Evaluation of solid state of rice flours produced by different milling processes using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy.

This study evaluated the influence of the milling process on solid state of rice flours according to water activity using ATR-FTIR. A band at 1740 cm-1 attributed to the C=O stretching of lipids was detected for crystalline samples, and it disappeared at a high aw range. The CH band at 2930 cm-1 of crystalline samples gradually shifted to a higher wavenumber with aw.

Phenomenological analysis on whipping behavior of rice flour batter.

In this study, the bubbles in rice flour batter were investigated under a constant temperature, because the bubble size distribution is important for the control of food texture. We obtained experimental data using a hand mixer and compared the properties of doughs prepared using six rice flours; each flour was prepared through a different milling process. We also added the size effect of the rice flour particles as the Bond number.

Ultramorphological evaluation of the dentin acid-base resistant zone of two-step self-etching systems after long-term storage in water.

Purpose: To evaluate the morphological changes in the acid-base resistant zone (ABRZ) at the resin/dentin interface after long-term storage in water.

Materials And Methods: Two-step self-etching adhesive systems, Clearfil SE Bond (SE) and Clearfil Protect Bond (PB) (Kuraray Medical) were used. Human dentin disk sandwiches with resin composite were prepared, sectioned, and embedded in epoxy resin.

Effect of functional monomers in all-in-one adhesive systems on formation of enamel/dentin acid-base resistant zone.

This study aimed at evaluating the effect of functional monomers in all-in-one adhesive systems on formation of acid-base resistant zone (ABRZ) in enamel and dentin. Experimental adhesive systems containing one of three functional monomers; MDP, 3D-SR and 4-META were applied to enamel or dentin surface and light-cured. A universal resin composite was then placed.

Early phase metabolic bone disorders after gastrectomy: influence of active vitamin D treatment.

Metabolic bone disorders are recognized as one of the late complications after gastrectomy. However, the onset time and the extent of bone disorders are still unknown. We examined the influence of active vitamin D treatment on bone metabolism in the early period after gastrectomy.