Search
Now showing items 11-20 of 24
Optimization of the flocculating capacity of natural coagulants in water treatment
(Revista DYNA, 2020)
The objective was optimize the flocculating capacity of three varities of cacti Echinopsis pachanoi (San Pedro), Neoraimondia
arequipenses (Ulluquite) and Opuntia ficus (Tuna) in the artificial wastewater treatment. They ...
Insights from Water Quality of High Andean Springs for Human Consumption in Perú
(Revista MDPI, 2021)
The headwaters of the high Andean basin in Peru accumulate water from the mist, rain,
snow, and hail, and it is transported superficially and underground to low-lying areas, mostly used
for drinkable purposes. The natural ...
Water quality index in the high-andean micro-basin of the Chumbao river, Andahuaylas, Apurímac, Perú
(Revista Tecnología y ciencias del agua, 2021)
The water quality index (WQI) of a water body, indicates the degree of
contamination for a given use, and it is related to the anthropic activities
that they provoke around. The objective was to determine the WQI, in
the ...
The influence of anthropogenic activities on the concentration of pesticides, physicochemical and microbiological properties in the Chumbao river, Andahuaylas, Perú
(International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology (IJASEIT), 2021)
The province of Andahuaylas is located in the region of Apurimac, a Peruvian city located in the Andes. Andahuaylas has
three important districts: San Jerónimo, Andahuaylas and Talavera. These areas are highly populated, ...
Phenolic compounds, antioxidant capacity, and protein content of three varieties of germinated quinoa (chenopodium quinoa willd)
(revistas.unal.edu.co, 2021)
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is a pseudocereal with a high nutritional potential and a significant content of bioactive
compounds, which is consumed mainly by the inhabitants of the South American Andes. The aim of ...
Study of the pollution by surfactants in a river of a high Andean micro basin
(Revista DYNA, 2020)
The surfactants linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), is used in large quantities in modern society, and wastewater containing it can
contaminate groundwaters through runoff and sewers. The study aimed to determine the ...
Microencapsulation of Erythrocytes Extracted from Cavia porcellus Blood in Matrices of Tara Gum and Native Potato Starch
(MDPI Journal List, 2022)
Ferropenic anemy is the leading iron deficiency disease in the world. The aim was to
encapsulate erythrocytes extracted from the blood of Cavia porcellus, in matrices of tara gum and
native potato starch. For microencapsulation, ...
Effect of the Application of a Coating Native Potato Starch/Nopal Mucilage/Pectin on Physicochemical and Physiological Properties during Storage of Fuerte and Hass Avocado (Persea americana)
(Journal polymers mdpi, 2022)
The avocado fruit is an agro-industrial product with high export demand in Peru due
to its sensory and nutritional qualities, which can be affected during storage. The study aimed to
evaluate the effect of the application ...
Obtaining and Characterizing Andean Multi-Floral Propolis Nanoencapsulates in Polymeric Matrices
(MDPI Journal List, 2022)
Propolis is a substance with significant anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antiviral activity,
which could be used more efficiently at the nano level as an additive in the food industry. The aim
was to obtain and ...
Formulation of Novel Composite (Activated Nanoclay/Hydrocolloid of Nostoc sphaericum) and Its Application in the Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater
(MDPI Journal List, 2022)
The removal of heavy metals from wastewater is an environmental challenge which
demands the use of environmentally friendly materials that promote a circular economy. This study
aimed to apply a novel composite of an ...