A Signature of 27 day Solar Rotation in the Concentration of Metallic Ions within the Terrestrial Ionosphere

It is well-known that solar activity is basically caused by the Interaction of magnetic fields with convection and solar rotation, resulting in a great variety of dynamic phenomena, like flares, surges, sunspots, prominences, etc. Many conferences have been devoted to solar activity, including the role of magnetic fields. Similar attention has not been paid to the role of magnetic fields for the overall dynamics and energy balance of the solar atmosphere, related to the general problem of chromospheric and coronal heating. To penetrate this problem we have to focus our attention more on the physical conditions in the ‘quiet’ regions than on the conspicuous phenomena in active regions.

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Influence of Applied Phytosanitary Treatments and Climatic Crop Year on Zinc Content in Wines from Tohani Vineyard

Revista de Chimie ◽

10.37358/rc.17.9.5830 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 68 (9) ◽

pp. 2092-2097

Author(s):

Catalina Calin ◽

Gina Vasile Scaeteanu ◽

Roxana Maria Madjar ◽

Otilia Cangea

Keyword(s):

Zinc Content ◽

Soil Samples ◽

Limit Set ◽

Red Wines ◽

Metallic Ions ◽

Sauvignon Blanc ◽

Before And After ◽

Haze Formation ◽

Zinc Levels ◽

Concentration Levels

Metallic ions present a great importance in oenological practice and usually are present in wines in levels that are not hazardous. Among all metallic ions, zinc presents a great interest because may cause the persistence of the wine sour taste and by the side of Al, Cu, Fe and Ni, contribute to the haze formation and the change of color. The present study was focused on measuring the concentration levels of mobile zinc from vineyard soil before and after phytosanitary treatments and zinc content from white (Feteasca Alba - FA, Riesling Italian - RI, Sauvignon Blanc - SB, Tamaioasa Rom�neasca - TR), rose (Busuioaca de Bohotin - BB) and red (Feteasca Neagra - FN) wines within the wine-growing Tohani area, Romania. Other objective was to investigate of the influence of crop year and variety on zinc levels found in wine samples. Mobile zinc content for all analyzed soil samples is low ([1.5 mg/kg). Analyses indicated that zinc content found in wines was below 5 mg/L, limit set by Organisation Internationale of Vine and Wine (OIV). Also, it was found that red wines contain zinc in higher concentrations than white ones.

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The Effect of Metallic and Ionic Species on the Performance of a Biological Effluent Treatment System

Water Quality Research Journal ◽

10.2166/wqrj.1977.013 ◽

1977 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 191-212

Author(s):

B. Volesky ◽

Q. Samak ◽

P. Waller

Keyword(s):

Activated Sludge ◽

Inorganic Ions ◽

Industrial Effluents ◽

Original Data ◽

Ionic Species ◽

Threshold Concentration ◽

Effluent Treatment ◽

Organic Load ◽

Metallic Ions ◽

Activated Sludge Systems

Abstract Review of the available results appearing in the recent literature is presented focusing particularly upon the effects of metallic ions such as Cr, Cu, Zn, Cd, Hg, V, Zn, Ni and Co. Some original data involving the effects of Na are presented and discussed. Development of parameters used in evaluating the influence of toxic or inhibitory species on the mixed microbial population of an activated sludge system is of crucial importance and different techniques employed such as BOD-COD-TOC-removal rates, Oxygen Uptake Rate, and others are discussed, showing relative inadequacy of currently applied assays. From the data available, certain trends can be discerned. There is a definite threshold concentration for each metallic ion, depending on the organic load of the feed. In the order of increasing toxicity to activated sludge systems reflected in lower BOD removals the following metals have been listed as inhibiting factors at concentrations starting from 1 ppm applied on a continuous basis: hexavalent chromium, cobalt, zinc, cadmium, trivalent chromium, copper and nickel. Metals in combination have not been reported to exhibit any significantly different effects as compared to those observed with individually introduced metallic ions. Tolerance of some activated sludge systems to shock loadings by various inorganic ions and metals is reviewed. The conclusions are of particular importance for estimating the performance of biox systems handling industrial effluents which are likely to contain toxic components of inorganic or metallic nature.

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Electrolysis of Wastewater - A Laboratory Study

Water Quality Research Journal ◽

10.2166/wqrj.1975.023 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 214-223

Author(s):

N.S. Wei ◽

G.W. Heinke

Keyword(s):

Energy Source ◽

Mathematical Model ◽

Stainless Steel ◽

Charge Density ◽

Energy Requirement ◽

Phosphate Removal ◽

Septic Tank ◽

Metallic Ions ◽

Treatment Unit ◽

Consumable Electrodes

Abstract This paper presents bench scale experimental results on the electrolysis of raw domestic wastewater. Studies carried out with consumable electrodes are discussed. A mathematical model of a small electrolytic sewage treatment unit for individual household application is developed. The energy consumption and cost of such a device are discussed. Electrolysis can be described as a process in which chemical reactions are induced at each electro-liquid interface by applying an external electrical energy source to a system of electrodes immersed in a liquid. This paper deals only with electrolysis where a direct current power supply is used as the energy source. The process is governed by Faraday' s two laws on electrochemistry. The fundamental process parameter is the electrical charge density, measured as coulombs per litre (c/1) of wastewater treated. There are two basic types of electrolysis depending on the choice of anode material. When the anode is made of dissolvable metallic material such as iron, stainless steel and aluminum, the metal dissolves and goes into the sewage as metallic ions and forms hydrated metallic oxides which act as flocculating agents. The amount of metal dissolved is proportional to the quantity of electrical charges supplied to the system. Results from a series of batch experiments showed that electrolysis with consumable electrodes is capable of removing significant amounts of organic pollutants. Total organic carbon (TOC) removal was found to be a function of charge density. Phosphate removal efficiency of 90 percent or higher was achieved at a relatively low charge density of 240 coulombs per litre with either iron or stainless steel anodes. A mathematical model was derived in the conceptual design of a household electrolytic treatment unit. The model incorporates variables such as decomposition voltage of the electrodes and electrical conductivity of the wastewater as well as the physical configuration of the electrolytic cell. The energy requirement of such a unit can be calculated from the model. It is suggested in this paper that an electrolytic waste treatment unit could be an alternative to the septic tank and tile bed system in areas where the latter is not applicable due to poor soil and terrain conditions.

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Development of the Biomaterials Technology for the Infection Resistance

Current Pharmaceutical Design ◽

10.2174/1381612824666180307121716 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (8) ◽

pp. 886-895 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Tengzhou Xu ◽

Zhou Chen ◽

Zhaofeng Chen ◽

Yuxin Fan ◽

Haifeng Mao

Keyword(s):

Disease Spread ◽

Metallic Ions ◽

Comparative Performance ◽

Tissue Interactions ◽

Infection Resistance ◽

Glass Base ◽

Microbial Proliferation ◽

The Common ◽

Multicenter Clinical Trials ◽

Technical Solutions

Infections caused by microbial proliferation are one of the common issues and serious threats to the medical care, and they usually result in disease spread. Therefore, it is a significant issue for developing the antiinfective biomaterials to control this problem, according to the specific clinical application. Meanwhile, all their properties, the best anti-infective performance, the safe biocompatibility and the appropriate tissue interactions must be conformed to each other. At present, technologies are developing novel biomaterials and surfaces endowed with anti-infective properties, relying either on bactericidal or anti-biofilm activities. This review focuses on thoroughly summarizing numerous kinds of antibacterial biomaterials, including the antibacterial matrix biomaterials, antibacterial coatings and films, nanostructured materials and antibacterial fibers. Among these strategies, the utilization of bio-glass base and graphene base antibacterial matrix, and their effects on the antibiosis mechanism were emphatically discussed. Simultaneously, the effects and mechanisms of nano-coated metallic ions are also mentioned. Overall, there is a wealth of technical solutions to contrast the establishment of an implant infection. The lack of well-structured prospective multicenter clinical trials hinders the achievement of conclusive data on the efficacy and comparative performance of antibacterial biomaterials.

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Synthesis of geopolymers from fly and bottom ashes of a thermoelectrical power plant for metallic ions adsorption

Environmental Science and Pollution Research ◽

10.1007/s11356-021-15882-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Enrique C. Peres ◽

Matias Schadeck Netto ◽

Evandro S. Mallmann ◽

Luis F. O. Silva ◽

Edson L. Foletto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Power Plant ◽

Metallic Ions ◽

Thermoelectrical Power

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Tantalum doped SiO2-CaO-P2O5 based bioactive glasses: Investigation of in vitro bioactivity and antibacterial activities

Biomedical glasses ◽

10.1515/bglass-2020-0002 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 10-22

Author(s):

Zakaria Tabia ◽

Sihame Akhtach ◽

Khalil El Mabrouk ◽

Meriame Bricha ◽

Khalid Nouneh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Silica Matrix ◽

Morphological Properties ◽

Metallic Ions ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Bioactive Glasses ◽

E Coli ◽

Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy ◽

Electron Scanning Microscopy

AbstractMultifunctionality can be achieved for bioactive glasses by endowing them with multiple other properties along with bioactivity. One way to address this topic is by doping these glasses with therapeutic metallic ions. In this work, we put under investigation a series of bioactive glasses doped with tantalum. We aim to study the effect of tantalum, on the structure, bioactivity and antibacterial property of a ternary bioactive glass composition based on SiO2-CaO-P2O5. Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Electron Scanning Microscopy (SEM) were used to assess the structural and morphological properties of these glasses and monitor their changes after in vitro acellular bioactivity test. Antibacterial activity was tested against gram positive and negative bacteria. Characterization results confirmed the presence of calcium carbonate crystallites along with the amorphous silica matrix. The assessment of bioactivity in SBF indicated that all compositions showed a fast bioactive response after only six hours of immersion period. However, analytical characterization revealed that tantalum introduced a slight latency in hydroxyapatite deposition at higher concentrations (0.8-1 %mol). Antibacterial test showed that tantalum ions had an inhibition effect on the growth of E. coli and S. aureus. This effect was more pronounced in compositions where mol% of tantalum is superior to 0.4%. These results proved that tantalum could be used, in intermediate proportions, as a promising multifunctional dopant element in bioactive glasses for bone regeneration applications.

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Mixed Oxide Layered Double Hydroxide Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Efficient Application for Mn2+ Removal from Synthetic Wastewater

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma13184089 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (18) ◽

pp. 4089

Author(s):

Cristina Modrogan ◽

Simona Cǎprǎrescu ◽

Annette Madelene Dǎncilǎ ◽

Oanamari Daniela Orbuleț ◽

Eugeniu Vasile ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Adsorption Capacity ◽

Layered Double Hydroxides ◽

Synthetic Wastewater ◽

Precipitation Method ◽

Metallic Ions ◽

Materials Synthesis ◽

Experimental Conditions ◽

Edx Analysis ◽

Co Precipitation ◽

Double Hydroxides

Magnesium–aluminum (Mg-Al) and magnesium–aluminum–nickel (Mg-Al-Ni) layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were synthesized by the co-precipitation method. The adsorption process of Mn2+ from synthetic wastewater was investigated. Formation of the layered double hydroxides and adsorption of Mn2+ on both Mg-Al and Mg-Ni-Al LDHs were observed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (EDX) analysis. XRD patterns for prepared LDHs presented sharp and symmetrical peaks. SEM studies revealed that Mg-Al LDH and Mg-Al-Ni LDH exhibit a non-porous structure. EDX analysis showed that the prepared LDHs present uniformly spread elements. The adsorption equilibrium on these LDHs was investigated at different experimental conditions such as: Shaking time, initial Mn2+ concentration, and temperatures (10 and 20 °C). The parameters were controlled and optimized to remove the Mn2+ from synthetic wastewater. Adsorption isotherms of Mn2+ were fitted by Langmuir and Freundlich models. The obtained results indicated that the isotherm data fitted better into the Freundlich model than the Langmuir model. Adsorption capacity of Mn2+ gradually increased with temperature. The Langmuir constant (KL) value of Mg-Al LDH (0.9529 ± 0.007 L/mg) was higher than Mg-Al-Ni LDH (0.1819 ± 0.004 L/mg), at 20 °C. The final adsorption capacity was higher for Mg-Al LDH (91.85 ± 0.087%) in comparison with Mg-Al-Ni LDH (35.97 ± 0.093%), at 20 °C. It was found that the adsorption kinetics is best described by the pseudo-second-order model. The results indicated that LDHs can be considered as a potential material for adsorption of other metallic ions from wastewater.

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Ion chemistry of second-row transition metals in hydrocarbon flames: cations and anions of Y, Zr, Nb, and Mo

Canadian Journal of Chemistry ◽

10.1139/v95-280 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 73 (12) ◽

pp. 2263-2271 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Christine C.Y. Chow ◽

John M. Goodings

Keyword(s):

Transition Metals ◽

Gas Phase ◽

Atmospheric Pressure ◽

Chemical Ionization ◽

Negative Ions ◽

Ion Concentration ◽

Oxidation States ◽

Metallic Ions ◽

Ion Chemistry ◽

Hydrocarbon Flames

A pair of laminar, premixed, CH4–O2 flames above 2000 K at atmospheric pressure, one fuel-rich (FR) and the other fuel-lean (FL), were doped with ~10−6 mol fraction of the second-row transition metals Y, Zr, Nb, and Mo. Since these hydrocarbon flames contain natural ionization, metallic ions were produced in the flames by the chemical ionization (CI) of metallic neutral species, primarily by H3O+ and OH− as CI sources. Both positive and negative ions of the metals were observed as profiles of ion concentration versus distance along the flame axis by sampling the flames through a nozzle into a mass spectrometer. For yttrium, the observed ions include the YO+•nH2O (n = 0–3) series, and Y(OH)4−. With zirconium, they include the ZrO(OH)+•nH2O (n = 0–2) series, and ZrO(OH)3−. Those observed with niobium were the cations Nb(OH)3+ and Nb(OH)4+, and the single anion NbO2(OH)2−. For molybdenum, they include the cations MoO(OH)2+ and MoO(OH)3+, and the anions MoO3− and MoO3(OH)−. Not every ion was observed in each flame; the FL flame tended to favour the ions in higher oxidation states. Also, flame ions in higher oxidation states were emphasized for these second-row transition metals compared with their first-row counterparts. Some ions written as members of hydrate series may have structures different from those of simple hydrates; e.g., YO+•H2O = Y(OH)2+ and ZrO(OH)+•H2O = Zr(OH)3+, etc. The ion chemistry for the production of these ions by CI in flames is discussed in detail. Keywords: transition metals, ions, flame, gas phase, negative ions.

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