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In-Vitro Evaluation of Control Release of Drug with Carbon Based Nanomaterials
Abstract: Nanomaterials have been introduced as a novel & interesting materials due to their advance properties & their use in nanotechnology applications like nano-sensors, nano-chips, control & targeted drug delivery, diagnosis, gene therapy. These all possibilities are due to their physico-chemical & multifunctional biological characteristics. In medicine, control release of drug is a factor to reduce dosage form in revert reduce side effects. In this work, nanomaterials are using as a …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Delineate Catchment Areas of Vindhyachal Region Using Geospatial Techniques
Abstract: In this paper we used an integrated suite of raster and vector geospatial datasets to delineate and characterize watersheds. The geospatial datasets used to delineate and characterize watersheds with the help of Arc Hydro tools of Arc GIS software. We have performed drainage analysis on a terrain model for Vindhiyanchal Region. With the availability of digital elevation models (DEM) and geographic information system (GIS) tools, watershed properties can be extracted …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Digital Documentation Techniques as Tools for Conservation of a Buddhist Stupa through Virtual Reconstruction
Abstract: In recent times, much advancement has taken place in digital reconstruction in architectural conservation and archaeology. The application of these techniques opened up new insights in understanding the intricacies involved in the field of heritage conservation. This paper discusses various challenges posed in the restoration of a rare 3rd century BC Buddhist “Stupa” at Sannati, Kanaganahalli Village, India unearthed by Archaeological Survey of India. The author has been involved in …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module Regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases Among Mothers of Under-Five Children at Selected Areas in Tarn Taran.
Abstract: Immunization is the one of the most important and cost effective strategies for the prevention of childhood sicknesses and disabilities and it is a basic need for all children. Seven killer diseases causes a major threat to children and this decreases the health status and making them more vulnerable to infectious disease. The major cause for death is vaccine preventable diseases such as neonatal tetanus, measles, tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis, polio …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Future Aspects of Nanotechnology-Scope & Applications in India
Abstract: Nanotechnology - the science of the miniature and the technology of the future - is one of the most exciting and wide area of research which may lead to the greatest technological advances of the 21st century. It is a global phenomenon and an emerging field that finds its way into a myriad of industrial applications spanning across all areas of science and technology. Even though the field is popular …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Nanocatalyst for Transesterification of Fatty Acids into Biodiesel
Abstract: Global fuel consumption is increasing exponentially due to the ever increase in rate of industrial development. The continued usage of fossil fuels leads to severe environmental concerns and poses threat to the entire mankind. Biodiesel has gained more attention due to the rapid exhaustion of the fossil fuels and increase in price of conventional petroleum products. Transesterification of fatty acids from animal fat, vegetable oils, waste cooking oil, algae and …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Floral System Act as a Reservoir for Nanobiotechnology (Silver Nanoparticles)
Abstract: The coming era of Nanotechnology is considered the first book on the topic of nanotechnology. It consists of processing of separation, consolidation and deformation of materials by one atom or by one molecule. There are two main approaches used in nanotechnology such as 1) “bottom-up” approach in which materials or devices are built from components and assemble themselves chemically by the principles of molecular recognition 2) “top-down” approach reflects the …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge Regarding Water Borne Diseases and its Prevention Among Mothers of Under Five Children in Selected Rural Community Area Bangalore
Abstract: The study was to assess the level of knowledge regarding water borne diseases and its prevention among mothers (18–34 years) of under five children in Rupena, Agrahara in Bommanahalli area Bangalore”. The objective was to study level of knowledge regarding water borne diseases and its prevention. The research methodology adopted for this study was descriptive in nature. Sixty mothers were selected for this by using convenient sampling method. Data was …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Nano Flake – A Cost-effective Method for Solar Cells
Abstract: A technical step forward may bring solar power within the grab of ordinary households, by both reducing the cost of producing solar cells and improving their efficiency. Solar energy currently accounts for less than 1% of the world’s electricity because it is a difficult and expensive means of electricity production. One of the key issues limiting the exploitation of solar energy is the cost per kWh of producing electricity. Solar …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 37–40 Read article
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Recent Trends in Applications of Nanotechnology
Abstract: The field of Pharmaceutical and Nanotechnology has been growing rapidly. This review will provide the recent advancement that in the field of Nanotechnology. It will focus on the development of multifunctional particles for drug delivery. The current Nanotechnology studies have been growing in Chemistry and Medicine because of applications of Nanomaterials mainly in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Keywords: Nanotechnology, genetics, drug delivery, nanocarriers
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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A Brief Review: Science at Nanoscale
Abstract: Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matters at atomic, molecular or supramolecular level. It is believed that nanotechnology developed after the famous speech of Richard Feynman in 1959. But here we have tried to show its earlier existences. Also the properties at nano scale have been discussed in detail. It is tried to study the reasons for change in properties at nanoscale. The methods of fabrication of nanomaterials are also studied. …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–32 Read article
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Extracellular One Pot Green Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles
Abstract: Extracellular in-situ synthesis of metal nanoparticles using extracts of plants like Azadirachta indica (Neem), and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) has been successfully carried out earlier. In this study, we have developed a novel method to synthesize Palladium nanoparticles by the process of bio-chemical reaction between Palladium salt solution with seed extract of Coriandrum sativum without using any surfactant or external energy. By this method, physiologically stable, bio-compatible Pd nanoparticles (NPs) were …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Blue Shift of Sol-gel Synthesized ZnO Nano-particles: Size Dependent Quantum Confinement Effect
Abstract: Zinc oxide nano-crystals with different size and shape were synthesized by sol-gel technique at 90°C. ZnO nano-particles show (100), (002), (101), (102), (110), and (103) crystalline orientation and strong band-edge emission at 408 nm. Grain size of ZnO nano-crystals varies from 4 nm to 20 nm due to variation of molar ratio of polyethylene glycol with zinc acetate during synthesis. ZnO nano-materials with grain size 4 nm and 8 nm …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Solid Waste Management in Tier II Indian Cities: A Case of Jammu City
Abstract: Indian cities are expanding at an enormous rate to meet the demand for built spaces, which is ever-increasing due to high increase in urban population and lead to development of different residential colonies on outskirts of cities. These residential colonies are mostly deprived of basic infrastructural facilities and have unhygienic and unhealthy living conditions and causes huge environmental degradation. Though, infrastructural facilities of major cities are upgraded under JNNURM but, …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Review on the Performance of Fibre and Industrial Slag in Concrete
Abstract: This review paper discusses about the different types of fibre used in concrete at different periods with the mix parameter details. This review enlightens the effect of industrial waste such as Bottom ash, Copper slag, Ferro-chromium slag, Ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), Steel slag, Stainless steel slag as a substitute in concrete. The elaborate study on its chemical composition and also the merits and demerits of using the slag …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–30 Read article
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Case Studies On Synthesis Of PLLA Bioplastic Starting From Food And Agricultural Wastes
Abstract: Polylaevo Lactic Acid (PLLA) is an excellent biopolymer that is biodegradable and has characteristics exactly similar to polystyrene. However, at present, the market price of this biopolymer is significantly higher than polystyrene and other synthetic plastics. The major hindrances to the large scale manufacture of this polymer are the lack of availability of a cheap raw material and the overall economy of synthesis of lactic acid from the same. In …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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CFD of Transition from Bubbly Flow to Slug Flow in Vertical Pipe
Abstract: The transitional regimes of two-phase flow are widely met in many industrial practices. The phenomena of the transition flows are very complex. How to measure and simulate the transition flows are really challenging to the engineers. In this paper, the new Lagrangian algebraic slip mixture model (LASMM) was employed to quantity the transitional regimes of two-phase flow in a vertical pipe. In the application of this model, the typical flow …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Design and Pinch Analysis of Methyl Acetate Production Process using Aspen Plus and Aspen Energy Analyzer
Abstract: Abstract This study deals with the design and heat integration of Methyl Acetate production process. Initially, Methyl Acetate production process plant is designed using Aspen Plus. Methyl acetate obtained is 99.99% pure and the designed plant is safe to environment with less emissions. For the developed process plant, pinch analysis is applied using Aspen Energy Analyzer. Improved Heat exchanger networks (HEN) is obtained with retrofit analysis of the process plant. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Pinch analysis of Cumene process using Aspen Energy Analyzer
Abstract: This article is divided into two parts. In the first part a process flow diagram for the production of cumene is designed with Aspen HYSYS. Cumene obtained is 98.78% pure and the designed plant is safe to environment with less emissions. In the second part heat exchanger networks (HEN) was developed for the process plant by performing pinch analysis using Aspen Energy Analyzer. Retrofit analysis was applied to find an …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Studies on Mass and Momentum Transfer at the Outer Wall of a Circular Conduit with Entry Region Spiral Tape Wound on Rod as Turbulence Promoter in Homogeneous Flow
Abstract: In this study, an experimental investigation is carried out for augmentation of mass transfer coefficients in homogeneous flow by inserting spiral tape wound on rod in a circular conduit. Mass transfer coefficients are evaluated from the limiting current densities and the concentrations of the reacting ions. The variables studied are the geometric parameters of the promoter width, height, pitch of the promoter and the flow rate of the electrolyte, each …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 41–62 Read article