Abstract Introduction. There is a great human concern about antibiotics resistance due to their inappropriate use as growth promoters in animal husbandry. Objective. To evaluate the effect of a high level of zinc as a substitute to antibiotics in nursery pigs. Material and methods. The study was carried out from June to August 2022 in the province of Chiriqui, Panama. The experimental period was composed of three phases with 14 days per phase. The nursery pigs (n= 54) were distributed to one of three treatments with six replicates per treatment and three pigs per replicate. The treatments were: 1) control diet, which was formulated to meet the nutritional requirements for nursery pigs; 2) similar to treatment 1, plus 200 mg of amoxicillin/kg of feed and 40 mg of florfenicol/kg of feed during phase 1 (P1) and phase 2 (P2), respectively; and 3) similar to treatment 1, plus 2000 ppm and 1600 ppm of zinc during P1 and P2, respectively. In phase 3 (P3), all pigs were fed a common diet. Results. The supplementation of zinc improved the average daily gain in all phases. Pigs fed zinc diet had better F:G ratio in P2 compared to pigs fed antibiotic diet (p < 0.05). A higher concentration of hemoglobin and percentage of monocytes was found in pigs fed with higher level of zinc than the other treatments (p < 0.05). Furthermore, Pigs fed the antibiotic, or the control diet had a lower percentage of fecal dry matter compared to those supplemented with zinc. (p < 0.05). Conclusion. The supplementation of high levels of zinc exerted improvements, in comparison to the antibiotic, in terms of hemoglobin concentration, incidence of diarrhea and weight gain in pigs during 42 days after weaning.

Resumen Introducción. Existe una gran preocupación humana por la resistencia a los antibióticos debido a su uso inadecuado como promotores del crecimiento en la cría de animales. Objetivo. Evaluar el efecto de altos niveles de zinc como sustituto del antibiótico en lechones destetados. Material y métodos. El estudio se realizó de junio a agosto de 2022 en la provincia de Chiriquí, Panamá. El periodo experimental estuvo compuesto por tres fases con 14 días por fase. Los cerdos destetados (n= 54) fueron asignados a uno de tres tratamientos con seis repeticiones por tratamiento y tres cerdos por repetición. Los tratamientos fueron: 1) dieta control, formulada para suplir los requerimientos nutricionales para cerdos destetados; 2) similar al tratamiento 1, más 200 mg de amoxicilina/kg de alimento y 40 mg de florfenicol/kg de alimento durante la fase 1 (P1) y fase 2 (P2), respectivamente; y 3) similar al tratamiento 1, más 2000 ppm y 1600 ppm de zinc durante P1 y P2, respectivamente. En la fase 3 (P3), todos los cerdos fueron alimentados con una dieta común. Resultados. La suplementación con zinc mejoró la ganancia de peso en todas las fases. Los cerdos alimentados con zinc tuvieron mejor relación F:G en P2 en comparación a los cerdos suplementados con antibiótico (p < 0.05). Se encontró una mayor concentración de hemoglobina y porcentaje de monocitos en cerdos alimentados con zinc que en los otros tratamientos (p < 0.05). Los cerdos alimentados con antibiótico o la dieta control tuvieron un menor porcentaje de materia seca fecal en comparación a los suplementados con zinc (p < 0.05). Conclusión. La suplementación de altos niveles de zinc ejerció mejoras, en comparación al antibiótico, en cuanto a la concentración de hemoglobina, incidencia de diarrea y ganancia de peso en cerdos durante los 42 días posteriores al destete.

Abstract. - This article is about the use of nanoparticles for the development of sunscreen for skin care based on zinc oxide nanoparticles and silver oxide nanoparticles, with antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and healing effects, using ZnO which is proposed to be synthesized through the hydrothermal method and Ag 2 O nanoparticles by constant agitation, through characterizations such as XRD, Uv-vis, Raman and pH measurement, we will seek to obtain data about our nanoparticles and the final product which is a sunscreen for skin care; The characterizations will provide data such as the crystalline phase, the degree of absorbance, and the chemical structure of the nanoparticles. According to the literature, zinc oxide nanoparticles decorated with silver oxide nanoparticles for topical use have properties that generate the effects above (antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and healing). Currently, several sunscreens use zinc oxide and some others silver oxide, which is why the present proposal seeks to apply both materials at a nanometric scale for the elaboration of a cream that, it is expected, in the future can be used for people with skin problems, such as dermatitis, including the possibility of using it for diabetics.

Resumen. - El presente artículo, se enfoca en el uso de nanopartículas para el desarrollo de un protector solar para el cuidado de la piel, que contiene nanopartículas de óxido de zinc y nanopartículas de óxido de plata, estas nanopartículas contienen efectos antioxidantes, antimicrobianos, antiinflamatorios y cicatrizantes, empleando ZnO el cual se propone a ser sintetizado a través del método hidrotermal y las nanopartículas de Ag 2 O por agitación constante, a través de las caracterizaciones como XRD, Uv-vis, Raman y medición de pH, se buscará obtener datos acerca de nuestras nanopartículas y el producto final que es un protector solar para el cuidado de la piel; las caracterizaciones aportaran datos como la fase cristalina, el grado de absorbancia, y la estructura química de las nanopartículas. De acuerdo a literatura consultada, el uso de nanopartículas de óxido de zinc decoradas con nanopartículas de óxido de plata para uso tópico, tiene propiedades para generar los efectos anteriormente mencionados (antioxidantes, antimicrobianos, antiinflamatorios y cicatrizantes). Actualmente diversos protectores solares emplean óxido de zinc y algunos otros oxido de plata, es por ello que la presente propuesta busca aplicar ambos materiales a escala nanométrica para la elaboración de una crema que, se tiene previsto, en un futuro se pueda utilizar para personas con problemas de piel, tales como la dermatitis, inclusive se plantea el poder usarlo para los diabéticos.

ABSTRACT The use of nanoparticles (NPs) in agriculture offers diverse applications, with a noteworthy emphasis on enhancing production rates and elevating the nutritional values of plants. This study specifically explores the foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia cultivated through a hydroponic system utilizing the nutrient film technique (NFT). The research was carried out during the autumn-winter cycle of 2022-2023. The main objective of this research was to assess the impact of NPs ZnO on yield, bioactive compounds, and enzymatic activity in lettuce. The treatments under evaluation included a control treatment (0) and four equidistant doses of 10, 20, 30, and 40 mg L-1 of nanoparticles. The experimental design employed was completely randomized. The results obtained indicate a significant increase in the concentration of zinc (Zn2+) in plants with the application of ZnO NPs, resulting in a heightened production of beneficial metabolites for the crop. Remarkably, the concentration of 40 mg L-1 of ZnO NPs demonstrated significant improvements in comparison to the control treatment across all evaluated variables: fresh weight, dry matter, zinc content, total chlorophyll, total carotenoids, total phenolics, antioxidant capacity, total flavonoids, vitamin C, catalase and peroxidase. These findings suggest that this specific dose could be optimal for achieving maximum benefits. In conclusion, foliar application of ZnO NPs emerges as a practical approach to enrich lettuce plants and alleviate micronutrient deficiencies in the population.

RESUMEN El uso de nanopartículas (NPs) en la agricultura presenta diversas aplicaciones, entre las cuales se destaca el potencial para aumentar las tasas de producción y mejorar los valores nutricionales de las plantas. Este estudio se centra en la aplicación foliar de nanopartículas de óxido de zinc (NPs-ZnO) en plantas de Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia producidas en un sistema hidropónico con la técnica de película de nutrientes (NFT). La investigación se llevó a cabo durante el ciclo otoño-invierno 2022-2023. El objetivo principal de la investigación fue evaluar el impacto de las NPs-ZnO sobre el rendimiento, compuestos bioactivos y actividad enzimática en lechuga. Los tratamientos evaluados fueron: tratamiento control (0) y cuatro dosis equidistantes de 10, 20, 30 y 40 mg L-1 de nanopartículas; el diseño utilizado fue completamente al azar. Los resultados revelan que la concentración de zinc (Zn2+) en las plantas aumenta significativamente con la aplicación de NPs-ZnO, lo que conlleva a mayor producción de metabolitos beneficiosos para el cultivo. Es destacable que la concentración de 40 mg L-1 de NPs-ZnO haya mostrado mejoras significativas con respecto al tratamiento control en todas las variables evaluadas; peso fresco, materia seca, contenido de zinc, clorofila total, carotenoides totales, fenoles totales, capacidad antioxidante, flavonoides totales, vitamina C, catalasa y peroxidasa, sugiriendo que esta dosis específica podría ser óptima para obtener máximos beneficios. Por lo tanto, la aplicación foliar de NPs ZnO es una manera práctica de enriquecer las plantas de lechuga y mitigar las deficiencias de este micronutriente en la población.

Abstract The objective of the research was to evaluate the in vitro antifungal activity of two extracts, creosote bush (Larrea tridentata L.) and mustard (Sinapis alba L.), nanoformulated with silicon oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles (200 to 400 μ globular) on the mycelial growth and sporulation of Fusarium solani, one of the plant pathogens causing vascular wilt and root rot in at least 100 economically important crops. Inhibitory concentrations and the number of conidia were determined using the poisoned media method. Data were analyzed using probit analysis, Anova, and Tukey’s test (p≤ 0.05). The results showed that mustard-only treatments have the most effective ID50 with 920.57 ppm; nevertheless, the mixture of mustard and creosote bush with SO2 presented significant results on sporulation, with a formation of 0.35 and 0.48 million conidia ml-1 for creosote bush 3% SO2 and mustard 5% SO2 compared to the control (7.78).

Resumen El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar la actividad antifúngica in vitro de dos extractos, gobernadora (Larrea tridentata L.) y mostaza (Sinapis alba L.) nanoformulados con nanopartículas de óxido de silicio y óxido de zinc (200 a 400 μ globulares), sobre el crecimiento micelial y la esporulación de Fusarium solani, uno de los fitopatógenos causante de la marchitez vascular y pudrición de raíces en al menos 100 cultivos de importancia económica. Utilizando el método medios envenenados se determinaron las concentraciones inhibitorias y el número de conidios. Los datos fueron analizados mediante un análisis probit, Anova y prueba de Tukey (p≤ 0.05). Los resultados demostraron que los tratamientos de mostaza sola presentan las DI50 más efectiva con 920.57 ppm; sin embargo, la mezcla de mostaza y gobernadora con SO2 presentó resultados significativos sobre la esporulación, con una formación de 0.35 y 0.48 millones de conidios ml-1 para gobernadora SO2 3% y mostaza SO2 5% en comparación con el testigo (7.78).

Resumo A obesidade e doenças relacionadas representam as maiores ameaças à saúde humana. As nanopartículas (NPs) servem para reduzir a toxicidade, reforçar a bioatividade e melhorar o direcionamento. Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar as atividades antiobesidade e antioxidante de nanopartículas de selênio e óxido de zinco. Métodos: Vinte e quatro ratos machos adultos foram divididos em quatro grupos, grupo 1 ratos controle alimentados com dieta normal e os outros três grupos foram alimentados com dieta hiperlipídica (HFD) por 10 semanas para induzir obesidade e injetados intraperitonealmente com soro fisiológico, SeNPs (30μg/kg b.wt) e ZnONPs (5mg/kg b.wt) respectivamente nas duas últimas semanas de alimentação (9ª e 10ª). Resultados: HFD aumentou o peso corporal, estresse oxidativo indicado pela peroxidação lipídica elevada e diminuição dos níveis de glutationa e catalase, aumentou significativamente as frações lipídicas séricas, leptina, enzimas hepáticas, creatinina e ácido úrico. Enquanto causa uma diminuição substancial nos níveis de HDL-C e hormônio tireoidiano T4. Os resultados confirmaram que o tratamento com SeNPs e ZnONPs reduziu significativamente o peso corporal, MDA e melhorou as funções hepáticas e renais, melhorou o nível das frações lipídicas séricas e aumentou significativamente a glutationa, catalase, HDL-C e hormônio tireoidiano. Conclusão: SeNPs e ZnONPs atenuam significativamente a hiperlipidemia e o estresse oxidativo, então eles podem ser candidatos em potencial para a melhora da obesidade.

Abstract Obesity and related diseases represent greatest threats to human health. Nanoparticles (NPs) serve to reduce toxicity; reinforce bioactivity and improve targeting. This study was intended to investigate the antiobesity and antioxidant activities of selenium and zinc oxide nanoparticles. Methods: Twenty four adult male rats were divided into four groups, group1 control rats fed normal diet and the other three groups were fed high fat diet (HFD) for 10 weeks to induce obesity and injected intraperitoneally with saline, SeNPs (30μg/kg b.wt) and ZnONPs (5mg/kg b.wt) respectively on the last two weeks of feeding (9th and 10th). Results: HFD increased body weight, oxidative stress as indicated by elevated lipid peroxidation and decreased glutathione and catalase levels, increased significantly serum lipid fractions, leptin, liver enzymes, creatinine and uric acid. While causing a substantial decrease in HDL-C and thyroid hormone T4 levels. The results confirmed that treatment with SeNPs and ZnONPs significantly reduced body weight, MDA and improved liver and kidney functions, ameliorated serum lipid fractions level and significantly increased glutathione, catalase, HDL-C and thyroid hormone. Conclusion: SeNPs and ZnONPs significantly mitigate hyperlipidemia and oxidative stress. So, they might be potential candidate for obesity amelioration.

Resumo Nanopartículas de óxido de zinco foram sintetizadas a partir do extrato foliar de Brassica oleracea L., grupo Acephala (couve), seguidas de sua caracterização em Microscópio Eletrônico de Varredura (MEV) e Raio X por Energia Dispersiva (EDX). As propriedades antibacterianas das nanopartículas de zinco foram testadas em bactérias Gram-negativas, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC® 9027™), Escherichia coli (ATCC® 8739™) e Klebsiella pneumoniae (ATCC® BAA-1705™), e bactérias Gram-positivas, Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC® 6538™) e Listeria monocytogenes (ATCC® 13932™), em quatro concentrações diferentes (50,00 µg / ml; 100,00 µg / ml; 500,00 µg / ml; e 1 mg / ml) de suspensão de nanopartículas de óxido de zinco. Os resultados revelaram que as nanopartículas sintetizadas exibem fortes efeitos antibacterianos contra P. aeruginosa, L. monocytogenes, K. pneumonia, S. aureus e E. coli em concentrações de 500,00 µg / ml-1 mg / ml. Um aumento na eficácia das nanopartículas com a diminuição de seu tamanho também foi evidente. Este é o primeiro relatório sobre nanopartículas à base de B. oleracea L. que demonstra que 500,00 µg-1 mg / ml de concentração de nanopartículas de óxido de zinco têm atividade antibacteriana contra bactérias Gram-negativas e Gram-positivas e que essas nanopartículas têm potencial para ser consideradas um agente antibacteriano no futuro.

Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized from the leaf extract of Brassica oleracea L. Acephala group (collard green) followed by their characterization using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX). The antibacterial properties of zinc nanoparticles were tested against Gram-negative bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC ® 9027™), Escherichia coli (ATCC ® 8739™), Klebsiella pneumoniae (ATCC® BAA-1705™) and Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC ® 6538™) and Listeria monocytogenes (ATCC ® 13932™), at four different concentrations (50.00 µg/ml, 100.00 µg/ml, 500.00 µg/ml and 1 mg/ml) of zinc oxide nanoparticles suspension. Results revealed that the synthesized nanoparticles exhibit strong antibacterial effects against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Listeria monocytogenes, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli at 500.00 µg/ml-1 mg/ml concentrations. An increase in efficacy of nanoparticles with the decrease of their size was also evident. This is a first ever report on Brassica oleracea, L. based nanoparticles which demonstrates that 500.00 µg-1 mg/ml conc. of zinc oxide nanoparticles have antibacterial activity against both Gram -ve and Gram +ve bacteria and have the potential to be considered as an antibacterial agent in future.

Due to its multiple applications, zinc oxide (ZnO) is one of the most used materials in science and technology. Therefore, this research carried out the synthesis of ZnO and Pt-ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) by the direct precipitation method, which is characterized by being simple and reproducible, using two different precipitating agents, potassium hydroxide (KOH) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH); for the doping of Pt-ZnO NPs was used platinum acetylacetone. To evaluate the effect of the precipitating agent on the properties of each doped material, they were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, where the Zn-O vibrations were more pronounced using KOH. X-ray diffraction analysis shows a hexagonal structure (wurtzite) formation for ZnO with NaOH, obtaining a smaller crystal size than the other synthesized materials. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed hexagonal and hemispherical shapes for ZnO (with NaOH and KOH) and Pt-ZnO (with NaOH), respectively; also, cylindrical shapes were obtained for Pt-ZnO (with KOH). The highest band gap obtained was for the Pt-ZnO material synthesized with KOH. applications (ZnO technology Therefore PtZnO Pt (NPs method reproducible agents KOH (KOH (NaOH) acetylacetone spectroscopy Zn O Xray X ray wurtzite (wurtzite , NaOH) respectively also . (NaOH

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effect of black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) condensed tannin extract in simple and complex diets for weaned piglets on performance, faecal consistency and serum haptoglobin concentrations. Eighty-eight female and castrated male piglets were used, weaned at 28 ± 3 days old, with an initial body weight of 8.02 ± 1.21 kg, housed in same-sex pairs and distributed in four treatments in a 2 x 2 factorial experiment in a randomised complete block design. The experimental treatments were simple diet (SD), simple diet + tannin (SD+T), complex diet (CD) and complex diet + tannin (CD+T). The simple diets contained lower concentrations of dairy ingredients, inclusion of barley and no addition of zinc oxide, palatant, acidifier and yeast. The diets with tannin were supplemented with 1,850 mg kg-1 of black wattle condensed tannin extract. The feed programme consisted of three diets: Pre-starter I (0-7 days), Pre-starter II (8-21 days) and Starter (22-28 days). Feed and water were available ad libitum. Body weight and feed intake were measured weekly to calculate the average daily feed intake, daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio. The faecal consistency score was measured daily to calculate the diarrhoea occurrence percentage. Blood samples for serum haptoglobin concentration were collected at 7 and 14 days after weaning. The addition of condensed tannin had no effect (P > 0.05) on evaluated performance variables for weaned piglets. The diet type also did not affect the piglets’ performance (P > 0.05). The inclusion of black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) condensed tannin does not affect piglet performance, reduces the incidence of diarrhoea in the first week after weaning and decreases the haptoglobin inflammatory response. ABSTRACT Acacia mearnsii Eightyeight Eighty eight used old 802 8 02 8.0 121 1 21 1.2 kg samesex same sex design SD, SD , (SD) SD+T, SDT SD+T T (SD+T) CD (CD CD+T. CDT CD+T . (CD+T) ingredients oxide palatant yeast 1850 850 1,85 kg1 kg- Prestarter Pre starter 07 0 (0- days, 821 (8-2 2228 22 (22-2 days. libitum ratio percentage P 0.05 005 05 0.05. response 80 8. 12 1. (SD (SD+T (CD+T 185 85 1,8 (0 82 (8- 222 (22- 0.0 00 18 1, ( (8 (22 0. (2

RESUMO: O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o efeito de extrato de tanino condensado de acácia-negra (Acacia mearnsii) no desempenho, consistência fecal e concentração sérica de haptoglobina em leitões na fase de creche. Foram utilizados 88 leitões desmamados aos 28±3 dias, com peso vivo médio inicial 8,02 ± 1,21 kg, alojados em duplas de mesmo sexo, e distribuídos em quatro tratamentos em um delineamento de blocos inteiramente ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 2 x 2. Os tratamentos experimentais foram: dieta simples (SD); dieta simples + tanino (SD+T); dieta complexa (CD) e dieta complexa + tanino (CD+T). As dietas simples foram formuladas com menores concentrações de derivados de leite, inclusão de cevada e sem adição de óxido de zinco, palatabilizante e levedura. As dietas com inclusão de tanino foram suplementadas com 1850 mg kg-1 de extrato concentrado de tanino de acácia negra. O programa alimentar foi constituído de três dietas: Pré-inicial I (0 a 7 dias), Pré-inicial II (8 a 21 dias) e Inicial (22 a 28 dias). Ração e água ficaram disponíveis ad libitum. O peso e o consumo de ração dos leitões foram mensurados semanalmente, para calcular a média diária de consumo, o ganho de peso diário e a conversão alimentar. O índice de consistência fecal foi medido diariamente para calcular a porcentagem de ocorrência de diarreia. Amostras de sangue para concentração sérica de haptoglobina foram coletadas aos sete e 14 dias após o desmame. A adição de tanino condensado não teve efeito (P > 0,05) no desempenho de leitões desmamados. O tipo de dieta também não afetou o desempenho dos leitões (P > 0,05). A inclusão do tanino condensado de acácia-negra (Acacia mearnsii) não afetou desempenho, reduziu a incidência de diarreia na primeira semana após o desmame, e diminuiu a resposta inflamatória da haptoglobina. RESUMO acácianegra negra Acacia mearnsii creche 8 283 3 28± 802 02 8,0 121 1 1,2 kg sexo acaso SD (SD) SD+T SDT T (SD+T) CD (CD CD+T. CDT CD+T . (CD+T) leite zinco levedura 185 kg1 kg- Préinicial Pré 0 ( , 22 (2 dias. libitum semanalmente desmame P 0,05 005 05 0,05. 80 8, 12 1, (SD (SD+T (CD+T 18 0,0 00 0,

ABSTRACT Broilers (n=480) were used in an experiment designated for a 3(4 factorial arrangement to investigate the efficacy of three zinc (Zn) sources (organic Zn-Methionine, inorganic Zn sulphate and Zn oxide) and four inclusion rates (zero, 60, 120 and 180mg/kg of feed). Growth performance was not affect by Zn source in the entire of experimental period, however Zn level at 180 mg/kg improved body weight gain and feed conversion ratio compared to other Zn levels (P<0.05). Inclusion of Zn-Methionine in the diet increased the population of Lactobacillus (P<0.05), while E. coli counts decreased in birds which received Zn sulphate compared with Zn oxide group (P<0.05). Inclusion 180 mg/kg of Zn decreased total intestinal aerobic bacteria in comparison to zero level (P<0.05). An improvement of intestinal villus length and width was found in treatments supplemented with organic Zn (P<0.05), Zn oxide increased intestinal crypt depth in birds as well (P<0.05). Ileal digestibility of crude protein increased in broilers received Zn at 120 and 180 mg/kg compared with zero level (P<0.05). Consequently, Zn-methionine supplement had an optimistic effect on the microbial population and intestinal morphometric variables. The level of 180mg/kg of supplemental Zn had beneficial influence on growth performance. n=480 n480 n 480 (n=480 34 3 4 3( (Zn ZnMethionine, ZnMethionine Methionine, Methionine zero, (zero 60 12 180mgkg mgkg 180mg kg mg feed. . feed) period 18 P<0.05. P005 P P<0.05 0 05 (P<0.05) P<0.05, , E Consequently Znmethionine methionine variables n=48 n48 48 (n=48 6 1 P00 P<0.0 (P<0.05 n=4 n4 (n=4 P0 P<0. (P<0.0 n= (n= P<0 (P<0. (n P< (P<0 (P< (P

RESUMO Frangos de corte (n=480) foram usados em um experimento designado para um arranjo fatorial 3(4 para investigar a eficácia de três fontes de zinco (Zn) (Zn orgânico, sulfato de Zn inorgânico e óxido de Zn) e quatro taxas de inclusão (zero, 60, 120 e 180mg/kg de ração). O desempenho zootécnico não foi afetado pela fonte de Zn durante todo o período experimental, porém o nível de Zn na dose de 180 mg/kg melhorou o ganho de peso corporal e a conversão alimentar em relação aos outros níveis de Zn (P<0,05). A inclusão de Zn orgânico na dieta aumentou a população de Lactobacillus (P<0,05), enquanto as contagens de E. coli diminuíram nos frangos que receberam sulfato de Zn em comparação com o grupo óxido de Zn (P<0,05). A inclusão de 180 mg/kg de Zn diminuiu as bactérias aeróbicas intestinais totais em comparação ao controle (P<0,05). Uma melhora no comprimento e largura das vilosidades intestinais foi encontrada nos tratamentos suplementados com Zn orgânico (P<0,05), e o óxido de Zn aumentou a profundidade das criptas intestinais nas aves também (P<0,05). A digestibilidade ileal da proteína bruta aumentou em frangos de corte que receberam Zn nas doses de 120 e 180 mg/kg em comparação com o nível zero (P<0,05). Consequentemente, o suplemento orgânico de Zn teve um efeito positivo sobre a população microbiana e as variáveis morfométricas intestinais. O nível de 180 mg/kg de Zn suplementar teve influência benéfica no desempenho zootécnico. n=480 n480 n 480 (n=480 34 3 4 3( zero, (zero 60 12 180mgkg mgkg 180mg kg mg ração. ração . ração) experimental 18 P<0,05. P005 P P<0,05 0 05 (P<0,05) P<0,05, , E Consequentemente n=48 n48 48 (n=48 6 1 P00 P<0,0 (P<0,05 n=4 n4 (n=4 P0 P<0, (P<0,0 n= (n= P<0 (P<0, (n P< (P<0 (P< (P

ABSTRACT Parasitic otitis in cattle is normally caused by nematodes of the genus Rhabditis spp. and is a common problem in Gir breed. Parasitic otitis can cause premature culling and even death of animals. Despite its importance, there is no effective standardized treatment protocol for this condition. The objective of this study was to evaluate two treatments for parasitic otitis caused by Rhabditis spp. in Gir cattle. The external left ear of the animals was washed with 2% boricated alcohol, while the right ear received topical application of Triclorfon, allantoin and zinc oxide paste. The treatments were performed weekly in the first month and monthly over the next two months. Monthly, the ears of all animals were washed under pressure with a physiological solution before treatment. The recovered solution was analyzed, and the number of nematodes counted. Neither treatment was effective in reducing the number of nematodes recovered or the otitis score, but weekly treatment seemed more promising, independent of the drug used. spp breed importance condition 2 alcohol Triclorfon paste months Monthly analyzed counted score promising used

RESUMO A otite parasitária em bovinos é provocada normalmente por nematoides do gênero Rhabditis spp. e é um problema comum na raça Gir. A otite parasitária pode causar o descarte prematuro e até a morte de animais. Apesar de sua importância, não existe um protocolo de tratamento eficaz padronizado para essa condição. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar dois tratamentos para otite parasitária causada por Rhabditis spp. em gado Gir. Animais afetados tiveram a orelha externa esquerda lavada com álcool boricado a 2%, enquanto a orelha direita recebeu aplicação tópica de triclorfon, alantoína e pasta de óxido de zinco. Os tratamentos foram realizados semanalmente no primeiro mês e mensalmente nos dois meses seguintes. Mensalmente, as orelhas de todos os animais foram lavadas sob pressão com solução fisiológica antes do tratamento. A solução recuperada foi analisada, e o número de nematódeos contado. Nenhum dos tratamentos foi eficaz na redução do número de nematoides recuperados ou do escore de otite, mas o tratamento semanal parece ser mais promissor, independentemente da droga utilizada. spp Gir importância condição 2 2% triclorfon zinco seguintes Mensalmente analisada contado promissor utilizada

We report on the synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures using a simple, green, water-based process, without the aid of any chemical precursor or external energy source. Zinc plates were immersed in deionized water and kept at ambient conditions in a dark cabinet for up to 21 days. After immersion, the reaction products were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. After short immersion times (1-3 days), ZnO agglomerates with a high concentration of oxygen defects were formed, which overlapped along the c axis to form ZnO nanoflowers. After long immersion times (21 days), ZnO microswords with smooth surfaces, well-defined tips, and less oxygen defects were formed. This low-cost, low-energy synthesis process is an attractive alternative to produce ZnO nanostructures with low impact on the environment. (ZnO simple green waterbased based source 2 days microscopy Xray X ray diffraction 13 1 3 (1- days, , days) formed nanoflowers (2 surfaces welldefined well defined tips lowcost, lowcost cost, cost low-cost lowenergy environment (1 (

ABSTRACT The use of nanotechnology has been growing in the last decade due to its different properties when compared to macro-scale material. In the wood composites area, nanoparticles are used in order to reduce its hygroscopicity and improve its protection against decay. The aim of this work was to evaluate the physical-mechanical performance and heat transfer inside OSB (Oriented Strand Board) produced with pine wood and castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) polyurethane adhesive with addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles in two different percentages (0.25 and 0.50%) and compare them with the control treatment). The tests performed were density, moisture content, swelling in thickness, static bending and screw withdraw, according to European standards. At the end of the tests, a statistical analysis was performed, through the ANOVA test, with a 5% significance level to verify whether there was difference between the means. The properties of the studied panels were not influenced by the addition of nanoparticles, due the small amount of nanoparticles added. In heat transfer, the panels without the addition of nanoparticles reached a higher temperature compared to treatments with nanomaterial, however, none reached the desired temperature of 100°C. The panels produced attended the class 1 of OSB panels, except in swelling in thickness. macroscale macro scale material area decay physicalmechanical physical mechanical Oriented Board Ricinus L. L 0.25 025 0 25 (0.2 0.50% 050 50 treatment. treatment . treatment) density content thickness withdraw standards test 5 means added nanomaterial however 100C C 100 100°C 0.2 02 2 (0. 0.50 05 10 0. (0 0.5 (

RESUMO O uso da nanotecnologia tem sido crescente na última década, devido às suas propriedades diferenciadas quando comparada ao material usado em macro escala. Na indústria de painéis, as nanopartículas são utilizadas com o intuito de reduzir sua higroscopicidade, assim como melhorar as propriedades físico-mecânicas. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o desempenho físico-mecânico e a transferência de calor no interior de painéis OSB (Oriented Strand Board) produzidos com madeira de Pinus elliotti Engelm e resina poliuretana à base de óleo de mamona (Ricinus communis L.) com adição de nanopartículas de óxido de zinco em dois diferentes teores (0,25% e 0,50%) e compará-los com o tratamento de controle. As propriedades determinadas foram densidade, teor de umidade, inchamento em espessura, resistência à flexão estática e arrancamento de parafuso, seguindo as orientações de normas europeias. Ao fim dos ensaios, foi realizada a análise estatística, através da ANOVA, com nível de 5% de significância para verificar se houve diferença significativa entre as médias. As propriedades físico-mecânicas dos painéis estudados não foram influenciadas pela adição de nanopartículas nas porcentagens avaliadas, sendo explicada pela diminuta quantidade de nanopartículas adicionadas. Na transferência de calor, os painéis sem adição de nanopartículas alcançaram uma temperatura superior em relação aos tratamentos com nanomaterial, entretanto, nenhum atingiu a temperatura desejada de 100°C. Os painéis produzidos atenderam a classe 1 de painéis OSB, exceto no inchamento em espessura. década escala higroscopicidade físicomecânicas. físicomecânicas físico mecânicas. mecânicas físicomecânico mecânico Oriented Board Ricinus L. L 0,25% 025 0 25 (0,25 0,50% 050 50 comparálos compará los controle densidade umidade espessura parafuso europeias ensaios estatística ANOVA 5 médias avaliadas adicionadas nanomaterial entretanto 100C C 100 100°C 0,25 02 2 (0,2 0,50 05 10 0,2 (0, 0,5 0, (0 (

Abstract Surge arresters are at the forefront of protection against voltage surges. The loss of the protective effect of surge arresters imposes accidents and unplanned shutdowns on the power system. It directly affects the interruption of power supplies and imposes fines on service providers. Monitoring and diagnostics in the lightning rod field require studies and work that present the degradation behaviour of surge arresters to help develop and improve existing techniques. This paper presents the development of a laboratory with a low-energy, mobile current waveform impulse generator. It allows for conducting aging tests by applying discharges to low-voltage zinc oxide surge arresters used in the energy distribution sector. Samples of surge arresters were subjected to the discharges produced by the developed generator, and they exhibited degradation, thus showing asymmetry between the positive and negative half-cycles of leakage current. surges system providers techniques lowenergy, lowenergy low energy, low-energy generator lowvoltage sector halfcycles half cycles

ABSTRACT Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) possess antibacterial activities and can be used for the control of phytopathogenic bacteria. The objective of this work was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of pure and doped NPs against Dickeya zeae, Pantoea ananatis, and Xanthomonas vasicola pv. vasculorum in vitro, and to assess the efficacy of preventive and curative application of zinc oxide (ZnO), nickel oxide (NiO), and silver-doped zinc oxide (ZnO:Ag) NPs for the control of white spot (WS) and bacterial leaf streak (BLS) in vivo. Bacterial growth inhibition was first evaluated by measuring the diameter of the inhibition zone formed in Petri dishes. Subsequently, the severity of WS and BLS diseases was evaluated in a greenhouse calculating the area under the disease progress curve. The in vitro antibacterial activity was not influenced by the increase in the concentration of doping elements for most NPs. ZnO NPs doped with Ag, K, and Mo; ZnOCl doped with Ag, and pure NPs (Ag2O, CuO, and NiO) showed antibacterial activity against D. zeae, P. ananatis, and X. vasicola pv. vasculorum with relatively similar inhibition zones at different concentrations. Commercial copper showed antibacterial activity only against D. zeae. NiO NPs in preventive and curative applications reduced WS and BLS severities, whereas commercial copper application increased WS severity and reduced BLS severity. The use of NPs has promising applications and further evaluation of their formulation, application form, and timing is necessary for new strategies to control the activity of phytopathogenic bacteria. (NPs bacteria zeae ananatis pv ZnO, , (ZnO) NiO, (NiO) silverdoped silver ZnOAg Ag (ZnO:Ag (WS (BLS vivo dishes Subsequently curve K Mo Ag2O, Ag2O AgO O (Ag2O CuO D P X concentrations severities formulation form (ZnO (NiO

RESUMO Nanopartículas de óxido metálico (NPs) possuem atividade antibacteriana e podem ser utilizadas para o controle de bactérias fitopatogênicas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a atividade antibacteriana de NPs puras e dopadas contra Dickeya zeae, Pantoea ananatis e Xanthomonas vasicola pv. vasculorum in vitro, e avaliar a eficácia da aplicação preventiva e curativa de NPs de óxido de zinco (ZnO), óxido de níquel (NiO) e óxido de zinco dopado com prata (ZnO:Ag) para o controle da mancha branca (WS) e estria bacteriana (BLS) in vivo. A inibição do crescimento bacteriano foi primeiramente avaliada medindo o diâmetro da zona de inibição formada em placas de Petri e a severidade das doenças WS e BLS foi avaliada em casa de vegetação, calculando a área abaixo da curva de progresso da doença. A atividade antibacteriana in vitro não foi influenciada pelo aumento na concentração dos elementos dopantes para a maioria das NPs. NPs de ZnO dopadas com Ag, K e Mo; ZnOCl dopada com Ag e NPs puras (Ag2O, CuO e NiO) apresentaram atividade antibacteriana contra D. zeae, P. ananatis e X. vasicola pv. vasculorum com halos de inibição relativamente semelhantes em diferentes concentrações. O cobre comercial apresentou atividade antibacteriana apenas para D. zeae. NPs de NiO em aplicações preventivas e curativas reduziram a severidade de WS e BLS, enquanto a aplicação de cobre comercial aumentou a severidade de WS e reduziu a severidade de BLS. O uso de NPs tem aplicações promissoras na cultura do milho e estudos futuros avaliando sua formulação, forma de aplicação e época são necessários para novas estratégias de controle de bactérias fitopatogênicas. (NPs fitopatogênicas zeae pv ZnO, , (ZnO) (NiO ZnOAg (ZnO:Ag (WS (BLS vivo vegetação doença Mo Ag2O, Ag2O AgO (Ag2O D P X concentrações formulação (ZnO

RESUMO A berinjela (Solanum melongena) é amplamente cultivada. Apresenta tolerância moderada ao défice hídrico, mas sofre perdas de rendimento nas regiões áridas e semiáridas onde é cultivada. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a influência das nanopartículas de óxido de zinco (NPZnO), em associação com bactérias promotoras de crescimento vegetal (BPCV), na qualidade pós-colheita de berinjela submetida a déficit hídrico. Foram estudadas duas percentagens de irrigação referentes à evapotranspiração potencial -ETo (50 e 100% de ETo) e cinco combinações envolvendo NPZnO ou BPCV. Foram avaliados peso e número de frutos comerciais e não comerciais, diâmetro, comprimento, cor da casca, firmeza, acidez titulável, sólidos solúveis, SS/TA, vitamina C e açúcares solúveis totais. Houve forte correlação positiva entre peso de frutos comerciais, SS/TA, açúcares solúveis totais, acidez titulável, luminosidade e vitamina C nos tratamentos contendo ZnSO₄, NPZnO e BPCV. O déficit hídrico e as nanopartículas contendo zinco, associadas ou não a bactérias promotoras do crescimento das plantas, não influenciaram o peso e o tamanho médio dos frutos e a qualidade pós-colheita da cultura da berinjela. O déficit hídrico reduziu a cromaticidade e a luminosidade da cor da casca e o teor de vitamina C da berinjela. Solanum melongena cultivada NPZnO, , (NPZnO) BPCV, BPCV (BPCV) póscolheita pós colheita ETo 50 (5 100 diâmetro comprimento firmeza titulável SSTA SS TA SS/TA totais ZnSO₄ ZnSO plantas (NPZnO (BPCV 5 ( 10 1

ABSTRACT Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is widely cultivated. It shows moderate tolerance to water deficit, but suffers yield losses in the arid and semi-arid regions where it is grown. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of zinc oxide nanoparticles (NPZnO), in association with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB), on the post-harvest quality of eggplant subjected to water deficit. Two irrigation percentages relative to potential evapotranspiration-ETo (50 and 100% ETo) and five combinations involving NPZnO or PGPB were studied. Number of commercial fruits per plant and weight of commercial fruits per plant, diameter, length, skin color, firmness, titratable acidity, soluble solids, SS/TA, vitamin C and total soluble sugars were evaluated. There was strong positive correlation between weight of commercial fruits per plant, SS/TA, total soluble sugars, titratable acidity, lightness and vitamin C in the treatments containing ZnSO₄, NPZnO and PGPB. Water deficit and nanoparticles containing zinc, associated or not with bacteria that promote plant growth, did not influence the weight and average size of the fruits and the post-harvest quality of the eggplant crop. Water deficit reduced the chromaticity and lightness of the skin color and the vitamin C content of eggplant. Solanum melongena cultivated semiarid semi grown NPZnO, , (NPZnO) growthpromoting growth promoting PGPB, (PGPB) postharvest post harvest evapotranspirationETo evapotranspiration ETo 50 (5 100 studied diameter length firmness acidity solids SSTA SS TA SS/TA evaluated ZnSO₄ ZnSO crop (NPZnO (PGPB 5 ( 10 1