scholarly journals Analytical Characterization of an Inulin-Type Fructooligosaccharide from Root-Tubers of Asphodelusramosus L

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 278
Author(s):  
Valentina Noemi Madia ◽  
Daniela De Vita ◽  
Antonella Messore ◽  
Chiara Toniolo ◽  
Valeria Tudino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Degree Of Polymerization ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Alkaline Extraction ◽  
Alkaline Extract ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Analysis ◽  
Phytochemical Studies

Plant-based systems continue to play a pivotal role in healthcare, and their use has been extensively documented. Asphodelus L. is a genus comprising various herbaceous species, known by the trivial name Asphodelus. These plants have been known since antiquity for both food and therapeutic uses, especially for treating several diseases associated with inflammatory and infectious skin disorders. Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of different constituents, mainly anthraquinones, triterpenoids, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. Although extensive literature has been published on these constituents, a paucity of information has been reported regarding the carbohydrate composition, such as fructans and fructan-like derivatives. The extraction of water-soluble neutral polysaccharides is commonly performed using water extraction, at times assisted by microwaves and ultrasounds. Herein, we reported the investigation of the alkaline extraction of root-tubers of Asphodelus ramosus L., analyzing the water-soluble polysaccharides obtained by precipitation from the alkaline extract and its subsequent purification by chromatography. A polysaccharide was isolated by alkaline extraction; the HPTLC study to determine its composition showed fructose as the main monosaccharide. FT-IR analysis showed the presence of an inulin-type structure, and NMR analyses allowed us to conclude that A. ramosus roots contain polysaccharide with an inulin-type fructooligosaccharide with a degree of polymerization of 7–8.

scholarly journals Characterization of the Physical, Chemical, and Adsorption Properties of Coal-Fly-Ash–Hydroxyapatite Composites

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 774
Author(s):  
Eleonora Sočo ◽  
Dorota Papciak ◽  
Magdalena M. Michel ◽  
Dariusz Pająk ◽  
Andżelika Domoń ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Coal Fly Ash ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Synthesis Conditions ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Analysis ◽  
Wet Synthesis

(1) Hydroxyapatite (Hap), which can be obtained by several methods, is known to be a good adsorbent. Coal fly ash (CFA) is a commonly reused byproduct also used in environmental applications as an adsorbent. We sought to answer the following question: Can CFA be included in the method of Hap wet synthesis to produce a composite capable of adsorbing both heavy metals and dyes? (2) High calcium lignite CFA from the thermal power plant in Bełchatów (Poland) was used as the base to prepare CFA–Hap composites. Four types designated CFA–Hap1–4 were synthesized via the wet method of in situ precipitation. The synthesis conditions differed in terms of the calcium reactants used, pH, and temperature. We also investigated the equilibrium adsorption of Cu(II) and rhodamine B (RB) on CFA–Hap1–4. The data were fitted using the Langmuir, Freundlich, and Redlich–Peterson models and validated using R2 and χ2/DoF. Surface changes in CFA–Hap2 following Cu(II) and RB adsorption were assessed using SEM, SE, and FT-IR analysis. (3) The obtained composites contained hydroxyapatite (Ca/P 1.67) and aluminosilicates. The mode of Cu(II) and RB adsorption could be explained by the Redlich–Peterson model. The CFA–Hap2 obtained using CFA, Ca(NO3)2, and (NH4)2HPO4 at RT and pH 11 exhibited the highest maximal adsorption capacity: 73.6 mg Cu/g and 87.0 mg RB/g. (4) The clear advantage of chemisorption over physisorption was indicated by the Cu(II)–CFA–Hap system. The RB molecules present in the form of uncharged lactone were favorably adsorbed even on strongly deprotonated CFA–Hap surfaces.

scholarly journals TWO-STEP CROSSLINKING OF PVP/GEL NANOFIBERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 164-170
Author(s):  
H.K. Güler ◽  
F.C. Çallıoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Diameter ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Diameter Distribution ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Crosslinking Process ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Analysis ◽  
Gel Polymers

In this study, it was achieved that crosslinking of PVP/GEL nanofibers with two-steps. Crosslinking is a process highly important for water-soluble polymers in terms of application areas and mechanical properties. Firstly, crosslinking of PVP polymers experimental studies were carried out via heat treatment at different temperatures and times. Then, GEL polymers were crosslinked with GTA vapour at different times. Morphological analysis was carried out via SEM images and chemical characteristics were determined via FT-IR analysis. Moreover, after the crosslinking process, SD and WL values were calculated. All results showed that before crosslinking of SEM images, nanofibers were smooth, fine and without beads. The average fiber diameter is 196 nm and the fiber diameter distribution is quite uniform. After crosslinking of SEM images, it is expected that all nanowebs will turn from fibrous surfaces to membranous. Generally, SD and WL values decrease with crosslinking time increase. According to all of the SEM images, SD and WL values, optimum conditions were determined for PVP as 4 hours at 180oC and for GEL as 24 hours. Lastly, the presence of PVP and GEL polymers in the nanofiber structure was verified chemically with FT-IR analysis.

scholarly journals Antibacterial Properties of Biofilm Schiff Base Derived from Dialdehyde Cellulose and Chitosan

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 405
Author(s):  
Agung Pratama ◽  
Firman Sebayang ◽  
Rumondang Bulan Nasution
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Schiff Base ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Oxidized Cellulose ◽  
Natural Polymers ◽  
Dialdehyde Cellulose ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Analysis

Cellulose and chitosan are natural polymers that have been used as biocomposite. The aim of this research is to obtain biofilms from chitosan and oxidized cellulose crosslinks. This research is divided into three steps, i.e., isolation of cellulose from oil palm trunk and oxidation of cellulose using NaIO4 (0.2; 0.4; 0.6; 0.8; 1.0 mg/mL) to obtain dialdehyde cellulose (DAC), crosslink of oxidized cellulose with chitosan (DD = 72.85%) to obtain biofilm of chitosan/DAC (CDAC), and characterization of biofilms. The crosslinked reaction was confirmed by FT-IR analysis that showed the spectrum of Schiff base C=N group at 1651 cm–1. Tensile strength increased gradually when the NaIO4 concentration used was 0.2–0.6 mg/mL, but after those concentrations, the tensile strength slightly decreased. The morphology analysis showed that CDAC had smoother morphology than DAC, which was shown rough and showed some particle indicated the presence of unreacted cellulose. CDAC biofilms that prepared with 1.0 mg/mL NaIO4 showed the greatest antibacterial activity.

scholarly journals Polysaccharides from Basidiocarps of Cultivating Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus: Isolation and Structural Characterization

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (15) ◽  
pp. 2740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Baeva ◽  
Roman Bleha ◽  
Ekaterina Lavrova ◽  
Leonid Sushytskyi ◽  
Jana Čopíková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Characterization ◽  
Pleurotus Ostreatus ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Alkaline Extract ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Oyster Mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms are an interesting source of biologically active glucans and other polysaccharides. This work is devoted to the isolation and structural characterization of polysaccharides from basidiocarps of the cultivated oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus. Five polysaccharidic fractions were obtained by subsequent extraction with cold water, hot water and two subsequent extractions with 1 m sodium hydroxide. Branched partially methoxylated mannogalactan and slightly branched (1→6)-β-d-glucan predominated in cold- and hot-water-soluble fractions, respectively. Alternatively, these polysaccharides were obtained by only hot water extraction and subsequent two-stage chromatographic separation. The alkali-soluble parts originating from the first alkali extraction were then fractionated by dissolution in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). The polysaccharide insoluble in DMSO was identified as linear (1→3)-α-d-glucan, while branched (1→3)(1→6)-β-d-glucans were found to be soluble in DMSO. The second alkaline extract contained the mentioned branched β-d-glucan together with some proteins. Finally, the alkali insoluble part was a cell wall complex of chitin and β-d-glucans.

scholarly journals Spectroscopic Characterization of Natural Melanin from a Streptomyces cyaneofuscatus Strain and Comparison with Melanin Enzymatically Synthesized by Tyrosinase and Laccase

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 1916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maher Al Khatib ◽  
Mohamed Harir ◽  
Jessica Costa ◽  
Maria Baratto ◽  
Irene Schiavo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spectroscopic Characterization ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Stable Free Radical ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Solid Media ◽  
Algerian Sahara ◽  
X Band ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Synthetic Pigments

An actinobacteria strain was isolated from Algerian Sahara soil and assigned to Streptomyces cyaneofuscatus Pridham et al. 1958 species. This strain was selected for its ability to produce melanin exopigments in liquid and solid media. Melanin synthesis was associated with tyrosinase activity and the enzyme from this strain was isolated and biochemically characterized. Synthetic melanin was then enzymatically produced using the S. cyaneofuscatus Pridham et al. 1958 tyrosinase. As this enzyme showed a higher diphenolase activity, a synthetic melanin from the enzymic oxidation of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (dopa) was obtained by the use of a Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd laccase for comparison. The natural and synthetic pigments were physico-chemically characterized by the use of ultraviolet (UV)-Visible, and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and multifrequency electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopies. All the melanin samples displayed a stable free radical when analyzed by X-band EPR spectroscopy. Once the samples were recorded at Q-band EPR, a copolymer derived from a mixture of different constituents was evident in the natural melanin. All radical species were analyzed and discussed. The use of water-soluble melanin naturally produced by S. cyaneofuscatus Pridham et al. 1958 represents a new biotechnological alternative to commercial insoluble pigments.

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HEXAMETHYLENE TETRAMINE (HMTA) CAPPED CdS NANOPARTICLES BY HYDROTHERMAL METHOD

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (03) ◽  
pp. 441-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. KARL CHINNU ◽  
L. SARAVANAN ◽  
R. JAYAVEL ◽  
C. M. RAGHAVAN ◽  
K. VIJAI ANAND ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Cadmium Acetate ◽  
Cds Nanoparticles ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hexamethylene Tetramine ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Analysis ◽  
Uv Visible

Cadmium sulfide nanoparticles have been synthesized by hydrothermal method using cadmium acetate, thiosemicarbazide, and sodium hydroxide as precursors with hexamethylene tetramine as the surfactant. From the X-ray diffraction analysis, it is observed that synthesized CdS nanoparticles show cubic phase. The presence of HMTA in CdS was confirmed by FT-IR analysis. The bandgap value of CdS nanostructure has been estimated by DRS–UV-Visible spectral analysis. The formation of flower-like nanoclusters was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The application of CdS nanoparticles in photocatalytic degradation was also studied.

scholarly journals Characterization of the UV Oxidation of Raw Natural Rubber Thin Film Using Image and FT-IR Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ik-Sik Kim ◽  
Bok-Won Lee ◽  
Kyung-Suk Sohn ◽  
Joohoe Yoon ◽  
Jung-Hun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Analysis ◽  
Uv Oxidation

scholarly journals Preparation and characterization of highly blue emitting fluorescent carbon nano-dots using Pongammia pinnata fresh leaves

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Govindaraju K ◽  
K. Vijai Anand ◽  
S. Muthamilselvan ◽  
M. Kannan ◽  
M. Elanchezhiyan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Hydrothermal Technique ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Soluble Carbon ◽  
Ft Ir Spectroscopy

Abstract In this study, a simple environmental benign approach have been adopted for the preparation of highly luminescent (blue emitting) water soluble carbon nano-dots using Pongammia pinnata (Pp) leaves via hydrothermal technique. The prepared Pp-carbon nano- dots were characterized using UV-vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements. The Pp-carbon nano-dots are spherical in shape with an average size of 32 nm.

scholarly journals Linear Dextrin as Potential Insulin Delivery System: Effect of Degree of Polymerization on the Physicochemical Properties of Linear Dextrin–Insulin Inclusion Complexes

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 4187
Author(s):  
Huifang Xie ◽  
Xin Ma ◽  
Wenbin Lin ◽  
Shiting Dong ◽  
Qiang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inclusion Complexes ◽  
Aqueous Ethanol ◽  
Potato Starch ◽  
Degree Of Polymerization ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
System Effect ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Analysis ◽  
Differential Solubility

In the current study, linear dextrin (LD) was prepared using waxy potato starch debranched with pullulanase, which has attracted immense interest in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries as a versatile ingredient. Various LDs were separated on the basis of their differential solubility in aqueous/ethanol solutions of different volumetric ratios. Three LD products—LD Fabrications with 40% ethanol (F-40); LD Fabrications with 50% ethanol (F-50); and LD Fabrications with 60%, 70%, and 80% ethanol (F-M)—were obtained with an average degree of polymerization (DP) values of 31.44, 21.84, and 16.10, respectively. The results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis revealed that the reaction mainly involved hydrogen bonding and a hydrophobic interaction between LD and insulin in the process of inclusion complex formation. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results indicated that insulin was encapsulated in LD. The results of circular dichroism (CD) showed that the changes in the secondary structure of insulin were negligible during the release from the inclusion complexes. The order of encapsulation capacity is as follows: the complex composed of F-M and insulin (F-M-INS) > the complex composed of LD and insulin (LD-INS) > the complex composed of F-50 and insulin (F-50-INS) > and the complex composed of F-40 and insulin (F-40-INS). F-M-INS inclusion complexes showed a better effect on reducing the release of insulin in gastric juice and promoting the release of insulin in intestinal juice and blood plasma than LD-INS.

scholarly journals The Synthesis and Characterization of Sol-Gel-Derived SrTiO3-BiMnO3 Solid Solutions

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1125
Author(s):  
Dovydas Karoblis ◽  
Ramunas Diliautas ◽  
Eva Raudonyte-Svirbutaviciene ◽  
Kestutis Mazeika ◽  
Dalis Baltrunas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Perovskite Phase ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Paramagnetic Materials ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Ir Analysis ◽  
Superposition Effect

In this study, the aqueous sol-gel method was employed for the synthesis of (1−x)SrTiO3-xBiMnO3 solid solutions. Powder X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the formation of single-phase perovskites with a cubic structure up to x = 0.3. A further increase of the BiMnO3 content led to the formation of a negligible amount of neighboring Mn3O4 impurity, along with the major perovskite phase. Infrared (FT-IR) analysis of the synthesized specimens showed gradual spectral change associated with the superposition effect of Mn-O and Ti-O bond lengths. By introducing BiMnO3 into the SrTiO3 crystal structure, the size of the grains increased drastically, which was confirmed by means of scanning electron microscopy. Magnetization studies revealed that all solid solutions containing the BiMnO3 component can be characterized as paramagnetic materials. It was observed that magnetization values clearly correlate with the chemical composition of powders, and the gradual increase of the BiMnO3 content resulted in noticeably higher magnetization values.

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