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Experimental determination of elastic modulus of elasticity and Poisson’s coefficient of date palm tree fiber

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2019
The present study is an attempt to valorize local vegetable fibers by evaluating thire effectiveness as a new composite biomaterial. Our aim was to determine the mechanical characteristics, namely the elastic modulus and Poisson’s coefficient, of a fiber,
Youcef Djebloun, Mabrouk Hecini, Tarek Djoudi, Belhi Guerira   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vegetarianism [PDF]

, 2016
Ethical vegetarians maintain that vegetarianism is morally required. The principal reasons offered in support of ethical vegetarianism are: (i) concern for the welfare and well-being of the animals being eaten, (ii) concern for the environment, (iii ...
AR Mangels, D DeGrazia, FM Lappé, HS Salt, J Curnutt, M Engel Jr, P Carruthers, P Singer, P Singer, T Regan   +9 more
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A Cost‐Effective Hybrid Method For Homogeneous Matrix Coating in Matrix‐Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging Using Simultaneous Spin and Spray Deposition

Analysis &Sensing, EarlyView.
This study introduces an in‐house spin coater for matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging, providing homogeneous matrix deposition via simultaneous spray and spin. The approach yields reproducible signals and clear metabolite distributions in complex tissues.
Lanaia Ítala Louzeiro Maciel, Jussara Valente Roque, Almir Custodio Batista Junior, Gabriel Henry Morais Dufrayer, Naará da Silva Balbino, Keilah Valéria Naves Cavalcante, Marcos Divino Ferreira Junior, Andrea Rodrigues Chaves, Boniek Gontijo Vaz   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study on the Performance Improvement of Straw Fiber Modified Asphalt by Vegetable Oil

Buildings
As a plasticizer, vegetable oil can improve the compatibility between straw fibers and an asphalt matrix and promote the uniform dispersion of fibers, thereby improving the viscoelastic properties of the composite material.
Hongfu Ma, Xiaolei Jiao, Xinjie Liu, Song Zhao, Minghui Gong, Qianhui Zhang, Jian Ouyang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Study on the Pre-Treatment, Physical and Chemical Properties of Ramie Fibers Reinforced Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA) Biocomposite

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2018
The comparative advantage of using vegetable fibers as reinforcement (fillers) attracted manufacturing industries over conventional composites. Natural fibers are purely green features that can easily decompose in a normal way to water and CO2 when ...
Dereje Kebebew Debeli, Zhao Qin, Jiansheng Guo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cargo compartment fire extinguishing system [PDF]

, 2016
In all large passenger transport airplanes, halon fire bottles are used to extinguish fire in the cargo compartments. Halon as a fire-extinguishing agent, contributes to the destruction of stratospheric ozone in the atmosphere and it is banned in many ...
Behbahani-Pour, M.J., Radice, G.
core   +1 more source

Brazil Nut Flour as a Functional Ingredient: Effects on Texture, Composition and Sensory Profile of Reduced‐Sugar Gluten‐Free Cookies

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract of the characterization of Brazil nut flour (BNF) and the impact of its addition on the nutritional and sensory properties of gluten‐free and low‐sugar cookies. The results show that BNF contributed to an improved nutritional quality of the cookies and enhanced overall product acceptance.
Ana Luísa Schiessl Fabri, Lucas Lourenço dos Santos, Giustino Tribuzi, Pedro Luiz Manique Barrreto, Renata Dias de Mello Castanho Amboni, Maria Manuela Camino Feltes   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Alkali Treatment on Alfa Fibers Behavior

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2017
The object of this study is to characterize of Algerian Alfa (Esparto grass or Stipa tenacissima L), and also to examine the effect of chemical treatment on different properties of this fiber.
S. Mouhoubi, M. E. H. Bourahli, H. Osmani, S. Abdeslam   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of the addition of sisal fibers on the physical and mechanical properties of mortars [PDF]

MATEC Web of Conferences
The construction industry has sought to use sustainable materials that have less impact on the environment. The use of vegetable fibers, mainly those from sisal, in cementitious composites has stood out among the others due to the great availability of ...
da Silva Augusto C.G., de Oliveira Adriana G., Batista Lucas S., Gomes Amauri E., Gachet Luísa Andréia, Silva Righetto Da Tais Gomes, Serna Pedro, Osório Wislei Riuper, Farkat Diógenes Hidelbrando Jose, Cecche Lintz Rosa Cristina   +9 more
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Fibers as Oleogelators: Innovations, Applications, and Future Prospects in Structured Lipid Systems

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, EarlyView.
Schematic overview of fiber‐based oleogelation mechanisms, processing routes, and food applications highlighting particulate/capillary structuring, polymer entanglement, and emulsion‐templated approaches. ABSTRACT Oleogels, structured oil systems created with low levels of gelators‐enables solid fat functionality while preserving the underlying liquid ...
P. Abdul Wahid, Rajni Chopra, Nitin Kumar, Monika Chand, Aishwarya Dhiman, Rajat Singh   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source