Article
Food Science & Technology
Qianyun Ma, Ziye Ma, Wenxiu Wang, Jianlou Mu, Yaqiong Liu, Jie Wang, Letitia Stipkovits, Xiaodan Hui, Gang Wu, Jianfeng Sun
Summary: The potato residue dietary fiber was modified by cellulase and xylanase enzymes, resulting in increased soluble dietary fiber content and improved functional properties, making it more suitable for food applications.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Olivier Teraube, Lea Gratier, Jean-Charles Agopian, Monica Francesca Pucci, Pierre-Jacques Liotier, Samar Hajjar-Garreau, Elodie Petit, Nicolas Batisse, Angelique Bousquet, Karine Charlet, Eric Tomasella, Marc Dubois
Summary: This study aims to improve the compatibility between flax natural fibers and mostly dispersive polymers by grafting fluorine atoms onto the fiber surface using plasma fluorination. The covalently grafted fluorine atoms reduce the fiber polarity and make it compatible with dispersive polymers. The mechanical properties and fluorine release during fiber combustion were investigated and no negative impact was observed. This eco-friendly approach improves the wettability of the fibers and shows potential for enhancing the mechanical performance of eco-composites reinforced with fluorinated fibers.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mojtaba Sarafpour, Farzaneh Alihosseini, Maryam Bayat
Summary: In this study, indigo-dyed denim fabric was decolorized using laccase, sodium hydrosulfite, and cellulase separately and simultaneously. The results showed that simultaneous application of the three methods significantly improved the lightness of the samples and changed their hue and color purity. The treated samples also exhibited increased moisture content and air permeability, enhancing the comfort of denim clothing.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hongchen Liu, Yunlei Yin, Jinli Zhou, Hongying Yang, Lei Guo, Fang Peng, Haisong Qi
Summary: A novel hydrophobic and fluorescent cotton fabric was developed through multiple chemical modifications, showing bright fluorescent and good hydrophobic performances that are stable to solvents and washing. The modified fabric also maintained mechanical performance, whiteness, and thermal stability of cotton fabrics. This unique fabric holds great potential for applications in fields such as anti-counterfeit and functional textiles.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Nien Chou, I-Hsun Yang
Summary: This study developed an epoxy-type biomimic zwitterionic copolymer for surface modification of polyamide elastic fabric. The modified fabric exhibited good biocompatibility and anti-biofouling performance. The research provides a cost-effective zwitterionic modification technology with high commercial value for surface modification of biomedical materials.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Xiao Meng, Xuemei Wang, Ping Wang, Dagang Miao, Xin Ning
Summary: Free radical graft polymerization of DADMAC on cotton significantly improves dyeability cotton with reactive dyes under salt-free conditions. The cationization modification enhances the effectiveness of dye fixing and increases the dye uptake rate and dyeing depth compared to conventional dyeing techniques.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Braian Lobo da Costa, Isadora Leticia Aparecida Ataide Rosa, Vitoria Hipolito Silva, Qiuyue Wu, Rafael Block Samulewski, Fabio Alexandre Pereria Scacchetti, Murilo Pereira Moises, Manuel J. Lis, Fabricio Maesta Bezerra
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are nanomaterials that can be applied to textiles. This study focuses on the direct synthesis of HKUST-1 on cotton fabric. The results show that this method can successfully form nanorods on the fabric, which exhibit excellent antibacterial properties against both E. coli and S. aureus. However, the mechanical resistance of the fabric decreases significantly after the synthesis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maoshuang Chen, Jianan ShangGuan, Junyi Jiang, Jingjing Jiang, Fengjuan Li, Qingqi Dong, Hongyan Diao, Xiangdong Liu
Summary: This study presents a simple method to prepare durable antibacterial cotton fabric without sacrificing wearing comfortability. The cotton fabric is oxidized to obtain dialdehyde groups and then treated with PM molecules to establish a PM coating on the fiber surfaces. The resulting fabrics show durably antibacterial activity with high bacterial reduction rates against E. coli and S. aureus, and they also exhibit remarkable durabilities after multiple washing cycles and rubbing times. The fabrics are proven to be safe for human skin through cytotoxicity tests. This research demonstrates a versatile strategy to impart effective and durable antibacterial function to cotton textiles, showing great potential for practical applications in functional textile fields.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rafaela Stefanie Gabardo, Dayane Samara de Carvalho Cotre, Manuel Jose Lis Arias, Murilo Pereira Moises, Bruna Thaisa Martins Ferreira, Rafael Block Samulewski, Juan P. Hinestroza, Fabricio Maesta Bezerra
Summary: Ozone treatment can improve the interaction between polyester fibers and finishing compounds and dyes, enhancing dyeing efficiency and reducing the amount of dye required.
Review
Polymer Science
Chuanlong Ma, Anton Nikiforov, Nathalie De Geyter, Xiaofeng Dai, Rino Morent, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov
Summary: The global threat of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the scientific community to explore the use of advanced plasma processing for creating smart antiviral polymers. This innovative approach involves surface engineering of polymers to develop materials with virus-capture, virus-detection, virus-repelling, and virus-inactivation functionalities for biomedical applications.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Szilvia Klebert, Miklos Mohai, Emilia Csiszar
Summary: Wood modification is an important and increasingly used method to expand the application of woody materials. Cold plasma surface treatment is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology that does not significantly affect the mechanical properties of wood and reduces the amount of chemicals used.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Manoj Kumar, Sanjeev R. Shukla, A. Arputharaj, Sujata Saxena, Sharmila Patil, P. G. Patil, Eldho Varghese, Ryszard Amarowicz
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of biopolishing using cellulase enzymes on different cellulosic fabrics, showing improvements in low stress mechanical properties, microstructure, and dye uptake. Biopolishing enhanced comfort, luster, and smoothness without compromising other key properties of the fabrics, making them more comfortable to wear.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nivisti Singh, Bruce Sithole, Ajit Kumar, Roshini Govinden
Summary: This study aimed to improve, purify, and characterize a beta-glucosidase from a newly isolated Neofusicoccum parvum strain F7. The production of beta-glucosidase was significantly enhanced by a statistical modelling approach. Three beta-glucosidase isoforms were purified and characterized, with Bgl3 demonstrating the highest glucose tolerance among the isoforms.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nan-Nan Yu, Wirinthip Ketya, Eun-Ha Choi, Gyungsoon Park
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of a non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma jet to improve cellulolytic enzyme production efficiency. The results showed that plasma treatment significantly increased the activity and protein concentration of cellulolytic enzymes. Furthermore, plasma treatment promoted the transcription and secretion of cellulolytic enzymes by enhancing the intracellular levels of NO and Ca2+.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Szilvia Klebert, Sandor Tilajka, Lorand Romanszki, Miklos Mohai, Emilia Csiszar, Zoltan Karoly
Summary: The study demonstrates that short-term atmospheric cold plasma treatment significantly affects the surface chemistry and properties of polyester fabrics, such as increased wettability and moisture absorption, and slightly increased surface roughness. However, prolonged treatment may lead to a decrease in tensile strength and have detrimental effects on the fabric.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
