Let M be a triangulated, orientable 2-manifold of genus g without boundary, and let h be a height function over M that is linear within each triangle. We present a kinetic data structure (KDS) for maintaining the Reeb graph R of h as the heights of M’s vertices vary continuously with time. Assuming the heights of two vertices of M become equal only O(1) times, the KDS processes O((κ + g)n polyl...

Nanoparticles formulated from biodegradable polymers like poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) are being extensively investigated as drug delivery systems due to their two important properties such as biocompatibility and controlled drug release characteristics. The aim of this work to formulated diazepam loaded PLGA nanoparticles by using emulsion solvent evaporation technique. Polyvinyl alcoh...

Abstract A series of microemulsions based on oleic acid and Tween 80, modified with piperidinium surfactants, have been obtained characterized. The effect additives the size, stability, solubilization formed systems respect to hydrophilic (rhodamine B) hydrophobic (indomethacin) substances investigated. Varying components ratio has allowed preparation strongly different viscosity: from easy-flo...

laboratory data processing into a total hospital system. The general conclusion was that at the present time a small dedicated computer under laboratory control is preferable. Brian Bull of Loma Linda University describes the preparation of updated patient summaries by magnetic tape typewriters as an interim measure until computerized data processing is better developed. The second section pres...

The labile compound [RuCl2(NCCH3)2(cod)], an alternative starting material to [RuCl2(cod)]n for the preparation of ruthenium(II) complexes, has been prepared from the polymer compound and isolated in yields up to 87% using a new work up procedure. The compound has been obtained as a yellow solid without water of crystallization. Complexes [RuCl2(NCR)2(cod)] spontaneously transform into the dime...

The disintegration of recovered paper is the first operation in the preparation of recycled pulp. It is known that the defibering process follows a first order kinetics from which it is possible to obtain the disintegration kinetic constant (KD) by means of different ways. The disintegration constant can be obtained from the Somerville index results (%ISV) and from the dissipated energy per vol...

Solubilization and partial purification of the microsomal UDP-glucose sterol glucosyl transferase activity from maize coleoptiles by chromatography on DEAE-cellulose resulted in a highly delipidated (>95%) and inactive enzymic preparation. Addition of sterols revealed part of the activity and subsequent addition of phospholipids further increased the activity. Negatively charged phospholipids w...

Ferula orientalis L. stalks were used as an agricultural solid biomass waste for preparation of activated carbon with zinc chloride activation using slow pyrolysis in a fixed-bed reactor. The chemical characteristics of the activated carbon obtained at 550 C were identified by elemental, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller, scanning electron microscopy analyses and f...

Hydrogen sulfide removal catalyst was prepared chemically by precipitation of zinc bicarbonate at a controlled pH. The physical and chemical catalyst characterization properties were investigated. The catalyst was tested for its activity in adsorption of H2S using a plant that generates the H2S from naphtha hydrodesulphurization and a unit for the adsorption of H2S. The results comparison betwe...