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New substrate containing agroindustrial carnauba residue for production of papaya under foliar fertilization

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental
The use of organic waste in the composition of substrates for seedlings constitutes an alternative to the recycling of these materials. Thus, an experiment was conducted with the objective to evaluate the production of ‘Formosa’ papaya seedlings in ...
Francisca G. Albano, Ítalo H. L. Cavalcante, Jailson S. Machado, Claudivan F. de Lacerda, Esdras R. da Silva, Humberto G. de Sousa   +5 more
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Influence of Carnauba Wax on Films of Poly (Butylene Adipate Co-Terephthalate) and Sugarcane Residue for Application in Soil Cover (Mulching) [PDF]

Materials Research
The population increase, urbanization and climatic change adversely affect the agricultural production have prompted actions to improve the means of production without affecting the environment.
Thainá Araújo de Oliveira, Islaine de Oliveira Mota, Laura Hecker de Carvalho, Renata Barbosa, Tatianny Soares Alves   +4 more
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Nanoshell Fabrication Techniques for Probiotic Encapsulation: A Comprehensive Review

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 3, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Probiotics, beneficial microorganisms, confer numerous health benefits when administered. However, their efficacy is hindered by harsh gut conditions, including acidity, bile acids, and enzymatic degradation. To overcome these challenges, encapsulation and nanoshell technology have emerged as a pivotal strategy to enhance probiotic stability ...
Tuba Mustafa, Muhammad Afzaal, Farhan Saeed, Amna Shahbaz, Zainab Hira, Ayesha Adil, Tayyaba Sohail, Faiyaz Ahmed, Maryam Amanullah, Hina Sarwar, Noor Akram, Saad Mansoor, Gebremichael Gebremedhin Hailu   +12 more
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Eco-eficiência na produção de cera de Carnaúba no município de Campo Maior, Piauí, 2004

Revista de Economia e Sociologia Rural, 2008
A Copernicia prunifera (Miller) H.E. Moore ou carnaúba gera um material sobre as folhas usado na fabricação de cera, matéria-prima de inúmeros produtos industriais.
Francisco Prancacio Araújo de Carvalho, Jaíra Maria Alcobaça Gomes   +1 more
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Edible coatings in food: Specific materials and their impact on techno‐functional properties and sustainable applications

Food Biomacromolecules, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 318-340, June 2026.
Abstract Edible coatings have emerged as a significant advancement in the food industry. This review explains the different materials, methods, and applications of edible coatings, with a special focus on the integration of nanotechnology and its contribution to the circular economy.
Shankar Senthilkumar, Geethalaxmi Mundas, Harini Ravi, C K Sunil, Venkatachalapathy Natarajan   +4 more
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Modeling the hydration process of bean grains coated with carnauba wax

Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 2017
Edible waxes are widely used to maintain foodstuff until they are consumed. However, some products may be subjected to industrial procedures, such as hydration, prior to their consumption.
Aline Almeida da Paixão, Paulo Cesar Corrêa, Fernanda Machado Baptestini, Sérgio Maurício Lopes Donzeles, Mayra Darliane Martins Silva Diniz, Rafael Leite de Freitas   +5 more
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Influence of Composition on Mechanical Properties of Cassava Starch, Sisal Fiber and Carnauba Wax Biocomposites [PDF]

Materials Research, 2019
Concern for sustainable development has provided significant improvements in the development of biodegradable materials. This work aims to evaluate, through a central composite design (CCD), the mechanical properties of cassava starch-based biocomposites
Áleft Verlanger Rocha Gomes, Ricardo Henrique de Lima Leite, Manoel Quirino da Silva Júnior, Francisco Klebson Gomes dos Santos, Edna Maria Mendes Aroucha   +4 more
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Mechanical properties of bean grains (BRSMG Majestic) coated with carnauba wax

Ciência Rural
: The objective of this research was to determine the mechanical properties of beans (BRSMG Majestuoso) coated with carnauba wax solution. Grains with 0.1481 (d.b.) moisture content was used.
Paulo Cesar Corrêa, Aline Almeida da Paixão, Fernanda Machado Baptestini, Jaime Daniel Bustos Vanegas, Juliana Soares Zeymer   +4 more
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Amyloid‐Like Protein Assembly‐Driven Functional Materials for Enabling the Sustainable Development of Light Industry

SusMat, Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2026.
This article covers the basic theory and regulation strategies of amyloid‐like protein assembly, reviews the research progress of amyloid‐like protein assembly‐driven functional materials in light industry fields such as food, packaging, textiles, and biocatalysis, analyzes their sustainable advantages and challenges in these applications, and offers ...
Ruirui Liu, Zuying Chen, Jian Zhao, Fengjian Wang, Changli Zeng, Peng Yang   +5 more
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A Fast Method for Selecting Bio Sourced Materials of Interest in a Candle Formulation

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, Volume 103, Issue 5, Page 423-433, May 2026.
ABSTRACT As consumer demand shifts towards more sustainable and nontoxic alternatives, the candle industry is exploring unconventional bio‐based and recycled materials as substitutes for paraffin. Four raw materials, that is rice bran wax (RBW), sugarcane wax (SCW), hydrogenated rapeseed oil (HRO), and waste cooking oil (WCO) were assessed based on ...
Salma Daoufa, Abdellah Arhaliass, Jack Legrand, Delphine Drouin, Raphaëlle Savoire   +4 more
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