scholarly journals Improvement of stability of insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis against UV-irradiation by adsorption on sepiolite

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 1233-1245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueyong Zhou ◽  
Hang Li ◽  
Yanmei Liu ◽  
Jianchao Hao ◽  
Huifen Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Thuringiensis ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Ultraviolet Irradiation ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Langmuir Equation ◽  
Irradiation Damage ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Toxin Complex

The adsorption characteristics of protoxin and toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis by sepiolite were studied. The kinetic results showed that the protoxin and toxin could be adsorbed by sepiolite rapidly, and the equilibrium was reached within 1 h. The adsorption isotherms of both proteins followed Langmuir equation (R2>0.98) and the curves belonged to L type. The adsorption capacity, adsorption rate and the insecticidal activity of toxin were higher than those of protoxin. The results of ultraviolet irradiation showed that sepiolite could protect the toxin from ultraviolet irradiation damage, but it accelerated the damage of protoxin. Therefore, the toxin is suitable for preparing long-term formulations of B. thuringiensis using the carrier of sepiolite. The results of Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy indicated that toxin did not influence the structure of sepiolite and the adsorption of toxin only on the surface of sepiolite. The adsorption of toxin by sepiolite was enhanced by metal ions in the range of concentration from 0 to 4.0 mmol L−1, and the enhancement extent of metal ions on the adsorption of toxin was in the order: Ca2+>Mg2+>K+>Na+. The higher the loading of toxin per mass sepiolite, the lower the 50% of the larvae of sepiolite–toxin complex. The zeta potential of sepiolite suspension increased with the addition of metal ions, indicating that the driving forces of the adsorption of toxin to negatively charged sepiolite was electrostatic interaction.

Study on Adsorption of Crosslinked Starch Microspheres towards Heavy Metal Ions

2013 ◽  
Vol 834-836 ◽  
pp. 531-535
Author(s):  
Li Yan Yang ◽  
Yi Hui Guo ◽  
Li Li Yu ◽  
Jing You
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Reversed Phase ◽  
Adsorption Rate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Adsorption Selectivity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Starch Microsphere ◽  
Other Substances ◽  
Effects Of Media ◽  
Kinetics Of

A type of cross-linking starch microsphere (CSMs) has been synthesized via reversed phase suspension method. Crosslinked starch microsphere has good adsorption performance to metal ions in water. The adsorption kinetics of Co (II) on the CSMs, selectivity of adsorption CSMs towards Co (II),Cu (II),Pb (II),Cd (II) and adsorption effects of media towards Co (II) were investigated. The CSMs and its adsorption product were comparatively characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that The adsorption rate is mainly controlled by liquid film diffusion, and the constant of adsorption rate is 0.0686min-1 at 308K. The crystal structure of the CSMs decreased greatly after the incorporation of Co (II). Co (II) has better adsorption selectivity on CSMs. Ions coexist and other substances in the solution have certain impact on adsorption. Those data are helpful for treatment of the wastewater containing heavy ions.

scholarly journals Enhancing carbonation and chloride resistance of autoclaved concrete by incorporating nano-CaCO3

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 998-1008
Author(s):  
Guo Li ◽  
Zheng Zhuang ◽  
Yajun Lv ◽  
Kejin Wang ◽  
David Hui
Keyword(s):  
Cement Hydration ◽  
Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry ◽  
Hardened Concrete ◽  
Optimal Dosage ◽  
Hydration Products ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chloride Resistance

AbstractThree nano-CaCO3 (NC) replacement levels of 1, 2, and 3% (by weight of cement) were utilized in autoclaved concrete. The accelerated carbonation depth and Coulomb electric fluxes of the hardened concrete were tested periodically at the ages of 28, 90, 180, and 300 days. In addition, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, and mercury intrusion porosimetry were also performed to study changes in the hydration products of cement and microscopic pore structure of concrete under autoclave curing. Results indicated that a suitable level of NC replacement exerts filling and accelerating effects, promotes the generation of cement hydration products, reduces porosity, and refines the micropores of autoclaved concrete. These effects substantially enhanced the carbonation and chloride resistance of the autoclaved concrete and endowed the material with resistances approaching or exceeding that of standard cured concrete. Among the three NC replacement ratios, the 3% NC replacement was the optimal dosage for improving the long-term carbonation and chloride resistance of concrete.

Removal of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solution by Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Composite

2013 ◽  
Vol 789 ◽  
pp. 176-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eny Kusrini ◽  
Nofrijon Sofyan ◽  
Dwi Marta Nurjaya ◽  
Santoso Santoso ◽  
Dewi Tristantini
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Removal Of Heavy Metals ◽  
Sem Micrograph ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Chitosan Composite

Hydroxyapatite/chitosan (HApC) composite has been prepared by precipitation method and used for removal of heavy metals (Cr6+, Zn2+and Cd2+) from aqueous solution. The HAp and 3H7C composite with HAp:chitosan ratio of 3:7 (wt%) were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The SEM results showed that HAp is spherical-shaped and crystalline, while chitosan has a flat structure. SEM micrograph of 3H7C composite reveals crystalline of HAp uniformly spread over the surface of chitosan. The crystal structure of HAp is maintained in 3H7C composite. Chitosan affects the adsorption capacity of HAp for heavy metal ions; it binds the metal ions as well as HAp. The kinetic data was best described by the pseudo-second order. Surface adsorption and intraparticle diffusion take place in the mechanism of adsorption process. The binding of HAp powder with chitosan made the capability of composite to removal of Cr6+, Zn2+and Cd2+from aqueous solution effective. The order of removal efficiency (Cr6+> Cd2+> Zn2+) was observed.

Long-term Room Temperature Instability in Thermal Conductivity of InGaZnO Thin Films

MRS Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (22) ◽  
pp. 1631-1636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boya Cui ◽  
D. Bruce Buchholz ◽  
Li Zeng ◽  
Michael Bedzyk ◽  
Robert P. H. Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Low Oxygen ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
3Ω Method ◽  
X Ray

ABSTRACTThe cross-plane thermal conductivities of InGaZnO (IGZO) thin films in different morphologies were measured on three occasions within 19 months, using the 3ω method at room temperature 300 K. Amorphous (a-), semi-crystalline (semi-c-) and crystalline (c-) IGZO films were grown by pulsed laser deposition (PLD), followed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) for evaluation of film quality and crystallinity. Semi-c-IGZO shows the highest thermal conductivity, even higher than the most ordered crystal-like phase. After being stored in dry low-oxygen environment for months, a drastic decrease of semi-c-IGZO thermal conductivity was observed, while the thermal conductivity slightly reduced in c-IGZO and remained unchanged in a-IGZO. This change in thermal conductivity with storage time can be attributed to film structural relaxation and vacancy diffusion to grain boundaries.

scholarly journals An N4-Tetradentate Hydrazone Ligand That Binds in a Neutral, Mono- and Bisdeprotonated Form to Iron(II) and Zinc(II) Metal Ions

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 982
Author(s):  
Devaraj Pandiarajan ◽  
Thomas Fox ◽  
Bernhard Spingler
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Coordination Chemistry ◽  
Transition Metals ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Elemental Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrazone Ligand ◽  
X Ray

The coordination chemistry of butane-2,3-dione bis (2′-pyridylhydrazone) towards the divalent first-row transition metals zinc and iron has been explored. Depending upon the conditions, the ligand in the six complexes was found to be either neutral, mono, or doubly deprotonated. The zinc(II) and iron(II) complexes were fully characterized by elemental analysis, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction methods.

Characterization on the Microstructures and Optical Performances of TiO2 Doped with Transition Metals

2014 ◽  
Vol 887-888 ◽  
pp. 388-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Hua Liu ◽  
Yi Deng ◽  
Yu Chuan Zhang ◽  
Yin Hang Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Transition Metal ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Transition Metal Ions ◽  
Ultraviolet Region ◽  
Visible Light Region ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Light Region ◽  
Cu Ions

The structures and optical performances of TiO2doped with 4thperiodic transition metal ions were investigated in this paper. The characterization results of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction showed that the transition metal ions existed in oxidative states, and composites formed because of the reaction between doped metal ions and TiO2. The absorption spectroscopy of TiO2doped with zinc was mainly in ultraviolet region, close to that of the pure TiO2. While for TiO2doped with other transition metal ions including V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni and Cu ions, the absorption spectroscopies covered ultraviolet region and visible light region, much broader than that of the pure TiO2.

scholarly journals The Removal of Uranium and Thorium from Their Aqueous Solutions by 8-Hydroxyquinoline Immobilized Bentonite

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salah ◽  
Gaber ◽  
Kandil
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Langmuir Isotherm ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

The sorption of uranium and thorium from their aqueous solutions by using 8-hydroxyquinoline modified Na-bentonite (HQ-bentonite) was investigated by the batch technique. Na-bentonite and HQ-bentonite were characterized by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Factors that influence the sorption of uranium and thorium onto HQ-bentonite such as solution pH, contact time, initial metal ions concentration, HQ-bentonite mass, and temperature were tested. Sorption experiments were expressed by Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms and the sorption results demonstrated that the sorption of uranium and thorium onto HQ-bentonite correlated better with the Langmuir isotherm than the Freundlich isotherm. Kinetics studies showed that the sorption followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Thermodynamic parameters such as ΔH°, ΔS°, and ΔG° indicated that the sorption of uranium and thorium onto HQ-bentonite was endothermic, feasible, spontaneous, and physical in nature. The maximum adsorption capacities of HQ-bentonite were calculated from the Langmuir isotherm at 303 K and were found to be 63.90 and 65.44 for U(VI) and Th(IV) metal ions, respectively.

scholarly journals Effects of Ultrasound on Zinc Oxide/Vermiculite/Chlorhexidine Nanocomposite Preparation and Their Antibacterial Activity

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla Čech Barabaszová ◽  
Sylva Holešová ◽  
Kateřina Šulcová ◽  
Marianna Hundáková ◽  
Barbora Thomasová
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Ultrasonic Treatment ◽  
Nanocomposite Materials ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposite ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Microbial infection and biofilm formation are both problems associated with medical implants and devices. In recent years, hybrid organic-inorganic nanocomposites based on clay minerals have attracted significant attention due to their application potential in the field of antimicrobial materials. Organic drug/metal oxide hybrids exhibit improved antimicrobial activity, and intercalating the above materials into the interlayer of clay endows a long-term and controlled-release behavior. Since antimicrobial activity is strongly related to the structure of the material, ultrasonic treatment appears to be a suitable method for the synthesis of these materials as it can well control particle size distribution and morphology. This study aims to prepare novel, structurally stable, and highly antimicrobial nanocomposites based on zinc oxide/vermiculite/chlorhexidine. The influence of ultrasonic treatment at different time intervals and under different intercalation conditions (ultrasonic action in a breaker or in a Roset’s vessel) on the structure, morphology, and particle size of prepared hybrid nanocomposite materials was evaluated by the following methods: scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, carbon phase analysis, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, specific surface area measurement, particle size analysis, and Zeta potential analysis. Particle size analyses confirmed that the ultrasonic method contributes to the reduction of particle size, and to their homogenization/arrangement. Further, X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed that ultrasound intercalation in a beaker helps to more efficiently intercalate chlorhexidine dihydrochloride (CH) into the vermiculite interlayer space, while a Roset’s vessel contributed to the attachment of the CH molecules to the vermiculite surface. The antibacterial activity of hybrid nanocomposite materials was investigated on Gram negative (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and Gram positive (Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis) bacterial strains by finding the minimum inhibitory concentration. All hybrid nanocomposite materials prepared by ultrasound methods showed high antimicrobial activity after 30 min, with a long-lasting effect and without being affected by the concentration of the antibacterial components zinc oxide (ZnO) and CH. The benefits of the samples prepared by ultrasonic methods are the rapid onset of an antimicrobial effect and its long-term duration.

Synthesis of Trilaminar Core–Shell Au/α-Fe2O3@SnO2Nanocomposites and their Application for Nonenzymatic Dopamine Electrochemical Sensing

NANO ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 1950138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sai Zhang ◽  
Shijun Yue ◽  
Jiajia Li ◽  
Jianbin Zheng ◽  
Guojie Gao
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Electrochemical Sensing ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Long Term Stability ◽  
Transmission Electron

Au nanoparticles anchored on core–shell [Formula: see text]-Fe2O3@SnO2 nanospindles were successfully constructed through hydrothermal synthesis process and used for fabricating a novel nonenzymatic dopamine (DA) sensor. The structure and morphology of the Au/[Formula: see text]-Fe2O3@SnO2 trilaminar nanohybrid film were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The electrochemical properties of the sensor were investigated by cyclic voltammetry and amperometry. The experimental results suggest that the composites have excellent catalytic property toward DA with a wide linear range from 0.5[Formula: see text][Formula: see text]M to 0.47[Formula: see text]mM, a low detection limit of 0.17[Formula: see text][Formula: see text]M (S/[Formula: see text]) and high sensitivity of 397.1[Formula: see text][Formula: see text]A[Formula: see text]mM[Formula: see text][Formula: see text]cm[Formula: see text]. In addition, the sensor exhibits long-term stability, good reproducibility and anti-interference.

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