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Hierarchical BiFeO3/Cr2CTx MXene composite as a multifunctional catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction and as an electrode material for energy storage devices
A multifunctional hierarchical Bismuth ferrite/chromium carbide (BiFeO3/Cr2CTx) MXene has been employed as both electrode material for supercapacitors as well as an electrocatalyst for electrocatalytic water splitting. Here, a facile method is suggested for synthesizing Cr2CTx MXene from the chromium aluminum carbide (Cr2AlC) MAX Phase. X-ray diffraction studies, Scanning electron microscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy indicate that the aluminum atomic layers are removed from Cr2AlC MAX structure. The electrochemical test reveals that the BiFeO3/Cr2CTx MXene composite, which is produced with less Al2O3, performs well in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) with a low overpotential of 128 mV in 1 M potassium hydroxide. 53.3 mV dec?1, and 0.16 ? cm?2, respectively, are the values of the calculated Tafel slope and charge transfer resistance. In a dielectrode electrolysis system, BiFeO3/Cr2CTx MXene electrode needs only 1.81 V of cell potential to provide 10 mA cm?2 with long-term stability. The specific capacity of 671.2 C g?1 at a current density of 1 A g?1 is obtained for BiFeO3/Cr2CTx MXene electrode with 90% capacitance retention after 3000 cycles. The potential use of BiFeO3/Cr2CTx MXene towards HER and supercapacitor application is demonstrated by this study, which offers a gentle path for the fabrication of Cr2CTx MXene composites for energy storage and HER applications. 2023 Elsevier Ltd -
Hidden Markov Model: Application towards genomic analysis
Hidden Markov Model (HMM) has become one of the interesting methods for the researchers, especially in bioinformatics where different analysis are carried out. These are widely used in science, engineering and many other areas such as bioinformatics, genomic mapping, computer vision, finance and economics, and in social science. HMMs require much smaller training sets, and that the examination of the inner structure of the model provides often a deeper understanding of the phenomenon. In this survey, we first describe the important algorithms for the HMMs, and provide useful comparisons, aiming at their advantages and shortcomings. We then consider the major g applications, such as annotations, gene alignment and profiling of sequences, DNA structure prediction, and pattern recognition. We also list some analysis on how to use HMM for DNA genomes. Finally, we conclude use and perspectives of HMMs in bioinformatics and provide a critical appraisal for the same. 2016 IEEE. -
Hi line analysis of Herbig Ae/Be stars using X-Shooter spectra
Herbig Ae/Be stars are intermediate-mass pre-main sequence stars undergoing accretion through their circumstellar disk. The optical and infrared (IR) spectra of HAeBe stars show Hi emission lines belonging to Balmer, Paschen and Brackett series. We used the archival X-Shooter spectra available for 109 HAeBe stars from Vioque et al. (2018) and analysed the various Hi lines present in them. We segregated the stars into different classes based on the presence of higher-order lines in different Hi series. We discussed the dependence of the appearance of higher-order lines on the stellar parameters. We found that most massive and younger stars show all the higher-order lines in emission. The stars showing only lower-order lines have Teff< 12 , 000 K and an age range of 510 Myr. We performed a case B line ratio analysis for a sub-sample of stars showing most of the Hi lines in emission. We noted that all but four stars belonging to the sub-sample show lower Hi line ratios than theoretical values, owing to the emitting medium being optically thick. The Hiline flux ratios do not depend on the stars spectral type. Further, from the line ratios of lower-order lines and Paschen higher-order lines, we note that line ratios of most HAeBe stars match with electron density value in the range of 10 9 10 11 cm - 3 . The electron temperature, however, could not be ascertained with confidence using the line ratios studied in this work. 2023, Indian Academy of Sciences. -
HHO-Based Vector Quantization Technique for Biomedical Image Compression in Cloud Computing
In the present digital era, the exploitation of medical technologies and massive generation of medical data using different imaging modalities, adequate storage, management, and transmission of biomedical images necessitate image compression techniques. Vector quantization (VQ) is an effective image compression approach, and the widely employed VQ technique is Linde-Buzo-Gray (LBG), which generates local optimum codebooks for image compression. The codebook construction is treated as an optimization issue solved with utilization of metaheuristic optimization techniques. In this view, this paper designs an effective biomedical image compression technique in the cloud computing (CC) environment using Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO)-based LBG techniques. The HHO-LBG algorithm achieves a smooth transition among exploration as well as exploitation. To investigate the better performance of the HHO-LBG technique, an extensive set of simulations was carried out on benchmark biomedical images. The proposed HHO-LBG technique has accomplished promising results in terms of compression performance and reconstructed image quality. 2023 World Scientific Publishing Company. -
Heuristic and biases related to finanical investment and the role of behavioral finance in investment decisions - A study /
Zenith International Journal Of Business Economics And Management Research, Vol.5, Issue 12, pp. -
Heterojunction engineered MWCNT/Ag3PO4 via organic acid and its natural light-assisted photocatalytic efficiency
Compositing photoactive, but unstable semiconductors with low dimensional carbon-based materials and modulating the hetero junction between them can assure more efficient and stable systems for the remediation of severe pollutants. The current study has given emphasis to understand the role of sulfonic acid in making a compact heterojunction between AP and MWCNTs, considering the effective delocalization of carriers and the direct relationship with the photoactivity. The significant reduction in the band gap of AP from 2.320 to 2.0516ev after the introduction of MWCNTs unmistakably confirmed the compatibility between the composite moieties. The intensity of the photoluminescence peak observed at an emission wavelength of 350nm for pure AP was found to be minimized in the composite, which confirms the effective charge delocalization from AP to the conductive MWCNTs. The closest bond distance was observed in the range of 2.3 to 2.5between an O atom of Ag3PO4 and a C atom of CNT, which explains the tight contact between the species. The photoactivity studies unambiguously confirmed the potential of the organic acid at the composite interface as it could accomplish 99% dye degradation within a span of 8min, whilst the system without the organic acid exhibited complete degradation within a span of 60min. The p-XRD analysis of the catalyst recovered from the reaction mixture revealed its high stability. 2023 Elsevier B.V. -
Heterogeneous Catalysis in the Synthesis of Nitrogen-Containing Heterocyclics
The synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds using heterogeneous catalysis is a topic of significant interest in organic synthesis and chemical research. Heterogeneous catalysis offers several advantages over homogeneous catalysis, including easier separation and recovery of the catalyst, reduced waste generation, and potentially higher stability and reusability. In this review, the pivotal role of heterogeneous catalysis in synthesizing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds is explored. Various types of heterocycles and the specific applications of these compounds in drug discovery and material development are discussed in detail. This review discusses various examples of heterogeneous catalysts employed in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, including metal oxides, supported metals, metal nanoparticles, zeolites, and other porous materials. Emphasis is placed on the mechanistic insights and reaction pathways facilitated by different catalysts. Additionally, recent advancements and innovations in the field are discussed, including novel catalyst designs, green chemistry approaches, and emerging trends in catalytic materials. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the impact and potential of heterogeneous catalysis in this important area of organic synthesis. 2024 Wiley-VCH GmbH. -
Heterocyclic compounds and uses thereof /
Patent Number: US20190106436, Applicant: NUVATION BIO INC.
Heterocyclic compounds as Weel inhibitors are provided. The compounds may find use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of diseases and may find particular use in oncology. -
Heteroatom engineered graphene-based electrochemical assay for the quantification of high-risk abused drug oxytocin in edibles and biological samples
The naive detection of scheduled H drug oxytocin is a vital requisite, owing to its deleterious impact on societal affluence prompted by unconstrained usage. Therefore, a reliable, cost-effective, and quick-to-respond analytic technique for this drug is in ample demand. In this work, we report electrochemical detection of oxytocin employing novel nitrogen, phosphorus co-doped coke-derived graphene (NPG) modified electrode. The electro-oxidation behavior of oxytocin was investigated on the NPG modified electrode by square wave stripping voltammetry (SWSV) in 0.1 M phosphate buffer of pH 7. The oxidation peak current was linear in two ranges, spanning from 0.1 nM to 10 nM and 15 nM to 95 nM. The limit of detection at the NPG electrode was calculated to be 40 pM. The practical application of developed sensor for the determination of oxytocin was examined in edible products and body fluids, hence signifying the possibility of having real-time surveillance over its misusage. 2022 Elsevier Ltd -
Heteroatom doped coke based nanocarbon for the detection of oxytocin /
Patent Number: 202141052664, Applicant: Riya Thomas.
The present invention provides a facile, scalable, and cost-effective method for preparing heteroatom doped nanocarbon extracted from coke that possesses an excellent electrochemical activity. The synthesized nanostructure modified electrode is used for the rapid quantitative detection of Oxytocin in the range of 0.1 to 95 nM with a limit of detection of 40 pM. -
Hermeneutic keys and pedagogic tips: Enrich case research
Pedagogy sharpens and complements hermeneutics to form the prolegomena statement for this chapter. The chapter undertakes two approaches: It deals with closer understanding of the text in depth and also explains the findings of the text for pedagogical applications. The science of interpretations will provide a proliferation of meanings and interpretations. The lessons from pedagogy will facilitate a lot of assistance for academic and teaching purposes. Radhakrishnan Nair's hermeneutic keys and Justin Joy's pedagogic tips form the crux of the matter in the research paper. Here, research in case studies culminate in some useful findings related to comprehension and conception of case as text. However, quite legitimately the research demands a specialist partner in complementary pedagogical research, which compels to find a research association from the management faculty, at once competent in pedagogy. Justin Joy shares and resolves the problems Nair has confronted with. 2023 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. -
Hereditary factor-based multi-featured algorithm for early diabetes detection using machine learning
Today's advent in the medical industry have given numerous chances to improve the quality of detection and reporting the diseases at the early stages for a better diagnosis. Modern day datasets generate fruitful information for timely and periodic monitoring of patients' health conditions. Such information is hidden to a naked eye or hidden in multiple track records of highly affected population. Diabetes mellitus is one such disease which is predominant among a global population which ultimately leads to blindness and death in some cases. The model proposed in this system attempts to design and deliver an intelligent solution for predicting diabetes in the early stages and address the problem of late detection and diagnosis. Intensive research is carried out in many tropical countries for automating this process through a machine learning model. The accuracy of machine learning algorithms is more than satisfactory in the detection of Type 2 diabetes from the dataset of PIMA Indians Diabetes Dataset. An additional feature of hereditary factor is implemented to the existing multiple objective fuzzy classifiers. The proposed model has improved the accuracy to 83% in the training and tested datasets when compared to NGSA model of prediction. 2022 Scrivener Publishing LLC. -
Herbal healing traditions: A study of folk medicines used by traditional healers of Sonamukhi block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India
This ethnobotanical study aims to dive into the traditional medicinal practices used by tribals in Sonamukhi Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. Focusing on the use of medicinal herbs, the study carefully investigates the intergenerational wisdom kept by traditional healers, who play an important role in healthcare administration. Through conversations with traditional healers and patients, a thorough list of medicinal plants used to treat various diseases has been developed. The study demonstrates that traditional healers successfully use these medicinal plants to produce herbal medications, offering insights into the painstaking process of herbal medicine preparation that was explored in depth during the investigation. These findings highlight the significance of joint efforts to preserve indigenous knowledge and encourage the incorporation of traditional healing techniques into contemporary healthcare. The research study focused on the complicated junction of scientific methodologies and traditional beliefs, indicating the possibility for effective collaboration between scientific institutions and indigenous populations to improve healthcare practices. The studies' thorough examination of medicinal plant usage and herbal medication manufacturing emphasizes the importance of preserving, recording, and using this unique traditional knowledge for the benefit of world healthcare. 2024 Horizon e-Publishing Group. All rights reserved. -
HER2 siRNA Facilitated Gene Silencing Coupled with Doxorubicin Delivery: A Dual Responsive Nanoplatform Abrogates Breast Cancer
The present study investigated the concurrent delivery of antineoplastic drug, doxorubicin, and HER2 siRNA through a targeted theranostic metallic gold nanoparticle designed using polysaccharide, PSP001. The as-synthesized HsiRNA@PGD NPs were characterized in terms of structural, functional, physicochemical, and biological properties. HsiRNA@PGD NPs exposed adequate hydrodynamic size, considerable ? potential, and excellent drug/siRNA loading and encapsulation efficiency. Meticulous exploration of the biocompatible dual-targeted nanoconjugate exhibited an appealing biocompatibility and pH-sensitive cargo release kinetics, indicating its safety for use in clinics. HsiRNA@PGD NPs deciphered competent cancer cell internalization, enhanced cytotoxicity mediated via the induction of apoptosis, and excellent downregulation of the overexpressing target HER2 gene. Further in vivo explorations in the SKBR3 xenograft breast tumor model revealed the appealing tumor reduction properties, selective accumulation in the tumor site followed by significant suppression of the HER2 gene which contributed to the exclusive abrogation of breast tumor mass by the HsiRNA@PGD NPs. Compared to free drugs or the monotherapy constructs, the dual delivery approach produced a synergistic suppression of breast tumors both in vitro and in vivo. Hence the drawings from these findings implicate that the as-synthesized HsiRNA@PGD NPs could offer a promising platform for chemo-RNAi combinational breast cancer therapy. 2024 American Chemical Society. -
Hepatoprotective activity of Peltophorum pterocarpum leaf and bark in the isoniazid and rifampicin-induced hepatotoxic rats
Background: In recent years, various phytomedicines have been used in the treatment of hepatic disorders. The aim of this study is to find out whether Peltophorum pterocarpum bark and leaves can help rats that have been exposed to isoniazid and rifampicin-induced hepatotoxicity. Materials and Methods: The rats were divided into 10 groups each with 6 rats. The liver damage is induced by isoniazid and rifampicin. The leaf and bark of P. pterocarpum extracted with ethanol are freshly mixed in sterile water (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight), and given to rats orally in the early morning as a single dosage per day until the study period. The animals were sacrificed and the tissue and serum samples were collected for further investigations. Results: The liver damage induced by isoniazid and rifampicin altered the various biochemical parameters levels, but after the treatment of P. pterocarpum barks and leaves the levels were significantly altered when compared to the negative control rats. The drug silymarin was used as a standard. Conclusion: The extracts have the protective effect of liver markers and membrane-bound enzymes against the toxin-treated rats. This result highlights the hepatoprotective properties of the leaves and barks of the plant in a similar manner and the formulation (Group 10) have high beneficial effects than other groups. 2024 -
Heightening Satellite Image Display via Mobile Augmented Reality A Cutting-Edge Planning Model
This paper summarizes on object detection, classification, analysis, and display for optical satellite image. Initially, all the existing object detection and object viewing system based on AI techniques are introduced. Various optical imaginary methods and the possibility of immersing optical and 3D data with other data sources are also explained. The surveyed literatures show that in most of the case, the detected objects are taken as resource for planning. We also observed that the image viewing and displaying model was ignored by many authors which is one of the key concepts for next phase. Satellite AR plays a vital role in displaying the images. Overall, it can be seen that optical image view along with AR display can be used for better planning, which is one of the popular research topics and has an excessive operational potential which is the need of the hour dealing with analyzing, predicting, and viewing large amount of data. 2020, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. -
Heavy metal stress influence the andrographolide content, phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of Andrographis paniculata
Heavy metals (HM) are toxic components present in the earth's crust that can have a negative impact on plants as well as animals. Andrographis paniculata or 'King of bitters' belonging to the family Acanthaceae, is a medicinal herb traditionally used in the treatment of fever, common cold etc. In the present study, the effect of heavy metals (copper, tin and cobalt) on the andrographolide content, biochemical parameters like chlorophyll, carotenoid, protein, Total phenolic content (TPC), Total flavonoid content (TFC) and antioxidant activity in A. paniculata were analysed. Saplings of A. paniculata were treated at 50 and 100 mM concentrations, three different times at a time interval of 7 days. Andrographolide production was found to increase in copper and cobalt treated saplings when compared with the control. From the results, maximum andrographolide concentration was found in the saplings treated with 50 mM copper (8.51 mg/gm of DW) and 50 mM tin (8.10 mg/gm of DW) respectively. 50 mM cobalt treated plants have shown the highest concentration of TPC (17.21 mg/g of extract) and TFC (6.97 mg/gm of extract). Notable variations in other biochemical parameters like total chlorophyll, carotenoid content and antioxidant activities were observed in all treatments compared with the control. Antony & Nagella (2021). This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). -
Heavy metal ion sensing strategies using fluorophores for environmental remediation
The main aim of this review is to provide a holistic summary of the latest advances within the research area focusing on the detection of heavy metal ion pollution, particularly the sensing strategies. The review explores various heavy metal ion detection approaches, encompassing spectrometry, electrochemical methods, and optical techniques. Numerous initiatives have been undertaken in recent times in response to the increasing demand for fast, sensitive, and selective sensors. Notably, fluorescent sensors have acquired prominence owing to the numerous advantages such as good specificity, reversibility, and sensitivity. Further, this review also explores the advantages of various nanomaterials employed in sensing heavy metal ions. In this regard, exclusive emphasis is placed on fluorescent nanomaterials based on organic dyes, quantum dots, and fluorescent aptasensors for metal ion removal from aqueous systems, and to identify the fate of heavy metal ions in the natural environment. 2024 -
Heavy metal detection by nanotechnology-based sensors
One of the major pollutants in the milieu consists of heavy metals that remain nondegradable with extreme toxicity that accumulates in plants, animals, and humans leading to ill effects with long exposures. These heavy metals that are used in various fields like food, textile industries, agriculture, and medicine act as enzyme inhibitors not allowing the substrate to bind the enzymes. In lieu of it, biosensors have been an essential tool that help to monitor environmental pollutants, presence of various toxins and biohazardous microbial in the organic matter, and also biomolecules in diagnostic tools. Detection of heavy metal traces in environmental monitoring has a widespread application using biosensors with improvised sensitivity, selectivity, and simplicity. Further, the biosensor technology has advanced greatly with the ability of biosensing mechanism combined with the highly advanced technique with the world of nanofabricating enabled miniature biosensors. The sensitivity performance of biosensors has increased tremendously with nanotechnology as the nanoscale dimensions promote the critical analysis and detect to probe single biomolecules. Nevertheless, the major drawback relies on the study lacking the toxicity of nanoparticles (NPs) in atmosphere, lacking in automated service, miniature induced unreliable source, and integrating the nano-biosensors for reliable transduction signals from the devices. With the development of biosensors for online and offline analysis for their quantity and diversity they have been termed as biosensor uprising with the introduction of biosensors with enzyme, DNA-, immuno-, and whole cell-based with specific analytical detection. 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved including those for text and data mining AI training and similar technologies. -
Heat transport of nano-micropolar fluid with an exponential heat source on a convectively heated elongated plate using numerical computation
Purpose: The study of novel exponential heat source phenomena across a flowing fluid with a suspension of microparticles and nanoparticles towards a convectively heated plate has been an open question. Therefore, the impact of the exponential heat source in the transport of nano micropolar fluid in the existence of magnetic dipole, Joule heating, viscous heating and convective condition effects has been analytically investigated. Influence of chemical reaction has also been exhibited in this discussion. Design/methodology/approach: The leading equations are constructed via conservation equations of transport, micro-rotation, energy and solute under the non-transient state situation. Suitable stretching transformations are used to transform the system of partial differential equations to ordinary. The transformed ODEs admit numerical solution via RungeKutta fourth order method along with shooting technique. Findings: The effects of pertinent physical parameters characterizing the flow phenomena are presented through graphs and discussed. The inclusion of microparticles and nanoparticles greatly affects the flow phenomena. The impact of the exponential heat source (EHS) advances the heat transfer characteristics significantly compared to usual thermal-based heat source (THS). The thermal performance can be improved through the effects of a magnetic dipole, viscous heating, Joule heating and convective condition. Originality/value: The effectiveness of EHS phenomena in the dynamics of nano micropolar fluid past an elongated plate which is convectively heated with regression analysis is for the first time investigated. 2019, Emerald Publishing Limited.