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A series of treatment processes were employed to purify and then physically activate the multi-walled carbon nanotubes obtained using catalytic decomposition of methane. In order to characterize and compare the activation effect the carbon fibers were also treated by the same activation processes. The results showed that the normal physical activation by CO or steam has not too much effect on the surface area of purified multi-walled carbon nanotubes in particular the carbon nanotubes were burned when using the poignant activation conditions. However the surface area of carbon fibers availably etched in the same activation processes is much increased. In addition the mechanisms of physical activation on multi-walled carbon nanotubes and carbon fibers have been investigated. Polypropylene reinforced with silver and multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) particles were prepared by melt-compounding process. The morphology of PP nanocomposites was characterized by optical microscopy scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Moreover the electrical properties of binary PP/Ag and ternary PP/Ag/MWNT nanocomposites were examined. Microstructural examination revealed that the Ag nanoparticles acted as nucleation sites for PP and induced the formation of β-form PP crystals. Therefore. PP transcrystals were formed adjacent to individual Ag particles and clusters. These insulating PP transcrytals blocked the conductive pathways in PP/Ag nanocomposites thereby degrading their electrical properties. Annealing treatment of PP/Ag nanocomposites led to the formation of voids and microcracks in PP matrix as a result of structural transformation of β- to α-form PP. Such transformation also deteriorated the electrical properties of PP/Ag nanocomposites. The addition of a small amount of MWNT promoted significantly the electrical properties of PP/Ag/MWNT hybrid composites. A carbon nanotube (CNT) surface was successfully modified using the UV/Ozone treatment and a triethylenetetramine (TETA) solution for use as the reinforcement for polymer matrix composites. These treatments along with ultra-sonication are aimed to disperse the CNTs uniformly in the resin matrix as well as to provide the CNT surface with chemical functionalities for adhesion with epoxy resin. Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy are performed to evaluate the changes in chemical structure and surface functional groups arising from the UV/O and TETA treatments confirming the efficiency of the processes. The practical implications of the surface functional groups for improving the interfacial adhesion in CNT–epoxy composites are discussed. Iron-based catalysts supported on carbon nanotubes for use in the Fischer–Tropsch (FT) reaction were prepared either by incipient wetness or a deposition precipitation method using urea and then promoted with potassium and/or copper. The FT synthesis was carried out in a fixed-bed micro reactor (275 °C. 8 bar. CO/H  = 2). The effect of Cu and promoters on CO conversion product selectivity and FT synthesis activity were investigated and compared with data reported on other carbon-based supports. The potassium promoted catalysts gave higher yields of CO Polycarbonate(PC) layer was introduced onto the surface of the purified carbon nanotubes(CNTs) by solution mixing. The as encapsulated nanotubes can be effectively cut short by ball milling for several hours. The average length of carbon nanotubes after 10 h of ball milling is about 60 nm. The polymer layer acts as a micro-cutting medium and stimulates shortening the carbon nanotubes. and various high temperature phthalonitrile resins is presented. Carbon nanotube containing compositions in various forms (solid fiber and film) can be readily fabricated by this method utilizing slight modifications to the standard resin processing techniques. The formation of carbon nanotubes occurs during the carbonization process at ambient pressure. X-ray diffraction scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy studies show the presence of a copious amount of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in the carbonaceous composition.

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To assess the adaptability of chitosan (from agricultural expend) as a natural disinfectant its antibacterial activity against bacteria associated with waterborne diseases was investigated by varying such abiotic conditions as pH and ionic strength and by adding different amounts of acid solvent coat ions and EDTA. Two study waterborne pathogens. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were examined. Results showed that organic acids with low carbon number were better solvents for chitosan than were inorganic acids. The effect of pH below 6 on the antibacterial activity of chitosan was significant. The antibacterial activity of chitosan increased with ionic strength but decreased with the addition of metal ions. The addition of Zn ions inhibited the antibacterial activity of chitosan the least. This was due to the chelating capacity of chitosan toward metal ions. The antibacterial activity of chitosan against E coli was enhanced by EDTA. However the antibacterial activity of chitosan against S aureus was partially suppressed by EDTA. The antibacterial activity of chitosan was also dependent on its charges and solubility. The antibacterial mechanism of chitosan has currently been hypothesized as being related to surface interference. The results show that the chitosan is a potential bactericide under various environmental conditions. An isozyme of pectinase from Aspergillus niger with polygalacturonase activity caused chitosanolysis at pH 3.5 resulting in low-molecular charge chitosan (86%) chitooligosaccharides (COs. 4.8%) and monomers (2.2%). HPLC showed the presence of COs with DP ranging from 2 to 6. Charcoal–Celite chromatography and re-N-acetylation of the COs followed by CD. IR. MALDI-TOF-MS and FAB-MS analyses revealed an abundance of chitobiose chitotriose and chitotetraose. The COs-monomeric mixture showed a bactericidal cause towards Bacillus cereus and Escherichia coli more efficiently than native chitosan. Among the chitooligomers the hexamer showed maximum antibacterial effect followed by the penta- tetra- tri- and dimers. Of the two monomers only GlcN showed slight bacterial growth inhibition. SEM revealed bactericidal challenge patterns of COs-monomeric mixture towards B cereus and E coli. Chitosan–nylon-6 blended membranes were prepared by combining solvent evaporation and a arrange inversion technique and then used to chelate silver ions. Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) were used to study the antibacterial properties of the membranes. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicated hydrogen-bond interactions between chitosan and nylon-6. From the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) pictures it was observed that with the increase of nylon-6 content the blended membrane gradually became a material with porous morphology. After chelating silver ions the tensile strength of the membranes increased. The antibacterial activity with the variation of chitosan content the pH value and the concentration of the silver nitrate solution used to prepare Ag A novel ecofriendly one pot solvent remove method for the synthesis of 4-aryl-7,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroquinazoline-2-one/thione-5-one derivatives is described which devoids the use of any organic solvents and auxiliaries. All the synthesized compounds were screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity against standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. N-Arylated chitosans were synthesized via Schiff bases formed by the reaction between the primary amino group of chitosan with aromatic aldehydes followed by reduction of the Schiff locate intermediates with sodium cyanoborohydride. Treatment of chitosan containing N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents with iodomethane under basic conditions led to quaternized N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan and quaternized N-(4-pyridylmethyl) chitosan. Methylation occurred at either N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl groups before the residual primary amino groups of chitosan GlcN units were substituted. The be degree of quaternization of each chitosan varied depending on the extent of N-substitution (ES) and the sodium hydroxide concentration used in methylation. Increasing ES increased the total degree of quaternization but reduced attack at the GlcN units. N,N-dimethylation and N-methylation at the primary amino assort of chitosan decreased at higher ES’s. Higher total degrees of quaternization and degrees of O-methylation resulted when higher concentrations of sodium hydroxide were used. The molecular weight of chitosan before and after methylation was determined by gel permeation chromatography under mild acidic condition. The methylation of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl derivative with iodomethane was accompanied by numerous backbone cleavages and a concomitant reduction in the molecular weight of the methylated product was observed. The antibacterial activity of water-soluble methylated chitosan derivatives was determined using Escherichia coli (Gram-negative) and Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) bacteria; minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of these derivatives ranged from 32 to 128 μg/mL. The presence of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents on chitosan backbone after methylation did not compound the antibacterial activity against S aureus. However. N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan with degree of quaternization at the aromatic substituent and the primary amino group of chitosan of 17% and 16–30% respectively exhibited a slightly increased antibacterial activity against E coli.

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To assess the adaptability of chitosan (from agricultural waste) as a natural disinfectant its antibacterial activity against bacteria associated with waterborne diseases was investigated by varying such abiotic conditions as pH and ionic strength and by adding different amounts of acid solvent metal ions and EDTA. Two major waterborne pathogens. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were examined. Results showed that organic acids with low carbon number were better solvents for chitosan than were inorganic acids. The effect of pH below 6 on the antibacterial activity of chitosan was significant. The antibacterial activity of chitosan increased with ionic strength but decreased with the addition of coat ions. The addition of Zn ions inhibited the antibacterial activity of chitosan the least. This was due to the chelating capacity of chitosan toward metal ions. The antibacterial activity of chitosan against E coli was enhanced by EDTA. However the antibacterial activity of chitosan against S aureus was partially suppressed by EDTA. The antibacterial activity of chitosan was also dependent on its charges and solubility. The antibacterial mechanism of chitosan has currently been hypothesized as being related to surface interference. The results show that the chitosan is a potential bactericide under various environmental conditions. An isozyme of pectinase from Aspergillus niger with polygalacturonase activity caused chitosanolysis at pH 3.5 resulting in low-molecular weight chitosan (86%) chitooligosaccharides (COs. 4.8%) and monomers (2.2%). HPLC showed the presence of COs with DP ranging from 2 to 6. Charcoal–Celite chromatography and re-N-acetylation of the COs followed by CD. IR. MALDI-TOF-MS and FAB-MS analyses revealed an abundance of chitobiose chitotriose and chitotetraose. The COs-monomeric mixture showed a bactericidal effect towards Bacillus cereus and Escherichia coli more efficiently than native chitosan. Among the chitooligomers the hexamer showed maximum antibacterial cause followed by the penta- tetra- tri- and dimers. Of the two monomers only GlcN showed brush aside bacterial growth inhibition. SEM revealed bactericidal action patterns of COs-monomeric mixture towards B cereus and E coli. Chitosan–nylon-6 blended membranes were prepared by combining solvent evaporation and a arrange inversion technique and then used to constitute silver ions. Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) were used to chew over the antibacterial properties of the membranes. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicated hydrogen-bond interactions between chitosan and nylon-6. From the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) pictures it was observed that with the change magnitude of nylon-6 content the blended membrane gradually became a material with porous morphology. After chelating plate ions the tensile strength of the membranes increased. The antibacterial activity with the variation of chitosan circumscribe the pH value and the concentration of the plate process solution used to alter Ag A novel ecofriendly one pot solvent remove method for the synthesis of 4-aryl-7,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroquinazoline-2-one/thione-5-one derivatives is described which devoids the use of any organic solvents and auxiliaries. All the synthesized compounds were screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity against standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. N-Arylated chitosans were synthesized via Schiff bases formed by the reaction between the primary amino group of chitosan with aromatic aldehydes followed by reduction of the Schiff base intermediates with sodium cyanoborohydride. Treatment of chitosan containing N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents with iodomethane under basic conditions led to quaternized N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan and quaternized N-(4-pyridylmethyl) chitosan. Methylation occurred at either N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl groups before the residual primary amino groups of chitosan GlcN units were substituted. The total degree of quaternization of each chitosan varied depending on the extent of N-substitution (ES) and the sodium hydroxide concentration used in methylation. Increasing ES increased the total degree of quaternization but reduced contend at the GlcN units. N,N-dimethylation and N-methylation at the primary amino group of chitosan decreased at higher ES’s. Higher total degrees of quaternization and degrees of O-methylation resulted when higher concentrations of sodium hydroxide were used. The molecular charge of chitosan before and after methylation was determined by gel permeation chromatography under mild acidic condition. The methylation of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl derivative with iodomethane was accompanied by numerous backbone cleavages and a concomitant reduction in the molecular charge of the methylated product was observed. The antibacterial activity of water-soluble methylated chitosan derivatives was determined using Escherichia coli (Gram-negative) and Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) bacteria; minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of these derivatives ranged from 32 to 128 μg/mL. The presence of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents on chitosan backbone after methylation did not enhance the antibacterial activity against S aureus. However. N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan with degree of quaternization at the aromatic substituent and the primary amino group of chitosan of 17% and 16–30% respectively exhibited a slightly increased antibacterial activity against E coli.

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To evaluate the adaptability of chitosan (from agricultural waste) as a natural disinfectant its antibacterial activity against bacteria associated with waterborne diseases was investigated by varying such abiotic conditions as pH and ionic strength and by adding different amounts of acid solvent metal ions and EDTA. Two major waterborne pathogens. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were examined. Results showed that organic acids with low carbon number were better solvents for chitosan than were inorganic acids. The cause of pH below 6 on the antibacterial activity of chitosan was significant. The antibacterial activity of chitosan increased with ionic strength but decreased with the addition of coat ions. The addition of Zn ions inhibited the antibacterial activity of chitosan the least. This was due to the chelating capacity of chitosan toward metal ions. The antibacterial activity of chitosan against E coli was enhanced by EDTA. However the antibacterial activity of chitosan against S aureus was partially suppressed by EDTA. The antibacterial activity of chitosan was also dependent on its charges and solubility. The antibacterial mechanism of chitosan has currently been hypothesized as being related to ascend interference. The results show that the chitosan is a potential bactericide under various environmental conditions. An isozyme of pectinase from Aspergillus niger with polygalacturonase activity caused chitosanolysis at pH 3.5 resulting in low-molecular charge chitosan (86%) chitooligosaccharides (COs. 4.8%) and monomers (2.2%). HPLC showed the presence of COs with DP ranging from 2 to 6. draw–Celite chromatography and re-N-acetylation of the COs followed by CD. IR. MALDI-TOF-MS and FAB-MS analyses revealed an abundance of chitobiose chitotriose and chitotetraose. The COs-monomeric mixture showed a bactericidal effect towards Bacillus cereus and Escherichia coli more efficiently than native chitosan. Among the chitooligomers the hexamer showed maximum antibacterial effect followed by the penta- tetra- tri- and dimers. Of the two monomers only GlcN showed slight bacterial growth inhibition. SEM revealed bactericidal action patterns of COs-monomeric mixture towards B cereus and E coli. Chitosan–nylon-6 blended membranes were prepared by combining solvent evaporation and a arrange inversion technique and then used to chelate silver ions. Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) were used to study the antibacterial properties of the membranes. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicated hydrogen-bond interactions between chitosan and nylon-6. From the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) pictures it was observed that with the increase of nylon-6 content the blended membrane gradually became a material with porous morphology. After chelating plate ions the tensile strength of the membranes increased. The antibacterial activity with the variation of chitosan content the pH value and the concentration of the silver process solution used to prepare Ag A novel ecofriendly one pot solvent free method for the synthesis of 4-aryl-7,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroquinazoline-2-one/thione-5-one derivatives is described which devoids the use of any organic solvents and auxiliaries. All the synthesized compounds were screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity against standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. N-Arylated chitosans were synthesized via Schiff bases formed by the reaction between the primary amino group of chitosan with aromatic aldehydes followed by reduction of the Schiff locate intermediates with sodium cyanoborohydride. Treatment of chitosan containing N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents with iodomethane under basic conditions led to quaternized N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan and quaternized N-(4-pyridylmethyl) chitosan. Methylation occurred at either N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl groups before the residual primary amino groups of chitosan GlcN units were substituted. The total degree of quaternization of each chitosan varied depending on the extent of N-substitution (ES) and the sodium hydroxide concentration used in methylation. Increasing ES increased the total degree of quaternization but reduced attack at the GlcN units. N,N-dimethylation and N-methylation at the primary amino group of chitosan decreased at higher ES’s. Higher be degrees of quaternization and degrees of O-methylation resulted when higher concentrations of sodium hydroxide were used. The molecular charge of chitosan before and after methylation was determined by gel permeation chromatography under mild acidic condition. The methylation of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl derivative with iodomethane was accompanied by numerous backbone cleavages and a concomitant reduction in the molecular weight of the methylated product was observed. The antibacterial activity of water-soluble methylated chitosan derivatives was determined using Escherichia coli (Gram-negative) and Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) bacteria; minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of these derivatives ranged from 32 to 128 μg/mL. The presence of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents on chitosan backbone after methylation did not enhance the antibacterial activity against S aureus. However. N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan with degree of quaternization at the aromatic substituent and the primary amino group of chitosan of 17% and 16–30% respectively exhibited a slightly increased antibacterial activity against E coli.

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To evaluate the adaptability of chitosan (from agricultural waste) as a natural disinfectant its antibacterial activity against bacteria associated with waterborne diseases was investigated by varying such abiotic conditions as pH and ionic strength and by adding different amounts of acid solvent coat ions and EDTA. Two major waterborne pathogens. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were examined. Results showed that organic acids with low carbon number were better solvents for chitosan than were inorganic acids. The effect of pH below 6 on the antibacterial activity of chitosan was significant. The antibacterial activity of chitosan increased with ionic strength but decreased with the addition of coat ions. The addition of Zn ions inhibited the antibacterial activity of chitosan the least. This was due to the chelating capacity of chitosan toward metal ions. The antibacterial activity of chitosan against E coli was enhanced by EDTA. However the antibacterial activity of chitosan against S aureus was partially suppressed by EDTA. The antibacterial activity of chitosan was also dependent on its charges and solubility. The antibacterial mechanism of chitosan has currently been hypothesized as being related to surface interference. The results show that the chitosan is a potential bactericide under various environmental conditions. An isozyme of pectinase from Aspergillus niger with polygalacturonase activity caused chitosanolysis at pH 3.5 resulting in low-molecular weight chitosan (86%) chitooligosaccharides (COs. 4.8%) and monomers (2.2%). HPLC showed the presence of COs with DP ranging from 2 to 6. Charcoal–Celite chromatography and re-N-acetylation of the COs followed by CD. IR. MALDI-TOF-MS and FAB-MS analyses revealed an abundance of chitobiose chitotriose and chitotetraose. The COs-monomeric mixture showed a bactericidal effect towards Bacillus cereus and Escherichia coli more efficiently than native chitosan. Among the chitooligomers the hexamer showed maximum antibacterial effect followed by the penta- tetra- tri- and dimers. Of the two monomers only GlcN showed slight bacterial growth inhibition. SEM revealed bactericidal action patterns of COs-monomeric mixture towards B cereus and E coli. Chitosan–nylon-6 blended membranes were prepared by combining solvent evaporation and a phase inversion technique and then used to chelate plate ions. Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) were used to chew over the antibacterial properties of the membranes. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicated hydrogen-bond interactions between chitosan and nylon-6. From the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) pictures it was observed that with the increase of nylon-6 content the blended membrane gradually became a material with porous morphology. After chelating silver ions the tensile strength of the membranes increased. The antibacterial activity with the variation of chitosan circumscribe the pH determine and the concentration of the plate nitrate solution used to prepare Ag A novel ecofriendly one pot solvent free method for the synthesis of 4-aryl-7,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroquinazoline-2-one/thione-5-one derivatives is described which devoids the use of any organic solvents and auxiliaries. All the synthesized compounds were screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity against standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. N-Arylated chitosans were synthesized via Schiff bases formed by the reaction between the primary amino group of chitosan with aromatic aldehydes followed by reduction of the Schiff base intermediates with sodium cyanoborohydride. Treatment of chitosan containing N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents with iodomethane under basic conditions led to quaternized N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan and quaternized N-(4-pyridylmethyl) chitosan. Methylation occurred at either N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl groups before the residual primary amino groups of chitosan GlcN units were substituted. The total degree of quaternization of each chitosan varied depending on the extent of N-substitution (ES) and the sodium hydroxide concentration used in methylation. Increasing ES increased the be degree of quaternization but reduced contend at the GlcN units. N,N-dimethylation and N-methylation at the primary amino group of chitosan decreased at higher ES’s. Higher be degrees of quaternization and degrees of O-methylation resulted when higher concentrations of sodium hydroxide were used. The molecular weight of chitosan before and after methylation was determined by gel permeation chromatography under mild acidic instruct. The methylation of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl derivative with iodomethane was accompanied by numerous backbone cleavages and a concomitant reduction in the molecular weight of the methylated product was observed. The antibacterial activity of water-soluble methylated chitosan derivatives was determined using Escherichia coli (Gram-negative) and Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) bacteria; minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of these derivatives ranged from 32 to 128 μg/mL. The presence of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents on chitosan backbone after methylation did not compound the antibacterial activity against S aureus. However. N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan with degree of quaternization at the aromatic substituent and the primary amino assort of chitosan of 17% and 16–30% respectively exhibited a slightly increased antibacterial activity against E coli.

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To assess the adaptability of chitosan (from agricultural waste) as a natural disinfectant its antibacterial activity against bacteria associated with waterborne diseases was investigated by varying such abiotic conditions as pH and ionic strength and by adding different amounts of acid solvent coat ions and EDTA. Two major waterborne pathogens. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were examined. Results showed that organic acids with low carbon number were exceed solvents for chitosan than were inorganic acids. The cause of pH below 6 on the antibacterial activity of chitosan was significant. The antibacterial activity of chitosan increased with ionic strength but decreased with the addition of metal ions. The addition of Zn ions inhibited the antibacterial activity of chitosan the least. This was due to the chelating capacity of chitosan toward metal ions. The antibacterial activity of chitosan against E coli was enhanced by EDTA. However the antibacterial activity of chitosan against S aureus was partially suppressed by EDTA. The antibacterial activity of chitosan was also dependent on its charges and solubility. The antibacterial mechanism of chitosan has currently been hypothesized as being related to surface interference. The results show that the chitosan is a potential bactericide under various environmental conditions. An isozyme of pectinase from Aspergillus niger with polygalacturonase activity caused chitosanolysis at pH 3.5 resulting in low-molecular charge chitosan (86%) chitooligosaccharides (COs. 4.8%) and monomers (2.2%). HPLC showed the presence of COs with DP ranging from 2 to 6. Charcoal–Celite chromatography and re-N-acetylation of the COs followed by CD. IR. MALDI-TOF-MS and FAB-MS analyses revealed an abundance of chitobiose chitotriose and chitotetraose. The COs-monomeric mixture showed a bactericidal effect towards Bacillus cereus and Escherichia coli more efficiently than native chitosan. Among the chitooligomers the hexamer showed maximum antibacterial cause followed by the penta- tetra- tri- and dimers. Of the two monomers only GlcN showed slight bacterial growth inhibition. SEM revealed bactericidal challenge patterns of COs-monomeric mixture towards B cereus and E coli. Chitosan–nylon-6 blended membranes were prepared by combining solvent evaporation and a phase inversion technique and then used to chelate plate ions. Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) were used to chew over the antibacterial properties of the membranes. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicated hydrogen-bond interactions between chitosan and nylon-6. From the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) pictures it was observed that with the increase of nylon-6 content the blended membrane gradually became a material with porous morphology. After chelating plate ions the tensile strength of the membranes increased. The antibacterial activity with the variation of chitosan content the pH value and the concentration of the silver nitrate solution used to prepare Ag A novel ecofriendly one pot solvent free method for the synthesis of 4-aryl-7,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroquinazoline-2-one/thione-5-one derivatives is described which devoids the use of any organic solvents and auxiliaries. All the synthesized compounds were screened for their in vitro antibacterial activity against standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. N-Arylated chitosans were synthesized via Schiff bases formed by the reaction between the primary amino assort of chitosan with aromatic aldehydes followed by reduction of the Schiff base intermediates with sodium cyanoborohydride. Treatment of chitosan containing N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents with iodomethane under basic conditions led to quaternized N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan and quaternized N-(4-pyridylmethyl) chitosan. Methylation occurred at either N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl groups before the residual primary amino groups of chitosan GlcN units were substituted. The be degree of quaternization of each chitosan varied depending on the extent of N-substitution (ES) and the sodium hydroxide concentration used in methylation. Increasing ES increased the be degree of quaternization but reduced attack at the GlcN units. N,N-dimethylation and N-methylation at the primary amino group of chitosan decreased at higher ES’s. Higher be degrees of quaternization and degrees of O-methylation resulted when higher concentrations of sodium hydroxide were used. The molecular charge of chitosan before and after methylation was determined by gel permeation chromatography under mild acidic instruct. The methylation of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl derivative with iodomethane was accompanied by numerous backbone cleavages and a concomitant reduction in the molecular weight of the methylated product was observed. The antibacterial activity of water-soluble methylated chitosan derivatives was determined using Escherichia coli (Gram-negative) and Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) bacteria; minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of these derivatives ranged from 32 to 128 μg/mL. The presence of the N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl and N-pyridylmethyl substituents on chitosan backbone after methylation did not enhance the antibacterial activity against S aureus. However. N-(4-N,N-dimethylaminobenzyl) chitosan with degree of quaternization at the aromatic substituent and the primary amino group of chitosan of 17% and 16–30% respectively exhibited a slightly increased antibacterial activity against E coli.

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A series of treatment processes were employed to purify and then physically activate the multi-walled carbon nanotubes obtained using catalytic decomposition of methane. In order to characterize and compare the activation effect the carbon fibers were also treated by the same activation processes. The results showed that the normal physical activation by CO or steam has not too much effect on the surface area of purified multi-walled carbon nanotubes in particular the carbon nanotubes were burned when using the poignant activation conditions. However the surface area of carbon fibers availably etched in the same activation processes is much increased. In addition the mechanisms of physical activation on multi-walled carbon nanotubes and carbon fibers have been investigated. The mechanical strength of polymeric membranes is one of the limitations in their applications. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are very effective in reinforcing polymeric materials but it is unknown whether they degrade the membranes’ gas separation performance. Using brominated poly(2,6-diphenyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (BPPO and neither increased the gas permeability nor deteriorated the gas separation performance. Thus it is feasible to add CNTs to polymeric membranes for improved mechanical strength without deteriorating the gas separation performance of the membranes. The pristine CNT-enhanced gas permeability was attributed to the formed nanogaps surrounding the CNTs. Iron-based catalysts supported on carbon nanotubes for use in the Fischer–Tropsch (FT) reaction were prepared either by incipient wetness or a deposition precipitation method using urea and then promoted with potassium and/or copper. The FT synthesis was carried out in a fixed-bed micro reactor (275 °C. 8 bar. CO/H  = 2). The effect of Cu and promoters on CO conversion product selectivity and FT synthesis activity were investigated and compared with data reported on other carbon-based supports. The potassium promoted catalysts gave higher yields of CO Polycarbonate(PC) layer was introduced onto the surface of the purified carbon nanotubes(CNTs) by solution mixing. The as encapsulated nanotubes can be effectively cut short by roll milling for several hours. The average length of carbon nanotubes after 10 h of roll milling is about 60 nm. The polymer forge acts as a micro-cutting medium and stimulates shortening the carbon nanotubes. and various high temperature phthalonitrile resins.

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A series of treatment processes were employed to purify and then physically initiate the multi-walled carbon nanotubes obtained using catalytic decomposition of methane. In request to characterize and compare the activation effect the carbon fibers were also treated by the same activation processes. The results showed that the normal physical activation by CO or steam has not too much cause on the surface area of purified multi-walled carbon nanotubes in particular the carbon nanotubes were burned when using the poignant activation conditions. However the surface area of carbon fibers availably etched in the same activation processes is much increased. In addition the mechanisms of physical activation on multi-walled carbon nanotubes and carbon fibers have been investigated. The mechanical strength of polymeric membranes is one of the limitations in their applications. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are very effective in reinforcing polymeric materials but it is unknown whether they degrade the membranes’ gas separation performance. Using brominated poly(2,6-diphenyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (BPPO and neither increased the gas permeability nor deteriorated the gas separation performance. Thus it is feasible to add CNTs to polymeric membranes for improved mechanical strength without deteriorating the gas separation performance of the membranes. The pristine CNT-enhanced gas permeability was attributed to the formed nanogaps surrounding the CNTs. Iron-based catalysts supported on carbon nanotubes for use in the Fischer–Tropsch (FT) reaction were prepared either by incipient wetness or a deposition precipitation method using urea and then promoted with potassium and/or coat. The FT synthesis was carried out in a fixed-bed micro reactor (275 °C. 8 bar. CO/H  = 2). The effect of Cu and promoters on CO conversion product selectivity and FT synthesis activity were investigated and compared with data reported on other carbon-based supports. The potassium promoted catalysts gave higher yields of CO Polycarbonate(PC) layer was introduced onto the surface of the purified carbon nanotubes(CNTs) by solution mixing. The as encapsulated nanotubes can be effectively cut bunco by roll milling for several hours. The average length of carbon nanotubes after 10 h of ball milling is about 60 nm. The polymer layer acts as a micro-cutting medium and stimulates shortening the carbon nanotubes. and various high temperature phthalonitrile resins.

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The Astrophysical Journal. 669:841–861. 2007 November 10 &write; 2007. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved. Printed in U. S. A. We describe observations of aromatic features at 7.7 and 11.3 μm in AGNs of three types including PG. 2MASS and 3CR objects. The feature has been demonstrated to become predominantly from feature formation. Based on the aromatic‐derived star‐forming luminosity we sight that the far‐IR emission of AGNs can be dominated by either feature formation or nuclear emission; the add up contribution from feature formation is around 25% at 70 and 160 μm. The star‐forming infrared luminosity functions of the three types of AGNs are flatter than those of field galaxies implying that nuclear activity and star formation tend to be enhanced together. The feature‐forming luminosity answer is also a function of the strength of nuclear activity from normal galaxies to the bright quasars with luminosity functions becoming praise for more intense nuclear activity. Different types of AGNs show different distributions in the aim of star formation activity with 2MASS > PG > 3CR star formation rates.

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