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Physicochemical properties and microencapsulation process development for fish oil using supercritical carbon dioxideSeifried, Bernhard 06 1900 (has links)
Fish oil is an excellent source of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA), which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in addition to other health benefits. However, the average intake of LC-PUFA in the Western diet is much lower than the recommended levels. Fish oil is prone to oxidative deterioration when exposed to oxygen and thus must be protected in order to be used in food products. Microencapsulation is one possibility that is already applied by the industry to protect fish oil. However, most of the conventional microencapsulation techniques suffer from shortcomings such as harsh processing conditions or the use of numerous chemicals. The main objective of this thesis was to develop a novel spray process to microencapsulate fish oil based on supercritical fluid (SCF) technology using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) and CO2-expanded ethanol (CX EtOH).
Fundamental physicochemical properties essential for optimal process design were lacking in the literature; therefore, density, interfacial tension (IFT) and viscosity of fish oil in the form of triglycerides and fatty acid ethyl esters were determined at different temperatures and pressures. Fish oil when equilibrated with SC-CO2 at elevated pressure expanded by up to about 40% in volume and increased in density by up to about 5%. Furthermore, IFT of fish oil in contact with SC-CO2 decreased substantially by an order of magnitude with an increase in CO2 pressure. When fish oil was in contact with CX EtOH, IFT decreased to ultra low levels at pressures of less than 10 MPa. Viscosity of fish oil equilibrated with SC-CO2 decreased substantially with pressure but increased with shear rate.
Based on the physicochemical properties determined in this research, a novel process to produce micro- and nano-sized particles containing fish oil was developed based on a SCF spray-drying method. Key processing parameters have been evaluated and can be further optimized to improve encapsulation efficiency.
Determination of physicochemical properties contributed to the fundamental understanding of the behavior of the fish oil+CO2 system with and without ethanol under high pressure conditions. The new microencapsulation process shows great potential for the delivery of bioactives in various product applications. / Bioresource and Food Engineering
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Spray-Dried Powders for Inhalation : Particle Formation and Formulation ConceptsElversson, Jessica January 2005 (has links)
Spray drying is a method with a high potential in the preparation of protein particles suitable for pulmonary delivery. However, surface induced denaturation of bio-molecules during atomization and subsequent drying can be substantial and it is therefore important to develop new formulation concept for concurrent encapsulation and stabilization of proteins during spray drying. Hence, with an overall objective to increase the knowledge of the formation of particulate systems for systemic administration of proteins by spray drying, the first part of this thesis, systematically investigated the particle formation by droplet size and particle size measurements. It was described how specific properties, such as the solubility and the crystallization propensity of the solute, can affect the product, e.g. the particle size, internal structures, and possibly particle density. A new method using atomic force microscopy (AFM) for the assessment of the effective particle density of individual spray-dried particles was demonstrated. In the second part, two different formulation concepts for encapsulation of protein during spray drying were developed. Both systems used non-ionic polymers for competitive adsorption and displacement of protein from the air/water interface during spray drying. The aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and dextran, and the surface-active polymers, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and triblock co-polymer (poloxamer 188) used for in situ coating, proved efficient in encapsulation of a model protein, bovine serum albumin (BSA). Inclusion of polymeric materials in a carbohydrate matrix also influenced several particle properties, such as the particle shape and the surface morphology, and was caused by changes in the chemical composition of the particle surface and possibly the surface rheology. In addition, powder performance of pharmaceutical relevance, such as dissolution and flowability, were affected.
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Physicochemical properties and microencapsulation process development for fish oil using supercritical carbon dioxideSeifried, Bernhard Unknown Date
No description available.
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Impact environnemental des aérosols formés dans les panaches d'avions : modélisation et application à l'utilisation de carburants alternatifs / Environmental impact of aircraft-produced aerosols : modeling and application of alternative fuelsRojo Escude-Cofiner, Carolina 04 December 2012 (has links)
L’aviation émet de grandes quantités de gaz et de particules dans l’atmosphère contribuant, d’une part, à la détérioration de la qualité de l’air à une échelle locale et d’autre part, au forçage radiatif atmosphérique et donc au changement climatique. Une voie envisagée pour limiter l’impact de l’aviation est l’utilisation de carburants alternatifs. Les biocarburants sélectionnés dans cette optique tendent à avoir des teneurs en soufre et en composés aromatiques réduites, ce qui induit une diminution de la quantité d’acide sulfurique formé dans les panaches d’avions ainsi que des suies émises. La modification de la nature et de la composition des carburants utilisés peut entraîner des conséquences inattendues. Il s’avère alors essentiel d’étudier et de déterminer l’évolution des aérosols dans les panaches d’avions. Pour cela, un modèle microphysique précédemment testé lors de la combustion de kérosène classique a été utilisé et amélioré. Après avoir déterminé les émissions « types » des carburants alternatifs, des simulations ont été menées afin de prédire l’évolution et le comportement des aérosols. Plusieurs processus ont nécessité des révisions tels que la congélation homogène ou encore le comportement des composés organiques. / Aircraft emit important amounts of particulate and gaseous matter in the atmosphere contributing on the one hand to local air pollution and on the other hand to the atmospheric radiative forcing and to climate change. Introducing alternative fuels in aviation can be considered as a viable option to reducing the impact of aviation, being economically and environmentally sustainable. These selected biofuels tend to have lower aromatic and sulphur contents inducing a simultaneous reduction in sulphuric acid and soot emissions. However modifying the nature and composition of the fuel used can entail unexpected consequences. It is therefore essential to study and determine the evolution of aerosols in the aircraft plume. To manage this task, a microphysical trajectory box, previously tested with standard kerosene, has been developed. After an assessment concerning the typical emissions from the combustion of biofuels in aviation, simulations have been undertaken in order to predict aerosol evolution. Several microphysical processes have been revised such as droplet homogeneous freezing or the behaviour of organic compounds.
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Tvorba a transformace atmosférického aerosolu v mezní vrstvě / Formation and transformation of atmospheric aerosol in boundary layerHolubová Šmejkalová, Adéla January 2021 (has links)
Title: Formation and transformation of atmospheric aerosol in boundary layer Author: Mgr. Adéla Holubová Šmejkalová Institute: Institute for Environmental Studies Supervisor: Ing. Vladimír Ždímal, Dr., Institute of Chemical Process Fundamen- tals of the CAS Training workplace: Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS Abstract: The experimental measurement of aerosol clusters from 1.17 nm in size was carried out from August 2016 till December 2018 at the National Atmospheric Observatory Košetice. Atmospheric conditions leading to aerosol clusters stabili- zation, fresh particles formation and particle growth were analyzed. Data of days with no new particle formation confrmed the connection between mixing layer height development and decrease of total aerosol number concentration together with lower gaseous pollutant concentrations. On the contrary, new particle for- mation process overcomes dilution of the atmosphere by increasing the number of freshly nucleated particles. Only decreasing gaseous pollutant concentrations were observed during these events. The atmospheric boundary layer was high du- ring new particle formation events that can mean enrichment of the atmosphere by other components transported by long-range transport or some transfer from the free troposphere. The measurement in...
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Vznik mikrosuspenze perikinetickou a ortokinetickou koagulací / Formation of microsuspension by perikinetic and orthokinetic koagulationFojtíková, Radka January 2008 (has links)
This diploma thesis is focused on study of physico-chemical influences on model surface-water treatment which contain humic compounds. From those factors were monitored especially the dose of destabilizing reagent, pH value, temperature, velocity gradient of mixing and time of its duration. As destabilizing reagents were used Al2(SO4)3 .18H2O a Fe2(SO4)3 . 9H2O.
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Analysis of dispersion and propagation of fine and ultra fine particle aerosols from a busy roadGramotnev, Galina January 2007 (has links)
Nano-particle aerosols are one of the major types of air pollutants in the urban indoor and outdoor environments. Therefore, determination of mechanisms of formation, dispersion, evolution, and transformation of combustion aerosols near the major source of this type of air pollution - busy roads and road networks - is one of the most essential and urgent goals. This Thesis addresses this particular direction of research by filling in gaps in the existing physical understanding of aerosol behaviour and evolution. The applicability of the Gaussian plume model to combustion aerosols near busy roads is discussed and used for the numerical analysis of aerosol dispersion. New methods of determination of emission factors from the average fleet on a road and from different types of vehicles are developed. Strong and fast evolution processes in combustion aerosols near busy roads are discovered experimentally, interpreted, modelled, and statistically analysed. A new major mechanism of aerosol evolution based on the intensive thermal fragmentation of nano-particles is proposed, discussed and modelled. A comprehensive interpretation of mutual transformations of particle modes, a strong maximum of the total number concentration at an optimal distance from the road, increase of the proportion of small nano-particles far from the road is suggested. Modelling of the new mechanism is developed on the basis of the theory of turbulent diffusion, kinetic equations, and theory of stochastic evaporation/degradation processes. Several new powerful statistical methods of analysis are developed for comprehensive data analysis in the presence of strong turbulent mixing and stochastic fluctuations of environmental factors and parameters. These methods are based upon the moving average approach, multi-variate and canonical correlation analyses. As a result, an important new physical insight into the relationships/interactions between particle modes, atmospheric parameters and traffic conditions is presented. In particular, a new definition of particle modes as groups of particles with similar diameters, characterised by strong mutual correlations, is introduced. Likely sources of different particle modes near a busy road are identified and investigated. Strong anti-correlations between some of the particle modes are discovered and interpreted using the derived fragmentation theorem. The results obtained in this thesis will be important for accurate prediction of aerosol pollution levels in the outdoor and indoor environments, for the reliable determination of human exposure and impact of transport emissions on the environment on local and possibly global scales. This work will also be important for the development of reliable and scientifically-based national and international standards for nano-particle emissions.
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LANDEX : étude des aérosols organiques secondaires (AOS) générés par la forêt des Landes / LANDEX : study of Secondary Organic Aerosols (SOAs) generated by the Landes forestKammer, Julien 16 December 2016 (has links)
L’objectif de ce travail de thèse est d’améliorer l’état de nos connaissances sur les processus de formation et du devenir de l’AOS, en lien avec la réactivité des COVB avec les oxydants de l’atmosphère et en particulier l’ozone, en utilisant le potentiel de l’écosystème landais en tant que source d'AOS biogénique. Pour cela, des campagnes de terrain ont été menées sur un site de mesure en forêt landaise, écosystème particulièrement approprié pour l’étude de la formation et du devenir des AOS. Au cours de ces campagnes, différents paramètres physico-chimiques complémentaires ont été mesurés, tels que les concentrations et les flux de particules, d’oxydants et de COVB. Des épisodes nocturnes de formation de nouvelles particules ont été mis en évidence, ce qui constitue un résultat original car les évènements rapportés jusqu’ici dans la littérature étaient principalement diurnes. La contribution importante de l’ozonolyse des monoterpènes émis par les pins maritimes, dominés par l’α- et le β-pinène, à la formation nocturne de nouvelles particules a également été démontrée. Les mesures de flux de particules réalisées suggèrent que les particules formées au cours de la nuit sont transférées depuis la canopée vers les plus hautes couches de l’atmosphère. Une production d’ozone a également été démontrée par la comparaison des mesures de flux d’ozone à un modèle physique de dépôt. Cette source d’ozone pourrait être liée à la photooxidation des COVB / Forest ecosystems affect air quality and climate, especially through the emissions and the reactions of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) with the atmospheric oxidants, known to generate Secondary Organic Aerosols (SOAs). This work aims to improve our knowledge on the processes involved in biogenic SOA formation and fate. Two field campaigns have been conducted in the Landes forest. In a first step, the measurement site was characterized by a statistical study of local meteorological conditions. During these campaigns, complementary physical and chemical measurements have been carried out, implying measurements of fluxes and concentrations of particles, BVOCs and oxidants. The results evidenced nocturnal new particle formation, which is an original result as this process was usually only reported during daytime. The strong contribution of BVOCs (dominated by α- and β-pinene) ozonolysis to nocturnal new particle formation has been demonstated. Particle flux measurements suggested that particles are transfered from the canopy to the higher atmospheric surface layer. The comparison between ozone fluxes and a physical ozone deposition model also highlighted an ozone production source. This ozone production might be related to BVOC photooxidation.
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Partikelbildung bei der Alkenozonolyse und ihre Kopplung an die Radikalchemie / Particle formation during the ozonolysis of alkenes and its interconnection with radical chemistryKeunecke, Claudia 11 May 2012 (has links)
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