In situ MRI of the structure and function of multiphase catalytic reactors

2005 ◽  
Vol 105 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 464-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor V. Koptyug ◽  
Anna A. Lysova ◽  
Renad Z. Sagdeev ◽  
Valery A. Kirillov ◽  
Alexander V. Kulikov ◽  
...  
Author(s):  
Scott M. Woodley ◽  
Graeme M. Day ◽  
R. Catlow

We review the current techniques used in the prediction of crystal structures and their surfaces and of the structures of nanoparticles. The main classes of search algorithm and energy function are summarized, and we discuss the growing role of methods based on machine learning. We illustrate the current status of the field with examples taken from metallic, inorganic and organic systems. This article is part of a discussion meeting issue ‘Dynamic in situ microscopy relating structure and function’.


1996 ◽  
Vol 62 (12) ◽  
pp. 4641-4647 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Schramm ◽  
L H Larsen ◽  
N P Revsbech ◽  
N B Ramsing ◽  
R Amann ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Edward G. Fey

In the past few years, considerable advances have been made regarding the structure and function of the nuclear matrix. In the first half of this presentation, the field of nuclear matrix research will be summarized. Emphasis will be placed on those studies where molecular interactions are demonstrated in situ utilizing high resolution light and/or electron microscopy. Studies demonstrating the role of the nuclear matrix in DNA synthesis and replication, RNA transcription and processing, and the binding of matrix attachment regions to specific nuclear matrix proteins will be summarized.


2012 ◽  
Vol 109 (38) ◽  
pp. 15366-15371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig R. McClain ◽  
Andrew P. Allen ◽  
Derek P. Tittensor ◽  
Michael A. Rex

With frigid temperatures and virtually no in situ productivity, the deep oceans, Earth’s largest ecosystem, are especially energy-deprived systems. Our knowledge of the effects of this energy limitation on all levels of biological organization is very incomplete. Here, we use the Metabolic Theory of Ecology to examine the relative roles of carbon flux and temperature in influencing metabolic rate, growth rate, lifespan, body size, abundance, biomass, and biodiversity for life on the deep seafloor. We show that the relative impacts of thermal and chemical energy change across organizational scales. Results suggest that individual metabolic rates, growth, and turnover proceed as quickly as temperature-influenced biochemical kinetics allow but that chemical energy limits higher-order community structure and function. Understanding deep-sea energetics is a pressing problem because of accelerating climate change and the general lack of environmental regulatory policy for the deep oceans.


2013 ◽  
Vol 357-360 ◽  
pp. 1093-1096
Author(s):  
En Yu Sun ◽  
Wan Li Bi

Intelligent material is a kind of multifunctional composite bionic design, can sense environmental conditions, through the sensor network, interest will be provided to the control system, to respond to take action. Self-diagnosis and through self-growth, in situ composite regeneration mechanism of system failure, repair some local damage or destroy; to the changing external environment and conditions, timely adjust its structure and function. Because of its relative to the performance of traditional materials with special excellent, with broad prospects for development.


2004 ◽  
Vol 49 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 61-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Kindaichi ◽  
S. Okabe ◽  
H. Satoh ◽  
Y. Watanabe

Effects of hydroxylamine (NH2OH), an intermediate of NH4+ oxidation, on microbial community structure and function of two autotrophic nitrifying biofilms fed with and without NH2OH were analyzed by a 16S rRNA approach and the use of microelectrodes. In the NH2OH-added biofilm, partial oxidation of NH4+ to NO2- was observed, whereas complete oxidation of NH4+ to NO3- was achieved in the control biofilm. In situ hybridization results revealed that no nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB) hybridized with any specific probes were detected in the NH2OH-added biofilm. Thus, the addition of low concentrations of NH2OH (250 mM) completely inhibited the growth of NOB. Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rDNA indicated that the ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) detected in both biofilms were closely related to Nitrosomonas europaea, and that the clone sequences from both biofilm libraries have more than 99% similarity to each other. However, in situ hybridization results revealed that the addition of NH2OH changed the form of growth pattern of the dominant Nitrosomonas spp. from dense clusters mode to single scattered cells mode. Microelectrode measurements revealed that the average NH4+ consumption rate calculated in the NH2OH-added biofilm was two times higher than that in the control biofilm. This clearly demonstrated that the oxidation of NH4+ was stimulated by NH2OH addition.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 4160
Author(s):  
Joanna Skrzydeł ◽  
Dorota Borowska-Wykręt ◽  
Dorota Kwiatkowska

This review is devoted to the structure, assembly and function of cuticle. The topics are discussed from the mechanical perspective and whenever the data are available a special attention is paid to the cuticle of perianth organs, i.e., sepals, petals or tepals. The cuticle covering these organs is special in both its structure and function and some of these peculiarities are related to the cuticle mechanics. In particular, strengthening of the perianth surface is often provided by a folded cuticle that functionally resembles profiled plates, while on the surface of the petal epidermis of some plants, the cuticle is the only integral continuous layer. The perianth cuticle is distinguished also by those aspects of its mechanics and development that need further studies. In particular, more investigations are needed to explain the formation and maintenance of cuticle folding, which is typical for the perianth epidermis, and also to elucidate the mechanical properties and behavior of the perianth cuticle in situ. Gaps in our knowledge are partly due to technical problems caused by very small thicknesses of the perianth cuticle but modern tools may help to overcome these obstacles.


1992 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 27-44
Author(s):  
Gordon J Barclay ◽  
Gordon Maxwell ◽  
Coralie Mills

The eastern half of a rectilinear ditched enclosure was excavated to provide information on its date, structure and function. Two fence-like structures had been erected consecutively along the line of the enclosing ditch; the second fence had been burned in situ. Elements of this fence were dated to the late fourth/early third millennium bc. The eastern end of the enclosure may have been elaborated. No associated artefacts were found. Portions of two Roman barrack blocks were revealed and a legionary axe was recovered from a disturbed pit cut through the eastern end of the prehistoric enclosure.


Author(s):  
Pratibha L. Gai ◽  
Edward D. Boyes ◽  
Rik Brydson ◽  
Richard Catlow

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