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Sea Surface Temperature Modulates Physiological and Immunological Condition of Octopus maya

Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
Octopus maya is a valuable endemic species of the Yucatán Peninsula (YP). This area can be divided into distinct regions depending on the presence of cold waters associated to upwelling events during spring and summer.
Cristina Pascual, Cristina Pascual, Maite Mascaro, Maite Mascaro, Rossanna Rodríguez-Canul, Pedro Gallardo, Ariadna Arteaga Sánchez, Ariadna Arteaga Sánchez, Carlos Rosas, Carlos Rosas, Honorio Cruz-López   +10 more
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On the path to a new generation of cement-based composites through the use of lignocellulosic micro/nanofibers [PDF]

, 2019
Due to its high biocompatibility, bio-degradability, and low cost, cellulose finds application in disparate areas of research. Here we focus our attention on the potential applications of cellulose nanofiber in cement-basedmaterials for the building ...
Chamorro Trenado, Miquel Ángel, Claramunt Blanes, Josep, Delgado Aguilar, Marc, Llorens Sulivera, Joan, Mutjé Pujol, Pere, Pareta Marjaneda, Maria Mercè, Reixach, Rafel, Tarrés Farré, Joaquim Agustí   +7 more
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Mechanical, wear and thermal properties of natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composite: cotton, sisal, coir and wool fibers

Journal of Materials Science
Natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (NFRCs) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential as environmentally friendly and sustainable materials.
Yahya Taşgın, G. Demircan, Seçkin Kandemi̇r, A. Acikgoz   +3 more
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Manufacturing and characterization of sustainable hybrid composites using sisal and hemp fibres as reinforcement of poly (lactic acid) via injection moulding

Industrial crops and products (Print), 2019
Natural polymers based composites offers significant advantages over synthetic fibre reinforced petroleum matrix based composites with regard to biodegradability, biocompatibility, design flexibility and sustainability.
Asokan Pappu, K. Pickering, V. Thakur
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Bio-Based Composites for Light Automotive Parts: Statistical Analysis of Mechanical Properties; Effect of Matrix and Alkali Treatment in Sisal Fibers

Polymers, 2022
Composites based on virgin and recycled polypropylene (PP and rPP) reinforced with 15 wt% sisal fibers, with and without alkali treatment, were prepared by compression molding in a mat composed of a three-layer sandwich structure.
R. Fernandes, P. H. D. da Silveira, Beatriz Cruz Bastos, Patricia Soares da Costa Pereira, Valdir Agustinho de Melo, S. Monteiro, N. O. Tapanes, D. C. Bastos   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Characteristic Analysis of Sisal Fabric and Cow Nubuck Leather for Developing Leather Lifestyle Accessories

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023
With increased awareness of the environmental issues associated with synthetic polymers, eco-friendly biodegradable materials are in high demand. This study assesses sisal fabrics’ physical, structural and thermal properties and a blend of sisal and ...
Sureshkumar Perumal Singaraj, Rajesh Chengamchetty Murali, Ambika Kumaresan, Bharathkumar Gunasekaran   +3 more
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The Importance of Home Cleaning: Sediment Transport by Alpheid Shrimps Provides a Competitive Advantage to Their Host Anemones

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2021
Bartholomea annulata is a facultative host of the A. armatus species complex. In the Mexican Caribbean it is commonly found in cracks and crevices located where the vertical walls meet the sandy bottom or on large coral patches away from the sand.
Antar Mijail Pérez-Botello, Antar Mijail Pérez-Botello, Maite Mascaró, Maite Mascaró, Nuno Simões, Nuno Simões, Nuno Simões   +6 more
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Enhanced Performance of Concrete Dispersedly Reinforced with Sisal Fibers

Applied Sciences, 2022
The fibers used in concrete are mainly materials that require additional production, which negatively affects their cost and environmental friendliness. Therefore, the issue of the effectiveness of the use of natural fibers, the extraction of which does ...
A. Beskopylny, S. Stel’makh, E. Shcherban’, L. Mailyan, B. Meskhi, A. Shilov, N. Beskopylny, A. Chernil’nik   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Role of Beach Morphology and Mid-Century Climate Change Effects on Wave Runup and Storm Impact on the Northern Yucatan Coast

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2021
Wave runup is a relevant parameter to determine the storm impact on barrier islands. Here, the role of the beach morphology on wave runup and storm impact was investigated at four coastal communities located on the northern Yucatan coast.
Gabriela Medellín, Martí Mayor, Christian M. Appendini, Ruth Cerezo-Mota, José A. Jiménez   +4 more
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Investigating the Dimensional, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties of Composites Reinforced with Sisal Fibers and Polylactic Acid in Response to Water Absorption

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2023
Biocomposites are promising candidates for some engineering applications owing to the growing environmental and economic challenges to replace petrochemical-based polymers with biodegradable polymers.
Eshetie Kassegn, Belete Sirhabizu, Temesgen Berhanu, Bart Buffel, Frederik Desplentere   +4 more
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