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A review on natural fiber composites: Polymer matrices, fiber surface treatments, fabrication methods, properties, and applications
19/03/2024 -
Process of wood plastic composites (WPC).High performance and durability are essential for goods to satisfy the needs of the expanding worldwide market. Wood plastic composites (WPCs) are materials...
Gelatine-Based Biopolymer Film Produced from Ozone-Treated Film-Forming Solutions Containing Whey Protein Concentrate: Effects on Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Characteristics
05/03/2024 -
This study aimed to determine the effects of the ozone treatment of film-forming solutions (FFSs) containing whey protein concentrate (WPC) and gelatine on biopolymer films’ physical,...
Production of Novel Bigels from Cold Pressed Chia Seed Oil By-Product: Application in Low-Fat Mayonnaise
14/02/2024 -
The objective of this study was to produce an innovative bigel formulation by combining glycerol monostearate (GMS) oleogel with hydrogels stabilized by various agents, including cold pressed chia...
Influence of Selected Compositions of Wall Materials and Drying Techniques Used for Encapsulation of Linseed Oil and Its Ethyl Esters
07/02/2024 -
The aim of the study was to compare the encapsulation of linseed oil and its ethyl esters using two coating materials (maltodextrin with whey protein concentrate (WPC) vs. maltodextrin with gum...
Fermentative Liberation and Transformation of Bioactive Compounds: Ellagic Acid from Nut Press Cake Ellagitannins
29/01/2024 -
Oil extracted from walnuts leaves behind large amounts of defatted press cake that still retains valuable nutrients. Solid state fermentation (SSF) is a promising method to liberate bioactive...
Properties of Heat-Treated Wood Fiber–Polylactic Acid Composite Filaments and 3D-Printed Parts Using Fused Filament Fabrication
22/01/2024 -
Wood fibers (WFs) were treated at a fixed heat temperature (180 °C) for 2-6 h and added to a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to produce wood-PLA composite (WPC) filaments. Additionally, the...
Strong and Durable Wood Designed by Cell Wall Bulking Combined with Cell Lumen Filling
28/12/2023 -
Traditional wood–polymer composite (WPC) based on the in situ polymerization of ethylene unsaturated monomers in the cellular cavity of wood is significant for the high-value-added...
Sustainable WPC Production: A Novel Method Using Recycled High-Density Polyethylene and Wood Veneer
28/12/2023 -
This research work is focused on the development of an alternative method for manufacturing Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) panels based on Wood Veneers (WVs) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)...
Effect of Moisture on the Mechanical Properties of Wood–Plastic Composites Hybridized with Metal Grid Layers
14/12/2023 -
Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are some of the most common modern composite materials for interior and exterior design that combine natural waste wood properties and the molding...
The mechanical and thermal properties of wood plastic composites based on heat-treated composite granules and HDPE
11/12/2023 -
Abstract To improve the mechanical and thermal properties of wood plastic composites for building and structural applications, pretreatment was applied to the composite granules....
Improved adeno?associated virus empty and full capsid separation using weak partitioning multi?column AEX chromatography
27/11/2023 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryA new AEX method that employs both weak partitioning chromatography (WPC) and multi?column chromatography (MCC) was developed to achieve improved full rAAV...
Milk Protein Hydrolysis by Actinidin—Kinetic and Thermodynamic Characterisation and Comparison to Bromelain and Papain
24/11/2023 -
Plant proteases, including actinidin, papain and bromelain, have been widely used in the food industry but with limited application in dairy systems. This research aimed to establish and compare...
Acoustic emission characteristics of waste fiber?reinforced recycled high?density polyethylene composites under damage conditions
22/11/2023 -
Acoustic emission (AE) was used to investigate the effects of repeated loading and different temperatures on the damage and fracture behavior and failure mechanism, achieving a more accurate...
Fresh White Cheeses from Buttermilk with Polymerized Whey Protein: Texture, Color, Gloss, Cheese Yield, and Peptonization
26/10/2023 -
Buttermilk and whey, despite their documented health and technological potential, are still not sufficiently utilized for the development of new products. In this research, the texture, color, gloss,...
Influence of Actinidin-Induced Hydrolysis on the Functional Properties of Milk Protein and Whey Protein Concentrates
17/10/2023 -
The main aim of the study was to establish the impact of limited proteolysis by actinidin on the functionality of selected milk protein systems. The plant protease actinidin was used to produce...
Utilization of Torrefied and Non-Torrefied Short Rotation Willow in Wood–Plastic Composites
05/10/2023 -
The torrefaction process is widely used in the energy field, but the characteristics of the torrefied wood also have positive effects on the production of wood plastic composites. In this study,...
Assessment of the Efficiency of Technological Processes to Modify Whey Protein Antigenicity
07/09/2023 -
Whey is a by-product that represents a cheap source of protein with a high nutritional value, often used to improve food quality. When used as a raw material to produce hypoallergenic infant formulas...
ZnO Treatment on Mechanical Behavior of Polyethylene/Yellow Birch Fiber Composites When Exposed to Fungal Wood Rot
06/09/2023 -
Wood plastic composite (WPC) usage and demand have increased because of its interesting chemical and mechanical properties compared to other plastic materials. However, there is a possibility of...
Preparation and properties of PVC composites filled with walnut shell powder hybrid attapulgite
01/09/2023 -
Composites preparation process.In order to reveal the effect of alkali treatment of walnut shell (WS) powder and attapulgite (ATP) hybrid filling on the properties of WS/polyvinyl chloride (PVC)...
Comparison of Wood-Based Biocomposites with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Density Profiles by Desaturation and X-ray Spectrum Methods
22/08/2023 -
Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) represent composite materials that employ shredded wood combined with a thermoplastic substance, such as polylactic acid (PLA), to establish structural...
Mechanical Properties Variation in Wood—Plastic Composites with a Mixed Wood Fiber Size
24/08/2023 -
In this study, the influence of fiber particle size on the mechanical properties of a wood-–plastic composite (WPC) was investigated using a combination of experimental measurements and...
