Conversion of ethane on modified zsm-5 zeolites: A study of aromatization as a function of reaction media

Ethane was converted into aromatic hydrocarbons on H-ZSM-5 and Zn-ZSM-5 at 773 K in a flow reactor system using nitrogen and hydrogen as carrier gases. Residence time was varied by changing catalyst weights to obtain information about primary and secondary reaction steps. On H-ZSM-5 ethane conversion proceeds via formation of ethene and subsequent oligomerization. Oligomers undergo fast isomerization, cracking and cyclization leading to a broad spectrum of aromatics. Methane is a secondary product. Dehydrogenation reactions proceed irreversibly. Introduction of zinc species significantly enhances the aromatization activity of H-ZSM-5 on the one hand and causes a change of reaction mechanism on the other. Oligomerization of olefinic intermediates can take place at zinc sites. In nitrogen, aromatization of C₆ olefins is faster than isomerization and cracking of these oligomers. Dehydrogenation steps proceed reversibly. On using hydrogen as the carrier gas over Zn-ZSM-5, the conversion of ethane as well as the formation of aromatics decrease. Furthermore, aromatics richer in hydrogen (especially C₈ aromatics) are then formed preferentially.     

Indomethacin-induced delayed fracture healing

The detection and measurement of antibodies in bloodstains represents a departure from the classical blood grouping used routinely in forensic serology. The antibodies in question are those associated with atopic allergy and infections by micro-organisms and other parasites. The production of these antibodies is not primarily under genetic control but reflects an individual's reaction to his environment. This paper describes the explicit information which may be obtained from an antibody profile, the high discriminating power and other advantages of the method.     

Menstruation disorders in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus--epidemiology and causes

About 20% of all women with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) have menstrual irregularities. Eight percent have amenorrhea. Fluctuations in blood glucose and insulin concentration are probably contributing factors, but the irregular menstrual cycles are mainly caused by disorders in the central ovulatory mechanisms. Hypothalamic GnRH release is regulated by several neuropeptides. Dopamine and opiates exert an inhibitory effect, and there is evidence for an abnormally high dopaminergic hypothalamic activity among women with IDDM. There might also be disorders of the opioid, serotonergic and GABA'ergic systems, but the consequences of there possibilities remain uncertain.     

Short-term memory and strategy use in children with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

The present study was designed to examine recall and rehearsal in short-term memory among children with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Children with onset of IDDM before age 5 years, children with onset after 5 years, and children without IDDM were administered a measure of short-term memory that provides information about rehearsal as well as level of recall. Children with later onset of diabetes and children without IDDM were expected to recall more words and use more effective rehearsal strategies than children with early onset of diabetes. Results indicate that children diagnosed with IDDM early in life used similar rehearsal strategies but recalled fewer words than children with later onset of diabetes and children without IDDM. In addition, results provide evidence that children who are in poor control of their diabetes did not use strategies designed to increase recall as often, or as well as, children in better control of their diabetes. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)