Abstract: A haemostatic composition comprising a non-acidic meshed network of fibrous material, wherein the network comprises fibres with a mean diameter (Dso) no greater than 1 ?m, an aspect ratio (mean fibre length/mean fibre diameter) of at least 100, and wherein said meshed network has a specific surface area of at least 1O m2/g, and a gel point no greater than 3 g/L.

Abstract: A liquid micrometer which includes: a liquid flow path which supplies liquid from a liquid supply device to a discharge nozzle; a flow rate sensor provided in the liquid flow path; a control valve provided in the liquid flow path between the liquid supply device and the flow rate sensor; a controller which controls the control valve such that a flow rate measured by the flow rate sensor becomes equal to a set value; a pressure sensor which measures pressure of the liquid injected from the discharge nozzle; and a calculating section which calculates the size of a work from the pressure measured by the pressure sensor in a state where the flow rate is maintained at the set value by the controller.

Abstract: A liquid micrometer of the present invention includes: a liquid flow path 30 which supplies liquid from liquid supply means 10 to a discharge nozzle 20; a flow rate sensor 40 provided in the liquid flow path 30; a control valve 50 provided in the liquid flow path 30 between the liquid supply means 10 and the flow rate sensor 40; a controller 60 which controls the control valve 50 such that a flow rate measured by the flow rate sensor 40 becomes equal to a set value; a pressure sensor 70 which measures pressure of the liquid injected from the discharge nozzle 20; and a calculating section 80 which calculates the size of a work A from the pressure measured by the pressure sensor 70 in a state where the flow rate is maintained at the set value by the controller.

Abstract: A deformation detection sensor which combines a magnetic resin dispersing a magnetic filler in a resin with a magnetic sensor, of which stability of detection property is highly enhanced. The deformation detection sensor comprises a magnetic resin-containing polymer foam which comprises a magnetic resin, in which a magnetic filler is contained, and a polymer foam in which the magnetic resin is included, and a magnetic sensor that detects a magnetic change caused by a deformation of the magnetic resin-containing polymer foam, wherein the magnetic resin has an elastic modulus of 0.1 to 10 MPa, and a production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a deformation detection sensor which combines a magnetic resin dispersing a magnetic filler in a resin with a magnetic sensor, of which stability of detection property is highly enhanced. The present invention thus provides a deformation detection sensor which comprises: a magnetic resin-containing polymer foam which comprises a magnetic resin, in which a magnetic filler is contained, and a polymer foam in which the magnetic resin is included, and a magnetic sensor that detects a magnetic change caused by a deformation of the magnetic resin-containing polymer foam, wherein the magnetic resin has a convex portion on either a surface facing the magnetic sensor or a surface facing opposite to the magnetic sensor, and its production method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a deformation detection sensor which combines a magnetic resin dispersing a magnetic filler in a resin with a magnetic sensor, of which stability of detection property is highly enhanced. The present invention thus provides a deformation detection sensor which comprises: a magnetic resin-containing polymer foam which comprises a magnetic resin, in which a magnetic filler is contained, and a polymer foam in which the magnetic resin is included, and a magnetic sensor that detects a magnetic change caused by a deformation of the magnetic resin-containing polymer foam, wherein the magnetic resin has an elastic modulus of 0.1 to 10 MPa, and a production thereof.

Abstract: A broad-spectrum UV photoprotective composition is described. The composition is characterized in that the composition comprises mesoporous zinc oxide aggregates having an average aggregate size of at least 0.8 microns dispersed in a carrier and the composition is visibly transparent. Sufficient zinc oxide is included in the composition to achieve an SPF greater than 15, greater than 25, greater than 30, or greater than 50.

Abstract: A process for producing plate-like alumina particles with a high aspect ratio is described. Nano-sized particles of an aluminium precursor compound, optionally formed by milling, are mixed with a sufficient volume fraction of a diluent and heat treated to form substantially discrete plate-like alpha alumina particles dispersed in the diluent. A mineraliser may be added to lower the effective melting point of the system. Substantially discrete plate-like particles may be formed without agitation when the heat treatment is conducted below the melting point of the diluent.

Abstract: A process for producing plate-like alumina particles with a high aspect ratio is described. Nano-sized particles of an aluminium precursor compound, optionally formed by milling, are mixed with a sufficient volume fraction of a diluent and heat treated to form substantially discrete plate-like alpha alumina particles dispersed in the diluent. A mineraliser may be added to lower the effective melting point of the system. Substantially discrete plate-like particles may be formed without agitation when the heat treatment is conducted below the melting point of the diluent.

Abstract: A topically applied sunscreen composition is provided, which by use of nano-sized particles of a physical UV screening agent in a dermatologically acceptable carrier, provides a dermatologically acceptable level of SPF and broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB radiation, without the need to include chemical UV screening agents in the composition.