Article
Agronomy
Yuyao Yuan, Jia Wei, Shijun Xing, Zheng Zhang, Bin Wu, Junfeng Guan
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between pedicel structure and SO2 accumulation in table grapes. It reveals that different grape varieties have significantly higher SO2 accumulation in the pedicels compared to the rachises and berries, and that SO2 primarily diffuses through the lenticels.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Beatriz Costa Dantas, Maira Tiaki Higuchi, Aline Cristina de Aguiar, Bruna Evelise Bosso, Sergio Ruffo Roberto
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the postharvest conservation of 'BRS Nubia' hybrid table grapes using a new technology called field ultra-fast SO2-generating pad (FUFR) before packaging and dual-release SO2-generating pad (DR) during cold storage. The results showed that both pads were effective in controlling gray mold and reducing grape mass loss, and they had no influence on stem browning, chemical properties, and color attributes of the berries.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Alessandro Bianchi, Stefano Pettinelli, Gregorio Santini, Isabella Taglieri, Angela Zinnai, Milena Petriccione, Anna Magri, Margherita Modesti, Raffaele Cerreta, Andrea Bellincontro
Summary: During postharvest dehydration, the dissipation of ethanol from grapes is found to contribute to a significant percentage of weight loss. The activity of enzymes involved in the anaerobic metabolism of grapes declines with weight loss, while lipoxygenase activity increases at a certain stage of dehydration.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ada Biratsi, Alexandros Athanasopoulos, Vassili N. Kouvelis, Christos Gournas, Vicky Sophianopoulou
Summary: A common mechanism for AZC resistance in fungi has been identified, with Aspergillus nidulans able to resist AZC toxicity and utilize it as a nitrogen source with the assistance of additional enzymes. Additionally, heterologous expression of the AzhA protein can complement the sensitivity of yeast to AZC.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yongpeng Ma, Dongli Yuan, Xiaojing Zhang, Zan Qu, Wenjun Huang
Summary: The study found that NO2 and O2 have impacts on the absorption capacity of SO2 during the desulfurization process with Na2SO3, while Na2S2O3 inhibits the oxidation of SO32- effectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Spectroscopy
Sintayehu Leshe Kitaw, Haile Fentahun Darge, Kefyalew Dagnew Addisu, Darieo Thankachan, Yohannis Wondwosen Ahmed, Yu Sheng Chen, Hailemichael Tegenu, Andy Candra, Tsung-Yun Wu, Yu-Xuan Gou, Hsieh-Chih Tsai
Summary: A novel sulfite detection technology using a branched polyethyleneimine-coated silver nano-star (AgNS@PEI) was synthesized for detecting and controlling sulfite concentration in various samples. The AgNS@PEI showed sensitivity, simplicity, rapidness, stability, reproducibility, and nondestructibility. The thin-coated plasmonic substrates demonstrated selective absorption of sulfur dioxide and allowed for the detection of sulfite in beer samples with a detection limit of 0.48 mg/L.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xingwei Li, Huming Yan, Fangjun Huo, Yongbin Zhang, Le Zhang, Haixian Ren, Caixia Yin
Summary: Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is widely used as an important additive in food and drugs due to its beneficial properties. However, abnormal levels of SO2 can cause serious illnesses in both humans and food. Therefore, accurately measuring the level of SO2 is of great practical significance. In this study, a novel fluorescent probe called NTO was synthesized for the detection of SO2. NTO demonstrated excellent properties such as rapid response, high selectivity, sensitivity, and long emission wavelength, making it suitable for SO2 monitoring in complex environments.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yong Soo Cho, Jeong Jae Kim, Gyungyun Jeon, Myung-Sub Chung, Yongsung Joo, Kwang-Won Lee
Summary: This study analyzed the levels of total SO2 in fruit wines in South Korea and conducted risk assessment for SO2 exposure. The results showed that most South Koreans were ingesting a safe level of SO2 through wine intake, with only a limited percentage consuming high levels of SO2. Regular monitoring of high levels of SO2 in wine is recommended as a national concern.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Julian Andres Gomez-Salazar, Karla Ruiz-Hernandez, Maria Marcela Martinez-Miranda, Katherin Castro-Rios
Summary: Aflatoxins have a significant impact on health and agricultural products worldwide, particularly in major cereals such as maize, wheat, and rice. They are commonly found in regions with high humidity and temperatures, and effective purification methods are needed to reduce their contamination in food.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jaemin Park, Hyunseok Yoon, Dong-Yeop Lee, Su Geun Ji, Wooseok Yang, S. David Tilley, Myeong-Chang Sung, Ik Jae Park, Jeiwan Tan, Hyungsoo Lee, Jin Young Kim, Dong-Wan Kim, Jooho Moon
Summary: In this study, high-rate H-2 generation using the sulfite oxidation reaction (SOR) was demonstrated as an alternative to the oxygen evolution reaction for solar H-2 production. The use of cost-effective molybdenum phosphide electrocatalyst as a bifunctional catalyst in an alkaline electrolyte resulted in remarkable photocurrent density. The SOR not only enhances photocurrent, but also reduces the overall cost of solar H-2 production by eliminating the need for expensive gas separation membranes.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chunlin Jing, Yingzhe Wang, Xuerui Song, Xinxin Li, Manchang Kou, Guolin Zhang, Wei Dou, Weisheng Liu
Summary: This study designed a two-photon fluorescence sensor Mito-Na-BP for simultaneous detection of sulfur dioxide and glutathione. The sensor showed promising spectral performance and could potentially be used for monitoring the fluctuation of glutathione and visualizing the metabolic process of glutathione to sulfur dioxide in real time.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fang-Hui-Zi Shang, Hai-Nan Liu, Yu-Tong Wan, Yi-He Yu, Da-Long Guo
Summary: This study identified and isolated eight genes related to H3K4 methyltransferase in the grape genome, which were divided into three categories based on phylogenetic relationship. Transcriptome data showed that VvH3K4-5 was up-regulated during fruit ripening and its expression level differed significantly between different grape varieties. The promoters of VvH3K4s contain cis-acting elements in response to stress, indicating their potential involvement in metabolic pathways regulated by ROS signaling. Subcellular localization and promoter activity experiments suggest that VvH3K4s may be regulated by H2O2. Additionally, treatment with H2O2 and Hypotaurine revealed opposite expression patterns for most genes and varied expression levels over time.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dexuan Kong, Wenfeng Zhu, Min Li
Summary: A facile surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy-based method for the sulfite/SO2 detection with high sensitivity, selectivity and rapid response has been presented. The assay, demonstrated to function well in red wine and tremella samples testing, relies on spectral changes of the capture probe at 600 cm(-1) and 910 cm(-1) upon binding to SO2 originated from the sulfites.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chiara Sanmartin, Margherita Modesti, Francesca Venturi, Stefano Brizzolara, Fabio Mencarelli, Andrea Bellincontro
Summary: This article discusses the use of water loss process in the wine field to produce high-quality wines, as well as the metabolic changes, techniques, and quality of wines produced from dried grapes. It also provides updates on the application of innovative non-destructive techniques in the wine sector.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jan-Niklas Weber, David Kaufholdt, Rieke Minner-Meinen, Elke Bloem, Afsheen Shahid, Heinz Rennenberg, Robert Haensch
Summary: Global climate change has led to a dramatic increase in the frequency and intensity of wildfires worldwide, affecting the entire ecosystem including plants. The study analyzed the effect of SO2 exposure on deciduous trees and found that beech and oak trees have different sulphur detoxification strategies in response to smoke exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Quan Ma, Xingzhong Zhang, Qianwen Shi, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Qi Li, Quan Ma, Yilan Wu, Yan Li, Bin Li, Xiaogang Luo, Shilin Liu
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Di Wang, Quan Ma, Tarun Belwal, Dong Li, Wenxuan Li, Li Li, Zisheng Luo
Article
Agronomy
Di Wang, Quan Ma, Dong Li, Wenxuan Li, Li Li, Halah Aalim, Zisheng Luo
Summary: This study investigated the effects of 10% CO2 on the respiration pathway and energy metabolism of fresh-cut pears, finding that under 10% CO2, the total respiratory rate was moderated and the energy charge was 1.6 times higher than in the control group. Enzymes involved in energy metabolism were affected, leading to preservation effects on fresh-cut pear fruit such as inhibition of senescence, decrease of energy status, and promotion of stress resistance.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yanqun Xu, Zhichao Tong, Xiaochen Zhang, Xing Zhang, Zisheng Luo, Wenyong Shao, Li Li, Quan Ma, Xiaodong Zheng, Weiguo Fang
Summary: The study found that (E)-2-hexenal can enhance the assimilation of sulfate byBotrytis cinerea at low concentrations, leading to increased infection severity in tomato and strawberry fruits. The results suggest that sulfate assimilation is a key factor affecting B. cinerea infection, and it is proportional to the sulfur content in the fruits.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yanpei Chen, Tarun Belwal, Yanqun Xu, Quan Ma, Dong Li, Li Li, Hang Xiao, Zisheng Luo
Summary: This review focuses on the stability issues of anthocyanins in food processing and proposes a model for anthocyanin stability evaluation, aiming to promote progress in this field.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sunan Gao, Mingyi Yang, Zisheng Luo, Zhaojun Ban, Ya Pan, Mengyun Tu, Quan Ma, Xingyu Lin, Yanqun Xu, Li Li
Summary: This study constructed soy protein/chitosan-based microsphere as a stable vehicle for oleanolic acid under acidic conditions, demonstrating improved quality maintenance for minimally processed products. The encapsulated OA showed enhanced stability, smaller particle size, liquid-state behavior, as well as increased antibacterial and antioxidant properties. The findings suggest a promising biocompatible delivery system for plant-derived bioactive substances.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Quan Ma, Yanqun Xu, Dong Li, Xinwei Wu, Xiaochen Zhang, Yanpei Chen, Li Li, Zisheng Luo
Summary: This study identified NAD decapping genes in strawberry for the first time and found their specific expression patterns in response to gray mold disease. The energy status of strawberry was found to be related to pathogenic invasion, shedding new light on the biological function of RNA noncanonical NAD cap.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Quan Ma, Yanqun Xu, Hang Xiao, Alfred Mugambi Mariga, Yanpei Chen, Xiaochen Zhang, Lei Wang, Dong Li, Li Li, Zisheng Luo
Summary: This article comprehensively reviews the biosynthesis and antimicrobial mechanism of botanical volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and collects and selects current and potential applications of VOCs in food pathogen control. The article emphasizes the conceptual distinction between VOCs and essential oils (EOs), and the potential of synthetic biology for VOC production. Additionally, the challenges of VOC application and possible solutions are discussed.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanpei Chen, Dong Li, Xiaochen Zhang, Quan Ma, Yanqun Xu, Zisheng Luo
Summary: DNA methylation plays a crucial role in fruit ripening and senescence. 5-azacytidine (AZ) has been shown to effectively induce genomic hypomethylation in harvested strawberries, leading to changes in gene expression and downstream food traits such as decay and softening alleviation and delayed coloration. It was found that AZ-induced hypomethylation reduced anthocyanin biosynthesis and transport, possibly through decreased abscisate levels. Moreover, AZ treatment also delayed postharvest senescence, potentially by inhibiting ROS accumulation and altering peroxidase and catalase activities. These findings highlight the importance of methylation in strawberries and suggest the potential role of epigenetic regulators in the postharvest industry.
Article
Agronomy
Quan Ma, Xinwei Wu, Zisheng Luo, Zhiwei Ge, Dong Li, Di Wu, Xiaochen Zhang, Yanpei Chen, Li Li, Yanqun Xu
Summary: Lipidomics was used to study the lipid-associated bioprocesses in strawberry-gray mold interaction, revealing the molecular mechanism of lipidic metabolism and discovering potential biomarkers. The analysis identified 35 differentially expressed lipids and 67 potential biomarkers for strawberry gray mold. In addition, pathways such as glycerolipid and glycerophospholipid metabolism, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, and autophagy were found to be associated with the expression of related genes. This study provides molecular evidence for the significance of lipidic compounds in postharvest strawberries and facilitates early detection and treatment of gray mold.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hemao Yuan, Zisheng Luo, Zhaojun Ban, Russel J. Reiter, Quan Ma, Ze Liang, Mingyi Yang, Xihong Li, Li Li
Summary: Plant-derived peptides have immense potential in food and health, but further research and validation are needed for their practical application.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)