A new laboratory method was proposed to establish an easily performed standard for the determination of mobile soil water close to real conditions during the infiltration and redistribution of water in a soil. It consisted ...

The partitioning of water sorption isotherms into different zones, according to the strength of water interactions with solids has very important practical applications. However, the dynamic properties of water play an ...

The aim of this work was to fully understand the physicochemical events involved in the development of the cornflake structure, taking into consideration the water sorption characteristics and state changes in the solid ...

In gluten-free pasta formulation (suitable for those suffering from celiac disease),the influence of each constituent has a major importance on the final productquality, especially water and hydrocolloid contents used to ...

Osmotic dehydration of apple tissue (Malus pumila, Granny Smith cultivar) to water activity (aw) 0.97 or 0.94 with maltose or maltose syrup solutions was studied and compared with previous results using glucose or trehalose ...

Environmental pollution caused by human activities is a global concern, and recycling is an effective strategy to reduce waste and minimize its negative impact on the environment, as these pollutants can have detrimental ...

Clay minerals such as fluorohectorite (FHt) have come into prominence as drug carrier systems due to their layered structure and excellent cation exchange capabilities. Water present in the interlayers of FHt is believed ...