In this paper, we report the synthesis of polymer coated palladium (Pd) nanoparticles through a single stage reduction of Pd2+ ions by ethylene glycol. Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP, MW 25,000) is used as a stabilizer. Self-assembled Pd nanoparticles (10–40 nm) were used in hydrogen adsorption...

Planners and decision makers in the present day, fast changing economic environment prefer educated guesses on the future movement of the business related variables. Forecasting of macro and micro variables are increasingly being considered necessary for the decision makers. Several forecasting...

Nagapattinam, in the east coast of India, was severely affected during the deadliest Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004. The tsunami caused heavy damage to life and property, and the death toll was about 3,378 in Nagapattinam taluk. Certain villages along the coast witnessed large...

A 97-day-long record on waves and currents was obtained using wave rider buoy and current meter moored at 2.5 km off Gopalpur from 19 May to 23 August 2008 representing southwest monsoon months. A Valeport tide gauge was used to record water level at Gopalpur port. Simultaneously, beach...

This book leads on from agro-ecosystems mapping (TN2 ). The book focuses on farmer participatory tools for researchers, especially on the diagnosis of farming systems problems.

This book carries on from previous volumes on agro-ecosystem mapping and farming systems diagnosis (see TN2 and TN3).