<div><strong>Background:</strong> The metallic ESF systems are not easily available in the field and have fixed frames leading to less versatility in size and direction. Free forms of external skeletal fixators (acrylic and epoxy-pin) have advantages as they can be customized. Both acrylic and epoxy-pin ESF systems have been evaluated biomechanically in earlier studies; in the present study both are compared clinically.<br />
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<strong>Methods:</strong> Twenty four dogs presented with 27 fractures of long bones, were randomly divided into 4 groups, according to the bones involved, group A was divided into A-I (radius-ulna) and A-II (tibia-fibula) sub-groups and group B was divided into B-I (radius-ulna) and B-II (tibia-fibula) sub-groups.<br />
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<strong>Result:</strong> The mean&plusmn;SE fracture healing time in animals was 48.85&plusmn;2.56 days with no significant difference between two groups.The early presented cases and the ones with less soft tissue trauma showed better gait scores during the follow up period. Both acrylic and epoxy-pin fixators provided stable fixation and the technique can be practiced at field conditions with minimal facilities. Epoxy-pin ESF owing to better handling characteristics of epoxy resin is easier to construct than the acrylic ESF.</div>


<div>Acrylic and Epoxy-pin External Skeletal Fixation Systems for Fracture Management in Dogs</div>


<div>Fibers are of two type&rsquo;s natural fiber and synthetic fiber. Natural fibers include those made from plant and animal sources. The natural fiber composites can be very cost effective material and have turned out to be an alternative solution to the ever depleting petroleum sources and have reduced the nuisance of pollution. The production of complete natural fiber based materials as a substitute for petroleum-based products would not be an economical solution. A more viable solution would be to combine petroleum and bio-based resources to develop a cost-effective product with diverse applications. The application of natural fiber-reinforced composites has been extended to almost all fields such as building and construction industry, storage devices (post-boxes, grain storage silos, bio-gas containers <em>etc.</em>), furniture and electrical devices. Coconut shell is a lignocellulosic agro waste which is burnt or left to decay in environment. These can be a very interesting material as filler in biodegradable polymer composites, due to its good thermal stability compared to other agricultural waste. In context to this, review was carried out to assess the coconut shell powder reinforced epoxy composites and their mechanical, structural and thermal properties.</div>


<p>​Coconut Shell Powder Reinforced Epoxy Composites: A Review</p>


<div>Dry flower industry in floriculture is gaining knowledge with the booming floriculture industry in India. Despite poor weather circumstances, the dry flower sector in floriculture gives an excellent chance for farmers to improve their income throughout the year. Dehydration techniques help to maintain the original colour and shape of flowers for long-term use with little care. In addition to that drying of different plant parts epoxy resin encapsulation technique is a novel approach. In this embedding technique beauty of the flower can be cherished forever and able to protect it from dust and other pest. A detailed variation in embedding technique and time between has been mentioned. Farmers can easily earn 2 to 5 times profit from value addition through epoxy resin encapsulation technique. Input cost is reduced by incorporation of priceless house to get higher returns and waste material available with dried flower used to make floral handicrafts.</div>


Acrylic and Epoxy-pin External Skeletal Fixation Systems for Fracture Management in Dogs

​Coconut Shell Powder Reinforced Epoxy Composites: A Review

A New Ray to Dehydrated Floral Craft-Epoxy Resin Encapsulation Technique

Coconut Shell Powder Reinforced Epoxy Composites: A Review