Photodegradation of iron gall ink affected by oxygen, humidity and visible radiation

2021 ◽  
pp. 109947
Author(s):  
Yun Liu ◽  
Tom Fearn ◽  
Matija Strlič
Keyword(s):  
Visible Radiation ◽  
Iron Gall

Near-field scanning optical microscopy

1986 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 642-643
Author(s):  
E. Betzig ◽  
A. Harootunian ◽  
M. Isaacson ◽  
A. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Near Field ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Visible Radiation ◽  
Field Methods ◽  
Optical Elements ◽  
Optical Region ◽  
Order Of Magnitude ◽  
Nondestructive Imaging ◽  
Scanning Optical Microscopy ◽  
Near Field Scanning

In general, conventional methods of optical imaging are limited in spatial resolution by either the wavelength of the radiation used or by the aberrations of the optical elements. This is true whether one uses a scanning probe or a fixed beam method. The reason for the wavelength limit of resolution is due to the far field methods of producing or detecting the radiation. If one resorts to restricting our probes to the near field optical region, then the possibility exists of obtaining spatial resolutions more than an order of magnitude smaller than the optical wavelength of the radiation used. In this paper, we will describe the principles underlying such "near field" imaging and present some preliminary results from a near field scanning optical microscope (NS0M) that uses visible radiation and is capable of resolutions comparable to an SEM. The advantage of such a technique is the possibility of completely nondestructive imaging in air at spatial resolutions of about 50nm.

Mechanism of anionic coordination dimerization of isoprene

1981 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 1600-1606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Bartoň ◽  
Karel Volka ◽  
Miroslav Kašpar ◽  
Vlastimil Růžička
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Alkali Metal ◽  
Absorption Spectra ◽  
Visible Radiation ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Absorption Spectrophotometry ◽  
Spectrophotometric Data ◽  
Oligomeric Forms

The mechanism of controlled anionic coordination dimerization of isoprene (i.e. 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) in the system tetrahydrofuran-isoprene-alkali metal-dialkylamine was investigated by using absorption spectrophotometry in the range of visible radiation and gas chromatography. The effect of the alkali metal (Li, Na, K) and dialkylamine (dicyclohexylamine, N-isopropylcyclohexylamine, N-methylisopropylamine) on the absorption spectra was tested. By comparing chromatographic and spectrophotometric data, the absorption bands in the range of visible radiation were identified with the existence of π-complexes between oligomeric forms of isoprene and alkali metal dialkylamide.

scholarly journals Bismuth Oxyhalides for NOx Degradation under Visible Light: The Role of the Chloride Precursor

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Francesca Tessore ◽  
Federico Galli ◽  
Dalma Schieppati ◽  
Daria C. Boffito ◽  
Alessandro Di Michele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
Visible Radiation ◽  
Bismuth Nanoparticles ◽  
Metallic Bismuth ◽  
Bismuth Oxyhalides ◽  
The Impact

Photocatalysis is a green technology for tackling water and air contamination. A valid alternative to the most exploited photocatalytic material, TiO2, is bismuth oxyhalides, which feature a wider bandgap energy range and use visible radiation to attain photoexcitation. Moreover, their layered structure favors the separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, with an enhancement in photocatalytic activity. Controlled doping of bismuth oxyhalides with metallic bismuth nanoparticles allows for further boosting of the performance of the material. In the present work, we synthesized Y%Bi-doped BiO(Cl0.875Br0.125) (Y = 0.85, 1, 2, 10) photocatalysts, using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as the bromide source and varying the chloride source to assess the impact that both length and branching of the hydrocarbon chain might have on the framing and layering of the material. A change in the amount of the reducing agent NaBH4 allowed tuning of the percentage of metallic bismuth. After a thorough characterization (XRPD, SEM, TEM, UV-DRS, XPS), the photocatalytic activity of the catalysts was tested in the degradation of NOx under visible light, reaching a remarkable 53% conversion after 3 h of illumination for the material prepared using cetylpyridinium chloride.

scholarly journals Light- and Melanin Nanoparticle-Induced Cytotoxicity in Metastatic Cancer Cells

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 965
Author(s):  
Victoria R. Gabriele ◽  
Robabeh M. Mazhabi ◽  
Natalie Alexander ◽  
Purna Mukherjee ◽  
Thomas N. Seyfried ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Metastatic Cancer ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Nanoparticle Concentration ◽  
Visible Radiation ◽  
Laser Illumination ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Low Glucose ◽  
Melanin Nanoparticles ◽  
Metastatic Cancer Cells

Melanin nanoparticles are known to be biologically benign to human cells for a wide range of concentrations in a high glucose culture nutrition. Here, we show cytotoxic behavior at high nanoparticle and low glucose concentrations, as well as at low nanoparticle concentration under exposure to (nonionizing) visible radiation. To study these effects in detail, we developed highly monodispersed melanin nanoparticles (both uncoated and glucose-coated). In order to study the effect of significant cellular uptake of these nanoparticles, we employed three cancer cell lines: VM-M3, A375 (derived from melanoma), and HeLa, all known to exhibit strong macrophagic character, i.e., strong nanoparticle uptake through phagocytic ingestion. Our main observations are: (i) metastatic VM-M3 cancer cells massively ingest melanin nanoparticles (mNPs); (ii) the observed ingestion is enhanced by coating mNPs with glucose; (iii) after a certain level of mNP ingestion, the metastatic cancer cells studied here are observed to die—glucose coating appears to slow that process; (iv) cells that accumulate mNPs are much more susceptible to killing by laser illumination than cells that do not accumulate mNPs; and (v) non-metastatic VM-NM1 cancer cells also studied in this work do not ingest the mNPs, and remain unaffected after receiving identical optical energy levels and doses. Results of this study could lead to the development of a therapy for control of metastatic stages of cancer.

scholarly journals Evaluating model parameterizations of submicron aerosol scattering and absorption with in situ data from ARCTAS 2008

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (14) ◽  
pp. 9435-9455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Alvarado ◽  
Chantelle R. Lonsdale ◽  
Helen L. Macintyre ◽  
Huisheng Bian ◽  
Mian Chin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Aerosol Size Distribution ◽  
Visible Radiation ◽  
Submicron Aerosol ◽  
In Situ Data ◽  
Aerosol Absorption ◽  
Aerosol Scattering ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. Accurate modeling of the scattering and absorption of ultraviolet and visible radiation by aerosols is essential for accurate simulations of atmospheric chemistry and climate. Closure studies using in situ measurements of aerosol scattering and absorption can be used to evaluate and improve models of aerosol optical properties without interference from model errors in aerosol emissions, transport, chemistry, or deposition rates. Here we evaluate the ability of four externally mixed, fixed size distribution parameterizations used in global models to simulate submicron aerosol scattering and absorption at three wavelengths using in situ data gathered during the 2008 Arctic Research of the Composition of the Troposphere from Aircraft and Satellites (ARCTAS) campaign. The four models are the NASA Global Modeling Initiative (GMI) Combo model, GEOS-Chem v9-02, the baseline configuration of a version of GEOS-Chem with online radiative transfer calculations (called GC-RT), and the Optical Properties of Aerosol and Clouds (OPAC v3.1) package. We also use the ARCTAS data to perform the first evaluation of the ability of the Aerosol Simulation Program (ASP v2.1) to simulate submicron aerosol scattering and absorption when in situ data on the aerosol size distribution are used, and examine the impact of different mixing rules for black carbon (BC) on the results. We find that the GMI model tends to overestimate submicron scattering and absorption at shorter wavelengths by 10–23 %, and that GMI has smaller absolute mean biases for submicron absorption than OPAC v3.1, GEOS-Chem v9-02, or GC-RT. However, the changes to the density and refractive index of BC in GC-RT improve the simulation of submicron aerosol absorption at all wavelengths relative to GEOS-Chem v9-02. Adding a variable size distribution, as in ASP v2.1, improves model performance for scattering but not for absorption, likely due to the assumption in ASP v2.1 that BC is present at a constant mass fraction throughout the aerosol size distribution. Using a core-shell mixing rule in ASP overestimates aerosol absorption, especially for the fresh biomass burning aerosol measured in ARCTAS-B, suggesting the need for modeling the time-varying mixing states of aerosols in future versions of ASP.

Distribution of Acidity and Alkalinity on Degraded Manuscripts Containing Iron Gall Ink

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Marín ◽  
Maria Carme Sistach ◽  
Jessica Jiménez ◽  
Miguel Clemente ◽  
Guillem Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Good Condition ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Degradation Processes ◽  
Alkaline Reserve ◽  
Hydrolysis Of Cellulose ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Iron Gall ◽  
The Stability

AbstractLong-time preservation of manuscripts depends on the stability of their support. One of the most important degradation processes of paper manuscripts containing iron gall ink is the acid hydrolysis of cellulose. The heterogeneity of the distribution of their constituent materials, together with the defined position of ink as a source of degradation agents, makes it difficult to obtain reliable and detailed information about degradation processes. The aim of this study is to contribute to the knowledge of the acid degradation process by looking at the distribution of relevant variables (pH, acidity and alkaline reserve) on real untreated iron gall ink containing manuscripts at different degradation stages. The study discusses the well-known differences between surface and cold extraction pH determination. It corroborates the relationship between pH, acidity and alkalinity and degradation stages, pointing out that acidity values for some manuscripts in apparent good condition are not far from those obtained for degraded manuscripts. The results indicate that in some partially degraded manuscripts, the coexistence of acid areas and areas with an alkaline reserve which do not participate in the neutralization process is possible. The role of water as a solvent for this equilibrium has also been evaluated.

Stabilising local areas of loss in iron gall ink copy documents from the Savigny estate

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja Titus ◽  
Regina Schneller ◽  
Enke Huhsmann ◽  
Ulrike Hähner ◽  
Gerhard Banik
Keyword(s):  
Local Areas ◽  
Iron Gall

The Transfer of Visible Radiation through Clouds

1969 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1078-1087 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. E. Danielson ◽  
D. R. Moore ◽  
H. C. van de Hulst
Keyword(s):  
Visible Radiation
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