Why we use more materials
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DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2016.0368
Abstract: In this paper, we review the drivers for the high levels of material use in society, investigating both historical and current trends. We present recent national and global data by different material categories and accounting… read more here.
Keywords: use materials; material; materials use;
Alternatives and preferences for materials in use for pressure ulcer prevention: An experiment‐reinforced literature review
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13784
Abstract: Alleviation of localised, sustained tissue loads and microclimate management are the most critical performance criteria for materials in use for pressure ulcer prevention, such as in prophylactic dressings, padding or cushioning. These material performance criteria… read more here.
Keywords: ulcer prevention; performance criteria; pressure ulcer; pressure ... See more keywords
A Novel Anthropomorphic Phantom Composed of Tissue-Equivalent Materials for Use in Experimental Radiotherapy: Design, Dosimetry and Biological Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8020230
Abstract: The production of anthropomorphic phantoms generated from tissue-equivalent materials is challenging but offers an excellent copy of the typical environment encountered in typical patients. High-quality dosimetry measurements and the correlation of the measured dose with… read more here.
Keywords: radiotherapy; equivalent materials; materials use; phantom ... See more keywords