Secured Data Storage Using Deduplication in Cloud Computing Based on Elliptic Curve Cryptography

The tremendous development of cloud computing with related technologies is an unexpected one. However, centralized cloud storage faces few challenges such as latency, storage, and packet drop in the network. Cloud storage gets more attention due to its huge data storage and ensures the security of secret information. Most of the developments in cloud storage have been positive except better cost model and effectiveness, but still data leakage in security are billion-dollar questions to consumers. Traditional data security techniques are usually based on cryptographic methods, but these approaches may not be able to withstand an attack from the cloud server's interior. So, we suggest a model called multi-layer storage (MLS) based on security using elliptical curve cryptography (ECC). The suggested model focuses on the significance of cloud storage along with data protection and removing duplicates at the initial level. Based on divide and combine methodologies, the data are divided into three parts. Here, the first two portions of data are stored in the local system and fog nodes to secure the data using the encoding and decoding technique. The other part of the encrypted data is saved in the cloud. The viability of our model has been tested by research in terms of safety measures and test evaluation, and it is truly a powerful complement to existing methods in cloud storage.     

Nanophotocatalysis using immobilized titanium dioxide nanoparticle: Degradation and mineralization of water containing organic pollutant: Case study of Butachlor

In this paper, the degradation and mineralization of Butachlor in aqueous solution by nanophotocatalysis using immobilized TiO₂ nanoparticles were investigated. Butachlor (N-butoxymethyl-2-chloro-2′,6′-diethylacetanilide) is a persistent organic pollutant in agricultural soil and watercourses. A simple and effective method was used for immobilization of titanium dioxide nanoparticles. UV-vis and Ion Chromatography (IC) analyses were employed to obtain the details of the photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of Butachlor. The effects of operational parameters such as H₂O₂, inorganic anions (NO₃⁻, Cl⁻ and SO₄²⁻) and pH were investigated. The lack of any absorbance in 254 nm was indicative of the complete degradation of aromatic intermediates. The mineralization of Butachlor was evaluated by monitoring of the formed inorganic anions (NO₃⁻ and Cl⁻). Butachlor is effectively degraded following first order kinetics model. Results show that the immobilized titanium dioxide nanoparticle photocatalysis is an effective method for treatment Butachlor from contaminated water.     

Counterion-Induced Cationic Flexible Nanoparticle Catalytic of Piperidinolysis of Phenyl Salicylate

The removal of PSa^? from bulk aqueous phase to the pseudo‐micellar phase by halobenzoate counterion X is responsible for the monotonic increase in k_obs (pseudo first‐order rate constants) with the increase in the values of [MX] where MX = sodium salts of 2‐, and 4‐halobenzoic acids. The values of ion exchange constants, or for X = 2‐ and 4‐halobenzoate ions in the presence of tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (TTABr) were calculated from the apparent catalytic rate constants, ^Xk_cat which represent the catalytic effect of CFN. Larger values of or were observed for X = 4‐halobenzoate ions than that for X = 2‐halobenzoate ions due to isomeric factors. The values of or determined in the presence of TTABr were compared with previously determined or values in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTABr). The values of or are nearly 8 ~ 9‐fold larger for 4‐IBz^?, 4‐BrBz^? and 4‐ClBz^? compared to the respective values of X = 2‐IBz^?, 2‐BrBz^? and 2‐ClBz^?. The values of or for X = 4‐FBz^? is nearly 3‐fold larger than that for X = 2‐FBz^?. The values of or for X = 2‐ and 4‐halobenzoates are significantly smaller in the presence of TTABr than these in the presence of CTABr nanoparticles.     

Photocatalytic degradation of agricultural N-heterocyclic organic pollutants using immobilized nanoparticles of titania

Degradation and mineralization of two agricultural organic pollutants (Diazinon and Imidacloprid as N-heterocyclic aromatics) in aqueous solution by nanophotocatalysis using immobilized titania nanoparticles were investigated. Insecticides, Diazinon and Imidacloprid, are persistent pollutants in agricultural soil and watercourses. A simple and effective method was developed to immobilization of titania nanoparticles. UV-vis, ion chromatography (IC) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) analyses were employed. The effects of operational parameters such as H(2)O(2) and inorganic anions (NO(3)(-), Cl(-) and SO(4)(2-)) were investigated. The mineralization of Diazinon and Imidacloprid was evaluated by monitoring of the formed inorganic anions. The selected pollutants are effectively degraded following first order kinetics model. Results show that the nanophotocatalysis using immobilized titania nanoparticle is an effective method for treatment Diazinon and Imidacloprid from contaminated water.     

Toward incorporating emotions with rationality into a communicative virtual agent

This paper addresses the problem of human–computer interactions when the computer can interpret and express a kind of human-like behavior, offering natural communication. A conceptual framework for incorporating emotions with rationality is proposed. A model of affective social interactions is described. The model utilizes the SAIBA framework, which distinguishes among several stages of processing of information. The SAIBA framework is extended, and a model is realized in human behavior detection, human behavior interpretation, intention planning, attention tracking behavior planning, and behavior realization components. Two models of incorporating emotions with rationality into a virtual artifact are presented. The first one uses an implicit implementation of emotions. The second one has an explicit realization of a three-layered model of emotions, which is highly interconnected with other components of the system. Details of the model with implicit implementation of emotional behavior are shown as well as evaluation methodology and results. Discussions about the extended model of an agent are given in the final part of the paper.     

Electrochemical effect of cationic gemini surfactant and halide salts on corrosion inhibition of low carbon steel in acid medium

In this paper, the corrosion inhibition of cationic gemini surfactant, in the absence and presence of halide salts (NaCl, NaBr and NaI) on steel in HCl was investigated at 20 ± 1 °C. The effects of pH, immersion time and salt concentration on the corrosion inhibition of steel were studied using weight loss, open circuit potential and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Inhibition efficiency increases by increasing surfactant concentration. Synergistic effect between surfactant and salts was studied. The inhibition efficiency increases by increasing salt concentration. This composite inhibitor containing gemini surfactant and halide was efficient and low-cost for steel corrosion inhibition in HCl.     

Equilibrium and kinetic studies of the cationic dye removal capability of a novel biosorbent Tamarindus indica from textile wastewater

In this paper, the use of tamarind hull biosorbent (Tamarindus indica) has been investigated to remove cationic dyes from textile eflluent. Basic Violet 6 and Basic Red 18 were used as cationic dye models. The surface characteristics of tamarind hull were investigated using Fourier Transform–infrared and scanning electron microscopy. The influence of process variables such as adsorbent dosage, initial dye concentration and pH were studied. The presence of fuctional groups such as hydroxy and amine groups onto the tamarind hull surface were proved by Fourier Transform–infrared analysis. Data were evaluated for compliance with the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. The results indicated that the data for adsorption of Basic Violet 6 and Basic Red 18 onto tamarind hull fitted well with the Freundlich isotherm model. Also, the adsorption kinetics of Basic Violet 6 and Basic Red 18 on biosorbent was studied. The rates of sorption were found to conform to pseudo‐second‐order kinetics with good correlation. Results indicated that tamarind hull could be used as a biosorbent to remove cationic organics from contaminated watercourses.