Article
Horticulture
Mahnaz Mansoori, Bo-Sen Wu, Philip Wiredu Addo, Sarah MacPherson, Mark Lefsrud
Summary: The combined effects of amber, red, and blue wavelengths at different light intensities on tomato plant growth were investigated. The study found that the amber-red light treatment resulted in increased fresh mass, dry mass, and height of tomato plants. The plants grown under this treatment had larger leaf area and lower specific leaf area. Additionally, the blue-red light treatment had a significant impact on chlorophyll content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lechuan Wang, Xun Liang, Yang Chen, Baomiao Ding, Weiqing Sun, Zhenshun Li, Yangchao Luo
Summary: The interactions between CMC and Ly can be modulated by the mass ratios of CMC to Ly. The strongest interactions were found at a mass ratio of 1:5, leading to significant structural changes and reduced heating stability of Ly. Further increasing CMC concentration weakened their interactions until a mass ratio of 1:1, which helped to recapture the bioactivities of Ly. However, when the CMC: Ly ratio was higher than 1:1, the bioactivities of Ly were diminished again.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria E. Eugenio, Raquel Martin-Sampedro, Jose Santos, Bernd Wicklein, Juan A. Martin, David Ibarra
Summary: The study compared the lignin properties of elm samples after different treatments, revealing that kraft pulping and acid hydrolysis led to lignins with higher phenolic OH content and lower molecular weight, while lignin from the organosolv process had a more preserved structure with lower phenolic OH content and higher molecular weight.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jukka T. Tyrva, Tuukka Turtiainen, Jonne Naarala
Summary: This study investigated the release of radon from different water treatment processes and the effect of ventilation on the indoor radon concentration at six waterworks. It revealed that accurate assessment of radon exposure at water treatment plants is very difficult due to the large and sudden temporal variations in the radon concentration and smaller local variations that follow the steps of the water treatment process and ventilation.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Feng Xia, Lihua Zhan, Hailong Liao, Yongqian Xu, Kai Chen, Bolin Ma, Chunhui Liu, Chang Zhou, Youliang Yang, Minghui Huang
Summary: In this study, the anisotropy in stress relaxation aging (SRA) behavior and yield strength of AA2195 alloy under different pre-treatments were investigated. The results showed that the pre-treatments had significant effects on the anisotropic behavior of SRA, with the in planar anisotropy (IPA) value of total relaxed stress decreasing in the order of APS < PS < ST. The presence of the T1 phase hindered the anisotropy of relaxed stress, and the precipitation of the T1 phase played a role in reducing the yield strength anisotropy. The different pre-treatments resulted in different initial structure states, which contributed to the differences in the anisotropy of SRA behavior and yield strength.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Fernando Vasconcelos Pereira, George Deroco Martins, Bruno Sergio Vieira, Gleice Aparecida de Assis, Vinicius Silva Werneck Orlando
Summary: This study evaluates the use of remote sensing and machine learning algorithms to estimate physiological agronomic parameters in coffee crops affected by nematodes. The results show that using a low-cost camera and machine learning algorithms, it is possible to accurately estimate the physical parameters of coffee plants and improve monitoring and management techniques.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hongyan Liu, Yuchang Qin, Qing Ma, Qingyu Zhao, Xiaoqing Guo, Lina Ma, Chunlin Gou, Yu Xia, Ren-You Gan, Junmin Zhang
Summary: The study revealed significant differences in most variables of lamb samples among different regions, as well as differences in the contents of certain elements between different years and muscle sections. Significant correlations were found between delta C-13 values of defatted lamb and lipid, as well as between the element contents in lamb and soil. Four key variables were identified through canonical discriminant analysis with a high correct classification rate of 99.1%.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhaoming Song, Ying Chen, Jian Li, Zhouqin Chen, Xiaojun Lu, Zhong Wang
Summary: In this study, a Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted to compare the effectiveness of different treatments in improving PSQI scores in patients with post-stroke insomnia. The results showed that herbal, acupuncture, and zopiclone were more effective in improving PSQI scores compared to estazolam. Acupuncture and herbal show promise in the treatment of post-stroke insomnia, but further research is needed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabriela Adriana Bastida, Carla Natali Schnell, Paulina Mocchiutti, Yamil Nahun Solier, Maria Cristina Inalbon, Miguel Angel Zanuttini, Maria Veronica Galvan
Summary: This study analyzes the effect of different treatments on the characteristics of cellulose micro/nanofibers (CMNFs). The best results were achieved using the PFI mill refiner with 50 wt.% oxalic acid and 15 passes. The aspect ratio of the fibers was related to the oxalic acid treatment and the gel point and intrinsic viscosity of the CMNF suspensions. The tensile strength of the films was more influenced by the nanofibrillation yield.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gomaa G. Abd El-Wahhab, Hassan A. A. Sayed, Mahmoud A. Abdelhamid, Ayman Zaghlool, Ali Nasr, Ashraf Nagib, Mohamed Bourouah, Ahmed M. Abd-ElGawad, Younes M. Rashad, Mohamed Hafez, Ibrahim M. Taha
Summary: This study investigates the impact of various pre-drying treatments and drying methods on the quality of dried bananas. The results show that the pretreatment solutions used have an important role in improving the quality characteristics of dried banana slices. Tunnel drying method can improve drying kinetics and maintain the quality of the dried slices.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dhanashri S. Pendse, Minal Deshmukh, Ashwini Pande
Summary: Lignocellulosic biomass is a commonly used substrate for bioethanol production due to its abundance and environmental sustainability. However, the complex network of cellulose-hemicellulose-lignin present in it makes its hydrolysis challenging. Pre-treatment methods are used to alter or destroy the biomass composition to enhance conversion effectiveness. This review presents different pre-treatment methods, their mechanisms, and limitations, along with an analysis of hydrolysis rates using different substrates and enzyme kinetics. It provides valuable information for researchers to optimize the hydrolysis process.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
E. A. Al-Moraissi, A. Kaur, R. S. Gomez, E. Ellis III
Summary: Odontogenic keratocysts (OKC) are benign but aggressive lesions. A network meta-analysis was conducted to determine the best treatment option for OKC with the lowest recurrence rate. The study found that enucleation with peripheral ostectomy/curettage and topical 5-fluorouracil (E + PO/curettage+5FU) had the lowest recurrence rate.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Palmieri, F. Tittarelli, S. Sabbatini, M. Cespi, G. Bonacucina, A. L. Eusebi, F. Fatone, P. Stipa
Summary: The paper investigates the effects of different extraction and pre-treatment methods on the properties and yields of PHA extracted from an innovative process, finding that high-pressure homogenization is the best pre-treatment method for improving extraction yield and performance of PHA films. This research has implications for optimizing PHA extraction from municipal wastewater for the production of bioplastics and other applications.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Soumaya E. Ismaili, Amal Maurady, Mohammed Lachkar, Mohammed R. Britel, Abdelmonaim H. Bakali
Summary: The study aims to determine the optimal germination conditions of Stachys mouretii. The results showed that temperature had a significant effect on germination parameters. The highest germination percentage was observed at 25/10 degrees C. Pre-soaking seeds in 500 mg/l GA3 significantly improved germination capacity and reduced germination time.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carine Setter, Matheus Cordazzo Dias, Adriano Reis Prazeres Mascarenhas, Gustavo Henrique Denzin Tonoli, Tiago Jose Pires de Oliveira
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of the addition of the cationic surfactant CTAB in microfibrillated cellulose suspensions on the redispersion of spray-dried MFC/CNFs aggregates. It was found that the addition of CTAB to the TEMPO-oxidized suspension was critical for achieving effective redispersion. The experimental results confirmed that the addition of CTAB favored the redispersion of spray-dried aggregates and the development of cellulosic films with attractive properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)