The applications of cellulose ethers in the petroleum industry represent various limitations in maintaining their rheological properties with an increase in both concentration and temperature. This paper proposed a new method to improve the rheological properties of hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC) by incorporating diethyl carbonate (DEC) as a transesterification agent and alkali base solutions. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis confirmed the grafting of both composites onto the HEMC surface.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReduction in viscosity at higher temperatures is the main limitation of utilizing cellulose ethers in high thermal reservoir conditions for petroleum industry applications. In this study, cellulose ether (hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC)) is modified using organic carbonates, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlkaptonuria is a rare genetic metabolic disorder of autosomal recessive inheritance characterised by the accumulation of homogentisic acid in the body. It is diagnosed upon identification of characteristic symptoms, using various biochemical investigations, radiographic pictures, and a variety of specialised tests. Here we are discussing the case of an 80-year-old female patient with incidental findings of alkaptonuria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Assoc Physicians India
September 2021
Unlabelled: Objectives To calculate the mortality rate of COVID 19 at our centre. To study age and sex distribution of COVID 19 deaths. To study the duration of hospital stay with mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSilicon oxycarbide (SiOC) with a wide tunable refractive index window and low absorption coefficient has emerged as an appealing material platform in integrated photonics. Its physical, optical and chemical properties can be tailored over a large window through changes in composition. The circuit simulation based on the building-block approach is a useful framework for deep exploitation of the potential of photonics in the large-scale integration of complex circuits.
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April 2019
Background: Stroke is the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide. The present study was designed to assess functional disability in middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory ischemic stroke patients by applying standard scales for stroke severity, cognitive impairment, disability, dependency and depression. We also wanted to study whether baseline assessment predicts outcome at 1 month.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To determine the blood pressure profile of children in Metroville, a lower middle class urban community of Karachi, Pakistan, and compare it to Pakistan National Health Survey of children.
Design: A research survey.
Place And Duration Of Study: The study was conducted by National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi from 1996 2002.