O aumento da produção de cana-de-açúcar no Brasil é de grande relevância para o cenário agroindustrial atual do país. Entretanto, acarreta a um aumento na geração de subprodutos do setor de usinas sucro-alcooleira. Dentre esses subprodutos destaca-se a vinhaça, pois possui uma série de nutrientes em sua composição. Diante do grande volume de vinhaça obtido e de sua aplicação em áreas de cana-de-açúcar, sugerem-se pesquisas em relação à sua aplicação e ao deslocamento de seus principais componentes químicos no perfil do solo, com a intenção de prever e evitar a contaminação de águas subterrâneas. Portanto, durante o primeiro ciclo de cultivo da cana-de-açúcar, os objetivos dessa pesquisa foram: avaliar a distribuição de alguns componentes químicos da vinhaça (nitrato, potássio, cálcio, enxofre e sódio), avaliar a variação de alguns atributos químicos do solo (pH e condutividade elétrica), verificar a ocorrência de variações em algumas propriedades físico-químicas de um Nitossolo (granulometria, condutividade hidráulica e umidade do solo na capacidade de campo), bem como, avaliar o entupimento de gotejadores e a produtividade da cana-de-açucar, diante da aplicação de vinhaça, via gotejamento subsuperficial. A pesquisa foi conduzida na área experimental do Departamento de Engenharia de Biossistemas da ESALQ/USP, diante de um delineamento estatístico inteiramente casualizado com 6 tratamentos e 4 repetições. Os tratamentos implantados foram: T1: Sem irrigação com adubação convencional, T2: Fertirrigada sem vinhaça, T3: Fertirrigada com ½ dose Cetesb (176 m³ ha-1), T4: Fertirrigada com dose Cetesb (352 m³ ha-1), T5: Fertirrigada com 2x dose Cetesb (704 m³ ha-1) e T6: Fertirrigada com 3x dose Cetesb (1056 m³ ha-1). A aplicação de vinhaça foi feita aos tratamentos em um intervalo de tempo quinzenal. As avaliações foram feitas no início e ao final do ciclo da cultura nas camadas de 0,00-0,20 m; 0,20-0,40 m; 0,40-0,60 m e 0,60-0,80 m. Diante dos resultados obtidos pôde-se concluir que a distribuição dos íons está diretamente relacionada com o volume de aplicação da vinhaça e de uma maneira geral houve um aumento dos valores de pH e CE no solo, diante do aumento do volume aplicado, mas evidenciou-se a necessidade de um maior intervalo de tempo para a percepção de suas diferenças. As características físicas do solo não apresentaram variações significativas diante da aplicação de vinhaça, mesmo com altos valores de concentração, durante o primeiro ano de avaliação, porém, sugerese também um maior intervalo de tempo de aplicação e avaliação. O gotejador independente do tratamento não apresentou nenhum tipo de entupimento diante da aplicação de vinhaça e notou-se um aumento da produtividade de cana-de-açucar diante da aplicação de vinhaça, via gotejamento subsuperficial. / The increase in sugarcane production in Brazil shows a great relevance to the current agribusiness scenario of the country. However, it may also result in an increase of the by-product generation from sugar mills. Among these by-products, the vinasse stands out because of its diverse nutrient composition and its use in the sugarcane production as a fertilizer. Given the large volume of vinasse produced and their application in sugarcane fields, there is a need to study fate and transport of different chemical constituents of vinasse through the soil profile to prevent groundwater contamination. The objectives of this study are to evaluate the distribution of important chemical components of vinasse (nitrate, potassium, calcium, sulfur and sodium), to evaluate the variation of soil chemical properties (pH and electric cconductivity (EC)), to verify the occurrence of physico-chemical property (grain size, hydraulic conductivity and soil moisture at field capacity) variation in Nitosol soil, as well to evaluate the clogging in drip irrigation system and sugarcane yield under vinasse application by subsurface drip irrigation during first sugarcane cycle. The research was carried out at the experimental site of the Department of Biosystems Engineering (ESALQ/USP), in completely randomized experimental design with six treatments and four replications. The treatments deployed were: T1: no irrigation with conventional fertilization, T2: fertigated without vinasse, T3: fertigated with ½ Cetesb dose (176 m³ ha-1), T4: fertigated Cetesb dose (352 m³ ha- 1), T5: fertigated with 2x Cetesb dose (704 m³ ha-1), and T6: fertigated with 3x dose Cetesb (1056 m³ ha-1). The vinasse treatment were applied on a biweekly basis. Chemical transport and soil sample analysis were done at the beginning and the end of the cycle in four layers, each with thickness of 0.2 m. Based on these results, it is concluded that the ions distribution is directly related to the application volume of vinasse and in general, there was an increase in pH and EC in the soil, in relation to the increase in the applied volume. Since the duration of this study was one year, the experiments with larger time interval might show a distinct relationship between variation in soil chemical properties and the volume of vinasse applied. However, the analysis did not show significant variation in soil physical characteristics before and after the application of vinasse, even with high concentration values during the first year of the study. This indicates a need for a longer time of application and evaluation. The drip irrigation system used for vinasse application did not show any kind of clogging during the study period and the sugarcane yield increased with vinasse application by subsurface drip irrigation.

O estudo do potencial biológico do ecossistema florestal torna-se essencial quando o objetivo é o seu manejo racional, visando a maximização da produtividade, e evitando-se a exaustão dos recursos do sítio florestal. Na área florestal é comum a aplicação de modelos que projetam o futuro do povoamento, pois desta forma pode-se tomar as decisões apropriadas a cerca do manejo a ser seguido. Dentre outros modelos, o 3-PG foi testado para inúmeras espécies florestais e em diversas condições edafoclimáticas, e tem sido reportado, por unanimidade, como uma poderosa ferramenta para auxiliar o manejo de povoamentos florestais. O objetivo desse estudo foi: calibrar, validar e simular a produtividade de plantações clonais de Eucalyptus com o uso do modelo 3-PG integrado a um sistema de informações geográficas. Foram selecionadas 20 parcelas de inventário que continham o material genético C219H (Eucalyptus grandis x E. urophylla) plantados no mesmo espaçamento de 3 x 3m e de mesma idade, com data de plantio no ano 2000, na região de Capão Bonito, sul do estado de São Paulo. Em cada parcela foram realizadas avaliações edáficas, dendrométricas e nutricionais em três árvores médias. A incorporação das características do relevo apresentou diferença no mapeamento da radiação global, principalmente no inverno, onde os efeitos do relevo foram elevados, apresentando diferenças de até 147%, em relação ao relevo plano. O número de geadas mensais foi determinado pela temperatura média mínima mensal, aprensentando uma relação linear negativa. A maioria das variáveis de solos analisadas aproximou-se da distribuição lognormal de freqüências. Na análise geoestatística, as variáveis relacionadas à fertilidade do solo apresentaram maiores alcances de dependência espacial no horizonte A, indicando que há maior homogeneidade na distribuição dos nutrientes na camada superficial do solo. A CTCefetiva apresentou relação exponencial positiva com o volume de madeira. Paralela a essa curva, foi proposta uma equação relacionando o índice de fertilidade do modelo 3-PGIS e esse atributo do solo. O teor de argila exerceu forte influência sobre os teores de água na capacidade de campo e no ponto de murcha permanente, por conseguinte, na disponibilidade de água dos solos. A máxima biomassa de fuste, encontrada nos povoamentos florestais manejados com elevado padrão tecnológico, relacionou-se diretamente com o teor argila+silte. Essa mesma propriedade do solo, exerceu influência na densidade da madeira. Sítios de maiores produtividades, por conseguinte, de maior teor de argila+silte, resultaram em árvores de menor densidade básica. Os teores foliares de N, Mg, Cu e Zn, aumentaram exponencialmente com o teor de argila, da mesma forma que o DAP e a biomassa de folhas. Por outro lado, os teores foliares de P, K, Ca, S, B, Fe e Mn apresentaram relação oposta, decresceram exponencialmente nos solos mais argilosos. Foi obtida a calibração, a validação e aplicação do modelo 3-PGIS nas condições edafoclimáticas de Capão Bonito em povoamentos clonais do material genético C219H. No geral, o modelo 3-PGIS, apresentou bom desempenho, principalmente nas estimativas do volume de lenho com casca e da biomassa de fuste. As simulações do DAP e do IMA foram mais dispersas. / The study of the biological potential of forest ecosystems become essential when the objective is rational management, aiming productivity maximization, and avoiding resource exhaustion of the forest site. Forest sector usually apply models to simulate the future of the stand, aiming make appropriated decisions regarding the management to be followed. Among other models, 3-PG was tested for several forest species across different edaphoclimatic conditions, and has been reported unanimously, as a powerful tool to help on forest stands management. The objective of this study was: calibrate, validate and simulate productivity of clonal Eucalyptus plantations using 3-PG model integrated with a geographical information system. Twenty inventory plots were selected containing genetic material C219H (Eucalyptus grandis x E. urophylla) planted on spacing 3 x 3m, even aged, with planting date at 2000, Capão Bonito region, south of São Paulo state. On each plot were evaluated edaphic, dendrometric and nutritional variables on three average trees. Incorporation of relief characteristics resulted in differences on global radiation mapping, mainly during winter, where the effects of relief were elevated, showing up to 147% comparing to flat relief. Number of frosts per month was determined by monthly mean minimum temperature, with a negative linear relation. Most of soil variables evaluated showed a log-normal frequency distribution. At geostatistical analysis, variables related to soil fertility presented higher reaches of spatial dependency at A horizon, indicating higher homogeneity on nutrient distribution at superficial soil layer. The effective CEC showed positive exponential relation with wood volume. Parallel to that curve, we proposed an equation relating the fertility index of 3-PGIS and that soil attribute. Clay content showed strong influence on water levels at field capacity and wilting point, and as consequence, on soil water availability. Stem maximum biomass, observed on forest stands, managed with high technological standards, related directly with clay+silt contents. Same soil property affected wood density. High productivity sites, as consequence, with higher clay+silt contents, resulted in trees with lower wood density. Leaf level of N, Mg, Cu and Zn increased exponentially with clay content, like DBH and foliage biomass. Otherwise, leaf level of P, K, Ca, S, B, Fe and Mn showed opposite relation, decreasing exponentially on clayey soils. Calibration, validation and application of 3-PGIS were obtained for Capão Bonito edaphoclimatic conditions, on clonal stands of the genetic material C219H. Overall, 3- PGIS model showed good performance, mainly on estimative of stem plus bark volume and stem biomass. Simulations of DBH and MAI were dispersing.

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os aspectos fisiológicos, bioquímicos e microbiológicos de beterrabas Early Wonder minimamente processadas e inteiras submetidas a tratamentos pós-colheita. Para os tratamentos, os seguintes produtos foram aplicados: etileno (1000µL L-1), 1-MCP (300nL L-1) e ácido salicílico (500mg L-1), além do controle sem tratamento. Após os tratamentos, o produto foi armazenado a 5oC durante 10 dias. Observou-se que o ácido salicílico, promoveu a diminuição nos teores de sólidos solúveis, pH e na taxa respiratória de beterrabas minimamente processadas. Além disso, verificou-se que a fisiologia de beterraba minimamente processada é diferente de beterraba inteira, que foi comprovada ao analisar a taxa respiratória e a produção de etileno, as quais foram significativamente maiores no produto minimamente processado. As contagens de bactérias psicrotróficas e coliformes totais, para beterraba minimamente processada mantiveram-se dentro dos limites aceitáveis durante 10 dias de armazenamento. Não foi detectada presença de coliformes a 45ºC e Salmonella. Ficou evidenciada a eficiência do armazenamento a 5ºC no controle da atividade metabólica e segurança de beterrabas minimamente processadas. As injúrias causadas durante o processamento mínimo induziram o aumento na atividade da fenilalanina amônia-liase. Entretanto, a aplicação de ácido salicílico diminuiu a atividade desta enzima. Os tratamentos aplicados nas beterrabas minimamente processadas e inteiras pouco influenciaram na concentração de betalaínas e de fenóis totais. Verificou-se que, em tecidos de beterrabas Early wonder, não houve qualquer indício de adstringência provocada por tanino. / The purpose of the present work was to evaluate physiological, biochemical and, microbiological aspects of Early Wonder whole and minimally processed beet roots submitted to different treatments. The following treatments were applied: ethylene (1000µL L-1), 1-MCP (300nL L-1) and, salicylic acid (500mg L-1). After treatments, beet roots were stored at 5oC during 10 days. It was observed that salicylic acid promoted decrease of soluble solids, pH and, respiratory rates of minimally processed beet roots. It was also noted differences between whole and minimally processed beet roots physiology. This difference was observed by the high values of respiratory and ethylene production rates in the minimally processed beet roots. Psychrotrophic bacteria and total coliforms count for minimally processed beet roots were within acceptable limits for 10 days of storage. The presence of coliforms at 45ºC and Salmonella was not detected. Storage at 5ºC was effective to control the metabolic activity and to keep food safety of minimally processed beet roots. The injuries occurred during the minimal processing induced the increase of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity. However, the use of salicylic acid decreased the activity of this enzyme. The treatments applied on whole and minimally processed beet roots have little influence on betalains and total phenol concentration. It was not detected astringency on beet roots Early wonder tissues.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-08-20T14:30:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2012-05-17 / In this study dental composites containing a novel monomodal inorganic matrix based on submicron Ba-Al-Si glass particles (NanoFine NF180, Schott) were prepared and evaluated. Composites with particles of similar composition but micron-sized (UltraFine UF1.0, Schott) served as a reference. The study was carried out in two phases: (i) characterization of the inorganic particles, involving x-ray microanalysis and granulometry; (ii) preparation and characterization of micron and submicron composites involving analysis of the morphology of the composites and measurements of radiopacity, degree of C=C conversion, hardness, flexural strength and modulus, work-of-fracture, surface roughness and gloss before and after toothbrushing abrasion and compressive creep. The composites were formulated from the same co-monomer based on Bis-GMA, Bis-EMA8, UDMA and TEGDMA at a 7:7:5:1 (w/w) ratio, with photoinitiators added. A mass of 75% of micron and 78% of submicron particles were incorporated based on pilot studies. Quantitative data restricted to direct comparisons between the composites were analyzed using t-tests. Roughness and gloss data for the comparison between the composites before and after toothbrushing were submitted to Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance and Student-Newman-Keuls test (5%). Both inorganic systems showed narrow grain size range (175±30 and 1000±200nm), with differences restricted to the size and specific area of the particles, which determined differences in the amount of silane used (13% for submicron and 3.2% for micron particles). Particles from both systems were homogeneously dispersed in the resin phase, although the submicron particles occupied larger area of the material s surface. The composites showed statistically similar results for radiopacity, flexural strength, work-of-fracture, and creep. The submicron composite had significantly higher hardness than the micron composite, whereas significantly lower flexural modulus and C=C conversion. No significant differences in roughness between the composites were observed before toothbrushing, while the submicron composite showed significantly higher gloss. The abrasion increased significantly the roughness and reduced the gloss of both materials. Surface roughness was still similar and the gloss of the submicron composite significantly higher after toothbrushing. In conclusion, the monomodal submicron glass filler system tested showed potential for application in the development of restorative dental composites, especially because of the esthetic properties compared with the micron system / Neste estudo, foram preparados e avaliados compósitos odontológicos contendo nova matriz inorgânica monomodal baseada em partículas de vidro de Ba-Al-Si (NanoFine NF180, Schott) de tamanho submicrométrico. Compósitos contendo partículas de composição similar, porém tamanho micrométrico (UltraFine UF1.0, Schott), foram testados como referência. O estudo se desenvolveu em duas fases: (i) caracterização de partículas inorgânicas, envolvendo microanálise de raios-x e granulometria; (ii) obtenção e caracterização de compósitos micro e submicrométricos envolvendo análise da morfologia dos compósitos preparados e determinação da radiopacidade, grau de conversão de C=C, dureza, resistência e módulo de flexão, trabalho de fratura, rugosidade e brilho da superfície antes e após desgaste por abrasão e escoamento compressivo (creep). Os compósitos foram formulados a partir do mesmo co-monômero baseado em Bis-GMA, Bis-EMA8, UDMA e TEGDMA, na razão 7:7:5:1 (m/m), ao qual fotoiniciadores foram adicionados. Foi acrescentada massa de 75% do sistema micrométrico e 78% do submicrométrico, com base em estudos-piloto. Os dados quantitativos restritos à comparação direta entre os compósitos foram analisados utilizando testes-t. Os dados de rugosidade e brilho na comparação dos compósitos antes e após a escovação foram submetidos à Análise de Variância para Medidas Repetidas e teste de Student-Newman-Keuls (5%). Ambos sistemas inorgânicos apresentaram estreita faixa do tamanho de grão (175±30 e 1000±200nm), com diferenças entre as partículas restritas ao tamanho e área específica, o que determinou diferença na quantidade de silano utilizada (13% para submicrométricas e 3,2% para micrométricas). As partículas de ambos sistemas foram dispersas de forma homogênea na matriz resinosa, embora as submicrométricas ocuparam maior área da superfície do material. Os compósitos apresentaram resultados estatisticamente similares para radiopacidade, resistência à flexão, trabalho de fratura e escoamento compressivo. O compósito submicrométrico apresentou dureza significativamente superior ao material micrométrico, enquanto módulo de elasticidade e grau de conversão foram significativamente menores. Não foi observada diferença significativa na rugosidade entre os compósitos antes da escovação, enquanto o compósito submicrométrico mostrou brilho significativamente maior. A abrasão aumentou significativamente a rugosidade e reduziu significativamente o brilho de ambos materiais. A rugosidade continuou estatisticamente similar e o brilho do compósito submicrométrico significativamente maior após a abrasão. Em conclusão, o sistema monomodal submicrométrico de carga de vidro testado apresentou potencial de utilização no desenvolvimento de compósitos restauradores odontológicos, especialmente em função de suas propriedades estéticas comparadas ao sistema micrométrico

Doctor Educationis / The research focused on the synthesis, characterisation and activity of zeolite supported metal catalysts for the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene with t-butyl chloride. Alkyl benzenes are traditionally produced via systems that employ the use of Lewis acids or strong mineral acids. There have been widespread concerns over these approaches based on their environmental impacts and separation difficulties. Recent approaches have endeavoured the much to use more environmentally eco-friendly systems and zeolites have proved to be versatile support materials. The use of zeolites has also shown to greatly improve product selectivity as well as easing separation constraints. However the adoption of zeolites on large scale Friedel-Crafts alkylation has been hampered by the high cost of zeolite production from commercial sources. On the other hand fly ash has been found to be a viable starting material for zeolite synthesis. Apart from that South Africa is faced with fly disposal challenges and there is continual accumulation of fly ash at the coal fired power stations, which provide about 77 % of the power produced in the country. In this light the use of fly ash will help to reduce the disposal constraints as well as providing a cheap starting material for zeolite synthesis. In this study the hierarchical Zeolite X has been successfully synthesised from fly ash via a hydrothermal treatment. The zeolite was then loaded with Fe/Mn via two approaches namely liquid phase ion exchange and incipient wetness impregnation. For comparison purposes seasoned commercial support materials namely HBEA and MCM- 41 were also loaded with the same metals and characterised with various techniques namely; HRSEM, EDS, HRTEM, XRD, SAED, ICP-OES and N2 adsorption analysis, It was found from the characterisation undertaken that the integrity of the respective supports was generally retained upon metal loading. Both the ICP-OES and the EDS proved that the desired metals were successfully introduced onto the zeolitic support materials. The calculated percentage metal loading for the catalysts prepared via incipient wetness impregnation was closely related to the actual values obtained from the ICP-OES analysis for both the monometallic and the bimetallic catalysts (Fe/Mn). It was observed that the amount of metal that can be introduced on a zeolite via liquid phase ion exchange is largely dependent on the cation exchange capacity of the zeolite Supported metal catalysts for FC alkylation Page v and of the catalysts prepared using 0.25 M Fe solution it was found that Zeolite X had the highest Fe wt% loading of 11.4 %, with the lowest loading of 2.2 % obtained with the MCM-41 supported catalyst. The XRD patterns for the both HBEA and the MCM-41 supported metal catalysts resembled the patterns of the respective prestine support materials except in the case of catalysts with anFe wt % of more than 10, which exhibited peaks due to the Fe2O3 crystallites. In the case of the hierarchical Zeolite X, the metal loaded support had a significant reduction in the XRD peak intensities. The prepared catalysts were tested for the alkylation of benzene with t-butyl chloride. The benzene was also used as the solvent. The alkylation reaction was carried out in a round bottomed flask under reflux conditions and stirring at a temperature of 45 oC over a period of 5 h. A total of 18 catalysts was tested and the highest percentage conversion of 100 % was obtained with the 10%FeH after a reaction time of 2 h. The general trend obtained with the majority of the catalysts was characterised with a rapid initial increase and then steady state was achieved. Generally after a reaction time of 3 h almost all the catalysts had reached steady state in terms of the percentage conversion obtained. The outcomes reflect that the inclusion of Mn does not enhance the conversion but rather decreases it. It was also found that the Mn was not active in the alkylation of benzene as shown by the inactivity of the 10%MnM, where 10% by weight Mn was loaded on MCM-41. However the other monometallic catalysts containing Mn supported on Zeolite X and HBEA were found to be active. The activity is attributed to the presence of Brønsted acid sites in these zeolites which are not present in MCM-41. The selectivity studies reflect that the inclusion of Mn does slightly improve the selectivity towards the formation of the monoalkylated product (t-butyl benzene). The highest selectivity of 91.1 % was obtained with the 10%FeMnM after a reaction time of 4 h. MCM-41 supported catalysts had a relatively higher selectivity compared to the other supports. Considering the Fe monometallic catalysts tested it generally can be said that the yield were in the order HBEA > MCM-41 > Zeolite X. It however should be noted that the percentage yield is calculated from the conversion and selectivity percentages, this implies that the factors affecting these parameters will consequently affect the percentage yield obtained. Supported metal catalysts for FC alkylation Page vi The alkylation reaction was found to be characterised by the formation of two intermediate products which could not be identified. These products were formed during the transient start up stages of the reaction and would disappear from the reaction mixture with longer reaction times, and after 3 h in almost all the reactions studied the intermediates were not detected in the reaction mixture. The main products found were the monoalkylated product (desired product) and the para isomer (1,4-t-di-butyl benzene). There were no other dialkylated isomers or trialkylated products detected. The formation of the para isomer was usually after a reaction time of 2 h in most reactions. The research managed to show that the hierarchical Zeolites X can be synthesised from fly ash and ion exchange and incipient wetness impregnation are appropriate approaches that can be used to introduce Fe/Mn onto the support materials studied. The catalysts prepared were active to varying degrees in the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene with t-butylchloride, with the exception of the 10%MnM which was found to be inactive.

L’objectif de la thèse est de caractériser la poudre du kishk libanais, un lait fermenté traditionnel, et d’optimiser sa technologie de transformation dans une démarche d’industrialisation. Des échantillons de poudre de kishk traditionnel ont été collectés, et leurs propriétés physico-chimiques, rhéologiques, microbiologiques et sensorielles ont été étudiées, en fonction du type de lait utilisé. Il en résulte que le kishk préparé à base de lait de chèvre est plus riche en matières grasses que les autres types. La distribution granulométrique est très large, quel que soit le type de lait, avec présence simultanée de fines particules à forme irrégulière et d’agrégats de grande taille. Les particules de poudre sont revêtues d’une épaisse couche de lipides leur conférant un caractère cohésif et une grande résistance au cisaillement. Il s’avère aussi que la soupe de kishk présente un comportement rhéofluidifiant, et ses propriétés sensorielles sont fortement liées à la région de production et au type de lait. L’effet des conditions de production optimisée sur les propriétés de la poudre et de la soupe de kishk a été également étudié. Les résultats sont prometteurs et montrent que la structure de la poudre de kishk et son comportement rhéologique n’ont pas été altérés. En effet, les deux poudres de kishk présentent des propriétés rhéologiques quasi similaires, avec une faible aptitude à l’écoulement, malgré des différences au niveau de la composition chimique et la taille des particules. Au niveau rhéologique et sensoriel, la soupe de kishk issue de la production optimisée semble plus épaisse et consistante que la soupe traditionnelle, sans dépréciation notable des qualités organoleptiques du kishk. / The aim of this thesis is to characterize Lebanese kishk powder, a traditional fermented milk, and to optimize its processing technology. Samples of traditional kishk powder were collected, and their physicochemical, rheological, sensory and microbiological properties were studied based on the type of milk. As a result, kishk prepared with goat milk is richer in fat than other types. The particle size distribution is very wide, regardless of the type of milk, with simultaneous presence of fine irregularly shaped particles and large aggregates. Powder particles are coated with a thick layer of fat conferring a cohesive character and a high shear strength. Kishk soup has a shear-thinning behavior, and its sensory properties are strongly related to the production region and the type of milk. The effect of optimized production conditions on the properties of kishk powder and soup was also studied. The results are promising and show that the structure and rheological behavior of kishk powder were not altered. Indeed, the two kishk powders exhibit almost similar rheological properties, with low flowability, despite slight differences in chemical composition and particle size. Finally, kishk soup resulting from the optimized production seems thicker and consistent than traditional soup, without significant loss of the organoleptic properties of kishk.

The genus Lippia Houst. (family Verbenaceae Juss.) has been used medicinally for centuries in various cultures. Numerous traditional medicinal applications of the South African Lippias are known, and among these is Lippia scaberrima Sond., the "Beukesbossie". Products recovered from L. scaberrima include essential oils by means of batch microwave distillation and a herbal tea manufactured by various methods. Microwave heating occurs through direct absorbtion of input energy. The whole sample is heated simultaneously with a heating rate much faster than for water distillation. Microwave distillation times can be expected to be less than corresponding water distillation times. A large number of parameters influence essential oil composition and yield. Various geographical, climatic, botanical, production and other parameters were identified and listed. The natural distribution of airdried leaves and flower heads and water as solvent was used in a domestic type microwave oven. Microwave distillation production parameters were studied and optima determined with respect to maximum oil yield. The batch microwave distillation production parameters studied (irradiation time, ratio of water used to plant material used, plant material moisture content, solvent recycling, physical size of plant material, addition of a surface tension modifier, soaking as pretreatment, load size, distillation kinetics and alternative solution medium namely ethanol) lead to a better understanding of microwave essential oil production. It enabled design of prototype continuous microwave distillation apparatus. Mobile, continuous microwave distillation equipment enables extraction of essential oils in a rural environment. It allows rapid investigation of a large variety of plants, and retrieval of essential oils in an economical and uncomplicated manner. Water distillation represents a classical technique for essential oil retrieval whereas microwave distillation is probably the most modern method. Physical and chemical properties of microwave and water distilled oils were determined. This enabled comparison of the microwave technique to a standard, industrially accepted production method. Tea was manufactured from L. scaberrima by means of the green tea, Rooibos tea and black tea methods as a first iteration in the production of a commercial tea. Drying curves was developed as well as appropriate regions of production variables like withering- and fermentation temperatures and times. / Dissertation (PhD(Ing.Chem))--University of Pretoria, 2002. / Chemical Engineering / unrestricted

O arroz (Oryza sativa L.) é um dos cereais mais produzidos e consumidos no mundo, caracterizando como principal alimento para mais da metade da população mundial. Sua importância é destacada principalmente em países em desenvolvimento, tais como o Brasil, desempenhando papel estratégico em níveis econômico e social. Atualmente, é crescente o número de pesquisas que integram desde o melhoramento vegetal e o manejo da adubação até o aproveitamento dos nutrientes pelo organismo humano. O melhoramento de plantas pode ajudar a melhorar a dieta humana, com o desenvolvimento de plantas com maiores teores de vitaminas e micronutrientes. A introdução de produtos agrícolas biofortificados como o arroz, complementará as intervenções em nutrição existentes. Sendo assim, tornase imprescindível conhecer como as condições de cultivo influenciam na qualidade do grão e na importância para obtenção de um alimento com maior valor biológico e nutricional e com menores concentrações de antinutricionais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar as características físico-químicas e nutricionais do arroz (Oryza sativa L.) integral, promovidas por diferentes adubações (experimento I) e aos grãos biofortificados (experimento II). Foram realizadas análises de composição centesimal, composição mineral, diálise in vitro de minerais, vitaminas do complexo B, conteúdo de compostos fenólicos e fitatos em grão, além das análises de parâmetros de qualidade em arroz como conteúdo de amilose aparente, propriedade de pasta e análise instrumental de cor. Os resultados obtidos no estudo assemelham-se aos citados nas literaturas quanto á composição centesimal e mineral, enfatizando a influência da cocção na composição nutricional do grão e em seus compostos como fenólicos e fitatos. Para o dialisado de cálcio e zinco no arroz biofortificado, a variação nos valores foi em média de 1,14% a 3,26% para cálcio e 0,80% a 3,43% para zinco. No experimento II, as perdas de vitaminas para o arroz integral biofortificado após o cozimento foi em torno de 33,4%, 52,17% e 76% para vitamina B1, vitamina B2 e vitamina B6, respectivamente. Por fim, conclui-se que a produção de variedades melhoradas seja através de adubações ou da escolha de melhores cultivares, que apresentam maior teor de minerais e vitaminas, foram eficientes para a melhora da disponibilidade nutricional dos grãos. / Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of most cereals produced and consumed in the world, characterized as the primary food for more than half the world population. Its importance is highlighted especially in developing countries such as Brazil, playing a strategic role in economic and social levels. There is increasing the number of studies since that integrate plant breeding and fertilizer management to use the nutrients the human body. Plant breeding can help improve the human diet, with the development of plants with higher levels of vitamins and micronutrients. The introduction of biofortified crops like rice, will complement existing nutrition interventions. Thus, it becomes essential to know as the cultivation conditions influence the quality of grain and the importance to obtain a food with higher nutritional and biological value and with lower concentrations of antinutritional. Threfore, the aim of this study was to analyze the pshycochemical and nutritional properties of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in full, caused by different fertilization (experiment I) and subjected to biofortification (experiment II). Were performed to analyze chemical composition, mineral, dialysis in vitro of minerals, vitamins B, content of phenolic compounds and phytates in grain, in addition to the analysis of quality parameters in rice as apparent amylase content, folder property and instrumental analysis of color. The results obtained in this study are similar to those cited in other literature as to the mineral and chemical composition, emphasizing the influence of cooking on the nutritional composition of grain and as phenolic compounds and phytates. For the dialysate calcium and zinc in rice biofortified crops, the variation in the values averaged 1.14% to 3.26% for calcium and 0.80% to 3.43% for zinc. Losses of vitamins to the rice after cooking was around 33.4%, 52.17% and 76% for vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B6, respectively. Finally, we conclude that the production of improved varieties is through fertilization or the best choice of cultivars, that have a higher content of minerals and vitamins, were effective to improve the availability of nutrients of the grains.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate some of the physico-chemical properties of a new root canal sealer. Methodology: The sealers tested were Sealer Plus (MKLife, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil), compared as AH Plus (Dentsply, DeTrey GmbH, Konstanz, Alemanha). For the radiopacity, flow, solubility and fabrication of test specimens relative to setting times the ANSI/ADA No. 57 (2000) and ISO 6876 (2012) specifications were followed. To measure the initial and final setting times the ASTM C266/2008 standard was used. pH was evaluated in the time intervals of 3, 24, 72 and 168 hours). Statistical tests were applied to the results obtained at a level of significance of 5%. Results: The results demonstrated that the Sealer Plus sealer showed a lower radiopacity value than AH Plus sealer (p<0.05), however, this was higher than the minimum value recommended by the specifications; that is 3 mm Al. Relative to flow, the value for Sealer Plus was 19.19 mm and for AH Plus, 19.81 mm (p>0.05). Sealer plus presented initial and final setting times of 138 min. and 210 min., respectively, while the values for AH Plus were 437 min. and 849 min., respectively, (p<0.05). Relative to solubility, Sealer Plus presented 0.21% and AH Plus, 0.27% (p>0.05). None of the sealers showed a significant increase in pH (p>0.05). Conclusion: Sealer Plus sealer presented physico-chemical properties in accordance with ANSI/ADA (2000) No.57 and ISO 6876 (2012) specifications. / Introdução: Este estudo objetivou avaliar algumas propriedades físico-químicas de um novo cimento obturador de canais radiculares. Metodologia: Para os testes de radiopacidade, escoamento, solubilidade e confecção dos corpos de prova para os tempos de presa foram seguidas as especificações nº57 da ANSI/ADA (2000) e ISO 6876 (2012). Para a medição dos tempos de presa, inicial e final, foi empregada a norma ASTM C266/2008. O pH foi avaliado nos períodos de 3, 24, 72 e 168 horas. Sobre os resultados foram aplicados testes estatísticos com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que o cimento Sealer Plus apresentou menor radiopacidade do que o cimento AH Plus (p<0.05), porém, superior ao mínimo recomendado pelas especificações, ou seja, de 3 mm de Al. Com relação ao escoamento, o do Sealer Plus foi 19,19 mm e do AH Plus 19,81 mm (p>0.05). O Sealer Plus apresentou tempos de presa inicial e final de 138 min. e 210 min., respectivamente, enquanto o AH Plus, 437 min. e 849 min., respectivamente, (p<0.05). Em relação à solubilidade, o Sealer Plus apresentou 0,21% e o AH Plus 0,27% (p>0.05). Nenhum dos cimentos apresentou aumento significativo do pH (p>0.05). Conclusão: O cimento Sealer Plus apresentou propriedades físico-químicas de acordo com as especificações nº 57 da ANSI/ADA (2000) e ISO 6876 (2012).

<p>U okviru doktorske disertacije ispitana je mogućnost proizvodnje<br />fermentisanog mlečnog napitka uz primenu različitih vrsta i koncentracija<br />nekonvencionalnog startera čajne gljive: a) nativnog inokuluma-I<br />(10% i 15%) b) koncentrovanog mikrofiltracijom - MFI (10% i 15%) i c)<br />koncentrovanog uparavanjem - UPI (1,5%, 3,0%, 10% i 15%). Varijante<br />fermentisanog mlečnog napitka dobijene su kori&scaron;ćenjem mleka sa 0,9%<br />i 2,2% mlečne masti. Za pobolj&scaron;anje fizičko-hemijskih i teksturalnih<br />karakteristika proizvoda u mleko pre inokulacije dodato je 0,02% enzima<br />transglutaminaze (aktiviran na 40&deg;C, a posle 2 sata je inaktiviran na<br />80&deg;C, 1 minut). Fermentacija mleka (pri temperaturi 42&deg;C) uz kori&scaron;ćenje<br />inokuluma čajne gljive praćena je do postizanja pH vrednosti 4,5.<br />Nakon proizvodnje analizirana je nutritivna vrednost fermentisanih<br />mlečnih napitaka: sadržaj masti, proteina, laktoze, galaktoze, glukoze,<br />fruktoze, mlečne i sirćetne kiseline, etanola, vitamina (B1, B2, B6 i<br />C), minerala (Ca, Mg, K, Na, Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn) i masnih kiselina. Sadržaj<br />odabranih komponenata u napicima praćen je tokom 10 dana skladi&scaron;tenja.<br />Fizičko-hemijske osobine (kiselost, sinerezis i sposobnost vezivanja<br />vode), teksturalne karakteristike (čvrstoća, konzistencija, kohezivnost i<br />indeks viskoziteta) i viskozitet uzoraka praćeni su nakon proizvodnje i<br />posle 10 dana skladi&scaron;tenja. Ukupan broj bakterija sirćetne kiseline (BSK)<br />i kvasaca u fermentisanim napicima analiziran je nakon proizvodnje i<br />tokom skladi&scaron;tenja. Varijante fermentisanih mlečnih napitaka senzorno<br />su ocenjene nakon proizvodnje.<br />Na osnovu rezultata ispitivanja utvrđeno je da fermentacija mleka<br />uz primenu nekonvencionalnog startera čajne gljive predstavlja složen<br />biohemijski proces pri čemu fermentacija traje od 9 do 12 sati i prosečno<br />je dva puta duža od fermentacije mleka u proizvodnji probiotskog i<br />tradicionalnog jogurta. Sadržaj laktoze tokom fermentacije mleka manji<br />je prosečno za 19,6% u odnosu na sadržaj laktoze u mleku. Uzorci<br />proizvedeni sa nativnim inokulumom uz primenu transglutaminaze i<br />koncentrata proteina surutke imaju za 15% niži sadržaj laktoze, a uzorak<br />15% I za 2% niži sadržaj u odnosu na uzorak 10% I. Uzorci proizvedeni<br />sa 10% MFI i 15% MFI imaju za 11%, odnosno 21% niži sadržaj laktoze<br />nakon proizvodnje u poređenju sa odgovarajućim uzorcima proizvedenim<br />uz primenu nativnog inokuluma. Sniženje sadržaja laktoze je<br />praćeno povećanjem sadržaja galaktoze i L-mlečne kiseline u svim uzorcima.<br />D-mlečna kiselina, sirćetna kiselina i etanol zastupljeni su u veoma<br />malim koncentracijama.<br />Imajući u vidu značaj vitamina C u ishrani i količinu detektovanu<br />u fermentisanom mlečnom napitku, konzumiranjem 500 g napitka<br />dobijenog primenom čajne gljive mogu da se zadovolje dnevne potrebe<br />za vitaminom C.<br />Tokom proizvodnje fermentisanih napitaka sadržaj vitamina B1<br />poraste za 5,09%, vitamina B2 za 2,65% i B6 za 2,03% u odnosu na<br />mleko. U fermentisanom mlečnom napitku iz mleka sa 2,2% masti<br />sadržaj vitamina B6 je povećan 24,76% u odnosu na sadržaj u polaznom<br />mleku. Fermentisani mlečni napici proizvedeni primenom čajne<br />gljive iz mleka sa 0,9% i 2,2% masti sa dodatkom 10% inokuluma<br />čajne gljive sadrže najvi&scaron;e vitamina B2 koji iznosi 108 (&mu;g/100g), odnosno<br />136 (&mu;g/100g). Mikrobiolo&scaron;ki sastav napitaka se razlikuje u zavisnosti<br />od vrste i sastava kori&scaron;ćenog inokuluma. Najveći broj BSK<br />(4,5 &middot; 104ćelija/mL) i kvasaca (9 &middot; 104 ćelija/mL) je u uzorku 10% MFI,<br />dok je manji u napitku 10% I (BSK: kvasci= 4,05 &middot; 104: 4,5 &middot; 104).<br />Dodatkom transglutaminaze u minimalnoj koncentraciji od<br />0,02% postižu se znatno bolje fizičko-hemijske i reolo&scaron;ke karakteristike<br />fermentisanih mlečnih napitaka dobijenih iz mleka sa 0,9% masti.<br />Generalno posmatrano, kori&scaron;ćenjem 10% nativnog inokuluma za<br />proizvodnju napitaka iz mleka sa 0,9% i 2,2% masti dobijaju se proizvodi<br />optimalnih hemijskih, mikrobiolo&scaron;kih i senzornih karakteristika.<br />Funkcionalni fermentisani mlečni napici proizvedeni uz primenu različitih<br />vrsta i koncentracija čajne gljive su proizvodi visoke nutritivne<br />vrednosti namenjeni različitim kategorijama potro&scaron;ača.</p> / <p> The possibility of fermented milk beverages manufacture<br /> by applying non-convenctional starter culture - tea fungus<br /> inoculum: a) natural inoculum (10% and 15%); b) concentrated<br /> by microfiltration (10% i 15%); c) concentrated by evaporation<br /> (1.5% and 3.0%) have been investigated. All fermented milk samples<br /> were produced from milk of 0.9% and 2.2 % fat content.<br /> Improvement of rheological properties of low fat fermented milk<br /> products by addition of enzyme transglutaminase (TG) was<br /> achieved. Transglutaminase (Activa MP, Ajinomoto Co. Inc.,<br /> Hamburg, Germany) was activated in milk at 40&deg;C for 2 hours,<br /> then it was inactivated by high temperature (80&deg;C for 1 minute)<br /> prior to fermentation. After cooling to optimal temperature<br /> (42&deg;C), chosen starter culture was added in milk. In all cases<br /> fermentation stopped when the pH=4.5 was reached.<br /> Nutritive characteristics of samples: content of proteins,<br /> lactose, galactose, glucose, fructose, lactic and acetic acid, ethanol,<br /> vitamins (B1, B2, B6 and C), minerals (Ca, Mg, K, Na, Pb,<br /> Cd, Cu, Zn) and total fatty acids content were analysed after<br /> production. Selected components were determined after 10 days<br /> of storage. Physico-chemical characteristics (acidity, syneresis,<br /> water-holding capacity), textural characteristics (firmness,<br /> consistency, cohessivnes, and index of viscosity) and viscosity<br /> were measured at 5&deg;C after production and during 10 days of<br /> storage.<br /> On the basis of the obtained results it can be concluded<br /> that milk fermentation lasted from 9 to 12 hours and is two times<br /> longer compared to fermentation during probiotic and traditional<br /> yoghurt production. Lactose content decreased during fermentation<br /> for 19.6% compared to milk. Higher transformation of lactose<br /> was determined in samples produced by using microfiltration<br /> inoculum. Decreasing of lactose content affected the increased<br /> galactose and L-lactic acid content. Content of D-lactic acid,<br /> acetic acid and ethanol were detected in low concentrations. High<br /> concentration of ascorbic acid in beverage contributed that 500 g<br /> fermented milk beverage could fullfill recommended daily intake<br /> for vitamin C. Sample produced from milk of 2.2% fat content<br /> using 10% natural inoculum contained the highest concentration<br /> of vitamin B2 &ndash; 136 (&mu;g/100g).<br /> The highest total cell count of acetic acid bacteria was<br /> 4.5 &middot; 104 cfu/ml and yeasts 9 &middot; 104 cfu/ml in samples produced by<br /> using 10% microfiltrated inoculum. Sample produced from milk<br /> of 0.9% fat content by applying 10% natural inoculum had also<br /> high number of acetic acid bacteria and yeasts in ratio 4.05 &middot; 104 :<br /> 4.5 &middot; 104.<br /> The sample having tea fungus concentrated inoculum<br /> and transglutaminase had the best textural characteristics. Fermented<br /> dairy beverages produced by 0.02% TG application had<br /> much better textural characteristics than those without TG.<br /> Generaly, fermented dairy drinks produced from milk of<br /> 0.9 and 2.2% fat content with addition of natural inoculum in<br /> concentration of 10% showed optimal sensory, nutritive and rheological<br /> characteristics.<br /> Therefore, fermented dairy drinks produced with tea<br /> fungus inoculum could be classified as high valuable functional<br /> food intended for all consumer categories.</p>