Modelling the symmetrical and asymmetrical effects of global oil prices on local food prices: A MENA region application

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - This paper explores the complex nexus between the global oil prices and the food prices of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the...     

Potential of windrow food and green waste composting in Tunisia

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Solid waste management and disposal is one of the most significant challenges facing urban communities around the world. There is a wide range of...     

某石化公司催化剂企业生产性粉尘危害现状调查分析

目的:调查催化剂企业粉尘危害情况,分析对作业人员健康影响.方法:对现场粉尘浓度进行检测,调查企业粉尘防护情况.结果:粉尘检测结果均符合国家标准限值要求.结论:某催化剂企业粉尘职业危害防控情况较好,粉尘检查结果合格率较高.     

An Original Halo-Alkaline Protease from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Bacillus halodurans</Emphasis> Strain US193: Biochemical Characterization and Potential Use as Bio-Additive in Detergents

Over a hundred of halophilic/halotolerant microorganisms were screened for alkaline protease production. The bacterium showing the highest enzyme production was characterized and identified as Bacillus halodurans US193 on the basis of 16S rRNA gene analysis. It was alkalophilic, thermophilic and halotolerant since it grew optimally at pH 9.7 and 50?°C with tolerance of up to 125 g NaCl l^?1. The alkaline protease was purified 4.9 times with about 40186.1 U/mg as specific activity. It exhibited optimal activity at pH 10, 70?°C and 0.25 M NaCl with perfect stability at wide ranges of pH (6–12), temperatures (30–60?°C) and NaCl concentrations (0–2 M). The serine alkaline protease maintained high stability in the presence of Cu²⁺, Mg²⁺, Ba²⁺ and Ca²⁺ ions, various organic solvents [50% (v/v)] and ionic and non ionic detergent additives. In addition, it was more compatible with various commercialized detergents than other reported detergent proteases, and was very efficient in blood stain removal. These findings let B. halodurans US193 alkaline protease be an ideal candidate for many industrial processes at harsh conditions, especially as a bio-additive in detergent industry.     

石化行业污水处理场除臭装置职业病防护措施问题探讨

根据某石化行业污水处理场除臭装置的生产工艺,分析了恶臭气体处理过程中产生的主要职业病危害因素及其危害情况,提出关键控制环节及相应的控制措施,从而降低在类似装置运行过程中的职业病危害风险水平。