2020, Volume 66(70), Issue 1 (March)

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Adsorptive Performance of Hyper-Crosslinked Polymeric Resins Compared to Granular Activated Carbon for Toluene Vapours, under Static Conditions and in Humid Environment

ADELA-MARILENA BUBURUZAN, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, adelahaleta@tuiasi.ro

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the adsorptive performance of two hyper-crosslinked polymeric resins, MN 202 and MN 250 for toluene vapours, under static conditions. All experiments were performed in comparison with toluene vapours adsorption on GAC-AC 20. Since the humidity is one of the crucial parameters that dictate the efficiency of the adsorption process, the influence of relative humidity on the toluene vapour retention efficiency at different concentrations in system was considered. The results included in this study show that the adsorptive performance recorded by MN 202 and MN 250 are very closely to those recorded by AC 20. Moreover, in the humid conditions, the polymeric adsorbents MN 202 and MN 250 behave much better than AC 20. Thus, the adsorption capacity of AC 20 decreased by 80% when the relative humidity in system increased from 0% to 97%, while adsorption capacities of MN 202 and MN 250 decreased with 40% and respectively 50%.
Keywords: adsorption; toluene; VOCs; hyper-crosslinked polymeric resins; relative humidity; humid environment.

Empirical Modelling for the Kinetic of the Natural and Artificial Dehydration Process for Apples and Grapes

CLAUDIA COBZARU, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
ROXANA ŞTEFAN, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
GENOVEVA BORDEIANU, Tehnical College "Danubiana" Roman, Neamţ, Romania
GABRIELA ANTOANETA APOSTOLESCU, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
RAMONA-ELENA TĂTARU-FĂRMUȘ, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
NICOLAE APOSTOLESCU, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
CORINA CERNĂTESCU, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, ccernat@tuiasi.ro

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In this paper the artificial and natural dehydration process kinetic for apples and grapes has been studied. Experimental data show that natural dehydration has the disadvantages of being a slow and dragging process, but also the benefits of preserving flavour, maintaining nutrients and long-lasting conservation due to the low moisture content of 5-10%. Instead, the artificial dehydration is faster but not economical, with the possibility of caramelizing some ingredients due to the contact with the intense heat source. Also, through modelling of kinetics the natural and artificial dehydration process with the Table Curve 2D program has been obtained an empirical model that successfully approximates the actual moisture variation for the products undergoing the dehydration process at different time values.
Keywords: artificial and natural dehydration; apples; grapes; mathematic model.

A Review on the Optimization of Lipopeptides Production

LARISA-MARIA PETRILA, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
ALEXANDRA CRISTINA BLAGA, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, acblaga@tuiasi.ro
FRANCOIS KRIER, UMR TransfrontalièreBioEcoAgro N° 1158, Univ. Lille, INRAE, Univ. Liège, UPJV, YNCREA, Univ. Artois, Univ. Littoral Côte d’Opale, ICV – Institut Charles Viollette, F-59000 Lille, France

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Abstract. Lipopeptides are a class of compounds produced by microorganisms, which play a key role in many industries, being used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Their production through biosynthesis is influenced by a large number of factors, including the microorganism characteristics, the operation parameters and the equipment used for separation and purification. The large number of parameters that can affect the biosynthesis makes the process optimization a complex task. This paper aims to present several examples of parameter optimization for the production of lipopeptides through biosynthesis.
Keywords: lipopeptide; biosynthesis; optimization.

Obtaining, Rheological Characterization and Thermal Degradation of Some New Medicinal Creams

MIHAELA IVANCIA, Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Iași, Romania Faculty of Animal Sciences
MARICEL DANU, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
GABRIELA LISĂ, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
ANCA MIHAELA MOCANU, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, ancamocanu@tuiasi.ro

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In this work was to prepared, reological characterized and thermical degradation of creams with imidazoline and pyrazole derivatives with various pharmacological actions. The newly obtained creams including active substances were submitted to rheological tests by means of a modular rheometer to made evident their properties in time and also under the influence of certain parameters. The TG, DTG and DTA thermal analysis study revealed the temperature range where the creams containing the active components are thermally stable and properly used as well as the degree of embedding of the active principle.
Keywords: imidazoline and pyrazole derivatives; rheological tests; thermal analysis.

Emulsions of Beeswax - Lavender Oil: Characteristics and Preliminary Analysis for Use in Manufacturing of Value-Added Textiles

CARMEN ZAHARIA, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, czah@ch.tuiasi.ro
ANGELA DĂNILĂ, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management
EMIL IOAN MUREȘAN, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection
DANIELA ȘUTEU, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași, Romania, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection

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This research work presents the results of preliminary preparation and characterization of a few emulsions based on natural wax (beeswax) and lavender essential oil using some quality characteristics (i.e. pH, density, acidity index, peroxide index, total content of conjugated dienes and trienes, polyphenols, flavonoids and fatty acids) as well as sensory analysis considering as selected criteria the following ones: adherence, degree of emulsifying, uniformity, consistence and smell. These researches permitted the recommendation of the most corresponding emulsion for impregnation on textile material (e.g. cotton or viscose support) and preliminary details on the textile product design recommended for manufacturing of added-value textile material.
Keywords: emulsion; in-time stability; physical-chemical quality indicators; sensory analysis; textile impregnation.