Thermodynamic properties of Anacardium humile St. Hil. (cajuzinho-do-cerrado) achenes
The cajuzinho-do-cerrado is a native species of the cerrado of great potential of use and is threatened of extinction. The aim of this study was to determine and evaluate the thermodynamic properties of Anacardium humile St. Hil.
Karine Feliciano Barbosa +5 more
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Characterization of iodine particles with Volatilization-Humidification Tandem Differential Mobility Analyser (VH-TDMA), Raman and SEM techniques [PDF]
Particles formed upon photo-oxidation of CH2I2 and particles of I2O5 and HIO3 have been studied using a Volatilisation and Humidification Tandem Differential Mobility Analyser (VH-TDMA) system.
Bostrom, Thor E. +4 more
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A rational approach to the harmonisation of the thermal properties of building materials [PDF]
The Energy Systems Research Unit at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow was contracted by the Building Research Establishment to review existing data-sets of thermo-physical properties of building materials and devise vetting and conflation ...
Clarke, J.A., Yaneske, P.P.
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Desorption isotherms and isosteric heat of niger grains (Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass.)
Niger seed oil has excellent quality and quantity (30-50%) and is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, mainly linoleic acid (about 70%). Thus, control of environmental temperature and relative humidity, and of seed moisture content is essential to ...
Valdiney Cambuy Siqueira +5 more
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Seed storage at room temperature is an important and low-cost tool for ex situ conservation. However, the high rates of seed deterioration could reduce the potential for storage in this condition.
Nestor Martini Neto +1 more
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Potential Use of Aeration in Soybean and Corn Stored in the Northwest of Minas Gerais, Brazil [PDF]
Drying agricultural products is a crucial step in maintaining post-harvest quality. Understanding the use of equilibrium moisture content is essential in grain processing, as it is an inherent property of grains. The objective of this study was to assess
Letícia Silva +6 more
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Cloud condensation nucleus (CCN) behavior of organic aerosol particles generated by atomization of water and methanol solutions [PDF]
Cloud condensation nucleus (CCN) experiments were carried out for malonic acid, succinic acid, oxalacetic acid, DL-malic acid, glutaric acid, DL-glutamic acid monohydrate, and adipic acid, using both water and methanol as atomization solvents, at three ...
Flagan, R. C. +6 more
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Adsorption isotherms and isosteric heat in Coffea arabica beans
The knowledge of the adsorption hygroscopic equilibrium in coffee is pertinent for the adequacy of its storage, thus ensuring the quality of the product to the end consumer. The present study aimed to determine the adsorption isotherms of Arabica coffee (
Samuel Gonçalves Ferreira dos Santos +4 more
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MOISTURE SORPTION ISOTHERMS OF QUINOA SEEDS: THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS [PDF]
The present research aimed to study the water sorption behavior of quinoa seeds analyzing the hysteresis phenomenon and determining thermodynamic properties. Static gravimetric technique was used to obtain the equilibrium moisture content of quinoa seeds
Jaime D. Bustos-Vanegas +4 more
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Importance of composition and hygroscopicity of BC particles to the effect of BC mitigation on cloud properties: Application to California conditions [PDF]
Black carbon (BC) has many effects on climate including the direct effect on atmospheric absorption, indirect and semi-direct effects on clouds, snow effects, and others.
Adams, Peter +6 more
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