scholarly journals Understanding technical cleanliness: importance, assessment, maintenance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Faber ◽  
Krzysztof Brodzik ◽  
Marta Nycz

Development of the automotive industry, including so-called dowsizing and rightsizing, entails the need to ensure, and hence to verify, the stringent cleanliness levels of an increasing number of car components. The assurance of proper cleanliness level requires knowledge of the entire production process and precise information on the contaminants that will allow to identify their sources. Obtaining reliable cleanliness information requires establishing of many different factors, i. a. selection of proper contamination extraction and collection technique, proper parameters of extraction, validation of extraction procedure, methods of particles analysis. Analytical techniques which are implemented include gravimetric, optical microscopy and advanced techniques like scanning electron microscopy. This work present’s actual state of knowledge regarding technical cleanliness analysis of components. Important aspects of QA&QC in technical cleanliness assessment are also discussed.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojian Bai ◽  
Chen Jia ◽  
Zhigen Chen ◽  
Yuxuan Gong ◽  
Huwei Cheng ◽  
...  

AbstractWith exquisite design and unique style, the painted sculptures of Tutang Buddha and two attendants Buddha in Jingyin Temple are precious cultural heritages of China. The sculpture of Tutang Buddha, which was carved from a mound and painted by ancient craftsmen, was rarely found in ancient China. However, due to natural and human factors, the sculptures were severely damaged. Obviously, they require urgent and appropriate protection and restoration. In this study, samples taken from the sculptures were analysed through multiple analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM–EDS), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical microscopy (OM) and granulometry. The analysis results enable us to infer the techniques used by the craftsmen in making the sculptures and provide a reliable evidence for the conservation and future protection of these and similar sculptures.


2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Domańska ◽  
Anna Boczkowska ◽  
Marta Izydorzak ◽  
Zbigniew Jaegermann ◽  
Krzysztof Kurzydłowski

Polyurethanes used in the endoprosthesis of joints The aim of the studies presented in this paper was the selection of the polyurethanes synthesized from different substrates in order to obtain i) ceramic - biodegradable polymer composite and ii) polyurethane resistant to abrasive wear. The polyurethanes were obtained from the crystalline prepolymers extended by water, because it may have a beneficial effect on the toxicity of the material. The properties of PUs were investigated using infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry and scanning electron microscopy. In all the tested polyurethanes the peak from the reactive -NCO groups was not observed, which indicates that all the substrates are fully reacted. Such polyurethanes are characterized by interesting properties with the perspective use as components of ceramic-polymer joints endoprosthesis. The designed endoprosthesis should fulfill at least three functions: load bearing function (ceramic core), fastening and stabilizing endoprosthesis to the bone (composite ceramics - biodegradable polymer) and tribologic function allowing mating with parts of the prosthesis (polyurethane layer resistant to abrasive wear).


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojian Bai ◽  
Chen Jia ◽  
Zhigen Chen ◽  
Yuxuan Gong ◽  
Huwei Cheng ◽  
...  

Abstract With exquisite design and unique style, the painted sculptures of Tutang Buddha and two attendants Buddha in Jingyin Temple are precious cultural heritages of China. The sculpture of Tutang Buddha, which was carved from a mound and painted by ancient craftsmen, was rarely found in ancient China. However, due to natural and human factors, the sculptures were severely damaged. Obviously, they require urgent and appropriate protection and restoration. In this study, samples taken from the sculptures were analysed through multiple analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM-EDS), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical microscopy (OM) and granulometry. The analysis results enable us to infer the techniques used by the craftsmen in making the sculptures and provide a reliable evidence for the conservation and future protection of these and similar sculptures.


2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
Marjan Randjelovic

Aegirine belongs to a group of minerals known as inosilicates. In this study, a fast and efficient procedure is proposed for the synthesis of aegirine nanoparticles by means of the hydrothermal process, starting from a suspension of simple hydroxide/silicate precursors. Structural properties of the obtained mineral were assessed by the XRD technique. It was found that aegirine was the only crystalline phase present. The expected needle-like morphology, characteristic of inosilicates, was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Through an appropriate selection of solvents and dispersants, an electrophoretic deposition and immobilization of aegirine on stainless steel was achieved. Native layers of aegirine displayed a very smooth morphology, while after calcination, a detachment of the layers from the stainless steel substrate and the appearance of cracks in the coating was observed. This phenomenon could be prevented by the use of appropriate additives.


Author(s):  
D. V. Utkin ◽  
O. S. Kuznetsov ◽  
P. S. Erokhin ◽  
A. N. Spitsyn ◽  
O. A. Volokh ◽  
...  

The atomic power microscopy (APM) is used to study the cell surface structure of particularly dangerous infectious diseases agents and to carry out the morphometric analysis. APM shows similar results with scanning electron microscopy. However, its application makes it possible to avoid time-consuming and labour-intensive procedures of samples preparing for testing by fixation, dehydration and sputtering of conducting layer. Methodological approach has been elaborated for preparing and analysis of samples of agents of particularly dangerous infectious diseases by means of APM. This approach includes a selection of optimal substrate, mode of disinfection and scanning of samples.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojian Bai ◽  
Chen Jia ◽  
Zhigen Chen ◽  
Yuxuan Gong ◽  
Huwei Cheng ◽  
...  

Abstract With exquisite design and unique style, the painted sculptures of Tutang Buddha and two attendants Buddha in Jingyin Temple are precious cultural heritages of China. The sculpture of Tutang Buddha, which was carved from a mound and painted by ancient craftsmen, was rarely found in ancient China. However, due to natural and human factors, the sculptures were severely damaged. Obviously, they require urgent and appropriate protection and restoration. In this study, samples taken from the sculptures were analysed through multiple analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM-EDS), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical microscopy (OM) and granulometry. The analysis results enable us to infer the techniques used by the craftsmen in making the sculptures and provide a reliable evidence for the conservation and future protection of these and similar sculptures.


Zoosymposia ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 317-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
MICHAEL J. BOYLE ◽  
ELAINE C. SEAVER

Observations from compound, confocal, and scanning electron microscopy reveal that the buccal organ in Capitella teleta Blake, Grassle & Eckelbarger, 2009 should be classified as a dorsal pharynx. This buccal organ is an eversible proboscis that has the following characters: (1) dorsal ciliated pad, (2) well-developed pharyngeal retractor muscles, (3) pharyngeal gland-like structures, (4) cuticular fold surrounding the dorsal ciliated pad, and (5) unciliated buccal cavity and anterior ventral epithelium. All of these features are characteristic of dorsal pharyngeal organs present in oligochaetes and one terrestrial polychaete. Our observations in C. teleta confirm the presence of a dorsal pharynx in larvae, juveniles, and adults. C. teleta is a subsurface deposit feeder and a dorsal pharynx may have evolved independently in Capitellidae through selection of feeding mode in benthic marine habitats. Our results represent the first detailed description of a dorsal pharynx in a marine polychaete.


Botany ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen P. Ramsay

Ulota species are difficult to separate to species level on leaf characters alone. In this study, scanning electron microscopy of habit and leaves, capsules, peristomes, and spores proved useful in separating four Australian species. Details of capsule and peristome, particularly distinctive features of the endostome, are shown.


1992 ◽  
Vol 267 ◽  
Author(s):  
William D. Blanchard ◽  
E. Marianne Stern ◽  
Leon P. Stodulski

ABSTRACTThe powdered contents of 17 Late Roman and Byzantine glass vessels used to hold cosmetic eye-paints (kohl) were analyzed. The principal analytical techniques employed were X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence, and scanning electron microscopy. The materials detected are described, indicating those which may have been used as kohl. Also reported are analytical results from a solid chunk of material surrounding a fragment of a metal rod, also obtained from a kohl vessel.


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