The Role of Quality of Relations in Succession Planning of Family Businesses in India

Parimal Merchant,Arya Kumar,Debasis Mallik 한국유통과학회 2017 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.4 No.3

Considerable research has been done on the issue of succession in family businesses. However the process of induction, of preparing the members of the next generation for joining the family business has not been examined in detail. This paper attempts to analyse the relevance of three critical factors – ‘quality of relations’, ‘willingness of the inductee’ and ‘the ability to manage tensions harmoniously’ - to the induction process and the progress of the business. It focuses on the Indian context, specifically in the Small and medium Enterprise (SME) area. Qualitative research has been carried out. The Case Study method is used and data has been gathered from two families (including two branches of one family), using frequent unstructured interviews, over a period of five years. It is concluded that positive impact on business, family and the inductee depends to a large extent on the quality of relations, willingness of the inductee and the ability of both the inductor and inductee to handle and manage the tensions. Thus the findings of the study extend current understanding about succession drivers to the specific context of eastern cultural and developing economy represented by the Indian family businesses in the small and medium enterprise sector.

Activated carbon synthesized from biomass material using single-step KOH activation for adsorption of fluoride: Experimental and theoretical investigation

Parimal Chandra Bhomick,Aola Supong,Rituparna Karmaker,Mridushmita Baruah,Chubaakum Pongener,Dipak Sinha 한국화학공학회 2019 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.36 No.4

Single-step potassium hydroxide synthesized activated carbon was prepared from Schima wallichii biomass by optimizing process parameters at different carbonization temperature (500 oC, 600 oC, 700 oC and 800 oC) and biomass to KOH impregnation ratio (1 : 0, 1 : 1, 1 : 2 and 1 : 3). The optimum condition for obtaining the best activation carbon was found to be at 600 oC and 1 : 2 impregnation ratio with BET surface area, total pore volume, and pHzpc of 1,005.71m2g1, 0.491 cm3g1 and 6.11, respectively. SEM and XRD analysis revealed the ordering of the graphitic layer with more pores in the carbon matrix at optimized conditions. Batch adsorption experiments were run for fluoride adsorption and fitted, of which Langmuir isotherm model seems to be the best-fitted model with maximum adsorption capacity of 2.524mgg1. Adsorption kinetics was elucidated best with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Theoretical calculations indicate that the adsorption of fluoride is favorable on edge site of both zig-zag and arm chair carbon models with chemisorption type of interaction. Fluoride uptake was found to be affected by the presence of co-ion in the order: CO3 2>SO4 2>NO3 >Cl.

The Role of Quality of Relations in Succession Planning of Family Businesses in India

Parimal Merchant,Arya Kumar,Debasis Mallik 한국유통과학회 2017 한국유통과학회 학술대회 논문집 Vol.2017 No.-

Considerable research has been done on the issue of succession in family businesses. However the process of induction, of preparing the members of the next generation for joining the family business has not been examined in detail. This paper attempts to analyse the relevance of three critical factors - ‘quality of relations’, ‘willingness of the inductee’ and ‘the ability to manage tensions harmoniously’ - to the induction process and the progress of the business. It focuses on the Indian context, specifically in the Small and medium Enterprise (SME) area. Qualitative research has been carried out. The Case Study method is used and data has been gathered from two families (including two branches of one family), using frequent unstructured interviews, over a period of five years. It is concluded that positive impact on business, family and the inductee depends to a large extent on the quality of relations, willingness of the inductee and the ability of both the inductor and inductee to handle and manage the tensions. Thus the findings of the study extend current understanding about succession drivers to the specific context of eastern cultural and developing economy represented by the Indian family businesses in the small and medium enterprise sector.

Boron-nitrogen-phosphorous doped graphene nanoplatelets for enhanced electrocatalytic activity

Routh, Parimal,Shin, Sun-Hee,Jung, Sun-Min,Choi, Hyun-Jung,Jeon, In-Yup,Baek, Jong-Beom Elsevier 2018 European polymer journal Vol.99 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Doping with foreign atoms is a powerful technique for modifying the inherent properties of a host materials. In this work, we report a strategy for preparing multiple heteroatom-doped graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs). Poly(anilineboronic acid, PABA), which is one of the conducting polymers, was <I>in-situ</I> grafted to edge-amine functionalized GnPs (A-GnPs) in phosphoric acid. The isolated PABA grafted A-GnPs phosphoric acid salts (PA-GnP salts) were heat-treated at 900 °C under argon atmosphere to yield boron (B)-nitrogen (N)-phosphorus (P) doped GnPs (BNP-GnPs). The structure of the BNP-GnPs was confirmed by various techniques, including transmission electron microscopy, scanning electronic microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. The BNP-GnPs demonstrated significantly improved electrocatalytic activity towards the oxygen reduction reaction, suggesting that BNP-GnPs can be one of the best alternatives to precious Pt-based electrocatalysts.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Boron (B)-nitrogen (N)-phosphorus (P) doped graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs) were prepared. </LI> <LI> BNP-GnPs were realized by edge-grafting of poly(anilineboronic acid, PABA) and subsequent annealing. </LI> <LI> The structure of BNP-GnPs was confirmed by spectroscopic and microscopic analyses. </LI> <LI> The BNP-GnPs demonstrated significantly improved electrocatalytic activity towards the oxygen reduction reaction. </LI> <LI> BNP-GnPs can be one of the best alternatives to precious Pt-based electrocatalysts. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>Boron (B)-nitrogen (N)-phosphorus (P) doped GnPs (BNP-GnPs) were synthesized by Poly(anilineboronic acid, PABA), which is one of the conducting polymers and acts as a feedstock for BNP doping, was <I>in-situ</I> grafted to edge-amine functionalized GnPs (A-GnPs). After heat-treatment, the resultant BNP-GnPs demonstrated significantly improved electrocatalytic activity towards the oxygen reduction reaction, suggesting that the BNP-GnPs can be one of the best alternatives to precious Pt-based electrocatalysts.</P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

A combined experimental and theoretical investigation of the adsorption of 4-Nitrophenol on activated biocarbon using DFT method

Aola Supong,Parimal Chandra Bhomick,Upasana Bora Sinha,Dipak Sinha 한국화학공학회 2019 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.36 No.12

Porous activated biocarbon from Ravenna grass was utilized as an adsorbent for the removal of 4-Nitrophenol from aqueous solution. Chemical activation process using potassium hydroxide was adopted for the activated biocarbon preparation. The essential features of the prepared adsorbent represented by BET surface area, pore volume and pHZPC were 919m2g  1, 0.324cm3g  1 and 8.1 respectively. SEM, FTIR, XRD and TGA analysis revealed the microcrystallite and porous structure of the synthesized biocarbon with abundant functional groups and high thermal stability. Batch adsorption tests were conducted for 4-Nitrophenol adsorption, and the optimum adsorbent dose, pH, initial 4-Nitrophenol concentration and contact time were found to be 0.5g, 7, 400mgL  1 and 40minutes, respectively. The equilibrium isotherm study revealed the suitability of the Langmuir isotherm with a maximum adsorption capacity of 50.89mg/g. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model well represented the adsorption kinetics data, while thermodynamics study indicated the spontaneity (G<0) and endothermic nature (H>0) of the adsorption of 4-Nitrophenol. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations performed at the B3LYP level indicated that the interaction of 4-Nitrophenol with pristine and functionalized activated biocarbon is favorable.

Impact of Air Pollutants on Physical Fitness Components of Trained and Untrained Boys of West Bengal, India

( Paulomi Das ),( Parimal Debnath ),( Pratima Chatterjee ) 한국스포츠정책과학원(구 한국스포츠개발원) 2007 International Journal of Applied Sports Sciences Vol.19 No.2

The present study was carried out with the objective to examine whether environmental air pollutants have any effect on selected physical fitness components of trained and untrained boys, age ranging between 14 and 16 years, of West Bengal, India. The parameters included maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max), agility, leg muscle power and handgrip strength. The sample consisted of 60 footballers (trained boys) (30 from Kolkata and 30 from Sonarpur) and 70 untrained boys (35 from Kolkata and 35 from Sonarpur) of West Bengal. Ambient air quality of the two zones was monitored. Air pollutants` levels were higher in Kolkata than Sonarpur. Standard techniques and procedures were followed for all the physical fitness tests. Results were expressed as mean ± standard deviations. Independent samples T test and general linear model (GLM) univariate procedure were conducted to compare the groups. Results of the study revealed that there was no significant difference in physical parameters of the groups between the zones. But VO2max, agility, leg muscle power, and handgrip strength of footballers (trained boys) in Sonarpur (VO2max = 53.82±4.40ml/kg/min, Agility=9.69±0.16 sec, Leg muscle power=37.37±5.61 cm, Handgrip=33.87±6.15 kg) were significantly higher than Kolkata (VO2max=51.07±5.83ml/kg/min, Agility= 9.95±0.54 sec, Leg muscle power=32.54±5.36 cm, Hand grip=24.15±5.68 kg) (p<0.05, p<0.05, p<0.05, p<0.01 respectively). In the case of the untrained boys, VO2max, agility, leg muscle power, handgrip strength were also significantly higher in the Sonarpur (VO2max =45.23.±4.72 ml/kg/min, Agility=10.01±0.50 sec, Leg muscle power=38.06±5.47 cm, Handgrip=36.97±6.32 kg) region than Kolkata (VO2max = 42.83 ± 4.79 ml/kg/min, Agility= 10.47±0.79 sec, Leg muscle power=32.56±6.4 cm, Handgrip=26.80±6.97 kg) (p<0.05, p<0.05, p<0.01, p<0.01 respectively). Training had no impact on changing the physical fitness components of footballers between the two zones. It was concluded that environmental air pollutants had adverse effects on physical fitness components.

An unusual etiology of plummer-Vinson syndrome

Ankur Jain,Parimal Agrawal,Pankaj Malhotra,Ritambhra Nada,Subhash Varma 대한혈액학회 2018 Blood Research Vol.53 No.1

Bioethanol valorization via its gas phase oxidation over Au &/or Ag supported on various oxides

Paresh H. Rana,Parimal A. Parikh 한국공업화학회 2017 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.47 No.-

Au and Ag nanoparticles supported on CeO2, SiO2 and ZrO2 were examined for bioethanol oxidation withair. Catalysts prepared were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, transmission electronmicroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Catalyticbehavior was evaluated between 200–350 C and 5 atm with gas hourly space velocity of 18,000 mLgcat1 h 1. Au/ZrO2 and Au/CeO2 were found to be more active than other catalysts. Less activity ofAg/ZrO2 and Au–Ag/ZrO2 is attributed to facile oxidation of Ag under aerobic conditions. Acetaldehydeselectivity follows the order: Au/CeO2 > Ag/ZrO2 > Au–Ag/ZrO2 > Au/ZrO2 > Au/SiO2 under optimalconditions.

Hollow mesoporous silica spheres supported Ag and Ag–Au catalyzed reduction of 4-nitrobenzo-15-crown

Raji Vadakkekara,Mousumi Chakraborty,Parimal A. Parikh 한국공업화학회 2014 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.20 No.3

Hollow mesoporous silica (HMS) spheres of size within the range 120–220 nm have been prepared usingpropanol–water solvent as template and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as stabilizer. HMSsupported silver and silver–gold catalysts were prepared by impregnating metal nanoparticles on HMSand were characterized by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV–vis), dynamic light scattering (DLS),optical microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transforminfrared spectroscopy (FTIR), inductive coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and N2adsorption–desorption. The reduction of 4-nitrobenzo-15-crown (4-NB-15-C) was compared using HMSsupported silver and silver–gold nanocatalysts varying experimental parameters. Bimetallic Ag–Au/HMS nanocatalysts was found to be more active than monometallic Ag/HMS nanocatalyst.

Spent FCC catalyst: Potential anti-corrosive and anti-biofouling material

Palak A. Trivedi,Parimal A. Parikh,Preeti R. Parmar 한국공업화학회 2014 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.20 No.4

To combat corrosion and biofouling in chemical and marine industries with green and cheap material many efforts are put. Efficacy of spent FCC catalyst coating was studied for these purposes. Its corrosion resistance against corrosive media was examined up to 80 8C and 6 h by two methods. They indicated high corrosion inhibition efficiency. Antibacterial and antibiofouling activity of zeolite was studied for bacteria isolated from seawater. Zeolite coating was subjected to cooling water to observe antifouling behaviour and the performance was found to improve upon some modifications. The metal deposited on zeolite did not leach away in stagnant and flowing waters.