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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)Acceso abiertoIn 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)Acceso abiertoPrickly 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. ... -
Storage conditions and adsorption thermodynamic Propertiesfor purple Corn
(Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland., 2022)Acceso abiertoAdsorption isotherms provide insight into the thermodynamic properties governed by food storage conditions. Adsorption isotherms of purple corn of the Canteño variety were evaluated at 18, 25, and 30 C, for the equilibrium ... -
Preliminary characterization of a spray-dried hydrocolloid from a high andean algae (nostoc sphaericum)
(Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland., 2022)Acceso abiertoThe search for new natural sources of hydrocolloids with stabilizing, thickening, and good binding capacity, from raw materials that are environmentally friendly and that contribute to the circular economy is a challenge ... -
Rheological and functional properties of dark chocolate with partial substitution of peanuts and sacha inchi
(Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland., 2022)Acceso abiertoChocolate is a widely consumed product, due to the contribution of fats and antioxidant compounds; the addition of other components makes it possible to increase the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, although they ... -
Obtaining and Characterizing Andean Multi-Floral Propolis Nanoencapsulates in Polymeric Matrices
(MDPI Journal List, 2022)Acceso abiertoPropolis 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)Acceso abiertoThe 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 ... -
Effect of the Addition of Corn Husk Cellulose Nanocrystals in the Development of a Novel Edible Film
(MDPI Journal List, 2022)Acceso abiertoThe 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 ... -
Modified Polymeric Biosorbents from Rumex acetosella for the Removal of Heavy Metals in Wastewater
(MDPI Journal List, 2022)Acceso abiertoThe 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 ... -
Heavy metal removal by biopolymers-based formulations with native potato starch/nopal mucilage
(Revista Facultad de Ingeniería Universidad de Antioquia, 2020)Acceso abiertoThe contamination of water bodies by heavy metals is a critical problem for human health and ecosystems, and it can bioaccumulate in organisms to toxic levels and even lead to the living being’s death. This research aimed ... -
Microencapsulation of Erythrocytes Extracted from Cavia porcellus Blood in Matrices of Tara Gum and Native Potato Starch
(MDPI Journal List, 2022)Acceso abiertoFerropenic 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)Acceso abiertoThe 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 ... -
Water quality index in the high-andean micro-basin of the Chumbao river, Andahuaylas, Apurímac, Perú
(Revista Tecnología y ciencias del agua, 2021)Acceso abiertoThe 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)Acceso abiertoThe 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, ... -
Study of the pollution by surfactants in a river of a high Andean micro basin
(Revista DYNA, 2020)Acceso abiertoThe 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 ... -
Phenolic compounds, antioxidant capacity, and protein content of three varieties of germinated quinoa (chenopodium quinoa willd)
(revistas.unal.edu.co, 2021)Acceso abiertoQuinoa (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 ... -
Insights from Water Quality of High Andean Springs for Human Consumption in Perú
(Revista MDPI, 2021)Acceso abiertoThe 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 ... -
La presión de extracción afecta el rendimiento, las características físico-químicas y los compuestos químicos del aceite esencial de punamuña (satureja boliviana)
(International Journal of Current Research, 2021)Acceso abiertoLos aceites esenciales se han convertido en parte integral de nuestra vida, cuya extracción puede enriquecer o reducir la presencia de algunos componentes. por esta razón,investigó el efecto de diferentes niveles de ... -
Preparation and Chemical and Physical Characteristics of an Edible Film Based on Native Potato Starch and Nopal Mucilage
(Revistas MDPI, 2021)Acceso abiertoEdible films prepared from biological materials are being massively used. This study aimed to prepare edible films from native potato starch of the Allcca sipas variety (Solanum tuberosum subsp. Andigena), nopal mucilage ... -
Drying and color in punamuña leaves (Satureja boliviana)
(Revista DYNA, 2020)Acceso abiertoDrying allows water to be removed and food to be preserved, however, this operation can degrade color. Punamuña leaves are aromatic and used for medicinal purposes in the Peruvian Andes. This research aimed to determine ...
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