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Alginate‐Sludge Derived Biochar‐Calcium Hydrogel for Phosphate Removal and Slow‐Release Fertilizer: A Sustainable and Multifunctional Solution

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An alginate‐based biochar hydrogel (ABC‐hydrogel), derived from sewage sludge, is developed for simultaneous phosphate removal and agricultural reuse. It captures phosphorus from water and gradually releases it as fertilizer, enhancing lettuce growth.
Yu Zhang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of storage temperature on quality parameters, phenols and volatile compounds of Croatian virgin olive oils

open access: yesGrasas y Aceites, 2014
The influence of low storage temperature (+4 °C and -20 °C) and conventional storage room temperature on the quality parameters, phenolic contents and volatile profiles of Buža, Črna and Rosinjola monovarietal virgin olive oils after 12 months of storage
K. Brkić Bubola   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Volatile Composition of Essential Oils from Different Aromatic Herbs Grown in Mediterranean Regions of Spain

open access: yesFoods, 2016
Volatile composition of essential oils from dill, parsley, coriander, and mint were investigated at different harvest dates to determine the most suitable harvest time for each these herbs.
H. El-Zaeddi   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Effects of Essential Oils on the Nervous System: A Scoping Review

open access: yesMolecules, 2023
Essential oils are a mixture of natural aromatic volatile oils extracted from plants. The use of essential oils is ancient, and has prevailed in different cultures around the world, such as those of the Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, and Chinese.
Apsorn Sattayakhom   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Tribological investigations of the piston assembly and liner of a gasoline engine [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The automotive industry is being forced towards greater efficiency, increased engine power from smaller engines and lower environmental impact by both governmental legislation and public opinion.
Lee, P.M.
core  

Advanced Surface Engineering and Passivation Strategies of Quantum Dots for Breaking Efficiency Barrier of Clean Energy Technologies: A Comprehensive Review

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review describes the different surface engineering strategies for quantum dots that addresses the challenges associated with surface defects, highlighting their role in enhancing the performance of solar energy conversion technologies. Abstract Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) have garnered significant attention for their unique potential in clean ...
Kokilavani S., Gurpreet Singh Selopal
wiley   +1 more source

Antimicrobial, antioxidant activities and chemical composition of selected Thai spices [PDF]

open access: yesSongklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), 2010
Nine volatile oils and six methanol extracts from Ocimum americanum, O. basilicum, O. sanctum, Citrus hystrix,Alpinia galanga, Curcuma zedoaria, Kaempferia parviflora and Zingiber cassumunar were assessed for antimicrobial andantioxidant activities.
Juraithip Wungsintaweekul   +4 more
doaj  

Volatile compounds of Algerian extra-virgin olive oils: Effects of cultivar and ripening stage

open access: yes, 2018
The distinctive extra-virgin olive oil aroma consists of a complex mixture of volatile compounds. We comparatively studied the volatiles of eight autochthonous monovarietal extra-virgin olive oils from the north-east part of Algeria via headspace solid ...
M. Cherfaoui   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Foeniculum vulgare Essential Oils: Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
The essential oils from Foeniculum vulgare commercial aerial parts and fruits were isolated by hydrodistillation, with different distillation times (30 min, I h, 2 h and 3 h), and analyzed by GC and GC-MS. The antioxidant ability was estimated using four
Barroso, J. G.   +6 more
core  

Biocontrol Ability and Action Mechanism of Starmerella bacillaris (Synonym Candida zemplinina) Isolated from Wine Musts against Gray Mold Disease Agent Botrytis cinerea on Grape and Their Effects on Alcoholic Fermentation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Gray mold is one of the most important diseases of grapevine in temperate climates. This plant pathogen affects plant growth and reduces wine quality. The use of yeasts as biocontrol agents to apply in the vineyard have been investigated in recent years ...
Bovo, Barbara   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

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