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Multimetal removal in aqueous medium using a potato starch/nopal mucilage copolymer: A study of adsorption kinetics and isotherms
(Elsevier B.V., 2023)
In reducing heavy metals from water for direct or indirect consumption, various synthetic materials have been
used; there is a tendency to use natural, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly materials. The aim was ...
Bioactive compounds and sensory analysis of freeze-dried prickly pear fruits from an inter andean valley in Peru
(Revistas MDPI, 2023)
Prickly pear fruits are seasonal and have shades ranging from pale green to deep purple.
Their pigments are associated with bioactive compounds, being sensitive to thermal transformation
processes for their conservation. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Modified Polymeric Biosorbents from Rumex acetosella for the Removal of Heavy Metals in Wastewater
(MDPI Journal List, 2022)
The contamination of water resources by effluents from various industries often contains
heavy metals, which cause irreversible damage to the environment and health. The objective was
to evaluate different biosorbents ...
Effect of the Addition of Corn Husk Cellulose Nanocrystals in the Development of a Novel Edible Film
(MDPI Journal List, 2022)
The cellulose from agroindustrial waste can be treated and converted into nanocrystals
or nanofibers. It could be used to produce biodegradable and edible films, contributing to the
circular economy and being environmentally ...