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Optimization of Palm Olein Stability during Storage Using Natural Antioxidants from Cocoa Pods Extract

Gires Boungo Teboukeu, Fabrice Tonfack Djikeng, Mathilde Julie Klang, Mallampalli Sri Lakshmi Karuna & Hilaire Macaire Womeni · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Aims: The objective of this study is an attempt to optimize palm olein stability during storage using natural antioxidants from Theobroma cacao pods. Study Design: Drying of fresh cocoa pods, extraction of natural antioxidants and its application as antioxidants to optimize oxida...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/40040

Reduction of Metal Ion Species in Contaminated Water by Utilizing Potassium Ferrate (K2FeO4) Treatment

Ronald Bartzatt · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2016

Aims: To demonstrate that potassium ferrate will remove potentially toxic metal ions from contaminated water samples. Study Design: A known amount of metal ions were solubilized in aqueous solution, then exposed to potassium ferrate in known amounts. Extent of removal was monitor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2016/26273

Oxidation is Key for Black Carbon Surface Functionality and Nutrient Retention in Amazon Anthrosols

Biqing Liang, Chung-Ho Wang, Dawit Solomon, James Kinyangi, Flavio J. Luizäo, Sue Wirick, Jan O. Skjemstad & Johannes Lehmann · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2013

Aims: Soil black carbon (BC) has been shown to possess large amounts of cation exchange sites and surface charge, and is viewed as a potential soil amendment to improve nutrient retention and for pollutant remediation. This study investigated the nano-scale distribution of reacti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2013/2267