唐代铜佛像表面残片的拉曼光谱分析

本文利用共聚焦显微拉曼光谱(CRS)结合扫描电镜-X射线能谱(SEM-EDS)技术对唐代一铜佛像的表面成分、形态及元素组成进行了分析.结果显示,该铜佛像主要是由Cu- Pb- Sn三元青铜合金组成,表面腐蚀物主要是由氧化铜,氧化亚铜,碱式碳酸铜,氧化铅,氧化锡,碳酸铅和氯化铅组成,这些成分在空气中都比较稳定,不会再对铜...     

Carbon nanotube composite PVC coated stainless steel disc electrode for detection of Ga(III)

This study demonstrates the application of the composite of multi-walled carbon nanotube polyvinylchloride (MWCNT-PVC) based on Bismarck Brown R for gallium sensor. MWCNT has a role to enhance the hydrophobicity of the membrane, which leads to a more stable potential signal. In addition by applying polypyrrol on the surface of this sensor a reduction in the drift of potential occurred and equilibrium potential was achieved faster. Compared to previous studies, using a stainless steel disc instead of a wire electrode causes to obtain an easily and more homogeneous coated electrode. The sensor shows a good Nernstian slope of 19.70?±?0.37?mV?decade^?1 in a wide linear range concentration of 1.0?×?10^?7 to 1.0?×?10^?2?M of Ga(NO₃)₃. The detection limit of this electrode was 7.7?×?10^?8?M of Ga(NO₃)₃. This proposed sensor is applicable in a wide pH range of 2 to 8. It has a short response time of about 8?s and has a good selectivity over twenty four various metal ions. The practical analytical utility of this electrode is demonstrated by measurement of Ga(III) in rock and different water samples.     

Characterization of Egyptian bronze archaeological artifacts

This paper presents the results of in situ non‐destructive X‐ray fluorescence determination of the chemical analysis of a collection of ten bronze statues that are on display at the Egyptian museum of Cairo. The statues are from the late period of the ancient Egyptian history. In addition, destructive technique X‐ray diffraction analysis was applied on 11 damaged archaeological objects to determine the corrosion products and the alloy compositions. Specimens of the latter objects were subjected to metallographic examinations to determine the microstructure of the alloy. Surprisingly, the results indicated that all ten statues and 10 of the 11 damaged objects were made of lead – bronze alloy; the percentage of the lead varied from 3.43 to 18.04, the tin varied from 2.53 to 10.67. The chemical composition of the patina on eight damaged objects is essentially composed of (Cu₂O) cuprite for all objects in addition to other compounds such as (SnO₂) cassiterite in two objects, (PbCO₃) cerussite in three other objects and (Cu₂(OH)₃Cl) atacamite or (Cu(OH)₃Cl) paratacamite in two other objects. The formation of chlorides and carbonate resulted from the interaction between surrounding environment and the alloy. The results of the metallographic examinations indicated a non‐homogenous structure and the increase of the lead content increases the globular lead particles. In spite of this condition, the galvanic corrosion tendency when the alloy is exposed to moist air or soil is not possible as lead compounds are electrically insulating. Another advantage for using leaded bronze in making statues is being heavy and thus leads to stability. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

新铌酸盐Ba5LnZnNb9O30(Ln=Y,La)的合成、结构与介电性能

在BaO-Ln2O3-ZnO-Nb2O5(Ln=Y,La)体系中通过固相反应法合成了填满型钨青铜结构的新铌酸盐Ba5YZnNb9O30与Ba5LaZnNb9O30.采用X射线衍射分析和扫描电镜进行了结构分析,并进行了介电性能测试.结果表明,Ba5YZnNb9O30为弛豫性铁电体,10kHz时的居里温度为25℃;室温时为四方钨青铜结构铁电相,晶胞参数a=1.25255(4)nm,c=0.39530(2)nm;1MHz时陶瓷体的室温相对介电常数为456.Ba5YZnNb9O30在室温下为四方钨青铜结构顺电相,晶胞参数a=1.25731(3)nm,c=0.39812(2)nm;频率为1MHz时,其陶瓷的室温相对介电常数为316.     

Biological activities from andiroba (Carapa guianensis Aublet.) and its biotechnological applications: A systematic review

Carapa guianensis is a tree from Meliaceae family traditionally known as andiroba that has a wide range of biological properties, including therapeutic effects, antioxidant activities, insecticidal and repellent effects that can be used in biotechnological approaches to medicine, agriculture, and cosmetic products. Therefore, we aim to explore the biological activities exhibited by this species and their respective biotechnological applications of interest. For this, a systematic review was carried out following the PRISMA guidelines dated from 1993 to 2022 through the Scopus, Web of Science and Agricultural Research Database (Base de Dados da Pesquisa Agropecuária - BDPA), screened for biological activity/bioactive compounds. A total of 129 studies were included in the PRISMA flow analysis. Biological properties and major bioactive compounds, as well as biotechnological approaches could be identified. The biological activity from C. guianensis could be observed in different vegetative parts through diverse methods of extractions. These activities are mainly due to the unsaturated fatty acids and bioactive compounds, such as the limonoids and a small fraction of phenolic compounds. Gedunin-type limonoids, like gedunin and its derivatives, represent the class of compounds that show the highest bioactivities in different applications.