Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Vishal Ahuja, Arvind Kumar Bhatt, Sanjeev Mehta, Vaishali Sharma, Ranju Kumari Rathour, Sheetal
Summary: Xylitol production from organic agro-industrial residues was studied via microbial fermentation. Parameters were optimized through analysis, resulting in high yield of pure xylitol crystals. A cost analysis identified adsorbent recycling as a way to reduce downstream costs. This research is significant for cost-effective production of biomass-dependent products.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jesus David Coral Medina, Fabio Bolanos Alomia, Antonio Irineudo Magalhaes Jr, Julio Cesar de Carvalho, Adenise Lorenci Woiciechowsky, Carlos Ricardo Soccol
Summary: The study proposes a biorefinery configuration for the co-production of ethanol, xylitol, lignin, and cellulose acetate from lignocellulosic biomass, analyzing economic viability and environmental impact in low sugarcane availability scenarios. Results showed that ethanol, xylitol, and cellulose acetate production can be economically viable only if lignin is considered as a product. Additionally, the carbon capture capacity of about 400 kg per tonne of sugarcane included in the process was determined.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Vivek Narisetty, Eulogio Castro, Sumit Durgapal, Frederic Coulon, Samuel Jacob, Dinesh Kumar, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Kamal Kishore Pant, Binod Parameswaran, Vinod Kumar
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of using Pichia fermentans for xylitol production from waste SCB and OP hydrolysates through co-fermentation strategy, showing high xylitol accumulation. The results demonstrate the potential of P. fermentans as a microbial cell factory for efficiently producing xylitol from agro-industrial residues.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Uroosa Ejaz, Muhammad Sohail
Summary: Chemical pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse (SB) affects its suitability as a matrix for immobilizing pectinolytic yeast. Untreated SB is more efficient for immobilization, with higher cell retention and pectinase productivity observed over six production cycles.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fernanda Palladino, Rita C. L. B. Rodrigues, Raquel M. Cadete, Katharina O. Barros, Carlos A. Rosa
Summary: The study aimed to screen xylitol-producing strains of Cyberlindnera xylosilytica and Wickerhamomyces rabaulensis for bioconversion of sugarcane bagasse hemicellulosic fraction. Selected strains showed high xylitol yields and volumetric productivities, with C. xylosilytica UFMG-CM-Y-309 demonstrating the highest xylitol yield of 14.06 g L-1. These yeast species exhibited xylitol yields ranging from 14% to 74% above others, highlighting their potential for biotechnological xylitol production.
BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sarah de Souza Queiroz, Fanny Machado Jofre, Henrique Azank dos Santos, Andres Felipe Hernandez-Perez, Maria das Gracas de Almeida Felipe
Summary: Co-production systems are a strategy used to diversify production chains and enable more profitable processes. This study evaluated the co-production of xylitol and ethanol by Candida tropicalis using sugarcane by-products and molasses supplementation. The results showed the potential for integrating xylitol and ethanol production in sugarcane biorefineries by utilizing sugarcane by-products.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Felipe A. F. Antunes, Lucas C. Thome, Julio C. Santos, Avinash P. Ingle, Cassiano B. Costa, Virgilio Dos Anjos, Maria J. Bell, Carlos A. Rosa, Silvio S. Da Silva
Summary: A multi-scale study of sugarcane bagasse pretreatments and integrated developments for ethanol and xylitol production were presented. Acid hydrolysis of SB showed potential for hemicellulosic ethanol production, while alkaline hydrolysis followed by fermentation processes yielded ethanol. Structural analysis of SB indicated clear changes along the pretreatment processes, highlighting the potential for sustainable use of SB carbohydrates for bioproducts.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sreyden Hor, Mallika Boonmee Kongkeitkajorn, Alissara Reungsang
Summary: This study investigates the biorefinery of sugarcane bagasse into ethanol and xylitol. The results show that ethanol fermentation of sugarcane bagasse hydrolysate can be carried out without supplementing a nitrogen source, and approximately 50 g/L of bioethanol can be produced after 36 hours of fermentation. The vinasse containing xylose can be successfully used to produce xylitol, and supplementing the vinasse with yeast extract improves xylitol production. Controlled dissolved oxygen and the addition of low fraction of molasses do not positively affect xylitol production.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Carolina I. D. G. Bonan, Robson Tramontina, Monick W. dos Santos, Luiz E. Biazi, Lauren B. Soares, Isabela O. Pereira, Zaira B. Hoffmam, Natalia Coutoune, Fabio M. Squina, Diogo Robl, Jaciane L. Ienczak
Summary: S. passalidarum is a yeast with potential for biotransformation of sugars from lignocellulosic biomasses, capable of simultaneous production of ethanol and xylitol. Low glucose concentrations are necessary to promote higher xylitol production without affecting ethanol yield, making it the most interesting condition for simultaneous formation of both products.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Suranny Jimenez Chacon, Gabriela Matias, Thaddeus Chukwuemeka Ezeji, Rubens Maciel Filho, Adriano Pinto Mariano
Summary: This study developed a three-staged repeated-batch immobilized cell fermentation to produce butanol from undiluted, non-detoxified sugarcane bagasse hemicellulose hydrolysates. Results showed that using bagasse as a carrier was more effective than using a 3D-printed carrier, leading to higher xylose utilization and more butanol derived from SBHH.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alba Jessica Godoy-Salinas, Benigno Ortiz-Muniz, Javier Gomez Rodriguez, Beatriz Gutierrez-Rivera, Maria Guadalupe Aguilar-Uscanga
Summary: The use of raw sugarcane bagasse for cell immobilization by adsorption was evaluated in order to increase ethanol production. The study found that pre-treatment with sulfuric acid was efficient in immobilizing Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and the immobilization process remained stable for up to 20 days. In glucose medium, the packed bed reactor achieved high ethanol productivity, and when using sugarcane juice, ethanol productivity was also satisfactory.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
M. E. Delfin-Ruiz, M. G. Aguilar-Uscanga, J. Gomez-Rodriguez
Summary: This study aimed to obtain xylose from sugarcane bagasse through acid pretreatment and subsequent fermentation for xylitol production. By optimizing the conditions of dilute sulfuric acid pretreatment, an acid hydrolysate containing 27.95 g/L of xylose and 5.5 g/L of xylitol at the end of fermentation was obtained. The yield of xylitol per gram of xylose was 0.39 g/g, indicating sugarcane bagasse as a promising source for xylitol production.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marianne Nabil Guirguis, Zainab Farahat, Amany Micheal
Summary: The conception of materials with fewer carbon dioxide emissions, using natural fibers, and recycling resources is important in combating climate change and pollution. This research investigates using sugarcane bagasse as a local green base material in Egypt for creating composite fiberboard, which can be used in architectural applications, and found to have thermal insulation qualities, enhancing human well-being.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Arslan Akbar, Furqan Farooq, Muhammad Shafique, Fahid Aslam, Rayed Alyousef, Hisham Alabduljabbar
Summary: This study reinforced sugarcane bagasse ash based geopolymer with (PP) fibers, improving flexural and tensile strength and enhancing compressive strength by limiting the content of (PP) fibers, providing alternative ways for sustainability.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Nathaly Santana Leal de Souza, Marcos Alyssandro Soares dos Anjos, Maria das Vitorias Vieira Almeida de Sa, Evilane Cassia de Farias, Maelson Mendonca de Souza, Fernando G. Branco, Andreia Pereira
Summary: This study investigated the development of lightweight aggregates from sugarcane bagasse ash and red clay binary mixtures, showing that bloating was observed only when smaller diameter ash was used. Lightweight aggregates with a wide range of particle densities and loose bulk densities were achieved through different sintering temperatures and binary mixtures compositions.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Leonardo Bandeira dos Santos, Rita de Cassia Freire Soares da Silva, Leonildo Pereira Pedrosa Jr, Rodrigo Dias Baldo, Mohand Benachour, Attilio Converti, Leonie Asfora Sarubbo, Valdemir Alexandre dos Santos
Summary: An induced pre-saturation tower (IPST) for oil-water separation was built on a semi-industrial scale, based on results obtained on a laboratory scale prototype. The efficiency of the bench scale prototype was increased by using a biosurfactant as an auxiliary collector. The validation of the developed criteria allowed the construction of an IPST with three stages, all fed with previously saturated effluents.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bruno Augusto Cabral Roque, Pedro Pinto Ferreira Brasileiro, Yana Batista Brandao, Hilario Jorge Bezerra de Lima Filho, Attilio Converti, Bahar Aliakbarian, Mohand Benachour, Leonie Asfora Sarubbo
Summary: Incorporating microorganisms into cement to promote biomineralization in cracks of concrete can increase the useful life of concrete structures and bring energy and environmental benefits. This paper aims to improve the cascade system for biomineralization in cement by identifying the best hydrodynamic conditions in a reaction cell. The results showed that the geometry with the air outlet and inlet in the lateral region was considered to be the best option.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hemir da Cunha Santiago, Jose Carlos da Silva Cavalcanti, Ricardo Bastos Cavalcante Prudencio, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Leonie Asfora Sarubbo, Attilio Converti, Manoel Henrique da Nobrega Marinho
Summary: Assets deteriorate over time due to various factors, and maintenance can only prolong their useful life to a certain extent. This study proposes a new methodology for estimating the remaining useful life (RUL) of assets, which considers multiple criteria to maximize asset value throughout its lifecycle. The experimental results with real datasets demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach. Additionally, an analytical tool has been developed to optimize asset renewal decisions using the proposed RUL estimation methodology, with its application to the Brazilian electric sector.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Carolina Deina, Joao Lucas Ferreira dos Santos, Lucas Henrique Biuk, Mauro Lizot, Attilio Converti, Hugo Valadares Siqueira, Flavio Trojan
Summary: Efficient policies for forecasting electricity demand are crucial for ensuring continuous energy supply. However, the selection of independent variables remains an unresolved issue. This study proposes a model that integrates a multi-criteria approach and artificial neural networks to forecast electricity demand in different countries, considering the specificities of each application. The results show that including variables selected by the multi-criteria approach improves the forecasting performance of artificial neural networks compared to traditional linear models, with Radial Basis Function Networks and Extreme Learning Machines being potential techniques to enhance the forecasting.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Israel Goncalves Sales da Silva, Juliano Rodrigues Pappalardo, Nathlia Maria Padilha da Rocha e Silva, Attilio Converti, Fabiola Carolina Gomes de Almeida, Leonie Asfora Sarubbo
Summary: The use of soil washing technology and green surfactants can effectively remove petroleum pollutants from soil, avoiding the toxicity and by-product issues associated with conventional surfactants.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Karen G. O. Bezerra, Hugo M. Meira, Bruno O. Veras, Thayza C. M. Stamford, Emanuel L. Fernandes, Attilio Converti, Raquel D. Rufino, Leonie A. Sarubbo
Summary: In this study, surfactant-rich extracts from quinoa, soybean, and acerola were evaluated for their stability, antioxidant capacity, toxicity potential, and cleaning potential in shampoo formulations. The extracts remained stable under different temperature and pH conditions, exhibited antioxidant properties, and showed low or no toxicity in irritation tests. The extracts also demonstrated effective cleaning ability as primary surfactants in shampoo formulations. Seven shampoo formulations were developed, meeting standard requirements and having comparable or better sebum removal capacity than a commercial shampoo.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Ranielly M. M. Batista, Attilio Converti, Juliano Pappalardo, Mohand Benachour, Leonie A. A. Sarubbo
Summary: This article provides a qualitative review of the main aspects and global trends in optimizing the biomass supply chain (BSC) using geographic information systems (GISs), linear programming (LP), and neural networks. It reviews the modeling objectives and factors considered in studies published in the last 25 years, highlighting the use of combined techniques for spatial analyses, higher heating value correlations, and achieving various objectives such as cost and emissions reduction.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rogger Alessandro Mata da Costa, Daylin Rubio-Ribeaux, Bruna Curry Carneiro, Paulo Marcelino Franco, Geissy de Azevedo Mendes, Isis Lee da Silva, Virgilio de Carvalho dos Anjos, Julio Cesar dos Santos, Till Tiso, Silvio Silverio da Silva
Summary: This study evaluated the production of bioemulsifiers by Aureobasidium pullulans LB83 from pretreated sugarcane bagasse in solid-state fermentation. Alkaline and hydrodynamic cavitation pretreatments showed effective lignin removal, with alkaline pretreatment achieving a lignin removal of 55.1% and hydrodynamic cavitation achieving 44.7%. The maximum kerosene emulsification indexes were 65.8% and 41.3% for alkaline and hydrodynamic cavitation pretreated sugarcane bagasse, respectively. Cellulase synthesis was observed during fermentation, with alkaline pretreated sugarcane bagasse showing maximum values of endoglucanase and exoglucanase of 2.25 U.g(-1) and 1.39 U.g(-1), and hydrodynamic cavitation-pretreated sugarcane bagasse showing maximum values of 2.43 U.g(-1) and 1.45 U.g(-1). The bioemulsifier produced was characterized as a mixture of mannitol and arabitol-type liamocin. This study demonstrates the potential of using sugarcane bagasse in solid-state fermentation to obtain value-added products.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Flavio Augusto Cardozo, Valker Feitosa, Carlos Miguel Nobrega Mendonca, Francisco Vitor Santos da Silva, Attilio Converti, Ricardo Pinheiro de Souza Oliveira, Adalberto Pessoa Jr
Summary: In this study, GlcNAcase production by marine Aeromonas caviae CHZ306 was enhanced through optimization of medium composition and physicochemical conditions. The resulting increase in enzyme productivity provides a basis for future industrial applications.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shabnam Mirizadeh, Saleh Al Arni, Mahmoud Elwaheidi, Alsamani A. M. Salih, Attilio Converti, Alessandro Alberto Casazza
Summary: Raw date palm waste was found to be an effective and environmentally friendly adsorbent for removing tetracycline and ciprofloxacin from water. The study examined the influence of various factors such as pH, biosorbent dose, antibiotic concentration, contact time, temperature, and salt concentrations. The pseudo-second-order model was the most suitable for describing the experimental data, and Langmuir and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherms were found to be the best for TC and CIP adsorption, respectively. Thermodynamic parameters indicated that the process was spontaneous and endothermic.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ailton Goncalves, Gustavo O. Cavalcanti, Marcilio A. F. Feitosa, Roberto F. F. Dias Filho, Alex C. Pereira, Eduardo B. Jatoba, Jose Bione de Melo Filho, Manoel H. N. Marinho, Attilio Converti, Luis A. Gomez-Malagon
Summary: In order to ensure the performance of the electrical system, the Brazilian national electricity system operator requires at least two power supplies for the AC auxiliary systems of the Electric substations (ESS), and an emergency generator (EG) to supply energy to essential loads in case of failure of these sources. To improve the availability of auxiliary systems, a microgrid with photovoltaic systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can be considered. This study focuses on the economic optimization of the PV/BESS system, taking into account the costs of equipment installation and maintenance, as well as the gains from the credits generated by the photovoltaic system in the net metering scheme, aiming to achieve a null total cost.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Julierme G. C. Oliveira, Yana B. Brandao, Dinaldo C. Oliveira, Jailson R. Teodosio, Cristiane M. Moraes, Attilio Converti, Alessandro Alberto Casazza, Leonie Asfora Sarubbo, Mohand Benachour
Summary: This research focuses on the p-cresol oxidation reaction in aqueous phase. A lab-scale batch reactor was used to optimize the reaction using advanced oxidation process (AOP) with hydrogen peroxide as the oxidizing agent. A maximum total organic carbon (TOC) conversion of 63% was achieved. The kinetic modeling of the oxidation process provides valuable information for in situ seawater treatment and reducing ocean contamination caused by offshore oil and gas exploration.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guilherme Ferreira de Lima, William de Jesus Kremes, Hugo Valadares Siqueira, Bahar Aliakbarian, Attilio Converti, Carlos Henrique Illa Font
Summary: Small-scale wind turbines are important in distributed generation as they allow customers to produce electric energy using their own properties. The development of power electronics systems for small-scale wind turbines is a concern due to the need to balance cost, simplicity, efficiency, and performance. This paper presents the results of testing a three-phase phase-modular single-ended primary-inductance converter rectifier for processing the energy of a small-scale wind turbine system. The rectifier was able to process the non-sinusoidal three-phase system of the wind turbine and showed advantages such as using the generator's inductance as input filter inductor and simplicity of control.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonatas de Carvalho-Silva, Milena Fernandes da Silva, Juliana Silva de Lima, Tatiana Souza Porto, Luiz Bezerra de Carvalho Jr, Attilio Converti
Summary: In this study, the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of tannase produced by A. ficuum in its free and immobilized forms were compared. The results showed that tannase immobilized on nanoparticles had lower activation energy and higher stability, making it suitable for use in food industry operations.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Daylin Rubio-Ribeaux, Rogger Alessandro Mata da Costa, Renan Murbach Pereira, Paulo Ricardo Franco Marcelino, Fernanda Perpetua Casciatori, Julio Cesar dos Santos, Silvio Silverio da Silva
Summary: This study investigated the impact of LED light on bioemulsifier production by Aureobasidium pullulans LB83 in solid-state fermentation. The results showed that blue light significantly enhanced the production of bioemulsifier and cellulolytic enzyme activity. The bioreactor with blue LED light outperformed others in terms of bioemulsifier production.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
R. Diaz-Alvarez, S. Carpentieri, G. Ferrari, G. Pataro, L. Segura-Ponce
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of high voltage electrical discharge (HVED) on the freeze-drying process of blueberries, and found that HVED pretreatment can enhance freeze-drying rates and improve the quality of the final product.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
V. I. Tuzhilkin, S. M. Petrov, N. M. Podgornova, N. D. Lukin
Summary: The study aims to simulate the process of isobaric evaporative crystallization of sucrose and propose a three-stage crystallization technology for semi-continuous boiling of massecuites. Through computer simulation and experimental verification, optimal parameters were determined to enhance the efficiency of crystallization.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Seong Hwan Yu, Do-Yeong Kim, Youjin Baek, Hyeon Gyu Lee
Summary: This study investigated the effects of nanoencapsulation and gel incorporation on the antioxidant activity, stability, and release profile of curcumin. The results showed that CUR-loaded nanoparticles and CUR NPs-filled gelatin-genipin gels had significantly higher antioxidant activity, stability, and in vitro release profile compared to free CUR. The GL/GP-CUR NPs exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and increased stability, while the CUR NPs had a faster release rate. These findings suggest that GL/GP-CUR NPs have potential as an effective delivery system for CUR in the food industry.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Linlin He, Shihong Hu, Gang Zhang, Xiao Wang, Yanna Zhao, Qingpeng Wang, Min Liu, Zhengping Wang, Prakash Sangeeta, Zhuang Ding
Summary: This study developed solid microcapsules containing co-loaded vitamin B12 and D3 using a W1/O/W2 emulsions and spray-drying method. The addition of polysaccharides as co-encapsulants improved the morphological characteristics, encapsulation efficiency, storage stability, and gastrointestinal simulation of the microcapsules. The electrostatic bonding with chitosan and multilayer protection from the W1/O/W2 structure contributed to the high encapsulation efficiency of vitB12. Incorporating polysaccharides into W2 enhanced the particle integrity of the dried powders and improved the retention rate and encapsulation efficiency of vitamins. Sodium carboxymethylcellulose showed the best protection for vitB12 and lower degradation rates for vitD3, while sodium alginate exhibited controlled release and the highest cumulative release under simulated gastric and intestinal conditions, respectively.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ehsan Nasrnia, Morteza Sadeghi, Ali Raeisi Isa-Abadi, Seyed Ahmad Mireei
Summary: A novel mathematical model considering the concept of glass transition was developed for rice intermittent drying process. The model utilized the real 3D body-fitted geometry of rice kernel and was validated through experiments. The glass transition behavior of the rice kernels and the distributions of temperature and moisture at each stage were analyzed.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Haoran Pang, Jiaqing Xie, Xiaoyu Meng, Ruqian Sun, Jun Chen, Chengli Guo, Tianfeng Zhou
Summary: A portable organophosphorus pesticide detection device equipped with microfluidic and luminol composite nanofibers was developed in this study. By optimizing the microfluidic chip design and the mass fraction of luminol particles, efficient detection of pesticide residues was achieved.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
J. Munoz-Postigo, E. M. Valero, M. A. Martinez-Domingo, F. J. Lara, J. L. Nieves, J. Romero, J. Hernandez-Andres
Summary: This paper presents a workflow for classifying the maturity of bell peppers using hyperspectral imaging and machine learning. The approach utilizes spectral reflectance to determine the number of maturity stages and employs optimized bands for accurate classification, achieving satisfactory results.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Artem Skrypnik, Sascha Heitkam, Christoph Gerstenberg, Eric Morelle, Christopher McHardy, Cornelia Rauh
Summary: The rheological properties of food play a crucial role in the physical interaction between food and the mouth during chewing and swallowing. This study focuses on the compression of liquid foams to simulate the idealized swallowing process and investigates the flow conditions and their impact on foam properties. The results provide insights into the haptic perception in the mouth during swallowing.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chaojie Mo, Luciano Navarini, Furio Suggi Liverani, Marco Ellero
Summary: This study investigates the effects of swelling on espresso extraction by incorporating a particle-level swelling model into a one-dimensional bed-level extraction model. The results show that swelling only slightly affects the yield and strength at a fixed flow rate, but considerably enhances the strength at a fixed pressure drop. The finer the coffee particles, the more pronounced the enhancement. It is suggested that better control of yield and strength can be achieved by fixing the flow rate in an espresso machine. It is also indicated that numerical extraction simulations, when properly incorporated with relevant physical effects, can be used to predict the extraction kinetics and guide the design and production of espresso machines.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yang Zhong, Yi Lin, Mingxing Yang, Xiaodan Zeng, Dayu Liu, Wenlong Liu, Weijun Chen
Summary: Methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride (MeTHPA) esterified corn starches (MeCS) with degrees of substitution (DS) ranging from 0.0066 to 0.072 were prepared and found to be effective in stabilizing Pickering emulsion. The modification of MeTHPA damaged the crystal structure of corn starch, roughened its surface structure, and increased its contact angle, which were positively correlated with the DS of MeCS. The particle size of MeCS increased and then decreased with increasing DS, with the smallest size observed for MeCS with a DS of 0.072. The Pickering emulsions stabilized by MeCS with a DS of 0.072 exhibited better stability compared to those stabilized by MeCS with lower DS, which can be attributed to their smaller particle size and higher viscosity. MeCS with a DS of 0.072, at a concentration of 3% (w/v), could maintain emulsion stability even after 50 days of storage. These findings suggest that MeCS with appropriate DS and concentration levels could be effective particle stabilizers for Pickering emulsions.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shubhajit Sarkhel, Anupam Roy
Summary: This study developed a vacuum impregnation technique to enhance the micronutrient content and bioavailability in lentils and reduce phytic acid. The results showed that vacuum impregnation led to higher migration of micronutrients and significantly reduced phytic acid without impacting the quality characteristics. The developed process achieved a substantial reduction in phytic acid-to-mineral molar ratio.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
L. J. H. Sweers, C. M. M. Lakemond, V. Fogliano, R. M. Boom, M. Mishyna, J. K. Keppler
Summary: This study investigated the use of microfiltration as a gentle processing technique for decontamination and fractionation of edible insects. The results showed that microfiltration effectively removed contaminants and produced distinct fractions with improved properties.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wanfeng Sun, Yu Sun, Yu Wang, Haomeng He
Summary: In this study, a prediction model for the pelleting performance of multi-component mixed powders was proposed, and it was validated by conducting single pelleting experiments on mixtures of different edible powders.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Saowaluk Taechutrakul, Thananchai Piroonpan, Wanvimol Pasanphan
Summary: This original research developed active polylactic acid (PLA) film strips functionalized with gallic acid (GA) to extend the shelf-life of bananas. The PLA/mPLA-GA film strips exhibited a homogeneous matrix with improved mechanical properties and showed outstanding antioxidant and oxygen scavenging effects. The results suggest that PLA/mPLA-GA film strips show promise as an active bioplastic for extending the shelf-life of bananas and other fruits.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Julien Dupas, Florent Baldeweck, Vincent Meunier
Summary: The flow performance of food powders is crucial in product development, as it can affect the dosing and filling processes. This study investigates the influence of various parameters on the flowability of carbohydrate powders, such as particle size and moisture content.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)