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Optimization and characterization of a castor oil (<i>Ricinus communis</i> L.)- and 1,10-phenanthroline-based polyurethane membrane for Al³⁺ ion-selective applications. [PDF]

RSC Adv
Safitri E, Nazaruddin N, Aini DQ, Afifi MR, Suhud K, Mehamod FS, Alva S, Rinawati, Hidayat N, Nurbadriani CN, Alhamdi MJ.   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The Perils of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Controversies: Implications for a Firm's Financial and Nonfinancial Performance

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although ESG controversies are on the rise, research investigating them yields contradictory findings. The paper provides resolutions to the debate through investigating (a) how ESG controversies influence firms' short‐term and long‐term financial performance; (b) how firms navigate ESG controversies' effect; and (c) how ESG controversies ...
Amalesh Sharma, Sourav Bikash Borah, Anirban Adhikary, Sanjay Kumar Jena   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modified Castor Oil-Based Polyurethane Films with <i>Streptomyces</i> Extracts Presenting Anti-Methicillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Activity. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel)
Rodriguez OT, Diaz LE, Valero MF.
europepmc   +1 more source

Towards Replacing the “Great Antifungal Wall”: Exploiting Synergies Between Sourdough Fermentation Protocols, Antifungal Plant Ingredients, and Contamination Control to Extend the Mold‐Free Shelf‐Life of Bread

Cereal Chemistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background “Clean label” antifungal ingredients and fermentation protocols are a promising strategy to meet shelf‐life requirements in the bread industry. Objectives This study evaluated the mold‐free shelf‐life of bread formulations incorporating sourdough combined with antifungal ingredients or additives.
Maria Robles‐Hernandez, Zoe Bumanis, Michael G. Gänzle   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synthesis and Chemical Recovery of Castor Oil-Based Poly(ester amides) with PE-Like Performance. [PDF]

ACS Omega
Liu C, Ding Y, Cai L, Wu M, Wang Z.
europepmc   +1 more source

Ucuúba Fat (Virola surinamensis) and Cellulose Nanocrystals Functionalizing Cassava (Manihot esculenta)  Starch Films

ChemFoodChem, EarlyView.
Cassava starch films were functionalized with Ucuúba fat and cellulose nanocrystals to tailor wettability, optical, mechanical, and barrier properties. Integrating Amazonian bioresources with nanotechnology enables sustainable edible coatings with tunable performance for fresh food preservation and enhanced UV protection.
Geovana Cristina Pinto Rodrigues, Fernanda Ramalho Procopio, Júlia Ferreira Henrique, Ramon Peres Brexó, Marcos David Ferreira   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Ricinoleic Acid (Castor Oil) on Gut Permeability in Healthy Participants: Provocative Test for Treatments Aimed at Restoring Barrier Function. [PDF]

Clin Transl Gastroenterol
Yang DY, Lupianez-Merly C, Jencks KJ, Dilmaghani S, Busciglio I, Eckert D, Ryks M, Dyer R, Vizenor BA, Zhao Y, Sapone A, Rooks MG, Gale JD, Camilleri M.   +13 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Sudan at War With Itself: Civilian Devastation in the Civil War

Conflict Resolution Quarterly, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A civil war is raging in Sudan between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) along with militia groups. Beginning on April 15, 2023, and continuing at least to this writing (October 15, 2025), civilian noncombatants have been subjected to bombings, beatings, torture, shootings, rape, and murder on a large scale. Since
Daniel Rothbart, Bayan Abubakr, Beltina Gjeloshi, Dieter Pfoser   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Castor Oil-Based Epoxy Vitrimer Based on Dual Dynamic Network with Intrinsic Photothermal Self-Healing Capability. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel)
Shao Y, Zhu H, Chen K, Jin T, Wang Z, Luo Z, Wang J, Sun H, Wei S, Gao Z.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Learning Strategies from Nature's Blueprint to Cyclic Carbonate Synthesis

ChemSusChem, Volume 18, Issue 6, March 15, 2025.
The development of sustainable synthetic methods for cyclic carbonates draws inspiration from nature, focusing on eco‐friendly processes and renewable resources like CO2 and biomass. This review explore various CO2 activation mechanisms, green chemistry principles, and green catalysts.
Erika Saccullo, Vincenzo Patamia, Chiara Zagni, Antonio Rescifina, Giuseppe Floresta   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source