Audrey sent shock waves through the community. How can such a tragedy happen? In case you did not get to know or love Audrey, she was not human. She was a much-hyped breed of gadget called the Internet Appliance. A sleek looking thingamajig with a touch sensitive screen that wanted to adorn your kitchen counter. It is basically a stunted computer. It can surf the web, do basic Email, get stock quotes, check up on the weather, and some limited word processing all for a lot of money ($500 to get started, $22 per month henceforth). Alex was going on a vacation, to take time off from his job of growing bacterial cultures in little Petri dishes. He was studying the effects of mucus on Staph cultures in a somewhat grungy laboratory in London. He forgot to wash up his last batch before he went off, and when he came back two weeks later, he saw an amazing sight. A mold was all over the dish, but all the bacteria were dead. To cut a long story short, Alex, or rather Dr. Alexander Fleming, found...
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...history/timeline CHG 8187 Introduction to Polymer Reaction Engineering Part 1: Basic Concepts What is a polymer? 4 5 What is a polymer? Polymers are large molecular chains made of many monomers. Several structural units bound together by covalent bonds. 6 What is a polymer? 7 Nomenclature 1. Conventional: prefix “poly” followed by monomer name (e.g., poly(styrene), poly(methyl methacrylate)); condensation polymers from two monomers use name of repeat unit (e.g., poly(ethylene terephthalate). 8 Nomenclature 2. IUPAC* structure-based: similar to conventional but more powerful and general see text by Odian note also rules for copolymers. 3. Trade names (e.g., nylon, Kevlar, plexiglas, teflon, dacron, neoprene, Spandex), common names, abbreviations See table next; note that some are not pure polymers but complex materials (e.g., HIPS, ABS). *IUPAC: International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry 9 Nomenclature Abbrev. ABS EPDM Polymer Acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene terpolymer Ethylene-propylene-diene monomer rubber Abbrev. PLA PMMA Polymer Poly(lactic acid)...
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...Strategy Formulation Ronald Rogers MGT680-1303A-01: Strategic Management American Intercontinental University Synopsis Often a business, particularly a startup, has little to no choice in when to introduce a product or service. However, given the opportunity, market information, and competition data, managers should be able to make valid choices concerning the release time of that product. This paper addresses the advantages and disadvantages of first move or late move into a market. It also explains how and why companies have succeeded and failed in both theories. Part One: First Mover Theory First Mover Advantages (FMA) FMAs have a unique opportunity to create barriers to competition such as limited resources and patents. They may have a sustainable advantage in technology that is Intellectual Property (IP), R&D, Patents, and resources. They have a monopoly of sorts, however short term that it may be (Lieberman & Montgomery, 1988). Rapid expansion of market share with a new product is extremely likely. Introducing new products involves in-depth market research and a large investment of time and other resources. The results of the market penetration by a first mover can be difficult to overcome for subsequent entries. Setting the benchmark is an advantage that first movers can exploit. If they introduce a product that becomes a high demand item, establish the brand name and provide good service, then they set the bar really high for late entries. Tendency...
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...A Simple Hydrothermal Route to Large-Scale Synthesis of Uniform Silver Nanowires Zhenghua Wang,[b] Jianwei Liu,[b] Xiangying Chen,[b] Junxi Wan,[b] and Yitai Qian*[a, b] Abstract: This paper describes the preparation of uniform silver nanowires by reducing freshly prepared silver chloride with glucose at 180 8C for 18 hours in the absence of any surfactants or polymers. Scanning electron microscopy studies indicated that the silver nanowires are about 100 nm in diameter and up to 500 mm in length. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy analyses showed that the Keywords: green chemistry · hydrothermal synthesis · nanostructures · nanowires · silver Introduction One-dimensional nanostructures of metals have attracted much interest due to their potential applications in fabricating nanoscale electronic, optoelectronic, and magnetic devices, which also provide an ideal model system to experimentally investigate physical phenomena, such as quantized conductance and size effects.[1–6] Among all metals, silver nanowires are particularly interesting to fabricate and study because bulk silver exhibits the highest electrical and thermal conductivity among all metals, and the performance of silver in many applications could be potentially enhanced by processing silver into one-dimensional nanostructures. Much effort has been devoted to the syntheses of silver nanowires, such as electrochemical techniques,[7–9] templates (i.e., mesoporous silica[10, 11] and carbon nanotubes[12...
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...This is made evidence in the initiative of Zoom-lion to provide training to its employees and encourage applied research on sanitation and waste management in the country and in Africa through the establishment of The Institute of Sanitation and Waste Management (TISWM) and accredited by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology ( KNUST) (Annepu & Themelis, 2013). Before waste collection is initiated, waste management in general undergoes four main cycles: The first phase is the planning phase; where waste management policy, legal compliance and action programmes are formulated. The second phase is the action phase where roles and responsibilities are assigned, procedure drawn, and awareness raising and training conducted. Third phase is the auditing phase. At the auditing phase, planning and auditing information are collected and evaluated. The...
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...Growth Commitment Results 20 13 Impact Partners DATA B OO K DuPont Investor Relations Contents 1 2 DuPont Overview Corporate Financial Data Consolidated Income Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Selected Additional Data 6 DuPont Science & Technology 8 Business Segments Agriculture Electronics & Communications Industrial Biosciences Nutrition & Health Performance Materials Safety & Protection Performance Chemicals 22 Corporate Financial Data Segment Information Selected Additional Data Inside Back Cover Board of Directors and DuPont Leadership Individual Shareholder Relations: (302) 774-3033 Main Office Number: (302) 774-4994 Internet: www.dupont.com The DuPont DATA BOOK has been prepared to assist financial analysts, portfolio managers and others in understanding and evaluating the company. This book presents graphics, tabular and other statistical data about the consolidated company and its business segments. Forward-Looking Statements This DATA BOOK contains forward-looking statements which may be identified by their use of words like “plans,” “expects,” “will,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates” or other words of similar meaning. Although they reflect our current expectations, these statements are not guarantees of future performance, but involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Some of which include: fluctuations in energy and raw material prices; failure to develop and market new products...
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...Brand Equity Prof. Kavita Tiwari, Dr. Rajendra Singh AICAR B-School, Navi Mumbai, India kavitat786@yahoo.com, prajsingh71@rediffmail.com Abstract The aim of the study is to discuss and estimate the perceived impact of ingredient branding on host brand in terms of brand equity. For the purpose of our study, we will measure the impact in terms of association, neutral and disassociation of ingredient brand with host brand. In this study many theories and models is studied to identify the potential factors of ingredient branding. The research methodology adopted for the analysis in our study is to some extent a replica of previous studies conducted within ingredient branding. We conducted a survey based on questionnaire method. For which a close ended structured questionnaire on 5- point Likert scale basis is being designed .The survey was conducted among 212 respondents consisting of customers in Indore city. While doing this research we have gained insights on how several aspects of our study could have been conducted differently. We recommend that a similar study should be conducted again, this time with well known host brands and ingredient brands that focus on utilitarian needs from a consumer perspective. A more representing respondent group would also increase the arguments for generalization among a wider population. By using SPSS we can conclude that the perceived impact of various factors of ingredient brands on host brand and its brand equity. Journal...
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...essential part of cultivating good employee relations and running a fair, successful, and productive workplace. Positive labor relations are two-way street both sides must give a little and try to work together. Relationship building is key to successful labor relations. This survey is an essential instruments that attempt to determine employees perception of working environment. There is a “Feel Good” quality that comes from asking employees how they feel. It feel good to employees and to management. This survey is a specific method of collecting input from employees about their job-related grievances. The report that comes from from such a survey will identify both organisational strength and weakness. INDUSTRY PROFILE IN his paper read before the Institution of...
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...COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP ON BENZENE POSITION PAPER September 1998 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP ON BENZENE 1 POSITION PAPER PREFACE Scope Summary 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Benzene in the atmosphere 1.2 Emissions of benzene 1.3 Atmospheric chemistry and transport 1.4 Benzene ambient air concentrations 1.5 Current National Standards and Guidelines 1.6 Summary 1.7 References 2. RISK ASSESSMENT Scope 2.1. 2.2 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6 Human exposure to benzene Health Effects National and other Health-based Air Quality Guidelines Evaluation of human health risks Recommendations for developing limit values Reference 2. ASSESSMENT METHODS Scope 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Description of monitoring methods 3.3 Network design and siting criteria 3.4 Other assessment techniques: air quality modelling 3.5 Data quality objectives 3.6 Random or continuous measurements 3.7 Information on air quality to the public 3.8 Upper and lower assessment thresholds 3.9 Summary 3.10 References 2 4 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Results of economic analysis 4.3 Discussion 5 DISCUSSION AND FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 Summary of Chapters 1-4 5.2 Considerations to be taken into account in setting limit values for benzene 5.3 Options for consideration 5.4 Reviewing limit values 3 COMMISSION OF EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Council Directive on Ambient Air Quality Assessment and Management...
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