Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jinghao Li, Jie Liu, Gengsheng Xiao, Lu Li, Yujuan Xu, Yuanshan Yu, Zhanhong Liang, Sai Xu, Lina Cheng
Summary: The synergistic effect of the initial state of the enzyme and pressure level on the denaturation of PPO has not been clear yet. The activity, structure, active force, and substrate channel of PPO under pressure are significantly influenced by the initial state. The factors that affect PPO can be ranked as follows: physical state > concentration > pressure, with solid PPO being the most affected and high concentration weakening the pressure denaturation.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Seonmin Lee, Kyung Jo, Hyun Gyung Jeong, Yun-Sang Choi, Hyunjin Kyoung, Samooel Jung
Summary: Freezing meat can cause denaturation of proteins, affecting the overall quality of the product. Cold denaturation and protein oxidation occur at typical freezing temperatures. To maintain the quality of meat products, it is important to choose an appropriate freezing temperature and avoid temperature fluctuations.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jordan E. Berger, Susana C. M. Teixeira, Christopher J. Sloey, Wei Qi, Christopher J. Roberts
Summary: The availability of in-house analytical methods for direct in situ measurement of protein aggregation and reversible protein-protein interactions at high pressure is currently limited. This report presents a new high-pressure light scattering apparatus that can be used to assess protein stability and provides complementary measurements to optimize scattering data interpretation.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haena Park, Jun-Young Park, Kyung-Min Park, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of freezing rate on enzyme activity and conformational changes, finding that fast freezing leads to activity loss, structural changes, and aggregation. As the freezing rate increased, the degree of dissociation and unfolding of the enzyme significantly increased.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Nisar A. Mir, Basharat Yousuf, Adil Gani
Summary: Pseudocereal proteins are receiving attention for their high-quality essential amino acids, but their limited functional profile restricts their commercial use. Modification approaches can improve their functionality and enhance their potential use in food products.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Morgan A. Bailey, Yun Tang, Hye-Jin Park, Michael C. Fitzgerald
Summary: A new suite of mass spectrometry-based proteomic methods has been developed for evaluating protein folding stability, using chemical and thermal denaturation approaches as well as proteolysis strategies. This study compared the advantages and disadvantages of using different techniques to characterize biological phenotypes. The results showed that TPP generated the largest number of differentially stabilized protein hits, with only a quarter of the hits detected by multiple techniques.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mingtang Tan, Jingxin Ye, Jing Xie
Summary: The study revealed that pH change is a critical factor in freezing-induced denaturation of myofibrillar protein (MFP). As the pH decreases, protein molecules unfold progressively, leading to aggregation and larger size formation. Fast freezing can trap protons in small ice crystals, attenuating pH shift and reducing protein denaturation.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Spectroscopy
Chan Gao, Xiangdong Li, Junke Wang, Xiaoyu Sun, Shuang Liu, Zengming Zhang
Summary: The molecular conformation evolution of Hexanitrostilbene (HNS) under high pressure was systematically investigated using Raman and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The results showed that there were conformational changes in HNS under high pressure, but no structural transformation.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Morgan Denzer, Rebecca Furbeck, Gary Sullivan, Mary-Grace Danao, Gretchen G. Mafi, Ranjith Ramanathan
Summary: High-pressure processing (HPP) has a negative impact on the color of fresh meat. This study used a sarcoplasmic model to investigate the effects of HPP on meat color. Sarcoplasm was extracted at different pH levels and fractioned based on centrifugation speed. The results showed that higher pH and lower pressure can improve the redness of sarcoplasm.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shenghua Wu, Hanne S. Soreide, Bin Chen, Jianjun Bian, Chong Yang, Chunan Li, Peng Zhang, Pengming Cheng, Jinyu Zhang, Yong Peng, Gang Liu, Yanjun Li, Hans J. Roven, Jun Sun
Summary: A counterintuitive strategy of stabilizing supersaturated solid solution in nanograined Al-Cu alloys using high-density vacancies and Sc microalloying is reported. The combination generates a higher concentration of vacancies bonded in strong atomic complexes, achieving high thermal stability and improved mechanical properties.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hai-bo Zheng, Bao-cai Xu, Xing-lian Xu, Chao Li, Tomas Bolumar, Zong-yuan Zhen
Summary: The study found that high pressure at 200 MPa combined with heating increases the hardness of meat batters, but at 400 MPa, there is a tendency for texture to decrease. High pressure disrupts myofibrils, promotes protein denaturation and aggregation, and interferes with protein structural transformation during heating, affecting protein gelation.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenfeng Zheng, Yuan Yang, Lingling Fan, Dezhan Ye, Weilin Xu, Jie Xu
Summary: Directional freezing is an efficient method to design anisotropic materials with surface voids and aligned channels for charge transmission and ion diffusion. In this study, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/bacterial cellulose (BC)/MXene (PBM) composite aerogels were prepared via directional freezing. The resulting PPy@PVA/BC/MXene (PPy@PBM) aerogel-based supercapacitors exhibited high capacitance, desirable energy density, and excellent cycling stability. Additionally, the PPy@PBM aerogels demonstrated high sensitivity, ultralow detection limit, and fast response as pressure sensors. This study proposes an efficient approach for preparing porous composite aerogels for supercapacitor electrodes and pressure sensors.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Danial Dehnad, Bahareh Emadzadeh, Behrouz Ghorani, Ghadir Rajabzadeh, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: This research comprehensively studied the characteristics of high hydrostatic pressure-treated soy protein isolate solutions and electrospun fibers. High hydrostatic pressure treatment resulted in smaller fiber size, reduced crystallinity, increased melting point, and the formation of hydrogen bonds between denatured soy protein isolate and polyvinyl alcohol.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Salvador Herrera-Velarde, Jose Ramon Villanueva-Valencia, Paola Mendoza-Espinosa, Ramon Castaneda-Priego
Summary: Studying the conformational changes and stability of interacting double-stranded DNA under high hydrostatic pressure in biological systems is crucial. It can provide insights into the physiological conditions for life, the functionality of bioche- mical processes in extreme thermodynamic conditions, and the mechanisms of viral replication.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sinan Zhang, Zhenhong Zheng, Chuyao Zheng, Yadong Zhao, Zhuo Jiang
Summary: This study investigates the effect of high hydrostatic pressure on horseradish peroxidase, revealing that the pressure treatment reduces enzyme activity, induces conformational changes and leads to the formation of large aggregates. These findings provide guidance for the application of HHP technology in fruit and vegetable product processing.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Swati Mahato, Da-Wen Sun, Zhiwei Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of electromagnetic fields with frequencies between 100 and 400 Hz on cold storage of grass carp. The results showed that EMF treatment at frequencies between 100 and 400 Hz could improve the quality of grass carp during cold storage by increasing Ca(2+)ATPase activities and reducing protein oxidation. The effects on lipid oxidation varied with different frequencies.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Clement Kehinde Ajani, Zhiwei Zhu, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: In this study, a conjugate modelling approach was used to investigate the momentum, heat, mass transport, and structural deformation during vacuum cooling of steamed bread. The results showed that the three-parameter Maxwell model accurately described the viscoelastic behavior of the bread, and the model predictions were accurate for moisture variation and areal shrinkage. Sensitivity analysis revealed that the deformation model was more sensitive to water transport parameters, particularly the hydrous compressibility factor.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dongmei Li, Zhiwei Zhu, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: The effects of high-pressure freezing and deep-frozen storage at -80 degrees C on Cordyceps sinensis (CS) samples were investigated and compared with other freezing methods. The study found that liquid nitrogen freezing combined with deep-frozen storage caused minimal damage to cell integrity and viability, while high-pressure shift freezing combined with deep-frozen storage resulted in the slowest deterioration of these attributes. The findings suggest that liquid nitrogen freezing combined with deep-frozen storage is the best method for freezing CS samples, while high-pressure shift freezing combined with deep-frozen storage may be a better option for long-term preservation of highly perishable fresh products with a cellular structure.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Swati Mahato, Zhiwei Zhu, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: This study aimed to investigate how different frequencies of electromagnetic field (EMF) affect the freezing of grass carp tissue. Results showed that treatment with frequencies between 200 and 400 Hz significantly increased the initial freezing point, while the phase change duration remained unchanged. The application of EMF also led to reductions in ice areas and crystal sizes. Overall, these findings suggest that frequencies between 200 and 400 Hz are effective in improving the freezing process with the assistance of electromagnetic field.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yue Wu, Jun-Hu Cheng, Kevin M. Keener, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: Cold plasma is a non-chemical approach that can control post-harvest fungal diseases and preserve fruit quality. In this study, the effects of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) cold plasma on mango anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum asianum were investigated. Results showed that the activities of pathogenic enzymes were reduced and pathogenic genes were down-regulated. The use of plasma-activated water (PAW) combined with modified atmosphere packaging effectively alleviated the disease and prolonged the shelf life of mangoes by 8 days.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yao Liu, Hongbin Pu, Qian Li, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy combined with a convolutional neural network to identify different year Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae samples. The results showed that the CNN model had better performance than other models, and it could rapidly and accurately identify the quality of Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhiwei Zhu, Hui Liang, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: In this study, two superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS) were created by spraying hexadecyltrimethoxysilane (HDTMS) and stearic acid (SA)-modified SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) suspensions onto aluminum (Al) substrates coated with epoxy resin, and then infusing food-safe silicone and camellia seed oils into the SHS, respectively, achieving anti-frosting/icing performance. The SLIPS exhibited excellent frost resistance and defrost properties, with ice adhesion strength much lower than that of SHS. The SLIPS showed great potential for developing into robust anti-icing/frosting materials for the freezing industry.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mingchun Lv, Nisar Hussain, Da-Wen Sun, Hongbin Pu
Summary: The study focuses on the development of core-shell nanorods (Au@AgNRs) functionalized with mercaptoacetic acid (MAA) as a substrate for sensitive evaluation of paraquat residues in fruit samples. The modified substrate exhibited excellent stability and sensitivity, and proved to be effective in assessing herbicide residues in complex foods.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hongbin Pu, Jingxiao Yu, Da-Wen Sun, Qingyi Wei, Xiaolei Shen, Zhe Wang
Summary: In this study, hyperspectral imaging technology combined with a convolutional neural network was used to distinguish fresh and frozen-thawed beef samples. The CNN extracted spectral features of all bands and compared them with recursive feature elimination and feature importance based on random forest. The CNN model established using eight characteristic wavelengths extracted by feature importance achieved an accuracy of 86.11%. By incorporating textural features of beef in the CNN model with early feature fusion, an accuracy of 88.89% was achieved, providing a potential non-destructive and rapid tracing method for beef of different states.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tong Lei, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: The THz time domain computed tomography (CT) system was used to evaluate the weight and plumpness of sunflower seed in this study. A series of THz projections of the sunflower seed were captured from different angles and reconstructed into a three-dimensional (3D) structure. The comparison between different plumpness calculation methods showed that the 3D plumpness better described the sunflower seed structure. The correlation coefficient between the sum intensity values of kernel voxels and kernel weights was 0.89 at 1.2 THz.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuqiao Ren, Tong Lei, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: This study developed an in-situ indirect measurement method using Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) for real-time moisture content (MC) prediction of foods during microwave vacuum drying (MVD). The THz-TDS continuously sensed the dynamic moisture vapor from the desiccator through a polyethylene air hose, and the obtained THz spectra were processed to calibrate MC loss prediction models using different regression methods. The developed system achieved high accuracy in real-time MC prediction for beef and carrot slices, providing a novel method for drying kinetics research during MVD.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wenyang Zhang, Da-Wen Sun, Ji Ma, Zhiming Wang, Anjun Qin, Ben Zhong Tang
Summary: Seafood perishability and freshness monitoring are important issues. This study developed a dual-mode freshness indicator using D-penicillamine capped bimetallic gold/copper nanoclusters (DPA-Au/CuNCs) to monitor ammonia and temperatures, assessing seafood freshness.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hongbin Pu, Yuting Xie, Qingyi Wei, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: SERS sensors based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been used for trace pesticide residue detection. UiO-66/AuNPs suspension substrates were prepared by modifying the surface of AuNPs using thioglycolic acid (TGA) and then assembling them with UiO-66 through hydrothermal reaction. These substrates were able to quantitatively and simultaneously detect paraquat and diquat in cabbage samples, with LOD of 6 μg/L and 3 μg/L, respectively. The UiO-66/AuNPs substrate also showed the ability to differentiate between paraquat and diquat mixtures, even at concentrations that differed by a factor of 100.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hongbin Pu, Jingxiao Yu, Zhipeng Liu, Jitendra Paliwal, Da-Wen Sun
Summary: Visible near-infrared hyperspectral imaging technology was used to evaluate the changes in quality attributes of Agaricus bisporus during vacuum cooling. PLSR models based on Savitzky-Golay smoothing combined with the first derivative achieved good results for predicting moisture content. Similarly, PLSR models based on full wavelengths achieved good results for predicting lightness, yellowness, hardness, and chewiness. Pseudocolour maps were developed to visualize the distribution of these attributes during VC.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.