Background Paraffin wax has been used as a warm-mix additive for asphalt to improve the workability of bitumen and to extend the construction season. The addition of paraffin wax to asphalt reduces energy consumption and carbon footprint by reducing the mixing and compaction temperatures of asphalt. These lower temperatures during the mixing and compaction...

According to the World Health Organization, there are hundreds of millions of people suffering from chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), including asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension and more. Measuring and characterizing lung functionality is an essential step toward diagnosing, monitoring and treating these respiratory conditions. The...

Background Nanoparticles are currently in use across a vast array of consumer products. They find application in scratch resistant coatings, active ingredients in sunscreens, stain repellant fabrics, nanoparticle-strengthened steels, and also broadly to the production, processing, safety and packaging of food. Nanotechnology is conducted at the nanoscale,...