Antioxidant Defenses, Oxidative Stress Responses, and Apoptosis Modulation in Spontaneous Abortion: An Immunohistochemistry Analysis of First-Trimester Chorionic Villi.

Oxidative stress (OS) and apoptosis are critical factors in placental development and function. Their interplay influences trophoblast proliferation, differentiation, and invasion, as well as vascular development. An imbalance between these processes can lead to pregnancy-related disorders such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and even spontaneous abortion.

The Impact of ZnO Nanofillers on the Mechanical and Anti-Corrosion Performances of Epoxy Composites.

Epoxy resins were reinforced with different ZnO nanofillers (commercial ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), recycled ZnO and functionalized ZnO NPs) in order to obtain ZnO-epoxy composites with suitable mechanical properties, high adhesion strength, and good resistance to corrosion. The final properties of ZnO-epoxy composites depend on several factors, such as the type and contents of nanofillers, the epoxy resin type, curing agent, and preparation methods. This paper aims to review the preparation methods, mechanical and anti-corrosion performance, and applications of ZnO-epoxy composites.

Possibilities of Physical-Chemical Sensors' Use for Optimizing the Processing of Metallurgical Melting Based on Computer Systems.

This article presents aspects regarding the possibilities of optimizing the quality of the elaboration of metallurgical melts by determining their physical-chemical properties. Thus, the article analyzes and presents methods for determining the viscosity and electrical conductivity related to metallurgical melts. Among the viscosity determination methods, two methods are presented, namely: the rotary viscometer method and the electro-vibratory viscometer method.

Experimental Research for the Establishment of the Optimal Forging and Heat Treatment Technical Parameters for Special Purpose Forged Semi-Finishes.

The authors present in this paper the experimental results and conclusions obtained after conducting a comparative study on three samples of forged semi-finished products from the steel brands 10CrMo9-10, 25CrMo4, and 42CrMo4. These are common heat-resistant alloy steels used in various industries nationally and internationally. This study aimed to test under the same identical experimental conditions of forging and heat treatment of three samples made of three different brands of steels 10CrMo9-10, 25CrMo4, and 42CrMo4.

High-Strength and Heat-Insulating Cellular Building Concrete Based on Calcined Gypsum.

A cellular concrete with a fine porous structure was experimentally made using the corrosion technique for aluminum powder as an expanding agent in an aqueous solution of Ca(OH). The originality of this paper was the use of our own production method for the fine aluminum powder through atomizing the recycled molten waste of this metal using concentrated jets of nitrogen. Additionally, the waste melting technique involved our own microwave heating method.