scholarly journals A preliminary study on antifungal effect of TiO2-based paints in natural indoor light

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Markowska-Szczupak ◽  
Krzysztof Ulfig ◽  
Barbara Grzmil ◽  
Antoni Morawski
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Trichoderma Viride ◽  
Photocatalytic Reaction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Antifungal Effect ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Crystalline Forms ◽  
Growth Of Fungi

A preliminary study on antifungal effect of TiO2-based paints in natural indoor light The antifungal activity of four commercial photocatalytic paints (KEIM Ecosil ME, Titanium FA, Photo Silicate and Silicate D) in natural indoor light was investigated. The paints contained TiO2 in rutile and anatase crystalline forms as evidenced by means of the X-ray diffraction analysis. In most cases the paints inhibited growth of fungi viz. Trichoderma viride, Aspergillus niger, Coonemeria crustacea, Eurotium herbariorum, and Dactylomyces sp. The KEIM Ecosil ME paint displayed the highest antifungal effect in the light, which could be explained with the highest anatase content. The paint antifungal activity and the fungal sensitivity to the TiO2-mediated photocatalytic reaction both decreased in the following orders: KEIM Ecosil ME > Titanium FA > Photo Silicate > Silicate D and T. viride > Dactylomyces sp. > A. niger > E. herbariorum.

scholarly journals Síntesis de nanopartículas de cobre para el control de hongos fitopatógenos

2018 ◽  
pp. 109-116
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Fusarium Oxysporum ◽  
Fusarium Solani ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Fusarium Verticillioides ◽  
Phytopathogenic Fungi ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Antifungal Effect ◽  
X Ray

Síntesis de nanopartículas de cobre para el control de hongos fitopatógenos Nicolaza Pariona1, L. A. Hermida-Montero1, Arturo I. Mtz-Enriquez2, D. Sánchez-Rangel1,3, Gloria Carrión1, Daniel Lopez-Lima1, Greta Rosas-Saito1, Benjamin Rodriguez-Hass1 y Zelene Duran-Barradas1. 1 Red de Estudios Moleculares Avanzados, Instituto de Ecología A.C., Carretera Antigua a Coatepec 351, El Haya, 91070 Xalapa, Veracruz, México. 2 Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN Unidad Saltillo, Av. Industria Metalúrgica 1062, Parque Industrial Ramos Arizpe, 25900 Coahuila, México 3 Cátedra CONACYT en el Instituto de Ecología A.C., 91070 Xalapa, Veracruz, México. Recibido 11 de noviembre del 2018, Revisado el 12 de diciembre de 2018. Aceptado el 14 de diciembre de 2018 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33017/RevECIPeru2018.0017/ Resumen Los hongos fitopatógenos son uno de los mayores problemas que afecta al sector agrícola, causando pérdidas que sobrepasan miles de millones de dólares al año. Aunado a esto, la resistencia antifúngica dificulta el control de los hongos fitopatógenos y es necesario encontrar alternativas de control de bajo costo y no contaminen el ambiente. Por lo anterior, el objetivo principal de este proyecto fue sintetizar nanopartículas de cobre (NPs-Cu) y evaluar su actividad antifúngica contra diferentes hongos fitopatógenos. Las NPs-Cu se sintetizaron por el método de reducción y se caracterizaron mediante la técnica de Difracción de Rayos X (DRX) y Microscopía Electrónica de Barrido (MEB). La evaluación de actividad antifúngica de las NPs-Cu se realizaron contra cinco especies de hongos fitopatógenos (Fusarium solani, Fusarium verticillioides, Verticillium dahlie, Neofusicoccum sp. y Fusarium oxysporum). Los resultados demostraron que el efecto antifúngico de las NPs-Cu depende de la concentración utilizada y especie de hongo. Por lo tanto, las NPs-Cu obtenidas tienen potencial aplicación el control de agentes fitopatógenos. Descriptores: Nanopartículas, antifúngicos, Fusarium Abstract Phytopathogenic fungi are one of the biggest problems affecting the agricultural sector, causing losses that exceed billions of dollars per year. In addition to this, antifungal resistance hinders the control of phytopathogenic fungi and it is necessary to find control alternatives of low cost that do not contaminate the environment. Therefore, the main objective of this project was to synthesize copper nanoparticles (NPs-Cu) and evaluate their antifungal activity against different phytopathogenic fungi. NPs-Cu were synthesized by the reduction method and characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The antifungal activity evaluation of the NPs-Cu was carried out against five species of phytopathogenic fungi (Fusarium solani, Fusarium verticillioides, Verticillium dahlie, Neofusicoccum sp, and Fusarium oxysporum). The results showed that the antifungal effect of NPs-Cu depends on the concentration used and species of fungus. Therefore, the NPs-Cu obtained have potential application to control phytopathogenic agents. Keywords: Nanoparticles, antifungal, Fusarium.

scholarly journals Nickel (II) and Iron (II) Complexes with Azole Derivatives: Synthesis, Crystal Structures and Antifungal Activities

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel N. Nfor ◽  
Peter F. Asobo ◽  
Justin Nenwa ◽  
Oswald N. Nfor ◽  
Julius N. Njapba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Ir Spectroscopy ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Aspergillus Flavus ◽  
Elemental Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Two new complexes of nickel (II) with 4-amino-3, 5-bis(pyridyl)-1, 2, 4-triazole (abpt) and iron (II) with 2-(3-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-5-yl) pyridine (phpzpy) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy. The crystal structures of the complexes have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. In the nickel and iron complexes, the ligands are coordinated through nitrogen atoms in bidentate manner. The ligands and their respective complexes have been tested for their antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, and Candida albicans. From the study, the complexes showed enhanced activities against the tested organisms compared to the ligands.

scholarly journals Preliminary Study of the Targeted Cleaning of an Artificial Gypsum Layer on White Marble

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Yan Liu ◽  
Taoling Dong ◽  
Kun Zhang ◽  
Fuwei Yang ◽  
Liqin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Barium Carbonate ◽  
Color Difference ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
White Marble ◽  
Capillary Suction ◽  
Sulfate Ions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Scanning Electron

Targeting cleaning of the artificial gypsum layer on white marble was studied. It was conducted by means of the specific depletion of the calcium and sulfate ions by the barium carbonate scavenger, which led to the continuous dissolution and clearance of gypsum layer. The cleaning effect was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), capillary suction, and color difference measurement. By this method, only the gypsum layer was cleared away and the carbonate substrate of marble was left intact at the same time. This method will be highly useful for the conservation of marble relics from surface weathering.

scholarly journals Born out of Fire and Ice: Polymorph Studies of the Antiviral Famciclovir

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Liana Vella-Zarb ◽  
Ulrich Baisch
Keyword(s):  
Variable Temperature ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Crystal Form ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Crystal Forms ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
Crystalline Forms

There is much interest and focus on solid forms of famciclovir. However, in spite of the abundance of reported differences in oral bioavailability, compressibility, and other physical–chemical properties of the various crystal forms of this drug, very little precise structural analysis is available in the literature to date. The form used in the commercial formulation is the anhydrous form I. Patents and patent applications report three different anhydrous crystalline forms on the basis of unindexed powder diffraction patterns. Single-crystal and variable-temperature X-ray diffraction experiments using the commercially available anhydrous form of famciclovir were carried out and led not only to the crystal structure determination of the anhydrous form I, but also to discovery of a new crystal form of anhydrous famciclovir from powder data.

Preliminary Study of Alginates Extracted from Brown Algae (Sargassum sp.) Available in Madura Island as Composite Based Hydrogel Materials

2019 ◽  
Vol 964 ◽  
pp. 240-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amaliya Rasyida ◽  
Thalyta Rizkha Pradipta ◽  
Sigit Tri Wicaksono ◽  
Vania Mitha Pratiwi ◽  
Yeny Widya Rakhmawati
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Brown Algae ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
3D Printer ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Preliminary Study

Utilization of brown algae especially in Madura, where it’s close to Surabaya, only limited for food. This become a reference for developing and increasing the potential of this algae by extracting one of the ingredients, namely alginate. This paper deals with the characterization of sodium alginate extracted from sargassum sp. using modified-purified calcium routes. The extracted sodium alginate will be further used as composite hydrogel materials and compared with commercial sodium alginate. Hereafter, the synthesized composite is expected to be bio-ink for 3d printer. Chemical composition analysis were analyzed using X-Ray Fluorosense (XRF) followed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis to identify the functional group of composite and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). Furthermore, viscosity bath is performed to compare the viscosity of extracted and commercial one. The result shows that modified-purified calcium routes in the extraction process of sodium alginate is desirable for improving their properties. Interestingly enough, with the goal of using it as bio-ink in 3d printed fabrication, the synthesized composite shows viscosity, 300 cSt, which meets the criteria for bio-ink in 3d printer.

scholarly journals c-Perpendicular Orientation of Poly(ʟ-lactide) Films

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1572
Author(s):  
Baku Nagendra ◽  
Paola Rizzo ◽  
Christophe Daniel ◽  
Lucia Baldino ◽  
Gaetano Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Film Plane ◽  
Wide Angle ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Amorphous Films ◽  
High Transparency ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Crystalline Forms ◽  
Induced Crystallization

Poly(ʟ-lactide) (PLLA) films, even of high thickness, exhibiting co-crystalline and crystalline α phases with their chain axes preferentially perpendicular to the film plane (c⊥ orientation) have been obtained. This c⊥ orientation, unprecedented for PLLA films, can be achieved by the crystallization of amorphous films as induced by low-temperature sorption of molecules being suitable as guests of PLLA co-crystalline forms, such as N,N-dimethylformamide, cyclopentanone or 1,3-dioxolane. This kind of orientation is shown and quantified by two-dimensional wide-angle X-ray diffraction (2D-WAXD) patterns, as taken with the X-ray beam parallel to the film plane (EDGE patterns), which present all the hk0 arcs centered on the meridian. PLLA α-form films, as obtained by low-temperature guest-induced crystallization, also exhibit high transparency, being not far from those of the starting amorphous films.

scholarly journals Archaeometric Characterisation of Decorated Pottery from the Archaeological Site of Villa dei Quintili (Rome, Italy): Preliminary Study

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michela Ricca ◽  
Giuseppe Paladini ◽  
Natalia Rovella ◽  
Silvestro Antonio Ruffolo ◽  
Luciana Randazzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Geochemical Study ◽  
Renaissance Period ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Materials Used

This work focused on the study of decorated pottery dated back to the 16th century from the Roman archaeological site of Villa dei Quintili, a monumental complex located in the south-eastern part of Rome (Italy). A minero-petrographic and geochemical study was undertaken to analyse five archaeological samples in order to define textural features and raw materials used for their production, along with the chemical and physical composition of the superficial decorative glazed coatings. For this purpose, different analytical methods were used, such as polarising optical microscope (POM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), micro-Raman spectroscopy, X-Ray fluorescence (XRF), and electron microprobe analysis coupled with energy dispersive spectrometry (EMPA-EDS). The results of such a multidisciplinary approach allowed us to achieve important results crucial to recognise the shards as majolica of the Renaissance period, improving knowledge about manufacturing processes of these renowned painted ceramic artefacts.

Identification of Different Crystalline Forms of Diatrizoic Acid

1978 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-75
Author(s):  
Victor A Folen ◽  
George Schwartzman ◽  
Millard Maienthal ◽  
Wilson L Brannon
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
The Other ◽  
Reference Standard ◽  
Thermal Gravimetric ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
No Weight Loss ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
Crystalline Forms ◽  
Reference Samples

Abstract Standard reference samples of diatrizoic acid gave 2 different infrared (IR) spectra, x-ray diffraction patterns, and differential thermal and thermal gravimetric curves. One form, the anhydrous acid, shows no weight loss when heated to 170°C. The other form, the dihydrate, loses 5.36% of its weight when heated from 86 to 144°C. The anhydrous diatrizoic acid is the preferred reference standard, because it has an IR spectrum and x-ray diffraction pattern suitable for identification purposes.

scholarly journals New insights on the crystalline forms in binary systems of n-alkanes: Characterization of the solid ordered phases in the phase diagram tricosane + pentacosane

1999 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 2644-2654 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Rajabalee ◽  
V. Métivaud ◽  
D. Mondieig ◽  
Y. Haget ◽  
M. A. Cuevas-Diarte
Keyword(s):  
Phase Diagram ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
The Other ◽  
Structural Behavior ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ordered Phases ◽  
Crystalline Forms ◽  
Mixed Samples

X-ray diffraction analyses of the pure components n-tricosane and n-pentacosane and of their binary mixed samples have enabled us to characterize the crystalline phases observed at “low temperature.” Contrary to what was announced in literature on the structural behavior of mixed samples in odd-odd binary systems with Δn = 2, the three domains are not all orthorhombic. This work has enabled us to show that two of the domains are, in fact, monoclinic (Aa, Z = 4), and the other one is orthorhombic (Pca21, Z = 4). The conclusions drawn in this work can easily be transposed to other binary systems of n-alkanes.

scholarly journals The crystal structures of two polyamides (‘nylons’)

1947 ◽  
Vol 189 (1016) ◽  
pp. 39-68 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
Chain Molecule ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cell Dimensions ◽  
C Fibre ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
Unit Cell Dimensions ◽  
Crystalline Forms

Detailed interpretations of the X -ray diffraction patterns of fibres and sheets of 66 and 6.10 polyamides (polyhexam ethylene adipamide and sebacamide respectively) are proposed. The crystal structures of the two substances are completely analogous. Fibres of these two polyam ides usually contain two different crystalline forms, α and β, which are different packings of geometrically similar molecules; most fibres consist chiefly of the α form. In the case of the 66 polymer, fibres have been obtained in which there is no detectable proportion of the β form. Unit cell dimensions and the indices of reflexions for the α form were determined by trial, using normal fibre photographs, and were checked by using doubly oriented sheets set at different angles to the X -ray beam. The unit cell of the a form is triclinic, with a — 4·9 A, b = 5·4 A, c (fibre axis) = 17·2A, α = 48 1/2º, β = 77º, γ = 63 1/2º for the 66 polymer; a = 4·95A, b = 5·4A, c (fibre axes) = 22·4A, α = 49º, β = 76 1/2º, γ = 63 1/2º for the 6.10 polymer. One chain molecule passes through the cell in both cases. Atomic coordinates in occrystals were determined by interpretation of the relative intensities of the reflexions. The chains are planar or very nearly so; the oxygen atoms appear to lie a little off the plane of the chain. The molecules are linked by hydrogen bonds between C = 0 and NH groups, to form sheets. A simple packing of these sheets of molecules gives the α arrangement.

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