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A New Approach for the Development and Optimization of Gluten-Free Noodles Using Flours from Byproducts of Cold-Pressed Okra and Pumpkin Seeds

Foods, 2023
The significant protein and dietary fiber content of cold-pressed pumpkin (PSF) and okra (OSF) seed byproducts are well-known. However, their impact on noodles’ nutritional quality has never been studied.
Ebru Aydin, Sebahattin Serhat Turgut, Sedef Aydin, Serife Cevik, Ayse Ozcelik, Mehmet Aksu, Muhammed Mustafa Ozcelik, Gulcan Ozkan   +7 more
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Recent Advances in PVA‐Based Humidity Sensors: Materials Design and Future Prospects

Advanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 6, June 2026.
Polyvinyl alcohol‐based humidity sensing materials, highlighting pristine PVA, polymer blends, and organic/inorganic composites for enhanced sensing performance. ABSTRACT Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and its derivatives have gained considerable attention for humidity‐sensing applications due to their hydrophilic nature, excellent film‐forming ability, and ...
Premkumar Sharad Bhosale, Kartik Ajit Pasalwad, Aniket Karande, Sugato Hajra, Swati Panda, Kushal Ruthvik Kaja, Mohamed A. Belal, Sourabh B. Ghode, Umesh Balaso Apugade, Gobind Das, Hoe Joon Kim, Uday Kumar Khanapuram, Tae‐Hwan Oh   +12 more
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Natural Dyeing of Bio-Mordanted Cellulosic Okra Fiber and Machine Learning–Based Prediction of Dyeing Characteristics

Journal of Natural Fibers
In this research, okra fiber was extracted from okra plants by the biological degradation method. Cellulosic okra fibers were treated with sodium carbonate, and then the samples were dyed with natural dye obtained from madder with different ...
Seyda Eyupoglu, Can Eyupoglu, Nigar Merdan, Oktay Karakuş   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Density Estimates of Endangered Endemic Rodents Suggest Broader Impacts of Invasive Burmese Pythons Following a Category 4 Hurricane in the Florida Keys

Biological Diversity, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 88-98, June 2026.
Density estimates of two endangered rodent subspecies, endemic to Key Largo, Florida, USA. These findings illustrate the contrasting dynamics of two native species associated with the prevalence of invasive Burmese pythons and global change. The woodrats' decline emphasizes its potential risk of extinction as global change continues to impact island ...
Shauna M. Sayers, Brent S. Pease, Brandon W. McDonald, Isabella R. Collamati, Jeremy D. Dixon, Michael V. Cove   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Guideline for the electrospinning of food biomacromolecules

Food Biomacromolecules, Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 406-417, June 2026.
Abstract Electrospinning, an efficient method for producing micro‐ and nanoscale fibers, has undergone a notable resurgence in recent decades since its origin in the early 20th century, largely driven by advances in nanotechnology. Subsequently, it has been extensively applied across various disciplines, including materials science, biomedicine ...
Manjun Kang, Shengyang Ji, Yucheng Zou
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanistic Insights Into Color and Texture Stability of Frozen Tropical Vegetables: Processing, Modeling, and Preservation Strategies

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
This review elucidates the mechanistic pathways governing color and texture degradation in frozen tropical vegetables, emphasizing pigment oxidation, enzymatic softening, and ice crystal‐induced structural damage. It integrates kinetic, Arrhenius, RSM, and machine‐learning models with advanced preservation strategies to optimize freezing processes ...
Muhammad Muntasir Mahmud, Md. Suhel Mia, Md. Hassan Bin Nabi, Abid Hassan Arnab, Wahidu Zzaman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biological Pesticides as Viable Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides for Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition: A Systematic Review

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The overuse of synthetic pesticides in agriculture has raised significant environmental and health concerns. Biopesticides have emerged as viable, environmentally compatible alternatives. However, recent comprehensive reviews integrating all biopesticide categories and emphasizing their contribution to synthetic‐pesticide‐free and health‐safe ...
Molalign Assefa, Mohammed Tariq Saeed, Tahira Naz, Youpeng Fan, Xiangyu Zhao, Yuanda Song   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Some studies on Abelmoschus esculentus (Indian Okra) fiber characteristics

Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Engineering
AbstractOkra fiber is the bast fiber, extracted from the stem of the Abelmoschus esculentus plant which belongs to the Malvaceae family. In the whole world, India is the largest producer of okra for the cultivation of “okra fruit”, which is one of the main vegetables in the Indian Diet.
Prafull Prabhakar Kolte, Vijay Sitaram Shivankar   +1 more
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Effect of wet processing dynamics of okra fiber: Properties and processing strategies

Indian Journal of Horticulture
The earth is rich in fibrous material to cater to the needs of humans. Despite technological advancements,every source of fibre has not been fully tapped. In this regard, a study on okra fibres has been conducted. Theobjective is to overcome the shortage of natural fibres and utilize underutilized fibres on earth.
Minakshi Hazarika, Binita Baishya Kalita
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Improvement of the Mechanical Properties of Hibiscus Esculentus (Okra) Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite

Earthline Journal of Chemical Sciences, 2019
Natural fiber and their composites are the emerging trends in material science. They are speedily gaining grounds in the replacement of synthetic reinforcements. This is due to their low density, high specific mechanical strength, ultimate availability and disposability and less processing requirements.
D. I. Chukwuma, E. N. Ikezue, E. O. Onu, J. O. Ezeugo   +3 more
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