Baseline levels of integrated biomarker response index (IBR) in Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819) of BouIsmail bay for monitoring Algerian Bays (Mediterranean Sea).

The Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) technique was used to determine the relationship between the integrated biomarker response index (IBR) with the most important confounding factors (Temperature, pH, Salinity and Dissolved oxygen), in order to define: (1) the baseline assessment criteria (BAC), (2) the environmental assessment criteria (EAC) and (3) the BouIsmail Bay (BIB) -Taxonomy by using Mytilus galloprovincialis sampled from two references sites in BIB (W. Tipaza, Algeria) during one season. Therefore, our results show that, the temperature appeared as a major factor for the explanation of the model.

Modeling integrated biomarker response (IBR) index for the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamark 1819) exposed to heavy metal mixture using the CCF design.

Marine pollutants such as heavy metals (HMs) are considered among the most copious oxidative stress (OS) inducers in marine organisms which leads to reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation. Complementary to our previous bioassays studies, the present research focuses on Catalase (CAT), Glutathione S-transferase (GST) and Malondialdehyde (MDA) as oxidative stress biomarkers and the integrated biomarker response (IBR) indexes (IBR and IBR) as an ecotoxicological assessment tool in Mytilus galloprovincialis using central composite face centered (CCF) design. The oxidative stress biomarkers were measured in adult mussels (45-55 mm) on 3 days-exposed under different sub-lethal concentrations of cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu).

Use of COMSOL software for modeling and simulation of copper removal in a dynamic mode on a new biowaste.

The main purpose of this investigation is to model the results related to biosorption using COMSOL (Multiphysics 4.3a), and to solve the advection-dispersion equation by using both linear and Langmuir models. A bidimensional model was then proposed to study the mass transfer in the process of copper ions sorption in a dynamic mode on cider vinegar residues.

Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Algerian essential oil extracted by hydrodistillation assisted by electromagnetic induction heating.

Hydro-distillation assisted by electromagnetic induction heating (H-EMIH) was employed to extract essential oil (EO) from Algerian fresh orange peels (). H-EMIH was compared with conventional hydro-distillation (C-H) in terms of hydro-distillation time, yield, chemical composition and, antibacterial and antioxidant activities. It was found that extraction of EO with H-EMIH gave a maximal yield of 3.

Morphology, Rheology and Crystallization in Relation to the Viscosity Ratio of Polystyrene/Polypropylene Polymer Blends.

Microfibrillar and droplet morphology of polypropylene (PP) phase dispersed in polypropylene (PS) was fabricated by using melt-extrusion. This morphology was obtained by introducing isotactic PP (20 wt.%) with different viscosity in the PS matrix (80 wt.

Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of deacetylated xanthan derivatives as new excipients in the formulation of chitosan-based polyelectrolytes for the sustained release of tramadol.

This paper addressed the application of deacetylated xanthan (XGDS) and chitosan (CTS) as a mixture blend forming hydrophilic matrices for Tramadol (TD) sustained release tablets. XGDSs derivatives were obtained by alkaline treatment of xanthan gum (XG) with various degrees of deacetylation (DD). The obtained products were characterized in terms of structural, thermal and physicochemical properties.

Rheology, dynamic light scattering and physicochemical characterization of octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) modified starch in aqueous solution.

Physicochemical and rheological properties of hydrophobically modified starch by octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) have been evaluated in order to investigate the effects of concentration and temperature on its aggregation phenomenon in an aqueous solution. The analysis of particle size distribution showed the existence of two modes of aggregation by intramolecular bonds, whereas beyond the critical aggregation concentration a second population appears which seems to be induced by the intermolecular interactions. From the rheological analysis of OSA starch solutions, three behaviour classes were observed.

Design and characterization of calcium-free in-situ gel formulation based on sodium alginate and chitosan.

The aim of this study was to prepare and evaluate calcium-free sustained release drug delivery systems, based on the in-situ gelation of oral suspensions containing chitosan, sodium alginate and Ranitidine as drug model. The combined effects of polymer concentrations and their interactions on the rheological characteristics of both gels and suspensions and, on the kinetics of drug release were evaluated by using a central composite face-centered design. Rheological analysis showed that suspensions were potentially stable, with a viscosity increased by 1000 times compared to that of water.

Design of antihistaminic transdermal films based on alginate-chitosan polyelectrolyte complexes: characterization and permeation studies.

The purpose of this study was to develop suitable matrix-type transdermal drug delivery systems of Ketotifen fumarate (KF) as antiasthmatic drugs. Chitosan-alginate polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) films were used as drug release regulators for KF. Antihistaminic films with variable PEC compositions were prepared using different ratios of chitosan (CTS) to sodium alginate (ALG).

Synthesis, physicochemical, structural and rheological characterizations of carboxymethyl xanthan derivatives.

The aim of this work was to synthesize a carboxymethylated xanthan (CMXG) via an etherification reaction between different ratios (2, 4, and 6) of xanthan gum (XG) and monochloroacetic acid (MCAA) using the Williamson synthesis method. The synthetized products were characterized in terms of their physico-chemical and rheological properties. Both FTIR and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (H(1) NMR) analyses confirmed the grafting of carboxymethyl groups on xanthan hydroxyl groups.

Synthesis and evaluation of the structural and physicochemical properties of carboxymethyl pregelatinized starch as a pharmaceutical excipient.

A pregelatinized starch (PGS) was derivatized with sodium chloroacetate (SCA) in alcoholic medium under alkaline condition to produce carboxymethyl pregelatinized starch (CMPGS) with various degrees of substitution (DS). Influence of the molar ratio of SCA to the glucopyranose units (SCA/GU), reaction time, temperature and the amount of sodium hydroxide on the degree of substitution (DS) and the reaction efficiency (RE) was studied. An optimal concentration of 30% of NaOH, for a reaction time of 1 h at 50 °C and molar ratio (SCA/GU) equal to 1.

Thermo sensitive behavior of cellulose derivatives in dilute aqueous solutions: from macroscopic to mesoscopic scale.

Thermal behaviors of thermo sensitive hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), methyl cellulose (MC) and methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose (MHPC) solutions have been investigated in dilute regime of concentration (C View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Separation of water from metal working emulsions by ultrafiltration using vibratory membranes.

In this paper, we investigate the application of a vibratory shear-enhanced filtration system (VSEP) to separation of water from oil-in-water emulsions. The VSEP module consists in an annular membrane of 500 cm(2) area which oscillates azimuthally in its own plane with an amplitude depending upon frequency. Polyethersulfone (PES) membranes of 50 and 20 kDa were used.

Optimization of oil removal from oily wastewater by electrocoagulation using response surface method.

Electrocoagulation process with sacrificial aluminium anode was used to separate oil from oily wastewater emulsion. A preliminary experimental study was performed to evaluate the most accurate operating parameters, which are then used for the determination of oil removal efficiency. An experimental design using response surface method (RSM) was then applied and oil separation was estimated by measuring turbidity and chemical oxygen demand (COD).