Sulfur-containing compounds (SCCs) are the most abundant heteroatom compounds in
petroleum. The characterization of SCCs in crude oils and petroleum products has great …

A compilation of papers published between 2014 and 2018 was evaluated. Many papers
related to multivariate calibration and classification have been reported, as well as, design of …

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) are the principal
plastics present in solid plastic waste and are found out as the main components of …

Improper mixtures of: motor oil with crude oil; and derivatives mixed with other derivatives of
lesser commercial value were identified in Brazil by companies in the energy sector. This …

Abstract High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE),
Polypropylene (PP), and recycled Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate)(PET) are widely applied as …

Polyethylenes can be distinguished from each other by branching degree and molar mass,
which cause significant changes in their properties, rheological and thermal behaviors …

This article presents a study about the rapid characterization of petroleum naphtha
properties based on near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. The major challenge of this problem …

As a product absorbed by human body, the safety of cigarettes highly depends on the quality
of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) raw materials. The heavy metal is an important indicator of …

Industries and the scientific community currently focus on creating new ways to recycle and
to reuse polymer waste that leads to serious socio-environmental risks. However, the quality …

Abstract Prickly pear (Rosa roxburghii Tratt) is a regional deciduous shrub fruit that grows in
southwestern China. The total flavonoids and vitamin C rich in prickly pear are important …