A recently developed penalized non-parametric maximum likehood estimate (NPMLE), of a non-increasing density, overcomes the so-called spiking problem in the well-known NPMLE. In this paper, some iterative procedures for choosing the optimal smoothing parameter in the penalized NPMLE are...

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The silicone rubber (SR) nanocomposites have been successfully prepared via the in situ hydrosilylation reaction in the presence of pristine ZnO and vinyl silane modified ZnO (SiVi@ZnO) nanoparticles. The structure of the pristine ZnO and SiVi@ZnO nanoparticles were analyzed by the Fourier...

Biodiesel, an ideal alternative to fossil fuels, is very imperative for the sustainable development of mankind. Among its preparation technologies, biotechnological preparation is the most promising one. This study critically reviews the current progresses in biocatalysts (lipases),...