Electrochemical Investigation of Metal Oxide Conducting Electrodes for Direct Detection of Sulfide

This study examined the performance of four conducting metal oxide electrodes for the direct electrochemical analysis of sulfide; the electrode materials studied were indium tin oxide (ITO), fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO), aluminum doped zinc oxide (AZO) and gallium doped zinc oxide (GZO). Cyclic voltammetry (CV) results obtained using the ITO, AZO, GZO and FTO electrodes showed direct electrooxidation peak potential of sulfide at 381, 507, 400, and 850 mV vs. Ag/AgCl, respectively; however, the less positive oxidation potential and high catalytic current response of the ITO electrode made it the electrode of choice for the direct oxidation of sulfide. The effects of different electrolytes and buffer solutions on the CV responses were also evaluated. A linear concentration range up to 350 µM and a detection limit of 8.0 µM were achieved. CV response was highly reproducible, remaining unaffected even after 50 measurements. The sensor was found to have good selectivity, with no interference from sulfite, sulfate or chloride ions. The present findings demonstrate that the bare ITO electrode can be used as the basis of an inexpensive, sensitive, selective and robust sulfide sensor.     

Template- and surfactant-free synthesis of ultrathin CeO2 nanowires in a mixed solvent and their superior adsorption capability for water treatment

Ultrathin CeO₂ nanowires with a diameter of 5 nm and an aspect ratio of more than 100 can be prepared by a one-step refluxing approach in a mixed solvent composed of water and ethanol without using any templates or surfactants. The formation mechanism of the as-synthesized ultrathin nanowires has been investigated. The as-synthesized CeO₂ nanowires with a high surface area of 125.31 m² g^–1 exhibited excellent wastewater treatment performance with high removal capacities towards organic dyes and heavy metal ions. In addition, the as-synthesized CeO₂ nanowires can adsorb Congo red selectively from a mixed solution composed of several dyes. Successful access to high quality ultrathin nanowires will make it possible for their potential application in catalysis and other fields.     

Peristaltic flow of a nanofluid with slip effects

The problem of peristaltic flow of a nanofluid in an asymmetric channel is analyzed by taking into account the slip effects. The relevant equations for the nanofluid are presented and simplified by the long wavelength and small Reynolds number. Closed form solutions for stream function and pressure gradient are developed. However series expressions for temperature and Nanoparticle profiles are constructed. Finally, the influence of several parameters on the physical quantities of interest is discussed.     

Influence of Heat and Mass Transfer on Newtonian Biomagnetic Fluid of Blood Flow Through a Tapered Porous Arteries with a Stenosis

Heat and mass transfer effects on Newtonian biomagnetic fluid of blood flow through a tapered porous artery with a stenosis is investigated. Governing equations have been modeled by treating blood as Newtonian biomagnetic fluid. The governing equations are simplified under the assumption of mild stenosis. Exact solutions have been evaluated for velocity, temperature, and concentration profiles. The effects of Newtonian nature of blood on velocity, temperature, concentration profile, wall shear stress, shearing stress at the stenosis throat and impedance of the artery are discussed graphically. Stream lines have been presented in last section of the article.     

MHD stagnation point flow towards heated shrinking surface subjected to heat generation/absorption

The magnetohydrodynamic(MHD) stagnation point flow of micropolar fluids towards a heated shrinking surface is analyzed.The effects of viscous dissipation and internal heat generation/absorption are taken into account.Two explicit cases,i.e.,the prescribed surface temperature(PST) and the prescribed heat flux(PHF),are discussed.The boundary layer flow and energy equations are solved by employing the homotopy analysis method.The quantities of physical interest are examined through the presentation of plots/tabulated values.It is noticed that the existence of the solutions for high shrinking parameters is associated closely with the applied magnetic field.     

Peristaltic flow of Walter’s B fluid in endoscope

The peristaltic flow of a Walter’s B fluid in an endoscope is studied.The problem is modeled in a cylindrical coordinate system.The main theme of the present analysis is to study the endoscopic effects on the peristaltic flow of the Walter’s B fluid.To the best of the authors’ knowledge,no investigation has been made so far in the literatures to study the Walter’s B fluid in an endoscope.Analytical solutions are obtained using the regular perturbation method by taking δ as a perturbation parameter.The appro...     

Flow of a Jeffery-Six Constant Fluid Between Coaxial Cylinders withHeat Transfer Analysis

In the present investigation we have discussed the flow of a Jeffrey-six constant incompressible fluid between two infinite coaxial cylinders in the presence of heat transfer analysis. The governing equations of Jeffrey-six constant fluid along with energy equation have been derived in cylindrical coordinates. The highly nonlinear equations are simplified with the help of non-dimensional parameters and then solved analytically with the help of homotopy analysis method (HAM) for two fundamental flows namely Couette and Generalized Couette flow. The effects of emerging parameters are discussed through graphs. The convergence of the HAM solution has been discussed by plotting h-curves.     

The Mathematical Analysis for Peristaltic Flow of Hyperbolic Tangent Fluid in a Curved Channel

In the present paper, we have investigated the peristaltic flow of hyperbolic tangent fluid in a curved channel. The governing equations of hyperbolic tangent fluid model for curved channel are derived including the effects of curvature. The highly nonlinear partial differential equations are simplified by using the wave frame transformation,long wave length and low Reynolds number assumptions. The reduced nonlinear partial differential equation is solved analytically with the help of homotopy perturbation method (HPM). The physical features of pertinent parameters have been discussed by plotting the graphs of pressure rise and stream functions.     

Comparative phytochemical study of methanolic and ethanolic extracts of Thymus linearis and their antibacterial and antioxidant potential

Thymus linearis (Thyme) is a medicinal plant widely distributed throughout Asia. Various parts of thyme are utilized for diverse medicinal purposes, including its use as a tonic and diuretic, for cough relief, as a flavoring agent, in treating dysentery, and for alleviating stomach disorders. Numerous studies have been conducted to explore the unexploited potential of thyme. Thyme was collected from the northern region of Pakistan, and sun-mediated extraction was conducted. Phytochemical analysis, utilizing GC–MS, revealed numerous bioactive phytochemical constituents with disease-preventing roles, including detoxifying agents, antioxidants, anticancer compounds, dietary fiber, neuropharmacological agents, and immunity-potentiating agents, in the methanolic and ethanolic (14 days) extracts of the flower, leaf, and stem. The 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay results indicated that the ethanolic and methanolic extracts of the stem exhibited the highest antioxidant activity, reaching up to 67.34% and 62.73%, respectively, while the values for the flower and leaf extracts (both methanol and ethanol) were around 60%. The IC₅₀ (half maximal inhibitory concentration) values were also calculated for all the samples, ranging between 7 and 9 μg/mL. Positive antibacterial and antifungal effects against Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli, as well as Aspergillus niger (fungi), were observed only in the extracts of the flower (both methanol and ethanol). The sun-mediated technique was used for extraction for the first time in this study. Therefore, this study introduces a novel approach to the extraction of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, ultimately contributing to the development of herbal drugs with more convenient and cost-effective methods.