Cellulose

promote better digestibility (McDaniel et al 1993). In contrast, more recent studies that used cannulated horses on a high fiber or high starch diet show that Saccharomyces cerevisiae can improve acid fiber detergent digestion. It can also stimulate cellulose activity to increase fiber digestion, which creates an increase in the ratio between acetate and propionate. Since acetate is a compound involved in fermentation, it can be a beneficial microbe (Mackenthun et al. 2012). Studies have also…

Wang et al. (2015) formulated a solid dispersion to improve the solubility and bioavailability of Ginkgo biloba extract (GE) through hot melt technology. The polymer studied were Kollidon® VA64/Kolliphor® RH40 (85:15) and the extrusion was carried out at 120-125⁰C with 100 RPM with 25% drug load. DSC and XRD studies confirmed the amorphous conversion of the GE and the dissolution carried in 250ml of 0.1N HCl showed that the dissolution of solid dispersion of GE was significantly improved (2-3…

known as 1-Propanol,(Wikipedia) is i on of the ingredients in a sharpie.Did you know that 1-Propanol “is formed naturally in small amounts during many fermentation processes and used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry mainly for resins and cellulose esters”.(wikipedia).Did you also know that” Propyl alcohol is a colorless liquid and is made by oxidation of aliphatic hydrocarbons that is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate’’.(Pubchem). Butyl alcohol also called…

larger than a domestic cat and feeds mainly on bamboo but is also known to feed on eggs, birds and even insects. In captivity, the red panda has been seen eating bark, flowers, and fruits. Similar to the panda, the red panda cannot digest cellulose so they must consume large portions of bamboo to survive, as…

In Singer and Masons “Ethics and Animals”, being a vegetarian an ethical requirement? This thought is absurd. There are so many reasons why this is completely impossible. Average Americans simply cannot afford fruits and vegetables. There are so many amino acids, vitamins and protein that can only be gotten from animal meat. Also is it unethical to take away our choice to live the way we want to live. My coworker is a vegetarian, and his main argument he makes is the treatment of the animals.…

Your home is more likely to be hurt by termites than a fire. Every year, termites cost the American economy $5 billion. Whether you live in the woods or on the beach, your property is at risk for termite damage. By detecting the signs of an infestation early, you can limit the repair cost and damage caused by termites. Look for Insects If you have termites in your home, one of the first signs is a rise in flying insects. Known as swarmers, these winged creatures will fly around your home and…

Digestive System – Analysis Task Minotaur was a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. Analyse the myth and its scientific possibility. (The following are guidelines for your analysis, you should remove these headings and submit in essay format. This analysis would be anywhere from 1-2 pages long, depending on what you know and have to share.) Below is a definition of analyse; Introduction The minotaur was half man and half bull, it had the head, tail and legs of a…

A good diet is vital to the health and happiness of a horse and it ensures that they perform at their best. Horses are non-ruminant animals, meaning they have a simple, one chamber stomach similar to humans, dogs, and pigs. However, their diets are very different since horses are able to digest and absorb nutrients from foods that most other non-ruminant animals cant. This special ability is due to the horse’s very well developed cecum and their large capacity for nutrient absorption. The cecum…

Imagine there is a plant that can grow almost anywhere in the world, literally has thousands of uses, and good for the environment, believe it or not such a plant exists, Hemp. Also known as, Cannabis Sativa, Marijuana, Grass, Mary Jane, and by many other names, has not been legal in the United States since 1937 when it was unjustly banned, for its relationship to marijuana (“hemp…”). With that in mind, it’s true that Hemp and Marijuana are the same species, Cannabis Sativa, but hemp is a…

On February 6 of 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in room 1043 of Thomas Cole Research building, Sade Rhodes spoke about the characterization of lignin-coated cellulose nanocrystals (C-CNCs) as a reinforcing agent in polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites. The logistics of the seminar that was most enjoyable was when the speaker focused on the matter of Nanocelluloses. She provided a lot of information on this topic and I understand how it related to her topics in her research. However, the only part that I did…