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An Investigation into the Sensory Properties of Luffa (Luffa cylindrica (L.)) Fruit Powder

Foods
Luffa fruit is an underutilized and novel ingredient in North America. To increase the shelf life of luffa fruit, this study evaluated the creation of luffa fruit powder using three different drying temperatures (40 °C, 50 °C, and 60 °C).
Matthew Code, Matthew B. McSweeney
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Oxidative Stress Associated with Chilling Injury in Immature Fruit: Postharvest Technological and Biotechnological Solutions [PDF]

, 2017
Immature, vegetable-like fruits are produced by crops of great economic importance, including cucumbers, zucchini, eggplants and bell peppers, among others. Because of their high respiration rates, associated with high rates of dehydration and metabolism,
Carvajal Moreno, Fátima, Garrido Garrido, María Dolores, Jamilena Quesada, Manuel, Manzano Medina, Susana, Palma, Francisco, Valenzuela Manjón-Cabeza, Juan Luis   +5 more
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Experimental and Numerical Study on Enhancing the Performance of a Stepped Solar Still Using Porous Sponge Materials

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
Three designs were built and tested: a single‐slope still, a six‐stepped still, and a six‐stepped still with 5 mm sponge sheets. The novelty lies in fixing porous sponge sheets to the vertical faces of the steps. Yield of freshwater and instantaneous efficiency were determined in various combinations, that is, base, stepped, and stepped‐cum‐sponge ...
A. Venkata Satyanarayana, Osman Mohammed Damtew, Girma Zenebe, Esskindir Demeke Geto, Anteneh Mohammed Tahir   +4 more
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Recent Developments in Sustainable Composites for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs): A Review

Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, EarlyView.
This review presents the potential of using natural plant fibers and biodegradable polymers as sustainable printed circuit boards (PCBs). This review provides future directions in innovation and sustainable PCBs development. Bio‐composites PCBs are both environmentally friendly and sustainable due to the natural fibres they contain.
Erdem Selver, Ayca Dogrul Selver, Angela Daniela La Rosa, Abu Saifullah, Zhongyi Zhang, Stephen Driver, Jack Herring, Hom Nath Dhakal   +7 more
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INVESTIGATION OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF LUFFA AND LUFFA-COIR REINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITES

International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 2020
Thermal behavior of luffa and coir reinforced epoxy composites have been evaluated for a constant total fiber volume fraction 0.4Vf by varying the ratio of luffa and coir fiber. Thermal conductivity of luffa-epoxy and luffa-coir reinforced epoxy composite was studied experimentally and analytically in terms of fiber size and fiber volume.
K. Anbukarasi, S. Imran Hussain, S. Kalaiselvam   +2 more
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Comparative Efficiency of ZIF‐67 and ZIF‐67@ZnO Nanocomposites for Trypan Blue Adsorption: Preparation and RSM Modeling

Nano Select, EarlyView.
This study investigates the comparative efficiency of ZIF‐67 and ZIF‐67@ZnO in removing Trypan blue dye from wastewater. The materials exhibit excellent adsorption capacity, stability, and reusability, highlighting their potential as cost‐effective and eco‐friendly adsorbents.
Hassan Aberrwaila, Hajer Chemingui, Amor Hafiane, Madiha Kamoun   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Electrospun conducting polymers: recent trends and the transition towards a sustainable future

Polymer International, EarlyView.
This review discusses the electrospinning of conducting polymers, detailing procedures, fibrous morphologies, improved properties, applications in electronics, and challenges, while outlining future directions for nanofibre‐based devices in various fields.
Xenofon Karagiorgis, Sofia Sandhu, Peter J. Skabara, Ravinder Dahiya   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Connecting tradition and technology: The digitization of the ethnobotanical collection at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The digitization of RBetno (JBRJ) represents a step forward for biodiversity conservation in Brazil. Aligned with the Kunming‐Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (Target 2, 2020–2030), this project documents the use of plants, including traditional knowledge and vernacular names, with a focus on the Atlantic Forest and Amazon.
Viviane S. Fonseca‐Kruel, Carlos E. A. Coimbra Jr., Luis Alexandre Estevão da Silva, Felipe Alves Oliveira, Maria Paula Vasconcelos Mesquita, Mariana Taniguchi, Rafaela Campostrini Forzza   +6 more
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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Using Luffa Cylindrica to Reduce Water Consumption in Agriculture [PDF]

Trends in Ecological and Indoor Environmental Engineering
Background: To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger, a stable and accessible water supply in agriculture is essential. The projected steady increase in population will contribute to a moderate increase in consumption, which in turn ...
Alman Sikder, Sayed Huzaifa Mumit
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Luffa acutangula

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2020
Based on PacBio de novo assembly, we report the first complete mitochondrial genome of Luffa acutangula (460,333 bp) containing nine large chloroplast-derived sequences (1.9–17.3 kb) across the mitogenome.
Panthita Ruang-areerate, Jeremy Shearman, Wasitthee Kongkachana, Nukoon Jomchai, Thippawan Yoocha, Sonicha U-thoomporn, Nattapol Narong, John Robert Sheedy, Supat Mekiyanon, Wirulda Pootakham, Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang   +10 more
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