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Generation of volatile zinc chelates from aqueous matrix
Kračmarová, Aneta ; Nováková, Eliška (advisor) ; Červený, Václav (referee)
The topic of this work was optimization of the conditions for the generation of volatile zinc chelates. The aim was to develop an alternative method for generating volatile Zn speciates to its reduction by sodium tetrahydridoborate. Detection was carried out by atomic absorption spectrometry. Optimization of the conditions of the chelation reaction itself included the selection of a suitable chelating agent and appropriate modifiers, pH adjustment, suitable reagent and carrier gas flow rates, and appropriate apparatus arrangement. The following method characteristics were obtained under optimal conditions: LOD 1.55 mg L-1 , LOQ 5.17 mg L-1 and sensitivity 0.245 s L mg-1 . The repeatability was 13,7 %. The addition of modifiers was then tested to increase the efficiency of generation of volatile zinc chelates. Potential modifiers included transition metals, organic solvents, heterocyclic organic compounds, compounds from the carbamate group and surfactants. The heterocyclic 1,10-phenanthroline and the carbamate NaPDC were included in the optimal conditions because without them it was not possible to distinguish the signal from noise. Acetonitrile proved to be the most effective modifier, increasing the efficiency to 1547 %. With the addition of acetonitrile, the LOD decreased to 0.191 mg L-1 , the...
Testování tolerance vybraných genotypů konopí vůči fytotoxickým účinkům zinku
Kabina, Viktoriia
This bachelor thesis was aimed at testing the tolerance of selected hemp genotypes to the phytotoxic effects of zinc. In the theoretical part, the main aspects of the toxic effect of heavy metals on plants were analyzed. Here the sources of environmental contamination with heavy metals, the uptake of heavy metals by plants, the effects of heavy metals on plants and their tolerance mechanisms are described, and the phenomenon of phytoremediation as a method of soil purification is also described. In the practical part, the influence of different zinc concentrations on selected hemp genotypes, namely French variety Felina 32 and Hungarian variety Monoica, were studied. The growth parameters of the experimental plants and the pigment content in the leaves of the plants were determined. The experiments did not prove serious effects of zinc on experimental plants, except for high concentrations in individual cases. Nevertheless, it can be said that in comparison with the Monoica variety, representatives of the Felina 32 variety were more sensitive to the presence of zinc in the soil.
Analýza obsahu významných nutrientů v tropickém ovoci a v jejich škůdcích
Remencová, Julie
The diploma thesis is focused on analysis of selected elements of tropical fruits and their pests. The aim of the thesis was to find a relationship between mineral content of tropical fruits and their pests and to clarify whether the found correlations can be used for targeted pest management. The mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) and peach fruit fly (Bactrocera zonata) are one of the most dangerous and economically important species of Tephritidae family causing significant economical looses estimated in hundreds of millions of dollars per year. The theoretical part focuses on general description, production and consumption, chemical content and importance of individual analysed tropical fruit species. Literature review deals with selected elements – calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese and copper from the point of view of importance in human nutrition. The practical part describes analyses of the above mentioned elements using flame absorption spectrometry in samples of mango (Mangifera indica), mandarin (Citrus unshiu), kaki (Diospyros kaki) and pomegranate (Punica granatum) and samples of two fruit fly species C. capitata and B. zonata. From the correlations of elements contents in tropical fruits and their pests follows that the determination of calcium can be used for identification of the origin of the pest because a significant correlation was found only between the content of calcium in mandarin and C. capitata fed on mandarin.
Vliv kombinace biouhlu a zinečnatých nanočástic na rostliny kukuřice seté kultivovaných v in vitro podmínkách
Szomolaiová, Erika
Combined application of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and biochar could be a perspective tool for enhancing plant viability and mitigating a large scale of stresses in crops. To investigate effect of different concentrations of ZnO NPs (0, 50, 100 and 1000 mg/L), biochar, and their combination on corn plants (Zea mays L.), in vitro experiment took place. Zinc uptake in form of zinc NPs and possible effect of biochar on zinc uptake and accumulation were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. A positive correlation between ZnO NPs concentration and zinc content in shoots was identified. There was no significant difference observed in plants treated with biochar. Physiological state of plants was evaluated by spectrophotometric analysis of photosynthetic pigments and secondary metabolites. The most significant effect was observed in content of phenolic compounds that increased with increasing ZnO NPs concentration. On the contrary, presence of biochar resulted in significant decrease (p < 0,05) of polyphenols.
Determination of selected elements in cereal flours and their gluten-free alternatives
Venclová, Veronika ; Hraníček, Jakub (advisor) ; Nováková, Eliška (referee)
This study deals with the determination of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and molybdenum in cereal gluten flours and its gluten-free alternatives. The flour samples were digested using a microwave device and the elements in solution were subsequently determined using an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer. Optimization of the digestion of the selected flours was performer prior to the actual determination of the elements. The aim of the work was to determine the above listed elements in the flour samples and to establish a basic overview of the elemental composition of the different flours. This overview and comparison of the different flours is intended to help the people with celiac disease to choose gluten-free alternatives to wheat flour. Keywords Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, microwave digestion, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, molybdenum, wheat flour, gluten-free flours, celiac disease
Study of the content of risk elements in river sediments of the Váh River
Držíková, Klára ; Zlámalová Gargošová, Helena (referee) ; Komendová, Renata (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the analysis of selected heavy metals in the river sediment of the Váh River. The elements were selected based on their relatively frequent occurrence and adverse effects on humans, fauna, and flora. Also due to their ability of good accumulation and persistence in sediments. The selected elements have a chalcophile character, which plays a significant role in the occurrence of the elements at the sampling sites. The analysis of the collected sediment samples was carried out using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The highest concentration of zinc (386.58 mg/kg), followed by copper (57.67 mg/kg), lead (42.24 mg/kg), and the lowest concentration of mercury (0.332 mg/kg) was measured in the sediments. Sediments are used in agriculture and forestry to improve soil properties. Their application to soils is regulated by Slovak legislation, which sets limit values for risk elements in the concerned sediment and soil. These established limits were not exceeded in any of the sediment samples.
Sewage sludge – a secondary source of environmental contamination with heavy metals
Sysel, Petr ; Zlámalová Gargošová, Helena (referee) ; Komendová, Renata (advisor)
This work deals with the elementary trace analysis of sewage sludge as a potential source of risk elements when applied to agricultural land. A total of 24 samples were analyzed, divided into two sets with different collection dates. The total content of zinc, copper, chromium, lead, mercury and cadmium in sewage sludge, as well as amount of risk elements that are extracted from sludge to water in 24 hours, was determined. Atomic absorption spectrometry was chosen for the analysis. It was found that the risk elements are in sewage sludge in amounts and order Zn (254.68 – 3084.53 mg/kg) > Cu (6.18 – 961.89 mg/kg) > Cr (26.95 – 387 .91 mg/kg) > Pb (0.84 – 155.30 mg/kg) > Hg (0.50 – 4.12 mg/kg) > Cd (0.06 – 2.61 mg/kg). A lower amounts of analyzed metals in the aqueous extracts than their total amounts in sludges were observed. The concentration of mercury and cadmium in the aqueous extracts was below the detection limits. It was evaluated that the risk elements in sewage sludge are found in less water soluble compounds. The results also show that the concentration of risk elements in the sludge does not depend on the number of equivalent inhabitants for which the treatment plant is dimensioned.
Aplications of hydrogenation catalysts prepared by reductive demetalation of zeolites
Kurucová, Svetlana ; Přech, Jan (advisor) ; Vyskočilová, Eliška (referee)
Hydrogenation reactions belong to the most important reactions in the chemical industry. They are needed for crude oil processing, production of pharmaceutical, polymers, chemical specialties, etc. Supported noble metal catalysts are commonly used industrial catalysts due to their high activity and selectivity. However, the high cost of production and recovery of noble metal catalysts is one of the disadvantages of their use. The application of transition metal catalysts containing Cu, Fe or Zn presents a more environmentally friendly alternative to currently used catalysts. In this work, we studied the catalytic activity of metal@zeolite composite catalysts containing CuFe and CuZn bimetallic nanoparticles, prepared by reductive demetallation in hydrogenation of -NO2, -C≡C-, -C=C- and -C=O groups. Reductive demetallation is a novel method for the synthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles encapsulated inside zeolite pores. The catalytic activity of the metal@zeolite composites prepared by reductive demetallation was compared with analogues synthesised by impregnation and ion exchange in the hydrogenation of p-nitrotoluene, 3-ethynylanisole and cinnamaldehyde. Metal@zeolite catalysts synthesised by reductive demetallation were active in the hydrogenation of all the cited groups: -NO2, -C≡C-, -C=C- and...
Study of the influence of alloying elements on the solubility of titanium in magnesium
Staněk, Jan ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Březina, Matěj (advisor)
This master’s thesis deals with the study of the influence of aluminium and zinc on the solubility of titanium in magnesium. The theoretical part summarizes the basic knowledge about magnesium and magnesium alloys with a focus on systems containing aluminium, zinc and titanium. It also describes powder metallurgy technology, specifically the preparation, compaction and sintering of metal powders. The theoretical part ends with literature review on the current research of ternary and quaternary magnesium alloys. The experimental part focuses on the preparation of magnesium materials alloyed with titanium, zinc and aluminium by powder metallurgy and the basic structural and mechanical characterisation of the prepared materials. The effect of alloying elements and temperature on the solubility of titanium particles in magnesium was investigated. It was found that the main condition for the dissolution of titanium in magnesium is the temperature of 800 °C and the presence of aluminium, which initiates the reaction by forming intermetallic compounds with titanium. After incorporation of titanium into the material structure, new intermetallic compounds were formed with all elements not previously described in the literature, in addition to the structures described.
Research on the content of risk elements in the material of PET bottles
Kryštofová, Petra ; Řezáčová, Veronika (referee) ; Komendová, Renata (advisor)
This thesis deals with the research of the content of risk elements in the material of rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate), supplied from various countries, and the study of different factors (type of liquid, temperature) on the migration of antimony from this material. The recycling process has the potential to increase the content of unwanted substances and promote the formation of degradation products of chemical additives and by-products of polymerization, thus contributing to higher migration of these substances into food or food simulants [1]. The supplied rPET samples were subjected to total decomposition in an environment of concentrated sulfuric and nitric acid under the influence of microwave radiation prior to analysis. Prepared samples were analyzed by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) techniques. The contents of Sb and Zn were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS), and the concentrations of Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Cr, and Ni were determined by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS). Additionally, the concentrations of Sb were determined by this method in migration experiments. This thesis builds upon the author's bachelor's thesis, which included pilot experiments.

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