Search results for "SULFATE"

Three phenanthroline-metal complexes with topologically similar but geometrically different conformations.

2016

Two out of the three very similar complexes described present twofold symmetry but not the third one, probably by way of a strong intra­molecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bond disrupting the symmetry, a fact which is analysed in detail.

Microbial communities in full-scale woodchip bioreactors treating aquaculture effluents.

2021

Woodchip bioreactors are being successfully applied to remove nitrate from commercial land-based recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) effluents. In order to understand and optimize the overall function of these bioreactors, knowledge on the microbial communities, especially on the microbes with potential for production or mitigation of harmful substances (e.g. hydrogen sulfide; H2S) is needed. In this study, we quantified and characterized bacterial and fungal communities, including potential H2S producers and consumers, using qPCR and high throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA gene. We took water samples from bioreactors and their inlet and outlet, and sampled biofilms growing on woodchips a…

A new copper(II) chelate complex with tridentate ligand: Synthesis, crystal and molecular electronic structure of aqua-(diethylenetriamine-N, N′, N′′…

2015

Abstract The crystals of a new aqua-(diethylenetriamine-N, N′, N′′)-copper(II) sulfate monohydrate have been synthesized by direct interaction of solid copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate with diethylenetriamine (deta). The crystal structure of [Cu(deta)H2O]SO4⋅H2O (1) has been determined by X-ray diffraction methods at 100 K and characterized using X-ray powder diffraction pattern: space group P 1 ¯ , a = 7.2819(4), b = 8.4669(4), c = 8.7020(3) A, α = 83.590(3), β = 89.620(4), γ = 84.946(4)°, Z = 2. The environment of the Cu(II) atom is a distorted, elongated square pyramid which consists of three nitrogen atoms of the deta molecule and oxygen atom of the water molecule in the basal plane of t…

Availability of iron from milk-based formulas and fruit juices containing milk and cereals estimated by in vitro methods (solubility, dialysability) …

2007

Abstract Iron solubility, dialysability and transport and uptake (retention + transport) by Caco-2 cells as indicators of iron availability have been estimated in the in vitro gastrointestinal digests of infant foods (adapted, follow-up and toddler milk-based formulas and fruit juices containing milk and cereals (FMC)). Low correlation coefficients (in all cases R -squared ⩽ 37.1%) were obtained between iron solubility or dialysability versus transport or uptake efficiency – a fact emphasizing the importance of incorporating Caco-2 cell cultures to in vitro systems in order to adapt the conditions to those found in in vivo assays. The highest uptake efficiency corresponded to FMC (25.6–26.1…

Interrelationship between reproductive hormones and acute phase proteins during estrous cycle and pregnancy in Spanish purebred broodmares

2021

Highlights • Steroid hormones and acute phase proteins in cyclic and pregnant mares were evaluated. • SAA and CRP did not discriminate cyclic and pregnant mares. • Pregnancy induced a limited acute phase response in Spanish purebred mares. • SAA, Hp and CRP were independent of E1 and P4 dynamics during pregnancy.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Dysfunction in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

2007

Between 20 and 30% of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) demonstrate adrenal androgen (AA) excess, detectable primarily by elevated dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels. Generalized adrenocortical hyperresponsivity to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation is also observed and may be the principal mechanism determining AA excess in PCOS. The causes of this abnormality are unclear, but increased peripheral metabolism of cortisol, altered factors regulating glucose-mediated glucose disposal, and perhaps ovarian sex steroids may in different ways contribute to the AA excess in PCOS. Additionally, DHEAS levels and the response of AAs to ACTH are relatively constant …

Physical chemical properties and kinetics of redox processes in water/soybean oil microemulsions

2008

Microemulsoes de agua em oleo (ME w/o) constituidas de agua, oleo de soja, SDS (dodecil sulfato de sodio) e diversos alcoois de cadeia curta foram caracterizadas sob o ponto de vista fisico-quimico e de propriedades eletroanaliticas. Foram testados diferentes co-surfactantes e razoes surfactante:cosurfactante, sendo a ME com a composicao mais favoravel utilizada para estudar a cinetica de processos redox. Para tanto, realizaram-se medidas de voltametria ciclica utilizando como eletrodo de trabalho um ultramicroeletrodo de disco de Pt e, como eletrodo de referencia e auxiliar, foram usados Ag/AgCl e Pt, respectivamente, e ferroceno como uma sonda. Verificou-se que a estabilidade termodinâmic…

A christmas gift: Signature of the 24th December 2018 eruption of Mt. Etna on the chemical composition of bulk deposition in eastern sicily

2020

The eruption of Mt. Etna which occurred on December 24th 2018 was characterized by strombolian activity and fire fountains, emitted by the New South-East Crater and along a fissure that propagated towards the SE. The influence of volcanic emissions on atmospheric deposition was clearly detectable at several kilometres from the source. Wet and dry (bulk) deposition samples were collected each month, through a network of eleven collectors, in the areas of Milazzo, and Priolo between June 2018 and June 2019. They were analysed for major ions and trace elements concentrations. The pH values range from 3.9 to 8.3, while the EC values range from 7 to 396 μS cm-1. An extensive neutralization of th…

2001

The main limnological characteristics of the biogenic meromictic Lake La Cruz, a small karstic lake located on a dolomitic substrate, are outlined below. The lake owes its chemical stratification mainly to high concentrations of bicarbonate and calcium in the permanent monimolimnion, located below a depth of 19 m. A massive precipitation of CaCO3 crystals ("whiting"), occurring in the euphotic zone every summer, leads to further sedimentation and redissolution in deep waters with enhanced CO2 concentrations. Other ions, like magnesium, ammonium, reduced iron, silicate, etc. also contribute to the chemically-induced stability of the monimolimnion. The patterns of stratification during two co…

Anaerobic Degradation of the Invasive Weed Solidago canadensis L. (goldenrod) and Copper Immobilization by a Community of Sulfate-Reducing and Methan…

2023

The weed Solidago canadensis L. poses a global threat to the environment as it spreads uncontrollably on roadsides, in forests, fields, meadows, and farmland. Goldenrod emits toxic substances that suppress other plants on the site, displacing wild ones. Thus, goldenrod conquers huge areas very quickly. The use of herbicides and mechanical methods does not solve the problem of the spontaneous spread of goldenrod. On the other hand, many scientists consider goldenrod as a valuable source of biologically active substances: flavonoids, phenolic compounds, vitamins, etc. In this study, we consider Solidago plants as a promising, free (cheap), and renewable substrate for the production of methane…