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Gamma-induced grafting of rice straw cellulose with polyvinylpyrrolidone

Suhartini Meri, Tachrim Zetryana Puteri, Anggarini Niken Hayudanti, Rahmawati Rahmawati, Prasetyani Amanda, Melawati June, Deswita, Sugeng Bambang

Polimery

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2022

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Vol. 67, nr 9

450--456

EN

Cellulose obtained from rice straw was grafted with polyvinylpyrrolidone (Cell-g-PVP). The process was induced by gamma simultaneous irradiation (Co-60). The presence of the grafted PVP chains was confirmed by FT-IR, XRD and EDS methods. The influence of the irradiation dose (20 and 30 kGy) on the reaction efficiency and thermal stability of Cell-g-PVP was investigated. The grafting yield at the dose of 30 kGy was about 56%. The higher dose of radiation resulted in better thermal stability. The AAS results showed that Ni(II), Cu(II), and Cr(II) ions can be adsorbed by Cell-g-PVP. The order of ion metals adsorption capacity of Cell-g-PVP was Cu(II) > Ni(II) > Cr(II). The adsorption isotherm of Cu(II) metal ion using the Cell-g-PVP followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm whereas the chemical adsorption and the adsorption energy were constant on all sides of the copolymer.

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Celulozę otrzymaną ze słomy ryżowej poddano szczepieniu poliwinylopirolidonem (Cell-g-PVP). Proces indukowano promieniowaniem gamma (Co-60). Obecność zaszczepionych łańcuchów PVP potwierdzono metodami FT-IR, XRD i EDS. Zbadano wpływ wielkości dawki promieniowania (20 i 30 kGy) na wydajność reakcji istabilność termiczną Cell-g-PVP. Stopień zaszczepienia przy dawce 30 kGy wynosił ok. 56%. Większa dawka promieniowania skutkowała większą stabilnością termiczną. Metodą AAS oceniono właściwości adsorpcyjne Cell-g-PVP względem jonów Ni(II), Cu(II) i Cr(II). Zdolność do adsorpcji zmniejszała się w szeregu Cu(II) > Ni(II) > Cr(II). Izoterma adsorpcji jonów Cu(II) miała przebieg zgodny z izotermą adsorpcji Langmuira.

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The use of gamma irradiation to stimulate bioactive compound synthesis in Inonotus obliquus submerged cultures

Petre Alexandru, Ene Mihaela, Negut Daniel Constantin, Gatea Florentina, Vamanu Emanuel

Nukleonika

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2021

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Vol. 66, No. 3

83--90

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Inonotus obliquus is a parasite on the birch and other trees and is also a well-known medicinal mushroom. Its sterile conk is highly sought for its bioactive compounds such as phenols, polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and steroids. It was traditionally used to treat various gastrointestinal diseases, viral and parasitic infections, to counteract the progression of cancers, and to stimulate the immune system. We used acute gamma irradiation, followed by short-term submerged cultivation, as an oxidative stress inducer to enhance the synthesis of mycelial metabolites. The 300 Gy and 400 Gy doses showed the best results across the whole experimental design. Each assayed criterion had a different corresponding optimal stimulation dose. In one experiment, sublethal doses of irradiation triggered the dry weight of the cultured mycelium to increase by 19.764%. The free radical scavenging potential of the mycelium extracts increased by 79.83%. The total phenolic content of mycelium extracts and culture broth increased by 55.7% and 62.987%, respectively. The total flavonoid and sinapinic acid content of the broth increased by 934.678% and 590.395%, respectively. As such, gamma irradiation pretreatment of the mycelial inoculum proved an interesting, economically and environmentally effective tool for stimulating secondary metabolite synthesis in submerged mycelium cultures.

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The influence of electron and gamma irradiation on the properties of starch : PVA films : the effect of irradiation dose

Cieśla Krystyna A., Abramowska Anna

Nukleonika

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2021

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Vol. 66, No. 1

3--9

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The paper discusses the effect of ionizing radiation on the functional properties of the biodegradable starch:PVA films. The analysis is related to the possible use of the material for packing the products (particularly, food) that are predicted for radiation decontamination and to the potential modifi cation of the material by radiation treatment. Our previous results have shown that the infl uence of ionizing radiation on the films’ properties varied for the specific compositions (differing in starch:PVA ratio or the type of substrates) and depended on irradiation conditions. However, these studies considered only the irradiation performed in gamma chamber or in e-beam using a dose of 25 kGy. Therefore, the present study deals with the effect of the irradiations performed using various doses on the selected promising starch:PVA composition. The films characterized by starch:PVA weight ratio of 45:55 was obtained by solution casting and irradiated with fast electrons in air and with 60Co gamma rays in nitrogen applying the doses of 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 50, and 75 kGy. No regular dependence has been noticed between the composition of films (differing in the starch and PVA content) and the intensities of the particular bands in the UV-VIS DRS spectra after irradiation. The results indicated strong interaction of the starch and PVA components in the films and the occurrence of specific reactions in each composition upon irradiation. No special differences were observed between tensile strength and Young’s modulus of the non-irradiated films characterized by the starch:PVA ratio equal to 45:55 and the samples irradiated using doses in the range of 5–75 kGy. Similarly, no differences were observed in both cases between the swelling capability of the non-irradiated and the irradiated films. However, it can be deduced that solubility in water increased when the radiation dose increased. The results show that using the doses till the range 25 kGy does not cause an essential change of all the examined properties of the starch:PVA (45:55) films. Accordingly, starch:PVA (45:55) films might be considered suitable for packing food predicted for radiation decontamination.

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Effect of gamma irradiation on microbiological and nutritional properties of the freeze-dried berries

Mašić Slobodan, Vujčić Ivica

Nukleonika

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2021

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Vol. 66, No. 4

221--225

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Lyophilization or freeze-drying is the technique of removing ice or other frozen solvents from a material through sublimation and the removal of bound water molecules through the process of desorption. Drying occurs in an absolute vacuum at temperatures from –40°C to –50°C. This technique is often used for the conservation of fruits, especially berries. During this process, the water changes from frozen to gaseous, with no thawing. Due to low temperatures and the high vacuum, most microorganisms are rendered inactive during the lyophilization process. However, ifthere is a necessity to destroy all microorganisms from treated food, subsequent irradiation with gamma rays is an appropriate method. This paper investigated the influence of different doses of gamma radiation on lyophilized berries’ microbiological characteristics. It was shown that the radiation dose of 7 kGy is suffi cient to eliminate the total number of microorganisms (excluding molds) to the extent that the number falls below the permitted limit according t o the law on the microbiological safety of foodstuffs of the Republic of Serbia, and 5 kGy is enough for molds to be rendered inactive. It was also concluded that gamma irradiation does not affect the nutritional value of lyophilized berries.

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Connection between structural changes of irriadiated polyether ether ketone and mechanical properties

Niemiec A.

Tribologia

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2018

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nr 2

95--101

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The article presents the results of research on the impact of structural changes in polyether ether ketone (PEEK) on its mechanical properties. The polymer was exposed to gamma radiation at a dose of 50 and 150 kGy, and the radiation energy was 4 MeV. Changes in the degree of crystallinity and the related changes in the glass transition and melting temperature for the polymer were determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Mechanical properties were determined using the micro-mentoring method. The tests showed a change in the degree of crystallinity in the range of several degrees and a significant increase in the glass transition temperature. In terms of mechanical properties, the reduction of hardness and Young’s modulus was observed. Observed changes, especially in terms of changes in the structure of the polymer under the influence of radiation, are difficult to explain, which requires conducting further research, especially in the range of irradiation parameters used. Further research is important because PEEK is used in many fields, especially in conditions conducive to corrosion and the influence of radiation.

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W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań wpływu zmian strukturalnych w polieteroeteroketonie (PEEK) na jego właściwości mechaniczne. Polimer został poddany działaniu promieniowania gamma w dawce 50 i 150 kGy, energia promieniowania wynosiła 4 MeV. Zmiany stopnia krystaliczności podobnie jak zmiany temperatury zeszklenia i topnienia dla polimeru zostały wyznaczone za pomocą różnicowej kalorymetrii skaningowej (DSC). Właściwości mechaniczne wyznaczono za pomocą metody mikrointendacji. Badania wykazały zmianę stopnia krystaliczności w zakresie kilku stopni oraz znaczne zwiększenie temperatury zeszklenia. Pod kątem właściwości mechanicznych zaobserwowano zmniejszenie twardości i modułu Younga. Zaobserwowane zmiany, szczególnie pod kątem zmian w strukturze polimeru pod wpływem promieniowania, są trudne do wyjaśnienia, co wymaga prowadzenia dalszych badań szczególnie w zakresie zastosowanych parametrów napromieniowania. Dalsze badania są o tyle istotne, że PEEK znajduje zastosowanie w wielu dziedzinach, szczególnie w warunkach sprzyjających korozji oraz wpływu promieniowania.

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The analysis of the influence of gamma irriadiated polysulfones on the static friction coefficient

Niemiec A.

Tribologia

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2017

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nr 4

65--70

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The paper presents the results of studies on the effects of gamma irradiation on the static friction coefficient of thermoplastic polymer – polysulfone. These polar polymers belong to the group of amorphous thermoplastics and are widely used for various applications, e.g., automotive and electronic industries (dielectrics in capacitors), waste water recovery, medical uses (hemodialysis membranes), requiring autoclave, and steam sterilization. Polysufones are known for their toughness and stability at high temperatures. The aim of this study is to analysed changes in the static coefficient of friction in association with a contact pressure (in the range 0.2 – 0.8 MPa) depending on the ionizing radiation dose of PSU (in the range 50-150 kGy). Additionally, microhardness, and wear intensity were measured, because tribological properties of polymers as well as mechanical properties that influence their durability and applications. The studies confirmed that the static coefficient of friction increases with an increase in contact pressure (in the test range). The research has shown that mechanical (microhardness) and tribological (static coefficient of friction and tribological wear) improve as the radiation dose of irradiated material increase. Moreover, the tribological wear increases with increasing the sliding velocity. This gamma irradiated polymer is characterized by higher microhardness, a static coefficient of friction, and a higher wear rate compared to PSU in the initial state, because of changes in structure. It requires further research.

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W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań wpływu promieniowania gamma na właściwości tarcia statycznego polisulfonu. Ten polarny polimer należący do grupy termoplastów o budowie amorficznej został wybrany z uwagi na jego szerokie zastosowanie w różnych dziedzinach, w tym w przemyśle samochodowym, elektronicznym (dielektryki w kondensatorach), oczyszczaniu wody, medycynie (membrany do hemodializy), autoklawach. Polisulfony są znane ze swojej wytrzymałości i stabilności wymiarów w wysokich temperaturach. Celem przeprowadzonych badań była analiza wpływu promieniowania gamma (w zakresie 50–150 kGy) na zmiany wartości współczynnika tarcia statycznego (w zakresie 0,2÷0,8 MPa). Dodatkowo wykonano badania mikrotwardości oraz intensywności zużywania z uwagi na to, że właściwości tribologiczne polimerów takie jak właściwości mechaniczne mają wpływ na ich trwałość i właściwości użytkowe. Analiza wyników wykazała, że wraz ze wzrostem dawki promieniowania gamma zwiększała się wartość pomiarów mikrotwardości, współczynnika tarcia statycznego oraz intensywności zużywania. Wyniki wykazały wpływ prędkości poślizgu na zużycie liniowe materiału. Przyczyną zaobserwowanych zmian są zmiany zachodzące w strukturze polimeru pod wpływem promieniowania, co wymaga prowadzenie dalszych badań.

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Degradation and detoxifi cation of 2-chlorophenol aqueous solutions using ionizing gamma radiation

Basfar A. A., Muneer M., Alsager O. A.

Nukleonika

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2017

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Vol. 62, No. 1

61--68

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Chlorophenols are compounds with high toxicity, poor biodegradability, and carcinogenic and recalcitrant properties. This work studies, for the first time, the destruction and detoxification of 2-chlorophenol (2-CP) in water using 60Co gamma radiation under different conditions including varied radiation doses, addition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and varied pH values. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ion chromatography (IC) confirmed a successful degradation of 2-CP to primarily yield phenol molecules and chloride anions. A radiation dose as low as 25 kGy achieved approximately 90% removal of 50–150 ppm of 2-CP in neutral water. However, the addition of a strong oxidizer such as H2O2 to 2-CP solutions reduced the required dose to achieve 90% removal to at least 1.3-fold. The reduction in radiation doses was also observed in acidic and alkaline media, reducing the required doses of 90% removal to at least 0.4-fold. It was imperative to study the toxicity levels of the oxidation by-products to provide directions for the potential applicability of this technology in water treatment. Toxicology Microtox® bioassay indicated a significant reduction in the toxicity of the degradation by-products and the detoxification was further enhanced by the addition of H2O2 and changing the pH to more acidic or alkaline conditions. These findings will contribute to the knowledge of the removal and detoxification of such challenging environmental contaminant and could be potentially applied to other biologically resistant compounds.

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The effect of the ionizing radiation on the tribological properties of thermoplastic polymers rubbing against steel

Niemiec A., Kujawa M., Wieleba W.

Tribologia

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2016

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nr 5

133--145

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The paper describes the effects of gamma radiation doses on the tribological and mechanical properties of selected thermoplastic polymers: PEEK, PEI, PET, and PA6. Samples of those polymers were irradiated with gamma rays of energy 1, 1.2, 3, 4, 5 MeV and with the intensity of the radiation beam 4, 7, 10, 30, 40 μA. With an increasing dose of radiation, properties such as microhardness, the friction coefficient of polymers, and the wear rate are changed. The chemical structure of the irradiated polymer may be changed by crosslinking but also by chain scission. The modified polymers may be used in medical science, electronics, and space technology. In this article, we report the results of steel C45 – thermoplastics (PEEK, PEI, PET, and PA6) friction couple during the slip motion. The analysis is focused on the friction coefficient, wear rate, and microhardness. Kinematic parameters of the experiment in slide movement were constant and defined by the following values: contact pressure p = 1MPa and sliding velocity v = 1m/s. The authors observed that, as gamma radiation dose increased, the microhardness and friction coefficient increased and their wear intensity decreased. Polymers change their microstructure and molecular structure when they are subjected to gamma ray irradiation, which results in modification on many important physical and chemical properties.

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Celem niniejszej pracy było określenie wpływu dawki promieniowania gamma na właściwości tribologiczne i mechaniczne wybranych polimerów termoplastycznych: PEEK, PEI, PET, PA6. Wraz ze wzrostem dawki tego promieniowania właściwości takie jak microhardness, współczynnik tarcia statycznego oraz intensywność zużycia ulegają zmianie. Wymienione właściwości mogą być modyfikowane na skutek zachodzących zmian w strukturze chemicznej naświetlonych polimerów poprzez sieciowanie łańcuchów polimerowych, ale także ich rozerwanie. Zmodyfikowane polimery mogą być wykorzystane m.in. w medycynie, elektronice i technologii kosmicznej. W pracy opisano badania par ślizgowych stal C45 – wybrany polimer. Analizie poddano wartości współczynnika tarcia statycznego oraz intensywności zużycia materiału. Dla wszystkich analizowanych przypadków wartości parametrów ruchowych były stałe: siła nacisku wynosiła 1 MPa, a prędkość ślizgowa 1 m/s. Eksperyment wykazał zwiększenie wartości mikrotwardości i współczynnika tarcia oraz zmniejszenie intensywności zużycia.

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Preparation and anatomical distribution study of 67Ga-alginic acid nanoparticles for SPECT purposes in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Heidarieh M., Daryalal F., Mirvaghefi A., Rajabifar S., Diallo A., Sadeghi M., Zeiai F., Moodi S., Maadi E., Sheikhzadeh N., Heidarieh H., Hedyati M.

Nukleonika

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2014

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Vol. 59, No. 4

153--159

EN

Ergosan contains 1% alginic acid extracted from two brown sea weeds. Little is known about the target organs and anatomical distribution of Ergosan (alginic acid) in fi sh. Therefore, feasibility of developing alginic acid nanoparticles to detect target organ in rainbow trout is interesting. To make nanoparticles, Ergosan extract (alginic acid) was irradiated at 30 kGy in a cobalt-60 irradiator and characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results from TEM images showed that particle sizes of irradiated alginic acid ranged from 30 to 70 nm. The FTIR results indicated that gamma irradiation had no signifi cant infl uence on the basic structure of alginic acid. Later, alginic acid nanoparticles were successively labelled with 67Ga-gallium chloride. The biodistribution of irradiated Ergosan in normal rainbow trout showed highest uptake in intestine and kidney and then in liver and kidney at 4- and 24-h post injection, respectively. Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) images also demonstrated target specifi c binding of the tracer at 4- and 24-h post injection. In conclusion, the feed supplemented with alginic acid nanoparticles enhanced SPECT images of gastrointestinal morphology and immunity system in normal rainbow trout.

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Sterylizacja radiacyjna bioresorbowalnych kopolimerów zawierających lek cytostatyczny

Musiał-Kulik M., Gębarowska K., Janeczek H., Pastusiak M., Kasperczyk J., Dobrzyński P.

Engineering of Biomaterials

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2013

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Vol. 16, no. 118

18--22

PL

Istnieje wiele metod sterylizacji wyrobów medycznych. Jednak najbardziej użytecznymi metodami sterylizacji syntetycznych, bioresorbowalnych polimerów wydają się być promieniowanie gamma oraz napromienianie wiązką elektronów (EB). Celem tej pracy było określenie wpływu wspomnianych metod na trzy rodzaje matryc - zawierających 3%, 5% paklitakselu oraz matryc bez leku. Badane matryce otrzymano z dwóch rodzajówpoli(L-laktydo-ko-węglanu trimetylenu) zsyntezowanych w 150°C (P1) oraz 120°C (P2). Nie zaobserwowano znaczących różnic w składzie komonomerów matryc sterylnych i niesterylnych, zawierających paklitaksel, jak i matryc bez leku. Spadek temperatury zeszklenia (Tg) wynikał ze zmniejszenia się średniej długości bloków laktydylowych oraz węglanowych, a także utraty Mn po procesie sterylizacji. Zauważalne były niewielkie różnice we właściwościach fizykochemicznych matryc napromienianych promieniowaniem gamma oraz wiązką elektronów. Otrzymane wyniki pokazują, iż lepszą metodą sterylizacji poli(L-laktydo-ko-węglanu trimetylenu) wydaje się być napromienianie wiązką elektronów.

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There are many methods of sterilization approved for medical devices. However, the most usable methods of synthetic, bioresorbable polymers sterilization seem to be gamma radiation and electron beam irradiation (EB). The aim of this work was to determine the impact of mentioned methods on three types of matrices - containing 3%, 5% of paclitaxel and also drug free matrices. The studied matrices were obtained from two poly(L-lactide-co-trimethylene-carbonates) synthesized at 150°C (P1) and 120°C (P2). No significant differences of comonomers' composition were observed in sterile and non-sterile matrices containing paclitaxel as well as drug free matrices. The decrease of the glass transition temperature (Tg) resulted from decrease of the lactidyl and carbonate units' content and the Mn loss after radiation. Small dissimilarities of physicochemical features between gamma and EB radiated matrices were noticeable. Thus, the obtained data showed that better method of sterilization of poly(L-lactide-co-trimethylene carbonates) seems to be electron beam radiation.

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Influence of gamma radiation on the second-order optical sceptibilities and piezoelectricity of the Rb1-xKxTiOPO4 single crystals

Miedziński R., Fuks-Janczarek I., Majchrowski A., Jaroszewicz L. R.

Optica Applicata

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2012

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Vol. 42, nr 1

129-135

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We have performed nonlinear optical and piezoelectric studies of the Rb1-xKxTiOPO4 (RKTP) (with x = 0.01 and 0.002) single crystals irradiated by ?-quanta at power 1.23 Gy. We have found that for non-irradiated samples with x = 0.01 the effective second-order susceptibilities determined from the powder-like micrometer samples were less than for x = 0.02 and the effective values of the second-order susceptibilities for 1064 nm were equal to 3.12 pm/V (x = 0.002) and 2.56 pm/V (x = 0.01). After the gamma irradiation the corresponding values were equal to 2.45 pm/V and 2.78 pm/V, respectively. Moreover, for the samples with x = 0.01 one can observe the occurrence of the damage at laser energy density equal to about several J/cm2. Such effect is absent for the pure KTP crystals and may be a consequence of substantial role of the intrinsic defects caused by insertion of potassium ions in the positions of the rubidium cations. At the same time the piezoelectrical constants show an opposite behavior with respect to the SHG.

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Sterylizacja radiacyjna bioresorbowalnych kopolimerów zawierających lek cytostatyczny

Musiał-Kulik M., Gębarowska K., Janeczek H., Pastusiak M., Kasperczyk J., Dobrzyński P.

Engineering of Biomaterials

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2012

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Vol. 15, no. 116-117 spec. iss.

74--78

PL

Istnieje wiele metod sterylizacji wyrobów medycznych. Jednak najbardziej użytecznymi metodami sterylizacji syntetycznych, bioresorbowalnych polimerów wydają się być promieniowanie gamma oraz napromienianie wiązką elektronów (EB). Celem tej pracy było określenie wpływu wspomnianych metod na trzy rodzaje matryc - zawierających 3%, 5% paklitakselu oraz matryc bez leku. Badane matryce otrzymano z dwóch rodzajów poli(L-laktydo-ko-węglanu trimetylenu) zsyntezowanych w 150°C (P1) oraz 120°C (P2). Nie zaobserwowano znaczących różnic w składzie komonomerów matryc sterylnych i niesterylnych, zawierających paklitaksel, jak i matryc bez leku. Spadek temperatury zeszklenia, Tg, wynikał ze zmniejszenia się średniej długości bloków laktydylowych oraz węglanowych, a także utraty Mn po procesie sterylizacji. Zauważalne były niewielkie różnice we właściwościach fizykochemicznych matryc napromienianych promieniowaniem gamma oraz wiązką elektronów. Otrzymane wyniki pokazują, iż lepszą metodą sterylizacji poli(L-laktydo-ko-węglanu trimetylenu) wydaje się być napromienianie wiązką elektronów.

EN

There are many methods of sterilization approved for medical devices. However, the most usable methods of synthetic, bioresorbable polymers sterilization seem to be gamma radiation and electron beam irradiation (EB). The aim of this work was to determine the impact of mentioned methods on three types of matrices - containing 3%, 5% of paclitaxel and also drug free matrices. The studied matrices were obtained from two poly(L-lactide-co-trimethylene-carbonates) synthesized at 150°C (P1) and 120°C (P2). No significant differences of comonomers' composition were observed in sterile and non-sterile matrices containing paclitaxel as well as drug free matrices. The decrease of the glass transition temperature, Tg, resulted from decrease of the lactidyl and carbonate units' content and the Mn loss after radiation. Small dissimilarities of physicochemical features between gamma and EB radiated matrices were noticeable. Thus, the obtained data showed that better method of sterilization poly(L-lactide-co-trimethylene carbonates) seems to be electron beam radiation.

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Preliminary studies of the influence of starch irradiation on physicochemical properties of films prepared using starch and starch-surfactant systems

Cieśla K. A., Nowicki A., Buczkowski M. J.

Nukleonika

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2010

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Vol. 55, No. 2

233-242

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The influence was studied of potato and wheat starch irradiation on physicochemical properties of films, prepared using either starch alone or a composition of potato starch with three surfactants: sodium laurate, sodium palmitate and cetyl-trimethyl-ammonium bromide (CTAB). The surfactants were introduced at a level of 0.038 division sign 0.075 g per 1 g of starch. This corresponds to 0.136–0.222 mmol/g, depending on the surfactant type and its amount used. Irradiations were carried out using 60Co radiation with doses of 5, 10, 20 and 30 kGy. Films were prepared with addition of glycerol (0, 20 or 30% in terms of starch mass) by means of casting from the gelatinized starch or starch-surfactant solutions. With the purpose to characterize the films, mechanical tests (using an Instron instrument) and the wetting angle measurements were performed. The effect was determined of the storage and conditioning in an atmosphere characterized by the various moisture content on the properties of films with various compositions. The results show the radiation-induced improvement of hydrophobic properties of the films prepared using potato and wheat starch, and the selected potato starch-surfactant compositions. Improvement of strength and flexibility was obtained in the case of potato starch films, while in the case of wheat starch films the increase of strength was accompanied by a decrease in flexibility. Improvement of the functional properties of potato starch films corresponds to the improvement of their structural properties, found by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The possibilities of modification of the films properties by modification of composition and radiation treatment were discussed.

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Zastosowanie promieniowania gamma do dezynfekcji ścieków miejskich

Sołecka M.

Ekologia i Technika

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2010

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R. 18, nr 2

72-77

PL

Przedstawiono charakterystykę promieniowania gamma. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na mechanizm działania promieniowania gamma na mikroorganizmy oraz wrażliwość organizmów na pośrednie produkty naświetlania. Podano przykłady instalacji do dezynfekcji ścieków miejskich za pomocą promieniowania gamma działających w skali pilotowej i technicznej.

EN

The characteristics of gamma irradiation are presented. Special attention is given to the reaction of microorganisms to particular disinfection method and sensibility of the organisms to intermediate products of irradiation. Examples of pilot-plant and commercial systems for municipal wastewater disinfection by gamma irradiation method are given.

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Effect of gamma irradiation on plants in interaction with arbuscular mycorrhizae

Ene M., Trandafir L., Alexandru M.

Nukleonika

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2009

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Vol. 54, No. 2

89-92

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Arbuscular mycorrhizae are endogenous fungi that form symbiotic association with the vast majority of vascular plants. They help to increase the nutrient uptake, especially phosphorus and to exploit a larger area of soil. Also, they improve soil aggregation, contribute to nutrient cycling processes in plants and improve their tolerance of heavy metal contamination or drought, as well as their susceptibility to root pathogens or herbivores. These fungi colonize the root epidermis and outer cortical layers and release bioactive molecules. The transcriptome and the proteome of plants are substantially altered. They have evolved multiple mechanisms that result in improvements in plant resistance to disease and plant growth and productivity, being included in a lot of combination of biofertilizers. In order to study these mechanisms, gamma irradiation was used to create mutants that are defective in their association. Culture under in vitro conditions is presented as method for maintaining the useful mutants in pure line.

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Archives decontamination by gamma irradiation

Bratu E., Moise I. V., Cutrubinis M., Virgolici M.

Nukleonika

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2009

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Vol. 54, No. 2

77-84

EN

The treatment of archives with gamma irradiation is an efficient and environmental friendly alternative for biological decontamination of large volume of archives. It substitutes the use of chemicals for conservation and contributes to safer workplaces. This work is targeting documents from recent archives where the value of information is not obsolete and may become an important historical and cultural testimony. For a successful treatment, an optimal absorbed dose has to be established. An excessive dose may damage papers and an insufficient one will not reduce bioburden to the desired level. An interdisciplinary team was performing various physical and chemical tests in order to evaluate deterioration of paper at high doses. In the case of natural disaster, it is not excluded the “emergency” treatment for documents in immediate danger of total destruction.

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Effect of gamma-irradiation on aqueous solutions of Apollofix dyes

Solpan D., Torun M., Güven O.

Nukleonika

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2007

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Vol. 52, nr 3

109-113

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Radiation processing has been considered as a promising process for the treatment of textile industry waste effluents. In this study, the possibility of using gamma-rays to degrade and decolorize Apollofix dyes in water has been investigated. Two different Apollofix dyes, Apollofix Red (AR) and Apollofix Yellow (AY) in aqueous solutions were irradiated in air with doses from 1.0 kGy to 8.0 kGy at a 0.14 kGy/h of dose rate. The change in absorption spectra, pH, chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD) and the degree of decoloration (percent reduction in optical density) were examined in the presence and absence of H2O2. The absorption bands at 534 nm and 420 nm for AR and AY were observed to decrease rapidly with increasing irradiation dose. The degree of decoloration of each dye solution with irradiation dose was estimated as 100 percent for the lower concentration (50 ppm) dye solutions. The complete decoloration was observed after 2.0 kGy and 1.0 kGy doses for AR and AY dyes. The COD and BOD reduction and the change of pH for all dye solutions on irradiation showed similar behavior.

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Gamma irradiation effect on polystyrene + SBR blends: morphology and microhardness

Brostow W., Castańo V. M., Martinez-Barrera G.

Polimery

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2005

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T. 50, nr 9

657-662

EN

Blends with 0, 5, 10 and 13 weight % of styrene/butadiene (SBR) copolymer embedded in a rigid polystyrene matrix were prepared. Microhardness was determined and morphology evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) before and after gamma irradiation. We relate the morphology to chemical structure and to composition of the SBRs as well as to irradiation dosages. We also connect the microhardness to the impact strength determined previously.

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Praca stanowi kontynuację badań opisanych w [5] i dotyczy takich samych kompozycji zawierających 5, 10 lub 13 % masowych kopolimeru styren/butadien (SBR) w matrycy polistyrenu (PS); stosowany SBR różnił się przy tym składem (57-75 % mas. butadienu) i charakterem struktury (gwiaździsta - S, liniowa - L, multiblokowa - MB - por. tabela 1). Wyniki badań mikrotwardości (rys. l i 2) i wcześniejszych pomiarów udarności [5] powiązano z ocenianą metodą elektronowej mikroskopii skaningowej (SEM) morfologią powierzchni próbek (rys. 3-12). Badano próbki nienapromieniane oraz napromieniane różnymi dawkami promieniowania g (do 250 kGy). Ustalono, że zwiększanie zawartości SBR w kompozycji oraz wzrost udziału butadienu w SBR (co polepszało udarność) na ogół pogarsza mikrotwardość. Interpretacja wyników badania morfologii powierzchni próbek przed i po napromienianiu pozwoliła na wyjaśnienie zaobserwowanego uprzednio wpływu struktury SBR, zawartości w nim butadienu oraz dawki promieniowania na udarność.

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Gamma irradiation effects on impact strength and thermal properties of SBR-toughened polystyrene

Brostow W., Castano V.M., Horta J., Martinez-Barrera G.

Polimery

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2004

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T. 49, nr 1

9-14

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Effects of chemical structure, composition, thermal stability and molecular weights of the rubber phase in amorphous polystyrene + styrene/butadiene rubber (SBR) blends on impact behavior were investigated. Blends with 5, 10 and 13 wt. % of SBR embedded into a rigid polystyrene matrix were prepared as well as the samples without SBR. For all blends the Izod impact tests were performed and those with the best impact strength values were submitted to gamma irradiation. The Izod impact tests of the irradiated samples were then performed. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) runs were made for both irradiated and not-irradiated blends. Blends compositions with the highest impact energies have been defined. Gamma irradiation initially enhances the impact energies but then reaches a maximum around 150 kGy above which the impact strength eventually becomes lower than in the samples not subjected to irradiation.

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Przedstawiono wyniki badań wpływu promieniowania gamma na udarność, stabilność termiczną i temperaturę zeszklenia różniących się składem mieszanin polistyren + kauczuk styrenowo-butadienowy (SBR). Udział SBR w mieszaninach wynosił do 13 % mas. Stosowano SBR o różnej strukturze (gwiaździsta, liniowa oraz multiblokowa) i różnej zawartości butadienu (57-75 % mas., tabela 1). Określono wpływ na udarność zarówno zawartości SBR w mieszaninach, jak i stężenia butadienu w SBR (rys. 1 i 2). Następnie zbadano zmiany udarności pod wpływem różnych dawek promieniowania gamma (do 250 kGy) dotyczące rozmaitych typów SBR (rys. 3-6). Największy wzrost udarności wykazały próbki PS zawierające SBR-4 (70 % butadienu, budowa liniowa). Nienapromieniane i napromieniane próbki mieszanin badano metodami TGA (tabela 2 i 4) oraz DSC (tabela 3 i 5). Stwierdzono nieznaczną poprawę stabilności termicznej napromienionych mieszanin oraz pewne podwyższenie wartości ich Tg ze wzrostem udziału SBR; zwiększanie dawki promieniowania w bardzo niewielkim stopniu wpływa na spadek Tg.

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Ultraweak chemiluminescence from gamma-irradiated humic acids

Goraczko W., Slawinski J.

Nukleonika

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2004

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Vol. 49, nr 4

143-147

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Dried humic acid and its aqueous solution in 0.1 M Na2CO3 were gamma-irradiated with 1 90 kGy from 60Co. Thereafter, a secondary ultraweak radiation in the spectral range of gamma = 340 650 nm from aqueous solutions was recorded as long-lived chemiluminescence (CL). Only for absorbed doses lower than 10 kGy low intensity signals of the CL decay were measurable. For absorbed doses higher than 40 kGy residual flat and weak signals are observed. Humic acid irradiated in the dry form did not reveal statistically significant CL. Absorption spectra (gamma = 240 800 nm) of irradiated solutions indicated the occurrence of a dominant degradation process of the humic acid macromolecular components. The effect of H2O2 and CL enhancers (luminol and lucigenin) on the intensity and kinetics of CL proved the participation of reactive oxygen species and the free radical mechanism in the CL and degradation processes. The dose-effect relationship (i.e. gamma-radiation absorbed dose vs. intensity of gamma-radiation-induced CL) showes a non-linear shape, especially in the range of 1-10 kGy, which suggests complex radical mechanisms. A possible ecological significance of the observed phenomena is briefly discussed.