Article
Agronomy
Mahsa Aghhavani Shajari, Parviz Rezvani Moghaddam, Reza Ghorbani, Alireza Koocheki
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of nutrient and irrigation management on the quality and yield of saffron. The results showed that the application of humic acid, mycorrhiza, superabsorbent, and longer irrigation intervals can significantly increase the yield and quality of saffron.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Adal Mena-Garcia, Diego Herrero-Gutierrez, Maria L. Sanz, Marina Diez-Municio, Ana I. Ruiz-Matute
Summary: Food supplements made from saffron extracts are popular due to their various bioactive properties, and it is important to standardize these extracts to ensure product quality and safety. The current methods of standardization, which focus on the safranal content, may not provide accurate measurements. This study suggests using crocin isomers and trans-/cis-crocins, as well as the trans-4 GG/picrocrocin ratios, as new criteria for saffron extract standardization. The relative content of these components and their stability over 36 months in a commercial standardized saffron extract were successfully demonstrated.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lilia Neri, Marianna Giancaterino, Rachele Rocchi, Urszula Tylewicz, Luca Valbonetti, Marco Faieta, Paola Pittia
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) as a pre-treatment for hot air drying of saffron. PEF was found to decrease flavor, aroma, and color strength of saffron stigmas initially, but after 3 months of aging, the quality properties of PEF-treated stigmas were similar to untreated stigmas. PEF negatively impacted the crocins ratio and showed poor correlation with color strength, while also influencing total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of saffron stigmas.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hooman Bozorgi, Farahnaz Ghahremanfard, Ehsan Motaghi, Maryam Zamaemifard, Melika Zamani, Amin Izadi
Summary: Crocin, a constituent of saffron, has shown significant efficacy in alleviating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) symptoms, reducing sensory, motor, and neuropathic pain levels in patients. It also demonstrated mild toxicities with no significant differences in adverse effects compared to a placebo group. Further studies are needed to explore the potential neuropharmacological effects of crocin and its advantages over chemical agents in treating CIPN.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Azar Moradi, Fatemeh Zarinkamar, Giovanni Mita, Sofia Caretto, Angelo De Paolis
Summary: This study investigates the effects of SA on crocin production and carotenoid production in saffron cell cultures. The results show that SA enhances the biosynthesis of crocin, a valuable water-soluble apocarotenoid, and the expression of key genes involved in the apocarotenoid biosynthetic pathway.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ghazaleh Mosleh, Parmis Badr, Meysam Zaeri, Abdolali Mohagheghzadeh
Summary: Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) recommends potential functional foods (FFs) for managing the global pandemic of COVID-19. Through searching traditional Persian pharmacopoeia and academic literature, 12 TPM FFs were found with pharmacological mechanisms including antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. These FFs could serve as cost-effective, easily accessible, and safe options for both treatment and prevention of COVID-19.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Tareq Abu-Izneid, Abdur Rauf, Anees Ahmed Khalil, Ahmed Olatunde, Ahood Khalid, Fahad A. Alhumaydhi, Abdullah S. M. Aljohani, Md Sahab Uddin, Mojtaba Heydari, Mars Khayrullin, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu, Ahmed Alafnan, Kannan R. R. Rengasamy
Summary: Saffron is commonly used in traditional medicine and has been studied for its therapeutic effects on the nervous system. Its active constituents, including apocarotenoids, monoterpenoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and phytosterols, have been shown to have neuroprotective, anxiolytic, antidepressant, learning, and memory-enhancing effects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, Ali Ali Redha, Edgar Remmet Snoeck, Shubhra Singh, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Salam A. Ibrahim, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Saffron, a valued herb, has therapeutic effects including anti-depressant, anti-carcinogen, and stimulant properties. Its bioactive component, crocin, acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor and impacts electrical field stimulation. It also inhibits monoamine reuptake, antagonizes N-methyl-d-aspartate, and improves brain-derived neurotrophic factor signaling. Experimental studies have shown that saffron/crocin is similarly effective as fluoxetine and imipramine in treating depression disorders.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Chen Zhao, Hio-Tong Kam, Yan Chen, Guiyi Gong, Maggie Pui-Man Hoi, Krystyna Skalicka-Wozniak, Alberto Carlos Pires Dias, Simon Ming-Yuen Lee
Summary: The study revealed that crocetin was more effective than crocin in inhibiting angiogenesis by regulating the VEGF/VEGFR2 signaling pathway.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shekoufeh Yousefi-Nejad, Kobra Heidarbeigi, Mahmoud Roushani
Summary: This study successfully predicted the concentration of crocin in saffron using an electronic tongue system and an artificial neural network model, indicating high accuracy of the developed methods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Haleh Darvish, Yousef Ramezan, Mohammad Reza Khani, Amir Kamkari
Summary: This study investigated the microbial decontamination effect of low-pressure cold plasma (LPCP) technology on saffron, and also explored its impact on quality characteristics. The results showed that LPCP treatment significantly reduced bacterial and mold counts, but darkened the color of the treated saffron.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Matteo Busconi, Elisabeth Wischnitzki, Marcello Del Corvo, Licia Colli, Giovanna Soffritti, Lorenzo Stagnati, Silvia Fluch, Eva Maria Sehr, Marcelino de los Mozos Pascual, Jose Antonio Fernandez
Summary: This study represents the first epigenomic study on saffron crocus, revealing high epigenetic variability among different saffron accessions, including sequences encoding proteins that could explain different phenotypes. The comparison of hypomethylomes also showed a high number of SNPs likely due to prolonged vegetative propagation. Gene ontology analysis indicated a clear difference in polymorphic gene distribution among accessions, possibly influenced by geographic origin.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hassan Ghobadi, Nasim Abdollahi, Hanieh Madani, Mohammad Reza Aslani
Summary: This study suggests that crocin supplementation can reduce levels of oxidants and NF-kB, as well as improve antioxidant capacity in COPD patients. Additionally, patients' exercise capacity showed improvement.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Ali Mohammad Pourbagher-Shahri, Fatemeh Forouzanfar
Summary: Saffron has shown analgesic activities in preclinical and clinical studies, affecting multiple targets including ion channels, adrenergic system, inflammatory pathways, and the endocannabinoid system. Clinical studies have demonstrated analgesia of Saffron in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, after-pain following childbirth, dysmenorrhea, and fibromyalgia. Saffron can be beneficial as an adjunct therapy to commonly used analgesics in practice, particularly in chronic pain conditions.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elena Apostolova-Kuzova, Kiril Stoyanov, Tsvetanka Raycheva, Samir Naimov
Summary: This is the first report on the autumn-flowering species Crocus speciosus from the Bulgarian flora. The species was found in Southeastern Bulgaria, and was previously misidentified as C. pulchellus. DNA sequencing and morphological analysis confirmed the distinction between C. speciosus and C. pulchellus, as well as the overlap with C. ibrahimii. These findings support the recognition of C. speciosus as a separate species and suggest that C. ibrahimii should be considered a subspecies.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jiang Shi, Gaozhong Yang, Qiushuang You, Shili Sun, Ruohong Chen, Zhi Lin, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Haipeng Lv
Summary: This review paper summarizes the major progress in tea flavonoid chemistry, their dynamics during tea processing and storage, and their health functions studied between 2001 and 2021. The study identifies various novel tea flavonoids and their associations with tea's color, flavor, and health benefits. The interaction of tea flavonoids with the gut microbiota plays a vital role in their health-promoting effects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Tanmay Sarkar, Molla Salauddin, Arpita Roy, Nikita Sharma, Apoorva Sharma, Saanya Yadav, Vaishnavi Jha, Maksim Rebezov, Mars Khayrullin, Muthu Thiruvengadam, Ill-Min Chung, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: This article introduces the definition and classification of tropical fruits, as well as their role in food fortification. It provides an overview of the nutritional composition, phytochemical composition, health benefits, and traditional uses of 26 minor tropical fruits.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Saikat Mitra, Abu Montakim Tareq, Rajib Das, Talha Bin Emran, Firzan Nainu, Arka Jyoti Chakraborty, Islamudin Ahmad, Trina E. Tallei, Abubakr M. Idris, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: This review discusses the synergistic interactions and specific health benefits of polyphenolic compounds, as well as their bioavailability in humans. The toxicity of some polyphenols is also evaluated. Synergistic treatment approaches using polyphenols may be effective in the treatment of various diseases.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Political Science
Hakeem Jefferson, Jose Luis Gandara, Cathy J. Cohen, Yanilda M. Gonzalez, Rebecca U. Thorpe, Vesla M. Weaver
Summary: Political scientist Hakeem Jefferson facilitated a discussion on race, policing, and American democracy with fellow political scientists. They discussed how policing and the criminal justice system redefine citizenship and shape marginalized people's understanding of their place in society. The conversation also addressed the potential for change in criminal justice institutions and the role of political scientists in strengthening democracy. The edited transcript and video of the conversation are available online at the provided link.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Muqeet Wahid, Fatima Saqib, Saeed Akhtar, Anam Ali, Trina Ekawati Tallei, Jesus Simal Gandara
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the regulatory role of C. melo seeds in calcium-mediated smooth muscle contraction. The quantification of phytochemicals in C. melo seeds revealed the presence of rutin, kaempferol, and quercetin. In vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed the relaxant effect of C. melo seeds on smooth muscle and its potential antidiarrheal properties. Molecular docking analysis identified key genes associated with calcium-mediated signaling that showed high binding affinity with the phytochemicals present in C. melo seeds.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Weijie Wu, Bo Jiang, Ruiling Liu, Yanchao Han, Xiangjun Fang, Honglei Mu, Mohamed A. Farag, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Miguel A. Prieto, Hangjun Chen, Jianbo Xiao, Haiyan Gao
Summary: Cuticular wax is important for the growth and storage of plant fruits. It protects the fruit from microbial infection and mechanical damage, thus maintaining the fruit's commodity value. However, current research mainly focuses on the wax changes, function, and regulation before harvest, neglecting the changes and functions of wax during fruit storage.
Article
Fisheries
Cesar Estay-Moyano, Jose M. Mazon-Suastegui, Edgar Zapata-Vivenes, Cesar Lodeiros, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of moringa leaf meal as a dietary supplement for oyster farming. Results showed that combining moringa leaf meal with microalgae and corn starch as feed can improve growth and survival rates. The group fed with the combination diet showed the highest growth rate in both laboratory and outdoor culture.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Muhammad Umar Ijaz, Saira Najam, Ali Hamza, Rabia Azmat, Asma Ashraf, Jeremiah Oshiomame Unuofin, Sogolo Lucky Lebelo, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the mitigative effects of pinostrobin (PN) against testicular toxicities induced by polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) in rats. The results showed that PS-MPs intoxication caused oxidative stress, reduced hormone levels, and resulted in sperm abnormalities. PN treatment significantly alleviated these damages. Therefore, PN may serve as a potential therapeutic candidate to restore the testicular toxicities induced by PS-MPs.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yedra Vieites-Alvarez, Paz Otero, Miguel Angel Prieto, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Manuel J. Reigosa, Adela M. Sanchez-Moreiras, M. Iftikhar Hussain
Summary: This study reveals that Maurizio is a promising wheat cultivar for sustainable weed control, with the ability to outcompete weeds and exude large amounts of benzoxazinones. Screening crop varieties with allelopathic potential is an immediate solution for ecological and sustainable agriculture.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pauline Donn, Paula Barciela, Ana Perez-Vazquez, Lucia Cassani, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Miguel A. A. Prieto
Summary: Verbascum sinuatum (V. sinuatum) is a plant commonly used in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds with diverse therapeutic activities, including anti-cancer, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. Various extraction techniques have been used to isolate the bioactive compounds from V. sinuatum, but the use of green extraction techniques is recommended due to their advantages over conventional methods. The incorporation of these compounds in the food and pharmaceutical industries holds great potential for the development of functional food ingredients and drugs/cosmetics.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ana Perez-Vazquez, Maria Carpena, Paula Barciela, Lucia Cassani, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Miguel A. Prieto
Summary: Seaweeds are gaining attention in the food industry due to their composition of various nutrients and bioactive compounds. Pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) is a green technique used to extract these components from seaweeds efficiently. By optimizing parameters such as solvent, temperature, pressure, extraction time, and number of cycles, PLE can extract target analytes in a short time period while using less solvent. Combining PLE with other techniques, such as PLE-SFE-CO2, is the best option for obtaining a high yield and economic feasibility. The compounds extracted from seaweeds can be incorporated into food packaging, food products, and animal feed to improve their nutritional and technological properties.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fan Zhang, Xiu-Xiu Zhang, Jian-Guo Zhang, Kiran Thakur, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Miguel A. Prieto, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Hui Cao, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: miRNA-6236-p5_4 plays a crucial role in the anticancer activity of AA in endometrial carcinoma. It is involved in regulating cell proliferation, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and migration. The PI3K-Akt, p53, Ras, and Rap1 signaling pathways, as well as CDK6, PIK3CB, and KRAS genes, are identified as key regulators in this process.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Minmin Li, Shanshan Zhao, Zhiqiang Kong, Lin Li, Lin Yang, Bing Feng, Ying Cui, Xingyu Lin, Bei Fan, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Fengzhong Wang
Summary: We studied the impact of postharvest pesticides residues (2,4-dichlorophenol, carbendazim, iprodione, and prochloraz) on citrus fruits. The average contents of these residues were found to be 0.765 ± 0.060, 0.367 ± 0.030, 0.739 ± 0.055, and 0.929 ± 0.074 mg kg-1, respectively. The half-lives of these residues ranged from 6.47 to 77.00 days at a storage temperature of 3 degrees C. The levels of 2,4-dichlorophenol and carbendazim did not exceed the maximum residue levels set by the European Union and China. The degradation of residues showed a strong negative correlation with temperature.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Gaozhong Yang, Mengxue Zhou, Jiang Shi, Qunhua Peng, Zhi Lin, Haipeng Lv, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: Special purple-colored leaf tea products rich in & gamma;-aminobutyric acid (GABA) have gained popularity. Anaerobic treatment increases the GABA content in tea products but also imparts an unknown unpleasant aroma. This study identified volatile components and key odorants affected by anaerobic treatment, providing insights into the effect on tea volatile metabolites.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Weijie Wu, Ben Niu, Liang Peng, Qi Chen, Huizhi Chen, Hangjun Chen, Wei Xia, Long Jin, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Haiyan Gao
Summary: Cognitive disorders, such as dementia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease, are significant public health issues. Preventing/delaying their onset is crucial as effective medical treatments are currently unavailable. Nuts contain bioactive compounds that act synergistically to prevent age-related diseases. Epidemiological investigations have shown that high nut consumption reduces the risk of cognitive impairment, although clinical data on the effects of nut consumption on cognitive function are limited. This review summarizes the effects of nut consumption on oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and gut microbiota.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
