Determination of γ-glutamyl-valyl-glycine in raw scallop and processed scallop products using high pressure liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

The determination of the kokumi peptide, γ-glutamyl-valyl-glycine (γ-Glu-Val-Gly) in raw scallop and processed scallop products was carried out using high pressure liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). The detection of γ-Glu-Val-Gly was achieved using a multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) method. The optimised condition enabled the precise determination of γ-Glu-Val-Gly. Raw scallop contained 0.08 μg/g γ-Glu-Val-Gly, and the γ-Glu-Val-Gly levels in processed scallop products, such as dried-scallop and scallop extract, were measured to be 0.64 and 0.77 μg/g, respectively. This is the first report to confirm the existence of γ-Glu-Val-Gly in foodstuff.     

The effect of γ-radiation on the mechanical properties of structural adhesive

The modular satellite concept iBOSS (intelligent Building Blocks for On-Orbit Satellite Servicing and Assembly) enables on-orbit servicing and reconfiguration of satellite systems and has the potential to be a game changer in the space industry. Such building blocks have to withstand all environmental loads in space, e.g.: radiation, vacuum and thermal cycling.The present paper investigates the mechanical properties of the two component epoxy adhesive 3M SW9323 under the environmental effect of radiation. This adhesive is part of the building block's primary structure. Furthermore, adhesive bonding is the sole joining technique used in the whole structure. It is therefore critical to know the influence of ionizing radiation on its load-carrying capacity. For this purpose bulk specimens were manufactured and exposed to γ-radiation, generated by a ⁶⁰Co source. Four different doses were achieved by varying the distance to the source and irradiation time. Afterwards the specimen were tested under tensile loading. Using the digital image correlation technique properties like elastic modulus, shear modulus, tensile strength and elongation at break were determined.The results show that the mechanical properties of the bulk specimen of 3M SW9323 are not influenced by γ-radiation up to a dose of 17.6 kGy. This is explained by the phenomena of crosslinking and chain scission which occur simultaneously and cancel each other out. In addition, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was carried out to investigate if one mechanism is predominant. A slight shift in the spectra indicates the supremacy of chain scission.     

用弗雷德盐沉降去除水体中镉的絮凝形态

用微/纳结构的弗雷德盐乳液作吸附-絮凝剂以絮凝法去除水体中重金属镉。结果表明,弗雷德盐絮凝沉降镉的去除率达97.8%。背散射与点能谱的研究表明,弗雷德盐在水处理过程中经历了溶解-再结晶,形成稳定性更高的六方柱形方解石和无定型氢氧化铝。水体中部分镉离子吸附或共沉淀在六方柱形方解石表面;另有部分镉离子吸附或共沉淀在水解生成的无定形氢氧化铝胶体中。XRD谱图比较证实,还有部分镉以类质同象取代方解石中的钙进入晶格。     

Electricity generation with a sediment microbial fuel cell equipped with an air-cathode system using photobacterium

The main purpose of this study is the characteristic and nature of current generation with a pure culture of single cell in a sediment microbial fuel cell. A sediment microbial fuel cell with an air-cathode system was studied for a prolonged period of time. The current maintained a steady increase throughout the entire time period and reached to its peak of 1.82 μA with power density of 29,024.65 μW/cm² at day 35. Water parameters such as salinity and pH were observed throughout the entire time period for better understanding. Operation of water parameter had been done after stabilization of current output for every measurement. The electron transfer pathway was assessed by cyclic voltammetry study. A low current density was observed due to profound internal resistance (141 Ω), and the reason for which was ohmic losses. A linear relationship was observed between current density and power density. Phylogenetic analysis was performed with 16S rRNA to identify the studied organism.     

Exploring to direct the reaction pathway for hydrogenation of levulinic acid into γ-valerolactone for future Clean-Energy Vehicles over a magnetic Cu-Ni catalyst

A cheap and magnetic Ni/Cu/Al/Fe catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of LA into GVL catalysts was prepared by sol-gel method. The reaction pathway was systematically studied by examining the reaction conditions, such as reaction pressure, catalyst loadings, water content, and reaction temperature. Higher reaction pressure and catalyst loadings were prior to form HA, then MHV, finally GVL; ML was easily to form with a higher reaction temperature. Water, as a key role, which was in favor to form HA, then MHV, finally GVL; more important, a higher LA conversion could be obtained in methanol as the solvent with some certain content of water. And, it can give a reference for future new clean energy vehicles' application.     

Effect of thermomechanical treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of AISI 301LN stainless steel

Abstract

A wide range of cold thickness reduction (10–80%) and subsequent annealing were carried out on AISI 301LN stainless steel. X-rays and Feritscope MP30 were used to identify the strain induced α′-martensite phase and its volume fraction respectively. The microstructure was observed by optical micrograph and scanning electron microscope. The results show that shear bands were present and strain induced α′-martensite nucleated at their intersections. The volume fraction of α′-martensite increased with the increased cold reduction by the continuous growth of embryos, which resulted in the increasing yield and tensile strength. The reversion of α′-martensite to austenite occurred after subsequent annealing. The grain size variation of austenite was related to the annealing regime. A good combination of strength and ductility can be obtained after annealing at 650°C for 30 min. The effect of grain size on yield strength conformed with the Hall–Petch relationship in the entire range of our analysis.     

Thiazolidinediones: An In–Depth Study of Their Synthesis and Application to Medicinal Chemistry in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

2,4-Thiazolidinedione (TZD) is a privileged and highly utilised scaffold for the development of pharmaceutically active compounds. This sulfur-containing heterocycle is a versatile pharmacophore that confers a diverse range of pharmacological activities. TZD has been shown to exhibit biological action towards a vast range of targets interesting to medicinal chemists. In this review, we attempt to provide insight into both the historical conventional and the use of novel methodologies to synthesise the TZD core framework. Further to this, synthetic procedures utilised to substitute the TZD molecule at the activated methylene C₅ and N₃ position are reviewed. Finally, research into developing clinical agents, which act as modulators of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors gamma (PPARγ), protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) and aldose reductase 2 (ALR2), are discussed. These are the three most targeted receptors for the treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM).     

Preparation of O′-Sialon-based ceramics by two-stage liquid phase sintering and study on the toughening mechanism of ultrafine-grained sintered clusters

Ultrafine-grained O′-Sialon-based ceramics were prepared by two-stage sintering at 1250 °C, with large particle GH4169 superalloy powder and nano Al₂O₃–Y₂O₃ as composite sintering aids. The effects of these aids on the densification, microstructure, and mechanical properties of O′-Sialon-based ceramics during two-stage sintering were also studied. Studies have shown that the densification process of O′-Sialon-based ceramics promoted by composite sintering additives, presents with the characteristics of two-stage liquid-phase sintering. In the first stage, GH4169 formed ultrafine-grained sintered clusters in the sintered material through liquid phase diffusion. In the second stage, the uniformly dispersed nano Al₂O₃–Y₂O₃ realized the uniform sintering of the material. In the fracture process, the ultrafine-grained sintered clusters hindered the crack propagation and promoted multiple deflections of the crack around the edge of the clusters, achieving the effect of crack deflection toughening. This effect, dominated by ultrafine-grained sintered clusters, significantly improved the fracture toughness of O′-Sialon-based ceramics up to 8.52 MPa m^1/2.     

Borage Oil Enhances Lamellar Body Content and Alters Fatty Acid Composition of Epidermal Ceramides in Essential Fatty Acid-Deficient Guinea Pigs

Borage oil [BO: 40.9% linoleic acid (LNA) and 24.0% γ-linolenic acid (GLA)] reverses disrupted epidermal lipid barrier in essential fatty acid deficiency (EFAD). We determined the effects of BO on lamellar body (LB) content and LNA and GLA incorporation into epidermal ceramide 1 (CER1) and epidermal ceramide 2 (CER2), major barrier lipids. EFAD was induced in guinea pigs by a diet of 6% hydrogenated coconut oil (HCO) for 10 weeks (group HCO) or 8 weeks followed by 6% BO for 2 weeks (group HCO + BO). LB content and LNA and GLA incorporation into CER1 were higher in group HCO + BO than in group HCO. Small but significant levels of LNA, GLA, and their C20-metabolized fatty acids [dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) and arachidonic acid (ARA)] were incorporated into CER2, where ARA was detected at a level lower than LNA, but DGLA incorporation exceeded that for GLA in group HCO + BO. Dietary BO enhanced LB content and differential incorporation of GLA into CER1 and DGLA into CER2.     

异料拼接对女装毛衫创新设计的影响

针对目前女装毛衫款式简单,缺乏前卫创新设计,难以充分满足毛衫市场时装化、外穿化的需求,结合2019秋冬国际品牌流行发布会上的毛衫设计实例,从点线面的视角阐述异料拼接在女装毛衫上的表现形式,将材料的多元组合思维引入女装毛衫设计,展示了异料拼接在女装毛衫设计中的应用形式及特征,总结出其对毛衫款式、造型、风格、功能4个层面设计的影响,指出在打破传统款式限制、改变毛衫空间廓形、提升毛衫风格美感与功能性等方面具有重要意义,为毛衫产业实现转型升级提出新的参考路径。