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    2.1 Fundamental research Synthetic biology has a lot to offer in fundamental research. Starting from the most well characterised laboratory organism, E.coli, we are still in half way from full knowledge of understanding the function of all its genes as the functions of 20% of them are still to be identified (Keseler et al., 2011). Moreover there are many more other microorganisms with great importance which are even less-well understood. Synthetic biology provides the ability to make specific

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    Conventionally, in aerospace, automotive and packaging industries synthetic fiber reinforced composites are widely used because of their greater strength and stiffness. But synthetic fibers are expensive and not ecofriendly. So, of late biofibers are replacing synthetic fibers which are extensively used as reinforcements in composites and these materials are gaining popularity as potential structural materials because they are abundantly available renewable, sustainable, light weight, non abrasive

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    Kevlar Research Paper

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    and the Bullet and Stab proof vests its is commonly used in and for as a reinforced piece of body armor designed to resist knife attacks and bullet fires in many different situation and for many different occupations. Kevlar being a para-aramid synthetic fabric means that it has a unique combination of high strength, toughness and thermal stability. When spun to make fibres for fabric kevlar can be then usd for a wide and interesting range of things, some being gloves, fire helmets, shoes, smart

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    Contents Under Pressure "Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without" (Confucius 1). It is a common belief in today’s day and age that it is better to be something of value that is flawed than to be something of no value that has no flaws. Diamonds are formed from pure carbon, which is one of the most abundant elements on planet Earth, and makes up about 18% of the human body. In fact, all life on earth is carbon based. Even from ancient times diamonds have been sought for their extraordinary

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    The Indian Lubricant Market: Survival of the Slickest Introduction The Indian automotive lubricant market is the sixth largest market in the world with revenues of approximately $1.30 billion in 2002. It is also one of the fastest growing retail markets in India. Until 1993, it was a highly regulated market with a clear dominance of the public sector. Companies like Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) held more than 75 percent of

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    hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of thousands of miles” all would seem ridiculous. However, this has all happened as science fiction has turned into reality. We are at a similar point with synthetic biology today as the field is poised to revolutionize the world in ways that we don’t seem to understand

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    comes with a filter. They will tell you how much oil and which oil filter your car requires, most of the time they have the tools you need to do an oil change. Keep in mind that there are different types of motor oil like full synthetic oil, higher mileage oil, and synthetic blend oil. Made sure and ask questions of which oil is better for your car. Second, let your car get to running temperature, there is a gauge with a needle on your dashboard that

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    The Phonics Debate

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    other three teaching methods: 'Knowledge of context', 'Grammatical Knowledge' and 'Word recognition and graphic knowledge'. However, many oppose the method of reading in the NLS. One such group is The Reading Reform Foundation (RRF) who promote synthetic phonics and consider the mixture of method endorsed by the NLS as Henry (2001) reports to be "ineffective and confusing". The RRF website editor Hepplewhite (2001) believes the NLS is fundamentally flawed and inadequate for the teaching of reading

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    that are used in clothing production, the purpose that they serve, and to discuss the possible harms to people and the environment. The clothes made in the past were made out of cotton and silk but now, not so much. Clothes nowadays are made out of synthetic material that is detrimental to our health. However, the public is in the dark about what is really going on behind the factory doors. The constant use of toxic chemicals in the clothes we buy and use everyday is horrible the public should be aware

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    on a wider variety of products, improving quality and providing better value. Yet these changes are not without problems. Despite all the progress the cotton industry has made in marketing its products, the industry still has to compete with the synthetic fiber companies – which are terrific marketers as well. However, fiber companies are not limited by an industry-wide approach to selling its products. Virtually all fiber companies stress sales of branded products. This is an advantage as they can

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