Analysis of Giving Robust and Ubiquitous Security Support System for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks

Impact of Ripening and Growth Conditions on Lipid Composition in Fruit Membrane Fractions

by Er. Kailash Aseri*,

- Published in Journal of Advances in Science and Technology, E-ISSN: 2230-9659

Volume 3, Issue No. 4, Feb 2012, Pages 0 - 0 (0)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals


ABSTRACT

plastid andmicrosomal membrane fractions from pericarp tissue were analysed at harvest andafter four or 12 days of storage. After 12 days at either 15° or 2°, the ratioof phospholipids (PL) to protein in microsomes declined, with a concomitantincrease in the ratios of total membrane sterols (TMS) and cerebrosides (CB) toPL. The TMS:PL and CB:PL ratios also increased in crude plastid fractions. Inboth microsomes and plastids, free sterols (FS) increased more at 2° than at15°, and hence accounted for a larger percentage of the TMS (FS + acylatedsteryl glycosides + steryl glycosides). The ratio of stigmasterol to sitosterolin all steryl lipids, but particularly in FS, increased more at 15° than at 2°.The unsaturation index of fatty acids in PL and galactolipids generallyincreased slightly during storage at both 15° and 2°. The ratio of phosphatidylethanolamineto phosphatidylcholine increased in both membrane fractions at bothtemperatures. In plastids, the ratio of mono- to digalactosyldiacylglycerolsdeclined substantially at 2° but not at 15°. Plastids andmicrosomal membranes were isolated from pericarp tissue of mature-green andred-ripe bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) fruit harvested from greenhouse- and field-grown plants. The lipidcomposition of these membrane fractions changed much more with ripening offield-grown than greenhouse-grown fruit. Also, the phospholipid (PL), freesterol (FS), steryl glycoside (SG), and acylated steryl glycoside (ASG) contentof microsomes and plastids from green and red fruit were very different underthe two growing conditions. Total steryl lipids (TSL = FS + SG + ASG) and theTSL: PL ratio increased in microsomes and decreased in plastids with ripening.These changes were much greater in field-grown fruit. The ASG : SG ratiodecreased with ripening in both membrane fractions under both growing conditions.Ripening and growth conditions affected the phospholipid and sterol com­positionin plastids much more than in microsomes. Lipid changes associated with thechloroplast to chromoplast transformation were similar in field- andgreenhouse-grown fruit, including an increase in the galactolipid : PL ratio.

KEYWORD

mobile ad-hoc networks, security support system, plastids, microsomal membranes, phospholipids, sterols, cerebrosides, free sterols, fatty acids, lipid composition

INTRODUCTION

Formaldehyde contained phenolic resins are best with wood based cheap composites due to the excellent adhesion with cellulosic materials. (Arndt Karl, 1970) has reported phenol-HCHO resins for building materials. A typical material composed of phenol-HCHO resin precondensate, acid hardener, an ethyle ne glycol, BuOH or terpineol ester, mineral filler [such as CaO, Ca(OH)2 CaSO4 or CaCO3] and an additive such as sand were suitable for use as building material. Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (Sarabhai, 1980). has reported phenolic resin prepared by treating HCHO with bisphenol/cardanol mixture in presence of basic catalyst. America Potash Chem. Corp. British patent

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Resole type phenolics possess exceptional adhesive properties and have high rigidity, dimensional stability and exceptional heat and fire resistance due to highly cross linked aromatic structure (Bledzki, et. al., 1996. (Achari and Ramaswamy, 1998. (Harikumar, et. al., 1999). Phenolic resin generates chemical bonding with lignocellulosic reinforcement leading to strong forces between fiber and resin. Thus high compatibility in the system between fiber and polymer is achieved (Sreekala, et. al., 1997). Kazak et. al., have reported the fiber reinforced phenolics and improved techniques of their properties via post curing. They have reported the thermo mechanical behavior and effects of post curing on a range of glass-phenolics and provide a relationship that allows prediction of the TG over broad range of post cure times and temperatures using dynamic mechanical analysis. In their study they used phenolic-furan copolymer and a rubber modified resol (Stephen, et. al., 1999. Hew-Der-Wu, et. al., 1996) have described the study of phenoxy resin toughened phenolic resin. They have studied the rheological behavior of phenoxy/phenol solution and mechanical properties.

MATERIAL AND METHOD

Composite materials are formed by the combination of two or more materials, which retain their respective characteristics when combined together, but their chemical and mechanical properties are improved upon combination. “Two or more dissimilar materials when combined are stronger than that of Individual materials.” Today, where in world market demands for product performance are ever increases, composite materials have proven to be effective in reducing cost and improve in performance. Composites solve problems; raise performance levels by development of many new materials.

HISTORY

The use of natural composite materials has been a part of man’s technology; the first ancient builder used straw to reinforce mud bricks. The 12th century Mongols made the advance weapons of their day with bows that were smaller and more powerful than which bonded with natural pine resin. The tendons were placed on the tense of the bow, the bamboo was used as a core, and sheets of horn were laminated the compression side of the bow. The entire structure was tightly wrapped using the rosin adhesive. The 12th century weapons designers certainly understood the principles of composite design. In the recent time some of the old museum pieces were strung and tested. They were about 80% as some modern composite bows (Doppler, 1998). In the late 1800s Canoe builders were experimenting with gluing together 1st graft paper with shellac to form paper laminates. While the concept was such the materials did not perform well. In the year between 1870 and 1890, revolution was occurring in chemistry, first synthetic (man-made) resins were developed, which could be converted liquid to solid polymerization. These polymer resins are transformed from liquid state to solid state by crosslinking the molecules. Early synthetic resin included cellulose, melamine and Bakelite. In the early 1930s two chemical companies that were working on the development of polymer resins were American Cyanamid and DuPont. In the course of the experimentation, both the companies independently formulated polyester resin first time. In the same time period, Owens-Illinois Glass Company began the glass fiber into a textile fabric on commercial bases. During the time between 1934 and 1936, experimenter Ray Green, in Ohio combined these two new products and began molding small boats. This was the beginning of modern composites. During World War II the development of required non-metallic housings and the US military advanced fledgling composites technology with many research projects. Immediately following war II composite materials immersed as major engineering material. First composites industry began in earnest in the late 1940s and developed in 1950s. Most of the composites processing methods used today like molding, filament winding, hand lay-up technique, resin transfer molding, vacuum bagging were all developed and used in production between 1946 and 1950. Some products manufactured from composites during this period included: boats bodies (corvette), truck parts, aircrafts component, underground storage tank, buildings and many familiar products. Composites typically use thermoset resins, which begin as liquid polymers converted to solid during the molding process. This process known as crosslinking is irreversible. Because of this, these polymers are known as thermosets and cannot be melted and reshaped. The benefit of composite materials have fueled growth of new application markets such as transportation, constructions, corrosion resistance, marine infrastructure, consumer products, electrical, aircraft and aerospace application and business equipments. High strength: Composite materials can be designed to meet the specific requirements of an application. A distinct advantage of composites over other materials is ability to use many combinations of resins and reinforcement. Light weight: Composites are materials that can be designed for both light weight and high strength. In fact composites are used to produce the highest strength to weight ratio structures known to man. Corrosion resistance: Composites products provide long-term resistance from severe chemical and temperature environments. Composites are the materials choice for outdoor exposure, chemical handling application and severe environments service. Design flexibility: Composites have an advantage over other materials because they can mold into complex shapes at relatively low cost. The flexibility creating complex shapes offers designers a freedom that hallmarks composites achievement. Durability: Composite structures have an exceedingly along life span with low maintenance requirements, the longevity of composite is a beneficial critical applications. In a half–century of composite development, well desired composite structures have yet to wear out. Compare a ¼ inch diameter steel rod to a ¼ inch diameter glass fiber composites rod. The steel rod will have higher tensile strength and compressive strength, but weight is more. If the fiber glass rod were increased in diameter to the same weight as steel rod, it would be stronger (CFA, 2003). Automotive industries in Europe show large interest in NFC (Natural Fiber Composite) that can be used in load bearing elements of cars. Some of the beneficial points for using composites over conventional ones are below (Gayer and Schuh, 1999). • Tensile strength of composites is four to six times greater than that of steel or aluminium • Improved torsional stiffness and impact properties • Composite have higher fatigue endurance limit (up to 60% of ultimate tensile strength) • Composite materials are 30-45% lighter than aluminium structures designed to the same functional requirements

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• Composites are more versatile than metals and can be tailored to meet performance needs and complex design requirements • Long life offers, excellent fatigue, impact, environmental resistance and reduced maintenance • Composites enjoy reduced life cycle cost compare to metals • Composite exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and fire retardancy • Improved appearance with smooth surfaces and readily incorporable integral decorative melamine are other characteristics of composites • Composite parts can eliminate joints/ fasteners, providing part by simplification and integrated design compared to conventional metallic parts. Different types of fibers for reinforcement and study of their properties Natural cellulose based fibers are gaining attention as their application is diversified into engineering end uses such as building materials and structural parts for motor vehicles (Maguno, 1999. Al-Qureshi, 1999). where light weight is required. There are at least 1000 types of plant that bear usable fibers (Robson, et. al., 1993). India, endowed with an abundant availability of natural fibers such as jute, coir, sisal, pineapple, ramie, bamboo, banana, etc. have focused on the development of natural fiber composites. Primarily explore value-added application avenues. Such natural fiber composites are well suited as wood substitutes in the housing and construction sector (Senthil and Rakkappam, 1997). In order to save a crop from extinction and to ensure a reasonable return to the farmers, non-traditional outlets have to be explored for the fiber. One such avenue is in the area of fiber-reinforced composites. Such composites can be used as a substitute for timber as well as in number of less demanding applications (Senthil and Rakkappam, 1997). The estimated global tonnage of fibrous raw material from agricultural crops is provided in Table 1.1 (Saraf and Samal, 1984). Jute, sisal, banana and coir, the major sources of natural fibers are grown in many parts of the world. Some of them have aspect ratios (ratio of length to diameters) > 1000 and can be woven easily. These fibers are extensively used for cordage, obtained from different parts of plants, e. g. Jute and remie are obtained from stem; sisal, banana and pineapple from the leaf; cotton from seeds; coir from fruit, vegetables. The properties of Jute is an attractive natural fiber for reinforcement in composites because of its low cost, renewable nature and much lower energy requirement for processing. Apart from much lower cost and renewable nature of jute and much lower energy requirement for the production of jute (only 2% of that of glass) makes it attractive as a reinforcing fiber in composites (Das, et. al., 1980).

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Corresponding Author Er. Kailash Aseri*

Assistant Professor, Maharishi Dayanad College, Sri Ganganagar (Raj) E-Mail –