Numerical simulation and experimental validation of the oleogel formation from grape seed oil and beeswax.

This study focuses on numerical modeling of the oleogelation process using grape seed oil and beeswax and its validation using experimental approach. The main goal is to investigate how the cooling rate affects this process. The necessary physical and thermal properties of the oleogel for modeling were determined through experiments.

Dynamic interfacial properties and foam behavior of licorice root extract solutions.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a useful plant of the family Fabaceae, with sweet-tasting roots. The root extract of this plant is rich in saponins, so it can be considered a source of natural surfactants. This research provides some applicable information about the dynamic surface tension and foam behavior of aqueous solutions of licorice root extract (LRE).