The properties of interfaces are discussed between coexisting phases in phase separated aqueous solutions of polymers. Such interfaces are found in food, where protein-rich and polysaccharide-rich phases coexist. Three aspects of such interfaces are highlighted: the interfacial profiles in terms of polymer composition and polymer concentration, the curvature dependence of the interfacial tensio...

The chemical composition, nanostructure and electronic structure of nanosized oxide scales naturally formed on the surface of AISI 316L stainless steel microfibres used for strengthening of composite materials have been characterised using a combination of scanning and transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray, electron energy loss and Auger spectroscopy. The analysis reveal...

Introduction: Calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs) from the metal-rich (CH/CB-like) carbonaceous chondrite Ish-eyevo are mineralogically pristine and show no evidence for postcrystallization alteration [1]. Many of them are composed of very refractory minerals, such as hibonite (CaAl 12 O 19), grossite (CaAl 4 O 7), aluminum-rich pyroxene, and perovskite (CaTiO 3). We will present oxygen iso...

Pollution with nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) impairs streams by favoring suspended algae cyanobacteria over diatom-rich periphyton. Recently, wastewater treatment plants have been upgraded to biological nutrient removal eliminate both P N (mainly NH4+), although little is known of the effects this effluent on flowing waters. Here, we used high performance liquid chromatography quantify how a...

In this study we analysed mineral composition of bee pollen of different plant origin collected across Serbia using inductively coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometry. The most abundant elements were potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The samples were also exceptionally rich in iron and zinc, which are very important as nutrients. Judging by our findings, mineral composition of bee poll...

Correlation between amino acid composition and nucleotide composition is examined. Class III POU transcription factors having higher third GC contents showed higher contents of alanine, glycine, and proline residues encoded by GC-rich nucleotides, and vice versa. This correlation was observed even among various types of transcription factors from vertebrates and invertebrates regardless of func...