Abstract: A method and an apparatus is provided for the determination of the content of organic carbon (TOC) of liquids, in particular ultra-pure water, wherein a liquid sample under investigation is located in a reaction chamber and carbon present in the liquid is statically oxidized to mainly carbon dioxide. After oxidation of the carbon, the sample quantity is transferred to a measuring cell, connected to the reaction chamber by liquid entering the reaction chamber from the outside the reaction chamber, where (i.e. in the measuring cell) the carbon concentration of the sample, which is proportional to the carbon content, is dynamically registered as the sample flows through the measuring cell.

Abstract: A biocompatible fluid adhesive protein foam, which is bioresorbable and nontoxic, for surgical and/or therapeutic use, in particular for protecting/cicatrizing tissue wounds and for attaching biological tissues to each other or to an implanted biomaterial. The biocompatible fluid adhesive protein foam includes a biocompatible fluid adhesive protein matrix, which is bioresorbable and nontoxic, containing a biocompatible and nontoxic gas or mixture of gases. Further, a process and a kit for preparing such a foam are provided.

Abstract: Multilayer structure based on thermoplastic polymers which is substantially devoid of vinyl chloride polymers and of plasticizers of low molecular mass and which comprises at least 3 layers: a first layer (A) comprising at least 60% by weight of at least one polyolefin of controllable crystallinity defined as comprising at least 90% of ethylene, of propylene or of butene and as having a softening temperature of less than 121° C., the thickness of the first layer being at least 20% of the total thickness of the structure and the first layer having a modulus of elasticity of less than 350 MPa; a second layer (B), positioned between the first layer (A) and the third layer (C), comprising at least 40% by weight of at least one polyolefin of controllable crystallinity, the second layer having an overall softening temperature of less than 121° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of transgenic pigs for the production of human hemoglobin. The transgenic pigs of the invention may be used as an efficient and economical source of cell-free human hemoglobin that may be used for transfusions and other medical applications in humans.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and compositions of matter useful for the method of making, in transgenic animals, a human hemoglobin that is more stable and more readily purified from the endogenous hemoglobins of the transgenic animal than hemoglobin A. The hemoglobins produced by the invention include hemoglobin A.sub.2, which is an .alpha..sub.2 .delta..sub.2 tetramer, as well as other hemoglobins having similar properties to hemoglobin A.sub.2 and have .beta./.delta. chimeric globins. The specification discloses a chimeric gene, encoding a human .delta.-globin that is expressed in transgenic animals at levels approximating the level of expression of the .alpha. or .beta. globin.

Abstract: A process for the production of fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites s disclosed. The process consists of making a slurry of the ceramic matrix composite material in an ultraviolet curing resin, and coating the fiber with the slurry in a continuous process whereby a continuous coating of ceramic matrix material is applied to the fiber. The coated fiber is then employed to reinforce ceramic matrix composites. The continuous coating of ceramic matrix material on the surface of the fibers provide improved properties in the composite.

Abstract: A process for the production of fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites s disclosed. The process consists of making a slurry of the ceramic matrix composite material in an ultraviolet curing resin, and coating the fiber with the slurry in a continuous process whereby a continuous coating of ceramic matrix material is applied to the fiber. The coated fiber is then employed to reinforce ceramic matrix composites. The continuous coating of ceramic matrix on the surface of the the fibers provide improved properties in the composite.