Effects of nisin concentration on properties of gelatin film-forming solutions and their films

The addition of nisin into a gelatin matrix can change properties of the film. The aim of this work was to develop gelatin-based films containing different nisin concentrations in order to study their influence on the film's antimicrobial and physical properties and their rheological properties as a film-forming solution (FFS). The FFS was characterised by rheological assays, and the gelatin-based active films were characterised and assessed by the effects of nisin concentrations on their various properties, including antimicrobial activity. Nisin's concentration affected not only its viscoelastic properties of FFS but also its film solubility in water, film surface roughness and light barrier. The addition of nisin also slightly modified the water contact angle and the mechanical properties of the gelatin films. Finally, the films demonstrated activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes at concentrations above 56 mg of nisin g⁻¹ of gelatin.     

压缩合成食品对人体运动能力的影响

研究选取12名生理指标相对类似的试验对象,通过采用自身对照和交叉平衡的试验设计方法,针对普通膳食和以90军用干粮为例的压缩合成食品对人体运动能力的影响进行了分析,通过测定试验对象进食2组不同营养组成的食品进行运动或训练后、恢复体内的血糖浓度水平、血乳酸浓度、血乳酸清除率、心率变化、相关激素水平变化以及不同氧化变化情况评价普通膳食和压缩合成食品对人体运动能力的影响。试验结果显示,相比于普通膳食,压缩合成食品在高强度运动以及力竭运动后维持人体运动能力方面以及体能恢复方面具有明显优越性。     

Influence of physical and biological variability and solution methods in fruit and vegetable quality nondestructive inspection by using imaging and near-infrared spectroscopy techniques: A review

Over the past decades, imaging and spectroscopy techniques have been rapidly developing and widely applied in nondestructive fruit and vegetable quality assessment. The physical properties (including size, shape, color, position, and temperature) and biological properties (including cultivar, season, maturity level and geographical origin) of fruits and vegetables vary from one to another. A great variety of physical and biological properties of agricultural products influence the optical propagation properties and interaction behaviors with incident light, thus decreasing the quality inspection accuracy. Many attempts have been made in image correction and spectral compensation methods to improve the inspection accuracy. This paper gives a detailed summary about influence of physical and biological variability, as well as the correction and compensation methods for eliminating or reducing the effects in fruit and vegetable quality nondestructive inspection by using imaging and spectroscopy techniques. The advantages and disadvantages of the solution methods are discussed and summarized. Additionally, the future challenges and potential trends are also reported.     

Effect of B2O3 addition on structure and properties of Yb3+/Al3+/B3+-co-doped silica glasses

The homogeneous Yb³⁺/Al³⁺/B³⁺-co-doped silica glasses were prepared via a sol-gel method. The impact of B₂O₃ addition on the physical and optical properties and network structure was systematically studied. The network structure was investigated by the Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR), Raman spectra, and Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (SSNMR). Herein, B₂O₃ addition can continuously decrease the refractive index and density. When B₂O₃ is lower than 2 mol%, B₂O₃ addition can obviously decrease the scalar crystal field parameters, Yb³⁺ asymmetry degree, Yb³⁺ cross-sections, due to the generation of Yb–O–B bonds at the cost of partial Yb–O–Al/Si ones. When B₂O₃ is more than 2 mol%, FT-IR, Raman spectra, and SSNMR results indicate that further increased B atoms prefer to connect with Si and Al rather than Yb. Consequently, the above parameters are basically unchanged. Based on the results, an intuitive model of structure and properties evolution during the substitution of SiO₂ by B₂O₃ has been established.     

A comparative study on hygroscopic and physiochemical properties of chicken powders obtained by different drying methods

Abstract

Different drying methods (spray drying (SD), vacuum drying (VD), microwave vacuum drying (MVD), and infrared vacuum drying (IFVD)) were applied in order to compare the hygroscopicity behavior of chicken powders. The hygroscopicity curves and glass transition temperature were used to evaluate the influence of ambient humidity and temperature on moisture absorption of powders. The results showed that the chicken powder dried by MVD had the lowest moisture absorption, followed by IFVD, VD, and SD. The hygroscopicity of SD chicken powders was different from other three kinds of chicken powders due to the physical properties of particles and the changes of protein secondary structure as detected by the Fourier transform-infrared spectrometer. For the three vacuum drying methods, the difference of protein secondary structure was the main reason of differences in hygroscopicity. Although MVD chicken powders were slightly inferior to SD chicken powders in taste, MVD chicken powders were the best in terms of smell and color as suggested by instrumental sensory parameter evaluations. It was found that MVD had a positive effect on reducing moisture absorption and maintaining sensory quality of chicken powders.     

A simple physical mixing method for MnO2/MnO nanocomposites with superior Zn2+ storage performance

MnO₂/MnO cathode material with superior Zn²⁺ storage performance is prepared through a simple physical mixing method. The MnO₂/MnO nanocomposite with a mixed mass ratio of 12:1 exhibits the highest specific capacity (364.2 mA·h/g at 0.2C), good cycle performance (170.4 mA·h/g after 100 cycles) and excellent rate performance (205.7 mA·h/g at 2C). Analysis of cyclic voltammetry (CV) data at various scan rates shows that both diffusion- controlled insertion behavior and surface capacitive behavior contribute to the Zn²⁺ storage performance of MnO₂/MnO cathodes. And the capacitive behavior contributes more at high discharge rates, due to the short paths of ion diffusion and the rapid transfer of electrons.     

Preparation and characterization of the n-HA/PVA/CS porous composite hydrogel

In this paper, a new method combines chemical/physical crosslinking, and emulsification-foaming porogenic was adopted to prepare n-hydroxyapatite (n-HA)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/chitosan (CS) porous composite hydrogel using artificial cornea scaffold materials. The fabricate conditions, including the type and amount of emulsification-foaming porogen, mixing time and speed etc. were researched. The results showed the optimal condition that the alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether (OP) acted as emulsification-foaming porogen, with the ratio of W_PVA/W_OP as 3.75, and mixing 15 min with a stirring speed of 800 r·min^-1. Additionally, the fabricated composite hydrogel scaffold materials possessed interconnected internal holes, a moisture content of above 65%, and tensile strength of above 6 MPa. In vitro cytotoxicity and acute systemic toxicity assay confirmed that the scaffolds did not show any cytotoxicity. The as-prepared hydrogel could be a promising candidate for artificial cornea scaffold material.     

改良剂对重金属污染根际土壤理化性质影响的研究进展

针对现阶段土壤中重金属污染较为严重的问题及各类修复方法各有利弊的现状,分析了近年来相关学者对于改良剂对重金属污染根际土壤理化性质影响的研究进展,研究了常见有机和无机改良剂对重金属胁迫下根际土壤pH值、氧化还原电位(Eh)、酶活性、化学性质、微生物菌落种群等理化性质的影响以及对重金属的化学沉淀和溶解平衡的影响。后期应加强超富集植物与一般植物根际、非根际理化性质的差异研究;土壤中重金属种类及污染程度与根际土壤理化性质的关系研究;土壤中其他环境因子的影响以及根际土壤中重金属的作用机理方面的研究。     

以物理气相传输法自支撑生长氮化铝单晶的表征

本文提出了以物理气相传输法自支撑生长氮化铝单晶的新方法，此方法可以在氮化铝烧结体表面一次性获得大量生长的氮化铝单晶。本研究中，在2373–2523 K的温度条件下经过100 h生长的氮化铝单晶，其最大尺寸为7 × 8 × 12 mm3，典型直径为5–7 mm。这些原生晶体的表面形貌及结晶质量分别通过扫描电子显微镜、拉曼光谱和高分辨X射线衍射进行表征分析。其中，拉曼光谱E2峰位的半高全宽为5.7 cm-1，高分辨X射线衍射得到的对称摇摆曲线的半高全宽为93.6角秒。经过选择性化学腐蚀后的晶体，其表面的平均腐蚀坑密度为7.5 × 104 cm-2。逸出气体分析和辉光放电质谱分析结果表明，碳和氧为晶体内部的主要杂质元素，含量分别为28 ppmw和120 ppmw。此方法为高质量氮化铝单晶的获取提供了一个新的途径，这些单晶可以被切成晶片作为后续氮化铝同质外延生长的优良籽晶。使用这些小的籽晶，我们首次成功制备出了直径高达60 mm的氮化铝单晶体/晶圆，并具有良好的深紫外光透过性。     

草地退化对土壤理化性质的影响

文章以张家川县不同退化程度草地为研究对象,探讨草地退化对土壤理化性质的影响。结果显示:土壤密度和含水量均随着草地退化程度的增加而下降,有机碳和速效磷则随着草地退化程度增加呈现出先上升后下降的趋势。同时,不同退化程度的草地0~2.5 cm层土壤全氮和全磷含量基本均高于深层,土壤全钾含量在2.5~5 cm层高于其他层。总之,草地退化影响着土壤理化性质。