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Materials

Climatic Conditions Influence the Nutritive Value of Wheat as a Feedstuff for Broiler Chickens
22/04/2024 - Forty wheat samples of ten wheat varieties harvested from optimal or late sowings in 2019 and 2020 were evaluated for nutrient composition. This included crude protein (CP), starch, amino acids,...
Influence of Soy Protein Hydrolysates on Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Gluten-Free Flour and Muffin Quality
25/04/2024 - The influence of protease-assisted hydrolysis on the impact exerted by the soy protein isolate on the thermo-mechanical behavior and baking performance of the gluten-free composite flour, consisting...
Preparation of Resistant Starch Types III + V with Moderate Amylopullulanase and Its Effects on Bread Properties
19/04/2024 - The potential of PulY103A (a moderate amylopullulanase originating from Bacillus megaterium) for resistant starch production under moderate conditions (40 °C; a pH of 6.5) was...
Identifying Variables Influencing Traditional Food Solid-State Fermentation by Statistical Modeling
25/04/2024 - Solid-state fermentation is widely used in traditional food production, but most of the complex processes involved were designed and are carried out without a scientific basis. Often, mathematical...
Preparation of Filter Paper from Bamboo and Investigating the Effect of Additives
24/04/2024 - As air pollution escalates, the need for air filters increases. It is better that the filters used be based on natural fibers, such as non-wood fibers, which cause low damage to the environment....
Natural and Synthetic Polymers for Biomedical and Environmental Applications
20/04/2024 - Natural and synthetic polymers are a versatile platform for developing biomaterials in the biomedical and environmental fields. Natural polymers are organic compounds that are found in nature. The...
Slow-Release Urea Fertilizer with Water Retention and Photosensitivity Properties Based on Sodium Alginate/Carboxymethyl Starch Sodium/Polydopamine
22/04/2024 - Using slow-release fertilizer is one of the sustainable strategies to improve the effectiveness of fertilizers and mitigate the environmental pollution caused by excess usage of fertilizer. In this...
Aloe vera Gel–Reinforced Biodegradable Starch–PVA Blends for Sustainable Packaging of Green Chillies
21/04/2024 - Novel Aloe vera gel–reinforced starch–PVA blend films have been prepared. The role of Aloe vera gel as plasticizer/crosslinker has been explored. The influence of varying concentration of Aloe...
State diagrams of green peas (Pisum sativum L.) powders with different maltodextrin additions
15/04/2024 - The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of maltodextrin addition on the physical stability of powdered green peas. The evaluation of the physical state of the material was based on the...
Enhancing the performance of poly(ethylene oxide) solid electrolytes through synergistic interaction of starch and butanedinitrile
17/04/2024 - The illustration for the pollutant removal mechanism with different membrane. The hydrophobic membrane could remove the hydrophobic pollutions. The tunable hydrophilicity membranes, made from...
The Ability of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei MSMC 36-9 Strain with Probiotic Potential to Ferment Coconut Milk and Produce a Yogurt-Type Beverage
18/04/2024 - The efficacy of the Lacticaseibacillus paracasei MSMC 36-9 strain with probiotic potential to ferment coconut milk and produce coconut milk yogurt-type beverages was examined. Tapioca starch was used...
Thermally-Activated Shape Memory Behavior of Biodegradable Blends Based on Plasticized PLA and Thermoplastic Starch
16/04/2024 - Biodegradable blends based on plasticized poly(lactic acid) PLA and thermoplastic starch (TPS) have been obtained. The influence of the PLA plasticizer as a compatibility agent has been studied by...
Novel Biocomposite of Starch and Flax Fiber Modified with Tannic Acid with Biocidal Properties
16/04/2024 - The purpose of this paper was to develop novel biocomposites with biocidal properties in microorganisms, with enhanced mechanical strength and hydrophobicity as well as with increased biodegradation...
Study on the Interaction of Polymeric Chemical Additives with Phase Change Materials in Air Lime Renders
17/04/2024 - The interaction of microencapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) with polymeric chemical additives in an air lime binding matrix was studied. These polymer-based additives included an adhesion...
OH End-Capped Silicone as an Effective Nucleating Agent for Polylactide—A Robotizing Method for Evaluating the Mechanical Characteristics of PLA/Silicone Blends
18/04/2024 - Current research on materials engineering focuses mainly on bio-based materials. One of the most frequently studied materials in this group is polylactide (PLA), which is a polymer derived from...
Reclaiming Agriceuticals from Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) By-Products
12/04/2024 - Sweetpotato (SP, Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) is a globally significant food crop known for its high nutritional and functional values. Although the contents and compositions of bioactive constituents...
Physicochemical, Quality and Flavor Characteristics of Starch Noodles with Auricularia cornea var. Li. Powder
12/04/2024 - Auricularia cornea var. Li., as an edible mushroom rich in various nutrients, could be widely used in noodle food. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Auricularia cornea var. Li. (AU)...
Properties and Characterization of Sunflower Seeds from Different Varieties of Edible and Oil Sunflower Seeds
13/04/2024 - Sunflower seeds, oil, and protein powder are rich in nutritional value, but the quality of different varieties of sunflower seeds is quite different, and the comprehensive comparative analysis...
Relationships among Structure, Physicochemical Properties and In Vitro Digestibility of Starches from Ethiopian Food Barley Varieties
15/04/2024 - Studying diversity in local barley varieties can help advance novel uses for the grain. Therefore, starch was isolated from nine Ethiopian food barley varieties to determine starch structural,...
Assessing Amylose Content with Iodine and Con A Methods, In Vivo Digestion Profile, and Thermal Properties of Amylosucrase-Treated Waxy Corn Starch
15/04/2024 - In this study, waxy corn starch was modified with 230 U or 460 U of amylosucrase (AS) from Neisseria polysaccharea (NP) to elongate the glucan. The amylose content of the AS-modified starches was...
Zinc oxide nanoparticles reinforced gelatin/starch bio?nanocomposite film for UV?ray protection and antimicrobial resistance
14/04/2024 - The research aimed to prepare eco?friendly bio?nanocomposite films utilizing gelatin/starch (GS), nano?ZnO, and Darbha grass extract via the solution casting method. Then, it was examined the...