A recently developed cellulose hybrid chemical treatment consists of two steps: solvent exchange (with ethanol or hexane) and chemical grafting of maleic anhydride (MA) on the surface of fibers.It induces a significant decrease in cellulose moisture content and causes some changes in the thermal resistance of analyzed blend samples, as well as surf
The most devastating insect pest of rice, Brown plant hopper (BPH) (Nilaparvata lugens Stal.) feeds on the rice plant and results in waterbased-lube huge yield loss.Breeding of resistant cultivars is more economical and eco-friendlier than use of chemical pesticides.Rice cultivars with improved resistance to disease and pest are developed with pyra
The formation and evolution of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer as a function of electrolyte and electrolyte additives has been extensively studied on simple and model pure Si thin film or Si nanowire electrodes inversely to complex composite Si-based electrodes with binders and/or conductive carbon.It has been recently demonstrated tha
Adverse effects of extreme wet events are well documented by several studies around the world.These effects are exacerbated in developing countries like Malawi that have insufficient risk reduction strategies and capacity to cope with extreme wet weather.Ardent monitoring of the variability of extreme wet events over Malawi is therefore imperative.