PhyschemFood irradiation is gaining popularity worldwide due to its potential to extend shelf life, improve hygienic quality, and meet trade requirements. The electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) method is a reliable and sensitive technique for detecting ...
Ashfaq Ahmad Khan +1 more
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Effects of ultrasound on polymeric foam porosity [PDF]
, 2008 A variety of materials require functionally graded cellular microstructures whose porosity is engineered to meet specific applications (e.g. mimic bone structure for orthopaedic applications; fulfil mechanical, thermal or acoustic constraints in ...
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An Analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Proposal to Allow Irradiation of Meat [PDF]
Foodborne pathogens in the United States kill thousands and sicken millions each year, despite major efforts by federal agencies and industry to combat the problem.
Lutter, Randall
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IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS ON ATTITUDES TOWARD FOOD IRRADIATION [PDF]
Irradiation of food products is one of several techniques that reduce the risk of food-borne illness. Despite its advantages, the technique has been used sparingly because consumers are wary about this technology.
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Global Requirements of Chitosan for Medical and Food Applications [PDF]
, 2011 Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained by deacetylation of chitin which widely distribute in nature and biologically safe. This polymer exhibits several favor properties such as biodegradability, low toxicity and ability to form film hydrogel. Chitosan offers
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INVESTIGATION OF DOSIMETRIC PROPERTIES OF TABLE SUGAR IRRADIATED WITH GAMMA RAYS USING EPR TECHNIQUE
Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri DergisiIn our study, it was observed that the EPR signals of table sugar irradiated with gamma rays at 3 kGy, 5 kGy, 10 kGy increased in proportion to the increasing dose.
Gül Bayramiye Özmen, Eren Şahiner
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Valuing Conflicting Public Information About a New Technology: The Case of Irradiated Foods [PDF]
Scientists and advocates can disagree on the value of new products or technologies, such as growth hormones, genetically modified organisms, and food irradiation.
Rousu, Matthew C., Shogren, Jason F.
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Intensified processes for FAME production from waste cooking oil: a technological review [PDF]
, 2013 This article reviews the intensification of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) production from waste cooking oil (WCO) using innovative process equipment. In particular, it addresses the intensification of WCO feedstock transformation by transesterification,
Aubin, Joelle +2 more
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Health protection and food preservation by gamma irradiation [PDF]
Results of several major studies on food systems for space missions beginning with Apollo 12 through Apollo-Soyuz and investigations of the application of irradiation to food for manned space flight are reported. The study of flight food systems involved
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An Economic Analysis of Electron Accelerators and Cobalt-60 for Irradiating Food [PDF]
Average costs per pound of irradiating food are similar for the electron accelerator and cobalt-60 irradiators analyzed in this study, but initial investment costs can vary by $1 million. Irradiation costs range from 0.5 to 7 cents per pound and decrease
Morrison, Rosanna Mentzer
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