Chitosan (CS) blends with collagen (CL) and Aloe vera (AV) have gained significant attention in the biomedical field due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and potential for wound healing applications. In this study, we investigated the preparation and characterization of CS/CL and CS/AV blends using selective precipitation and co-precipitation techniques. The synthesis processes were analyzed for yield and 4-hydroxyproline content (in CS/CL blends). The materials were characterized using bromatological analyses, viscosity measurements, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These eco-friendly methods effectively promoted interactions between the biopolymers, resulting in homogeneous blends with tunable properties. Besides, they are simple, fast, safe, and require minimal infrastructure. This study demonstrated that selective precipitation and co-precipitation are effective methods for producing chitosan/collagen and chitosan/Aloe vera blends. These methods foster interactions and miscibility between the biopolymers, as confirmed by FTIR, XRD, viscosity, and 4-Hy content analyses. They also align with green chemistry principles by avoiding organic solvents, reducing environmental risks, and minimizing waste. The high yields achieved, especially for CS/AV blends (exceeding 96%), make these materials compatible with lyophilization procedures. The absence of segregated phases after appropriate washing underscores their suitability for pharmaceutical formulations and other applications. CS (CS CL (CL AV (AV biocompatibility biodegradability applications CSCL CSAV coprecipitation co techniques 4hydroxyproline hydroxyproline 4 . blends) analyses measurements Fouriertransform Fourier transform FTIR , (FTIR) Xray X ray XRD (XRD) SEM. SEM (SEM) ecofriendly eco friendly biopolymers properties Besides simple fast safe infrastructure chitosancollagen chitosan chitosanAloe 4Hy Hy solvents risks waste achieved exceeding 96%, 96 96% 96%) procedures (FTIR (XRD (SEM 9

Abstract This study handles the possibility of formulating artisanal paints for wall paintings whose pigments come from plants, considering the need for additives and techniques capable of guaranteeing a good performance for internal walls of buildings. The lack of recipes and publications on the proportion of each component to obtain a paint with good performance motivated the preparation of the present research, in which formulations were developed through experimental design of mixtures to obtain homogeneous suspensions that comply with the limits stipulated by NBR 15079-1:2021. The performance of the mixtures in the Abrasion Resistance Test was evaluated according to the variations in the proportions of the components of the mixtures, and the pH and viscosity variable. The results indicate that the highest levels of abrasion resistance were achieved by raising the levels of pigment and bactericide, while high pH indices showed high viscosity and good performance against abrasion resistance, and vice versa. Through this study, it is concluded that it is possible to elaborate paints with Curcuma Longa L. pigments and natural inputs with satisfactory performance for the application and elaboration of mural paintings on internal walls of buildings. plants buildings research 1507912021. 1507912021 15079 1 2021. 2021 15079-1:2021 variable bactericide versa L 150791202 1507 202 15079-1:202 15079120 150 20 15079-1:20 1507912 15 2 15079-1:2 150791 15079-1: 15079-1 15079-

Resumo Opresente estudo buscou formular tintas artesanais para pinturas de murais cujos pigmentos sejam oriundos de plantas, considerando a necessidade de aditivos e técnicas capazes de garantir um bom desempenho para paredes internas de edificações. A falta de receitas e publicações sobre a proporção de cada componente para a obtenção de uma tinta com bom desempenho motivou a elaboração da presente pesquisa, em que foram desenvolvidas formulações através de delineamento experimental de misturas para obter suspensões homogêneas que estejam em conformidade com os limites de desempenho definidos pela NBR 15079-1:2021. O desempenho das misturas frente ao ensaio de resistência à abrasão (RAU) foi avaliado de acordo com as variações das proporções dos componentes das misturas e as variáveis de pH e viscosidade. Os resultados indicam que os índices mais elevados de RAU foram alcançados ao elevar os níveis de pigmento e bactericida, ao passo que altos índices de pH apresentaram viscosidade elevada e bom desempenho frente à RAU, e vice-versa. Através do presente estudo, conclui-se que é possível elaborar tintas com pigmentos de Curcuma Longa L. e insumos naturais com desempenho satisfatório para aplicação e elaboração de pinturas murais em paredes internas de edificações. plantas edificações pesquisa 1507912021. 1507912021 15079 1 2021. 2021 15079-1:2021 (RAU bactericida viceversa. viceversa vice versa. versa vice-versa concluise conclui se L 150791202 1507 202 15079-1:202 15079120 150 20 15079-1:20 1507912 15 2 15079-1:2 150791 15079-1: 15079-1 15079-

Resumo A produção de tintas utilizando resíduos de beneficiamento de granito e mármore é uma nova alternativa para contribuir com o desenvolvimento sustentável na construção civil. Entretanto, a carência de estudos sobre a composição e o desempenho dessas tintas inviabiliza a disseminação desse novo material de construção. Logo, este estudo tem como objetivo investigar a composição dessas tintas utilizando ferramentas estatísticas para obter produtos com desempenho compatível com regulamentações técnicas e tintas comerciais. As formulações de tintas foram definidas através de um planejamento de misturas quaternárias. O teor de sólidos, pH, viscosidade, poder de cobertura e resistência à abrasão foram determinados para todas as amostras. As tintas produzidas com resíduos de granito apresentaram melhor poder de cobertura e resistência à abrasão, pois o resíduo de granito apresenta granulometria mais fina, além de ser predominantemente composto por sílica. Por fim, as tintas produzidas neste estudo e as tintas comerciais apresentaram comportamento semelhante, o que corrobora com o aproveitamento do resíduo do processamento de rochas ornamentais na produção de tintas. civil Entretanto Logo quaternárias sólidos pH viscosidade amostras fina sílica fim semelhante

Abstract The production of paints using waste from granite and marble processing is a new alternative to contribute to sustainable development in civil construction. However, the lack of studies on the composition and performance of these paints makes the dissemination of this new construction material unfeasible. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the composition of these paints using statistical tools to obtain products with performance compatible with technical regulations and commercial paints. The paint formulations were defined through a quaternary mixture planning. The solids content, pH, viscosity, hiding power, and abrasion resistance were determined for all samples. The paints produced with granite waste showed better hiding power and abrasion resistance, as granite waste has a finer granulometry, in addition to being predominantly composed of silica. Finally, the paints produced in this study and the commercial paints showed similar behavior, which supports the use of waste from the processing of ornamental rocks in paint production. However unfeasible Therefore planning content pH viscosity samples granulometry silica Finally behavior

Resumo O presente estudo avaliou a incorporação de finos de rocha granítica (GRP) e areia artificial (MS) em argamassas auto-adensáveis (SCM), visando adequação das características reológicas. Foram analisadas SCMs com relações água/cimento de 0,42, 0,46 e 0,63, teores de GRP de 17%, 20% e 40%, respetivamente, e substituição volumétrica de 50% da areia natural por MS. Para avaliar o desempenho das SCMs, foram realizados ensaios de mini V-Funnel e mini Slump, além da caraterização físico-mecânica. A distância de separação interpartículas e a espessura máxima da pasta também foram analisadas e concluiu-se que o teor de GRP é o parâmetro de maior influência no consumo de superplastificante e no tempo de escoamento das misturas. Com a incorporação de GRP, a viscosidade da argamassa foi ajustada sem a necessidade de adição de agentes modificadores de viscosidade, aumentando o tempo de escoamento, enquanto a substituição parcial de NS por MS resultou numa diminuição deste parâmetro. Além disso, a incorporação simultânea de GRP e MS aumentou a densidade das misturas, promovendo aumento da resistência à compressão em até 29% e da resistência à tração na flexão em até 19%, apesar da redução de cerca de 40% do volume de cimento. (GRP (MS autoadensáveis auto adensáveis SCM, SCM , (SCM) reológicas águacimento água cimento 042 0 42 0,42 046 46 0,4 063 63 0,63 17 17% 20 40 respetivamente 50 VFunnel V Funnel Slump físicomecânica. físicomecânica físico mecânica. mecânica físico-mecânica concluiuse concluiu se misturas disso 29 19 19% (SCM 04 4 0, 06 6 0,6 1 2 5

Abstract The study assessed the use of granitic rock powder (GRP) and manufactured sand (MS) in self-compacting mortars (SCM) to achieve desired rheological properties. Different water/cement ratios of 0.42, 0.46, and 0.63 were used with partial replacement of cement volume by GRP at levels of 17%, 20%, and 40%. Additionally, a volumetric replacement of 50% natural sand with MS was studied. The performance of SCMs was evaluated using mini V-Funnel and mini Slump Tests, as well as physical-mechanical characterization. It was found that GRP content significantly influenced superplasticizer consumption and flow time without requiring additional viscosity modifiers while incorporating MS decreased flow time parameter. Furthermore, simultaneous incorporation of GRP and MS increased mixture density by up to 14% improved compressive strength by up to 29%, and flexural tensile strength by up to19%. (GRP (MS selfcompacting self compacting SCM (SCM properties watercement water 042 0 42 0.42 046 46 0.46 063 63 0.6 17 17% 20 20% 40 40% Additionally 50 studied VFunnel V Funnel Tests physicalmechanical physical mechanical characterization parameter Furthermore 14 29 29% to19 to19% 04 4 0.4 06 6 0. 1 2 5 to1

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of thermal treatment on the adhesion quality of bonded joints in high-density wood, specifically Corymbia citriodora and Eucalyptus pellita, using resorcinol formaldehyde and castor oil-based polyurethane adhesives. It was used at temperatures of 160 ºC, 180 ºC and 200 °C, being compared with a control batch. The percentage of failure in the wood was analyzed to evaluate the quality of the bonding. The castor oil-based polyurethane adhesive exhibited higher values of viscosity and solid content than resorcinol formaldehyde. Eucalyptus pellita showed higher shear strength values compared to Corymbia citriodora wood. The increase in temperature reduced the shear strength for both woods. The ratio between the strength of the bonded wood and solid wood, at the same treatment temperature, often exceeded one, indicating the formation of an adhesive-fiber composite, which enhances the strength of the bonded interface, especially for C. citriodora wood. Overall, there was better bonding of Eucalyptus pellita wood with resorcinol formaldehyde, and it exhibited less thermal degradation due to lower mass loss. highdensity high density oilbased oil based adhesives 16 18 20 C °C batch woods one adhesivefiber fiber composite interface Overall loss 1 2

Resumo Esse estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito do tratamento térmico na qualidade da adesão de juntas coladas de madeira de alta densidade, Corymbia citriodora e Eucalyptus pellita utilizando os adesivos resorcinol e poliuretano vegetal à base de óleo de mamona. O tratamento térmico foi realizado nas temperaturas de 160 ºC, 180 ºC e 200 °C, sendo comparadas com um lote controle. A qualidade da colagem foi avaliada através do teste de cisalhamento e análise do percentual de falha na madeira. O adesivo de poliuretano de mamona apresentou maiores valores de viscosidade e teor de sólidos, do que o resorcinol formaldeído. O Eucalyptus pellitaexibiu maiores valores de resistência ao cisalhamento que a madeira de Corymbia citriodora. O aumento da temperatura reduziu a resistência ao cisalhamento para ambas as madeiras. A razão entre a resistência da madeira colada com madeira solida, na mesma temperatura de tratamento, muitas vezes atingiu valores superiores a um, indicando a formação de um compósito adesivo-fibras, que aumenta a resistência da interface colada, especialmente para madeira de C. citriodora. De forma geral, houve uma melhor colagem da madeira de Eucalyptus pellita, com resorcinol formaldeído, e está exibiu menor degradação térmica, devido à menor perda de massa. densidade 16 18 20 C °C controle sólidos formaldeído madeiras solida adesivofibras, adesivofibras fibras, fibras adesivo-fibras geral térmica massa 1 2

Abstract: The research addresses the study of heat exchange between heavy crude oil and the environment during surface pumping, specifically of a crude oil with an API gravity of 17.5, under the particular atmospheric conditions of Eastern Ecuador. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the temperature loss in a 50-meter segment of SCH-80 pipe, with a diameter of 4 inches, used for the transportation of heavy crude. This aims to understand how heavy crude loses temperature and to determine the convective coefficient, knowing that the heat loss from the fluid to the environment occurs mainly by convection. This is to determine what the temperature losses will be in longer pipe sections. For this purpose, a methodology using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation was employed, a key tool for predicting the thermal behavior of crude in interaction with the environment. It was determined that the convective coefficient is 52 W/m2.K, and there is a temperature loss of 3.2 K in the 50-meter section. With this data, future research could evaluate potential heating technologies that facilitate the transport of heavy crude oil. This approach would allow for exploring innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness in managing heavy crude, facing one of the main challenges in its transport: managing its high viscosity

Resumen: La investigación aborda el estudio del intercambio de calor del crudo pesado con el ambiente en el bombeo superficial, específicamente de un crudo con gravedad API de 17.5, bajo las condiciones atmosféricas particulares del Oriente ecuatoriano. El principal objetivo del estudio es evaluar la pérdida de temperatura en un segmento de 50 metros de tubería SCH-80, con 4 pulgadas de diámetro, utilizado para el transporte de crudo pesado. Con esto se busca entender cómo el crudo pesado pierde temperatura y determinar el coeficiente convectivo sabiendo que el calor que pierde el fluido con el ambiente se da principalmente por convección. Esto permitirá determinar cuáles van a ser las pérdidas de temperatura en tramos de tubería mayores. Para ello se empleó una metodología que utiliza la simulación por dinámica de fluidos computacional (CFD), una herramienta clave para predecir el comportamiento térmico del crudo en interacción con el ambiente. Se determinó que el coeficiente convectivo es de 52 W/m2.K, y que existe una pérdida de temperatura de 3.2 K en el tramo de 50 metros. Con esta base de datos se podría en investigaciones futuras evaluar potenciales tecnologías de calefacción que faciliten el transporte del crudo pesado. Este enfoque permitiría explorar soluciones innovadoras para mejorar la eficiencia y efectividad en el manejo del crudo pesado, enfrentando uno de los principales desafíos en su transporte: la gestión de su alta viscosidad.

ABSTRACT: This research evaluated different rice genotypes regarding physicochemical and instrumental parameters of grain quality and associated the data with sensory analysis to support the creation of rules for classification of the culinary quality of rice (texture), based on isolated or combined parameters. The combination of amylose content and gelatinization temperature was able to predict the rice quality. According to the sensorial panel, the instrumental stickiness was able to segregate rice with very low amylose content or waxy to the other ones. Regarding pasting properties, rice that presented high final viscosity (310-480 RVU), setback (165-245 RVU), and pasting temperature (78 - 88 °C), and low values for breakdown (15-120 RVU), associated with a high stickiness (>-5N) was desirable by the Brazilian consumers. The classification rules created through the relationship between the physicochemical parameters and the texture profile evaluated by the sensory panel will help to verify the culinary profile of the rice samples (through free software), which makes it easier to predict the probability of rice meeting the desired quality standards. ABSTRACT texture, , (texture) ones properties 310480 310 480 (310-48 RVU, RVU RVU) 165245 165 245 (165-24 78 (7 8 °C, C °C °C) 15120 15 120 (15-12 >5N 5N N > (>-5N consumers software, software software) standards (texture 31048 31 48 (310-4 16524 16 24 (165-2 7 ( 1512 1 12 (15-1 3104 3 4 (310- 1652 2 (165- 151 (15- (310 (165 (15 (31 (16 (1 (3

RESUMO: Este trabalho avaliou diferentes genótipos de arroz quanto a parâmetros físico-químicos e instrumentais de qualidade do grão e associou os dados à análise sensorial para subsidiar a criação de regras de classificação da qualidade culinária do arroz (textura), com base em parâmetros isolados ou combinados. A combinação do teor de amilose e temperatura de gelatinização foi capaz de predizer a qualidade do arroz. De acordo com o painel sensorial, a pegajosidade instrumental foi capaz de segregar arroz com baixo teor de amilose ou ceroso dos demais. Em relação às propriedades de pasta, o arroz que apresentou alta viscosidade final (310-480RVU), retrogradação (165-245RVU) e temperatura de pasta (78-88 °C) e baixos valores de quebra pasta (15-120RVU), associados a uma alta pegajosidade (> -5N) será desejável pelos consumidores brasileiros. As regras de classificação criadas por meio da relação entre os parâmetros físico-químicos e o perfil de textura avaliado pelo painel sensorial ajudarão a verificar o perfil culinário das amostras de arroz (por meio de um software livre), o que torna mais fácil prever a probabilidade de o arroz atender aos padrões de qualidade desejados. RESUMO físicoquímicos físico químicos textura, , (textura) combinados demais 310480RVU, 310480RVU RVU 310 480RVU (310-480RVU) 165245RVU 165 245RVU (165-245RVU 7888 78 88 (78-8 °C C 15120RVU, 15120RVU 15 120RVU (15-120RVU) > ( 5N N -5N brasileiros livre, livre livre) desejados (textura 31 (310-480RVU 16 788 7 8 (78- 1 (15-120RVU 3 (78 (7

ABSTRACT Introduction: Cuban crude oil has a high content of ash, sulfur, asphaltenes and a high viscosity, among others, which, when subjected to the combustion process, results in corrosive effects in the heat transfer zones, reducing the useful life of the equipment. Objective: To design a procedure for the introduction of additives, which will increase the useful life of the equipment by improving the energy efficiency of the combustion process. Materials and Methods: It starts from the analysis of the composition and physical-chemical properties of Cuban crude oil and the characterization of the additive. The effectiveness of the additive is evaluated on a laboratory, pilot and industrial scale. The combustion parameters are adjusted and the efficiency of the steam generator is analyzed, with the aim of establishing the required dosage. The corresponding profit/economic cost analysis is carried out. Finally, the procedure is designed to compare with another additive if it exists. Results and Discussion: The procedure includes the determination of the chemical composition and physical-chemical properties of the crude oil used, the effect of the additive and the combustion efficiency. It contemplates not only the analysis of the use of an additive in use, but also the introduction of a new one and the comparison with it. It can be implemented in any industry that uses crude oil as fuel in the combustion process. Conclusions: The procedure provides the methodological indications for the introduction of additives that allow the improvement of the steam generator combustion process.

RESUMEN Introducción: El petróleo crudo cubano tiene un alto contenido de cenizas, azufre, asfaltenos y una alta viscosidad, entre otros, que, al someterse al proceso de combustión, trae como consecuencia efectos corrosivos en las zonas de transferencia de calor, disminuyendo la vida útil de los equipos. Objetivo: Diseñar un procedimiento para la introducción de aditivos, que permitan aumentar la vida útil de los equipos a partir de la mejora de la eficiencia energética del proceso de combustión. Materiales y Métodos: Se parte del análisis de la composición y las propiedades físico-químicas del petróleo crudo cubano y la caracterización del aditivo. Se evalúa la efectividad del aditivo a escala de laboratorio, piloto e industrial. Se ajustan los parámetros de la combustión y se analiza la eficiencia del generador de vapor, con el objetivo de establecer la dosificación requerida. Se realiza el análisis beneficio/costo correspondiente. Por último, el procedimiento tiene concebido la comparación con otro aditivo en caso de que exista. Resultados y Discusión: El procedimiento incluye la determinación de la composición química y las propiedades físico-químicas del petróleo crudo utilizado, el efecto del aditivo y la eficiencia de la combustión. Contempla, no solo el análisis de la utilización de un aditivo en uso, si no también, la introducción de uno nuevo y la comparación con éste. Puede ser implementado en cualquier industria que emplee el petróleo crudo como combustible en el proceso de combustión. Conclusiones: El procedimiento brinda las indicaciones metodológicas para la introducción de aditivos que permitan la mejora del proceso de combustión del generador de vapor.

Resumen La articulación sinovial de la rodilla puede verse afectada por enfermedades, como artritis o artrosis, siendo generalmente el reemplazo de rodilla la solución clínica seleccionada en casos irreversibles. Este trabajo se orienta a investigar el mecanismo de lubricación por aplastamiento en rodillas sanas y artrósicas, con la finalidad de lograr conocimientos que puedan utilizarse para retrasar el reemplazo de rodilla. Se analiza un único cóndilo adoptando el modelo geométrico equivalente de elipsoide rígido sobre plano deformable, donde se considera que el fluido sinovial es Newtoniano y que el cartílago articular es un material elástico lineal. Se realizaron estudios variando el módulo de elasticidad del cartílago, su espesor y la viscosidad del fluido sinovial, adoptando valores correspondientes a articulaciones naturales sanas y osteoartríticas, con el fin de evaluar su influencia en el desempeño del proceso de lubricación por aplastamiento (squeeze film lubrication). En comparación con lo obtenido para una articulación sana, la disminución patológica del módulo de elasticidad no tendría una influencia significativa en el mínimo espesor de película lubricante, mientras que la disminución patológica del espesor del cartílago incrementaría dicho espesor. La disminución patológica de la viscosidad disminuye en un 65 % el espesor mínimo de película lubricante, por lo que la viscosuplementación (y consiguiente aumento de la viscosidad) sería deseable porque prevendría el desgaste de las superficies articulares. La disminución del espesor o en el módulo elástico del cartílago produciría una disminución de las tensiones en el tejido. Por otra parte, una disminución de la viscosidad produce un aumento de estas tensiones. En la articulación artrósica (donde la viscosidad del fluido, el espesor y el módulo elástico del cartílago se encuentran disminuidos), para una carga de 800 N, la altura mínima del canal de lubricación, las presión máxima y la tensión de Von Mises en el cartílago obtenidas son 66%, 22% y 28% menores que aquellas obtenidas para una articulación sana.

Abstrac The synovial joint of the knee can be affected by diseases, such as arthritis or osteoarthritis, being a knee replacement the selected clinical solution in irreversible cases. This work is aimed at investigating lubricated contact in healthy and pathological knees, with the aim of achieving knowledge that can be used to delay knee replacement. The equivalent geometric model of a rigid ellipsoid on a deformable plane is adopted, where the synovial fluid is considered to be Newtonian and the articular cartilage is a linear elastic material. Studies were carried out varying the modulus of elasticity E of the cartilage, its thickness e and the viscosity of the synovial fluid , adopting values corresponding to healthy and osteoarthritic natural joints, in order to evaluate their influence on the functioning of the joint considering squeeze film lubrication. Compared to what was obtained for a healthy joint, the decrease in the elastic modulus E would not have a signifi-cant influence on the minimum lubricant film thickness, while the decrease in cartilage thickness would improve said thickness. The decrease in viscosity decreases the minimum thickness of the lubricating film by 65%, so viscosup-plementation would increase the viscosity, which would also increase said thickness and prevent wear of the articular surfaces. A decrease in cartilage thickness or in cartilage module would produce a decrease of the cartilage tensions. On the other hand, a decrease of viscosity produces an increase of these tensions. In a pathological joint (where the fluid viscosity and the cartilage thickness and elastic module are diminished), and considering a load of 800 N, the minimum film height, the maximum pressure and the maximum Von Mises tension obtained are 66 %, 22% and 28 % respectively lower than those observed for a healthy articulation.

Resumen Se presenta un método perfeccionado para el cálculo de la transferencia de calor en el interior de tubos rugosos. El modelo se ha obtenido a partir de una segunda evaluación desarrollada anteriormente por los autores sobre el flujo de fluidos en una sola fase en el interior de tubos rugosos. La correlación propuesta se ha verificado mediante comparación con un total de 1 666 datos experimentales disponibles de 34 fluidos diferentes, entre los que se incluyen aire, gases, agua y líquidos orgánicos. El modelo propuesto cubre un rango de validez para el número de Prandtl que va de 0,65 a 4,52 x 104, valores del número de Reynolds de 2,4 x103 a 8,32 x106, un rango de rugosidad relativa de 5 x10-2 a 2 x10-6 y una relación de viscosidad de 0,0048 a 181,5. El modelo propuesto proporciona una buena correlación para 104≤Re y Re<104, con un error medio del 18,3% para el 70,4% de los datos y del 16,6% para el 74,8% de los datos, respectivamente. El método presenta una concordancia satisfactoria con los datos experimentales en cada intervalo evaluado; por tanto, el modelo puede considerarse suficientemente preciso para su aplicación práctica. Actualmente, en la literatura técnica disponible se desconoce un método con características similares.

Abstract An improved method for heat transfer calculation inside rough tubes is provided. The model has been obtained from a second assessment developed early by the authors on fluid flow in single-phase inside rough tubes. The proposed correlation has been verified by comparison with a total of 1 666 experimental available data of 34 different fluids, including air, gases, water and organic liquids. The proposal model covers a validity range for Prandtl number ranging from 0.65 to 4.52x104, values of Reynolds number from 2.4x103 to 8.32x106, a range of relative roughness ranging from 5x10-2 to 2x10-6 and viscosity ratio from 0.0048 to 181.5. The proposed model provides a good correlation for 104≤Re and Re<104, with an average error of 18.3% for 70.4% of the data and 16.6% for 74.8% of the data, respectively. The method presents a satisfactory agreement with the experimental data in each interval evaluated; therefore, the model can be considerate accurate enough for practical application. At the present time, in the available technical literature, a method with similar characteristics is unknown.

The lightly micro-polluted raw water of Yangtze River (YRW) in autumn was treated via enhanced coagulation by composite coagulants composed of polyaluminium chloride (PAC) and polydimethyldiallylammonium chloride (PDMDAAC), named PAC/PDMDAAC. Coagulation mechanism and removal efficiency were investigated by assessing the water quality parameters of the resulting supernatant, i.e. turbidity, COD Mn, and NH3-N, at the same dosage and supernatant turbidity (SDST) point as using PAC only, with controlled residual turbidity of 1.0-1.50 NTU to mimic drinking water production plant supernatant condition when using lightly micro-polluted water as raw water source . In addition, the zeta potential, floc morphology, and size analysis under the condition of SDST using PAC and composite coagulants PAC/PDMDAAC for getting insight about removal mechanism were done. The results showed that, firstly, most of the composite coagulants PAC/PDMDAAC with intrinsic viscosity [η] = 0.65, 1.60, and 2.6 dL/g; and mass ratio PAC:PDMDAAC of 5:1, 10:1, and 20:1 (mm)) could meet the requirements of controlled supernatant turbidity between 1.0 and 1.5 NTU to mimic drinking water production plant condition using YRW (Nanjing section) that comply with the new national drinking water standards. Secondly, the seven kinds of composite coagulants PAC/PDMDAAC can maintained the advantage of enhanced coagulation removal efficiency within the SDST point as using PAC only. The COD Mn and ammonia nitrogen removal rates using composite coagulants at SDST points were 0-6.19 %; 0-15.62%, respectively higher than using PAC only. Finally, this study deepened and expanded the existing research knowledge about composite coagulant PAC/PDMDAAC and offered the maximum limitations in removing the water quality parameters via enhanced coagulation treatment of lightly micro-polluted surface raw water in order to meet new national drinking water standards.

ABSTRACT: Purple-fleshed sweet potato is a tuber rich in anthocyanins, which are phenolic pigments that confer color and present bioactive capacity. Moreover, its incorporation into dairy products can bring technological and functional benefits. Thus, this article evaluated the impact of the addition of lyophilized purple-fleshed sweet potato powder- LP (0% - Control, 2%, and 4%) on the physical, chemical, and technological characteristics of Greek yogurt. LP showed in vitro antioxidant and bioactive capacity by DPPH (20.64 ± 1.61 μmol TE g-1), FRAP (112.93 ± 4.38 μmol TE g-1), total phenolic content (103.66 ± 3.35 mg GAE g-1), and total anthocyanin content (51.10 ± 1.87 mg cyanidin 3-glucoside 100 g-1). Additionally, the assays demonstrated that the LP has 16.82 ± 0.63% of resistant starch. The fortification of Greek yogurt with LP reduced the syneresis, indicating that LP increased the water retention capacity. LP also inhibited the post-acidification process, increasing apparent viscosity, hardness, and gumminess, and promoting a stable pink coloration throughout the storage (P < 0.05). At the 4% level, the yogurt was firmer and showed greater chewiness, which is highly desirable for Greek yogurt. Therefore, the results suggested that lyophilized purple-fleshed sweet potato powder is a potential multifunctional natural ingredient. ABSTRACT Purplefleshed Purple fleshed anthocyanins Moreover benefits Thus purplefleshed purple 0% 0 (0 Control 2 2% 4 physical chemical 20.64 2064 20 64 (20.6 161 1 61 1.6 g1, g1 g , g-1) 112.93 11293 112 93 (112.9 438 38 4.3 103.66 10366 103 66 (103.6 335 3 35 3.3 51.10 5110 51 10 (51.1 187 87 1.8 3glucoside glucoside g1. . Additionally 1682 16 82 16.8 063 63 0.63 starch syneresis postacidification post acidification process viscosity hardness gumminess P 0.05. 005 0.05 05 0.05) level chewiness Therefore ingredient ( 20.6 206 6 (20. 1. g-1 112.9 1129 11 9 (112. 43 4. 103.6 1036 (103. 33 3. 51.1 511 5 (51. 18 8 168 16. 06 0.6 00 0.0 20. (20 g- 112. (112 103. (103 51. (51 0. (2 (11 (10 (5 (1

RESUMO: Batata-doce de polpa roxa é um tubérculo rico em antocianinas, as quais são pigmentos fenólicos que conferem cor e apresentam capacidade bioativa. Além disso, sua incorporação em produtos lácteos pode trazer benefícios tecnológicos e funcionais. Desta forma, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o impacto da adição de pó liofilizado de batata-doce de polpa roxa - LP (0% - Controle, 2% e 4%) nas características físicas, químicas e tecnológicas de iogurte tipo Grego. LP apresentou capacidade antioxidante e bioativa in vitro para DPPH (20.64 ± 1.61 μmol TE g-1), FRAP (112.93 ± 4.38 μmol TE g-1), teor de compostos fenólicos totais (103.66 ± 3.35 mg GAE g-1) e teor de antocianinas totais (51.10 ± 1.87 mg cyanidin 3-glucoside 100 g-1). Adicionalmente, os ensaios demonstraram que o LP possui 16,82 ± 0,63% de amido resistente. A fortificação do iogurte Grego com LP reduziu a sinérese, indicando que LP aumentou a capacidade de retenção de água, LP também inibiu o processo pós-acidificação, aumentando a viscosidade aparente, a dureza e a gomosidade, e promovendo uma coloração rosa estável durante todo o armazenamento (P < 0,05). No nível de 4%, o iogurte apresentou-se mais firme e com maior mastigabilidade, o que é altamente desejável para o iogurte tipo Grego. Assim, os resultados sugerem que o pó liofilizado de batata-doce de polpa roxa é um potencial ingrediente natural multifuncional. RESUMO Batatadoce Batata doce disso funcionais forma batatadoce batata 0% 0 (0 Controle 2 4% 4 físicas 20.64 2064 20 64 (20.6 161 1 61 1.6 g1, g1 g , 112.93 11293 112 93 (112.9 438 38 4.3 103.66 10366 103 66 (103.6 335 3 35 3.3 g-1 51.10 5110 51 10 (51.1 187 87 1.8 3glucoside glucoside g1. . Adicionalmente 1682 16 82 16,8 063 63 0,63 resistente sinérese água pósacidificação, pósacidificação pós acidificação, acidificação pós-acidificação aparente gomosidade P 0,05. 005 0,05 05 0,05) apresentouse se mastigabilidade Assim multifuncional ( 20.6 206 6 (20. 1. 112.9 1129 11 9 (112. 43 4. 103.6 1036 (103. 33 3. g- 51.1 511 5 (51. 18 8 168 16, 06 0,6 00 0,0 20. (20 112. (112 103. (103 51. (51 0, (2 (11 (10 (5 (1

Abstract Alternatives to conventional Portland cement with a more sustainable appeal are increasingly recurrent. Among these are the Limestone Calcined Clay (LC3) systems, characterized by high replacement percentages of Portland clinker by calcined clay and limestone, materials widely available worldwide. A complete understanding of the rheological behavior of LC3 systems is necessary for the practical application of this type of cement to be consolidated. Furthermore, although not yet investigated, the incorporation of nanomaterials stands out as a promising alternative for accelerating reactions and enhancing the mechanical performance of these systems at early ages. This study investigated the incorporation of carbon nanotubes (CNT) contents from 0.05 to 0.125% in an LC3 system through rotational rheometry, isothermal calorimetry, compressive strength at 7 and 28 days, and X-ray diffraction. Although the CNT incorporation increased the dynamic yield stress and equivalent viscosity of the LC3 pastes, the content of 0.1 wt.% slightly increased and anticipated the occurrence of the main peak of the aluminates. Increases of up to 13.5% in compressive strength at 7 and 28 days of hydration were observed for a CNT content of 0.1 wt.%. recurrent LC (LC3 limestone worldwide consolidated Furthermore ages (CNT 005 0 05 0.0 0125 125 0.125 rheometry calorimetry 2 Xray X ray diffraction pastes 01 1 0. wt wt. aluminates 135 13 5 13.5 (LC 00 012 12 0.12 13.

Resumo Alternativas ao cimento Portland convencional com apelo mais sustentável são cada vez mais recorrentes. Entre elas estão os sistemas Limestone Calcined Clay (LC3), caracterizados por altos percentuais de substituição do clínquer Portland por argila calcinada e calcário, materiais amplamente disponíveis em todo o mundo. Um completo entendimento do comportamento reológico dos sistemas LC3 é necessário para que a aplicação prática deste tipo de cimento seja consolidada. Além disso, embora ainda não investigada, a incorporação de nanomateriais se destaca como uma alternativa promissora para acelerar reações e melhorar o desempenho mecânico desses sistemas em idades precoces. Este estudo investigou a incorporação de teores de nanotubos de carbono (CNT) de 0,05 a 0,125% em um sistema LC3 por meio de reometria rotacional, calorimetria isotérmica, resistência à compressão aos 7 e 28 dias e difração de raios-X. Embora a incorporação de CNT tenha aumentado a tensão de escoamento e a viscosidade equivalente das pastas LC3, o teor de 0,1% aumentou ligeiramente e antecipou a ocorrência do pico principal dos aluminatos. Aumentos de até 13,5% na resistência à compressão aos 7 e 28 dias de hidratação foram observados para um teor de CNT de 0,1% em massa. recorrentes LC , (LC3) calcário mundo consolidada disso investigada precoces (CNT 005 0 05 0,0 0125 125 0,125 rotacional isotérmica 2 raiosX. raiosX raios X. X raios-X 01 1 0,1 aluminatos 135 13 5 13,5 massa (LC3 00 0, 012 12 0,12 13, (LC

Abstract Eco-efficient self-compacting micro concretes with partial replacement of Portland cement by ornamental stone waste (OSW) and replacement of conventional aggregates by expanded polystyrene waste were addressed in this study. A base mixture was obtained using a particle packing method, and replacement fractions followed a second-order composite experimental design. The mixtures’ rheological, physical, mechanical and eco-efficiency parameters were evaluated and discussed. As expected, the incorporation of residues reduced the mechanical strength, and mixtures with high incorporation of lightweight aggregates tended to segregate. However, OSW has been shown to increase workability and decrease viscosity, contributing to control segregation due to the reduced amount of water required without impairing the fluidity of the mix. At the same time, the lightweight aggregate decreased both the density of the mixtures and the viscosity. The interaction of the residue with the lightweight aggregate proved promising in obtaining more eco-efficient lightweight microconcretes. Ecoefficient Eco efficient selfcompacting self compacting (OSW study method secondorder second order design rheological physical ecoefficiency eco efficiency discussed expected strength segregate However viscosity mix time ecoefficient microconcretes

Resumo Foram abordados neste estudo micro concretos autoadensáveis ecoeficientes com substituição parcial do cimento Portland por resíduo de rochas ornamentais (do inglês ornamental stone waste - OSW) e substituição dos agregados convencionais por resíduo de poliestireno expandido. A dosagem foi feita utilizando metodologia de empacotamento de partículas, e as frações de substituição seguiram um projeto experimental estatístico composto de segunda ordem. Foram avaliados e discutidos os parâmetros reológicos, físicos, mecânicos e de ecoeficiência das misturas. Como esperado, a incorporação dos resíduos diminuiu a resistência mecânica, e as misturas com elevadas incorporações de agregados leves apresentaram tendência a segregação. Entretanto, a adição do resíduo OSW demonstrou aumentar a trabalhabilidade e diminuir a viscosidade, contribuindo para controlar a segregação devido à redução no consumo de água necessário sem prejudicar a fluidez da mistura. Ao mesmo tempo, o agregado leve diminuiu tanto a densidade das misturas quanto a viscosidade. A interação do resíduo com o agregado leve se mostrou promissora na obtenção de microconcretos leves mais ecoeficientes. expandido partículas ordem reológicos físicos esperado mecânica Entretanto viscosidade mistura tempo

The year 2022 marked the 200th anniversary of the first appearance of the Navier–Stokes equation, a landmark in Fluid Dynamics introduced by Claude-Louis Navier in 1822. This equation revolutionized the understanding of fluid motion by incorporating viscosity and friction into the equations, expanding their applicability beyond idealized fluids. In this manuscript, we explore the historical development of the Navier–Stokes equation and its profound impact on Fluid Dynamics over the past two centuries. From Navier’s initial insights to George Stokes’ experimental validations and subsequent contributions by other scientists, we trace the evolution of this equation. We also delve into its practical applications, including its role in the development of Computational Fluid Dynamics. The Navier–Stokes equation has played a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of fluid behavior, making it a cornerstone of modern science and engineering. 202 th NavierStokes Stokes ClaudeLouis Claude Louis 1822 equations fluids manuscript centuries Naviers s scientists applications behavior engineering 20 182 2 18 1