Micromechanics of contact-bound cohesive granular materials in confined compression.

The mechanical behavior of granular materials results from interparticle interactions, which are predominantly frictional. With the presence of even very small amounts of cohesion this frictional interparticle behavior significantly changes. In this study, we introduce trace amounts of cohesive binder between the intergranular contacts in a sample of quartz particles and apply one-dimensional (1D) compression loading.

Valorization of coffee bean processing waste for bioethanol production: comparison and evaluation of mass transfer effects in fermentations using free and encapsulated cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Coffee husk, an agricultural waste abundant in carbohydrates and nutrients, is typically discarded through landfills, mixed with animal fodder, or incinerated. However, in alignment with sustainable development principles, researchers worldwide are exploring innovative methods to harness the value of coffee husk, transforming it into profitable products. One such avenue is the biotechnological approach to bioethanol production from agricultural wastes, offering an eco-friendly alternative to mitigate the adverse effects of fossil fuels.

A computational study on structural and functional consequences of nsSNPs in human dopa decarboxylase.

The Dopa Decarboxylase (DDC) gene plays an important role in the synthesis of biogenic amines such as dopamine, serotonin, and histamine. Non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (nsSNPs) in the DDC gene have been linked with various neurodegenerative disorders. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of nsSNPs in the DDC gene was conducted to assess their potential functional consequences and associations with disease outcomes.