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Novel WS2-Based Nanofluids for Concentrating Solar Power: Performance Characterization and Molecular-Level Insights
(American Chemical Society, 2020)
Nano-colloidal suspensions of nanomaterials in a fluid, nanofluids, are appealing because of their interesting properties related to heat transfer processes. While nanomaterials based on transition metal chalcogenides ...
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Stabilization and Valorization of Beer Bagasse to Obtain Bioplastics
(MDPI, 2023-04)
Beer bagasse is a residue produced in large quantities, though it is undervalued in the industry. Its high protein and polysaccharide content make it attractive for use in sectors such as the manufacture of bioplastics. ...
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Three-Dimensional Printing of Red Algae Biopolymers: Effect of Locust Bean Gum on Rheology and Processability
(MDPI, 2024-02)
Seaweeds, rich in high-value polysaccharides with thickening/gelling properties (e.g., agar, carrageenan, and alginate), are extensively used in the food industry for texture customization and enhancement. However, ...
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Effect of enzymatically hydrolysed brewers’ spent grain supplementation on the rheological, textural and sensory properties of muffins
(Elsevier, 2021-12)
Brewers’ spent grain (BSG) is the major co-product of the brewing industry having a high content of protein and fibre. Enzymatic modification improves the properties of different ingredients when they are incorporated into ...
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Sustainable Integration of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. Enhancing Properties of Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Electrospun Nanofibers and Cast Films
(MDPI, 2023-09)
This study investigated the impact of adding zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) to electrospun membranes and cast films made of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL). The physicochemical, mechanical, and morphological properties of ...
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Winged resistance: Storks and gulls increase carriage of antibiotic resistance by shifting from paddy fields to landfills
(Elsevier, 2024-03)
Waterbirds are vectors for the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance across environments, with some species increasingly reliant on highly anthropized habitats for feeding. However, data on the impact of their feeding ...
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Feasibility of Invasive Brown Seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae as Source of Alginate: Characterization of Products and Evaluation of Derived Gels
(MDPI, 2024-03)
Rugulopteryx okamurae (RO) is an invasive brown seaweed that causes severe environmental problems in the Mediterranean Sea. This work proposed an extraction method that enables their use as a raw material for producing ...