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Extraction and characterization of starches from pigmented rice
(2020-08-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe aim of this work was to extract and characterize starch from three varieties of pigmented rice (named white, red and black), preserving the bioactive compounds. The extraction yield was 44.0%, 47.0% and 35.7%, respectively. ... -
The effect of brazilian organic-modified montmorillonites on the thermal stability and fire performance of organoclay-filled PLA nanocomposites
(2020-06-07)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyTo investigate the influence of chemical compositions of organoclays on the thermal stability and fire behavior of PLA nanocomposites, 2, 6 and 8 wt% of single and hybrid Brazilian organically-modified montmorillonites ... -
Aerogeles compuestos multicapa a partir de biopolimeros y arcilla
(2019-10-15)
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Open AccessEn este trabajo se han desarrollado diferentes aerogeles con baja flamabilidad basados en la combinación de biopolimeros renovables y montmorillonta (MMT). Los compuestos fueron hechos usando agua como solvente y siguiendo ... -
Using the small punch test to analyse the influence of ultraviolet radiation on the mechanical behaviour of recycled polyethylene terephthalate
(2019-10-01)
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Open AccessThe aim of this work is to evaluate the feasibility of small punch test as a tool for analysing the mechanical response of small plastic parts or specimens. Here, the small punch test was used to study the possible influence ... -
Synthesis and Properties ofWater-Based Acrylic Adhesives with a Variable Ratio of 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate and n-Butyl Acrylate for Application in Glass Bottle Labels
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2020-02-12)
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Open AccessA series of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) with different soft monomer compositions were prepared by using emulsion polymerization. The monomers used were acrylic acid (AA), n-butyl acrylate (n-BA) and 2-ethylhexyl ... -
Effect of filler content, size, aspect ratio and morphology on thermal, morphological and permeability properties of porous talc filled—Polypropylene obtained through MEAUS process
(2018-12)
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Open AccessSeveral commercial grades of talc were selected to develop polypropylene based microporous membranes through MEAUS process (melt extrusion—annealing—uniaxial strain). Talc commercial grades differed in particle size, aspect ... -
Effects of graphene nanoplatelets and cellular structure on the thermal conductivity of polysulfone nanocomposite foams
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2020-01)
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Open AccessPolysulfone (PSU) foams containing 0–10 wt% graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) were prepared using two foaming methods. Alongside the analysis of the cellular structure, their thermal conductivity was measured and analyzed. The ... -
Bioactive edible films based on arrowroot starch incorporated with cranberry powder: microstructure, thermal properties, ascorbic acid content and sensory analysis
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2019-10-11)
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Open AccessThe growing global awareness about environmental preservation has stimulated the search for alternatives to replace conventional plastics made from fossil sources. One of the advantages is using polymers from renewable ... -
Notch effect on the fracture of a polymeric film
(2018-06-01)
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Open AccessThe fracture behavior of a bio-based thermoplastic copolyester film has been studied by combining the essential work of fracture, the J-integral, and the crack tip opening displacement characterization methods on double ... -
Active edible films based on arrowroot starch with microparticles of blackberry pulp obtained by freeze-drying for food packaging
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2019-08-23)
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Open AccessThis research work evaluated the influence of the type of incorporation and variation in the concentration of blackberry pulp (BL) and microencapsulated blackberry pulp (ML) powders by freeze-drying on the chemical and ... -
Polymeric Foams
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2019-07-12)
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Influence of chemical composition of Brazilian organoclays on the morphological, structural and thermal properties of PLA-organoclay nanocomposites
(2019-07-17)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe effects of adding different Brazilian organoclays, containing di-(hydrogenated tallow) dimethyl ammonium chloride (HTA), trihexyl tetradecyl phosphonium chloride (TDP), di(alkyl ester) dimethyl ammonium chloride (EA) ...
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