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Enzymes that have proven to be capable of removing toxic compounds from water and soil may also be useful in the deodorization of animal manures. Considering that pork production in the US is a $40-billion industry with over half a million workers, odor control to protect air quality in the neighboring communities must be considered an essential part of managing livestock facilities. This pilot scale (20–120 L) study tested the use of minced horseradish ( Armoracia rusticana L.) roots (1:10 roots to swine slurry ratio), with calcium peroxide (CaO 2 at 34 mM) or hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 at 68 mM), to deodorize swine slurry taken from a 40,000-gallon storage pit at the Pennsylvania State University’s Swine Center. Horseradish is known to contain large amounts of peroxidase, an enzyme that, in the presence of peroxides, can polymerize phenolic odorants and thus reduce the malodor. Twelve compounds commonly associated with malodor (seven volatile fatty acids or VFAs, three phenolic compounds and two indolic compounds) were used as odor indicators. Their concentration in swine slurry before and after treatment was determined by gas chromatography (GC) to assess the deodorization effect. The pilot scale testing demonstrated a complete removal of phenolic odorants (with a detection limit of 0.5 mg L −1 ) from the swine slurry, which was consistent with our previous laboratory experiments using 30-mL swine slurry samples. Horseradish could be recycled (reused) five times while retaining significant reduction in the concentration of phenolic odorants. In view of these findings, inexpensive plant materials, such as horseradish, represent a promising tool for eliminating phenolic odorants from swine slurry.

Two types of new anion-exchange stationary phases were readily prepared by the reaction of porous particles of chloromethylated styrene–divinylbenzene copolymer with various amines. The stationary phases Mn, where n is the length of alkyl chain, were obtained by the reaction with N,N-dimethylalkylamines. The reaction with N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyldiaminoalkanes also afforded the stationary phases Dn with a terminal functional group, where n is the length of methylene bridge. The HPLC separations of monosaccharides, disaccharides and oligosaccharides were successfully performed on these stationary phases using electrochemical detection with a Ni–Ti alloy working electrode in alkaline eluents. The effects of chemical structures of stationary phases on the separation of carbohydrates are described.

A three-layer membrane for optical pH chemical sensors has been developed consisting of layers of polyester support, chitosan-indicator and polyvinly alcohol-titanium dioxide for reflection. The chitosan membrane was more stable and easier for immobilizing of benzopurprine 4B or fluorescein isothiocyanate than a cellulose membrane on which polyvinyl alcohol with titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate was coated and heated at 140°C in nitrogen atmosphere followed by dissolving of calcium carbonate to form a porous water-resistant membrane for reflection of light. The sensor membrane shows a pH-induced color change than makes it capable of measuring pH in the 3-7 range.

High-performance liquid chromatographic separation of monosaccharides and disaccharides was successfully carried out with novel anion-exchange stationary phases prepared from (CH3)2N-(CH2)n-N(CH3)2 and porous particles of chloromethylated styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer coupled with a pulsed amperometric detector.

Public concerns about offensive odors from livestock manures are on the rise and so is the pressure to develop practical ways to reduce the odors. The use of minced horseradish (Armoracia rusticana L) roots (1:10 w/v plant tissue to swine slurry ratio), with calcium peroxide (CaO 2 at 26 or 34 mM) or hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 at 34, 52, or 68 mM) for the deodorization of swine manure, was evaluated through a series of laboratory experiments. The principle underlying this deodorization method is the oxidation of odorants by the concerted action of horseradish peroxidase (present in the plant tissue) and peroxide that serves as an electron acceptor, followed by polymerization of phenolic odorants with a possible copolymerization or adsorption of other odorant compounds. The deodorization effect was assessed by a human panel and gas chromatography (GC). In the case of the GC method, 12 compounds commonly associated with malodor (7 volatile fatty acids or VFAs, 3 phenolic compounds, and 2 indolic compounds) were used as odor indicators. Malodor assessment of the treated slurry by a human panel indicated a 50% reduction in odor intensity. GC results showed 100% removal of all phenolic odorants without reoccurrence for at least 72 h. In view of these data, using plant materials as enzyme carriers and peroxides as electron acceptors emerges as an effective approach to phenolic odor control in animal manure.

Use of additives, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), selected surfactants, chitosan gel, or activated carbon, has been shown to enhance enzymatic treatment of water polluted with organic compounds. In this study, additives were used to facilitate the removal of 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) from water using minced horseradish (Armoracia rusticana P. Gaertn. et al.) as a carrier of peroxidase activity. The specific objectives of the study were to (i) enhance the pollutant removal activity of minced horseradish by the addition of PEG and other additives (e.g., Tween 20, Triton X-100, and rhamnolipid); (ii) eliminate colored reaction products by the addition of chitosan; and (iii) eliminate color by amending treated water with activated carbon. The disappearance of 2,4-DCP in horseradish-treated water samples amended with PEG or various surfactants (75-90%) was greatly increased over that observed in nonamended samples (29%). The effect of PEG depended on its average molecular weight. As indicated by visible spectrophotometry, enclosing horseradish pieces between two sealed chitosan films completely eliminated colored reaction products; however, the decolorization was accompanied by a reduction in 2,4-DCP removal (from 95 to 60%). On the other hand, commercially available activated carbon completely removed colored reaction products from the treated water without reducing the removal efficiency. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the use of additives may considerably improve the quality of wastewater treated by plant materials.

The mono-urea derivative 3 derived from 4-(2-aminoethyl)pyridine and dodecyl isocyanate gelled aromatic solvents, such as p-xylene, tetralin, and benzene, in the presence of Ag(I). The complex form...

High-performance liquid chromatographic separation of monosaccharides and disaccharides was successfully carried out with novel anion-exchange stationary phases prepared from (CH3)2N-(CH2)n-N(CH3)2 and porous particles of chloromethylated styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer coupled with a pulsed amperometric detector.