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Performance Characterization of Couette FlowMembrane Module Through Computational FluidDynamics
Abstract: Membrane-based separation has been in rigorous applications in health services since the last fewdecennia. Dynamic Shear Enhanced Membrane Filtration Pilots (DSEMFPs) is a promising membranemodule. The first reported DSEMFPs was a Couette flow type module in 1985. It was used for collectingplasma from donors. This module consists of two concentric cylinders. The outer one is fixed while theinner one is rotating, having a membrane on the outer surface of it. …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Recent Trends in Production, Characterization, and Utilization of Fungal Chitosan
Abstract: Chitosan is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature after cellulose that can be extracted from marine sources, as well as from agricultural waste products such as mushrooms or other fungal sources following chitin deacetylation. The consistent production of these glycans by fungi is unaffected by seasonal changes, allowing for precise process control. This results in a more consistent quality of the final product. Currently, crustacean shells and other marine …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Tensile and Flexural Strength Characteristics of PET Strap Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate is a synthetic material referred to as PET. Strapping, basically is the process of stacking with the help of numerous straps and strapping tools. PET strap is in fact a sturdy material used for packaging of several goods. PET strap has an increased temperature resistance and high tensile strength. It is generally used for packaging and bundling. In this experimental work, PET straps are used in concrete in …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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A Study on the Characteristics of Livable Cities: A Concept of Future Cities
Abstract: There is need of massive growth for the sustainability of cities and the maintaining the quality of city life. Massive urbanization can usually focus to social instability; depress the capacity of cities to be economically successful and environmentally sustainable. For increasing the citizens’ well-being, a very new model of sustainability is required, including greater incentives to reduce consumption, save energy, and protect the environment. The concept of future cities should …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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Clinical Evaluation of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Culture and Multiplex PCR for the Characterization of Multiple Drug Resistance Tuberculosis in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Abstract: Multiple drug resistance (MDR) tuberculosis timely diagnose is of utmost clinical relevance and needs to be diagnose at initial stages for the proper treatment. The current study was done to detect the multiple genes for MDR tuberculosis (TB) in clinical isolates by molecular tools. 186 clinical samples were considered out and subjected for AFB smear preparation, Nested PCR (IS6110) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex detection and MDR TB PCR targeting rpoB, …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Characteristics of Mycrocystin aeruginosa – Review
Abstract: Cynobacteria are photoautotrophs, they have major significance in the branch of phycology. There are some cynobacteria which synthesize microcystin which is a toxin compound released and caused deleterious effect to human kind. Mycrocystin aeruginosa produces a toxic algal bloom, this organism released a hepatotoxin called mycrocystin. Cyanobacterial toxins they are membrane-bound or occur free within the cells. In in-vitro research, most of the toxin release occurs as cells age and …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 32–35 Read article
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TYPES and CHARACTERISTICS of MILIARIA
Abstract: Flotation method is majorly availed in two sectors: mining industry (for separation of metal ores) and in wastewater treatment process (both for municipal and industrial wastewaters) for separation of suspended solids, emulsions, chemical sludge or excess sludge. Traditional flotation relies on floating of solids (mainly suspended solids) on the top of the liquid by air bubbles (in conventional process they have and average diameter of 100–300 μm). Better separation effect …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Effect of Palm Sugar (Arenga pinnata) and Jaggery (Saccharam officinarum) on Qualitative Characteristics and Sensory Attributes of Ice Cream
Abstract: The Diabetic products demand has increased very fast due to awareness in consumers about the benefits of the products for sound health. It is estimated that around 8-12% of the global population buys diabetic products on regular basis. Sweeteners used to make sugar, palm sugar, and jaggery powder differ from one another. Hazardous substances such phosphoric acid, calcium oxide, sulphur dioxide, polyacrylamide, and bone char are utilised in the production …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Comparative In Vitro Characterization of Curcumin Loaded Emulgel Formulations
Abstract: This study focused into the development of a curcumin-loaded emulgel. Different concentrations of Carbopol were used to formulate these emulgel. The in vitro evaluation of these formulations was carried out, focusing on parameters such as viscosity, rheology, pH, microbiological assay, and swelling index. The findings shed light on the promising potential of curcumin-loaded emulgels as a delivery system for herbal therapeutic carriers. The results contribute to the advancement of innovative …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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Synthesis and characterization of high saline water resistant sulphur composite from petrochemical waste
Abstract: Petrochemical industry produces variety of side products and waste materials like sulphur, spent catalysts, spent adsorbents, etc. These waste materials can be converted to the value-added products by forming their composites with unique properties. For example, sulphur due to its chemical properties like high resistivity to corrosive environment, hydrophobic nature, antifungal property, its composite can be prepared and used in construction industries as a substitute for cement composite material. To …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 64–77 Read article
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Electrodeposition of Bright Zn–Co–Fe Alloy Coatings on Mild Steel and Their Characterization
Abstract: Sulphate bath having ZnSO4. 7H2O, CoSO4. 7H2O, FeSO4.7H2O and thiamine hydrochloride (THC) and citric acid (CA) in combination, was optimized for deposition of bright Zn–Co–Fe alloy coating on mild steel. Bath constituents and operating parameters were optimized by Hull cell method, for highest corrosion performance against coating. The effect of current density on deposit characters viz., corrosion resistance, hardness, thickness, CCE were evaluated. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Mechanical characterization of Fiber glass Composites with Nano silica
Abstract: Epoxy-based fiber glass composites with enhanced strength by silica Nano particles checked for mechanical strength by addition of nanoparticles. Fiber glass Composites were prepared with glass fiber and nanoparticles containing resin, by infusion method. proper mixing of nanoparticles in resin was checked by various techniques. Viscosity of liquid resin reduced because of nanoparticles but still have good command to reinforce glass fibers. glass transition temperature (Tg) of polymer containing silica …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 49–58 Read article
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Effect of Activation on the Physicochemical Parameters and Characteristics of Ethanol Production
Abstract: This research demonstrates the effectiveness of activators used to monitor the yield of ethanol production and the role of the physicochemical parameters. The activators used in this study is Morign oleifera and NPK fertilizer as well as the process enhancing microbial activities in the bioreactor for the production of ethanol. The experimental result reveals that the physicochemical parameters enhance the effectiveness of increase in ethanol production, because the physicochemical parameters …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Induced codeposition of Ni-W alloy coatings using glycerol as additive and their characterization
Abstract: As a promising coating material to replace hard chromium coating, the development of nickel–tungsten (Ni-W) alloy coatings of good corrosion protection is of great interest in surface coating technology. Further, the effect of plating variables, including additive on the composition of alloys of induced co-deposition is more vagarious than in other types of alloy deposition. In this regard, an alkaline citrate bath has been formulated for electrodeposition of Ni-W alloy …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Electrolytic Deposition of Zn–Ni Alloy from Acidic Sulphate Bath and Their Characterization
Abstract: A bath containing ZnSO4.7H2O, NiSO4.7H2O, thiamine hydrochloride (THC) and citric acid (CA) has been proposed. Bright Zn–Ni alloy coatings were developed galvanostatically onto mild steel (MS) and their corrosion resistance and other physical properties were studied. THC was found to improve the brightness and homogeneity of the deposit. The dependency of bath composition, current density (c.d.), pH and temperature, agitation on wt.% Ni were tested. Deposition was carried out under …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–32 Read article
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Study of the energy utilisation characteristics of solid state hydrogen storage and recovery systems
Abstract: The energy usage patterns during solid state hydrogen storage and retrieval on commercially available hydride forming alloys have been examined in this work through thermodynamic model based calculations, considering the entire storage and recovery system. It is calculated that energy (mechanical and thermal) equivalent to about 16 to 30% of the stored hydrogen energy is involved in the hydriding step, while 9 to 40% of the stored hydrogen energy equivalent …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 51–61 Read article
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EFFECT OF ALGAE & COAGULANTS ON PHARMACUTICAL EFFLUENT CHARACTERSTICS
Abstract: Pharmaceutical industry effluents may contain many elements including calcium, magnesium, silica, chromium nickel, iron, cobalt, zinc etc. These heavy metals which are produced by the industrial waste are a big threat for the environment. They can also harm the ecosystem. In this study biochemical treatment of algae and coagulants was given to pharmaceutical industry effluent and reduction in polluting parameters was determined. It was observed that in the presence of …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Mixed Ligand Complexes of Cobalt(II) and Ni(II) salt of Phthalimide with Some Oxamic Acids
Abstract: The mixed ligand complexes of oxamic acids with Co(II) and Ni(II) salt of phthalimide were prepared, where oxm= N-phenyl thio urea oxamic acid(NPTUOA),m-tolumide oxamic acid (m-TOA), N-pyrrazole oxamic acid & phth= Co(II) and Ni(II) salt of phthamlimide. These all mixed ligand complexes examined by their elemental analysis, melting points, UV-visible analysis, I.R studies, magnetic susceptibility measurements and thin layer chromatography. Elemental analysis of the complexes shows 1:2 (Metal:Ligand) stiochiometry for …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 Read article
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Thermodynamic and Kinetic Characterization of Aluminum Corrosion and Inhibition Adsorption of Vernonia Amygdalina Fruit Extract IN 0.5N H2SO4
Abstract: Anti-corrosive efficacy of ethanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina fruit extract on corrosion of aluminum in 0.5N H2SO4 acidic solution was explored by mass loss measurement at rise in temperature between 303-343 K for 24 hours immersion period. The I.E. (η%) has been noticed prominently high (62.92%) at concentration 0.45% at 303 K. An inhibitor adsorption on the surface aluminum have been found to be best fitted Langmuir adsorption isotherm. It …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Study and Characterisitics of Different GVF Profile of Rectangular Channel
Abstract: This technical note presents the equation for one-dimensional gradually-varied steady flow profiles with constant discharge, in a rectangular-section prismatic channel of constant roughness and small longitudinal slope. The flow profile differential equation was transformed by means of a polynomial approximation and then, by an algebraic procedure followed by the integration of the equation, the solution was obtained. This solution was applied to a particular case which, through a comparative analysis, …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 24–34 Read article