Use of response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize pea starch-chitosan novel edible film formulation [PDF]
The aim of this study was to develop an optimal formulation for preparation of an edible film from chitosan, pea starch and glycerol using response surface methodology (RSM).
Bowyer, Michael +7 more
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Feasibility of utilizing polypropylene as a binder for plywood manufacture [PDF]
In this study, plywood manufacture with use of polypropylene as a binder has been studied. The variables were polypropylene in three levels of 80, 120 and 160 g/m2 and maleic anhydride polypropylene coupling agent in two levels of 0 and 4 g/m2 ...
Ali akbar Enayati +2 more
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Effects of Diamond Nanoparticles on Rubber Compounds [PDF]
In the last few decades, various polymer industries have witnessed the increasing use of nanoparticles for various applications. Rubber industry is one of these industries and nanodiamond is one of these nanoparticles.
Mohammadmahdi Kamyabi +2 more
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An Investigation on the possibility of utilizing domestic wood in cooling towers [PDF]
Most industrial production processes need cooling water to operate efficiently and safely. Refineries، steel mills، petrochemical manufacturing plants، electric utilities and paper mills all rely heavily on equipment or processes that require efficient ...
Fardad Golbabaei +4 more
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Influence of radiopacifier additives on calcium aluminate cement properties [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine the best radiopaque additive to be incorporated to calcium aluminate cement (CAC) to promote radiopacity. Measurements of optical density were carried out on white MTA and CAC with and without additives such as ...
Ivone Regina de Oliveira +5 more
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Hybrid confinement of optical and mechanical modes in a bullseye optomechanical resonator [PDF]
Optomechanical cavities have proven to be an exceptional tool to explore fundamental and technological aspects of the interaction between mechanical and optical waves.
Alegre, Thiago P. Mayer +5 more
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Heat and Chemical Treatments for Sawdust/UPE Composites [PDF]
Sawdust filler taken from White Cham (a type of wood) were mixed with unsaturated polyester (UPE) at 20, 30 and 40% volume fractions. the mechanical and physical properties of the composites treated by NaOH alkali at 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2% (W/V) along the ...
Mohammed H. Alzuhairi +2 more
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Effects of Knots on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood
In this paper, the effects of knots on physical and mechanical properties of wood systematically were summarized. In general, effects of knots on physical and mechanical properties of wood depend on three factors; deviation of wood fibers surrounding the
Nusret As +2 more
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Variation in Mechanical properties of oak (Quercus castanefolia C.A.Mey) wood grown of Shafarod Forests (Gilan), Iran [PDF]
Oak (Quercus castaneafolia C.A. Mey) is one of the most important broadleaf species in the Caspian Forests of Iran. The wood of oak is highly appreciated in domestic wood industries especially furniture industry.
Fardad Golbabaei +3 more
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Mouthguard materials: their physical and mechanical properties
Physical and mechanical tests were used to determine the properties of 57 different mouthguard materials. Finding or fabricating a mouthguard material that is durable, protective and stable, inexpensive enough to be available to all sports enthusiasts, and simple enough in design and delivery to make it disposable is the challenge that underlies this ...
Dr. Going is professor and chairman of the division of biomaterials, department of general dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Florida in Gainesville ( host institution ) +3 more
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