Cellulose is an interesting biopolymer offering numerous functionalization possibilities for various applications. Yet, cellulose functionalization usually involves expensive chemicals and complex processes. Here, we aim to utilize inexpensive fertilizer-grade phosphate for cellulose functionalization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe association of burns and epilepsy is frequent in Morocco. These burns, often recurring, mainly occur in young women living in rural areas. The accidents usually occur in the kitchen and involve falling onto stoves situated on the floor during an epileptic crisis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe conducted a retrospective study of data from September 2004 to September 2012, involving roughly 84 patients with burn sequelae of the hand who were treated surgically with full thickness skin grafts. The purpose of our study was to show the simplicity, effectiveness and reliability of this surgical technique. The average age at which the burn occurred was 4 years old.
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