Novel sanitization approach based on synergistic action of UV-A light and benzoic acid: Inactivation mechanism and a potential application in washing fresh produce

AbstractAn efficient synthesis of multidentate polypyridine ligands, 3,5-bis(2,2′-bipyridin-4-ylethynyl)benzoic acid and 3,5-bis(2,5-bis(2-pyridyl)-pyridin-4-ylethynyl)benzoic acid, with potential application in the production of ruthenium dyes for dye-sensitised solar cells was developed. Isolation of intermediate products and final compounds is simple and the yields are very high. The ligands obtained can be used in the synthesis of dendritic analogues of well known and very efficient N3 dye and “black dye”.

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Synthesis and Frost Suppression Performance of PDMS-SiO2/PFA Hybrid Coating

Coatings ◽

10.3390/coatings11020256 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 256

Author(s):

Li Jia ◽

Jun Sun ◽

Xiaoxiao Li ◽

Xian Zhang ◽

Lin Chen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Contact Angle ◽

High Temperature ◽

Potential Application ◽

Synthesis Method ◽

Hybrid Coating ◽

Synergistic Action ◽

Modified Silica ◽

Lotus Leaf ◽

Modified Silica Nanoparticles ◽

Frost Layer

In this article, a simple synthesis method was applied to form a branch and tendril structure using hydroxyl-terminated silicone sol modified silica nanoparticles at high temperature, followed by mixing with fluoro-containing polyacrylate emulsion (PFA) to obtained a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-SiO2/PFA hybrid coating. The hydrophobic performance of the PDMS-SiO2/PFA coating was further enhanced through the synergistic action of Si-O and F group. The obtained coating has a similar surface structure of lotus leaf and the contact angle can reach 142.2 ± 2.4°. The PDMS-SiO2/PFA coating could delay the formation of frost crystal and the growth of frost layer. The defrosting droplets were difficult to adhere on the coating and could be easily rolled off for long frosting and defrosting cycles, which indicates the potential application of this coating in the field of frost suppression.

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Potential application of 2-(6-ethylamino-3-ethylimino-2,7-dimethyl-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid phenyl thiourea for mercury determination

Chemistry and Ecology ◽

10.1080/02757540.2012.656610 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 355-364

Author(s):

Alessandra P. Vargas ◽

Diego Alves ◽

Caroline Wagner ◽

Thais Posser ◽

Robson Luiz Puntel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Benzoic Acid ◽

Potential Application ◽

Mercury Determination

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Potential application of biotechnology to maintain fresh produce postharvest quality and reduce losses during storage

Plant Biotechnology and Agriculture ◽

10.1016/b978-0-12-381466-1.00027-4 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 425-441 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Amnon Lers

Keyword(s):

Potential Application ◽

Fresh Produce ◽

Postharvest Quality

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TEM characterization of proton-exchanged LiNbO3 optical waveguides

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s042482010014395x ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 44 ◽

pp. 480-481

Author(s):

W. E. Lee

Keyword(s):

Refractive Index ◽

Benzoic Acid ◽

Optical Waveguides ◽

Total Internal Reflection ◽

Index Of Refraction ◽

Optical Measurements ◽

Lithium Ions ◽

Wide Channel ◽

Tem Characterization

An optical waveguide consists of a several-micron wide channel with a slightly different index of refraction than the host substrate; light can be trapped in the channel by total internal reflection.Optical waveguides can be formed from single-crystal LiNbO3 using the proton exhange technique. In this technique, polished specimens are masked with polycrystal1ine chromium in such a way as to leave 3-13 μm wide channels. These are held in benzoic acid at 249°C for 5 minutes allowing protons to exchange for lithium ions within the channels causing an increase in the refractive index of the channel and creating the waveguide. Unfortunately, optical measurements often reveal a loss in waveguiding ability up to several weeks after exchange.

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