Effect of pretreatments and freezing rate on the firmness of potato tissue after a freeze–thaw cycle

The texture of potato tissue after a freeze–thaw process using different freezing rates and different pretreatments was analysed, in order to select the best strategy for optimum preservation of the textural characteristics of pre‐frozen potato. Ten blanching conditions were tested and a two‐step blanching process with calcium chloride (0.07 g mL^?1) proved the most effective in protecting the tissue after a freeze–thaw process (maximum load force around 10–55% of the raw tissue, depending on potato batch, for air‐blast freezing and 20–60% for immersion freezing). Vacuum impregnation at 100 and 400 mbar, even when followed by different pre‐drying treatments to remove excess water, was very detrimental to resistance to a freeze–thaw process (maximum load force below 10% of the raw tissue for air‐blast freezing and below 20% for immersion freezing). Microstructure analysis confirmed better tissue integrity retention with ethyleneglycol immersion freezing instead of air‐freezing. Differences were found between batches with a 6‐month difference in storage time, indicating that the fresher batch was more suitable for freezing.     

UO_2(HCOO)_2·H_2O在290K-10K的红外光谱及~(235)U-~(238)U同位素位移的研究

本文通过测定甲酸铀酰[UO_2(HCOO)_2·H_2O]在290K-10K的红外光谱,确定了该化合物铀酰基团(O-U-O)v_(as)振动峰位,研究了温度对峰宽、峰位的影响,并采用差减及峰内标法估算了甲酸铀酰在290K-10K的同位素位移值。测得290K,77K及10K时~(238)U的v_(as)值分别为931.90cm~(-1),930.82cm~(-1)和930.74cm~(-1),~(235)U-~(238)U同位素位移△v分别为0.63cm~(-1),0.67±0.18cm~(-1)和0.71±0.21cm~(-1),位移值与理论计算值接近。     

岳飞《满江红》爱国情结的当代审视

岳飞《满江红》词在中国诗歌史上享誉千古,其豪迈壮烈的艺术张力和悲壮的魅力,震撼并感染了无数国人,铸就了一代代中华儿女的爱国情怀。作为爱国诗篇,其爱国情结与忠君理念相伴共生,今天我们对之作当代审视和解读,应突破狭隘的爱国范畴,将其升华为中华复兴的精神动力。     

The 'Conceptual Change In Science' project

Abstract This paper outlines the work of the Conceptual Change in Science project, funded as part of the ESRC InTER programme. The aims of this research project are to clarify and describe the process of change in learners' conceptual understandings of natural phenomena. The domain of reasoning selected for study is that of mechanics. Computer software which may be useful in exploring and developing pupils' reasoning and promoting conceptual change in this domain is being developed and evaluated. The group that is carrying out the research is based at the Universities of Leeds, Glasgow and the Open University.     

Dante Cicchetti: Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest.

Provides the biography of Dante Cicchetti and announces that he has received the APA Award for Distinguished Senior Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest (2004) for his seminal role in bridging theory, research, and practice by fostering the emergence and coalescence of the field of developmental psychopathology. A selected bibliography is also provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Growth and morphology of nanometer LiMn2O4 powder

The growth of Li_1+xMn₂O₄ via detonation reaction was investigated with respect to the presence of an energetic precursor, such as the metallic nitrate and the degree of confinement of the explosive charge. The detonation products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy. Powder X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy were used to characterize the products. Li_1+xMn₂O₄ with 1-2 μm spherical morphology and more uniform secondary particles, but with smaller primary particles of diameters from 20 to 60 nm and a variety of morphologies were found. The oxides produced by this cheap method affirmed the validity of detonation synthesis of nano-size powders.     

The application of microencapsulated phase‐change materials to nylon fabric using direct dual coating method

The fabrication of functional textiles able to provide thermal regulation and comfort for the body has attracted increasing interest in recent years. This research investigated fabric coatings containing energy absorbing, temperature stabilizing, phase‐change material microcapsules (PCMMcs), and their methods of application. Specifically, a coated fabric was directly prepared by a dual‐type coating method, in which the PCMMcs were dispersed in a polyurethane coating solution with no binder. The thermal performances of the dual‐coated samples were evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry, and their physical characteristics were examined by scanning electron microscopy, thermal vision camera, porosity, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), and water entry pressure (WEP) analyses. Furthermore, the microclimate characteristics of the thermally enhanced fabrics were investigated under experimental conditions using a human‐clothing‐environment (HCE) simulator system. The study results confirmed the superior performance of the dual‐coated fabrics in terms of thermal regulation and body comfort, compared with those coated by the dry or wet coating method, because of the improved WEP, WVTR, and thermal performance. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

Electrocopolymerization of aniline and ortho-phenylenediamine via facile negative shift of polyaniline redox peaks

Oxidative electropolymerization of aniline (Ani) in phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) on composite 2B pencil graphite was accomplished using selected inorganic salts as supporting electrolytes. These salts determined the degree of conductivity of polyaniline (PAni) formed. The conductivity was in the order of CaCl₂ > KCl > ZnCl₂ > ZnSO₄ > Ca₃(PO₄)₂. The three pairs of redox peaks in the voltammogram of PAni formed in the presence of 0.06 M Ca₃(PO₄)₂ and 0.2 M ZnSO₄ have shifted 300 mV to the negative potential. The shifting of peaks is strongly influenced by type of anions' presence in the salts. However, the nature of the available cations had no significant effect. The negative shifts of redox peaks were exploited to facilitate the electrocopolymerization of Ani and ortho-phenylenediamine (oPD). The formation of the poly(Ani-co-oPD) was confirmed by the FTIR spectra.