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401 articles for “HOMO”
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Preparation and Properties of Blends of Thermoplastic Polymer with Thermoplastic Starch
Abstract: Problems in making biodegradable plastics are incompatible between hydrophilic/polar and hydrophobic/non-polar ingredients. Ingredients like compatibilizers were added to improve the compatibility between the two ingredients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of thermoplastic potato starch (TPS) content and two compatibilizers (maleic anhydride, MA, and dibutyl maleate, DM) on melt flow behavior, mechanical features (tensile, bending, and Izod impact test), phase morphology, thermal behaviors (DSC, and TGA/DTG), …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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Performance Analysis and Emission Study of a C.I. Engine using Butanol, Biodiesel and Diesel Blends
Abstract: Biodiesel, which has been projected as an alternative to diesel fuel, can be made an attractive and viable substitute by use of a non-glyceride type of readily available, renewable and economic resources like acid oil. The production and consumption of biodiesel will increase in future due to ecofriendly, and possibility of use of existing engines of a motor vehicle without the need for major adjustments. Biodiesel and diesel fuel are …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Bio-physiochemical analysis of Algae –Gasoline and Butanol-Gasoline blended fuels
Abstract: AbstractThe main objective of this paper was to formulate and identify the physiochemical characteristics of fuel blended with algae oil, butanol and gasoline. The comparison of the characteristics of algae and butanol blended with gasoline is also presented in the paper. These blends have been prepared with three different blending ratio 5%, 10% and 15%, respectively. The requirement of another source of energy is increasing rapidly as fossil fuels are …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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VARIATION OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY WITH POROSITY
Abstract: Thermal conductivity in porous media as a function of the grain size and porosity has been studied establishing a relation between these two parameters. The study has been developed for a homogeneous porous medium with grain size in a very close range of particle diameter. The study has been extended from very small particles to large ones, to cover most of the real grain size. As a result of this …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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SYMMETRY AND ASYMMETRY MODEL FOR THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN POROUS MEDIA
Abstract: This paper focuses on determining thermal conductivity in porous media using symmetry and asymmetry models. Since porous media are not uniform and homogeneous in most of the cases, anisotropy must be taken into account, what derives in the application of an asymmetry model as thermal gradients are not equal in all directions. The paper demonstrates that, under certain conditions, isotropic conditions, therefore, symmetry model can be applied to non-homogeneous or …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 38–51 Read article
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Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization of AA390 and Si3N4 Metal Matrix Composite Using Severe Plastic Deformation
Abstract: Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have significant attention in recent years due to their potential for improved mechanical properties compared to conventional monolithic materials. This study focuses on the microstructure and mechanical characterization of a MMC comprising AA390 aluminum alloy reinforced with Si3N4 particles. The severe plastic deformation (SPD) process, Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP), was employed to fabricate the composite with enhanced mechanical properties. The ECAP method was chosen as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 17–30 Read article
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Methane Encapsulation in 51264 Clathrate Cage: A Theoretical Study
Abstract: An explicit analysis of 51264 clathrate hydrate cage having different numbers of methane guest molecules encapsulation has been performed depending on calculated interaction energies, encapsulation energies, HOMO-LUMO energies and Raman spectroscopy using density functional theory with B3LYP functional and 6-31G(d) basis set. It is observed from this study that one methane molecule accommodation is most amiable process and theoretically maximum two methane molecules encapsulation is feasible in 51264 clathrate cage …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 65–72 Read article
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Study of Mechanical Properties of Self-compacting Concrete
Abstract: Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a high performance concrete, it is able to flow under its own weight, completely filling formwork and achieving full compaction, even in the presence of congested reinforcement. Self Compacting Concrete has excellent high resistance to segregation and fluidity ensures a high level of homogeneity, minimal concrete voids and uniform concrete strength, providing the potential for a superior level of finish and durability to the structure. This …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Uniform Beam Dynamics Under Exponentially Moving Load on Bi-paeametric Foundation with Time-dependent Boundary Effects
Abstract: This study investigates the problem of a uniform elastic beam subjected to exponentially varying moving load with time dependent boundary conditions. A complex structural dynamic problem that has very significant implications for various applications such as railway systems, bridge structures, industrial machinery will be addressed in this research. A damping term is built into the uniform beam model to give a more realistic picture of the structural behaviour, while the …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 53–64 Read article
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Automated Land Crude Oil Spill Detection with Gabor Filters and Wavelet Transform
Abstract: AbstractEarly detection of crude oil spills leads to significant reduction in the environmental pollution, economic losses and health hazards that result from these spills. The visiblelightspectrumstill remainsaresearcharea for spill detectionbecauseitis aquick economicalmethodformonitoringoil spills. This paper presents an algorithm for automated land crude oil spill detection in the visible spectrum. The algorithm employs three basic steps for crude oil spill detection: Gaborfiltration, wavelet transformanalysis, and color homogeneity extraction. The algorithm was …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Magnetic Properties of (ZnS)n (n=1-12) Cluster Due to B, C, N and O Doping
Abstract: First principal calculations have been performed using Spin polarized Density Functional Theory (DFT) to study the magnetic properties of B, N, C and O doped (ZnS)n (n = 1 to 12) nanoclusters. All dopants were doped at S site in (ZnS)n clusters. The binding energy of (ZnS)n clusters decrease when doped with B, C and N atoms where as it increases with O doping. The electronic HOMO-LUMO gap of (ZnS)n …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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3D QSAR Studies of 2,3-Disubstituted Quinazolin Phenyl Acetic Acid Derivatives as Antimicrobial Agents
Abstract: Quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) studies have been performed on series of31 compounds of 2,3-disubstituted quinazolin phenyl acetic acid derivatives withantimicrobial activity using Chemoffice version 8.0 software. The QSAR models have beendeveloped by using multiple linear regressions in order to identify descriptors, which areactually focusing towards the biological activity. Leave one out (LOO) method was employedin cross validation analysis to validate the developed model. The best predictive QSAR modelderived, had …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Development, Characterization and Evaluation of Topical Gel of Clove Oil
Abstract: A wide choice of vehicles ranging from solid to semisolid forms has been used for skin care and of dermatological disease. High molecular-weight water-soluble polymers of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), gelatin, sodium alginate that possess very high viscosity, transparency, film forming properties at low concentration, are reported to be useful in formation of gel. In the present research work, gels of clove oil using different gel-forming agents such as sodium …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Effect of CNTs on Mechanical Properties of Mg-CNT Nano Composites Synthesized Through Stir Casting
Abstract: Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) reinforced magnesium (Mg) nano composites were synthesized using vacuum stir casting technique. Three different weight fractions of MWCNTs (0.33, 0.66, 0.99 wt%) are added with Mg melt and stirred at 450 rpm for 10 min to obtain homogeneous mixture and deposited in a metallic mould. The deposited composite is then extruded at 450oC with an extrusion ratio of 11.11. Samples are prepared from the extruded composite …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 60–66 Read article
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Techno-economical Analysis of Biodiesel Production using Castor Oil: An Indian Approach
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Biodiesel is an alternative biodegradable and nontoxic fuel, which is essentially free of sulphur and aromatics. It is usually produced by a trans-esterification reaction of vegetable or waste oil with a low molecular weight alcohol, such as ethanol and methanol. Industrially, the most common method for biodiesel production is a basic homogeneous reaction. Hence, this work presents the trans-esterification of castor …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Insilico Study Showing the Chemical Properties and Interaction between Auxin-Binding Protein and Auxin-Responsive GH3-8 Protein in Rice
Abstract: Auxin plays an important role in the plant growth. There are different auxin binding and auxin responsive proteins which bind and interact with auxin hormone and helps for plant development. Two different rice proteins considered for study, one protein binding to auxin and another is the auxin responsive protein. The Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) crystallographic structures of both the proteins are not available at Protein Data Bank (PDB). So the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Observations on Agroproduction in the Chota Province, Northern Peruvian Andes: A Narrative Approach
Abstract: Agro- and peccary production is a Homo sapiens activity which spans millennia now, it provides the species with the nutrient requirements necessary to sustain a growing society, also, it is a considerable source of income for agroproducers around the world. Observations on agroproduction for the Northern Peruvian Andes, in the Chota Province, are narrated for the reader: growing techniques and throughput, local genetic resources, seed production, food security and Perspectives …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Pharmaco-botanical Profile on Emblica officinalis Gaertn. – A Pharmacopoeial Herbal Drug
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe fruit or fruit pulp of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. is a reputed drug of Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathic systems of medicine. The drug (dried, fresh fruits and dried juice powder), is an excellent antipyretic, antioxidant, astringent, laxative, diuretic, aphrodisiac, antacid and haemostatic. Modern clinical studies have been conducted on this drug in support of claimed activities. The approved modern therapeutic application for Emblica is support based on its long …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 38–50 Read article
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Solving Problems Arising during the Monocrystals Growth in Microgravity Using Controlled Vibration
Abstract: Earlier studies of the vibration effect on a vessel with a fluid with gas bubbles dissolved in it permitted to establish the localization and stable position of the "swarm" of gas bubbles at a certain level of fluid in the vessel, corresponding to a certain frequency and vibration acceleration, as well as the volume of the "swarm" of gas bubbles. Controlling the "swarm" of gas bubbles in a fluid by …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 25–40 Read article
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Study of Anti-Leishmanial Activities of Metabolites on Leishmania major: A Structure-Based Drug Designing Approach
Abstract: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis is one of the major problem all over the world and has no suitable treatment to treat this disease. However, the range of drugs is limited and increased use of these drugs lead to multiple drug resistance and has posed a major concern. Here the genome sequences of Leishmania major (responsible for cutaneous Leishmaniasis) is identified for having few drug targets that are unique to these parasites. GPI …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 30–40 Read article