scholarly journals Preparation of Coated Corrugated Box for Controlled-Release of Chlorine Dioxide and Its Application in Strawberry Preservation

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Li ◽  
Dan Ren ◽  
Dan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Chlorine Dioxide ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Acetic Acid Solution ◽  
High Humidity ◽  
Surface Color ◽  
Inner Surface

Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) has received great attention as a nontoxic and efficient antimicrobial agent for the preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables. A novel two-layer coated corrugated box was developed to release gaseous ClO2 under the trigger of moisture in this study. The inner surface of the box was firstly coated with a mixture of polyvinyl alcohol-NaClO2-diatomite and then with chitosan acetic acid solution. Results showed that ClO2 was successfully released under high humidity due to the reaction of NaClO2, water vapor and acid. The concentration of released ClO2 increased with the increasing NaClO2 content in the coating, while the addition of diatomite stabilized and extended the release. To evaluate the preservation effect, strawberries were packed in the coated box and stored at room temperature. Compared with the control, the decay rate and weight loss of the strawberries packed in the coated box (9 g/L NaClO2) were reduced up to 21.88% and 6.84%, respectively. The surface color, firmness and nutrients content were also better maintained. Therefore, this coated corrugated box with the capability to release ClO2 under the trigger of moisture has great potential to be applied as an antimicrobial packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables.

scholarly journals Effects of Chitosan Coating Structure and Changes during Storage on Their Egg Preservation Performance

Coatings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Xu ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Dan Ren ◽  
Xiyu Wu
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Acetic Acid Solution ◽  
Chitosan Solution ◽  
Coating Structure ◽  
Chitosan Coating ◽  
Structure Changes ◽  
Coating Layers ◽  
Haugh Unit

To explore the influences of chitosan coating structure and structure changes during storage on egg preservation, eggs coated by chitosan solution for single time (CS1), two times (CS2), and three times (CS3) were prepared separately and stored with untreated eggs (CK1), eggs washed by water (CK2) and eggs treated by acetic acid solution (CK3) at 25 °C, 80% RH. The weight loss, Haugh unit, yolk index, albumen pH, eggshell morphologies and infrared (FTIR—Fourier Transform Infrared) spectra of all the samples were monitored. CS2 and CS3 presented the lowest weight loss, highest Haugh unit and yolk index, stabilized pH, and the highest thickness of chitosan coating layers (>2 μm) among all the groups, which extended egg shelf life for 20 days longer compared to CK1 and CK2. CS1 with very thin chitosan coating showed similar egg qualities with CK3, which are second only to CS2 and CS3. Furthermore, destructions were found on chitosan coatings during storage as revealed by the eggshell morphologies and FTIR spectra, which caused the quality deterioration of eggs. The results demonstrated that eggs with the thickest coating showed the best qualities during storage, while destructions on coating layers led to the quality drop of eggs.

Study on Microcrystalline Chitin Cinnamon Nanoemulsion

2014 ◽  
Vol 525 ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Qing Peng ◽  
Min Jie Wei ◽  
Liang Wang ◽  
Li Peng Gu
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Hydrochloric Acid ◽  
Molecular Crystal ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Isopropyl Alcohol ◽  
Acetic Acid Solution ◽  
Conductivity Data ◽  
Cinnamon Oil ◽  
Emulsification Process

To improve the miscibility of cinnamon oil with water, this study uses microcrystalline chitin as the surfactant to prepare cinnamon oil nanoemulsion. Firstly, use isopropyl alcohol and concentrated phosphoric to act with chitin, disperse molecular crystal structure of chitin, and then use hydrochloric acid for decalcification, and prepare microcrystalline chitin through centrifugation, washing, freezing and drying. Dissolve it in acetic acid solution as emulsification, and dissolve cinnamon oil in anhydrous ethanol, and mix both of which to obtain emulsion by drops. Judge the emulsification process and results of microcrystalline chitin on cinnamon oil through conductivity data. The conductivity decreases gradually to 0 from 1.4μS·cm-1. At room temperature, the solution is aqueous liquid without stratification and precipitation, but has good stability.

scholarly journals Influence of Automatic Dishwashings and Scrubbings on Release of Lead from Glazed Ceramicware

1990 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-404
Author(s):  
John H Gould ◽  
Susan C Hight ◽  
George H Alvarez ◽  
Catherine E Nelson ◽  
Stephen G Capar
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Acid Solution ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Acetic Acid Solution ◽  
Single Units ◽  
Lead Release

Abstract Use of lead glazes on ceramicware and the release of lead from finished glazes are reviewed. Single units of ceramicware with Initial lead leach levels from <0.1 to 470 /μg/mL were subjected to multiple automatic dishwashings with Intermediate scrubbing of the ware by plastic fiber pads. Ware was periodically leached with 4% acetic acid solution at room temperature for 24 h, and the solutions were analyzed for lead. Release of lead under these conditions Is discussed. Results Indicated that neither passive teachings nor multiple dishwashings and scrubbings can predict future lead-release characteristics of glazes and decorations.

Microstructure Improvement of Modified Calcium-Based Sorbents during Cyclic CO2 Capture

2012 ◽  
Vol 616-618 ◽  
pp. 1532-1536
Author(s):  
Rong Yue Sun ◽  
Qing Liang Li ◽  
Ying Jie Li
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Acid Solution ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Acetic Acid Solution ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Inner Surface ◽  
Number Of Cycles

Limestone is modified with acetic acid solution as a CO2sorbent in order to solve the problem that the carbonation conversion of limestone decays sharply with the number of cycles. The results show that the carbonation conversion of modified limestone is much higher than original one, and it still achieves as high as 0.5 after 20 cycles. The mechanism of the carbonation conversion improvement for modified limestone was investigated by means of XRD, SEM and nitrogen adsorption instrument. It indicates that the grain size of CaO from modified limestone is smaller than original one. The acetification restrains the increase of grain size for CaO as the number of cycles increase. Sequentially, the extent of sintering for modified limestone is reduced. The fractal dimension of calcined modified limestone is higher than calcined original one. The inner surface of calcined modified limestone is much rougher and more complicated. The acetification makes limestone produce abundant pores. The surface area and pore volume of calcined modified limestone are far greater than those of calcined original one after the same cycles.

scholarly journals Study on the Effect of Prawn (Machrobrachuim rosenbergii) Chitosan Coating on Peeled Shallot (Allium ascalonicum)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 927-935 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Nagamaniammai ◽  
M. Chithra ◽  
M. Udhaya Ganga
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Acetic Acid Solution ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Tween 80 ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Chitosan Coating ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Oregano Oil

Shallot (Allium ascalonicum) is the most important commercial vegetable crop grown in India. Shallot peeling is tough and consumes time. The availability of peeled shallots in markets will reduce the time consumed on peeling shallots for cooking. But peeled shallot does not have longer shelf life. Edible coating for peeled shallots can reduce spoilage and can inhibit microbial growth too. The Chitosan coating of shallots was based on the dipping method of coating fruits and vegetables. The study on coating chitosan in shallots and different parameters with varying composition were analyzed. The physio-chemical parameters like protein content, carbohydrate content, calcium content and total phenols content and weight loss shows that there is a significant difference with coated and uncoated Shallot stored at 4C for a period of 15 days. The microbial studies and physical characteristic studies show that number of microbes and decay is significantly less for coated onion samples compared with uncoated samples respectively. The inhibitory effect of chitosan produced from prawn shell against fungi was studied by adding 0.2% oregano oil, 0.4% of Tween 80 (polysorbate 80) and 0.7% of Glycerol. The Zone of inhibition was obtained has which were found to be 3.1cm, 1.5cm and 2.9cm for Oregano (Or), Thyme (Th) and Mint (M) leaves. Addition of 0.1% Tween 80 to 1.5 % chitosan in acetic acid solution improved the effectiveness of coating on the Shallot skin. The above study revealed that Chitosan coatings were in effect on successful quality improvement and extending shelf life of Shallot by delayed ripening, lowered respiration rate, regulated gas exchange, decrease in transpiration rate, retaining fruit firmness, reduction in weight loss etc.

scholarly journals Stability Analysis of Anthocyanins Using Alcoholic Extracts from Black Carrot (Daucus Carota ssp. Sativus Var. Atrorubens Alef.)

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 2744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillermo Espinosa-Acosta ◽  
Ana Ramos-Jacques ◽  
Gustavo Molina ◽  
Jose Maya-Cornejo ◽  
Rodrigo Esparza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Acetic Acid Solution ◽  
Anthocyanin Content ◽  
Black Carrot ◽  
Extraction Solvent ◽  
Ethanol Acetic Acid ◽  
Feasible Option ◽  
Dpph Scavenging ◽  
Cie Lab

Anthocyanins are used for food coloring due their low toxicity and health benefits. They are extracted from different sources, but black carrot has higher anthocyanin content compared with common fruits and vegetables. Here, we study alcoholic anthocyanin extracts from black carrot to enhance their stability. The objective of our research is to determine if microencapsulation with tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) is a feasible option for preventing black carrot anthocyanin degradation. Extraction solvents were solutions of (1) ethanol/acetic acid and (2) ethanol/citric acid. Samples were purified through a resin column and microencapsulated using TEOS. Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra of samples were obtained, and degradation studies were performed under different conditions of UV radiation, pH and temperature. Antioxidant activity was evaluated with radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging and electrochemical cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC). Color evaluation on food models were performed with CIE Lab at the beginning of experiments and after 25 days of storage. Results indicate that the more stable extracts against pH media changes are samples obtained with ethanol/acetic acid solution as extraction solvent. Extract purification through resin and TEOS microencapsulation had no significant effect on extract stability. In conclusion, although TEOS microencapsulation has proven to be effective for some dried materials from natural extracts in our previous research, we do not recommend its use for black carrot extracts considering our results in this particular case.

Hydration Chamber for Jeolco 200 Kv Microscope

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 542-543
Author(s):  
V. R. Matricardi ◽  
G. G. Hausner ◽  
D. F. Parsons
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Vapor Pressure ◽  
Pressure Gradient ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
List Type ◽  
Type Number ◽  
Equilibrium Vapor Pressure

In order to observe room temperature hydrated specimens in an electron microscope, the following conditions should be satisfied: The specimen should be surrounded by water vapor as close as possible to the equilibrium vapor pressure corresponding to the temperature of the specimen.The specimen grid should be inserted, focused and photo graphed in the shortest possible time in order to minimize dehydration.The full area of the specimen grid should be visible in order to minimize the number of changes of specimen required.There should be no pressure gradient across the grid so that specimens can be straddled across holes.Leakage of water vapor to the column should be minimized.

Warm and freeze-fracture of cotton seed radicles

1987 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 984-985
Author(s):  
E. L. Vigil ◽  
E. F. Erbe
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Fracture Surface ◽  
Membrane Structure ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Freeze Fracture ◽  
Longitudinal Axis ◽  
Fracture Plane ◽  
Cotton Seeds ◽  
Condensed Water

In cotton seeds the radicle has 12% moisture content which makes it possible to prepare freeze-fracture replicas without fixation or cryoprotection. For this study we have examined replicas of unfixed radicle tissue fractured at room temperature to obtain data on organelle and membrane structure.Excised radicles from seeds of cotton (Gossyplum hirsutum L. M-8) were fractured at room temperature along the longitudinal axis. The fracture was initiated by spliting the basal end of the excised radicle with a razor. This procedure produced a fracture through the tissue along an unknown fracture plane. The warm fractured radicle halves were placed on a thin film of 100% glycerol on a flat brass cap with fracture surface up. The cap was rapidly plunged into liquid nitrogen and transferred to a freeze- etch unit. The sample was etched for 3 min at -95°C to remove any condensed water vapor and then cooled to -150°C for platinum/carbon evaporation.

Some Approaches to Viscometric Study of Chitosan in Acetic Acid Solution

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Chernova ◽  
◽  
Angela Shurshina ◽  
Elena Kulish ◽  
Gennady Zaikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Acid Solution ◽  
Intrinsic Viscosity ◽  
Acetic Acid Solution ◽  
Conformational State ◽  
Macromolecular Coil ◽  
Degree Of Swelling ◽  
Current Value ◽  
Viscometric Study

Some ways of estimating the values of the intrinsic viscosity of chitosan were analyzed. It was shown that the method of Irzhak and Baranov for estimating the current value of the intrinsic viscosity allows to adequately estimates the conformational state of the macromolecular coil and its degree of swelling.

HPLC-UV Method for Determination of Famotidine from Pharmaceutical Products

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-299
Author(s):  
Adriana Nita ◽  
Delia Mirela Tit ◽  
Lucian Copolovici ◽  
Carmen Elena Melinte (Frunzulica) ◽  
Dana Maria Copolovici ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Linear Response ◽  
Mobile Phase ◽  
Acetic Acid Solution ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Quantification Limit ◽  
Validation Parameters ◽  
Hplc Analyses

The aim of this study was to develop and validate a rapid, accurate, and exact method for the quantitative determination of famotidine in pharmaceutical products. The HPLC analyses were performed by using a mobile phase containing methanol:1% acetic acid solution=30:7 (v/v), at a flow rate of 0.4 mL/min.The total time of the method was 10 min, and the retention time of famotidine was 4.16 min. The detection was evaluated at l=267 nm. The method has been validated by using different validation parameters. The linear response of the detector for famotidine peak area was observed at concentrations ranging from 0.1 to 0.0001 mg mL-1 , resulting in a correlation coefficient of 0.99998. The values of the detection limit and of the quantification limit are 0.00048 mg mL-1 and 0.00148 mg mL-1, respectively. The method proposed allowed accurate (with a relative error of less than 2%) and precise (RSD values less than 2.0%) determination of famotidine content in pharmaceutical products and can be used for its rapid quantitative analysis.

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