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Molecular Diversity of Bacterial Communities from Subseafloor Rock Samples in a Deep-Water Production Basin in Brazil

  • Von Der Weid, Irene;Korenblum, Elisa;Jurelevicius, Diogo;Rosado, Alexandre Soares;Dino, Rodolfo;Sebastian, Gina Vasquez;Seldin, Lucy
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제18권1호
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    • pp.5-14
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    • 2008
  • The deep subseafloor rock in oil reservoirs represents a unique environment in which a high oil contamination and a very low biomass can be observed. Sampling this environment has been a challenge owing to the techniques used for drilling and coring. In this study, the facilities developed by the Brazilian oil company PETROBRAS for accessing deep subsurface oil reservoirs were used to obtain rock samples at 2,822-2,828 m below the ocean floor surface from a virgin field located in the Atlantic Ocean, Rio de Janeiro. To address the bacterial diversity of these rock samples, PCR amplicons were obtained using the DNA from four core sections and universal primers for 16S rRNA and for APS reductase (aps) genes. Clone libraries were generated from these PCR fragments and 87 clones were sequenced. The phylogenetic analyses of the 16S rDNA clone libraries showed a wide distribution of types in the domain bacteria in the four core samples, and the majority of the clones were identified as belonging to Betaproteobacteria. The sulfate-reducing bacteria community could only be amplified by PCR in one sample, and all clones were identified as belonging to Gammaproteobacteria. For the first time, the bacterial community was assessed in such a deep subsurface environment.

Inter- and Intra-granular Critical Current in $Bi_{1.4}Pb_{0.6}Sr_2Ca_2Cu_{3.6}O_x$ Superconducting Oxide

  • Choy, Jin-Ho;Kim, Seung-Joo;Park, J.C.;Frohlich, K.;Dordor, P.;Grenier, J.C.
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • 제11권6호
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    • pp.560-563
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    • 1990
  • A.c. susceptibility for $Bi_{1.4}Pb_{0.6}Sr_2Ca_2Cu_{3.6}O_x$ superconductor is measured as a function of temperature at different value of a.c. magnetic field amplitude. Two transition steps are attributed to the intergranular and intragranular properties. Based on Bean's critical state model, intergranular critical current density, $J_c^{gb}$ (11 $A/cm^2$ at 77 K) and intragranular critical current density, $J_c^g (7{\times}10^3\;A/cm^2$ at 100 K) are estimated. The low values of $J_c^{gb}$and $J_c^g$ reflect a poor nature of coupling between grains and the low pinning force density of intragrain in $Bi_{1.4}Pb_{0.6}Sr_2Ca_2Cu_{3.6}O_x$ superconductor.

RF 스퍼터링에 의해 제조된 Li-Ni-O 박막의 전기변색 특성 (RF Sputtered Lithium Nickel Oxide Films and Their Electrochromism)

  • 김영일;김배환;최진호;;박남규
    • 대한화학회지
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    • 제41권11호
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    • pp.594-599
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    • 1997
  • RF 스피터링법을 써서 $Li_{2x}Ni_{1-x}O$ 박막을 제조하였으며, 그 과정에서 기판의 온도$(50/230^{\circ}C)와$ 분위기 $(Ar/O_2)$를 변수로써 막의 미세구조를 조절하였다. 투과전자현미경을 이용한 막 구조 분석에 의해 낮은 기판 온도와 $O_2$ 조건에서 막의 조성입자가 작아짐을 관찰하였고, $50^{\circ}C/O_2$ 하에서 얻이진 $Li_{2x}Ni_{1-x}O$ 박막은 약 $80\AA$ 크기의 입자로 이루어져 있었다. 전기화학적 조건 하에서 $Li_{2x}Ni_{1-x}O$ 박막의 변색현상을 조사한 결과, 박막의 미세구조 발달에 의해 $Li^+$ 이온의 가역적 수용량이 증가하고, 결과적으로 전기변색 기능이 향상됨을 알 수 있엇다. 50 $^{\circ}C/O_2$ 하에서 얻어진 170 nm 두께의 $Li_{2x}Ni_{1-x}O$ 박막은 30 mC/$cm^2$$Li^+$ 이온 수용력과 함께 약 1.3의 흡광밀도(OD)를 나타내었다.

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Peak floor acceleration prediction using spectral shape: Comparison between acceleration and velocity

  • Torres, Jose I.;Bojorquez, Eden;Chavez, Robespierre;Bojorquez, Juan;Reyes-Salazar, Alfredo;Baca, Victor;Valenzuela, Federico;Carvajal, Joel;Payaan, Omar;Leal, Martin
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • 제21권5호
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    • pp.551-562
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    • 2021
  • In this study, the generalized intensity measure (IM) named INpg is analyzed. The recently proposed proxy of the spectral shape named Npg is the base of this intensity measure, which is similar to the traditional Np based on the spectral shape in terms of pseudo-acceleration; however, in this case the new generalized intensity measure can be defined through other types of spectral shapes such as those obtained with velocity, displacement, input energy, inelastic parameters and so on. It is shown that this IM is able to increase the efficiency in the prediction of nonlinear behavior of structures subjected to earthquake ground motions. For this work, the efficiency of two particular cases (based on acceleration and velocity) of the generalized INpg to predict the peak floor acceleration demands on steel frames under 30 earthquake ground motions with respect to the traditional spectral acceleration at first mode of vibration Sa(T1) is compared. Additionally, a 3D reinforced concrete building and an irregular steel frame is used as a basis for comparison. It is concluded that the use of velocity and acceleration spectral shape increase the efficiency to predict peak floor accelerations in comparison with the traditional and most used around the world spectral acceleration at first mode of vibration.

An elliptical fracture criterion for mixed mode fracture I+II emanating from notches

  • El Minor, H.;Pluvinage, G.;Azari, Z.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • 제26권1호
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    • pp.87-97
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    • 2007
  • Some mixed mode fracture criterion may be converted in to elliptical or ellipsoidal formula with the aid of mathematical translation. Hence, the crack initiation in mixed mode fracture I+II emanating from notches, has been studied using notched circular ring specimens. On the basis of Irwin (1957) theory, a new criteria in mixed mode fracture I+II, based fracture elliptic criterion and notch stress intensity factors has been developed.

Effect of Feed Additives in Growing Lambs Fed Diets Containing Wet Brewers Grains

  • Aguilera-Soto, J.I.;Ramirez, R.G.;Arechiga, C.F.;Mendez-Llorente, F.;Lopez-Carlos, M.A.;Silva-Ramos, J.M.;Rincon-Delgado, R.M.;Duran-Roldan, F.M.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제21권10호
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    • pp.1425-1434
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    • 2008
  • The study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effects of feed additives on ruminal fermentation, nutrient digestibility and performance of lambs fed diets containing 60% wet brewers grains (WBG). In Experiment 1, two simultaneous trials were conducted. Fifty intact ($20.2{\pm}0.8kg\;BW$) lambs were used in a feedlot trial and 10 (rumen cannulated; $32{\pm}1kg\;BW$) in a digestion trial. The pH, volatile fatty acids (VFA) and ammonia-N in lambs were also estimated. Lambs were randomly assigned to one of five diets: i) without additives (Con), ii) with 1% bicarbonate (Bic), iii) with 1% bentonite (Ben), iv) with 33 mg/kg monensin (Mon) and v) with 200 mg/kg fibrolityc enzymes (Enz). In Experiment 2, 120 RambouilletPelibuey intact male lambs ($19.5{\pm}1.5kg\;BW$) were used in a feedlot trial and randomly assigned to four diets: i) without additives (control), ii) with 1% Bic, iii) with 33 mg/kg Mon and iv) with 1% Bic and 33 mg/kg Mon. In Experiment 1, lambs fed diets containing Bic or Mon had significantly higher final weight, DMI, ADG than other lambs. However, apparent DM, OM, CP, NDF and ADF digestibilities and ruminal individual VFA content were similar (p>0.05) among treatments. Conversely, treatmentcollection period interaction was significant for ruminal pH and NH3. In Experiment 2, lambs fed diets containing a Bic and Mon combination had significantly higher final weight, DMI and ADG. It is concluded lambs fed Bic or Mon or Bic and Mon combination had better performance characteristics than lambs on Ben or Enz.

Lignin signatures of vegetation and soils in tropical environments

  • Belanger, E.;Lucotte, M.;Gregoire, B.;Moingt, M.;Paquet, S.;Davidson, R.;Mertens, F.;Passos, C.J.S.;Romana, C.
    • Advances in environmental research
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    • 제4권4호
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    • pp.247-262
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    • 2015
  • The few lignin biomarker studies conducted in tropical environments are hampered by having to use references signatures established for plants and soils characteristic of the temperate zone. This study presents a lignin biomarker analysis (vanillyls (V), p-hydroxyls (P), syringyls (S), cinnamyls (C)) of the dominant plant species and soil horizons as well as an analysis of the interrelated terrigenous organic matter (TOM) dynamics between vegetation and soil of the $Tapaj{\acute{o}}s$ river region, an active colonization front in the Brazilian Amazon. We collected and analyzed samples from 17 fresh dominant plant species and 48 soil cores at three depths (0-5 cm, 20-25 cm, 50-55 cm) from primary rainforest, fallow forest, subsistence agriculture fields and pastures. Lignin signatures in tropical plants clearly distinguish from temperate ones with high ratios of Acid/aldehyde of vanillyls ((Ad/Al)v) and P/V+S. Contrary to temperate environments, similarly high ratios in tropical soils are not related to TOM degradation along with pedogenesis but to direct influence of plants growing on them. Lignin signatures of both plants and soils of primary rainforest and fallow forest clearly distinguish from those of non-forested areas, i.e., agriculture fields and pastures. Attalea speciosa Palm trees, an invasive species in all perturbed landscapes of the Amazon, exhibit lignin signatures clearly distinct from other dominant plant species. The study of lignin signatures in tropical areas thus represents a powerful tool to evaluate the impact of primary rainforest clearing on TOM dynamics in tropical areas.

GG Tauri A: gas properties and dynamics from the cavity to the outer disk

  • Nguyen, Thi Phuong;Dutrey, Anne;Pham, Ngoc Diep;Chapillon, Edwige;Guilloteau, Stephane;Lee, Chang Won;Di Folco, Emmanuel;Majumdar, Liton;Bary, Jeff;Beck, Tracy L.;Coutens, Audrey;Denis-Alpizar, Otoniel;Melisse, Jean-Paul;Pietu, Vincent;Stoecklin, Thierry;Tang, Yei-Wen
    • 천문학회보
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    • 제46권2호
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    • pp.38.2-39
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    • 2021
  • I will presents the analysis of the gas properties of the protoplanetary disk surrounding the young low-mass (about 1.2Msun) triple star, GG Tau A. This work makes use of ALMA observations of rotational lines of CO (12CO, 13CO and C18O) together NOEMA observations of a few dozens of other molecules. While the CO emission gives information on the molecular layer close to the disk atmosphere, its less abundant isotopologues 13CO and C18O bring information much deeper in the molecular layer. I will present the analysis of the morphology and kinematics of the gas disk using the CO isotopologues. A radiative transfer model of the ring in CO isotopologues will also be presented. The subtraction of this model from the original data reveals the weak emission of the molecular gas lying inside the cavity. Thus, I am able to evaluate the properties of the gas inside the cavity, such as the gas dynamics, excitation conditions, and the amount of mass in the cavity. High angular resolution observations of CO reveals sprials induced by embedded planet(s) located near the 3:2:1 mean-motion resonance that help to explain the special morphology of the circumbinary disk. I also discuss some chemical properties of the GG Tau A disk. I report the first detection of H2S and C2S in a protoplanetary disk. The molecule abundance relative to 13CO of about twenties other molecules will also be given. In GG Tau A, the detections of rare molecules such as H2S and C2S have been probably possible because the disk is more massive (a factor about 3-5) than other disks where the molecules was searched. Such a large disk mass makes the system suitable to detect rare molecules and to study cold-chemistry in protoplanetary disks.

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