scholarly journals Internal Redox Polarity of an IndividualG. sulfurreducensBacterial Cell Attached to an Inorganic Substrate

ChemPhysChem ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (15) ◽  
pp. 1820-1829
Author(s):  
Nikolai Lebedev ◽  
Matthew D. Yates ◽  
Igor Griva ◽  
Leonard M. Tender
Keyword(s):  
Inorganic Substrate

scholarly journals Colonization by benthic macroinvertebrates in two artificial substrate types of a Riparian Forest

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lívia Borges dos Santos ◽  
Cyntia Goulart Côrrea Bruno ◽  
Jean Carlos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Benthic Community ◽  
Riparian Forest ◽  
Organic Substrate ◽  
Ecological Succession ◽  
Artificial Substrates ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Inorganic Substrates ◽  
Dry Seasons ◽  
Inorganic Substrate

Abstract: Aim To analyze the efficiency of organic and inorganic substrates in samples of benthic macroinvertebrates of riparian forests from the Cerrado. Specific objectives (i) characterize the ecological succession and taxonomic richness of benthic macroinvertebrates in stream affluent of a riparian forest; (ii) analyze the influence of seasonality on the colonization of macroinvertebrates; and (iii) determine the effect of the types of artificial substrates on the richness, composition and abundance of the benthic community. Methods Sampling was carried out in the rainy and dry seasons, and we installed in the watercourse two types of substrates: organic (leaf packs) and inorganic (bricks), organized in pairs. Six samples per season were done to verify colonization, succession, richness and abundance of benthic community. The substrates were carefully sorted and the organisms were identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level. Results The ecological succession was clearly observed, with the initial occurrence of Chironomidae and Baetidae (considered early colonizers), and a late occurrence of organisms such as Helotrephidae and Trichoptera (considered late colonizers). No significant difference was found in the richness and abundance among the studied seasons (rainy and dry), but the organic substrate was significantly higher than the inorganic substrate for these parameters. Conclusion Organic artificial substrates are more efficient in characterizing the community of benthic macroinvertebrates in the study area, because they are more similar to the conditions of the substrate found naturally in the environment.

scholarly journals Tracing Carbon and Nitrogen Microbial Assimilation in Suspended Particles in Freshwaters

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Mena-Rivera ◽  
Charlotte E.M. Lloyd ◽  
Michaela K. Reay ◽  
Tim Goodall ◽  
Daniel S Read ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Suspended Sediments ◽  
Freshwater Ecosystems ◽  
Stable Isotope Probing ◽  
Dynamic Interactions ◽  
Carbon And Nitrogen ◽  
Spatial Differences ◽  
Molecular Information ◽  
Inorganic Substrate

Abstract The dynamic interactions between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and particulate organic matter (POM) are central in nutrient cycling in freshwater ecosystems. However, the molecular-level mechanisms of such interactions are still poorly defined. Here, we study spatial differences in the chemical and molecular composition of suspended sediments in the River Chew, UK. We then applied a compound-specific stable isotope probing (SIP) approach to test the potential assimilation of 13C,15N-glutamate (Glu) and 15N-nitrate into proteinaceous biomass by particle-associated microbial communities over a 72-h period. Our results demonstrate that the composition of suspended sediments is strongly influenced by the effluent of sewage treatment works (STW). Fluxes and percentages of assimilation of both isotopically labelled substrates into individual proteinaceous amino acids (AAs) showed contrasting dynamics in processing at each site linked to primary biosynthetic metabolic pathways. Preferential assimilation of the organic molecule glutamate and evidence of its direct assimilation into newly synthesised biomass was obtained. Our approach provides quantitative molecular information on the mechanisms by which low molecular weight DOM is mineralised in the water column compared to an inorganic substrate. This is paramount for better understanding the processing and fate of organic matter in aquatic ecosystems.

Preparation of Polymer Brushes by Surface-Initiated ARGET ATRP

2013 ◽  
Vol 791-793 ◽  
pp. 208-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Meng Chu ◽  
Shao Jie Liu ◽  
Hui Jiao Yang ◽  
Feng Qing Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Silicon Dioxide ◽  
Polymer Brushes ◽  
Polymer Brush ◽  
Surface Modifications ◽  
Organic Substrate ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Grafting Density ◽  
Arget Atrp ◽  
Inorganic Substrate

This paper firstly summarized the latest research progress on the polymer brushes preparation by surface-initiated ARGET ATRP polymerization. It mainly includes the surface modifications of inorganic substrate (silicon dioxide and carbon nanotubes), and the organic substrate (cellulose and polymer microspheres). This method needs less catalyst and operates more easily, compared to the classical ATRP. Besides, it also has good polymerization controllability, and the polymer brushes have higher grafting density and molecular weight. Therefore, surface-initiated ARGET ATRP polymerization has become an effective method for modifying the surface of materials. Then, we prepared the polymer brush supported TEMPO by the surface-initiated ARGET ATRP and characterized.

Microwave properties of polypyrrole thin film deposited on inorganic substrate

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ninad B. Velhal ◽  
Narayan D. Patil ◽  
Varsha D. Phadtare ◽  
Vijaya R. Puri
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Microwave Properties ◽  
Inorganic Substrate

Preparation and Properties of Low Density Replica Carbon Foams

1992 ◽  
Vol 270 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. S. Hulsey ◽  
P. K. Poco
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Laser Fusion ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Microporous Membranes ◽  
Leaching Process ◽  
Carbon Foams ◽  
Catalytic Supports ◽  
Inorganic Substrate

ABSTRACTLow density foams are used for a variety of applications, including catalytic supports, battery anodes, microporous membranes, and laser fusion targets. The technique for making replica carbon foams described in this paper has been previously reported[I] and involves a process in which an inorganic substrate (sodium chloride) is infused with a carbonizable polymer. After carbonization, the substrate is removed by a leaching process and the wet foam is dried; the resultant foam is referred to as replica carbon. This paper describes improvements in the processing which result in a smaller pore size and improved foam homogeneity.The original substrate is the single most important factor affecting the resultant structure. Techniques to improve the uniformity of the substrate and the translation of substrate anomalies into the final product are described.

Synthesis and Characterization of Andalusite/Polyaniline Composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 675-677 ◽  
pp. 295-298
Author(s):  
Liang Shao ◽  
Jian Hui Qiu ◽  
Ming Zhu Liu ◽  
Hui Xia Feng ◽  
Guo Hong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Conducting Phase ◽  
Polyaniline Composites ◽  
Inorganic Substrate ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Scanning Electron

New types of conducting composites using andalusite as an inorganic substrate and polyaniline as the conducting phase were prepared. The composites exhibited conductivities in the 0.14-2.08 S/cm range, depending on the amount of polyaniline. The thermal stability of andalusite/polyaniline composites were studied by thermogravimetric analysis. The resulting composites were also characterized by using FTIR spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy.

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