PE Foil Research Articles

Recycling of Industrial Waste as Soil Binding Additives-Effects on Soil Mechanical and Hydraulic Properties during Its Stabilisation before Road Construction.

To improve the in situ soil stabilization, different chemical additives are used (ion exchange compounds, additives based on H2SO4 or vinyl polymers, and organic additives using lignosulfonates). One interesting alternative is the production of additives from various waste materials. The extensive testing of waste-based blends with soil was performed; the mechanical (unconfined compressive strength (UCS)) and hydraulic (capillary rise, water absorption, and frost resistance (FR)) soil properties were measured. The optimization process led to obtaining additive compositions ensuring high strength and sealing properties: by-pass ash from the ceramics industry, waste H2SO4, pyrolytic waxes/oils from waste mixed plastics, waste tires and HDPE, and emulsion from chewing gum waste. For sandy soil, the following additives were the most promising: emulsion from pyrolytic wax (EPW) from waste PE foil (WPEF) with the addition of waste H2SO4, pyrolytic-oil emulsion from waste tires, EPW from waste mixed plastics with the addition of "by-pass" waste ash and NaOH, EPW from WPEF with the addition of NaOH, and EPW from WPEF reaching up to 93% FR, a 79.6% 7-day UCS increase, and a 27.6% of 28-day UCS increase. For clay: EPW from WPEF with the addition of NaOH, EPW from WPEF with the addition of waste H2SO4, and solely EPW from WPEF reaching up to 7.5% FR, an 80.7% 7-day UCS increase, and a 119.1% 28-day UCS increase.

Optimization of the Process of Eliminating Microorganisms Harmful to Human Health and Threatening Objects Isolated from Historical Materials from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland (A-BSM) Collection with the Use of Ethanol in the Form of Mist

The aim of the study was to assess the biocidal effectiveness and the effect of 80% and 90% ethanol applied in the form of mist on the surface of textile materials from historical A-BSM objects. The microorganisms used for the tests, namely, Cladosporium cladosporioides, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum, were isolated from the surface of textile objects in the A-BSM. Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger were also used from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC). Fabric samples were inoculated with microorganisms at a concentration of 105-106 CFU/ml. Ethanol in the form of mist was applied in concentrations of 80% and 90%. Airbrushes VL 0819 and VE 0707 were used for this purpose, where the pressure was 0.2 MPa and the PA HEAD VLH-5 nozzle with a tip of 1.05 mm in diameter was used. In order to achieve more effective disinfection after applying the ethanol mist, samples were stored in PE foil in the conditions of 21 °C ± 1 °C for 22 ± 1 h. After applying the ethanol mist, changes in the properties of the materials were assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The reduction in the number of microorganisms on modern cotton fabric after the use of ethanol in the form of mist at concentrations of 80% and 90% ranged from 93.27% to 99.91% for fungi and from 94.96% to 100% for bacteria, except for 74.24% for B. subtillis. On the historical fabric, after the time of application of 90% ethanol was shortened to 4 s, the microorganisms were reduced by over 99.93% and S. aureus was completely eliminated. After applying the tested disinfection technique, no changes in fiber morphology were observed on the surface of the model and historical cotton.

Impact of Blank Holding Force and Friction on Springback and Its Prediction of a Hat-Shaped Part Made of Dual-Phase Steel.

Formability and its prediction of high-strength steels is an important research subject for forming specialists and researchers in this field. Springback and its accurate prediction of high-strength steels are very common issues in metal forming processes. In this article, the impact of blank holding force and friction on the parts springback made of dual-phase steel was studied. Numerical predictions of the springback effect were conducted using nine combinations of yield criteria and hardening rules. Results from experiments were evaluated and compared with results from numerical simulations. The use of lower blank holding forces and PE foil can reduce springback by a significant amount. Numerical simulations where the Yoshida-Uemori hardening rule was applied produced more accurate springback prediction results compared to simulations that used Krupkowski and Hollomon's isotropic hardening rules in number of cases.

Evaluation of Biophysical Properties of Potential Materials for the Manufacture of Protective Garments for Preterm Infants

Preterm infants, due to immature and dysfunctional skin, have increased water loss through the skin and consequently a decreased body temperature. In order to develop protective garments for preterm infants, it is important to select materials that will protect the child against water and heat loss. The authors are currently involved in the development of protective garments for premature babies, which are similar to baby clothes and contain a membrane that is partially permeable for vapor in combination with textile materials. This article presents the study of materials intended for the production of protective garments for pre-term infants. Samples of materials were investigated to determine biophysical comfort (tests of heat resistance, vapor resistance according to PN-EN ISO 11092:2014-11 and air permeability according to PN-EN ISO 9237) and porosity, surface mass in accordance with PN-EN 12127, and thickness in accordance with PN-EN ISO 5084. In order to determine the porosity of materials and to visualize the structure, tests on computer microtomography were carried out. The mechanical properties of the tested materials and the evaluation of the total hand value were characterized; the samples were tested on the KES device. The aim of this study was to select the most suitable fabrics for protective garments for premature infants to prevent excessive heat and moisture loss from the body, which can lead to hypothermia. For laminates, the optimal results of vapor resistance and heat resistance were obtained for laminate (15 g·m−2 PE foil + 15 g·m−2 PP non-woven), with a level of thermal resistance of 0.0766 m2·K·W−1 and vapor resistance of 188.729 m2·Pa·W−1, and for laminate (15 g·m−2 PE foil + 10 g·m−2 PP non-woven), with a level of thermal resistance of 0.0683 m2·K·W−1 and vapor resistance of 164.085 m2·Pa·W−1. For knitted fabrics, knitwear single cotton 155 g·m−2 showed the highest thermal resistance (0.0296 m2·K·W−1), and knitwear interlock polyester 120 g·m−2 showed the lowest thermal resistance (0.0179 m2·K·W−1). Knitwear cotton 120 g·m−2 had the highest water vapor resistance (8.402 m2·Pa·W−1), while knitwear interlock polyester 130 g·m−2 sample had the lowest resistance (6.356 m2·Pa·W−1). Garments for premature babies should have moisture barrier properties and high thermal insulation. They should also be characterized by optimal air permeability properties. Sample two-layer laminate (15 g·m−2 PE foil + 15 g·m−2 PP non-woven) had the best vapor resistance and thermal insulation properties. Moreover, this sample was characterized by good air permeability and surface weight compared to the other laminate samples. During the design of garments for premature babies, it is important to reduce the surface weight to as low as possible. Among the knitted fabrics, a knitwear single cotton 120 g·m−2 knitwear polyester interlock 120 g·m−2 was selected for having the best THV or tactile comfort. In addition, these knits were chosen for their lower surface weight. Based on the conducted tests, two-layer laminate (15 g·m−2 PE foil + 15 g·m−2 PP non-woven), the knitwear single cotton 120 g·m−2, and knitwear polyester interlock 120 g·m−2 were selected for further research.

The Effect of Fragmentation and Packaging of Dried Parsley Leaves on Selected Chemical and Microbiological Parameters

Abstract Parsley leaves (Petroselinum crispum) have long been known for their organoleptic properties. They are widely used in cuisine all over the world in fresh and dried form and also as pharmaceutical raw material. The presented work assessed if the storage of parsley leaves (as whole leaves or leave pieces) and packaging with PE or Xtend® foils influence the content of selected chemical compounds and the microbiological quality of the product. For this purpose, the leaves were dried, packaged and analyzed after 3 weeks’ storage under room temperature. Neither the degree of fragmentation nor the type of packaging foil affected the content of vit. C and total sugars. Higher content of reducing sugars was obtained in the samples packed in PE foil. Number of detected bacteria did not exceed the safety border. Less bacterial colonies were detected in the material packed as fragmented in the PE foil. No fungal colonies were detected in the leaves packed in the Xtend® foil.

NILAI TBA, FFA, KADAR AIR DAN SIFAT SENSORI KERIPIK KENTANG BERDASARKAN JENIS KEMASAN DAN LAMA PENYIMPANAN

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one type of tubers are widely consumed by the community because it tastes good and contains high carbohydrates. Potato damage easily occurs because the water content in potatoes is high enough that is 80 percent. Based on that, it is necessary to do the processing to extend the life of the potato store. This study aims to determine the effect of packaging type and storage time to the value of TBA, FFA, Water Content and Sensory Character of Potato Chips. This study used a factorial completely randomized design consisting of 2 factors: packaging type (PP, PE, and aluminum foil) with each thickness of 0.5 mm and storage time (0 days, 7 days, 14 days, 21 days and 28 day) in room temperature. The result of statistical test showed that the type of packaging and storage time had an effect on FFA value, water content and sensory character of potato chips while the value of TBA had no significant effect. Level of potato chip TBA at end of shelf in packing PP 2,412 mg malonaldehid / kg sample, PE 3,365 mg malonaldehid / kg and aluminum foil 2,787 mg malonaldehid / kg sample. FFA value at end of shelf life on packing PP1,173% ALB sample, PE 1,548% ALB sample, and Alumunium foil 1.173% ALB sample. Water content at end of shelf life on PP 7.040%, PE 3,933%, and Alumunium foil 3,003%. The result of statistical test shows that there is influence of packaging type and storage time to FFA value, water content and sensory character of potato chips.

Determination of the Neutron Beam Spatial Profile at n_TOF EAR-2 using the CR-39 Track Detectors

Within the present work the neutron beam spatial profile was determined at the sample position in EAR-2 at the n_TOF facility at CERN. The CR-39 detectors were coupled with a 2mm PE foil serving as neutron-to-proton converter. Two irradiations were performed in the 10x5 cm surface of CR-39 detectors. Proton tracks were revealed in the CR-39 detectors resulting from the elastic scattering of fast neutrons on the hydrogen atoms in the PE converter. Afterwards, the CR-39 detectors were chemically etched in aqueous NaOH solution and latent tracks were considerably enlarged to become visible under an optical microscope. After the scanning of the detectors surface, the acquired images were analyzed using the ImageJ program. In the present work, the experimental setup and procedure will be presented along with the results concerning the characterization of the neutron beam spatial profile at the sample position in the n_TOF EAR-2.

Mineral content in a salad leaf (Lactuca sativa L.) depending of the genotype and applied agricultural measures

Four different production methods applied on three genotype of lettuce (Archimedes RZ, Santoro RZ, Kibou RZ) - have been estimated in a two-year experiment carried out at the Agricultural University of East Sarajevo. The experiment has been conducted during two-year period; lettuce was cultivated by using four different mulch materials: black PE foil, agro textile, a combination of PE foil and agro textile; control variant (bare soil). After harvesting lettuce, evaluated the content of the following minerals (N, P, K). The values of nitrogen content tend to increase from bare ground (7.47%) to a covered soil (7.98%). The reaction genotype on variants coverage shows an interaction effect. Type of material for covering soil also has an influence on the content of potassium. The highest potassium content of 4.87% was recorded at the variant of covering with agro textile, or by 18% more in comparison to the control variant.

RESEARCHES CONCERNING THE MANIFESTATION OF YIELDING POTENTIAL OF AGARICUS BISPORUS A-15 AND A –X STRAINS IN CASE OF USING DIFFERENT CONTAINERS FOR NUTRITIVE SUBSTRATE USED IN GROWING ROOM

, , Romania, Keywords: SUMMARY The crop system used to grow mushrooms determines the way of introduction and placing of nutritive layer following several methods. At present, in the mushroom farms that use industrial intensive crop systems (bizonal and multizonal), there are differentiated systems with plain layers, cultures based on plyethylene bags or other types of containers using 2-4 story shelves, each having advantages and disadvantages. In the present paper, there are presented the research results regarding the effect of using the polyethylene bags and parallelepipedic bags made of same material in a mushroom farm with bizonal intensive system. The cultivation nutritive substrate was imported from companies profiled on compost preparation in the third phase (pasteurized, conditioned, inseminated with granulated mycelium and incubated). In one year, it was possible to perform 8 cultivation cycles (the duration of one cycle being of 46 days of which 40 days of harvest and 6 days for preparations requested for a new cultivation cycle). There were cultivated two types of mushroom strains, A-15 and A-x and nutritive substrate was treated against specific pests with Nemasys M product. The performed researches allowed us to conclude that mushroom yields obtained in case of using parallelepipedic PE foil bags were higher (33,3 %) comparatively with yields obtained on PE foil bags (30,6 %) and proved to be statistically covered. Moreover, mushroom yields obtained on both types of containers when Nemasys M product was applied (35,1 %) were higher than those obtained without applying Nemasys M product (29,3 %).

Routine hydrogen isotope measurement of cellulose nitrate by high‐temperature pyrolysis – reference materials and precision

The determination of isotope ratios of non-exchangeable hydrogen in tree-ring cellulose is commonly based on the nitration of wood cellulose followed by online high-temperature pyrolysis and isotope ratio mass spectrometry measurement of cellulose nitrate samples. The application of this method requires a proper calibration using appropriate reference materials whose delta(2)H values have been reliably normalized to the V-SMOW/SLAP scale. In our study, we achieve this normalization by a direct alternating measurement of reference waters (V-SMOW and SLAP) and three cellulose nitrates chosen as reference materials. For that purpose, both water and solid organic samples are introduced into the pyrolysis reactor by silver capsule injection. The analytical precision of the water measurement using the capsule method is +/-1.5 per thousand. The hydrogen isotopic composition of three cellulose nitrate standards measured ranges from -106.7 to -53.9 per thousand. The standard deviation of the calculated means from five measurement periods of those standards is better than 1 per thousand. Twenty-four different measurements of the hydrogen isotope composition of cellulose nitrate were evaluated in order to assess the precision of the described method. We obtained an analytical precision of +/-3.0 per thousand as representative for the 95% confidence interval applicable for routine measurements of cellulose nitrate samples. Evidence was found for significant differences in the behavior of cellulose nitrate and PE foil during the pyrolitic conversion that emphasizes the need for a proper calibration of the routine measurements. This calibration can only be successful if the reference materials used have a very similar chemical composition and undergo the same preparation procedure as the samples.

Simulation model of three-way catalysts with perforated foils

In contrast to standard catalysts, metal catalysts consisting of perforated foils made by Emitec GmbH produce an internal homogenisation of the flow. This improves the efficiency of the exhaust gas conversion and reduces pressure loss especially where the inlet flow is highly inhomogeneous. A new simulation model that realistically reproduces the actual physical processes was developed at ArvinMeritor Emissions Technologies to numerically optimise the application of these PE foil catalysts.

Two-dimensional tension tests in plant biomechanics--sweet cherry fruit skin as a model system.

Splitting of fruits is a function of two-dimensional tension caused by different growth rates of tissues and turgor, especially water uptake shortly before harvest. In order to analyse the mechanical properties of spheroid plant material close to stress-strain conditions in vivo, a new hydraulic two-dimensional testing device was set up. Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) fruit skin was chosen as a model system. The recorded pressure-deflection curves were non-linear, with a considerable initial "lag phase" and a distinct increasing end part. Taking into account the special geometry, these curves could be modelled with a newly developed analytical approach based on linear elastic material behaviour. The results demonstrated good correlation if a modulus of elasticity ranging from 160 to 250 MPa for the cherry fruit skin was chosen. In addition, a mean strength value of 47 MPa was calculated based on the theory of thin shells and spheres. The results are compared with mechanical data found for fruits and other plant material. In order to test the theoretical approach, two- and one-dimensional tension tests were performed on packaging PE foil, revealing a mean modulus of 171 MPa in bi-axial tension, and 193 and 242 MPa in uni-axial tension, depending on the test speed. The results demonstrate that it seems to be feasible to use this method to analyse the two-dimensional stress-strain conditions of spheroid plant materials such as cherry fruit skins. It may be applied as a tool for crop testing to elucidate the mechanical basis of cracking susceptibility of fruits.

Antioxidative capacity, nutrient content and sensory quality of orange juice and an orange-lemon-carrot juice product after high pressure treatment and storage in different packaging

The use of high pressure allows the processing of foods at temperatures below those used during thermal pasteurization, so that the flavours and essential nutrients undergo minimal changes. Antioxidative capacity, nutrient content and sensory quality of orange juice and an orange-carrot-lemon (OLC) juice product were assessed after pressurization and storage in different packaging (glass, polypropylene, Barex®, teflon flasks, and PE foil). High pressure treatment and storage up to 21 days at 4 °C caused no significant differences in antioxidative capacity, vitamin C, sugar, or carotene content. Effects of high pressure and packaging on odour and taste were studied using the triangular test technique: No change attributable to packaging material was reported. Odour and flavour of pressurized orange juice were occasionally altered, depending on treatment and cultivar. The OLC mixture showed no differences between non-treated and 500 MPa pressurized juice. However, a significantly more intense carrot aroma was reported after 800 MPa. Sensory quality parameters of non-treated juice products changed with storage time, while overall quality of pressurized juices was less altered.

The karlsruhe polarized neutron facility polka

Abstract Polarized deuterons of 52 MeV from the Karlsruhe cyclotron are used together with a liquid deuterium target to produce a continuous energy polarized neutron beam at 0°. The deuteron polarization is monitored on-line by elastic -12C scattering. The spin transfer to the neutrons has been measured in a −4He scattering experiment. Four δE-E telescopes are used as neutron flux monitors, measuring the recoil protons from a PE foil. Scattering experiments can be performed outside the shielded target area. Our technical developments for detecting scattered neutrons with LED-stabilized detectors and for the measurement of charged particles from neutron induced reactions using δE-E telescopes and MWPC's are discussed and first results are presented. For the investigation of spin-spin effects a “brute-force” polarized target facility was installed.