scholarly journals Effect of Natural Resin from Wild Pistachio Trees on Physical Properties and Durability of Beech Wood

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-388
Author(s):  
Soheila Izadyar ◽  
Yaser Babaei ◽  
Davood Efhamisisi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Beech Wood ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Decay Resistance ◽  
Wood Preservation ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Pistachio Trees

This study was carried out to investigate the physical properties and decay resistance of beech wood treated with natural pistachio resin (PR) from Iranian wild pistachio trees (Pistacia atlantica), alone and in combination with boric acid (BA). Wood samples were impregnated with different concentration of PR dissolved in ethanol (3 to 20 %) with vacuum-pressure technology. The combination of PR (20 %) and BA (2 %) was also conducted to evaluate any interaction or synergistic effects. The water absorption, volumetric swelling, and decay resistance against Trametes versicolor fungi, before and after a leaching test (EN 84), were measured on treated and untreated samples. The chemical compositions of PR were also identified by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques. The chemicals analysis identified more than 20 different compounds in the PR, monoterpenoids being the predominant fraction and α-pinene the major component. The samples treated with a higher concentration of PR showed much higher weight gain percentage (WG%). The results showed that the increase in WG% reduced the average values of water absorption and volumetric swelling of treated samples even after long terms of soaking in water. The decay resistance of the treated samples increased against white rotting fungi as the values of WG% increased. Efficient protection was seen when a combined treatment of PR and BA was used. Even after the leaching process, the weight loss of the treated samples was less than 3 percent. The samples treated with BA alone largely lost their effectiveness against fungal attack after the leaching. The use of PR along with an environmental friendly co-biocide can also be recommended for wood preservation in places that require minimal toxicity.

Antimicrobial Activity of Individual and Combined Essential Oils against Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria

2016 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
FATIMA REYES-JURADO ◽  
AURELIO LÓPEZ-MALO ◽  
ENRIQUE PALOU
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Thymus Vulgaris ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Fractional Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Mustard Essential Oil

ABSTRACTThe antimicrobial activities of essential oils from Mexican oregano (Lippia berlandieri Schauer), mustard (Brassica nigra), and thyme (Thymus vulgaris) were evaluated alone and in binary combinations against Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, or Salmonella Enteritidis. Chemical compositions of the essential oils were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. The MICs of the evaluated essential oils ranged from 0.05 to 0.50% (vol/vol). Mustard essential oil was the most effective, likely due to the presence of allyl isothiocyanate, identified as its major component. Furthermore, mustard essential oil exhibited synergistic effects when combined with either Mexican oregano or thyme essential oils (fractional inhibitory concentration indices of 0.75); an additive effect was obtained by combining thyme and Mexican oregano essential oils (fractional inhibitory concentration index = 1.00). These results suggest the potential of studied essential oil mixtures to inhibit microbial growth and preserve foods; however, their effect on sensory quality in selected foods compatible with their flavor needs to be assessed.

Combined treatment of green pitch pine wood by heat and superheated steam and the effects on physical properties of the products

Holzforschung ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 327-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yonggun Park ◽  
Chang-Deuk Eom ◽  
Yeonjung Han ◽  
Jun-Ho Park ◽  
Yoon-Seong Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Superheated Steam ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Decay Resistance ◽  
Green Wood ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Pitch Pine

Abstract Pitch pine (P. rigida) wood was treated with superheated steam (SHS) and the subsequent effects due to drying and heat treatment (HT) were observed. The following treatment parameters were tested: 180°C air HT, 220°C air HT, 0.1 MPa–180°C SHS HT, 0.1 MPa–220°C SHS HT, 0.5 MPa–180°C SHS HT, and 0.5 MPa–220°C SHS HT. No drying checks were observed in the specimens (500×150×50 mm3) treated at 0.5 MPa–220°C SHS and with these treatment parameters, equilibrium moisture content (EMC) was the lowest. Low EMC has an effect on physical properties such as shrinkage, compressive strength parallel to the grain, bending strength, hardness, and decay resistance. Based on the results, it is expected that the green wood in a large scale is possible to be simultaneously dried and heat-treated without occurrence of checks by the SHS HT process.

Preparation of thermoplastic molding from steamed Japanese beech flour

Holzforschung ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isoko Takahashi ◽  
Takanori Sugimoto ◽  
Yasuo Takasu ◽  
Mariko Yamasaki ◽  
Yasutoshi Sasaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Wood Flour ◽  
Beech Wood ◽  
High Density ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Japanese Beech

Abstract Thermoplastic molding has been prepared from beech wood flour steamed at 180°C or at higher temperatures without any additives. It exhibited a smooth and lustrous surface and had a high density of approximately 1.45 g cm-3. The internal structure of molding revealed that the flour particles were completely surrounded by black resin-like substance which was thermoplasticized by heat and pressure during the molding process. The chemical composition of the steamed flour and physical properties of molding were examined as a function of steaming temperature. Maximum bending strength and Young's modulus of molding reached 63 MPa and 11 GPa, respectively, at 180°C of steaming, which were much higher than those of a hardboard. The water absorption of the molding was 8% or less and decreased with the steaming temperature.

scholarly journals Investigation on physical properties of patia clay (Chittagong), Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-262
Author(s):  
AH Dewan ◽  
S Mustafi ◽  
M Ahsan ◽  
MS Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Microstructural Characteristics ◽  
Sedimentation Method ◽  
Firing Shrinkage

The physical and microstructural characteristics of Patia clay of different areas (Hydgaon-1, Hydgaon-2 and Kanchannagar) were investigated. Patia clays were beneficiated by repeated sedimentation method. The chemical compositions of raw (unwashed) and washed clay was determined. The physical properties of fired Patia clay were measured. Results show that the water absorption values decrease and the firing shrinkage values increase with increasing firing temperatures in all types of Patia clays (raw and washed) of three different areas. The microstructures of Patia clay pronounce that they contain kaolinite, illite and quartz as major phases and mica, gibbsite and hematite are present as minor phases. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v49i4.22629 Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 49(4), 255-262, 2014

ZIRCADYNE 706

Alloy Digest ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Heat Exchangers ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Chemical Processing ◽  
Lower Oxygen ◽  
Panel Type

Abstract ZIRCADYNE 706 is a zirconium-niobium (columbium) alloy containing 2-3% niobium. It is similar in chemical compositions (except for slightly lower oxygen) to Zircadyne 705 (Alloy Digest Zr-8, July 1982). Zircadyne 706 was developed specifically for severe forming applications such as panel-type heat exchangers. The corrosion resistance of Zircadyne 706 is identical to that of Zircadyne 705 but its tensile and yield strengths are slightly lower. It is recommended for chemical processing applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Zr-10. Producer or source: Teledyne Wah Chang Albany.

scholarly journals Physical properties and water absorption kinetics of three varieties of Mucuna beans

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajibola B. Oyedeji ◽  
Olajide P. Sobukola ◽  
Ezekiel Green ◽  
Oluwafemi A. Adebo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Rate Constant ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Seed Mass ◽  
Activation Energies ◽  
Mucuna Pruriens ◽  
Absorption Kinetics ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Soaking Temperature

AbstractThe physical properties and water absorption kinetics of three varieties of Mucuna beans (Mucuna pruriens, Mucuna rajada and Mucuna veracruz) were determined in this study. Physical properties including length, width, thickness, geometric mean diameter, sphericity, porosity, bulk density, area, volume and one thousand seed mass were calculated while hydration kinetics was studied by soaking Mucuna beans in water at 30 °C, 40 °C and 50 °C and measuring water uptake at 9 h interval. Peleg’s equation was used to model the hydration characteristics and Arrhenius equation was used to describe the effect of temperature on Peleg’s rate constant k1 and to obtain the activation energies for soaking. Significant variations were observed in almost all the physical properties of the different varieties, however, there were no significant differences (p < 0.05) in their thicknesses and bulk densities. The effectiveness of fit of Peleg’s model (R2) increased with increase in soaking temperature. Peleg’s rate constant k1 decreased with increase in soaking temperature while k2 increased with temperature increase. Activation energies of Mucuna pruriens, Mucuna rajada and Mucuna veracruz were 1613.24 kJ/mol, 747.95 kJ/mol and 2743.64 kJ/mol, respectively. This study provides useful information about the properties of three varieties of Mucuna beans that could be of importance to processors and engineers for process design and optimization.

scholarly journals Secondary Metabolic Profile as a Tool for Distinction and Characterization of Cultivars of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Cultivated in Pará State, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 890
Author(s):  
Luccas M. Barata ◽  
Eloísa H. Andrade ◽  
Alessandra R. Ramos ◽  
Oriel F. de Lemos ◽  
William N. Setzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Black Pepper ◽  
Plant Diseases ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Piper Nigrum ◽  
Volatile Components ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Protein Targets ◽  
Fruit Samples ◽  
Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons

This study evaluated the chemical compositions of the leaves and fruits of eight black pepper cultivars cultivated in Pará State (Amazon, Brazil). Hydrodistillation and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry were employed to extract and analyze the volatile compounds, respectively. Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons were predominant (58.5–90.9%) in the cultivars “Cingapura”, “Equador”, “Guajarina”, “Iaçará”, and “Kottanadan”, and “Bragantina”, “Clonada”, and “Uthirankota” displayed oxygenated sesquiterpenoids (50.6–75.0%). The multivariate statistical analysis applied using volatile composition grouped the samples into four groups: γ-Elemene, curzerene, and δ-elemene (“Equador”/“Guajarina”, I); δ-elemene (“Iaçará”/“Kottanadan”/“Cingapura”, II); elemol (“Clonada”/“Uthirankota”, III) and α-muurolol, bicyclogermacrene, and cubebol (“Bragantina”, IV). The major compounds in all fruit samples were monoterpene hydrocarbons such as α-pinene, β-pinene, and limonene. Among the cultivar leaves, phenolics content (44.75–140.53 mg GAE·g−1 FW), the enzymatic activity of phenylalanine-ammonia lyase (20.19–57.22 µU·mL−1), and carotenoids (0.21–2.31 µg·mL−1) displayed significant variations. Due to black pepper’s susceptibility to Fusarium infection, a molecular docking analysis was carried out on Fusarium protein targets using each cultivar’s volatile components. F. oxysporum endoglucanase was identified as the preferential protein target of the compounds. These results can be used to identify chemical markers related to the susceptibility degree of black pepper cultivars to plant diseases prevalent in Pará State.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Analysis and Potential Biological Activities of Essential Oil from Rice Leaf

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Truong Minh ◽  
Tran Xuan ◽  
Truong Van ◽  
Yusuf Andriana ◽  
Tran Viet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Methyl Ricinoleate ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Rice Leaf ◽  
Rice Leaves

Although many investigations on phytochemicals in rice plant parts and root exudates have been conducted, information on the chemical profile of essential oil (EO) and potent biological activities has been limited. In this study, chemical compositions of rice leaf EO and in vitro biological activities were investigated. From 1.5 kg of fresh rice leaves, an amount of 20 mg EO was obtained by distillation and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), electrospray ionization (ESI), and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) to reveal the presence of twelve volatile constituents, of which methyl ricinoleate (27.86%) was the principal compound, followed by palmitic acid (17.34%), and linolenic acid (11.16%), while 2-pentadecanone was the least (2.13%). Two phytoalexin momilactones A and B were first time identified in EO using ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray mass spectrometry (UPLC/ESI-MS) (9.80 and 4.93 ng/g fresh weight, respectively), which accounted for 7.35% and 3.70% of the EO, respectively. The assays of DPPH (IC50 = 73.1 µg/mL), ABTS (IC50 = 198.3 µg/mL), FRAP (IC50 = 700.8 µg/mL) and β-carotene oxidation (LPI = 79%) revealed that EO possessed an excellent antioxidant activity. The xanthine oxidase assay indicated that the anti-hyperuricemia potential was in a moderate level (IC50 = 526 µg/mL) as compared with the standard allopurinol. The EO exerted potent inhibition on growth of Raphanus sativus, Lactuca sativa, and two noxious weeds Echinochloa crus-galli, and Bidens pilosa, but in contrast, the growth of rice seedlings was promoted. Among the examined plants, the growth of the E. crus-galli root was the most inhibited, proposing that constituents found in EO may have potential for the control of the problematic paddy weed E. crus-galli. It was found that the EO of rice leaves contained rich phytochemicals, which were potent in antioxidants and gout treatment, as well as weed management. Findings of this study highlighted the potential value of rice leaves, which may provide extra benefits for rice farmers.

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