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View article: Effect of Vitamin C on the Structure and Digestive Properties of Lotus Seed Starch under Microwave Conditions
Effect of Vitamin C on the Structure and Digestive Properties of Lotus Seed Starch under Microwave Conditions Open
To investigate the effect of vitamin C on the structure and digestive properties of lotus seed starch under microwave conditions, lotus seed starch-vitamin C complexes were treated with different microwave intensities (2, 4, 6, and 8 W/g).…
View article: Thermo-Electrical Performance of Ferrite-Doped Chitosan Nanocomposites Modified with Graphene Oxide
Thermo-Electrical Performance of Ferrite-Doped Chitosan Nanocomposites Modified with Graphene Oxide Open
The growing demand for renewable, multifunctional materials has spurred interest in nanocomposites for energy, biomedical and environmental uses. In this study, magnetic chitosan (MCS) and magnetic chitosan–graphene oxide (MCS/GO) nanocomp…
View article: Optimization of regeneration conditions for ozone decomposition catalysts via thermal treatment and hydrogen reduction
Optimization of regeneration conditions for ozone decomposition catalysts via thermal treatment and hydrogen reduction Open
This study synthesized a Mn-based catalyst using a potassium permanganate-assisted precipitation method and investigated its catalytic activity and deactivation behavior in ozone decomposition. The spent catalyst was regenerated via therma…
View article: Laser-Induced Synthesis of Crystalline Silicon Compounds from Aluminum–Silica–Carbon Powder
Laser-Induced Synthesis of Crystalline Silicon Compounds from Aluminum–Silica–Carbon Powder Open
The paper investigates the feasibility of laser-induced synthesis of crystalline silicon compounds from a powder system consisting of metallic aluminum, amorphous silica, and carbon atoms. Using pulsed laser radiation (wavelength 1064 nm),…
View article: Effects of the Combined Incorporation of ZnO and TiO2 Nanoparticles on the Mechanical, Rheological, Thermal, and Healing Properties of a Dense Polymeric Asphalt Mixture
Effects of the Combined Incorporation of ZnO and TiO2 Nanoparticles on the Mechanical, Rheological, Thermal, and Healing Properties of a Dense Polymeric Asphalt Mixture Open
This study evaluated the combined incorporation of zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles into a styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS) copolymer-modified asphalt binder, aiming to increase thermal conductivity and healing pot…
View article: Black Alder Properties After Thermal Modification in Closed Process Under Pressure in Nitrogen
Black Alder Properties After Thermal Modification in Closed Process Under Pressure in Nitrogen Open
This study examines the thermal modification (TM) of European black alder (Alnus glutinosa) wood boards measuring 1000 × 100 × 32 mm. The TM was carried out in a nitrogen atmosphere under an initial pressure of 4 bar at 160 °C for 60, 120,…
View article: Stable hydroxyl-anchored CuNi nanocatalysts from CuNiMgAl-LDH thermal reduction for efficient photothermal CO2 conversion
Stable hydroxyl-anchored CuNi nanocatalysts from CuNiMgAl-LDH thermal reduction for efficient photothermal CO2 conversion Open
Cu-based nanocatalysts hold promise for the reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction. However, irreversible sintering of the Cu catalyst for deactivation remains a persistent challenge under thermal or photothermal processes. In this study,…
View article: Coupling Effects of CO <sub>2</sub> and Thermal Treatment on the Rheological Behavior of Heavy Oil: An Integrated Experimental and Modeling Study
Coupling Effects of CO <sub>2</sub> and Thermal Treatment on the Rheological Behavior of Heavy Oil: An Integrated Experimental and Modeling Study Open
View article: Optical, Electrical, and Structural Properties of NiO Thin Films, Derived by Sol–Gel Method
Optical, Electrical, and Structural Properties of NiO Thin Films, Derived by Sol–Gel Method Open
NiO films were successfully deposited by sol–gel spin coating on Si, glass, and ITO-covered glass substrates. The impact of the film thickness (the different number of layers), annealing temperatures (from 300 to 500 °C), and the substrate…
View article: Synthesis and Properties of *BEA Zeolite Modified with Iron(III) Oxide
Synthesis and Properties of *BEA Zeolite Modified with Iron(III) Oxide Open
Modification of zeolitic structures through the incorporation of transition metal oxides has proven to be a promising approach for heterogeneous catalysis. In the present study, *BEA zeolite was modified using the incipient wetness impregn…
View article: Thermal Poling Assisted Ion Exchange in LAS Glass and Glass-Ceramic
Thermal Poling Assisted Ion Exchange in LAS Glass and Glass-Ceramic Open
An open electrode thermal poling setup was used to introduce Na+ and K+ cations from chloride salt coatings into the surface of LAS glass. The thermal poling was performed at 200 °C for 180 min and 540 min at poling currents of 50 µA and 2…
View article: Mechanical Properties of Composite Made from Bottom Ash Fractions of Municipal Waste Incineration Plant Products
Mechanical Properties of Composite Made from Bottom Ash Fractions of Municipal Waste Incineration Plant Products Open
The growing demand for sustainable and circular construction materials has increased interest in reusing by-products from municipal solid waste incineration. Due to the variability in the chemical composition of bottom ash (BA) between dif…
View article: Effects of papain enzymolysis on the functional properties, stability and sensory quality of soy milk after thermal steam treatment
Effects of papain enzymolysis on the functional properties, stability and sensory quality of soy milk after thermal steam treatment Open
View article: Comparative effects of high-pressure and thermal processing on the nutritional and functional properties of duckweed
Comparative effects of high-pressure and thermal processing on the nutritional and functional properties of duckweed Open
View article: Determination of the Monolayer-Adsorption-Capacitance and Accessible Catalytic Area of FeCrAl Sintered Metal Fibers: A Langmuir Isotherm Study for Diesel Particulate Filter
Determination of the Monolayer-Adsorption-Capacitance and Accessible Catalytic Area of FeCrAl Sintered Metal Fibers: A Langmuir Isotherm Study for Diesel Particulate Filter Open
Abstract: The determination of specific surface area through Langmuir isotherm analysis is essential for characterizing iron-chromium-aluminum (FeCrAl) sintered metal fibers (SMFs), particularly for appl…
View article: Conversion of the industrial residue from the water deironing into a hematite red pigment
Conversion of the industrial residue from the water deironing into a hematite red pigment Open
The data include the raw spectra (Raman, XRD, and DRS), TG/DTG curves, and Doehlert design details related to the research on the thermal conversion of industrial residue from a water treatment plant into a red hematite pigment. The residu…
View article: Conversion of the industrial residue from the water deironing into a hematite red pigment
Conversion of the industrial residue from the water deironing into a hematite red pigment Open
The data include the raw spectra (Raman, XRD, and DRS), TG/DTG curves, and Doehlert design details related to the research on the thermal conversion of industrial residue from a water treatment plant into a red hematite pigment. The residu…
View article: In Situ Development of Quercetin-Enhanced Layered Double Hydroxides for Targeted Osteosarcoma Therapy
In Situ Development of Quercetin-Enhanced Layered Double Hydroxides for Targeted Osteosarcoma Therapy Open
In this study, we investigated the structural, thermal, and cytotoxic properties of Mg-Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) intercalated with quercetin. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the successful incor…
View article: Graphene oxide and cannabidiol-based hybrid coatings on PMMA for biomedical applications
Graphene oxide and cannabidiol-based hybrid coatings on PMMA for biomedical applications Open
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is commonly used in medical devices for the oral cavity. It is precisely due to its biocompatibility, mechanical strength, wear resistance, and aesthetic qualities that it is so prolific. While widely used in …
View article: Determination of the Monolayer-Adsorption-Capacitance and Accessible Catalytic Area of FeCrAl Sintered Metal Fibers: A Langmuir Isotherm Study for Diesel Particulate Filter
Determination of the Monolayer-Adsorption-Capacitance and Accessible Catalytic Area of FeCrAl Sintered Metal Fibers: A Langmuir Isotherm Study for Diesel Particulate Filter Open
The determination of specific surface area through Langmuir isotherm analysis is essential for characterizing iron-chromium-aluminum (FeCrAl) sintered metal fibers (SMFs), particularly for applications such as diesel particulate filter (DP…
View article: Study of Preparation and Performance Porous Thermal Insulation Refractory Materials from Aluminum Ash and Red Mud
Study of Preparation and Performance Porous Thermal Insulation Refractory Materials from Aluminum Ash and Red Mud Open
The risk of environmental accumulation of aluminum ash and red mud is increasing, emphasizing the demand for high-value utilization. In this study, the conversion of aluminum ash and red mud into porous refractory materials with good therm…
View article: Kinetic Morphology Evolution of Non-Fullerene Bulk Heterojunction Blends: the Role of Solvent Additives in Thermal Stability
Kinetic Morphology Evolution of Non-Fullerene Bulk Heterojunction Blends: the Role of Solvent Additives in Thermal Stability Open
The thermal stability of bulk heterojunction (BHJ) active layers is a critical factor in determining the long-term performance of non-fullerene organic solar cells (OSCs). In this study, the kinetic morphology of PffBT4T-2OD: ITIC BHJs was…
View article: Ohmic Heating for Pasteurization Using Electrical Conductivity in Fruit Juices
Ohmic Heating for Pasteurization Using Electrical Conductivity in Fruit Juices Open
The ohmic heating, also called Joule heating is employed as pasteurization technique in juices of litchi, mango, guava and aloe vera. It is an advanced heating treatment where heating is homogenous and mainly employed for thermal treatment…
View article: Structural and thermal effects of controlled sodium substitution in nanocrystalline carbonate hydroxyapatite synthesized by precipitation with spray-based reactant delivery
Structural and thermal effects of controlled sodium substitution in nanocrystalline carbonate hydroxyapatite synthesized by precipitation with spray-based reactant delivery Open
View article: Impact of Low CO2 Footprint-Dissolution Treatment of Silica and Potassium-Rich Biomass Ashes on the Compressive Strength of Alkali-Activated Mortars
Impact of Low CO2 Footprint-Dissolution Treatment of Silica and Potassium-Rich Biomass Ashes on the Compressive Strength of Alkali-Activated Mortars Open
Using almond shell biomass ash (ABA) as a potassium alkaline source and rice husk ash (RHA) as a soluble silica source to produce blast furnace slag (BFS)-based alkali-activated mortars offers a sustainable alternative to commercial activa…
View article: Optimization of Ohmic Heating Pasteurization for Passion Fruit Juice and Comparison with Conventional Thermal Treatment
Optimization of Ohmic Heating Pasteurization for Passion Fruit Juice and Comparison with Conventional Thermal Treatment Open
This research optimized the parameters of Ohmic Heating Pasteurization (OHP) for passion fruit juice utilizing a Box–Behnken design. Researchers assessed how temperature (75–95°C), holding time (15–45 s), and voltage gradient (10–30 V/cm) …
View article: Synthesis and thermal properties of dense Si─Al─C─N‐based polymer‐derived ceramics
Synthesis and thermal properties of dense Si─Al─C─N‐based polymer‐derived ceramics Open
In the present study, aluminum‐modified preceramic silicon polymers were synthesized via chemical modification of a commercially available organopolysilazane using an aluminum amido complex. The incorporation of aluminum into the polymer s…
View article: Developing reactive CO₂ removal materials from thermally activated lizardite and marble waste: A pathway toward sustainable climate mitigation
Developing reactive CO₂ removal materials from thermally activated lizardite and marble waste: A pathway toward sustainable climate mitigation Open
To maximize the utilization of Mg-rich natural resources for CO 2 removal (CDR), an integrated strategy has been proposed that focuses on synthesizing reactive CDR materials aimed at both climate change mitigation and environmen…
View article: Magnetite-Doped Activated Carbon Beads and Powder Derived from Chitosan for Adsorption of Emerging Contaminants in Drinkable Water
Magnetite-Doped Activated Carbon Beads and Powder Derived from Chitosan for Adsorption of Emerging Contaminants in Drinkable Water Open
Activated carbon beads, some of which contain Fe3O4 nanoparticles or graphene oxide, were synthesized by thermal activation (700 °C) of chitosan hydrogel beads. Materials showed a multiporous scale (micro/meso/macro) and BET specific surfa…
View article: Investigation of the Carbonation Behavior of Cement Mortar Containing Interior Stone Sludge and Recycled Mask Fibers
Investigation of the Carbonation Behavior of Cement Mortar Containing Interior Stone Sludge and Recycled Mask Fibers Open
This study examines the carbonation and mechanical behavior of cement mortar incorporating artificial interior stone (AIS) sludge and recycled mask fibers (RMFs). Sludge, derived from AIS waste, replaced 30 wt.% of fine aggregate, while RM…