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An Easy One-Step Multiconventional Refining Approach for Producing Potential Biolubricants from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Fat ( Hermetia illucens )

Abstract BSF-Fat, the residue of the insect protein production process, represents a renewable, nonfood lipid feedstock for preparation of “green base oils” used as biolubricants. Yet, BSF-Fat-based biolubricants require chemical modification of alkyl esters to render adequate pr...

Depressive symptoms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: associations with quality of life, disease progression and perceived social support—a German multicenter study

BACKGROUND: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease. Patients with ALS are at increased risk of developing depressive symptoms. A clearer understanding of the associations between depressive symptoms, disease progression, heal...