Design of Dual-Band Beam Switching Array for Adaptive Antenna Applications Using Hybrid Directional Coupler and E-Shape Slot Radiator

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Thermodynamic functions of Ni(II) complexes with 5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-pyrazole derivatives. A potentiometric study

Proton-ligand dissociation constants of five biologically important pyrazole derivatives, viz. [5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(pyridin-3-yl)-4-benzoyl]-pyrazol (HPPBP), [5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(3-nitrophenyl)-4-(3-pyridinoyl)]-pyrazol (HPNPPP), [5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(3-nitrophenyl)-4-benzoyl]-pyrazol (HPNPBP), [5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-4-(3-pyridinoyl)]-pyrazol (HPPPP), and [5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(3-nitrophenyl)-4-(2-furoyl) pyrazol (HPNPFP) and metal ligand stability constants of their Ni(II) complexes in 70% (v/v) dioxane-water and 0.1 M KNO₃ were determined at 298.15, 303.15, and 308.15 K by potentiometric method. Thermodynamic functions, such as, free energy change (ΔG ^○), enthalpy change (ΔH ^○) and entropy (ΔS ^○) change for dissociation and complex formation have been estimated form temperature dependence of proton-ligand and metal-ligand stability constants and interpreted in terms of feasibility of these processes.     

Molecular interactions and structures in ethylene glycol-ethanol and ethylene glycol-water solutions at 303 K on densities, viscosities, and refractive indices data

Molecular interactions and structural fittings in binary ethylene glycol + ethanol (EGE, x _EG = 0.4111–0.0418) and ethylene glycol + water (EGW, x _EG = 0.1771–0.0133) mixtures were studied through the measurement of densities (ρ), viscosities (η), and refractive indices (n _D ) at 303.15 K. Excess viscosities (η ^E ), molar volumes (V _m ), excess molar volumes (V _m ^E ), and molar retractions (R _M ) of the both binary systems were computed from measured properties. The measured and computed properties have been used to understand the molecular interactions in unlike solvents and structural fittings in these binary mixtures.     

Temperature dependence of density, viscosity, ultrasonic velocity, and other properties of substituted pyrazoles in acetone-water mixtures

The density, viscosity and ultrasonic velocity of some substituted pyrazoles viz. 5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(pyridin-3-yl)-4-benzoylpyrazol, 5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(3-nitrophenyl)-4-(3-pyridinoyl)-pyrazol, 5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(3-nitrophenyl)-4-benzoylpyrazol and 5-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-4-(3-pyridinoyl)-pyrazole have been measured in 70: 30 (vol/vol) acetone-water mixture at 298, 303, 308, and 313 K for 0.01 mol dm^?3 concentration of pyrazoles. The acoustical parameters such as adiabatic compressibility (??_s), relative association (R _A), specific acoustic impedance (Z), apparent molar volume (?_v), apparent molar adiabatic compressibility (?_K), and intermolecular free length (L _f) were calculated from the experimental densities and velocities. The changes in acoustical properties have been used to interpret the molecular interactions in solutions. The activation energies of viscous flow of pyrazole solutions were determined from the data of viscosity at different temperature.     

Thermodynamic Behavior of Systems Containing Amino Acids in Aqueous-Lactose Solutions

The hydration of proteins plays a vital role in biological systems, which inspires us to study the molecular interactions in solutions containing amino acids + water + lactose at different temperatures. Therefore, in view of the biological implications of the hydration behavior of amino acids, in the present document we report the key thermodynamic properties: standard molar volumes, $$V_{2,\phi }^{0}$$, and standard molar compressions, $$\kappa_{S,2,\phi }^{0}$$ of glycine, l-serine, l-proline, l-arginine and l-asparagine in 0.10, 0.30 and 0.50 mol·kg−1 aqueous solutions of lactose from density and ultrasonic velocity data at different temperatures, which helps us to understand the effect of lactose on the hydration of the amino acids. We have also reported refractive indices and molar refractions of the studied systems. The results reveal that lactose has a significant effect on the hydration and electrostriction behavior of the amino acids in general and has a dehydration effect in particular on the amino acids. The results have implications in the role of proteins in biological systems.     

Structural properties of aqueous metoprolol succinate solutions. Density, viscosity, and refractive index at 311 K

Density, viscosity and refractive index of aqueous solutions of metoprolol succinate of different concentrations (0.005–0.05 mol dm^?3) were measured at 38°C. Apparent molar volume of resultant solutions were calculated and fitted to the Masson’s equation and apparent molar volume at infinite dilution was determined graphically. Viscosity data of solutions has been fitted to the Jone-Dole equation and viscosity A- and B-coefficients were determined graphically. Physicochemical data obtained were discussed in terms of molecular interactions.     

The density,viscosity and structural properties of aqueous ethambutol hydrochloride solutions

Ethambutol (EMB) is a bacteriostatic antimycobacterial drug prescribed to treat tuberculosis. It is bacteriostatic against actively growing TB bacilli. The density and viscosity of aqueous ethambutol hydrochloride solutions have been studied at 298.15, 301.15 and 304.15 K and at different concentrations (0.255, 0.168, 0.128, 0.087, 0.041, and 0.023 mol dm⁻³). The apparent molar volume of these solutions for different temperatures and concentrations was calculated from the density data. The relative viscosities of drug solutions have been analysed by Jones-Dole equation. The limiting apparent molar volumes have been evaluated for different temperatures. The different properties have been used to study structural properties, structure formation and breaking properties of drug and solute-solvent interactions in solutions.     

Volumetric, rheological, and optical properties of Na-alkylsulfonates aqueous solutions at 29°C

Present paper reports density, relative viscosity and refractive index of sodium salt of 1-heptanesulfonic acid and 1-octanesulfonic acid at 29°C. Density data has been fitted to Masson empirical relation and limiting apparent molar volumes were evaluated. Viscosity A and B coefficients characterizing ion-ion and ion-solvent interactions have been evaluated by fitting viscosity data in Jone-Doles equation. Experimental and calculated properties support the strong ion-solvent interactions in solution.     

Temperature and concentration dependences of density and refraction of aqueous duloxetine solutions

Present paper reports the measured densities (ρ) and refractive indices (n _D) of aqueous solutions of Duloxetine drug in wide range of molal concentrations (m = 0.0101–0.1031 mol kg^?1) and at different temperatures (297.15, 302.15, and 307.15 K). Apparent molar volumes (φ_v) of drug were calculated from density data and fitted to Masson’s relation \((\phi _\nu = \phi _\nu ^0 + S_\nu ^* \sqrt c )\) and partial molar volumes (φ _v ⁰ ) were evaluated at different temperatures. Concentration dependence of refractive index (n _D = Kc + n _D ⁰ ) at experimental temperature has been studied. Density and refractive index data has been used for the calculation of specific refractions (R _D). Experimental (ρ and n _D) and calculated (φ_v, φ _v ⁰ , and R _D) properties have been interpreted in terms of concentration and temperature effects on structural fittings and drug-water interactions.     

Apparent molar and partial molar volumes of aqueous ceric ammonium nitrate solutions at 20, 25, 30, and 35°C

Present paper reports the measured densities (ρ) and refractive indices (n _D) of aqueous solutions of ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) at 20, 25, 30, and 35°C in different concentrations of solution. Apparent molar volumes (φ_v) have been calculated from the density data at different temperatures and fitted to Massons relation to get limiting partial molar volumes (? _v ⁰ ) of CAN. Refractive index data were fitted to linear dependence over concentration of solutions and values of constant K and n _D ⁰ for different temperatures were evaluated. Specific refractions (R _D) of solutions were calculated from the refractive index and density data. Concentration and temperature effects on experimental and derived properties have been discussed in terms of structural interactions.