A simple and parsimonious model which originated from the Weibull frequency distribution was proposed to describe nonlinear survival curves of spores. This model was suitable for downward concavity curves (Bacillus cereus and Bacillus pumilus), as well as for upward concavity curves (Clostridium botulinum). It was shown that traditional F values calculated from this new model were no longer add...

By combining experiments with simple model calculations, we obtain new insight in spin transport through hybrid, CoFeB/Al2O3(1.5 nm)/tris(8-hydroxyquinoline)aluminium (Alq3)/Co spin valves. We have measured the characteristic changes in the I-V behavior as well as the intrinsic loss of magnetoresistance at the onset of multiple-step tunneling. In the regime of multiple-step tunneling, under the...

Sarabia et al. (1999) present a basic model to create ordered families of Lorenz curves, along with basic theorems that describe the conditions for the models to satisfy the definition of the Lorenz curve. Using these basic models, they suggest a family which includes several well-known Lorenz models as special cases. This paper first shows that their basic theorems can be generalized. The pape...

Fixed-bed adsorption experiments of laboratory-scale were carried out to remove organic solvent vapors by Y-type zeolite adsorbent. Some of binary adsorption equilibria of azeotropic mixture-HSZ systems showed one or two azeotropic points. Breakthrough curve could be simulated using the Stop & Go method for these systems. INTRODUCTION Discharge of organic substances into air has been strongly p...

This work describes an experimental and machine learning approach for the prediction of selenite removal on chemically modified zeolite water treatment. Breakthrough curves were constructed using iron-coated adsorbent adsorption behavior was evaluated as a function initial contaminant concentration well ionic strength. An elevated selenium in threatens human health aquatic life. The migration t...

OBJECTIVES To develop prognostic models for risk of a breakthrough seizure, risk of seizure recurrence after a breakthrough seizure, and likelihood of achieving 12-month remission following a breakthrough seizure. A breakthrough seizure is one that occurs following at least 12 months remission whilst on treatment. METHODS We analysed data from the SANAD study. This long-term randomised trial ...

copper trimesate (cu-btc) mof has been pointed out as a promising adsorbent for separating carbon dioxide from methane. however, mof’s need to be shaped prior to their use in packed bed adsorbers in order to reduce pressure drop; on the other hand, the production of mechanically resistant shaped bodies reduces their adsorption performance. in this work, cu-btc tablets provided by basf are evalu...