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View article: Microstructure, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of ZTA/Al2TiO5 Ceramic Composites
Microstructure, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of ZTA/Al2TiO5 Ceramic Composites Open
Zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA)/Al2TiO5 composites were prepared via a sol–gel route. The prepared samples were uniaxially pressed and pressurelessly sintered at 1650–1700 °C for 1 h. The microstructure, densification, and X-ray diffracti…
View article: Preparation and Evaluation of the Physico-Mechanical Properties of the Magnesium Silicate/Hydroxyapatite Composites
Preparation and Evaluation of the Physico-Mechanical Properties of the Magnesium Silicate/Hydroxyapatite Composites Open
Silicate materials have the potential for applications in the biomedical field.This research aims to investigate the effect of incorporating magnesium silicate into the hydroxyapatite (HA) matrix.Four batches of HA; which was synthesized f…
View article: Formation, Phase Stability, and Characterization of Unstabilized Aluminum Titanate (Al2TiO5) Ceramics
Formation, Phase Stability, and Characterization of Unstabilized Aluminum Titanate (Al2TiO5) Ceramics Open
In the present study, Al 2 TiO 5 was prepared via the sol–gel technique then sintered at 1000°C to 1300°C for 1 h. The thermal stability of the formed ceramic bodies was explored. The densification parameters, microstructure, and phase com…
View article: Characterization of in-situ zirconia/mullite composites prepared by sol-gel technique
Characterization of in-situ zirconia/mullite composites prepared by sol-gel technique Open
The main objective of this study was to investigate the role of zirconia addition to mullite through an in-situ reaction aimed at improving both the mechanical properties and the sinterability behavior. In this work, mullite–zirconia compo…
View article: The role of silver nanoparticles in the reluctance of colisepticemia in broiler chickens
The role of silver nanoparticles in the reluctance of colisepticemia in broiler chickens Open
Summary: This study aims to determine the influence of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) on performance, clinical and pathological pictures, virulence gene expression, and electron microscopy of experimentally induced Escherichia coli infectio…
View article: Effect of different nitrogen sources combination with bio-fertilizers on yield and chemical composition of canola and sesame crop
Effect of different nitrogen sources combination with bio-fertilizers on yield and chemical composition of canola and sesame crop Open
Two field experiments were carried out during winter season (2016/2017) and summer season (2017) an clay soil to evaluate the effects of bio-fertilizers (Azospirillum and Azotobacter) and different nitrogen fertilizer sources i.e., ammoniu…
View article: Forsterite/nano-biogenic hydroxyapatite composites for biomedical applications
Forsterite/nano-biogenic hydroxyapatite composites for biomedical applications Open
Recently, silicate materials have received attention as materials with promising applications in the bioceramics field. A recent study aimed to investigate the effect of forsterite (Mg2SiO4) addition to biogenic hydroxyapatite, Ca10(PO4)6(…
View article: Effect of a multicarbohydrase containing α-galactosidase enzyme on the performance, carcass yield, and humoral immunity of broilers fed corn–soybean meal–based diets of varying energy density
Effect of a multicarbohydrase containing α-galactosidase enzyme on the performance, carcass yield, and humoral immunity of broilers fed corn–soybean meal–based diets of varying energy density Open
Summary: Nutrient availability is critical for the development of poultry digestive function and immune responses. Carbohydrase formulations, containing α-galactosidase (CAG) enzyme with specificity for galacto-oligosaccharides from soybea…
View article: Efficiency of Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Sources on Soil Productivity, Fertility and Economically of Wheat Followed by Maize Crops Grown under Calcareous Soil Conditions.
Efficiency of Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Sources on Soil Productivity, Fertility and Economically of Wheat Followed by Maize Crops Grown under Calcareous Soil Conditions. Open
A field experiment was carried out at the farm of Nubaria Agriculture Research Station (Calcareous soil), in two successive winter 2013/2014 & 2014/2015 and summer 2014 & 2015 seasons to evaluate the efficiency of two different sources of …
View article: Effect of Na-butyrate Supplementation on Electromicroscopy, Virulence Gene Expression Analysis and Gut Integrity of Experimentally Induced Salmonella enteritidis in Broiler Chickens
Effect of Na-butyrate Supplementation on Electromicroscopy, Virulence Gene Expression Analysis and Gut Integrity of Experimentally Induced Salmonella enteritidis in Broiler Chickens Open
Objectives: The efficacy of microencapsulated Na-butyrate (NaB) supplementation for reducing Salmonella enteritidis (S. enteritidis) infection was investigated.Methodology: One day old broiler chicks (n = 200) were allotted into 4 equal gr…
View article: The efficacy of Na-butyrate encapsulated in palm fat on performance of broilers infected with necrotic enteritis with gene expression analysis
The efficacy of Na-butyrate encapsulated in palm fat on performance of broilers infected with necrotic enteritis with gene expression analysis Open
Na-butyrate significantly improved chicken broiler body weights, increased relative weights of BF, increased antibody titers against ND vaccination, numerically lowered mortality due to C. perfringens infection, increased the expression le…
View article: Hot Corrosion Resistance of La2Zr2O7 Coat on Stainless Steel Alloy
Hot Corrosion Resistance of La2Zr2O7 Coat on Stainless Steel Alloy Open
In the present study, La2Zr2O7 was used as a coat for stainless steel alloy. Lanthanum zirconate coat was sprayed using plasma spray technique. The preparation and characterization of La2Zr2O7 coat was studied. Hot corrosion of the coat su…
View article: Effect of Sodium Butyrate on Salmonella Enteritidis Infection in Broiler Chickens
Effect of Sodium Butyrate on Salmonella Enteritidis Infection in Broiler Chickens Open
This study was designed to examine the effect of using sodium butyrate encapsulated in palm fat in comparison with enrofloxacin on Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) infection in broiler chickens.Two hundred, day-old broiler chicks were allocated…
View article: A Trial for Prevention of Campylobacter jejuni Infection in Broiler Chickens Using Autogenus Bacterin
A Trial for Prevention of Campylobacter jejuni Infection in Broiler Chickens Using Autogenus Bacterin Open
Two strains of Campylobacter jejuni (C.jejuni) representing biotype I and II were used for preparation of bacterin.Pure, sterile and safe watery aluminium hydroxide and incomplete Freundʼs oil adjuvant bivalent bacterins were prepared.Both…
View article: Efficacy of Certain Feed Additives for the Prevention of Campylobacter jejuni Infection in Broiler Chickens
Efficacy of Certain Feed Additives for the Prevention of Campylobacter jejuni Infection in Broiler Chickens Open
In this study, the efficacy of acidifiers (lactic and formic acids) and probiotic preparations containing Pediococcus acidilactici (P.acidilactici) and Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii) in reducing of Campylobacter jejuni (C.jejuni) i…