scholarly journals Reduction of Aflatoxin B1 in Corn by Water-Assisted Microwaves Treatment and Its Effects on Corn Quality

Toxins ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 605
Author(s):  
Yaolei Zhang ◽  
Mengmeng Li ◽  
Yuanxiao Liu ◽  
Erqi Guan ◽  
Ke Bian
Keyword(s):  
Aflatoxin B1 ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Initial Level ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Maximum Reduction ◽  
Pasting Temperature ◽  
Paste Viscosity ◽  
Corn Kernels

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the most commonly found mycotoxin in corn, which is highly toxic, carcinogenic, teratogenic, and mutagenic for the health of humans and animals. In order to reduce the AFB1 in corn, corn kernels were processed with Water-assisted Microwaves Treatment (WMT) and the feasibility of WMT processing on AFB1 reduction and its effects on corn quality were analyzed. Increasing the treatment time and microwave power could increase the reduction of AFB1, and the maximum reduction rate could reach 58.6% and 56.8%, respectively. There was no significant correlation between the initial concentration of AFB1 and the reduction rate of AFB1. During WMT, the main toxigenic molds were sterilized completely, and the moisture content of corn climbed up and then declined to the initial level. WMT could obviously increase the fatty acid value and pasting temperature of corn and reduce the all paste viscosity of corn. However, it had little effect on the color of corn. The results indicated that WMT could reduce AFB1 effectively and avoid the vast appearance of heat-damaged kernels simultaneously. Undoubtedly, water played an important role in WMT. This result provides a new idea for the reduction of AFB1 by microwave.

FABRICATION OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL PHOTONIC CRYSTALS WITH GE2SB2TE5 NANOHOLE ARRAYS BY NANOSPHERE LITHOGRAPHY

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (06n07) ◽  
pp. 1300-1305
Author(s):  
KI-HO SONG ◽  
HYUN-YONG LEE ◽  
HOE-YOUNG YANG ◽  
SUNG-WON KIM ◽  
JAE-HEE SEO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photonic Crystals ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Nanosphere Lithography ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Photonic Bandgaps ◽  
Nanohole Arrays ◽  
Plasma Treatment Time ◽  
Lift Off

Two-dimensional photonic crystals (2D-PCs) with Ge 2 Sb 2 Te 5 ( GST ) nanohole arrays were prepared by the nanosphere lithography (NSL) process. A primary factor of PCs is that the refractive index (n) and the n-modulation can be realized by using the GST films, which exhibit a reversible phase transformation between amorphous and crystalline states by laser illumination. The polystyrene (PS) spheres with a diameter of 500 nm were spin-coated on Si substrate and subsequently reduced by O 2-plasma treatment. The reduced spheres were utilized as a lift-off mask of the NSL process and their size and separation could be precisely controlled. Amorphous GST films were thermally evaporated and then the reduced PS spheres were removed. The fabricated GST nanohole arrays were observed by SEM and AFM. The nanohole diameters are nearly linearly reduced with increasing plasma-treatment time (t). The reduction rate (δ) for the conditions of this work was evaluated to be ~ 0.92 nm/s. The period (Λ) and filling factor (η) of PCs are structure parameters that determine their photonic bandgaps (PBGs). η-modulation can be easily achieved via a control of t and the Λ can be also modulated by the use of PS spheres with specific diameter. In addition, the PBGs for the fabricated GST 2 D PC were calculated by considering the amorphous and crystalline states of GST .

Carbothermic Reduction of Titanium-Bearing Blast Furnace Slag

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Lan Zhen ◽  
Guo-Hua Zhang ◽  
Kuo-Chih Chou
Keyword(s):  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Carbothermic Reduction ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Isothermal Treatment ◽  
Reduction Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Iron And Steel ◽  
Furnace Slag

AbstractThe carbothermic reduction experiments were carried out for titanium-bearing blast furnace slag in Panzhihua Iron and Steel Company in argon atmosphere at high temperatures. The effects of reduction temperature, isothermal treatment time and carbon content on the formation of TiC were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The XRD pattern results showed that MgAl2O4 phase disappeared and the main phase of the reduced sample was TiC when the reduction temperature was higher than 1,773 K. The SEM pictures showed that the reduction rate of the titanium-bearing blast furnace slag could be increased by enhancing the temperature and the C content (carbon ratio ≤1.0). Furthermore, it was also found that TiC had the tendency of concentrating around the iron. The effects of additives such as Fe and CaCl2 on the formation of TiC were also studied in the present study.

scholarly journals Reduction of hexavalent chrome from artificial effluent of chrome: Batch electrocoagulation method [Reducción del cromo hexavalente de efluente artificial de cromado: Método de electrocoagulación por lotes]

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Hans Portilla ◽  
Aldo Castillo ◽  
César Arévalo ◽  
Fabio Cabrera ◽  
Juan Vega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hexavalent Chromium ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Test Time ◽  
Electrode Area ◽  
Maximum Reduction ◽  
Batch Type ◽  
Chromium Plating ◽  
Hexavalent Chrome ◽  
Reduction Percentage

The present research evaluated treatment time, electrode area / effluent volume ratio, on the% reduction of hexavalent chromium in artificial chrome plating effluents, was evaluated by the batch electrocoagulation method; Method for which A-36 steel anodes and cathodes of (5.0 x 5.0 x 0.2) cm were used. The number of electrodes and the separation between them was varied in order to vary the ratio of electrode area / effluent volume and; for a batch type electrocoagulation reactor in which 27 tests were carried out; keeping the volume of effluent treated constant. From the results obtained, it was determined that the increase in the electrocoagulation time and the electrode area / effluent volume ratio influence the percentage of hexavalent chromium reduction of the artificial chromium plating, as supported by ANOVA and test F; the maximum reduction percentage achieved was 91.65%, with respect to the initial concentration (20 mg/L), for a test time of 60 minutes and a ratio of electrode area / effluent volume of 0.912 m2/L.

scholarly journals Fermentation alcoolique : observations cinétiques

OENO One ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 281
Author(s):  
Pierre Strehaiano ◽  
Marc Moreno ◽  
Gérard Goma
Keyword(s):  
Ethanol Production ◽  
Cell Density ◽  
Alcoholic Fermentation ◽  
Initial Level ◽  
Cell Concentration ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Mise En Œuvre ◽  
Cette Observation ◽  
Nous Montrons

<p style="text-align: justify;">Dans un premier temps, les concepts cinétiques nécessaires à la compréhension et à la mise en œuvre de la fermentation alcoolique sont discutés.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dans un deuxième temps, à la lumière des résultats expérimentaux, nous montrons l'influence de la concentration initiale en sucre (glucose) sur les rendements en biomasse et en éthanol, sur la densité cellulaire et la vitesse moyenne de production d'éthanol. La concentration cellulaire est relativement faible (1,5 à 3 gl<sup>-1</sup>) et ce, quelle que soit la concentration initiale en substrat.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Après avoir discuté cette observation, nous montrons qu'il n'existe pas de phase exponentielle de croissance et que, lorsque la concentration initiale en sucre augmente, la fraction de temps de fermentation qui s'effectue à un taux de croissance supérieur à 10<sup>-2</sup> µm diminue très sensiblement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">+++</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In that work, kinetic concepts concerning understanding and process of alcoholic fermentation are discussed. Refering to experimental results, it is shown that yield of biomass and of ethanol, cell density and mean speed of ethanol production are in connection with the initial level of glucose. Cell concentration is relatively low without any correlation with the initial concentration of substrate.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is shown that exponential growing phase does not exist; when increases the initial level of glucose decreases strongly the time of fermentation occuring with a level growing higher than 10<sup>-2</sup> µm.</p>

scholarly journals Electrochemical Removal of Copper Ion Using Coconut Shell Activated Carbon

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 530
Author(s):  
Nur Azza Azyan Muin ◽  
Hawaiah Imam Maarof ◽  
Nur Alwani Ali Bashah ◽  
Nor Aida Zubir ◽  
Rasyidah Alrozi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Applied Voltage ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Copper Ion ◽  
Electrochemical Process ◽  
Coconut Shell ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon

In this work, coconut shell activated carbon (CSAC) electrode was evaluated to remove copper ion via electrochemical processes. CSAC electrode and graphite were applied as the cathode and the anode, respectively. The reusability of the electrode, the effects of initial pH, applied voltage and initial concentration were studied. The electrochemical process was carried out for 3 h of treatment time, and the electrodes (anode and cathode) were separated by 1 cm. The results revealed that CSAC is proven as a reusable electrode to remove copper ion, up to 99% of removal efficiency from an initial concentration of 50 ppm after it had been used three times. From the observation, the removal efficiency was optimum at an initial pH of 4.33 (without any initial pH adjustment). The applied voltage at 8 V showed a higher removal efficiency of copper ion compared to at 5 V.

scholarly journals Effect of Processing Methods on the Physicochemical, Antinutrient and Pasting Properties of Three Commonly Consumed Soup Thickeners in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
J. Eke-Ejiofor ◽  
C. U. Awajiogak
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Time ◽  
Amylose Content ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Antinutritional Factors ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Peak Time ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Pasting Temperature ◽  
Gelation Concentration

The effect of processing methods on the physicochemical, functional, anti-nutrient factors and pasting properties of Mucuna sloanei (ukpo), Brachystegia eurycoma (achi) and Daterium microcarpum (ofor) were assessed using standard methods. Flour from these seeds were produced after boiling and soaking at different time intervals.  The moisture and ash contents of the three soup thickeners ranged between 5.58- 8.92% and 1.14-5.59% with sample B1 (achi boiled for 15 min) and C4 (ofor soaked for 48 h) having the lowest while sample B2 (achi boiled for 30 min) and C1 (ofor boiled for 15 min) having the highest. Crude Fat and fibre contents ranged from 2.90-10.95% and 1.30-14.39% with samples C1 and A1 (ukpo boiled for 15 min) as the highest respectively. Crude protein and carbohydrate contents of soup thickeners ranged between 9.19 -21.31% and 45.01-71.38% with samples A3 (ukpo soaked for 24 h) and B4 (achi soaked for 48 h) as the highest. Sugar and starch contents ranged from 2.61-5.04% and from 69.00-74.27% respectively with sample C4 and A4 (ukpo soaked for 48 h) as the lowest and sample A3 and B3 (Achi soaked for 24 h) as the highest. Amylose content increased with boiling and decreased with soaking which was the reverse amylopectin. Functional properties showed bulk density and dispersibility to range between 0.56-0.76 g/ml and 32.50-48-00% with sample B3 (achi soaked for 24 h) as highest in both cases. Solubility and swelling power ranged from 32.56-107.51% and from 4.61-8.72 g/g with sample A2 (ukpo boiled for 30 min) and A1 having the highest respectively. Foam capacity ranged from 2.50-29.50% with sample C2 (ofor soaked for 48 h) having the lowest and sample A1 having the highest, while the least gelation concentration of the three soup thickeners recorded 2.00% for all the treatments. Water absorption capacity ranged between 0.67-10.46 ml/g with B1 having the lowest and sample C2 having the highest. Antinutritional factors showed that phytate recorded 0.01 g/kg for all the treatments, tannin ranged from 2.22-40.71 mg/kg, oxalate between 3.40-7.90mg/100g and saponin between 2.60-9.18% with different treatments affecting the antinutrients. Free fatty acid, peroxide value, saponification and acid values increased with an increase in treatment time while iodine value decreased as processing time increased. Pasting result showed that treatment and time affected pasting properties with the highest values as peak viscosity 16429RVU, trough viscosity 9231RVU, breakdown 7858RVU, final viscosity 19977RVU and set back viscosity 13004RVU respectively. Peak time and pasting temperature ranged between 1.60-6.10 min and between 50.25-76.18°C for the different treatments. This study shows the need for appropriate treatment and time combination for better nutrient availability and detoxification of these seeds as soup thickeners.

scholarly journals Plasma Degradation of Pesticides on the Surface of Corn and Evaluation of Its Quality Changes

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8830
Author(s):  
Hongxia Liu ◽  
Dingmeng Guo ◽  
Xinxin Feng
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Acid Value ◽  
Quality Changes ◽  
Air Flow Rate ◽  
Acceptable Range ◽  
Significant Difference

Plasma is a surface decontamination tool that is widely used in the food fields for pesticide degradation. In this study the effect of plasma on pesticide elimination from the surface of corn and the corn quality changes were tested as functions of power, air flow rate, treatment time, and frequency. Results indicated that plasma treatment for 60 s at 1000 mL·min−1 air flow rate, power of 20 W, and frequency of 1200 Hz, achieved the largest degradation efficiency up to 86.2% for chlorpyrifos and 66.6% for carbaryl, both of which were below the maximum residues limit of grains. Most importantly, after plasma treatment, there was a remarkable decrease (p < 0.05) in moisture content and starch content for treated corn compared with control. The acid value for treated corn showed a prominent increase (p < 0.05), but within the acceptable range of the standard. The vitamin B2 content of treated corn did not show a significant difference (p > 0.05). All results of this study demonstrated that plasma treatment is a promising technology with the ability to remove pesticide residues on corn while maintaining its quality within acceptable limits.

scholarly journals The In Vivo Toxicity and Antimicrobial Properties for Electrolyzed Oxidizing (EO) Water-Based Mouthwashes

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 4299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Ling Hsieh ◽  
Jiun-Cheng Yao ◽  
Sung-Chih Hsieh ◽  
Nai-Chia Teng ◽  
You-Tai Chu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Hypochlorous Acid ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Antimicrobial Efficacy ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Microbial Count ◽  
In Vivo Toxicity

The objective of this study was to verify the feasibility of electrolyzed oxidizing (EO) water as a mouthwash through the evaluation of its in vivo toxicity by embryonic zebrafish and antimicrobial efficacy against Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans). Methodology: Each 1.5–3.0 g of sodium chloride (NaCl), sodium bromide (NaBr), or calcium chloride (CaCl2) were added into an electrolyzer with 300 mL of DD water to produce electrolyzed oxidizing (EO) water. A zebrafish embryo assay was used to evaluate acute toxicity of specimens. Antimicrobial property was conducted with 100 μL microbial count of 1 × 108 cfu/mL S. mutans to blend with each 10 mL specimen of chlorhexidine (CHX) gluconate or hypochlorous acid (HOCl) for various time points. The concentration of viable microorganisms was assessed according to individually standardized inoculum by a plate-count method. Results: Among the EO water produced from NaCl, NaBr, and CaCl2, the EO water from NaCl showed a relatively low mortality rate of zebrafish embryos and was chosen for a detailed investigation. The mortality rates for the groups treated with EO water containing 0.0125% and 0.0250% HOCl were not statically different from those of a negative control, however the mortality rate was 66.7 ± 26.2% in 0.2% CHX gluconate for the same treatment time of 0.5 min. All of the HOCl or 2.0% CHX gluconate groups showed >99.9% antimicrobial effectiveness against S. mutans; while the 0.2% CHX gluconate group showed a bacterial reduction rate of 87.5% and 97.1% for treatment times of 0.5 min and 1.0 min, respectively. Conclusions: Except for the 0.2% CHX gluconate, all the HOCl specimens and 2.0% CHX gluconate revealed similar antimicrobial properties (>99.9%) against S. mutans. The EO water comprised of both 0.0125% and 0.0250% HOCl showed >99.9% antimicrobial efficacy but with little in vivo toxicity, illuminating the possibility as an alternative mouthwash for dental and oral care.

scholarly journals Shaking Table Tests of Curved Bridge considering Bearing Friction Sliding Isolation

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Yan ◽  
Qingning Li ◽  
Chun Han ◽  
Haotian Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Design ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Shaking Table ◽  
Seismic Model ◽  
Peak Acceleration ◽  
Curved Bridges ◽  
Curved Bridge ◽  
Maximum Reduction ◽  
Sliding Isolation ◽  
Bearing Friction

Specific to severe damage to curved bridges in earthquakes caused by the excessive force of the fixed bearings and piers, a new seismic design method on curved bridges considering bearing friction sliding isolation is proposed in this paper. Seismic model bridge and isolation model bridge with similarity ratio of 1/20 were made and the shaking table comparison test was conducted. The experimental results show that the isolation model curved bridge suffered less seismic damage than the seismic model curved bridge. The fundamental frequencies of the seismic model bridge and isolation model bridge decreased and the damping ratio increased with the increase of seismic intensity. Compared with seismic curved bridge, the maximum reduction rates of peak acceleration along the radial and tangential directions on the top of pier of the isolation model curved bridge were 47.3% and 55.5%, respectively, and the maximum reduction rate of the peak strain on the bottom of pier of the isolation model curved bridge was 43.4%. For the isolation model curved bridge, the maximum reduction rate of peak acceleration on the top of pier was 24.6% compared with that on the bottom of pier. The study results can provide experimental basis for the seismic design of curved bridges.

Study on the Electrokinetic Remediation Technology of Cr (VI) Polluted Soil

2013 ◽  
Vol 726-731 ◽  
pp. 1751-1754
Author(s):  
Feng Chen ◽  
Ji Hong Xing ◽  
Zhang Wei Cao
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Applied Voltage ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Potassium Dichromate ◽  
Electrokinetic Remediation ◽  
Polluted Soil ◽  
In Situ Remediation ◽  
Remediation Technology ◽  
Initial Concentration

Electrokinetic remediation is in-situ remediation technique. Potassium dichromate was chosen as the pollutant and its initial concentration was 500mg·kg-1 in Kaolin soil. This experiment, we are to study the feasibility ,the factors which influence the whole course, including applied voltage, treatment time, soil moisture, OH- produced at the cathode and its control. It indicate that, there is separating out oxygen at anode, hydry at cathode. Cr2O72-and CrO42- absorb electron to change to Cr3+, and unite to Cr (OH)3. The experiment results show OH- produced at the cathode has crucial effects on the removal efficiency of chromium; secondly the applied voltage and treatment time have important influence on the efficiency, and the soil moisture affects the efficiency in some degree.

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