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View article: Nanoparticles From Infusion Beverage Wastes and Their Effect on <scp>PLA</scp> / <scp>PHB</scp> Plasticized Composite Behavior
Nanoparticles From Infusion Beverage Wastes and Their Effect on <span>PLA</span> / <span>PHB</span> Plasticized Composite Behavior Open
In this work, yerba mate (nYM) and black tea (nBT) nanoparticles were extracted from Ilex paraguariensis and Camellia sinensis , respectively. Unlike traditional biocomposites and additives, this approach valorizes the waste of infusion be…
View article: Accelerated Hydrolytic Degradation of PLA/Magnesium Composite Films: Material Properties and Stem Cell Interaction
Accelerated Hydrolytic Degradation of PLA/Magnesium Composite Films: Material Properties and Stem Cell Interaction Open
The accelerated hydrolytic degradation of poly(L-lactide) (PLA)/magnesium (Mg) composite films was investigated to elucidate the influence of surface modification of Mg particles on the degradation behavior and characteristics of PLA compo…
View article: 3D-Printed Alginate-Based Hydrogels with Appropriate Rheological Properties and Efficient Development of Cell Spheroids
3D-Printed Alginate-Based Hydrogels with Appropriate Rheological Properties and Efficient Development of Cell Spheroids Open
In the last years, considerable innovation has been made regarding bioprinting, particularly in the development of cell-loaded hydrogels. The specific properties of the bioinks are crucial for printing an adequate cell-laden hydrogel struc…
View article: Automatic detection of diseases in Spanish clinical notes combining medical language models and ontologies
Automatic detection of diseases in Spanish clinical notes combining medical language models and ontologies Open
In this paper we present a hybrid method for the automatic detection of dermatological pathologies in medical reports. We use a large language model combined with medical ontologies to predict, given a first appointment or follow-up medica…
View article: Evaluation of Biogas Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Biopolymeric Films and Potential Environmental Implications
Evaluation of Biogas Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Biopolymeric Films and Potential Environmental Implications Open
The increasing environmental pollution resulting from plastic waste and the need to reuse agro-industrial wastes as a source of discarding has led to the development of innovative biobased products. In the frame of this context, the use of…
View article: Cellulose Nanocrystals and Lignin Nanoparticles Extraction from Lemna minor L.: Acid Hydrolysis of Bleached and Ionic Liquid-Treated Biomass
Cellulose Nanocrystals and Lignin Nanoparticles Extraction from Lemna minor L.: Acid Hydrolysis of Bleached and Ionic Liquid-Treated Biomass Open
Using biomass to develop and obtain environmentally friendly and industrially applicable biomaterials is increasingly attracting global interest. Herein, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) were extracted from Lem…
View article: Influence of phenolic free modified rosin resin on the thermomechanical behavior of poly (lactic acid) having different crystallinities and molecular weights
Influence of phenolic free modified rosin resin on the thermomechanical behavior of poly (lactic acid) having different crystallinities and molecular weights Open
The influence of a highly complex modified commercial rosin resin (Unik Print, UP) on the thermomechanical performance of four commercial grades of polylactic acid (PLA) has been evaluated and compared. Comparative experiments were carried…
View article: Evaluation of the Thermal Diffusivity of Carbon/Phenolic Composites (CPCs) through Oxy-Acetylene Torch (OAT) Test—Part 1: Experimental Characterization and Preliminary Validation
Evaluation of the Thermal Diffusivity of Carbon/Phenolic Composites (CPCs) through Oxy-Acetylene Torch (OAT) Test—Part 1: Experimental Characterization and Preliminary Validation Open
Carbon/Phenolic Composites (CPCs) are essential to manufacture many portions of the nozzle assembly of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) which are essential both to preserve the independent access to space as well as for the homeland security. In…
View article: Collection of Silicon Detectors Mechanical Properties from Static and Dynamic Characterization Test Campaigns
Collection of Silicon Detectors Mechanical Properties from Static and Dynamic Characterization Test Campaigns Open
Physics research is constantly pursuing more efficient silicon detectors, often trying to develop complex and optimized geometries, thus leading to non-trivial engineering challenges. Although critical for this optimization, there are few …
View article: Effect of Reactive Extrusion in Plasticized Polylactide Formulations with Biobased Dibutyl Itaconate
Effect of Reactive Extrusion in Plasticized Polylactide Formulations with Biobased Dibutyl Itaconate Open
The use of plasticizers usually has a beneficial effect on the ductile properties of polymers due to a reduction in the interaction of the polymer chains. As a result of this reduced interaction, there is also a reduction in the tensile st…
View article: Thermoplastic Starch (TPS) Obtained from Mango Kernel Flour by Means of Extrusion Process with Different Plasticizers
Thermoplastic Starch (TPS) Obtained from Mango Kernel Flour by Means of Extrusion Process with Different Plasticizers Open
This work reports on the development of thermoplastic starch materials based on mango kernel flour. Mango kernel has a high starch content, which is why the flour obtained after grinding can be used as raw material to obtain thermoplastic …
View article: Interlaminar properties, ablation resistance and thermal diffusivity of Carbon/Phenolic Composites (CPCs) derived from optimized high char yield matrices: A comparison with MX-4926 and FM-5014
Interlaminar properties, ablation resistance and thermal diffusivity of Carbon/Phenolic Composites (CPCs) derived from optimized high char yield matrices: A comparison with MX-4926 and FM-5014 Open
Carbon/Phenolic Composites (CPCs) are used to manufacture many portions of the nozzle assembly of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) which are essential both to preserve the independent access to space as well as for the homeland security. In our …
View article: Novel Nanostructured Scaffolds of Poly(butylene trans-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate)-Based Copolymers with Tailored Hydrophilicity and Stiffness: Implication for Tissue Engineering Modeling
Novel Nanostructured Scaffolds of Poly(butylene trans-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate)-Based Copolymers with Tailored Hydrophilicity and Stiffness: Implication for Tissue Engineering Modeling Open
Here, we present novel biocompatible poly(butylene trans-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate) (PBCE)-based random copolymer nanostructured scaffolds with tailored stiffness and hydrophilicity. The introduction of a butylene diglycolate (BDG) co-u…
View article: Pentaerythritol and Glycerol Esters Derived from Gum Rosin as Bio-Based Additives for the Improvement of Processability and Thermal Stability of Polylactic Acid
Pentaerythritol and Glycerol Esters Derived from Gum Rosin as Bio-Based Additives for the Improvement of Processability and Thermal Stability of Polylactic Acid Open
Gum rosin esters are some of the most common gum rosin derivatives used in different applications, such as coatings, paper, varnishes, chewing gum, and food industries. In this study, gum rosin esters are used as additives for polylactic a…
View article: Effect of dibutyl itaconate on plasticization efficiency of a REX processed polylactide with peroxides
Effect of dibutyl itaconate on plasticization efficiency of a REX processed polylactide with peroxides Open
[EN] This work reports the effect of a reactive extrusion (REX) process on polylactide (PLA) based formulations plasticized with dibutyl itaconate (DBI). As DBI contains a carbon-carbon double bond, it is suitable for reactive extrusion. R…
View article: Manufacturing and characterization of highly environmentally-friendly composites with polylactide matrix and mango kernel seed flour
Manufacturing and characterization of highly environmentally-friendly composites with polylactide matrix and mango kernel seed flour Open
This work reports on the development of polylactide (PLA)/mango kernel seed flour (MKSF) composites combined with tributyrin (TBN) and triacetin (TCN) as plasticizers. Thus, wood plastic composites (WPC) are obtained by extrusion and injec…
View article: Development of biodegradable PLA composites and tangerine peel flour with improved toughness containing a natural-based terpenoid
Development of biodegradable PLA composites and tangerine peel flour with improved toughness containing a natural-based terpenoid Open
The present work reports on the development of environmentally friendly, completely biodegradable wood plastic composites based on polylactide (PLA) and tangerine peel flour (TPF), plasticized by α-terpinyl acetate (TA). The TPF varied in …
View article: Preparation and Applications of Green Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Nanocomposites Based on Nanolignin
Preparation and Applications of Green Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Nanocomposites Based on Nanolignin Open
The development of bio-based materials is of great importance in the present environmental circumstances; hence, research has greatly advanced in the valorization of lignin from lignocellulosic wastes. Lignin is a natural polymer with a cr…
View article: Improvement of the barrier and mechanical properties of environmentally friendly mango kernel flour/glycerol films by varying the particle size of mango kernel flour
Improvement of the barrier and mechanical properties of environmentally friendly mango kernel flour/glycerol films by varying the particle size of mango kernel flour Open
[EN] The development of environmentally friendly films based on glycerol and different sizes of mango kernel flour particles (MKF), ranging from 100 to 600 µm, is reported. The casting solution method was used to produce the films, using d…
View article: Biopolypropylene-Based Wood Plastic Composites Reinforced with Mango Peel Flour and Compatibilized with an Environmentally Friendly Copolymer from Itaconic Acid
Biopolypropylene-Based Wood Plastic Composites Reinforced with Mango Peel Flour and Compatibilized with an Environmentally Friendly Copolymer from Itaconic Acid Open
[EN] This work reports on the successful development of biopolypropylene/mango peel flour (bioPP/MPF) composites using extrusion and injection molding processes. The compatibility between bioPP and MPF is improved through the use of PP-g-I…
View article: High Temperature Composites From Renewable Resources: A Perspective on Current Technological Challenges for the Manufacturing of Non-Oil Based High Char Yield Matrices and Carbon Fibers
High Temperature Composites From Renewable Resources: A Perspective on Current Technological Challenges for the Manufacturing of Non-Oil Based High Char Yield Matrices and Carbon Fibers Open
During last decades a plethora of high temperature materials have been developed to work as a Thermal Protection System (TPS). Carbon based materials such as graphite, which possesses low density, high heat capacity and high energy of vapo…
View article: Thermal Properties of Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Materials Based on Porous Supports for Thermal Energy Storage
Thermal Properties of Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Materials Based on Porous Supports for Thermal Energy Storage Open
The use of phase change materials (PCM) for thermal energy storage (TES) is of great relevance, especially for the exploitation, in various ways, of the major ecological resource offered by solar energy. Unfortunately, the transition to th…
View article: Effect of Hard Plastic Waste on the Quality of Recycled Polypropylene Blends
Effect of Hard Plastic Waste on the Quality of Recycled Polypropylene Blends Open
The recycling of plastic waste is undergoing fast growth due to environmental, health and economic issues, and several blends of post-consumer and post-industrial polymeric materials have been characterized in recent years. However, most o…
View article: Effect of Filler Morphology on the Electrical and Thermal Conductivity of PP/Carbon-Based Nanocomposites
Effect of Filler Morphology on the Electrical and Thermal Conductivity of PP/Carbon-Based Nanocomposites Open
In this paper, we studied the effect of different carbon-based nanostructures on the electrical and mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), expanded graphite (EG), and two differen…
View article: Development and Characterization of Concrete/PCM/Diatomite Composites for Thermal Energy Storage in CSP/CST Applications
Development and Characterization of Concrete/PCM/Diatomite Composites for Thermal Energy Storage in CSP/CST Applications Open
Thermal energy storage (TES) systems for concentrated solar power plants are essential for the convenience of renewable energy sources in terms of energy dispatchability, economical aspects and their larger use. TES systems based on the us…
View article: Anthocyanin Hybrid Nanopigments from Pomegranate Waste: Colour, Thermomechanical Stability and Environmental Impact of Polyester-Based Bionanocomposites
Anthocyanin Hybrid Nanopigments from Pomegranate Waste: Colour, Thermomechanical Stability and Environmental Impact of Polyester-Based Bionanocomposites Open
In the present work, anthocyanin (ACN) hybrid nanopigments were synthetized by using a natural pomegranate dye (PD) and calcined hydrotalcite (HT) and montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclays. A wide colour gamut was obtained with MMT-based nanopig…