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Microbicides are agents that can be applied to vaginal mucosal surfaces with the goal of blocking the transmission of sexually transmitted pathogens including HIV. They can be formulated in various delivery vehicles, including gels, creams, lotions, tablets or films. A recent st…

The swelling behavior of shale formations is of importance from both operational management and geo-environmental perspectives. This research program was concentrated on the investigation of deformation of shales and clays in response to the variations of pore fluid chemistry. D…