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Multifunctional PVC/PVA‐ZnO Nanocomposites: Bridging Dielectric Response and Antibacterial Activity for Active Packaging Applications

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
PVC and PVA polymer blends are studied as a function of frequency at room temperature to find the composition that gives the AC conductivity. The blend that has 75% PVC and 25% PVA is chosen as the matrix. Then 10% ZnO nanoparticles are added for food packaging. The change, in conductivity is used as a sign of activity and food freshness. ABSTRACT This
Salma Landolssi, Mahdi Hdidar, Mariem Chaari, Anissa Haddar, Makram Megdiche, Mourad Arous   +5 more
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Assessing the Potential Economic Viability of Mango Value Addition in the Waterberg District, Limpopo Province [PDF]

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies
This study explores the potential economic viability of transforming mango production into a sustainable and profitable agro-processing business in the Waterberg District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Although Limpopo is one of the country’s leading
Mantlo Richard Ngwepe, Humphrey Lephethe Motsepe   +1 more
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Comparative Performance of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Chitosan Hydrogels Reinforced With Kraft Lignin and Kraft Lignin Nanoparticles

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
The use of kraft lignin and kraft lignin nanoparticles in poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan hydrogels was comprehensively compared. The results showed that a higher loading of lignin nanoparticles than bulk kraft lignin could be incorporated while maintaining favorable hydrogel properties, leading to improved overall performance. ABSTRACT The development of
Siriream Teapaibool, Pedram Fatehi
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Effect of carrageenan and modified starch combined with mild cooking on the quality of sterilized braised chicken

Shipin yu jixie
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of polysaccharide water-retaining agents, such as carrageenan and modified starch, combined with mild cooking on the eating quality of sterilized braised chicken, and to improve the edible quality of pre-cooked braised ...
WANG Xinrui, LI Youying, MA Feifei, LI Ronghui, SU Huosheng   +4 more
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Participation by smallholder farming entrepreneurs in agro-processing activities in South Africa [PDF]

, 2014
Thesis (M.M. (Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation))--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, Graduate School of Business Administration, 2014.South Africa faces numerous economic and social challenges.
Thindisa, Lesibana Mahlogedi Victor
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Level of participation of small-scale crop farmers in agro-processing in Gauteng province of South Africa [PDF]

, 2021
Agro-processing is becoming more popular and practiced by farmers to reduce post-harvest losses, add value to farm products and increase farm income.
Mthombeni , D.L., Rubhara, T., Antwi , M.A.   +2 more
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Dietary Mannan‐Rich Fractions Attenuate Weaning Stress in Piglets via Modulating Gut Microbiota and TLR5/NF‐κB Signaling

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This study aimed to investigate the potential of a mannan‐rich fraction (MRF) as a dietary intervention to alleviate weaning stress in piglets. Our results revealed that MRF could alleviate weaning stress by modulating the gut microbiota and the TLR5/NF‐κB signaling pathway, offering a novel and sustainable alternative to antibiotic use in swine ...
Yutong Lu, Yiwei Sun, Kun Cai, Pingli He, Gang Lin, Zengkai Qi, Hu Liu, Junshu Yan, Ning Ma   +8 more
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Modulation of Animal Gut Health by Milk Oligosaccharide

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the composition and structural characteristics of MOs across different mammalian species, and elucidates their roles and mechanisms in maintaining intestinal homeostasis by regulating gut microbiome and enhancing intestinal chemical, physical and immune barriers.
Ningtao Chen, Nana Jing, Shiyu Tao, Mingyue Fei, Wentao Lv, Hua Yang, Yingping Xiao, Haiqin Wu   +7 more
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Biochemical Studies and Production Optimization of β‐Glucosidase From Microcystis aeruginosa CACIAM 03 Using Organic Waste

Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Global warming and industrial pollutants pose significant threats to environmental sustainability. In response, enzymes have emerged as promising tools for mitigating pollution. Enzymatic hydrolysis is considered environmentally sustainable due to its biological nature.
Gustavo Marques Serra, Matheus Silva da Fonseca Diniz, Evonnildo Costa Gonçalves, Agenor Valadares Santos, Luciana Pereira Xavier   +4 more
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Ensilage using Leuconostoc lactis and Weissella confusa reduces microbial risk and enhances hygienic quality of whole-crop corn

Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture
This study combined applied PICRUSt2 and BugBase tools to evaluate the effects of these two strains on the fermentation characteristics, microbial community, potential microbial risk and hygienic quality of whole-crop corn (WCC) silage.
Jie Zhao, Xinbao Li, Haopeng Liu, Zhaodi Jing, Xuejing Yin, Junfeng Li, Zhihao Dong, Tao Shao   +7 more
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