scholarly journals Potential Uses of Musaceae Wastes: Case of Application in the Development of Bio-Based Composites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1844
Author(s):  
Juan Pablo Castañeda Niño ◽  
José Herminsul Mina Hernandez ◽  
Alex Valadez González
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Natural Fibres ◽  
Significant Potential ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
Potential Use

The Musaceae family has significant potential as a source of lignocellulosic fibres and starch from the plant’s bunches and pseudostems. These materials, which have traditionally been considered waste, can be used to produce fully bio-based composites to replace petroleum-derived synthetic plastics in some sectors such as packaging, the automotive industry, and implants. The fibres extracted from Musaceae have mechanical, thermal, and physicochemical properties that allow them to compete with other natural fibres such as sisal, henequen, fique, and jute, among others, which are currently used in the preparation of bio-based composites. Despite the potential use of Musaceae residues, there are currently not many records related to bio-based composites’ developments using starches, flours, and lignocellulosic fibres from banana and plantain pseudostems. In this sense, the present study focusses on the description of the Musaceae components and the review of experimental reports where both lignocellulosic fibre from banana pseudostem and flour and starch are used with different biodegradable and non-biodegradable matrices, specifying the types of surface modification, the processing techniques used, and the applications achieved.

Effects of pyrolysis temperature on the physicochemical properties of biochar derived from vermicompost and its potential use as an environmental amendment

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (50) ◽  
pp. 40117-40125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Yang ◽  
Zhanghong Wang ◽  
Qiming Xian ◽  
Fei Shen ◽  
Cheng Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Pyrolysis Temperature ◽  
Potential Use

Biochar derived from vermicompost can be employed as an excellent adsorbent for removing contaminants from aqueous solutions.

The Field Effect of Concentration DNA on Conductance of Silicon Nanowire

2015 ◽  
Vol 1109 ◽  
pp. 163-166
Author(s):  
M. Wesam Al-Mufti ◽  
U. Hashim ◽  
Mijanur Rahman ◽  
Tijjani Adam ◽  
A.S. Ibraheam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Field Effect ◽  
Silicon Nanowire ◽  
Semiconductor Nanowires ◽  
Comsol Multiphysics ◽  
Dna Concentration ◽  
Finite Element Calculations ◽  
Potential Use

Currently, the potential use of Semiconductor nanowires as parts of future devices has triggered an increased interest in biosensor research. The COMSOL Multiphysics is simulation used that can improve the sensitivity of Bioelectronics to extend their stability and utility. In this paper, we are investigating the effect of DNA concentration of the electrolyte effect biosensor on the conductance of the nanowire through finite element calculations. First, the distribution of the electrostatic has potential in the nanowire due to the DNA concentration. In conclusion of this paper represented DNA that conductance nanowire is affected from surface modification after DNA including on the model.

scholarly journals Radiation sterilization of Honey and Honey-Alginate Wound Dressing from Stingless Bee (Tetragonula biroi) Collected from Sta. Maria, Laguna, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-223
Author(s):  
Davison Baldos ◽  
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Joseph Puno ◽  
Levelyn Tolentino ◽  
Djowel Montefalcon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Radiation Sterilization ◽  
Fluid Handling ◽  
Potential Use

This study was conducted to determine the effect of radiation sterilization on alginate wound dressing containing honey from the Philippine stingless bee, Tetragonula biroi. Our results show that a radiation dose of 30 kGy did not affect the antibacterial property of honey against Staphylococcus aureus. Electron-beam irradiation did not produce significant alterations in the physicochemical properties (pH, total soluble solids, and flavonoids); however, the total phenolics was significantly increased in honey with higher irradiation doses. Demonstrating that irradiation can be applied to honey with negligible physicochemical effects, honey was incorporated in alginate and exposed to a sterilization dose of 25 kGy using an electron beam facility. Irradiation did not affect the physicochemical properties (pH, moisture content, gel fraction, moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), and fluid handling capacity) of the honey alginate wound dressing (HAWD). The perspectives for the potential use of irradiated HAWD as a natural product-based substitute for commercial wound care products may be considered.

Development of Octreotide-Loaded Chitosan and Heparin Nanoparticles: Evaluation of Surface Modification Effect on Physicochemical Properties and Macrophage Uptake

2019 ◽  
Vol 108 (9) ◽  
pp. 3036-3045
Author(s):  
Mahdieh Ghofrani ◽  
Leila Rezaie Shirmard ◽  
Pouya Dehghankelishadi ◽  
Mohsen Amini ◽  
Farid A. Dorkoosh
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Modification Effect ◽  
Macrophage Uptake

Ultrasonic Joining of Multiple Core Conductors for Automotive Industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 1138 ◽  
pp. 85-94
Author(s):  
Octavian Oanca ◽  
Ioan Aurel Perianu
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Digital Imaging ◽  
Ultrasonic Welding ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Dissimilar Joints ◽  
Hybrid Joining ◽  
Potential Use

The paper presents aspects regarding the development of innovative ultrasonic welding technologies at ISIM Timisoara and the advantages of using them in the automotive industry for making similar and dissimilar joints for non-ferrous materials. The experimental results through mechanical tests, microscopy, digital imaging, ultrasonic compacting and hybrid joining of samples Cu-Cu, Al-Al and Al-Cu, highlight the potential use of aluminium as a substitute for multiple core copper conductors in automotive industry.

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