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Experimental Protocol to Investigate Particle Aerosolization of a Product Under Abrasion and Under Environmental Weathering
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2016
In this article, an experimental protocol to investigate particle aerosolization of a product under abrasion and under environmental weathering is presented. Results on the emission of engineered nanomaterials, in the form of aerosols are presented. The specific experimental set-up is described in detail.
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Abrasion Resistance of Concrete
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2024
Abrasion resistance is an essential characteristic of concrete that determines its durability and longevity under various wear conditions. Concrete surfaces are vulnerable to different types of abrasion. For instance, surfaces may wear down due to the constant movement of vehicles or be eroded by solids carried in water, as seen in concrete canal linings. Specific tests are conducted to measure the abrasion resistance of concrete. One such test is the revolving disc test, where three plates...
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Jet Impinging on an Inclined Plate
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2023
Source: Ricardo Mejia-Alvarez and Hussam Hikmat Jabbar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI The goal of this experiment is to demonstrate how a fluid flow exerts forces on structures by conversion of dynamic pressure into static pressure. To this end, we will make a plane jet impinge on a flat plate and will measure the resulting pressure distribution along the plate. The resultant force will be estimated by integrating the product between the...
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An Epithelial Abrasion Model for Studying Corneal Wound Healing
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2021
Here, a protocol for creating a central corneal epithelial abrasion wound in the mouse using a trephine and a blunt golf club spud is described. This corneal wound healing model is highly reproducible and is now being used to evaluate compromised corneal wound healing in the context of diseases.
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Corneal Epithelial Abrasion with Ocular Burr As a Model for Cornea Wound Healing
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2018
This protocol describes a method to inflict an abrasion to the ocular surface of the mouse, and to follow the wound healing process thereafter. The protocol takes advantage of an ocular burr to partially remove the surface epithelium of the eye in anaesthetized mice.
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Repeated muscular movement presses the textured structure against a food item or substrate, allowing friction to do the work over successive contacts. Depending on the plate’s surface features and the material encountered, this action can emphasize scraping, cutting, or grinding. The resulting motion helps explain how feeding anatomy supports nutrient acquisition from resistant or attached food sources.
Surface roughness and tooth-like elements create contact points that increase interaction with food or a substrate. Their arrangement can influence whether the dominant action is scraping, cutting, or grinding during movement. Examining these features therefore connects microscopic structure with mechanical function and helps researchers interpret how an organism handles algae, plant surfaces, or other resistant materials.
Comparative analysis can reveal associations between plate structure, diet, and habitat. Structures used against attached algae, plant surfaces, or other resistant materials may be evaluated alongside the environments where organisms feed. These comparisons help functional-morphology studies relate anatomical variation to feeding demands without treating plate form as independent of ecological conditions.
Microscopy allows researchers to examine the plate’s rough surface and tooth-like elements in greater detail. Those observations can document structural features relevant to friction and repeated contact, then support comparisons among organisms or feeding structures. In biology, this evidence helps link small-scale anatomy with broader questions about feeding function, diet, and ecological adaptation.
Mechanical testing adds functional evidence to observations of plate structure. By examining how a plate interacts with a substrate or food item, researchers can investigate the relevance of friction and repeated movement to scraping, cutting, or grinding. Used with microscopy, testing supports a more complete account of how biological form contributes to feeding performance.
Abrasive plates provide biological examples of textured surfaces that operate through repeated contact and friction. Their study can inform the design of bioinspired surfaces, especially when researchers want to understand how rough or tooth-like features contribute to processing resistant materials. This application extends functional-morphology findings beyond feeding anatomy while retaining a biological model for design.