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View article: The molecular architecture distinctions between compression, opposite and normal wood of Pinus radiata
The molecular architecture distinctions between compression, opposite and normal wood of Pinus radiata Open
In gymnosperms compression wood is a specialised type of structural cell wall formed in response to biomechanical stresses. The differences in terms of gross structure, ultrastructure and chemistry are well-known. However, the differences …
View article: Fast unconditional reset and leakage reduction in fixed-frequency transmon qubits
Fast unconditional reset and leakage reduction in fixed-frequency transmon qubits Open
The realization of fault-tolerant quantum computing requires the execution of quantum error-correction (QEC) schemes, to mitigate the fragile nature of qubits. In this context, to ensure the success of QEC, a protocol capable of implementi…
View article: Coating of Hemp Fibres with Hydrophobic Compounds Extracted from Pine Bark
Coating of Hemp Fibres with Hydrophobic Compounds Extracted from Pine Bark Open
Applying coatings of paraffins and other synthetic waxes is a common approach to impart hydrophobic properties to fibres and thus control their surface characteristics. Replacing these fossil-based products with alternatives derived from r…
View article: The auronidin flavonoid pigments of the liverwort <i>Marchantia polymorpha</i> form polymers that modify cell wall properties
The auronidin flavonoid pigments of the liverwort <i>Marchantia polymorpha</i> form polymers that modify cell wall properties Open
SUMMARY Plant adaptation from aquatic to terrestrial environments required modifications to cell wall structure and function to provide tolerance to new abiotic and biotic stressors. Here, we investigate the nature and function of red auro…
View article: Fast unconditional reset and leakage reduction in fixed-frequency transmon qubits
Fast unconditional reset and leakage reduction in fixed-frequency transmon qubits Open
The realization of fault-tolerant quantum computing requires the execution of quantum error-correction (QEC) schemes, to mitigate the fragile nature of qubits. In this context, to ensure the success of QEC, a protocol capable of implementi…
View article: Establishment of feijoa (Acca sellowiana) callus and cell suspension cultures and identification of arctigenin - a high value bioactive compound
Establishment of feijoa (Acca sellowiana) callus and cell suspension cultures and identification of arctigenin - a high value bioactive compound Open
Feijoa ( Acca sellowiana (O. Berg.) Burret ), also known as pineapple guava, is a member of the Myrtaceae family and is well known for its fruit. Chemical profiling of the different tissues of the feijoa plant has shown that they generate …
View article: Extraction and isolation of hydrophobic compounds and tannins from Pinus radiata bark using switchable hydrophilicity solvents
Extraction and isolation of hydrophobic compounds and tannins from Pinus radiata bark using switchable hydrophilicity solvents Open
Pinus radiata is the dominant species of tree in the New Zealand forestry industry, with 38.3 million m3 of P. radiata trees harvested annually. Bark is removed from these trees when they are processed into logs, resulting in bark waste th…
View article: Inter-case Predictive Process Monitoring: A candidate for Quantum Machine Learning?
Inter-case Predictive Process Monitoring: A candidate for Quantum Machine Learning? Open
Regardless of the domain, forecasting the future behaviour of a running process instance is a question of interest for decision makers, especially when multiple instances interact. Fostered by the recent advances in machine learning resear…
View article: Pilot-Scale Production of Hemicellulose Ethers from Softwood Hemicelluloses Obtained from Compression Screw Pressate of a Thermo-Mechanical Pulping Plant
Pilot-Scale Production of Hemicellulose Ethers from Softwood Hemicelluloses Obtained from Compression Screw Pressate of a Thermo-Mechanical Pulping Plant Open
Bio-derived materials are becoming increasingly sought-after as a sustainable alternative to petrochemical-derived polymers. In the present pilot-scale study, a hemicellulose-rich compression screw pressate, obtained from the pre-heating s…
View article: Pinus radiata bark sequentially processed using scCO2 and an ionic liquid catalyst yields plentiful resin acids and alkanoic acids enriched suberin
Pinus radiata bark sequentially processed using scCO2 and an ionic liquid catalyst yields plentiful resin acids and alkanoic acids enriched suberin Open
The bark of Pinus radiata is an under-utilized forest residue that is renewable, abundant and has the potential to become a source of sustainable high-value chemicals. However, the use of this bark within a biorefinery for advanced applica…
View article: Importance of Water in Maintaining Softwood Secondary Cell Wall Nanostructure.
Importance of Water in Maintaining Softwood Secondary Cell Wall Nanostructure. Open
Water is one of the principal constituents by mass of living plant cell walls. However, its role and interactions with secondary cell wall polysaccharides and the impact of dehydration and subsequent rehydration on the molecular architectu…
View article: Importance of Water in Maintaining Softwood Secondary Cell Wall Nanostructure
Importance of Water in Maintaining Softwood Secondary Cell Wall Nanostructure Open
Water is one of the principal constituents by mass of living plant cell walls. However, its role and interactions with secondary cell wall polysaccharides and the impact of dehydration and subsequent rehydration on the molecular architectu…
View article: Tree species identification via 1H NMR fingerprinting of supercritical carbon dioxide wood extractives
Tree species identification via 1H NMR fingerprinting of supercritical carbon dioxide wood extractives Open
Six tree species were examined using 1H NMR spectroscopy of sap extracted by supercritical CO2. A metabolomic approach was developed to evaluate the sap extracted from sapwood of Norway spruce (Picea abies), Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis)…
View article: Influence of Rice Husk and Wood Biomass Properties on the Manufacture of Filaments for Fused Deposition Modeling
Influence of Rice Husk and Wood Biomass Properties on the Manufacture of Filaments for Fused Deposition Modeling Open
Additive manufacturing or 3D printing has the potential to displace some of the current manufacturing techniques and is particularly attractive if local renewable waste resources can be used. In this study, rice husk, and wood powders were…
View article: Scalable IoT platforms
Scalable IoT platforms Open
In today’s world the internet is connecting not only people but things. The computing concept of the ”Internet of Things (IoT)”describes the idea to connect everyday physical objects to the internet. IoT platforms provide the backbone for …
View article: Comparison of Micropore Distribution in Cell Walls of Softwood and Hardwood Xylem
Comparison of Micropore Distribution in Cell Walls of Softwood and Hardwood Xylem Open
The porosity of wood cell walls is of interest for both understanding xylem functionality and from a wood materials perspective. The movement of water in xylem generally occurs through the macroporous networks formed in softwood by bordere…
View article: Plant Fibre: Molecular Structure and Biomechanical Properties, of a Complex Living Material, Influencing Its Deconstruction towards a Biobased Composite
Plant Fibre: Molecular Structure and Biomechanical Properties, of a Complex Living Material, Influencing Its Deconstruction towards a Biobased Composite Open
Plant cell walls form an organic complex composite material that fulfils various functions. The hierarchical structure of this material is generated from the integration of its elementary components. This review provides an overview of woo…