Health effects and toxicological effects of nanocellulose when used as a food ingredient: A review

A Cañas-Gutiérrez, J Velasquez-Cock, P Gañan… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of nanocellulose (NC) has increased significantly in the food industry, as subtypes
such as cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) or bacterial cellulose (BC) have been demonstrated to …

[HTML][HTML] A short overview of recent developments in the application of polymeric materials for the conservation of stone cultural heritage elements

T Fistos, I Fierascu, M Doni, IE Chican, RC Fierascu - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Stones are ones of the most ancient natural materials exploited by humans, with different
uses, from tools to buildings, that have endured over time in better conditions than other …

Preparation and characterization of a silicone RAFT-modified aqueous acrylic resin coating for wood antifouling

J Bai, Q Yu - Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Anionic emulsifiers, synthesized from novel silicone RAFT reagents (RAFT-PDMS), acrylic
acid, lauryl methacrylate, and methyl methacrylate, were used to create a macromolecular …

Graffiti removal from granite cladding by abrasive water-jet

N Careddu, D Cadeddu, F Sitzia - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This study focuses on the assessment of a graffiti removal system based on abrasive water-
jet technology (AWJ). Spray paints were applied on samples of an important Italian granite …

Controlling Anti-Penetration Performance by Post-Grafting of Fluorinated Alkyl Chains onto Polystyrene-block-poly(vinyl methyl siloxane)

Z Zhang, K Chaudhuri, F Kaefer… - … Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) has been widely used as a surface coating material, which
has been reported to possess dynamic omniphobicity to a wide range of both polar and …

Graphene's effect and mechanism on the properties of alkali-activated slag coating

S Wang, X Luo, S Hua, Y Zhang… - Materials Research …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Using alkali-activated slag to prepare coatings is an alternative solution for concrete repair
and protection. However, shrinkage cracking limits the application of alkali-activated slag …

A Natural Experiment of the Prince Hypothesis on Classroom Vandalism

WA Chernoff - Journal of Applied Security Research, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract The Prince Hypothesis, popularized in the television show The Simpsons, claims
that greater visibility reduces vandalism. While environmental criminology makes similar …

[HTML][HTML] Protecting Street Art from Outdoor Environmental Threats: What Are the Challenges?

L Pagnin, N Guarnieri, FC Izzo, S Goidanich, L Toniolo - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Street Art is an artistic expression in constant development, whose interest has grown in
recent years among society, public administrations, conservators, and heritage scientists …

[HTML][HTML] Preparation and Performance of Fluorocarbon Polyurethane Amino Baking Paint for Graffiti-Resistant Whiteboards

X Xi, W Yuan - Coatings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Fluorocarbon polyurethane amino baking paint for graffiti-resistant whiteboards was
designed and prepared. Firstly, perfluorohexylethyl alcohol (TEOH6) and hexamethylene …

Wettability of Graffiti Coatings by Green Nanostructured Fluids

M Bartman, L Hołysz, SJ Balicki… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Green nanostructured fluids (GNFs), specifically water‐in‐oil nanoemulsions (w/o NEs),
were investigated as professional “brush on, wipe off” nanodetergents for the effective …