scholarly journals Potential Risk Related To The Reuse of Faecal Sludge In Agriculture: Proposal For An Ecological Treatment Method Based On Active Charcoal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnold Landy Fotseu Kouam ◽  
Ajeagah Aghaindum Gideon ◽  
Isaac Dennis Amoah ◽  
Tsomene Namekong Pierre ◽  
Okoa Amougou Thérèse Nadège
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Method ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Active Charcoal ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Absorption Potential ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ecological Treatment ◽  
Staining Techniques ◽  
Faecal Sludge

Abstract This study is aimed at highlighting the risks associated with the reuse of faecal sludge and proposed a sustainable treatment method. The sampling consisted of collecting samples of faecal sludge in 5L of sterilized containers and then transporting to the laboratory in a refrigerated chamber for the determination of helminth eggs using standard protocols. The experimental device consisted of two replicates, one test and one control. The test samples received active charcoal at different concentrations (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6). The physico-chemical parameters were measured before and after treatment. The samples were then observed under the optical microscope at the 40X objective for morphological identifications. Molecular analysis was carried out using the Polymerase Chain Reaction technique. The viability of the eggs were determined using incubation and staining techniques. Analyses showed that the sludge used for irrigation contained eggs and larvae of 6 helminth species (S. stercoralis, A. duodenale, N. americanus, T. trichiuria, H. nana and Ascaris spp.) with viability percentages ranging from 57.72% to 74.46%. Treatment with active charcoal allowed significant adsorption of these parasites with yields ranging from 95 to 100%. In addition, the carbon used has favoured the alkaline stabilisation of the medium, which increases its absorption potential. It can therefore be used in the treatment of sludge because, unlike other chemical disinfectants, it does not present any toxic effects.

scholarly journals The influence of electrogalvanic device on scaling

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 698-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjana Simonič ◽  
Irena Ban
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Aragonite Crystal ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Drinking Water Samples

AbstractThe use of an electrogalvanic device for scale neutralisation is descibed in this paper. Physico-chemical analyses were performed before and after the treatment. The results were compared with those obtained by using magnetic water treatment device. By measuring some individual parameters and the implementation of chemical analysis, the satisfactory functioning of the electrogalvanic device was demonstrated. The quality of drinking water did not change much after the water treatment method. The results of determination of calcium carbonate saturating index showed that the raw drinking water is in carbonate equlibrium as well as both treated water samples. The calcite/aragonite ratio was studied by means of microscopy and X-ray powder diffraction. Inspection of crystals formed during the experiments with microscopy indicated that aragonite crystal structure of the precipitates prevailed over the calcite stucture. The diffractograms showed that the share of aragonite increased after using the electrogalvanic device compared with raw drinking water samples where the share of calcite was higher.

scholarly journals Effect of natural disinfectant (Moringa oleifera) and a chemical disinfectant (calcium hypochlorite) on nematode eggs: bioefficiency and impact of physico-chemical variables

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 335-346
Author(s):  
Arnold Landry Fotseu Kouam ◽  
Gideon Aghaindum Ajeagah
Keyword(s):  
Petri Dish ◽  
Nematode Species ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Calcium Hypochlorite ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Nematode Eggs ◽  
Chemical Disinfectant ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Abstract The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of disinfectant on the viability of eggs from three nematode species (Ascaris, Trichuris, Ankylostoma). It was conducted in a microcosm from June 2018 to June 2019. The wastewater scan was sampled using 5 L sterile containers, the sample was arranged in four replicas, three tests and one control. The test samples received three disinfectants (Moringa, calcium hypochlorite and Moringa associated with calcium hypochlorite) at varying concentrations. The physical and chemical parameters were measured before and after the application of each disinfectant. The samples were then observed under an optical microscope. The viability of the eggs was determined by incubating the Petri dish samples at 30 °C for 30 days. The analyses show that some physicochemical parameters can significantly influence the efficacy of disinfectant on the eggs. The calcium hypochlorite associated with Moringa at 0.6 g/L showed greater efficacy on reducing viability and inactivation of eggs with 100% efficacy yield rates on Ankylostoma and Trichuris trichiuria and 97% on Ascaris lumbricoides eggs; this efficacy is significantly different from that observed on samples treated with Moringa and simple calcium hypochlorite. Of the three parasites tested, A. lumbricoides showed greater resistance to the disinfectant.

Fabrication and characterization of composite MoS2-TiO2 coating material

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110157
Author(s):  
Avinash V Borgaonkar ◽  
Ismail Syed ◽  
Shirish H Sonawane
Keyword(s):  
Bond Strength ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Scratch Resistance ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
Coating Film ◽  
Tribological Behaviour ◽  
Molybdenum Disulphide ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pre Treatment

Molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) is a popularly used solid lubricant in various applications due to its superior tribological behaviour. However, it possesses poor wear resistance which requires further improvement. In the present study efforts have been made to enhance the tribological properties of pure MoS2 coating film by doping TiO2 nanoparticles as a reinforcement material. The Manganese phosphating is selected as a pre-treatment method to improve the bond strength between coating and substrate. The coating is bonded with the substrate material employing sodium silicate as a binder. The effects of wt. % of TiO2 onto the mechanical properties of composite MoS2-TiO2 coating such as hardness and bond strength have been studied. In addition coating microstructure before and after experimental test was studied using optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. It was also found that with increase in wt. % addition of TiO2 upto 15% into MoS2 base matrix, the hardness of coating increases proportionally. Beyond 15 wt. % addition of TiO2, the coating becomes brittle in nature. This leads to reduction in the scratch resistance.

scholarly journals Comparative Determination of Xenobiotics Adsorption

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 54-56
Author(s):  
Mirjana Mijanović ◽  
Asija Začiragić
Keyword(s):  
Organophosphorus Pesticides ◽  
Active Charcoal ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Comparative Determination ◽  
Organochlorine And Organophosphorus Pesticides

Xenobiotic solutions of different concentrations were analyzed by TLC method before and after passing trough the column with adsorbent M and compared with adsorption on the active charcoal. The efficiency of adsorption on adsorbent M was higher, compared to active charcoal. The best adsorption, in the value 90 - 100%, have shown certain organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides, that were dissolved in non-aqueous solvents. Efficiency of adsorbent M was also proven in vivo, when solutions of tested xenobiotics before adsorption have caused death of experimental animals, and after the adsorption on adsorbent M, all treated animals have survived and had just mild symptoms of poisoning.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the efficiency of some disinfectants on the viability of Hymenolepis nana eggs isolated from wastewater and faecal sludge in Yaounde (Cameroon): importance of some abiotic variables

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fotseu Kouam Arnold Landry ◽  
Ajeagah Gideon Aghaindum ◽  
Amoah Isaac Dennis ◽  
Okoa Amougou Thérèse Nadège ◽  
Tsomene Namekong Pierre
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Contributory Factor ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Hymenolepis Nana ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Set Up

Abstract Hymenolepis nana is responsible for many parasitic infections in tropical areas, with its persistence in aquatic environments as major contributory factor. A study aimed at demonstrating the effectiveness of some disinfectants on the viability of Hymenolepis nana eggs was conducted in microcosm. Sampling consisted of taking wastewater and sewage sludge samples in sterilized containers and then transporting to the laboratory of Hydrobiology and Environmental Sciences for the determination of Hymenolepis nana eggs using standard protocols. The experimental set-up consisted of five replicates, four tests and a control. The test samples were successively treated with four disinfectants (calcium chlorite, hydrogen peroxide, gypsum and sodium hypochlorite). The physico-chemical parameters were measured before and after disinfection. The samples were then observed under an optical microscope after concentration of the sample through sedimentation and McMaster technique. The viability of the eggs was determined using incubation and staining techniques. The analysis revealed that, the selected disinfectants significantly reduced the physico-chemical parameters with an average yield ranging from 79.24 ± 19.43% to 99.24 ± 1.47%). These physico-chemical parameters can significantly influence the treatment of Hymenolepis nana eggs either by absorbing the disinfectant or by constituting a protective barrier for the eggs, and the physico-chemical nature of the disinfectant strongly influences the formation of disinfection by-products. Calcium chlorite showed a greater effectiveness in reducing eggs viability with efficiency rates of 93.12 ± 9.12% followed by hydrogen peroxide (89.57 ± 14.55%), sodium hypochlorite (82.51 ± 14.39%) and gypsum (80.85 ± 12.88%). The results obtained with gypsum are almost similar to those obtained with other disinfectants (calcium chlorite, hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite) and clearly show that this disinfectant can be used in water treatment because, unlike other chemical disinfectants, it has no known toxic effects.

scholarly journals PROFIL PROTEIN DAN ASAM AMINO KEONG IPONG-IPONG (Fasciolaria salmo) PADA PENGOLAHAN YANG BERBEDA

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Sri Purwaningsih ◽  
Ella Salamah ◽  
Gian P Apriyana
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Amino Acid Content ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Weight Calculation ◽  
Improve Health

Ipong-Ipong (Fasciolaria salmo) snail is a mollusk from marine gastropod class in Cirebon, West Java which is consumed by public and believed to improve health, but no research on the protein and amino acid content. This study aimed to determine the proximate content, acid insoluble ash, amino acids (before and after treatment), and content of taurine on the best methods. The research was conducted in two parts. The first part covers sampling, identification, preparation, determination of size and weight, calculation of body recovery, processing, and organoleptic tests. The second part consists of processing treatments boiling (100ºC for 15 minutes), steaming (100ºC for 20 minutes), and boiling with the addition of 3% salt for 15 minutes. The results showed that the treatment gives a significant effect in fat, protein, water, ash and acid insoluble ash content (α=0.05). The highest content of essential amino acids in Ipong-ipong snail was arginine and non-essential amino acid was glutamic. The treatment method causes decreased in amino acid content. Steaming resulted in a decrease of taurine content of 164.17 mg/100 g to 149.62 mg/100 g.<br /> <br /><br />

The Plasmin Inhibitors of Plasma

1964 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 119-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Shamash ◽  
A Rimon
Keyword(s):  
Human Plasma ◽  
New Method ◽  
Normal Amount ◽  
Caseinolytic Activity ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Plasmin Inhibitors

SummaryA new method for the assay of plasmin inhibitors in human plasma is described. The method consists of determination of the caseinolytic activity of a standard plasmin solution before and after incubation with the inhibitor, with lysine added to the mixture as a stabilizer of plasmin. Using this method, it was found that plasma contains enough inhibitors to inactivate 30 caseinolytic units of plasmin, or 10 times the normal amount of plasminogen in human plasma.

FRACTIONAL DETERMINATIONS OF URINARY 17-KETOSTEROIDS IN HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM

1962 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pentti A. Järvinen ◽  
Sykkö Pesonen ◽  
Pirkko Väänänen
Keyword(s):  
Hyperemesis Gravidarum ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Daily Urine ◽  
First Trimester Of Pregnancy ◽  
The Difference

ABSTRACT The fractional determination of 17-ketosteroids in the daily urine was performed in nine cases of hyperemesis gravidarum and in four control cases, in the first trimester of pregnancy both before and after corticotrophin administration. The excretion of total 17-KS is similar in the two groups. Only in the hyperemesis group does the excretion of total 17-KS increase significantly after corticotrophin administration. The fractional determination reveals no difference between the two groups of patients with regard to the values of the fractions U (unidentified 17-KS), A (androsterone) and Rest (11-oxygenated 17-KS). The excretion of dehydroepiandrosterone is significantly higher in the hyperemesis group than in the control group. The excretion of androstanolone seems to be lower in the hyperemesis group than in the control group, but the difference is not statistically significant. The differences in the correlation between dehydroepiandrosterone and androstanolone in the two groups is significant. The high excretion of dehydroepiandrosterone and low excretion of androstanolone in cases of hyperemesis gravidarum is a sign of adrenal dysfunction.

DETERMINATION OF BLOOD CORTICOIDS USING THE IN VITRO RESIN UPTAKE OF 3H-PREDNISOLONE

1968 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hironori Nakajima ◽  
Mitsunori Murala ◽  
Masumitsu Nakata ◽  
Takeshi Naruse ◽  
Seiji Kubo
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Function Test ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Adrenal Function ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Adrenal Response ◽  
Suppression Test

ABSTRACT The in vitro resin uptake of 3H-prednisolone was used for the determination of blood cortisol after addition of radioactive prednisolone followed by Amberlite CG 400 Type 1 to the test serum, and incubation of the mixture. The radioactivity of the supernatant was compared before and after the addition of the resin. The principle of this method is similar to that of the 131I-triiodothyronine resin uptake for the thyroid function test. The tests for the specificity, reproducibility and sensitivity gave satisfactory results. The mean basal value ± SD of the 3H-prednisolone resin uptake was 35.3 ± 9.2% in normal subjects, and 27.1 ± 4.8% in pregnant women. This method was valid in various adrenal function tests, i. e. the adrenal circadian rhythm, corticotrophin (ACTH) test, dexamethasone suppression test and the adrenal response to lysine-8-vasopressin. It proved to be a sensitive indicator of the adrenal function. These results suggest that this method should be useful for a routine adrenal function test.

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