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Reinforcement of wood with natural fibers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This paper describes an experimental programme which examines the reinforcement in flexure of timber beams with composite materials based on natural fibers in the form of fabrics made from hemp, flax, basalt and bamboo fibers.
A. Borri   +17 more
core   +1 more source

Mechanistic Insights Into Cellulose Dissolution in Solvents for Advanced Industrial Applications: A Systematic and Bibliometric Review

open access: yesAsia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cellulose dissolution is important for various industries, including textiles, bioplastics, foods and pharmaceuticals, yet achieving efficient dissolution remains challenging. Deep eutectic solvents (DES) have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional solvents due to their low toxicity, biodegradability and sustainability.
Chigozie Charity Okwuwa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synthesis and evaluation of a highly selective cannabidiol amide cholinesterase inhibitor

open access: yesResults in Chemistry
The therapeutic mechanism for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is mainly by inhibiting the activity of cholinesterase (ChE) and increasing the transmission of choline and the function of neurons.
Kexin Zhang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Post-Earthquake Home Reconstruction in the Surrounding Hills of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, PRP 200 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
In April of 2015, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Kathmandu Valley at the center of Nepal. Within the following year, Kathmandu was struck by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks.
Eaton, David J., Josh, Niraj Prakash
core   +1 more source

Procrustean pseudo‐landmark methods in Python to measure massive quantities of leaf shape data

open access: yesApplications in Plant Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise When examining leaf shapes that are different from one another, it can be difficult to compare both the overall leaf shape and points along the leaf margin in biologically and statistically meaningful ways. Methods To address this problem, we present a simple and user‐friendly leaf shape analysis method in Jupyter Notebook and Python ...
Asia Hightower   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Industrial Hemp Seeding Rate Trial [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Hemp is a non-psychoactive variety of cannabis sativa L. The crop is one of historical importance in the U.S. and reemerging worldwide importance as manufacturers seek hemp as a renewable and sustainable resource for a wide variety of consumer and ...
Cubins, Julija   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Tensile testing of cellulose based natural fibers for structural composite applications [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
A series of tensile tests were conducted on a Lloyd LRX tensile testing machine for numerous natural fibers deemed potential candidates for development in composite applications.
Anthony Kelly   +12 more
core   +2 more sources

Milk: Nature's Unique Nutritional Package

open access: yesAnimal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Plant‐based beverages that attempt to mimic milk are increasingly popular with consumers, but there are profound differences in nutritional composition and microstructure compared to milk. A structural nutrition approach is needed to understand the effect on digestibility of microstructures, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of components ...
David W. Everett, Caroline Thum
wiley   +1 more source

Toxicity, health risks, environmental effects of trace metals in the sediments of the Middle Black Sea (Samsun) and bioaccumulation in Hyallella azteca amphipods

open access: yesScientific Reports
The present work studied the sources, concentrations, distributions, and possible ecotoxicological risks of trace metals (TMs) in surface sediments of the Kızılırmak and Yeşilırmak Rivers, the largest rivers in the Black Sea Region of Türkiye, and the ...
Arife Şimşek
doaj   +1 more source

An Assessment of Economic Considerations for Industrial Hemp Production [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
United States farm policy and programs are governed by the Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill allows for the legal production and research of industrial hemp as long as it meets the standards outlined in the Farm Bill.
Lane, Luke   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

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