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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259569
title: Automotive waste oil as an additive in concrete mixtures: its use is feasible

description: ABSTRACT Finding a use for Automotive Residual Oil (ARO) is preponderant for society, since one liter of this liquid is capable of contaminating one million liters of drinking water, without counting the damages to agricultural soils and groundwater. The purpose of this work is to study the physical and mechanical properties of concrete by incorporating ARA in dosages between 0.10% and 0.80% by weight of cement. To achieve this goal, settlements of fresh mixtures and resistances of hardened concrete were obtained for different dosages of ARO. From the resistances obtained after 28 days, a polynomial regression curve is presented that allows obtaining an optimum value of ARO, this value is used in the air content and setting time tests for fresh concrete. While for the hardened concrete tests were carried out resistance to compression, tensile, ultrasonic pulse speed, absorption and adhesion developed between concrete and bars with projections. The results indicate that dosages of ARO between 0.10% and 0.30%, provide greater resistance to compression of the concrete, with an optimum dose of 0.14%. When using the optimal dose of ARO it was validated that all but two of the tests carried out in this study are similar to the control concrete, the exceptions were the resistance to compression that increases by 8% and the adhesion developed between the concrete and, bars with projections decreases by 9%. Therefore, it is concluded that the use of ARO as an additive in concrete, at 0.14% by weight of cement, is feasible in non-structural concrete mixtures, specifically in curbs, rigid pavements, sidewalks, blocks, pavers and paths pedestrian Being the use of the ARO as an additive, a significant contribution to reduce the damage it generates to the ecosystem.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259572
title: Pharmacopuncture using acupoints Hou Hai and Bai Hui in estrous synchronization protocols in goats

description: ABSTRACT The efficiency of administration of subdoses of eCG in the Bai Hui and Hou Hai acupoints in oestrus synchronization protocols in goats was evaluated. In the first stage, 57 goats were randomly assigned to four treatments: T1- 300UI of intramuscular eCG (IM); T2- 60UI of eCG in acupoint Hou Hai; T3- 60UI of eCG in the Bai Hui acupoint and T4- 60UI of eCG IM; and in the second stage, 28 goats were randomly assigned to three treatments: T1-300UI of eCG IM; T2-30UI of eCG in the Bai Hui acupoint and T3- 30UI of eCG IM. At the end of the hormonal treatment the goats were monitored for estrus detection, and evaluation of reproductive behavior. The data were submitted to normality analysis, followed by appropriate statistical tests for each variable. In the first experimental stage, a longer duration of estrus in the T1 goats (P= 0.009) was obtained. In the second experimental stage, a greater number of animals were obtained in estrus at T1 (P= 0.03). The other variables for both experiments were not influenced by the treatments (P&gt; 0.05), demonstrating that administration of eCG subdoses in the Bai Hui and Hou Hai acupoints was efficient to synchronize the estrus.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259575.v1
title: Mini-percoll gradient may be used for frozen-thawed sperm selection in sheep

description: ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effect of increasing centrifugal force and reducing centrifugation time and volume in Percoll protocols on ram sperm parameters. Commercial semen of Santa Inês rams were used and five treatments were performed: traditional Percoll and mini-Percoll (MP) techniques (I- 5000 x g, 5min; II- 2500 x g, 5min; III- 1250 x g, 5min; IV- 700 x g, 10min). At post-thawing (PT) and post-selection protocols (0h), samples were assessed for spermatozoa recovery rate, motility, plasma membrane (PM) integrity, sperm capacitation and morphology and incubated at 37 C for 1, 2 and 3h. The sperm recovery rate averaged 9.1±1.4%, and most motility parameters were similar (P&gt; 0.05) among protocols. VCL (µm/s) was higher (P&lt; 0.05) after MP-II, III and IV (66.1±4.5) than traditional Percoll (46.3±4.9). Capacitation status and PM integrity were similar (P&gt; 0.05) among treatments. For the first time, we have demonstrated the reduction of the gradient volume and centrifugation time associated with an increase on centrifugation force at Percoll can be successfully used for frozen-thawed ram sperm selection. MP may be used instead of traditional Percoll, decreasing costs and semen handling time.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259566
title: Presence of iron in polymers extruded with corrosive contaminants or abrasive fillers

description: Abstract Off-site measurements of the dimensions of extruder screws are used to monitor their wear. This wear causes the presence of metals in the processed polymer. We detected the presence of iron in polymers processed with corrosive contaminants or abrasive fillers. To this end we processed poly(ethylene terephthalate), PET, pure or contaminated with poly(vinyl chloride), PVC, and other thermoplastics reinforced with glass fibers, talc or vegetal fibers, and analyzed the metals in the processed materials by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. We show that iron dispersed in the polymer melt is generated by corrosion from the PET contaminated with PVC and by erosion from abrasive fillers. The contents of iron in the extruded polymers clearly indicate equipment wear. This contaminant acts as a polymer pro-degradant, decreasing its lifetime. Additionally, we show that the lower concentration of iron for composites with vegetal fibers indicates a lower abrasion in comparison to talc and glass fibers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259569.v1
title: Automotive waste oil as an additive in concrete mixtures: its use is feasible

description: ABSTRACT Finding a use for Automotive Residual Oil (ARO) is preponderant for society, since one liter of this liquid is capable of contaminating one million liters of drinking water, without counting the damages to agricultural soils and groundwater. The purpose of this work is to study the physical and mechanical properties of concrete by incorporating ARA in dosages between 0.10% and 0.80% by weight of cement. To achieve this goal, settlements of fresh mixtures and resistances of hardened concrete were obtained for different dosages of ARO. From the resistances obtained after 28 days, a polynomial regression curve is presented that allows obtaining an optimum value of ARO, this value is used in the air content and setting time tests for fresh concrete. While for the hardened concrete tests were carried out resistance to compression, tensile, ultrasonic pulse speed, absorption and adhesion developed between concrete and bars with projections. The results indicate that dosages of ARO between 0.10% and 0.30%, provide greater resistance to compression of the concrete, with an optimum dose of 0.14%. When using the optimal dose of ARO it was validated that all but two of the tests carried out in this study are similar to the control concrete, the exceptions were the resistance to compression that increases by 8% and the adhesion developed between the concrete and, bars with projections decreases by 9%. Therefore, it is concluded that the use of ARO as an additive in concrete, at 0.14% by weight of cement, is feasible in non-structural concrete mixtures, specifically in curbs, rigid pavements, sidewalks, blocks, pavers and paths pedestrian Being the use of the ARO as an additive, a significant contribution to reduce the damage it generates to the ecosystem.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259563
title: Elaboration and characterization of pectin-gellan films added with concentrated supernatant of Streptococcus infantarius fermentations, and EDTA: effects on the growth of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes in a Mexican cheese medium, and physical-mechanical properties

description: Abstract Films were prepared with 0.2% (w/v) gellan gum, 1% (w/v) citric pectin, 0.5% (w/v) glycerol, 5 mM CaCl2, 0.05 M Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and different concentrations of an antimicrobial activity-concentrated supernatant (AMC) obtained from fermentations of Streptococcus infantarius, which produces bacteriocin-like inhibitory substances (i.e., treatments F1, F2 and F3 with 75, 90 and 120 arbitrary units (AU)/mL, respectively). The treatments were based on a minimum-inhibitory-concentration (i.e., AMC, 90 AU/mL, plus EDTA, 0.05 M) for Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes growing in brain-heart-infusion medium at 35 °C. The films hindered the bacterium growth in selective media: E. coli -MacConkey, S. aureus-Baird Parker and L. monocytogenes -Oxford, during 30 days at 25 °C. Moreover, the F2 films entirely inhibited the growth of the tested bacteria in a Mexican cheese medium, in 7-day cultures at 35 °C; contrariwise, controls with no film exhibited bacterial growths in the range 107 -109 CFU/g. The physical-mechanical properties of the films were changed by the addition of EDTA-AMC, being (F2 film)/(control-film with no AMC nor EDTA): Young’s modulus (MPa), 1,394/707; Elongation at break (%), 1.9/9.3; Stress at break (MPa), 5.7/12.6; Water Vapour Permeability (10-11 g m Pa-1 s-1 m -2), 3/20, and Oxygen Permeability (10-12 g m Pa-1 s -1 m-2), 1.9/1.2.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259566.v1
title: Presence of iron in polymers extruded with corrosive contaminants or abrasive fillers

description: Abstract Off-site measurements of the dimensions of extruder screws are used to monitor their wear. This wear causes the presence of metals in the processed polymer. We detected the presence of iron in polymers processed with corrosive contaminants or abrasive fillers. To this end we processed poly(ethylene terephthalate), PET, pure or contaminated with poly(vinyl chloride), PVC, and other thermoplastics reinforced with glass fibers, talc or vegetal fibers, and analyzed the metals in the processed materials by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. We show that iron dispersed in the polymer melt is generated by corrosion from the PET contaminated with PVC and by erosion from abrasive fillers. The contents of iron in the extruded polymers clearly indicate equipment wear. This contaminant acts as a polymer pro-degradant, decreasing its lifetime. Additionally, we show that the lower concentration of iron for composites with vegetal fibers indicates a lower abrasion in comparison to talc and glass fibers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259563.v1
title: Elaboration and characterization of pectin-gellan films added with concentrated supernatant of Streptococcus infantarius fermentations, and EDTA: effects on the growth of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes in a Mexican cheese medium, and physical-mechanical properties

description: Abstract Films were prepared with 0.2% (w/v) gellan gum, 1% (w/v) citric pectin, 0.5% (w/v) glycerol, 5 mM CaCl2, 0.05 M Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and different concentrations of an antimicrobial activity-concentrated supernatant (AMC) obtained from fermentations of Streptococcus infantarius, which produces bacteriocin-like inhibitory substances (i.e., treatments F1, F2 and F3 with 75, 90 and 120 arbitrary units (AU)/mL, respectively). The treatments were based on a minimum-inhibitory-concentration (i.e., AMC, 90 AU/mL, plus EDTA, 0.05 M) for Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes growing in brain-heart-infusion medium at 35 °C. The films hindered the bacterium growth in selective media: E. coli -MacConkey, S. aureus-Baird Parker and L. monocytogenes -Oxford, during 30 days at 25 °C. Moreover, the F2 films entirely inhibited the growth of the tested bacteria in a Mexican cheese medium, in 7-day cultures at 35 °C; contrariwise, controls with no film exhibited bacterial growths in the range 107 -109 CFU/g. The physical-mechanical properties of the films were changed by the addition of EDTA-AMC, being (F2 film)/(control-film with no AMC nor EDTA): Young’s modulus (MPa), 1,394/707; Elongation at break (%), 1.9/9.3; Stress at break (MPa), 5.7/12.6; Water Vapour Permeability (10-11 g m Pa-1 s-1 m -2), 3/20, and Oxygen Permeability (10-12 g m Pa-1 s -1 m-2), 1.9/1.2.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259572.v1
title: Pharmacopuncture using acupoints Hou Hai and Bai Hui in estrous synchronization protocols in goats

description: ABSTRACT The efficiency of administration of subdoses of eCG in the Bai Hui and Hou Hai acupoints in oestrus synchronization protocols in goats was evaluated. In the first stage, 57 goats were randomly assigned to four treatments: T1- 300UI of intramuscular eCG (IM); T2- 60UI of eCG in acupoint Hou Hai; T3- 60UI of eCG in the Bai Hui acupoint and T4- 60UI of eCG IM; and in the second stage, 28 goats were randomly assigned to three treatments: T1-300UI of eCG IM; T2-30UI of eCG in the Bai Hui acupoint and T3- 30UI of eCG IM. At the end of the hormonal treatment the goats were monitored for estrus detection, and evaluation of reproductive behavior. The data were submitted to normality analysis, followed by appropriate statistical tests for each variable. In the first experimental stage, a longer duration of estrus in the T1 goats (P= 0.009) was obtained. In the second experimental stage, a greater number of animals were obtained in estrus at T1 (P= 0.03). The other variables for both experiments were not influenced by the treatments (P&gt; 0.05), demonstrating that administration of eCG subdoses in the Bai Hui and Hou Hai acupoints was efficient to synchronize the estrus.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259554
title: Thermal rehabilitation: Contribution of mortars with incorporation of phase change materials

description: ABSTRACT The residential sector is sometimes old, with urgent intervention needs. Thus, it is important to rehabilitate buildings from a structural, aesthetic and functional point of view. The thermal rehabilitation is an important opportunity to reach higher levels of energetic performance, reducing the high energetic dependence of the countries. Rehabilitation operations based in the utilization of materials with the capability to store and re-lease energy contribute to obtain more energy efficient buildings. Combining the use of smart materials and renewable energy sources, it is possible to increase the thermal comfort inside the buildings. The main pur-pose of this study was the physical, mechanical and thermal characterization of mortars based in specific binders for rehabilitation with incorporation of phase change materials (PCM). Mortars based in aerial lime and gypsum were studied. For each binder, mortars with and without incorporation of PCM were developed. It was observed that the incorporation of PCM in mortars caused differences in the physical, mechanical and thermal behavior. It was verified a decrease in the flexural and compressive strengths, and an increase in the thermal behavior, reducing the maximum temperature, increasing the minimum temperature and decreasing the heating and cooling needs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259557
title: Herbage intake by lambs grazing missioneira gigante grass with or without access to peanut pastures

description: ABSTRACT The missioneira gigante grass (Axonopus catharinensis Valls) is a grass that deserves to be better investigated both pure and receiving the inclusion of legumes. The objective of this work was to evaluate the herbage intake by sheep grazing missioneira gigante grass with or without access to peanut grass (Arachis pintoi cv. Amarillo). A previous experiment was conducted using lambs housed in metabolic cages, generating an equation for estimation of herbage intake as a function of faecal crude protein excretion (CPf). The equation presented a value of R 2 = 0.91. In the grazing experiment, the herbage intake was evaluated using missioneira gigante pastures with two pre-grazing sward heights (25 or 35cm), with or without access to peanut areas during two hours per day. The pre-grazing sward height of missioneira gigante did not change the total OM herbage intake, but the access to peanut pastures increased the herbage intake by approximately 20%. In conclusion, missioneira gigante grass has shown flexibility to be used with pre-grazing sward heights between 25 and 35cm, while the access to forage peanut pastures during two hours daily increases herbage OM intake by lambs grazing grass.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259554.v1
title: Thermal rehabilitation: Contribution of mortars with incorporation of phase change materials

description: ABSTRACT The residential sector is sometimes old, with urgent intervention needs. Thus, it is important to rehabilitate buildings from a structural, aesthetic and functional point of view. The thermal rehabilitation is an important opportunity to reach higher levels of energetic performance, reducing the high energetic dependence of the countries. Rehabilitation operations based in the utilization of materials with the capability to store and re-lease energy contribute to obtain more energy efficient buildings. Combining the use of smart materials and renewable energy sources, it is possible to increase the thermal comfort inside the buildings. The main pur-pose of this study was the physical, mechanical and thermal characterization of mortars based in specific binders for rehabilitation with incorporation of phase change materials (PCM). Mortars based in aerial lime and gypsum were studied. For each binder, mortars with and without incorporation of PCM were developed. It was observed that the incorporation of PCM in mortars caused differences in the physical, mechanical and thermal behavior. It was verified a decrease in the flexural and compressive strengths, and an increase in the thermal behavior, reducing the maximum temperature, increasing the minimum temperature and decreasing the heating and cooling needs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259557.v1
title: Herbage intake by lambs grazing missioneira gigante grass with or without access to peanut pastures

description: ABSTRACT The missioneira gigante grass (Axonopus catharinensis Valls) is a grass that deserves to be better investigated both pure and receiving the inclusion of legumes. The objective of this work was to evaluate the herbage intake by sheep grazing missioneira gigante grass with or without access to peanut grass (Arachis pintoi cv. Amarillo). A previous experiment was conducted using lambs housed in metabolic cages, generating an equation for estimation of herbage intake as a function of faecal crude protein excretion (CPf). The equation presented a value of R 2 = 0.91. In the grazing experiment, the herbage intake was evaluated using missioneira gigante pastures with two pre-grazing sward heights (25 or 35cm), with or without access to peanut areas during two hours per day. The pre-grazing sward height of missioneira gigante did not change the total OM herbage intake, but the access to peanut pastures increased the herbage intake by approximately 20%. In conclusion, missioneira gigante grass has shown flexibility to be used with pre-grazing sward heights between 25 and 35cm, while the access to forage peanut pastures during two hours daily increases herbage OM intake by lambs grazing grass.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259548
title: Strength and Stiffness of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels produced with Pinus and Eucalyptus: experimental and analytical comparisons

description: ABSTRACT The CLT is a building material that comes mainly used in Europe where it was developed. Lightweight, sturdy and eco-friendly, this material has become one of the most important constructive methods in the world. CLT are panels formed by layers of wood glued to each other orthogonally, always in odd numbers, symmetrical with respect to the central layer. The dimensions can vary from 50 to 500 mm in thickness, and depend on the application, which can be a slab or wall element, the width and length are adjustable, being able to produce up to 20 meters in length. This work presents tests and results obtained in two types of CLT panels produced in a laboratory. One panel made with Pinus taeda and MUF (melamine urea formaldehyde) adhesive and other one made Eucalyptus urograndis with PU (polyurethane) adhesive. The objective was to evaluate the stiffness and to through the analytical method using the Analytical Design Method (γ-method), and through experimental tests in the laboratory, comparing the values obtained in each method. In the experimental test, the Eucalyptus panel obtained better strength and stiffness than Pinus panel, and in analytical calculation using the Analytical Design Method (γ-method), obtained Elastic Modulus (MOE) values slightly above experimental values, and stiffness values (EI) considerably below experimental values. Concluded that the Cross Laminated Timber produced with Pinus and Eucalyptus planted in Brazil obtained resistance and stiffness considered suitable for structural use and showed that it could be a new alternative of constructive material to be used in the country.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8259548.v1
title: Strength and Stiffness of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels produced with Pinus and Eucalyptus: experimental and analytical comparisons

description: ABSTRACT The CLT is a building material that comes mainly used in Europe where it was developed. Lightweight, sturdy and eco-friendly, this material has become one of the most important constructive methods in the world. CLT are panels formed by layers of wood glued to each other orthogonally, always in odd numbers, symmetrical with respect to the central layer. The dimensions can vary from 50 to 500 mm in thickness, and depend on the application, which can be a slab or wall element, the width and length are adjustable, being able to produce up to 20 meters in length. This work presents tests and results obtained in two types of CLT panels produced in a laboratory. One panel made with Pinus taeda and MUF (melamine urea formaldehyde) adhesive and other one made Eucalyptus urograndis with PU (polyurethane) adhesive. The objective was to evaluate the stiffness and to through the analytical method using the Analytical Design Method (γ-method), and through experimental tests in the laboratory, comparing the values obtained in each method. In the experimental test, the Eucalyptus panel obtained better strength and stiffness than Pinus panel, and in analytical calculation using the Analytical Design Method (γ-method), obtained Elastic Modulus (MOE) values slightly above experimental values, and stiffness values (EI) considerably below experimental values. Concluded that the Cross Laminated Timber produced with Pinus and Eucalyptus planted in Brazil obtained resistance and stiffness considered suitable for structural use and showed that it could be a new alternative of constructive material to be used in the country.