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Synthesis, characterization and thermal decomposition of M1[M2(C2O4)2].xH2O (x=5 for M1=Co and x=4 for M1=Cd;M2=Ni
Cobalt bis(oxalato)nickelate pentahydrate, Co[Ni(C2O4)2]×5H2O and cadmium bis(oxalato)nickelate
tetrahydrate, Cd[Ni(C2O4)2]×4H2O have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis,
reflectance and IR spectral studies. Thermal decomposition studies (TG, DTG and DTA ) in air
showed that both the compound of cobalt and cadmium produced the oxide, MNiOx (x=3 for M=Co;
x=2 for M=Cd ) at 325 and 360°C respectively. DSC studies in nitrogen attributed only the mixture
of both the metal at the end
Attenuation of coda waves in the Northeastern Region of India
Coda wave attenuation quality factor
Qc is estimated in the northeastern region of India
using 45 local earthquakes recorded by regional
seismic network. The quality factor Qc was estimated
using the single backscattering model modified
by Sato (J Phys Earth 25:27–41, 1977), in
the frequency range 1–18 Hz. The attenuation and
frequency dependence for different paths and the
correlation of the results with geotectonics of the
region are described in this paper. A total of 3,890
Qc measurements covering 187 varying paths are
made for different lapse time window of 20, 30, 40,
50, 60, 70, 80, and 90 s in coda wave. The magnitudes
of the analyzed events range from 1.2 to 3.9
and focal depths range between 7 and 38 km. The
source–receiver distances of the selected events
range between 16 and 270 km. For 30-s duration,
the mean values of the estimated Qc vary from
50 ± 12 (at 1 Hz) to 2,078 ± 211(at 18 Hz) for the Arunachal Himalaya, 49 ± 14 (at 1 Hz) to
2,466 ± 197 (at 18 Hz) for the Indo-Burman, and
45 ± 13 (at 1 Hz) to 2,069 ± 198 (at 18 Hz) for
Shillong group of earthquakes. It is observed
that Qc increases with frequency portraying
an average attenuation relation Qc = 52.315 ±
1.07 f (1.32±0.036) for the region. Moreover, the pattern
of Qc−1 with frequency is analogous to the
estimates obtained in other tectonic areas in the
world, except with the observation that the Qc−1
is much higher at 1Hz for the northeastern region.
The Qc−1 is about 10−1.8 at 1 Hz and decreases to
about 10−3.6 at 18 Hz indicating clear frequency
dependence. Pertaining to the spatial distribution
of Qc values, Mikir Hills and western part
of Shillong Plateau are characterized by lower
attenuation
Attenuation of coda waves in the Northeastern Region of India
Coda wave attenuation quality factor
Qc is estimated in the northeastern region of India
using 45 local earthquakes recorded by regional
seismic network. The quality factor Qc was estimated
using the single backscattering model modified
by Sato (J Phys Earth 25:27–41, 1977), in
the frequency range 1–18 Hz. The attenuation and
frequency dependence for different paths and the
correlation of the results with geotectonics of the
region are described in this paper. A total of 3,890
Qc measurements covering 187 varying paths are
made for different lapse time window of 20, 30, 40,
50, 60, 70, 80, and 90 s in coda wave. The magnitudes
of the analyzed events range from 1.2 to 3.9
and focal depths range between 7 and 38 km. The
source–receiver distances of the selected events
range between 16 and 270 km. For 30-s duration,
the mean values of the estimated Qc vary from
50 ± 12 (at 1 Hz) to 2,078 ± 211(at 18 Hz) for the Arunachal Himalaya, 49 ± 14 (at 1 Hz) to
2,466 ± 197 (at 18 Hz) for the Indo-Burman, and
45 ± 13 (at 1 Hz) to 2,069 ± 198 (at 18 Hz) for
Shillong group of earthquakes. It is observed
that Qc increases with frequency portraying
an average attenuation relation Qc = 52.315 ±
1.07 f (1.32±0.036) for the region. Moreover, the pattern
of Qc−1 with frequency is analogous to the
estimates obtained in other tectonic areas in the
world, except with the observation that the Qc−1
is much higher at 1Hz for the northeastern region.
The Qc−1 is about 10−1.8 at 1 Hz and decreases to
about 10−3.6 at 18 Hz indicating clear frequency
dependence. Pertaining to the spatial distribution
of Qc values, Mikir Hills and western part
of Shillong Plateau are characterized by lower
attenuation
The effects of attenuation and site on the spectra of microearthquakes in the Jubilee Hills region of Hyderabad, India
Potentilla fulgens Wall
ABSTRACT The paper highlights some of the most important Ayurvedic medicinal plants of North Eastern India having anticancer potential. A brief review of distribution and pharmacological study (both in vivo and in vitro) of ten Ayurvedic medicinal plants of the region published by various researchers is illustrated in this paper. The medicinal plants discussed here are Enhydra Fluctuans Lour (Sanskrit: Hilamochika), Ageratum conizoides Linn
UV photodecomposition of zinc acetate for the growth of ZnO nanowires
The thermal annealing of zinc precursors to form suitable seed layers for the growth of ZnO nanowires is common. However, the process is relatively long and involves high temperatures which limit substrate choice. In this study the use of a low temperature, ultra-violet (UV) exposure is demonstrated for photodecomposition of zinc acetate precursors to form suitable seed layers. Comparisons are made between ZnO nanowire growth performed on seed layers produced through thermal annealing and exposure to UV. The dependence of growth density and nanowire diameter on UV exposure time is investigated. Growth quality is confirmed with energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) and x-ray diffraction analyses. The chemical composition of the exposed layers is investigated with EDX and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is utilized to investigate morphological changes with respect to UV exposure. The diameter and density of the resultant growth was found to be strongly dependent on the UV exposure time. UV exposure times of only 25–30 s led to maximum density of growth and minimum diameter, significantly faster than thermal annealing. EDX, XPS and AFM analyses of the seed layers confirmed decomposition of the zinc precursor and morphological changes which influenced the growth
Fluorescent Pseudomonas influence palisade mesophyll development and spatial root development in Phaseolus vulgaris
Three strains of plant growth promoting fluorescent Pseudomonads (HPR6, RRLJ008 and RRLJ134) were studied
for their effect on growth and yield of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) under field conditions. The effect of
these strains on nature of root development and leaf palisade tube length were also examined. The strains induced
positive response on growth and physiological parameters resulting in higher yield in P. vulgaris. Strain HPR6
produced the most promising results in thickening of leaf palisade layer, spreading of lateral roots and production
of root hairs. The increase in specific leaf weight (SLW), net assimilation rate (NAR) and relative growth rate
(RGR) by these strains were 68%, 152% and 167%, respectively. The growth and yield parameters were also
significantly improved compared to the uninoculated control. Antibiotic resistant mutant strains demonstrated that
these bacteria effectively colonized the rhizosphere of French bean. The results suggest that the strains could be
developed for field application on a large scale
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