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Recent Developments in Cellulose Nanomaterial Composites by Clarkson, Caitlyn M., El Awad Azrak, Sami M., Forti, Endrina S., Schueneman, Gregory T., Moon, Robert J., Youngblood, Jeffrey P.

“…Cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) are a class of materials that have recently garnered attention in fields as varied as structural materials, biomaterials,…”
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Crystallization kinetics and morphology of small concentrations of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) melt-compounded into poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with plasticizer by Clarkson, Caitlyn M., El Awad Azrak, Sami M., Schueneman, Gregory T., Snyder, James F., Youngblood, Jeffrey P.

“…In the present study, very small concentrations of CNCs and CNFs were melt-compounded into PLA using a solvent-free process where poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)…”
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Outpatient colonoscopy complications in the CDC's Colorectal Cancer Screening Demonstration Program: a prospective analysis by Castro, Georgina, Azrak, M Fuad, Seeff, Laura C, Royalty, Janet

“…To the authors's knowledge, there are few published prospective cohort studies of colonoscopy complications in patients at average risk for colorectal cancer…”
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Melt Spinning of Cellulose Nanofibril/Polylactic Acid (CNF/PLA) Composite Fibers For High Stiffness by Clarkson, Caitlyn M, El Awad Azrak, Sami M, Chowdhury, Reaz, Shuvo, Shoumya Nandy, Snyder, James, Schueneman, Gregory, Ortalan, Volkan, Youngblood, Jeffrey P

“…Nanocellulose has potential as a reinforcing agent to improve stiffness and strength in polymer fiber; however, the inherent difference in hydrophilicity makes…”
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High-Performance Waterborne Polyurethane Coating Based on a Blocked Isocyanate with Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) as the Polyol by Chowdhury, Reaz A, Clarkson, Caitlyn M, Shrestha, Shikha, El Awad Azrak, Sami M, Mavlan, Miran, Youngblood, Jeffrey P

“…Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) based composites have been explored as protective organic coatings for metal surfaces, ceramics, and wood. However, the inherent…”
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Efficiency of GnRH-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles for Inducing LH Secretion and Fertile Ovulations in Protocols for Artificial Insemination in Rabbit Does by Hassanein, Eman M, Hashem, Nesrein M, El-Azrak, Kheir El-Din M, Gonzalez-Bulnes, Antonio, Hassan, Gamal A, Salem, Mohamed H

“…Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (GnRH-ChNPs) were used at different doses and routes of administration to induce ovulation…”
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Mechanical enhancement of cellulose nanofibril (CNF) films through the addition of water-soluble polymers by Forti, Endrina S., El Awad Azrak, Sami M., Ng, Xin Y., Cho, Whirang, Schueneman, Gregory T., Moon, Robert J., Fox, Douglas M., Youngblood, Jeffrey P.

“…In this work, water-soluble polymers were screened through solution casting and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) (PEOX) were found as…”
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Impact of specific essential oils blend on milk production, serum biochemical parameters and kid performance of goats by El-Azrak, Kheir El-Din. M., Morsy, Amr S., Soltan, Yosra A., Hashem, Nesrein M., Sallam, Sobhy M. A.

“…Effects of cinnamon, thyme, and peppermint essential oils blend (EOB) on milk production, serum constituents, and energy balance of early lactating does and…”
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Cryptorchidism: An update of advances in its diagnosis and treatment by Pipman, Viviana R, Arcari, Andrea, Alonso, Guillermo F, Bengolea, Sonia V, Boulgourdjian, Elisabeth, D'Amato, Silvia P, Keselman, Ana C, Martín Benítez, Sabrina P, Martin, Silvia E, Rodríguez Azrak, M Sol, Costanzo, Mariana

“…The absence of one or both testicles in the scrotal position is defined as cryptorchidism. It occurs in 1 - 8 % of full-term newborns and up to 45 % of preterm…”
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Wet-Stacking Lamination of Multilayer Mechanically Fibrillated Cellulose Nanofibril (CNF) Sheets with Increased Mechanical Performance for Use in High-Strength and Lightweight Structural and Packaging Applications by El Awad Azrak, Sami M, Clarkson, Caitlyn M, Moon, Robert J, Schueneman, Gregory T, Youngblood, Jeffrey P

“…Mechanically fibrillated cellulose nanofibril (CNF) sheets of varying thicknesses were fabricated by using a wet stacking lamination technique without the use…”
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Continuous Processing of Cellulose Nanofibril Sheets Through Conventional Single-Screw Extrusion by El Awad Azrak, Sami M, Costakis, William J, Moon, Robert J, Schueneman, Gregory T, Youngblood, Jeffrey P

“…Extrusion-based processes are one of the most widely used continuous polymer processing techniques because of their commercial availability, versatility, and…”
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Multivitamin Use in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women: Results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System by Sullivan, Kevin M., Ford, Earl S., Azrak, M. Fuad, Mokdad, Ali H.

“…Objective. Relatively few studies have investigated characteristics associated with multivitamin use in pregnant women in the U.S. We examined multivitamin use…”
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Nanocellulose Film Modulus Determination via Buckling Mechanics Approaches by Rencheck, Mitchell L, Weiss, Andrew J, El Awad Azrak, Sami M, Forti, Endrina S, Nuruddin, Md, Youngblood, Jeffrey P, Davis, Chelsea S

“…Glassy polymer films are important materials in many manufacturing industries. The rapid and reliable characterization of the elastic modulus is essential for…”
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Molecular linkage map for an intraspecific recombinant inbred population of durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum) by NACHIT, M. M, ELOUAFI, I, KHAIRALLAH, M, RIBAUT, J.-M, TANZARELLA, O. A, PORCEDDU, E, SORRELLS, M. E, PAGNOTTA, M. A, EL SALEH, A, IACONO, E, LABHILILI, M, ASBATI, A, AZRAK, M, HAZZAM, H, BENSCHER, D

“…Durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum) is an economically and nutritionally important cereal crop in the Mediterranean region. To further our…”
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Controlled Dispersion and Setting of Cellulose Nanofibril - Carboxymethyl Cellulose Pastes by Azrak, Sami M. El Awad, Gohl, Jared A., Moon, Robert J., Schueneman, Gregory T., Davis, Chelsea S., Youngblood, Jeffrey P.

“…This work investigated the redispersion and setting behavior of highly loaded (~ 18 wt.% solids in water) pastes of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) with…”
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Safety profile of the intravitreal streptokinase-plasmin complex as an adjunct to vitrectomy in the rabbit by Hermel, M, Mahgoub, M, Youssef, T, Azrak, M I, Raza, H, Alldredge, C, Trese, M, Williams, G A, Hartzer, M

“…The generation of an atraumatic posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), a common goal in vitreoretinal surgery, is a challenge, particularly in children and young…”
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Effects of Trifolium alexandrinum phytoestrogens on oestrous behaviour, ovarian activity and reproductive performance of ewes during the non-breeding season by Hashem, N.M., El-Azrak, K.M., Nour El-Din, A.N.M., Sallam, S.M., Taha, T.A., Salem, M.H.

“…Phytoestrogens are classified as naturally occurring endocrine disrupting chemicals that may affect reproductive performance of farm animals. To investigate…”
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Effect of GnRH treatment on ovarian activity and reproductive performance of low-prolific Rahmani ewes by Hashem, N.M., El-Azrak, K.M., Nour El-Din, A.N.M., Taha, T.A., Salem, M.H.

“…This study was designed to evaluate the effect of GnRH treatment during different times of the reproductive cycle on ovarian activity, progesterone (P4)…”
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Hormonal concentrations and reproductive performance of Holstein heifers fed Trifolium alexandrinum as a phytoestrogenic roughage by Hashem, N.M., El-Azrak, K.M., Sallam, S.M.A.

“…•Effect of phytoestrogens in Berseem clover on hormonal balance and fertility was studied.•Clover feeding resulted in a hormonal imbalance during early…”
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Effect of Brazilian red propolis administration on hematological, biochemical variables and parasitic response of Santa Inês ewes during and after flushing period by Morsy, Amr S, Abdalla, Adibe L, Soltan, Yosra A, Sallam, Sobhy M. A, El-Azrak, Kheir El-Din M, Louvandini, Helder, Alencar, Severino M

“…Brazilian red propolis was administered orally to Santa Inês ewes, and evaluation was made of general health and hematological, biochemical, and parasitic…”
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