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Wicking Tests for Unidirectional Fabrics: Measurements of Capillary Parameters to Evaluate Capillary Pressure in Liquid Composite Molding Processes
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2017
An experimental method to measure geometrical parameters and the apparent advancing contact angles describing capillary wicking in unidirectional synthetic and natural fabrics is proposed. These parameters are mandatory for the determination of the capillary pressures that must be taken into account for liquid composite molding (LCM) applications.
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Experimental Methodology for Estimation of Local Heat Fluxes and Burning Rates in Steady Laminar Boundary Layer Diffusion Flames
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2016
We describe the use of micro-thermocouples to estimate local temperature gradients in steady laminar boundary layer diffusion flames. By extension of the Reynolds Analogy, local temperature gradients can be further used to estimate the local mass burning rates and heat fluxes in such flames with high accuracy.
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Quantifying Fibrillar Collagen Organization with Curvelet Transform-Based Tools
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2020
Here, we present a protocol to use a curvelet transform-based, open-source MATLAB software tool for quantifying fibrillar collagen organization in the extracellular matrix of both normal and diseased tissues. This tool can be applied to images with collagen fibers or other types of line-like structures.
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Microbial Control and Monitoring Strategies for Cleanroom Environments and Cellular Therapies
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2023
The protocol summarizes the best practices to minimize microbial bioburden in a cleanroom environment and includes strategies such as environmental monitoring, process monitoring, and product sterility testing. It is relevant for manufacturing and testing facilities that are required to meet current good tissue practice standards and current good manufacturing practice standards.
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Visualizing Heat-Treated Viral Capsids Using Transmission Electron Microscopy
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2026
Source: Moore, M. D., et al. Alternative In Vitro Methods for the Determination of Viral Capsid Structural Integrity. J. Vis. Exp.(2017).This video demonstrates how purified viral capsids are heat-treated, prepared, and imaged using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to reveal structural changes and heat-induced damage.
FAQs
The result is shaped by pore structure, surface tension, viscosity, and gravity. Pore structure determines the available interconnected pathways, while the liquid’s surface tension and viscosity affect how readily it moves through them. Gravity also influences the measured rise or spread. Controlling or documenting these variables helps engineers compare materials and interpret differences in uptake or transport.
Capillary pressure drives liquid into the connected pore network after the material contacts the liquid. The liquid then advances through those pathways, producing a measurable height, distance, or absorption response. Because pore structure governs the available routes, materials with different internal architectures can show different transport behavior even when tested with the same liquid.
Gravity affects the liquid as it rises or spreads through the porous material, so it contributes to the final measured behavior alongside capillary pressure. This interaction means that the observed height or distance does not reflect pore-driven transport alone. Considering gravity is therefore important when comparing results or assessing how a material will perform in an engineered application.
Engineers may record the height reached by the liquid, the distance it travels, or the rate at which the material absorbs it. The selected measurement depends on how the material transports liquid and what performance characteristic matters for the evaluation. These observations convert the spreading or uptake behavior into data suitable for comparing materials and assessing consistency.
A Wicking Test is useful when engineers need to compare liquid-transport performance among textiles, paper, filters, absorbent products, or other porous materials. It can support material selection by revealing how readily each candidate takes up or distributes liquid. The same type of measurement can also help evaluate whether a material meets the transport behavior required for its intended use.
Results provide evidence about whether a porous material exhibits consistent liquid uptake or distribution behavior. In quality control, engineers can use the measured height, distance, or absorption rate to evaluate material performance. In system design, those outcomes help guide the choice of materials for applications requiring controlled liquid uptake or transport through a porous structure.