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Encapsulation of cellulose with wax and surfactant is a physical way to restrict cellulose-to-cellulose attraction. Because wax is often used in the wood composite process, industrial manufacturers would not have to upgrade or add expensive equipment to handle cellulose addition. The encapsulated cellulose particles could easily be transported to composite and polymer facilities and blended in a homogeneous fashion for a multitude of products and composites. It was the objective of this study to utilize differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy to characterize the wax and surfactant coverage and encapsulation morphology of the wax--surfactant--cellulose composite. The lengths and widths of the cellulose particles were significantly changed after encapsulation. DIC microscopy found that we could fine-tune wax coverage to control homogeneity and reduce fiber bundling during dispersion. It was found that surfactants were not necessary to enhance coverage if a 1:4 ratio of wax to microcrystalline cellulose was used. However, if more wax is desired, then surfactants may be necessary to suppress fiber bundles during dispersion., Cellulose-based materials are becoming more of a value-added commodity and can be extracted from any plant material across the globe. Unlike lignin, cellulose is consistent within and between plant tissue [...]

The author examines research on the use of paraffin waxes as the bases for rocket fuels. Topics include safety aspects, throttle ability, and low cost.

Proper maintenance of sailboats ensures more sailing pleasures during spring. The best time to clean is during fall. Using wax, lemon peels, soap and water are just some of the easiest way to clean sailboats. A more detailed maintenance guide is presented.

Byline: John Fry Impressing female skiers was once as easy as applying a good coat of wax with a warm, slow hand. Before the introduction in the mid-1950s of polyethylene […]

Byline: Sherman, Don Is it necessary to strip the old wax from a car before applying wax or polish? Mike G., Dover, DE Necessary? No. But I highly recommend it. [...]

Future robots may wear a wax coating that lets them transform from soft and squishy to stiff and strong. Dipping foam or plastic in molten wax creates structures whose flexibility [...]

The role of petroleum waxes in the protection of rubber The use of petroleum waxes to protect or assist in the protection of double bonded elastomers from the destructive effects [...]

To model the earth's surface you need to scale things down and speed them up. Wax seems just the material to do it EXPERIMENTS are the cornerstones of science. But [...]

Have you ever lost a screw or anything down a trap or a stool flange? Take a small chunk of stool wax and place on the end of 1/2-inch-wide CPVC [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After waxing wood or leather, use a pair of pantyhose for that final buff. It will give your project that extra gleam and make the surface feel […]

On a recent evening, I found myself huddled with a group of strangers to learn about the benefits of feather ticklers, penis vibrators, and anal plugs. I was at Kiki [...]

You work so hard on your physique. Why hide it under a thicket of fur? Waxing is a fast, easy and relatively cheap way to get rid of unwanted body [...]

Q: I love the results of waxing, but I absolutely can't stand the pain. Is there anything I can do to make it hurt less? A: There are a few […]

With more than 250,000,000 polluting cars on the road, fuel prices soaring, and global warming concerns, the idea of a zero-emissions battery-powered car is certainly desirable. Hybrid cars that use [...]

Tenax just introduced a new water-based wax called Sealux to achieve a higher gloss finish on engineered stone and granite. The wax is water-based and does not contain products harmful [...]

YOU'RE in a building filled with famous people. You can flex your muscles with Hulk Hogan. You can even talk to Clint Eastwood. Of course, he won't talk back. The […]