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MICROTOPOGRAPHY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences
- Electronics and Informatics
- Medicine and Health
- Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- high-aspect-ratio
1, record 1, English, high%2Daspect%2Dratio
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HAR 1, record 1, English, HAR
correct, adjective
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We examine how synthetic dynamic nanostructured surfaces control the attachment of pathogenic biofilms. The parameters governing long-range patterning of bacteria on high-aspect-ratio(HAR) nanoarrays are combinatorially elucidated, and we discover that sufficiently low effective stiffness of these HAR arrays mechanoselectively inhibits ~40% of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm attachment. Inspired by the active echinoderm skin, we design and fabricate externally actuated dynamic elastomer surfaces with active surface microtopography. 1, record 1, English, - high%2Daspect%2Dratio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
High-aspect-ratio nanofibers, nanotubes, nanoparticles, nanoarrays. 2, record 1, English, - high%2Daspect%2Dratio
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques, physique et sciences naturelles
- Électronique et informatique
- Médecine et santé
- Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- à rapport d'élongation élevé
1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20rapport%20d%27%C3%A9longation%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- à rapport d'allongement élevé 2, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20rapport%20d%27allongement%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
correct
- à rapport d'aspect élevé 1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20rapport%20d%27aspect%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
correct
- à rapport longueur/diamètre élevé 1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20rapport%20longueur%2Fdiam%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
correct
- à fort aspect ratio 3, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20fort%20aspect%20ratio
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'invention concerne un nouveau procédé pour fabriquer à l'échelle industrielle des nanofilaments de cellulose (CNF) à rapport d'allongement élevé à partir de fibres lignocellulosiques naturelles. Le procédé consiste en un raffinage à haute consistance (HCR) multipasses de fibres chimiques ou mécaniques à l'aide de combinaisons spécifiques d'intensité de raffinage et d'énergie spécifique. Les CNF produits selon cette invention représentent un mélange de filaments fins ayant des largeurs submicron et des longueurs de dizaines de micromètres à quelques millimètres. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20rapport%20d%27%C3%A9longation%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les nano-objets sont des structures fabriquées volontairement dont une, deux ou trois dimensions extérieures sont de l’ordre nanométrique (entre 1 et 100 nm environ). Les nanoparticules et les nanofibres (respectivement trois et deux dimensions extérieures nanométriques) sont deux catégories importantes de nano-objets. Les nanoparticules sont obtenues par réduction de grosses particules ou par synthèse. Les nanofibres peuvent également avoir une forme tubulaire, tels les nanotubes de carbone; ces derniers peuvent être monoparoi (ou monofeuillet, SWCNT en anglais pour «Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes») ou multiparois (ou multifeuillets, MWCNT en anglais pour «Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes»). Pour les nanofibres, lorsque le rapport entre la longueur et le diamètre est élevé, on parle de nanoparticules à fort aspect ratio [...]. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20rapport%20d%27%C3%A9longation%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Nanoparticules, nanotubes, nanofibres, nanoréseaux à rapport d'élongation élevé, à rapport d'allongement élevé, à rapport d'aspect élevé, à rapport longueur/diamètre élevé, à fort aspect ratio. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20rapport%20d%27%C3%A9longation%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences
- Electronics and Informatics
- Medicine and Health
- Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nanoarray
1, record 2, English, nanoarray
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An array of nanosized objects, especially one of nanosized spots that have unusual optical characteristics. 2, record 2, English, - nanoarray
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By orienting and networking such wires, nano-circuitry can potentially be created, which may be of value in the computer industry. The nanostructures can also be incorporated into coatings with optical, electric, magnetic, catalytic, or enzymatic moieties as functional units. A nanoarray is a nanoscale or microscale ordered arrangement of nanotemplates and/or nanostructures. A nanoarray, therefore comprises an ordered array of nanostructures. A nanoarray can have any type of long range packing symmetry, including 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-fold packing symmetry. The nanoarray can be a one-dimensional structure, a two-dimensional array, or a three-dimensional array. In a specific embodiment, where the nanoparticles are dielectrics, a three-dimensional nanoarray can be a photonic bandgap crystal. Optimal conditions for assembly and crystallization of a nanoarray ... are easily determined by routine experimentation, such as by changing each variable individually and monitoring formation of the appropriate products. 3, record 2, English, - nanoarray
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
We examine how synthetic dynamic nanostructured surfaces control the attachment of pathogenic biofilms. The parameters governing long-range patterning of bacteria on high-aspect-ratio(HAR) nanoarrays are combinatorially elucidated, and we discover that sufficiently low effective stiffness of these HAR arrays mechanoselectively inhibits ~40% of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm attachment. Inspired by the active echinoderm skin, we design and fabricate externally actuated dynamic elastomer surfaces with active surface microtopography. 4, record 2, English, - nanoarray
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nano-array
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques, physique et sciences naturelles
- Électronique et informatique
- Médecine et santé
- Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nanoréseau
1, record 2, French, nanor%C3%A9seau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette invention concerne des nanomodèles, des nanostructures, des nanoréseaux et des nanodispositifs produits à partir de polypeptides de chaperonine mutés et du type sauvage, et concerne également des procédés de production de ces compositions, des procédés d'utilisation de ces compositions et des polypeptides de chaperonine spécifiques pouvant être utilisés pour produire ces compositions. 1, record 2, French, - nanor%C3%A9seau
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nano-réseau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-04-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Forestry Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forest productivity
1, record 3, English, forest%20productivity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forest productivity varies over different scales of space and time. At fine scale(1-5 years, 0, 01-10 m), black spruce growth immediately following fire is affected by the interaction of microtopography and growth substrate... 1, record 3, English, - forest%20productivity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Exploitation forestière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- productivité des forêts
1, record 3, French, productivit%C3%A9%20des%20for%C3%AAts
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- productivité forestière 1, record 3, French, productivit%C3%A9%20foresti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- productivité ligneuse 1, record 3, French, productivit%C3%A9%20ligneuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La productivité ligneuse varie à plusieurs échelles d'espace et de temps. À une échelle fine (1-5 ans, 0,01-10 m), la croissance de l’épinette noire immédiatement après feu est influencée par l'interaction entre la microtopographie et le substrat de croissance des semis [...] 1, record 3, French, - productivit%C3%A9%20des%20for%C3%AAts
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-09-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- microtopography
1, record 4, English, microtopography
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- minor topography 2, record 4, English, minor%20topography
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Topography on a small scale. 1, record 4, English, - microtopography
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term [microtopography] has been applied to features having relief as small as 1-10 cm as well as those involving amplitudes of 50-100 meters and wavelengths of a few kilometers. 1, record 4, English, - microtopography
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
minor topography: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 4, English, - microtopography
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- microtopographie
1, record 4, French, microtopographie
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On accorde de plus en plus d'importance à l'étude de la microtopographie en agriculture de précision car une bonne partie de la variabilité des rendements est attribuée à l'influence du microrelief sur le régime hydrique des sols, sur le transport des éléments nutritifs et des pesticides et sur la dynamique des processus érosifs à l'intérieur des parcelles. 2, record 4, French, - microtopographie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microtopographie : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 4, French, - microtopographie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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