Epoxy resins are one of the most widely used thermosets in different engineering fields, due
to their chemical resistance and thermo-mechanical properties. Recently, bio-based …

Oak barrels have an important effect on wine aroma, colour, and stability. In addition, the
product undergoes spontaneous clarification. The quality of aged wine depends on many …

Aroma of wine is one of important sensory qualities. Compositions of aroma are complex
and diverse. Aromatic compounds coming directly from grape varieties play a decisive role …

The Maillard reaction between sugars and amino acids, peptides, or proteins generates a
myriad of aroma compounds through complex and multi-step reaction pathways. While the …

The concentrations of 11 phenols and 5 furans were measured in 12 categories of distilled
spirits by HPLC methodology, together with the total antioxidant status (TAS) of the same …

2, 3, 5, 6-[2H4]-4-Ethylphenol (d4-4-ethylphenol) was synthesised for use as an internal
standard in a new, rapid and accurate analytical method, employing gas chromatography …

Red wine was stored in different oak barrels or in stainless steel, and samples were taken
for two years to determine 79 aroma compounds. Aging in oak affects 41 compounds. The …

A red Rioja wine was aged in barrels made of Spanish oak wood (Quercus robur, Quercus
petraea, Quercus pyrenaica, and Quercus faginea) during 21 months. The concentrations of …

This investigation studied the behaviour of the barrels at the completion of their cycle of use
(5–6 years old) on the volatile composition of a red wine. Results showed that compounds …

The increasing demand for wood for barrel-making in addition to the rapid extension of
alternative aging system, have led to looking into the possibility of utilizing Spanish oak …