Protein-lipid interactions in concentrated infant formula

Radiolabeled milk proteins ([carbon-14] beta-lactoglobulin or [carbon-14] kappa-casein) were added to raw skim milk used to prepare concentrated humanized infant formula. Ultracentrifugation of the sterilized product allowed separation of three fractions: lipids and the proteins associated with them; free casein micelles and other dense particles; and the fluid phase. Distribution of radiolabeled tracer proteins or of protein measured by chemical methods among these three phases varied significantly with differences in processing conditions (time and temperature of sterilization) or amount of certain additives (potassium hydroxide or urea). In the range of 0 to 8 meq/L of potassium hydroxide added to the formula after homogenization but before sterilization, the lipid layer content of carbon-14 from [carbon-14] kappa-casein in the sterilized product decreased by 4.7% for each 1 meq/L of added potassium hydroxide. Lipid layer content of protein decreased by 2 g/L (of a total of 32 g/L) for each 1 meq/L potassium hydroxide. Such differences in the structure of the product, related to interactions of protein with lipid, protein, or calcium phosphate, may correlate with physical properties and stability of milk-based lipid-rich products.     

Distribution and Fate of Escherichia coli in Lake Michigan Following Contamination with Urban Stormwater and Combined Sewer Overflows

Escherichia coli distribution and persistence in nearshore Lake Michigan were assessed following heavy rains and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) and combined sewer overflow (CSO) events over a 5-year period, including an 18-day period following 25.4 cm of rainfall in which intensive studies were conducted following multiple CSO and SSO events. E. coli levels in the Milwaukee estuary and harbor following SSO and CSO events ranged from 10⁴ to nearly 10⁵ CFU/100 mL, which were significantly higher (p ≤ 0.05) than levels following rainfall alone. Sites outside of the breakwall but within the contamination plume (e.g., within 2 km of the harbor) were an order of magnitude lower. Locations 2–5 km from the harbor ranged from below detection limits, of < 1 to 5 CFU/100 mL. E. coli levels corrected for dilution based on specific conductivity measurements were lower than what would be expected for loss due to dilution alone, suggesting a combination of die-off and dilution, were responsible for the rapid disappearance of these organisms outside of the harbor. E. coli and fecal coliforms measured concurrently demonstrated that fecal coliforms could be recovered longer than E. coli in the open waters of the lake. E. coli isolated directly from sewage treatment plant influent were found to have a marked increase in antibiotic resistance traits for ten antibiotics commonly used in the human population compared with isolates from two animal sources of fecal pollution. However, E. coli obtained from sewage impacted water (n = 2,513) and from stormwater impacted water (n = 1,465) collected the previous year when there were no sewage overflows, were found to have no significant difference (p < 0.05) in the frequency of resistance when comparing the two conditions. E. coli survival characteristics and population dynamics are most likely influenced by multiple factors in complex systems such as the watershed/estuarine/lake environments of the Great Lakes.     

Recrystallisation of amorphous natural brannerite through annealing: The effect of radiation damage on the chemical durability of brannerite

An amorphous natural brannerite sample was chosen to study the annealing of the radiation damage through thermal recrystallisation, and subsequently to evaluate the effect of radiation damage on its aqueous durability. Microstructural characterisation of the natural brannerite revealed minor alteration along the rim of the crystal and within cracks. The formation of UO₂ particles and soluble Pb–Ca-rich aluminosilicate glass is responsible for the higher U and Pb releases from the recrystallised brannerite. In general, natural brannerite has been shown to be resistant to dissolution over geological time, therefore minor brannerite inclusions in ceramic formulations for immobilisation of actinide-rich radioactive wastes should not have a detrimental effect on the long-term chemical durability of the wasteforms.     

中国进口沥青市场分析

分析国内中长期沥青需求，分析我国近十年的沥青进出口状况及主要进口国的产销情况，分析影响沥青进口的因素尤其是进口关税对进口量的影响和进口的发展趋势。     

高速非达西流动时元素硫沉积模型研究

元素硫沉积是含硫气藏开发过程中广泛存在而又必须解决的难题之一。高含硫气藏一旦投入开发，地层压力会逐步下降，使得元素硫溶解度下降而沉积下来，沉积的元素硫会堵塞地层孔隙，降低渗流通道，影响气井产能。考虑了高含硫气体在近井地带作高速非达西流动，建立了硫的沉积模型，并利用该模型对实际气藏进行预测和对比研究，再通过实例计算发现，硫非瞬时平衡沉积比瞬时平衡沉积对地层的伤害更严重，高速非达西流动沉积比达西流动时对地层伤害更严重，认为在开发高含硫气藏时，必须合理选择开发速度，有效防止元素硫沉积。     

粉状阳离子聚丙烯酰胺的研制

用聚丙烯酰胺胶体,在≥20％浓度的硫酸盐溶液中,进行Mannich反应,经真空干燥后,制取水溶性阳离子型高分子。初步探讨了盐浓度、温度、时间、配比对产物的阳离子度、溶解性的影响。     

变焦距镜头变倍组和补偿组移动导轨的设计

本文通过典型变焦距镜头的实例和图形,详细介绍了机械补偿变焦距镜头几种常用的变倍组和补偿组在变焦过程中往复运动导轨的结构形式,及其各种结构形式的优缺点。并论述了设计各种形式导轨机构应注意的问题。     

热场致发射电子源曝光系统的技术现状和应用前景

高亮度、长寿命的热场致发射(Thermal field emitter)阴极自七十年代中期已受到人们的关注和重视,历经十多年在理论分析、工艺制备和实验研究上做了大量工作之后,于1988年在电子束曝光机上的应用中取得了突破性进展。用晶向为(100)的钨和具有低逸出功的锆制成的(Zr/O/W)热场致发射阴极在四千小时的使用寿命下亮度值超过六硼化镧阴极一个数量级以上,最近的实验结果表明:在工件台上小束斑下能得到接近两千安培每平方厘米的束流密度,而且四十小时内束流稳定度接近千分之一。显然,这几个表征曝光系统综合技术性能的重要指标,说明多年困扰于各种电子束曝光系统(特别是高斯圆斑电子束系统)在高分辨率情况下生产率较低的技术难题已经得到了比较圆满的解决。 八十年代末期,当热场致发射电子源曝光系统的技术关键解决后,这项技术就成为技术发达国家,特别是美国和日本,在电子束曝光领域进行技术竞争的热点;九一年五月底在美国召开的国际三束会议上有关场致发射阴极和MEBES—4型机已经采用TFE的最新报道充分证实了这项技术在电子束曝光技术应用中的重要地位和发展潜力。     

Ames试验氯化致突变前体物在净水工艺中的去除研究

采用水样比活性作为评价指标，从Ａｍｅｓ试验结果和致突变前体物性质两方面，探讨了不同单元净水工艺对Ａｍｅｓ试验氯化致突变前体物的去除能力，从而为净水工艺的选择提供参考依据     

光纤中二次谐波的产生及机理的电镜分析

本文报导了石英光纤中的二次谐波产生及用透射电子显微镜观察光纤内部物质结构变化的实验结果,观察到了已“预置”光纤中缺陷的存在.