Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hyun-Ji Kim, Swarup Roy, Jong-Whan Rhim
Summary: Cellulose-based films using different types of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) showed varying properties depending on the CNF types, with CNFENZ film exhibiting higher thermal stability and water vapor barrier properties due to its higher cellulose crystallinity index (CI). The CNF films had lower water vapor permeability than the CMC film and higher tensile strength, especially in CNFTEMPO and CNFCM films.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yiwen Hua, Tianying Chen, Yanjun Tang
Summary: In this study, nano composite films composed of cellulose nanofiber and cellulose nanocrystal were prepared via vacuum filtration method, and the effects of different ratios on the performance of the films were investigated. The results showed that an equal proportion of cellulose nanofiber and cellulose nanocrystal resulted in the optimal performance of the nano composite films.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Janusz W. Sikora, Lukasz Majewski, Andrzej Puszka
Summary: This study tested four different plastics and found that biodegradable plastics have comparable or even better mechanical strength than petrochemical plastics, and the influence of screw rotational speed on mechanical characteristics, as well as the decrease in barrier properties with increased speed, was demonstrated. Additionally, it was indicated that biodegradable plastics may be competitive with conventional petrochemical materials in certain niche applications.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zhiying Li, Xuyi Wang, Mengyun Wu, Songjun Yao, Jianping Guo, Meijun Chen, Siwei Xiong, Luoxin Wang
Summary: In this study, a polylactic acid/cellulose fiber ultrafine-fiber paper with a sandwich-like structure was developed using wet papermaking and laminated hot pressing techniques. The PLA/CF ultrafine-fiber paper exhibited remarkable mechanical properties and high biodegradability, making it a potential alternative to plastic straws.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Aneta Gumowska, Eduardo Robles, Arsene Bikoro, Anita Wronka, Grzegorz Kowaluk
Summary: This study produced layered composites using different biopolymer adhesive layers. Among the pure biopolymers, PLA showed the best performance, while among the blends, PLA + PHB, PLA + PHB + 25MCC, and PLA + PHB + 25MCC + 3TEC performed the best. The mechanical properties of the composites decreased with increases in the MCC content, but adding 3% TEC improved the properties of the PLA + PHB + MCC blends.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cong Gao, Shuo Wang, Baojie Liu, Shuangquan Yao, Yi Dai, Long Zhou, Chengrong Qin, Pedram Fatehi
Summary: In this study, DANC was incorporated into chitosan to manufacture biodegradable films with enhanced gas barrier properties. The addition of DANC significantly improved the gas barrier performance and mechanical strength of the composite film. Chitosan/DANC films exhibited superior thermal stability and gas barrier compared to chitosan/CNC films.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kendra Fein, Douglas W. Bousfield, William M. Gramlich
Summary: Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are studied for their barrier properties in packaging applications, with films formed using different methods showing varied characteristics. Analysis of the internal structure reveals a layered arrangement with elongated voids, contributing to excellent grease barrier properties.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Takuya Sagawa, Minami Sakakibara, Kazutoshi Iijima, Yusuke Yataka, Mineo Hashizume
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different polysaccharide species on the properties of composite films. The films prepared using CM-HYA and H-CHI show the highest strength and lowest swelling ratio, as well as higher water absorption and moisture retention capacities, making them suitable for applications like moisture-retaining sheets and biomaterials.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiabing Feng, Zhewen Ma, Zhiguang Xu, Hongyan Xie, Yixia Lu, Cristian Maluk, Pingan Song, Serge Bourbigot, Hao Wang
Summary: This study reports a solvent-free and green approach for synthesizing a silicon-containing polyphosphoramide (DM-Si) for producing flame-retardant polylactide (PLA) materials. The results show that the addition of DM-Si significantly enhances the fire retardancy and toughness of PLA without affecting its transparency and tensile strength. This method provides a green and simple strategy for the development of sustainable materials with balanced mechanical strength and transparency.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chunhong Zhang, Jingsong Cui, Wenbo Sui, Yuning Gong, Hao Liu, Yuhui Ao, Lei Shang
Summary: This study investigates the synergistic effects of ionic liquid and nanofillers on the properties of epoxy resin, aiming to address the brittleness issues commonly associated with commercial epoxy resins. The results show that the combination of the newly synthesized ionic liquid and cellulose nanofibers significantly improves the mechanical performance, thermal properties, and transparency of the epoxy composite material.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Binh M. Trinh, Boon P. Chang, Tizazu H. Mekonnen
Summary: The current packaging materials market is dominated by single-use plastics derived from petrochemicals, which are inexpensive and environmentally stable. However, these plastics pose a threat to the environment as they are rarely recycled and often end up in landfills or littered in the environment. Nature-derived and biodegradable polymers offer potential alternatives, but their barrier properties fall short compared to traditional plastics. Therefore, there is a need to enhance the barrier properties of sustainable polymer systems through chemistry and processing technology. This review summarizes the important contributions and advancements in improving the gas and moisture barrier properties of sustainable polymer systems for packaging applications, including microstructure tuning, surface energy modification, morphology control, and self-assembly.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jinyu Zhang, Feixue Zou, Haiteng Tao, Wei Gao, Li Guo, Bo Cui, Chao Yuan, Pengfei Liu, Lu Lu, Zhengzong Wu, Yishan Fang
Summary: Sweet potato starch and different celluloses were mixed and used to prepare thermoplastic starch/cellulose composite films. The effect of different celluloses on the properties of the films were studied. It was found that sugarcane cellulose had better compatibility with sweet potato starch, resulting in improved mechanical properties. Cornstalk cellulose had the highest thermal degradation temperature, while rice bran cellulose had the largest elongation at break. Bamboo or cornstalk cellulose films had lower water vapor permeability, while rice bran cellulose had higher permeability. The findings provide a theoretical basis for improving the properties of thermoplastic starch films.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Yang, Jing Guo, Yuanfa Liu, Fucheng Guan, Jingxing Song, Xueyong Gong
Summary: The novel C/AKP composite fibers with a multiple cross-linking network showed enhanced properties such as stronger crystallization ability and higher orientation degree, reaching optimal performance at a GA content of 0.2 wt%.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nedim Gurler, Salih Pasa, Hamdi Temel
Summary: This study recovered pure potato starch from waste potato starch and used it to manufacture a crosslinked film. A bilayer film was prepared by combining polylactic acid with modified potato starch, and the materials' characteristics and properties were investigated.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yahui Meng, Yunfeng Cao, Kaifeng Xiong, Li Ma, Wenyuan Zhu, Zhu Long, Cuihua Dong
Summary: Intelligent packaging films play an important role in food preservation and freshness detection. The addition of cellulose nanocrystals can significantly improve the properties of pH-sensing films and expand their application range.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Taoyan Mao, Runhui Xiao, Peng Liu, Jiale Chen, Junqiang Luo, Su Luo, Fengwei Xie, Cheng Zheng
Summary: Oil contamination is a major cause of water pollution and a global environmental challenge. Existing oil/water separation materials suffer from weaknesses in durability, chemical tolerance, environmental resistance, and potential negative impact on health and the environment. This study presents a simple method to fabricate eco-friendly and durable oil/water separation membrane fabrics by alkaline hydrolysis and silicon polyurethane coating. The modified fabrics exhibit stable superhydrophobic properties and excellent oil/water separation efficiency, making them promising for large-scale oil/water separation applications.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shuwei Tang, Zhengguo Wu, Xiaoyun Li, Fengwei Xie, Dongdong Ye, Eduardo Ruiz-Hitzky, Lansheng Wei, Xiaoying Wang
Summary: In this study, a flexible gas barrier film with a nacre-like layered structure was developed. The film exhibited superior mechanical properties, acid-base stability, and barrier properties to gases and volatile organic compounds. It also possessed antibacterial properties, biocompatibility, and degradability.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruitong Hong, Zile Zhang, Shenrui Pan, Yu Chen, Huan Wang, Wenli Zhang, Xuliang Lin
Summary: By doping a small amount of lignosulfonate (LS), PVA-lignosulfonate hydrogel (PLH) with a compact and regular three-dimensional porous structure, higher ionic conductivity, bending flexibility, and compression resistance is obtained, leading to improved electrochemical performance and flexible functional design. Polyaniline (PANI)-based supercapacitors PANI-PVA and PANI-PLH show specific capacitance values of 505 and 558 mF/cm2, respectively, and exhibit improved capacitance retention rate and stability under various deformation conditions. This study presents a one-step optimization for the construction of functional and high-performance all-in-one supercapacitors and proposes a novel idea for the potential application of lignosulfonate with high value.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianglin Liu, Jinhui Zhang, Haichao Zhou, Bowen Liu, Huafeng Dong, Xuliang Lin, Yanlin Qin
Summary: In this study, a heterostructured catalyst composed of MoC and FeNi alloy embedded in N-doped biochar (MoC-FeNi@NLC) was successfully synthesized and demonstrated excellent performance for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media. The catalyst exhibited high Faradaic efficiency and stability, without the need for noble metals. This research provides a promising pathway for the design of high-performance and stable OER catalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Linhua Zhang, Chengcheng Gao, Zhenjiong Wang, Fengwei Xie, Ying Chen, Linghan Meng, Xiaozhi Tang
Summary: This study prepared biomimetic materials based on chitosan and silk peptides using thermomechanical processing and investigated the effect of chitosan molecular weight on the structure and properties of the composites. The results showed that chitosan molecular weight significantly influenced the structure and properties of the composites, and a certain molecular weight of chitosan achieved excellent strength and toughness, which could be further enhanced by rehydration after drying. Therefore, this research provides a reference for processing natural polymeric materials using hot-melt methods.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhaosong Hu, Yingchun Liu, Jinxin Lin, Haohan Wu, Bowen Liu, Weiqi Guo, Xuliang Lin, Liheng Chen, Xueqing Qiu, Yanlin Qin
Summary: A high-efficiency, low-cost, environmental strategy was developed to disperse hydroxylated boron nitride nanosheets in a cellulose nanofiber solution, using pyrene-functionalized alkali lignin as dispersants. The resulting nanocomposites exhibited high thermal conductivity and superior anisotropy. Potential thermal management capability was demonstrated when using these nanocomposites as heat sink components for LED chips. This study addresses the challenge of aggregating micro/nanofillers in a matrix and provides a route to promote their dispersity via a noncovalent cross-linking strategy.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuliang Lin, Jianglin Liu, Xueqing Qiu, Bowen Liu, Xiaofei Wang, Liheng Chen, Yanlin Qin
Summary: In this study, a Ru-FeNi@NLC catalyst encapsulated via lignin-derived carbon was prepared by self-assembly precipitation and in situ pyrolysis. The designed catalyst showed excellent performance in HER and OER reactions, with low overpotentials and only 1.48V for overall water splitting.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gulden Goksen, Didem Demir, Kuldeep Dhama, Manoj Kumar, Ping Shao, Fengwei Xie, Noemi Echegaray, Jose Manuel Lorenzo
Summary: Current trends favor the use of natural components for creating healthful, environmentally friendly, sustainable, and profitable goods. In response, the food industry is seeking safe natural ingredients to produce low-fat, artificial-additive-free, gluten-free, prebiotic, and fortified foods. Similarly, the pharmaceutical and medical industries are exploring the application of natural ingredients, specifically plant mucilage, to address biomaterial challenges more efficiently. Plant mucilage has proven to have excellent health features and technological properties, making it useful for both food and biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Pei Cao, Nasim Amiralian, Jingjing Wang, Bing Sun, Amirali Popat, Fengwei Xie, Zhi Ping Xu, Yan Li, Li Li
Summary: Oral vaccine is an ideal non-invasive method to protect communities from infectious diseases. Researchers developed alginate/chitosan-coated cellulose nanocrystal and nanofibril nanocomposites to enhance ovalbumin delivery in the intestine. In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that the nanocomposites generated strong immune responses. However, no significant differences in specific ovalbumin immune responses were observed due to the complexity of the small intestine.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi Qi, Xuezhi Zeng, Lingyingzi Xiong, Xuliang Lin, Bowen Liu, Yanlin Qin
Summary: In this study, MnFe2O4 spinel catalysts with oxygen-rich vacancies and porous distribution were synthesized and used for lignin depolymerization. The catalytic performance of MnFe2O4 was attributed to the composition of Mn and Fe with strong synergy. The conversion of lignin reached 94%, and the selectivity of alkylphenols exceeded 90% after 5 hours.
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ziwen Zhang, Mengshan Shang, Xiaoyu Chen, Lei Dai, Na Ji, Yang Qin, Yanfei Wang, Liu Xiong, Qingjie Sun, Fengwei Xie
Summary: This study evaluated the characteristics of indica rice kernels (IRK) and flour (IRF) annealed under different conditions, and determined the quality of rice noodles made with these annealed IRK and IRF. Annealing increased the paste viscosity of IRK while decreasing that of IRF. Both annealed IRK and IRF showed increases in gelatinization enthalpy change and relative crystallinity. Annealed IRK noodles exhibited denser pores, while annealed IRF noodles exhibited a looser microstructure. With increasing annealing temperature and time, both annealed IRK and IRF noodles showed enhanced tensile properties.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Binjia Zhang, Yabin Guo, Lisong Lin, Dongling Qiao, Fengwei Xie
Summary: Considering the renewability and chemical versatility of natural biopolymers, there is a high demand for innovative solvation processes to efficiently disrupt the native supramolecular structures of natural polymers for their modification, derivation, and materials fabrication. This study compares the structural disorganization behavior of different starches in an aqueous ionic liquid, and finds that A-type starches are more susceptible to structural disruption than B-type starches. The ease of starch gelation in the aqueous ionic liquid is not determined by amylose content, but by the compactness of the granule surface.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dalang Chen, Jianglin Liu, Xueqing Qiu, Bowen Liu, Xiaofei Wang, Zhongjie Qiu, Xuliang Lin, Yanlin Qin
Summary: This study proposed a novel strategy for preparing CoNiRu alloy nano-electrocatalyst through nitrogen-doped biochar encapsulation. The CoNiRu@NLC catalyst exhibited excellent performance in both HER and OER reactions, with a low overall water splitting voltage and superior stability compared to noble metal catalysts. Theoretical calculations and experimental results confirmed the crucial role of electron interaction between the alloy and the carbon layer in boosting electrocatalytic activity. The study demonstrated the importance of lignin-driven alloying in enhancing catalytic performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanlin Qin, Yunzhen Chen, Xuezhi Zeng, Yingchun Liu, Xuliang Lin, Wenli Zhang, Xueqing Qiu
Summary: In this study, carboxymethylated enzymatic hydrolysis lignin (EHL) was used as a biomacromolecule frame to improve the electrocatalytic activity and stability of molybdenum nickel alloy. The results showed that the MoNi4-NiO heterojunction improved the overpotentials and stability of the hydrogen evolution reaction. This work provided an effective strategy for improving the performance of noble-metal-free electrocatalysts.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiayi Zheng, Liheng Chen, Xueqing Qiu, Shirong Sun, Xuliang Lin
Summary: In this study, a novel concept for biomass fractionation was introduced, which addressed the issue of lignin's spatial confinement. By using a combination of selective carboxylation and etherification, the spatial confinement of lignin was mitigated, enabling its extraction and utilization for the development of a sustainable economy.
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)
