Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dipanshu Jain, Raju Sharma, Prem Pal Bansal
Summary: The study found that ambiently cured geopolymer concrete using sillimanite sand as a replacement for fine aggregate is feasible, with 25%-50% replacement range being optimal for improved geopolymerization and structural strength. However, replacement levels beyond 50% result in decreased compressive strength and durability properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shams Forruque Ahmed, M. Mofijur, Samiha Nuzhat, Nazifa Rafa, Afla Musharrat, Su Shiung Lam, Alberto Boretti
Summary: This study comprehensively discusses hydrogen production methods, challenges, economic feasibility, and sustainability, and provides directions for future research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Business
Davide Antonioli, Claudia Ghisetti, Massimiliano Mazzanti, Francesco Nicolli
Summary: This study aims to assess the relationship between circular economy practices and economic returns, which is crucial for policy making. The findings suggest that adopting circular economy related innovations in isolation is unlikely to lead to economic gains in the short term, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ryan Sweet, Paul A. Kroon, Mark A. Webber
Summary: The risk of bacterial foodborne infection to human health is currently controlled by the addition of antimicrobial preservatives to food. However, the use of chemical preservatives poses health risks, making the development of improved preservatives a priority for the food industry. Plant-derived phytochemicals, particularly polyphenols, are a promising source of novel antimicrobial compounds. While there has been significant study of phytochemicals, there remains uncertainty regarding their relative efficacy, mechanisms of action, and potential for bacterial resistance.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Toshiyuki Takai
Summary: This review focuses on the mechanisms underlying rice tiller development and highlights the potential of utilizing tillering for sustainable food production. The MP3 gene, as a promising QTL, has the potential to increase grain yield and adapt to climate change and nutrient-poor environments.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Abedalghani Halahlah, Heikki Raikkonen, Vieno Piironen, Fabio Valoppi, Kirsi S. Mikkonen, Thao M. Ho
Summary: This study investigated the applicability of wood hemicelluloses, including galactoglucomannans and glucuronoxylans, and their mixtures with carboxymethylcellulose as wall materials for microencapsulation of bilberry juice. The results showed that wood hemicelluloses have a high anthocyanin encapsulation efficiency, comparable to gum arabic. The microencapsulated powders prepared with wood hemicelluloses also exhibited higher phenolic content and antioxidant activities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ichrak Joulak, Patricia Concordio-Reis, Cristiana A. Torres, Chantal Sevrin, Christian Grandfils, Hamadi Attia, Filomena Freitas, Maria A. M. Reis, Samia Azabou
Summary: In this study, four selected Halomonas strains were used to produce exopolysaccharides (EPS) using low-cost agro-industrial wastes as the sole carbon source. It was found that both yield and monosaccharide composition of EPS were affected by the carbon source, with different predominant monomers and molecular weights observed. The ability of Halomonas strains to utilize cost-effective substrates, especially cheese whey, shows promise for producing EPS with distinct physicochemical properties for various applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Longlong Xia, Wenhao Chen, Bufan Lu, Shanshan Wang, Lishan Xiao, Beibei Liu, Hongqiang Yang, Chu-Long Huang, Hongtao Wang, Yang Yang, Litao Lin, Xiangdong Zhu, Wei-Qiang Chen, Xiaoyuan Yan, Minghao Zhuang, Chih-Chun Kung, Yong-Guan Zhu, Yi Yang
Summary: China's agriculture, which feeds 20% of the global population, is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve carbon neutrality, the study proposes the utilization of sustainable biomass waste, such as crop residues, forest residues, livestock manure, food waste, and sewage sludge, for biochar production. The potential of biochar production from these waste resources in 2018 can offset the methane and nitrous oxide emissions from China's croplands. However, the distribution of biomass waste varies across regions, and differential policies and pyrolysis technologies are needed to maximize the climate benefit.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rofice Dickson, Enrico Mancini, Nipun Garg, John M. Woodley, Krist V. Gernaey, Manuel Pinelo, Jay Liu, Seyed Soheil Mansouri
Summary: The study evaluates the economics, environmental impact, risk assessment, and optimal processing route of bio-SA production from different feedstocks, identifying glycerol as the best feedstock and corn stover as the second best. Seaweed is found to be less suitable for large-scale bio-SA production due to high cost and difficulties in enzyme hydrolysis. Environmental results show that the pathway from glycerol is the most environmentally friendly, followed by corn stover, glucose, and seaweed.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joshua VanderWeide, Steve van Nocker, Christopher Gottschalk
Summary: This study evaluates the relationship between apple biochemical traits and hard cider production and provides information about the plasticity of apple varieties, offering valuable insights for apple producers to integrate cider-specific and nonspecific varieties into their production systems.
PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chinmay A. Shukla, Mahesh S. Kute, Amol A. Kulkarni
Summary: A novel continuous process for synthesizing azo dyes using a bubble column reactor was reported, showing high efficiency and lower cost compared to batch processes. The study also indicated that continuous production requires less water than industrial batch processes.
Article
Agronomy
Austin Lamb, Brock Weers, Brian McKinley, William Rooney, Cristine Morgan, Amy Marshall-Colon, John Mullet
Summary: Bioenergy sorghum has a deep and extensive root system that can grow continuously in the soil, accumulating more biomass during a long growing season. The root system plays a crucial role in nutrient uptake and could help restore soil organic carbon levels and improve soil productivity on annual cropland.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Stewart B. Wuest, Nicholas G. Genna, Judit Barroso
Summary: Research found that volunteer wheat is evenly distributed in winter wheat fields, contributing to 8% to 19% of total yield; the yield loss caused by volunteer wheat significantly impacts the productivity of seeded wheat, with a total yield loss estimated at around 10.8%.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Sunil Nandipati, G. V. R. Srinivasa Rao, M. Manjunatha, Nagaraju Dora, Sifatullah Bahij
Summary: The use of bricks in construction is important, but their manufacturing consumes resources and generates waste. Using waste industrial byproducts to make bricks can solve waste disposal issues and reduce resource depletion. Innovative methods using sustainable materials are needed for sustainable brick production.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingxing Li, Hongzheng Sun, Fredrick Oteng Agyeman, Mohammad Heydari, Arif Jameel, Hira Salah ud din Khan
Summary: Through empirical analysis, the study identifies key factors affecting China's economic growth, including consumption levels, development of the tertiary industry, financial development, and industrialization. These factors have varying degrees of impact on promoting economic growth in China.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Dime Melovski, Manuela von Arx, Vasko Avukatov, Christine Breitenmoser-Wuersten, Marina Durovic, Rafet Elezi, Olivier Gimenez, Bledi Hoxha, Slavcho Hristovski, Gjorgje Ivanov, Alexandros A. Karamanlidis, Tabea Lanz, Kujtim Mersini, Aleksandar Perovic, Azem Ramadani, Bardh Sanaja, Parsim Sanaja, Gabriel Schwaderer, Annette Spangenberg, Aleksandar Stojanov, Aleksander Trajce, Urs Breitenmoser
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Danijela Raicevic, Tatjana Popovic, Violeta Ivanova-Petropulos, Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva, Vesna Maras
MACEDONIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva, Elena Balshikevska, Marina Stefova, Oliver Tusevski, Sonja G. Simic
NATURAL PRODUCT COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dessislava Gerginova, Svetlana Simova, Milena Popova, Marina Stefova, Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva, Vassya Bankova
Article
Plant Sciences
Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva, Marina Stefova, Jane Bogdanov
Summary: The extraction efficiency of polyphenols from black goji fruit was significantly influenced by different solvent mixtures, with pure methanol being the most efficient. The addition of ascorbic acid as an extraction solvent additive can enhance the yield of polyphenols, while aqueous solutions of citric and ascorbic acid showed the best extraction results.
JOURNAL OF BERRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena Stefova, Marinela Cvetanoska, Jane Bogdanov, Vlado Matevski, Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva
Summary: A systematic study was conducted to investigate the extraction efficiency of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) and pyrrolizidine alkaloid N-oxides (PANOs) from plant material for LC/MS analysis. Methanol extraction with a single clean-up step using SPE C18 column was found to be the optimal method. LC-ESI-MS/MS analysis revealed the distribution and diversity of PAs and PANOs in plant material from various Boraginaceae species. Qualitative and quantitative analyses showed the profiles of 1,2-unsaturated PAs in each sample and estimated their toxic potential. This method can be used for monitoring the presence of these secondary metabolites in the food chain for risk management purposes.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martina Bogojovska, Marina Stefova, Jasmina Stanoeva, Vassya Bankova, Milena Popova
Summary: Honey is a concentrated sugar solution that contains bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, which are considered important pharmacologically active compounds. A solid-phase extraction procedure and HPLC/DAD/MSTh method were used to identify and quantify minor constituents in honey.
COMPTES RENDUS DE L ACADEMIE BULGARE DES SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva, Marina Stefova, Vlado Matevski
Summary: A systematic study was conducted to investigate the extraction efficiency of polyphenolic compounds from the most widespread Boraginaceae species. The study also assessed the distribution and diversity of polyphenolic compounds in different species from Macedonia. Thirty-one polyphenolic compounds were identified, out of which twenty-two were first reported in the representative species, and two new compounds were discovered in the Boraginaceae family. Anchusa officinalis and Cynoglossum creticum were found to have the highest content of total polyphenols, followed by Echium vulgare, Onosma heterophylla, and Echium.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Marinela Cvetanoska, Marijana Pocrnic, Marina Stefova, Nives Galic, Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva
Summary: A fast and simple LC/MS method was optimized to analyze pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey. The study found potential risks of toxicity in honey due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, highlighting the need for effective quality control systems for manufacturers.
FOOD ADDITIVES & CONTAMINANTS PART B-SURVEILLANCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zlatko Lozanovski, Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva, Jane Bogdanov
Summary: To enhance the bioavailability of curcumin, researchers have developed monocarbonyl analogs of curcumin (MACs) with an electrophilic α,β-unsaturated carbonyl group and evaluated their biological activity. The MACs can react with thiol compounds to regulate important biological processes. In this study, MACs were synthesized through Claisen-Schmidt condensation reaction and their reactivity with 2-(dimethylamino)ethanethiol was assessed using a spectrophotometric method based on UV-Vis spectra.
MACEDONIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kalina Danova, Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva, Ina Aneva, Kalina Alipieva, Marina Stefova
Summary: This study explores the application of plant cell and organ culture of Sideritis scardica Griseb., a Balkan endemic species, for the conservation of valuable germplasm and production of secondary metabolites. The effects of activated charcoal and plant growth regulators on the growth of the plants were investigated. The study also compared the phenolic profiles of plants grown in vitro with those collected from the wild. The results show that in vitro culture treatments induced different responses in plant growth and secondary metabolite production compared to activated charcoal treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
E. L. E. N. A. L. A. Z. A. R. E. V. S. K. A. TODEVSKA, M. A. R. J. A. N. PIPONSKI, M. A. R. I. N. A. STEFOVA
Summary: Forced degradation experiments showed that acid hydrolysis transforms bisoprolol into impurity A, while alkaline hydrolysis, oxidative degradation, thermal degradation and photodegradation produce different impurities. The simultaneous use of two detection systems demonstrated the efficiency of the developed method.
JOURNAL OF THE SERBIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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)