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Valorization of Wastes from Wine Industry in the Production of Lightweight Clay Bricks
U.Porto Journal of EngineeringLightweight clay brick is an idea that arose from the need to reduce waste by giving grape pomace, a waste product from the Portuguese wine sector, a new use, promoting a circular economy.
José Matos +3 more
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Poly(Ionic) Liquid‐Enhanced Ion Dynamics in Cellulose‐Derived Gel Polymer Electrolytes
ChemSusChem, Volume 18, Issue 6, March 15, 2025.Advancing Energy Storage: Gel Polymer Electrolytes with Promising Potential Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) incorporating methyl cellulose and a range of ionic/polymeric achieved Li+ transference numbers comparable to traditional liquid electrolytes.
Tiago G. Paiva +7 more
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Bioplastic made from Kiwi Branches
U.Porto Journal of EngineeringThe main goal of this work was to develop a product whose cellulose is extracted from kiwi branches. The product presented, Kiwiplast consists of a bioplastic film for food packaging.
Maria Charchalis +2 more
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Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Efficient dewatering is a critical step in cassava starch production because the moisture content of the concentrated slurry directly affects downstream drying costs and overall process efficiency. Conventional concentration routes, including sedimentation and centrifugation, often provide limited cake dryness and can increase ...
Maria Eduarda S Speretta +4 more
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Optimizing germination and cultivation of edible halophytes using effluents from an IMTA system
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract BACKGROUND Halophytes offer nature‐based solutions to food insecurity and soil degradation, while their integration into integrated multi‐trophic aquaculture (IMTA) systems promotes circular economy practices. This study aimed to optimize the germination and cultivation of edible halophytic species, namely Limbarda crithmoides, Suaeda vera and
Viana Castañeda‐Loaiza +5 more
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Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.Poly(hydroxybutyrate‐co‐hydroxyvalerate)/thermoplastic starch blends, produced by melt processing, showed improvements in mechanical properties and water vapor transmission barrier performance, which can help control excessive water evaporation from the soil, thus contributing to pH and moisture regulation.
Pâmela R. Oliveira +4 more
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Energies, 2016 The rapid development of modern society has resulted in an increased demand for energy, mainly from fossil fuels. The use of this source of energy has led to the accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.
Ana L. Gonçalves +4 more
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Passion fruit seed oil: extraction and subsequent transesterification reaction
Grasas y Aceites, 2021 This work aims to remove the oil from passion fruit seeds using ethanol as solvent and then to carry out the transesterification of the product from the extraction step (oil + ethanol).
T.B. Massa +4 more
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Covalent Functionalization of NiFe Layered Double Hydroxides using Tris(Hydroxymethyl)Aminomethane
Small, EarlyView.Covalent functionalization of NiFe layered double hydroxides with tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane enables controlled growth, enhanced structural order, and improved processability. Temporary TRIS anchoring promotes stable water‐based inks and binder‐free electrode fabrication, leading to enhanced oxygen evolution activity and long‐term stability under ...
Alvaro Seijas Da Silva +8 more
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Scientific Reports, 2022 Phenolic compounds are natural dyes contained in sugarcane juice and represent an important parameter in industrial processing, as they significantly affect the color formation of raw sugar.
Mirelle Márcio Santos Cabral +6 more
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