Desidratação de gemas de ovos por secagem por atomização em diferentes temperaturas

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de temperaturas de desidratação por atomização sobre as características microbiológicas, físicas e químicas de gemas de ovos em pó e sobre o rendimento do processo. A desidratação por atomização foi realizada a 90, 120 e 150°C, com cinco repetições para cada tratamento. O rendimento foi avaliado pela relação entre a quantidade de gema em pó obtida e a quantidade de gema in natura utilizada na secagem. As gemas desidratadas foram analisadas quanto à composição centesimal, à cor objetiva e à rancidez. Para as análises microbiológicas, foi detectada a presença de estafilococos coagulase-positiva, pela contagem direta em placas; Salmonella spp., em amostra de 25 g; e coliformes, a 45°C. A temperatura de secagem por atomização influenciou a umidade das gemas em pó, sem interferir nos teores de proteínas, lipídeos e cinzas, nas características microbiológicas ou na rancidez dos produtos finais. As temperaturas de secagem mais elevadas proporcionam maior rendimento de produto, mas, a 150°C, ocorre escurecimento e diminuição na intensidade da coloração amarela das gemas em pó.

COMPORTAMENTO DE SEMENTES DE ROMÃ (Punica granatum L.) SUBMETIDAS À FERMENTAÇÃO E SECAGEM

Sementes de romã (Punica granatum L.) foram submetidas a diferentes períodos de fermentação (0; 24; 48; 72 e 96 horas), com e sem secagem. Avaliaram-se suas qualidades física e fisiológica, através das determinações do grau de umidade, peso de 100 sementes, porcentagem de emergência e velocidade de emergência de plântulas (IVE). O delineamento experimental adotado foi inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial, onde os cinco períodos de fermentação frente às duas condições (com e sem secagem) constituíram os tratamentos. Sementes submetidas ao maior período de fermentação apresentaram sarcotestas mais degradadas, favorecendo, conseqüentemente, uma melhor absorção de água, resultando numa porcentagem de emergência de 55% e IVE de 0,38, em 72 horas de fermentação. A secagem das sementes após fermentação promoveu uma menor porcentagem de emergência e IVE, apesar de se verificar um aumento de ambos, quando as sementes permaneceram em fermentação por um maior período. O comportamento verificado nas sementes de romã frente aos tratamentos empregados parece estar associado a fenômenos de dormência ou sensibilidade à secagem, característica esta, de sementes recalcitrantes.

Goiabas desidratadas osmoticamente seguidas de secagem em estufa

O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar parâmetros do processo de desidratação osmótica da goiaba, construir as curvas de secagem da fruta pré-tratada através de desidratação osmótica com e sem vácuo e avaliar as características físico-químicas e microbiológicas dos produtos. No final da secagem verificou-se que as goiabas pré-tratadas com osmose à vácuo diminuem o tempo de secagem, reduzindo os gastos com o processo. Observou-se maior escurecimento no produto tratado com osmose sob vácuo nos processos de osmose e de secagem, enquanto a textura não apresentou diferença entre os dois tratamentos. Outro fato relevante foi a ausência de contaminação microbiológica dos dois produtos no final da secagem, sendo a metodologia empregada efetiva na prevenção do desenvolvimento microbiano, concluindo-se que é possível obter goiaba desidratada como produto de umidade intermediária, através de pré-tratamento osmótico seguido de secagem.

Estudo da estabilidade de melões desidratados obtidos por desidratação osmótica seguida de secagem convencional

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar a estabilidade de melões desidratados obtidos por desidratação osmótica à pressão atmosférica (760 mmHg) e a vácuo parcial (660 mmHg) seguida de secagem convencional. A estabilidade dos produtos foi avaliada segundo suas características físico-químicas, microbiológicas e sensoriais, durante 180 dias de armazenamento, à temperatura ambiente. Ambos os processos resultaram em boa estabilidade físico-química e microbiológica dos produtos que mostraram boa aceitação durante todo o período de armazenamento.

Spray coating technique asa surface treatment for woodcontaining paper grades

The objective of this work was to introduce the emerging non-contacting spray coating process and compare it to the existing coating techniques. Particular emphasis was given to the details of the spraying process of paper coating colour and the base paper requirements set by the new coating method. Spraying technology itself is nothing new, but the atomisation process of paper coating colour is quite unknown to the paper industry. The differences between the rheology of painting and coating colours make it very difficult to utilise the existing information from spray painting research. Based on the trials, some basic conclusion can be made:The results of this study suggest that the Brookfield viscosity of spray coating colour should be as low as possible, presently a 50 mPas level is regarded as an optimum. For the paper quality and coater runnability, the solids level should be as high as possible. However, the graininess of coated paper surface and the nozzle wear limits the maximum solids level to 60 % at the moment. Most likelydue to the low solids and low viscosity of the coating colour the low shear Brookfield viscosity correlates very well with the paper and spray fan qualities. High shear viscosity is also important, but yet less significant than the low shear viscosity. Droplet size should be minimized and besides keeping the brrokfield viscosity low that can be helped by using a surfactant or dispersing agent in the coating colour formula. Increasing the spraying pressure in the nozzle can also reduce the droplet size. The small droplet size also improves the coating coverage, since there is hardly any levelling taking place after the impact with the base paper. Because of the lack of shear forces after the application, the pigment particles do not orientate along the paper surface. Therefore the study indicates that based on the present know-how, no quality improvements can be obtained by the use of platy type of pigments. The other disadvantage of them is the rapid deterioration of the nozzle lifetime. Further research in both coating colour rheology and nozzle design may change this in the future, but so far only round shape pigments, like typically calcium carbonate is, can be used with spray coating. The low water retention characteristics of spray coating, enhanced by the low solids and low viscosity, challenge the base paper absorption properties.Filler level has to be low not to increase the number of small pores, which have a great influence on the absorption properties of the base paper. Hydrophobic sizing reduces this absorption and prevents binder migration efficiently. High surface roughness and especially poor formation of the base paper deteriorate thespray coated paper properties. However, pre-calendering of the base paper does not contribute anything to the finished paper quality, at least at the coating colour solids level below 60 %. When targeting a standard offset LWC grade, spraycoating produces similar quality to film coating, but yet blade coating being on a slightly better level. However, because of the savings in both investment and production costs, spray coating may have an excellent future ahead. The porousnature of the spray coated surface offers an optimum substrate for the coldset printing industry to utilise the potential of high quality papers in their business.

Secagem de sementes de maracujá em camada delgada

Utilizou-se do modelo matemático de secagem proposto por Page (1949) para se derivar uma equação de secagem em camada delgada para sementes de maracujá-amarelo (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Degener.). Para a obtenção da equação, foram coletados dados experimentais em um protótipo de secador de leito fixo, utilizando-se de três níveis de temperatura do ar de secagem (30; 37 e 40ºC), três níveis de fluxo de ar para secagem (24; 48 e 71 m³ min-1 m²) e um nível de teor médio de água inicial (30,4±2,0% b.u.). Todos os experimentos foram realizados em ambiente com temperatura de 28,4±1,0 ºC e razão de umidade de 0,0138±0,0016 kg kg-1. Os valores dos resíduos obtidos com a equação desenvolvida por meio de análise de regressão não-linear foram considerados inadequadas para fins de engenharia, o que sugere a necessidade de avaliar outros modelos, teóricos ou empíricos, para a secagem de sementes de maracujá em camada delgada. Observou-se que o tempo de secagem diminuiu em função do aumento da temperatura; porém, não houve influência da vazão específica do ar de secagem sobre o tempo necessário para reduzir o teor de água de sementes de maracujá-amarelo para 9,9±0,4% b.u..

Influência de diferentes períodos de secagem na qualidade fisiológica de sementes de Tapirira guianensis Aublet

O período de viabilidade das sementes de cupiúva (Tapirira guianensis Aublet.) é muito reduzido, dificultando sua utilização pelos viveiristas. Em função da escassez de pesquisas referente à determinação do teor de água crítico para suas sementes, o trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade fisiológica das sementes de T. guianensis submetidas a diferentes períodos de secagem, sob temperatura de 40 ºC, em estufa (0; 3; 6; 9; 12; 15; 18; 21 e 24 horas). A avaliação do efeito dos tratamentos foi realizada mediante determinação do teor de água, testes de germinação e vigor (primeira contagem % de sementes germinadas e índice de velocidade de germinação, bem como comprimento e massa seca de plântulas). Verificou-se um teor de água inicial de 36%, o qual foi reduzindo com o aumento dos períodos de secagem; consequentemente, registrou-se a maior porcentagem de germinação (97%) no período zero de secagem, reduzindo para 38% após 9 horas de secagem e, posteriormente, houve perda total da germinação. Quanto ao índice de velocidade de germinação, o maior valor (2,93) ocorreu no período zero de secagem, ocorrendo o mesmo com o comprimento e a massa seca das plântulas, os quais foram reduzidos drasticamente com o aumento dos períodos de secagem. As sementes da espécie T. guianensis são recalcitrantes, perdendo a viabilidade e o vigor à medida que seu teor de água é reduzido; o nível crítico de umidade, abaixo do qual há perda total de viabilidade, está em tomo de 16%.

Constituintes químicos das frações de lichia in natura e submetidas à secagem: potencial nutricional dos subprodutos

A lichieira (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) é uma planta da família das Sapindáceas, perfeitamente adaptada às condições climáticas brasileiras e pouco estudada quanto à composição química de seus frutos, sobretudo das frações casca e semente, frequentemente descartadas pela indústria e consumidores. Objetivou-se com este trabalho determinar os constituintes químicos das frações casca, polpa e semente in natura, e da casca e semente submetidas à secagem a 45ºC. Cada fração foi avaliada em sete repetições (de 20 frutos), quanto à massa e à proporção de cada fração em relação ao fruto inteiro, à composição centesimal, ao valor energético total (VET) e aos parâmetros químicos e fisico-químicos: sólidos solúveis, pH e acidez titulável. As frações casca e semente de lichia, juntas, representam cerca de 50% da massa do fruto. A casca e a semente da lichia apresentam elevados VETs e teores de carboidratos. A casca possui os maiores teores de fibra (bruta e alimentar), lipídeos, cinzas e proteínas, e a polpa apresenta maior acidez, menor pH e maiores teores de sólidos solúveis. A secagem aumentou o pH da semente e os teores de sólidos solúveis da casca e semente. As frações de lichia apresentaram elevados potenciais energéticos e nutricionais, podendo ser aproveitadas como fonte alternativa de nutrientes, desde que não apresentem fatores antinutricionais em quantidades prejudiciais ao organismo.

L'exploitation des peintures en spray en criminalistique: mise en place d'une procédure de gestion et de comparaison des spectres infrarouges à l'aide des statistiques multivariées

La spectroscopie infrarouge (FTIR) est une technique de choix dans l'analyse des peintures en spray (traces ou bonbonnes de référence), grâce à son fort pouvoir discriminant, sa sensibilité, et ses nombreuses possibilités d'échantillonnage. La comparaison des spectres obtenus est aujourd'hui principalement faite visuellement, mais cette procédure présente des limitations telles que la subjectivité de la prise de décision car celle-ci dépend de l'expérience et de la formation suivie par l'expert. De ce fait, de faibles différences d'intensités relatives entre deux pics peuvent être perçues différemment par des experts, même au sein d'un même laboratoire. Lorsqu'il s'agit de justifier ces différences, certains les expliqueront par la méthode analytique utilisée, alors que d'autres estimeront plutôt qu'il s'agit d'une variabilité intrinsèque à la peinture et/ou à son vécu (par exemple homogénéité, sprayage, ou dégradation). Ce travail propose d'étudier statistiquement les différentes sources de variabilité observables dans les spectres infrarouges, de les identifier, de les comprendre et tenter de les minimiser. Le deuxième objectif principal est de proposer une procédure de comparaison des spectres qui soit davantage transparente et permette d'obtenir des réponses reproductibles indépendamment des experts interrogés. La première partie du travail traite de l'optimisation de la mesure infrarouge et des principaux paramètres analytiques. Les conditions nécessaires afin d'obtenir des spectres reproductibles et minimisant la variation au sein d'un même échantillon (intra-variabilité) sont présentées. Par la suite une procédure de correction des spectres est proposée au moyen de prétraitements et de sélections de variables, afin de minimiser les erreurs systématiques et aléatoires restantes, et de maximiser l'information chimique pertinente. La seconde partie présente une étude de marché effectuée sur 74 bonbonnes de peintures en spray représentatives du marché suisse. Les capacités de discrimination de la méthode FTIR au niveau de la marque et du modèle sont évaluées au moyen d'une procédure visuelle, et comparées à diverses procédures statistiques. Les limites inférieures de discrimination sont testées sur des peintures de marques et modèles identiques mais provenant de différents lots de production. Les résultats ont montré que la composition en pigments était particulièrement discriminante, à cause des étapes de corrections et d'ajustement de la couleur subies lors de la production. Les particularités associées aux peintures en spray présentes sous forme de traces (graffitis, gouttelettes) ont également été testées. Trois éléments sont mis en évidence et leur influence sur le spectre infrarouge résultant testée : 1) le temps minimum de secouage nécessaire afin d'obtenir une homogénéité suffisante de la peinture et, en conséquence, de la surface peinte, 2) la dégradation initiée par le rayonnement ultra- violet en extérieur, et 3) la contamination provenant du support lors du prélèvement. Finalement une étude de population a été réalisée sur 35 graffitis de la région lausannoise et les résultats comparés à l'étude de marché des bonbonnes en spray. La dernière partie de ce travail s'est concentrée sur l'étape de prise de décision lors de la comparaison de spectres deux-à-deux, en essayant premièrement de comprendre la pratique actuelle au sein des laboratoires au moyen d'un questionnaire, puis de proposer une méthode statistique de comparaison permettant d'améliorer l'objectivité et la transparence lors de la prise de décision. Une méthode de comparaison basée sur la corrélation entre les spectres est proposée, et ensuite combinée à une évaluation Bayesienne de l'élément de preuve au niveau de la source et au niveau de l'activité. Finalement des exemples pratiques sont présentés et la méthodologie est discutée afin de définir le rôle précis de l'expert et des statistiques dans la procédure globale d'analyse des peintures. -- Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is a technique of choice for analyzing spray paint speciments (i.e. traces) and reference samples (i.e. cans seized from suspects) due to its high discriminating power, sensitivity and sampling possibilities. The comparison of the spectra is currently carried out visually, but this procedure has limitations such as the subjectivity in the decision due to its dependency on the experience and training of the expert. This implies that small differences in the relative intensity of two peaks can be perceived differently by experts, even between analysts working in the same laboratory. When it comes to justifying these differences, some will explain them by the analytical technique, while others will estimate that the observed differences are mostly due to an intrinsic variability from the paint sample and/or its acquired characteristics (for example homogeneity, spraying, or degradation). This work proposes to statistically study the different sources of variability observed in infrared spectra, to identify them, understand them and try to minimize them. The second goal is to propose a procedure for spectra comparison that is more transparent, and allows obtaining reproducible answers being independent from the expert. The first part of the manuscript focuses on the optimization of infrared measurement and on the main analytical parameters. The necessary conditions to obtain reproducible spectra with a minimized variation within a sample (intra-variability) are presented. Following that a procedure of spectral correction is then proposed using pretreatments and variable selection methods, in order to minimize systematic and random errors, and increase simultaneously relevant chemical information. The second part presents a market study of 74 spray paints representative of the Swiss market. The discrimination capabilities of FTIR at the brand and model level are evaluated by means of visual and statistical procedures. The inferior limits of discrimination are tested on paints coming from the same brand and model, but from different production batches. The results showed that the pigment composition was particularly discriminatory, because of the corrections and adjustments made to the paint color during its manufacturing process. The features associated with spray paint traces (graffitis, droplets) were also tested. Three elements were identified and their influence on the resulting infrared spectra were tested: 1) the minimum shaking time necessary to obtain a sufficient homogeneity of the paint and subsequently of the painted surface, 2) the degradation initiated by ultraviolet radiation in an exterior environment, and 3) the contamination from the support when paint is recovered. Finally a population study was performed on 35 graffitis coming from the city of Lausanne and surroundings areas, and the results were compared to the previous market study of spray cans. The last part concentrated on the decision process during the pairwise comparison of spectra. First, an understanding of the actual practice among laboratories was initiated by submitting a questionnaire. Then, a proposition for a statistical method of comparison was advanced to improve the objectivity and transparency during the decision process. A method of comparison based on the correlation between spectra is proposed, followed by the integration into a Bayesian framework at both source and activity levels. Finally, some case examples are presented and the recommended methodology is discussed in order to define the role of the expert as well as the contribution of the tested statistical approach within a global analytical sequence for paint examinations.

Photocatalytic Activity of Nanostructured Anatase Coatings Obtained by Cold Gas Spray

This article describes a photocatalytic nanostructured anatase coating deposited by cold gas spray (CGS)supported on titanium sub-oxide (TiO22x) coatings obtained by atmospheric plasma spray (APS) onto stainless steel cylinders. The photocatalytic coating was homogeneous and preserved the composition and nanostructure of the starting powder. The inner titanium sub-oxide coating favored the deposition of anatase particles in the solid state. Agglomerated nano-TiO2 particles fragmented when impacting onto the hard surface of the APS TiO22x bond coat. The rough surface provided by APS provided an ideal scenario for entrapping the nanostructured particles, which may be adhered onto the bond coat due to chemical bonding; a possible bonding mechanism is described. Photocatalytic experiments showed that CGS nano-TiO2 coating was active for photodegrading phenol and formic acid under aqueous conditions. The results were similar to the performance obtained by competitor technologies and materials such as dip-coating P25 photocatalysts. Disparity in the final performance of the photoactive materials may have been caused by differences in grain size and the crystalline composition of titanium dioxide.

Forensic aspects of the weathering and ageing of spray paints

This paper presents a preliminary study on the degradation of spray paint samples, illustrated by Optical, FTIR and Raman measurements. As opposed to automotive paints which are specifically designed for improved outdoor exposure and protected using hindered amine light absorbers (HALS) and ultra-violet absorbers (UVA), the spray paints on their side are much simpler in composition and very likely to suffer more from joint effects of solar radiation, temperature and humidity. Six different spray paint were exposed to outdoor UV-radiation for a total period of three months and both FTIR and Raman measurements were taken systematically during this time. These results were later compared to an artificial degradation using a climate chamber. For infrared spectroscopy, degradation curves were plotted using the photo-oxidation index (POI), and could be successfully approximated with a logarithmic fitting (R2 > 0.8). The degradation can appear after the first few days of exposure and be important until 2 months, where it stabilizes and follow a more linear trend afterwards. One advantage is that the degradation products appeared almost exclusively at the far end (∼3000 cm−1) of mid-infrared spectra, and that the fingerprint region of the spectra remained stable over the studied period of time. Raman results suggest that the pigments on the other side, are much more stable and have not shown any sign of degradation over the time of this study. Considering the forensic implications of this environmental degradation, care should be taken when comparing samples if weathering is an option (e.g. an exposed graffiti compared to the paint from a fresh spray paint can). Degradation issues should be kept in mind as they may induce significant differences between paint samples of common origin.

Caracterização textural e estrutural de V2O5/TiO2 obtidos via sol-gel: comparação entre secagem convencional e supercrítica

This work describes a modified sol-gel method for the preparation of V2O5/TiO2 catalysts. The samples have been characterized by N2 adsorption at 77K, x-ray diffractometry (XRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR). The surface area increases with the vanadia loading from 24 m² g-1, for pure TiO2, to 87 m² g-1 for 9wt.% of V2O5. The rutile form is predominant for pure TiO2 but became enriched with anatase phase when vanadia loading is increased. No crystalline V2O5 phase was observed in the catalysts diffractograms. Two species of surface vanadium observed by FT-IR spectroscopy a monomeric vanadyl and polymeric vanadates, the vanadyl/vanadate ratio remains practically constant.

Influência da temperatura do ar de secagem sobre o teor e a composição química do óleo essencial de Lippia alba (Mill) N. E. Brown

Leaves of Lippia alba were submitted to six different drying treatments, using air at ambient temperature and heated up to 80 °C. The essential oil was extracted by steam distillation and analyzed by GC-MS. For the dried leaves, the oil content was reduced by 12 to 17% when compared with the fresh plant (0.66%). The major oil component was citral, representing 76% for the fresh plant, and varying from 82 to 84% for the dried material. These results showed that L. alba can be submitted to a drying process of up to 80 ºC without degradation and/or loss of the major, [LC1] active component.

A low-cost ultrasonic spray dryer to produce spherical microparticles from polymeric matrices

The spray-drying technique has been widely used for drying heat-sensitive foods, pharmaceuticals, and other substances, because it leads to rapid solvent evaporation from droplets. This method involves the transformation of a feed from a fluid state into a dried particulate, by spraying the feed into a hot medium. Despite being most often considered a dehydration process, spray drying can also be used as an encapsulation method. Therefore, this work proposes the use of a simple and low-cost ultrasonic spray dryer system to produce spherical microparticles. This equipment was successfully applied to the preparation of dextrin microspheres on a laboratory scale and for academic purposes.

Influência da temperatura de secagem sobre o rendimento e a composição química do óleo essencial de Tanaecium nocturnum (barb. Rodr.) bur. & K. Shum

The yields and chemical compositions of the essential oils obtained by steam distillation of the fresh and dried (30 and 40 ºC) leaves, stems and roots of Tanaecium nocturnum are reported. The identification and quantification of the volatile constituents were accomplished by GC/MS and GC/FID, respectively. The essential oils obtained from the various parts of the plant were constituted mainly of benzaldehyde. Large losses and variations in the quantities of the components during the drying process were observed. The presence of mandelonitrile in higher concentration in the stem and roots indicates that this species produces cyanogenic glycosides.