SuperLFV: An SLHA tool for lepton flavor violating observables in supersymmetric models

We introduce SuperLFV, a numerical tool for calculating low-energy observables that exhibit charged lepton flavor violation (LFV) in the context of the minimal supersymmetric standard model (MSSM). As the Large Hadron Collider and MEG, a dedicated μ⁺→e⁺γ${\mu }^{+}\to e^{+}\gamma$ experiment, are presently acquiring data, there is need for tools that provide rapid discrimination of models that exhibit LFV. SuperLFV accepts a spectrum file compliant with the SUSY Les Houches Accord (SLHA), containing the MSSM couplings and masses with complex phases at the supersymmetry breaking scale. In this manner, SuperLFV is compatible with but divorced from existing SLHA spectrum calculators that provide the low energy spectrum. Hence, input spectra are not confined to the LFV sources provided by established SLHA spectrum calculators. Input spectra may be generated by personal code or by hand, allowing for arbitrary models not supported by existing spectrum calculators.     

Crystallography and equilibrium solubility for ammonium and potassium orthophosphites and hypophosphites

The composition and solubility properties of eight ammonium and potassium orthophosphites and hypophosphites were determined to evaluate the potential of these classes of materials for increasing the plant nutrient content of liquid fertilizers. Phase relationships for the systems (NH₄)₂O-P₂O₃-H₂O, K₂O-P₂O₃-H₂O, (NH₄)₂O-P₂O-H₂O, and K₂O-P₂O-H₂O were determined along with the crystallographic properties (X-ray and optical) of the solid phases. Toxicity and phosphite response was tested in greenhouse experiments for the compounds.     

Process conditions affect pigment quality and yield in extracts of purple sunflower hulls

Extract of purple sunflower hulls is a potential red food colorant; however, suitable process conditions must still be identified. Selected process variables were studied using bench-scale units to prepare, clarify, concentrate and spray dry extracts. Concentration by evaporation at 32°C and addition of maltodextrin to 15% (wt/dry wt) prior to drying largely eliminated pigment degradation during those steps. Relative to water extracts, extracts prepared with 5 to 15% ethanol in water generally yielded more pigment with similar levels of degradation and loss during subsequent processing. Use of 5% ethanol/2% citric acid reduced yield by about half relative to water, but gave a powder with a lower degradation index and wetting time. Percentage recovery of pigment during concentration and drying was not greatly affected by solvent type or extraction temperature.     

食品乳化剂的安全性及JECFA评价结果

FAO/WHO食品添加剂和污染物联合专家委员会(简称JECFA)是国际食品添加剂与污染物安全评价的权威机构,对世界各国所用食品添加剂的安全性进行评价。食品乳化剂是食品工业中一类重要的使用广泛的添加剂。介绍了JECFA关于食品乳化剂的主要品种及使用情况,总结了JECFA对食品乳化剂的安全性评价意见及规定标准。     

一种新型二肽甜味剂的合成及表征

以3-环己基-L-丙氨酸、Boc-L-天冬氨酸-4-苄酯为原料合成二肽L-天冬氨酰-3-环己基-L-丙氨酸-1-甲酯(Ⅰ),以3-羟基-4-甲氧基苯甲醛为原料经过Witting反应、H2还原和DIBAL-H还原三步反应合成3-羟基-4-甲氧基苯丙醛(Ⅱ),然后Ⅰ与Ⅱ在氢气、Pd/C催化作用下进行还原氨化反应,得到目标产物N-[3-(3-羟基-4-甲氧基苯基)丙基]-α-L-天冬氨酰-3-环己基-L-丙氨酸-1-甲酯(Ⅲ),总产率为47%。产物的结构采用IR、~1HNMR、~(13)CNMR和HRMS进行表征,并验证其甜度约为蔗糖的25000倍。合成终产物的最佳工艺条件为:n(Ⅱ)∶n(Ⅰ)=1∶1,Pd/C催化剂用量为反应物总重的10%,体积分数80%的甲醇水溶液为溶剂,反应温度35℃,反应时间20 h。     

农药多残留分析中QuEchERS方法介绍

主要讨论在农药多残留分析中的一种简便、快速、安全、价格低廉的分析方法——QuEchERS法。该方法的主要步骤是用含1%醋酸的乙腈对样品进行浸提,再加入无水硫酸镁与醋酸钠振荡促使其分层,随后进行分散固相萃取,即将浸提液转移至含有PSA吸附剂、硫酸镁的离心管中,运用Teflon涂层离心管进行离心,取离心液至自动进样瓶用于GC/MS或LC/MS进行测定,并对其稳定性和可靠性进行了分析和评价。同时本方法也可根据可供选择的分析仪器种类、检测限、靶标农药的范围以及使用介质的差异进行适当调整。     

Effect of potassic and phosphatic fertilizer type, fertilizer Cd concentration and zinc rate on cadmium uptake by potatoes

In some areas of southern Australia, cadmium (Cd) concentrations in excess of the Australian maximum permitted concentration (0.05 mg kg^–1 fresh weight) have been found in tubers of commercially grown potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) crops. Field experiments were therefore conducted in various regions of Australia to determine if Cd uptake by potatoes could be minimised by changes in either phosphorus (P), potassium (K) or zinc (Zn) fertilizer management.Changing the chemical form in which either P fertilizer (monoammonium phosphate, diammonium phosphate, single superphosphate and reactive rock phosphate) or K fertilizer (potassium chloride and potassium sulfate) were added to crops had little influence on tuber Cd concentrations. Fertilizer Cd concentrations also had little influence on tuber Cd concentrations, suggesting that residual Cd in the soil was a major contributor to Cd uptake by the crops on these soils.Addition of Zn at planting (up to 100 kg Zn ha^–1) significantly reduced tuber Cd concentrations at four of the five sites studied. However, the largest variation was between sites rather than between treatments, with site mean tuber Cd concentrations varying tenfold (from 0.018 to 0.177 mg Cd kg^–1 fresh weight). Factors associated with irrigation water quality at the sites, in particular the chloride concentration, appeared to dominate any effects of changing fertilizer type or Cd concentration.     

水解酸化-好氧生物法处理工业废水

水解酸化—好氧生物处理法是近年提出的一种新型处理工业废水的方法。列举了水解酸化工序在生物处理工业废水中的优点，并就其在啤酒废水、屠宰废水、乳品废水、制浆废水以及制药废水中的应用作了介绍。     

Ultra-high pressure sterilization of powdery food stuff—a new application of a roller compactor

A new non-heating technique was developed for the sterilization of food stuff. Applying a roller compactor, ultra-high pressure sterilization has experimentally demonstrated its ability to sterilize dry powders, such as corn flour and Chinese herbs, with little quality deterioration. Also, the degree of food sterilization was found correlated well with the linear press forces between the rollers, roller gaps, and number of compaction passes. In comparison to the conventional high pressure sterilization technique, the new dry continuous processing method has the advantage of lower investment cost and is more versatile for sterilizing various food powders.