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Micro- and Nanostructured IPNs based on Thermosetting Resins
(Micro- and Nano-Structured Interpenetrating Polymer Networks: From Design to Applications, 2016)
Different components of interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) have different influence on their properties and their behavior in various applications, such as automotive dual curing applications. Dual curing systems, ...
Solid acids as catalysts for biodiesel synthesis
(Heterogeneous Catalysts: Design, Applications and Research Insights, 2016)
Increased environmental concern and awareness of limited reserves of fossil fuels gave a great importance to alternative and renewable energy sources over the past couple decades. An excellent substitute for mineral diesel ...
Smart hydrogels for pharmaceutical applications
(Novel Approaches for Drug Delivery, 2016)
The latest development in the field of smart hydrogels application as drugs carriers is shown in this chapter. Hydrogels are three-dimensional polymer network consisting of at least one hydrophilic monomer. They are insoluble ...
Contribution to the Recent Advances in Electrochemical Analysis of Pharmaceuticals
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2016)
Electrochemistry is rapidly growing area with a number of possible applications in the pharmaceutical analysis. Modern electrochemical methods are selective, sensitive, rapid, and provide easy techniques applicable to ...
Study of homogenization treatments of cast 5xxx series ai-mg-mn alloy modified with zn
(Light Metals 2012, 2016)
Microstructural changes of DC-cast 5xxx series AI-Mg-Mn alloy modified with Zn addition occurring during the homogenization treatments were studied through the thickness of a rolling ingot. The homogenization treatments ...
The re-use potential of espresso spent coffee grounds: Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of polyphenols by use of response surface methodology and their effects on platelet function - pilot study
(Coffee: Production, Consumption and Health Benefits, 2016)
A huge amount of espresso spent coffee grounds (SCG) are obtained as a waste product during the preparation of coffee beverages (cialdes, K-cups and in metallic filters). Although considered a waste and an ecological threat, ...
Health hazards of heavy metal pollution
(Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2016)
The global population growth, urbanization and the increased energy demand led to serious changes in the environment. Numerous anthropogenic activities release a variety of toxic and potentially toxic pollutants into the ...
Vegetable oil as a feedstock for biodiesel synthesis
(Vegetable Oil: Properties, Uses and Benefits, 2016)
Limited reserves of fossil fuels as well as the growing concern for the environment, has led to a worldwide search for renewable energy sources, among which biodiesel, a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), is one ...
Bioaerosols: Methods for reducing health risks and impact on the environment
(Air Pollution: Management Strategies, Environmental Impact and Health Risks, 2016)
Bioaerosols (biological particles derived from viruses, bacteria, fungi, plants and animals) are ubiquitous in the air. This organic dust is considered to be hazardous to human health. Acute and chronic diseases are health ...
Encapsulation of flavors and aromas: Controlled release
(Edible Films and Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications, 2016)