Consumer preferences in east Asian part of the world pave the way for consumption of lotus stem starch (LSS) in preparations such as breakfast meals, fast foods, and traditional confectioneries. The present study envisaged the investigation and optimization of additives, that is, acacia gum, sodium chloride (NaCl), and sucrose, on water absorption (WA), water absorption index (WAI), and water s...

Remote wssing of tropospheric water vapor profiles from current geostaticmary writher satellites are made using a few broadband infrared (IR) channels in the 6-13-pn~ region. Uncerminties greater than 21N0 exist in derived water vapor values just above the surface from the IR emission measurements. [n this paper, we propose three near-[R channels. one within the O.94-jMr1 water vapor band absor...

Abstract This paper presents the findings of an investigation into influence green-synthesized nano-TiO 2 on characteristics wood ash (WA) cement mortar. Mortar specimens were prepared by partial replacement with WA (10% weight) and addition 1, 3% weight binder; using constant water-to-binder ratio (w/b) for all mixtures. The properties evaluated are setting time binder flexural compressive str...

Abstract This study presents the 51 mixtures of ceramic clays characterized by using XRF, XRD, granulometry, and dilatometry analyses. After firing in a 1000–1250 °C range, water absorption (WA) according to EN standards boiling water, under vacuum, 24 h soaking is determined. The results indicated that there was high statistically significant correlation between standard methods, but testing v...

This study deals with the fabrication of composite matrix from saw dust (SD) and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) at different ratio (w/w) by flat-pressed method. The wood plastic composites (WPCs) were made with a thickness of 6 mm after mixing the saw dust and PET in a rotary type blender followed by flat press process. Physical i.e., density, moisture content (MC), water absorption ...

In this study, six combinations of flax, hemp, and glass fiber were investigated for a hybrid reinforcement system in a polyurethane (PU) composite. The natural fibers were combined with glass fibers in a PU composite in order to achieve a better mechanical reinforcement in the composite material. The effect of fiber hybridization in PU composites was evaluated through physical and mechanical p...

The treatment and valorization of wastes such as dredged harbor sediments oyster shells have become critical for environmental management. In order to promote waste resource sustainability, this study evaluated the feasibility using lightweight aggregate (LWA) production. effects shell content sintering temperature on sediment-based LWA properties, including particle density (PD), water absorpt...

The present study aimed at assessing mechanical and durability characteristics of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS)-based geopolymer composites 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30% replacement proportion silica fume 12 molarity NaOH. Mechanical properties were assessed using compression tension tests, whereas evaluated ultrasonic pulse velocity test (UPV), acid test, rapid chloride permeabilit...