An in vitro evaluation of various Rosa damascena flower extracts as a natural antisolar agent

The aim of this work was to evaluate ultraviolet (UV) absorption ability of various extracts of Rosa damascena flowers as an antisolar agent. Extracts were prepared using the following solvent mixtures: water:ethanol (50 : 50), ethyl acetate:ethanol (80 : 20) and ether. The hydroalcoholic and ethyl acetate:ethanol extracts were prepared by maceration, and ether extract was prepared by soxhletion. Preliminary studies on the extracts prepared confirmed the presence of flavonoids as the major components of all extracts. Next, the UV absorption spectra (in the range of 200-400 nm) of all extracts were obtained. Results show that all three extracts can effectively absorb UV radiation in the range of 200-400 nm. However, the range giving maximum absorption for the hydroalcoholic, ethyl acetate:ethanol and ether extracts were 200-320, 250-360 and 230-370 nm, respectively. In the next stage, extracts prepared were incorporated into an oil in water cream base (prepared based on preliminary studies), at two concentrations of 5 and 8%. The sun protection factor (SPF) of these creams were determined. Based on the findings, the hydroalcoholic extract seems to give the highest SPF among the three extracts evaluated, when incorporated to the cream base. On the other hand, by performing a few physicochemical tests on the prepared creams, cream containing 5% ether extract showed the most desirable appearance and stability among the creams investigated. The UV absorption ability of these extracts is suggested to be because of the presence of flavonoid compounds within the extracts. However, it should be noted that in order to obtain an effective suncare product with high SPF values, these extracts could be used along with other synthetic antisolar agents.     

Research on a natural sunscreen from Chinese herbs

To compare the difference in SPF values between a synthetic sunscreen and a sunscreen derived from Chinese herbs, by using optical and biological methods, we observed the effects of these sunscreens by photochemical reaction, sun protection factor (SPF) values, and UV absorption. The results showed that the synthetic sunscreen was more effective in UV absorption than the sunscreen derived from natural Chinese herbs. When they were tested biologically, it was found that the sunscreen derived from Chinese herbs was able to improve skin tonicity, as well as reduce the itching, photoerythema, squamation, burning, and reddening caused by the excessive UV radiation, while the synthetic sunscreen could not improve these conditions of the skin, and even induced some side-effects in the skin with photoerythema. By comparing the in vivo SPF values of the two types of sunscreen, they were found to be mainly similar. The results indicate that the SPF value was related to both a photo-reaction and a biological reaction. The sunscreen derived from natural Chinese herbs, although having low UV absorption, was able to exhibit the same SPF value as the synthetic sunscreen because of its biological effects.     

Equations for spectrophotometric determination of relative concentrations of myoglobin derivatives in aqueous tuna meat extracts

The percentage of metmyoglobin (%metMb) in aqueous meat extracts of bigeye and bluefin tuna and beef samples were estimated using previously reported equations derived from the absorption spectra of horse Mb. The results demonstrate that in an aqueous extract, the difference in %metMb estimated by the different equations was negligible for beef samples. Conversely, in an aqueous tuna extract, different %metMb values were obtained with the different equations. The discrepancy in the tuna sample results might be due to differences in absorption spectra for horse and tuna Mb. Therefore, a new set of equations derived from the absorption spectra of bigeye tuna Mb, reported by Matsuura and Hashimoto (1955), was established. The accuracy of the proposed equations was compared with the cyanmetmyoglobin (cyanmetMb) method. The results show that the total Mb concentrations estimated by our proposed equations were in good agreement with the results obtained by the conventional cyanmetMb method (R² = 0.984). Therefore, the new set of proposed equations is valid for the spectrophotometric determination of the relative proportions of Mb derivatives and total Mb concentration in aqueous tuna meat extracts.     

Consequences for sun protection factors when solar simulator spectra deviate from the spectrum of the sun

The sun protection factor (SPF) of two products, one with an expected SPF of 4 and another with an expected SPF of 15 were determined, using two solar simulators: Multiport Solar UV Simulator (xenon, Solar Light, Philadelphia, PA, USA), and Supersun 5000 (metal halide, Mutzhas, Munich, Germany). The mean SPFs using the Multiport were: 4.8 for the low SPF product and 19.4 for the high SPF one. The results using the Supersun were lower: 2.6 for the low SPF product and 7.2 for the high SPF one. Relative emission spectra of the two sources were recorded using a fluorescence spectrophotometer in bioluminescence mode. Efficacy spectra were calculated and compared with the corresponding spectrum of natural sunlight. It was evident that the spectral power of the xenon source is too high in the UVB, leading to overestimation of SPFs, whereas the Supersun irradiator emits too much in the UVA, resulting in too low SPFs. Heat effects and photodegradation of UV filters are discussed as further possible reasons for the discrepancies between the experimentally determined SPFs. Our results confirm a recent publication about theoretical SPFs, calculated with emission spectra of a xenon source and spectra of the sun at different elevation angles, where the authors provide evidence that in natural sunlight the contribution of UVA to total UV radiation is twice as high as in a xenon source. This may contribute to an understanding of why sunscreens tested according to the FDA method (xenon sources) often yield higher SPFs than those obtained from European testing procedures.     

紫外吸收光谱法在静电复印纸鉴别中的应用

在文书和微量物证的检验中,经常需要对纸张的种类和同一性进行检验,以便为侦查提供线索,为案件审理提供证据.为建立静电复印纸经济、简便、快速的鉴别方法,优化并确定了纸张的提取条件为沸水(98℃)浴纯净水静止浸泡10 min;对提取物进行了紫外吸收光谱扫描,并对测试数据进行了独立样本T检验.实验结果表明,相同实验条件下,纸张...     

Improving the determination of moisture in edible oils by FTIR spectroscopy using acetonitrile extraction

A Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) method developed for the analysis of moisture in edible oils using dry acetonitrile as the extraction solvent was re-examined with the objective of improving its overall sensitivity and reproducibility. Quantitation was based on the H-O-H bending absorption at ～1630 cm(-1) instead of the bands in the OH stretching region, fewer interferences being an issue in the former as opposed to the latter region. In addition, a spectroscopic dilution correction procedure was developed to compensate for any miscibility of oil samples with acetonitrile, and gap-segment 2nd derivative spectra were employed to minimise the associated possibility of spectral interferences from absorptions of the oils. In comprehensive standard addition experiments using a variety of edible oils, the FTIR method was shown to recover the amounts of water quantitatively added to dry oil with an accuracy of ±20 ppm when the spectra of the acetonitrile extracts of the water-spiked oils were ratioed against the spectra of the acetonitrile extracts of the corresponding dry oils. The accuracy deteriorated substantially when the spectra of the acetonitrile extracts of the water-spiked oils were ratioed against the spectrum of the acetonitrile extraction solvent only. However, the primary variable affecting the apparent difference in the accuracy of the two approaches was determined to be the variability in the residual moisture content of the dried oils used in the standard addition experiments, as confirmed by an FTIR procedure based on H-D exchange with D(2)O. The FTIR method as structured is amenable to automation (>120 samples/h) and provides a very competitive means by which to routinely measure moisture present in a variety of hydrophobic materials that are normally the domain of Karl Fischer titration, such as edible oils, mineral oils, biodiesel and fuels.     

Quantitative analysis of water-soluble fertilisers by aqueous solution infra-red spectroscopy

A method has been devised for the determination of ammonium, nitrate, phosphate and sulphate in water-soluble artificial fertilisers. The infra-red absorption spectra of suitably prepared aqueous fertiliser extracts were recorded and the absorbences measured at the appropriate four wavelengths. Results calculated from these absorbences gave ammonium concentrations which agreed with those obtained by chemical analysis to an accuracy of about 0.1% at the 10% level, whilst the nitrate and phosphate results agreed to about 0.3%.     

莲心中可溶性成分的有效提取

采用不同的原料处理,改变提取的流程和提取时间，测定不同条件下所得提取液的可见吸收光谱，以此反映各提取液的组分和浓度是否发生变化，并比较在最大吸收波长下各提取液的吸光度大小，从而确定将莲心捣碎后，加热回流时间为60min的提取方法效果最佳。     

响应面法优化茵陈总黄酮提取工艺及成分结构的初步表征

本文优化了茵陈总黄酮的超声辅助提取工艺并对其成分结构表征进行了研究。在考察提取时间、提取温度、乙醇浓度、液料比对茵陈总黄酮得率影响的基础上,采用Box-Behnken响应面法对提取工艺进行优化,模拟得到二次多项式回归方程的预测模型。采用红外光谱(FT-IR)及液相色谱-质谱联用技术(LC-MS)鉴定了NKA-9树脂纯化后的茵陈黄酮类化合物。结果显示:响应面法优化得到茵陈总黄酮提取的最优工艺为提取温度61 ℃、乙醇浓度48%、液料比30:1 (mL/g),在此条件下,总黄酮得率可达24.89 mg/g。通过对比茵陈提取纯化物与芦丁标准品的FT-IR谱图,表明茵陈提取纯化物中含有C=C、羟基、酚羟基等多种特征官能团的振动吸收峰,是黄酮类化合物的典型结构,并可能含有芦丁单体。通过LC-MS分析茵陈黄酮提取物组成时,通过对比m/z值、保留时间,可推断提取物中含芦丁、金丝桃苷、异槲皮苷、异鼠李素-3-O-葡萄糖苷和香叶木苷等成分。响应面法建立的回归数据模型优化得到的茵陈总黄酮提取工艺实际有效,同时发现提取物中可能含有芦丁、金丝桃苷、异槲皮苷、异鼠李素-3-O-葡萄糖苷和香叶木苷等成分,以期为茵陈提取物的进一步研究提供参考。     

Collaborative development of a sun protection factor test method: a proposed European Standard. COLIPA Task Force 'Sun Protection Measurement', Europe

Standardization of the method to determine sun protection factors (SPF) is fundamental to uniform labelling of SPF values on sun products. The COLIPA Task Force 'Sun Protection Measurement'(SPM), including representatives of major European sun-product manufacturers and contract testing laboratories, was established in 1990 to define methods for sun products testing. The process involved in developing the COLlPA SPF Test Method started with a critical appraisal of previously existing methods, and identification of areas for improvement. Experiments were performed by the participating laboratories to establish the new recommended test protocol which was then confirmed in two multicentred ring tests. Improvements to test methodology included the number and selection of volunteers and skin types, the application of the product, the definition of W output from solar simulators, and the method for assessing erythemal response (MED) including an option to use colorimetry to define objectively the 'erythemal threshold' of skin and to predetermine MED prior to exposure. Four cosmetic formulations and neutral density physical filters (SPF from 4 to 20) were tested in two ring tests. Results showed that variations in SPF of the cosmetic products were, on average, directly proportional to SPF value. An excellent correlation was found between visual and colorimetric SPF assessments (r = 0.99). An acceptable range of values for low and high SPF standard products was also established. The COLIPA SPF test method is now fully defined and supported by experimental data. Its use will harmonize SPF testing throughout Europe and help in the quest for global harmonization in testing sun products.     

Bulk Optical Properties of Potato Flesh in the 500–1900 nm Range

In this study, the optical properties of potato flesh tissue were estimated using double-integrating sphere (DIS) measurements combined with an inverse adding-doubling (IAD) light propagation model. Total reflectance, total transmittance, and unscattered transmittance were measured for the wavelength range 500–1900 nm with 5-nm resolution. From these measurements, the bulk optical properties (absorption coefficient, scattering coefficient, and anisotropy factor) of 53 potato tubers of the Hermes cultivar were estimated. The estimated absorption coefficient spectra were dominated by water and starch absorption bands, the main chemical components of potato tissue. Comparison of these values to those reported in literature for similar products showed comparable absorption profiles. The obtained scattering coefficient spectra showed a smooth decrease from 166 to 160 cm^?1 in the near-infrared (NIR) spectral range with increasing wavelength, which is common for biological tissues. The anisotropy factor spectra obtained for the full wavelength range studied ranged between 0.949 and 0.959 with a maximum variability of 0.009 among the set of samples used. The information obtained in this study is essential to understand the effects of absorption and scattering on the propagation of light through the potato tubers in order to design more efficient sensors for non-destructive quality evaluation.     

葡萄籽原花青素的提取及其抗紫外线活性测定

采用快速溶剂萃取法提取葡萄籽脱脂粉中的原花青素,通过单因素试验和正交试验优化提取工艺,最终获得葡萄籽原花青素提取物（grape seed proanthocyanidins extracts,GSPE）干粉。快速简便地测定不同质量浓度的GSPE乙醇溶液的防晒系数以反映抗紫外线活性,并探究GSPE乙醇溶液质量浓度对其抗紫外线活性的影响。结果表明,快速溶剂萃取法以乙醇做安全提取剂,最佳提取参数为萃取压强1 100 psi、萃取时间14 min、萃取温度70 ℃、乙醇体积分数70%,在此条件下,提取原花青素得率为71.62 mg/g,纯度为41.53%;1 000 μg/mL的原花青素提取物乙醇溶液的防晒系数值达24.755 6±0.759 9,具有显著抗紫外线活性;GSPE抗紫外线活性与质量浓度在一定范围内呈显著正相关。     

Comparison of sun protection factors determined by an in vivo and different in vitro methodologies: a study with 58 different commercially available sunscreen products

An extensive study on the sun protection factors (SPF) of sun care products was carried out using the COLIPA (The European Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association) method, which relates to in vivo experiments. Furthermore, in vitro methods were tested with sunscreen formulations that were prepared as films on surface-roughened plates of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). One of the in vitro methods, i.e. using the sunscreen tester, has been recently developed, whereas the second has been defined by a pure spectroscopic approach, which is based on spectral transmission measurements of sunscreen films. Altogether 58 different sunscreen formulations, with manufacturer declared SPF values ranging from 4 to 60 and currently available on the European market, were investigated. The quality of correlations with results from the individual products based on the different in vitro methods versus the COLIPA values that were considered as generally accepted standard values was assessed. In this context, also variations because of sample preparation and spectral measurement were discussed. For sunscreen products with in vivo SPF values larger 25, the spectral transmittance within the UVA/UVB range is rapidly decreasing, which is experienced even for products with reduced amounts reaching 0.5 mg cm(-2) and still leading to unsatisfactory correlation of the spectroscopically derived SPF values versus the results from the alternative assays. Opposite to these small amounts, a sunscreen product spread of 2 mg cm(-2) is standard for the in vivo COLIPA method, whereas an area-normalized amount of 1 mg cm(-2) is currently routinely used for the sunscreen tester method. Furthermore, an overview of the individual product characteristics, such as their specific critical wavelengths and their UVA/UVB ratios is provided; both parameters can also be calculated from the spectral absorbances of the standardized sunscreen films.     

New data on skin photoprotection

Absorbed ultraviolet (UV) radiation is responsible for photochemical degradation of the skin. Erythema is the most apparent result of the sunburn reaction, but the most serious results are photoaging and photocarcinogenesis, largely mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). To prevent these light-induced reactions, effective protection against both UVB and UVA radiations are essential. The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective efficacy against both UVB and UVA rays of three sunscreen preparations (two creams and one lotion), evaluating also their water resistance. For this purpose SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and UVA protection were tested, respectively, on 40 and 20 pre-selected volunteers (male and female, < 22-years-old with skin types I, II and III) by the Colipa test method and the Mark et al. methodology. A wash-off test was also conducted to determine the resistance to water. Results obtained showed that the three formulations studied underline interesting SPF values from about 20-30 with an excellent correlation between visual and colorimetric results obtained (P < 0.05). The controlled decrease in effectiveness of only 20% after 10 min washing proved that the vehicle is also an important factor in determining the protective efficacy. From the obtained data, the studied formulations seem to have an high SPF and UVA protection efficacy together with a good water resistance. According to several other studies, it is possible to confirm therefore that the regular use of these sunscreens may certainly reduce the harmful effect caused by long-term exposure to UVB and UVA radiation.     

Evaluation of black tea gel and its protection potential against UV

In this study, aqueous and alcoholic extracts of black tea were obtained. The black tea extracts were tested in vitro for their ultraviolet (UV) absorption profile. It was found that both extracts showed UV absorption and followed the same path based on the wavelength. Aqueous extract showed a stronger absorptivity per weight basis than the alcoholic extract of black tea. A peak was obtained between 250 and 300 nm. After 300 nm, UV absorption decreased fast towards 400 nm with a low absorptivity. The black tea aqueous extract was formulated as a gel with the help of a carbomer resin and tested in vivo in six subjects for evaluating its protection potential against the UV (200-400 nm) using an artificial UV source consisting of a high pressure metal halide discharge lamp. Based on erythema evaluation, it was found that erythema appeared after 4 h and reached a peak at 24 h on control site. On the contrary, no erythema was observed in any of the six subjects on black tea gel applied sites. Therefore, it was concluded that black tea gel protected the skin from a broad range UV (200-400 nm) radiation. The black tea gel can be safely applied in large amounts on large skin surfaces without any toxicological concerns.     

23种中草药提取物对芒果炭疽病菌的抑制作用研究

探讨了23种中草药提取物对芒果炭疽病菌的抑制作用，结果表明：丁香和黄芩2种中草药的提取物对芒果炭疽病菌具有很好的抑制作用，而夏枯草、紫草、艾叶和白茅根对炭疽病菌的生长具有促进作用。试验同时得出丁香提取物随浓度的降低，抑菌作用逐渐下降；而黄芩提取物浓度变化对抑菌作用没有明显影响。通过紫外一可见吸收光谱分析得知，丁香提取物中主要成分可能为丁香酚，黄芩提取物中主要成分可能为黄芩甙。     

Effect of Treatments on the Physical and Morphological Properties of SPF/Phenolic Composites

This study aims at evaluating the physical properties and effects of fiber treatments of natural fiber reinforced polymer composite’s friction applications. Sugar palm fibers (SPFs) were used as fillers (≤ 150 µm) with phenolic resin to fabricate the composites by the hot press technique. The loading of SPFs varied from 0 to 40 vol.% with an interval of 10 vol.% in phenolic composites. The fibers were treated with sea water for 30 days, and with 0.5 M of alkaline solution for 4 hrs. Rockwell hardness, density, voids content, water/oil absorption, and moisture content were studied. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to investigate the morphology and interfacial bonding of the fiber-matrix in composites. With an increase in the SPF loading in the composites, the results indicated a decline in Rockwell hardness, an increase in water/oil absorption, and density. It was also observed that higher the density of the composites, lower was the voids content. In terms of physical properties, sea water treatment showed better improvement than alkaline treatment. The outcome of this research indicated that SPFs can be effectively used in reinforcing polymer composites, such as friction composites.     

Physical properties and sixth graders' acceptance of an extruded ready-to-eat sweetpotato breakfast cereal

ABSTRACT: Extruded ready-to-eat breakfast cereals (RTEBCs) were made from varying levels of sweetpotato flour (SPF), whole-wheat bran (WWB), and extrusion cooking. Moisture, protein, and ash contents were lower in the 100% SPF than the 100% WWB. Carbohydrate, β-carotene, and ascorbic acid contents were higher in the 100% SPF. Fat, thiamin, riboflavin contents, bulk densities, and the water absorption index were similar for the cereals. However, the expansion ratio was highest in the 100% SPF cereal. The 100% WWB had the lightest color and most fibrous morphology. Extruded RTEBC containing 100% SPF and 75%/25% SPF/WWB were well-liked and acceptable to sixth graders attending an elementary school in Auburn, Alabama, but the 100% WWB was unacceptable.     

Double integrating sphere measurements for estimating optical properties of pig subcutaneous adipose tissue

Optical properties of pig subcutaneous adipose tissue were estimated using double integrating sphere (DIS) measurements in combination with an inverse adding doubling (IAD) light propagation model. Total reflectance, total transmittance and unscattered transmittance were measured for the wavelength range 1150–2250 nm with 10 nm resolution. These measurements were used to estimate the bulk optical properties (absorption coefficient, scattering coefficient and anisotropy factor) of 10 Iberian pig adipose tissue samples. The estimated absorption coefficient spectra were dominated by water and lipid absorption bands, the main chemical components of the adipose tissue. These values showed a suitable match with the theoretical values calculated based on the average composition of the tissue. The obtained scattering coefficient spectra showed a smooth decrease with increasing wavelength, which is typical for biological tissues. The anisotropy factor spectra of adipose tissue were obtained, which describe the angular scattering pattern, instead of using a fixed value for the estimation procedure. The optical characterization described in this paper is crucial for a better understanding of the impact of pure absorption and scattering on the NIR spectra collected by a single measurement in the laboratory, process line at the slaughterhouse or on the farm. Moreover, the estimated data reported in this study would promote a more efficient sensor design and data processing optimization.Industrial relevanceThis paper provides an optical characterization (absorption, scattering and angular scattering distribution) of pig adipose tissues in a wide near-infrared wavelength range (1150–2250 nm) based on a novel spectroscopic setup. The estimated data reported are relevant to promote the design of innovative NIRS sensors and the development of new modeling procedures in order to optimize the non-destructive analysis of intact adipose tissues. This can have an important impact on the implementation of NIRS quality control systems in the agro-industry.     

In vitro and in vivo determinations of sun protection factors of sunscreen lotions with octylmethoxycinnamate

The aim of this work was to evaluate the correlation between in vitro and in vivo determinations of sun protection factors (SPF) of sunscreen lotions containing the synthetic sunscreen octyl methoxycinnamate. Three sunscreen lotions containing either 2, 4.5 or 7.5% octyl methoxycinnamate were prepared. The in vitro SPFs of these sunscreen lotions were determined according to the spectrophotometric method of Mansur et al. The in vivo SPF values were determined according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) method. The results indicate that there was a good correlation between the in vitro and in vivo determinations for the sunscreen lotions examined.