EFFECT OF NANOFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE ON ALGINATE AND CHITOSAN FILM PROPERTIES AS POTENTIAL BARRIER COATINGS FOR PAPER FOOD PACKAGING

Effect of Nanofibrillated Cellulose on Alginate and Chitosan Film Properties as Potential Barrier Coatings for Paper Food Packaging

This study aimed to test the utility of ammonium persulfate (APS) oxidised nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) as an additive for chitosan- and alginate-based biopolymer films that could eventually be used as paper coatings for Vibration Sensor food packaging applications.Sodium alginate and chitosan were used as the base for the films.Various concentr

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Status and Facilitation of Foreign Direct Investment into Korea

Foreign direct investment is an effective way for Korea to overcome foreign exchange crisis and strengthen Korea economy by smooth flow of international capital.Since the implementation of the reform issues in South Korea was poor, coupled with rigid factor markets, government regulation and other barriers, as well as the lack of investor relations

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Toxocara infection: seroprevalence and associated risk factors among primary school children in central China

Toxocariasis is a zoonotic Banaba Extract disease that poses a threat to public health worldwide.In the present study, we investigated the seroprevalence of Toxocara infection among primary school children in Henan province, central China, which was previously unknown.Sera from 2451 primary school children were collected from September 2015 to Octo

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A Life of Integrity: The Maccabean Story

The experience of ontological and epistemological dominations made Africans lose their self-consciousness and become unfulfilled in life.Every human being has a life of integrity that must be lived.The Maccabees in the Bible were dominated by Antiochus IV, the King of Syria.He desecrated the Temple, changed their religion, politics, economy, and so

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Motion Pattern Optimization and Energy Analysis for Underwater Glider Based on the Multi-Objective Artificial Bee Colony Method

Underwater gliders are prevailing in oceanic observation nowadays for their flexible deployment and low cost.However, the limited onboard energy constrains their application, hence the motion pattern optimization and energy analysis are the key to maximizing the range of the glider while maintaining the acceptable navigation preciseness of the glid

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