• Characterization and Analysis of the Carbonation Process of a Lime Mortar Obtained from Phosphogypsum Waste 

  Romero Hermida, M. I.; Borrero López, Antonio María; Flores Alés, V.; Alejandre, Francisco Javier; Franco Gómez, José María; Santos, Alberto; Esquivias, Luis (MDPI, 2021)

  This work addresses the reuse of waste products as a raw material for lime putties, which are one of the components of mortar. 1:3 Lime/sand mortars very similar to conventional construction mortars were prepared using ...

  

• Rheology of Polymer Processing in Spain (1995–2020) 

  Sangroniz, Leire; Fernández, Mercedes; Partal López, Pedro; Santamaría, Anton (MDPI, 2021)

  The contribution of Spanish scientists to the rheology involved in polymer processing during the last 25 years is investigated. It is shown that the performed research covers, at different levels, all industrial polymeric ...

  

• Medium-Frequency Electrical Resistance Sintering of Soft Magnetic Powder Metallurgy Iron Parts 

  Astacio, Raquel; Ternero Fernández, Fátima; Cintas Físico, Jesús; Gómez Cuevas, Francisco de Paula; Montes Martos, Juan Manuel (MDPI, 2021)

  The fabrication of soft magnetic Fe parts by the medium-frequency electrical resistance sintering (MF-ERS) technique is studied in this paper. This consolidation technique involves the simultaneous application to metallic ...

  

• Electrohydrodynamic Processing of PVP-Doped Kraft Lignin Micro- and Nano-Structures and Application of Electrospun Nanofiber Templates to Produce Oleogels 

  Rubio Valle, José F.; Sánchez Carrillo, María Carmen; Valencia Barragán, Concepción; Martín Alfonso, José Enrique; Franco Gómez, José María (MDPI, 2021)

  The present work focuses on the development of lignin micro- and nano-structures obtained by means of electrohydrodynamic techniques aimed to be potentially applicable as thickening or structuring agents in vegetable ...

  

• Influence of Dietary Lipids and Environmental Salinity on the n-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Biosynthesis Capacity of the Marine Teleost Solea senegalensis 

  Marrero, Manuel; Monroig, Óscar; Betancor, Mónica; Giráldez Díaz, Inmaculada (MDPI, 2021-04)

  Fish vary in their ability to biosynthesise long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) depending upon the complement and function of key enzymes commonly known as fatty acyl desaturases and elongases. It has been ...

  

• Obtaining Fermentable Sugars from a Highly Productive Elm Clone Using Different Pretreatments 

  Ibarra, David; Martín Sampedro, Raquel; Jiménez López, Laura; Díaz Blanco, Manuel Jesús (MDPI, 2021-04)

  The interest of supplying lignocellulosic materials for producing fermentable sugars has recently emerged in order to diminish the negative environmental effects of fossil fuels. In this study, the Ulmus minor clone ...

  

• Cationic Single-Chained Surfactants with a Functional Group at the End of the Hydrophobic Tail DNA Compacting Efficiency 

  Lebrón, José Antonio; López Cornejo, Pilar; García Dionisio, Elena; López López, Manuel (MDPI, 2021-04)

  The interaction between calf-thymus DNA, ctDNA, and various single-chained surfactants with different functional groups at the end of hydrophobic tail was studied with the goal of investigating the influence of the ...

  

• Tagasaste, leucaena and paulownia: three industrial crops for energy and hemicelluloses production 

  Palma López, Alberto; Loaiza Rodríguez, Javier Mauricio; Díaz Blanco, Manuel Jesús; García Domínguez, Juan Carlos; Giráldez Díaz, Inmaculada; López Baldovín, Francisco (BMC, 2021-04)

  Background: Burning fast-growing trees for energy production can be an effective alternative to coal combustion. Thus, lignocellulosic material, which can be used to obtain chemicals with a high added value, is highly ...

  

• Biochemical Characterization of the Amylase Activity from the New Haloarchaeal Strain Haloarcula sp. HS Isolated in the Odiel Marshlands 

  Gómez Villegas, Patricia; Vigara Fernández, Javier; Romero, Luis; Gotor, Cecilia; Raposo, Sara; Gonçalves, Brígida; León Bañares, Rosa María (MDPI, 2021-04)

  Alpha-amylases are a large family of ,1-4-endo-glycosyl hydrolases distributed in all kingdoms of life. The need for poly-extremotolerant amylases encouraged their search in extreme environments, where archaea become ...

  

• Lignin effect in castor oil-based elastomers: Reaching new limits in rheological and cushioning behaviors 

  Borrero López, Antonio María; Wang, Ling; Valencia Barragán, Concepción; Franco Gómez, José María; Rojas, Orlando J. (Elsevier, 2021-02)

  Lignin is demonstrated as an unprecedented reinforcing material that tailors the rheological and cushioning properties of castor oil-based polyurethane elastomers, expanding their viscoelastic moduli by four orders of ...

  

• Formulation and processing of novel non-aqueous polyethylene glycol-in-silicone oil (o/o) phase change emulsions 

  Delgado Sánchez, Clara; Cuadri Vega, Antonio Abad; Navarro Domínguez, Francisco Javier; Partal López, Pedro (Elsevier, 2021-03)

  Oil-in-oil phase change emulsions, composed of phase change materials (PCMs) dispersed in a continuous oily medium, have never been reported in the literature. The current study involves the formulation, stabilisation ...

  

• Phosphogypsum as additive 1 for foamed bitumen 2 manufacturing used in asphalt paving 

  Cuadri Vega, Antonio Abad; Pérez Moreno, Silvia María; Altamar, C.L.; Navarro Domínguez, Francisco Javier; Bolívar Raya, Juan Pedro (Elsevier, 2021-02)

  The aim of this work was to use phosphogypsum (FY) waste in a sustainable paving practice involving the production of FY-foamed bitumen for road applications. For this proposal, three FY types coming from different fertilizer ...

  

• Electro-active control of the viscous flow and tribological performance of ecolubricants based on phyllosilicate clay minerals and castor oil 

  García Morales, Moisés; Fernández Silva, Samuel D.; Roman, Claudia; Delgado Canto, Miguel Ángel (Elsevier, 2020-11)

  Lubricating fluids with highly improved tribological performance very often entail the use of environmentally disrespectful formulations. Based on organoclay dispersions in castor oil, the present research explores the ...

  

• Potentiometric Study of Carbon Nanotube/Surfactant Interactions by Ion-Selective Electrodes. Driving Forces in the Adsorption and Dispersion Processes 

  Ostos, Francisco José; Lebrón, José Antonio; Maestre, A.; López López, Manuel (MDPI, 2021-01)

  The interaction (adsorption process) of commercial ionic surfactants with non-functionalized and functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has been studied by potentiometric measurements based on the use of ion-selective ...

  

• Thermogravimetry Applicability in Compost and Composting Research: A Review 

  Díaz Blanco, Manuel Jesús; Ruiz Montoya, Mercedes; Palma López, Alberto; Paz Bañez, María Violante de (MDPI, 2021-02)

  Composting could be a suitable solution to the correct treatment and hygienization of several organic waste, producing compost that can be used in agriculture. The evolution and maturity of this process has been studied ...

  

• Influence of the Nanoclay Concentration and Oil Viscosity on the Rheological and Tribological Properties of Nanoclay-Based Ecolubricants 

  Fernández Silva, Samuel D.; García Morales, Moisés; Ruffel, Charlène; Delgado Canto, Miguel Ángel (MDPI, 2021-01)

  This manuscript describes a rheological and tribological study carried out on eco-friendly lubricants. These ecolubricants were made up of nanoclays as dispersed phase (a layered nanosilicate (montmorillonite Cloisite ...

  

• Assessment of Sustainability of Bio Treated Lignocellulose-Based Oleogels 

  Fajardo, Carmen; Blánquez, Alba; Borrero López, Antonio María; Valencia Barragán, Concepción (MDPI, 2021-01)

  The development of biological strategies to obtain new high-added value biopolymers from lignocellulosic biomass is a current challenge for scientific community. This study evaluates the biodegradability and ecotoxicity ...

  

• Cellulose Pulp- and Castor Oil-Based Polyurethanes for Lubricating Applications: Influence of Streptomyces Action on Barley and Wheat Straws 

  Borrero López, Antonio María; Valencia Barragán, Concepción; Blánquez, Alba; Franco Gómez, José María (MDPI, 2020-11)

  The replacement of mineral oils and non-renewable gelling agents is an imperative requirement for the lubricant industry in the near future. In this framework, cellulose pulp and castor oil are proposed as sustainable ...

  

• Rheological and tribological approaches as a tool for the development of sustainable lubricating greases based on nano-montmorillonite and castor oil 

  Martín Alfonso, José Enrique; Martín Alfonso, María José; Valencia Barragán, Concepción; Cuberes, María Teresa (Springer Open, 2020-10)

  This study investigates the development of novel montmorillonite/castor oil blends to formulate sustainable lubricating greases to promote the replacement of petrochemicals industry-derived materials by substances obtained ...

  

• Preliminary Insights into Electro-Sensitive Ecolubricants: A Comparative Analysis Based on Nanocelluloses and Nanosilicates in Castor Oil 

  García Morales, Moisés; Fernández Silva, Samuel D.; Roman, Claudia; Delgado Canto, Miguel Ángel (MDPI, 2020-09)

  The newest generation of lubricants needs to adapt to stricter environmental policies. Simple and sustainable formulations with tunable rheological properties under the action of electric potentials may be the key. The ...

  

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