Occurrence,types, properties and interactions of phenolic compounds with other food constituents in oil-bearing plants

ABSTRACT

Phenolic phytochemicals have become of interest due to their therapeutic potential, particularly with regards to their anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, and hypoglycemic properties. An evolving area of research involving phenolics in foods and their products pertains to the functional, biological, and nutritional consequences resulting from the binding between certain phenolic compounds and the macronutrient and micronutrient constituents of foods. The goal of this review is to provide a summary of studies investigating endogenous phenolic interactions with major components in food systems, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals and vitamins, with a focus on the phenolic compounds and nutrients in oil-bearing plants. Another major objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of the chemical nature of phenolic interactions with food constituents that could affect the quality, nutritional and functional properties of foods. Such information can assist in the discovery and optimization of specific phenolic complexes in plant-based foods that could be utilized towards various applications in the food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.     

Using lithium nitrate and pozzolanic glass powder in concrete as ASR suppressors

This investigation studies the influence of two different mineral admixtures, lithium nitrate (Li) and pozzolanic glass powder (PGP) on the expansion induced by alkali-silica reaction (ASR). Four numbers of concrete prisms were produced for each concrete mix to measure the expansion resulted from the ASR according to the test method of the BS 812-123:1999. Chemical analysis was performed using X-ray spectra. Test results confirmed that Li and PGP have significantly reduced the ASR expansion. Lower calcium to silica ratio (Ca/Si) was found in concrete mix contains (PGP) because of the high amorphous reactive silica and low calcium content in PGP compared to ordinary Portland cement CEM1. Similar components and minerals phases were obtained in different concrete mixes by using XRD.     

Capacity and interference statistics of highways W-CDMAcigar-shaped microcells (uplink analysis)

The capacity and the interference statistics of the sectors of the shaped W-CDMA cell are studied. A model of five cells is used to analyze the uplink. The cells are assumed to exist in rural zones. The capacity and the interference statistics of the cell are studied using a two-slope propagation model. The expected value and the variance of the interference are given for different propagation exponent     

Acrylated polyurethanes by reactive extrusion

A one-step acrylated polyurethanes prepolymers synthesis by reactive extrusion and bulk reaction is discussed.These oligomers are obtained by a simultaneous reaction of MDI, polycaprolactone and hydroxyethyl-acrylate. In order to obtain a high reaction conversion within the extruder, tin laurate catalyst was used at 90°C. In these conditions, an appropriate radical initiator can be introduced during the extrusion without double bond polymerization. Comparing bulk and reactive extrusion prepared products, oligomer Tg were respectively 18°C and +8°C for oligomers and +18°C and +27°C for the issued networks.     

A simnet simulation model for estimating system reliability

A general SIMNET simulation model is developed for estimating system reliability. The input data to the model is comprised of the minimal cut sets of the block diagram representing the system. The time-to-failure of the (parallel-series) components may be descriebd by different distributions. The model can be readily extended to include repair and maintenance of the components.     

Reliability-based design of blast-resistant composite laminates incorporating carbon nanotubes

Research efforts have reported on the ability of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to enhance the stiffness and strength of carbon fiber composites. Systematic design of blast-resistant composites requires considering CNTs–carbon composites characteristics and the uncertainty of blast events. This article suggests a systematic reliability-based design approach where system reliability is used to compute the probability of failure of a composite laminate. A case study for the design of a five-layer composite laminate incorporating CNTs and subjected to uncertain blast event is demonstrated. 0.5–1% CNTs contents by weight seem capable of significantly reducing the composite probability of failure during blast.