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Mapping the train model for earthquakes onto the stochastic sandpile model
We perform a computational study of a variant of the ``train'' model for
earthquakes [PRA 46, 6288 (1992)], where we assume a static friction that is a
stochastic function of position rather than being velocity dependent. The model
consists of an array of blocks coupled by springs, with the forces between
neighbouring blocks balanced by static friction. We calculate the probability,
P(s), of the occurrence of avalanches with a size s or greater, finding that
our results are consistent with the phenomenology and also with previous models
which exhibit a power law over a wide range. We show that the train model may
be mapped onto a stochastic sandpile model and study a variant of the latter
for non-spherical grains. We show that, in this case, the model has critical
behaviour only for grains with large aspect ratio, as was already shown in
experiments with real ricepiles. We also demonstrate a way to introduce
randomness in a physically motivated manner into the model.Comment: 14 pages and 6 figures. Accepted in European Physical Journal
Lattice Simulation of Nuclear Multifragmentation
Motivated by the decade-long debate over the issue of criticality supposedly
observed in nuclear multifragmentation, we propose a dynamical lattice model to
simulate the phenomenon. Its Ising Hamiltonian mimics a short range attractive
interaction which competes with a thermal-like dissipative process. The results
here presented, generated through an event-by-event analysis, are in agreement
with both experiment and those produced by a percolative (non-dynamical) model.Comment: 8 pages, 3 figure
Physicochemical characterization of moringa oleĂfera’s shells as biosorbent for pharmaceuticals biosorption
Pharmaceuticals as emerging contaminants have become one of the most controversial
environmental issues at global scale. Over the years, the presence of antibiotics and antiinflammatory
drugs in rivers, lakes, and even in drinking water streams has increased. The waste
water treatment plants (WWTPs) lack the necessary technology to remove concentrations within
the range ng/l-mg/l and therefore, the need to develop new methods able to remove contaminants
in an effective, low cost and environmental friendly way arises. “Biosorption” appears as a
possible solution. The present work is focused on studying the potential adsorption capacity of
Moringa oleĂfera (MO) to remove Diclofenac (DCF) and Oxytetracycline (OTC) from wastewater.
Through different experiences, it was possible to characterizes the main functional groups
of MO and determine the principal responsible of the adsorption process.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
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