Central Composite Designs (CCDs) [Box and Wilson [1951]] are widely accepted and used experimental designs for fitting second order polynomial models in response surface methods. However, these design
An open challenge in soft matter science is the ability to create hydrogels that are soft but also have high fracture energy. A possible solution to this stiffness-toughness conflict has arisen throug
Abstract The food and medicinal habits of Amazon people are rich in fruits considered as exotic or commercially underutilized, some of which generate a considerable amount of residue. The Hymenaea cou