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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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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Measurements of the Sensitivity of Aerosol Hygroscopicity and the kappa Parameter to the O/C Ratio [PDF]
We report measurements of the subsaturated hygroscopic growth of aerosol particles composed of single organic components of varying oxygen-to-carbon ratio up to relative humidities approaching saturation using the techniques of aerosol optical tweezers ...
Aiken A. C. +94 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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Prospects of Scintillating Crystal Detector in Low-Energy Low-Background Experiments [PDF]
Scintillating crystal detector offers potential advantages in low-energy (keV-MeV range) low-background experiments for particle physics and astrophysics. The merits are discussed using CsI(Tl) crystal as illustrations.
Alarja +62 more
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Modification of hemp shiv properties using water-repellent sol–gel coatings [PDF]
For the first time, the hydrophilicity of hemp shiv was modified without the compromise of its hygroscopic properties. This research focused on the use of sol–gel method in preparation of coatings on the natural plant material, hemp shiv, that has ...
Calabria-Holley, Juliana +3 more
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Hygroscopic expansion of bulk fill composites: A three-month report
Polymer networks are considered to be largely affected by water and chemical absorption from environment. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the hygroscopic expansion of bulk-fill composite.
Elham Hasani +4 more
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Moisture sorption isotherms of sunflower seeds: Thermodynamic analysis
The study of the thermodynamic properties provides the knowledge of the sorbent affinity by the water and the spontaneity of the sorption process, important to design drying equipment and to predict hygroscopic behavior during storage. This work aimed to
Renata Cássia Campos +4 more
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Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Ciencias Ambientais, Rodovia Joao Leme dos Santos,Km 110,SP 264, Sorocaba, SP ...
Alo, Livia L. +7 more
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