Fourier transform infrared photoacoustic spectroscopy (FTIR-PAS), a highly sensitive probe of the surfaces of solid substrates, is used to detect toxigenic fungal contamination in corn. Kernels of corn infected with mycotoxigenic fungi, such as Aspergillus flavus, display FTIR-PAS spectra that differ significantly form spectra of uninfected kernels. Photoacoustic infrared spectral features were...

Natural biopolymers as lignin, a common plant biopolymer, look interesting antimicrobial agents against the pathogenic microorganisms. This study aims to produce eco-friendly products by extracting lignin from two Egyptian cotton cultivars, Giza 86 and 90, using organosolv technique transferring them into nanoparticles then determine bioactivities treat textiles for medical applications seven h...

Cereal grains are the most important food source for humans. As the global population continues to grow exponentially, the need for the enhanced yield and minimal loss of agricultural crops, mainly cereal grains, is increasing. In general, harvested grains are stored for specific time periods to guarantee their continuous supply throughout the year. During storage, economic losses due to reduct...