Article
Food Science & Technology
Chong-hao Bi, Shang-yi Chi, Xue-ying Wang, Ahmed Alkhatib, Zhi-gang Huang, Yi Liu
Summary: By adding an appropriate amount of flax gum (FG), the rheological properties, thermal properties, and water retention rate of soy protein isolate (SPI) acid-induced emulsion gels can be improved.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Ehsan Rostami-Tapeh-Esmaeil, Sahar Shojaei, Denis Rodrigue
Summary: Uniform and graded polyolefin elastomer (POE) foams were prepared using a single-step technology, and the effects of molding temperature on the foams' morphology, mechanical properties, and thermal conductivity were investigated. The results showed that the foam's properties can be easily controlled by the cellular structure, and graded samples are more interesting for thermal insulation applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Xiaobing Han, Zhenhao Zhou, Jie Gao, Yuan Zhao, Tao Chen
Summary: This study investigates the effect of carbon nanoparticle morphology on the rheological, mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of polymeric nanocomposites. The results show that the shape of carbon nanoparticles has a significant impact on the performance of the composites, providing a foundation for optimizing carbon nanoparticle selection and the preparation of high-performance polymer composites.
Article
Polymer Science
Li Yang, Xuanyu Shi, Shihao Sun, Jun Zhong, Xiaofeng Yu, Danling Wang, Yihu Song, Min Zuo, Qiang Zheng
Summary: The morphology/structure and nonlinear viscoelasticity of rubber blends under large strain were investigated. It was found that the heterogeneous gel-like structure of the blends can weaken strain softening and improve modulus hysteretic recovery. The increasing interfacial energy of domain deformation also contributes to additional elasticity.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Abir Tounici, Jose Miguel Martin-Martinez
Summary: The study showed that adding small amounts of graphene oxide (GO) to waterborne polyurethane urea dispersions can improve their adhesion properties due to the formation of covalent interactions during the preparation process. However, an excessive amount of added GO can change the adhesion properties of the material.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Timothy D. O'Flynn, Sean A. Hogan, David F. M. Daly, James A. O'Mahony, Noel A. McCarthy
Summary: By heat treatment, the physical properties of SPI can be manipulated by dissociating protein subunits before re-adjusting to pH 6.9, resulting in improved solubility and decreased viscosity of the protein.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. Rapp, G. Jacobs, J. Berroth, J. Guenther
Summary: This study proposes a method to directly investigate the influence of impacts on the transmission behavior of elastomeric dampers through impact testing. The characteristic parameters of the elastomer damper are determined and validated, providing a supplement to traditional testing methods.
EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shalini Rajpoot, Eun Seo Kang, Young-Wook Kim
Summary: The study found that as the sintering temperature of zeolite-based ceramics increased from 500 to 600 degrees Celsius, the porosity decreased, while the flexural strength and thermal conductivity increased. Ceramics sintered at 550 and 600 degrees Celsius showed high stability and water absorption capacity.
JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Yang Zhang, Yang Min, Gen-Lin Wang, Zhi-Feng Wang, Jun-Liang Liu, Zhi-Wei Luo, Ming Zhang
Summary: This paper focuses on finding a balance between the strong electric driving force and hard matrix provided by high phase content of inorganic dielectric fillings, in order to enhance the electro-deformation of dielectric elastomers. The theoretical calculation and experimental investigation were based on calcium copper titanate (CCTO)/poly(dimethyl siloxane) (PDMS), showing that smaller CCTO particles result in larger dielectric parameters and can lead to an elastomer composite with a lower modulus.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qian Shen, Ting Xiong, Wei Zheng, Yilun Luo, Weiting Peng, Jun Dai, Rong Song, Yan Li, Shilin Liu, Bin Li, Yijie Chen
Summary: This study investigates the interfacial rheological properties and quantitative changes of proteins in emulsions stabilized by soy protein isolates (SPI) and heat-treated soy protein isolates (HSPI). The results show that thermal treatment improves the interfacial behavior and adsorption ability of proteins, which is consistent with their interfacial quantitative changes. This research provides important insights into the understanding of protein interfacial properties and the influence of thermal treatment.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sen Meng, Xiang-Jun Zha, Can Wu, Xing Zhao, Ming-Bo Yang, Wei Yang
Summary: Solar water purification technology utilizes hierarchically porous radiation-absorbing hydrogel film to significantly improve energy efficiency and achieve up to 95% evaporation efficiency. This technology is of great significance in controlling interfacial thermal energy.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sima Saeidy, Pegah Omidi, Ali Nasirpour, Javad Keramat
Summary: This study investigated the effects of high pressure homogenization (HPH) and chemical cross-linking on the techno-functional properties of pectin. The results showed that higher HPH pressure, more passes through homogenization valve, and lower pH values improved the functional properties of pectin. Additionally, chemical cross-linking improved the esterification degree and molecular weight of pectin.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Estefania Alvarez-Castillo, Jose Manuel Aguilar, Carlos Bengoechea, Maria Luisa Lopez-Castejon, Antonio Guerrero
Summary: The study focused on developing green porous matrices with inhibited solubility through the use of biopolymers SPI and ALG, along with glycerol as a plasticizer, produced through injection molding. By varying the ratios of biopolymer/plasticizer and SPI/ALG within the biopolymer fraction, and immersing the composites in different CaCl2 solutions, soluble matter loss was inhibited and mechanical properties of the porous matrices were enhanced.
Article
Soil Science
Samuel I. Haruna, Zoey A. Ward, Ashlen L. Cartwright, Avie A. Wunner, Chelsea A. Jackson, Callie R. Berry
Summary: Soil thermal properties are influenced by multi-species cover crops, and this study evaluated the effects of various cover crops on soil physical and thermal properties. The results showed that cover crops reduced bulk density and increased volumetric water content at different soil water pressures. The thermal conductivity was higher under no cover crop management, while the volumetric heat capacity was higher under cover crop management. Regression analysis revealed that plant roots and volumetric water content were the most important factors influencing thermal conductivity at different soil water pressures. In conclusion, no-till cover crops can improve soil thermal properties by moderating heat transfer.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Irrum Mushtaq, Erum Jabeen, Zareen Akhter, Fatima Javed, Azfar Hassan, Muhammad Saif Ullah Khan, Faheem Ullah, Faiz Ullah Shah
Summary: This study focused on the synthesis of processable ferrocene-based polyamides and their block copolymers, which showed good flame-retardant behavior and solubility in common organic solvents. Structural characterization was conducted using FTIR and H-1 NMR spectroscopic techniques, demonstrating their good processability and modified surface properties.
