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Use of various extraction techniques for the analysis of biochar extracts
Jakubčeková, Kristína ; Řezáčová, Veronika (referee) ; Mravcová, Ludmila (advisor)
Biochar is a material whose properties, composition and impact on the environment are often discussed nowadays. The reason is its application as a soil conditioner. This leads to the need for qualitative as well as quantitative knowledge of its composition. This diploma thesis focuses on the qualitative analysis of biochar leachates processed by various extraction techniques. To approximate the real conditions, six aqueous mediums with different pH values is used, which a solid sample of biochar is exposed to. The prepared leachates are after that processed by extraction techniques, which are solid phase microextraction (SPME), single drop microextraction (HS-SDME), solid phase extraction (SPE) and liquid-liquid extraction (LLE). Analysis of the extracts was performed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The measurements showed that the HS-SDME technique did not show a response. SPE was a rapid technique, but compared to other techniques, it acquired a smaller range of substances. Liquid-liquid extraction, a time-consuming technique, did not obtain as much analytes as SPME. By comparing these applied techniques, the SPME technique is the best choice. The most common determined analytes were those from the group of ketones and carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
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Study of selected vegetable oils from nuts
Lovásová, Kristína ; Kovalčík, Adriána (referee) ; Zemanová, Jana (advisor)
The bachelor´s thesis deals with the characterization of the selected nut oils. The theoretical part concentrates on the topic of vegetable oils, their composition and properties. It also focuses on the nuts, the specification of the selected nut oils and their use in different industries. It includes an overview of analytical methods suitable for assessing the quality of oils. The experimental part compares the results of the oil characterization using the selected methods. Based on the results, the differences between the samples were evaluated. The properties of the oils were determined on the basis of fat characteristics. These were subsequently specified by the determination of fatty acid composition. Fatty acids were determined using gas chromatography with a flame-ionization detector after conversion to methyl esters by acid esterification with boron trifluoride. The determination of volatile compounds was performed through solid-phase microextraction with gas chromatography separation and mass spectrometry detection. According to the fat characteristics, in particular the peroxide value, it was found that both oils were partially oxidatively degraded, even though they were stored in the refrigerator (4 °C). A total of 13 saturated, 7 monounsaturated and 4 polyunsaturated fatty acids were detected. The total content of fatty acids varied, the higher content was detected in the walnut oil. Significant differences occurred in the composition of unsaturated fatty acids; the hazelnut oil had a higher content of monounsaturated oleic acid, the walnut oil had a high content of polyunsaturated linoleic and -linolenic acids. A total of 29 volatile compounds were identified, the number and content of volatile compounds in samples differed. 20 volatile compounds were identified in the walnut oil, and 19 compounds in the hazelnut oil. The higher content was in the hazelnut oil, the quantitatively most important group were aldehydes in both oils.
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Determination of content of organic compounds in biochar
Novotná, Martina ; Řezáčová, Veronika (referee) ; Mravcová, Ludmila (advisor)
Biochar is created during the pyrolysis of organic biomass. Once added into the soil, it can improve its features. Biochars made from sewage sludge have various compositions. It is because of the vast difference between entrance materials. Organic pollutants can be absorbed into its surface during the cooling proces sof pyrolysis. If released into the enviroment, these compounds can cause inhibition of plant growth, get into food chains and adversely affect living organisms. Organic pollutans are determined most often by GC/MS after organic solvent extraction.
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Chemical analysis of organic residues in archaeological ceramic vessels
Bunžová, Aneta ; Mravcová, Ludmila (referee) ; Čáslavský, Josef (advisor)
The presented bachelor thesis deals with the analysis of organic residues in archaeological ceramic vessels. Apart from theoretical characterisation of residues, the thesis focuses on the possibility of the extraction of residues and subsequent analysis, which is executed on real samples from archaeological sites. In the research, two different derivatizational reagents were used for the subsequent determination using the technique of gas chromatography in combination with mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The thesis endeavours to certain extent to sketch the diet of the users of the analyzed ceramic vessels.
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Determination of organic compounds in biochar produced by microwave torrefaction of biomass
Meindl, Jiří ; Vávrová, Milada (referee) ; Mravcová, Ludmila (advisor)
The thesis is focused on a determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contained in dried pelletized sewage sludge and pelletized biochar. Biochars were made in mild conditions by microwave torrefaction of prepared sewage sludge. There were analyzed and quantified the 34 of standardized PAHs compounds in two series. The first serie, also called “Sada 1”, has been aimed at comparison of extraction methods for the chosen sample of sewage sludge and the sample of biochar. In serie “Sada 1”, there were compared efficiencies of chosen type of solvent or solvent mixture by comparison of yields for 34 standardized analytes in a sample of biochar and a sample of sewage sludge. There were compared also to total yields of PAHs and to number of quantified compounds in analyzed samples. The most reliable extraction method has been used for the next analyses of samples in the second serie called “Sada 2”. In Sada 2, there were compared different samples of the same type (e.g. biochar, sludge). The origin of sewage sludge (small or big sewage treatment plant expressed as PE) and used additives (cellulose, chaff, hay) as modificators for torrefaction process were variables for different type of sample. The results of analysis were identification of the most suitable sewage sludge and additive to be used as modificator for microwave torrefaction process. The main goal of correctly chosen sludge and additive was to minimize production of PAH’s during torrefaction and in samples of biochar.
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Use of derivatization methods in gas chromatography
Kaprinay Bréda, Boglárka ; Řezáčová, Veronika (referee) ; Mravcová, Ludmila (advisor)
This study is focused on verifying the possibility of derivatization in gas chromatography for the determination of fatty acids in oil samples and on the use of derivatization for the determination of organic substances in a sample of vine seed extract. The theoretical part deals with the characteristics of individual analytes. In the next section derivatization methods and transesterifications for fatty acid determination are described. The last chapter deals with the basic knowledge of gas chromatography and its instrumentation. The experimental part was divided into three chapters: analysis of fatty acids by transesterification, determination of mono- , di-, and triglycerides by derivatization and analysis of grape seed extracts. Three types of oils were analyzed in the experimental part: poppy, linseed and nut oil. The most common fatty acids in plant oils are palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids. The optimization method was carried out using the derivatizing agent MSTFA. The determination of fatty acid methyl esters was measured on a gas chromatograph with a flame ionization detector. To confirm the presence of fatty acids, additional analysis was used on gas chromatograph with a mass spectrometer. Analysis of the grape extract was also performed on GC/MS. The method was most convenient using MSTFA, BSTFA and BSA+ TMCS derivatizing agents.
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Determination of substances content in mint
Novotná, Martina ; Zlámalová Gargošová, Helena (referee) ; Vávrová, Milada (advisor)
This Bachelor thesis deals with determination of the content substances in mint (Mentha). Mint is in pharmacy very popular herb, it is been used for over 2000 years. We know many species of mint. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is the most favorite and most common species. In the theoretical part there is description of substances found in plants, the characteristic of mint and principles of used analytical methods. Practical part of this thesis describes substances found in examined teas.
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Determination of selected substances in phytopharmaceuticals
Hroncová, Michala ; Tulková, Tereza (referee) ; Vávrová, Milada (advisor)
Thyme, linden and cuban oregano are plant that have positive effect of upper respiratory tract infections. The most common are used in the form of teas and syrups. In this thesis were analyzed methods, which are used to specify substances in plants. It describe methods like stem distillation, SPME and GC/MS. The main aim of the thesis was found out subsances, which occur in herbs. Thymol was the substance which was found in every analyzed herb. The thyme contain o-cymen, in mixture of thyme was proofed thymol, borneol, 1-octene- 3- ol, linalol, estragol a 4- terpeneol. The linden has substances estragol a - terpinen. Characteristic substancies od the mixture of linden were o-cymen, estragol a - terpinen. In the cuban oregano were proofed – pinen, camphor, - terpinen. The method SPME was used to analyzed substances in syrup and main substances were thymol a -elemen.
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