Analysing the vertical distribution of nutrient salts and estimating the total mass of lake nutrients is helpful for the management of lake nutrient status and the formulation of drainage standards in basins. However, studies on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in lakes have focused on obtaining...

Highlights• A novel phosphorus-containing pyrazolyl derivate (DPAP) was synthesized and used as highly efficient flame-retardant for EP resin.• The curing EP with only 5.0 wt% of DPAP can pass UL94 V-0 rating and possess LOI value as high as 32.6%.• The curing EP with 10 wt% of DPAP...

Price volatility in the corn market has changed considerably globalization and stronger linkages to the energy complex. Using data from January 1989 through December 2009, we estimate and forecast the volatility in the corn market using futures daily prices. Estimates in a Fractional Integrated...