An electrochromic device (ECD) cell characterization on electron beam evaporated MoO3 films by intercalating/deintercalating the H+ ions

R. Sivakumar,C.S. Gopinath,M. Jayachandran,C. Sanjeeviraja 한국물리학회 2007 Current Applied Physics Vol.7 No.1

Thin lms of molybdenum oxide (MoO3) is one of the most interesting layered intercalation materials because of its excellent appli-transmittance electrochromic devices (ECD) based on Li+, H+ and K+ intercalation in transition metal oxide (MoO3) thin lms. Inthe present investigation, thin lms of MoO3 were prepared by electron beam evaporation technique on microscopic glass and uorinedoped tin oxide (FTO) coated glass substrates for the application in electrochromic device cells. The compositional stoichiometry of the+ions from the H2SO4 electrolyte solution using the cyclic-voltammetry (CV) technique. We studied the electrochromic device cells (ECD)incorporating an evaporated MoO3 thin lms as electrochromic layers. The devices exhibit good optical properties with low transmit-tance values in the colored state, which make them suitable for large-area window applications. The maximum coloration eciencyof the cell was observed at about 70 cm2/C.

Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring during Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and 3-Field Lymphadenectomy: Safety, Efficacy, and Feasibility

Srinivas Kodaganur Gopinath,Sabita Jiwnani,Parthiban Valiyuthan,Swapnil Parab,Devayani Niyogi,Virendrakumar Tiwari,C. S. Pramesh 대한심장혈관흉부외과학회 2023 Journal of Chest Surgery (J Chest Surg) Vol.56 No.5

Background: The objective of this study was to demonstrate the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of intraoperative monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerves during thoracoscopic and robotic 3-field esophagectomy. Methods: This retrospective analysis details our initial experience using intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) during minimally invasive 3-field esophagectomy. Data were obtained from a prospectively maintained database and electronic medical records. The study included all patients who underwent minimally invasive (video-assisted thoracic surgery/robotic) transthoracic esophagectomy with neck anastomosis. The patients were divided into those who underwent IONM during the study period and a historical cohort who underwent 3-field esophagectomy without IONM at the same institution. Appropriate statistical tests were used to compare the 2 groups. Results: Twenty-four patients underwent nerve monitoring during minimally invasive 3-field esophagectomy. Of these, 15 patients underwent thoraco-laparoscopic operation, while 9 received a robot-assisted procedure. In the immediate postoperative period, 8 of 24 patients (33.3%) experienced vocal cord paralysis. Relative to a historical cohort from the same institution, who were treated with surgery without nerve monitoring in the preceding 5 years, a 26% reduction was observed in the nerve paralysis rate (p=0.08). On follow-up, 6 of the 8 patients with vocal cord paralysis reported a return to normal vocal function. Additionally, patients who underwent IONM exhibited a higher nodal yield and a decreased frequency of tracheostomy and bronchoscopy. Conclusion: The use of IONM during minimally invasive 3-field esophagectomy is safe and feasible. This technique has the potential to decrease the incidence of recurrent nerve palsy and increase nodal yield.

Taguchi GRA optimization of stir casting parameters in Al-SiC composite

T. Tamilanban,T. S. Ravikumar,C. Gopinath,S. Senthilrajan 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2021 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.22 No.6

Aluminium SiC composites are promising in frictional and breaking material applications because of its tribological properties. The current work concentrates on optimization of stir casting parameters such as stirring speed, pouring temperature andstirrer blade design, and their outcome on mechanical behaviour of Al/SiC composite prepared by stir casting. Theoptimization technique used is Taguchi grey relational analysis. A Taguchi L9 orthogonal array was designed and experimentswere conducted based on the designed parameters. The ultimate tensile strength and hardness values were tested for everycomposite. Derived on the average outputs evaluated from Taguchi optimized Grey Relational Analysis, a stirring speed of 700RPM, pouring temperature at 670 ºC and alternate stirring blade design were predicted to be the optimized factors. AnAnalysis of Variance was performed to recognize the controlling factors. The pouring temperature was identified to hold theleading major control of 75.19% on the mechanical properties of the composite. Confirmation test carried with the optimalfactors identified an enhancement of 52.85% in Grey Relational Grade. Microstructure examination of Al/SiC composite ofthe confirmation trial exhibited SiC particle reinforcement in the Al matrix.

Effect of cold atmospheric pressure plasma gas composition on the surface and cyto-compatible properties of low density polyethylene (LDPE) films

K. Navaneetha Pandiyaraj,A. Arun Kumar,M.C. RamKumar,K. Thirupugalmani,Avi Bendavid,Pi-Guey Su,S. Uday Kumar,P. Gopinath 한국물리학회 2016 Current Applied Physics Vol.16 No.7

In the present investigation, we have studied the influence of oxygen (O2) flow rate in the atmospheric pressure argon (Ar) plasma zone for improvement of the surface and cell compatible properties of LDPE film. Various characterization techniques such as contact angle (CA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), etc were used to investigate the hydrophilicity, surface chemistry and morphology of LDPE films respectively. Fowke's approximation method was used to evaluate the polar and dispersion components of the total surface energy of LDPE films using contact angle values of three testing liquids. Moreover T-peel and lap shear tests were used to analyze the adhesive strength of the surface modified LDPE films. Finally cyto-compatibility of the surface modified LDPE film was analyzed by in vitro cell compatibility analysis which includes the cell viability and adhesion using NIH-3T3 fibroblast cells. The results obtained from various characterization techniques evidently revealed that cold atmospheric pressure (CAP) plasma treatment enhanced the surface properties (hydrophilicity, surface morphology and surface chemistry) of LDPE film. Owing to tailored physico-chemical changes induced by the CAP plasma treatment facilitates improvement in adhesive strength as well as adhesion and proliferation of cells on the surface of LDPE films.

Effect of Measured Energy Restriction and Age Intervals on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility, Carcass Parameters, Bone Characteristics and Stress in Broiler Breeders during the Rearing Period

Sunder, G. Shyam,Kumar, Ch. Vijaya,Panda, A.K.,Gopinath, N.C.S.,Raju, M.V.L.N.,Rao, S.V. Rama,Reddy, M.R. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2008 Animal Bioscience Vol.21 No.7

This study aimed at targeting fixed increases in body weight (100 g/wk) by quantitatively regulating energy allowances (ME) in broiler breeders from 5 to 20 wks of age. Four energy regimes were tested: 1. The energy required for maintenance, activity and growth was calculated for 100 g increases in body weight/wk and a measured quantity of grower diet (160 g protein and 2,600 kcal ME/kg) was offered to the control group (ME-100) to achieve the anticipated weight gain. The energy allowances increased with age from 132 to 294 kcal/d. 2. Additionally, three energy regimes were considered, quantitatively reducing ME by 10% (ME-90) or 20% (ME-80) and increasing by10% (ME-110) over the control group. Each test group had 23 replicates5 female chicks housed in cages. The influence of energy regimes and age on growth, nutrient digestibility, carcass attributes, bone parameters and stress was evaluated at 4 wk intervals. Quantitative ME restriction by 10% (119-265 kcal/d) produced an average weight gain of 98.1 g/wk, which was closer to the targeted increase of 100 g/wk, whereas the control group attained it nine days earlier. Restriction of energy by 10 or 20% produced better conversion efficiency of feed, energy and protein and apparent digestibility of protein, Ca and P than 10% excess ME. Energy regimes did not influence eviscerated meat yield, but higher energy allowances (ME-110) significantly increased abdominal fat pad and liver weights and decreased giblet weight, percent muscle protein and tibia ash. Relatively higher stress was recorded in ME-restricted groups, as reflected by wider heterophil and lymphocyte ratios and increased bursa weight. Early age (5-12 wk) significantly influenced bone mineralization, conversion efficiency of feed, energy and protein and apparent digestibility of protein, Ca and P, while later ages (13-20 wk) increased eviscerated meat yield, abdominal fat, tibia weight and muscle protein and reduced stress. Energy regime x age interactions were significant and are discussed. In conclusion, the synthetic broiler line used in our study responded positively to controlled energy feeding during the rearing period. Breeders offered 119-265 kcal/d, a reduction of 10% energy over the control group, were more effective in regulating grower performance than the latter. In addition to energy regimes, age intervals also exhibited significant influence on specific parameters during the grower phase.

Restriction of Metabolizable Energy in Broiler Growers and Its Impact on Grower and Breeder Performance

Sunder, G. Skyam,Kumar, Ch. Vijaya,Panda, A.K.,Raju, M.V.L.N.,Rao, S.V. Rama,Gopinath, N.C.S.,Reddy, M.R. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2007 Animal Bioscience Vol.20 No.8

Metabolizable energy (ME) required for basal metabolism, activity and growth was considered as the criterion for targeting specific increases in body weight (100 g/week) of broiler chicks during the grower phase (5-20 weeks) and its impact was evaluated on breeder performance. Broiler female chicks (460) from a synthetic dam line were randomly distributed to 4 test groups with 23 replicates of 5 birds each and housed in cages. The first group (ME-100) was offered a calculated amount of ME by providing a measured quantity of grower diet (160 g protein and 2,600 kcal ME/kg) which increased with age and weight gain (133-294 kcal/bird/day). The other three groups were offered 10 or 20% less ME (ME-90 and ME-80, respectively) and 10% excess ME (ME-110) over the control group (ME-100). From 21 weeks of age, a single breeder diet (170 g protein and 2,600 kcal ME/kg) was uniformly fed to all groups and the impact of grower ME restriction on breeder performance evaluated up to 58 weeks. The targeted body weight gain of 1,600 g in a 16-week period was achieved by pullets of the ME-100 group almost one week earlier by gaining 8.7 g more weight per week. However, pullets in the ME-90 group gained 1,571 g during the same period, which was closer to the targeted weight. At 20 weeks of age, the conversion efficiency of feed (5.21-5.37), ME (13.9-14.1 kcal/g weight gain) and protein (0.847-0.871 g/g weight gain), eviscerated meat yield, giblet and tibia weights were not influenced by ME restriction, but the weights of abdominal fat and liver were higher with increased ME intake. Reduction of ME by 10% in the grower period significantly delayed sexual maturity (169.3 d), but increased egg production (152.5 /bird) with better persistency. Improved conversion efficiency of feed, ME and protein per g egg content were also observed in this group up to 56 weeks. The fertility and hatchability at 58 weeks of age were higher in the ME-90 group compared to the control and 10% excess ME feeding. In conclusion, the present study revealed the possibility of achieving targeted weight gain in broiler growers by feeding measured quantities of ME during the rearing period with consequential benefits in breeder performance.