Biosorption of Chromium from Spent Semi-Chrome Liquor: Part 1 Effective Pollution Abatement using Bacillus cerus

2021 ◽  
Vol 116 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saranya Kailasam ◽  
Kanimozhi Balaji ◽  
Swarna Vinodh Kanth
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Pollution Abatement ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Neighbor Joining ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Rrna Sequencing ◽  
Chromium Biosorption ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Process Liquor

The current study focuses on the isolation of Bacillus cerus from mangrove rhizosphere and its ability to treat semi-chrome process liquor of upper leathers. This strain has been identified by its molecular characteristics (16s rRNA sequencing) and confirmation has been obtained from neighbor joining tree. Minimum inhibitory concentration of the strain has been found to be 50 ppm. The growth pattern of this organism has been investigated in the presence of chromium, which showed the bacterial strain can grow luxuriantly at 50 and 100 ppm concentration of chromium. Biosorption study has been conducted at different concentrations (50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 ppm) of chromium. The biosorption capability of Bacillus cerus has been found to be 80.78, 73.19, 65.86, 59.44 and 39.27% for 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 ppm respectively. Chromium sorption from the semi-chrome process liquor by Bacillus cerus has also been investigated, which showed a reduction of 76.15, 68.56, 61.63, 56.29 and 36.51% against 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 ppm of chromium. Sorption characterization has been carried out by FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy) and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) analyses and the results confirmed the presence of sorption of chromium in Bacillus cerus.

Effect of Synthesis Parameters on Size of the Biodegradable Poly (L-Lactide) (PLLA) Microspheres

2013 ◽  
Vol 858 ◽  
pp. 60-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Hawari ◽  
C.Y. Tham ◽  
Zuratul Ain Abdul Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Water Volume ◽  
Synthesis Parameters ◽  
Weight Variation ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Biodegradable Poly ◽  
Evaporation Technique ◽  
Molecular Weight Variation ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this work, PLLA microspheres were prepared via emulsion solvent evaporation technique. Several synthesis parameters were studied to evaluate their effect on the size of PLLA microspheres. PLLA pallets before emulsion and PLLA microspheres surface chemistry after emulsion were determined using Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR). Results showed that PLLA pallets and microspheres FTIR obtained an identical spectrum. Microspheres size and surface morphology were determined using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). In conclusion, the parameters that significantly affect the size of PLLA microspheres were PLLA concentration, DCM to water volume ratio, PVA concentration and stirring speed. PVA molecular weight variation showed no significant change in microspheres size.

Synthesis and application of carbon based heterogeneous catalysts for ultrasound assisted biodiesel production

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Namrata D. Gaikwad ◽  
Parag R. Gogate
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Heterogeneous Catalysts ◽  
Temperature Programmed Desorption ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Acid Catalysts ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Carbon Based

AbstractIn the present work, carbon based heterogeneous acid catalysts have been prepared using various synthesis approaches based on the use of sustainable starting materials. The properties of the catalysts have been investigated using Fourier transformed infra-red (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), temperature-programmed desorption (NH

scholarly journals Development of an Oxcarbazepine Solid Dispersion Using Skimmed Milk to Improve the Solubility and Dissolution Profile

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Shah ◽  
D. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solid Dispersion ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Crystalline Nature ◽  
Skimmed Milk ◽  
Scanning Electron

Oxcarbazepine has low solubility and low oral bioavailability, so it’s a challenge to formulate suitable dosage form. In this present investigation, to improve the dissolution rate and solubility, skimmed milk is used as a carrier. Physical mixers were prepared using various drugs to carrier ratio and spray drying technology was used to develop solid dispersion with the carrier. Various techniques were used to characterize the solid dispersion immediately after they were made which includes differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, fourier transform infra- red spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and in-vitro dissolution profiles. The differential scanning calorimetry thermograms of raw drug indicated of its anhydrous crystalline nature. In thermograms of solid dispersion, the characteristic peak was absent suggesting the change from crystalline nature to amorphous form. X-ray diffraction confirmed those results. X-ray diffraction results of raw drug showed highly intense peak characteristic of its crystalline nature where solid dispersion showed less intense, more diffused peak indicating the change in crystalline form. Fourier transforms infra-red spectroscopy studies showed there was no interaction between drug and carrier. Scanning electron microscopy support the amorphous nature of mixer. The whole formulation showed distinct enhancement in the drug release behavior and solubility. The optimum oxcarbazepine to skimmed milk ratio 1:3 enhances the in-vitro drug release by 3.5 fold and also show distinct increase in solubility. It was concluded that for improvement of solubility of poorly water soluble oxcarbazepine, skimmed milk powder as a carrier can be utilize very well.

Radiation Synthesis of Superabsorbent Poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid)-Sodium Alginate Hydrogels

2013 ◽  
Vol 746 ◽  
pp. 88-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erizal ◽  
Sudirman ◽  
Emil Budianto ◽  
A. Mahendra ◽  
Rike Yudianti
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Acrylic Acid ◽  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Irradiation Dose ◽  
Natural Polymer ◽  
Equilibrium Degree ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Sem Micrograph ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Poly Acrylamide

Sodium alginate (NaAlg) is considered to be a potential natural polymer for biomaterial applications, because of its hydrophilic properties that is capable to increase the swelling of hydrogels and biodegradable. This study describes the synthesis of a poly (acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) NaAlg superabsorbent hydrogels via crosslinking gamma radiation. The effect of irradiation dose (20-40 kGy) and NaAlg concentration (0.1-0.7 %) of on swelling of hydrogels were studied. The copolymers were characterized by Fourier transform infra red spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrograph. The presence of the lowest (0.1%) NaAlg concentration provokes a significant increasing the equilibrium degree solution (EDS) of hydrogel up 800 g/g ,and the extent of gel fraction increases as a function irradiation dose up to about 99 %. The hydrogels were also found to be sensitive to the ionic strength of medium. The FTIR spectra of hydrogels were shown crosslinking occurs between acrylamide and acrylic acid and pores structures in the hydrogel observed by using SEM.

scholarly journals Sintesis dan Karakterisasi CNT (Carbon Nanotube) Berdopan Logam Kobalt

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Nur Dwi Lestari ◽  
Pardoyo Pardoyo ◽  
Agus Subagio
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Energy Dispersive ◽  
Gas Sorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Scanning Electron

Telah dilakukan penelitian sintesis dan karakterisasi CNT (Carbon Nanotube) dengan doping logam kobalt. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan karakter CNT sebelum dan setelah didoping dengan variasi konsentrasi logam 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% dan 50%. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah impregnasi basah yang meliputi perendaman pada larutan logam dan kalsinasi. Hasil impregnasi dianalisis menggunakan Fourier Transform-Infra Red (FT-IR), GSA (Gas Sorption Analysis), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) dan Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS). Analisis FT-IR menunjukkan adanya vibrasi ulur dari ikatan Co-C dan Co-O.  Hasil GSA menunjukkan bahwa CNT loading 30% mempunyai luas permukaan tertinggi yaitu 69,192 m2/g. Hasil SEM-EDS menunjukkan bahwa morfologi permukaan dinding CNT ditutupi aggregat-aggregat kobalt. Pada hasil EDS fraksi kobalt dihasilkan adalah 1,96 % yang nilainya tidak jauh berbeda dari fraksi Fe yaitu 1,49%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa CNT doping logam Co menggunakan metode impregnasi basah tidak efektif.

Interaction of Candida albicans with Fluconazole/ Clotrimazole: Effect on Hyphae Formation and Expression of Hyphal Wall Protein 1

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sakineh Jam Shahriari ◽  
Fahimeh Alizadeh ◽  
Alireza Khodavandi
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Opportunistic Human Pathogen ◽  
Hyphal Wall ◽  
Scanning Electron

Background and Aims: Candida albicans (C. albicans) is the most common opportunistic human pathogen. Therapeutic options for Candida infections are limited to available antifungal drugs. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of fluconazole/clotrimazole (FLU/CLT) on C. albicans hyphae formation. Materials and Methods: We have established the effectiveness of the combination of FLU/CLT on C. albicans hyphae formation. Interaction of C. albicans with combination of FLU/CLT was performed using the CLSI guidelines and time-killing curves. We investigated the anti-hyphal activities of combination of FLU/CLT against C. albicans using XTT and crystal violet assays as well as scanning electron microscopy and expression of HWP1 gene. Results: The interaction of C. albicans with FLU/CLT resulted in synergistic, partial synergistic and indifferent effects. The interaction of FLU/CLT were confirmed by time-killing curves. FLU/CLT combined resulted in the reduction of metabolic activity and hyphae formation in C. albicans. Images taken by scanning electron microscopy indicated the effectiveness on hyphae disruption. According to relative real time polymerase chain reaction analysis, the mean Ct values revealed the significant decrease in expression level of the HWP1 gene. A 2.86- and 2.33-fold decrease in HWP1 gene expression was observed in combination of FLU/CLT treatment at 2× minimum inhibitory concentration and 1× minimum inhibitory concentration, respectively (p=0.002). Conclusions: We confirmed that the hyphae is a target for the combination of FLU/CLT in C. albicans. HWP1 gene is likely to be considered as a probable targets synergistic interaction of FLU/CLT against C. albicans.

Impact and Thermal Properties of Unsaturated Polyester (UPR) Composites Filled with Empty Fruit Bunch Palm Oil (EFBPO) and Cellulose

2014 ◽  
Vol 896 ◽  
pp. 310-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elmer Surya ◽  
Michael ◽  
Halimatuddahliana ◽  
Maulida
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Impact Test ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this research, the impact properties of unsaturated polyester (UPR) composites filled with empty fruit bunch palm oil (EFBPO) and cellulose were investigated. The composites were made by hand-lay up method by mixing UPR with the content of each fillers (EFBPO and cellulose) of 5,10,15,20 wt.%. The parameter which was carried out on the prepared samples was impact test. It was found that the addition of fillers to the matrix caused the impact strength of composites increased at 10% addition of EFBPO and 5% addition of cellulose. The results were confirmed by fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) and supported by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Structural Investigation of Ba2+ and Sr2+ Diphyllosilicates Doped with Yb3+ Ions

2007 ◽  
Vol 555 ◽  
pp. 219-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Nedić ◽  
V. Dondur ◽  
A. Kremenović ◽  
R. Dimitrijević
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Structural Investigation ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ceramic materials, barium and strontium diphyllosilicates doped with ytterbium ions, were obtained by thermal treatment from Ba–LTA and Sr–LTA zeolites. The samples were characterized with Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Infra–Red Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. The crystal structures of diphyllosilacetes have been refined.

scholarly journals Changes in the Molecular Characteristics of Bovine and Marine Collagen in the Presence of Proteolytic Enzymes as a Stage Used in Scaffold Formation

Marine Drugs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 502
Author(s):  
Marfa N. Egorikhina ◽  
Ludmila L. Semenycheva ◽  
Victoria O. Chasova ◽  
Irina I. Bronnikova ◽  
Yulia P. Rubtsova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Proteolytic Enzymes ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Species Origin ◽  
Bovine Collagen ◽  
Hydrolyzed Collagen ◽  
Source Materials ◽  
Scanning Electron

Biopolymers, in particular collagen and fibrinogen, are the leading materials for use in tissue engineering. When developing technology for scaffold formation, it is important to understand the properties of the source materials as well as the mechanisms that determine the formation of the scaffold structures. Both factors influence the properties of scaffolds to a great extent. Our present work aimed to identify the features of the molecular characteristics of collagens of different species origin and the changes they undergo during the enzymatic hydrolysis used for the process of scaffold formation. For this study, we used the methods of gel-penetrating chromatography, dynamic light scattering, reading IR spectra, and scanning electron microscopy. It was found that cod collagen (CC) and bovine collagen (BC) have different initial molecular weight parameters, and that, during hydrolysis, the majority of either type of protein is hydrolyzed by the proteolytic enzymes within the first minute. The differently sourced collagen samples were also hydrolyzed with the formation of two low molecular fractions: Mw ~ 10 kDa and ~20 kDa. In the case of CC, the microstructure of the final scaffolds contained denser, closely spaced fibrillar areas, while the BC-sourced scaffolds had narrow, short fibrils composed of unbound fibers of hydrolyzed collagen in their structure.

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