Performance investigation of a modified single-basin solar distiller by augmenting thermoelectric cooler as an external condenser.

Harvesting freshwater from saline and seawater using solar energy has proven a significant impact in recent times. The present study aims to investigate the performance of the solar desalination system by incorporating glass reflectors, heat storage media, and a thermoelectric cooling system with a single-basin-type distiller. Accordingly, the objective of the study is to improve the performance of the solar distiller in terms of freshwater production and efficiency compared to a conventional setup.

Efficacy of sCOMP and sCTX-I in Diagnosis of Knee Osteoarthritis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of serum cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (sCOMP) and  serum C-terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type I collagen (sCTX-I) in identifying disease severity in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) cases.

Methods: A total of 150 individuals (100 cases and 50 controls) were recruited. They were assessed clinically and radiologically with WOMAC score and knee radiographs respectively, while biochemical assessment was done by serum COMP and serum CTX-I level.

Performance analysis of a biogas operated porous radiant burner for domestic cooking application.

In this paper, the combustion characteristics of biogas in a Porous Radiant Burner (PRB) designed for domestic cooking appliances are presented. Developed PRB consists of two layers of porous matrices viz., Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Alumina (AlO) and operates in the biogas flow range of 177 to 530 l/h with stable equivalence ratio (ϕ) range of 0.

Exploration of docetaxel palmitate and its solid lipid nanoparticles as a novel option for alleviating the rising concern of multi-drug resistance.

Docetaxel (DTX), a widely prescribed anticancer agent, is now associated with increased instances of multidrug resistance. Also, being a problematic BCS class IV drug, it poses challenges for the formulators. Henceforth, it was envisioned to synthesize an analogue of DTX with a biocompatible lipid, i.