Influence of alkali catalysts on product yield and Si-containing products from hydrothermal liquefaction of corn stover.

This study investigated the effects of different alkali catalysts (KCO, KOH, NaOH, and NaCO) on the yield and composition of biocrude oil and aqueous products obtained from hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of corn stover. HTL was performed in a laboratory-scale tubular reactor at 320 °C for 90 min and catalyst loading of 5.0 and 7.

Brain Atrophy and Physical and Cognitive Disability in Multiple Sclerosis.

Introduction: Brain atrophy is associated with physical disability in multiple sclerosis (MS), but there is a great variability between different studies and methodologies, and its use is still limited to research projects. We aimed to analyze the relationship between several volumetric measurements and physical disability and cognitive functioning in MS patients in a clinical practice setting.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study.

Optimization of process parameters of self-purging microwave pyrolysis of corn cob for biochar production.

Microwave pyrolysis offers rapid and low-cost technology to upgrade agro-forestry residues to high-value products. I-optimal experimental design was used to determine the optimal combination of microwave power and exposure time to maximize biochar yield from corn cob. A validation experiment at optimal conditions of 600 W and 6.

Parametric study on microwave-assisted extraction of runo ( Andersson) dye and its application to paper and cotton fabric.

The study was designed to devise a high-yielding, microwave-assisted extraction of the colored material from the core tissue of runo ( Andersson) stem. Soxhlet extraction of core tissue gave yields ranging from 1.04 % with dichloromethane to 11.

Exploring Resilience at Work Among First-Line Nurse Managers.

Objectives: This study explored the assessment of resilience at work among 1st-line nurse managers (NMs).

Background: Resilience is the ability to cope with stress. NMs have stressful roles and may ultimately withdraw from management if they lack resilient behaviors.