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Efficacy of Non-Linear Approach in the Study of Ozone Layer Depletion DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2013.09.75 Published: 21 November 2013 |
Abstract: The stratosphere is one of the constituents of thermal structure of the atmosphere. The maximum concentration of ozone is found at the stratospheric region where it is interacted by many species including chemical and physical processes. Atmosphere as a whole is an open system that is regarded as a non linear system and that seems to be complex. Therefore, a non-linear trend is plausible to explain phenomenon of ozone layer depletion (OLD). In this manuscript we have paid our attention in the analysis of the major portion of historic data on stratospheric O3 based on ground-based measurements by the Dobson Spectrophotometer. In this communication we have estimated parameters for describing non-linearity in the process using polynomial trend functions and predicted values are calculated for the period from 1960 to 1999. Future values for ozone depths are computed till 2006 and compared with the minor portion of the data set. Keywords: Ozone layer depletion, Non-linear approach, Pakistan Air Space, Bilinear model (BARMA), Stratospheric Ozone.Download Full Article |
Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Organo-Clay Based UHMWPE Nanocomposite Films |
Abstract: The proposed study investigated the effect of organo-clay contents in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) gel/solution cast films. The organo-clay was loaded in the range of 1 to 5 % (wt. / wt.), based on polymer content, to prepare UHMWPE nanocomposite films. The UHMWPE nanocomposite films were drawn up to 15 times below their melting point. Un-drawn and drawn UHMWPE nanocomposite films were subjected to mechanical and optical characterizations. The enhanced modulus (> 170 % higher than un-drawn films for 5 % organo-clay loadings at draw ratio of 15) and higher force at break (about 150 % higher than un-drawn films) without the loss of inherent optical transparency, even at higher organo-clay loadings, are reported. The findings in this study will broaden the engineering applications of UHMWPE nanocomposite films. Keywords: UHMWPE, gel or solution casting, modulus, organo-clay, nanocomposite, mechanical properties.Download Full Article |
Enhancing on the Mineral Elements of Exposure to Magnetic Field in Plants Leave Abdelaziz A.M. El Shokali, Abdelrazig M. Abdelbagi and M.D. Abdallah DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2015.11.62 |
Abstract: The aim of this work was investigating the accumulation of the element's contents in plant leaves using magnetized and non-magnetized water for irrigation. Sunflower and tomato were irrigated using magnetized water conducted with magnetic field in the range of 250 mT and irrigate with normal water for comparison in an open land. The measurement of elements was performed using atomic absorption spectroscopy to identify the levels of Calcium, Iron, Potassium and Zinc in the leaves of the plants under survey. The results are evaluated using different statistical methods from data obtained to assess the levels of elements enhanced in these leaves. The leaf elements quantity in plants treatment with a magnetic field has a significant impact on plant yield and food quality. Keywords: Magnetic field, water irrigation, elements, leaves, atomic absorption. Download Full Article |