Article
Engineering, Environmental
You Wang, Xiaomiao Xu, Xinzi Fang, Nan Yao, Handan Lei, Guang Yang, Zhongkai Wang, Yongcheng Dong, Zan Hua
Summary: This study reports four renewable plant oil-based copolymers with different molecular structures as carriers for nanopesticides. These carriers demonstrate high pesticide-loading capacity and outstanding bioactivity in different nanopesticides. The research provides a novel and sustainable approach to fabricating highly efficient nanopesticides by designing molecular structures of biomass-based carriers.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qi Zhang, Yibin Ying, Jianfeng Ping
Summary: Plant nanoscience is an emerging field that explores the interaction between plants and nanotechnology, leveraging nanosensors, nanofertilizers, and more to increase crop yields and address future food shortages and energy crises.
Article
Agronomy
Shunyu Xiang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Zhe Cao, Shiqi Peng, Jingyun Xu, Qianqiao Huang, Jin Huang, Chen Xu, Xianchao Sun
Summary: This study prepared chitin nanocrystals and found that they exhibited higher antibacterial activity compared to chitin, making them a promising nanocarrier for nano-pesticide research.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Patricia Melchionna Albuquerque, Sidney Gomes Azevedo, Cleudiane Pereira de Andrade, Natalia Correa de Souza D'Ambros, Maria Tereza Martins Perez, Lizandro Manzato
Summary: Essential oils have diverse applications, but their instability and degradation due to external factors can be prevented through nanoencapsulation, which also enhances their bioavailability and efficiency.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Shubham Sharma, Lilly Mulrey, Megan Byrne, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal
Summary: Active packaging improves effectiveness of a packaging system by integrating additional components into packaging material or headspace. This article focuses on encapsulation of essential oils (EOs) in different types of nanocarriers, which can enhance efficiency and stability of active substances and achieve controlled and targeted release.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Theodora Karamanidou, Alexander Tsouknidas
Summary: This review summarizes the progress in the use of plant-derived extracellular vesicles as therapeutic delivery systems. Despite some controversies, plant-derived EVs show significant potential as nanodelivery systems of natural origin.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tahir Farooq, Muhammad Adeel, Zifu He, Muhammad Umar, Noman Shakoor, Washington da Silva, Wade Elmer, Jason C. White, Yukui Rui
Summary: The emerging field of Nanophytovirology offers a potential approach to combat plant viral diseases by utilizing nanoparticles with special physiochemical properties to interact with viruses and host plants in specific ways. Despite limited research, this multidisciplinary nanotechnology-based approach shows promising potential for timely detection, treatment, and prevention of viral diseases in plants.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Milad Hadidi, Chen Tan, Elham Assadpour, Mohammad Saeed Kharazmi, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: The high prevalence of chronic illnesses has become a concern, and bioactive compounds have shown potential as health-enhancing substances. However, their application is limited due to solubility and bioavailability issues. Plant proteins have emerged as green alternatives for designing nanocarriers, offering compatibility with bioactives and unique functional properties. Recent studies have demonstrated the use of emerging plant proteins as nanocarriers for protection and delivery of bioactives. These proteins can improve solubility, stability, and bioavailability, especially when combined with other biopolymers. This review covers the sources and importance of plant proteins, encapsulation techniques, and their application as nanocarriers for food bioactives.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yating Xiong, Yang Chen, Xiangzhou Yi, Zhenshun Li, Yangchao Luo
Summary: This study investigated the effects of four plant-based oils on the interfacial stability of protein-stabilized high internal phase Pickering emulsions (HIPEs). The results showed that the physicochemical properties of the oil phase were closely related to the interfacial activities. HIPEs stabilized by ovalbumin-tannic acid complex exhibited excellent emulsifying stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nai Mu, Jie Li, Li Zeng, Juan You, Rong Li, Anquan Qin, Xueping Liu, Fang Yan, Zheng Zhou
Summary: This review provides an overview of plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles (PELNs) and their potential implications for human health. It summarizes the roles of PELNs in respiratory, digestive, circulatory, and other diseases. The review also investigates the potential shortcomings and challenges in current research and proposes recommendations for future research directions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Oleksandra Kunik, Diana Saribekova, Giuseppe Lazzara, Giuseppe Cavallaro
Summary: This study investigated the suitability of a mixture of vegetable oils and fatty acids for cosmetic emulsion, showing that the emulsion based on this mixture has higher antioxidant activity and provides a long-lasting balance of moisture and fat on the skin compared to mineral oil-based emulsion.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anindita Hazarika, Meera Yadav, Dinesh Kumar Yadav, Hardeo Singh Yadav
Summary: The use of different chemical fertilizers and pesticides has negative effects on biodiversity, soil fertility, and ecosystems. In recent years, nanotechnology has gained interest in agriculture due to the advantages of nanoparticles, such as their small size, easy handling, long shelf life, and high efficiency. Nanotechnology supports sustainable agriculture by producing nano pesticides and managing plant diseases. However, more research is needed on the mechanisms of nanoparticles and potential risks they may pose.
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Esref Demir, Seyithan Kansiz, Mehmet Dogan, Onder Topel, Gokhan Akkoyunlu, Muhammed Yusuf Kandur, Fatma Turna Demir
Summary: In order to understand the impacts of nanopesticides on human health and agriculture, it is important to investigate the interactions between nanopesticides and edible plants. This study used Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism to generate evidence for the toxic/genotoxic properties of different nanopesticides. The results demonstrate the potential toxic/genotoxic effects of nanopesticides through their impact on cellular internalization and gene expression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Madalina Lorena Medeleanu, Anca Corina Fa, Cristina Coman, Loredana Leopold, Zorita Diaconeasa, Sonia Ancuta Socaci
Summary: Citrus essential oils are natural products with bioactive properties, and nanotechnology can overcome their limitations in the food industry.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Beatriz Diaz-Reinoso, Sandra Rivas, Jorge Rivas, Herminia Dominguez
Summary: Subcritical water extraction is a green technology that can sustainably obtain natural valuable products from fresh raw materials. It has great potential for the aqueous extraction of lipophilic fractions from plant biomass and is widely applicable in various industries.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yangyang Yan, Xinzi Fang, Nan Yao, Haojie Gu, Guang Yang, Zan Hua
Summary: This study utilizes bioinspired complementary hydrogen bonding interactions to achieve programmable morphological transformations of mixed nanostructures from cellulose-grafted bottlebrush polymers. This work provides an efficient bioinspired strategy to elegantly modulate the responsive behaviors of mixed nanostructures.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guangyu Zhu, Yuting Tian, Jiang Wu, Guang Yang, Zan Hua
Summary: This study explores the use of renewable plant oil-based polysiloxanes as passive frost-resistant and anti-icing materials. The optimized polysiloxane coating effectively removes accumulated ice/frost through natural forces, presenting great potential for efficient anti-icing and frost-resistant applications.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuting Min, Ruizhen Zhang, Xuli Dong, Lifang Zhang, Dongming Qi, Zan Hua, Tao Chen
Summary: A triblock light-responsive amphiphilic copolymer was synthesized through RAFT polymerization, with nitrospiropyran as the middle block. The self-assembled polymeric micelles in water showed reversible size changes upon UV and visible light irradiation, attributed to the transition between spiropyran and merocyanine forms. The hydrophobic SP form resulted in a larger core diameter, while the hydrophilic MC form led to a decrease of the core diameter and higher catalytic reaction rate. This work provides a facile light-regulated method for reversible size changes of polymeric micelles, with potential applications in smart nanoreactors.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Feihu Bi, Deshui Yu, Zengming Wei, Hanchen Wei, Hui Ren, Yulong Wang, Dalong Ren, Zan Hua, Bo Huang, Guang Yang
Summary: Transgenic RNA interference (RNAi) is a promising approach to manage plant diseases and insect pests. Nonviral nanostructured dsRNA carriers have potential for RNAi application, but targeted and effective release into pest cells remains a challenge for practical use.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jian Zhang, Zan Hua, Guangming Liu
Summary: This Perspective mainly discusses the effect of counterion-mediated hydrogen bonding (CMHB) on polyelectrolytes at the solid/water interface. The CMHB effect generated by OH- or H3O+ counterions gives pH responsiveness to strong polyelectrolyte brushes (SPBs), and further studies have shown that this effect can also be observed in weak polyelectrolyte brushes (WPBs) and polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs). By considering the CMHB effect, important properties of SPBs, WPBs, and PEMs can be tuned by pH. The insights on CMHB effect will promote the development of smart interfacial polyelectrolyte materials.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Handan Lei, Nan Yao, Saisai Wang, Xinzi Fang, Jiang Wu, Guang Yang, Zan Hua
Summary: In this work, strong nucleobase-enhanced plant oil-based coatings with multiple supramolecular interactions were reported. These coatings displayed strong adhesion and outstanding environmental tolerance. The stable propagation radicals of methacrylate-type monomers resulted in the formation of branched plant oil-based polymers with high efficacy. The copolymerization and supramolecular mixing achieved the maximum adhesion, highlighting the potential of fabricating strong supramolecular plant oil-based coatings.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Huang, Xiaoxuan Zheng, Shuji Ye, Zan Hua, Guangming Liu
Summary: This study demonstrates that counterion-mediated hydrogen bonding (CMHB) makes the poly(styrenesulfonate) (PSS) brush pH-responsive, leading to more ordered structure and responsive physicochemical properties. This finding provides new understanding of the fundamental properties of PSS brush and extends the applications of PSS-based strong polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Zan Hua, Xinzi Fang
Summary: This study presents a method to incorporate complementary nucleobases into itaconic acid-based polymer adhesive nanocomposites. The introduction of complementary nucleobases enables efficient relaxation of interfacial stress through the dissociation/reassociation of hydrogen bonds, resulting in improved adhesive properties. Additionally, the adhesive strength can be further enhanced by introducing core-cross-linked nanoparticles with different complementary nucleobases.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyi Shen, Jiang Wu, Zan Hua, Guangming Liu
Summary: Thermoelectric energy conversion based on the Seebeck effect has great potential, and liquid thermogalvanic cells (TGC) with higher thermopower are a promising option. However, limited redox pairs with outstanding thermopower have been reported for TGCs. This study achieved pn conversion for the high thermopower I-/I-3(-) TGC using thermoresponsive diblock copolymers, resulting in enhanced power conversion efficiency. The strategy developed in this work is also expected to be applicable to other electrochemical processes and applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nan Yao, Jiang Wu, Handan Lei, Saisai Wang, Beibei Dong, Xinzi Fang, Guang Yang, Zan Hua
Summary: To address the issue of food waste, researchers have successfully fabricated plant oil-based polymer-coated films as packaging for perishable products. These films have the ability to modulate gas permeability and selectivity, and can be used for different types of fruits and vegetables. When perishable food is sealed with these films, it maintains good appearance, low water loss, high firmness, and total soluble solid contents. Therefore, plant oil-based polymer-coated films are a safe and efficient candidate for preserving perishable food.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhi Dong, Jiang Wu, Xinyi Shen, Zan Hua, Guangming Liu
Summary: Supramolecular polymeric adhesives with strong and reversible adhesive behaviors have attracted scientists' attention. However, optimizing both adhesive and cohesive properties is challenging. This study demonstrates that counterion exchange of nucleobase-containing polyelectrolyte adhesives can enhance interfacial adhesion without compromising intermolecular cohesion, resulting in significantly improved adhesion strengths. The introduction of complementary nucleobases within adhesives, though, can weaken interfacial adhesion. By optimizing the adhesive and cohesive properties using suitable sulfonates, adhesion strengths can be improved by 60 to 250 times.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaohong Liang, Jiang Wu, Zan Hua, Guangming Liu
Summary: By combining polymeric redox couples and a polymer hydrogel separator, the performance of aqueous supercapacitors can be enhanced by increasing specific capacitance, widening the electrolyte decomposition window, improving cycling performance, and suppressing self-discharge of electrical double-layer and faradaic charge storage.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Hui Ren, Zengming Wei, Hanchen Wei, Deshui Yu, Hongyu Li, Feihu Bi, Binbin Xu, Hui Zhang, Zan Hua, Guang Yang
Summary: Pyridine-containing block copolymers are a special type of macromolecule that can self-assemble into highly-ordered nano-objects. In this study, a new type of pyridine-containing block copolymer was reported, which can self-organize into nano-assemblies in water. This facile strategy provides a new avenue to the scale-up preparation of smart and diversiform pyridine-containing polymer nanomaterials.
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)
