Article
Agronomy
Hongwei Qin, Yanying Hu, Dongdong Cheng, Fujia Li, Xiaolong Han, Jinyue Sun
Summary: The aim of this study was to extract oil from peony seeds using green and efficient methods. Aqueous enzymatic extraction and supercritical CO2 extraction were combined to obtain optimal results. The mixture design and central composite design were utilized to determine the best enzyme ratio and process parameters. The results showed that the two-step strategy was effective in producing peony seed oil.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
A. M. Liao, J. Zhang, K. Thakur, J. G. Zhang, Z. J. Wei
Summary: In this study, silkworm pupal oil (SPO) extracted from desilked silkworm pupae using supercritical carbon dioxide was found to have beneficial effects on growth parameters and lipid metabolism in rats fed with high-fat diet (HFD). SPO supplementation reduced body weight gain and liver weight, and decreased total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in serum and liver. It also increased high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels in serum and liver, while decreasing low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in serum. Furthermore, SPO protected the liver by regulating the expression of lipoprotein lipase (LPL), toll-like receptor 4, and nuclear factor-kappa B p65 genes.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Izzreen Ishak, Norhayati Hussain, Ranil Coorey, Maaruf Abd Ghani
Summary: The quality of chia seed oil obtained by SC-CO2 extraction was compared with Soxhlet extraction and commercial cold-pressed oil, showing comparable results but lower oxidative stability. The study suggests that SC-CO2 extraction is an effective method to produce chia seed oil with excellent sources of PUFAs and tocopherols.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yashvir Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Nishant Kumar Singh
Summary: Supercritical methanol transesterification is an effective method for processing biodiesel, which can produce a substantial amount of biodiesel in a short period of time and solve the problems associated with catalyst processing. The study found that the reaction temperature, methanol to oil ratio, reaction time, and pressure have a significant impact on the biodiesel production in the supercritical methanol transesterification process.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lacrimioara Senila, Daniela Alexandra Scurtu, Eniko Kovacs, Erika Andrea Levei, Oana Cadar, Anca Becze, Cerasel Varaticeanu
Summary: This study aims to separate cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin through high-pressure supercritical carbon dioxide pretreatment. The study successfully investigates the pretreatment of apple orchard waste using supercritical carbon dioxide and develops a new method for determining carbohydrates in the liquid fraction after pretreatment. The results demonstrate that high-pressure supercritical CO2 pretreatment is an effective and promising technique for the recovery of sugars and secondary by-products without the use of toxic solvents.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bingbing Wang, Xiangjie Lu, Sha Tao, Yanzhao Ren, Wanlin Gao, Xinliang Liu, Bangjie Yang
Summary: This research discusses the preparation of CO2 micro-nanobubble water using the dissolved gas release method, and the optimization process is conducted using the response surface methodology. The results show that the CO2 content in the MNB water prepared under the optimal parameters is 7.64 mg/L, with a pH of 4.08 and a particle size of 255.5 nm.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Juan Catala, Jesus Manuel Garcia-Vargas, Maria Jesus Ramos, Juan Francisco Rodriguez, Maria Teresa Garcia
Summary: This work thoroughly studied the epoxidation of grape seed oil in supercritical CO2, reporting for the first time in the literature the kinetic parameters of supercritical epoxidation of vegetable oils. The experimental work covered a wide range of conditions, evaluating major side reactions and secondary products.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mingyang Zan, Xue Wang, Aibibai Amuti, Zhanzhong Wang, Leping Dang
Summary: The study optimized the saponification reaction of PSO using Box-Behnken design and response surface methodology, achieving the highest yield and determining the kinetic parameters of the reaction. This work provides valuable insights for industrial production of PSO fatty acid products.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Dan Zhou, Xue Zhou, Qinglong Shi, Jiangbo Pan, Huashu Zhan, Fahuan Ge
Summary: High-pressure supercritical carbon dioxide extraction (HPSE) was used to extract oil from Idesia polycarpa, and the effects of extraction pressure were investigated. The results showed that HPSE could improve the extraction yield, nutritional ingredients content, and antioxidant activity of the oil.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Muhammad Ahmed, Abubakr Ayub, Nadeem Ahmed Sheikh, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Muhammad Haroon, Muhammad Imran
Summary: This paper focuses on the optimization of supercritical CO2 recompression and partial cooling cycles under various conditions. The study investigates the effects of heat sink temperature, mass split fraction, and cycle minimum pressure on the thermal efficiency of the power cycles. Response surface method and ANOVA approach are used to develop mathematical models and analyze the most influential parameters. The results reveal that the heat sink temperature has the greatest impact on thermal efficiency in the recompression cycle, while the minimum pressure plays the most significant role in the partial cooling cycle.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bemgba B. Nyakuma, Syie L. Wong, Hasan M. Faizal, Hambali U. Hambali, Olagoke Oladokun, Tuan Amran T. Abdullah
Summary: The effects of CO2 torrefaction on oil palm empty fruit bunch pellets were investigated. The study found that temperature and time significantly influenced the yield and characteristics of the torrefied products. The findings suggest that CO2 torrefaction is a practical approach to clean energy recovery.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Soon Hong Soh, Akshay Jain, Lai Yeng Lee, Siew Kian Chin, Chun-Yang Yin, Sundaramurthy Jayaraman
Summary: A feasibility assessment was conducted for a supercritical fluid extraction plant for extracting patchouli oil in Singapore, revealing utility costs as a major contributor to manufacturing costs. With a total investment of 4.77 million USD, the project has a return on investment of 27.4% and a payback period of 5.4 years.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Guangsheng Cao, Yujie Bai, Xiaohan Nan, Hongxin An, Lei Wang, Tong Du, Dan Li
Summary: The effect of CO2 adsorption on oil displacement in tight reservoirs was analyzed through experiments. Results showed that light hydrocarbons have a greater adsorption capacity on reservoir minerals, and the oil recovery rate can be increased by alternately injecting supercritical CO2 and water.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
You Wang, Kexue Li, Zhangjian Zhou, Kai Chen, Ling Li, Zhao Shen, Xiaoqin Zeng
Summary: This study investigated the impact of surface grinding on the corrosion behavior of an austenitic stainless steel in supercritical CO2. The results showed that the ground surface had a thinner oxide scale compared to the polished surface, with the presence of Cr2O3, SiO2, and Mn2O3. Additionally, a lamellar structure enriched with carbon was observed in the oxide scale of the ground surface.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kevin Alejandro Aviles-Betanzos, Matteo Scampicchio, Giovanna Ferrentino, Manuel Octavio Ramirez-Sucre, Ingrid Mayanin Rodriguez-Buenfil
Summary: This study focused on the extraction of polyphenolic compounds from Capsicum chinense using supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), and optimized the extraction conditions using central composite design (CCD) and response surface methodology (RSM). The results showed that high-purity extracts could be obtained by manipulating factors like temperature, pressure, and extraction time. These findings have significant implications for the development of extracts with enhanced bioactive properties for various applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Xiao-Li Li, Run-Hui Ma, Fan Zhang, Zhi-Jing Ni, Kiran Thakur, Shaoyun Wang, Jian-Guo Zhang, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: This review discusses the progress in Polygonatum research, focusing on its functional ingredients, structural characterization, extraction methods, and biological activities. The review highlights the potential food applications of Polygonatum as both an ingredient and a whole food, as well as its health benefits in agriculture and the environment. The challenges and limitations of current research trends are also identified, and the need for further exploration of Polygonatum for the development of functional materials and health-promoting foods is emphasized.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
A. M. Liao, J. Zhang, K. Thakur, J. G. Zhang, Z. J. Wei
Summary: In this study, silkworm pupal oil (SPO) extracted from desilked silkworm pupae using supercritical carbon dioxide was found to have beneficial effects on growth parameters and lipid metabolism in rats fed with high-fat diet (HFD). SPO supplementation reduced body weight gain and liver weight, and decreased total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in serum and liver. It also increased high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels in serum and liver, while decreasing low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in serum. Furthermore, SPO protected the liver by regulating the expression of lipoprotein lipase (LPL), toll-like receptor 4, and nuclear factor-kappa B p65 genes.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
R. Zhang, J. Du, Y. Y. Cao, K. Thakur, S. M. Tang, F. Hu, Z. J. Wei
Summary: Bombyx mori is a protein-rich source of food that has gained renewed interest as a potential alternative protein source. In this study, the vps4 gene was interfered using siRNA in H2S-treated silkworms, resulting in decreased body weight, cocoon weight, cocoon shell weight, and egg laying and production. H2S treatment alleviated the inhibition caused by vps4 gene knockdown, except for egg laying and production. siRNA interference led to reduced expression of the targeted vps4 gene, with the greatest effect observed with vps4-2 siRNA. These findings highlight the significant phenotypic and genotypic effects of vps4 gene knockdown in silkworms, which is important for future research.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Fan Zhang, Chuanyi Fu, Yidong Deng, Mao Zhang, Hao Peng, Wenan Li, Jian Zhong, Qing Zhou, Li Huang, Shuli Xiao, Jiannong Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between CYP1B1 genetic variants and the risk of ischemic stroke (IS) in the Chinese Han population. The results showed that the genetic variants CYP1B1-rs10916 and CYP1B1-rs2855658 can increase the risk of IS in Chinese Han individuals aged 60 and above, smoking, or drinking alcohol.
CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
An-Ran Zheng, Chao-Kun Wei, Dun-Hua Liu, Kiran Thakur, Jian-Guo Zhang, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: The flavor differences of Maillard reaction products with roasted/broth flavors were studied by analyzing the volatile compounds using GC-MS and GC x GCToF-MS. Principal component analysis showed that the volatile compounds could effectively differentiate between roasted and broth flavors. The study found that roasted flavors had more pyrazines, while broth flavors had more thiol sulfides and thiophenes.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao Xiao, Peng-Ren Zou, Fei Hu, Wen Zhu, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: Plant-based protein products, such as plant meat, are increasingly popular and seen as alternatives to animal proteins. This review provides an update on the current research and industrial growth of plant-based protein products, including plant meat, plant-based eggs, plant-based dairy products, and plant-based protein emulsion foods. It also discusses the common processing technology and emerging strategies for plant-based protein products, as well as the knowledge gap between plant proteins and animal proteins.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiao-Li Li, Qi Yin, Wei Wang, Run-Hui Ma, Zhi-Jing Ni, Kiran Thakur, Jian-Guo Zhang, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: Ginsenoside (G-CK) and DDP inhibit the proliferation of HeLa cells, and their combination blocks cell growth and colony-forming ability, inhibits cell migration and EMT processes. This is achieved through inhibition of the RAS/MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways, resulting in up-regulation of E-cadherin, down-regulation of N-cadherin and vimentin, and impaired cell migration. G-CK also protects HEK293 cells from oxidative stress damage induced by DDP.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zi-Tong Wang, Yu-ping Liu, Yi-Long Ma, Shuang-Yi Pan, Jian-Kang Li, Shao-Jun Shi, Zheng-Fang Wu, Zhi Li, Ya-Fang Shang, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: In order to evaluate the release and activity of phenolics in Indian jujube in vivo, simulated digestions were performed on the peel and pulp. The results showed that the peel had higher total phenolics and flavonoids compared to the pulp. After intestinal digestion, the release of phenolics and flavonoids increased in both peel and pulp. The correlation between total phenolics/flavonoids and antioxidant activity was higher in the peel.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Fan Zhang, Shengxiong Chen, Jianguo Zhang, Kiran Thakur, Maurizio Battino, Hui Cao, Mohamed A. Farag, Jianbo Xiao, Zhaojun Wei
Summary: Asparagus is a perennial herb with valuable functional ingredients, which has been used as medicine and food since ancient times. Among its main chemical constituents, saponins play a crucial role in various health benefits and biological activities. This review focuses on the preparation methods, structure, classification, biological functions, food and non-food applications of asparagus saponins, with a special emphasis on their anti-cancer effects. It also highlights the challenges and limitations in current research and serves as a bridge between bioactive components and human health, aiding research on functional and health-promoting foods and medicinal applications of asparagus saponins.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fan Zhang, Xiu-Xiu Zhang, Jian-Guo Zhang, Kiran Thakur, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Miguel A. Prieto, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Hui Cao, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: miRNA-6236-p5_4 plays a crucial role in the anticancer activity of AA in endometrial carcinoma. It is involved in regulating cell proliferation, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and migration. The PI3K-Akt, p53, Ras, and Rap1 signaling pathways, as well as CDK6, PIK3CB, and KRAS genes, are identified as key regulators in this process.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhi-Gang Ding, Yi Shen, Fei Hu, Xiu-Xiu Zhang, Kiran Thakur, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: The purpose of this study was to develop a composite film composed of eugenol Pickering emulsion and pullulan-gelatin, and to evaluate its preservation effect on chilled beef. The prepared composite film showed good stability, physical properties, and freshness preservation effect on chilled beef, indicating its promising potential for beef preservation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fei Hu, Jin-Yu Li, Peng-Ren Zou, Kiran Thakur, Jian-Guo Zhang, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: Lycium barbarum pulp (LBP) can improve the performance and structure of gluten proteins, resulting in improved noodle quality. The addition of 5% LBP significantly increases the stability and thermal stability of gluten proteins, and improves the texture, stretchability, and flavor of noodles. Moreover, LBP addition reduces starch digestibility and the expected glycemic index. SEM and AFM analysis show that the bioactive components of LBP can mix with gluten protein, bringing the structure of noodles closer together and intensifying the cross-linking of the gluten structure.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jun Wang, Xiuxiu Zhang, Zhijing Ni, Elnur Elam, Kiran Thakur, Kexin Li, Chuyan Wang, Jianguo Zhang, Zhaojun Wei
Summary: This study analyzed the miRNA expression profile of HepG2 cells in response to licochalcone A in vitro. Dysregulated miRNAs and their potential targets were identified, and the FoxO signaling pathway was found to be the hub pathway for these targets. Key miRNAs and transcription factors were screened out using protein-protein interaction networks and miRNA-target networks. These findings provide insights into the molecular mechanism of licochalcone A as a natural anticarcinogen.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qing Zhu, Wang-Wei Zhang, Zhi-Jing Ni, Kiran Thakur, Jian-Guo Zhang, Fei Hu, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: The shortage of cocoa butter resources has led to the emergence of using oleogels as a substitute in the chocolate industry. A study found that glycerol monostearate rice bran wax complex oleogels showed the best substitution effect and improved the rheological properties and taste of chocolates.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yi-Long Ma, Zheng-Fang Wu, Zhi Li, Yue Wang, Ya-Fang Shang, Kiran Thakur, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: In this study, the digestibility and hepato-protective potential of Lophatherum gracile leaves were investigated. The results showed that the content of phenolics/flavonoids and antioxidant activity in L. gracile extract changed during digestion but the main components remained stable. Additionally, L. gracile extract exhibited hepato-protective activity by reducing alcohol-induced oxidative damage in liver cells.
