scholarly journals Value-additive utilization of agro-biomass: preparation of cellulose triacetate directly from rice straw as well as other cellulosic materials

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (21) ◽  
pp. 12745-12752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amita Sharma ◽  
Santosh Kumar Giri ◽  
K. P. Ravindranathan Kartha ◽  
Rajender S. Sangwan

An efficient environmentally benign single-step procedure for the preparation of cellulose triacetate from cellulosics, including rice straw agro-biomass, is described.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seiji Zenitani ◽  
Tsunehiko Kato

<div> <div> <div> <p> Particle-in-cell (PIC) simulation has long been used in theoretical plasma physics. In PIC simulation, the Boris solver is the de-facto standard for solving particle motion, and it has been used over a half century. Meanwhile, there is a continuous demand for better particle solvers. In this contribution, we introduce a family of Boris-type schemes for integrating the motion of charged particles. We call the new solvers the multiple Boris solvers. The new solvers essentially repeat the standard two-step procedure multiple times in the Lorentz-force part, and we derive a single-step form for arbitrary subcycle number <em>n</em>. The new solvers give <em>n<sup>2</sup></em> times smaller errors, allow larger timesteps, but they are computationally affordable for moderate <em>n</em>. The multiple Boris solvers also reduce a numerical error in long-term plasma motion in a relativistic magnetized flow.</p> </div> </div> </div><p>Reference:</p><ul><li>S. Zenitani & T. N. Kato, <em>Multiple Boris integrators for particle-in-cell simulation</em>, Comput. Phys. Commun. <strong>247</strong>, 106954, doi:10.1016/j.cpc.2019.106954 (2020)</li> </ul>


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Janik ◽  
Christopher Ibikunle ◽  
Ahad Khan ◽  
Amir H. Aryaie

Abstract Background Reoperation, after failed gastric banding, is a controversial topic. A common approach is band removal with conversion to laparoscopic Roux-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in a single-step procedure. Objective This study aimed to assess the safety of revisional surgery to LSG compared to LRYGB after failed laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) based on MBSAQIP Participant User File from 2015 to 2018. Methods Patients who underwent a one-stage conversion of LAGB to LSG (Conv-LSG) or LRYGB (Conv-LRYGB) were identified in the MBSAQIP PUF from 2015 to 2017. Conv-LRYGB cases were matched (1:1) with Conv-LSG patients using propensity scoring to control for potential confounding. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. Results A total of 9974 patients (4987 matched pairs) were included in the study. Conv-LRYGB, as compared with conv-SG, was associated with a similar risk of mortality (0.02% vs. 0.06%; relative risk [RR], 0.33; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.03 to 3.20, p = 0.32). Conversion to LRYGB increased the risk for readmission (6.16% vs. 3.77%; RR, 1.63; 95%CI, 1.37 to 1.94, p < 0.01); reoperation (2.15% vs. 1.36%; RR, 1.57; 95%CI, 1.17 to 2.12, p = <0.01); leak (1.76% vs. 1.02%; RR, 1.57; 95%CI, 1.72 to 2.42, p < 0.01); and bleeding (1.66% vs. 1.00%; RR, 1.66; 95%CI, 1.7 to 2.34, p < 0.01). Conclusions The study shows that single-stage LRYGB and LSG as revisional surgery after gastric banding, are safe in the 30-day observation with an acceptable complication rate and low mortality. However, conversion to LRYGB increased the risk of perioperative complications.


2007 ◽  
Vol 73 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 128-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Blanco ◽  
A.L. Petre ◽  
M. Yates ◽  
M.P. Martin ◽  
J.A. Martin ◽  
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2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Pendor ◽  
Vidya Baliga ◽  
A. Muthukumaraswamy ◽  
Prasad V. Dhadse ◽  
Kiran Kumar Ganji ◽  
...  

Gingival fenestration defects are a rare phenomenon. Gingival fenestration means the exposure of the tooth due to loss of the overlying bone and gingiva. Though treatment of mucosal fenestration occurring in association with chronic periapical inflammation has been reported previously, the occurrence and treatment of gingival fenestration have not been documented in great detail. This report describes the occurrence of a gingival fenestration that developed secondarily to a gutka chewing habit. Treatment of the fenestration along with coverage of an adjacent recession defect in a single-step procedure using a pouch and tunnel technique is described.


2015 ◽  
Vol 98 (5) ◽  
pp. 641-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Lin Mohd Hanapiah ◽  
Mansor Monsi ◽  
Nasruddin Hassan ◽  
Nurulkamal Masseran

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