Dynamic Transformations of Metals in the Burning Solid Matter during Combustion of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Biomass

Author(s):  
Jianrui Zha ◽  
Yaji Huang ◽  
Zhicheng Zhu ◽  
Mengzhu Yu ◽  
Peter T. Clough ◽  
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2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edyson Indawan ◽  
Kgs. Ahmadi ◽  
Retno Ayu Dewi Novitawati

The study was aimed to gasp inventory an expired plant mangrove species characteristic respectively collection specimen land us function BTEX and heavy metal at growth environment. The study held from April through November 2007. Design with two classes, Rank I : survey activities and explored in land for quantity and identification, Rank II : Analysis totality solid matter petroleum level BTEX and heavy metal situ by research in location. The results of mangrove identification (main component, supporting component, and associated mangrove) showed there are 11 families and 25 species. BTEX parameter from soil sample was detected benzene intensive contamination on Andil river (16.30 ppm), Porangan river (81.30 ppm), Gombal river (56.90 ppm), Kacar river (36.90 ppm) but it was not detected on Krondo river. Toluene intensive contamination Porangan river (824 ppm) and Kacar river (896 ppm). BTEX parameter from water sample was detected benzene intensive contamination on Andil river (24.30 ppm), Porangan river (8.13 ppm), Gombal river (20.30 ppm), Kacar river (8.13 ppm), Krondo river (8.13 ppm), and Toluene contaminate slightly. Ethylbenzene and xilene were not detected by gas chromatography. Soil medium showed that contamination mainly Pb on Gombal river (5.98 mg/Kg), Kacar river (7.24 mg/Kg) and Krondo river (6.43 mg/Kg), where are Andil river and Porangan river were only slightly contaminated. The metal occurred on Cu for all, except Andil river (6.22 mg/Kg), whereas Zn and Cr did not contaminate, while Ag and Cd were not detected. Water medium was not contaminated by Pb, Cd, Cr, and Zn, furthermore Ag and Cu were not detected


Author(s):  
K. N. Colonna ◽  
G. Oliphant

Harmonious use of Z-contrast imaging and digital image processing as an analytical imaging tool was developed and demonstrated in studying the elemental constitution of human and maturing rabbit spermatozoa. Due to its analog origin (Fig. 1), the Z-contrast image offers information unique to the science of biological imaging. Despite the information and distinct advantages it offers, the potential of Z-contrast imaging is extremely limited without the application of techniques of digital image processing. For the first time in biological imaging, this study demonstrates the tremendous potential involved in the complementary use of Z-contrast imaging and digital image processing.Imaging in the Z-contrast mode is powerful for three distinct reasons, the first of which involves tissue preparation. It affords biologists the opportunity to visualize biological tissue without the use of heavy metal fixatives and stains. For years biologists have used heavy metal components to compensate for the limited electron scattering properties of biological tissue.


Author(s):  
Heinz Gross ◽  
Katarina Krusche ◽  
Peter Tittmann

Freeze-drying followed by heavy metal shadowing is a long established and straight forward approach to routinely study the structure of dehydrated macromolecules. Very thin specimens such as isolated membranes or single macromolecules are directly adsorbed on C-coated grids. After rapid freezing the grids are transferred into a suitable vacuum equipment for freeze-drying and heavy metal shadowing.To improve the resolution power of shadowing films we introduced shadowing at very low specimen temperature (−250°C). To routinely do that without the danger of contamination we developed in collaboration with Balzers an UHV (p≤10-9 mbar) machine (BAF500K, Fig.2). It should be mentioned here that at −250°C the specimen surface acts as effective cryopump for practically all impinging residual gas molecules from the residual gas atmosphere.Common high resolution shadowing films (Pt/C, Ta/W) have to be protected from alterations due to air contact by a relatively thick C-backing layer, when transferred via atmospheric conditions into the TEM. Such an additional C-coat contributes disturbingly to the contrast at high resolution.


2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
WILLIAM G. WILKOFF
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2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Hans-Joachim Trappe

Zusammenfassung. Musik (M) spielt im Leben eines jeden Menschen nicht nur eine wichtige Rolle, sondern hat auch Effekte auf Herzfrequenz (HF), Herzfrequenzvariabilität (HRV) und auf andere physiologische Parameter. Bei Musikern sind die Beeinflussungen von HF, HRV und autonomen Nervensystem größer als bei Musik-Zuhörern. Obgleich M als subjektives Empfinden zu interpretieren ist, zeigen Studien, dass objektive Parameter unter verschiedenen Umständen eindeutig durch Musik beeinflusst werden. Es wurde nachgewiesen, dass M als Prämedikation zu einer signifikant niedrigen Ängstlichkeitsrate führte als Midazolam (p < 0,001). M wird auch bei anderen Situationen eingesetzt, bei depressiven Menschen, alten Menschen, zur Schmerztherapie und im Rahmen der Intensiv- bzw. Palliativmedizin. M sollte jedoch individuell nach den Wünschen der Pt ausgewählt werden. Nur so lassen sich die gewünschten Effekte erreichen, Ängste vermeiden und führen zu einer Verbesserung der Lebensqualität (QoL). Die besten M-Effekte sind durch klassische oder meditative M zu erreichen, Heavy Metal or Techno-M ist ineffektiv oder gar schädlich und kann zu Stress oder lebensgefährlichen Arrhythmien führen. Es gibt viele Komponisten, deren M zu einer Verbesserung der QoL führt, besonders Bach, Mozart oder italienische Komponisten sind hier zu nennen.


1994 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 364-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrich Galli ◽  
Hannes Schuepp ◽  
Christian Brunold

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