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Emin Mercan
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, mechanical, and thermal properties. Film samples were produced from a ...
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Zaid Abdulhamid Alhulaybi, Muhammad Ali Martuza and Sayeed Rushd
Polylactic acid (PLA), the second most produced biopolymer, was selected for the fabrication of mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) via the incorporation of HKUST-1 metal?organic framework (MOF) particles into a PLA matrix with the aim of improving mechanical ...
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António A. S. Correia, Joana B. Caldeira, Rita Branco and Paula V. Morais
Traditional soil stabilization methods are usually associated with high energy consumption, carbon emissions, and long-term environmental impact. Recent developments have shown the potential use of bio-based techniques as eco-friendly alternatives for so...
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Zaid Abdulhamid Alhulaybi
Medical sutures are important surgical aids for promoting wound closure and establishing the ideal environment for wound healing. Several key factors must be considered in medical sutures, including the material of choice for the wound closure, the type ...
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Stefano De Luca, Daniel Milanese, Duccio Gallichi-Nottiani, Antonella Cavazza and Corrado Sciancalepore
Biopolymers obtained from renewable resources are an interesting alternative to conventional polymers obtained from fossil resources, as they are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable aliphatic polyester pro...
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Wen Jiang, True Miller, Troy Barlow, Nathan Boyle and Rusi P. Taleyarkhan
A novel solid-state neutron and gamma radiation monitor-dosimeter based on biopolymer polylactic acid (PLA) is presented. The resulting detector (PLAD) technology takes advantage of property changes of the renewable PLA resin when subject to ionizing nuc...
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Jacqueline R. da S. Rodrigues, Ramon da S. Santos, Rayssa A. Matos, José C. M. Pires and Eva M. Salgado
Microalgae harvesting by coagulation can use coagulant agents such as alum, synthetic polymers or biocoagulants. Biocoagulants have attracted the attention of researchers because they are natural, biodegradable, and promote high microalgal harvesting eff...
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Dong Soo Seo, Joong Su Lee, Yong Chul Shin and Younghoon Jang
Chitosan, poly[ß-(1?4)-linked-2-amino-2-deoxy-d-glucose], is a polysaccharide with broad applications in various biomaterial and biomedical fields, primarily because of its nontoxicity. Because the biodegradable biopolymer chitosan can be catalyzed by th...
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Carina A. E. Costa, Filipa M. Casimiro, Carlos Vega-Aguilar and Alírio E. Rodrigues
Lignin is a raw material that can potentially be converted into valuable compounds through depolymerization reactions in addition to its use as a polymer or material. However, the chemical recalcitrance and the heterogeneous composition and structure of ...
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Mingyu Li, Wenjing Sun and Zhanyang Chen
Adding biochar to soil can improve the soil?s physical?chemical properties, microscopic pore structure, and bacterial habitat. This affects the soil?s strength characteristics and the oxidization of methane. Using a Humboldt pneumatic direct shear instru...
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