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SMV-2023-57: EM analysis of microorganisms II
Hrubanová, Kamila
The aim of the contract research was the expert analysis of microbiological samples with biotechnological significance with the intention of describing the ultrastructure of the cells, which depends on the cultivation conditions of the industrial process. The collaboration included cryogenic preparation of samples, followed by microbial microscopy using low-temperature electron microscopy (cryo-SEM), and selected samples were processed for transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Furthermore, spectroscopic measurements were performed using Raman spectroscopy.
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SMV-2023-56: EM analysis of microorganisms
Hrubanová, Kamila
The aim of the contract research was the expert analysis of microbiological samples with the intention of describing morphological changes dependent on culture conditions. The collaboration included cryogenic preparation of samples, followed by microbial microscopy using low-temperature electron microscopy (cryo-SEM), and selected samples were processed for transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Furthermore, spectroscopic measurements were performed using Raman spectroscopy.
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Preservative systems for natural cosmetics
Koblasová, Dana ; Veselá, Mária (referee) ; Zemanová, Jana (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of naturally derived preservatives against selected microorganisms. Theoretical part is focused on description of the most used natural, naturally derived and synthetic preservatives, on the safety of preservatives and finally, the issue of contamination of cosmetic products by microorganisms. In experimental part, antimicrobial activity of 4 naturally derived preservatives was evaluated against selected microorganisms, which were bacteria Micrococcus luteus, Kocuria rosea, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Serratia marcescens and one yeast Candida vini. The tested preservatives were from MinaSolve company - E-LEEN Green A, which contains pentylene glycol and phenylpropanol, E-LEEN Green OR, which is composed of citrus extracts, citric acid, ascorbic acid and pentylene glycol, Green B, which contains benzoic acid, sodium benzoate and pentylene glycol and Hexam+, which is a mixture of pentylene glycol and hexamidin diisethionate. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated by agar diffusion method. The highest antimicrobial activity showed Hexam+, the lowest E-LEEN Green OR. E-LEEN Green A and Green B did not show any antimicrobial activity against any microorganism in the 1% tested concentration. The measured values of the inhibition zones show that the most resistant microorganisms from all the tested in this thesis are Bacillus cereus and Bacillus subtilis and the least resistant are Micrococcus luteus and Kocuria rosea.
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Microbiology of raw milk and milk after treatment
Pláničková, Jana ; Vítová, Eva (referee) ; Omelková, Jiřina (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is microbiology of raw milk and heat treatment milk, pasteurized and UHT treatment. There are described the most important and the most common microorganisms that contaminate milk, spoilage and pathogenic in the theoretical part. Practical part was provided in laboratory of diary factory. There were determined counts of microorganisms in raw, pasteurized and UHT milk by microbiological analysis.
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Importance and utilization of cellulases
Stuchlíková, Olga ; Babák, Libor (referee) ; Omelková, Jiřina (advisor)
The theoretical part of my bachelor thesis focuses on studying plant cells and polysaccharides, from which the cell wall is made of. The main attention is held on cellulose. Secondly, cellulases and microorganisms, which produce these enzymes, are mentioned. This work also deals with the actual use of cellulases in industry and agriculture. The last chapter of the theoretical part is devoted to immobilization, immobilized enzymes and their use in practice. The practical part of my bachelor thesis focuses on determination of basic properties of commercially used enzyme Celluclast 1.5 L. The temperature and pH optimum and temperature and pH stability were determined experimentally. The attention is also held on immobilization of these cellulases on synthetically prepared carrier „Sorsilen“. Subsequently, basic characteristics were determined as well as for soluble form of commercial enzyme.
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Design and Operation of Water Disinfections Plants
Krupicová, Simona ; Rajnochová, Markéta (referee) ; Kučera, Tomáš (advisor)
In the first part of my bachelor thesis I deal with individual disinfectants used for hygienic supply of drinking water based on chlorine and without chlorine. Then I mention the operation without chlorine disinfectants. In the second part of this thesis I describe individual plants using various disinfection methods and at the end of the thesis I compare these methods and use it in practice.
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Optical micromanipulation and Raman spectroscopy of cells in microfluidic systems
Klementová, Tereza ; Samek, Ota (referee) ; Mravec, Filip (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with optimization of analysis process and measuring antibiotics induced changes in E. coli cells via Raman spectroscopy, LTRS and microfluidic systems. Optical micromanipulation by a laser beam allows noncontact and noninvasive manipulation of objects on scale 10^-5–10^-8 m, for example bacterial cells. Microfluidic device consists of microchannels and microchambers in transparent polymer and it is used for isolation, observation and cultivation of bacterial cells. Combination of these methods gives an effective tool for observation, manipulation and analysis of microorganisms. E. coli is a microorganism potentially pathogenic for humans and faster detection of its sensitivity to antibiotic treatment would make the whole process of diagnostics and treatment easier. We performed laser tweezer-Raman spectroscopy and conventional Raman spectroscopy of bacterial cells and cells under antibiotic stress and collected Raman spectra and characteristic areas were compared with literature to establish the reliability and usefulness of this method.
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Silver based raw materials for cosmetic purposes
Čaková, Adriana ; Ďubašáková, Mária (referee) ; Zemanová, Jana (advisor)
The purpose of this bachelor’s thesis was a research about silver based cosmetic products and determination of antimicrobial activity on certain species of microorganisms by chosen silver based cosmetic products. Theoretical part is focused on the problematics of silver based cosmetic products, on their main purpose, physically chemical characteristics and toxicological profile. In the theoretical part is also mentioned problematics of legislative, mainly the safety and real effectivity of tested cosmetic products. Experimental part was focused on determination of antimicrobial activity of chosen silver based cosmetic products. Two silver based cosmetic product were used to determined antimicrobial activity on selected microorganisms Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus luteus, Kocuria rosea, Serratia marcescens a Candida vini. From result it is apparent, that both of used Cosmetic product showed antimicrobial activity, but not on every used microorganism.
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The influence of thermal treatment on life of particular food products.
Žůrková, Pavla ; Ing.Gabriela Dereňová (referee) ; Ing.Petr Koflak (advisor)
This work deals with influence of heat processing on longevity of two selected products of the packing company Seliko trading a.s. For the research there were selected products Sterilised sauerkraut in sweet-sour pickle and Fatback spread. Evaluation has been done in laboratory premises of the packing company. There has been monitored mikrobiological stability after heat processing and sensory properties of the mentioned products always with an interval of one month. During the monitored seven months there appeared changes in taste and consistence of the products that are not defective in these products. The microbiological test taken after seven months was negative, just like at the beginning of the experiment. The result of the given findings is that the heat sterilisation was efficient and that during the storage there did not rise number of micro-organisms in the products.
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Application of thermal analysis in physiological characterization of microorganisms
Kočiová, Silvia ; Obruča, Stanislav (referee) ; Sedláček, Petr (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the applicability of thermal analysis in the influence of stress factors on microorganisms. The main aim of the presented work was to design and implement a series of experiments to thest the usability of advanced methods of thermal analysis in the characterization of microorganisms. Two bacterial strains were used as model organisms: Cupriavidus necator H16 and its mutant strain Cupriavidus necator PHB-4, which differs in the ability to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates. The basic technique used thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), which was optimized and applied in the study of water transport, behavior and determination of intracellular water content with respect to the influence of the presence of intracellular PHB granules. The results of this method were subsequently supported by TEM photos.
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