scholarly journals Bacterial Nanocellulose Derived from Banana Leaf Extract: Yield and Variation Factors

Resources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Manuel Fiallos-Cárdenas ◽  
Angel D. Ramirez ◽  
Simón Pérez-Martínez ◽  
Hugo Romero Bonilla ◽  
Marco Ordoñez-Viñan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Fermentation Medium ◽  
Statistical Regression ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Bacterial Nanocellulose ◽  
Kombucha Tea ◽  
Storage Times ◽  
Banana Leaf

Bananas are one of the most important crops worldwide. However, a large amount of residual lignocellulosic biomass is generated during its production and is currently undervalued. These residues have the potential to be used as feedstock in bio-based processes with a biorefinery approach. This work is based on the valorization of banana leaf and has the following objectives (i) to determine the effect of certain physical and environmental factors on the concentration of glucose present in banana leaf extract (BLE), using a statistical regression model; (ii) to obtain Bacterial Nanocellulose (BNC), using BLE (70% v/v) and kombucha tea as fermentation medium. In addition, the physicochemical properties of BNC were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results indicate that storage time, location, leaf color, and petiole type are factors related to BLE concentration, which is reduced by approximately 28.82% and 64.32% during storage times of five days. Regarding BNC biosynthesis, the results indicate that the highest yield, 0.031 g/g, was obtained at 21 days. Furthermore, it was determined that the highest production rate was 0.11 gL−1h−1 at 11 days of fermentation. By FTIR, it was determined that the purification step with NaOH (3M) should be carried out for approximately two hours. This research supports the development of a circular bioeconomy around the banana value chain, as it presents a way of bioprocessing residual biomass that can be used to produce bioproducts.

scholarly journals Effect of oxide scale structure on shot-blasting of hot-rolled strip steel

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. e9
Author(s):  
Xiaochen Wang ◽  
Rui Ai ◽  
Quan Yang ◽  
Shang Wang ◽  
Yanjie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxide Scale ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Rolled Strip ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Shot Blasting ◽  
Strip Surface ◽  
Hot Rolled Strip ◽  
On Line ◽  
Hot Rolled ◽  
Storage Times

Background The effect of oxide scale composition of hot-rolled strip (Q235) on shot blasting is studied in this article. The properties of the oxide scale on the strip surface change during storage. The shot blasting is an important on-line acid-less descaling technology. The effect of shot blasting is affected by many factors, among which the composition of oxide scale may play an important role. However, there are few studies on the relationship between the oxide layer content and the descaling effect. Methods The morphologies of oxide scales at different storage times are observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the compositions are analyzed by X-ray diffraction. These strips are then shot blasted and descaled with different amounts of abrasive, and the descaling effects are compared by SEM. Results The results show that the eutectoid structure Fe3O4/Fe in the oxide scale will gradually transform into Fe3O4. In the case of short storage time, the content of the eutectoid structure is high, and it is difficult to remove the oxide scale. While the strip with a long storage time has no eutectoid structure Fe3O4/Fe and FeO, it is easy to remove the oxide scale during the shot blasting process. The composition of the oxide scale has a significant effect on the effect of shot blasting, and it provides significant guidance to the optimization of the descaling process parameters.

scholarly journals The accuracy of gypsum casts obtained from the disinfected extended-pour alginate impressions through prolonged storage times

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rania A. Sharif ◽  
Khalid M. Abdelaziz ◽  
Najla M. Alshahrani ◽  
Fatimah S. Almutairi ◽  
Mohrah A. Alaseri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Prolonged Storage ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Superior Surface ◽  
Stability Data ◽  
Surface Detail ◽  
Storage Times ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Chemical Disinfection

Abstract Background Manufacturers of the extended-pour alginates claimed their dimensional stability through prolonged storage. No data confirmed the ability of these materials to maintain their dimensions and the reproduced oral details following their chemical disinfection. Therefore, this study evaluated the dimensional stability and surface detail reproduction of gypsum casts obtained from disinfected extended-pour alginate impressions through different storage time intervals. Methods Two hundred and forty three hydrocolloid impressions were made from one conventional (Tropicalgin) and two extended-pour (Hydrogum 5 and Chromaprint premium) alginates. These impressions were subjected to none, spray and immersion disinfection before their storage in 100% humidity for 0, 72 and 120 h. The dimensional stability and the surface detail reproduction were indirectly evaluated under low angle illumination on the resulted gypsum casts. At α = 0.05, the parametric dimensional stability data were analyzed using One-Way ANOVA and Tukey’s comparisons, while the nonparametric detail reproduction data were analyzed using KrusKal Wallis and Mann–Whitney's tests. Results All gypsum casts exhibited a degree of expansion; however, the recorded expansion values did not differ between test categories (P > 0.05). Generally, casts obtained from spray-disinfected impressions showed lower detail accuracy (P < 0.05). Immersion-disinfected extended-pour alginates produced casts with better detail accuracy following 120 h of storage (P < 0.05). Conclusion All alginates materials offer comparable cast dimensions under different testing circumstances. Extended-pour alginates offer casts with superior surface details following their immersion disinfection and 120 h of storage. Spray-disinfection using 5.25% sodium hypochlorite affects the surface details of casts obtained from conventional and extended-pour alginates adversely.

scholarly journals Modified Lime Binders for Restoration Work

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Valentina Loganina ◽  
Kristina Sergeeva ◽  
Roman Fediuk ◽  
Sergey Klyuev ◽  
Nikolai Vatin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Storage Time ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Gain Rate ◽  
Calcium Silicate Hydrates ◽  
Restoration Work ◽  
Weather Resistance ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Mixing Water

Lime mixes are the primary material for restoration work in historic buildings. The research object of this study is modifying lime binders with specially synthesized calcium silicate hydrates (CSHs). This study aimed to improve lime render mixes’ weather resistance. The following factors were considered: the density of the liquid glass, the amount of the precipitating additive, the rate of introduction of the precipitating additive, the drying mode of the precipitate, and the storage time of the precipitate. The research methods were X-ray diffraction analysis, differential thermal analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry, and optical and electron microscopy. It was revealed that lime compositions with CSH have a higher strength gain rate than the control compositions. A mathematical model of the kinetics of hardening a lime composite based on a binder filled with CSH was obtained. The regularities of the change in the lime composite’s strength depending on the filler grinding’s fineness, its content, and the amount of mixing water have been established. It was revealed that the introduction of CSH into the lime composition increases the weather resistance of facade lime mixtures by reducing the porosity and increasing the volume of closed pores of the composite.

scholarly journals Materials for Future Quantum Dot-Based Memories

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Nowozin ◽  
D. Bimberg ◽  
K. Daqrouq ◽  
M. N. Ajour ◽  
M. Awedh
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Thermal Emission ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Strong Electron ◽  
Self Organized ◽  
Hole Confinement ◽  
Storage Times ◽  
Capture Cross Sections

The present paper investigates the current status of the storage times in self-organized QDs, surveying a variety of heterostructures advantageous for strong electron and/or hole confinement. Experimental data for the electronic properties, such as localization energies and capture cross-sections, are listed. Based on the theory of thermal emission of carriers from QDs, we extrapolate the values for materials that would increase the storage time at room temperature to more than millions of years. For electron storage, GaSb/AlSb, GaN/AlN, and InAs/AlSb are proposed. For hole storage, GaSb/Al0.9Ga0.1As, GaSb/GaP, and GaSb/AlP are promising candidates.

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 Karakteristik Fisikokimia dan Aktifitas Antioksidan Daging Itik yang Dilapisi Ekstrak Propolis Selama Penyimpanan Suhu Ruang

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
A. Apriantini ◽  
S. Adinata ◽  
Y. C. Endrawati
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Edible Coating ◽  
Cooking Loss ◽  
Propolis Extract ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Storage Times ◽  
And Storage

Duck meat is a perishable food that has a short shelf-life. Therefore, packaging is needed to be used tomaintain duck meat quality during storage, one of the ways to extend shelf-life of duck meat is usingpropolis extract as edible coating which is contained antioxidant substances which can be used to extendduring storage. The aim of this research was to analyze the effect of propolis extract as an edible coatingmaterial on duck meat to maintain the quality and extend shelf-life of duck meat at room temperature.The research was used a completely randomized design (CRD) factorial 4x3 with 3 replications,consisting of 4 propolis concentrations (0.0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%) and 3 storage times (0 hours, 6 hoursand 24 hours). Duck meats coated with propolis extracts had a significant effect on the water content andantioxidant activity of duck meat (P < 0.05). The storage time had a significant effect on the pH valueand the cooking loss of duck meat (P <0.05). The addition of propolis extract and storage time had asignificant effect on the pH value, cooking loss and antioxidant activity of duck meat (P <0.05).

scholarly journals Bio Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Lagenaria siceraria Leaf Extract and their Antibacterial Activity

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 35-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Anandh ◽  
A. Muthuvel ◽  
M. Emayavaramban
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Face Centered Cubic ◽  
Lagenaria Siceraria ◽  
Human Pathogens ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Visible Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Uv Visible

The present investigation demonstrates the formation of silver nanoparticles by the reduction of the aqueous silver metal ions during exposure to the Lagenaria siceraria leaf extract. The synthesized AgNPs have characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) techniques. AgNPs formation has screened by UV-visible spectroscopy through colour conversion due to surface plasma resonance band at 427 nm. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed that the resulting AgNPs are highly crystalline and the structure is face centered cubic (fcc). FT-IR spectrum indicates the presence of different functional groups present in the biomolecules capping the nanoparticles. Further, inhibitory activity of AgNPs and leaf extract were tested against human pathogens like gram-pastive (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis), gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). The results indicated that the AgNPs showed moderate inhibitory actions against human pathogens than Lagenaria siceraria leaf extract, demonstrating its antimicrobial value against pathogenic diseases

scholarly journals Effects of seeding material age, storage time, and tuber tissue zone on glucomannan content of Amorphophallus muelleri Blume

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nunung Harijati ◽  
Retno Mastuti ◽  
Nurul Chairiyah ◽  
Bunga Roosdiana ◽  
Siti Aminur Rohmawati
Keyword(s):  
Storage Time ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Tuber Tissue ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Seeding Material ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Storage Times ◽  
Tissue Zone

Among members of the genus Amorphophallus in Indonesia, Amorphophallus muelleri produces the highest amounts of glucomannan, which is a fiber carbohydrate that plays a significant role in controlling obesity and type 2 diabetes. Glucomannan in A. muelleri is stored in the tubers. Several internal and external factors affect the glucomannan content of the tubers. In this study, we only investigated the internal factors seeding material and tuber. The objectives were: i) to investigate the effect of the seeding material on tuber glucomannan levels; and ii) to assess the influence of the storage period and the tuber part on glucomannan contents. Glucomannan was extracted via centrifugation. The result showed that tubers, which yielded from the center bulbis, have slightly higher glucomannan content than tubers from side bulbis, even though insignificant. Our results indicate significant glucomannan losses at storage times of more than 3 months. Levels decreased by 90% after storage over 3.75 months since shoot collapse. Glucomannan levels of the central and the edge parts of the tubers did not differ significantly.

scholarly journals Transverse Micro Radiography Analysis of the Effect of Experimental Calcium-Containing Primer System on Demineralized Enamel

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1087
Author(s):  
Yusuke Koshimitsu ◽  
Go Inoue ◽  
Mahmoud Sayed ◽  
Amr Saad ◽  
Masaomi Ikeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Storage Time ◽  
Artificial Saliva ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Eds Analysis ◽  
Mineral Deposition ◽  
Demineralized Enamel ◽  
Storage Times ◽  
Additional Mineral ◽  
Mineral Loss

Background: Enamel mineral density is dependent on a balanced dynamic process of demineralization and remineralization. Objective: We evaluated the remineralization potential of experimental calcium- containing primer (CaP) application on enamel subsurface lesions. Methods: Demineralized enamel samples obtained from bovine incisor teeth were prepared and cut buccolingually. All samples were divided into 4 main groups according to the type of primer: CLEARFIL SE BOND 2 Primer (SEP), experimental calcium-containing primer (CaP) and bond: CLEARFIL SE BOND 2 Bond (SEB), CLEARFIL Protect Bond (PBB) treatment: (1) SEP-SEB (2) SEP-PBB (3) CaP-SEB (4) CaP-PBB. Each group was subdivided according to storage time in artificial saliva: immediately, 1 month and 6 months. Then, the samples were analyzed using transverse micro radiography (TMR). Additionally, the samples treated with each primer were prepared for scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) observation. Two-way ANOVA was used for the statistical analysis of mineral loss (ΔZ: vol%·µm). Results: CaP-PBB had the significantly lowest ΔZ at all storage times, while SEP-SEB had the highest ΔZ (p < 0.05). SEM observations revealed that new crystals were formed on the surface after 6 months, and the ratio of calcium on the enamel increased in the EDS analysis. Conclusion: Experimental calcium-containing primer can provide additional mineral deposition, with even further deposition when combined with a fluoride-containing bond.

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