Aperiodicky conditions for polynomials with uncertain coefficient parameters

Aperiodicity is normally defined as a property such that all the roots are simple and negative real, while interval polynomials are referred to as polynomials with coefficients lying within specified closed intervals on the real axis. Several conditions for aperiodicity, including an exact one, are derived. Comments on these conditions are given in contrast to the work of Soh and Berger, who also considered the problem with a modified definition of aperiodicity.     

Note on the existence regions for eigenvalues of the solution to the discrete Lyapunov matrix equation

Upper and lower bounds for each eigenvalue of the solution to the discrete Lyapunov matrix equation have been reported (Mori et al. 1982 b). A generalization of this result will be presented in this note.     

Bound for radius of stability-preserving hypersphere in parameter space for Schur polynomials

For Schur polynomials with perturbed coefficients, a lower bound is derived for the radius of the hypersphere in the parameter space, within which the perturbed polynomials retain the Schur property. The result is obtained via the Lyapunov matrix equation and is expressed in terms of the size of the solution lo the equation This enables us to estimate the allowable size of the perturbation simply by solving the equation.     

EFFECT OF HIGH PRESSURE ON THE ACCUMULATION OF IMP AND ON THE STABILITY OF AMP DEAMINASE IN RABBIT SKELETAL MUSCLE

This study evaluated the effect of high pressure on rabbit skeletal muscle, specifically on the production of inosinic acid (IMP), one of “umami” components, and on the activity of adenosine triphosphate (AMP) deaminase, which plays a role in the conversion of AMP to IMP. By increasing the pressure (0.1 to 300 MPa), nucleotide analysis showed that IMP content in muscle increased instantly with a concomitant decrease in ATP content. The IMP content of muscle at 300 MPa was approximately 15% higher than with lower pressures (0.1–200 MPa) when stored for 1 week at 4C after pressurization. These results suggested that the metabolism of nucleotides in muscle was not significantly impaired by pressure treatment. At 300 MPa, AMP deaminase maintained approximately 70% of the activity at 0.1 MPa. In contrast, the activity of purified AMP deaminase was completely lost at 200 MPa, and irreversible conformational changes were observed by in situ fluorescence spectroscopy. These results indicated that purified AMP deaminase was irreversibly denatured under pressure as high as 300–400 MPa.     

5182铝合金表面锆化膜的制备及其性能研究

目的提高5182铝合金的耐蚀性能及与有机漆膜的结合力。方法采用氟锆酸试剂与5182铝合金反应制备锆化膜,探究锆化液pH值、浸泡时间对锆化膜耐蚀性能的影响,并优化制膜工艺。采用SEM、EDS能谱仪及超薄切片仪分析锆化膜的微观结构和成分,结合SKPFM分析合金中第二相颗粒的电位对锆化膜形成机理的影响,采用EIS对锆化膜的耐蚀性能进行评价分析,采用涂层附着力自动划痕仪评价锆化涂层对巴斯夫有机漆膜结合力的影响。结果制备锆化膜的最佳工艺为:pH=4.5,浸泡时间2.5 min。在5182铝合金表面制备了一层50～100 nm厚的锆化膜,且该锆化膜优先在阴极性的第二相颗粒上形成。EIS分析表明,在Na_2B_4O_7×10H_2O和NaOH水溶液中,锆化处理试样的低频阻抗值比未锆化处理试样高80?。划痕测试表明,锆化处理试样与未锆化处理试样相比,其临界载荷提高了75%。结论经过锆化最佳工艺处理后,5182铝合金的耐蚀性能提高,且锆化涂层作为中间层,能显著提高有机漆膜与合金基体的结合强度。     

Gelation Mechanism of Soybean 11S Globulin: Formation of Soluble Aggregates as Transient Intermediates

Thermal association-dissociation behavior of soybean 11S globulin was investigated by sucrose density gradient centrifugation and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Soluble aggregates with a molecular weight of 8 × 10⁶ were formed when 0.5% and 5% protein solutions were heated for 1 min at 100°C. At the lower protein concentration, subsequent heating caused disappearance of the soluble aggregate followed by complete dissociation into acidic and basic subunits. At the higher concentration, however, subsequent heating caused formation of highly polymerized aggregates, and gel was formed after 5 min of heating. The soluble aggregates appear to be transient intermediates in the course of gel formation of 11S globulin.     

Physical Properties of Soy Bean and Broad Bean 11S Globulin Gels Formed by Transglutaminase Reaction

Physical properties of transglutaminase-induced glycinin and legumin gels were compared with thermally induced gels. Results of deformation tests showed that transglutaminase-induced gels were more rigid and elastic than thermally induced gels. From creep compliance tests, all elastic moduli and viscosities except Newtonian viscosity were higher for transglutaminase-induced gels. Electron micrographs revealed that network structures of transglutaminase-induced gels were composed of larger unit particles forming more developed strands and clusters. More rigid and elastic gels were formed from glycinin as compared to legumin by both gelling methods.     

Influence of Drying Methods on Volatile Sulfur Constituents of Caucas (Allium victorialis L.)

The effects of freeze-drying, hot air, and vacuum far infrared-drying on caucas (Allium victorialis L.) flavor was studied. The GC and GC-MS characterization of volatiles from dried caucas powders revealed the main flavor components; disulfides and trisulfides, as well as the antithrombotic substances; vinyldithiins, remained in all products. Vi-nyldithiins were isolated and subsequently confirmed by IR, NMR and Mass Spectrometry. Rehydration of the dried powders increased measurable volatile compounds, which were produced enzymatically. Increased-storage time decreased measurable volatiles in freeze-dried and hot air-dried caucas powders while the volatile profile remained unchanged.