Effect Of Temperature Research Articles

The effect of temperature on the boundary conditions of West Nile virus circulation in Europe.

West Nile virus (WNV) is a vector-borne flavivirus that causes an increasing number of human and equine West Nile fever cases in Europe. While the virus has been present in the Mediterranean basin and the Balkans since the 1960s, recent years have witnessed its northward expansion, with the first human cases reported in Germany in 2018 and the Netherlands in 2020. WNV transmission and amplification within mosquitoes are temperature-dependent. This study applies a mathematical modelling approach to assess the conditions under which WNV circulation occurs based on the proportion of mosquito bites on WNV-competent birds (dilution), vector-host ratios, mosquito season length and the observed daily temperature data. We modelled five distinct European regions where previous WNV circulation has been observed within the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece. We observed that the number of days in which the basic reproduction number (R0) is above one, increased over the last 40 years in all five regions. In the Netherlands, the number of days in which the R0 is above one, is 70% lower than in Spain. The temperature in Greece, Spain and Italy allowed for circulation under low vector-host ratios, and at a high dilution. On the other hand in the Netherlands and Germany, given the observed daily temperature, the thresholds for circulation requires a lower dilution and higher vector-host ratios. For the Netherlands, a short window of introductions between late May and mid-June would result in detectable outbreaks. Our findings revealed that the temperate maritime climate of the Netherlands allows WNV circulation primarily during warmer summers, and only under high vector-host ratios. This research contributes valuable insights into the dynamic relationship between temperature, vector properties, and WNV transmission, offering guidance for proactive strategies in addressing this emerging health threat in Europe.

The Effect of Temperature on the Inflorescence Formation Model for Phalaenopsis

The Effect of Temperature on the Inflorescence Formation Model for Phalaenopsis

Effect of temperature on GaN integrated optical transceiver chip

Effect of temperature on GaN integrated optical transceiver chip

Characterization of carbon dioxide on Ganymede and Europa supported by experiments: Effects of temperature, porosity, and mixing with water

The surfaces of icy moons are primarily composed of water ice that can be mixed with other compounds, such as carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide (CO$_2)$ stretching fundamental band observed on Europa and Ganymede appears to be a combination of several bands that are shifting location from one moon to another. We investigate the cause of the observed shift in the CO$_2$ stretching absorption band experimentally. We also explore the spectral behaviour of CO$_2$ ice by varying the temperature and concentration. We analyzed pure CO$_2$ ice and ice mixtures deposited at 10 K under ultra-high vacuum conditions using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and temperature programmed desorption (TPD) experiments. Laboratory ice spectra were compared to JWST observation of Europa's and Ganymede's leading hemispheres. The simulated IR spectra were calculated using density functional theory (DFT) methods, exploring the effect of porosity in CO$_2$ ice. Pure CO$_2$ and CO$_2$-water ice show distinct spectral changes and desorption behaviours at different temperatures, revealing intricate CO$_2$ and H$_2$O interactions. The number of discernible peaks increases from two in pure CO$_2$ to three in CO$_2$-water mixtures. The different CO$_2$ bands were assigned to $ nu $ (2351 cm$^ $, 4.25 mu m) caused by CO$_2$ dangling bonds (CO$_2$ found in pores or cracks) and $ nu $ (2345 cm$^ $, 4.26 mu m) due to CO$_2$ segregated in water ice, whereas $ nu $ (2341 cm$^ $, 4.27 mu m) is due to CO$_2$ molecules embedded in water ice. The JWST NIRSpec CO$_2$ spectra for Ganymede and for Europa can be fitted with two Gaussians attributed to $ nu $ and $ nu $. For Europa, $ nu $ is located at lower wavelengths due to a lower temperature. The Ganymede data reveal latitudinal variations in CO$_2$ bands, with $ nu $ dominating in the pole and $ nu $ prevalent in other regions. This shows that CO$_2$ is embedded in water ice at the poles and it is present in pores or cracks in other regions. Ganymede longitudinal spectra reveal an increase of the CO$_2$ $ nu $ band throughout the day, possibly due to ice cracks or pores caused by large temperature fluctuations.

Reducing false damage detections in guided ultrasonic wave monitoring systems using a denoising autoencoder

ABSTRACT Guided ultrasonic wave (GUW) monitoring systems for pipeline structures are gaining much attention in critical sectors such as the petrochemical, nuclear and energy sectors. However, the effects of environmental and operational conditions (EOCs), especially temperature, may generate substantial false damage detections. The temperature effect may interfere with different coherent noise sources and generate unwanted peaks that are falsely identified as damage. In this paper, a denoising autoencoder (DAE) is proposed to reduce the frequency of false damage detections in GUW monitoring systems. A DAE decodes high dimensional data into low-dimensional features and reconstructs the original data from these low-dimensional features. By providing signals at a reference temperature with the fewest false damage detections, this structure forces the DAE to learn the essential features hidden within complex data. A database of GUW signals is formed based on the experimental measurements using a six-metre-long stainless steel Schedule 20 pipe. Variations in temperature and damage severity are applied to develop the database to mimic a simple step change in damage growth under EOCs. The outcomes obtained from this study show that the proposed methodology can reduce false damage detections during GUW monitoring and is valuable for pipeline safety evaluations.

Potential Utilization of Loess in Grouting Materials: Effects of Grinding Time and Calcination Temperature

Potential Utilization of Loess in Grouting Materials: Effects of Grinding Time and Calcination Temperature

The effectiveness of cervical mucus electrical impedance compared to basal body temperature to determine fertility window

BackgroundSerial serum hormone measurements and transvaginal ultrasound are reliable measures to predict ovulation. These measures are inconvenient and expensive therefore, basal body temperature charting (BBT) and urine ovulation predictor kits (OPK) for luteinizing hormone are often used to determine the 6-day fertile window. However, BBT does not clearly change until 1–2 days after ovulation. Additionally, while OPK can indicate positivity prior to ovulation, false readings are common. A novel alternative approach involves measuring electrolyte trends in cervical mucus using electrical impedance spectroscopy. Cervical mucus electrolyte measurements are associated with hormone level changes during the menstrual cycle. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of cervical mucus electrical impedance and basal body temperature. We sought to determine if cervical mucus electrolyte measurements provided improved detection of the ovulation day and therefore, improve fertility timing for women.Methods14 healthy women between 18 and 44 years of age with normal menstrual cycles were enrolled in the Observational Study. Participants measured BBT and cervical mucus electrical impedance daily for 3 menstrual cycles using Kegg (Lady Technologies Inc. San Francisco, California, USA). Ovulation date for each cycle was confirmed by measuring hormone levels in urine and serum, and by vaginal ultrasound.ResultsElectrical impedance was significantly different between the follicular phase versus ovulatory date (p = 0.007) and between the luteal phase versus the ovulatory date (p = 0.007). A significant difference in the rate of change of cervical impedance measurements in the pre-ovulatory follicular phase was found compared to BBT (p = 0.0225). The sensitivity (+ 7.14%), specificity (+ 20.35%), and accuracy (+ 17.59) to determine the 1-day fertility window was significantly higher using cervical mucus impedance compared to BBT.ConclusionsBBT is considered unreliable for evaluating ovulatory function. Cervical mucus electrical impedance offers a novel measure of electrolyte changes associated with hormone levels. We report that pre-ovulatory electrical impedance patterns demonstrated higher sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for determining the fertility window when compared to BBT. These findings suggest that changes in electrical impedance may provide an accurate method for predicting ovulation and for measuring ovulatory function.

Wastewater treatment from a typical multisystem hospital using chemically modified banana peels: Taguchi parametric optimization and characterization

The study aims to develop an eco-friendly solution for addressing contaminants in hospital wastewater. To achieve this, banana peel, a cost-effective and easily available agricultural waste, was chemically modified using sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide. The hospital wastewater was analyzed using an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer to identify the presence of heavy metals. The physicochemical properties were measured and compared against the standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy were used to characterize the chemically modified banana peel. Batch adsorption was conducted with the wastewater using the prepared adsorbent. The effect of contact time, mixing rate, temperature, and adsorbent dosage was examined to know the removal efficiency of the adsorbent. The experimental design incorporates Taguchi OA design to optimize the process. The total heavy metals discovered in the wastewater were As, Cd, Fe, Cu, Ni, Cr, Pb, Mn and Zn. The percentage of Cd, Fe, Cu, Ni, Cr and Pb removed were 79.5%, 87.9%, 56.9%, 89.0%, 88.5% and 93.5%, respectively, at temperature, adsorbent dosage, mixing rate and contact time of 30 °C, 3 g, 700 rpm and 60 min, respectively. The physicochemical properties remain within the acceptable WHO range except the turbidity. At optimum point, the percentage removal of Cd, Fe, Cu, Ni, Cr, Pb and Zn were 64.3%, 80.5%, 51.4%, 82.3%, 72.4%, 86.6% and 72.1%, respectively; while, the conductivity, pH, TDS, and turbidity value were, respectively, 20.57 mS/cm, 6.8, 10.16 mg/l, and 86.31 NTU. Characterization revealed the existence of active functional groups on the adsorbent surface enhancing the hospital wastewater treatment and change in its morphological structure after the treatment was noticed. In conclusion, the modified banana peel was effective for the treatment of hospital wastewater.

Effect of precursor solution temperature on the morphology and electrochemical performance of electrodeposited MnO2 nanofilms for lithium-ion batteries

ABSTRACT This study investigated the impact of precursor solution temperature on the electrodeposition of MnO2 material, which were prepared on a nickel substrate using the electrodeposition method under varying precursor solution temperatures of 25°C, 40°C, 50°C, and 60°C, respectively. These materials were subsequently employed as anodes in lithium-ion batteries to study their electrochemical performance. The results indicate that an increase in temperature induces preferential aggregation and growth of MnO2 nanosheets towards specific orientations, which is advantageous for enhancing the electrochemical performance of MnO2 electrode materials. Notably, the electrode material prepared at a solution temperature of 50°C exhibited optimal performance. Additionally, the charge transfer impedance was lower, which could be attributed to the growth of the highly conductive β-MnO2 main phase under 50°C. This study presents a novel approach for effectively improving electrodeposited nanomaterials, offering insights into the optimisation of electrochemical performance.

Effect of Temperatures on Flame Propagation of Diethyl Ether Spray Explosion

ABSTRACT The study aims to identify the flame propagation in the diethyl ether (DEE) spray explosion through mathematical analysis by processing the gray-level histogram of the flame images. Different ambient and material temperatures’ effect on flame propagation and structure was investigated using a high-speed camera in a 20-L explosion vessel. The results showed that the overall duration could be divided into combustion and deflagration processes. With the ambient temperature increased, the combustion duration showed a trend of first decreasing, then increasing, and then decreasing again. The combustion zone first increased and then decreased. The explosion duration showed an overall decreasing trend. The explosion duration was longer than the combustion duration, ranging from 152.75 to 307 ms. The overall combustion and explosion duration trend was consistent with the explosion duration. When the ambient temperature was 308.15 K, the combustion duration reached its minimum value of 13.25 ms, and the equivalent radius of the combustion zone reached its maximum value of 52.89 mm. With the increase in material temperature, both the combustion and explosion durations showed a trend of first decreasing and then increasing, with combustion durations ranging from 12.42 to 16.25 ms and explosion durations ranging from 106 to 117.5 ms, respectively. When the material temperature was 308.15 K, the combustion zone expansion rate reached its maximum value of 10.20 m/s, and the explosion zone expansion rate reached its maximum value of 13.36 m/s. The effect of ambient temperature on the development of combustion zone is greater than that of material temperature, which is mainly reflected in the obvious change of equivalent radius.

Demonstration and Performance Assessment of Dopant Free TFET Including Lattice Heating and Temperature Effects

Demonstration and Performance Assessment of Dopant Free TFET Including Lattice Heating and Temperature Effects

PSI-5 Evaluation of EhV (surrogate for African swine fever virus) inactivation in corn- and soybean-based feed ingredients and diets at various times and temperatures during storage

Abstract African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a member of the nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses (NCLDVs) and remains stable in a variety of environments, including animal feed ingredients as shown in previous laboratory experiments and simulations. Emiliania huxleyi virus (EhV) is another member of NCLDV, which has a restricted host range limited to a species of marine algae called Emiliania huxleyi. This algal NCLDV has many similar morphological and physical characteristics to ASFV which makes it a safe and reliable surrogate for studying ASFV survival and inactivation in feed ingredient matrices in-situ under various time and temperature storage conditions. The objective of the present study was to investigate the inactivation of ASFV in various feedstuffs under a wide range of time and temperature conditions during storage using EhV as a surrogate. Corn- and soybean-based feed ingredients including corn, corn fermented protein, distiller dried grains with solubles, extruded soybean meal, high protein distiller’s grains, solvent-extracted soybean meal, soybean hulls, complete feed, and a positive control (no matrix) were inoculated with EhV (1 × 108 viruses/mL). Negative controls were inoculated with medium containing no EhV for each matrix. To assess the effects of different times and temperatures of storage, all samples were stored at temperatures of 4, 24, and 34 °C for 1, 5, 60, and 120 d. For each timepoint and temperature combination, samples were evaluated for virus presence (qPCR) and viability using a previously validated viability qPCR (v-qPCR) method. On average, we observed a 0.2 log reduction in viable viral DNA content over the 120-d period, with a 0.1 log reduction across varying temperatures. No reductions in EhV viability exceeding 1 log were detected for any matrix and the positive control at any time and temperature combination evaluated. No EhV was recovered from the negative control samples. Given that the experimental error was calculated to be within the range of 1 log, we concluded that storing EhV at 4, 24, or 34 °C for up to 120 d did not result in the inactivation of EhV in any of the ingredients, complete feed, or the control with no matrix. These results demonstrate that ASFV-like NCLDVs is extremely resilient and can maintain viability in various feed matrices during long-term storage and suggest that extending storage time alone may not be an effective mitigation practice against African swine fever virus.

The impact of temperature on vascular function in connection with vascular laser treatment

Pulsed dye lasers are used effectively in the treatment of psoriasis with long remission time and limited side effects. It is, however, not completely understood which biological processes underlie its favorable outcome. Pulsed dye laser treatment at 585-595 nm targets hemoglobin in the blood, inducing local hyperthermia in surrounding blood vessels and adjacent tissues. While the impact of destructive temperatures on blood vessels has been well studied, the effects of lower temperatures on the function of several cell types within the blood vessel wall and its periphery are not known. The aim of our study is to assess the functionality of isolated blood vessels after exposure to moderate hyperthermia (45 to 60°C) by evaluating the function of endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and vascular nerves. We measured blood vessel functionality of rat mesenteric arteries (n=19) by measuring vascular contraction and relaxation before and after heating vessels in a wire myograph. To this end, we elicited vascular contraction by addition of either high potassium solution or the thromboxane analogue U46619 to stimulate smooth muscle cells, and electrical field stimulation (EFS) to stimulate nerves. For measurement of endothelium-dependent relaxation, we used methacholine. Each vessel was exposed to one temperature in the range of 45-60°C for 30 seconds and a relative change in functional response after hyperthermia was determined by comparison with the response per stimulus before heating. Non-linear regression was used to fit our dataset to obtain the temperature needed to reduce blood vessel function by 50% (Half maximal effective temperature, ET50). Our findings demonstrate a substantial decrease in relative functional response for all three cell types following exposure to 55°C-60°C. There was no significant difference between the ET50 values of the different cell types, which was between 55.9°C and 56.9°C (P>0.05). Our data show that blood vessel functionality decreases significantly when exposed to temperatures between 55°C-60°C for 30 seconds. The results show functionality of endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and vascular nerves is similarly impaired. These results help to understand the biological effects of hyperthermia and may aid in tailoring laser and light strategies for selective photothermolysis that contribute to disease modification of psoriasis after pulsed dye laser treatment.

133 The effect of sire lines and endpoint cooking temperature on consumer eating experience and visual appeal in pork loin chops

Abstract Prior research and public perception of pork suggest breed influence visual characteristics like color and size and palatability traits like tenderness and flavor of pork chops. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess consumer perception of visual appeal and palatability of pork loin chops from three sire lines cooked to two different degrees of doneness (DOD). Boneless pork loins from three sire lines (Duroc, Berkshire, and Synthetic) were aged to 14 d post-mortem. Loin quality was then measured, and 2.54-cm chops were frozen from each loin. Chops from each sire line were overwrap-packaged in sets of two and displayed in a retail case with two representative packages per sire line. Panelists rated each package for color, marbling, and size on a just about right (JAR) scale and then indicated their overall liking of each package. Chops from each sire line were cooked to either 63°C or 71°C, cut into 1-cm cubes and two samples from each chop were served to each consumer. Panelists rated 6 samples, each sire line and DOD, for tenderness, flavor, and juiciness on a JAR scale and then rated overall liking. Data were analyzed as a randomized complete block design (RCBD) in SAS 9.4 with panelist age range serving as an influence effect for all panel data. Berkshire chops did not differ (P > 0.08) in redness from other chops, but required 0.13 kg less force to shear, and had a 16.23 cm2 smaller LEA compared with Synthetic and Duroc chops (P < 0.02). Duroc chops had the greatest marbling (P < 0.04) but did not differ in visual color score from other treatments (P > 0.10). There were no differences in consumer visual evaluations (P > 0.45), with traits from all sire lines averaging between 43 and 57 (JAR = 50). Sire line also did not alter visual liking (P = 0.94). There were tendencies for interactions (P > 0.09) between DOD and sire line for consumer sensory evaluation. In general, consumers rated Berkshire chops cooked to 63°C more favorably than other sire line and DOD combinations. Consumers rated chops with different DOD similarly for tenderness and flavor, but tended to score juiciness of chops cooked to 63°C closer to JAR (P = 0.07). Duroc chops were the least tender and least acceptable (P < 0.05). Berkshire chops were juicer than Duroc and Synthetic chops (P < 0.02). Overall, consumers scored all chops between 3.1 and 12.3 units below the JAR line (100-unit scale) regardless of sire line or DOD for tenderness, juiciness, and flavor with overall acceptability within 10 units of neither like nor dislike, which may be indicative of consumers general negative perceptions of pork loin chops.

Interpreting test temperature and loading rate effects on the fracture toughness of polymer-metal interfaces via time–temperature superposition

Interpreting test temperature and loading rate effects on the fracture toughness of polymer-metal interfaces via time–temperature superposition

Temperature influences desiccation resistance of bumble bees.

Ongoing climate change has increased temperatures and the frequency of droughts in many parts of the world, potentially intensifying the desiccation risk for insects. Because resisting desiccation becomes more difficult at higher temperatures and lower humidity, avoiding water loss is a key challenge facing terrestrial insects. However, few studies have examined the interactive effects of temperature and environmental humidity on desiccation resistance in insects. Such studies on bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila) are especially rare, despite their ecological and economic importance. Here, we crossed temperature (20, 25, and 30 °C) with humidity (<5, 50, >95 % RH) manipulations and measured time to mortality, water loss rates, and the water content at mortality of bumble bees (Bombus impatiens). We found that both higher temperature and lower humidity increased water loss rates, while warmer temperatures reduced survival time and lower humidity decreased water content at mortality. Additionally, we observed large intraspecific variation in water balance traits between colonies, and larger individuals survived longer and could tolerate more water loss before mortality. This study raises important questions about the mechanisms underpinning water loss in bumble bees and suggests that frequent access to nectar may be especially important for bumble bees' water balance and survival in a warming and drying climate.

Effect of Temperature on the Electrical and Optical Properties of Silver (Ag) Assisted Electrochemically Etched Silicon Nanowires (SINWs)

Effect of Temperature on the Electrical and Optical Properties of Silver (Ag) Assisted Electrochemically Etched Silicon Nanowires (SINWs)

Effect of Temperature and NaClO on the Corrosion Behavior of Copper in Synthetic Tap Water

The corrosion behavior of copper was investigated in synthetic tap water with and without sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) at different temperatures during immersion for 70 d by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and electrochemical measurement techniques. The weight loss corrosion rate and pit depth of copper first increase and then decrease with the change in solution temperature from 25 to 80 °C. This is mainly related to the corrosion products formed on the copper surface. The main corrosion products change from Cu2O and Cu2(OH)2CO3 to CuO with the increase in solution temperature. The presence of 3 ppm NaClO slightly increases the weight loss corrosion rate and pit depth of copper under all temperatures except for 50 °C and reduces the temperature of the maximum corrosion rate from 50 to 40 °C. Free chlorine reduction accelerates the cathodic reaction of the corrosion process.

BIO-ADSORPTION OF HEAVY METAL ION FROM WATER USING ACTIVATED CARBON

The discharge of effluent polluted with heavy metals have become a growing concern for researchers around the world. This study evaluated the removal efficiency of commercial activated carbon and rice husk activated carbon as adsorbents for the removal of copper ion in water. A nominal size of 1 mm was obtained after sieving the Rice Husk, washed with distilled water, dried in an oven t at 80 ℃ for 12 hours, and pyrolyzed in a furnace at 550 ℃ for 30 minutes. The chars produced were later air-dried and then activated with lemon juice. The Rice Husk Activated Carbon (RHAC) and Commercial Activated Carbon (CAC) purchased from the market were both subjected to the following analyses: bulk density, X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) in order to characterise the adsorbents and to understand their suitability for the removal of copper ion in water. One of the properties of an adsorbent is large pores which is exhibited by the activated carbons as revealed by the SEM analysis. Likewise, the XRF and EDX analyses confirmed that the adsorbents had larger proportion of Silica (50.1 – 50.25%), Carbon (60.06 – 84.87 wt .%) and Oxygen (15.13 – 21.60 wt. %) which is a property of a good adsorbent. BET analysis showed that the surface areas of the rice husk activated carbon and the commercial activated carbon were 998.35 and 1208.25 m2/g, respectively. The bulk densities of the rice husk activated carbon and the commercial activated carbon were 0.3325 and 0.2812 g/cm3, respectively. The maximum removal efficiency using RHAC was observed at 60 ℃ and 120 minutes at 83.96 and 89.21 %, respectively while for CAC the maximum removal efficiency was observed at 60 ℃ at 84.61 % and 30 minutes at 83.3 %. Initial concentration of 20 mg/l was observed to have the highest removal efficiency for the two activated carbon specimens. The modelled effect of initial concentration, temperature and contact time on removal efficiency yielded R2 values of 1, 0.918; 1,1 and 1,1 respectively for the CAC and RHAC.

Effect of bath temperature on electrodeposition behaviour and corrosion properties of amorphous Fe–P alloys obtained from additive-free chloride baths

Effect of bath temperature on electrodeposition behaviour and corrosion properties of amorphous Fe–P alloys obtained from additive-free chloride baths