Single-route synthesis of binary metal oxide loaded coconut shell and watermelon rind biochar: Characterizations and cyclic voltammetry analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s13399-021-01367-3
Abstract: Generally, the type of biomass precursors is one of the key factors affecting the properties of synthesized biochar. This novel study therefore examined the single-route preparation of coconut shell and watermelon rind biochar with the… read more here.
Keywords: coconut shell; watermelon rind; biochar; rind biochar ... See more keywords
Anchoring nickel-cobalt sulfide nanoparticles on carbon aerogel derived from waste watermelon rind for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.155701
Abstract: Abstract In this work, NixCo3-xSy nanoparticles supported by carbon aerogel (CA) were prepared through an innovative hydrothermal and calcining process with the waste watermelon rind as a carbon source, and then the as-prepared NixCo3-xSy/CA composites… read more here.
Keywords: watermelon rind; waste watermelon; performance; carbon aerogel ... See more keywords
Optimization and Preliminary Physicochemical Characterization of Pectin Extraction from Watermelon Rind (Citrullus lanatus) with Citric Acid
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/3068829
Abstract: Watermelon rind was used for the pectin extraction with citric acid as the extractant solvent. The effects of pH (2.0-3.0), extraction time (45-75 min), and liquid-solid ratio (10 : 1 to 40 : 1 mL/g) on the pectin yield, degree of… read more here.
Keywords: rind; pectin; extraction; acid ... See more keywords
Pharmaceutical Assessment of Watermelon Rind Pectin as a Suspending Agent in Oral Liquid Dosage Forms
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/9526404
Abstract: Pectin is a high molecular weight polymer which is present in virtually all plants where it contributes to the cell structure. Pectin is a high valuable food ingredient widely used as a gelling agent and… read more here.
Keywords: pectin; watermelon; sedimentation; watermelon rind ... See more keywords
Effect of Extraction Solvents and Drying Conditions on Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Properties of Watermelon Rind Powder
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DOI: 10.17576/jsm-2018-4701-12
Abstract: The objective of the present study was to determine the total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) and antioxidant properties, i.e. 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay and ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) assay,… read more here.
Keywords: watermelon rind; total phenolic; antioxidant properties; content ... See more keywords
Modelling the Extraction of Pectin towards the Valorisation of Watermelon Rind Waste
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DOI: 10.3390/foods10040738
Abstract: Watermelon is the second largest fruit crop worldwide, with great potential to valorise its rind waste. An experimental design was used to model how extraction parameters (temperature, pH, and time) impact on the efficiency of… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; pectin; watermelon rind; rind waste ... See more keywords
Free Amino Acids and Volatile Aroma Compounds in Watermelon Rind, Flesh, and Three Rind-Flesh Juices
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27082536
Abstract: Watermelon rind is treated as agricultural waste, causing biomass loss and environmental issues. This study aimed to identify free amino acids and volatiles in watermelon rind, flesh, and rind-flesh juice blends with ratios of 10%,… read more here.
Keywords: amino acids; rind; free amino; watermelon rind ... See more keywords