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• Plasticity-mediated persistence in new and changing environments

  Author:Matthew R.J. MorrisFrom:International Journal of Evolutionary BiologyPeer-Reviewed

  Annual 201413,709 words Report 1400LBaldwin's synthesis of the Organicist position, first published in 1896 and elaborated in 1902, sought to rescue environmentally induced phenotypes from disrepute by showing their Darwinian significance. Of particular...

• A theoretical analysis of the kinetics of the reaction of atomic bromine with tetrahydrofuran

  Authors:John M.H. Lo, Robert A. Marriott, Binod R. Giri, John M. Roscoe, and Mariusz KlobukowskiFrom:Canadian Journal of Chemistry (Vol. 88, Issue 11) Peer-Reviewed

  Nov. 20105,618 words Report 1560LThe kinetic behaviour for the reaction of atomic bromine with tetrahydrofuran has been analysed using the information from quantum chemical calculations. Structures and energy profiles were first obtained using density...

• Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)

  From:Hydrocarbon Processing (Vol. 80, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 2001 Brief article

• Response Surface Methodology for Biodiesel Production Using Calcium Methoxide Catalyst Assisted with Tetrahydrofuran as Cosolvent

  Authors:Nichaonn Chumuang and Vittaya PunsuvonFrom:Journal of Chemistry (Vol. 2017) Peer-Reviewed

  Annual 20174,278 words Technical report 1450LThe present study was performed to optimize a heterogeneous calcium methoxide (Ca[(OC[H.sub.3]).sub.2]) catalyzed transesterification process assisted with tetrahydrofuran (THF) as a cosolvent for biodiesel production...

• A neolignan-type impurity arising from the peracid oxidation reaction of anethole in the surreptitious synthesis of 4-methoxyamphetamine (PMA)

  Authors:Dieter Waumans, Bas Hermans, Noel Bruneel, and Jan TytgatFrom:Forensic Science International (Vol. 143, Issue 2-3) Peer-Reviewed

  July 16, 20042,626 words Article Abstract The neolignan-type substance 2,4-dimethyl-3,5-bis(4'-methoxyphenyl) tetrahydrofuran is presented as a new forensic marker compound for the peracid oxidation of anethole. It is hypothesized that the formation...

• A highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for making THF and other chemicals from biomass

  Author:Gerald OndreyFrom:Chemical Engineering (Vol. 122, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 2015259 words Brief article 1560LThe research group of Keiichi Tomishige at Tohoku University (Sendai, www.che.tohoku.ac.jp/~erec), in collaboration with Daicel Corp. (Tokyo, both Japan; www.daicel.com/en), has developed a catalytic reaction system...

• Attributing effects of aqueous [c.sub.60] nano-aggregates to tetrahydrofuran decomposition products in larval zebrafish by assessment of gene expression

  Authors:Theodore B. Henry, Fu-Min Menn, James T. Fleming, John Wilgus, Robert N. Compton, and Gary S. SaylerFrom:Environmental Health Perspectives (Vol. 115, Issue 7) Peer-Reviewed

  July 20075,328 words Article 1420LBACKGROUND: [C.sub.60] is a highly insoluble nanoparticle that can form colloidal suspended aggregates in water, which may lead to environmental exposure in aquatic organisms. Previous research has indicated toxicity...

• A stable compound containing a silicon-silicon triple bond

  Authors:Akira Sekiguchi, Rei Kinjo, and Masaaki IchinoheFrom:Science (Vol. 305, Issue 5691) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 17, 20042,233 words Article 1520LThe reaction of 2,2,3,3-tetrabromo-1,1,4,4-tetrakis[bis(trimethylsilyl)methyl]1, 4-diisopropyltetrasilane with four equivalents of potassium graphite (K[C.sub.8]) in tetrahydrofuran produces...

• Penn Specialty completes 80MM lb/yr THF plant

  Author:Flo P. StephensFrom:Hydrocarbon Processing (Vol. 80, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Apr. 2001 Brief article

• Cellulose-based polymer composite with carbon black for tetrahydrofuran sensing

  Authors:Susana Hernandez-Lopez, Enrique Vigueras-Santiago, Miriam Mendoza Mora, Jose Rurik Farias Mancilla, and Erasto Armando Zaragoza ContrerasFrom:International Journal of Polymer SciencePeer-Reviewed

  Annual 20133,893 words Report 1310LThis work focused on studying the sensing efficiency of tetrahydrofuran (THF) by composite films made of thin layers of a cellulose-based polymer and carbon black. We analyze the reproducibility, durability, desorption...

• THF co-solvent pretreatment prevents lignin redeposition from interfering with enzymes yielding prolonged cellulase activity.

  Authors:Abhishek S. Patri, Ramya Mohan, Yunqiao Pu, Chang G. Yoo, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Rajeev Kumar, et al.From:Biotechnology for Biofuels (Vol. 14, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 9, 20216,123 words Report 1660LBackground Conventional aqueous dilute sulfuric acid (DSA) pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass facilitates hemicellulose solubilization and can improve subsequent enzymatic digestibility of cellulose to fermentable...

• Preparation and characterization of melt-processed polycarbonate/multiwalled carbon nanotube composites

  Authors:Tzong-Ming Wu, Erh-Chiang Chen, Yen-Wen Lin, Ming-Feng Chiang, and Gwo-Yang ChangFrom:Polymer Engineering and Science (Vol. 48, Issue 7) Peer-Reviewed

  July 20083,234 words Technical report 1530LThis study describes the preparation of polycarbonate (PC)/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composites by melt processing the PC and PC/MWCNT master batch at 260 C. The PC/ MWCNT master batch was prepared using...

• Development and validation of TLC-densitometry method for simultaneous determination of telmisartan and amlodipine besylate in bulk and tablets

  Authors:N. Vekariya, M. Patel, G. Patel, and R. DholakiyaFrom:Journal of Young Pharmacists (Vol. 1, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  July-September 20092,301 words Article Byline: N. Vekariya, M. Patel, G. Patel, R. Dholakiya A rapid, simple, and selective high performance thin layer chromatographic method was developed and validated for simultaneous estimation of telmisartan and...

• Effects of THF as cosolvent in the preparation of polydimethylsiloxane/polyethersulfone membrane for gas separation

  Authors:Siti Nadiah Mustafa Kamal, Choe Peng Leo, Abdul Latif Ahmad, and Mohd Usman Mohd JunaidiFrom:Polymer Engineering and Science (Vol. 54, Issue 9) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 20144,450 words Report 1470LPolydimethylsiloxane/polyethersulfone (PDMS/PES) asymmetric membranes are widely applied in gas separation. However, the effects of common cosolvent on these membranes remain unknown. In order to study the changes in...