Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinguo Zhao, Shuge Sun, Wei Shi, Xuemei Sun, Yan Zhang, Lin Zhu, Qi Sui, Bin Xia, Keming Qu, Bijuan Chen, Guangxu Liu
Summary: The study found that anthropogenic noise significantly reduced mussel byssal attachment strength, affecting their mechanical performances and down-regulating the expressions of structural proteins of byssal threads. This poses a threat to mussel population and aquaculture industry, highlighting the need for further research on the impacts of anthropogenic noise on marine invertebrates.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Kevin Osterheld, John Davidson, Luc A. Comeau, Tiago Hori, Jose M. F. Babarro, Christian Pellerin, Isabelle Marcotte, Rejean Tremblay
Summary: A major problem in mussel farming is the fall-off of mussels from mussel socks due to weakened byssal threads, especially after spawning events. In recent decades, efforts have been put into producing triploid bivalves, which have lower reproductive investment. This study compared the byssal properties and energetic rates of triploid and diploid 1-year-old mussels (<30-mm). The results showed that triploid mussels produced more threads, had stronger byssal threads, and had higher clearance rates and scope for growth compared to diploids.
Article
Ecology
Emily A. Roberts, Laura A. Newcomb, Michelle M. McCartha, Katie J. Harrington, Sam A. LaFramboise, Emily Carrington, Kenneth P. Sebens
Summary: The research demonstrates that the cost of producing specialized mechanical structures has a significant impact on the energetic state of organisms, particularly for mussels, where the energy cost of producing byssal threads constitutes a large proportion of the energy budget.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
Xose A. Padin, Jose M. F. Babarro, Elsa Silva, M. Angeles Longa Portabales, Silvia Calvo, Rita Nolasco
Summary: The study shows that local environmental conditions greatly influence the ecophysiological responses of bivalve molluscs, particularly in relation to food availability and wave height. The amount of food available in the environment affects the strength of the byssus secreted by mussels, while temperature and wave height also play a role in determining the soft tissue status of the molluscs.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ty Christoff-Tempesta, Yukio Cho, Dae-Yoon Kim, Michela Geri, Guillaume Lamour, Andrew J. Lew, Xiaobing Zuo, William R. Lindemann, Julia H. Ortony
Summary: The study introduces a small-molecule platform called aramid amphiphile, which exhibits stability and can self-assemble in water to form nanoribbons with high strength and toughness. These nanoribbons can be further organized into dry threads that can support 200 times their weight, extending small-molecule self-assembly to macroscopic materials and enabling new possibilities for solid-state applications.
NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Kunshan Xu, Zhiheng Li, Jiexi Zheng, Jie Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effect of tetragonal zirconia nanoparticles on enamel strength, and found that the addition of nano-t-ZrO2 improved surface morphology and reduced porosity of the enamel, resulting in decreased brittleness and increased strength.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin Li, Jia-wei Liu, Jia Chen, Zi-zhao Wang, Xiao Jin, Cai-li Dai
Summary: The developed mussel hydrogel particles with selective adhesion properties can effectively plug and adjust the fracture channels in low permeability and ultra-low permeability reservoirs. These particles maintain stable adhesion to the fracture wall and exhibit better flow control effect than ordinary hydrogel particles. The study provides guidance for the development of efficient fracture control agents.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. S. Shebanov, V. G. Bova, L. B. Shiyanova
Summary: A new effect on the mechanical characteristics of aramid threads was observed when their surface was treated with an aqueous carbon nanotube suspension. While the average tensile strength limits and modulus of elasticity remained practically unchanged, the statistical parameters characterizing variation of properties, such as dispersion, range, and coefficient of variation, significantly decreased.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Paula Masia, Alba Ardura, Eva Garcia-Vazquez
Summary: The study examined the physical condition and DNA integrity of gills of Mediterranean mussels exposed to different microplastic concentrations. Results indicated worse physical status at higher concentrations and higher DNA damage at lower concentrations, suggesting that mussels are vulnerable to microplastic pollution due to their filter-feeding behavior. The findings raise concerns about the current and future health status of marine organisms in microplastics-polluted environments.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tao Liu, Zuji Xie, Mengwei Chen, Shuai Tang, Yinjiang Liu, Jie Wang, Ruoqian Zhang, Hui Wang, Xi Guo, Anping Gu, Yihui Yuan, Ning Wang
Summary: The newly developed mussel-inspired photothermal polyamidoxime (PAO) hydrogel exhibits high uranium sorption capacity and superior U/V mass ratio, showing great potential for practical applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Giuliana Marianela Burgueno Sandoval, Maite Andrea Narvarte, Fausto Nahuel Firstater
Summary: In the mobile sedimentary environment of San Antonio Bay, the mussel Brachidontes rodriguezii is dominated by the introduced barnacle Balanus glandula. Field samplings revealed that adult barnacles mainly fouled live mussels, with greater biomass differences in spring and autumn. The recruitment of barnacles did not differ based on substrate, indicating distribution is based on settling substrates.
MARINE ECOLOGY-AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Chenglong Dong, Hailong Fan, Feng Tang, Xiaobin Gao, Kai Feng, Jiahui Wang, Zhaoxia Jin
Summary: This study introduces a strategy to fabricate an ultra-stiff, tough and stretchable triple-crosslinked hydrogel by introducing TA and metal ions for crosslinking, successfully balancing the relationship between stiffness and extensibility. The triple-crosslinked hydrogel shows a significant increase in stiffness without sacrificing its maximum elongation ability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna Rising, Matthew J. Harrington
Summary: This article explores how humans can learn from nature to sustainably fabricate polymeric fibers, by reviewing diverse model systems such as spider silk and mussel byssus. Common strategies are identified, highlighting the potential for bioinspired design and technology transfer.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hao Sun, Tong Ji, Zechun Ren, Hongjie Bi, Min Xu, Zhenhua Huang, Liping Cai
Summary: Sustainable structural material with an ultrahigh cellulose content of 96.1 wt percent was achieved for the first time through a biomimetic assembly strategy. The resulting material exhibited excellent strength, high toughness, low anisotropy, and low environmental impact, cost, and energy consumption.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Do-Hyeon Kim, Hyoung-Seock Seo
Summary: This study investigated the effect of wall layers on the mechanical strength of 3D-printed composites and found that the presence of a wall layer can reduce the rate of decrease in mechanical strength, thus preventing saltwater penetration and facilitating the potential application of 3D-printed composites in the marine industry.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xiaolei Hu, Hongguo Zhao, Tianxiang Li, Xianru He, Xin Wang, Christian Pellerin, Rui Zhang
PLASTICS RUBBER AND COMPOSITES
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Stephanie A. Hall, Denise Methe, Sarah E. Stewart-Clark, K. Fraser Clark, Rejean Tremblay
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jory Cabrol, Anais Fabre, Christian Nozais, Rejean Tremblay, Michel Starr, Stephane Plourde, Gesche Winkler
JOURNAL OF PLANKTON RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Duc Hung Nguyen, Claude Lemieux, Monique Turmel, The Bao Pham, Van Duy Nguyen, Jean-Luc Mouget, Rejean Tremblay, Romain Gastineau
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fadwa Ben Amara, Eric R. Dionne, Sahar Kassir, Christian Pellerin, Antonella Badia
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manuel Reali, Anthony Camus, Guillaume Beaulieu, Jordan De Angelis, Christian Pellerin, Alessandro Pezzella, Clara Santato
Summary: Eumelanin, a macromolecular biopigment, shows promising potential for sustainable organic electronics. The structure-property relationships in eumelanin films were investigated through spin coating processes in different environmental conditions, revealing that the morphological changes are due to a combination of self-assembly and polymerization processes. Preliminary electrical measurements were conducted on the films to further explore their technological potential.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mahnaz Kamaliardakani, Jaana Vapaavuori, Xiaoxiao Wang, Ribal Georges Sabat, C. Geraldine Bazuin, Christian Pellerin
Summary: This study compared the performance and efficiency of hydrogen-bonded and ionically bonded complexes during the surface-relief grating (SRG) inscription process, finding that ionically bonded complexes exhibit better performance, attributed to their liquid crystal structure. The dominant process in hydrogen-bonded complexes is fast trans-cis or angular hole burning, while the slow angular redistribution process plays a greater role in ionically bonded complexes, ensuring their superior SRG efficiency.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2021)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Arnaud W. Laramee, Catherine Lanthier, Christian Pellerin
Summary: This study investigated the influence of three common types of collectors on the molecular orientation and structure of fibers using polarized confocal Raman spectromicroscopy, revealing a clear correlation between the choice of collector, induced molecular orientation, fraction of trans conformers, and degree of crystallinity within fibers. The quantitative structural information obtained by Raman provides a general description of the mechanism of action of collectors based on the additional strain they exert on the forming fibers.
APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Jukka Niskanen, Yanming Xue, Dmitri Golberg, Francoise M. Winnik, Christian Pellerin, Jaana Vapaavuori
Summary: Understanding interfacial interactions in polymer systems is crucial for their applicability, and encasing polymers in boron nitride nanotubes allows for studying the effect of these interactions on the glass transition temperature using infrared spectroscopy. The volume of the inner channel in the nanotubes allows for polymer expansion, with different polymers showing varying degrees of interaction with BNNTs and changes in T-g. This method, applicable to most soluble polymer materials, can also be used for studying photoinduced transitions in photoactive polymers due to the transparency of BNNTs at visible wavelengths.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Kevin Osterheld, John Davidson, Luc A. Comeau, Tiago Hori, Jose M. F. Babarro, Christian Pellerin, Isabelle Marcotte, Rejean Tremblay
Summary: A major problem in mussel farming is the fall-off of mussels from mussel socks due to weakened byssal threads, especially after spawning events. In recent decades, efforts have been put into producing triploid bivalves, which have lower reproductive investment. This study compared the byssal properties and energetic rates of triploid and diploid 1-year-old mussels (<30-mm). The results showed that triploid mussels produced more threads, had stronger byssal threads, and had higher clearance rates and scope for growth compared to diploids.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Arnaud W. Laramee, Christian Pellerin
Summary: This study investigates the use of solvent volatility to improve the molecular orientation and crystallinity of polymer fibers. Highly volatile solvents rapidly increase the glass transition temperature of the polymer jet during electrospinning, resulting in higher and sustained orientation.
APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Arnaud W. Laramee, Catherine Lanthier, Christian Pellerin
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeinab Kara Ali, Anna Iankovitch, Mahboubeh Jokar, Thierry Maris, Olivier Lebel, Christian Pellerin
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Austin Diggins, Eoin Dawson, Mahnaz Kamaliardakani, Christian Pellerin, Ribal Georges Sabat, Olivier Lebel
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nina Verdier, David Lepage, Ramzi Zidani, Arnaud Prebe, David Ayme-Perrot, Christian Pellerin, Mickael Dolle, Dominic Rochefort
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Hunter S. Bailey, Ashley N. Fincannon, Lee A. Fuiman
Summary: This study investigated the transfer of fatty acids from broodstock diets to eggs and the time needed for the eggs to equilibrate to the diet in Southern flounder. The findings indicate that different diet treatments significantly affect the fatty acid composition of eggs, and it takes 8-16 weeks for the eggs to adapt to changes in the adult diet. These results are important for improving broodstock diets and feeding protocols in stock-enhancement programs.
Article
Fisheries
Yu Liu, Mingtao Lei, Hector Victor, Yan Wang
Summary: This study confirms the feasibility of replacing raw fish diet with a formulated diet in commercial farming of large yellow croaker, which can increase fish survival and yield, and reduce feed cost and body lipid deposition.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaoyan Zhang, Lize San, Yucong Yang, Yuehong Tao, Jiangong Ren, Yufeng Liu, Zhongwei He, Jiashuo Di, Ziteng Pei, Guixing Wang, Jilun Hou
Summary: Gynogenesis is an effective technique for establishing homogeneous lines and confirming potential chromosomal mechanisms of sex determination in fish. This study successfully induced gynogenetic families in Thamnaconus modestus and established a complete method for gynogenesis induction.
Article
Fisheries
Julieta C. Martinelli, Megan Considine, Helen R. Casendino, Carolyn M. Tarpey, Isadora Jimenez-Hidalgo, Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Teri L. King, Lorenz Hauser, Steven Rumrill, Chelsea L. Wood
Summary: Shell-boring polychaetes have caused significant damage to mariculture operations worldwide, particularly in the US Pacific region. This study provides a comprehensive dataset on the prevalence, species distribution, and environmental associations of these parasites, highlighting the impact of season, culturing methods, and environmental factors on infestation.
Article
Fisheries
Juan Gao, Xueshan Li, Kangle Lu, Kai Song, Jian Zhang, Ling Wang, Chunxiao Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, digestive enzyme activity, and metamorphosis rate of bullfrog tadpoles. The optimal dietary protein level for bullfrog tadpoles was estimated to be 42.49%-46.50% of the diet.
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Li, Lijun Duan, Dongsheng Jin, Yuxin Chen, Yirong Lou, Qianjin Zhou, Zhongjie Xu, Fangjie Chen, Hongxian Chen, Guizong Xu, Maocang Yan, Guanjun Yang, Jianfei Lu, Yanjun Zhang, Jiong Chen
Summary: This study developed a centrifugal microfluidic chip with on-chip RPA to detect five pathogenic microorganisms. The chip enabled the parallel analysis of six genetic markers from a single sample and allowed for the highly automated detection of multiple samples. Compared with PCR and DNA sequencing, the on-chip RPA assay showed high sensitivity and specificity for detecting multiple pathogens in shrimp aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Xingchen Huo, Pengxu Wang, Fengxia Zhao, Qian Liu, Qingqing Tian, Lingjie Tang, Maolin Lv, Zhaohui Wei, Chunrong Yang, Jianguo Su
Summary: Bacterial diseases in aquaculture ponds have negative effects on sustainable development. The use of composite I20 biotherapy has been shown to effectively treat bacterial diseases in bullfrog ponds, providing a new strategy for controlling bacterial diseases in aquaculture.
Article
Fisheries
Peng Yin, Takaya Saito, Per Gunnar Fjelldal, Bjorn Tharandur Bjornsson, Sofie Charlotte Remo, Sandeep Sharma, Rolf Erik Olsen, Kristin Hamre
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effect of seasonal changes in temperature and photoperiod on the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon at the molecular level. The research findings suggest that the changing photoperiod and temperature influenced the redox metabolism of Atlantic salmon, highlighting the importance of oxidative status in the ecological implications.
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas Oppong Mensah, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Emmanuel Tetteh-Doku Mensah, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Frank Osei Tutu, Anthony Donkor
Summary: This study investigates aquaculture farmers' preference for climate-smart aquaculture insurance products, the challenges they face, and their preferred insurance coverage. The results show that farmers prefer Climate-Induced Aquaculture Stock Mortality Insurance and the most significant constraint is the delay in claim settlement.
Article
Fisheries
Qiu-Ping Chai, Pei Wu, Wei-Dan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hong-Mei Ren, Xiao-Wan Jin, Lin Feng, Xiao-Qiu Zhou
Summary: The study found that appropriate levels of potassium diformate (KDF) can enhance the immune defense and mediate the inflammatory process in fish, possibly through the regulation of T cell differentiation via JAK-STAT and NF-kappa B signaling pathways.
Article
Fisheries
Tian Zhu, Haomin Jia, Haopeng Zhang, Yujing Xiao, Cui Han, Jiaxin Yang
Summary: Chicken manure has significant effects on the cultivation of Chlorella and rotifers. The optimal amount of chicken manure extract for continuous cultivation is 10 mLL-1. Chicken manure can promote the growth of Chlorella and improve the fatty acid composition, indirectly enhancing the growth condition and fatty acid content of rotifers.
Article
Fisheries
Zheng Luo, Yang Yu, Zhenning Bao, Fuhua Li
Summary: This study analyzed the heritability and genetic correlation of two growth traits in Pacific white shrimp and evaluated the genomic prediction using different genomic selection models. The results showed that the NeuralNet model had the highest prediction accuracy and better prospects for predicting shrimp growth traits.
Article
Fisheries
Alberto Ruiz, Ignasi Sanahuja, Karl B. Andree, Dolors Furones, Paul G. Holhorea, Josep A. Calduch-Giner, Jose J. Pastor, Marc Vinas, Jaume Perez-Sanchez, Sofia Morais, Enric Gisbert
Summary: Supplementing diets with a combination of spice oleoresins can reduce lipid accumulation and inflammation in farmed fish. The combination of spice oleoresins also has an immunomodulatory effect on the fish's intestinal immune system, potentially offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
Article
Fisheries
Beibei Zhao, Renhui Mei, Le Li, Di Hu, Lei Li
Summary: This study reveals that JfCXCL8_L1a and JfCXCL8_L1b have different immune pathways, and JfCXCL8_L1b plays a significant role in enhancing the adaptive immunity of T cell-dependent antigen.
Article
Fisheries
Yuhang Liu, Danying Cao, Nan Wu, Xuyang Zhao, Qingsong Zhu, Lian Su, Fatima Altaf, Qianqian Zhang, Haokun Liu, Yongming Li, Bruno Hamish Unger, Yingyin Cheng, Wanting Zhang, Aihua Li, Yaping Wang, Xiao-Qin Xia
Summary: Based on previous research, sinomenine has been found to protect mucosal immunity in farmed fish species by preventing intestinal pathological changes and regulating gene expression related to inflammation. It also enhances immune homeostasis and controls the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
