928 results:

261. Compatibilization of co-plasticized cellulose acetate/water soluble polymers blends by reactive extrusion
Date: 22-02-16 

… of this biopolymer. Plasticized PVOH-based blends proved to exhibit better processability and properties. The prepared blends were characterized in terms of morphology and thermo-mechanical properties.…

262. Orientation-dependence of thermal depolarization and phase development in Bi1/2Na1/2TiO3-BaTiO3 single crystals
Date: 18-02-16 

…The direction-dependence of pyroelectric properties of (1 − x)Bi1/2Na1/2TiO3 − xBaTiO3 (BNT − 100xBT) is investigated, using single crystal samples with well-defined orientations for x = 0.036 and x = 0.063. The results…

263. Compositional and physicochemical factors governing the viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG embedded in starch-protein based edible films
Date: 19-01-16 

… in foods. In the present work, the impact of the compositional, physicochemical and structural properties of binary starch-protein edible films on Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG viability and stability was…

264. Two competing reactions of tetrabutylammonium alginate in organic solvents: Amidation versus γ-lactone synthesis
Date: 19-01-16 

…Biocompatibility and thickening properties predetermine alginates as ingredients in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Further chemical modifications are often desired for a product optimization. The…

265. Stuck at work? Quantitative proteomics of environmental wine yeast strains reveals the natural mechanism of overcoming stuck fermentation
Date: 19-01-16 

… and Prc1 that appear as numerous isoforms on the gel image and which may be the key to its unique properties. This study is an important step towards the better understanding of wine fermentations at a…

266. Electrical phase diagram of bulk BiFeO3
Date: 04-01-16 

… field along a variety of structural paths, and by monitoring the evolution of the relevant physical properties of the crystal along the way. We find a complex interplay of ferroelectric, antiferroelectric, and…

267. ZnO and Al doped ZnO thin films deposited by Spray Plasma: Effect of the growth time and Al doping on microstructural, optical and electrical properties
Date: 22-12-15 

… used as Zn and Al precursors, respectively. The effect of the growth time on structural and optical properties of undoped films is studied by X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, and UV–Vis…

268. Random forest for toxicity of chemical emissions: Features selection and uncertainty quantification
Date: 27-11-15 

… different environmental multimedia models exist, but in any case a vast amount of data on the properties of the chemical compounds being assessed is required. This paper deals with the selection of…

269. Atmospheric-pressure plasma deposited epoxy-rich thin films as platforms for biomolecule immobilization-Application for anti-biofouling and xenobiotic-degrading surfaces
Date: 27-11-15 

… is given to the influence of the plasma process parameters on the chemical and morphological properties of the deposited layers and on their subsequent exploitation for chemical interfacial reactions.…

270. Tailoring the optical properties of ZnO nano-layers and their effect on in vitro biocompatibility
Date: 18-11-15 

…This paper highlights the use of Al2O3 and SnO2 films as protecting layers to tailor the optical properties and biocompatibility of ZnO nano-films. ZnO, ZnO/Al2O3 and ZnO/SnO2 nano-films have been deposited inside…