Abstract Rosin powder, which is composed of magnesium carbonate powder and pine resin, is often used as a grip-enhancing agent in baseball pitching. However, the effect of rosin powder on friction …

There are three types of colophony (rosin) depending on the method of recovery: gum rosin, wood rosin, and tall oil rosin. Resinates are salts formed by the reaction of resin acids with metal salts. The paper …

Dec 10, 2021 · Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida) is the dried sap obtained from the roots of Ferula plants. This article reviews the benefits, downsides, and uses of asafoetida.

Pine forests represent a major source of biomass, including timber and resin. Pine resin constitutes a sustainable source of a myriad of products used in several industrial sectors, such as chemicals, …

The adsorbent materials were received thanks to a collaboration between the Burkhardt GmbH company and the University of Briska: the two biochars were produced from pinewood (PW) gasification in the …

The deleterious effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation on construction materials, especially wood and plastics, and the consequent impacts on their useful lifetimes, are well documented in scientific …

A comprehensive review of the publications about rosin-based chemicals has been compiled. Rosin, or colophony, is a natural, abundant, cheap and non-toxic raw material which can be easily modified to …

Abstract The recycling of biomass into high-value-added materials requires important developments in research and technology to create a sustainable circular economy. Lignin, as a component of …