Publications by authors named "B De Mattos"
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- This study explores how incorporating cotton and polyester fibers into polypropylene (PP) composites can improve their mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties, aiming for durable materials.
- The research finds that a balanced mix of cotton and polyester fibers maximizes tensile strength and stiffness, with different coupling agents influencing fiber-matrix adhesion and overall performance.
- The use of recycled textile fibers not only bolsters thermal resistance and structural stability but also presents a sustainable solution that supports the circular economy by repurposing textile waste in composite manufacturing.
Tannins from (black wattle) are one of the few industrially available sources of nonlignin polyphenols. The intrinsic chemical heterogeneity and high dispersity of industrial tannins complicate their use in applications where the reactivity or colloidal interactions need to be precisely controlled. Here, we employ a solubility-centered sequential fractionation to obtain homogeneous tannin fractions with a dispersity index lower than 2.
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- - This commentary critiques the study "Psychotherapies for the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder" by Crotty et al. (2023) due to several methodological issues that undermine its credibility.
- - Key concerns include poor protocol registration, unclear inclusion/exclusion criteria, discrepancies in authorship, and limited geographical scope without proper justification.
- - The letter stresses the importance of methodological rigor in systematic reviews, especially those that impact clinical practices and mental health policy.
This study aimed to analyze the influence of different temperatures on the embryonic and larval development of discus fish and determine the time required for the beginning of exogenous feeding. Eggs and larvae were obtained from natural spawns and distributed in five treatments: 24.0, 26.
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