Publications by authors named "C E Borba"

This study evaluated the application of thyme essential oil (TEO) encapsulated in chia mucilage in meat sausages as a partial or total substitute for sodium nitrate and nitrite. We assessed three capsules produced with different concentrations of TEO (3.5 %, 7.

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This work aimed to evaluate the effect of niobium addition on nickel-based catalysts and their performance in dry reforming reactions to produce syngas (H and CO). Different quantities of NbO (5, 10, and 20% w/w) were used to prepare the catalysts, while a fixed content of Ni was applied (20%). The catalysts were supported on MCM-41.

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The goal of connectomics is to reveal the links between neural circuits and behavior. Larvae of the primitive chordate are well-suited to make contributions in this area. In addition to having a described connectome, larvae have a range of readily quantified behaviors.

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  • Upgrading biogas to biomethane is important for utilizing renewable fuels from biomass waste, and this study investigates the efficiency of coconut-shell activated carbon (CAC 8X30) for this process through Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA).
  • The research involved characterizing the adsorbent and estimating adsorption parameters for methane (CH), carbon monoxide (CO), and water (HO), comparing CAC 8X30 with zeolite 13X under different conditions.
  • Results showed CAC 8X30 had significant micropore volume and demonstrated better selectivity for CO over CH in humid conditions, suggesting a potential combined use with zeolite 13X for effective biogas upgrading.
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This paper describes the implementation of curricula for Liberia's first-ever psychiatry training programme in 2019 and the actions of the only two Liberian psychiatrists in the country at the time in developing and executing a first-year postgraduate psychiatry training programme (i.e. residency) with support from international collaborators.

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