The objective of this research was to obtain and characterize nanocellulose from sugarcane bagasse through acid hydrolysis with sulfuric acid. Different treatments were used with 62% acid concentration and reaction times ...
The objective of this work is to evaluate the efficiency of acetic acid in inhibiting the growth of two pathogenic microorganisms (E. coli and Trichoderma spp) through the application of the contact plate method; acetic ...
In Machala city, in the Oro Province, the inadequate management of waste cooking oil generates environmental and health impacts. This research aims to evaluate the physicochemical and organoleptic properties of handmade ...
In this study, nanocellulose was obtained from the pineapple crown (Ananas comosus), an agro-industrial residue with high availability and limited industrial utilization. The main objective was to evaluate the effectiveness ...
In recent years, interest in natural-origin cosmetic products has grown significantly, driven by increasing environmental awareness and consumer demand for cleaner, more sustainable, and transparent formulations. In this ...
Gold is a strategic resource for Ecuador, the extraction of which has contributed significantly to the country's economic development. However, traditional beneficiation processes have limitations in recovery efficiency, ...
Celi Yaguachi, Darwin Anibal; Aguilar Tibanta, Geovanny Joel(2025)
This study evaluated the adsorption capacity of activated carbon produced from rice husk for the recovery of gold from synthetic cyanide solutions, as a sustainable and low-cost alternative for the mining industry. The ...
The research proposes the design of a pilot plant for the extraction of orange peel essential oil through steam distillation, using the waste generated at the "25 de Junio" market in the Machala canton as raw material. ...
Gutiérrez Mena, Charles Joel; Arévalo Carpio, Daniel Vladimir(2025)
This research aimed to obtain collagen from fish scales through enzymatic hydrolysis using Corolase®, and to characterize the extracted product in terms of yield, and molecular structure.
The selected fish scales had a ...
Alonso Blacio, Cesar David; Bohórquez Asanza, Jean Pierre(2025)
The main objective of this study was to extract astaxanthin, a carotenoid with high antioxidant value, from shrimp residues (Litopenaeus vannamei), using edible vegetable oils (palm and sunflower) as green solvents. This ...
This research evaluated the use of cocoa husks and ripe banana as alternative substrates for the production of the fungus Trichoderma spp. by solid fermentation, with the objective of valorizing agroindustrial wastes and ...
Piñancela Márquez, Kerly Yuliana; Armijos Aguilar, Diego Alexander(2025)
This research evaluated the use of biochar obtained from banana stems as an adsorbent material for the recovery of yttrium (Y³⁺) in aqueous solutions. The precursor material from banana stems was synthesized by incorporating ...
This study evaluated the effect of the ripeness stage of the badea (Passiflora quadrangularis) fruit on the yield and physicochemical properties of pectin extracted by acid hydrolysis. The fruits were classified into three ...
Calderón Paladines, Henry Franco; Álava Pesantes, Jonathan Xavier(2025)
The growing consumer demand for healthy products that, in addition to providing essential nutrients, offer additional health benefits has driven the development of innovative functional foods. In this context, the present ...
Escherichia coli considered a gram-negative bacterium is part of the intestinal microbiota of humans and animals, it is considered that some of its pathogenic strains can cause serious intestinal infections and chronic ...
Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a metabolic condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver in the absence of significant alcohol consumption, and has been strongly associated ...
In this research, the antimicrobial activity of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) particles synthesized by the Sol-Gel method, as well as commercial and doped TiO₂, was evaluated against bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, ...
Honores Jiménez, Michael Fernando; Zambrano Murillo, Ambar Nicole(2025)
The present study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of shell extracts of five varieties of Coffea arabica (Yellow Catuaí, Red Catuaí, Acawa, Sarchimor and San Salvador) against bacterial and pathogenic fungal strains. ...
Introduction: Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome are severe pregnancy complications that can lead to significant liver damage. Evaluating this compromise is crucial for clinical management. Objective: The present research ...
This research aims to evaluate the quality of the treated water at the Ayapamba plant, located in the province of El Oro, Ecuador, and its possible impact on the gastrointestinal health of the local population. The study ...