Plane wave propagation and domain of influence in fractional order thermoelastic materials with three-phase-lag heat transfer

The domain of influence theorem for the fractional order theory of anisotropic thermoelastic materials with three-phase-lag heat transfer is proposed. The fractional order theory of thermoelasticity with three-phase-lag heat transfer has been used to investigate the problem. The plane wave propagation in anisotropic thermoelastic medium having a fractional order derivative in the context of three-phase-lag model of thermoelasticity is studied. The governing equations for a transversely isotropic three-phase-lag model are reduced as a special case. Some wave characteristics are computed numerically and presented graphically.     

GERT analysis of a two-unit warm standby system with repair

A two-unit warm standby system has been modelled and analysed through GERT approach. A general concept of system utilization factor and availability curve have been introduced.     

Surface modification of nanoscale iron carboxylate metal organic framework with polyethylene glycol

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MIL-101-Fe (Materials of Institute Lavoisier) metal organic framework (MOF) was synthesized by solvothermal method. Further, surface of the as prepared MIL-101-Fe is with Polyethylene glycol (PEG). FESEM and TEM micrograph of MIL-101- Fe and PEGylated MIL-101-Fe particles showed hexagonal shaped morphology with particle size in the range of 400–500 nm and 600-700 nm respectively. The DLS spectra also show the similar results. This increase in size of the particles indicates the presence of PEG layer on the surface of the MOFs. FTIR characterization was further conducted to detect the functional groups of the MIL-101(Fe) and after PEG coating. These results confirm the presence of PEG in MIL-101(Fe) framework.     

Effect of neodymium doping on structural,electrical and magnetic properties of multiferroic GdMn<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>5</Subscript>

Neodymium doped gadolinium manganate with general composition (Nd_0.1Gd_0.9Mn₂O₅) was prepared by co-precipitation method. Microstructural and compositional analysis has been carried out by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The optical studies have been carried out by Raman and FTIR. The electrical properties studied include dielectric constant, dielectric loss, ac conductivity and activation energy in the temperature range 20–400 ?°C. The shift in the dielectric peak towards higher temperature side with increasing frequency indicates frequency dispersion and suggesting the relaxational behaviour of the material. Frequency dependence of ac conductivity obeys the universal power law. The value of activation energy depends on increase in frequency. The room temperature magnetic behaviour has been analyzed from the magnetic field dependent magnetization curve. The grown material exhibits the paramagnetic behavior at room temperature.     

Circularly Polarized Microstrip-Line-Fed Antenna with Rotated Elliptical Slot Serving Satellite Communications

Wireless Personal Communications - In this article, a simple and compact microstrip-line-fed antenna integrated with rotated elliptical slot with circular polarization is proposed for satellite...     

Power Saving MAC Protocols for Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs)

Wireless Personal Communications - Two important criteria of wireless body area networks (WBANs) are low power consumption and delay. These criteria can be met by designing efficient medium access...     

The intra-vascular stent as a site-specific local drug delivery system

The current review focuses on utilization of a tubular structure (coated or uncoated, balloon expandable or self expanding) known as a “stent” for localized intravascular drug delivery. Emphasis of the review is on technologies currently employed for immobilization and coating for drug onto the stent prior to its placement in various lumen of the body. A brief discussion on stent design, comparison of angioplasty and coronary stenting, and market status complements the review for researchers new to this area.     

Synthesis and corrosion protection study of poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings on copper

Poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings were synthesized on copper (Cu) by electrochemical polymerization of o-ethylaniline in an aqueous salicylate solution by using cyclic voltammetry. The characterization of these coatings was carried out by cyclic voltammetry, UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results of these characterizations indicate that the aqueous salicylate solution is a suitable medium for the electrochemical polymerization of o-ethylaniline to generate strongly adherent and smooth poly(o-ethylaniline) coatings on Cu substrates. The performance of poly(o-ethylaniline) as protective coating against corrosion of Cu in aqueous 3% NaCl was assessed by the potentiodynamic polarization technique and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results of these studies demonstrate that the poly(o-ethylaniline) coating has ability to protect the Cu against corrosion. The corrosion potential was about 0.078 V versus SCE more positive in aqueous 3% NaCl for the poly(o-ethylaniline) coated Cu (∼ 15 μm thick) than that of uncoated Cu and reduces the corrosion rate of Cu almost by a factor of 70.     

Role of water structure on phase separation in polyelectrolyte-polyethyleneglycol based aqueous two-phase systems

Partitioning of proteins in aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) has emerged as one of the important downstream processing techniques in bioprocess technology. The phase separation behavior of polyelectrolyte-polyethyleneglycol (PEG) based ATPS have been studied to elucidate the mechanism controlling phase behavior. The effect of various inorganic salt additives revealed the importance of water structure as a major factor controlling phase separation in these systems. Nitrate and potassium (water structure breaking ions) elevated the binodial line while sulphate, phosphate and sodium (water structure making ions) depressed the binodial line in both polyacrylic acid-PEG as well as polyethylenimine-PEG based ATPS. The effect of increase in concentration of either of the constituent polymers in both systems (at constant salt concentration) always led to a greater propensity towards phase separation. These results point to a mechanism in which salt-assisted polymer-modified water structure interactions play a central role in phase separation in ATPS.