Prolonged Seed Dormancy in <i>Phyllanthus emblica</i>L. Can Be Overturned by Seed Scarification and Gibberellin Pre Treatment

Phyllanthus emblica L. is an important constituent of Ayurvedic medicine and a fresh fruit species in the market in Sri Lanka. Therefore, it has a high potential to be established as a commercial fruit crop. The seeds of P. emblica are semi orthodox and exhibit a long dormancy period hindering the natural sexual propagation. Therefore, it still remains as an underutilized fruit crop in Sri Lanka due to its lack of quality planting material and poor propagation techniques. Long term dormancy also causes a big challenge in germinating seeds to create populations in breeding programs. In order to promote P. emblica from its underutilized status, what seems most feasible is to develop a method to break up the seed dormancy artificially. In order to do so, the methods of breaking the dormancy of P. emblica seeds have to be studied. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify a method to break up the seed dormancy of P. emblica. The seeds were extracted from 21 trees belonging to three different districts in Sri Lanka. The selected viable seeds were subjected to four different pre treatments: none treated seeds (i.e. control), seeds scarified, seeds scarified and treated with 1% gibberellin and seed coat removed and followed by seeds treated with 1% gibberellin. From the four treatments, seed dormancy was overturned with a germination percentage of 43% by the seed pre treatment where the seeds were scarified and treated with 1% gibberellin and no other pre treatment methods were successful in breaking the dormancy. This suggests that the natural germination potential of P. emblica seeds is very low and it can be overridden by seed scarification and gibberellin pre treatment.

Effect of Pre-Sowing Treatments on Mamalis (Pittosporum pentandrum Blanco Merr.) Seeds Germination under Nursery Condition

Seeds were subjected to three different pre-sowing seed treatments: immersion in lukewarm water for 2 hours, immersion in concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4) for 5 minutes, hilar removal, and a control in which the seeds were sown without being treated. The experiment was laid out in the Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four replicates and 60 seeds per treatment. Seeds were sown in an improvised Seedbox in October 2019. Germination was monitored daily for one month. The results showed that Mamalis seeds treated with lukewarm water have the earliest germination of twelve days, with a germination percentage of 66.67%. The germination rate of another treatment ranges from 0 - 44 percent, compared to 45 percent for the control treatment. It seems prudent to conclude that to enhance the vegetative propagation methods is to soaking in warm water at 37.5˚C for 2 hours could provide the best growth.

Application of the FCA-2500 spray-cascade pulp pre-treatment tank in flotation

新型FCA-2500型雾化—跌落式煤浆预处理器采用风动雾化喷射方式,箱体内布置带有坎条的滑板,使煤浆在跌落过程中,粗、细煤粒可获得不同的预处理时间;该处理器在临涣选煤厂的应用效果表明,节省浮选剂用量24.17%,达到了节能降耗的目的。

Silver Nanowire Electrodes: Conductivity Improvement Without Post-treatment and Application in Capacitive Pressure Sensors

Transparent electrode based on silver nanowires(Ag NWs) emerges as an outstanding alternative of indium tin oxide film especially for flexible electronics. However, the conductivity of Ag NWs transparent electrode is still dramatically limited by the contact resistance between nanowires at high transmittance. Polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP) layer adsorbed on the nanowire surface acts as an electrically insulating barrier at wire–wire junctions, and some devastating post-treatment methods are proposed to reduce or eliminate PVP layer, which usually limit the application of the substrates susceptible to heat or pressure and burden the fabrication with high-cost, time-consuming, or inefficient processes. In this work, a simple and rapid pre-treatment washing method was proposed to reduce the thickness of PVP layer from 13.19 to0.96 nm and improve the contact between wires. Ag NW electrodes with sheet resistances of 15.6 and 204 X sq-1have been achieved at transmittances of 90 and 97.5 %, respectively. This method avoided any post-treatments and popularized the application of high-performance Ag NW transparent electrode on more substrates. The improved Ag NWs were successfully employed in a capacitive pressure sensor with high transparency, sensitivity, and reproducibility.

Comparison of pre-treatment and post-treatment use of selenium in retinal ischemia reperfusion injury

AIM: To investigate the effects of selenium in rat retinal ischemia reperfusion(IR) model and compare pretreatment and post-treatment use.METHODS: Selenium pre-treatment group(n =8) was treated with intraperitoneal(i.p.) selenium 0.5 mg/kg for7 d and terminated 24 h after the IR injury. Selenium posttreatment group( n = 8) was treated with i. p. selenium0.5 mg/kg for 7d after the IR injury with termination at the end of the 7d period. Sham group(n =8) received i.p.saline injections identical to the selenium volume for 7d with termination 24 h after the IR injury. Control group(n =8) received no intervention. Main outcome measures were retina superoxide dismutase(SOD), glutathione(GSH),total antioxidant status(TAS), malondialdehyde(MDA),DNA fragmentation levels, and immunohistological apoptosis evaluation.RESULTS: Compared to the Sham group, selenium pre-treatment had a statistical difference in all parameters except SOD. Post-treatment selenium also resulted in statistical differences in all parameters except the MDA levels. When comparing selenium groups, the pre-treatment selenium group had a statistically higher success in reduction of markers of cell damage such as MDA and DNA fragmentation. In contrast, the post-selenium treatment group had resulted in statisticallyhigher levels of GSH. Histologically both selenium groups succeeded to limit retinal thickening and apoptosis. Pre-treatment use was statistically more successful in decreasing apoptosis in ganglion cell layer compared to post-treatment use.CONCLUSION: Selenium was successful in retinal protection in IR injuries. Pre-treatment efficacy was superior in terms of prevention of tissue damage and apoptosis.

Effect of different pre-sowing treatments on seed germination percentage and growth performance of Acacia auriculiformis

Seed morphology,germination and seedlings growth of Acacia auriculiformis were studied.The experiment was conducted in the nursery of Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline,Khulna University,Bangladesh.Matured seeds of the species were collected from healthy trees of road side plantation from different areas of Khulna District,Bangladesh and treated with five pre-sowing treatments（control,immersion in cold water,immersion in hot water,scarification with sand paper and immersion in concentrated H2SO4）.The average length,breadth and thickness were found to be（0.58±0.017） cm,（0.44±0.007） cm and（0.20±0.089） cm,respectively.Germination was conducted in polybags with a mixture of top soil,coconut husk,coarse sand,and fine sand in a ratio of 3：4：1：1.Results reveal that pre-sowing treatments influences the germination rates of seeds that significantly increase the percentage germination compared with those in control（43%） and cold water treatment（52%）.The highest germination success rate was found 83% in hot water treatment followed by 78% in scarification with sand paper,and 75% with immersion in H2SO4.Germination started from 7 to 12 days and completed between 28 and 35 days period in all treatments.ANOVA showed the significant difference（p0.05） among the treatments in seed germination,but no significant difference among treatment with regard to starting day,closing day and total germination period.In case of height and diameter growth,seedlings originated from the seeds with hot water treatment shows significantly higher in wet season（from May to July）.Hot water treatment can be recommended on seed germination of the species in rural Bangladesh.

Effect of pre-annealing treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of extruded Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy bars

Taking extruded Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy(7A04 alloy) bars as the research object, the effect and mechanism of pre-annealing treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the aged alloy bars were investigated. The results show that a pre-annealing treatment at 350°C for 15 h before a T6 treatment substantially reduced the sensitivity of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the extruded 7A04 aluminum alloy specimens toward the extrusion temperature. The average grain sizes of the specimens extruded at 390 and 430°C after T6 treatment were 3.4 and 8.1 μm, respectively, and their elongations to failure were 7.0% and 9.2%, respectively. However, after pre-annealing + T6 treatment, the differences in both the grain sizes and the elongations of the specimens became small, i.e., their average grain sizes were 3.2 and 3.8 μm and their elongations were 12.0% and 13.3%, respectively. For the specimens extruded at the same temperature, pre-annealing treatment obviously improved the plasticity of the alloy, which is attributed to an increase in soft texture or to grain refinement in the specimens as a result of the pre-annealing + T6 treatment.

Novel Pretreatment of Hard Metal Substrate for Better Performance of Diamond Coated Cutting Tools

A surface engineering approach for a novel pre-treatment of hard metal tool substrate for optimum adhesion of diamond coatings is presented. Firsfly, an alkaline solution was used to etch the WC grains to generate a rough surface for better mechanical interlocking. Subsequently, surface Co was removed by etching in acid solution. Then the hard metal substrate was boronized to form a compound interlayer which acted as an efficient diffusion barrier to prevent the outward diffusion of Co. Novel nano-microcrystalline composite diamond film coatings with a very smooth surface was deposited on the surface engineering pre-treated hard metal surface. Promising results of measurement in adhesion strength as well as field cutting tests have been obtained.

Tooth loss caused by displaced elastic during simple preprosthetic orthodontic treatment

The use of elastics to close a diastema or correct tooth malpositions can create unintended consequences if not properly controlled. The American Association of Orthodontists recently issued a consumer alert, warning of "a substantial risk for irreparable damage" from a new trend called "do-it-yourself" orthodontics, consisting of patients autonomously using elastics to correct tooth position. The elastics can work their way below the gums and around the roots of the teeth, causing damage to the periodontium and even resulting in tooth loss. The cost of implants to replace these teeth would well exceed the cost of proper orthodontic care. This damage could also occur in a dental office, when a general dentist tries to perform a simplified orthodontic correction of a minor tooth malposition. The present case report describes a case of tooth loss caused by a displaced intraoral elastic, which occurred during a simple preprosthetic orthodontic treatment.

Prevalence of hepatocarcinoma-related hepatitis B virus mutants in patients in grey zone of treatment

BACKGROUND Antiviral treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB)in the grey zone of treatment comands risk management in order to optimize the health outcome.In this sense,the identification of HBV mutants related with an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)could be useful to identify subpopulations with potential indication of antiviral treatment.AIM To analyze the prevalence/persistence of hepatitis B virus(HBV)preS and basal core promoter(BCP)/precore/core variants associated to HCC development in CHB patients in the grey zone.METHODS Work was designed as a longitudinal retrospective study,including 106 plasma samples from 31 patients with CHB in the grey zone of treatment:Hepatitis B e antigen negative,HBV-DNA levels between 12-20000 IU/mL,normal or discordant transaminase levels during follow up and mild/moderate necroinflammatory activity in liver biopsy or Fibroscan(up to 9.5 kPa).Serum HBVDNA was tested using the Abbott Real Time HBV Assay and the BCP/precore/core and the hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg)coding regions were analyzed in positive samples by PCR/bulk-sequencing to identify the HCCrelated HBV mutants.RESULTS High-risk HCC related mutants were detected in 24(77%)patients:19(61%)in the BCP/precore/core,and 7(23%)in the HBsAg coding region(2 preS1 and 5 preS2 deletions).The prevalence of preS deletions was genotype-dependent:3/5(60%)patients with preS2 deletions and 1/2 with preS1 deletions were infected with the HBV-E genotype.Since HBV-E was the most prevalent in sub-Saharan patients,a correlation between preS deletions and ethnicity was also found:6/8(75%)sub-Saharan vs 1/19(5%)Caucasian patients had preS deletions(P=0.00016).Remarkably,this correlation was maintained in those patients infected with HBV-A,a minor genotype in sub-Saharan patients:2/2 patients infected with HBV-A from West Africa vs 0/6 of Caucasian origin had preS deletions.The HCC related variants were the major strains and persisted over time(up to 48 mo).Patients with preS deletions had a significant higher prevalence of F2 fibrosis stage than the negatives(57%vs 10%,P=0.0078).CONCLUSION HBV genetic analysis of selected populations,like sub-Saharans infected with HBV-E/A genotypes,will allow identification of subpopulations with risk of HCC development due to accumulation of high-risk HBV variants,thus commanding their increased clinical surveillance.

真空冷冻预干燥对压差膨化干燥果蔬脆片质地特性的影响

为探索预干燥处理对不同果蔬脆片结构及质地特性的影响,该研究采用真空冷冻干燥作为预干燥,并选取了3个水分转换点(60%、45%、30%),对预干燥过程中6种典型果蔬(苹果,梨,桃,山药,马铃薯,青萝卜)水分状态、细胞结构、收缩率、孔隙度、应力-松弛特性与质地特性进行测定与分析。结果表明,随着预干燥的进行,水分含量逐渐降低,自由水逐渐散失,以不易流动水为主,收缩率逐渐减小,孔隙度逐渐增大,硬度、咀嚼性、弹性模量逐渐增加;水分转换点为60%时不同果蔬脆片具有较高的硬脆度,其中马铃薯与山药脆片硬度较高,桃与梨的脆片脆度较高;水分转换点为30%时,6种果蔬的孔隙度最高,且青萝卜的孔隙度显著高于其他果蔬(P <0.05);在干燥后期,果蔬样品骨架基本形成,且收缩率较低,致使内部孔隙度变大;由相关性分析可知真空冷冻预干燥过程中水分转换点、孔隙度与果蔬脆片质地特性极显著相关(P <0.05),研究结果可为预干燥对果蔬脆片质地影响提供参考。

不同预时效挤压态Mg−Gd−Y−Zn−Zr合金的再结晶行为和强化机制

通过控制预时效时间制备3种不同状态的试样,研究不同预时效状态对挤压态Mg−9.5Gd−4Y−2.2Zn−0.5Zr(质量分数,%)合金的动态再结晶行为(DRX)和性能的影响。结果表明,欠时效挤压(UAE)样品的细晶体积分数为17.4%,而峰时效挤压(PAE)和过时效挤压(OAE)样品的细晶体积分数分别达到89.7%和50.4%。在晶粒内部和晶界处分布的致密、细小的β颗粒相通过粒子激发形核机制显著提高了形核位点和位错密度。然而,致密针状γ'相抑制位错滑移,延迟DRX形核。PEA和OAE样品中细小晶粒的差异归因于原始颗粒相的数量和尺寸的不同,而其拉伸性能的差异归因于不同的显微组织。由于晶界强化和析出强化机制的贡献更大,PAE样品具有更优异的拉伸性能。

Effects of Fillerwire Composition along with Different Pre- and Post-Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of AISI 4130 Welded by the GTAW Process

This research intends to find out the optimal mechanical properties of AISI 4130 steel welded by the GTAW process. Six test plates were joined by two types of filler wire with similar chemical composition to the base metal, and with lower carbon content and slightly higher alloy elements content compared to the first one. Test plates then exerted three different pre-heat and post-heat treatments on both groups. The three types of heat treatments were alternatively without pre-heat and post-heat, with pre-heat only, and finally with pre-heat and post-heat. Tensile, side bends and impact tests (for weld zone and HAZ) have been conducted. Results show that using low-carbon filler wire along with pre- and post-heat resulted in outstanding mechanical properties.

数智化全自动标本转移系统在手术病理标本前处理流程中的应用

目的:探讨在数智化管理背景下,由手术室护士主导的数智化全自动标本转移系统在手术病理标本前处理流程中的应用效果,为提高手术病理标本质量提供参考。方法:构建数智化全自动标本转移系统,并将其应用于手术病理标本前处理流程中,比较系统应用前(2023年4月—7月)和系统应用后(2023年8月—11月)的病理标本送检效率、送检质量、手术室护士心理压力及医护人员满意度。结果:应用数智化全自动标本转移系统后,病理标本前处理流程时长较应用前平均减少3.66 min,一次性接收合格率由87.07%提高至96.42%,病理送检质量满意率较高,护士工作压力显著缓解,医务人员满意度明显提高,以上差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:数智化全自动标本转移系统应用于手术标本前处理流程中可有效提高手术标本前处理效率并缓解护士工作压力,保障病理标本送检质量,为医疗诊断提供可靠的依据,有效减少医务人员职业暴露,提升医护人员满意度。

化工行业土壤中多环芳烃污染特征与检测技术研究

本文综述了中国焦化工业的概况和焦化废弃土壤中多环芳烃(PAHs)的污染特征,总结了土壤中PAHs的主要检测技术和前处理方法,以及不同固体样品前处理方法的原理和优缺点。同时,还探讨了表面增强拉曼技术(SERS)在土壤PAHs检测中的应用前景。最后,文中提出了土壤PAHs检测与前处理技术在未来的发展方向。

Hg-CEMS烟气预处理关键问题研究与进展

鉴于汞在化石燃料和矿物资源中的天然禀赋以及能源与资源利用过程中汞污染物的排放与监管,研发我国自主知识产权的汞连续在线监测系统(Hg-CEMS)成为汞排放浓度监测的国家重大需求。烟气预处理技术是Hg-CEMS系统中最关键的组成部分,也是限制我国Hg-CEMS技术发展与应用的核心技术。对Hg-CEMS烟气预处理技术中的4个关键模块——稀释采样模块、Hg0/Hg^(2+)分离模块、Hg^(2+)还原模块、Hg^(2+)标气发生模块的研究进展进行全面综述。首先,介绍稀释采样技术的原理与应用,阐述音速小孔和热稀释引射器的结构和设计要点,论述数值模拟与优化设计相结合的方法。其次,针对Hg0/Hg^(2+)分离技术,综述湿法吸收、物理吸附和化学吸附的研究新进展,讨论选择性吸附剂KCl和CaO的理论和实验研究结果。第3,针对Hg^(2+)还原技术,概述湿化学还原、低温还原和高温分解还原的技术,论证低温还原技术中固态还原剂的活性成分、反应温度以及烟气成分对氧化态汞还原的影响,探讨高温分解还原技术中填充材料、酸性气体组分以及除酸剂对Hg^(2+)还原和抑制Hg0再氧化的新研究进展。最后,针对Hg^(2+)标气发生技术面临的技术难点,提出固态标气发生新技术理念并指出其工业应用的可行性。结合当前Hg-CEMS技术的研究发展和应用现状,提出上述4个关键模块的研究思路、解决方案与应用前景。

焊前热处理对J55钢自动TIG焊接头组织性能的影响

目的针对J55钢焊接性较差、接头热影响区(HAZ)易出现脆硬马氏体组织等问题,在焊前对J55钢母材进行热处理,研究其焊接接头。方法在焊前对J55钢母材进行了760℃与880℃的热处理,采用TIG焊方法进行了焊接,研究了热处理前后TIG焊对接头显微组织和力学性能的影响。结果经焊前760℃热处理后,母材中的珠光体(P)含量显著减少并且发生细化,焊后接头HAZ组织转变为晶界铁素体(GBF)、针状铁素体(AF)和P;经焊前880℃热处理后,母材的显微组织主要为多边形铁素体(PF)和AF,在焊后接头的HAZ中形成了PF、贝氏体(B)和M-A组元。2种热处理接头焊缝区(WZ)的盖面层组织为GBF和AF,靠近和远离盖面层的打底层组织主要为PF和P;未热处理接头HAZ组织为PF、B和马氏体(M)。与2种热处理接头相比,未热处理接头的显微硬度居中,抗拉强度最高,延伸率最低,拉伸断裂位于熔合线与HAZ之间,断口呈脆性断裂特征。与760℃热处理相比,经880℃热处理的焊接接头HAZ显微硬度最高值达523HV,为760℃热处理的2.2倍,接头抗拉强度提高了2.2%,但延伸率降低了7.6%。2种热处理接头拉伸后均断裂在母材,断口均呈韧性断裂特征。结论先在焊前对J55钢母材进行热处理再采用TIG焊进行焊接,可获得力学性能优异的焊接接头,在焊前760℃热处理的条件下,得到的接头力学性能最优。

线上诊疗预住院模式在日间化疗中心的探索与实践

目的:分析线上诊疗预住院模式在日间化疗中心收治患者中的应用效果,以期解决肿瘤患者因床位紧张导致治疗不及时的问题。方法:借助信息技术实施线上诊疗预住院模式干预,实现患者居家上传检查检验报告、医生在线评估结果、医院代办预住院、医生预开医嘱制度,比较实施前后的相关指标。结果:线上诊疗预住院模式实施后,患者在院等待输液时间由实施前的(113.78±1.77)min缩短至(85.58±0.87)min(P<0.05);每月治疗人次由409人次增加至1116人次,增幅达172.9%,床位使用率由66.0%上升至180.0%,增幅达172.7%;患者对日间化疗出入院手续办理满意度由84.4%上升至91.8%,总体满意度由90.6%上升至93.8%。结论:线上诊疗预住院模式安全可行,将其运用于日间化疗中心可缩短肿瘤患者在院等待输液时间,提高床位利用率和患者满意度,有效缓解因床位缺乏导致患者化疗推迟的困境。

表面增强拉曼光谱在动物源性食品兽药残留检测的研究进展

动物性食品安全问题日益突出,愈演愈烈,有关问题食品的报道也受到了公众的广泛关注。一旦兽药在畜牧养殖过程中被过度使用或滥用,药物残留将给人类健康带来严重危害。常见的残留检测方法存在成本高、速度慢和效率低等缺点,通常需要专业人员操作,传统的理化方法已不能满足食品质量检测的需要,因此研发快速高效的兽药残留检测方法起着关键作用。近年来,表面增强拉曼光谱(SERS)技术在真伪鉴别、非法添加物检测和农兽药残留等诸多领域得到了广泛应用,并以其快速检测、无损等优势在食品检测领域有着更为广阔的发展前景。与其他检测方法不同的是,SERS通过信号放大和高灵敏度的指纹光谱,可以快速识别目标分析物,进行定性或半定量分析。本文主要介绍了拉曼光谱和SERS在动物源性食品中兽药残留检测中的研究和应用,重点介绍了SERS的优势、食品样品的前处理以及SERS结合其他技术检测多种兽药的相关研究,并提出了SERS在实际监测中面临的挑战。

全自动QuEChERS前处理仪结合气相色谱-四极杆-飞行时间质谱法测定橄榄油中222种农药残留

基于QuEChERS方法,建立了全自动QuEChERS前处理仪结合气相色谱-四极杆-飞行时间质谱法(GC-QTOF-MS)快速测定橄榄油中222种农药残留的分析方法,并考察了提取溶剂酸化程度、正己烷体积、振荡时间、离心温度、净化剂对222种农药残留测定的影响。首先选择响应较好且无明显干扰的离子用于定量及定性,再通过对全自动QuEChERS前处理仪的参数设置开发了净化流程,用含2%甲酸的乙腈溶液提取,上清液在含有400 mg N-丙基乙二胺(PSA)、400 mg十八烷基硅烷键合硅胶(C18)和1200 mg无水硫酸镁的离心管中净化离心,净化液经氮气吹干,用乙酸乙酯定容后供仪器分析,最后采用基质标准溶液进行定量。从基质效应、线性范围、检出限、定量限、精密度及正确度等方面对定量分析方法进行验证。结果表明:222种农药中86.04%的农药线性范围为0.02~2.00μg/mL,10.81%农药的线性范围为0.10~2.00μg/mL,3.15%农药的线性范围为0.20~2.00μg/mL,相关系数(R^(2))均大于0.99,222种农药在各自线性范围内线性关系良好;全部被测农药的检出限范围为0.002~0.050 mg/kg,定量限范围为0.007~0.167 mg/kg,其中有170种农药定量限可以达到0.007 mg/kg,21种农药定量限可以达到0.017 mg/kg,占总数量的86.04%;在0.2、0.5和0.8 mg/kg 3个添加水平下,平均回收率为70%~120%的农药占全部被测农药的79.58%,平均回收率为80%~110%的农药占全部被测农药的65.92%,相对标准偏差(RSD,n=6)<10%的农药占全部被测农药的93.54%,RSD(n=6)<20%的农药占全部被测农药的98.35%。应用该方法对14份市售橄榄油样品进行了检测,共检出7种农药,其含量范围为0.0044~0.0490 mg/kg。该方法操作简单、快速、灵敏度高,且自动化程度较强,前处理过程无需人员值守,减轻劳动力的同时减少了人员误差,能够满足橄榄油中多种农药残留检测的需求,也可以为其他油类农药残留检测及复杂基质的自动化前处理提供参考。