Commercial longline fishing results in large amounts of incidental bycatch of elasmobranch fishes (sharks, skates, and rays). Teleost species lack electrosensory systems and development of technologies which target the ampullary organs of sharks provides an avenue to selectively deter elasmobranchs without affecting the catch rate of target teleosts. Electric field measurements and a controlled scientific longline study were conducted testing whether the lanthanide metal neodymium or zinc/graphite might reduce elasmobranch catch per unit effort (CPUE). Baited longline hooks were treated with neodymium and zinc/graphite and catch rates were compared to that of controls. Shark CPUE decreased by 60% on neodymium treated hooks and 80% on zinc/graphite treated hooks. The effectiveness of both treatments varied among species with significant reductions shown for Atlantic sharpnose sharks (Rhizoprionodon terranovae) but less dramatic differences for others. Zinc/graphite is potentially a viable tool for reduction of shark bycatch in a commercial longline fishery. / by Kieran Thomas Smith. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2013. / Includes bibliography. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / System requirements: Adobe Reader.

Sharks comprise a large portion of bycatch in pelagic longline fisheries worldwide. Lanthanide metals have been proposed as shark repellents. This study quantified the normalized voltage of lanthanide metals in seawater and found that there was no difference in normalized voltage among the six tested metals. Temperature and salinity had a significant effect on lanthanide normalized voltage. The output at 18ºC was significantly greater than at both 12 and 24ºC. The normalized voltage was significantly greater in freshwater than brackish or seawater. The dissolution rate for the lanthanides varied from -1.6 to -0.2g/h. As the metals dissolved the voltage remained constant. In a behavioral assay, neodymium was ineffective at repelling bonnethead sharks (Sphyrna tiburo) tested individually and in groups, and lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) in groups. Due to high cost, fast dissolution rates, and lack of deterrent effects, lanthanide metals are not recommended for use in mitigating shark bycatch. / by Sara M. McCutcheon. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2012. / Includes bibliography. / Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2012. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

by Kwong Tsz-kin. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 90-96). / Chapter I. --- Abstract --- p.i / Chapter II. --- Acknowledgment --- p.ii / Chapter III. --- Table of contents --- p.iii / Chapter IV. --- List of Tables and Figures 、 --- p.iv / Chapter Chapter 1. --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1. --- General introduction / Chapter 1.2. --- Review of analytical methods for aluminium analysis / Chapter 1.3. --- Spectrofluorimetric determination of aluminium / Chapter 1.4. --- Project aim / Chapter Chapter 2. --- Experimental --- p.14 / Chapter 2.1. --- Apparatus / Chapter 2.2. --- Reagents & Material / Chapter 2.3. --- Procedure / Chapter 2.4. --- Treatment of data / Chapter Chapter 3. --- Results and discussion --- p.24 / Chapter 3.1. --- Optimization of experimental conditions / Chapter 3.2. --- Analytical Parameters / Chapter 3.3. --- Analytical results / Chapter Chapter 4. --- Conclusion --- p.89 / Chapter Chapter 5. --- References --- p.90 / Appendix --- p.97

A química de carboidratos têm sido um importante link entre a síntese orgânica, a biologia e a química medicinal devido ao papel fundamental que açúcares apresentam na glicobiologia. Neste contexto, a ligação amida glicosídica é uma importante conexão encontrada na natureza, sendo uma das formas de ligar um núcleo de carboidrato a outras biomoléculas e produtos naturais, como glicopeptídeos e N-glicosil amidas. Dessa forma, o desenvolvimento de métodos sintéticos para a introdução de núcleos de carboidratos em diferentes estruturas é fundamental. Tendo em vista o interesse do nosso grupo de pesquisa em desenvolver novas estratégias utilizando a química de selênio na funcionalização de derivados de carboidratos, o presente projeto descreve uma metodologia de síntese de N-glicosil amidas e de glicoconjugação via formação de ligação amida, envolvendo a reação entre selenocarboxilatos, gerados in situ, com azidas glicosídicas. Foi possível sintetizar com sucesso uma série de derivados de carboidratos, para uma variedade de substratos que incluíram: N-glicosil amidas furanosídicas (20 exemplos), piranosídicas (13 exemplos) e também N-glicoconjugados graxos (10 exemplos). A metodologia foi baseada na geração in situ de selenocarboxilatos de lítio, a partir de Se0/ LiEt3BH e derivados de ácidos carboxílicos, e suas reações com azidas derivadas de açúcares. Um aspecto importante deste protocolo é que a reação se inicia com selênio elementar e apresenta como subprodutos N2 e Se0. O isolamento e manipulação de espécies intermediárias reativas de selênio são evitadas durante o curso reacional, conferindo ao selenocarboxilato o status de reagente traceless. / Carbohydrate chemistry has been an important link between organic synthesis, biology and medicinal chemistry due to the fundamental roles that sugars play in glycobiology. In this context, the glycosyl amide linkage is an important connection found in nature, since it is one of the ways in which a sugar unit can be found attached to other biomolecules and natural products, such as N-glycosyl amides and glycopeptides that are known for possessing a wide range of bioactivities. Therefore, the development of synthetic methods for the introduction of sugar moieties into various different scaffolds is of paramount importance. In connection with our interest on the development of new strategies using selenium chemistry for the functionalization of carbohydrate derivatives, we describe herein an efficient synthesis of glycosyl amides and glycoconjugation methodology via amide bond-formation, enabled by the reaction of in situ generated selenocarboxylates with glycosyl azides. Carbohydrate-derived amides were successfully prepared in good yields for a broad range of substrates, including: furanosyl (20 examples), pyranosyl (13 examples) N-glycosil amides derivatives and also fatty acids glycoconjugates (10 examples). The methodology relied in the in situ generation of lithium selenocarboxylates, from Se/LiEt3BH and acyl chlorides or carboxylic acids and their reaction with sugar azides. A key aspect of the present protocol is that we start from elemental selenium and as by-products we have harmless gaseous nitrogen and elemental selenium. Isolation and handling of all reactive and sensitive seleniumcontaining intermediates is avoided, therefore assigning to the selenocarboxylate the status of a traceless reagent.

A resistência de cinco microrganismos presentes na microbiota da área de produção estéril (Cristalização Estéril), frente a ação do gás de peróxido de hidrogênio foi determinada e o valor O obtido para cada microrganismo foi comparado ao valor D do Bacillus stearothermophilus ATCC 12980 exposto ao mesmo agente. Os microrganismos testados foram Bacillus sp, M. luteus, Corynebacterium, Staphylococcus sp e Penicillium sp. Este teste tinha a finalidade de comprovar que a resistência do Bacillus stearothermophilus é maior quando da exposição ao peróxido de hidrogênio se comparada a outros microrganismos presentes na área produtiva. A metodologia consistiu da inoculação de 0,01 mL da suspensão de cada microrganismo na contagem de 102UFC/0,01 mL em cupons de aço inoxidável, previamente esterilizados por calor seco e posterior exposição ao gás de peróxido de hidrogênio. O experimento demonstrou que o valor D obtido para o Bacillus stearothermophilus ésuperior aos obtidos para os outros microrganismos em teste comprovando que a escolha deste microrganismo para o desafio contra o peróxido de hidrogênio é apropriada. Também executou-se o teste que visava garantir que o aço inoxidável é o material de suporte mais recomendado para este fim, utilizando-se suportes de diversos materiais normalmente encontrados no interior dos isoladores (PVC, aço inoxidável, CKC, teflon, polipropileno, látex, silicone, Hypalon, vidro, nylon, saco de alumínio) com 0,01 mL de inóculo de Bacillus stearothermophilus na contagem de 102UFC/O,01 mL, o que foi devidamente comprovado. / The resistance of tive microrganisms found in the sterile production area (Crystallization Area) flora was tested against the hydrogen peroxide gas and the D value of each microrganism was compared to the Bacillus stearothermophilus D Value ATCC 12980 exposed to the same agent. The microrganisms tested were Bacillus sp, M. luteus, Corynebacterium, Staphylococcus sp e Penicillium sp. The purpose of this test was to prove that the resistance of Bacillus stearothermophilus against the exposition the hydrogen peroxide is higher when compared to others microrganisms found in the production area. The methodology consisted in inoculating 0.01 mL of microrganisms suspension with 102UFC/0,01 mL count in stainless steel coupons, treated previously with dry heat and further exposition to the hydrogen peroxide. The experiment demonstrated that the Bacillus stearothermophilus D value is higher against all others microrganisms tested proving that the use of this microrganism for the challenge is appropriate. It was also pertormed a test to guarantee that the stainless steel support is the most recommended one for this purpose, using supports of different materials normally found in the interior of the isolators (PVC, stainless steel, CKC, Teflon, polypropylene, latex, silicon, Hypalon, glass, nylon, aluminum foil) with 0,01 mL Bacillus stearothermophilus inoculum with the count of 102UFC/O,01 mL, that was properly veritied.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

The thesis can be divided into two chapters: synthesis and application. The first chapter presents the basis of synthesis. Generally, electronic-deficient aromatic molecules require activation before reacting with metal reagents and then can go coupling reaction. Our lab has developed a new bipyridine coupling method without pre-functionalization of pyridines to the corresponding activated halide or metal forms or using of transition metal catalysts. This new method is quite efficient and advantageous for environmental protection. In second chapter, we synthesized 3,3¡¦-dihydroxy-2,2¡¦-bipyridine -based molecules and the functional groups were modified to investigate its liquid crystal properties. According to analyzing data of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), polarized optical microscope (POM) and powder x-ray diffraction (XRD), we found that a-3 may possess cubic mesophaes with Im3m symmetry, and a series of d-1~d-3 compounds exhibit mesophase and may be further identified as smectic phase.

Filter Cake, which contains leachable nickel and vanadium above the criteria in the Alberta Waste Control Regulation, is produced at an oil sands facility operated by Nexen Inc. and is currently being disposed in a landfill. Bench scale and field tests were performed with stabilization/solidification (S/S) treatment reagents such as Portland cement, fly ash, elemental sulphur, and CETCO Oilfield Service’s proprietary reagents to assess their efficacy at reducing leachable metals in Filter Cake. The CETCO reagents were the most effective treatment for reducing leachable nickel and vanadium in Filter Cake. Treatments with Portland cement were successful in bench scale tests, but inconsistent in field tests. The inconsistent results obtained for Portland cement may have been due to interferences of the cement reactions from factors such as fine particulates. S/S treatments of Filter Cake present a viable waste management option. However, the associated reduced cost and environmental impacts were not substantial.

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