Ship-in-a-bottle synthesis of 2,4,6-triphenylthiapyrylium cations encapsulated in zeolites Y and beta: a novel robust photocatalyst

The 2,4,6-triphenylthiapyrylium ion has been obtained imprisoned inside the supercages of the tridirectional, large pore zeolites Y and beta via ship-in-a-bottle synthesis from chalcone and acetophenone in the presence of hydrogen sulfide. The resulting solids are efficient and robust photocatalysts that are able to degrade phenol and aniline in water with a higher efficiency than the P-25 TiO2 standard. Preliminary tests have shown that these encapsulated dye materials are also efficient photocatalysts for the oxidative degradation of malodorous sulfurcontaining molecules.

Synthesis and characterization of Fe(III)-piperazine-derived complexes encapsulated in zeolite Y

Zeolite-encapsulated complexes have been widely applied in hydrocarbon oxidation catalysis. The "ship-in-a-bottle" encapsulation of iron(III) complexes containing piperazine and piperazine-derivative ligands in zeolite-Y is described. The flexible ligand methodology was employed and the efficiency and reproducibility of the procedure was investigated. The catalysts were characterized employing several techniques and the results indicate the presence of coordinated and uncoordinated iron(III) ions inside and outside the zeolitic cage.

Sensory Stability of Ultra-High Temperature Milk in Polyethylene Bottle

The objective of this study was to evaluate the sensory stability of ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk subjected to different heat treatments and stored at room temperature in white high density polyethylene bottles (HDPE) pigmented with titanium dioxide. Two lots of 300 units each were processed, respectively, at 135 and 141 degrees C/10 s using indirect heating and subsequently aseptically filled in an ISO class 7 clean room. These experimental lots were evaluated for appearance, aroma, flavor, and overall appreciation and compared to samples of commercial UHT milk purchased from local commercial stores. The time-temperature combinations investigated did not affect either the acceptability or the shelf life of the milk. Despite the limited light barrier properties of HDPE bottles, the product contained in the package tested exhibited good stability, with a shelf life ranging from 4 to 11 wk. Within this time period, the acceptability of the experimental lots was similar to that of the commercial products. The results achieved in this study contribute to turn the low-cost UHT system investigated into a technically viable option for small-size dairy processing plants.

Adsorption study of benzene in ink-bottle-like MCM-41

The pore-opening size of MCM-41 is tailored to be in the microporous region using a chemical vapor deposition technique for selective tailoring. Although the pore opening is narrowed, the internal pore body of MCM-41 remains unchanged so the pore volume retains a substantial portion (80%) of its original value. The adsorption equilibrium of nitrogen and benzene in the modified MCM-41 shows a type I isotherm, which significantly improves the adsorption performance of MCM-41 for low-concentration volatile organic compounds. The adsorption kinetics of benzene in the modified MCM-41 is also studied.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF INFLUENZA B VIRUS OUTBREAK ON A CRUISE SHIP IN BRAZIL 2012

In February 2012, an outbreak of respiratory illness occurred on the cruise ship MSC Armonia in Brazil. A 31-year-old female crew member was hospitalized with respiratory failure and subsequently died. To study the etiology of the respiratory illness, tissue taken at necropsy from the deceased woman and respiratory specimens from thirteen passengers and crew members with respiratory symptoms were analyzed. Influenza real-time RT-PCR assays were performed, and the full-length hemagglutinin (HA) gene of influenza-positive samples was sequenced. Influenza B virus was detected in samples from seven of the individuals, suggesting that it was the cause of this respiratory illness outbreak. The sequence analysis of the HA gene indicated that the virus was closely related to the B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus, Victoria lineage, a virus contained in the 2011-12 influenza vaccine for the Southern Hemisphere. Since the recommended composition of the influenza vaccine for use during the 2013 season changed, an intensive surveillance of viruses circulating worldwide is crucial. Molecular analysis is an important tool to characterize the pathogen responsible for an outbreak such as this. In addition, laboratory disease surveillance contributes to the control measures for vaccine-preventable influenza.

Modeling of state machines in VHDL for encapsulation of DNP3 Protocol in P2P ZigBee Network

Several countries have invested in technologies for Smart Grids. Among such protocols designed cover this area, highlights the DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol version 3). Although the DNP3 be developed for operation over the serial interface, there is a trend in the literature to the use of other interfaces. The Zigbee wireless interface has become more popular in the industrial applications. In order to study the challenges of integrating of these two protocols, this article is presented the analysis of DNP3 protocol stack through state machines The encapsulation of DNP3 messages in P2P (point-to-point) ZigBee Network, may assist in the discovery and solution of failures of availability and security of this integration. The ultimate goal is to merge the features of DNP3 and Zigbee stacks, and display a solution that provides the benefits of wireless environment, without impairment of security required for Smart Grid applications.

A description of the jail distemper as it appeared amongst the Spanish prisoners, at Winchester in the year 1780 : to which is added an appendix containing an account of the experiment ... on board the Union Hospital Ship, in 1795, &c. to determine the effect of the nitrous acid in destroying contagion /

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Fall of the house of Usher; Ligeia; The cask of Amontillado; The assignation; Ms. found in a bottle; The black cat; The gold bug.

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A reel in a bottle for Jack in the doldrums, being the adventures of two of the King's seamen in a voyage to the celestial country,

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Polímeros electrocrómicos confinados em sistemas mesoporosos

Esta dissertação teve como principal objectivo a síntese de materiais híbridos constituídos por polímeros electrocrómicos incorporados em sílicas mesoporosas e nanotubos de carbono. Esses materiais foram utilizados na construção de dispositivos electrocrómicos que foram caracterizados por voltametria cíclica e espectroelectroquímica. Foram sintetizados os polímeros poli (3,4-(2-etilhexiloxi)-tiofeno (P1), poli (3,4-(2-etilhexiloxi)-tiofeno-co-(3,4-dimetoxi)-tiofeno (P2), poli (3,4-(etilenodioxi)-tiofeno (P3) e o polímero Poli (3-metil)-tiofeno (P4) de maneira a serem utilizados como modelo. Os polímeros foram caracterizados por 1H-RMN e/ou Infravermelho e análise elementar. Posteriormente foram impressos em eléctrodos de PET-ITO ou vidro-FTO, caracterizados e construídos dispositivos electrocrómicos de acordo com o know-how da empresa Ynvisible®. Os materiais híbridos foram sintetizados utilizando o método ship-in-a-bottle. O material híbrido H3 (PEDOT@MCM-41) foi obtido de maneira análoga ao polímero P3 (PEDOT) utilizando 10 equivalentes de catalisador após optimização. Este material híbrido foi depositado em eléctrodos de vidro-FTO, construídos dispositivos electrocrómicos e caracterizados de maneira a comparar com o polímeros previamente sintetizados. Comparando o desempenho do polímero com o seu respectivo híbrido é possível observar um aumento de eficiência de coloração do material híbrido relativamente ao dispositivo com o polímero livre. Os dispositivos do material H3, na experiência de durabilidade, mantiveram-se funcionais durante 10000 ciclos comparativamente a 2000 ciclos dos dispositivos com PEDOT. Na experiência de SEM do material híbrido H3 foi possível observar uma grande quantidade de polímero formada no exterior do material mesoporoso MCM-41. De maneira a minimizar essa quantidade de polímero foram delineadas algumas estratégias de síntese, uma delas pelo método de sublimação. Esta estratégia originou um material híbrido onde o polímero se situava maioritariamente nos poros da sílica MCM-41, mas não apresenta actividade electrocrómica. Ainda nesta dissertação, e com o objectivo de serem misturados com nanotubos de carbono foi sintetizado o polímero funcionalizado com pireno: poli ((3,4-etilenodioxi)-tiofeno-pireno-co-3,4-(2-etilhexiloxi)-tiofeno), utilizando uma proporção de 1:10 (P6.1) e na proporção 1:6 (P6.2) do monómero EDOT-Pireno em relação ao monómero (3,4-(2-etilhexiolxi)-tiofeno. Os polímeros foram caracterizados por 1H-RMN, UV-Vis e voltametria cíclica.

Microbiological Shelf Life of Pasteurized Milk in Bottle and Pouch

Shelf life of pasteurized milk in Brazil ranges from 3 to 8 d, mainly due to poor cold chain conditions that prevail throughout the country and subject the product to repeated and/or severe temperature abuse. This study evaluated the influence of storage temperature on the microbiological stability of homogenized whole pasteurized milk (75 degrees C/15 s) packaged in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) pouch, both monolayer materials pigmented with titanium dioxide (TiO(2)). The storage temperatures investigated were 2, 4, 9, 14, and 16 degrees C. Microbiological evaluation was based on mesophilic and psychrotrophic counts with 7 log CFU/mL and 6 log CFU/mL, respectively, set as upper limits of acceptability for maintaining the quality of milk. The microbiological stability for pasteurized milk packaged in HDPE bottle and stored at 2, 4, 9, 14, and 16 degrees C was estimated at 43, 36, 8, 5, and 3 d, respectively. For milk samples packaged in LDPE pouch, shelf life was estimated at 37, 35, 7, 3, and 2 d, respectively. The determination of Q(10) and z values demonstrated that storage temperature has a greater influence on microbiological shelf life of pasteurized milk packaged in LDPE pouch compared to HDPE bottle. Based on the results of this study, HDPE bottle was better for storing pasteurized milk as compared to LDPE pouch.