Article
Food Science & Technology
D. V. Sudhakar Rao, S. S. Hebbar, C. K. Narayana
Summary: Packaging yellow bell peppers with shrink wrapping technology helps reduce moisture loss, maintain freshness, and extend storage life. This method significantly lowers weight loss and preserves firmness under both ambient and low temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiufen He, Wei Guo, Yunong Liu, Li Wang, Yulong Ding, Xiulan Huai
Summary: Energy storage is crucial for absorbing renewable energy and utilizing excess off-peak power. This study proposes a dimensionless analysis method to evaluate the quantity, quality, and comprehensive energy quality of stored energy in electric heat/cold storage. The findings show that cold storage can achieve higher energy quality by sacrificing quantity, while direct heat storage has lower energy quality.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lvzhu Yang, Xinyu Wang, Shuang He, Yaohua Luo, Sheng Chen, Yang Shan, Rongrong Wang, Shenghua Ding
Summary: The effects of heat shock (HT), 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), or their combination (HT + 1-MCP) on jujube fruits during cold storage were studied. HT showed the best preservation effect on jujube fruits by inhibiting red index increase, decay incidence, and weight loss, delaying firmness, SSC, TA, and AsA decrease, and maintaining the integrity of cell membrane and high activity of active oxygen scavenging enzymes. The study concluded that postharvest HT treatment effectively delayed the senescence and decay of jujube fruits.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Eun Song Lee, Ye Jeong Jeon, Sea C. Min
Summary: The study focused on the effects of using ADCP treatment on the microbiological safety and quality of chicken salad in packaging. The results showed that ADCP effectively eliminated some bacteria and viruses, while not affecting the quality and color of the food. The research demonstrated that ADCP treatment can effectively remove microorganisms from packaged chicken salad without altering the sensory properties of the food.
Article
Thermodynamics
Chen Wang, Zhanping You, Yulong Ding, Xiaosong Zhang, Xiaohui She
Summary: Liquid air energy storage (LAES) is a promising grid-scale energy storage technology that can balance the intermittency of renewable generation and shift the peak load of grids. The study found that using pressurized air and methanol/propane as cold recovery fluids in LAES system is effective, but the round-trip efficiency is lower for methanol/propane due to the exergy destruction in packed beds.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hongbin Chen, Hetong Lin, Xuanjing Jiang, Mengshi Lin, Zhongqi Fan
Summary: The influence of melatonin treatment on the quality and chilling injury of guavas during cold storage was evaluated. The study showed that melatonin treatment significantly reduced fruit respiration rate, weight loss, cell membrane permeability, and chilling injury index, while increasing commercially acceptable fruit rate, peel color, and chlorophyll content. Melatonin treatment also delayed the deterioration of fruit firmness, sugars, vitamin C, acidity, and soluble solids.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhaolei Ding, Zhaoliang Jiang, Jiamin Wang
Summary: The research established a heat transfer model for foam freezing, finding that the tangent bubble array has good heat transfer effect during freezing. The heat transfer efficiency of foam freezing is an order of magnitude higher than common ice storage structures.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Si Mi, Tong Li, Quanying Shi, Wenxuan Zhu, Xianghong Wang
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the impact of cold shock on the firmness of chili pepper during storage and determine the mechanism by which cold shock influenced pectin. Chili peppers were subjected to cold shock precooling for different durations. Results revealed that cold shock helped to maintain the firmness of the peppers throughout storage. Firmness was found to be positively correlated with certain pectin contents and negatively correlated with other pectin content and enzyme activities. Cold shock for 90 minutes was determined to be the optimal duration. This study confirms the effectiveness of cold shock precooling in preserving the firmness and extending the shelf life of chili pepper.
Article
Thermodynamics
Marco Griesbach, Andreas Koenig-Haagen, Florian Heberle, Dieter Brueggemann
Summary: Ice energy storage systems (ICES) can provide heating and cooling for non-residential buildings using waste heat. However, there is a lack of detailed studies and design routines for ICES operation and integration in overall supply systems. This study investigates and evaluates an ICES in the supply system of a research building, optimizing plant operation and dimensioning and considering different boundary conditions.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xinru Wu, Wuqi Zhao, Xiangyuan Zeng, Qing-An Zhang, Guitian Gao, Shujie Song
Summary: Cold plasma treatment can effectively prolong the storage period of cherries, inhibit decay rate and respiration without compromising cherry quality significantly. There are significant correlations between decay rate and respiration rate, VC content and titratable acidity, antioxidant content and firmness.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bin Wang, Yongyan Huang, Zhenming Zhang, Yanhui Xiao, Jing Xie
Summary: This study investigated the effects of ferulic acid (FA) on the browning and quality of fresh-cut taros. The results showed that a concentration of 10 mM FA significantly reduced browning and maintained the quality of taros. FA treatment also activated the antioxidant defense system and decreased oxidative damage.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
A. A. Lo'ay, Hamed Ismail, Hazem S. Kassem
Summary: The study showed that the exogenous application of a mixture of calcium nanoparticles and ascorbic acid can effectively alleviate chilling injury in peaches during cold storage by enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities and reducing oxidative damage. Specifically, the treatment with 9 mM CaNP-AA lowered the CI index, ion leakage, and MDA content, while increasing antioxidant enzyme activities. This treatment also reduced the accumulation of reactive oxygen species and increased DPPH reduction, thus enhancing the fruit's tolerance against cold storage stress.
Article
Horticulture
Andreas A. Panou, Konstantoula Akrida-Demertzi, Panagiotis Demertzis, Kyriakos A. Riganakos
Summary: The study investigated the combined effects of ozone gas treatment and heat treatment on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics, as well as the shelf-life of refrigerated strawberries. Results showed that ozone and heat treatment significantly affected weight loss percentage, acidity, and other parameters, consequently influencing the overall quality and shelf-life of strawberries. Different concentrations of ozone treatment had varying impacts on the strawberries' characteristics such as color, firmness, and pH levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRUIT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhongqi Fan, Bin Lin, Hetong Lin, Mengshi Lin, Jianye Chen, Yifen Lin
Summary: This study developed a useful technique to maintain quality and mitigate chilling injury of cold-stored Chinese olive fruit. The use of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at specific doses reduced chilling injury index, cell membrane permeability, and weight loss percentage, while enhancing color, chlorophyll, total soluble sugar, titratable acid, and tannin levels.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tansu Ozen, Mehmet Ali Koyuncu, Derya Erbas
Summary: This study investigated the effects of ozone treatment on pesticide removal, storage life, and quality of green peppers. The results showed that ozonated water significantly decreased pesticide residues, suppressed respiration rates, reduced weight losses, and maintained the green color of peppers. Additionally, ozone treatment delayed the sensory quality deterioration of peppers during storage, indicating that ozone could be an alternative method to extend the storage life of green peppers and remove pesticide residues.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jasna Mastilovic, Zarko Kevresan, Aleksandra Jaksic, Ivan Milovanovic, Radmila Trajkovic, Milica Stankovic, Lidija Milenkovic, Zoran S. Ilic
ZEMDIRBYSTE-AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lidija Milenkovic, Jasna Mastilovic, Zarko Kevresan, Aleksandra Bajic, Aleksandra Gledic, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Dragan Cvetkovic, Lj Sunic, Zoran S. Ilic
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Filippos Bantis, Mariangela Fotelli, Zoran S. Ilic, Athanasios Koukounaras
Review
Agronomy
Elazar Fallik, Zoran Ilic
Summary: As the global population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, more food with high nutritional content will be needed. Fruits and vegetables contain most of the minerals, micronutrients, and phytonutrients essential for human nutrition and health.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zoran S. Ilic, Lidija Milenkovic, Nadica Tmusic, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Jelena Stanojevic, Dragan Cvetkovic
Summary: The study found that lemon balm, mint, and basil plants grown under shading conditions produced higher levels of essential oils, with basil showing the highest antioxidant activity under shading conditions. Medicinal plants are rich sources of natural antioxidants with potential applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries, with shading recommended for optimal quality parameters.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Lidija Milenkovic, Zoran S. Ilic, Ljubomir Sunic, Nadica Tmusic, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Jelena Stanojevic, Dragan Cvetkovic
Summary: The study showed that growing thyme, marjoram, and oregano under shading conditions resulted in higher essential oil yields and better antioxidant activity.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Zoran S. Ilic, Lidija Milenkovic, Ljubomir Sunic, Nadica Tmusic, Jasna Mastilovic, Zarko Kevresan, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Bojana Danilovic, Jelena Stanojevic
Summary: The study investigated the antimicrobial activity of basil essential oils grown under different shading conditions and harvested at different times. The results showed that both shading conditions and harvest time significantly influenced the antimicrobial activity of the essential oils. Regardless of growing conditions, basil essential oils exhibited superior antimicrobial activity compared to commercial antibiotics in certain microorganisms.
Article
Agronomy
Dragan Kovacevic, Maja Manojlovic, Ranko Cabilovski, Zoran S. Ilic, Klara Petkovic, Mirna Strbac, Mirjana Vijuk
Summary: This study investigated the effects of digestate on the yield and nutrient content of kohlrabi through field experiments. The results showed that the use of digestate significantly increased the yield and optimized the microelement content in the leaves. However, the application of digestate did not increase the plant-available nutrients in the soil, and it had an impact on the lead content in kohlrabi stems.
Article
Horticulture
Jelena Stanojevic, Zoran S. Ilic, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Lidija Milenkovic, Renata Kovac, Dragana Lalevic, Ljubomir Sunic, Aleksandra Milenkovic, Dragan Cvetkovic
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the yield, composition, and antioxidant activity of essential oil from umbels with seeds of wild carrot at different maturation stages. The results showed that mature umbels had a higher yield of essential oil compared to premature umbels. The main components identified in both premature and mature umbels were beta-bisabolene, 11-alpha-(H)-himachal-4-en-1-beta-ol, elemicin, and alpha-longipipene. The antioxidant activity of essential oil from mature umbels was also found to be higher than that from premature umbels during a 60-minute incubation.
Article
Horticulture
Zoran S. S. Ilic, Zarko Kevresan, Ljubomir Sunic, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Lidija Milenkovic, Jelena Stanojevic, Aleksandra Milenkovic, Dragan Cvetkovic
Summary: Chemical composition of sage essential oils (SEOs) from wild and cultivated plants, with shading or not, was investigated. The yield of SEOs from wild plants (3.51 mL/100 g) was higher than that from cultivated plants (shaded plants: 3.20 mL/100 g and non-shaded plants: 2.56 mL/100 g). The main components of SEO from wild plants were cis-thujone, camphor, 1,8-cineole, veridiflorol, and borneol. Net shading decreased the content of toxic cis-thujone in sage and cultivated sage showed stronger antioxidant activity compared to wild sage plants.
Article
Horticulture
Ljubomir Sunic, Zoran S. Ilic, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Lidija Milenkovic, Jelena Stanojevic, Renata Kovac, Aleksandra Milenkovic, Dragan Cvetkovic
Summary: The study investigated the yield, composition, and antioxidant activity of fennel essential oil (FEO) at different maturation stages and in leaves from wild fennel in Montenegro. It was found that the highest oil yield was obtained from premature umbels at the waxy stage, while fully ripe umbels contained the highest FEO. Leaves had the lowest FEO content.
Article
Horticulture
Dragana Lalevic, Zoran S. Ilic, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Lidija Milenkovic, Ljubomir Sunic, Renata Kovac, Dragan Kovacevic, Bojana Danilovic, Aleksandra Milenkovic, Jelena Stanojevic, Dragan Cvetkovic
Summary: This study showed that shading conditions could improve the yield, composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity of essential oils (EOs) from thyme, mint, and lemon balm plants. Thyme and mint EOs from non-shaded plants had the highest antioxidant activity, while shaded lemon balm showed stronger antioxidant activity than non-shaded plants. The EOs from all plants exhibited significant effects against several microbial strains. Proper cultivation techniques, such as shading for Lamiaceae plants, can enhance the biological activity of EOs.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ljiljana Stanojevic, Jelena Stanojevic, Lidija Milenkovic, Ljubomir Sunic, Renata Kova, Dragan Cvetkovic, Milena Babi, Zoran Ilic
Summary: This study examines the effects of different shade nets on basil aroma profile and antioxidant activity. The extracts from basil leaves grown under a red shade net showed the highest content of total phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Aleksandra Milenkovic, Zoran Ilic, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Lidija Milenkovic, Ljubomir Sunic, Dragana Lalevic, Jelena Stanojevic, Bojana Danilovic, Dragan Cvetkovic
Summary: This study compared the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of essential oils from fennel leaves and stems wild-grown in Montenegro seaside. It was found that the essential oils from stems had higher antioxidant activity and exhibited good antimicrobial activity against various bacteria. The isolated essential oils could serve as safer alternatives to synthetic additives in the food industry.
Article
Horticulture
Zoran Ilic, Ljiljana Stanojevic, Lidija Milenkovic, Ljubomir Sunic, Aleksandra Milenkovic, Jelena Stanojevic, Dragan Cvetkovic
Summary: This study focused on the yield, chemical composition, and antioxidant activity of oregano essential oils under different growth conditions. Results showed that cultivated plants (flowers) had the highest oil yield, while wild flowers exhibited the highest antioxidant activity.
