Immobilization of urea on beads based on OPEFB cellulose-alginate via blending to fabricate sustained release fertilizer.

Transforming oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) waste into value-added cellulose as a reinforcement agent for eco-friendly slow-release fertilizer (SRF) composites is a strategy to achieve clean and sustainable production. OPEFB cellulose was isolated by alkalization (10 % w/v NaOH) for 1 h and bleaching (30 % v/v HO) for 1.5 h.

The role of selected flavonoids from bajakah tampala ( Hassk.) stem on cosmetic properties: A review.

Cosmetics made from natural ingredients are increasingly popular because they contain bioactive compounds which can provide many health benefits, more environmentally friendly and sustainable. The health benefits obtained from natural-based ingredients include anti-aging, photoprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. This article reviewed the potential of selected flavonoids from bajakah tampala ( Hassk.

Novel antimicrobial bioplastic based on PLA-chitosan by addition of TiO and ZnO.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop antimicrobial bioplastics based on Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) with the addition of chitosan-ZnO, and chitosan-TiO to improve antimicrobial properties.

Methods: For the preparation of the bioplastics, PLA with chitosan-ZnO or chitosan-TiO were used. The antimicrobial activity, mechanical and thermal properties, and water vapor permeability of bioplastics were evaluated.

Revisiting the Structural, Electronic, and Magnetic Properties of (LaO)MnAs: Effect of Hubbard Correction and Origin of Mott-Insulating Behavior.

We study the structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of the antiferromagnetic-layered oxyarsenide (LaO)MnAs system from the first-principle calculation. The increasing Hubbard energy () in the Mn 3d orbital induces the increasing local-symmetry distortions (LSDs) in MnAs and OLa tetrahedra. The LSD in MnAs tetrahedra is possibly promoted by the second-order Jahn-Teller effect in the Mn 3d orbital.

Antimicrobial Imperata cylindrica paper coated with anionic nanocellulose crosslinked with cationic ions.

Recently, the interest in active packaging utilization has increased with population growth, food demand and new consumer trend like food delivery services. This new system, however, requires the use of additives to extend the food product quality and safety as well as in maintaining the shelf-life. This study was to prepare the antimicrobial paper from I.