Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hania Hamrouni, Khadija Ben Othman, Hasnia Benmoussa, Sourour Idoudi, Hanen Najjaa, Mohamed Neffati, Walid Elfalleh
Summary: Phytochemical screening of aqueous extract from six medicinal wild plants grown in South-eastern of Tunisia, including Atriplex halimus, Teucrium polium, Moricandia arvensis, Deverra tortuoa, Haplophyllum tuberculatum and Polygonum equisetiforme, was conducted using decoction and ultrasound assisted extraction methods. The antioxidant, antibacterial properties, and phenolic profiling were assessed, and the extracts of P. equisetiforme, T. polium, and H. tuberculatum showed the highest effectiveness as natural antioxidants. The ultrasonic extract of H. tuberculatum exhibited the highest antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa and S. aureus. Additionally, 24 phenolic compounds were identified, with quinic acid, gallic acid, and protocatechuic acid being the predominant components.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Achille Parfait Nwakiban Atchan, Orissa Charlene Monthe, Armelle Deutou Tchamgoue, Yeshvanthi Singh, Shilpa Talkad Shivashankara, Moorthy Karthika Selvi, Gabriel Agbor Agbor, Paolo Magni, Stefano Piazza, Uma Venkateswaran Manjappara, Jules-Roger Kuiate, Mario Dell'Agli
Summary: This study characterized four Cameroonian spice extracts and investigated their antioxidant and synergistic anti-inflammatory activities in human gastric adenocarcinoma cells. The extracts showed high amounts of phenolic and flavonoid compounds with antioxidant properties, and their combination exerted synergistic effects on inflammatory markers in gastric epithelial cells.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Teresa Pinto, Alfredo Aires, Fernanda Cosme, Eunice Bacelar, Maria Cristina Morais, Ivo Oliveira, Jorge Ferreira-Cardoso, Rosario Anjos, Alice Vilela, Berta Goncalves
Summary: Polyphenols and volatile compounds are crucial for the quality and characteristics of vegetables and medicinal and aromatic plants, possessing various bioactivities and disease prevention properties. Researchers are focusing on polyphenols, volatile compounds, and the new challenges in enhancing positive characteristics of plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jameel M. Al-Khayri, Arzu Kavaz Yuksel, Mehmet Yuksel, Mesut Isik, Emrah Dikici
Summary: Corn tassel (CT) is a waste part of the corn plant that contains bioactive compounds and phytochemicals. This research analyzed the phenolic profile, antioxidants, anticholinergic activities, and antibacterial properties of CT ethanol extract. The results showed that the ethanol extract of CT contains various phenolic compounds and exhibits strong antioxidant and antibacterial activities.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Leman Tarhan, Raziye Ozturk Urek, Aylin Oner, Mahmure Nakiboglu
Summary: This study investigates the phenolic profiles, antioxidant activities, and cytotoxic properties of two species of Phlomis, P. angustissima and P. fruticosa. The results show that both species are rich in phenolic compounds and exhibit significant antioxidant and anti-tumor activities. These findings suggest that they have potential applications as natural resources in the food and medical fields.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Adna Prado Massarioli, Severino Matias de Alencar, Adriano Francisco Siqueira, Mariana Pereira de Melo, Igor Gomes Vidigal, Ana Lucia Gabas Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of drying methods on the drying rates, characteristics, and antioxidant properties of five herbs. Forced-air oven drying resulted in higher drying rates compared to solar drying. Mint was less affected by drying conditions, while all dried herbs exhibited similar antioxidant properties. Standardization of post-harvest steps is important for maintaining the consistency of herbal products.
Review
Plant Sciences
Sandra Kelle Souza Macedo, Katia Simoni Bezerra Lima, Naiane Darklei dos Santos Silva, Sirley Sharliny Gomes Campos, Bruna Rodrigues Araujo, Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida, Larissa Araujo Rolim, Xirley Pereira Nunes
Summary: Triplaris is an important genus of medicinal plants in South America, traditionally used to treat diseases like malaria. Research on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and biological activities of Triplaris is mainly conducted in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. Flavonols are the main class of secondary metabolites found in Triplaris.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Liliana De La Cruz-Jimenez, Mario Alberto Hernandez-Torres, Imelda N. Monroy-Garcia, Catalina Rivas-Morales, Maria Julia Verde-Star, Vianey Gonzalez-Villasana, Ezequiel Viveros-Valdez
Summary: Seven medicinal plants from Chiapas, Mexico, were analyzed for their medicinal properties, including antibacterial, antioxidant, antihemolytic, and alpha-glucosidase inhibition activities. T. nelsonii exhibited the highest antimicrobial and antihemolytic activities, suggesting its potential as a source of compounds for cancer treatment and blood sugar control.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natalya Vinogradova, Elena Vinogradova, Victor Chaplygin, Saglara Mandzhieva, Pradeep Kumar, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Chandra Shekhar Seth, Marina Burachevskaya, Dionise Lysenko, Rupesh Kumar Singh
Summary: This article analyzes the impact of anthropogenically transformed environment on the content of pharmaceutically valuable biologically active compounds in medicinal plants. The study focuses on phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, tannins, and phenolic acids. The discharge of transmissible forms of heavy metals, including cadmium, lead, and mercury, from factories has led to contamination of soil. This affects the activity of enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of phenolic compounds in medicinal plants, resulting in changes in their quantity.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Priscilla Augusta de Sousa Fernandes, Josefa Carolaine Pereira da Silva, Debora Lima Sales, Paulo Riceli Vasconcelos Ribeiro, Edy Sousa de Brito, Marta Regina Kerntopf, Gyllyandeson de Araujo Delmondes, Jacqueline Cosmo Andrade Pinheiro, Gerson Javier Torres Salazar, Francisco Lucas Alves Batista, Francisco Ernani Alves Magalhaes, Maria Celeste Vega Gomez, Miriam Rolon, Cathia Coronel, Jaime Ribeiro-Filho, Jose Weverton Almeida-Bezerra, Abolghasem Siyadatpanah, Veeranoot Nissapatorn, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Maria Flaviana Bezerra Morais-Braga
Summary: The study investigated the chemical composition and pharmacological potential of an aqueous extract obtained from the roots of Croton heliotropiifolius, revealing its antioxidant and antifungal effects, as well as its ability to enhance the effectiveness of fluconazole. However, it showed weak antiparasitic effects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ansar Mehmood, Sonia Javid, Muhammad Faraz Khan, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad, Amna Mustafa
Summary: There is a growing interest in using indigenous medicinal plants to treat infectious illnesses and extract bioactive substances. This study evaluated the impact of different solvent systems on the phytochemicals and bioactivities of three medicinal plants from Azad Kashmir. The results showed that the plants had high phenolic and flavonoid content, as well as strong antioxidant and antibacterial activity. These findings support the potential use of these plants for treating various diseases.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yeimi Cecilia Vega-Ruiz, Corina Hayano-Kanashiro, Nohemi Gamez-Meza, Luis Angel Medina-Juarez
Summary: The study conducted phytochemical characterization and evaluation of antioxidant activity in methanolic extracts of Jatropha cinerea and Jatropha cordata, showing that both species are rich in phenols and flavonoids with high antioxidant capacity. J. cordata exhibited the highest antioxidant capacity and phenolic compound concentration.
Review
Plant Sciences
Salome Dini, Qihe Chen, Faezeh Fatemi, Younes Asri
Summary: Due to adverse effects of synthetic compounds, there is a growing interest in utilizing plant-derived natural products in pharmaceutical and food industries. Iranian endemic medicinal plants have attracted attention as antibacterial and antioxidant agents. This review compiles scientific research on phytochemical compounds, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects of essential oils from widely used medicinal plants in Iran. The results show that essential oils from these plants exhibited strong antioxidant activity, mainly due to certain phytochemical compounds. Additionally, some plants showed stronger antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria compared to Gram-negative bacteria.
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Necmettin Aktepe, Cumali Keskin, Ayse Baran, Mehmet Nuri Atalar, Mehmet Firat Baran, Sukru Akmese
Summary: The study demonstrated that Scilla mesopotamica speta extracts are rich in phenolic compounds, exhibiting significant antioxidant, anticholinesterase, and antimicrobial activities. The highest total phenolic and total flavonoid contents were found in ethyl acetate and chloroform extracts, along with the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity. This plant shows promise as a potential source for anticancer, antimicrobial, and antiviral drugs due to its strong bioactive properties.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Rajib Das, Saikat Mitra, Abu Montakim Tareq, Talha Bin Emran, Md. Jamal Hossain, Ali M. Alqahtani, Yahia Alghazwani, Kuldeep Dhama, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: The study summarizes the processes of hepatotoxicity induced by various toxins and explores identified hepatoprotective plants and their phytoconstituents, providing new directions for treating liver injury. Through literature searches and comprehensive analysis, it is found that a variety of plants offer good pharmacological evidence that can be used in the treatment of hepatic disorders.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Saliha Oussaid, Khodir Madani, Karim Houali, Ismael Marcet, Tahar Amrouche, Manuel Rendueles, Mario Diaz
Summary: Polyactic acid (PLA) was used with a novel optimized mixture (OM) of Thymus fontanesii essential oil (EOd) and the ethyl acetate (EA) fraction from Scirpus holoschoenus extract to develop antimicrobial coatings. The coatings were effective against pathogenic bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa in fish soup, but less effective in egg whites.
PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Diogo Nunes, Rebeca Andre, Asma Ressaissi, Bernardo Duarte, Ricardo Melo, Maria Luisa Serralheiro
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of gender and growth stage on the biological activities, chemical composition, and metal content of Fucus vesiculosus L. seaweed. The total phenol content, antioxidant activity, and acetylcholinesterase inhibition activity were affected by different factors. Primary metabolites and phloroglucinol were the main compounds identified. The evaluation of the seaweed's metal content confirmed its safety as a food source.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Khokha Mouhoubi, Lila Boulekbache-Makhlouf, Khodir Madani, Anastasia Palatzidi, Jara Perez-Jimenez, Inmaculada Mateos-Aparicio, Alejandra Garcia-Alonso
Summary: Comparing the effects of convective drying and microwave drying on herbs, it was found that microwave drying can reduce drying time and maintain or improve the content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity under certain conditions. The optimal drying system and conditions for preserving phenolic compounds differ depending on the herb type.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Amir Aieb, Antonio Liotta, Ismahen Kadri, Khodir Madani
Summary: This study proposes a hybrid model, MR-CART, for estimating inter-annual rainfall runoff in five climatic floors of northern Algeria. The results show that the hybrid model performs the best, with the MR model demonstrating good data distribution.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fatiha Brahmi, Anne Vejux, Imen Ghzaiel, Mohamed Ksila, Amira Zarrouk, Taoufik Ghrairi, Soukena Essadek, Stephane Mandard, Valerio Leoni, Giuseppe Poli, Dominique Vervandier-Fasseur, Omar Kharoubi, Adil El Midaoui, Atanas G. Atanasov, Smail Meziane, Norbert Latruffe, Boubker Nasser, Balkiss Bouhaouala-Zahar, Olfa Masmoudi-Kouki, Khodir Madani, Lila Boulekbache-Makhlouf, Gerard Lizard
Summary: COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has had a significant impact on the world, making it crucial to find effective solutions. Research has shown that plant extracts have promising inhibiting effects on the coronavirus. Understanding the influence of diet on COVID-19 patients is also important. This review summarizes the influence of medicinal plant extracts on COVID-19, explores the possibilities of plant treatment/co-treatment and dietary interventions, discusses the impact of nutrient deficiencies on coronavirus susceptibility and complications, and covers major food groups that are effective against COVID-19 pathogenesis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Rita Ferraz, Cristina M. B. S. Pintado, Maria Luisa Serralheiro
Summary: Cynara cardunculus L. inflorescence infusion has been traditionally used as curd in cheese making. This study found that chlorogenic acid (CA) and rosmarinic acid (RA) present in the extract have antimicrobial activity against bacteria on the cheese rind. The main phenolic compounds in the extract can potentially be applied in edible films and coatings to extend the shelf life of cheese.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Farida Berkani, Farid Dahmoune, Nabil Kadri, Maria Luisa Serralheiro, Asma Ressaissi, Amina Abbou, Mouna Kaci, Smail Meziane, Sabiha Achat, Nourelimane Benzitoune, Meriem Adouane, Khodir Madani, Lotfi Mouni
Summary: This study optimized the microwave-assisted extraction method of bioactive compounds from jujube fruit, resulting in high antioxidant activity and low cytotoxic effects. Additionally, previously unidentified compounds were discovered, suggesting potential nutritional benefits of jujube fruit extracts.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Fatiha Brahmi, Yassmina Iblhoulen, Hanane Issaadi, Mahmoud Fahmi Elsebai, Khodir Madani, Lila Boulekbache-Makhlouf
Summary: This study conducted an ethnobotanical survey in the Bejaia department of Algeria to identify the plants used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings revealed that 23 medicinal plants from 12 families were widely adopted for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection. Lemon verbena, spearmint, and lemon were the most cited species. These plants are commonly consumed orally in the form of infusion and have been found to alleviate symptoms associated with COVID-19.
ADVANCES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sara Guemouni, Khokha Mouhoubi, Fatiha Brahmi, Farid Dahmoune, Amine Belbahi, Cylia Benyoub, Nawel Adjeroud-Abdellatif, Karim Atmani, Hicham Bakhouche, Lila Boulekbache-Makhlouf, Khodir Madani
Summary: This investigation studied the drying characteristics and predicted the drying kinetics of tomato slices using convection and microwave methods. The results showed that microwave drying has the advantages of time reduction, low energy consumption, and high drying efficiency.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Radia Arab, Susana Casal, Teresa Pinho, Rebeca Cruz, Mohamed Lamine Freidja, Jose Manuel Lorenzo, Christophe Hano, Khodir Madani, Lila Boulekbache-Makhlouf
Summary: Roasting is a key step in preparing sesame oil that affects its chemical composition, oxidative stability, and antiradical capacity. Roasting increases oil yield, induction period, total phenolic content, and reduces the amounts of phytosterols, gamma-tocopherol, sesamolin, and sesamin. The unsaponifiable components extracted from roasted seeds can be used to extend the shelf life of meatball products. The results of this study contribute to enhancing the nutritional content of plant-based diets.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Omar Mimeche, Amir Aieb, Antonio Liotta, Khodir Madani
Summary: Modeling water balance factors is necessary in water resources management. This study proposes a dynamic and reliable model using artificial neuron networks (ANNs) to estimate inter-annual rainfall-runoff in different climatic regions. The model shows better performance compared to other water balance models in the region.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fatiha Brahmi, Inmaculada Mateos-Aparicio, Alejandra Garcia-Alonso, Nadjet Abaci, Salima Saoudi, Leila Smail-Benazzouz, Hayate Guemghar-Haddadi, Khodir Madani, Lila Boulekbache-Makhlouf
Summary: The aim of this study was to optimize the extraction conditions of phenolic compounds from potato peels and evaluate their effects on the properties and quality of yogurt. The results showed that the highest content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity were achieved with an extraction using 80% ethanol for 150 minutes with a liquid/solid ratio of 1 g/30 mL. Yogurts fortified with the potato peel extract exhibited improved nutritional, antioxidant, and sensory qualities compared to the control yogurt.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mariana Coelho, Ana Patricia Duarte, Sofia Pinto, Hugo M. Botelho, Catarina Pinto Reis, Maria Luisa Serralheiro, Rita Pacheco
Summary: In this study, extracts of the edible seaweeds Arame, Nori, and Fucus were compared to explore their health properties. The results showed that the fractionation of the extracts led to a reduction in bioactivity, indicating a loss of synergistic effects. Arame extract exhibited the highest antioxidant activity, while Nori showed the highest potential for acetylcholinesterase inhibition. These findings suggest a promising potential for the use of these seaweed extracts, especially Arame and Nori, in improving health and managing diseases associated with oxidative stress and neurodegeneration.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana Rita Ferraz, Manuela Goulao, Christophe E. E. Santo, Ofelia Anjos, Maria Luisa Serralheiro, Cristina M. B. S. Pintado
Summary: This study developed a whey protein-based film to protect cheese, with the addition of melanin M2 to make the cheese darker. Experimental results showed that the film with M2 exhibited the best mechanical, chemical, and antimicrobial properties for application in cheese.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
M. Margarida Baleiras-Couto, Rita Guedes, Filomena L. Duarte, Ana Margarida Fortes, Maria-Luisa Serralheiro
Summary: The metabolic composition of grapes and wine was examined to identify biomarkers for terroir differentiation. Anthocyanin was found to be a potential biomarker for terroir. Sensory analysis revealed that wines from site 1 scored higher than wines from site 2.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)