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Royse A, Zulfayandi P, Jared O, David E, Andrew A, William W, Colin R. Long-Term Postoperative Patency of Radial Artery is Superior to Saphenous Vein Graft. Heart Lung Circ 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Dast S, Dessena L, Assaf N, David E, Herlin C, Sinna R. [Ring finger reconstruction by Colson's flap]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2016; 62:104-108. [PMID: 27344423 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2016.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2016] [Accepted: 05/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Surgical treatment of complete cutaneous ring finger avulsion is a challenge in hand surgery. When replantation of the avulsed fragment is not technically feasible, the surgeon must consider reconstruction of soft tissue. Many surgical techniques have been described. We report a case of complete avulsion of the cutaneous sheath and nail of the fourth finger with preservation of mobility and collateral nerves. The reconstruction of soft tissue was performed by a Colson flap-graft. This simple and reliable technique of reconstruction allowed to obtain a functional and sensitive finger with a satisfactory cosmetic result.
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Romagnoli R, Martini S, Giacometti R, David E, Martina MC, D'Errico A, Grigioni WF, Strignano P, Rizza G, Mirabella S, Amoroso A, Salizzoni M. Successful Urgent Liver Retransplantation for Donor-Transmitted Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Am J Transplant 2016; 16:1938-9. [PMID: 26752588 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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David E, Cantisani V, De Vincentiis M, Sidhu PS, Greco A, Tombolini M, Drudi FM, Messineo D, Gigli S, Rubini A, Fresilli D, Ferrari D, Flammia F, D'Ambrosio F. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation of parotid gland lesions: an update of the literature. ULTRASOUND : JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH MEDICAL ULTRASOUND SOCIETY 2016; 24:104-10. [PMID: 27482279 DOI: 10.1177/1742271x15626611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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High-resolution ultrasound is the first line examination for parotid gland diffuse disease and focal lesions, normally using grey-scale and colour-Doppler ultrasound. Unfortunately, grey-scale and colour-Doppler ultrasound features of benign and malignant salivary gland lesions may overlap, particularly with benign tumors, where pleomorphic adenomas are often indistinguishable from malignant lesions. With atypical lesions, contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging is usually the second level imaging modality requested. The introduction of ultrasound contrast agents has opened further possible perspectives to improve the interpretation of parotid diseases, particularly the differentiation between benign and malignant lesions. We present a review of the current literature on contrast-enhanced ultrasound for the assessment of parotid gland lesions, considering all characteristics of the technique, evidence of usefulness, future perspectives and limitations.
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Di Sante L, Camerota F, Celletti C, Ioppolo F, Santilli V, David E. A rare localization of neurothekeomas of radial nerve: A case report. LA CLINICA TERAPEUTICA 2016; 166:e381-3. [PMID: 26794820 DOI: 10.7417/t.2015.1904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Neurothekeoma is a very rare benign connective tissue tumour that presumably derived from nerve sheath cells. We described the case of a rare localization of neurothekeoma in the upper limb with a strange presentation. A 49 years-old woman presented to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Division of the Umberto I Hospital referring an intensive pain associated to paresthesias at the left forearm lasting from six months. The patient had a history of epicondylitis confirmed with an elbow RMN showing an increased thickness of the tendon insertions on the epicondiloidea region of the elbow. Rehabilitative and physical therapy has been done without symptoms remission. An ultrasound evaluation showed an oval formation well circumscribed in the context of the radial nerve. It was easy to demonstrate the relevance of the radial nerve, following it from the arch of Frohse until the humeral sulcus of the radial nerve. A MRI that showed a mass, mildly hypointense on T1- weighted sequences and hyperintense on T2-weighted images, with nonhomogeneous enhancement post-contrast, attributable to expansionary pathology of the radial nerve. A biopsy was done and the lesion was described as a benign tumor of nerve sheath, i.e., a Neurothekeoma of the radial nerve. Patients was surgically treated, the tumor has been removed and she referred the resolution of symptomatology.
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Moreira C, Guerreiro C, Simões E, Carolino E, David E, Mendes L, Jorge A. SUN-PP230: The Influence of Shift Work on the Diet of Ground Workers of tap Portugal Portuguese air Transport. Clin Nutr 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0261-5614(15)30381-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sänger A, Fretz A, David E. Honig in der modernen Wundbehandlung. AKTUELLE DERMATOLOGIE 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1392443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Helal E, Demarquette N, Amurin L, David E, Carastan D, Fréchette M. Styrenic block copolymer-based nanocomposites: Implications of nanostructuration and nanofiller tailored dispersion on the dielectric properties. POLYMER 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2015.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Thirumalai T, Viviyan TS, Elumalai EK, David E. Hypolipidaemic and antioxidant effect of Enicostemma littorale Blume. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2015; 1:381-5. [PMID: 23569797 DOI: 10.1016/s2221-1691(11)60084-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2011] [Revised: 03/27/2011] [Accepted: 04/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the hypolipidaemic and antioxidant effects of aqueous leaf extract of Enicostemma littorale (E. littorale) Blume (Ens) against ethanol induced hepatic injury in albino rats. METHODS Male albino rats of six numbers in each group were undertaken for study. Hypolipidaemic and antioxidant effect of E. littorale Blume (Ens) aqueous leaf extract at a dosage of 250 mg/kg bw was evaluated. RESULTS Levels of serum and tissue cholesterol, triglycerides and free fatty acids were elevated and levels of tissue thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and lipid hydroperoxide were increased in ethanol treated rats. The activity levels of liver antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and glutathione-s-transferase (GST) were decreased. After adiminstration of extract of E. littorale Blume, levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and free fatty acids were decreased in serum and liver tissue, levels of TBARS and lipid hydroperoxide were decreased, and liver antioxidant enzymes were increased in liver tissue. CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that the aqueous leaf extract of E. littorale Blume (Ens) has potent restorative effect on hyperlipidaemic and oxidative stress.
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Thirumalai T, David E, Viviyan TS, Elumalai EK. Effect of Solanum surattense seed on the oxidative potential of cauda epididymal spermatozoa. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2015; 2:21-3. [PMID: 23569828 DOI: 10.1016/s2221-1691(11)60183-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2011] [Revised: 06/27/2011] [Accepted: 07/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of aqueous seed extract of Solanum surattense (S. surattense) on the oxidative potential of cauda epididymal spermatozoa. METHODS S. surattense seed extract was orally administered at the dosage of 10 mg/kg b.w. for 15 days, after which aspartate transferase (AST), alanine transferase (ALT), glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH), citric acid and iso-citrate dehydrogenase (ICDH) were assayed. RESULTS The activity levels of the enzymes AST and ALT, which are considered to be the androgenicity in the sperm suspension, were depleted in the extract fed rats. The activity level of the enzyme ICDH, was reduced significantly in the treated group (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that the oral administration of the aqueous seed extract of S. surattense can deplete the oxidative stress of cauda epididymal spermatozoa in albino rats.
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Thirumalai T, Therasa SV, Elumalai EK, David E. Hypoglycemic effect of Brassica juncea (seeds) on streptozotocin induced diabetic male albino rat. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2015; 1:323-5. [PMID: 23569784 DOI: 10.1016/s2221-1691(11)60052-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2011] [Revised: 03/27/2011] [Accepted: 04/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the hypoglycemic effect of Brassica juncea (seeds) on streptozotocin induced diabetic male albino rats. METHODS Hypoglycemic activity of Brassica juncea (seeds) aqueous extract at a dose of 250, 350 and 450 mg/kg body weight was evaluated. Adult male Swiss albino rats of six numbers in each group was undertaken for study and evaluated. RESULTS The serum insulin levels were recorded a significant depletion in all groups, short term as well as long term diabetic animals, when compared to that of normal animals. A significant dosage dependent augmenting effect of the seed extract on the serum insulin was recorded in both short term as well as long term groups. CONCLUSIONS The aqueous seed extract of Brassica juncea has potent hypoglycemic activity in male albino rat.
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Tingerides C, David E, Kaduri S, Annamalai G. Non-invasive vascular imaging and endovascular therapy for non-ischemic priapism. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.12.467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Tingerides C, Annamalai G, Kaduri S, Dey C, Pugash R, David E. Transcatheter arterial embolization for chest wall injury: 10 year experience. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.12.424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Maes V, Vettier A, Dedourge-Geffard O, Geffard A, Paris-Palacios S, Betoulle S, David E. Effect of ethofumesate herbicide on energy metabolism in roach (Rutilus rutilus). J Xenobiot 2014. [DOI: 10.4081/xeno.2014.4901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Bigwan EI, Ohaeri MC, David E, Wakjissa FD, Sheyin Z. Some risk factors associated with acid-alcohol-fast bacilli in patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis in Jos, central Nigeria. Afr J Infect Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.4314/ajid.v8i2.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Calvo PL, Brunati A, Spada M, Romagnoli R, Corso G, Parenti G, Rossi M, Baldi M, Carbonaro G, David E, Pucci A, Amoroso A, Salizzoni M. Liver transplantation in defects of cholesterol biosynthesis: the case of lathosterolosis. Am J Transplant 2014; 14:960-5. [PMID: 24621408 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2013] [Revised: 12/26/2013] [Accepted: 12/27/2013] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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We report the outcome of liver transplantation (LT) in the only surviving patient with lathosterolosis, a defect of cholesterol biosynthesis characterized by high lathosterol levels associated with progressive cholestasis, multiple congenital anomalies and mental retardation. From her diagnosis at age 2 she had shown autistic behavior, was unable to walk unaided and her sight was impaired by cataracts. By age 7 she developed end-stage liver disease. After a soul-searching discussion within the transplantation team, she was treated with LT as this represented her only lifesaving option. At 1-year follow-up, her lathosterol levels had returned to normal (0.61 mg/dL from 13.04 ± 2.65) and her nutrition improved. She began exploring her environment and walking by holding onto an adult's hand and then independently. Her brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) had shown a normal picture at age 1, whereas a volume reduction of white matter with ex vacuo ventricular dilatation and defective myelinization were observed before transplant. At 5-year follow-up, a complete biochemical recovery, an arrest of mental deterioration and a stable MRI picture were achieved, with a return to her every day life albeit with limitations. Timely liver transplant in defects of cholesterol biosynthesis might arrest the progression of neurological damage.
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Alawneh JI, Barnes TS, Parke C, Lapuz E, David E, Basinang V, Baluyut A, Villar E, Lopez EL, Blackall PJ. Description of the pig production systems, biosecurity practices and herd health providers in two provinces with high swine density in the Philippines. Prev Vet Med 2014; 114:73-87. [PMID: 24529343 DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2014.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2013] [Revised: 01/16/2014] [Accepted: 01/20/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2011 and March 2012 in two major pig producing provinces in the Philippines. Four hundred and seventy one pig farms slaughtering finisher pigs at government operated abattoirs participated in this study. The objectives of this study were to group: (a) smallholder (S) and commercial (C) production systems into patterns according to their herd health providers (HHPs), and obtain descriptive information about the grouped S and C production systems; and (b) identify key HHPs within each production system using social network analysis. On-farm veterinarians, private consultants, pharmaceutical company representatives, government veterinarians, livestock and agricultural technicians, and agricultural supply stores were found to be actively interacting with pig farmers. Four clusters were identified based on production system and their choice of HHPs. Differences in management and biosecurity practices were found between S and C clusters. Private HHPs provided a service to larger C and some larger S farms, and have little or no interaction with the other HHPs. Government HHPs provided herd health service mainly to S farms and small C farms. Agricultural supply stores were identified as a dominant solitary HHP and provided herd health services to the majority of farmers. Increased knowledge of the routine management and biosecurity practices of S and C farmers and the key HHPs that are likely to be associated with those practices would be of value as this information could be used to inform a risk-based approach to disease surveillance and control.
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Therasa SV, Thirumalai T, Tamilselvan N, David E. In-vivo and ex-vivo inhibition of intestinal glucose uptake: A scope for antihyperglycemia. JOURNAL OF ACUTE DISEASE 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s2221-6189(14)60008-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Maes V, Vettier A, Jaffal A, Dedourge-Geffard O, Delahaut L, Geffard A, Betoulle S, David E. Energy metabolism and pesticides: biochemical and molecular responses to copper in roach Rutilus rutilus. J Xenobiot 2013. [DOI: 10.4081/xeno.2013.s1.e7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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David E, Kopac J. Aluminum recovery as a product with high added value using aluminum hazardous waste. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2013; 261:316-324. [PMID: 23959251 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2013.07.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2013] [Revised: 07/04/2013] [Accepted: 07/18/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The samples of hazardous aluminum solid waste such as dross were physically and chemically characterized. A relationship between density, porosity and metal content of dross was established. The paper also examines the chemical reactions involving aluminum dross in landfill and the negative consequences. To avoid environmental problems and to recovery the aluminum, a processing method was developed and aluminum was recovered as an added value product such as alumina. This method refers to a process at low temperature, in more stages: acid leaching, purification, precipitation and calcination. At the end of this process aluminum was extracted, first as Al(3+) soluble ions and final as alumina product. The composition of the aluminum dross and alumina powder obtained were measured by applying the leaching tests, using atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and chemical analysis. The mineralogical composition of aluminum dross samples and alumina product were determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and the morphological characterization was performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The method presented in this work allows the use of hazardous aluminum solid waste as raw material to recover an important fraction from soluble aluminum content as an added value product, alumina, with high grade purity (99.28%).
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Sänger A, Fretz A, David E. Honig in der Wundbehandlung: Die Hauptwirkung des Zuckers. AKTUELLE DERMATOLOGIE 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1344374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Thompson C, David E, Freestone M, Robinson C. Ecological Patterns Along Two Alpine Glacial Streams in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness, Wind River Range, USA. WEST N AM NATURALIST 2013. [DOI: 10.3398/064.073.0203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Osman N, Almeida M, Ustá M, Bique C, David E. I281 DESCRIPTION OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS AND ITS IMPACT ON AMOG'S ACTIVITIES. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(12)60311-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Elumalai EK, David E, Hemachandran J. Bacterial contamination of Indian currency notes (Rupee). THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE 2012; 3:204-205. [PMID: 23022872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2012] [Accepted: 07/23/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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David E, Kopac J. Hydrolysis of aluminum dross material to achieve zero hazardous waste. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2012; 209-210:501-9. [PMID: 22326245 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.01.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2011] [Revised: 01/18/2012] [Accepted: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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A simple method with high efficiency for generating high pure hydrogen by hydrolysis in tap water of highly activated aluminum dross is established. Aluminum dross is activated by mechanically milling to particles of about 45 μm. This leads to removal of surface layer of the aluminum particles and creation of a fresh chemically active metal surface. In contact with water the hydrolysis reaction takes place and hydrogen is released. In this process a Zero Waste concept is achieved because the other product of reaction is aluminum oxide hydroxide (AlOOH), which is nature-friendly and can be used to make high quality refractory or calcium aluminate cement. For comparison we also used pure aluminum powder and alkaline tap water solution (NaOH, KOH) at a ratio similar to that of aluminum dross content. The rates of hydrogen generated in hydrolysis reaction of pure aluminum and aluminum dross have been found to be similar. As a result of the experimental setup, a hydrogen generator was designed and assembled. Hydrogen volume generated by hydrolysis reaction was measured. The experimental results obtained reveal that aluminum dross could be economically recycled by hydrolysis process with achieving zero hazardous aluminum dross waste and hydrogen generation.
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