Molecules, Vol. 26, Pages 5927: Peroxide-Induced Synthesis of Maleic Anhydride-Grafted Poly(butylene succinate) and Its Compatibilizing Effect on Poly(butylene succinate)/Pistachio Shell Flour Composites
In this study, poly(butylene succinate) grafted with maleic anhydride (PBS-g-MAH) was successfully synthetized by a reactive melt-mixing process using poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and maleic anhydride (MAH) that was induced with dicumyl peroxide (DCP) as a radical initiator and based on the formation of macroradicals derived from the hydrogen abstraction of the biopolymer backbone. Then, PBS-g-MAH was used as reactive compatibilizer for PBS filled with different contents of pistachio shell flour (PSF) during melt extrusion. As confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), PBS-g-MAH acted as a bridge between the two com...
Source: Molecules - September 30, 2021 Category: Chemistry Authors: Sandra Rojas-Lema Jordi Arevalo Jaume Gomez-Caturla Daniel Garcia-Garcia Sergio Torres-Giner Tags: Article Source Type: research
Comment on "Effects of pistachios on anthropometric indices, inflammatory markers, endothelial function, and blood pressure in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials"
Br J Nutr. 2021 Sep 24:1-4. doi: 10.1017/S0007114521003846. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:34556202 | DOI:10.1017/S0007114521003846 (Source: The British Journal of Nutrition)
Source: The British Journal of Nutrition - September 24, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sara Beigrezaei Amin Salehi-Abargouei Source Type: research
Comment on "Effects of pistachios on anthropometric indices, inflammatory markers, endothelial function, and blood pressure in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials"
Br J Nutr. 2021 Sep 24:1-4. doi: 10.1017/S0007114521003846. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:34556202 | DOI:10.1017/S0007114521003846 (Source: The British Journal of Nutrition)
Source: The British Journal of Nutrition - September 24, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sara Beigrezaei Amin Salehi-Abargouei Source Type: research
Comment on "Effects of pistachios on anthropometric indices, inflammatory markers, endothelial function, and blood pressure in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials"
Br J Nutr. 2021 Sep 24:1-4. doi: 10.1017/S0007114521003846. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:34556202 | DOI:10.1017/S0007114521003846 (Source: The British Journal of Nutrition)
Source: The British Journal of Nutrition - September 24, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sara Beigrezaei Amin Salehi-Abargouei Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 26, Pages 5754: Development and Validation of QuEChERS Followed by UHPLC-ToF-MS Method for Determination of Multi-Mycotoxins in Pistachio Nuts
This study developed a Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe (QuEChERS) method that was followed by Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography combined with Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC–ToF-MS) for the determination of mycotoxins in pistachios. Different approaches to dispersive solid phase extraction as a clean-up method for high lipid matrices were evaluated. For this, classic sorbents such as C18 (octadecyl-modified silica) and PSA (primary secondary amine), and new classes of sorbents, namely EMR-Lipid (enhanced matrix removal-lipid) and Z-Sep (modified silica gel with zirconium oxide), were us...
Source: Molecules - September 23, 2021 Category: Chemistry Authors: Ana Rita Soares Mateus S ílvia Barros Angelina Pena Ana Sanches Silva Tags: Article Source Type: research
Molecular identification of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus species in dried nuts and grains collected from Tehran, Iran
ConclusionAccording to the contamination of dried nuts and grains by some aflatoxigenic fungi, an extensive surveillance is necessary to provide a wider view on these products. Moreover, effective and efficient aflatoxin control program requires identifying and managing key elements that are effective in reducing mycotoxin production at farm level or in storage conditions. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - September 5, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics risk assessment and implementation of participatory ergonomics program for pistachio farm workers
CONCLUSIONS: MSDs were prevalent in all body regions of workers. After implementing PE interventions exposure to ergonomic risk factors decreased.PMID:34446686 | DOI:10.23749/mdl.v112i4.11343 (Source: Medicina del Lavoro)
Source: Medicina del Lavoro - August 27, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Naser Hasheminejad Alireza Choobineh Reza Mostafavi Somayeh Tahernejad Matin Rostami Source Type: research
