In this study TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles were employed as a protective coating to impart multifunctional properties, i.e.self-cleaning, water repellency, UV protection and antimicrobial activity onto jute-cotton union fabric.Through the sol-gel method, using titanium (IV) isopropoxide (TTIP) and zinc acetate as precursors, TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticle

Urban population in India has increased significantly from 62 million in 1951 to 378 million in 2011 in six decades.It is estimated to reach 540 million by the year 2021.This reflects on opi chill em with kindness likely pressure on urban transportation system.The situation necessarily calls plans for balanced personal and public transport system.M

Ammonium (NH4+) is one of the major nitrogen sources for plants.However, excessive ammonium can cause serious harm to the growth and development of plants, i.e., ammonium toxicity.The primary regulatory mechanisms behind ammonium toxicity are still poorly characterized.In this study, we showed that OsCIPK18, a CBL-interacting protein kinase, plays

Beer and brewery events are a commercial, marketing and social phenomenon.Besides the consumption of beer, they also offer an interesting cultural and gastronomic component and present an opportunity to meet family and friends.The questionnaire survey of motivation of participation in beer and brewery festival confi rmed a number of interesting tre