scholarly journals The influence of temperature on phagocytosis

1908 ◽  
Vol 80 (539) ◽  
pp. 188-195 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Laboratory Strain ◽  
Polymorphonuclear Leucocyte ◽  
Complex Phenomenon ◽  
Fresh Serum ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On ◽  
In Series ◽  
Micro Organisms

Recent work has shown that the phagocytosis of micro-organisms is a complex phenomenon, involving at least two factors, viz.: (1) the sensitisation of the micro-organism by the opsonin of the blood serum, and (2) the phagocytic act of the polymorphonuclear leucocyte. The latter function has been known for many years to be markedly influenced by temperature. It appeared desirable, however, to ascertain whether, by the modern quantitative methods employed in opsonic work, some definite relationship could be found to subsist between degree of temparature and degree of phagocytosis. In the first set of experiments no attempt was made to separate the respectively functions of sensitisation, and amœboid activity of the leucocyte. Both actions were allowed to proceed simultaneously. Consequently, in Series 1 the leucocytes were put in contact with fresh serum and micro-organisms (staphylococci), and incubated together at different temperatures for the same period of time. Thereafter the number of cocci taken up per leucocyte was calculated on stained films in the usual way. The Staphylococcus aureus employed was an old laboratory strain.

scholarly journals Correlation between Defects and Electrical Performances of Ion-Irradiated 4H-SiC p–n Junctions

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1966
Author(s):  
Domenico Pellegrino ◽  
Lucia Calcagno ◽  
Massimo Zimbone ◽  
Salvatore Di Franco ◽  
Antonella Sciuto
Keyword(s):  
Deep Level ◽  
Electrical Characterization ◽  
High Fluence ◽  
Defect States ◽  
Exponential Parameter ◽  
Current Voltage ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
In Series ◽  
Transient Spectroscopy ◽  
Fluence Range

In this study, 4H-SiC p–n junctions were irradiated with 700 keV He+ ions in the fluence range 1.0 × 1012 to 1.0 × 1015 ions/cm2. The effects of irradiation were investigated by current–voltage (I–V) and capacitance–voltage (C–V) measurements, while deep-level transient spectroscopy (DLTS) was used to study the traps introduced by irradiation defects. Modifications of the device’s electrical performances were observed after irradiation, and two fluence regimes were identified. In the low fluence range (≤1013 ions/cm2), I–V characteristics evidenced an increase in series resistance, which can be associated with the decrease in the dopant concentration, as also denoted by C–V measurements. In addition, the pre-exponential parameter of junction generation current increased with fluence due to the increase in point defect concentration. The main produced defect states were the Z1/2, RD1/2, and EH6/7 centers, whose concentrations increased with fluence. At high fluence (>1013 ions/cm2), I–V curves showed a strong decrease in the generation current, while DLTS evidenced a rearrangement of defects. The detailed electrical characterization of the p–n junction performed at different temperatures highlights the existence of conduction paths with peculiar electrical properties introduced by high fluence irradiation. The results suggest the formation of localized highly resistive regions (realized by agglomeration of point defects) in parallel with the main junction.

scholarly journals Determination of Load-Carrying Capacity of C-Profile Glued Ti-Al Column under Temperature Environment

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3013
Author(s):  
Leszek Czechowski
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Discrete Models ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Lagrange Equations ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On

The paper deals with an examination of the behaviour of glued Ti-Al column under compression at elevated temperature. The tests of compressed columns with initial load were performed at different temperatures to obtain their characteristics and the load-carrying capacity. The deformations of columns during tests were registered by employing non-contact Digital Image Correlation Aramis® System. The numerical computations based on finite element method by using two different discrete models were carried out to validate the empirical results. To solve the problems, true stress-logarithmic strain curves of one-directional tensile tests dependent on temperature both for considered metals and glue were implemented to software. Numerical estimations based on Green–Lagrange equations for large deflections and strains were conducted. The paper reveals the influence of temperature on the behaviour of compressed C-profile Ti-Al columns. It was verified how the load-carrying capacity of glued bi-metal column decreases with an increase in the temperature increment. The achieved maximum loads at temperature 200 °C dropped by 2.5 times related to maximum loads at ambient temperature.

scholarly journals Corrosion Behaviour of 316L Stainless Steel in CNTs–Water Nanofluid: Effect of Temperature

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Dana H. Abdeen ◽  
Muataz A. Atieh ◽  
Belabbes Merzougui
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Gum Arabic ◽  
Steel Sample ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Deionized Water ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
In Series

The inhibition behavior of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and Gum Arabic (GA) on the corrosion of 316L stainless steel in CNTs–water nanofluid under the effect of different temperatures was investigated by electrochemical methods and surface analysis techniques. Thereby, 316L stainless steel samples were exposed to CNTs–water nanofluid under temperatures of 22, 40, 60 and 80 °C. Two concentrations of the CNTs (0.1 and 1.0 wt.% CNTs) were homogenously dispersed in deionized water using the surfactant GA and tested using three corrosion tests conducted in series: open circuit test, polarization resistance test, and potentiodynamic scans. These tests were also conducted on the same steel but in solutions of GA-deionized water only. Tests revealed that corrosion increases with temperature and concentration of the CNTs–water nanofluids, having the highest corrosion rate of 32.66 milli-mpy (milli-mil per year) for the 1.0 wt.% CNT nanofluid at 80 °C. In addition, SEM observations showed pits formation around areas of accumulated CNTs that added extra roughness to the steel sample. The activation energy analysis and optical surface observations have revealed that CNTs can desorb at higher temperatures, which makes the surface more vulnerable to corrosion attack.

scholarly journals Influence of Temperature on Mechanical Properties of P(BAMO-r-THF) Elastomer

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 2507
Author(s):  
Jinxian Zhai ◽  
Hanpeng Zhao ◽  
Xiaoyan Guo ◽  
Xiaodong Li ◽  
Tinglu Song
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Polymeric Chains ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On ◽  
Strain Induced Crystallization ◽  
Thermal Histories ◽  
Static Conditions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Induced Crystallization

The relationship between temperature and the mechanical properties of an end cross-linked equal molar random copolyether elastomer of 3,3-bis(azidomethyl)oxetane and tetrahydrofuran (P(BAMO-r-THF)) was investigated. During this investigation, the performances of two P(BAMO-r-THF) elastomers with different thermal histories were compared at different temperatures. The elastomer as prepared at 20 °C (denoted as S0) exhibited semi-crystallization morphology. Wide angle X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that the crystal grains within elastomer S0 result from the crystallization of BAMO micro-blocks embedded in P(BAMO-r-THF) polymeric chains, and the crystallinity is temperature irreversible under static conditions. After undergoing a heating-cooling cycle, this elastomer became an amorphous elastomer (denoted as S1). Regarding mechanical properties, at 20 °C, break strains and stresses of 315 ± 22% and 0.46 ± 0.01 MPa were obtained for elastomer S0; corresponding values of 294 ± 6% and 0.32 ± 0.02 MPa were obtained for elastomer S1. At −40 °C, these strains and stresses simultaneously increased to 1085 ± 21% and 8.90 ± 0.72 MPa (S0) and 1181 ± 25% and 10.23 ± 0.44 MPa (S1), respectively, owing to the strain-induced crystallization of BAMO micro-blocks within the P(BAMO-r-THF) polymeric chains.

Thermal influence on the embryonic development and hatching rate of the flameback pygmy angelfish Centropyge aurantonotus eggs

Zygote ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-82
Author(s):  
Raoani Cruz Mendonça ◽  
Sarah Pittigliani Ikebata ◽  
Sérgio Leandro Araújo-Silva ◽  
João Vitor Azevedo Manhães ◽  
Mônica Yumi Tsuzuki
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Incubation Temperature ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Hatching Rate ◽  
Influence Of Temperature ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On ◽  
Thermal Influence ◽  
Hatching Rates

SummaryThe flameback pygmy angelfish Centropyge aurantonotus, highly appreciated and valued by the aquarium market, is heavily harvested and traded. Temperature is one of the abiotic factors that has the most influence on fish development, especially in the early stages of life. For captive production, it is essential to know the appropriate environmental parameters for each species. In this sense, this study aimed to evaluate the influence of temperature on the embryonic development and hatching rates of C. aurantonotus incubated at six different temperatures (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30°C). Embryonic development events were very similar in terms of morphological and chronological characteristics compared with other species of the genus Centropyge. Incubation time was inversely proportional to temperature. The treatment at 22°C required twice the time of that required by 30°C treatment for hatching to occur. The best incubation temperature range was 24–28°C. Values below 22°C and at 30°C showed lower hatching rates compared with other treatments. Based on these results, the recommended temperature at which to incubate C. aurantonotus eggs is between 24–28°C.

Atomic Anti-Site Evolution during L12 Precipitation Using Microscopic Phase-Field Simulation

2011 ◽  
Vol 689 ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Min Jie Liang ◽  
Hai Hong Liao ◽  
Wen Jiang Ding ◽  
Zheng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Phase Field ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Phase Field Simulation ◽  
Atomic Site ◽  
Site Occupation ◽  
Field Simulation ◽  
Size Number ◽  
Fe Content ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On

The influence of temperature on atomic site occupation probability (SOP) in L12--Ni3(Al1-xFex) has been studied using microscopic phase-field simulation for Ni3Al-Fe alloy with the lower Fe content. Microscopic phase-field kinetics model was further extended to study the temporal evolution of atomic site occupation and atomic anti-sites behavior, which was revealed in detail at the different temperatures. The results show that the size, number and the precipitation mechanism of L12phases also present obvious changes with the increase of temperature. The SOP of each atom on its right-sites decreases slowly; while the SOP of Fe atoms are far lower than those of Al atoms. On the other hand, the SOP of each atom on its anti-sites increases gradually. The formation of NiAl(Ni atoms form anti-sites on Al sites) is more easily and the formation of NiAlis more sensitive to temperature than that of FeNi(Fe atoms form anti-sites on Ni sites). Atomic site occupation will not evolve during the early stage of precipitation, which becomes more and more obvious.

scholarly journals Part II.- Quantitative methods and technique of investigation of the products of metabolism of micro-organisms

1931 ◽  
Vol 220 (468-473) ◽  
pp. 11-26 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Determination ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Introductory Paper ◽  
Micro Organisms

At the commencement of this work it was decided, as outlined on p. 7 in the introductory paper in this series, to take as the basis of the investigations the quantitative determination of the types of compounds formed by micro-organisms. Hence it became necessary to devise methods of separating “the products of metabolism arising from glucose into different types of chemical compounds, and of isolating them in a form suitable for the subsequent estimation of their carbon content by combustion. The methods adopted will be described.

Influence of Temperature on Field-Induced Reorientation Strain in Magnetic Shape Memory Alloy

2008 ◽  
Vol 575-578 ◽  
pp. 848-853
Author(s):  
Yu Ping Zhu ◽  
Guan Suo Dui
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Magnetic Shape Memory ◽  
Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Influence Of Temperature ◽  
Single Crystal Specimen ◽  
Magnetic Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On ◽  
Special Concern ◽  
Theoretical Results

A constitutive model for magnetic shape memory alloys is developed through a combined consideration of micromechanical and thermodynamic theories. Of special concern is the influence of different temperatures on field-induced reorientation strain for a NiMnGa single-crystal specimen. The theoretical results are found to be in general agreement with experimental data. It is shown that the method is accurate and simple.

Rises in whole muscle passive tension of mammalian muscle after eccentric contractions at different lengths

2003 ◽  
Vol 95 (3) ◽  
pp. 1224-1234 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. P. Whitehead ◽  
D. L. Morgan ◽  
J. E. Gregory ◽  
U. Proske
Keyword(s):  
Isometric Tension ◽  
The Other ◽  
Medial Gastrocnemius ◽  
Eccentric Contractions ◽  
Passive Tension ◽  
Active Length ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
In Series ◽  
Whole Muscle

This is a report of experiments carried out on the medial gastrocnemius muscle of the anesthetized cat, investigating the effects of eccentric contractions carried out at different muscle lengths on the passive and active length-tension relationships. In one series of experiments, the motor supply to the muscle was divided into three approximately equal parts; in the other, whole muscles were used. Fifty eccentric contractions were carried out over different regions of the active length-tension curve for each partial or whole muscle. Active and passive length-tension curves were measured before and after the eccentric contractions. When eccentric contractions were carried out at longer lengths, there was a larger shift of the optimum length for active tension in the direction of longer muscle lengths and a larger fall in peak isometric tension. Passive tension was higher immediately after the eccentric contractions, and if the muscle was left undisturbed for 40 min, it increased further to higher values, particularly after contractions at longer lengths. A series of 20 passive stretches of the same speed and amplitude and covering the same length range as the active stretches, reduced the passive tension which redeveloped over a subsequent 40-min period. It is hypothesized that there are two factors influencing the level of passive tension in a muscle after a series of eccentric contractions. One is injury contractures in damaged muscle fibers tending to raise passive tension; the other is the presence of disrupted sarcomeres in series with still-functioning sarcomeres tending to reduce it.

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