Tuning the hexane isomer separation performances of Zeolitic Imidazole Framework-8 using mechanical pressure

2021 ◽  
Vol 154 (8) ◽  
pp. 084702
Author(s):  
Henglo Zhao ◽  
Guillaume Maurin ◽  
Aziz Ghoufi
Keyword(s):  
Isomer Separation ◽  
Mechanical Pressure ◽  
Separation Performances

scholarly journals Cuticle degrading enzyme production by some isolates of the entomopathogenic fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.)

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
N Sapna Bai ◽  
OK Remadevi ◽  
TO Sasidharan ◽  
M Balachander ◽  
Priyadarsanan Dharmarajan
Keyword(s):  
Pest Control ◽  
Entomopathogenic Fungi ◽  
Enzyme Production ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Mechanical Pressure ◽  
Degrading Enzyme ◽  
Insect Pest Control ◽  
Degrading Enzymes

Context: Entomopathogenic fungi have been recognized as viable alternate options to chemicals in insect pest control. Unlike other potential biocontrol agents, fungi do not have to be ingested to infect their hosts but invade directly through the cuticle. Entry into the host involves both enzymic degradation of the cuticle barrier and mechanical pressure. Production of a range of cuticle degrading enzymes is an important event in the interaction of entomopathogenic fungi and host. Enzyme secretion is believed to be a key contributor for the virulence of a fungal isolate. Objectives: The potentiality of nine isolates of M. anisopliae were tested to produce to produce three important cuticle degrading enzymes, viz., chitinase, protease and lipase. Materials and Methods: Nine isolates of M. anisopliae were evaluated for chitinase, protease and lipase enzyme production by determining the enzyme index and activities. Results: Chitinase index of these isolates were ranged from 1.5 to 2.2 and chitinolytic activity from 0.525 to 1.560 U/ml. The isolates showed protease index in the range of 1.2 to 3.3 and the activity ranged from 0.020 to 0.114 U/ml. Lipase index ranged from 1.15 to 7.0 and the enzyme activity ranged from 0.153 to 0.500 U/ml. A strong relationship was observed between virulence of the isolates and cuticle degrading enzyme production as increased enzyme production was observed for virulent isolates. Conclusion: In the present study three isolates as (MIS2, MIS7 and MIS13) demonstrated cuticle degrading enzyme (CDE) that indicate higher virulence based on the bioassay conducted earlier by the authors as strongly substantiating the role of CDEs is considered the virulence of Metarhizium isolates. So, these isolates may be as ecofriendly insect-pest control agent in future. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbs.v20i0.17648 J. bio-sci. 20: 25-32, 2012

scholarly journals Bend, Push, Stretch: Remarkable Structure and Mechanics of Single Intermediate Filaments and Meshworks

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1960
Author(s):  
K. Tanuj Sapra ◽  
Ohad Medalia
Keyword(s):  
Intermediate Filaments ◽  
Eukaryotic Cell ◽  
Coiled Coils ◽  
Cellular Functions ◽  
Mechanical Pressure ◽  
Mechanical Feature ◽  
Cellular Processes ◽  
Nuclear Lamins ◽  
Filament Networks ◽  
And Function

The cytoskeleton of the eukaryotic cell provides a structural and functional scaffold enabling biochemical and cellular functions. While actin and microtubules form the main framework of the cell, intermediate filament networks provide unique mechanical properties that increase the resilience of both the cytoplasm and the nucleus, thereby maintaining cellular function while under mechanical pressure. Intermediate filaments (IFs) are imperative to a plethora of regulatory and signaling functions in mechanotransduction. Mutations in all types of IF proteins are known to affect the architectural integrity and function of cellular processes, leading to debilitating diseases. The basic building block of all IFs are elongated α-helical coiled-coils that assemble hierarchically into complex meshworks. A remarkable mechanical feature of IFs is the capability of coiled-coils to metamorphize into β-sheets under stress, making them one of the strongest and most resilient mechanical entities in nature. Here, we discuss structural and mechanical aspects of IFs with a focus on nuclear lamins and vimentin.

scholarly journals Gas Permeation Properties of High-Silica CHA-Type Zeolite Membrane

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Yasuhisa Hasegawa ◽  
Chie Abe ◽  
Mayumi Natsui ◽  
Ayumi Ikeda
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Size ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Zeolite Membrane ◽  
Type Zeolite ◽  
High Silica ◽  
Separation Of Co2 ◽  
Α Al2o3 ◽  
Separation Performances ◽  
Molecular Sieving ◽  
Permeation Properties

The polycrystalline CHA-type zeolite layer with Si/Al = 18 was formed on the porous α-Al2O3 tube in this study, and the gas permeation properties were determined using single-component H2, CO2, N2, CH4, n-C4H10, and SF6 at 303–473 K. The membrane showed permeation behavior, wherein the permeance reduced with the molecular size, attributed to the effect of molecular sieving. The separation performances were also determined using the equimolar mixtures of N2–SF6, CO2–N2, and CO2–CH4. As a result, the N2/SF6 and CO2/CH4 selectivities were as high as 710 and 240, respectively. However, the CO2/N2 selectivity was only 25. These results propose that the high-silica CHA-type zeolite membrane is suitable for the separation of CO2 from CH4 by the effect of molecular sieving.

scholarly journals Can mechanical circulatory support be an effective treatment for HFpEF patients?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Einar Gude ◽  
Arnt E. Fiane
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Ejection Fraction ◽  
Mechanical Circulatory Support ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Ventricular Assist Devices ◽  
Left Ventricular Cavity ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Devices ◽  
Mechanical Pressure ◽  
Entry Points

AbstractHeart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is increasing in prevalence and represents approximately 50% of all heart failure (HF) patients. Patients with this complex clinical scenario, characterized by high filling pressures, and reduced cardiac output (CO) associated with progressive multi-organ involvement, have so far not experienced any significant improvement in quality of life or survival with traditional HF treatment. Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) have offered a new treatment alternative in terminal heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), providing a unique combination of significant pressure and volume unloading together with an increase in CO. The small left ventricular cavity in HFpEF patients challenges left-sided pressure unloading, and new anatomical entry points need to be explored for mechanical pressure and volume unloading. Optimized and pressure/volume-adjusted mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices for HFrEF patients may conceivably be customized for HFpEF anatomy and hemodynamics. We have developed a long-term MCS device for HFpEF patients with atrial unloading in a pulsed algorithm, leading to a significant reduction of filling pressure, maintenance of pulse pressure, and increase in CO demonstrated in animal testing. In this article, we will discuss HFpEF pathology, hemodynamics, and the principles behind our novel MCS device that may improve symptoms and prognosis in HFpEF patients. Data from mock-loop hemolysis studies, acute, and chronic animal studies will be presented.

Effect of silica nanoparticles on carbon dioxide separation performances of PVA/PEG cross-linked membranes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rizwan Dilshad ◽  
Atif Islam ◽  
Bilal Haider ◽  
Muhammad Sajid ◽  
Aamir Ijaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Separation ◽  
Separation Performances

Thermoelectric Performance Enhancement of n-type Chitosan-Bi2Te2.7Se0.3 Composite Films Using Heterogeneous Grains and Mechanical Pressure

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 2840-2851
Author(s):  
Priyanshu Banerjee ◽  
Eunhwa Jang ◽  
Jiyuan Huang ◽  
Rudolph Holley ◽  
Sudharshan Vadnala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Thermoelectric Performance ◽  
Mechanical Pressure

scholarly journals Mechanical Pressure Driving Proteoglycan Expression in Mammographic Density: a Self-perpetuating Cycle?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina Reye ◽  
Xuan Huang ◽  
Larisa M. Haupt ◽  
Ryan J. Murphy ◽  
Jason J. Northey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mammographic Density ◽  
Positive Feedback ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Fibrous Tissue ◽  
Feedback Mechanism ◽  
Mechanical Force ◽  
Mechanical Stiffness ◽  
Mechanical Pressure ◽  
Fibrous Stroma ◽  
High Mammographic Density

AbstractRegions of high mammographic density (MD) in the breast are characterised by a proteoglycan (PG)-rich fibrous stroma, where PGs mediate aligned collagen fibrils to control tissue stiffness and hence the response to mechanical forces. Literature is accumulating to support the notion that mechanical stiffness may drive PG synthesis in the breast contributing to MD. We review emerging patterns in MD and other biological settings, of a positive feedback cycle of force promoting PG synthesis, such as in articular cartilage, due to increased pressure on weight bearing joints. Furthermore, we present evidence to suggest a pro-tumorigenic effect of increased mechanical force on epithelial cells in contexts where PG-mediated, aligned collagen fibrous tissue abounds, with implications for breast cancer development attributable to high MD. Finally, we summarise means through which this positive feedback mechanism of PG synthesis may be intercepted to reduce mechanical force within tissues and thus reduce disease burden.

scholarly journals Modulating the stacking modes of nanosized metal–organic frameworks by morphology engineering for isomer separation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Xu ◽  
Sha-Sha Meng ◽  
Peiyu Cai ◽  
Wen-Qi Tang ◽  
Yun-Dong Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Engineering Method ◽  
Isomer Separation ◽  
Morphology Engineering ◽  
Metal Organic

A morphology engineering method was utilized to modulate the stacking modes of three nano-NU-901 materials, leading to different separation abilities for isomers.

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