In this work, we experimentally investigate into one step solvent exchange of cylindrical shaped whey protein isolate (WPI) gels, where the pore fluid water inside pores is replaced by ethanol. Solvent has three major impacts on macroscopic gel properties, leading to an increase in compressive strength, shrinkage cylinders diameter and consequently a change spatial distribution. 1D-Raman spectr...

Electrorheological (ER) properties under oscillatory shear of perchloric acid doped-poly(3-thiopheneacetic acid)/oil (P3TAA/silicone) suspensions have been investigated. The effects of electric field strength, silicone oil viscosity, and particle concentration were investigated. When the electric field strength reaches a critical value, the P3TAA-based ER fluid exhibits transitional behavior be...

The stability (in terms of viscosity and gel strength) of pectin solutions and gels potentially plays an important role in their behaviour and functional properties in a wide range of applications and therefore any changes over time must be understood. The gel strength of pectin gels and intrinsic viscosity of pectin solutions at different temperatures (4°C, 25°C and 40°C) have been investigati...

This paper reported on the micro-level properties of alkali-activated pastes cured in ambient conditions. The mechanisms influencing setting time and microstructure development fly ash, slag, metakaolin were studied. mortar compressive strength binders their ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) tested after 56 days curing. paste at conditions for seven determined to understand phases developed. NASH...

INTRODUCTION Hand strength is a good indicator of physical fitness and frailty among the elderly. However, there are no published hand strength references for Malaysians aged > 65 years. This study aimed to establish normative data for hand grip strength (HGS) and key pinch strength (KPS) for Malaysians aged ≥ 60 years, and explore the relationship between hand strength and physical ability. ...