In this work, the correlation between wood components (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and extractives) and the thermal stability of three species of the Amazon Region was investigated by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) ...

Urbanization, industrialization and the use of freshwater as a vital natural resource have contributed to the growth of negative environmental impacts. The industry is one of the sectors that uses the most water in its ...

The use of agricultural residues as a renewable biomass source, capable of producing new less polluting compounds, is increasing. Sugarcane bagasse, an abundant residue of the sugar-alcohol industry, usually destined to ...

The tertiary treatment of industrial wastewater, through the use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) anchored in polymeric matrixes, is a promising alternative when compared to conventional techniques of removal of microorganisms, ...

In recent years there has been a significant increase in the consumption of table grapes in Brazil, becoming the development of new cultivars. The BRS Vitória, the BRS Melodia and the Seleção 53, which are other varieties ...

Clays are minerals whose specific properties and characteristics, such as very fine particles, high charge and surface area, high cation exchange capacity, impart applicability in the cosmetic area incorporated as active ...