Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Li Li, Yang Zhang, Yuqiong Shi, Zhigang Xue, Mingli Cao
Summary: The surface cracking and fractal characteristics of calcium carbonate whisker-reinforced cement pastes subjected to high temperatures were studied. The results showed that the crack area, length, and fractal dimension increased with temperature. The decomposition of chemical substances in the specimen led to a more significant growth of cracks at temperatures above 900 degrees Celsius. The area and fractal dimension of cracks were less affected by the size and shape of the specimen.
FRACTAL AND FRACTIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Youchuan Ma, Jinfeng Bi, Jianyong Yi, Shuhan Feng, Jian Peng, Shaoqiang Zou, Shusong Guo, Zhonghua Wu
Summary: A model solid food system was used to study the effects of freezing temperature on freezing rate, ice crystal morphology, physical properties, and drying characteristics of freeze-dried pectin cryogels. The results showed that the fractal dimension of ice crystals decreased and the mean diameter and diameter range increased with faster freezing rates. The drying time was positively correlated with the fractal dimension and negatively correlated with the proportion and mean diameter of ice crystals.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. Tarahi, T. Sabzevari, M. H. Fattahi, T. Derikvand
Summary: Estimation of rainfall-runoff model parameters in ungauged catchments is crucial, and the Nash geomorphological instantaneous unit hydrograph (NGIUH) model is commonly used for this purpose. Different methods, including remote sensing and GIS, have been used to delineate stream networks in catchments based on topographic maps and satellite images. In this study, fractal dimensions of the stream network and main river, as well as the bifurcation ratio, were calculated and new equations proposed to estimate NGIUH parameters. Evaluation in three catchments showed acceptable efficiency coefficients and errors in peak discharge estimation.
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Zeno Dorian Ghizdavet, Adrian Volceanov, Eniko Volceanov
Summary: Alumina ceramics were synthesized using three different alumina sources, various rare-earth dopants and concentration levels, and different synthesizing routes. Measurements of absorption and density were taken, resulting in a complex database. Principal Component Analysis was used to deduce relationships between variables and observations. Scanning Electron Microscopy images were processed and analyzed using Fractal Dimension to quantify microstructural features. The results showed correlations between processing method, dopant type, and microstructural features.
FRACTAL AND FRACTIONAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jingjing Liu, Ruihang Liu, Haoxiang Zhang, He Jiang, Qiqi Kou, Deqiang Cheng, Jiansheng Qian
Summary: A new method is proposed in this paper to determine the diffusion coefficients of irregular coal particles, and a feasible solution for quantitatively assessing the influence of particle shapes on the diffusion coefficient is provided. The diffusion coefficients can be effectively obtained using image processing techniques and inverse problem-based numerical simulation. The results show that the diffusion coefficient increases with the box dimension of the contour, and the particle shape has a considerable impact on determining the gas diffusion coefficient.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Mostafa Khojastehnazhand, Mozaffar Roostaei
Summary: This study used a machine vision system and texture feature extraction methods to classify seven varieties of wheat in the East Azerbaijan Province of Iran. By utilizing unsupervised and supervised methods, along with feature extraction, the different wheat varieties were identified with over 95% accuracy.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Maria-Alexandra Paun, Paraschiva Postolache, Mihai-Virgil Nichita, Vladimir-Alexandru Paun, Viorel-Puiu Paun
Summary: In this paper, we propose to quantitatively compare the loss of human lung health under the influence of COVID-19 using fractal-analysis interpretation of chest-pulmonary CT pictures. This method is effective for small datasets commonly encountered in medical applications. Fractal analysis characteristics, such as fractal dimension and lacunarity measured values, provide valuable insights for interpreting pulmonary CT picture texture.
FRACTAL AND FRACTIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Liu, You Zhan, Qiangsheng Deng, Yanjun Qiu, Allen Zhang
Summary: An improved method, IMDBC, is proposed in this paper to estimate the fractal dimension of 3D pavement texture image based on grid displacement mechanism, showing better fitting accuracy compared to traditional DBC. By considering the contact characteristics between pavement surface and tire, the most suitable fractal texture surface for skid resistance is identified. The correlation coefficient between fractal dimension and friction reaches up to 0.6, indicating the potential of using fractal dimension indicator as a parameter to evaluate pavement surface skid resistance performance.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yangzhao Liu, Kaoshan Dai, Desheng Li, Mingyan Luo, Ye Liu, Yuanfeng Shi, Jun Xu, Zhenhua Huang
Summary: In this paper, a rapid damage assessment method of concrete components based on the fractal characteristics of concrete cracks was proposed. By establishing databases of crack FD versus loading-ratio, linear regressions were used to predict loading ratio for damage assessment. Experimental results showed that the proposed method is reliable for identifying potential damage levels in concrete components.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Walker Arce, James Pierce, Mihaela Teodora Velcsov
Summary: The study aimed to derive a generalized fractal feature that operates without iterative box sizes or any linear regression estimators, validate it, and apply it to the classification of detailed organic images of viruses. Results indicate that the proposed method is accurate for known fractals, shows differing trends for color fractals, and can uniquely identify viruses based on their computed fractal features.
CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Haoxiang He, Shuyu Tian, Yaoyuan Zhang
Summary: This study proposes a method based on fractal theory and image processing technology to accurately and quickly measure the cumulative damage of beam structures. By establishing the relationship between the fractal dimension of cracks and mechanical parameters, the study finds that the fractal dimension can reveal the evolution process of structural damage.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ivica Pavicic, Zlatko Brisevac, Anja Vrbaski, Tonci Grgasovic, Zeljko Duic, Deni Sijak, Ivan Dragicevic
Summary: In this study, the geometric characterization of microporosity in the Upper Triassic dolomites of the Zumberak Mts (Croatia) was presented through thin-section image processing and particle analysis techniques. Pore parameters were analyzed on microphotographs, showing parameters quantifying pore irregularities have similar distributions, implying high complexity of pore geometry with potential impact on permeability.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Arpan Das
Summary: The fractal dimension of a novel flaky microstructure composed of crystals with hierarchical 3D nanolayered alpha/13-Zr networks in Zr-2.5Nb alloy was measured and correlated with its mechanical properties as a function of annealing temperature. Image texture analysis was performed to understand the stored-energy and thermal stability of these networks, revealing their invasive fractal character and chaos.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel Peptenatu, Ion Andronache, Helmut Ahammer, Richard Taylor, Ioannis Liritzis, Marko Radulovic, Bogdan Ciobanu, Marin Burcea, Matjaz Perc, Tuan D. Pham, Bojan M. Tomic, Cosmin Iulian Cirstea, Adrian Nicolae Lemeni, Andreea Karina Gruia, Alexandra Grecu, Marian Marin, Herbert Franz Jelinek
Summary: This study investigates the complexity of 1200 Byzantine icons painted in Greece, Russia, and Romania between the 13th and 16th centuries using the Kolmogorov algorithmic information theory. The findings suggest that the normalized Kolmogorov compression complexity (KC) is the best approach for differentiating the icons from different schools.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yusuke Hamano, Shoko Nagasaka, Hayaru Shouno
Summary: This study explores how texture information is represented in a pre-trained VGG network using a simplified version of the Portilla-Simoncelli Statistics. The findings show that channels in the early to middle layers of the VGG network can be effectively described by minPS features. Additionally, the explanatory power of minPS sub-groups evolves as one ascends the network hierarchy.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alireza Nikoutadbir, Asghar Tarmian, Seyed Saeid Mohtasebi, Ali Abdulkhani
Summary: This study investigated the impact of radiofrequency/vacuum drying technology and conventional kiln drying on the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from ThermoWood. Results showed that VOC emissions were higher in samples dried by radiofrequency/vacuum technology, mainly consisting of terpenes, aldehydes, and alcohols. The emission of some VOCs, such as terpenes, was reduced after thermal modification.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Linlin Lu, Wei Fan, Xue Meng, Lili Xue, Shengbo Ge, Chen Wang, Shin Ying Foong, Cindy S. Y. Tan, Christian Sonne, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Meisam Tabatabaei, Su Shiung Lam
Summary: This paper summarizes the characteristics of waste cotton and the high-value products that can be derived from it through mechanical, chemical, and biological recycling methods. Recycling and reusing waste cotton are common practices to reduce global waste production.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yadong Yang, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Hamid Amiri, Junting Pan, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Meisam Tabatabaei, Ahmad Rajaei
Summary: This review provides an overview of recent studies on improving the emulsifying properties of chitosan. Two approaches have been reported, including modifying the structure of chitosan to enhance its stability and combining chitosan with other compounds to create complex particles with better wettability and emulsifying properties. The use of chitosan-based particles for stabilizing Pickering emulsions has increased, with a focus on using the electrostatic interaction method to improve stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yadong Yang, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Hamid Amiri, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Ahmad Rajaei
Summary: Large amounts of agricultural waste, especially marine product waste, are produced annually. These wastes can be used to produce valuable compounds like chitosan, which has various biological activities. Essential oils have also been studied for their biological properties, and recent research has focused on using essential oils encapsulated in chitosan nanocarriers to enhance the antimicrobial activity of chitosan nanoparticles. This review provides an overview of recent studies on the biological effects of essential oils encapsulated in chitosan nanocarriers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Aqsa Ayub, Syed Fahad Ali Shah, Muhammad Abdul Qyyum, Dur-e-Yab Habib, Malik Ashir Murtaza, Mohammad Rehan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Muhammad Waqas, Abdul-Sattar Nizami
Summary: The current study investigates economically viable biomass feedstocks for bioenergy generation and their potential for export. It identifies abundant biomass resources in Pakistan, with canola oil, leather flesh wastes, and poultry fattening showing the highest income potential. Goat manure, cashew nutshell, and cotton stalk have lower income potential but are beneficial for domestic energy generation. The United States produces the most sophisticated products, while Indonesia has the lowest level of sophistication. The study has practical applications in economic, social, and environmental perspectives, and further research is needed to explore other indicators of the PSM.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohsen Keshavarzi, Pouya Mohammadi, Hajar Rastegari, Su Shiung Lam, Mohd Azman Abas, William Woei Fong Chong, Ali Hajiahmad, Wanxi Peng, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Meisam Tabatabaei
Summary: Fossil fuel combustion causes air pollution and contributes to climate change. Ethanol is a promising alternative to gasoline, but its high percentage in fuel increases nitrogen oxide emission. By valorizing glycerol into a bio-additive, gasoline-ethanol fuel formulations can be developed to improve the engine performance and reduce emissions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pouya Mohammadi, Elham Taghavi, Shin Ying Foong, Ahmad Rajaei, Hamid Amiri, Caroline de Tender, Wanxi Peng, Su Shiung Lam, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Hajar Rastegari, Meisam Tabatabaei
Summary: Chitosan, derived from shrimp waste, has a range of applications in various fields due to its physicochemical properties and antibacterial activities. This study compared the effects of different extraction methods on the properties and antibacterial activity of chitosan. The results showed that conventional extraction produced high molecular weight chitosan with the highest yield, while microwave-assisted extraction yielded medium molecular weight chitosan. The chitosan extracted using the conventional method showed the best antibacterial activity against the target bacteria.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yadong Yang, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Yating Du, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Pau Loke Show, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Ahmad Rajaei
Summary: Mucilages are natural compounds with complex chemical structures, consisting mainly of polysaccharides. They are used in various industries due to their unique properties, including emulsifying ability. Some mucilages have been found to have higher emulsifying capacity than commercial gums, and a synergistic effect can be achieved when combined with commercial gums. This review investigates the potential use of mucilages as emulsifiers and discusses the challenges and prospects in this field.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alireza Shafizadeh, Hossein Shahbeik, Mohammad Hossein Nadian, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Su Shiung Lam, Wanxi Peng, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: This study develops a machine learning-based research framework for modeling, understanding, and optimizing the catalytic steam reforming of volatile matter compounds. Chemical/ textural analyses are used to obtain input features, and ensemble machine learning provides the best prediction performance for toluene conversion and product distribution. The framework can expedite the search for optimal catalyst characteristics and reaction conditions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Mahdi Ahmadi, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Quang Dung Le, Thien Khanh Tran, Mhd Ikhwanuddin, Su Shiung Lam, Pham Phu Truong, Wanxi Peng, Nguyen Hong Quan, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Meisam Tabatabaei
Summary: In this study, a multi-approach framework is proposed for developing feasible, viable, and sustainable hybrid energy systems in remote areas. A case study on Con Dao Island in Vietnam shows that an off-grid hybrid energy system consisting of photovoltaics, wind turbines, lead-acid batteries, and diesel generators has the lowest net present cost, while an on-grid hybrid energy system with a high level of photovoltaics and wind turbines performs the best in terms of eco-friendliness.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Alireza Shafizadeh, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Su Shiung Lam, Hajar Rastegari, Wanxi Peng, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: The unfavorable properties of biomass pyrolysis bio-oil require physical/thermochemical methods to enhance its quality. Nanotechnology offers potential solutions to overcome the drawbacks of conventional catalysts used in bio-oil upgrading. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the application of nanocatalysts in bio-oil upgrading, including their mechanisms and effects on important operating parameters. Nanocatalysts have been shown to yield higher bio-oil quality and have advantages over bulk catalysts. However, more research and development are needed before nanocatalysts can be fully realized in practical applications.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Saman Alvandi, Seyed Saeid Mohtasebi, Mahmoud Omid, Mohammad Hosseinpour-Zarnaq
Summary: An intelligent system combining machine vision and artificial neural networks was developed to classify and clean N. sativa seeds and its impurities. The results demonstrated the feasibility of this approach in real-time cleaning and suggested its potential use in detecting, classifying, and automatically cleaning other similar seeds.
SPANISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Mohammad Reza Seifi, Reza Alimardani, Seyed Saeid Mohtasebi, Hossein Mobli, Maumoud Soltani Firouz
Summary: This study aimed to improve the adaptability and flexibility of vegetable packaging machines and designed a SCADA-based system for controlling and monitoring the modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) process of fresh vegetables. The results showed that the system can accurately adjust the conveyor speed and sealing jaws temperature, and can be reliably used for MAP of various varieties of fresh vegetables.
ACTA MECHANICA ET AUTOMATICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Fardi, Hossein Shahbeik, Mohsen Nosrati, Ehsan Motamedian, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: Waste-to-energy conversion is a key strategy for addressing the energy crisis and environmental pollution. This study explores the co-pyrolysis of terrestrial biomass and marine biomass to optimize the production of bio-oil and biochar. The results show that the mixed samples result in increased bio-oil yield, with the highest yield achieved in a composition of 75% potato peel and 25% Sargassum angastifolium. The analysis of the pyrolysis products indicates favorable characteristics for the generation of biofuels and value-added commodities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ehsan Sarlaki, Mohammad Hossein Kianmehr, Ali-mashaallah Kermani, Marzieh Ghorbani, Majid Ghorbani Javid, Meisam Rezaei, Wanxi Peng, Su Shiung Lam, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Xiangmeng Chen
Summary: This study investigates the use of lignite waste as a carrier matrix for creating engineered nitro-humic fertilizer (NHF) through an innovative ozone oxidation method and nitrogen enrichment. The NHF exhibited superior nitrogen use efficiency and agronomic fertilizer efficiency compared to urea and even surpassed commercial NPK fertilizers. Applying NHF improved multiple aspects of maize growth and had a remarkable capability to increase waterholding capacity and extend the water-retention period in soil.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(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)
