The Unconventional Peridotite-Related Mg-Fe-B Skarn of the El Robledal, SE Spain

The El Robledal deposit is a Mg-Fe-B skarn hosted in a dismembered block from the footwall contact of the Ronda orogenic peridotites in the westernmost part of the Betic Cordillera. The skarn is subdivided into two different zones according to the dominant ore mineral assemblage: (1) the ludwigite–magnetite zone, hosted in a completely mineralized body along with metasomatic forsterite, and (2) the magnetite–szaibelyite zone hosted in dolomitic marbles. In the ludwigite–magnetite zone, the massive mineralization comprises ludwigite (Mg2Fe3+(BO3)O2), Mgrich magnetite, and magnetite, with minor amounts of kotoite (Mg3(BO3)2), szaibelyite (MgBO2(OH)), accessory schoenfliesite (MgSn4+(OH)6), and pentlandite. The ratio of ludwigite–magnetite decreases downwards in the stratigraphy of this zone. In contrast, the mineralization in the magnetite– szaibelyite zone is mainly composed of irregular and folded magnetite pods and bands with pull-apart fractures, locally associated with a brucite-, szaibelyite-, and serpentine-rich groundmass. The set of inclusions identified within these ore minerals, using a combination of a focused ion beam (FIB) and high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), supports the proposed evolution of the system and reactions of the mineral formation of the skarn. The analysis of the microstructures of the ores by means of electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) allowed for the determination that the ores experienced ductile deformation followed by variable degrees of recrystallization and annealing. We propose a new classification of the deposit as well as a plausible genetic model in a deposit where the heat source and the ore-fluid source are decoupled.PRE2019-088262 “Ayudas para contratos predoctorales para la formación de doctores”, defrayed by the “Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades”the MECRAS Project A-RNM-356-UGR20 “Proyectos de I+D+i en el marco del Programa Operativo FEDER Andalucía 2014-2020” defrayed by the “Junta de Andalucía

Unveiling High-Tech Metals in Roasted Pyrite Wastes from the Iberian Pyrite Belt, SW Spain

This research was fully funded by the MECRAS Project A-RNM-356-UGR20 “Proyectos de I+D+i en el marco del Programa Operativo FEDER Andalucía 2014–2020” of the Consejería de Economía, Conocimiento, Empresas y Universidad de la Junta de Andalucía (Spain).Supplementary Materials: The following supporting information can be downloaded at: https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/su151512081/s1The Iberian Pyrite Belt (IPB), in the southwestern Iberian Peninsula, is a large metallogenic province exploited since ancient times. As a result of historical and current mining activity, a vast volume of metallic mineral waste, mainly derived from the processing of pyrite, is still in situ and polluting the environment. A specific mine waste residuum locally known in the area as "morrongos", which was produced during pyrite roasting mainly in the 19th century, is evaluated here in order to unravel untapped resources of high-tech metals commonly used in high-tech devices. Applying a combination of whole-rock geochemical (ICP-AES, ICPMS, FA-AAS) and single-grain mineralogical techniques (EPMA, LA-ICP-MS, FESEM, and FIB-HRTEM) on the "morrongos", we unhide the still-present remarkable concentrations of Au, Ag, Pb, Zn, and Cu in them. The mineralogical expressions for these economic metals include oxides (hematite, magnetite, and hercynite), arsenates, sulfates of the jarosite group, native metals, and, to a lesser extent, relictic sulfides. This first-ever estimation of these economic metals in this type of residue allows their revalorization, highlighting them as suitable sources for the exploitation and recovery of metals necessary for the clean energy transition.Junta de Andalucía, FEDER Andalucía 2014–2020: MECRAS Project A-RNM-356-UGR2

De biblioteca a bibliotEKO

Póster presentado en las I Jornadas de Bibliotecas G9 sobre buenas prácticas en atención a espacios y usuarios, organizada por el Servicio de Bibliotecas de la UEx en Jarandilla de la Vera (Cáceres) los días 29 y 30 de septiembre de 2016Presentación de Ekoscan, de la Universidad del País Vasco. Es un gestor diseñado para aprovechar mejor los recursos de electricidad, agua y consumibles en la Biblioteca universitaria del Campus de Vizcaya.Ekoscan presentation of the Universidad del País Vasco. It is a manager designed to make better use of resources electricity, water and supplies in the library of Campus Universitario de Vizcay

The unconventional peridotite-related Mg-Fe-B skarn of the el robledal, SE Spain

The El Robledal deposit is a Mg-Fe-B skarn hosted in a dismembered block from the footwall contact of the Ronda orogenic peridotites in the westernmost part of the Betic Cordillera. The skarn is subdivided into two different zones according to the dominant ore mineral assemblage: (1) the ludwigite–magnetite zone, hosted in a completely mineralized body along with metasomatic forsterite, and (2) the magnetite–szaibelyite zone hosted in dolomitic marbles. In the ludwigite–magnetite zone, the massive mineralization comprises ludwigite (Mg2Fe3+(BO3)O2), Mg-rich magnetite, and magnetite, with minor amounts of kotoite (Mg3(BO3)2), szaibelyite (MgBO2(OH)), accessory schoenfliesite (MgSn4+(OH)6), and pentlandite. The ratio of ludwigite–magnetite decreases downwards in the stratigraphy of this zone. In contrast, the mineralization in the magnetite–szaibelyite zone is mainly composed of irregular and folded magnetite pods and bands with pull-apart fractures, locally associated with a brucite-, szaibelyite-, and serpentine-rich groundmass. The set of inclusions identified within these ore minerals, using a combination of a focused ion beam (FIB) and high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), supports the proposed evolution of the system and reactions of the mineral formation of the skarn. The analysis of the microstructures of the ores by means of electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) allowed for the determination that the ores experienced ductile deformation followed by variable degrees of recrystallization and annealing. We propose a new classification of the deposit as well as a plausible genetic model in a deposit where the heat source and the ore-fluid source are decoupled

Characterization of the Potential Effects of EMC Filters for Power Converters on Narrowband Power Line Communications

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) filters are one of the main solutions for dealing with the disturbances generated by power inverters. However, they show series/parallel resonances that introduce variations in the impedance seen from the grid. Consequently, in some cases, these filters have low impedances at resonance frequencies, which can affect Narrowband Power Line Communications (NB-PLC) due to notching effects. For that reason, the potential effects of four EMC filters on NB-PLC have been studied. Laboratory trials in a controlled environment have been carried out, in which the attenuation and the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) thresholds that define the communication’s quality have been studied. The results presented in this paper show that, although the variations of the channel frequency response are not selective enough to degrade the communication thresholds, the attenuation measured when the filter is connected near the receiver might be sufficiently high to be critical for the communications in some situations. Therefore, EMC filters might have a negative impact on NB-PLC that had not been previously considered.This research was funded by the BASQUE GOVERNMENT, grant number IT1234-19 and SPANISH GOVERNMENT, grant number RTI2018-099162-B-I00 (MCIU/AEI/FEDER-UE)

La influencia de la temperatura en la datación de conchas por racemización de aminoácidos de los yacimientos de El Perro y La Fragua (Santoña, Cantabria)

Los yacimientos de El Perro y La Fragua se sitúan en el Monte Buciero (Santoña), separados únicamente por apenas 600 metros, en una zona que presenta un microclima particular que provoca el desarrollo de una vegetación con variedad de especies mediterráneas relictas y otras de carácter más atlántico. Ambos presentan niveles del Magdaleniense, Aziliense y Mesolítico que han sido datados empleando el método del carbono-14. En todos los niveles se encuentran abundantes restos de moluscos, incluyendo representantes del género Patella, que se analizaron mediante el método de racemización de aminoácidos. Las edades obtenidas con este método son superiores a las de radiocarbono y a la atribución cultural de los materiales

Upgrading the Power Grid Functionalities with Broadband Power Line Communications: Basis, Applications, Current Trends and Challenges

This article reviews the basis and the main aspects of the recent evolution of Broadband Power Line Communications (BB-PLC or, more commonly, BPL) technologies. The article starts describing the organizations and alliances involved in the development and evolution of BPL systems, as well as the standardization institutions working on PLC technologies. Then, a short description of the technical foundation of the recent proposed technologies and a comparison of the main specifications are presented; the regulatory activities related to the limits of emissions and immunity are also addressed. Finally, some representative applications of BPL and some selected use cases enabled by these technologies are summarized, together with the main challenges to be faced.This work was financially supported in part by the Basque Government under the grants IT1426-22, PRE_2021_1_0006, and PRE_2021_1_0051, and by the Spanish Government under the grants PID2021-124706OB-I00 and RTI2018-099162-B-I00 (MCIU/AEI/FEDER, UE, funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by “ERDF A way of making Europe”)

Ekoscan, buena práctica solidaria con el medio ambiente

Comunicación presentada en las I Jornadas de Bibliotecas G9 sobre buenas prácticas en atención a espacios y usuarios, organizada por el Servicio de Bibliotecas de la UEx en Jarandilla de la Vera (Cáceres) los días 29 y 30 de septiembre de 2016Presentación de Ekoscan, de la Universidad del País Vasco. Es un gestor diseñado para aprovechar mejor los recursos de electricidad, agua y consumibles en la Biblioteca universitaria del Campus de Vizcaya.Ekoscan presentation of the Universidad del País Vasco. It is a manager designed to make better use of resources electricity, water and supplies in the library of Campus Universitario de Vizcay

La datación por racemización de aminoácidos de muestras malacológicas de yacimientos arqueológicos

La racemización de aminoácidos como herramienta geocronológica se ha revelado como un excelente método para poder datar yacimientos arqueológicos empleando tanto restos óseos como moluscos. Dada la escasa cantidad de material necesaria y el bajo coste analítico, presenta una serie de ventajas sobre otros métodos como el carbono-14 ya que para datar un nivel se emplean varias muestras lo que, entre otras cuestiones, permite identificar resultados anómalos así como aproximarse al time-average de un yacimient

Identification and Functional Testing of Novel Interacting Protein Partners for the Stress Sensors Wsc1p and Mid2p of \u3cem\u3eSaccharomyces cerevisiae\u3c/em\u3e

Wsc1p and Mid2p are transmembrane signaling proteins of cell wall stress in the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. When an environmental stress compromises cell wall integrity, they activate a cell response through the Cell Wall Integrity (CWI) pathway. Studies have shown that the cytoplasmic domain of Wsc1p initiates the CWI signaling cascade by interacting with Rom2p, a Rho1-GDP-GTP exchange factor. Binding of Rom2p to the cytoplasmic tail of Wsc1p requires dephosphorylation of specific serine residues but the mechanism by which the sensor is dephosphorylated and how it subsequently interacts with Rom2p remains unclear. We hypothesize that Wsc1p and Mid2p must be physically associated with interacting proteins other than Rom2p that facilitate its interaction and regulate the activation of CWI pathway. To address this, a cDNA plasmid library of yeast proteins was expressed in bait strains bearing membrane yeast two-hybrid (MYTH) reporter modules of Wsc1p and Mid2p, and their interacting preys were recovered and sequenced. 14 previously unreported interactors were confirmed for Wsc1p and 29 for Mid2p. The interactors’ functionality were assessed by cell growth assays and CWI pathway activation by western blot analysis of Slt2p/Mpk1p phosphorylation in null mutants of each interactor under defined stress conditions. The susceptibility of these strains to different stresses were tested against antifungal agents and chemicals. This study reports important novel protein interactions of Wsc1p and Mid2p that are associated with the cellular response to oxidative stress induced by Hydrogen Peroxide and cell wall stress induced by Caspofungin