May 2015

Gross and histopathological studies of Diclofenac, Ibuprofen and Nimesulide induced toxicity in broilers

The present experimental work was conducted to elucidate the gross and histopathological studies in broiler chicks when treated with Diclofenac sodium, Ibuprofen and Nimesulide. For this study, 120 apparently healthy broiler chicks of either sexes were randomly divided into 10 groups comprising of 10 birds in 9 groups and 30 birds in control group. The broilers of Diclofenac groups were given 10, 20 and 30 mg/kg body...

Author(s): Majid Shafi, Omer Khalil Baba and Umesh Kumar Garg  

May 2015

Influence of starch addition on properties of methylolated urea/starch copolymer blends for application as a binder in the coating industry

Urea formaldehyde resin was reactively blended with various concentrations (10 to 70%) of Cassava starch in order to formulate a paint binder for emulsion paint formulation. Some physical properties and formaldehyde emission of the blended resin were investigated. Viscosity initially decreased before a gradual increase was noted with increase in starch concentration. Refractive index and elongation at break increased...

Author(s): S. A. Osemeahon, O. N. Maitera, A. J. Hotton and B. J. Dimas