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Spectroscopic and Molecular Docking Studies on the Influence of Inulin on the Interaction of Sophoricoside with Whey Protein Concentrate
11/11/2024 - The influence of inulin on the interaction of sophoricoside (Sop) with whey protein concentrate (WPC) was investigated using various spectroscopic methods, including fluorescence spectroscopy...
Wood Plastic Composite Based on Recycled High-Density Polyethylene and Wood Waste (Sawdust)
11/11/2024 - The current work presents the reformulation of a composite based on high-density polyethylene obtained through the recycling of blow-molded containers (rHDPE) with natural fiber residues (wood...
Argon Ion Implantation as a Method of Modifying the Surface Properties of Wood–Plastic Composites
31/10/2024 - Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) combine the properties of plastics and lignocellulosic fillers. A particular limitation in their use is usually a hydrophobic, poorly wettable surface....
Closed-Loop Recycling of 3D-Printed Wood–PLA Composite Parts: Effects on Mechanical and Structural Properties via Fused Filament Fabrication
25/10/2024 - This study investigated the closed-loop recycling of 3D-printed wood fiber (WF)-filled polylactic acid (PLA) composites via fused filament fabrication (FFF). The WF–PLA composites...
Evaluation of Mechanical Energy Consumption in WPC Production from Pine (Pinus sylvestris) and Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) with ABS Thermoplastic Additions
24/10/2024 - This study investigates lignocellulosic biocomposites’ physicochemical properties and strength parameters with varying thermoplastic content. Biocomposites were prepared using wood...
Wood Polymer Composites Based on the Recycled Polyethylene Blends from Municipal Waste and Ethiopian Indigenous Bamboo (Oxytenanthera abyssinica) Fibrous Particles Through Chemical Coupling Crosslinking
24/10/2024 - Valorization of potential thermoplastic waste is an effective strategy to address resource scarcity and reduce valuable thermoplastic waste. In this study, new ecofriendly biomass-derived wood...
Physical, Mechanical, and Flammability Properties of Wood–Plastic Composites (WPC) Containing Beech-Wood Flour and Flame-Retardant Additives
21/10/2024 - This study aims to develop a recyclable, economical, and flame-retardant composite material using polypropylene, beech flour, tetrabromobisphenol A bis (TBBPA), and antimony trioxide (ATO)....
Comparison of the Stability of a Camu Camu Extract Dried and Encapsulated by Means of High-Throughput Electrospraying Assisted by Pressurized Gas
16/10/2024 - This study explores the impact on the stability of drying and the encapsulation of a camu camu extract (CCX) using the non-thermal, high-throughput electrospraying assisted by pressurized gas (EAPG)...
Integrating Whey Processing: Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration, and Water Reuse from Diafiltration
- This work proposes an integrated production of whey protein concentrate (WPC) and lactose and the recovery of water from diafiltration (DF) steps. Whey protein and lactose can be concentrated using...
A Screening Apparatus for Comparing the Fouling Resistance of Heat Exchanger Surfaces
15/07/2024 - For comparing the fouling resistance on different metallic heat exchanger surfaces, a screening apparatus and corresponding standardizable procedure were developed. Three differently treated metallic...
Injection Molding Condition Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Coconut-Wood-Powder-Based Polymer Composite
27/04/2024 - This study investigates the mechanical properties of coconut sawdust powder combined with polypropylene (PP). The effect of compatibility content, wood powder (WP) content, and injection molding...
A review on natural fiber composites: Polymer matrices, fiber surface treatments, fabrication methods, properties, and applications
19/03/2024 - Process of wood plastic composites (WPC).High performance and durability are essential for goods to satisfy the needs of the expanding worldwide market. Wood plastic composites (WPCs) are materials...
Gelatine-Based Biopolymer Film Produced from Ozone-Treated Film-Forming Solutions Containing Whey Protein Concentrate: Effects on Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Characteristics
05/03/2024 - This study aimed to determine the effects of the ozone treatment of film-forming solutions (FFSs) containing whey protein concentrate (WPC) and gelatine on biopolymer films’ physical,...
Production of Novel Bigels from Cold Pressed Chia Seed Oil By-Product: Application in Low-Fat Mayonnaise
14/02/2024 - The objective of this study was to produce an innovative bigel formulation by combining glycerol monostearate (GMS) oleogel with hydrogels stabilized by various agents, including cold pressed chia...
Influence of Selected Compositions of Wall Materials and Drying Techniques Used for Encapsulation of Linseed Oil and Its Ethyl Esters
07/02/2024 - The aim of the study was to compare the encapsulation of linseed oil and its ethyl esters using two coating materials (maltodextrin with whey protein concentrate (WPC) vs. maltodextrin with gum...
Fermentative Liberation and Transformation of Bioactive Compounds: Ellagic Acid from Nut Press Cake Ellagitannins
29/01/2024 - Oil extracted from walnuts leaves behind large amounts of defatted press cake that still retains valuable nutrients. Solid state fermentation (SSF) is a promising method to liberate bioactive...
Properties of Heat-Treated Wood Fiber–Polylactic Acid Composite Filaments and 3D-Printed Parts Using Fused Filament Fabrication
22/01/2024 - Wood fibers (WFs) were treated at a fixed heat temperature (180 °C) for 2-6 h and added to a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to produce wood-PLA composite (WPC) filaments. Additionally, the...
Strong and Durable Wood Designed by Cell Wall Bulking Combined with Cell Lumen Filling
28/12/2023 - Traditional wood–polymer composite (WPC) based on the in situ polymerization of ethylene unsaturated monomers in the cellular cavity of wood is significant for the high-value-added...
Sustainable WPC Production: A Novel Method Using Recycled High-Density Polyethylene and Wood Veneer
28/12/2023 - This research work is focused on the development of an alternative method for manufacturing Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) panels based on Wood Veneers (WVs) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)...
Effect of Moisture on the Mechanical Properties of Wood–Plastic Composites Hybridized with Metal Grid Layers
14/12/2023 - Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are some of the most common modern composite materials for interior and exterior design that combine natural waste wood properties and the molding...
The mechanical and thermal properties of wood plastic composites based on heat-treated composite granules and HDPE
11/12/2023 - Abstract To improve the mechanical and thermal properties of wood plastic composites for building and structural applications, pretreatment was applied to the composite granules....