POTENTIAL'S FLUCTUATION OF RUST PREVENTING OIL FILM DURING ITS DEGRADATION

Potential’s fluctuation of rust preventing oil film during its degradation was studied using wirebeam electrode. Being non-destructive and simple, potential measurement is a very repetitive method. Otherelectrochemical testing method, e. g., polarization resistance, can breakdown the integrity of oil coating byDC current; EIS is time consuming. As a special electrochemical sensor, wire beam electrode contains 101wires of mild steel wires, and it is helpful to improve the reproducibility of electrochemical test evidently.Using this electrode, the electrochemical parameters and their distribution which was related to under filmcorrosion process are measured directly so as to describe potential’s fluctuation of rust preventing oil film. Itis pointed out that there is potential’s fluctuation on rust preventing oil film during its degradation, and thischaracteristic has direct effect on the self-repairing ability of rust preventing oil film. However, for the uncoated metal electrode and base oil film, there is no such behavior. It is also pointed out that inhibitors in theoil film have direct effect on its self-repairing ability.

Improvement to anti-rust property of hot rolled rebar by compact oxide scale

A method was proposed to improve the anti-rust property of hot rolled rebar, which uses oil–water emulsion cooling instead of water cooling after hot rolling. The experiments were carried out by two cooling methods, one cooled by water, the other cooled by oil–water emulsion. The results of wet/dry cyclic accelerated corrosion test showed that the anti-rust property of rebar cooled by oil–water emulsion was better than that by water obviously. The results of OM, SEM and EPMA analysis indicated that these two scales contained three layers: an outer Fe_3O_4 layer, an intermediate Fe O layer with island-shaped pro-eutectoid Fe_3O_4, an inner eutectoid Fe_3O_4 layer. For the water cooled rebar, all three layers of oxide scale were relatively thin. Moreover, the scale had plenty of defects such as porosity, and crack. However, for the oil–water emulsion cooled rebar, all three layers of oxide scale were relatively thick and compact, which played an important role in protecting the rebar from atmospheric rust.

Study on corrosion resistance of rust-preventive oil under shipment and storage conditions

In recent decades, the demand for cold-rolled steel sheets has remarkably increased. To prevent the sheets from rusting before the manufacturing process, a layer of rust-preventive oil has to be coated on the sheets. In this study, the shipment and storage environments were simulated through a salt spray test and a damp-heat experiment, respectively, and the packaging status of the sheets was imitated by a laminated sheet test. The protection effect of oil on the steel sheet was investigated under the different environmental conditions and oil weights by using electrochemical approaches, scanning electron microscopy （ SEM）, and X-ray diffraction （XRD） techniques. It was found that chloride ions had more severe effects on the corrosion resistance of the oils than hydrothermal conditions did. This was shown in the sheets with oil weights of 0.4,0.9 ,and 1.2 g · m^-2 ,which were too severely corroded after a four-hour salt spraying test to meet the demands of subsequent processing. However, the sheets showed satisfactory corrosion resistance after a three-week damp-heat experiment with a temperature of 49 ℃ and 95 % RH. In addition, it was disclosed that the penetration of the chloride ions determined the protection mechanism of the oil, i. e.,the corrosion resistance was initially enhanced by the increase in the oil content. As long as the chloride ion reached the interface between the oil film and the sheet, the oil distribution became the predominant factor in the protection of the sheet. The corrosion mechanism of the steel sheet was dependent on the stacking style of the sample. When exposed to air, the corrosion product of the sample was rust red with a composition of Fe2O3, whereas the black product that is mainly composed of Fe3O4 was found on the edge of the laminated sheets, which resulted from the oxygen concentration cell.

Anti-Fatigue Effect of Blended <i>Camellia oleifera Abel</i>Tea Oil and Ge-132 in Mice

Nowadays, people are busier and busier for working and living, and suffer a lot of pressure on their body or mind. Therefore, people are prone to have fatigue activity and decrease their working efficiency and happiness. It was reported that fatigue is a common symptom in the community, with up to half of the general population complaining of fatigue. More and more researchers devoted themselves to studying natural active ingredients in organism as the anti-fatigue drugs to release fatigue symptom. However, these natural ingredients were difficult to obtain from plants, animals and microorganisms by separating and purifying. In addition, some active substances have many side effects. In our study, we employed tea seed oil as main ingredients blended with bis-(carboxyethylgermanium) sesquioxide (Ge-132) to investigate the effects of anti-fatigue on mice by administrating mice with low dose, intermediate dose and high dose of tea seed oil complex for 0, 2 or 4 weeks. The specific tests of studying effects of anti-fatigue were body weight, weight-loaded force swimming, blood urea nitrogen, blood lactic acid and hepaticglycogen. And the results showed that appropriate level of tea seed oil complex could decrease the body weight and prolong the weight-loaded swimming time, and had an active effect on the bloodurea nitrogen, hepatic glycogen and blood lactic acid level mice, which significantly embodied the anti-fatigue activity of tea seed oil complex.

Anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of Tagetes minuta essential oil in activated macrophages

Objective:To investigate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Tagetes minuta(T.minuta)essential oil.Methods:In the present study T.minuta essential oil was obtained from leaves of T.minuta via hydro-distillation and then was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.The antioxidant capacity of T.minuta essential oil was examined by measuring reactive oxygen,reactive nitrogen species and hydrogen peroxide scavenging.The anti-inflammatory activity of T.minuta essential oil was determined through measuring NADH oxidase,inducible nitric oxide synthase and TNF-αmRNA expression in lipopolysacharide-stimulated murine macrophages using realtime PCR.Results:Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis indicated that the main components in the T.minuta essential oil were dihydrotagetone(33.86%),E-ocimene(19.92%).tagetone(16.15%),cis-β-ocimene(7.94%),Z-ocimene(5.27%).limonene(3.1%)and epoxyocimene(2.03%).The T.minuta essential oil had the ability to scavenge all reactive oxygen/reactive nitrogen species radicals with IC_(50)12-15μg/mL,which indicated a potent radical scavenging activity.In addition,T.minuta essential oil significantly reduced NADH oxidase,inducible nitric oxide synthaseand TNF-αmRNA expression in the cells at concentrations of 50μg/mL,indicating a capacity of this product to potentially modulate/diminish immune responses.Conclusions:T.minuta essential oil has radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory activities and could potentially be used as a safe effective source of natural anti-oxidants in therapy against oxidative damage and stress associated with some inflammatory conditions.

Anti-Hypertensive Effects of Blended <i>Camellia oleifera</i>Abel Oil and Eucommia Extract on SHR Mice

In our study, we employed Camellia seed oil as the main ingredients blended with Eucommia Extract to investigate the effects of anti-hypertensive on mice by administrating mice with low dose, middle dose and high dose of Camellia seed oil complex for 4 weeks. The specific tests of studying effects of anti-hypertensive were body weight, blood systolic pressure (BSP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), pm meam blood pressure (MBP) and heart rate (HR). And the results showed that appropriate level of Camellia seed oil complex could decrease the body weight and had an active effect on the cardiovascular system of mice, which significantly embodied the anti-hypertensive activity of Camellia seed oil complex.

Enhanced Anti-Wear Property of Low Viscosity Engine Oil for Sequence IVB Engine Test Meeting the GF-6 Specification

The purpose of this research is to determine the anti-wear capability of new advanced low viscosity engine oil to meet the Sequence IVB requirement of ILSAC GF-6 specification, which envisages that the first certification will be realized in 2020. The anti-wear performance of the aged candidate GF-6 engine oils was evaluated using the laboratory bench test rigs such as the Falex Pin & Vee Block test machine and the high frequency reciprocating rig (HFRR). The worn surfaces were analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The remarkable anti-wear performance of the developed GF-6 engine oil was also confirmed in the Sequence IVB test. The results indicate that by appropriately selecting and balancing the calcium detergent additives the wear loss of cam and tappet determined in the Sequence IVB test at low temperature could be significantly reduced. The time for occurrence of the intersection of the base and acid values corresponds well with the increase of wear of cam tappet of the IVB engine test.

Anti-inflammation Activities of Essential Oil and Anti-microbial Activities Of Ethanol Extraction from China's Rosemary

Rosemary(Rosmarius officinalis L.), an endemic plant species in south region of China, is traditionally used as a spice. In this research, the anti-inflammatory activities of essential oil and the antibacterial activities of ethanol extraction were determined, respectively. Results showed that based on the GC-MS analysis there were 35 kinds of active ingredients in the essential oil in totally, mainly including D-limonene(24.158 ml/L), α-Pinene(23.325 ml/L), Camphor(9.855 ml/L),Camphene(7.076 ml/L), Verbenone(6.685 ml/L), Borneol(5.580 ml/L), etc. The LCUV determination indicated that the main components in the ethanol extractionwere rosmarinic acid(3 910 mg/kg) and carnosic acid(2 970 mg/kg). By mice peritoneal macrophage phagocytosis of chicken erythrocytes experiment, the essential oil of rosemary was shown having a significant role in anti-inflammation. And the ethanol extraction had broad-spectrum antibacterial effects, but had no effect on mold by the agar diffusion method of 8 bacteria. As a result, both rosemary essential oil and ethanol extraction had good potential medicinal values.

Study on Friction Reducing and Anti-wear of CaCO_(3) Nanoparticles as Additives in Lubricating Oils

This paper has insepected the size and the structure of the calcium carbonate (CaCO3) particles by adopting X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The suitable surfactants have been selected and put into lubricating oil with nanometer CaCO3 particles. By testing some parameters, such as the maximum non-seizure load, the shape and diameter of wear scar, the friction factor, the nanometer CaCO3 particles’ properties of extreme pressure, anti-wear and friction reduction have been tested and analyzed. The properties of the nanometer CaCO3 particles’ tribology chemistry have been analyzed through X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS) test. Also the nanometer CaCO3 particles’ mechanism of anti-wear and friction reduction has been studied systematically. The research results show that, the lubricating oil with nanometer CaCO3 particles have good tribological properties.

Anti-listerial synergism of leaf essential oil of Metasequoia glyptostroboides with nisin in whole,low and skim milks

Objective:To examine the individual and synergistic anti-listcrial effect of nisin and leaf essential oil of Metasequoia glyptostroboides(M.glyptostroboides) against one of the leading foodhorne pathogens Listeria monocytogenes(L.monocytogenes) ATCC 19116 in milk samples.Methods:The whole(8%),low(1%) and skim(no fat content) milk samples were inoculated with L.monocytogenes ATCC 19116 along with leaf essential oil of M.glyptostroboides or nisin alone as well in eomhinations.Results:In this study,the leaf essential oil at the concentrations of 2% and 5% revealed strong anti-listerial effect against L.monocytogenes ATCC 19116 in all categories of milk samples.Nisin at the concentrations of 250 and 500 IU/mL displayed a strong inhibitory effect against ATCC 19116 as compared to the control group.Additionally,synergistic combinations of leaf essential oil(1%) and nisin(62.5,125.250 and 500 IU/mL) also had a remarkable anti-listerial synergism in all the tested milk samples including whole,low and skim milk after 14 days.Conclusions:As a major finding,the leaf essential oil of M.glyptostroboides might he a useful candidate for using in food industry to control the growth of foodhorne pathogenic bacteria as confirmed by its potent anti-listerial Synergistic effect with nisin against L.monocytogenes ATCC 19116 in different milk samples.

Chemical analysis,antimicrobial and anti-oxidative properties of Daucus gracilis essential oil and its mechanism of action

Objective:To evaluate the essential oils(EO) composition,antimicrobial and antioxidant power of a local plant,Daucus gracilis(D.gracilis).Methods:The aerial parts of D.gracilis were subjected to hydro distillation by a Clevenger apparatus type to obtain the EO which had been analyzed by gas chromatography and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry,and screened for antimicrobial activity against five bacteria and three fungi by agar diffusion method.The mechanism of action of the EO was determined on the susceptible strains by both of time kill assay and lysis experience.The minimal inhibitory concentrations were determined by agar macrodilution and micro-dilution methods.Anti-oxidative properties of the EO were also studied by free diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging and reducing power techniques.Results:The EO yielded 0.68(v/w).The chemical analysis presented two dominant constituents which were the elemicin(35.3%) and the geranyl acetate(26.8%).D.gracilis EO inhibited the growth of Bacillus cereus and Proteus mirabilis significantly with minimal inhibitory concentrations of 17.15 μg/mL by the agar dilution method and57.05 μg/mL and 114.1 μg/mL,respectively by liquid micro-dilution.A remarkable decrease in a survival rate as well as in the absorbance in 260 nm was recorded,which suggested that the cytoplasm membrane was one of the targets of the EO.The EO showed,also,important anti-oxidative effects with an IC50 of 0.002 mg/mL and a dosedependent reducing power.Conclusions:D.gracilis EO showed potent antimicrobial and anti-oxidative activities and had acted on the cytoplasm membrane.These activities could be exploited in the food industry for food preservation.

Anti-inflammatory activity of the essential oils of Cymbopogon validus(Stapf) Stapf ex Burtt Davy from Eastern Cape, South Africa

Objective: To evaluate the essential oil composition and the anti-inflammatory activity of Cymbopogon validus(C. validus) leaves and flowers. Methods: A total of 300 g of fresh or dry(leaves and flowers) of C. validus were cut into small pieces and subjected to hydro-distillation method for approximately 5 h using the Clevenger apparatus. The extracted essential oils were then used for testing the anti-inflammatory activity. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by using egg-albumin induced paw edema. Results: The extracted oils had the following yields 2.2% for fresh leaves, 2.0% for dry leaves and 2.4% v/w for dry flowers. GCMS results revealed that the oils contained artemisia ketone(37.5%), linalool(3.2%-29.6%), northujane(4.4%-16.8%), verbenone(13.5%), naphthalene(1.7%-9.6%), δ-cadinene(0.5%-8.1%), hedycaryol(5.4%-7.6%) and α-eudesmol(6.5%-6.7%) as the major constituents. C. validus essential oils showed significant(P<0.05) anti-inflammatory effects from the first 30 min after albumin injection compared to aspirin which had a later onset of effect. Conclusions: The findings of this study show that the essential oil extracted from C. validus fresh or dry leaves and flowers have anti-inflammatory properties; that might be associated with the major components and the minor components found in the essential oils.

Ashless Anti-Wear Additives for Motor Oils

Ashless anti-wear(AW) additives containing phosphorus can be used as partial or complete replacement of zinc dithiodialkylphosphate(ZDDP).In oils with low sulfated ash content(< 1.0%),this approach will allow a significant reduction of ash content and/or provide the formulator with more flexibility to use additional metallic detergents.Over the past 70 years or so,ZDDP has proven to be a very effective engine oil additive by helping to reduct oxidation,wear,and corrosion in service.In this paper,we will compare ZDDP-based lubricants with lubricants base on ashless,P-containing additive systems;we will describe the ashless chemistry investigated and discuss its contribution to wear performance in modern,low-SAPS(sulfated ash,phosphorus & sulfur) engine oils in various bench,rig and engine tests;we will also report on some work done to evaluate AW additive compatibility with modern three-way exhaust gas catalysts(TWC).

Anti-inflammatory Effects of Volatile Oil of Ocimum basilicum L. in Bozhou and Its Mechanisms

[Objectives] The research aimed to study the anti-inflammatory effects of volatile oil from Ocimum basilicum L. in Bozhou through the experimental animal model of inflammation.[Methods] Xylene-induced mouse ear swelling model and carrageenan-induced mouse paw swelling model were used to compare the anti-inflammatory effects of volatile oil from O. basilicum L.[Results] The extremely high, high, medium, and low doses of volatile oil from O. basilicum L. had a certain inhibitory effect on the ear swelling of mice induced by xylene ( P <0.05), and the inhibitory effect of high-dose group on the ear swelling of mice was better. The swollen degree of the mice s toes in the different dose groups of volatile oil from O. basilicum L. was significantly lower ( P <0.05), and the high-dose and middle-dose groups had better inhibition.[Conclusions] The volatile oil from O. basilicum L. in Bozhou had a significant inhibitory effect on xylene-induced mouse ear swelling and carrageenan-induced mouse paw swelling. It proved and clarified the anti-inflammatory effects of volatile oil from O. basilicum L. in Bozhou.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS OF MAGNOLIAE FARGESII VOLATILE OIL

Objective To explore the anti-inflammatory effects of magnoliae fargesii volatile oil.Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were stimulated by TNF-α to express the adhesion molecules. Then the anti-adhesion effects of magnoliae fargesii volatile oil between HUVECs and human peripheral neutrophils were observed. The ischemia-reperfusion animal models were established by 60min renal ischemia followed by 1, 3, 6 and 24h reperfusion. Rats were randomly divided into the following groups: the sham-operation controls, ischemic group only treated with normal saline, and treated group infused magnoliae fargesii volatile oil before reperfusion. Then the renal injury of rats was detected. Results High rate of cell adhesion between HUVECs and neutrophils was observed. Magnoliae fargesii volatile oil could inhibit the adhesion process at the concentration of 0.5μL/mL (191.6±8.6), 1.0μL/mL (158.2±9.0) and 2.0μL/mL (155.2±9.7) (P<0.05). The anti-adhesion effects were strengthened with the increase of volatile oil concentration. Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels of the animal models were significantly increased after 24h reperfusion while the increase was remarkably attenuated by the treatment with magnoliae fargesii volatile oil. The renal injury was severe after 1h reperfusion, which was significantly attenuated by the treatment of magnoliae fargesii volatile oil. Conclusion Magnoliae fargesii volatile oil has anti-inflammatory effects.

Chemical Composition, Proapoptotic and Antiosteoporosis Activities of the Essential Oil from the Aerial Part of <i>Alpinia officinarum</i>Hance

Background: Alpinia officinarum Hance is valued as an edible medicinal plant. The rhizome is widely reported to have anticancer activity whereas little information is available on the aerial part. This study investigates chemical composition, proapoptotic and anti-osteoporosis activities of essential oil from aerial parts of A. officinarum (APEO). Methods: In this study, APEO was extracted by hydrodistillation and analyzed using GC-MS. The inhibitive activity of 0 - 2.5 μL/mL. APEO was investigated using MTT assay, while in vivo effect was evaluated in nude mice. The cell cycle, apoptosis, Δψm and expression of proteins analyses influenced by 0 - 0.313 μL/mL APEO were detected by PI, Annexin V/PI, JC-1, and Western blot, respectively. Alkaline phosphatase activity and mineralized nodules formation of rat osteoblasts with 0 - 0.156 μL/mL APEO were assayed using colorimetric method and alizarin red staining, respectively. Results: Total 45 constituents were identified accounting for 91.1% of APEO (sesquiterpene hydrocarbons for 44.4%). APEO significantly inhibited cancer cells growth in a dose-dependent manner. APEO also inhibited cancer growth in vivo. The percentage of S phase cells is up to 64.846% with 0.313 μL/mL APEO. The proportion of total apoptotic cells significantly increased to 79.6% at 0.313 μL/mL concentration. APEO treated cells accompanied with Bcl-2 and Δψm decrease, and caspase-3 and p53 upregulation. Furthermore, addition of APEO in rat osteoblasts led to a dose-dependent increase in ALP activity and formation of mineralized bone nodules. Conclusions: Our data suggest that APEO could be developed as an agent against human lung cancer and osteoporosis, especially cancer-induced bone loss.

细辛挥发油镇痛抗炎作用机制研究

目的:评价细辛挥发油镇痛抗炎作用,探索其作用机制。方法:分别以醋酸扭体实验、福尔马林刺激痛实验、热板实验和二甲苯致小鼠耳肿胀实验评价细辛挥发油的镇痛、抗炎作用,并以受体阻断实验、一氧化氮(NO)检测实验探讨其镇痛作用机制。结果:醋酸扭体实验中,细辛挥发油(24、12 g/kg)可显著抑制小鼠扭体次数(P<0.01),抑制率分别为57.8%、34.8%;福尔马林致疼痛实验中,细辛挥发油(24、12 g/kg)可显著缩短Ⅰ相、Ⅱ相舔足时间(P<0.05,P<0.01),Ⅱ相疼痛抑制率分别为52.93%、37.33%;热板致疼痛实验中,细辛挥发油(24、12 g/kg)能明显延长小鼠疼痛潜伏期(P<0.05,P<0.01),并在2 h镇痛作用达到高峰;小鼠耳廓肿胀实验中,细辛挥发油(24、12 g/kg)显著抑制二甲苯所致小鼠耳肿胀(P<0.01),抑制率分别为82.09%、63.79%。受体阻断实验显示,高剂量细辛挥发油(24 g/kg)镇痛作用可被γ-氨基丁酸(GABA)受体阻断剂荷包牡丹碱(3 mg/kg)阻断。NO检测实验显示,高剂量细辛挥发油(24 g/kg)可抑制醋酸致痛小鼠血清NO水平。结论:细辛挥发油成分有明显镇痛抗炎作用,其镇痛作用机制可能与激动GABA受体,抑制NO水平相关。

铈改性磁性核壳HZSM-5催化富油煤热解研究

【目的】富油煤是集煤、油气属性为一体的宝贵煤炭资源,催化热解是实现其绿色低碳开发的重要途径。然而,高效可回收催化剂的研发仍面临着极大的挑战。【方法】以HZSM-5@SiO_(2)@MgFe_(2)O_(4)(HSMF)为原料,采用水热法与碱改性制备具有多级孔结构的HZSM-5@SiO_(2)@MgFe_(2)O_(4)(mHSMF),再通过沉淀法制备铈改性mHSMF(5-CeO_(2)/mHSMF);并利用固定床反应器考察了5-CeO_(2)/mHSMF对神府富油煤热解产物的调控作用及其抗积炭性能。【结果和结论】结果表明,CeO_(2)改性有助于在HSMF表面形成微−介孔多级孔道结构;在5-CeO_(2)/mHSMF催化剂上,650℃、N_(2)气氛、反应1 h的条件下,神府富油煤焦油产率达到13.38%,是格金试验焦油产率的176%;相较于原煤热解,催化热解得到的焦油中脂肪烃类及苯类化合物含量分别增加了3.04%和3.07%,煤气中H_(2)和CH_(4)含量提高了10.49%;经CeO_(2)改性后,催化剂的抗积炭性能增幅达86.1%,积炭量仅为11.60 mg/g,且积炭趋于稳定的石墨化结构。5-CeO_(2)/mHSMF对神府富油煤催化热解产物的分布及组成具有明显调控作用,并表现出良好的抗积炭效果和磁性可回收性能。

复配功能填料对无溶剂环氧涂层防腐性能的影响

针对不同种类的功能型填料对无溶剂环氧涂层性能的影响进行研究,选择了云母氧化铁协同钙交换SiO_(2)作为防锈填料来增强涂料的耐腐蚀性,沉淀硫酸钡配合陶瓷粉来增强涂料的耐磨性,在合适的颜基比下采用正交试验法制备出不同填料复配的无溶剂型环氧涂料。通过基础性能测试、电化学交流阻抗(EIS)以及耐盐雾测试等,分析研究了复配填料的质量比对涂层性能的影响。结果表明:在成膜物质与填料的质量比为3∶2,填充填料与防锈填料质量比为1∶1,陶瓷粉与沉淀硫酸钡质量比为2∶1,云母氧化铁与钙交换SiO_(2)质量比为3∶1时,制备的涂层在物理性能优异的同时,还拥有很高的涂层电阻,经3.5%NaCl溶液浸泡3000 h后,涂层电阻仍能保持在6.486×10^(10)Ω·cm^(2),展现出了良好的耐腐蚀性。