Abstract: A system for reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater can include a vertical reactor that can include a flexible sheet material, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to facilitate the growth and attachment of an algal biofilm. The vertical reactor can include a shaft, where the shaft can be associated with and can support the flexible sheet material, and a drive motor, where the drive motor can be coupled with the shaft such that the flexible sheet material can be selectively actuated. The system can include a fluid reservoir containing a portion of wastewater through which the flexible sheet material is configured to pass as well as a stressor operably configured to stimulate the algae to produce an extracellular polymeric substance. A method of reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater includes moving an algal biofilm through the wastewater and moving the algal biofilm through a gas.

Abstract: A system for reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater can include a vertical reactor that can include a flexible sheet material, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to facilitate the growth and attachment of an algal biofilm. The vertical reactor can include a shaft, where the shaft can be associated with and can support the flexible sheet material, and a drive motor, where the drive motor can be coupled with the shaft such that the flexible sheet material can be selectively actuated. The system can include a fluid reservoir containing a portion of wastewater through which the flexible sheet material is configured to pass as well as a stressor operably configured to stimulate the algae to produce an extracellular polymeric substance. A method of reducing total dissolved solids in wastewater includes moving an algal biofilm through the wastewater and moving the algal biofilm through a gas.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating and/or preventing hepatic disease conditions in a subject mammals including human beings, said method comprising the steps of administering to the mammal an effective dosage of composition comprising 2?-p-Hydroxy benzoyl mussaenosidic acid from plant Vitex negundo optionally as individual or in combination with one or more pharmaceutically additives.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating and/or preventing hepatic disease conditions in a subject mammals including human beings, said method comprising the steps of administering to the mammal an effective dosage of composition comprising 2′-p-Hydroxy benzoyl mussaenosidic acid from plant Vitex negundo optionally as individual or in combination with one or more pharmaceutically additives.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming a layer of palladium on a substrate, comprising:preparing a solution of a palladium precursor, wherein the palladium precursor consists ofPd(OOCR.sup.1).sub.m (OOCR.sup.2).sub.nwhereinR.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, --R.sup.3 COOH, alkyl from 1 to 5 carbons substituted with one or two hydroxyl groups,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, --R.sup.3 COOH, alkyl from 1 to 5 carbon atoms substituted with one or two hydroxyl groups, --CHO,R.sup.3 is alkyl, and alkyl groups from 1 to 5 carbon atoms substituted with one or two hydroxyl groupsm and n are real numbers or fractions, and m+n=2;applying the palladium precursor to the surface of the substrate;decomposing the palladium precursor by subjecting the precursor to heat.

Abstract: A process for forming a layer of gold on a substrate, comprising: preparing a solution of a gold precursor wherein the gold precursor consists ofAu(OH).sub.p (OOCR.sup.1).sub.q (OOCR.sup.2).sub.rwherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, and R.sup.2 is selected from the group of hydrogen, alkyl from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, alkenyl, or alkynyl, and p+q+r=3. Applying the solution of the gold precursor to the surface of the substrate. Decomposing the gold precursor by subjecting the gold precursor to heat.

Abstract: A data processing system, having a volatile main memory prepares for power supply failure, at the first instance of power supply potential falling below a predetermined limit, by readying its current task for restart, data-saving by storing the contents of volatile, processor registers in the main memory, and completing any non-postponable tasks. If power deficiency lasts for longer than a predetermined period, the memory is maintained by a battery power source if and only if data-saving has been completed. Restoration of power during the predetermined period causes instant reversal and restart, but after the elapse of the predetermined period, causes reversal and restart if and only if a data save has been completed, otherwise causing reinitialization.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention sulfur dioxide in sulfur dioxide-containing gases is converted under selective conditions to provide elemental sulfur in an efficient and economically-acceptable manner for present day industrial operations. The conversion involves the thermal reduction of sulfur dioxide in a zone at relatively moderate temperatures maintained by the combustion of carbonaceous fuel in the zone to provide elemental sulfur and to provide a gaseous thermal reduction effluent which is acceptable for further processing to recover additional sulfur values therefrom.

Abstract: A process for continuously gasifying carbonaceous material using fluidizing medium and oxygen-containing gas, under controlled feed rates and certain delivery conditions, and under selective processing conditions to produce a product rich in carbon monoxide and hydrogen is provided. If desired, the product can be produced with increased amounts of methane. Gasification is conducted under pressure in a fluidized bed to produce a gaseous reaction product, and char solids are coproduced. Additional increments of oxygen-containing gas with steam is selectively introduced. The product is passed through a dilute-phase, maintained at certain temperatures, at a certain superficial velocity, and for a certain residence time. The presence of undesirable heavy hydrocarbon by-products is precluded. Char, in removal from the bottom of the bed, is contacted with steam or inert gas to recover sensible heat. Cooled product gas is provided having less than about 4 grains of solid per scf at certain conditions.