Article
Engineering, Chemical
Malou Warncke, Ingrun Kieferle, Thanh Mai Nguyen, Ulrich Kulozik
Summary: The research investigated the mechanisms responsible for viscosity changes in milk protein concentrates based on total protein concentration, casein/whey protein ratio, and heating, showing that whey protein depletion was key in impacting viscosity, polydispersity, and whey protein denaturation.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Arona Figueroa Pires, Natali Garcia Marnotes, Olga Diaz Rubio, Angel Cobos Garcia, Carlos Dias Pereira
Summary: The search for new food products that promote consumers health is ongoing, with cheese whey (CW) and second cheese whey (SCW) proving to contain potential ingredients for the development of functional food products. While whey products have gained popularity for their nutritional quality, the by-products CW and SCW are often disregarded or used for animal feed, leading to environmental concerns. More research is needed on the nutritional and functional properties of SCW in order to find ways to reuse this by-product and reduce environmental impacts.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mustafa Satouf
Summary: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of adding two types of cheese whey on the properties of Syrian bread. The addition of 25% whey or 50% whey concentrate improved dough stability and resulted in higher protein content. The sensory analysis showed that the bread with whey had the highest overall acceptability scores.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kritika Jashrapuria, Swatantra P. Singh
Summary: This study explores the efficacy of grafting zwitterionic polymer brushes on Graphene oxide blended Poly-ether sulfone (PES) membrane to develop better-performing ultrafiltration (UF) membranes with enhanced anti-biofouling potential. The grafting of polymer brushes improves the hydrophilicity and surface topology of the membrane, resulting in increased water flux and improved resistance against biofouling.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marie-Pier B. Vigneux, William Villeneuve, Yves Pouliot, Michel Britten
Summary: Adjusting the proportion of homogenised fat in cheese milk can increase cheese yield and control cheese composition. The fat globules in homogenised milk were smaller and had higher protein load compared to homogenised cream. Increasing the proportion of homogenised fat led to higher curd moisture content, fat retention, and yields, while reducing the curd storage modulus.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eman S. Mansor, Eman A. Ali, A. M. Shaban
Summary: A facile method was employed to fabricate tight ultrafiltration membrane for the removal of naturally existed hazard organic substances from surface water and wastewater. By using metal organic framework MOF of cerium (Ce), a new composite membrane was developed to enhance the performance of polyethersulfone (PES) membrane. The study showed that increasing the content of Ce-AnthMOF could significantly enhance the hydrophilicity and permeability performance of the membrane. Testing the membrane for the treatment of whey wastewater showed high removal rates of various pollutants, indicating a promising approach for efficient wastewater treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Arona F. Pires, Natali G. Marnotes, Amal Bella, Jorge Viegas, David M. Gomes, Marta H. F. Henriques, Carlos J. D. Pereira
Summary: The study demonstrated that whey cheeses produced from concentrated bovine whey with added cream showed lower protein content and higher levels of total solids and fat. The incorporation of Kefir and probiotics decreased the elastic modulus and viscosity of the samples, with the need for appropriate packaging solutions to control yeast and mold growth during storage.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mustafa Satouf
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of adding cheese whey on the physical, chemical, and sensory properties of Syrian bread. The results showed that adding whey improved dough stability and sensory acceptability of the bread.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ipan Hidayat, Lidia Paredes, Pablo M. Binder, Nagore Guerra-Gorostegi, Mabel Mora, Sergio Ponsa, Darren L. Oatley-Radcliffe, Laia Llenas
Summary: The increasing demand for phosphorus fertilisers for global food production and limited phosphate rock reserves have become emerging problems in the world. Cheese whey, with a high content of organic matter and phosphorus, is a promising option for phosphorus recovery. This study assessed the use of a membrane system coupled with freeze concentration to recover phosphorus from cheese whey. With optimal operating conditions and pre-treatment, 70% of phosphorus could be recovered, leading to a phosphorus-rich product with high agronomic value, contributing to a broader circular economy framework.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qihui Wu, Lydia Ong, Shenggen Yao, Sandra E. Kentish, Sally L. Gras
Summary: The addition of UF retentate during cream cheese production can affect milk properties such as viscosity and acidification rate. It leads to the formation of acid gels with higher protein and fat content, resulting in increased firmness and viscosity. The dense microstructure of acid gels formed with UF retentate affects water movement and allows diffusion between interconnected serum pores. These insights improve our understanding of acid gel formation and can be used to optimize cream cheese production.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Aydin Cihanoglu, Jessica D. Schiffman, Sacide Alsoy Altinkaya
Summary: This study presents a new strategy to achieve antibacterial and anti-biofouling behavior on commercial UF membranes without compromising their size selectivity and pure water permeance. By codepositing a strong antibacterial agent (CTAB) with dopamine onto the membrane surface in the presence of nitrogen gas backflow, the pore size and pure water permeance of the membrane remained unchanged. The results demonstrate that the membrane functionalized with CTAB at the critical micelle concentration exhibited the best anti-biofouling activity and retained its surface zeta potential even after being stored in a saline solution for 3 months.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mark J. Lindsay, Michael S. Molitor, Tejas B. Goculdas, Jikai Zhao, Jarryd R. Featherman, Mengting Li, James B. Miller, Styliana Avraamidou, Scott A. Rankin, James A. Dumesic, George W. Huber
Summary: Greek yogurt acid whey is a byproduct with unsustainable disposal methods. A new process has been developed to produce multiple products from it, with positive economic and environmental impacts.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaoli Su, Xiaochi Feng, Mingming Wang, Zi Song, Wenyi Dong, Xiaoying Li, Nanqi Ren, Feiyun Sun
Summary: Biofouling deteriorates water quality and reduces membrane lifespan. This study reveals the mechanism of biofouling and proposes an effective strategy to mitigate biofouling by improving initial anti-attachment and reducing extracellular matrix content.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rouzan Shoshaa, Mohammad Y. Ashfaq, Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti
Summary: The presence of high concentrations of heavy metals in water bodies poses serious environmental and health problems, leading to increased wastewater treatment costs. Low-cost and efficient technologies are needed to remove these contaminants. Ultrafiltration membranes (UF) have advantages in water treatment, but their performance in removing potentially toxic elements and fouling is not satisfactory. This review provides an overview of UF membrane application in removing potentially toxic elements and discusses different techniques to control fouling. Incorporating various nano-materials into polymers showed promising results in removing potentially toxic elements. The review also evaluates and compares materials based on their efficiency, toxicity, simplicity, popularity, and cost efficiency, and identifies challenges and limitations in the use of UF membranes.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shweta Chaubey, Sanjay Mehra, Anshul Yadav, Arvind Kumar, Vinod K. Shahi
Summary: In this study, antibacterial membranes with curcumin-enriched Cur-NaDBS nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized. The membranes showed improved resistance to fouling and exhibited antibacterial properties.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Soheila Abachi, Genevieve Pilon, Andre Marette, Laurent Bazinet, Lucie Beaulieu
Summary: Marine-derived biopeptides, including fish-derived peptides, have various health benefits such as anti-oxidation and anti-infection. They can also modulate the immune system, preventing and treating conditions like metabolic syndrome. Fish-derived peptides have been found to have immuno-potentiating effects on inflammation and related diseases. The cytokines and chemokines in fish biopeptides play important roles in both inflammatory ailments and metabolic syndrome.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Soheila Abachi, Genevieve Pilon, Andre Marette, Laurent Bazinet, Lucie Beaulieu
Summary: This article focuses on recent studies on hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-obesity fish peptides. The aim is to provide more knowledge for the design and discovery of anti-MetS compounds by comparing different extraction, isolation, and purification methods.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sherazade Fikri, Marie-Helene Lessard, Veronique Perreault, Alain Doyen, Steve Labrie
Summary: This study characterized the microbial fouling layers of UF and RO membranes from a Canadian cranberry juice processing plant. It was found that both UF and RO membranes were mainly colonized by Candida krusei, different from the bacteria found in cranberry juice. Surprisingly, RO membranes had a higher level of contamination compared to UF membranes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Melanie Sergius-Ronot, Shyam Suwal, Michael A. Pitino, Sara Shama, Sharon Unger, Deborah L. O'Connor, Yves Pouliot, Alain Doyen
Summary: The impact of different processing methods on the digestibility of human milk protein concentrate (HMPC) was evaluated. Results showed that heat treatments and high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) affected the release of certain amino acids during digestion. However, overall digestibility was similar between pasteurized and raw HMPC. The non-thermal HHP process was found to preserve the bioactive proteins in HMPC during digestion.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
L. Krebs, Y. Pouliot, A. Doyen, K. Venema, G. Brisson
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the utilization of Buttermilk (BM) by preconcentration using reverse osmosis (RO) and high-pressure homogenization (UHPH), which led to modifications in the composition and structure of BM.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michael A. Pitino, Megan R. Beggs, Deborah L. O'Connor, Alain Doyen, Yves Pouliot, Melanie Sergius-Ronot, Sharon Unger
Summary: For preterm infants, pasteurized donor human milk is preferred over formula when there is insufficient supply of mother's milk. However, changes in composition and reduction in bioactivity during processing affect the growth of these infants. Research is currently investigating strategies to optimize processing techniques, but studies on the impact of donor milk processing on infant digestion/absorption are lacking. More research is needed to improve the quality and nutrition of donor milk.（
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elodie Khetsomphou, Francesco Deboli, Mateusz L. Donten, Laurent Bazinet
Summary: Hierarchical cation-exchange membranes (hCEMs) were fabricated and evaluated for NaCl demineralization in the food industry. The performances of different coating chemistries and crosslinking degrees were compared to a high performing CEM benchmark. Promising results were obtained, suggesting the potential application of these hCEMs as an alternative for whey demineralization and complex products in the food industry.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Michael A. Pitino, Sharon Unger, Alain Doyen, Yves Pouliot, Akash Kothari, Melanie Sergius-Ronot, Richard P. Bazinet, Debbie Stone, Deborah L. O'Connor
Summary: Holder pasteurization (HoP) can lead to denaturation and aggregation of bioactive proteins, while high pressure processing (HPP) minimally affects bioactive components. In vitro digestion showed that HoP increased proteolysis of lactoferrin and milk fat globule membrane proteins. Lysozyme activity was significantly impacted by HoP digestion compared to HPP or raw milk. HPP-treated donor milk is digested similarly to raw milk, while preserving functional bioactive proteins.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
J. Iung, Y. Pouliot, G. Remondetto, R. Jimenez-Flores, G. Brisson
Summary: This research proposes a new approach to separating milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) from buttermilk. The results showed a high affinity of MFGM for hydroxyapatite (HA) cristal, suggesting the potential for its separation from buttermilk to improve its valorization.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Romuald Gaillard, Diane Gagnon, Veronique Perreault, Alice Marciniak, Yves Pouliot, Guillaume Brisson, Alain Doyen
Summary: The impact of ultra-high pressure homogenization (UHPH) on the structure of egg yolk granule proteins was evaluated. UHPH treatment destabilized and modified the structure of egg yolk granules, leading to improved water and oil binding capacities and stability. However, egg yolk granule solubility was not affected. These findings have important implications for the food industry in developing new egg yolk granule-based ingredients.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aurore Cournoyer, Laurent Bazinet
Summary: Wastewater and by-product treatments are important issues with significant environmental and economic impacts. Electrodialysis processes have shown great potential in treating wastewaters and liquid by-products in various industrial sectors, improving global industrial sustainability. However, there are limitations in terms of eco-efficiency, and further optimization and comparison are needed. Overall, electrodialysis processes have high potential in waste and by-product management and promoting a circular economy.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mathilde Pimont-Farge, Veronique Perreault, Guillaume Brisson, Francois Otis, Normand Voyer, Shyam Suwal, Yves Pouliot, Alain Doyen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of peptide fraction concentration, temperature, pH, and B-Lg f1-8 concentration on hydrogel formation, and determined the contribution of B-Lg f15-20 and B-Lg f41-60 peptides. The results showed that hydrogel formation was influenced by a balance of hydrogen, hydrophobic, and electrostatic interactions at a peptide fraction concentration of 50 mg/mL, temperature of 20 degrees C, and pH close to 11. B-Lg f1-8 initiated gelation by increasing nanofiber density and promoting peptide-peptide interactions, while interactions between B-Lg f15-20, B-Lg f41-60, and B-Lg f1-8 negatively impacted the self-assembly process.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Serine Touhami, Alain Doyen, Yves Pouliot, Guillaume Brisson
Summary: To improve the performance of buttermilk (BM) in dairy applications, the effects of pH and ultra-high pressure homogenisation (UHPH) on the stability of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and casein (CN) micelles were studied. UHPH at higher pressures and alkaline pH resulted in smaller particle sizes and reduced turbidity. The UHPH process dissociated MFGM fragments into smaller phospholipid vesicles, which could enhance the technological properties of BM and improve the delivery of MFGM health-promoting properties in yogurt and cheese applications.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Valentine Renaud, Melanie Faucher, Marie-Julie Dubois, Genevieve Pilon, Thibault Varin, Andre Marette, Laurent Bazinet
Summary: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) affects a large number of people globally and is a major health concern. The use of electrodialysis with ultrafiltration membrane (EDUF) has successfully produced bioactive peptides (BPs) from whey protein concentrate (WPC), and the fraction F3 has shown interesting DPP-IV inhibitory effects in vitro. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of each fraction on obesity models, revealing little physiological effect but changes in gut microbiota composition and functions in mice treated with F3.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tristan Muller, Marie-Eve Bernier, Laurent Bazinet
Summary: In this study, water lentil protein extraction was maximized using response surface methodology, achieving high protein purity and yield, indicating the potential of water lentil proteins in the food industry.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiawei Hou, Shixuan Guo, Nigel Graham, Wenzheng Yu, Kening Sun, Ting Liu
Summary: A novel 2D composite membrane based on r-HGO and MXene materials was developed, demonstrating exceptional performance for water treatment in terms of permeability, pollutant rejection, and physical stability. The optimization of preparation conditions and material proportions can result in high water flux and efficient removal of pollutants.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Retraction
Engineering, Chemical
Chang Liu, Jinghong Liu, Liang Zhu, Shanfu Tang, Huixin Xiong
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rui Gao, Caihong Liu, Andreia F. Faria, Qiang He, Chun Yang, Jun Ma
Summary: A novel copolymer architecture has been developed to address biofouling concerns in thin-film composite (TFC) membranes by integrating anti-fouling, bactericidal, and fouling-release functions. The multifunctional membrane demonstrates promising anti-adhesive properties, self-cleaning ability, and high flux recovery rate.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alexander T. Bridge, Noah P. Wamble, Matthew S. Santoso, Joan F. Brennecke, Benny D. Freeman
Summary: This study demonstrates the reproducible preparation of high-flux defect-free asymmetric gas separation membranes using Cyrene(TM) as a majority dope formulation component. By adjusting the volume ratios of Cyrene(TM) and THF, as well as the concentrations of Matrimid(R) and the dry step time, optimal membrane performance is achieved.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alessandra Imbrogno, Han Ya Lin, Babak Minofar, Andrea Iris Schaefer
Summary: In this study, a composite nanofiber membrane containing cross-linked beta-cyclodextrin-epichlorohydrin was prepared and evaluated for the removal of steroid hormones. The results showed that the membrane had high adsorption capacity and the ability to form a specific inclusion complex interaction with the hormones, indicating its potential application in hormone removal.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bora Shin, Jaewon Shin, Yanuar Chandra Wirasembada, Ki Young Park, Jinwoo Cho
Summary: This study develops a mathematical model to estimate the initial flux of volatile fatty acids in the direct contact membrane distillation process. It identifies the parameters affecting the flux and their relationship with pH.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi-Jui Yeh, Jr Rong Liou, Wei Lin, Kuo-Lun Tung, Wei-Hung Chiang
Summary: This study demonstrates an effective plasma engineering method to create nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot (NGQD)-inorganic nanocomposites for tunable molecular separation. The composite materials show high separation efficiency and controllable nanopore structures, making them potentially valuable for various applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Horacio Lopez-Marques, Kristofer L. Gleason, Manuel Aguilar-Vega, Rita Sulub-Sulub, J. Ehren Eichler, Hyeonji Oh, C. Buddie Mullins, Benny D. Freeman, Manish Kumar
Summary: In this study, water transport properties in Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) membranes were investigated. It was found that membranes synthesized at different pyrolysis temperatures exhibited varying water permeabilities. Compared to other polymeric materials, CMS membranes showed high water permeability, indicating potential for dehydration applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dmitry A. Alentiev, Roman Yu. Nikiforov, Marina A. Rudakova, Danil P. Zarezin, Maxim A. Topchiy, Andrey F. Asachenko, Nikolay A. Belov, Maxim Bermeshev
Summary: A series of new norbornene-type monomers containing linear and branched substituents were synthesized, and robust thin membranes were prepared by vinyl-addition polymerization. Gas separation performance for the synthesized polymers was evaluated, and the structure of substituent side chains was found to significantly affect gas permeability and CO2 facilitated transport.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lei Yan, Qi Zhang, Ze Zhang, Gui-Jie Li, Yi Jin, Xin-Lin Zhang, Yan-Yun Sun
Summary: In this study, a continuous, stable and fast ion transport channel was established through in-situ guided cross-linking of zinc alginate hydrogels on a porous membrane, overcoming the negative pore effect and effectively inhibiting the dendrite growth of zinc anodes and interfacial side reactions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuqing Zhang, Ailing Zhang, Huiyang He, Yuting Fan, Yongjiang Li, Song Wang, Sanxi Li
Summary: The Langmuir-Blodgett self-assembly process is used to create an ordered SPEEK membrane, which enhances the proton conductivity by three times compared to conventional solution casting method.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hasan Ismaeel, David Gibson, Eleonora Ricci, Maria Grazia De Angelis
Summary: In this study, a machine learning-based group contribution method (ML-GC) was developed to predict pure polymer parameters and successfully applied to predict gas solubility and gas solubility isotherms in glassy polymeric membranes. The model showed satisfactory performance on a small dataset, but has the potential to provide more accurate predictions for a wider range of polymers as more data becomes available.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi Ji, Yu Sun, Huilin Li, Qiang Fu, Yan Zhang
Summary: Previous studies have shown that vibration- or rotation-based techniques can effectively mitigate fouling during membrane filtration. However, it is difficult to incorporate these techniques with spiral wound modules (SWMs) widely used in water and wastewater treatment. This study developed a prototype membrane system to accommodate angular vibrations with a modified SWM, and experimental results showed that applying angular vibrations can effectively control algal fouling in an SWM with lower energy consumption compared to traditional methods.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lakshmeesha Upadhayaya, Abaynesh Yihdego Gebreyohannes, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Usman T. Syed, Sandra L. Aristizabal, Radoslaw Gorecki, Suzana P. Nunes
Summary: Increasing temperatures worldwide pose a significant health risk, exacerbated by high humidity. Conventional air conditioners contribute heavily to carbon dioxide emissions, with dehumidification being a major factor. Membrane-based dehumidification system offers energy efficiency and non-toxic water vapor removal. This study demonstrates a membrane dehumidification system with polymeric hollow fibers coated with a green polyphenol coating, showing remarkable water vapor transport rate and selectivity. Long-term testing reveals minimal decline in vapor transport and a 4-5 times higher coefficient of performance (COP) compared to conventional dehumidifiers, making it a highly competitive, energy-saving device with reduced emissions and a smaller footprint.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhengzhong Zhou, Xue Zhu, Yi Yuan, Shaoqiang Wang, Xiaoshan Meng, Taoli Huhe, Qian Wang
Summary: In this study, lignin, a biomass material, was chemically modified and utilized in the interfacial polymerization process to improve the performance of nanofiltration membranes. The modified membranes showed enhanced hydrophilicity and anti-fouling properties, and the optimization of membrane pore size increased permeability. The study also demonstrated the potential application of the membranes in biogas slurry valorization.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
