Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sneh Punia Bangar, Arashdeep Singh, Adeleke Omodunbi Ashogbon, Hanuman Bobade
Summary: Ball-milling is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology that can modify and decrease starch to nanoscale size through mechanical actions. It improves the digestibility and functional properties of starch by reducing relative crystallinity and increasing surface area. This review discusses the impact of ball-milling on the composition, structure, morphology, thermal and rheological characteristics of starch granules. It also highlights the potential of ball-milling for producing high-quality starches in both food and non-food industries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Matheus de Oliveira Barros, Adriano Lincoln Albuquerque Mattos, Jessica Silva de Almeida, Morsyleide de Freitas Rosa, Edy Sousa de Brito
Summary: The crystalline structure and gelatinization temperature of starch can impact its usability. Ball milling has been proposed as an eco-friendly method to modify starch by reducing its size and increasing reactivity. This study examined the effects of milling duration and starch-to-ball mass ratio on starch properties. Prolonged milling resulted in the fragmentation and decrease in crystallinity of starch granules. Additionally, amylose content increased with milling time, and gelatinization temperature and rheological properties were influenced. The most fragmented samples, milled for 10, 20, and 30 hours at a ratio of 1:20, formed transparent films at ambient temperature due to lower gelatinization temperature. Starch ball milling could enable the use of starch in thermosensitive systems.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Khanita Kamwilaisak, Kanokwan Rittiwut, Pasakorn Jutakridsada, Wimonporn Iamamorphanth, Nutsupa Pimsawat, Jesper T. N. Knijnenburg, Somnuk Theerakulpisut
Summary: This study modified rice starch nanoparticles and used them as emulsifiers in Pickering emulsions. The modified nanoparticles showed good hydrophobicity and emulsification properties, making them suitable for drug delivery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Delia E. Paramo-Calderon, Lucio A. Vazquez-Leon, Heidi M. Palma-Rodriguez, Rubi G. Utrilla-Coello, Apolonio Vargas-Torres, Martin A. Meza-Nieto, Teresa Romero-Cortes, Alejandro Aparicio-Saguilan
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of high-energy mechanical milling time on the properties of chayotextle starch. After 30 minutes of milling, changes in the granular structure and amylose content were observed. The modified starch showed viscoelastic properties and a non-Newtonian behavior, making it suitable for applications in the food industry.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Jinsong Zeng, Fugang Hu, Zheng Cheng, Bin Wang, Kefu Chen
Summary: This study investigated and compared the morphology and rheology of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) prepared by various mechanical treatment methods. The results showed that CNFs produced by different methods had distinct properties, with RM-CNFs exhibiting superior viscosity and modulus. Overall, the high aspect ratio CNFs showed better rheological performance.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Francini Aline Belz Hesse, Nathalia Carolina Verissimo, Juliano Soyama, Rodnei Bertazzoli
Summary: This study prepared oxide nanoparticles through high-energy ball milling of Ti-Cu alloys followed by a controlled oxidation process. The Ti-50Cu alloy showed the best performance in low-temperature oxidation, producing a mix of various oxides including TiO2 and CuO.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
M. A. Loubes, L. C. Gonzalez, M. P. Tolaba
Summary: The study investigated the modification of rice flours by high-impact milling, exploring the effects of rotational speed and milling time on energy consumption, particle size distribution, and starch structure changes. The results demonstrated a significant impact of milling energy on flour characteristics, with the milling speed contributing to the energy conversion process.
PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. G. N. Sofiah, M. Samykano, S. Shahabuddin, A. K. Pandey, K. Kadirgama, Zafar Said, K. Sudhakar
Summary: In this study, CuO nanoparticles were used as nano-additives in biodegradable and eco-friendly palm olein base fluids. The dispersion behavior and thermophysical properties of the formulated nanofluids were evaluated. The results showed that CuO/RBD palm olein nanofluids exhibited good stability and enhanced thermal conductivity.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Changli Wang, Pengfei Ding, Xianzhen Huang, Tianhong Gao, Changyou Li, Ce Zhang
Summary: This paper proposes a reliability sensitivity analysis method for angular ball-end milling precision. Experimental and simulation results show that the tool deflection error model and the sensitivity calculation method have high precision.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
E. A. Juarez-Arellano, M. Urzua-Valenzuela, M. A. Pena-Rico, A. Aparicio-Saguilan, M. Valera-Zaragoza, A. A. Huerta-Heredia, A. K. Navarro-Mtz
Summary: High-energy ball milling has been used to modify pure potato starch in order to obtain products for different industrial applications. The milling process not only changes the physical properties of starch, but also induces mechanolysis, breaking glycosidic linkages and generating starch with potential industrial uses in three identified stages.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
F. Hadef, M. Ans
Summary: Nanocrystalline Fe50Al35Ni15 powder was synthesized by mechanical alloying, with phase transformations and structural changes investigated by X-ray diffraction. The end product consisted of a mixture of nanosized intermetallic phases and disordered solid solutions, with crystal size refinement observed and lattice strain increases due to plastic deformations. Diffusion of Ni atoms and delayed formation of intermetallic phases were also observed.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiru Zou, Chao Wang, Hanxiang Chen, Haiyan Ji, Qian Zhu, Wenshu Yang, Linlin Chen, Zhigang Chen, Wenshuai Zhu
Summary: In this study, V2O5 nanoparticles with oxygen vacancies were successfully prepared using a facile ball milling strategy, showing remarkable sulfur removal efficiency for fuel oils, with sulfur removal reaching up to 99.7%.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Huishan Shen, Jiangtao Yu, Junqing Bai, Xiangzhen Ge, Wei Liang, Gulnazym Ospankulova, Marat Muratkhan, Guoquan Zhang, Wenhao Li
Summary: This paper discusses the effects of ball milling and electron beam irradiation on corn starch, finding that their combined use can reduce starch crystallinity, increase amylopectin molecular weight, and enhance starch digestibility.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Elisa De Arcangelis, Maria Carmela Trivisonno, Martina Angelicola, Michela Quiquero, Valentina Di Nardo, Luisa Falasca, Francesco Sestili, Maria Cristina Messia, Emanuele Marconi
Summary: The study found that high amylose wheat produces lower flour yield and less refined products; debranning can increase flour yield; using a hard-wheat diagram during milling can improve flour yield and refining rate.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cheng Wang, Huiyan Xu, Chiyuan Wang, Tongyao Liu, Shuaijun Yang, Yong Nie, Xiaodan Guo, Xin Ma, Xuchuan Jiang
Summary: In this study, VO2 (B) nanobelts were successfully transformed into spherical VO2 (M/R) nanoparticles using the ball milling method for the first time. The obtained VO2 (M/R) nanoparticles showed good optical properties and have potential applications in smart windows.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Sajid Maqsood, Oladipupo Adiamo, Mudasir Ahmad, Priti Mudgil
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mudasir Ahmad, Adil Gani, Ifra Hassan, Qingrong Huang, Hassan Shabbir
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Faiza Jhan, Asima Shah, Adil Gani, Mudasir Ahmad, Nairah Noor
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Shahida Naseem, Sami Ullah Bhat, Adil Gani, Farooz Ahmad Bhat
Summary: Aquaculture plays a vital role in providing high-quality protein at affordable costs, and the global demand for aquatic foods is increasing. The search for alternative food components to replace expensive fishmeal and fish oil is a current research focus, with the use of aquatic plants as feed substitutes showing great potential.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Faiza Jhan, Adil Gani, Asima Shah, Bilal Ahmad Ashwar, Naseer Ahmad Bhat, Tariq Ahmad Ganaie
Summary: Examined the chemical composition, functional, structural, thermal, and nutraceutical properties of gluten-free flour from under-investigated minor cereals. Significant variations were observed in moisture, protein, fat, ash, carbohydrate content, water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, foaming capacity, stability, thermal properties, and pasting characteristics among the different cereal flours. The study also found differences in antioxidant and anti-diabetic potentials among the flours.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mudasir Ahmad, Adil Gani
Summary: The study involved nano-encapsulating resveratrol in various starch sources to enhance its bioavailability and bioactivity. The nano-capsules showed good encapsulation efficiency, particle size, and zeta potential, with improved anti-diabetic and anti-obesity properties compared to free resveratrol.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Bilal Ahmad Ashwar, Asir Gani, Adil Gani, Mudasir Ahmad, Asima Shah
Summary: The study found that with the increase of RS4 content, the viscosity properties of the extrudates decreased, while the amylose content, RS content and water intake capacity increased. Adding 20% RS4 microcapsules did not affect the textural parameters of the extrudates, and the thermal transition temperatures increased with the RS4 content.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mudasir Ahmad, Adil Gani
Summary: The study found that functional snacks with added nanoencapsulated resveratrol exhibited better nutraceutical properties, showing higher antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-obesity properties. The encapsulated resveratrol also influenced the human sensory perception of the snacks.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shaziya Manzoor, F. A. Masoodi, Rubiya Rashid, Mudasir Ahmad, Mumtahin ul Kousar
Summary: The repetitive use of cooking oil in street food frying poses serious health threats due to the generation of harmful compounds. This study found that the repeated use of cooking oil led to increased levels of saturated and trans fatty acids, and decreased levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids in both the oil and fried street foods. The extent of oil degradation was influenced by the type of food fried, with lipid-based products showing higher degradation levels.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ifra Hassan, Adil Gani, Mudasir Ahmad, Javid Banday
Summary: The valorization of new polymer sources from underutilized plants for food and nutraceutical applications is gaining attention. This study explored the use of mucilage from Althea rosea and revealed its physicochemical properties, in vitro antidiabetic and antihypertensive activity. The results showed that Althea rosea mucilage exhibited functional, hypo-lipidemic, anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial properties, making it a potential eco-friendly substitute for the food and nutraceutical industry.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Shaziya Manzoor, F. A. Masoodi, Rubiya Rashid, Shoib Mohmad Wani, Farah Naqash, Mudasir Ahmad
Summary: Vacuum frying is a feasible technique for obtaining safe and nutritious deep-fried food with advantages over conventional frying. The optimization of vacuum frying technology and the use of novel frying techniques can enhance the quality of fried products. Various pre- and post-treatments, packaging, and storage conditions also affect the quality of vacuum-fried foods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Asir Gani, Zanoor Ul Ashraf, Asima Shah, Azza Silotry Naik, Idrees Ahmed Wani, Adil Gani
Summary: Encapsulation is used to protect bioactive compounds, such as chlorogenic acid, under gastrointestinal conditions. Nanoencapsulated chlorogenic acid in apple seed protein showed improved stability and biological activity. The study demonstrated enhanced antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of the encapsulated compound.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wei-Han Hui, Yen-Lin Chen, Shu-Wei Chang
Summary: Crosslinking affects the mechanical behavior and tissue metabolism of collagen-based tissues. Aging and diabetes alter the crosslinking type and density, thus changing tissue properties. High-connectivity enzymatic crosslinking and advanced-glycation end-products result in uniform deformation under daily activity, while low-connectivity enzymatic crosslinking does not. High-connectivity model displays more sliding, while AGEs induce instability in structures near the binding sites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yao-Bin Ma, Xiao-Qiu Zhou, Wei-Dan Jiang, Pei Wu, Yang Liu, Shu-Wei Li, Ling Tang, Lu Zhang, Hai-Feng Mi, Lin Feng
Summary: Tea polyphenols (TPs) are an inexpensive feed additive that can protect the gill function of fish against Flavobacterium columnare (F. columnare) through various mechanisms, including suppression of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan-Jia Guo, Jing-Ru Pang, Yu Zhang, Zhong-Rui Li, Xiao-Lin Zi, Hong-Min Liu, Ning Wang, Li-Juan Zhao, Ya Gao, Bo Wang, Piet Herdewijn, Cheng-Yun Jin, Ying Liu, Yi-Chao Zheng
Summary: This study identifies the conjugation of NEDD8 to LSD1 and its impact on GC cells, revealing the significance of LSD1 neddylation in GC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Geum-Jae Jeong, Fazlurrahman Khan, Nazia Tabassum, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: Vibrio species are motile gram-negative bacteria commonly found in aquatic environments. They can adapt to environmental fluctuations and develop protective mechanisms against host immune systems. Different types of sigma and anti-sigma factors play important roles in regulating gene expression and virulence in Vibrio species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zahra Mohammadbagheri, Behrooz Movahedi, Shaghayegh Saeedi, Abbas Rahmati
Summary: In this study, a reusable biobased composite hydrogel was successfully synthesized and used for the removal of Tl(I) from aqueous solutions. The hydrogel exhibited high adsorption capacity and thermal stability, and the adsorption process was found to be thermodynamically spontaneous. The results demonstrated that the hydrogel can be reused multiple times without significant loss of its adsorption capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iqra Batool, Muhammad Imran, Ayesha Anwar, Farhan Ahmed Khan, Afrah E. Mohammed, Ashwag Shami, Hafiz Iqbal
Summary: Enzyme immobilization on ZnO/SnO2 and ZnO/SnO2/SA nanocomposites was studied, and the catalytic and biochemical characteristics of the immobilized enzyme were investigated. The results showed that ZnO/SnO2 and ZnO/SnO2/SA nanostructures are suitable carriers for enzyme immobilization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elias Mosaffa, Dhruvi Patel, Nasim Amiri Ramsheh, Rishikumar Indravadan Patel, Atanu Banerjee, Hossein Ghafuri
Summary: In this study, a unique 3D bead structure of adsorbent, composed of bacterial cellulose microfilaments reinforced chitosan adorned with melamine 2D plates, was synthesized for anionic dye removal. The adsorbent showed high specific surface area and abundant functional groups, resulting in exceptional adsorption capacity. The characteristics and optimal conditions of the adsorbent were assessed and analyzed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carolina Gismene, Jorge Enrique Hernandez Gonzalez, Marilia de Freitas Calmon, Andrey Fabricio Ziem Nascimento, Angela Rocio Nino Santisteban, Felipe Antunes Calil, Alana Della Torre da Silva, Paula Rahal, Rejane Maira Goes, Raghuvir Krishnaswamy Arni, Ricardo Barros Mariutti
Summary: Mammaliicoccus sciuri, a bacterium of clinical and veterinary relevance, expresses the virulence factor Exfoliative Toxin C (ExhC), which binds specifically to desmoglein-1 (Dsg1) and plays a role in tissue integrity. This study investigates the necrotic activity of ExhC and identifies a variant lacking necrotic potential but retaining enzymatic activity through mutagenesis experiments and crystal structure determination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bibhas K. Bhunia, Ashutosh Bandyopadhyay, Souradeep Dey, Biman B. Mandal
Summary: Intervertebral disc degeneration is a major cause of chronic low back pain and disability. Researchers have developed a bioactive silk-based hybrid hydrogel system functionalized with decellularized human Wharton's jelly extracellular matrix as bioactive cues. The hydrogels mimic the rheological and mechanical properties of the native nucleus pulposus tissue and support cell viability, proliferation, and tissue maturation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qun Zhang, Yonggan Yan, Zhao Li, Jing Du, Kai Zhang, Liguo Zhang, Ting Wang, Alberto Bianco, Shaohua Ge, Baojin Ma
Summary: A new crosslinking strategy has been devised to construct injectable sodium alginate hydrogels, which can be regulated for injectability and have great potential in biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seong Eun Hong, Ji-Soo Lee, Hyeon Gyu Lee
Summary: The potential of multi-layer nanoemulsions for improving the cellular uptake, antioxidant activity, and in vitro bioaccessibility of alpha-tocopherol was examined. The results showed that the multi-layer nanoemulsions significantly enhanced the cellular uptake and antioxidant activity of alpha-tocopherol compared to free coumarin 6. Furthermore, the use of chitosan and dextran sulfate as wall materials in the multi-layer nanoemulsions led to even higher cellular uptake, in vitro bioaccessibility, and antioxidant activity of alpha-tocopherol.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jingjing Yu, Yanhui Zhang, Ruoning Zhang, Yanxiang Gao, Like Mao
Summary: High internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) based on beeswax (BW) oleogels and octenyl succinic acid starch (OSA starch) were prepared by a simple one-step method. The results showed that oleogelation improved the stability and encapsulation capability of the HIPEs, which is significant for the development of novel healthy food.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bi-Feng Yao, Xiu-Ju Luo, Jun Peng
Summary: The balanced and continuous fission and fusion of mitochondria, regulated by OPA1, are important for maintaining mitochondrial dynamics in cardiovascular disorders. Understanding the role of OPA1 in mitochondrial fusion can provide insights into the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gokul Paramasivam, Anandhavelu Sanmugam, Vishnu Vardhan Palem, Murugan Sevanan, Ananda Babu Sairam, Nachiappan Nachiappan, Buhyun Youn, Jung Sub Lee, Muthuchamy Nallal, Kang Hyun Park
Summary: Nanomaterials are being used to deliver therapeutic agents in living systems. Different nanotechnological applications such as immunosensors, immune assays, and drug delivery are being implemented using nanotechnology. Genomics plays a crucial role in selecting appropriate drugs for personalized cancer therapy. It helps in analyzing gene and protein expression, disease classification, and designing disease models. Delivering drugs to specific areas using nanoparticles is a challenging issue.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Li, Wei Wang, Han Wu, Feng Peng, Hui Gao, Ying Guan
Summary: In this study, CMH-based CPF films were prepared and their thermal and barrier properties were successfully regulated. The tensile strength and water vapor barrier property of CPF films were significantly improved, making them promising for food packaging applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
