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Vliv chemické modifikace na vybrané vlastnosti dřevěné pružiny
Novák, Filip
This thesis focuses on the influence of chemical modification on a wooden spring.The spring was made of beech wood (Fagus sylvatica, L.). Bending ratio was chosen 1:4 thickness to radius. The effectiveness of the chemical modification with acetic anhydride was measured by weight percentage gain (WPG). Acetylation was made with 18 % WPG (at full acetylation 25 % WPG was observed damage of bent wood mostly by compression stress). Chosen spring properties was evaluated in four moisture states (dry, in condition of 65 %, 85 % and 99 % relative humidity and temperature 20 °C). Influence of acetylation on mechanical properties was proven. In wet condition acetylated samples proved higher shear modulus of elasticity a higher rigidity of spring. In dry condition acetylated samples proved lower shear modulus of elasticity a lower rigidity of spring. Influence of acetylation on dimension stability was proven. Acetylated samples proved reduction of equilibrium moisture content (46-56 %) in comparison to reference samples. Acetylated samples proved swelling reduction in radial direction (41-56 %) and in tengential direction (46-59 %). More regular swelling (ratio of radial and rangential) was observed at acetylated samples. Influence of acetylation on shape stability was proven. Shape stability of acetylated spring was evaluated by change in diameter of spring in different moisture states. Wet conditions caused enlargement of acetylated spring diameter (5-16 %) and of reference spring diameter (10-40 %). Reduction of shape changes was observed (57-75 %).
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Vliv tepelné a chemické modifikace na sorpční, difuzní a hygroexpazní vlastnosti dřeva
Imramovský, Pavel
This thesis dealed with the influence of heat and chemical modification on sorption, diffusion and hygroexpansion properties of wood. To this aim, a thermal modification of European beechwood was carried out at temperatures (180 °C, 200 °C, 220 °C) in the special modified chamber of Katres. Furthermore, chemical modification was required on individual samples using acetic acid anhydride. The individual samples had to be sliced in radial and tangential directions using microtoma. A dynamic vapour sorption (DVS) device was used to determine the sorption and diffuse properties of all these beech slices as well as the reference unmodified sample. In addition, dynamic swelling was determined for all groups studied in radial and tangential directions. In order to determine the rate of swelling, sample sizes were measured using a scaler in specified directions before and after the 24-hour period in the water. The results indicated that both heat- and chemically-treated beechwood scored better against moisture than reference untreated samples. The diffusion coefficient in the radial direction was also higher than in the tangential direction, which corresponds to the professional literature. The results indicate that heat- and chemically-treated beechwood resisted better moisture than the reference untreated samples. Within swelling, direction plays a large role, as measurements in the tangential direction are nearly twice as high as the radial. The possibilities of using modified wood in construction as well as from the perspective of the researched characteristic were considered. The statistics were performed in the ANOVA program.
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Analysis of selected secondary structures of nucleic acids
Skružný, Petr ; Mokrejš, Martin (advisor) ; Drda Morávková, Alena (referee)
This work introduces a database of experimentally verified structures of nucleic acids which were collected from published scientific literature. The database is annotated and the structures are analysed from the perspective of quality and it was found that the experimentally obtained data are not always sufficient - their supporting evidence is often limited and their quality is not convincing. This work also discusses some of the problems, that can be encountered when the structures are experimentally probed. Contents of the database were compared to the RFAM database and despite of its small range it contains 80 new structures. The complete database of 166 structures can be possibly used to optimise software used to predict derived structures of nucleic acids. Furthermore, the work presents several possible ways of improvement of the quality of contained structures.
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Study of the composition and organization of cytochrome P450 system by covalent crosslinking
Koberová, Monika ; Hodek, Petr (advisor) ; Hansíková, Hana (referee)
The system of mixed function oxygenase (MFO system) participates in significant roles in the metabolism of endogenous compounds and xenobiotics. This system contains cytochrome P450, NADPH:cytochrome P450 reductase, and also there are assigned NADH: cytochrome b5 reductase and cytochrome b5. It was proved that cytochrome b5 can stimulate or inhibit cytochrome P450 (CYP)-dependent reactions and even change the ratio of resulting metabolites. The mechanism of cytochrome b5 action has not been fully elucidated yet. Elucidation of protein-protein interactions in MFO system and determination of topology of this system could explain the mechanism of cyt b5 action. The covalent cross- linking technique is suitable method for identifying protein-protein interactions within the membrane. Cytochrome b5 contains 3 methionines and in 2 cases the methionines are localized in a short hydrophobic C-terminal membrane anchor. Interactions with cytochrome P450 in the membrane environment can be identified by substitution of two methionine for photoactivatable analogue of methionine (photo-methionine) and subsequent photoactivation. This work is focused on expression and isolation of photo-cytochrome b5 (photo- cyt b5), cytochrome b5 analogue with incorporated photo-methionine. Conditions for photo-methionine...
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Analysis of selected secondary structures of nucleic acids
Skružný, Petr ; Mokrejš, Martin (advisor) ; Drda Morávková, Alena (referee)
This work introduces a database of experimentally verified structures of nucleic acids which were collected from published scientific literature. The database is annotated and the structures are analysed from the perspective of quality and it was found that the experimentally obtained data are not always sufficient - their supporting evidence is often limited and their quality is not convincing. This work also discusses some of the problems, that can be encountered when the structures are experimentally probed. Contents of the database were compared to the RFAM database and despite of its small range it contains 80 new structures. The complete database of 166 structures can be possibly used to optimise software used to predict derived structures of nucleic acids. Furthermore, the work presents several possible ways of improvement of the quality of contained structures.
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Polymers based on chemically modified starch
Horák, Pavel ; Kruliš, Zdeněk ; Šárka, E. ; Kobera, Libor
In our research, we are developing materials based on chemical modified wheat starch ant its derivatives. The starch is esterified with various acids or acid anhydrides, e.g. acetic or propionic acid. Main goal of this work is to determine the degree of substitution, which has significant relevance in study of modified saccharides. it was done using three different techniques - acid-base titration, elemental analysis and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
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