Formulas of Compounds and Percent Composition

Formulas of Compounds and Percent Composition describe the percent composition of compounds in terms of the number of constituent atoms and their masses. The empirical formula is presented as a way of obtaining the chemical formula of an unknown compound from analytical data. Further discussion shows the relation of molecular formula to empirical formula and molar mass.

Photocatalytic degradation of Eosin B dye in aqueous solution by cadmium oxide nanoparticles

Cadmium oxide (CdO) and potassium (K) doped CdO nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by the chemical co-precipitation method and were used as photocatalysts for the degradation of Eosin B dye. The X-ray diffraction results presented that the crystallite size of undoped CdO and K doped CdO NPs were 43.74 and 42.31 nm, respectively. The morphological study and percent composition of synthesized undoped CdO and K doped CdO NPs was done by scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive X-ray analysis. The formation of NPs was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The precursor decomposition to CdO after annealing at ∼500 °C was studied by thermogravimetric analysis. The undoped CdO and K doped CdO nanoparticles degraded about 80% and 90% of the dye, respectively, in 140 min. The maximum degradation efficiency of the dye was achieved at a pH of 4, dye initial concentration of 15 ppm, catalyst dose of 20 mg, and a temperature of 45 °C. The degradation efficiency observed for recovered undoped CdO and recovered doped CdO nanoparticles was found to be 63% and 77%, respectively.

Abstract WP66: Impaired Collaterals Are Associated With Intracranial Thrombus Extension: Evidence From MRI, Catheter Angiography, and Retrieved Thrombus Composition

Background: Clot propagation after initial occlusion may increase target thrombus burden and its pathophysiologic basis has not been extensively studied in acute human ischemic stroke. We investigated whether clot characteristics on MRI, catheter angiography, and thrombus histopathology indicated that impaired collaterals may be associated with extension of acute intracranial occlusions via stasis clotting in slow flow arterial segments. Methods: Analysis of consecutive AIS-LVO endovascular thrombectomy patients at 2 academic medical centers with: 1) pretreatment MRI, and 2) retrieved thrombi. GRE MR susceptibility vessel sign presence and extent of ASITN collateral scores were rated by blinded assessors. Extracted clots were fixed in formalin, stained by hematoxylin and eosin, and RBC, WBC and fibrin percent composition quantified by a neuropathologist blinded to clinical details. We evaluated the correlation of collateral grade with clot size by susceptibility vessel sign (SVS) and clot composition by RBC%. Non-parametric values were computed via Spearman correlation. Results: Among the 48 patients, mean age was 71.4 (SD 17.7), 56.3% female, and mean presenting NIHSS was 15.5 (SD 7.41). A susceptibility vessel sign was present in 65%, with mean SVS length 15.6 mm (SD 8.3). Collateral scores were mean 2.3 (SD 1.2). The number of passes per procedure was mean 1.98 (SD 1.30) The presence of a susceptibility vessel sign correlated with higher RBC% in retrieved thrombi (r s =0.36 p=0.011). Worse collateral grades correlated with longer SVS length (r s =-0.50 p=0.004) and greater SVS width (r s =-0.54 p=0.002). Worse collateral grade also trended toward correlation with higher RBC% in retrieved clots (r s =-0.19 p=0.18). Conclusion: Impaired angiographic collaterals are associated with longer RBC-rich thrombi on susceptibility imaging and trend toward association with higher RBC% in retrieved thrombi. These findings support that, in LVO acute ischemic stroke, clot propagation after initial occlusion occurs by stasis clotting accelerated by impaired collaterals.

Comparative Study of the Effects of Ethanolic and n-Hexane Extracts of Garcinia kola Seeds on the Serum Electrolyte of Albino Rats

Garcinia kola (bitter kola) plays an important role in Africa ethnomedicine and traditional hospitality. Proximate and phytochemical composition of G. kola seeds as well as the effects of ethanolic and n-hexane extracts on the serum electrolytes of albino rats were studied using standard methods. Thirty-six albino rats of both sexes were used for the experiment. The animals were divided into nine groups of four rats per group. The groups were designated 1-9. Group 1 served as the control which was treated with normal saline. Groups 2-5 served as the groups treated with ethanolic extract of G. kola seeds and received 50, 125, 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight, while groups 6-9 served as the groups treated with n-hexane extract. After three weeks of treatment, the animals were sacrificed, and blood samples analyzed. Result of the proximate analysis showed that carbohydrate content was the highest (78.06%) while ash was the lowest (0.70%). Phytochemical result of G. kola seeds showed that tannins (0.342%) was the highest in terms of percent composition, followed by flavonoids (0.00764%); while alkaloids (0.00075%) was the lowest. Also, biochemical analysis revealed that the n-hexane extract of G. kola seeds was found to have slightly increased the activities of the serum electrolytes than the ethanolic extract. Conclusively, the results of this study showed that both extracts had effect on serum electrolytes of the albino rats, but the n-hexane extract had more toxic effect.

Seasonal Variation and Possible Biosynthetic Pathway of Ginsenosides in Korean Ginseng Panax ginseng Meyer

Whereas Korean ginseng, Panax ginseng Meyer, is harvested in the fall, the variation of ginsenoside content in field-grown ginseng across seasonal development has never been investigated in Korea. Thus, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) analysis of nine major ginsenosides, including ginsenoside Rg1, Re, Rf, Rg2, Rb1, Rc, Rb2, Rd, and Ro, in the roots of five-year-old P. ginseng cultivated in Bongwha, Korea in 2017 was performed. The total ginsenoside content changed as many as three times throughout the year, ranging from 1.37 ± 0.02 (dry wt %) in January to 4.26 ± 0.03% in May. Total ginsenoside content in the harvest season was 2.49 ± 0.03%. Seasonal variations of panaxadiol-type ginsenosides (PPD) and panaxatriol-type ginsenosides (PPT) were found to be similar, but more PPD was always measured. However, the seasonal variation of oleanolic acid-type ginsenoside, Ro, was different from that of PPD and PPT, and the highest Ro content was observed in May. The ratio of PPD/PPT, as well as other representative ginsenosides, was compared throughout the year. Moreover, the percent composition of certain ginsenosides in both PPD and PPT types was found to be in a complementary relationship each other, which possibly reflected the biosynthetic pathway of the related ginsenosides. This finding would not only provide scientific support for the production and quality control of the value-added ginseng products, but also facilitate the elucidation of the ginsenoside biosynthetic pathway.

Impact of fifteen days fishing ban in the major spawning grounds of hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha Hamilton 1822) on its spawning success

The present study was conducted to assess the impact of fifteen days fishing ban on breeding success of hilsa shad in the major spawning grounds of hilsa in the month of September and October, 2015. The study showed that fishing ban during spawning seasons have significant role in the successful reproduction of hilsa. In and around the spawning grounds among all the captured hilsa, male: female ratio was found 1: 1.86 and percent composition was 35% and 65% respectively. In 2015, percent composition of spent hilsa during major breeding period in the spawning grounds was found 36.60%. The eggs production of hilsa was calculated, in the year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 about 336199Kg, 385500Kg, 380400Kg, 447100Kg, 417765Kg and 494365Kg respectively, hilsa eggs could have been produced indicating a positive impact of 15 days fishing ban in the spawning season. Comparatively higher percentages of gravid hilsa were found which were not available in the similar quantity and condition in the fishing ban period in other than spawning areas of hilsa. During the present investigation, fairly higher amount of spent hilsa and juveniles were observed in the spawning grounds. On the other hand, fewer juveniles and spent hilsa were observed in the adjacent areas of the spawning grounds indicating that in comparison to the recent reports there might have little or no changes of the spawning grounds of hilsa occurred. Along with the jatka fry, spawn and fries of other fishes were also found in higher quantity than the previous years and thus it is assumed that 15 days fishing ban also might have positive impact on the successful breeding of other fishes. Overall, the fishing ban was found effective for successful breeding of hilsa.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.2(3): 491-497, December 2015

Neutron Diffraction Measurements on Dissimilar Metal Weld of Cu-Al Obtained by Friction Stir Welding Method

Dissimilar metal weld (DMW) of Cu and Al alloy, namely DMW CuAl, was produced using Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technique. Characterization was performed at retreating and advancing side by neutron diffraction method. It is obtained that the weight percent composition of Cu and Al are dynamically change, depend on weld zone and welding direction. In SZ Cu element 55,18%, and it is majority component in the retreating side and it decreases gradually from the retreating side to the advancing side. The weight percent composition of Cu in the retreating side at HAZ and TMAZ are 99.25 %, and 61.25%, respectively, and in the advancing side are 0.35% and 38.75 %, respectively. Cu Bragg peaks of (111), (200) and (220) show that peak width ratio of BMZ / SZ is approximately 13%. This indicates a change in crystallite size that affects the behavior of plastic deformation in the welded material.