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Superconductivity in doped FeTe1-xSx (x= 0.00 to 0.25) single crystals
We report self flux growth and characterization of FeTe1-xSx (x= 0.00 to
0.25) single crystal series. Surface X-ray diffraction (XRD) exhibited
crystalline nature with growth in (00l) plane. Micro-structural (electron
microscopy) images of representative crystals showed the slab-like morphology
and near stoichiometric composition. Powder XRD analysis (Rietveld) of single
crystals exhibited tetragonal structure with P4/nmm space group and decreasing
a and c lattice parameters with increase in x. Electrical resistivity
measurements (R-T) showed superconductivity with Tconset at 9.5K and 8.5K for x
=0.10 and x =0.25 respectively. The un-doped crystal exhibited known step like
anomaly at around 70K. Upper critical field Hc2(0), as calculated from magneto
transport for x =0.25 crystal is around 60Tesla and 45Tesla in H//ab and H//c
directions. Thermal activation energy [U0(H)] calculated for x =0.10 and 0.25
crystals followed weak power law, indicating single vortex pinning at low
fields. Mossbauer spectra for FeTe1-xSx crystals at 300K and 5K are compared
with non superconducting FeTe. Both quadrupole splitting (QS) and isomer shift
(IS) for S doped crystals were found to decrease. Also at 5K the hyperfine
field for x =0.10 superconducting crystal is decreased substantially from
10.6Tesla (FeTe) to 7.2Tesla. For x =0.25 crystal, though small quantity of
un-reacted Fe is visible at room temperature, but unlike x =0.10, the low
temperature (5K) ordered FeTe hyperfine field is nearly zero.Comment: 20 Pages Text + Figs: Accepted Mat. Res. Exp, Mat. Rex. Exp. (2018
Analysis of an unswept propfan blade with a semiempirical dynamic stall model
The time history response of a propfan wind tunnel model with dynamic stall is studied analytically. The response obtained from the analysis is compared with available experimental data. The governing equations of motion are formulated in terms of blade normal modes which are calculated using the COSMIC-NASTRAN computer code. The response analysis considered the blade plunging and pitching motions. The lift, drag and moment coefficients for angles of attack below the static stall angle are obtained from a quasi-steady theory. For angles above static stall angles, a semiempirical dynamic stall model based on a correction to angle of attack is used to obtain lift, drag and moment coefficients. Using these coefficients, the aerodynamic forces are calculated at a selected number of strips, and integrated to obtain the total generalized forces. The combined momentum-blade element theory is used to calculate the induced velocity. The semiempirical stall model predicted a limit cycle oscillation near the setting angle at which large vibratory stresses were observed in an experiment. The predicted mode and frequency of oscillation also agreed with those measured in the experiment near the setting angle
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF CLOBETASOLâLOADED SOLID LIPID NANOPARTICLES FOR TOPICAL TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS
Objective: The current research was structured to achieve a maximum topical delivery for the drug clobetasol-17-propionate (CP) and to predict the effects of various independent variables like lipid: drug ratio, surfactant, and homogenization time on particulate characters and performance solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs).
Methods: CP loaded SLNs were formulated by EmulsificationâHomogenization method and optimized using 33 full factorial designs (Design-Expert software 11.0). Drug loaded SLNs were evaluated for various parameters like particle size, surface charge, polydispersity index, entrapment efficiency, surface morphology, thermal analysis, in vitro drug release through skin (Franz diffusion cell), drug deposition study and stability.
Results: The optimized formulation (SLNs) attains a minimal Particle size of 133.3±3.66 nm, Poly dispersibility index of 0.179±0.081, % entrapment efficiency of 78.1±1.11 and Zeta potential of-36.2±0.11mV. Skin permeation study of CP loaded SLNs suspension showed prolonged drug release up to 24h. Maximum drug deposition was obtained after developing the drug into SLNs (48.22”g/ml) when compared to the pure drug (19.12”g/ml).
Conclusion: SLNs were promising colloidal particulate carriers by which prolonged drug release and improved skin permeation was achieved for the drug Clobetasol 17- propionate
Ethnomedicinal Observations Among the Kondareddis of Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Ethnomedicinal information of Kondareddis has been collected from Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh, India during 2006-2008. A total of 40 plant species belonging to 39 genera and 31 families were used in traditional medicine to heal different diseases. The present work is an attempt to identify and conserve the medicinal plants in Khammam district. The study shows a high degree of ethnobotanical novelty and the use of plants among the Kondareddis reflects the revival of interest in traditional folk culture
EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH IN INDIAN BANKING
This paper attempts to examine technical efficiency and productivity performance of Indian scheduled commercial banks, for the period 1979-2008. We model a multiple output/multiple input technology production frontier using semiparametric estimation methods. The endogenity of multiple outputs is addressed by semi parametric estimates in part by introducing multivariate kernel estimators for the joint distribution of the multiple outputs and correlated random effects. Output is measured as the rupee value of total loans and total investments at the end of the year. The estimates provide robust inferences of the productivity and efficiency gains due to economic reforms.Banking, Frontier efficiency, Productivity
Trust Based Participant Driven Privacy Control in Participatory Sensing
Widespread use of sensors and multisensory personal devices generate a lot of
personal information. Sharing this information with others could help in
various ways. However, this information may be misused when shared with all.
Sharing of information between trusted parties overcomes this problem. This
paper describes a model to share information based on interactions and opinions
to build trust among peers. It also considers institutional and other controls,
which influence the behaviour of the peers. The trust and control build
confidence. The computed confidence bespeaks whether to reveal information or
not thereby increasing trusted cooperation among peers.Comment: 14 page
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