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Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Solvent Residues in Moon Cake Plastic Packaging Bags
Xie Li, Yu Jiang, Zhang Wei, Ren Lu
Food packaging plays a crucial role on food safety. A gas chromatography and mass spectrometry technology was used to determine and analyze eight solvent residues in three kinds of moon cake plastic packages. In the experiment, linear calibration curves of the eight compounds were obtained with correlation...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Characterization of DAHP Synthase L183Q Mutation Comparison to Wild One by Prokaryotic Expression System
Hansong Yu, Tian Hao, Yuhua Wang, Chunhong Piao, Junmei Liu, Yaohui Hu
The prokaryotic expression system was employed in order to compare the catalytic properties of L183Q mutation and wild DAHP synthase enzyme. The gene of L183Q mutation and wild DAHP synthase enzyme was cloned and expressed by pET vector system and Eco.li BL21. The specific activity of the two recombinant...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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An Optic Determination Method of 2-Chlorophenol Based on Oxidation by Iron (III) Tetrasulfophthalocyanine Catalyze
Yilin Tong, Xuecai Han, Peng Wu, Qiong Li
An optic determination method based on the oxidation of 2-chlorophenol (2-CP) catalyzed by Iron (III) Tetrasulfophthalocyanine (Fe (III) PcTs) was developed for the determination of 2-CP. The optical oxygen sensing film containing fluorescence indicator Ru (bpy)3Cl2 was used to detect the consumption...
Proceedings Article
Investigating the Impact of Different Drying Techniques on Ebony Fruit
Leticia Touh Yamga, M. B. Anusha
This study analysed how sun, solar, shade, gas oven, and electric oven drying methods affect the proximate composition, mineral content, colour, and functional properties of Diospyros mespiliformis (ebony) fruit flour. The difference between drying method impacts was significant (p < 0.05). Moisture...
Proceedings Article
Antimicrobial Efficacy of Methanobactin against Bacillus Subtilis
Haili Xing, Jiaying Xin
Methanobactin is a novel extracellular fluorescent chromopeptide produced by methanotrophys. Its recent characterization has placed it in a new class of compounds, which is now known as chalkophores. They are analogous to iron-binding siderophores. The present study investigated the antimicrobial efficacy...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Acute Toxicity Study of Durian Mesocarpium Ethanol Extracts (Durio Zibethinus Linn) in Healthy Mice
Fitrianingsih, Sani K Fathnur, Diah Tri Utami
Durian (Durio zibethinus Linn.) has been shown to have toxicity effect on acute toxicity in vivo. Objective: This study aimed to determine the acute toxicity of the Durian Mesocarpium Ethanol Extracts (EEMD), various doses of Durian Mesocarpium Ethanol Extracts (EEMD) by examining in vivo to the healthy...
Proceedings Article
Performance Effectiveness of Wastewater Treatment Plant of Meat Processing Industry in East Java Province
Bilkis Nabilla Putri, Iva Rustanti Eri Wardoyo, Demes Nurmayanti, Ferry Kriswandana, Elmi Sumiyarsono, Muhammad Roil Bilad
The meat processing industry is a sector of the food industry that has great potential to grow. One of that have been built in East Java Province with the product being processed frozen food meat. The production capacity can reach up to ± 80 tons per day and affects the volume of wastewater produced....
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The Effectiveness of Brown Rice Syrup (Oriza nivara) and Acacia Honey (Acacia carpa) on Uric Acid, Urea, Creatinine Levels and Kidney Histopathology imagery in Alloxan-Induced White Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Suandy Suandy, Wira Permadani Nababan, Andriady Saidi Nasution
This study evaluated the effects of Curcuma zedoaria extract on blood glucose, Placental Growth Factor (PlGF), and kidney histopathology in diabetic nephropathy (DN) Wistar rats. DN, a severe diabetic complication, leads to progressive kidney damage. Using a post-test-only control group design, diabetes...
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The Influence of Boiling on Decreasing Levels of Heavy Metal (Zn) in Catfish From Ganet Landfills Fishpond in Tanjung Pinang City 2016
Veronika Amelia Simbolon, Winanda Putri, Erpina Santi Meliana Nadeak, Nurhayani Lubis
Leachate collection tub on environmentally protective facility of Ganet lanfills is leak. It causing leachate seepage and contaminating around of fishpond in Ganet landfills with heavy metals such as Pb, Cu, and Zn. This heavy metals acumulation will causing health problems for aquatic biota. This study...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Unseen Threats: Soil Pollution from Household Ash in Nalaikh’s Ger Districts
Enkhjargal Sodnomdarjaa, Martin Knippertz
Rapid urban expansion, poor waste management practices, and a reliance on coal-based energy sources have contributed significantly to soil pollution in Mongolia’s urban ger districts. This study investigates the environmental risks posed by ash disposal from household coal burning in the Nalaikh district...
Proceedings Article
Absorption of Copper Metal Ions Using the Immobilized Langsat (Lansium domesticum)
Desy Kurniawati, Feby Yulianti, Budhi Oktavia, Trisna Kumala Sari
High community activity can cause water pollution by heavy metals that are very dangerous for living things. Copper (Cu) is one of the heavy metals that has a very detrimental effect on biotic components, copper is toxic to all plants at a solution concentration above 0.1 ppm. Biosorption is the absorption...
Proceedings Article
Chemical Quality of Osmotically Pretreated Freeze-Dried Strawberries
R. M. Putri, A. M. Fallah, W. Yuliani, Wagiman, M. A. F. Falah
The drying of fruits such as freeze-dried strawberries is an alternative to increase the added value of fresh strawberries, extend shelf life, have properties like fresh fruit, and have made it possible for consumers to be able to consume during all seasons. This study was aimed at examining the chemical...
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Flavonoid Content and Antioxidant Activity of Various Parts of Sappan Wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.): Promising Candidates for Pharmaceutical and Medical Application
Ulfa Nurullita, Zoki Abadi Harahap
Flavonoids, an essential class of phytochemicals in sappan wood, have significant pharmaceutical and medical applications. Despite the broad utility of the plant, current use is primarily focused on the bark, leaving other parts underexplored phytochemically. Understanding the bioactivity of various...
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The Effects of Ethanol Extract of Asian Pigeon Wings (Clitoria ternatea L.) Flower on Body Weight and Malondialdehyde Level in Diabetes Rat Model
Tantri Febriana Putri, Brian Wasita, Dono Indarto
Diabetes mellitus. is ai global metabolici disease with high morbidity and imortality rates. Many diabetes patients have difficulties lowering their blood glucose levels although they are taking anti-diabetes drugs. Flower of Asian pigeon wings (Clitoria ternatea L) contains flavonoid, anthocyanin, compounds...
Proceedings Article
Hypocholesterolemic Effect of Biscuit Made from Purple Sweet Potato Flour, Starch, and Fiber Rich Flour on Rats
Oktavianna Ginting, Elisa Julianti, Rona J. Nainggolan
The solid residue from purple sweet potato (PSP) starch has a high enough dietary fiber and can be processed into fiber rich flour. In this study, biscuits were made from flour, starch and fiber rich flour from PSP in a ratio of 75: 5: 20. The resulting biscuits were then tested for their hypocholesterolemic...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
The Preparation Method of Aluminum-magnesium Alloys
Shan-Shan Zhu, Hong-Min Kan, Xiao-Jun Feng, Ning Zhang, Hong Sun
In this paper, the preparation methods of aluminum-magnesium alloys are reviewed. The three methods of preparation of aluminum-magnesium alloys are introduced: the mixing method, mechanical alloying method, electrodeposition method. And the advantages and disadvantages and characteristics of three methods...
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Study on Compound Biofilm Formation on the surface of Iron Oxide Coated Sands and Its Removal Efficiency to Ammonia-Nitrogen
Li Dongmei, Liu Bei, Huang Taifu, Huang Mingzhu, Lin Xianzeng, Ye Tingjin
By using a homemade Iron Oxide Coated Sands filtration medium (for short: IOCS), start-up behaviors of compound biofilm formation on the surface of IOCS were investigated with the help of a series of experiments, and its removal efficiencies to Ammonia-Nitrogen contained in micropollution raw water were...
Proceedings Article
The Effectiveness of Moringa Seed Powder as Coagulant in Reducing Turbidity of Water Containing Iron Ion in 2017
Lisa Desembra, Endang Uji Wahyuni, Syarifuddin
Ground water is a source of clean water that is often used by people for daily activities. Physically,
clean water is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and not turbid. Turbidity and levels of iron ions in ground water can
be lowered by using moringa (Moringa oleifera) seed powder as coagulant. Niazynin...
Proceedings Article
Effects of Pegagan (Centella asiatica (L.)) Powder Addition on Chemical Substances of Pegagan Sticks
Laili Hidayati, Mazarina, Devi Issutarti
The purpose of this study is to analyze the chemical contents (protein, fat, crude fiber, water, ash, and carbohydrates) of sticks made of Pegagan powder. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and continued with DMRT Test if there were differences. There were 70 Panelists in this study. The results showed that...
Journal: eFood
Research Article
Oral Administration of Oyster Peptide Prevents Bone Loss in Ovariectomized Mice
Hui Chen, Pujie Shi, Zhe Xu, Fengjiao Fan, Zhenyu Wang, Ming Du
Pages: 298 - 309
Osteoporosis is a disordered metabolic disease occurred congenitally or secondary. Although peptide agents have been approved to prevent osteoporosis administrated through subcutaneous injection, rare reports focused on peptide oral administration for preventive purpose. An eight peptide, P-CG-01 (YRGDVVPK)...
Proceedings Article
Chronic Lead Poisoning Prevention in Children with Calcium Supplementation
Sri Sofyani, Aznan Lelo
Lead poisoning is one of the environmental problems around the world affecting human health. Children are at the greatest risk because lead is more easily absorbed by their growing bodies, and because their tissues are especially sensitive to damage. Even blood lead levels as low as 5 æg/dL can irreversibly...
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Effectiveness Test of Red Ginger Extract (Zingiber Officinale var. Rubrum) on Blood Glucose Levels and Kidney Histopathology of Wistar Rats Induced by Streptozotocin
Sri Lestari Ramadhani Nasution, Amelia Salsabila Purba, Tamarin Tamarin, Suhartina Suhartina
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels caused by reduced insulin production, reduced response to insulin, or both [1]. Many traditional plants can lower blood sugar levels, but their use is often based solely on experience without sufficient clinical...
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Bactericidal Activity and Physiological Effects of Combined Application of Poly-Hexamethylene Biguanide Hydrochloride and 1-bromo-3-chloro-5, 5-dimethylimidazolidine-2, 4-dione on Staphylococcus aureus
Wan HUAI, Zhirui DENG, Qin CHEN
Poly-hexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB) and 1-bromo-3- chloro-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione (BCDMH) are widely used for surface disinfection. Here, we examined the bactericidal effects of the mixture of PHMB and BCDMH (named PB) combined in different ratios on S. aureus, and studied effects...
Proceedings Article
Standing Pouch Packaging On Red Chili Puree During Storage
Dharia Renate, Mursalin, Novia, Alexander
Standing pouch packaging is a flexible type of packaging, and this lack of rigidity affords numerous benefits. The objective of this research was to conducted the effect of red chili puree on using standing pouch packaging types to the good quality of red chili puree during storage. Research was conducted...
Proceedings Article
The Effect of Eco-Enzyme Spraying on Chlorophyll Content of Hydroponic Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
Resti Fevria, Vauzia Vauzia, Siska Alicia Farma, Reki Kardiman, Edwin Edwin
The green pigment chlorophyll gives a plant's leaves and stems their color. In addition to being crucial to the process of photosynthesis, chlorophyll is also rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing compounds. Many green vegetables, especially lettuce, contain chlorophyll. Lots...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Rice-husk Biochar Improved Soil Properties and Wheat Yield on an Acidified Purple Soil
Danping Li, Xiaojun Shi, Yanan Zhao, Xinbin Zhou, Yueqiang Zhang
Purple soil is one of important agricultural soils in China. However, widespread soil acidification and soil fertility decline have limited the sustainable use of the purple soil in recent decades. Biochar, derived from agricultural waste such as rice husk, shows great potential for controlling soil...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Coastal Dynamic, Nitrate (NO3-) Phosphate (PO4-) and Phytoplankton Abundance at Morodemak North Java Sea Indonesia
Muh Yusuf
Coastal dynamic of North Java sea was the influence of the west and east monsoon as well as interseasonal effect during April-June and October-December. Espescialy to coastal current patern and to nitrate and phosphate variation and ultimately to phytoplankton. Study area focused at 110°52'03.72''E...
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Liquid Chromatograph – Mass Spectrophotometer and Anti Uric Acid Potential Studies of Ethyl Acetat Extract of Archidendron bubalinum (Jack) I.C. Nielsen Fruit Seed Shell
Erna Styani, Candra Irawan, Hanafi Hanafi, Lilis Sulistiawaty, Imalia Imalia
This study focused on identifying the types of compounds contained in the ethyl acetate extract of seed shell of Archidendron bubalinum (Jack) I.C. Nielsen (AbJICN ) from Lampung Indonesia using Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrophotometer (LC-MS) and determining the potential of anti-uric acid in the...
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Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity: The Potency of Selaginella intermedia Leaves Against Oral Pathogen
Saat Egra, Tohru Mitsunaga, Harlinda Kuspradini
Selaginella intermedia is one of the traditional medicine in East Kalimantan, which use as some traditional medicinal uses. S. intermedia is usually found in the forest floor, especially for this study we obtain from Kebun Raya Unmul Samarinda (KRUS) in East Kalimantan. The aim of this study is to inhibit...
Proceedings Article
Preliminary Study: Bioautography Screening on Edible Local Plants with α-Glucosidase Inhibitor
Nova Syafni, Nurwahidatul Arifa, Friardi Ismed, Deddi Prima Putra
Indonesia is ranked as one of the top ten countries with higher diabetes mellitus cases in 2019. In total, International Diabetes Federation recorded 10.7 million diabetes mellitus cases in 2019. Many researchers reported that diabetes mellitus type 2 could be controlled and managed with diet. Since...
Proceedings Article
Increased Performance of Single-Chamber Air Cathode Microbial Fuel Cell Using Power Management System
Longsheng QIAO, Zhiwei XIAO, Ben'ai CHENG, Zhengyuan TAO, Zhichao HE, Jie WANG
Electricity generation by single-chamber air cathode fuel cells (MFCs) is considerably influenced by power management system(PMS). This study showed that application of PMS connected with a single-chamber air cathode MFC significantly improved its columbic efficiencies (CEs), current, and power output....
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Advanced treatment of traditional Chinese medicine wastewater by coagulating sedimentation after oxidation with Sodium Hypochlorite
Guomin Tang, Xuemin Yu, Pei Liu
The study conducted a pilot-scale research on the effects of Coagulating Sedimentation after Oxidation with Sodium Hypochlorite applied to advanced treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine Wastewater. Under optimum conditions (i.e. a NaCLO dosage (400 mg-L-1), a Polyaluminium Chloride dosage (40 mg-L-1)...
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Drug Utilization Study of Statin in Hemorrhagic Stroke
Nailis Syifa, Cici Dwi, Didik Hasmono
Hemorrhagic stroke is a neurologic injury resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Some studies noted an increasing risk of hemorrhagic stroke in patients receiving statin. However, growing evidence have demonstrated the neuroprotective effects of statin in hemorrhagic stroke. Objectives: To...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Effects of hormone seed soaking and substrate cultivation on the growth of blueberry
Yanping Fan, Xiancong Zhang, Siyu Zhang, Guochao Sun, Xun Wang
Blueberry seeds have low germination rates, which is difficult to germinate under natural conditions. In this experiment, the optimum treatment of blueberry seed germination was explored using different hormones, different concentrations of the same hormone and different treatment durations. The results...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Study on Preparation and Dechlorination Evaluation of High-Efficiency Organo-Chlorine Transfer Agent
Yao Zhao
The synthesis of 1-cyclohexyl-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium hydroxide was achieved through quaternization reaction followed by electrochemical purification. Subsequently, a high-efficiency organo-chlorine transfer agent was prepared by dissolving stoichiometrically equivalent amounts of 1-cyclohexyl-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium...
Proceedings Article
Immunological aspects of the use of L-carnitine in sports nutrition
Eleonora Trushina, Oksana Mustafina, Nikolay Riger
The purpose of the work is to study the immunomodulating activity of L-carnitine in junior athletes during the training period. Materials and methods. 20 junior athletes (masters of sports and candidates for masters of sports in swimming) aged 14-18 years participated in the study. Athletes were divided...
Proceedings Article
Study of Rice Analog from Cassava–Soybean and Processed Product
Sri Handajani, Lilis Sulandari, Niken Purwidiani, Beta Seftiyany Zamroh
The purpose of this study was to determine the level of preference of panelists on rice analog which is processed into steamed rice, savory rice and fried rice, as well as its nutritional content. This experimental research method was carried out in 3 stages, namely to obtain a standard recipe, find...
Proceedings Article
Chemical Profiling and Antibacterial Activity of Javanese Turmeric (Curcuma xanthorriza) Essential Oil on Selected Wound Pathogen
Suryati, Dachriyanus, Irwandi Jaswir, Faridah Yusof
Essential oil is a volatile liquid with a pungent taste and aroma. The essential oil has been used since many years ago for many purpose including as antimicrobial agent. Javanese turmeric reported containing essential oil. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify chemical profiling of essential...
Proceedings Article
Feline Cystitis in Himalayan Cats : a Case Report
Dodik Prasetyo, Gede Eko Darmono
2-year-old, Molly cat with a male gender came with owners to Animal Clinic Education Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Brawijaya. Cats come with complaints of vomiting and previously with dysuria less 2 days. Physical examination shows the condition of the cat is generally normal, the temperature...
Proceedings Article
Biotechnology as a heart of innovation in nursery management of ornamental plants
Tatyana Lekontseva, Alexander Fedorov, Anna Khudyakova
The article presents the results of three-year studies on microclonal propagation of climbing roses «PalaisRoyal», «Camelot»and «Nahema». At the stage of proliferation the optimum concentration of cytokinin 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP) in the Murashige and Skoog medium (MSO) for three varieties of roses...
Proceedings Article
Effect of Magnesium Content on Resonance Fatigue Life of Aluminum -Magnesium Alloy FSW Weld
Na Yang, Zhian Shi
Friction stir welding (FSW) was conducted on three kinds of Al-Mg alloy of different magnesium content. Vibration fatigue life under resonant frequency was obtained according to the test standard of plane bending fatigue testing of metal plates. The crack propagation characteristic of the sample was...
Research Article
Soliton Propagation in Homogeneous and Inhomogeneous Models for DNA Torsion Dynamics
Mariano Cadoni, Roberto de Leo, Sergio Demelio
Pages: 287 - 319
The existence of solitonic excitations is a generic feature of a broad class of homogeneous models for nonlinear DNA internal torsional dynamics, but many properties of solitonic propagation depend on the actual model one is considering. In this paper we perform a detailed and comparative numerical investigation...
Series: Advances in Physics Research
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Separation of Unsaturated Fatty Acids of Nyamplung Oil Using Urea Crystallization as Basic Ingredients of Synthesis Dihydroxy Stearic Acid
Erin Ryantin Gunawan, Dedy Suhendra, Dina Marlina Oktavia, Murniati
Dihydroxy stearate acid (DHSA) is a compound used as an emulsifier and additive in cosmetic formulations. This study aims to separate the unsaturated fatty acids of nyamplung oil, synthesis DHSA, Characterization of unsaturated fatty acids and DHSA compounds. The separation of unsaturated fatty acids...
Proceedings Article
Blood Glucose Level Measurement as an Early Detection to Prevent The Incidence of Feline Diabetes Mellitus in Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Brawijaya University's Animal Clinic
Agri Kaltaria Anisa, Aulanni'am Aulanni'am, Dhita Evi Aryani, Wawid Purwatiningsih
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition of carbohydrate metabolism disorders caused by relative or absolute insulin deficiency. DM is a common disease not only in humans, but also pet animals such as cats. The most common type of diabetes in cats, also known as Feline Diabetes Mellitus (FDM), is...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Co Digestion of Tofu Industry Liquid Waste with Cow Manure to become Biogas in a Fixed Dome Biodigester
Leila Kalsum, Rusdianasari Rusdianasari, Aida Syarif, Yordan Hasan, Aan Ade Putra, Mitha Pratiwi
one source of material that has high potential to be proceed become biogas is tofu liquid waste.The composition of tofu liquid waste mostly consist of dissolved and insoluble solid particles amounting to 0,1%. Solid particles of organic substances (± 70%) and inorganic substances (± 30%). Organic substances...
Proceedings Article
Effectiveness of Kersen Leaf (Muntingia Calabura L.) Extract on Rats as an anti-Diabetic Agent
Astriani Natalia, Hilda Karolina, Rena Meutia, Asyrun Alkhairi Lubis
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease with many causes and is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels caused by failure of insulin secretion or insulin action. Many plant secondary metabolite compounds can be used as medicine. Kersen Leaves (Muntingia Calabura L.) have secondary...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Determination of the Common Antibiotic OFL in the Water
Dejun Bian, Mingxin Huo, Xiaona Ji, Xi Tian
This paper conducts a study on the detection method of common antibiotics ofloxacin(OFL) in different water. With high performance liquid chromatography- diode array detector(HPLC-DAD) as the detecting method, the chromatographic detection condition and pretreatment method of the samples are in the study...
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Processing of Milkfish Bone on Al/Ti/Mg Into Hybrid Composites by Self-Propagating High Temperature Synthesis (SHS)
Agus Pramono, Akmal Faiz Fiftyandi, Fatah Sulaiman, Anistasia Milandia, Suryana
Powder metallurgy is a manufacturing process for a component that shape combine of making powder compaction. Determination final properties on hydroxyapatite (HAp)/Al2O3/SiC have an important role as a reinforced to determine the final properties on a biomaterial composite. Using of self-propagating...
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Correlation between soil characteristics and cadmium content in the aboveground of cocoa crops in Sungailiat District of Bangka Island – Indonesia
Raden Ferian L.M., Ngadisih, Murtiningrum, Katharina Keiblinger, Axel Mentler, Rizki Maftukhah, Chandra Setyawan
The cocoa bean production (quality and quantity) influenced by soil and climate characteristics as well as farming management (fertilizer, irrigation, drainage, etc). Soil characteristics such as texture and pH closely related to particles transportation from soil to all part of plants (root, stem, leaf,...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Effect of DC Magnetic Field on Crystal Orientation and Mechanical Properties of Remelting Mg-Y-Cu-Zr Alloy
Man-Qing Huang, Quan Zhou, Feng Liu, Lei Zhang
The influence of different strength (0-1.4T) of DC magnetic field on crystal orientation and mechanical properties of remelting Mg-Y-Cu-Zr alloy reinforced by long period ordered structure were studied. The results show that with the increase of strength of magnetic field, primary phase and second phase...