Article
Engineering, Chemical
Barbara Surano, Graciela Leiva, Guillermo Marshall, Felipe Maglietti, Carolina Schebor
Summary: By utilizing PEF technology, natural pigments and bioactive compounds can be effectively extracted from prickly pear fruit, resulting in increased juice yield and nutritional properties, suitable for industrial applications.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Giorgio Grillo, Luisa Boffa, Emanuela Calcio Gaudino, Arianna Binello, Duarte Rego, Marcos Pereira, Melchor Martinez, Giancarlo Cravotto
Summary: The study developed a new industrial process for continuous-flow extraction of virgin olive oil using non-thermal ultrasound and pulsed electric field treatments, which effectively increased oil yield and improved nutritional content, enhancing product quality and commercial value.
Article
Forestry
Runyao Cao, Jianmeng Feng
Summary: Both the eight-spined spruce bark beetle and the six-spined spruce bark beetle have significant negative effects on Norway spruce in Europe. Their potential range shifts and overlap with Norway spruce have not been characterized yet. Host availability is the main factor influencing the range shifts, and climate change is the main driver of host range expansion. The six-spined beetle poses a greater threat to Norway spruce than the eight-spined beetle.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eelis S. Halmemies, Raimo Alen, Jarkko Hellstrom, Otto Laespae, Juha Nurmi, Maija Hujala, Hanna E. Brannstrom
Summary: This study investigates the degradation of essential chemical compounds in conifer bark stored in large piles in an open area. The results show that the most intensive degradation occurs during the first 4 weeks of storage. The levels of hydrophilic extractives decrease drastically, while the decrease in hydrophobic extractives is relatively stable. The top of the piles exhibits the most significant decrease in the total level of extractives, while the bark in the middle of the pile retains the highest amount of extractives after 24-week storage.
Article
Polymer Science
Mai El-Kaliuoby, Motaz Amer, Nader Shehata
Summary: The combination of nano-chitosan and exposure to a pulsed electric field showed a maximum antibacterial synergistic effect against P. aeruginosa compared to using each one alone. The exposure influenced bacteria membrane charge distribution, allowing more chitosan to anchor the surface and enter inside the cell, leading to high enzymatic levels and cell membrane disintegration. This synergistic antibacterial effect was most pronounced against P. aeruginosa. Further research is needed to evaluate the combination against different bacteria types for general conclusive results.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinze Dou, Mengmeng Sui, Kiia Malinen, Terhi Pesonen, Tiina Isohanni, Tapani Vuorinen
Summary: This study utilized stilbene glucosides extracted from spruce bark as a natural ultraviolet-protective additive for sunscreens. Emulsions of the extract were prepared and applied on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) plates to test their UV light absorbance. The results showed that a 10% emulsion containing 35% stilbene glucosides provided UV protection equivalent to half the efficiency of commercial SPF 15 sun lotions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Barbara Rietzler, Maria Karlsson, Isabella Kwan, Martin Lawoko, Monica Ek
Summary: The interest in and utilization of bark have increased, and an integrated bark biorefinery approach can be used to recover compounds for developing green alternatives. This study focuses on extracting lignin from Norway spruce bark via organosolv extraction. The extracted lignin has high quality, preserved structure, and potential for use in bio-based materials.
Article
Plant Sciences
Corneliu Tanase, Alexandru Nicolescu, Adrian Nisca, Ruxandra Stefanescu, Mihai Babota, Anca Delia Mare, Cristina Nicoleta Ciurea, Adrian Man
Summary: This study evaluated the biological potential of red oak bark extracts, finding that they were rich in phenols and tannins, and exhibited antioxidant, anti-glucosidase, and anti-tyrosinase activity, as well as antimicrobial effects against certain bacteria and Candida species.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adrian Nisca, Ruxandra Stefanescu, Diana Ionela Stegarus, Anca Delia Mare, Lenard Farczadi, Corneliu Tanase
Summary: The study evaluated and compared the chemical composition and biological activities of two different pine species (Pinus nigra and Pinus sylvestris) bark extracts, finding that extracts from Pinus sylvestris had higher antioxidant activity and better antibacterial effects, while Pinus nigra extracts contained higher levels of volatile compounds.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Harri Latva-Maenpaa, Riziwanguli Wufu, Daniel Mulat, Tytti Sarjala, Pekka Saranpaa, Kristiina Wahala
Summary: Stilbenes, major polyphenolic compounds of the bark of Norway spruce, have potential applications as drugs, preservatives, and other functional ingredients due to their antioxidative, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. This study investigated the stability of stilbenes under UV and fluorescent light exposure, discovering novel compounds formed during the experiments.
Article
Forestry
Eelis S. Halmemies, Hanna E. Brannstrom, Juha Nurmi, Otto Laspa, Raimo Alen
Summary: The study showed that storage season and temperature significantly influenced the chemical composition and degradation rate of bark extractives. Winter-stored bark retained more hydrophilic extractives than summer-stored bark, while lipophilic extractives were higher during summer. Monomeric stilbenoids were also significantly higher during the winter storage period.
Article
Forestry
Magdalena Kacprzyk, Bartlomiej Bednarz, Maciej Choczynski
Summary: Gas chromatography technique was used to analyze steroid compound differences between male and female bark beetles collected from Norway spruce stands. The study identified ten unknown compounds and confirmed the presence of ecdysone and 20-hydroxyecdysone in the bodies of the beetles. Minor differences in ecdysteroids content between males and females were observed, but were deemed insignificant in sex determination.
Article
Polymer Science
Myriam Le Normand, Barbara Rietzler, Francisco Vilaplana, Monica Ek
Summary: This article introduces structural molecular models for pectins in Norway spruce bark and demonstrates the fractionation of pectins of tailored molar masses. The unique polymeric structures and properties of these pectins provide potential opportunities for targeted applications in the biorefinery industry.
Article
Forestry
Isabella Kwan, Barbara Rietzler, Monica Ek
Summary: By utilizing tree bark, valuable compounds can be recovered to replace fossil-based products. Cellulose was extracted from Norway spruce bark and chemically treated to produce cellulose oxalate, which was then homogenized to yield nanocellulose. The nanocellulose was used to produce Pickering emulsions with almond oil and hexadecane, showing promising potential as a substitute for petroleum-based emulsifiers and surfactants.
Article
Forestry
Sigrid Netherer, Martin Schebeck, Giuseppe Morgante, Verena Rentsch, Thomas Kirisits
Summary: The study found that drought stress and fungal infection affected the attractiveness and preference of male I. typographus. Stressed trees were more attractive to males, with their bark samples being more appealing and resulting in stronger hypersensitive wound reactions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenxiang Zhang, Nabil Grimi, Michel Y. Jaffrin, Luhui Ding, Bing Tang, Zhien Zhang
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
M. Brahim, N. Boussetta, N. Grimi, E. Vorobiev, I. Zieger-Devin, N. Brosse
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2017)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wenxiang Zhang, Nabil Grimi, Michel Y. Jaffrin, Luhui Ding, Bing Tang
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Juana M. Carbonell-Capella, Jana Sic Zlabur, Suzana Rimac Brncic, Francisco J. Barba, Nabil Grimi, Mohamed Koubaa, Mladen Brncic, Eugene Vorobiev
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wenxiang Zhang, Luhui Ding, Nabil Grimi, Michel Y. Jaffrin, Bing Tang
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wenxiang Zhang, Luhui Ding, Nabil Grimi, Michel Y. Jaffrin, Bing Tang
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Acoustics
A. Perrier, C. Delsart, N. Boussetta, N. Grimi, M. Citeau, E. Vorobiev
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Soumia Ferarsa, Wenxiang Zhang, Nadji Moulai-Mostefa, Luhui Ding, Michel Y. Jaffrin, Nabil Grimi
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahmed Abarkan, Nabil Grimi, Hubert Metayer, Tarik Sqalli Houssaini, Cecile Legallais
Summary: Hemodialysis, a widely used treatment for patients with chronic kidney disease, has a high economic and ecological impact, particularly in terms of water consumption. This study aims to propose operating conditions for electrodialysis to enable the reuse of reverse osmosis rejects.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Junting Hong, Nadia Boussetta, Gerald Enderlin, Franck Merlier, Nabil Grimi
Summary: Atrazine, a commonly used herbicide, can cause harm to humans if ingested through residual residues in food and water. Therefore, finding clean and cost-effective degradation methods for atrazine is crucial. Various physical, chemical, and biological methods have been proposed to remove atrazine from aquatic environments.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rock-Seth Agoua, Laurent Bazinet, Eugene Vorobiev, Nabil Grimi, Sergey Mikhaylin
Summary: This study investigated the impact of green high-voltage electrical treatments on the functional properties of beta-lactoglobulin. The results showed that pretreated samples had increased emulsifying capacity and stability, improved foaming stability, and reduced hygroscopicity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Etienne Diemer, Morad Chadni, Nabil Grimi, Irina Ioannou
Summary: This study investigated the recovery of caffeoylquinic acids (CQAs) and the optimization of extraction conditions and antioxidant activity from forced chicory roots using accelerated solvent extraction (ASE).
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Junting Hong, Nadia Boussetta, Gerald Enderlin, Nabil Grimi, Franck Merlier
Summary: High resolution mass spectrometry coupled with ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography was used to monitor the degradation process of atrazine (ATZ) during Fenton/ultrasound treatment. The online analysis through automatic sampling and rapid detection prevented degradation and improved measurement accuracy.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Morad Chadni, Nadia Boussetta, Cedric Guerin, Fabien Lagalle, Aya Zoghlami, Patrick Perre, Florent Allais, Nabil Grimi, Irina Ioannou
Summary: This study investigated the extraction of sinapine from mustard seed meal using three methods: supercritical CO2 pretreatment, high-voltage electrical discharges (HVEDs), and ultrasound. Supercritical CO2 pretreatment resulted in a 24.4% increase in sinapine yield, while the combination of ultrasound and SC-CO2 pretreatment further increased the yield by 32%. However, the application of HVEDs led to sinapine degradation, making it unsuitable for extraction.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
M. Brahim, B. L. Checa Fernandez, O. Regnier, N. Boussetta, N. Grimi, C. Sarazin, E. Husson, E. Vorobiev, N. Brosse
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
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)