this research aimed to study the ability of both reeds (Phragmites communis) and
poplar trees (Populus nigra) to accumulate Cd and Zn. Where speared naturally prevail on
the sides of the Rumaila River in Jableh town (research site), during 2014-201
5. Average
amount of Cd on studied site was 3.081 ppm dry weight. Compared with the normal range
of soil content from Cd (0.06-1.1 ppm), we found that it is three times the normal upper
limit, indicating site contamination with Cd. The study showed that the Cd concentration in
the reed shoots was 0.031 ppm, while it was up to 0.055 ppm in leaves than that of shoots.
The value of bio-accumulation factor (BF) was 0.014. Also for poplar, the study revealed
predominance of leaves over bark with Cd concentration of 0.034 ppm versus 0.016 ppm
for poplar bark. BF value was 0.02. Regarding average amount of Zn in the soil of studied
site was recorded 116.61 ppm of dry weight. Compared with average range of Zn in
different types of soil (40-100 ppm), we find that it is slightly higher than the normal upper
limit, showing site contamination with Zn. The study stated that the Zn concentration in
reed leaves was 9.05 ppm versus 8.03 in the shoots. BF value was 0.07. Zn concentration
in poplar leaves was the lowest at 5.13 ppm versus 6.07 ppm for the bark. We notice from
these findings that the Zn amount in the parts of poplar plant is approximate. BF value was
0.05. The statistical analysis showed significant superiority of reed to poplar in terms of Cd
accumulation, and the same for Zn.
This research aims to study and design a single mode optical fiber using simulation,
with a core and glass cladding, and also helps in ensuring the efficiency to use the optical
fiber designed within the broading window C-Band,and that these resear
ches and studies
tries to use this window. This research also shares to set the light on the Numerical
Programmes and Simulation used now in studying and designing these optical fibers. At
first we used the programOptifiberto reach the confidence of Sellmeier equation for the
fiber core, and this completed by using the finite element method solving the equation of
propagation the electric field and finding its 3-D distribution, using the famous simulating
COMSOLMultiphysics. This completed by putting the program MATLAB to reach the
two equation: the total dispersion and attenuation for the designed optical fiber.
In this study, the quantity of deposited particles on some trees leaves at
Syrian coast has been determined; and the seasonal changes in the
concentration of trace metals (Zn,Mn,Cd,Pb) at both sides corresponding
to the land and sea have been identified.
A new ion exchanger has been prepared from syrian petroleum coke (S. P.
C) of high sulphur content. Preparation of this ion exchanger was carried out
by simple treatment of S. P. C with oleum at room temperature followed with
statical ion exchange
in aqueous sodium chloride solutions.
The First, SPC ion exchanger with granular structure resulted from
reacting 20 gr of the SPC granules with 20 ml of oleum. Where as a friable ion
exchanger was produced when 40 ml of oleum were used in the process.
The adsorption capacity of the two SPC ion exchangers was found out to be
100 mgeq and 170 mgeq respectively.
