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Microbiological Purification of L-Arabitol from Xylitol Mother Liquor

  • Jiang, Mingguo;Wang, Ben;Yang, Lifang;Lin, Shuangjun;Cheng, Hairong
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제21권1호
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    • pp.43-49
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    • 2011
  • As a rare sugar alcohol, L-arabitol can be used in food and can prevent extra fat deposits in the intestinal tract. Commercially, L-arabitol is prepared from pure L-arabinose by hydrogenation, which needs a high temperature and high pressure, leading to a high production cost for Larabitol. Therefore, this study describes a novel L-arabitol production method based on biological purification from the xylitol mother liquor, a cheap and readily available raw material that contains a high concentration of Larabitol. First, a novel Bacillus megaterium strain was screened that can utilize xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol, yet not L-arabitol. The isolated strain was inoculated into a medium containing the xylitol mother liquor under formulated culture conditions, where a high L-arabitol yield (95%) and high purity (80%) were obtained when the medium was supplemented with 50 g/l of xylitol mother liquor. Upon further purification of the fermentation broth by ion exchange and decolorization, L-arabitol was crystallized with a purity of 98.5%.

Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometric Determination of Trace Horseradish Peroxidase Using Nanosilver

  • Jiang, Zhi-Liang;Tang, Ya-Fang;Wei, Lin;Liang, Ai-Hui
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • 제32권8호
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    • pp.2732-2736
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    • 2011
  • In pH 4.2 HAc-NaAc buffer solution, horseradish peroxidase (HRP) catalyzed $H_2O_2$ oxidation of nanosilver to form $Ag^+$. After centrifugation, $Ag^+$ in the supernatant can be measured by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry (GFAAS) at the silver absorption wavelength of 328.1 nm. When HRP concentration increased, the $Ag^+$ concentration in the supernatant increased, and the absorption value enhanced. The HRP concentration in the range of 0.84-50 $ng{\cdot}mL^{-1}$ was linear to the enhanced absorption value (${\Delta}A$), with a regression equation of ${\Delta}A$=0.012C+0.11, correlation coefficient of 0.9988, and detection limit of 0.41 $ng{\cdot}mL^{-1}$ HRP. The proposed GFAAS method was used to detect HRP in waste water samples, with satisfactory results.

BioRational Approaches for Insect Control

  • Bowers, William-S.
    • 한국응용곤충학회지
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    • 제31권3호
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    • pp.289-303
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    • 1992
  • Investigation of the environmental impact of widespread pesticide use has revealed a virtue/vice relationship. Although many pesticides perform their function and disappear without harm to the environment, others persist beyond their useful purpose and cause direct of indirect hazard to man, domestic animals and wildlife. Concurrently, many pests have rapidly adjusted to chemical control practices through changes in behavior that avoid exposure to pesticides of throuth genetic selection for populations resistant to the toxicants. The prospect of losing control over insect herbivores and desease vectors and returning to the days of global hunger and disease is unthinkable. Fortunately, from basic studies of insect and plant biology many opportunities for the development of safe, selective and environmentally pacific strategies for insect pest management are being realized.

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NF막에 의한 다양한 염료용액의 막분리 특성 (Study on the Nanofiltration of Various Dye Solutions)

  • 양정목;김탁현;박철환;김지형;김상용
    • 청정기술
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    • 제10권1호
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    • pp.37-45
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    • 2004
  • 본 연구는 섬유산업에서 많이 사용되고 있는 주요염료인 분산성, 반응성, 산성염료를 대상으로 일반적인 수질오염항목인 COD, T-N, TOC, color, SS, TDS, conductivity 등을 분석하여 각각의 염료용액의 성상을 비교 분석하였고, NF막을 투과시켰을 경우 투과 flux와 배제율이 염료용액 종류에 따라서 어떻게 다른 양상을 나타내는지를 연구하였다. 결과적으로, 염료종류별 화학적 성질 및 구조적인 차이에 의하여 염료용액의 용해도 및 유기물부하 등이 달라짐을 알 수 있었고, 특히, 분산성 염료와 반응성염료는 이들 화학적 성질의 차이가 매우 현격하게 달라서 투과 flux 감소현상과 유기물, color, 부유물 및 용존 고형물, 이온성 물질 등의 배제율이 다른 양상을 보임을 알 수 있었다. 반응성염료 용액은 분산성염료 용액에 비하여 투과 flux는 높지만, TDS의 배제율이 낮은 반면, 분산성염료 용액은 부유성 고형물 농도가 높아 투과 flux가 낮고, 유기물질의 배제율이 낮은 특성을 나타낸다.

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UV조사를 통한 PET의 표면개질 (제1보) -화학구조 변화 및 표면특성 변화- (Surface Modification of PET Irradiated by Ultra-Violet (Part I) -Transformation of Chemical Structure and Surface Properties-)

  • 최혜영;이정순
    • 한국의류학회지
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    • 제29권3_4호
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    • pp.561-568
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    • 2005
  • The irradiation of Ultra-Violet (UV) is an efficient treatment for polymer to improve hydrophilic properties. 4-Channel PET knit fabrics were treated with UVA and UVC to develop functional and environment-friendly fabric. The fabric was treated with various treatment times and distances from UV lamps having different wavelength. FT-IR and XPS investigated the chemical changes. To confirm the change of surface properties, contact angle, surface energy and SEM were examined. The study of UV as a treatment for PET knit fabric shows significant changes in chemical and surface properties, which is proved by analyses. FT-IR and XPS analyses prove the augmentation of carboxylic, Hydrophilic groups on the surfaces treated by UV. The increase of water contact angle and surface energy means more water wettable and surface energy of PET film was substantially increased by UV irradiation time. The ageing after surface treatment had little influence on the surface energy of the irradiated PET film. SEM proves the surface modification of PET such as etching, bubble and crack. The negative effects are increased in accordance with increasing treatment time.

Distribution characteristic of invasive alien plants in Jeju Island

  • Ryu, Tae-Bok;Kim, Mi-Jeoung;Lee, Chang-Woo;Kim, Deok-Ki;Choi, Dong-Hui;Lee, Hyohyemi;Jeong, Hye-Ran;Lee, Do-Hun;Kim, Nam-Young
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • 제41권6호
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    • pp.173-181
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    • 2017
  • Background: This study was undertaken to analyze the distribution and ecological characteristics of invasive alien plant species on Jeju Island, and to provide basic data for their management and control. Results: A field research was conducted at 436 locations on Jeju Island. The field research identified nine species of invasive alien species growing on Jeju Island. Based on the distribution pattern, Hypochaeris radicata L., Rumex acetosella, and Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. were found to be distributed horizontally throughout Jeju Island, with vertical growth in two or more vegetation zones, from warm temperate to the subalpine zone. Widely distributed species penetrate various habitats, such as grasslands, ranches, roadsides, farmlands, and empty lots, and have an immensely negative impact on the ecosystem, including declining biodiversity on Jeju Island. Paspalum distichum var. indutum Shinners, Paspalum distichum L., Solanum carolinense L., and Aster pilosus Willd. were distributed in some areas as a biased distribution species, whereas Lactuca scariola L. and Solidago altissima L. were found only in certain areas as centralized distribution species. Conclusions: The centralized distribution species and biased distribution species of the invasive plants in the ecosystem of Jeju Island should be physically eliminated, keeping in mind the short- and mid-term perspectives and monitoring, and by considering expansion of additional distribution areas. Due to limitations of physical/chemical elimination, time, and cost, widely distributed species require to be eliminated and managed, mainly to restore the integrity of the ecosystem, by planting native species to reestablish the habitat.

One-Step Enzymatic Synthesis of Blue Pigments from Geniposide for Fabric Dyeing

  • Cho, Y.J.;Kim, S.Y.;Kim, J.;Choe, E.K.;Kim, S.I.;Shin, H.J.
    • Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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    • 제11권3호
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    • pp.230-234
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    • 2006
  • In this study, we describe a one-step chemoenzymatic reaction for the production of natural blue pigments, in which the geniposide from Gardenia extracts is transformed by glycosidases to genipin. Genipin is then allowed to react with amino acids, thereby generating a natural blue pigment. The ${\beta}-glycosidases$, most notably Isolase (a variant of ${\beta}-glucanase$), recombinant ${\beta}-glycosidases$, Cellulase T, and amylases, were shown to hydrolyze geniposide to produce the desired pigments, whereas the ${\alpha}-glycosidases$ did not. Among the 20 tested amino acids, glycine and tyrosine were associated with the highest dye production yields. The optimal molar ratio of geniposide to glycine, two reactants relevant to pigment production, was unity The natural blue pigments produced in this study were used to dye cotton, silk, and wool. The color yields of the pigments were determined to be significantly higher than those of other natural dyes. Furthermore, the color fastness properties of these dyes were fairly good, even in the absence of mordant.

환경오염과 합성세제에 대한 소비생활 (Synthetic Detergent and our Daily Lives as Consumers against Environmental Pollution.)

  • 이은경
    • 한국생활과학회지
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    • 제4권1호
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    • pp.123-133
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    • 1995
  • Lately our environments have been destroyed by such new things as synthetic detergent. How to use detergent at home can be a decisive factor for decreasing water pollution because living sewage by using detergent at home is the main cause of water pollution. We consumers, therefore, should understand the relation between the chemical ingredients of detergent and water pollution and should choose detergent always taking the kinds of detergent, its washing pewer into consideration. We should also contribute to the protection of out environment by keeping the standard of using amount attached to the products.

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