Влияние содержания технического углерода на температурные зависимости электропроводности полимерного композита

It was found that in the region of the percolation threshold, depending on the dominance of one or another conduction mechanism, the temperature dependence of the specific volume resistivity ρ(Т) of the polymer composite based on a matrix of ethylene vinyl acetate is significantly transformed. With an increase in the CB content, there is a decrease by several orders of magnitude in the maximum value of the relative resistivity ρ(Т)max/ρ20 in its temperature dependence. Peroxide crosslinking of matrix macromolecules leads to a change in the nature of the temperature dependence of resistivity.

Determining patterns in the formation of functional-technological properties of a fat-based semi-finished product in the technology of sponge cake products

This paper reports the development of a technology for a fat-based semi-finished product, which was used in the manufacturing of products made from butter sponge-cake batter. When combining high-oleic type oils, beeswax, and monoglyceride, the dense emulsion "oleogel" is formed, which can replace fatty products in flour products technology. The fat-based semi-finished product devised fully matches the technological functions of margarine. The expediency of using sunflower oil of high-oleic type (90.0 %) was established, as a base for the fat-based semi-finished product, as well as the rational percentage of organogelators (monoglyceride, 7 %, beeswax, 3 %), which would ensure the production of a fat-based semi-finished product for the target purpose. The feasibility of using a fat-based semi-finished product has been determined in order to solve two tasks: the introduction of a fat-based semi-finished product that contains high-oleic sunflower oil and has several functional benefits of a healthy diet. The fat-based semi-finished product devised could replace butter in the butter sponge cake technology. It was established that the use of the fat-based semi-finished product ensures the production of products from sweet dough, characterized by the highest values of specific volume and porosity. Applying the fat-based semi-finished product makes it possible to increase the yield of finished products (shrinkage decreases by 19.5 % compared to the control sample, to 18.4 %). The parameters for storing finished products from sweet dough containing the fat-based semi-finished product have been substantiated. It was determined that intensive fat release begins on day 7 of storage of finished products. After 10 days of storage, the experimental samples of sponge cakes release 2.0 times less fat than the control sample. The technology for making products from sweet dough using the fat-based semi-finished product has been developed.

The Role of Hydrocolloids in Gluten-Free Bread and Pasta; Rheology, Characteristics, Staling and Glycemic Index

Hydrocolloids are important ingredients controlling the quality characteristics of the final bakery products. Hydrocolloids are frequently used in gluten-free (GF) recipes, mimicking some rheological properties of gluten, improving dough properties, delaying starch retrogradation and improving bread texture, appearance and stability. Hydrocolloids addition increases viscosity and incorporation of air into the GF dough/batter. Besides their advantages for the technological properties of the GF bread, hydrocolloids addition may impact the glycemic index (GI) of the final product, thus answering the demand of people requiring products with low GI. This review deals with the application of hydrocolloids in GF bread and pasta with a focus on their effect on dough rheology, bread hardness, specific volume, staling and GI.

Role of percutaneous thermal ablation in cancer treatment

The main aim of using thermal ablation strategies is to eliminate the targeted malignant cells within a specific volume. However, it should be noted that some researchers have reported the potential limitations of some of these techniques. On the other hand, more updated investigations indicated that these limitations could be overcome by the adjuvant use of other management modalities as chemotherapy. Many limitations have been reported with the modality, including the prolonged therapeutic time. Therefore, cryoablation and microwave ablation techniques were introduced in the literature as safe and efficacious modalities that overcame the limitations of the radiofrequency technique. Overall, percutaneous thermal ablation is associated with favorable outcomes and should be used in clinical settings due to the various advantages that have been reported for the modality, in addition to being less invasive.

OPTIMIZATION OF DOSAGES OF NON-TRADITIONAL RAW MATERIALS IN THE FORMULATION OF PREVENTIVE ORIENTATION BREAD

Исследовано влияние сочетания нетрадиционных видов сырья – жидкого виноградного сахара и куркумы на качество хлеба из пшеничной муки. Проведена оптимизация дозировок этих рецептурных компонентов по выходным параметрам – удельному объему и формоустойчивости готового изделия. Оптимизацию рецептурного состава хлеба проводили с использованием методов математической статистики и дифференциального исчисления. Построены математические модели в виде регрессионных уравнений. Обработку экспериментальных данных выполняли по статистическим критериям Стьюдента, Кохрена и Фишера при доверительной вероятности 0,95. Дана графическая интерпретация регрессионных уравнений. Оптимизацию рецептурного состава хлеба проводили методом свертывания частных критериев в обобщенный аддитивный критерий. Определены оптимальные значения факторов: дозировка, % к массе муки, жидкого виноградного сахара – 2,50, куркумы – 2,75, обеспечивающие получение изделий с наилучшим сочетанием значений удельного объема и формоустойчивости. На основе полученных данных разработана рецептура и способ производства хлеба «Мерита» профилактической направленности (ТУ 9110–515–02068108–2019), характеризующегося улучшенным качеством и повышенной пищевой ценностью за счет дополнительного внесения биологически активных нутриентов. The influence of a combination of non-traditional raw materials – liquid grape sugar and turmeric on the quality of wheat flour bread has been studied. Optimization of the dosages of these prescription components according to the output parameters – specific volume and dimensional stability of the finished product was carried out with using methods of mathematical statistics and differential calculus. Mathematical models in the form of regression equations are constructed. The experimental data were processed according to the statistical criteria of Student, Cochran, and Fisher with a confidence probability of 0,95. Optimization of the formulation composition of bread was carried out by the method of folding partial criteria into a generalized additive criterion. The optimal values of the factors are determined: dosage, % by weight of flour, liquid grape sugar –2,50, turmeric – 2,75, ensuring the production of products with the best combination of specific volume and dimensional stability. On the basis of the obtained data, the formulation and method of production of bread «Merita» of a preventive orientation (Technical specifications 9110–515–02068108–2019) were developed. The product has improved quality and increased nutritional value due to the additional introduction of biologically active nutrients.

Physicochemical characteristics of muffin from composite flour (mocaf, breadfruit, jackfruit seeds, and durian seeds)

This study aims to determine the formulation of composite flour from mocaf, breadfruit flour, jackfruit seed flour, and durian seed flour in making good quality muffin. Making muffins with composite flour formulations (mocaf, breadfruit flour, jackfruit seed flour, and durian seed flour) (P): 50%:40%:5%:5%, 50%:30%:10%:10%, 50 %:20%:15%:15%, 50%:10%:20%:20%, 100% jackfruit seed flour, 100% durian seed flour 100% breadfruit flour, 100% mocaf, and 100% wheat flour. The resulting muffins were analyzed for specific volume, ash content, protein content, fat content, carbohydrate content, and crude fiber content. The final result of the study showed that the composite flour formulation (mocaf, breadfruit flour, jackfruit seed flour, and durian seed flour) (50%:30%:10%:10%) produced the good quality muffin by deGarmo method.

Theoretical and experimental study of the effect of wollastonite on the physical and mechanical properties of concrete

As part of the work, an experimental and theoretical study of the effect of adding wollastonite on the physical and mechanical characteristics of concrete was carried out. The internal stress was calculated according to Hooke’s law. The change in the specific volume was determined from the change in the volume of the hydrated phase. The calculation of the chemical interaction was carried out within the framework of thermodynamic equilibrium. According to the results of the work, it was shown that the addition of wollastonite leads to a linear decrease in the value of internal stresses, which is consistent with experimental results on the increase in compressive and bending strength.

Effect of glucomannan and xanthan gum proportion on the physical and sensory characteristic of gluten-free bread

The increasing consumption of white bread causes the demand for raw materials, especially wheat flour to be increased. Whereas the availability of wheat as wheat flour raw material still depends on import supply. Gluten-free bread processing, which is not depending on wheat flour, is necessary to suppress excessive wheat import. As alternatives, flour derived from cereals and tubers, such as rice, corn, potato, and cassava, can be used in bread processing. The absence of gluten from the bread composition results in pale, less fluffy bread and firm crumb, and therefore it is necessary to modify the batter to improve gluten-free bread quality. This research aims to know the effect of the supplement of hydrocolloids glucomannan and xanthan gum on gluten-free batter properties and bread quality. Breads were made of rice flour, potato flour, corn and cassava starch. Batter consistency, bread specific volume (SV), crumb analysis, crust colour, crumb firmness, firmness, cohesiveness and panellists’ preference were determined. This study showed that the combination of xanthan gum: glucomannan on proportion 0.75:0.25 was the highest batter consistencies, highest specific volume, lower firmness, highest cohesive, and most preferred by panellists.

The Contribution of Extruded and Fermented Wheat Bran to the Quality Parameters of Wheat Bread, Including the Profile of Volatile Compounds and Their Relationship with Emotions Induced for Consumers

The aim of this study was to evaluate the contribution of extruded and fermented wheat bran (WBex-f) to the quality of wheat bread (BR), including the volatile compounds (VC) profile and VC relationship with emotions induced for consumers. A comparison study of BR (prepared with 5%, 10%, and 15% untreated wheat bran (nWB) and WBex-f) quality parameters was performed. It was established that nWB increases dough hardness and reduces BR specific volume. The addition of 5% and 10% of WBex-f was not significant on BR porosity and led to the formation of a high number of large pores. nWB and WBex-f increases the mass loss of BR after baking (by 13.38%), and the control breads showed the highest crust darkness, yellowness, and redness. nWB and WBex-f reduces BR firmness during storage, and WBex-f increases the overall acceptability (OA) of BR (by 26.2%). A strong positive correlation was found between OA and the emotion ‘happy’ (r = 0.8696). In BR prepared with WBex-f, a higher content of pyrazine, methyl-; pyrazine, 2-ethyl-; pyrazine, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-; furfural; ethanone, 1-(2-furanyl)-; benzaldehyde; and 3-furanmethanol was found. Finally, it can be stated that WBex-f could prolong the shelf life of BR and leads to the formation of a specific VC profile, which is associated with a higher OA of the product.