The Effect of Banana Fiber and Banana Peel Fiber on the Chemical and Rheological Properties of Symbiotic Yogurt Made from Camel Milk by Younes Safdari, Mohsen Vazifedoost, Zohreh Didar, Bahareh Hajirostamloo

“…The result showed that with increase of the amount of both fibers, pH, hydration, surface tension, overall acceptability, color, and flavor of the samples decreased significantly, but the viscosity, survival of probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus gasseri), and texture acceptance increased significantly (p<0.05). …”
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Quantitative analysis of povidone-iodine thin films by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and their physicochemical properties by Sa Anongtip, Sawatdee Somchai, Phadoongsombut Narubodee, Buatong Wilaiporn, Nakpeng Titpawan, Sritharadol Rutthapol, Srichana Teerapol

“…The pH values of all formulations were in the range of 6-7. The viscosity was within the range of 11.9-85.9 mPa s. …”
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Hydrogen-bonded macrocycle-mediated dimerization for orthogonal supramolecular polymerization by Wentao Yu, Zhiyao Yang, Chengkan Yu, Xiaowei Li, Lihua Yuan

“…Zinc ion-induced coordination with the macrocycle and a terpyridinium derivative enabled orthogonal polymerization, as revealed by 1H NMR, DLS, and TEM techniques. In addition, viscosity measurements showed a transition from oligomers to polymers at the critical polymerization concentration of 17 μM. …”
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Insight on the reduction of copper content in slags produced from the Ausmelt Converting Process by Yuan H.-B., Cai B., Song X.-C., Tang D.-Z., Yang B.

“…Thermodynamic analysis indicated that the decrease of copper content was achieved by reducing Fe3O4, CuFe2O4, and Cu2O in the slag, decreasing the magnetism of slag and lowering the viscosity of slag, which was feasible at the operating temperature of the molten bath. …”
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Influence of Concrete Sludge Addition in the Properties of Alkali-Activated and Non-Alkali-Activated Fly Ash-Based Mortars by Fotini Kesikidou, Stavroula Konopisi, Eleftherios K. Anastasiou

“…The mortars were tested for fresh and hardened properties; workability, viscosity, strength development, open porosity, early-age shrinkage, and analytical tests were carried out. …”
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Dutasteride nanoemulsion preparation to inhibit 5‐alpha‐hair follicle reductase enzymes in the hair follicle; an ex vivo study by Mehri Memar Bashi Aval, Elham Hoveizi, Reza Mombeiny, Mostafa Kazemi, Saeedeh Saeedi, Shima Tavakol

“…Moreover, an increase in viscosity had an inverse correlation with the nanoemulsions' particle size. …”
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Diesters Biolubricant Base Oil: Synthesis, Optimization, Characterization, and Physicochemical Characteristics by Jumat Salimon, Nadia Salih, Bashar Mudhaffar Abdullah

“…The physicochemical characteristics of the OLHYOOD were also determined, which showed improved low temperature properties (PP) −62°C, viscosity index (VI) at 192 and also increased oxidative stability (OT) up to 215.24°C.…”
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Numerical Study of Sodium Bicarbonate Production in Industrial Bubble Columns by Jasim Humadi, Ekehwanh Rasheed

“…The broader width of the column increases turbulent mass diffusivity, but decreases turbulent viscosity. With a broader column width, column pH gradient decreases, due to the increased liquid amount. …”
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A Nanoliposomal Gel Containing Cinnamomum zeylanicum Essential Oil with Effective Repellent against the Main Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi by Mahmoud Osanloo, Samira Firoozian, Elham Zarenezhad, Zahra Montaseri, Saha Satvati

“…The nanoliposomes were finally jellified to increase their viscosity and facilitate topical usage. The complete protection time of the nanoliposomal gel containing 2.5% C. zeylanicum essential oil was significantly longer than that of 2.5% DEET against Anopheles stephensi: 303 ± 10 > 242 ± 12 min, p<0.001. …”
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Process Optimization for Acid Hydrolysis and Characterization of Bioethanol from Leftover Injera Waste by Using Response Surface Methodology: Central Composite Design by Abreham Bekele Bayu, Temesgen Abeto Amibo, Surafel Mustefa Beyan

“…The property of ethanol was characterized by the many parameters used in different standardization. The density, viscosity, flammability, boiling points, and pH were determined as 0.803 gcm−3, 1.1 cP, 14°C, 80°C, and 6.65, respectively.…”
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Computational Studies of 4-Formylpyridinethiosemicarbazone and Structural and Biological Studies of Its Ni(II) and Cu(II) Complexes by Mydhili P. Sripathi, Sireesha Berely, Chittireddy Venkata Ramana Reddy

“…Electronic absorption titrations, fluorescence quenching studies, and viscosity measurements suggest intercalative mode of binding of the complexes with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA). …”
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Effect of Gamma-Irradiated Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene on the High- and Low-Temperature Properties of Bitumen by Perviz Ahmedzade, Alexander Fainleib, Taylan Günay, Olga Starostenko, Tetyana Kovalinska

“…The effects of the γ-LDPER on original and aged bitumen were investigated by means of morphological, chemical, and physical testing program, including FTIR spectroscopy, conventional tests, rotational viscosity (RV), dynamic shear rheometer (DSR), and bending beam rheometer (BBR) tests. …”
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In-situ biophysical characterization of high-concentration protein formulations using wNMR by Jing Song, Marc Taraban, Y. Bruce Yu, Lynn Lu, Pallavi Guha Biswas, Wei Xu, Hanmi Xi, Akhilesh Bhambhani, Guangli Hu, Yongchao Su

“…High-concentration protein formulation is of paramount importance in patient-centric drug product development, but it also presents challenges due to the potential for enhanced aggregation and increased viscosity. The analysis of critical quality attributes often necessitates the transfer of samples from their primary containers together with sample dilution. …”
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Characterization and Pickering emulsifying ability of Adinandra nitida leaf polysaccharides by Yingxuan Zhou, Lu Bai, Sheng Geng, Benguo Liu

“…When the addition amount (c) ≥ 3 %, ANP could stabilize the O/W-type MCT-based Pickering emulsion gel with an oil-phase volume fraction of 70 %, and c was proportional to mechanical parameters such as gel strength, macroscopic viscosity index, and elastic index.…”
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Design and Preparing a Topical Semi-solid Formulation of a Combination of Plantago ovata seeds and Rosehip oil to Provide an Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Medicine by Amirhossein Zamani, Aida Alipour, Mohammad M. Zarshenas, Hajar Ashrafi

“…The final semi-solid formulation was examined in terms of the uniformity and integrity of the cream and the examination of rubability and cream consistency tests, the examination of spreadability, pH measurement, and the examination of viscosity and rheology properties, and the results showed that this formulation in terms of pharmaceutics tests and the total saccharide content was in the acceptable range. …”
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Influence of Al2O3 Content on the Melting and Fluidity of Blast Furnace Type Slag with Low TiO2 Content by Hao Liu, Yuelin Qin, Yanhua Yang, Qianying Zhang, Nengyun Deng

“…This work uses slag sampled on site to study the effects of changes in Al2O3 content on the fluidity of the CaO–SiO2–Al2O3–MgO–TiO2 slag system that is characterized by high Al2O3 and low TiO2 contents, as well as on the phase transition law during the cooling process. Slag viscosity exhibits a rising trend with an increase in Al2O3 content, and Al2O3 in the tested slag is alkaline. …”
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Study on the Relationship between the Fluidity of Paste in Stope and the Rheological Properties of Paste by Liang Wang, DengPan Qiao, JinCheng Xie, Jun Wang, Fei Huang

“…Increasing the plastic viscosity and yield stress of the liquid-phase dense medium is beneficial to increase the drag force of aggregate and then reduce the settling speed of aggregate in the liquid-phase dense medium. …”
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Factors Influencing Piezoelectric Response of Horizontally and Vertically Embedded PZT Patch in Confined Granular Fills by Nisha Kumari, Ashutosh Trivedi

“…This paper presents the study of charge density, voltage output, and power from the PZT (lead zirconate titanate) patches embedded in dynamically loaded confined granular fill. …”
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Utilization of Okara as a Culture Medium by Membrane Concentration Process for High Oil Production by Oleaginous Yeast, <i>Lipomyces starkeyi</i> by Hiroya Taki, Kentaro Mine, Mana Miyamoto, Jiro Seto, Shinji Matsuo, Kazuo Kumagai, Hideto Matsuyama

“…In the initial study with okara, the production of yeast oil was confirmed, but its productivity was low due to the high viscosity caused by its insoluble solids. To overcome this, we extracted and concentrated nitrogen components in okara using the membrane concentration process. …”
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Specific Features of Heatand Mass Transfer Processes in Road Dressings by B. M. Khroustalev, Tingguo Liu, V. D. Akeliev, Yu. H. Aliakseyeu, Jicun Shi, V. V. Zankovich

“…The paper presents results of investigations on heat flows, boundary layers according to air viscosity, velocity of geometric permeability characteristics, capillary pressures in road pavements.…”
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