Chemical and Process Engineering, 2016 The aim of the present theme issue was to study the influence of ultrasound enhancement on the kinetics of osmotic dehydration and the effect of convective drying from the point of view of drying time and quality of dried products.
Mierzwa Dominik, Kowalski Stefan J.
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Bioinspired Stabilization of Fluorescent Au@SiO2 Tracers for Multimodal Biological Imaging
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This study demonstrates a bioinspired stabilization strategy for fluorescent gold‐silica nanoparticles. Inspired by natural biosilica maturation, high‐temperature calcination transforms the silica shells, preventing dissolution in cell culture media and intracellular environments.
Wang Sik Lee +5 more
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Effects of osmotic dehydration factors on convective drying kinetics of pears slices (Pyrus Communis L.) [PDF]
Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2010 The paper presents results of the research on the effects of osmotic dehydration, applied as a pre-treatment, on convective drying kinetics of pear cultivars 'William', in the form of ¼ of fruit, i.e. slices.
Pavkov Ivan +4 more
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Direct and indirect power ultrasound assisted pre-osmotic treatments in convective drying of guava slices [PDF]
, 2013 Application of ultrasound to osmotic dehydration of guava slices via indirect sonication using an ultrasonic bath system and direct sonication using an ultrasonic probe system was studied.
Chin, Nyuk Ling +2 more
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Strategies for Loading and Releasing Peptide Therapeutics in Biodegradable Carriers
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A biodegradable carrier‐based peptide delivery system is a powerful treatment platform for diverse diseases, owing to its superior therapeutic efficacy and low toxicity. This review examines the conventional peptide‐loaded carrier fabrication process and its current limitations.
Wookyoung Jang, Ki Wan Bong
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Innovative and eco-sustainable processing and packaging for safe and high quality organic products with enhanced nutritional quality. Final report [PDF]
, 2018 The main goal of the project has been to develop innovative sustainable processing and packaging technologies to meet the growing consumer demand and boost the manufacturing of safe organic berry products with high nutritional quality and low ...
Alminger, Marie
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Hydrochemical Effect of Different Quality of Water on the Behaviour of an Expansive Soil During Wetting and Drying Cycles [PDF]
, 2018 This is the author accepted manuscript. The final version is available from Wiley via the DOI in this record.The effect of quality of water on deformation, pH, EC (electrical conductivity) and osmotic suction was studied for an expansive soil during ...
Estabragh, AR, Javadi, AA, Moghadas, M
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Speckle‐Engineered Upconversion Amplification in Nanoemulsion‐Templated Hydrogel Microdomes
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Nanoemulsion‐confined PEGDA microdomes generate speckle‐like excitation fields that strongly amplify upconversion luminescence upon dehydration, enabling filter‐free visible readout with reversible on–off switching. DMD‐based lithography yields scalable, shape‐programmable arrays for moisture‐responsive displays and optical encryption.
Chaeyeong Ryu +13 more
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Avaliação das propriedades nutricionais e sensoriais de snacks de castanha (Castanea sativa Mill.) [PDF]
, 2016 Aiming to increase the market offer of chestnut based products, for both increased economical return and shelf life, different preservation methods were tested on sliced chestnut.
Casal, Susana +3 more
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Robust Polymer Hydrogels Improve Electric‐Fish‐Inspired Batteries
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Electric‐fish‐inspired hydrogel batteries based on ion‐concentration gradients offer an attractive route to soft power sources; however, the poor mechanical properties of existing hydrogels limit device assembly and performance. Here, we report poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether acrylate hydrogels that enable ion‐gradient batteries composed of
Nick Zahnd +5 more
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