Review
Polymer Science
Joao Pires, Camila Damasio de Paula, Victor Gomes Lauriano Souza, Ana Luisa Fernando, Isabel Coelhoso
Summary: The study examines how different types of nanoparticles can be used to enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of chitosan films.
Article
Polymer Science
David Ruiz, Yomaira L. Uscategui, Luis Diaz, Rodinson R. Arrieta-Perez, Jose A. Gomez-Tejedor, Manuel F. Valero
Summary: This study investigates the effects of curcumin and/or chitosan additives in polyurethane films on their morphological, mechanical, barrier, and migration properties. The results show that the presence of chitosan significantly improves overall migration and mechanical properties, while curcumin has a minor influence on mechanical performance. Therefore, polyurethane formulations with curcumin but without chitosan are suitable for food packaging.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Deniz Turan
Summary: Thermoplastic polyurethane polymers with different chemical compositions were synthesized and tested for their water vapor barrier properties at different relative humidity levels. The results showed that permeability, solubility, and diffusion coefficients increased with increasing relative humidity, indicating an effect of water vapor and polymer interactions on the properties of the films.
FOOD ENGINEERING REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Namhyeon Park, Mason A. Friest, Lingling Liu
Summary: Coating is a technique that involves applying a thin layer to a substance to alter its properties. Polyvinyl alcohols (PVAs) are biodegradable plastics that have shown good performance as coating or film materials. When blended with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), PVAs exhibit enhanced properties. However, the hydrophilicity of PVA/CNC films poses challenges in moist environments. To address this, the researchers incorporated beeswax into PVA/CNC films and assessed its effects on their properties. The study found that the addition of corn stover-derived CNCs to PVA films increased tensile strength and Young's modulus, while reducing water vapor transmission rate. Further addition of beeswax improved water vapor barrier properties but decreased tensile strength. This information can guide material selection for PVA blending based on specific applications.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Katharina Miller, Cornelia Silcher, Martina Lindner, Markus Schmid
Summary: Potato peel is a potential material for film development, and films containing sorbitol as a plasticizer show differences in their physicochemical properties compared to films containing glycerol, with better breathability performance.
PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wenhui Xue, Junxiang Zhu, Pengdong Sun, Faming Yang, Hao Wu, Wenxiang Li
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of marine-sourced biopolymers used in food packaging and their gas permeability. Selection of packaging materials should consider the specific requirements of different types of fresh foods. Non-thermal modification, blending, layer-by-layer assembly, cross-linking, and nanomaterial reinforcement can improve the limitations of marine biopolymer films. Future research should focus on combining active and smart packaging technologies with marine biopolymer films and exploring efficient recycling methods.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Maximilian Roehrl, Lukas K. S. Federer, Renee L. Timmins, Sabine Rosenfeldt, Theresa Doerres, Christoph Habel, Josef Breu
Summary: By fabricating crystalline and disordered nanocomposite structures at different drying temperatures, PVOH/Hec composite materials exhibit efficient barrier properties at high humidity levels. Oxygen permeability of the crystalline morphology is significantly lower than that of the disordered nanocomposite at elevated humidity.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Marine Schott, Janez Setina, Espedito Vassallo, Matteo Pedroni, Roberta Campardelli, Patrizia Perego, Luca Repetto, Giuseppe Firpo
Summary: This paper reports the accurate characterization methods and procedures for the O-2 ultra-barrier permeation rates of new biodegradable polymers used in food packaging. It demonstrates the suitability of a specific high vacuum apparatus for challenging measurements of gas permeability on these polymers. The study also investigates the detection limits and possible measurement artefacts, focusing on the O2 adsorption effect on the inner surfaces of the apparatus.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ze Li, Zhenyu Wang, Ziqiang Chen, Jing Feng, Lianchao Shangguan, Jintao Wang, Hongbo Sun, Yu Duan
Summary: This paper presents a combined optical and electrical testing method that eliminates the influence of defects in the thin film encapsulation process and accurately measures the WVTR.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ana Lazara Matos de Oliveira, Juliana Aparecida Correia Bento, Marilia Candido Fidelis, Matheus Cordasso Dias, Hanna Elisia Araujo de Barros, Caio Vinicius Lima Natarelli, Rafael Carvalho do Lago, Jorge Wanderson Barbosa, Paulo Cesar Ossani, Marcio Caliari, Manoel Soares Soares, Gustavo Henrique Denzin Tonoli, Elisangela Elena Nunes Carvalho, Marcelo Franco, Marcelo Angelo Cirillo, Eduardo Valerio de Barros Vilas Boas
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop biodegradable films produced from broken grains of rice, sorbitol, and pectin, and to evaluate the influence of pine, eucalyptus, and corn straw nanofibers on the properties of the films. The results showed that the addition of cellulose nanofibers increased the film opacity and decreased water vapor permeability and solubility. The nanofibers also improved the mechanical properties of the films, making them suitable for coating and food packaging applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Longji Zhu, Qiaoxi Yu, Naveed Ur Rahman, Zhuxin Zhou, Seenivasagaperumal Sriram Babu, Shaosen Liang, Rui Tian, Siwei Liu, Zhenguo Chi, Xudong Chen, Yi Zhang, Jiarui Xu
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of background noise on testing range limits, designs a new gas transmission rate test apparatus, and devises mathematical methods for calculating molecular permeation behaviors and BGN magnitude. The results show that material properties and structures significantly influence BGN values.
REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Feng Wu, Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty
Summary: Biodegradable polymers have attracted significant attention due to their environmentally friendly compostability. However, challenges remain for their practical application in packaging, particularly in addressing gas/moisture barrier issues. Various strategies have been researched for decades to overcome these challenges, such as chain architecture tailoring, crystallinity, melt blending/multi-layer co-extrusion, nanotechnology, and surface coating. This review focuses on improving the oxygen/water vapor barrier properties of biodegradable polymers and discusses the limitations of current methods and potential solutions.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Luis Alves, Ana Ramos, Eduardo Ferraz, Paulo J. T. Ferreira, Maria G. Rasteiro, Jose A. F. Gamelas
Summary: This study investigates the use of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) in the production of composite films. Pure CNF films exhibit good mechanical and barrier properties, while the addition of minerals leads to a loss of these properties. Composite films made with TEMPO-oxidized or cationized CNFs show good mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. Decreasing the pH of the suspensions reduces film preparation time without significantly impacting the properties of the composite films.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Henriette M. C. Azeredo, Caio G. Otoni, Luiz Henrique C. Mattoso
Summary: This paper reviews the possible roles of edible films and coatings (EFC), including primary packaging, maintaining water activity gradients between food components, controlling mass transfer in food processing, and carrying active components.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Ikramul Hasan, Jinwu Wang, Mehdi Tajvidi
Summary: The mechanical and barrier properties of CNF films can be controlled by the degree of fibrillation of fibers and drying methods of films. CNF films made by hot press drying showed the highest tensile strength and lowest water vapor permeability.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sergei Y. Lipaikin, Ivan A. Yaremenko, Alexander O. Terent'ev, Tatiana G. Volova, Ekaterina Shishatskaya
Summary: In this study, delivery systems in the form of microparticles and films containing 1,2,4-trioxolane (ozonide, OZ) based on polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) were developed. The main characteristics of these systems were investigated, including particle yield, average diameter, zeta potential, surface morphology, loading capacity, and drug release profile. It was found that PHA-based OZ-loaded microparticles exhibited satisfactory size, zeta potential, and ozonide loading-release behavior.
ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Avinash R. Pai, Nizam Puthiyaveettil Azeez, Binumol Thankan, Nandakumar Gopakumar, Maciej Jaroszewski, Claudio Paoloni, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Sabu Thomas
Summary: The increasing demand for high-speed data transfer technologies has led to more electromagnetic interference and pollution. Polymer nanocomposite materials with tunable microwave absorption properties and flexible structures have been proposed as potential solutions. This review summarizes the various strategies for fabricating 3D porous nanocomposites using conductive nanoinclusions with suitable polymer matrices, and highlights the use of novel 2D materials such as MXenes. Strategies for achieving ultra-low percolation threshold using environmentally friendly and facile processing techniques are also discussed.
Review
Polymer Science
Ananthu Prasad, Nisa V. Salim, Miran Mozetic, Lekshmi Kailas, Sabu Thomas
Summary: Time of flight-secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) is a surface sensitive technique that provides specific compound identification of surface molecules. It has become increasingly important for the characterization and utilization of polymers in recent years.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Jince Thomas, Minu Elizabeth Thomas, Jiji Abraham, Bejoy Francis, Zakiah Ahmad, Bindu Patanair, Allisson Saiter-Fourcin, Maciej Jaroszewski, Didier Rouxel, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Sabu Thomas
Summary: This study presents an experimental and theoretical exploration of well-dispersed, distinctively stable, fumed SiO2 crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) nanocomposites. The results demonstrate the significant influence of network morphology on the mechanical properties, and the excellent fit of Nicolais-Narkis and Pukanszky micromechanical models to yield strength data.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Evgeniy G. Kiselev, Svetlana Prudnikova, Nadezhda Streltsova, Tatiana G. Volova
Summary: For the first time, the biological activity of slow-release fungicide formulations deposited in a degradable P(3HB)/sawdust base for suppressing potato pathogens has been obtained and investigated. The deposited fungicides showed inhibitory effects comparable to commercial analogues and were more effective in protecting potatoes from pathogens and increasing yields.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Abitha Vayyaprontavida Kaliyathan, Ajay Vasudeo Rane, Sabu Thomas
Summary: This paper discusses the influence of increasing concentration of carbon black (CB) on the physical and mechanical properties of SBR/BR rubber blends. The partitioning of CB towards the BR phase is quantitatively determined and confirmed using dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (SS-NMR spectroscopy). The results show that increasing CB concentration increases its partitioning towards the BR phase, affecting the properties and dispersion characteristics of the material.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Lata Samant, Alka Goel, Jessen Mathew, Seiko Jose, Sabu Thomas
Summary: This study investigates the effect of different surface treatments of flax fiber on the mechanical properties of the natural fiber reinforced natural rubber composites. The results show that flax fibers with a length of 1.25 cm and a volume loading of 40% exhibit higher tensile strength. Furthermore, treating the flax fibers with NaOH and laccase enhances the mechanical properties of the composites.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Seetha Lakshmy, Ajit Kundu, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: The first-principles density functional theory method was used to investigate adsorption configurations, adsorption energies, electronic properties, and gas sensing characteristics of holey graphyne (HGY) monolayer decorated with transition metals (Sc, Pd, and Cu) for the detection of ammonia (NH3). Among the three metals, Sc decorated HGY showed the potential for ammonia sensing due to its reasonable adsorption energy, large charge transfer, and achievable recovery time. The stability of Sc decorated HGY structure at ambient temperature was also validated using ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. This study suggests the possible application of 2D HGY-based gas sensors for ammonia detection.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Abitha Vayyaprontavida Kaliyathan, Ajay Vasudeo Rane, Sabu Thomas
Summary: This research aims to investigate the partitioning of carbon black in miscible styrene butadiene rubber/butadiene rubber blends. DMA and TEM were used to determine the partitioning and dispersion of carbon black in the blends. The study provides valuable insights for academics and industrial researchers in the field of rubber composites.
JOURNAL OF RUBBER RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Saju Joseph, Jainy Mohan, Seetha Lakshmy, Simil Thomas, Brahmananda Chakraborty, Sabu Thomas, Nandakumar Kalarikkal
Summary: Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have emerged as one of the most promising and widely accepted categories of 2D materials. Researchers have been exploring alternative semiconducting 2D materials due to the absence of a bandgap in graphene. TMDs' unique optical and electronic properties have made them excel in fundamental research and novel device applications.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. Daniel Thangadurai, N. Manjubaashini, A. Sowndarya, A. Subitha, G. Kausalya, S. Shanmugaraju, I. Ahmad, Sabu Thomas, Nandakumar Kalarikkal
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of carbon nanodots (CNDs) from rice husk biomass waste using a hydrothermal method. The synthesized CNDs exhibit amorphous nature with hexagonal graphite structure, spherical morphology with an average size of 25-30 nm, and functional groups and defects confirmed by spectral analyses. The CNDs show outstanding cell viability, anti-inflammatory activity, and bright bioimaging characteristics.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Sneha George, Sabu Thomas, Namitha Nandanan Nedumpillil, Seiko Jose
Summary: In this study, fibers were extracted from water hyacinth plant using a specially designed decorticating machine. The extracted fibers were subjected to aerobic and anaerobic retting, followed by alkali treatment. The physical and mechanical properties, as well as the chemical composition and structural characteristics of the fibers, were analyzed. The results showed that the fibers could be easily extracted after 5 days of retting. The alkali treatment significantly improved the tensile strength and crystallinity of the fibers.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Prajitha Velayudhan, Jibin Keloth Paduvilan, Bindu Patanair, Sisanth Krishnageham Sidharthan, Abitha Vayyaprontavida Kaliyathan, Nicolas Delpouve, Allisson Saiter-Fourcin, Sabu Thomas
Summary: In this research, the hybrid reinforcements of silica with either graphite or graphene oxide in natural rubber were studied. The addition of GO/SiO2 with a 3:1 ratio showed a synergistic reinforcement effect, significantly improving both strength and modulus while maintaining decent strain at break levels. The experimental data correlated well with the Guth Gold model, suggesting that filler/matrix interactions primarily govern the mechanical properties. The calometric response of the nanocomposites at the glass transition was analyzed, and the 3:1 GO/SiO2 composition showed the highest glass transition temperature and the most efficient filler intercalation.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Seetha Lakshmy, Gopal Sanyal, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study investigates the potential of BeN4 monolayer as a gas sensor for NH3 by analyzing its sensing capacity and adsorption energy, and concludes that the introduction of Be vacancy enhances NH3 adsorption due to improved charge transfer.
Article
Optics
P. K. Nideesh, C. S. Chitra Lekha, R. Antoine, N. Kalarikkal
Summary: This article explores the statistics of spectral features, particularly shot-to-shot intensity fluctuations, in a potassium sodium niobate-dye colloidal system used as a random lasing platform. Correlations between spectral intensity fluctuations were analyzed, along with the underlying physical process and spectral characteristics. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated and correlation plots were generated to better understand the correlations. The spectral position and spacing of the spikes were also examined to gain insights.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
