Review
Polymer Science
Zinnia Mansoor, Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia, Marek Kowalczuk, Grazyna Adamus, Georgina Manning, Mattia Parati, Iza Radecka, Habib Khan
Summary: The application of mulch films in agriculture is important for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth. However, the use of plastic mulch films has raised concerns about plastic pollution and health hazards. As a result, there has been a growing research focus on finding biodegradable alternatives. Despite the potential benefits, finding a suitable biodegradable polymer for mulch films involves balancing factors such as mechanical properties, cost, and biodegradability.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ayan Dey, Chanda Vilas Dhumal, Priyanka Sengupta, Arushi Kumar, Nilay Kanti Pramanik, Tanweer Alam
Summary: Single-use plastic is being used in food packaging due to its durability, inertness, and protective qualities, but its random usage and unplanned rejection have led to environmental pollution. Recently, microplastics from slow degradation of SUP in oceans have been consumed by marine organisms, disrupting marine ecosystems.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dong-Heon Song, Van Ba Hoa, Hyoun Wook Kim, Sun Moon Khang, Soo-Hyun Cho, Jun-Sang Ham, Kuk-Hwan Seol
Summary: The global consumption of meat has been increasing, leading to a higher demand for packaging materials in the meat processing industry. Petrochemical packaging materials used in this industry have a negative impact on the environment due to their slow regeneration and biodegradation. Therefore, there is a need to develop eco-friendly packaging materials for meat processing. Edible films derived from natural compounds with antioxidant and antibacterial properties have been studied as alternatives to reduce plastic packaging in the meat industry, but further efforts are required to enhance their properties for commercial applications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. Gallitelli, G. Di Lollo, C. Adduce, M. R. Maggi, B. Trombetta, M. Scalici
Summary: Plastics accumulation in the environment has a negative impact on biota and ecosystems. This study focused on the role of vegetation in riverine plastic transport and found that higher plant density led to increased entrapment of plastics. The results suggest that plants can act as temporary plastic trappers and help mitigate plastic pollution. Further research is needed to determine if this laboratory approach can be applied in the field for plastic recollection and mitigation. Managing plants in watercourses, canals, and rivers can enhance river functionality and ecosystem services for human well-being, such as plastic entrapment by plants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Biology
Amna Arif, Farrukh Azeem, Ijaz Rasul, Muhammad Hussnain Siddique, Muhammad Zubair, Faizan Muneer, Warda Zaheer, Habibullah Nadeem
Summary: Synthetic plastics pose a serious threat to the environment due to their non-biodegradability, and it is crucial to replace them with biodegradable and environment-friendly plastics. Utilizing renewable sources such as keratin and chitosan to obtain safe bio-based polymers has gained much attention to address environmental issues.
JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fernando Antonio da Silva Fernandes, Juan Carlos Valdes Serra, Dayriane do Socorro de Oliveira Costa, Camilo Andres Guerrero Martin
Summary: This study successfully produced a biopolymer using glycerol, starch, and macauba epicarp fiber as reinforcement, which exhibited high strength, low solubility, low density, and rapid degradation in soil.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Carla Ivonne La Fuente Arias, Mirian Tiaki Kaneiwa Kubo, Carmen Cecilia Tadini, Pedro Esteves Duarte Augusto
Summary: This review presents the main aspects of bio-based multilayer film production technologies, discussing their advantages, disadvantages, and applicability. This technology improves the performance of bio-based plastics, enhancing their mechanical properties and permeability. Additionally, it allows the addition of compounds with antioxidant or antibacterial activity.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Rajkamal Balu, Naba Kumar Dutta, Namita Roy Choudhury
Summary: Plastic waste pollution is significantly impacting the environment, and upcycling has emerged as a sustainable solution to transform plastic waste into value-added products. Various technologies such as vitrimerization, nanocomposite fabrication, and industrial biotechnology are being utilized for plastic waste upcycling.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dehua Zhao, Chen Chen, Jiqiang Yang, Shenyan Zhou, Juan Du, Miao Zhang, Shuqing An
Summary: A new strategy was developed to improve nitrogen and COD removal in eutrophic water bodies by combining the use of submerged macrophytes (SMs) and artificial macrophytes (AMs). The results showed that the synergic application of SMs and biofilms on AMs enhanced SM growth and increased biofilm microbial biomass, leading to improved total nitrogen and chemical oxygen demand removal efficiencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
K. R. S. Perera, Mangala Yatawara
Summary: The phytoremediation of partially treated municipal solid waste (MSW) leachate using selected free floating and emergent macrophytes has been shown to improve the quality of leachate before discharge to the environment. Different dilutions of leachate had varying effects on the growth of different macrophytes, with certain species showing better phytoremediation capabilities than others. The results suggest that certain emergent macrophytes, such as Chrysopogon zizanioides, could be recommended as the best plant for remediation of partially treated MSW leachate.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Rovaletti, Luca De Gioia, Piercarlo Fantucci, Claudio Greco, Jacopo Vertemara, Giuseppe Zampella, Federica Arrigoni, Luca Bertini
Summary: Molecular modeling techniques are essential in studying the atomistic details of mechanisms and reactivity in many fields of molecular sciences. This review article focuses on computational modeling works of metalloenzymes involved in the degradation and valorization of biopolymers and synthetic plastics. Various techniques, including molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and quantum chemistry, are used to study the interaction between these enzymes and their substrates.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Maria Jorda-Reolid, Ana Ibanez-Garcia, Linda Catani, Asuncion Martinez-Garcia
Summary: This study aimed to improve the ductile properties of rigid and/or brittle biodegradable polymers by preparing binary blends. PLA, PHA, and TPS were blended with different amounts of PBS to reduce stiffness and brittleness. The compatibility and mechanical properties of the blends were studied. Flexibility increased with the addition of PBS, but the achieved compatibility was limited, leading to a low impact resistance improvement. Therefore, other blend options with EVA-based material were explored, improving the impact resistance and flexibility of PLA material.
Article
Polymer Science
Antonella Patti, Domenico Acierno
Summary: This study provides an overview of the use of biopolymers in textile processes to reduce the environmental impact of the industry. Biopolymers can be used in yarn production, textile finishing, imparting functional properties to textiles, replacing pollutive printing methods, and treating dye-contaminated water. Current projects by well-known companies on developing new materials for the textile market are also presented.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Behzad Shiroud Heidari, Rui Ruan, Ebrahim Vahabli, Peilin Chen, Elena M. De-Juan-Pardo, Minghao Zheng, Barry Doyle
Summary: Tendon and ligament injuries affect millions of people annually. Biopolymers play a significant role in TL tissue repair. Many different types of biopolymers have been studied in TL regeneration, but most have not been used clinically.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shihua Xu, Shunmin Yi, Yiqun Fang, Xin Yi, Peng Xu
Summary: In this study, PA12 and PBO were used to modify PA11, and MCC reinforced PA11 composites were prepared via hot pressing. The addition of PA12 improved the toughness of the composites, while PBO elongated the molecular chains of the PA11/PA12 blends and positively affected the mechanical properties. MCC significantly increased the flexural strength and modulus of the composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Naseer Ahmad Bhat, Idrees Ahmed Wani, Afshan Mumtaz Hamdani, Adil Gani
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Suriya Rehman, B. Rabindran Jermy, Sultan Akhtar, J. Francis Borgio, Sayed Abdul Azeez, Vijaya Ravinayagam, Reem Al Jindan, Zainab Hassan Alsalem, Abdullah Buhameid, Adil Gani
ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Asima Shah, F. A. Masoodi, Adil Gani, Bilal Ahmad Ashwar
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mudasir Ahmad, Adil Gani, Ifra Hassan, Qingrong Huang, Hassan Shabbir
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Adil Gani, Bilal Ahmad Ashwar, Gazalla Akhter, Asir Gani, Asima Shah, Farooq Ahmad Masoodi, Idrees Ahmed Wani
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mudasir Ahmad, Adil Gani, F. A. Masoodi, Syed H. Rizvi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(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
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hassan Shabbir, Tusneem Kausar, Sobia Noreen, Hafeez Ur Rehman, Ashiq Hussain, Qingrong Huang, Adil Gani, Shiwei Su, Asad Nawaz
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)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mehnaza Manzoor, Jagmohan Singh, Julie D. Bandral, Adil Gani, Rafeeya Shams
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
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
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Suriya Rehman, Mohammad Azam Ansari, Abdullah Buhaimed, Fatemah Ibrahim, Adil Gani
JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN
(2019)
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)