“…The observed bone modulation effects in the açai group can be attributed to phenolic compounds, known for their antioxidant properties [ 33 ]. These compounds are recognized for their significant influence on bone health [ 34 ].…”
“…The observed bone modulation effects in the açai group can be attributed to phenolic compounds, known for their antioxidant properties [ 33 ]. These compounds are recognized for their significant influence on bone health [ 34 ].…”
“…This region's biome stands out as the largest preserved forest in the world and the largest biome in Brazil, covering approximately 49.29% of the national territory and about 40% of the South American continent. With over 13,000 tree species, including 2956 endemic species, it is an incredibly rich ecosystem that contributes to a unique and unparalleled diversity in this region [37,38].…”
The Amazon rainforest, spanning multiple countries in South America, is the world’s largest equatorial expanse, housing a vast array of relatively unknown plant and animal species. Encompassing the planet’s greatest flora, the Amazon offers a tremendous variety of plants from which natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs) can be extracted. In this century, NLFs, which have long been utilized by indigenous populations of the Amazon, have garnered interest as potential reinforcements for composites, whether polymer- or cement-based, in various technical applications such as packaging, construction, automotive products, and ballistic armor. A comparison with synthetic materials like glass, carbon, and aramid fibers, as well as other established NLFs, highlights the cost and specific property advantages of Amazon natural fibers (ANFs). Notably, the sustainable cultivation and extraction of ANFs, as alternatives to deforestation and livestock pasture, contribute to the preservation of the Amazon rainforest. This review article provides a comprehensive examination of recent studies directly related to ANF-reinforced polymer matrix composites. The specific advantages, proposed applications, and reported challenges are highlighted, shedding light on the potential of these unique natural fibers.
“…10,17 Both fruits have relevant amounts of bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids and anthocyanins, which play an antioxidant role and can assist in antiproliferative, anti-hyperglycemic, and anti-inflammatory processes. 18,19 The literature also indicates the presence of pentacyclic triterpenes in the bacaba pulp 20 and the terpenes α-pinene, d -limonene, tricyclene as members of the volatile compounds of camu-camu, followed by sesquiterpenes such as caryophyllenes. 21,22…”
Brazil has a broad geographic biodiversity spread across its six different biomes. However, it has been suffering from the abusive exploitation of its resources, which poses a threat to the...
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