Improving storability,physiological disorders,and antioxidant properties of ‘Bartlett’ and ‘d’Anjou’ pears (Pyrus communis L.) by pre-harvest 1-methylcyclopropene spraying

Ethylene continues to be a major factor influencing quality of European pears during storage. Although research has been done on the effect of pre-harvest 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on physiological characteristics in pears, a full understanding of cultivar response and antioxidant metabolism remains elusive. Spraying 1-MCP on ‘Bartlett’ and ‘d’Anjou’ pears was studied with respect to physiology, storage and eating quality, disorders, and antioxidant properties at two harvest date (H1 and H2) during storage and ripening. Treatment with 1-MCP extended the harvest window of ‘Bartlett’ and ‘d’Anjou’ pears 3 and 4 days, respectively, without reducing storage or eating quality. Treatment with 1-MCP reduced ethylene production (EPR) and respiration rates (RR), maintained fruit firmness and green colour during storage and retarded development of desirable melting texture in both cultivars. Additionally, 1-MCP lowered the incidence of disorders by alleviating membrane lipid peroxidation, retaining high total flavonoids (TF) and antioxidant capacity, and enhancing superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) activity in both cultivars. Overall, pre-harvest 1-MCP applications could extend storage time of ‘Bartlett’ and ‘d’Anjou’ pears to 5 and 6 months, respectively, at −1.1 ± 0.5 °C, by reducing ethylene synthesis and enhancing antioxidant metabolism.     

Self-assembled silver nanoprisms monolayers at the liquid/liquid interface

A crown ether derivative (4′-aminobenzo-15-crown-5 hydrotetrafluoroborate) can mediate the self-assembly of silver nanoprisms at the liquid/liquid interface in the form of a stable hybrid nanocomposite film. The metallic luster of the interfacial film results from the electronic coupling of Ag nanoprisms, suggesting the formation of closely packed nanoprism thin films. The interfacial film of nanoprisms could be transferred to solid substrates as a Langmuir–Blodgett film. The properties of films were studied by UV–vis spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy.     

Macaroon-like FeCo2O4 modified activated carbon anode for enhancing power generation in direct glucose fuel cell

Macaroon-like FeCo₂O₄ nanomaterial was prepared and used as electrocatalyst in direct glucose alkaline fuel cell (DGAFC), which exhibited high catalytic activity towards glucose oxidation reaction. Maximum power density of 35.91 W m⁻² was achieved in the DGAFC equipped with a FeCo₂O₄ modified activated carbon (AC) anode, which was almost 151% higher than the control. Physical and electrochemical characterizations were performed to provide further understanding of the origin of its high activity. Our results show that the introduction of FeCo₂O₄ into the AC anode remarkably increase the exchange current density and reduce the charge transfer resistance. It is supposed that there is a synergistic effect between Fe (III) and Co (III), which accelerates electron transfer from glucose to external circuits. This study will promote the development of cost effective and environmentally benign catalysts for electrochemical energy applications.     

蔓越莓中膳食纤维的结构性质和功能性质研究

目的 考察蔓越莓中膳食纤维的结构性质和功能性质。方法 利用酶解法提取蔓越莓总膳食纤维、不溶性膳食纤维和可溶性膳食纤维, 并采用红外光谱和高效液相色谱测定其官能团结构和分子量, 采用质构仪和粘度计测定其凝胶性质和粘度, 同时对膳食纤维吸附亚硝酸根离子、交换阳离子、胆固醇、重金属和葡萄糖的能力进行研究。结果 总膳食纤维和不溶性膳食纤维的提取率较高, 分别为54.67%和38.70%, 膳食纤维具有凝胶和粘度的性质, 同时在功能上有吸附亚硝酸根离子, 交换阳离子, 吸收胆固醇, 重金属离子和葡萄糖的性能。结论 蔓越莓膳食纤维具有特殊的结构性质和很好的功能活性, 可以开发蔓越莓新功能食品。     

New vacancied and Dy3+-doped molybdates – Their structure,thermal stability,electrical and magnetic properties

Microcrystalline samples of new Cd_1–3xDy_2x⌷_xMoO₄ solid solution with limited homogeneity (0<x≤0.2222) and cationic vacancies (denoted as ⌷) were prepared by a high-temperature solid state reaction. The XRD data and SEM analysis showed that as-prepared ceramics crystallize in the tetragonal scheelite type symmetry (space group I4₁/a) with the crystallite size varying between ~2 and ~20 µm. A systematic change in lattice constants, a and c, as well as in lattice parameter ratio c/a with an increase of Dy content was observed. Dy-doped molybdates are paramagnets with the antiferromagnetic short-range interaction and spin-orbit coupling. Optical and electrical investigations proved Cd_1–3xDy_2x⌷_xMoO₄ solid solution to be in the insulating state of E_g>3 eV at room temperature and the thermally activated conduction of the Arrhenius-type above 350 K. Moreover, the I-V characteristics provided the evidence of symmetrical and non-linear behavior typical of charge carrier emission weakly induced by the temperature. Relative dielectric permittivity ε_r below 10 as well as loss tangent tanδ below 0.15 do not substantially depend both on the temperature in the range of 76–400 K and the frequency in the range of 5·10²–1·10⁶ Hz. These results are interpreted in the framework of the acceptor and donor vacancy centers.     

超高压处理对蓝靛果抗氧化物提取量及活性的影响

研究超高压处理对蓝靛果中总抗氧化物、花色苷、多酚、VC提取量及总抗氧化活性的影响,探索细胞微观结构与总抗氧化物提取量的关系。结果表明:提取压力为300 MPa时总抗氧化物提取量最高,为85.20 mg/g(以鲜果计);总抗氧化物冻干粉中总酚、花色苷、VC含量分别在300、400 MPa和对照组中最高,分别为136.48、4.12 μg/mg和27.14 μg/mg。提取压力为400 MPa时,总抗氧化物对2,2’-联氨-双-(3-乙基苯并噻唑啉-6-磺酸)二胺盐自由基清除能力(0.37 mmol/L)、Fe~(3+)还原能力(0.84 mmol/L)、1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼自由基清除能力(91.5%)最大,表明400 MPa压力条件下提取的抗氧化物活性最高。观察电子显微镜图片发现400 MPa处理对蓝靛果细胞破坏巨大,有利于抗氧化物的提取,从细胞微观结构角度证明超高压处理可以提高蓝靛果抗氧化物提取量;差异显著性分析表明VC、花色苷含量部分组之间不显著,其他组之间差异显著。通过本实验证实:超高压处理可以促进蓝靛果细胞破碎,有利于溶剂与抗氧化物接触,提高抗氧化物的提取量及抗氧化活性。     

枣汁浸提方法及其对枣酒品质影响的研究

研究了热水浸提、果胶酶酶解浸提对红枣汁浸提效果的影响,及对枣汁发酵酒的影响。结果表明,热水浸提最佳条件是:浸提时间5h,加水量为枣肉质量的5倍,浸提液发酵酒颜色为棕红色,有枣香味,但苦味较重;酶解浸提最佳条件是:浸提温度为50℃,浸提时间4h,加水量为枣肉质量的5倍,酶用量0.2%,浸提液含糖量较高,所得枣酒呈枣红色,枣香浓郁,感官质量优于热水浸提的枣酒。     

试纸法快速检测果蔬中有机磷及氨基甲酸酯类农药残留

为了快速检测果蔬中的农药残留,研制基于酶抑制法的农药残留速测试纸。该试纸以鸭血浆胆碱酯酶为检测用酶,2,6-二氯靛酚乙酸酯为底物。反应后根据颜色变化目测判断农药残留情况,强阳性、弱阳性和阴性的颜色分别为白色、浅蓝色和蓝色。用该法检测只需13min,对敌敌畏的敏感性最强,对甲胺磷的敏感性较差,对几种常见的有机磷及氨基甲酸酯类农药的检出限在0.001～6mg/kg之间。该法简便、快速,成本低,适合果蔬中部分农药残留的现场监督检测。     

沙枣果肉原花青素的分离纯化

研究采用固相萃取、HPLC等方法对5种不同沙枣果肉原花青素提取物的分离纯化进行了深入研究,结果表明:石油醚沉淀和乙酸乙酯萃取对沙枣果肉原花青素(Elaeagnus angustifoliaL.Jujubes sarcocarp proanthocyanidins,ESPC)的分离效果明显;石油醚沉淀ESPC和乙酸乙酯萃取ESPC均含有较高的原花青素低聚体,而两者的水相提取物中则含有少量的原花青素高聚体及其他一些杂质;石油醚沉淀对ESPC粗提物的分离效果要优于乙酸乙酯萃取。