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Sture B, Yakushin V, Vevere L, Cabulis U. Influence of Long-Term Storage and UV Light Exposure on Characteristics of Polyurethane Foams for Cryogenic Insulation. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:7071. [PMID: 38005001 PMCID: PMC10672591 DOI: 10.3390/ma16227071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Rigid polyurethane (PUR) foams have been the most effective insulation material used in space launchers since the beginning of cryogenic fuel use, due to their outstanding thermal and mechanical properties. In this study, spray-applied PUR foams using different ratios of amine-based catalysts were produced. Due to climate change, several restrictions have been made regarding the usage of blowing agents used for PUR foam production. Lately, hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) have been suggested as an alternative for PUR foam production due to their low global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP), replacing the hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) so far used. This change in blowing agents naturally altered the usage of catalysts. Reactive amine-based catalysts are less hazardous because of their low volatility and ability to react successfully with isocyanate or polyols. Spray-applied PUR foams with a potential application for cryogenic insulation were produced and tested for long-term storage, analyzing parameters such as the pH value of polyol composition, foaming kinetics (trise, tcream), etc. Athermal analysis (TG, DSC) was also applied to developed materials, as well as artificial ageing by exposing samples to UV light. It was discovered that PUR foams obtained using reactive amine-based catalysts, such as Polycat 203 and 218, have a higher integral heat capacity, but polyol mixtures containing these catalysts cannot exceed a storage time of more than 4 months. It was also observed from artificial ageing tests of PUR cryogenic insulation by exposure to UV light that the thickness of the degraded layer reached 0.8 mm (after 1000 h), but no significant destruction of cellular structure deeper in the material was observed.
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- Polymer Laboratory, Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Dzerbenes Street 27, LV-1006 Riga, Latvia; (B.S.); (V.Y.); (L.V.)
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Chadha A, Florentine SK, Dhileepan K, Turville C. Assessing Seed Longevity of the Invasive Weed Navua Sedge ( Cyperus aromaticus), by Artificial Ageing. Plants (Basel) 2022; 11:3469. [PMID: 36559580 PMCID: PMC9786048 DOI: 10.3390/plants11243469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus (Ridley) Mattf. & Kukenth) is a significant agricultural and environmental weed found in tropical island countries including north Queensland, Australia. It is a prolific seed producer and consequently forms a high-density seedbank, and therefore understanding the longevity and persistence of the seeds can provide critical information required for the management of this species. A laboratory-controlled artificial ageing experiment was conducted where the seeds were exposed to a temperature of 45 °C and 60% relative humidity for 125 days. Seeds were removed at various times (1, 2, 5, 9, 20, 30, 50, 75, 100 and 125 days) and their viability determined through standard germination tests. It took 20 days in the artificial ageing environment for the seeds to decline to 50% viability which indicates that Navua sedge has relatively short-lived persistent seeds. These findings will assist in developing a better understanding of the seedbank dynamics of this invasive species, allowing managers to tactically implement control strategies and prepare budgets for ongoing treatments, and have implications for the duration and success of management programs.
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- Aakansha Chadha
- Future Regions Research Centre, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, VIC 3350, Australia
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- Future Regions Research Centre, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, VIC 3350, Australia
- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe St., Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Biosecurity Queensland, Ecosciences Precinct, Dutton Park, QLD 4102, Australia
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- Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, VIC 3350, Australia
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Liang L, Xie A, Yang H, Li N, Ma P, Wei S, Zhang S, Lv Y, Hu Y. Quantitative Acetylome Analysis of Soft Wheat Seeds during Artificial Ageing. Foods 2022; 11:foods11223611. [PMID: 36429203 PMCID: PMC9689531 DOI: 10.3390/foods11223611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lysine acetylation (Kac) is a protein post-translational modification (PTM) widely found in plants that plays vital roles in metabolic pathways. Although seed germination and development are regulated by Kac, its potential function in seed ageing remains to be investigated. Our preliminary study demonstrated that Kac levels were altered during wheat seed artificial ageing. However, its specific role in this process still needs to be elucidated. Here, we performed quantitative acetylation proteomics analysis of soft wheat seeds with different germination rates during artificial ageing. A total of 175 acetylation proteins and 255 acetylation modification sites were remarkably changed. The differentially acetylated proteins were enriched in metabolism; response to harsh intracellular environment, such as ROS; protein storage and processing. Notably, expression, point mutation to mimic Kac by K to Q mutation at K80 and K138, protein purification and enzyme activity detection revealed that the Kac of ROS-scavenging glutathione transferase attenuated its activity, indicating that the defense ability of wheat seeds to stress gradually diminished, and the ageing process was inevitable. Collectively, our data provide a basis for further understanding the roles of Kac in seed ageing and might aid in the development of new techniques to prolong seed viability and food quality.
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- Liuke Liang
- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Correspondence:
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Gianella M, Balestrazzi A, Ravasio A, Mondoni A, Börner A, Guzzon F. Comparative seed longevity under genebank storage and artificial ageing: a case study in heteromorphic wheat wild relatives. Plant Biol (Stuttg) 2022; 24:836-845. [PMID: 35506610 DOI: 10.1111/plb.13421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Seed longevity is a complex trait that depends on numerous factors. It varies among species and populations, and within different seed morphs produced by the same plant. Little is known about variation in longevity in different seed morphs or the physiological and molecular basis of these differences. We evaluated the longevity and oxidative stress status in heteromorphic seeds aged in two different storage conditions. We compared controlled ageing tests (seed storage at 45°C and 60% relative humidity; a method of accelerated ageing used to estimate longevity in genebank conditions) with storage in a genebank for up to 40 years (-18°C and 8% seed moisture content). We employed as study species two wild wheats characterized by seed heteromorphism: Aegilops tauschii and Triticum monococcum subsp. aegilopoides. We estimated the ROS content and the expression of genes coding for enzymes related to the H2 O2 scavenging pathway. Results confirmed that seed longevity varies between different seed morphs. Different storage environments resulted in different longevity and survival curves. ROS levels, even if with variable patterns, were higher in several aged seed lots. We observed consistency in the expression of two genes (GSR and CAT) related to ROS scavenging in the late phase of pre-germinative metabolism. Differences in seed longevity between morphs were observed for the first time under genebank conditions. Our results suggest also that controlled ageing tests should be used with caution to infer ranks of longevity under cold storage.
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- M Gianella
- Department of Biology and Biotechnology 'L. Spallanzani', University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Ardingly, UK
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology 'L. Spallanzani', University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology 'L. Spallanzani', University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Genebank Department, Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Gatersleben, Germany
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- International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), El Bátan, Texcoco, Mexico
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Grześkowiak WŁ, Molińska-Glura M, Przybylska M. The Influence of the Accelerated Aging Process on the Compressive Strength of Wood Treated with Components of a Salt Fire Retardant. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15144931. [PMID: 35888397 PMCID: PMC9319955 DOI: 10.3390/ma15144931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This paper presents the results of research on the influence of the components of salt flame retardants on the compressive strength of wood depending on the time of accelerated aging. The effect of the agent was assessed on the basis of the change in the strength of treated wood compared to that of untreated wood. In addition, a statistical analysis of the obtained results was used to determine which of the components most significantly affect the changes in the compressive strength of wood along the fibers, and to what extent. It was found that extending the aging process time in the case of control and boric acid-protected samples did not significantly change the strength properties. It has also been found that some compounds contained in fire retardant have an antagonistic effect related to the compressive strength of wood.
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- Wojciech Łukasz Grześkowiak
- Department of Mechanical Wood Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Economics and Forest Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Mechanical Wood Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland;
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Porojan L, Toma FR, Vasiliu RD, Topală FI, Porojan SD, Matichescu A. Optical Properties and Color Stability of Dental PEEK Related to Artificial Ageing and Staining. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13234102. [PMID: 34883606 PMCID: PMC8658820 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Considering that the processes of PEEK discoloration caused by either intrinsic or extrinsic factors require elucidation, the aim of this study was to investigate the long-term effect of the combined action of ageing and immersing solutions on the optical properties and color stability of PEEK material, related to surface processing (polishing or glazing). (2) Methods: This study aims to determine the influence of different ageing and staining protocols on optical properties, color changes, and surface roughness of a reinforced PEEK material (bioHPP, Bredent, Senden, Germany). For ageing, specimens were submitted to 5000 cycles in a 55 °C bath and a 5 °C bath filled with distilled water. For staining, thermal cycling was performed in a hot coffee bath (55 °C) and a bath filled with distilled water (37 °C) and in a cold juice bath (5 °C) and a bath filled with distilled water (37 °C). Translucency (TP) and opalescence (OP) parameters were determined, the total color change value (ΔΕ*) was calculated, specimens’ surface roughness was analyzed, and statistical analyses were performed. (3) Results: The mean TP values of the studied samples were in the interval of 1.25–3.60, which is lower than those reported for natural teeth or other aesthetic restoration materials. The OP values of PEEK were registered in the range of 0.27–0.75, being also lower than those of natural teeth or other aesthetic restoration materials. OP has a very strong positive relationship with TP. The mean registered Ra values for all subgroups were below 0.13 µm. Artificial ageing and staining in hot coffee proved to increase the roughness values. (4) Conclusions: The glazing of PEEK has a favorable effect on surface roughness and opalescence, irrespective of the artificial ageing or staining protocols. Artificial ageing damages the color stability and roughness of PEEK, regardless of surface processing, and decreases the translucency and opalescence of glazed surfaces. Immersion in hot coffee leads to perceivable discolorations.
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- Liliana Porojan
- Department of Dental Prostheses Technology (Dental Technology), Center for Advanced Technologies in Dental Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (L.P.); (F.R.T.)
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- Department of Dental Prostheses Technology (Dental Technology), Center for Advanced Technologies in Dental Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (L.P.); (F.R.T.)
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- Department of Dental Prostheses Technology (Dental Technology), Center for Advanced Technologies in Dental Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (L.P.); (F.R.T.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania;
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation (Dental Technology), Center for Advanced Technologies in Dental Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania;
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- Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, 14A Tudor Vladimirescu Ave., 300173 Timisoara, Romania;
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Biale G, La Nasa J, Mattonai M, Corti A, Vinciguerra V, Castelvetro V, Modugno F. A Systematic Study on the Degradation Products Generated from Artificially Aged Microplastics. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1997. [PMID: 34207170 DOI: 10.3390/polym13121997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Most of the analytical studies focused on microplastics (MPs) are based on the detection and identification of the polymers constituting the particles. On the other hand, plastic debris in the environment undergoes chemical and physical degradation processes leading not only to mechanical but also to molecular fragmentation quickly resulting in the formation of leachable, soluble and/or volatile degradation products that are released in the environment. We performed the analysis of reference MPs–polymer micropowders obtained by grinding a set of five polymer types down to final size in the 857–509 μm range, namely high- and low-density polyethylene, polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The reference MPs were artificially aged in a solar-box to investigate their degradation processes by characterizing the aged (photo-oxidized) MPs and their low molecular weight and/or highly oxidized fraction. For this purpose, the artificially aged MPs were subjected to extraction in polar organic solvents, targeting selective recovery of the low molecular weight fractions generated during the artificial aging. Analysis of the extractable fractions and of the residues was carried out by a multi-technique approach combining evolved gas analysis–mass spectrometry (EGA–MS), pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (Py–GC–MS), and size exclusion chromatography (SEC). The results provided information on the degradation products formed during accelerated aging. Up to 18 wt% of extractable, low molecular weight fraction was recovered from the photo-aged MPs, depending on the polymer type. The photo-degradation products of polyolefins (PE and PP) included a wide range of long chain alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and hydroxy acids, as detected in the soluble fractions of aged samples. SEC analyses also showed a marked decrease in the average molecular weight of PP polymer chains, whereas cross-linking was observed in the case of PS. The most abundant low molecular weight photo-degradation products of PS were benzoic acid and 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, while PET had the highest stability towards aging, as indicated by the modest generation of low molecular weight species.
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Jarco A, Pezda J. Effect of Heat Treatment Process and Optimization of Its Parameters on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of the AlSi11(Fe) Alloy. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:2391. [PMID: 34064446 DOI: 10.3390/ma14092391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The paper presents the results of study concerning the evaluation of the precipitation hardening parameters (temperatures and times of solution treatment and artificial ageing processes) having an effect on mechanical properties, and the change in the microstructure of the EN AC-AlSi11(Fe) alloy. Based on the obtained results and performed statistical analysis, regression equations and the response surface model in the form of spatial and contour plots were determined to illustrate the effects of solution treatment and artificial ageing parameters on the mechanical properties of the investigated alloy. The performed heat treatment had a positive effect on improving the mechanical properties of the alloy versus the initial state. The maximum increase in tensile strength was by 52%, in unit elongation by 56%, in Brinell hardness by 44% and impact strength by 88%. Furthermore, a favorable change was observed in the microstructure of the investigated alloy, especially regarding eutectic silicon precipitations, which underwent partial spheroidization and coagulation after the heat treatment.
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Scholz P, Putna-Nimane I, Barda I, Liepina-Leimane I, Strode E, Kileso A, Esiukova E, Chubarenko B, Purina I, Simon FG. Environmental Impact of Geosynthetics in Coastal Protection. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:ma14030634. [PMID: 33573061 PMCID: PMC7866501 DOI: 10.3390/ma14030634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Geosynthetic materials are applied in measures for coastal protection. Weathering or any damage of constructions, as shown by a field study in Kaliningrad Oblast (Russia), could lead to the littering of the beach or the sea (marine littering) and the discharge of possibly harmful additives into the marine environment. The ageing behavior of a widely used geotextile made of polypropylene was studied by artificial accelerated ageing in water-filled autoclaves at temperatures of 30 to 80 °C and pressures of 10 to 50 bar. Tensile strength tests were used to evaluate the progress of ageing, concluding that temperature rather than pressure was the main factor influencing the ageing of geotextiles. Using a modified Arrhenius equation, it was possible to calculate the half-life for the loss of 50% of the strain, which corresponds to approximately 330 years. Dynamic surface leaching and ecotoxicological tests were performed to determine the possible release of contaminants. No harmful effects on the test organisms were observed.
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- Philipp Scholz
- BAM Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung, 12200 Berlin, Germany;
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- Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, 1007 Riga, Latvia; (I.P.-N.); (I.B.); (I.L.-L.); (E.S.); (I.P.)
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- Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, 1007 Riga, Latvia; (I.P.-N.); (I.B.); (I.L.-L.); (E.S.); (I.P.)
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- Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, 1007 Riga, Latvia; (I.P.-N.); (I.B.); (I.L.-L.); (E.S.); (I.P.)
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- Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, 1007 Riga, Latvia; (I.P.-N.); (I.B.); (I.L.-L.); (E.S.); (I.P.)
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- Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (A.K.); (E.E.); (B.C.)
- Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, 236041 Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (A.K.); (E.E.); (B.C.)
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- Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (A.K.); (E.E.); (B.C.)
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- Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, 1007 Riga, Latvia; (I.P.-N.); (I.B.); (I.L.-L.); (E.S.); (I.P.)
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- BAM Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung, 12200 Berlin, Germany;
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Grand G. Safety net ageing: level of confidence in the degradation evaluation. Int J Occup Saf Ergon 2020; 28:256-268. [PMID: 32844731 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2020.1786959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Safety net performance, only evaluated at the design stage, must last throughout the net's life: the net should effectively retain a person if he accidentally falls. Standard No. NF EN 1263-1:2015, which defines the safety requirements applicable to such nets, proposes calculating a coefficient to take into account the ageing deterioration and make it possible to determine the breaking energy for a new net, established from a natural or artificial ageing test. This study presents a comparative analysis between coefficients obtained for three types of nets aged naturally and those from samples of the same nets subjected to two cycles of artificial ageing. Standard No. NF EN ISO 4892-2:2013 therefore appears to be an interesting alternative to the currently proposed cycle. Otherwise, this study shows, for the same conditions of natural ageing, an underestimation of the effect of ageing when calculated from samples as opposed to from a whole net.
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- Ghislaine Grand
- Design-Protective Equipment-HMI Laboratory, Institut national de recherche et de sécurité (INRS), France
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Kassler A, Pittenauer E, Doerr N, Allmaier G. Development of an accelerated artificial ageing method for the characterization of degradation products of antioxidants in lubricants by mass spectrometry. Eur J Mass Spectrom (Chichester) 2019; 25:300-323. [PMID: 30400753 DOI: 10.1177/1469066718811714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The understanding of ageing mechanisms of antioxidants in base oils is indispensable for the development of improved lubricants. In this study, a novel artificial ageing method based on the application of peroxide as oxidant is presented for improved monitoring of thermo-oxidative degradation processes in combination with mass spectrometry. Model oils containing aminic and phenolic antioxidants were aged and chemical structures of their oxidation products were elucidated by ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography and electrospray ionization high resolution (Orbitrap) mass spectrometry. Additionally, synergistic mixtures of four antioxidants were investigated, because the formation of condensed molecules from amines and phenols would have a major influence on the antioxidant potential but could not be detected in the bulk lubricant.
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- Alexander Kassler
- 1 Institute of Chemical Technologies and Analytics, TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), Vienna, Austria
- 2 Austrian Center of Competence for Tribology (AC2T Research GmbH), Wiener Neustadt, Austria
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- 1 Institute of Chemical Technologies and Analytics, TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), Vienna, Austria
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- 2 Austrian Center of Competence for Tribology (AC2T Research GmbH), Wiener Neustadt, Austria
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- 1 Institute of Chemical Technologies and Analytics, TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), Vienna, Austria
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Ban M, De Kock T, Ott F, Barone G, Rohatsch A, Raneri S. Neutron Radiography Study of Laboratory Ageing and Treatment Applications with Stone Consolidants. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2019; 9:nano9040635. [PMID: 31010167 PMCID: PMC6523362 DOI: 10.3390/nano9040635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A nano-silica consolidant and nano-titania modified tetraethyl-orthosilicate were applied on two building stones, a carbonate and a silicate, by brush, poultice or capillary absorption. Neutron radiography was used to monitor capillary water absorption, and to analyse changes in physical properties caused by heat treatment of specimens for the purposes of artificially ageing and different treatment applications with stone consolidants. Moreover, ultrasonic pulse velocity and gravimetrically determined water absorption were analysed to cross-validate neutron radiography. The results reveal that reactive systems like tetraethyl-orthosilicates need an unknown period for polymerisation, which makes nano-silica consolidants more favourable for construction follow-up work. While polymerisation is incomplete, hydrophobic behaviour, water trapping and pore clogging are evident. Within the tetraethyl-orthosilicate treatment, poultice and brushing are strongly influenced by the applicant, which results in wide ranging amounts of water absorbed and anomalous water distributions and kinetics. The carbonate lithotype displays polymerisation initiated in the core of the specimen, while the lateral surfaces are still mostly hydrophobic. Reaction time differences can be attributed to the different amounts of consolidants applied, which is a result of the chosen application settings. Artificial ageing of stone specimens is a prerequisite when mechanical strength gain is studied, as demonstrated by sound speed propagation.
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- Matea Ban
- Institute of Geotechnics, Research Centre of Engineering Geology, Vienna University of Technology, 1040 Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Geology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Laboratoire Léon Brillouin, Université Paris-Saclay, Centre d'Etudes de Saclay, 91191 Gif sur Yvette CEDEX, France.
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, 95129 Catania, Italy.
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- Institute of Geotechnics, Research Centre of Engineering Geology, Vienna University of Technology, 1040 Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
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Hrdlickova Kuckova S, Rambouskova G, Hynek R, Cejnar P, Oltrogge D, Fuchs R. Evaluation of mass spectrometric data using principal component analysis for determination of the effects of organic lakes on protein binder identification. J Mass Spectrom 2015; 50:1270-1278. [PMID: 26505772 DOI: 10.1002/jms.3699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Revised: 07/26/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry is commonly used for the identification of proteinaceous binders and their mixtures in artworks. The determination of protein binders is based on a comparison between the m/z values of tryptic peptides in the unknown sample and a reference one (egg, casein, animal glues etc.), but this method has greater potential to study changes due to ageing and the influence of organic/inorganic components on protein identification. However, it is necessary to then carry out statistical evaluation on the obtained data. Before now, it has been complicated to routinely convert the mass spectrometric data into a statistical programme, to extract and match the appropriate peaks. Only several 'homemade' computer programmes without user-friendly interfaces are available for these purposes. In this paper, we would like to present our completely new, publically available, non-commercial software, ms-alone and multiMS-toolbox, for principal component analyses of MALDI-TOF MS data for R software, and their application to the study of the influence of heterogeneous matrices (organic lakes) for protein identification. Using this new software, we determined the main factors that influence the protein analyses of artificially aged model mixtures of organic lakes and fish glue, prepared according to historical recipes that were used for book illumination, using MALDI-TOF peptide mass mapping.
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- Stepanka Hrdlickova Kuckova
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technická 3, 166 28 Prague 6, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technická 3, 166 28 Prague 6, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technická 3, 166 28 Prague 6, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Computing and Control Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technická 3, 166 28 Prague 6, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences, Ubierring 40, D-50678, Köln, Germany
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- Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences, Ubierring 40, D-50678, Köln, Germany
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Xu H, Wei Y, Zhu Y, Lian L, Xie H, Cai Q, Chen Q, Lin Z, Wang Z, Xie H, Zhang J. Antisense suppression of LOX3 gene expression in rice endosperm enhances seed longevity. Plant Biotechnol J 2015; 13:526-39. [PMID: 25545811 DOI: 10.1111/pbi.12277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2014] [Revised: 09/04/2014] [Accepted: 09/10/2014] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Lipid peroxidation plays a major role in seed longevity and viability. In rice grains, lipid peroxidation is catalyzed by the enzyme lipoxygenase 3 (LOX3). Previous reports showed that grain from the rice variety DawDam in which the LOX3 gene was deleted had less stale flavour after grain storage than normal rice. The molecular mechanism by which LOX3 expression is regulated during endosperm development remains unclear. In this study, we expressed a LOX3 antisense construct in transgenic rice (Oryza sativa L.) plants to down-regulate LOX3 expression in rice endosperm. The transgenic plants exhibited a marked decrease in LOX mRNA levels, normal phenotypes and a normal life cycle. We showed that LOX3 activity and its ability to produce 9-hydroperoxyoctadecadienoic acid (9-HPOD) from linoleic acid were significantly lower in transgenic seeds than in wild-type seeds by measuring the ultraviolet absorption of 9-HPOD at 234 nm and by high-performance liquid chromatography. The suppression of LOX3 expression in rice endosperm increased grain storability. The germination rate of TS-91 (antisense LOX3 transgenic line) was much higher than the WT (29% higher after artificial ageing for 21 days, and 40% higher after natural ageing for 12 months). To our knowledge, this is the first report to demonstrate that decreased LOX3 expression can preserve rice grain quality during storage with no impact on grain yield, suggesting potential applications in agricultural production.
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- Huibin Xu
- Rice Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, China; Incubator of National Key Laboratory of Fujian Crop Germplasm Innovation and Molecular Breeding between Fujian and Ministry of Sciences and Technology, Fuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Molecular Breeding of Hybrid Rice for South China, Ministry of Agriculture, Fuzhou, China; South-China Base of National Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice of China, Fuzhou, China; National Engineering Laboratory of Rice, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Xu H, Wei Y, Zhu Y, Lian L, Xie H, Cai Q, Chen Q, Lin Z, Wang Z, Xie H, Zhang J. Antisense suppression of LOX3 gene expression in rice endosperm enhances seed longevity. Plant Biotechnol J 2015. [PMID: 25545811 DOI: 10.1111/pbi.12277.f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
Lipid peroxidation plays a major role in seed longevity and viability. In rice grains, lipid peroxidation is catalyzed by the enzyme lipoxygenase 3 (LOX3). Previous reports showed that grain from the rice variety DawDam in which the LOX3 gene was deleted had less stale flavour after grain storage than normal rice. The molecular mechanism by which LOX3 expression is regulated during endosperm development remains unclear. In this study, we expressed a LOX3 antisense construct in transgenic rice (Oryza sativa L.) plants to down-regulate LOX3 expression in rice endosperm. The transgenic plants exhibited a marked decrease in LOX mRNA levels, normal phenotypes and a normal life cycle. We showed that LOX3 activity and its ability to produce 9-hydroperoxyoctadecadienoic acid (9-HPOD) from linoleic acid were significantly lower in transgenic seeds than in wild-type seeds by measuring the ultraviolet absorption of 9-HPOD at 234 nm and by high-performance liquid chromatography. The suppression of LOX3 expression in rice endosperm increased grain storability. The germination rate of TS-91 (antisense LOX3 transgenic line) was much higher than the WT (29% higher after artificial ageing for 21 days, and 40% higher after natural ageing for 12 months). To our knowledge, this is the first report to demonstrate that decreased LOX3 expression can preserve rice grain quality during storage with no impact on grain yield, suggesting potential applications in agricultural production.
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- Huibin Xu
- Rice Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, China; Incubator of National Key Laboratory of Fujian Crop Germplasm Innovation and Molecular Breeding between Fujian and Ministry of Sciences and Technology, Fuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Molecular Breeding of Hybrid Rice for South China, Ministry of Agriculture, Fuzhou, China; South-China Base of National Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice of China, Fuzhou, China; National Engineering Laboratory of Rice, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Kohal RJ, Kilian JB, Stampf S, Spies BC. All-Ceramic Single Crown Restauration of Zirconia Oral Implants and Its Influence on Fracture Resistance: An Investigation in the Artificial Mouth. Materials (Basel) 2015; 8:1577-1589. [PMID: 28788018 PMCID: PMC5507023 DOI: 10.3390/ma8041577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2015] [Revised: 03/20/2015] [Accepted: 03/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The aim of the current investigation was to evaluate the fracture resistance of one-piece zirconia oral implants with and without all-ceramic incisor crowns after long-term thermomechanical cycling. A total of 48 implants were evaluated. The groups with crowns (C, 24 samples) and without crowns (N, 24 samples) were subdivided according to the loading protocol, resulting in three groups of 8 samples each: Group “0” was not exposed to cyclic loading, whereas groups “5” and “10” were loaded with 5 and 10 million chewing cycles, respectively. This resulted in 6 different groups: C0/N0, C5/N5 and C10/N10. Subsequently, all 48 implants were statically loaded to fracture and bending moments were calculated. All implants survived the artificial aging. For the static loading the following average bending moments were calculated: C0: 326 Ncm; C5: 339 Ncm; C10: 369 Ncm; N0: 339 Ncm; N5: 398 Ncm and N10: 355 Ncm. To a certain extent, thermomechanical cycling resulted in an increase of fracture resistance which did not prove to be statistically significant. Regarding its fracture resistance, the evaluated ceramic implant system made of Y-TZP seems to be able to resist physiological chewing forces long-term. Restauration with all-ceramic single crowns showed no negative influence on fracture resistance.
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- Ralf-Joachim Kohal
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg 79106, Germany.
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- Department for Medical Biometry and Medical Informatics, Institute for Medical Biometry and Statistics, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg 79104, Germany.
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg 79106, Germany.
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