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Agricultural Engineering
A. Portela-Grandio, S. Peleteiro, R. Yanez, A. Romani
Summary: A novel delignification process using an organosolv process catalyzed with an acidic ionic liquid was proposed for the fractionation of Acacia dealbata wood. The process achieved high solubilization of lignin and hemicelluloses, with efficient recovery rates, and successfully recovered main components like xylose, furfural, and acetic acid from the black liquor.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Shuoye Chen, Miyuki Matsuo-Ueda, Masato Yoshida, Hiroyuki Yamamoto
Summary: Hygrothermal treatment induced changes in vibrational properties and generation of HTR in tension wood with a G-layer, which was attributed to the contraction of the G-layer in TW cell walls due to the release of locked-in growth stress. However, in normal wood without a G-layer, the HTR strain was below the limit of detection, making potential correlations obscure.
Article
Forestry
Ayano Higaki, Yui Kadowaki, Arata Yoshinaga, Keiji Takabe
Summary: Xylan deposition and lignification processes in tension wood fibers were examined, showing a multi-layered structure of S-1 + S-2 + G + n(L + G) in the cell walls. Immunoelectron microscopy revealed the immunolabeling of xylan in lignified cell wall layers, excluding the G-layers, with the shrinkage of S-2 layers during G-layer formation. Lignification of the CML, S-1, and S-2 layers proceeded during G-layer formation, with the shrinkage of S-2 layers occurring almost simultaneously with their lignification.
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenjing Xu, Hao Cheng, Siran Zhu, Jiyao Cheng, Huanhuan Ji, Baocai Zhang, Shenquan Cao, Chong Wang, Guimin Tong, Cheng Zhen, Liqiang Mu, Yihua Zhou, Yuxiang Cheng
Summary: Gene knockouts of five SCW PtrCesAs in Populus trichocarpa were studied, revealing significant impacts on wood fiber structure, cellulose content, and phloem fiber wall structure.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Duoling Cao, Zuhong Li, Wenbo Li, Ke Pei, Xu Zhang, Li Wan, Li Zhao, Alexey Cherevan, Dominik Eder, Shimin Wang
Summary: Carbon counter electrode-based perovskite solar cells (C-PSCs) are considered promising due to their stability and low cost. This study used two novel pheniramine halides to modify the interface between the electron transport layer and perovskite layer, resulting in improved device performance. The modified C-PSCs achieved higher power conversion efficiency compared to the control device, and the unencapsulated modified device maintained a high level of its initial efficiency under ambient conditions for 800 hours. This study suggests the potential application of multifunctional complex molecules in high-efficiency and stable C-PSCs.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Jin Zhi, Ma Jian-feng, Fu Yue-jin
Summary: This study used TEM imaging to reveal the variation in the cell wall layering structure between tension wood and opposite wood, and confocal Raman microscopy to visualize the distribution of fiber wall components and porosity. The innovative Raman overlaid image showed the topochemical correlation between tension wood and opposite wood.
SPECTROSCOPY AND SPECTRAL ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rakesh Bhatia, Jai B. Lad, Maurice Bosch, David N. Bryant, David Leak, Jason P. Hallett, Telma T. Franco, Joe A. Gallagher
Summary: Pretreatment strategies are crucial for deconstructing lignocellulosic biomass for the production of biofuels, biomaterials, and bio-based chemicals. This study evaluated the effects of steam explosion and ionic liquid pretreatments on the production of high-value oligosaccharides from Miscanthus Mx2779 biomass. The results showed distinct impacts on lignocellulose fragmentation and physicochemical modifications, influencing enzymatic hydrolysis efficiencies.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jean Felipe Leal Silva, Pedro Y. S. Nakasu, Aline C. da Costa, Rubens Maciel Filho, Sarita C. Rabelo
Summary: This study presents a techno-economic analysis of pretreating sugarcane bagasse using the protic ionic liquid [MEA][OAc] and considering different washing methods. The results show that the best scenario resulted in a 33% increase in ethanol yield, along with an increase in wastewater and vinasse production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Qiu, Fanjun Yu, Dan Xu, Zengbin Wang, Junya Huang, Shuo Wang, Yanxiao Yang, Yonggui Wang, Jian Li, Zefang Xiao, Yanjun Xie, Kai Zhang
Summary: By retaining the native cellulose microfibril structure within wood cell walls and controlling their shrinkage, a self-propelling directionally water transporting wood (SDTW) was constructed, which exhibited high water transport speed and absorption rate and was used for water manipulation applications. The SDTW had mechanical strength, dimensional stability, environmental durability, scalability, and sustainability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Petr Svora, Sylwia Svorova Pawelkowicz, Petra Ecorchard, Jiri Plocek, Alena Schieberova, Zdenek Prosek, Petr Ptacek, Jan Posta, Piotr Targowski, Petr Kuklik, Ivo Jakubec
Summary: This study investigates the protection of wood against photodegradation by titanium dioxide (TiO2) coating and finds that TiO2 coating can provide limited protection against photodegradation.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jiahui Wei, Lizhen Wang, Shengcheng Zhai, Huamin Zhai, Hao Ren
Summary: The study investigated the depolymerization and dissolution of naked oat stem cell wall in subcritical water conditions, revealing the potential of naked oat stems as raw materials for green biorefinery. Results showed that lignin and hemicellulose removal rates were highest at 190 degrees Celsius, with substantial removal achieved. This research provides insight into overcoming the resistance of lignocellulosic biomass composite cell walls to depolymerization in a single green solvent.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Michael S. Franklin, Nathaniel E. Larm, Gary A. Baker, Hua Zhao
Summary: The study developed ionic liquids with high hydrogen-bond basicity to pretreat lignite, resulting in partial dissolution of lignite, increased coal aromaticity and rank, reduced coal decomposition residues, and the production of smaller, more uniform particles. The ether-functionalized N-(2-ethoxyethyl)-N-methylpiperidinium acetate showed promise as an alternative to conventional imidazolium ILs due to its lower cost and ability to improve coal aromaticity. Overall, pretreatment with functionalized ionic liquids can enhance the properties of low-rank coal for better utilization in fuel and materials.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yixin Liu, Kapil Chandra Akula, Kodanda Phani Raj Dandamudi, Yingxin Liu, Mai Xu, Alexa Sanchez, Du Zhu, Shuguang Deng
Summary: The thermal liquefaction of PE cable plastic waste was evaluated in this study. The solvothermal liquefaction method was found to be effective in depolymerizing PE and producing high-energy oil products. The solvent played a role in dissolving and dispersing the feedstock, reducing the thermal cracking temperature in the depolymerization reaction.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jasneet Grewal, Sunil Kumar Khare, Lukasz Drewniak, Kumar Pranaw
Summary: This review highlights the potential of ionic liquids (ILs) for sustainable circular biorefineries, particularly emphasizing their importance in lignocellulosic biomass valorization. However, at the laboratory scale, IL-mediated biocatalysis faces limitations such as enzyme denaturation and loss of viability for fermenting microbes. Although enzyme stabilization in ILs has improved, the understanding of microbial interactions with ILs is still exploratory.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao-Lin Wei, Jie Bu, Shi-Shui Zhou, Mao-Cheng Deng, Ming-Jun Zhu
Summary: This study developed a promising biorefinery technology for herb residues using IL and TsOH pretreatment, achieving high cellulose recovery yield, lignin removal rate, and saccharification yield under optimal conditions. The recycled IL maintained high saccharification yields and lignin recovery, with hemicellulose-derived saccharides being the main impurities detected.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sukma S. Kusumah, Kenji Umemura, Koichi Yoshioka, Hisashi Miyafuji, Kozo Kanayama
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hisashi Miyafuji, Kyoma Komai, Toru Kanbayashi
VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kohei Yamamoto, Takashi Hosoya, Koichi Yoshioka, Hisashi Miyafuji, Hiroyuki Ohno, Tatsuhiko Yamada
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Dong, Tokio Takeshita, Hisashi Miyafuji, Toshiki Nokami, Toshiyuki Itoh
BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Kota Enomoto, Takashi Hosoya, Hisashi Miyafuji
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Hirotaka Sasaki, Takashi Hosoya, Naoki Egami, Hina Ishimura, Akane Katori, Hisashi Miyafuji, Kouji Kuramochi, Ayumi Imayoshi, Kazunori Tsubaki
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Takashi Hosoya, Kei Kawase, Yuki Hirano, Mizuki Ikeuchi, Hisashi Miyafuji
Summary: The study investigated the production of vanillin from native softwood lignin in Japanese cedar using cyclic polyethers in NaOH solution, and found that the addition of 15-crown-5 significantly increased the yield of vanillin, unlike its non-cyclic analog. This suggests effective control of aerobic oxidation by large size cationic species and demonstrates the potential for selective production of vanillin through alkaline aerobic oxidation.
JOURNAL OF WOOD CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryoya Ito, Hisashi Miyafuji
Summary: The production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) from Japanese cedar using an ionic liquid, 1-methylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate ([MIM]HSO4), was studied. Among the three reaction systems investigated, the one combining [MIM]HSO4 treatment with vacuum steam distillation proved to be the most effective, achieving a maximum yield of 17.5 wt% after 45 minutes at 160 degrees C. This method is suitable for 5-HMF production as it is a one-pot process without the need for catalysts or pretreatment.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hisashi Miyafuji, Koji Minamoto
Summary: Six PF6-based ionic liquids were found to enhance the fire and termite resistance of wood, with [TBP]PF6 showing the most promising stability.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mayu Morita, Takashi Hosoya, Hisashi Miyafuji
Summary: The formation of carbon monoxide (CO) from glucose and cellulose can occur at significantly lower temperature, specifically at 120 C-degrees, using ionic liquids and 1,8-diazabicyclo [5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) as an additive.
CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Takashi Hosoya, Kohei Yamamoto, Hisashi Miyafuji, Tatsuhiko Yamada
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Koichi Yoshioka, Tatsuhiko Yamada, Hiroyuki Ohno, Hisashi Miyafuji
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Hajime Yamada, Hisashi Miyafuji, Hiroyuki Ohno, Tatsuhiko Yamada
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Hajime Yamada, Shiho Takahashi, Kana Yamashita, Hisashi Miyafuji, Hiroyuki Ohno, Tatsuhiko Yamada
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sachiko Yamanaka, Koichi Yoshioka, Hisashi Miyafuji, Hiroyuki Ohno
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Microscopy
Shengli Zhang, Ying Wang, Bowei Wang, Yi Zeng, Jiani Li, Xingyue Wang, Cuihua Hu, Zhankun Weng, Zuobin Wang
Summary: Curcumin was found to have effects on the activity, migration, and mitochondrial membrane potential of malignant hepatocytes and their mitochondria. The findings from both optical microscopy and atomic force microscopy studies confirm these effects on cell morphology and biomechanics.
Article
Microscopy
Rutika Sansaria, Krishanu Dey Das, Alwin Poulose
Summary: This paper presents a method for quantifying Golgi dispersion images and classifying them using machine learning models. By applying automated image processing and segmentation, extracting features, and using different classifiers, accurate classification of Golgi images is achieved.
Article
Microscopy
Marjorie da Silva, Cintia Eleonora Lopes Justino, Fernando Henrique Carnimeo, Fernando Barbosa Noll, Johan Billen
Summary: This article describes the secretory glands in females of two species of Myzinum and discusses their homology with other glands in the Hymenoptera order. The study finds that the three glands, instead of the commonly believed two, are present in Myzinum species. However, the limited research on the structure, function, and evolution of female accessory glands in Hymenoptera prevents conclusive statements.
Article
Microscopy
Ping Hao, Wen Yin, Xi Chen, Shuangshuang Qin, Yue Yu, Yuan Yuan, Xiaoyu Quan, Bing Hu, Shouhai Chen, Yi Wu
Summary: This study confirmed the secretion of nano-scale exosomes-multivesicular bodies and the interaction of high endothelial cells (HECs) with lysosomes and mitochondria in the small intestine of laying birds. Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence results showed the strong immunoreactivity of exosome-related proteins and autophagic-related proteins in the lamina propria of the small intestine. These findings reveal an innovative communication method among HECs in the small intestine.
Article
Microscopy
Stefan Talu, Robert S. Matos, Henrique Duarte da Fonseca Filho, Daniela Predoi, Simona Liliana Iconaru, Carmen Steluta Ciobanu, Liliana Ghegoiu
Summary: This study developed composite layers based on magnesium-doped hydroxyapatite and chitosan, and demonstrated their good biocompatibility and antifungal effects against osteosarcoma cells. The attachment and growth of the cells on the composite layers were promoted, while the growth of Candida albicans was inhibited. The morphological analysis revealed complex 3D patterns on the cancer cell surfaces on the magnesium-containing composite layers.
