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Effect of crosslinking on the denaturation of collagen samples from different animal sources
Ladický, Peter ; Muchová, Johana (referee) ; Sedláček, Petr (advisor)
The diploma thesis deals with the preparation, crosslinking and characterization of collagen films from various animal sources. Collagen from pig, Tilapia, horse, cow and crocodile was used to prepare collagen films. Chemical crosslinking agents EDC/NHS and Lyofix were used to crosslink the prepared films. In the experimental part, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) method was optimized to determine the denaturation temperature of individual collagen films before and after crosslinking. In addition, the ability of films to swell and degrade has been analyzed. The presence of characteristic groups present in the collagen structure was verified using infrared spectroscopy. The sample morphology was analyzed using Scanning Electron Cryomicroscopy (Cryo-SEM). The results show that EDC/NHS is a better collagen crosslinking agent compared to Lyofix. The best source for the preparation of thermally stable films is piggy collagen, whose denaturation temperature after crosslinking with EDC/NHS was about 69 °C and could represent more than adequate substitution for cow collagen, which is currently most used in the field of tissue engineering and food industry.
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The use of microcalorimetric methods in the study of the protective effects of chemical chaperons
Bohunská, Miroslava ; Pekař, Miloslav (referee) ; Krouská, Jitka (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the study of protective substances against denaturation processes, called chemical chaperones. The theoretical part describes the general characteristics of proteins, description of selected chaperones and methods of differential scanning calorimetry. In the experimental part, the protective effects of four potential protective agents - trehalose, guanidine hydrochloride, 3-hydroxybutyrate and hydroxyectoine - were investigated on the lysozyme model protein. The protective effects of the individual substances were examined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), which determined the denaturation temperature of lysozyme in the presence of preservatives. Of all the chemical chaperones examined, the highest protective effect was observed with 3-hydroxybutyrate, which shifted the denaturation temperature to higher levels, and guanidine hydrochloride, which on the other hand lowered the denaturation temperature. At the same time, a reversible denaturation process was found in some substances, which was the most intense in GuHCl.
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Study on protective effect of 3-hydroxybutyrate and its derivatives
Černá, Klára ; Smilek, Jiří (referee) ; Obruča, Stanislav (advisor)
The aim of this thesis is the study of chemical chaperones, as a preservative enzymes before denaturing processes. In the experimental part of the study we investigated the protective effects of five selected potential protective compounds – derivatives of 3-hydroxybutyrate – two model enzymes: lipase and lysozyme. Protective effects of potential chemical chaperones were investigated by dynamic light scattering (DLS), which was determined by the size distribution of the aggregates lipase produced depending on the temperature at the heat-induced denaturation. Further we have been used differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), which was determined by the temperature of the denaturation of lysozyme in the presence or absence of potentially protective substances. The last parameter was to determine the effect of potentially protective agents at different concentrations on the catalytic activity of lipase and determining the residual lipase activity after application of denaturing two factors – the high temperature and freezing. Of all tested structural analogues of 3-hydroxybutyrate was the highest protective effect observed (stabilization of enzyme molecules) with the succinate, which has two carboxyl groups. Conversely, 1,3-butanediol showed virtually no protective activity, indicating that the presence of carboxyl groups on the protective effect of essential. The low protective efficacy butyrate further indicates that it is essential that an effective protectant in addition to the carboxyl group contained as a further functional group – either carboxyl or hydroxyl. More significant protective effect was observed in 3-hydroxybutyrate than in 2-hydroxybutyrate. Interestingly, the effective protectant while at higher concentrations strongly inhibit the enzyme activity of the model enzyme, which is probably related to the solvation and conformations of the protein in the presence of protectant and the availability of the active site for the substrate.
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Processing stability of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)
Palkovský, Radim ; Figalla, Silvestr (referee) ; Tocháček, Jiří (advisor)
The aim of this thesis was to observe and to evaluate the effects of selected additives on stabilization of two poly-3-hydroxybutyrates - Biomer and Hydal. In the experimental section of the thesis,the physical properties of pure polymers, polymers with mixture of polylactid acid, boron nitride and Citroflex 4A as well as the samples with five different additives which were added to this mixture, were meassured. Whilst processing the samples, the torque inside of the kneader was recorded. Tensile strength, Young´s modulus and relative extension were evaluated using tensile tests. Next, the differential scanning calorimetry was used to determine the melting points and their changes in comparison to the pure polymers. To evaluate the thermooxidative stability, method of induction periods was used, where the amount of time needed for degradation to make the material brittle was observed and recorded. These methods determined the the Stabilizer 9000 (Raschig) as the most suitable, owing to its better thermooxidative stability and considerable relative extension. As for DHT-4A on the other hand, it was proven that within P3HB it supports degrading processes, which devaluate the processing properties of this material even more. Amongst the other additives no significant influence on the material was observed and the changes of properties were attributed to the mixture of PLA and the other substances.
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Characterization of peat
Freithová, Štěpánka ; Mikšík, František (referee) ; Kotlík, Josef (advisor)
Peatlands are considered to be valuable ecosystems on the Planet and play an important role in many processes globally likewise and in the landscape. They are important for maintaining a global biodiversity, play an important role in landscape hydrology and can be a source of drinking water. They can help minimize floods and contribute to climate change mitigation. The peat bogs are one of the largest terrestrial carbon reservoirs. They have been storing carbon for centuries. Many of peat functions are affected due to human activities. It can result into release of greenhouse gases into atmosphere and the excretion of organic carbon into watercourses. The subject of the thesis is understanding of the mechanisms of water binding in peat and exploring possible dependencies within the depth profile of the peatlands using thermal analytical methods, more preciously using thermogravimetry (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The stability of water molecule bridge (WaMB) was investigated. It was found out that the minimum temperature required for WaMB abatement decrease and the whole structure becomes less stable with increasing peat layer depth. Water release processes were evaluated with the meaning of the TGA measurements. A decreasing trend in the degradation of thermolabile substances and an increasing trend in thermostable substances within the peat profile were observed.
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Properties and utilization of Sea-buckthorn oil
Trávníčková, Eva ; Kučerík, Jiří (referee) ; Zemanová, Jana (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the properties and utilization of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) and sea buckthorn oil. Sea Buckthorn oil contains wide range of substances important for health, for example vitamin E, vitamin A, carotenoids, flavonoids, sterols and essential unsaturated fatty acids. Sea Buckthorn oil is commonly used in treatment of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Its antioxidant properties are of great importance; it has UV-blocking activity and anti-aging effects. It accelerates healing of injuries and burns. In this work there are methods of thermal analysis such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetry (TG) are employed and described. These methods were used to study thermal and thermo-oxidative stability and physical-chemical behavior of the sea buckthorn oil. DSC method was used in the slow and rapid cooling regime which revealed the sensitivity of oil to the thermal history and also the fact that the resulting endotherms do not correspond to melting temperatures of sea buckthorn oil pure components. Application of TG method revealed that oxygen has only minor effect on thermo-oxidative stability; degradation of sea buckthorn oil is caused mainly by the elevated temperature.
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Development and assessment of selected properties of emulsion cosmetics
Kuchyňová, Jitka ; Souralová Popelková, Miriam (referee) ; Zemanová, Jana (advisor)
This bachelor´s thesis focuses on assessment of selected properties of emulsion cosmetic product called Soothing face mask, which is produced by SynCare company. Thesis is targeted on rheological properties of the product. Basic rheological properties were measured by Brookfield viscosimeter in experimental part of the thesis. Short part of the text is dedicated to thermic analysis field, which may provide some useful pieces of information for storage of products in cryogenic temperature and development of emulsion products with good cryogenic-temperature resistance. Chemical properties of Soothing face mask product are expressed by description of particular characteristics of cosmetic ingredients in the product.
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Study of energy accumulation during phase change of paraffin wax
Lapčíková, Tereza ; Krouská, Jitka (referee) ; Zmeškal, Oldřich (advisor)
This thesis deals with the study of the process of energy storage during phase transformation, the so-called latent heat for commercial materials of the Rubitherm® RT line (Rubitherm Technologies GmbH) with applications in the construction industry. The thermophysical properties of Rubitherm® RT35HC, RT28HC and RT18HC materials differing in phase transformation temperature were investigated using the transient method. For the Rubitherm® RT35HC material a value of the thermal conductivity coefficient in the solid phase of 0.21 W/m/K and in the liquid phase of 0.23 W/m/K was determined. The specific heat capacity value in the solid phase was determined to be 1980 J/kg/K and in the liquid phase 1995 J/kg/K. For Rubitherm® RT28HC, the value of the thermal conductivity coefficient in the solid phase was determined to be 0,23 W/m/K and the value of the specific heat capacity in the solid phase was determined to be 1997 J/kg/K. For the Rubitherm® RT18HC material, a liquid phase thermal conductivity coefficient of 0,27 W/m/K and a liquid phase specific heat capacity of 2010 J/kg/K were determined. Using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), the melting temperature of the Rubitherm® RT28HC sample was determined at 27.43 °C and solidification at 23.51 °C, while for the Rubitherm® RT35HC sample melting occurred at 36.51 °C and solidification at 31.86 °C and 32.28 °C. In the experimental part of this work, modifications were made to the measuring apparatus used in such a way that it could be used for the study of materials that change their state of matter during the experiment.
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Characterization of peat
Freithová, Štěpánka ; Mikšík, František (referee) ; Kotlík, Josef (advisor)
Peatlands are considered to be valuable ecosystems on the Planet and play an important role in many processes globally likewise and in the landscape. They are important for maintaining a global biodiversity, play an important role in landscape hydrology and can be a source of drinking water. They can help minimize floods and contribute to climate change mitigation. The peat bogs are one of the largest terrestrial carbon reservoirs. They have been storing carbon for centuries. Many of peat functions are affected due to human activities. It can result into release of greenhouse gases into atmosphere and the excretion of organic carbon into watercourses. The subject of the thesis is understanding of the mechanisms of water binding in peat and exploring possible dependencies within the depth profile of the peatlands using thermal analytical methods, more preciously using thermogravimetry (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The stability of water molecule bridge (WaMB) was investigated. It was found out that the minimum temperature required for WaMB abatement decrease and the whole structure becomes less stable with increasing peat layer depth. Water release processes were evaluated with the meaning of the TGA measurements. A decreasing trend in the degradation of thermolabile substances and an increasing trend in thermostable substances within the peat profile were observed.
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The use of microcalorimetric methods in the study of the protective effects of chemical chaperons
Bohunská, Miroslava ; Pekař, Miloslav (referee) ; Krouská, Jitka (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the study of protective substances against denaturation processes, called chemical chaperones. The theoretical part describes the general characteristics of proteins, description of selected chaperones and methods of differential scanning calorimetry. In the experimental part, the protective effects of four potential protective agents - trehalose, guanidine hydrochloride, 3-hydroxybutyrate and hydroxyectoine - were investigated on the lysozyme model protein. The protective effects of the individual substances were examined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), which determined the denaturation temperature of lysozyme in the presence of preservatives. Of all the chemical chaperones examined, the highest protective effect was observed with 3-hydroxybutyrate, which shifted the denaturation temperature to higher levels, and guanidine hydrochloride, which on the other hand lowered the denaturation temperature. At the same time, a reversible denaturation process was found in some substances, which was the most intense in GuHCl.
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