In recent years, decreased cost, miniaturisation and advances in computing power and data
processing software have led to widespread introduction of Fourier-transform (FT) …

Aerobic sludge granules are suspended biofilms with the potential to reduce the cost and
footprint of secondary wastewater treatment. Attempts to answer how and why they form …

There is lack of information about the effects of nanoparticles (NPs) on cucumber fruit
quality. This study aimed to determine possible impacts on carbohydrates, proteins, mineral …

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have received attention in various applications because of
their distinctive properties. In this work, DESs were used as functionalizing agents for …

To understand functional gel-forming exopolysaccharides in aerobic granular sludge,
alginate-like exopolysaccharides were specifically extracted from aerobic granular sludge …

Cocoa bean shell (CBS) waste is obtained in large amounts in chocolate production. In this
work, microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) of CBS was used and experimental parameters …

The development of precise and reliable near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-based non-
destructive tools to assess physicochemical properties of fleshy fruit has been challenging. A …

The gel-properties of aerobic granular sludge could sustain the mechanical strength and
stability of granules during the operation of wastewater treatment. The contributing …

Blueberries (family Ericaceae; genus Vaccinium corymbosum L.) are interesting fruit for
potential health benefits due to their bioactive compounds (anthocyanins, flavonoids …

The use of univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical techniques, such as analysis of
variance, multiple comparisons of means, and linear correlations, has spread widely in the …