Zeolite-encapsulated Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes as catalysts for partial oxidation of benzyl alcohol and ethylbenzene

Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes of dimethylglyoxime and N,N-ethylenebis(7-methylsalicylideneamine) have been synthesized in situ in Y zeolite by the reaction of ion-exchanged metal ions with the flexible ligand molecules that had diffused into the cavities. The hybrid materials obtained have been characterized by elemental analysis, SEM, XRD, surface area, pore volume, magnetic moment, FTIR, UV-Vis and EPR techniques. Analysis of data indicates the formation of complexes in the pores without affecting the zeolite framework structure, the absence of any extraneous species and the geometry of encapsulated complexes. The catalytic activities for hydrogen peroxide decomposition and oxidation of benzyl alcohol and ethylbenzene of zeolite complexes are reported. Zeolite Cu(II) complexes were found to be more active than the corresponding Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes for oxidation reactions. The catalytic properties of the complexes are influenced by their geometry and by the steric environment of the active sites. Zeolite complexes are stable enough to be reused and are suitable to be utilized as partial oxidation catalysts.

Selective mode excitation in dye-doped DNA polyvinyl alcohol thin film

A solid-state laser based on a dye-doped deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) matrix is described. A thin solid film of DNA has been fabricated by treating with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and used as a host for the laser dye Rhodamine 6G. The edge emitted spectrum clearly indicated the existence of laser modes and amplified spontaneous emission. Lasing was obtained by pumping with a frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser at 532 nm. For a pump energy of 10 mJ/pulse, an intense line with FWHM ≈0.2 nm was observed at 566 nm due to selective mode excitation.

Low power optical phase conjugation in dyes embedded in polyvinyl alcohol films

Low power optical phase conjugation in polyvinyl alcohol films embedded with saturable dyes is reported. Phase conjugate reflectivity achieved is higher than that obtained in the case of similar gelatin films.

Studies on Methylene Blue Sensitized Poly(Vinyl Alcohol): Effect of Molecular Weight of the Polymer and Crosslinking Agents on its Holographic Properties

Dept.of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology,Cochin University of Science and Technology

Cinematographic Licensing

In India, film censorship originated with Cinematograph Act 1918 empowering the Provincial Governments to establish censorial authorities. In 1949, an amendment provided for a Central Board of Film Censors. In 1952, a new legislation gave the Central Government enormous powers, making the Board to function as a department of the Central Government. The Government had control over the Board with the mechanism of issuing 'directions' to the censors and laying down censorship rules. The legislation did not provide any objective criteria for censoring films. The 1959 amendment, aimed at curing this defect, only incorporated the grounds contained in Article 19(2) of the Constitution. Even after expert studies and a significant decision by the Supreme Court, pointing out the inadequacy of the existing system, and governmental attempts to bring reforms by way of fresh directions, appointment of appellate authority and framing of new rules, the system still warrants radical change. The thesis explores them.

Investigation on the panchromaticity of silver-doped poly(vinyl alcohol)/acrylamide photopolymer

An investigation on the panchromaticity of a silver-doped poly(vinyl alcohol)/acrylamide photopolymer system is presented in this paper. Frequency-doubled Nd:YAG (532 nm) and Arþ (488 nm) lasers were used for the characterization of the films. Previous studies using an He–Ne laser (632:8 nm) showed that plane-wave transmission grating with a high diffraction efficiency of 75% could be stored in the optimized film. From the present study, it was noted that transmission gratings with 70% diffraction efficiency could be recorded using Arþ and Nd:YAG lasers, thereby elucidating the possibility of using the developed photopolymer system as a competent panchromatic recording medium

Characterization of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene/ Poly(vinyl alcohol) Blends and Their Biodegradability by Vibrio sp. Isolated from Marine Benthic Environment

Increasing amounts of plastic waste in the environment have become a problem of gigantic proportions. The case of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is especially significant as it is widely used for packaging and other applications. This synthetic polymer is normally not biodegradable until it is degraded into low molecular mass fragments that can be assimilated by microorganisms. Blends of nonbiodegradable polymers and biodegradable commercial polymers such as poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) can facilitate a reduction in the volume of plastic waste when they undergo partial degradation. Further, the remaining fragments stand a greater chance of undergoing biodegradation in a much shorter span of time. In this investigation, LLDPE was blended with different proportions of PVA (5–30%) in a torque rheometer. Mechanical, thermal, and biodegradation studies were carried out on the blends. The biodegradability of LLDPE/PVA blends has been studied in two environments: (1) in a culture medium containing Vibrio sp. and (2) soil environment, both over a period of 15 weeks. Blends exposed to culture medium degraded more than that exposed to soil environment. Changes in various properties of LLDPE/PVA blends before and after degradation were monitored using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) for crystallinity, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) for surface morphology among other things. Percentage crystallinity decreased as the PVA content increased and biodegradation resulted in an increase of crystallinity in LLDPE/PVA blends. The results prove that partial biodegradation of the blends has occurred holding promise for an eventual biodegradable product

Habilidades de vida para prevenir el tabaco y el alcohol en Primaria.

Se presenta memoria final de proyecto educativo que pretende la realización de un trabajo enfocado a hacer frente y prevenir, desde la escuela, dos de los problemas más alarmantes de nuestra población preadolescente y adolescente como son el consumo del tabaco y el alcohol. Por lo tanto, es un trabajo de educación para la salud, la coeducación y la educación del consumidor. Se realiza en el CEIP San Miguel de Almuñécar, Granada. Los objetivos son: fomentar el desarrollo de habilidades y recursos necesarios basadas en la confianza como base de la autoestima, el respeto y la autonomía, para prevenir y enfrentarse de forma adecuada a las situaciones relacionadas con el consumo de tabaco y alcohol; promocionar la salud como bienestar físico, social o mental y la calidad de vida, formando actitudes positivas hacia su mantenimiento desde valores de educar para la salud; desarrollar websquest y unidades didácticas desde la interdisciplinariedad; evitar el consumo de tabaco y alcohol a través de la información, la participación y la creación de alternativas; implicar a otros agentes educativos en nuestro proyecto.

Una de marcha. Tiempo libre y abuso del alcohol : material did??ctico

El material se presenta en edici??n biling??e: castellano y bable

El botell??n y el consumo de alcohol y otras drogas de la juventud

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Diferencias de sexo en la dependencia del alcohol : dimensiones de personalidad, caracter??sticas psicopatol??gicas y trastornos de personalidad

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Influencia de los modelos sociales en el consumo de alcohol de los adolescentes

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la relaci??n entre el consumo de alcohol en adolescentes y el de sus modelos m??s cercanos. La muestra se compuso de 536 estudiantes de ESO de una zona rural. Mediante an??lisis de regresi??n log??stica se establecieron modelos del consumo utilizando como criterio el consumo de los padres, hermanos y mejor amigo del adolescente. Se observ?? que el consumo de estos modelos explica el consumo del adolescente, la actitud hacia la droga, la intenci??n de consumo, la percepci??n normativa y la percepci??n de riesgo. El an??lisis revel?? que el principal indicador del consumo de alcohol es el consumo del mejor amigo (OR= 13.04; IC 95 por ciento= 8.14-20.91), seguido del consumo de los hermanos (OR= 1.85; IC 95 por ciento= 1.12-3.04). La intenci??n de consumo aumenta cuando el padre es bebedor (OR= 2.70; IC 95 por ciento= 1.68-4.36), el hermano (OR= 2.83; IC 95 por ciento= 1.56-5.15), y sobre todo el mejor amigo (OR= 4.33; IC 95 por ciento= 2.55-7.36).

Patrones de consumo de alcohol en la adolescencia

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Tipolog??as de consumidores de alcohol dentro de la pr??ctica del botell??n en tres ciudades espa??olas

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