CVD

This paper focuses on the parametric modeling and optimization of the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process for the deposition of thin films of silicon from silane in a vertical impinging CVD reactor. The parametric modeling using radial basis function for various functions, which is related to the deposition rate and uniformity of the thin films, is studied. These models are compared and validated with additional sampling data. Based on the parametric models, different optimization formulations for maximizing the deposition rate and the working areas of thin film are performed.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality in the United States, and is a significant cause of death worldwide. In 2002, it accounted for 38.0% of all deaths in the US, and approximately one-third of all global deaths. It has a significant economic impact, with an estimated cost in the US of $393.5 billion for 2005. The most common form of heart disease is coronary heart disease (CHD) 1 /coronary artery disease (CAD) resulting from atherosclerosis. Thirteen million Americans are affected by CHD annually, with 7.1 million of these experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI). Five to ten percent of new MI's occur in individuals younger than age 50, and the lifetime risk of developing CAD after age 40 ranges from 32% in women to 49% in men. Because of its major impact on morbidity and mortality, as well as its contribution to annual health care costs, it is of the utmost importance that improved strategies for preventing and treating CAD be developed. A promising, but inherently difficult, area of study is the identification of genes that predispose to or directly cause CAD. The identification of these genes may lead to screening tests that will allow persons at risk for developing CAD to be identified early enough that prevention/intervention strategies can be implemented to prevent or ameliorate the disease process, and may also lead to the development of gene therapy mechanisms useful in the treatment of ischemic heart disease (IHD). Because an exhaustive review of all the genes being studied in relation to CAD and MI is difficult within the confines of a review article, this review will focus on describing representative studies investigating the genes considered most likely to potentially contribute toward an increased risk for CAD and MI. Genes resulting in inherited disorders with which an increased risk of CAD and MI is associated will be discussed, as well as a number of candidate genes that may play a role in the multifactorial inheritance of CHD risk. convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9; RFLP, restriction fragment length polymorphism; VLDL, very lowdensity lipoprotein.

Carbon nanotube (CNT) based Gas sensors are attracting huge research interest as it gives high sensitivity, quick response, and stable sensors for industry, biomedicine, and more. The development of nanotechnology has opened a new gateway to build highly sensitive, cheap, portable sensors those who have low power consumption. The extremely high surface to volume ratio and the hollow structure of nanomaterials is perfect for the adsorption of gas molecules. Mainly, the advent of carbon nano-tubes has boosted the inventions of gas sensors that exploit CNTs unique morphology, geometry, and properties. Upon exposure to some gases, the changes in carbon nanotubes properties can be determined by many methods. Therefore, carbon nanotube-based gas sensors and their mechanisms are widely studied. In this paper, a broad survey of current carbon nanotubes based gas sensing technology is presented. Few experimental works done are reviewed. The types, fabrication, and the sensing mechanisms of the carbon nanotubes based gas sensors are discussed. The challenges of the research up to some extent are also addressed in this paper.

The paper presents the preliminary results of technological tests of aluminizing using a new BPX Pro 325 S CVD equipment. Nickel based cast superalloys: IN 738 and MAR M200+Hf were used as a substrate material. The aluminizing processes with different parameters -pressure, HCl flow and time -were conducted. Microstructure analysis showed coatings whose thickness didn't exceed 20 µm. The authors showed that the changes of parameters values in the analyzed range weakly influenced the coating thickness (about 1-2 µm). It was proven, that it was necessary to decrease the flow of hydrogen chloride and perform the thermodynamic analysis.

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated the beneficial effect of plant-derived food intake in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The potential bioactivity of cocoa and its polyphenolic components in modulating cardiovascular health is now being studied worldwide and continues to grow at a rapid pace. In fact, the high polyphenol content of cocoa is of particular interest from the nutritional and pharmacological viewpoints. Cocoa polyphenols are shown to possess a range of cardiovascular-protective properties, and can play a meaningful role through modulating different inflammatory

Dietary fiber is a term that reflects a heterogeneous group of natural food sources, processed grains, and commercial supplements. Several forms of dietary fiber have been used as complementary or alternative agents in the management of manifestations of the metabolic syndrome, including obesity. Not surprisingly, there is a great variation in the biological efficacy of dietary fiber in the metabolic syndrome and body weight control. Diverse factors and mechanisms have been reported as mediators of the effects of dietary fiber on the metabolic syndrome and obesity. Among this array of mechanisms, the modulation of gastric sensorimotor influences appears to be crucial for the effects of dietary fiber but also quite variable. This report focuses on the role, mechanism of action, and benefits of different forms of fiber and supplements on obesity and the metabolic syndrome, glycemia, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular risk and explores the effects of dietary fiber on gastric sensorimotor function and satiety in mediating these actions of dietary fiber.