Materiales avanzados
Materiales avanzados
Characterization and utilization of industrial wastewater in biorefinery systems: A comprehensive approach
24/04/2024 -
This review explores the innovative utilization of industrial effluents in biorefinery applications, addressing the environmental challenges posed by the complex mixture of pollutants in industrial...
Lignocellulosic-Based/High Density Polyethylene Composites: A Comprehensive Study on Fiber Characteristics and Performance Evaluation
24/04/2024 -
Lignocellulosic-based polymer composites have gained significant interest due to their ‘’green’’ character as a response to environmental...
Plant-Wide Models for Optimizing the Operation and Maintenance of BTEX-Contaminated Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
25/04/2024 -
Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes, collectively known as BTEX compounds, are significant emerging contaminants in municipal wastewater. Stricter effluent quality regulations necessitate...
Changes in the Quality and Microbial Communities of Precooked Seasoned Crayfish Tail Treated with Microwave and Biological Preservatives during Room Temperature Storage
19/04/2024 -
The qualities of precooked foods can be significantly changed by the microorganisms produced during room temperature storage. This work assessed the effects of different antibacterial treatments (CK,...
Development of Germinated-Brown-Rice-Based Novel Functional Beverage Enriched with γ-Aminobutyric Acid: Nutritional and Bio-Functional Characterization
22/04/2024 -
γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), recognized as a primary inhibitory neurotransmitter within the brain, serves a crucial role in the aging process and in neurodegenerative conditions such as...
Impact of Oil Bodies on Structure, Rheology and Function of Acid-Mediated Soy Protein Isolate Gels
23/04/2024 -
Oil bodies (OBs) are naturally occurring pre-emulsified oil droplets that have broad application prospects in emulsions and gels. The main purpose of this research was to examine the impact of the OB...
The Cryoprotective Effect of an Antifreeze Collagen Peptide Complex Obtained by Enzymatic Glycosylation on Tilapia
25/04/2024 -
Antifreeze peptides have become effective antifreeze agents for frozen products, but their low quantity of active ingredients and high cost limit large-scale application. This study used the...
Factors Affecting Silica/Cellulose Nanocomposite Prepared via the Sol–Gel Technique: A Review
23/04/2024 -
Cellulose/silica nanocomposites, synthesised through the sol–gel technique, have garnered significant attention for their unique properties and diverse applications. The distinctive...
Development of Light, Strong, and Water-Resistant PVA Composite Aerogels
24/04/2024 -
A significant weakness of many organic and inorganic aerogels is their poor mechanical behaviour, representing a great impediment to their application. For example, polymer aerogels generally have...
The Effectiveness Mechanisms of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as Reinforcements for Magnesium-Based Composites for Biomedical Applications: A Review
25/04/2024 -
As a smart implant, magnesium (Mg) is highly biocompatible and non-toxic. In addition, the elastic modulus of Mg relative to other biodegradable metals (iron and zinc) is close to the elastic modulus...
Characterization of Biodegradable Polymers for Porous Structure: Further Steps toward Sustainable Plastics
19/04/2024 -
Plastic pollution poses a significant environmental challenge, necessitating the investigation of bioplastics with reduced end-of-life impact. This study systematically characterizes four promising...
Natural and Synthetic Polymers for Biomedical and Environmental Applications
20/04/2024 -
Natural and synthetic polymers are a versatile platform for developing biomaterials in the biomedical and environmental fields. Natural polymers are organic compounds that are found in nature. The...
Degradable Nanogels Based on Poly[Oligo(Ethylene Glycol) Methacrylate] (POEGMA) Derivatives through Thermo-Induced Aggregation of Polymer Chain and Subsequent Chemical Crosslinking
20/04/2024 -
Polymer nanogels—considered as nanoscale hydrogel particles—are attractive for biological and biomedical applications due to their unique physicochemical flexibility....
High-Performance, Easy-to-Fabricate, Nanocomposite Heater for Life Sciences and Biomedical Applications
20/04/2024 -
Microheaters are used in several applications, including medical diagnostics, synthesis, environmental monitoring, and actuation. Conventional microheaters rely on thin-film electrodes...
Investigation of Cellulose-Based Materials Applied in Life Sciences Using Laser Light Scattering Methods
21/04/2024 -
This review emphasizes the practical importance of laser light scattering methods for characterizing cellulose and its derivatives. The physicochemical parameters like molecular weights, the radius...
Pharmaceutical Applications of Biomass Polymers: Review of Current Research and Perspectives
23/04/2024 -
Polymers derived from natural biomass have emerged as a valuable resource in the field of biomedicine due to their versatility. Polysaccharides, peptides, proteins, and lignin have demonstrated...
Kinetic Assessment of Kraft and Thermally Upgraded Kraft Papers Aged in Five Alternative Dielectric Fluids
25/04/2024 -
The lifespan of an electrical transformer, primarily determined by the condition of its solid insulation, is well known under various operating conditions when mineral oil is the coolant in these...
Slow-Release Urea Fertilizer with Water Retention and Photosensitivity Properties Based on Sodium Alginate/Carboxymethyl Starch Sodium/Polydopamine
22/04/2024 -
Using slow-release fertilizer is one of the sustainable strategies to improve the effectiveness of fertilizers and mitigate the environmental pollution caused by excess usage of fertilizer. In this...
Combining Solution-Blowing and Melt-Blowing Techniques to Produce an Efficient Non-Woven Filter
24/04/2024 -
New substances and particles appearing in the environment following technological development pose new challenges for separation methods. Moreover, the growing amount of waste also forces us to look...
Strategies to Create Superhydrophobic Surfaces in Food Industry
18/04/2024 -
Superhydrophobic materials introduce the latest environmentally friendly methods of manufacturing food?related superhydrophobic coatings. Coating fruits to postpone their spoilage, producing packages...
Resource recovery from soiled sanitary napkin waste—a state-of-the-art review
17/04/2024 -
With ever-improving social and medical awareness about menstrual hygiene in India, the demand for sanitary napkins has increased significantly. The utilization of high-quality and...
