Article
Horticulture
Mariana Cecilia Grohar, Barbara Gacnik, Maja Mikulic Petkovsek, Metka Hudina, Robert Veberic
Summary: The study investigated the caffeine content and phenolic profile of different types of teas and coffees with two successive extractions. Green tea showed high flavanol content in the second extraction, while mate tea's phenolic acid content increased. Black tea had the highest caffeine content in both extractions, and water was the most effective solvent in most cases for extracting these compounds.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Muhammad Ikhsan Taipabu, Karthickeyan Viswanathan, Hou-Tsen Chen, Wei Wu
Summary: This study focuses on the design of green solvent production of ethyl lactate, including conventional reactive distillation design and three designs of reactive distillation column (Design-1, Design-2, and Design-3). The binary interaction parameters from three thermodynamic models (UNIQUAC, UNIFAC, NRTL) were validated. Process simulation and economic evaluation were conducted using Aspen Plus. The results showed that Design-1 is the optimal solution, reducing the total capital cost by 57.3% and the total operating cost by 17.5%.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kyoko Kondo, Kanzo Suzuki, Masakazu Washio, Satoko Ohfuji, Satoru Adachi, Sakae Kan, Seiichiro Imai, Kunihiko Yoshimura, Naoyuki Miyashita, Nobumitsu Fujisawa, Akiko Maeda, Wakaba Fukushima, Yoshio Hirota
Summary: A large prospective cohort study in the United States found an inverse association between pneumonia and influenza deaths and coffee intake. In Japan, where the mortality rate of pneumonia in elderly people is high, a hospital-based case control study investigated the association between coffee and green tea intake and pneumonia among the elderly. The study suggested a preventive association between coffee intake over 2 cups per day and pneumonia in the elderly.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Ahmed Mediani, Nurkhalida Kamal, Soo Yee Lee, Faridah Abas, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: Coffee is known for its health benefits mediated by bioactive substances, but current extraction methods have harmful consequences. Researchers have been exploring eco-friendly alternatives. This review provides technical information on green extraction methods for coffee and compares their advantages and disadvantages. Enzyme-assisted pressurized liquid extraction and ultrasound extraction showed promising results for extracting bioactive compounds from coffee.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Nana Matsushita, Yuta Nakanishi, Yumi Watanabe, Kaori Kitamura, Keiko Kabasawa, Akemi Takahashi, Toshiko Saito, Ryosaku Kobayashi, Ribeka Takachi, Rieko Oshiki, Shoichiro Tsugane, Masayuki Iki, Ayako Sasaki, Osamu Yamazaki, Kei Watanabe, Kazutoshi Nakamura
Summary: The study found that high levels of coffee and caffeine consumption were significantly associated with a reduced risk of dementia, especially in men. Moreover, consuming >= 3 cups of coffee per day was associated with a 50% reduction in dementia risk.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Maryam S. Farvid, Nicholas D. Spence, Bernard A. Rosner, Walter C. Willett, A. Heather Eliassen, Michelle D. Holmes
Summary: In this study, higher post-diagnostic coffee consumption was associated with better breast cancer and overall survival among breast cancer survivors. Higher post-diagnostic tea consumption may also be related to better overall survival.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Elisavet Bouloumpasi, Adriana Skendi, Stamatia Christaki, Costas G. Biliaderis, Maria Irakli
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different environmentally-friendly processing approaches on the extraction of lignans from sesame cake. Ethanol concentration and solid-to-solvent ratio were found to be the most influential factors. Ultrasound-assisted extraction was identified as a more affordable technique for large-scale applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alicja Ewa Ratajczak, Aleksandra Szymczak-Tomczak, Agnieszka Zawada, Anna Maria Rychter, Agnieszka Dobrowolska, Iwona Krela-Kazmierczak
Summary: Patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are at higher risk of osteoporosis due to lower bone mineral density. Risk factors are divided into unmodifiable (age, gender, genetic factors) and modifiable (diet, physical activity, stimulants). Compounds in coffee and tea can affect bone metabolism, either protecting or increasing bone resorption. The impact of coffee and tea on inflammatory bowel diseases remains contradictory.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Irma Karabegovic, Eliana Portilla-Fernandez, Yang Li, Jiantao Ma, Silvana C. E. Maas, Daokun Sun, Emily A. Hu, Brigitte Kuhnel, Yan Zhang, Srikant Ambatipudi, Giovanni Fiorito, Jian Huang, Juan E. Castillo-Fernandez, Kerri L. Wiggins, Niek de Klein, Sara Grioni, Brenton R. Swenson, Silvia Polidoro, Jorien L. Treur, Cyrille Cuenin, Pei-Chien Tsai, Ricardo Costeira, Veronique Chajes, Kim Braun, Niek Verweij, Anja Kretschmer, Lude Franke, Joyce B. J. van Meurs, Andre G. Uitterlinden, Robert J. de Knegt, M. Arfan Ikram, Abbas Dehghan, Annette Peters, Ben Schottker, Sina A. Gharib, Nona Sotoodehnia, Jordana T. Bell, Paul Elliott, Paolo Vineis, Caroline Relton, Zdenko Herceg, Hermann Brenner, Melanie Waldenberger, Casey M. Rebholz, Trudy Voortman, Qiuwei Pan, Myriam Fornage, Daniel Levy, Manfred Kayser, Mohsen Ghanbari
Summary: This study found that coffee intake is associated with differential DNA methylation levels at multiple CpGs in a large cohort of European and African-American participants from 15 cohorts.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natalia Stanek, Magdalena Zarebska, Lukasz Bilos, Krzysztof Barabosz, Ewa Nowakowska-Bogdan, Izabela Semeniuk, Justyna Blaszkiewicz, Renata Kulesza, Rafal Matejuk, Krzysztof Szkutnik
Summary: Research found that cold coffee drinks obtained using the new cold maceration technique (Hardtank) had similar taste to hot coffee drinks and improved quality. Among various extractions, a combination of lower temperature and percolation process appeared to be the ideal setting for efficient extraction of compounds.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vita Paramita, Nanang Masruchin, Yohanes Widodo Wirohadidjojo, Buwono Puruhito, Hermawan Dwi Ariyanto, Mohamad Endy Yulianto, Indah Hartati, Eflita Yohana, Furqon Hidayatulloh, Tris Sutrisno, Bagus Wijayanto
Summary: This study proposed a green tea blanching process followed by spray drying the extracts with maltodextrin. The optimization of powder particle size successfully increased the content of major chemical components in green tea. Results showed that this process yielded excellent overall responses and individual desirability.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cheng Guo, Yijie Chen, Jing Li, Fuchao Zhan, Xianling Wei, Bin Li
Summary: In this study, it was found that green tea nanoparticles (gTNPs) could form a ternary aggregate with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and caffeine (CAF) complexes, playing a role in tea cream formation. The interaction between gTNPs and EGCG-CAF complexes was dominated by hydrophobic interaction at low zeta-potential conditions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nadine Tritsch, Marc C. Steger, Valerie Segatz, Patrik Blumenthal, Marina Rigling, Steffen Schwarz, Yanyan Zhang, Heike Franke, Dirk W. Lachenmeier
Summary: This article reviews the safety of coffee leaf tea, highlighting caffeine and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) as potentially hazardous substances. The caffeine content is comparable to roasted coffee beans, while the EGCG content is typically low. The article suggests a maximum intake of 1-3 cups per day of coffee leaf tea. The conclusion is that coffee leaf tea is not assumed to be risky for consumers.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yoko Kawanishi, Aiko Kakigano, Takashi Kimura, Satoyo Ikehara, Takuyo Sato, Takuji Tomimatsu, Tadashi Kimura, Hiroyasu Iso
Summary: The study suggests that higher caffeine intake may increase the risk of HDP, while pregnant women who drink two or more cups of coffee per day have a lower risk of HDP. Tea consumption was not found to be associated with the risk of HDP.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gopal Boopathy, Murugan Keerthi, Shen-Ming Chen, S. Meenakshi, M. J. Umapathy
Summary: The study explored the development of a screen-printed electrochemical sensor based on MoO3@GCNS nanocomposite for highly sensitive and selective detection of caffeine. Results showed enhanced electrocatalytic oxidation of caffeine with improved oxidation current and reduced potential. The modified electrode exhibited remarkable selectivity and sensitivity for caffeine detection in green tea and coffee powder samples.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Lara P. Fernandez, Maria Merino, Gonzalo Colmenarejo, Juan Moreno Rubio, Tais Gonzalez Pessolani, Guillermo Reglero, Enrique Casado, Maria Sereno, Ana Ramirez de Molina
Summary: Despite advancements in surgery and therapies, small cell lung cancer (SCLC) remains one of the deadliest types of cancer. A metabolic precision approach for SCLC patients is proposed for the first time, highlighting the importance of metabolic health and lipid gene expression in predicting SCLC survival. Two lipid metabolism genes, racemase and perilipin 1, along with a genetic risk score of both genes, are shown to be biomarkers of SCLC survival. Importantly, controlling metabolic health, lipid gene expression, and lifestyle-associated environmental factors is crucial for increased SCLC survival.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wanichaya Praikaew, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Farid Aiouache, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak, Kanokwan Ngaosuwan, Doonyapong Wongsawaeng, Jun Wei Lim, Su Shiung Lam, Kunlanan Kiatkittipong, Navadol Laosiripojana, Sunya Boonyasuwat, Suttichai Assabumrungrat
Summary: Using eggshell-derived CaO heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of glycerol carbonate (GC) from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) showed promising results in terms of mass transfer enhancement and energy efficiency. By utilizing a simple kitchen countertop blender, it was possible to overcome mass transfer limitations and achieve higher conversion rates and reaction efficiency. This study also highlighted the potential of self-frictional heat generation for heat transfer intensification, leading to a more homogeneous distribution in the reaction system.
Article
Thermodynamics
Malgorzata E. Zakrzewska, Ana V. M. Nunes, Aarti R. Barot, Alfred Fernandez-Castane, Zoran P. Visak, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak
Summary: This study utilized ethyl lactate to form ATPS for the separation of antibiotics, achieving extraction with thiosulfate salts. Ethyl lactate-based ATPS serves as a novel green platform for antibiotic extraction in surface waters and fermentation broths.
FLUID PHASE EQUILIBRIA
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wanichaya Praikaew, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Farid Aiouache, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak, Mutsee Termtanun, Jun Wei Lim, Su Shiung Lam, Kunlanan Kiatkittipong, Navadol Laosiripojana, Sunya Boonyasuwat, Suttichai Assabumrungrat
Summary: Glycerol carbonate (GC) was successfully synthesized using calcium oxide (CaO) derived from eggshell as a catalyst in transesterification reaction. The catalyst showed deteriorated performance upon recycling due to phase transformation to CaCO3, resulting in decreased catalytic activity. The mechanism of CaO catalyzed transesterification and catalyst deactivation were proposed and demonstrated.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kridsada Aunnankat, Ura Pancharoen, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Farid Aiouache, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak, Prakorn Ramakul
Summary: A hollow fiber-supported liquid membrane process was developed using the solubility ternary system for the extraction of gold (I) cyanide from electronics industry wastewater. The best diluent, p-xylene, was determined through the study of solubility of different diluents, and the effects of pH on the feed solution were also investigated.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wai Hong Leong, Nur Afiqah Mohamad Saman, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak, Jiawei Wang, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Man Kee Lam, Mardawani Mohamad, Jun Wei Lim
Summary: The performances of autotrophic and heterotrophic metabolisms in Chlorella vulgaris were evaluated under various photoperiod conditions. The study found that a mixotrophic treatment, alternating autotrophic and heterotrophic metabolisms, resulted in high biomass and lipid production. Prolonging light and dark conditions favored biomass growth and lipid content, respectively.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mariana O. C. Coelho, Alistair J. Monteyne, Ishara D. Kamalanathan, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak, Tim J. A. Finnigan, Francis B. Stephens, Benjamin T. Wall
Summary: The study found that consuming nucleotide-rich mixed-meals twice daily for one week increased postabsorptive serum uric acid concentrations, but did not have detrimental effects on insulin sensitivity, daily glycemic control, or plasma lipid composition.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rafael Suarez-Del-Villar-Carrero, Diego Martinez-Urbistondo, Amanda Cuevas-Sierra, Iciar Ibanez-Sustacha, Alberto Candela-Fernandez, Andrea Dominguez-Calvo, Omar Ramos-Lopez, Juan Antonio Vargas, Guillermo Reglero, Paula Villares-Fernandez, Jose Alfredo Martinez
Summary: This study aimed to develop a model based on commonly requested hematological variables for early discrimination of patients with COVID-19 from those with other viral pneumonia. It identified 10 variables for the characterization of COVID-19 and found that low levels of leukocytes could serve as a primary marker for COVID-19 detection. The results suggest that commonly requested laboratory variables can help distinguish COVID-19 and stratify patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Joseph B. D. Osei, Amirpiran Amiri, Jiawei Wang, Marcia T. Tavares, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak
Summary: The olive oil industry produces a large amount of olive stones annually, which can be used as biofuel but their high oil content affects combustion. Olive stones also contain valuable antioxidants, which can generate additional revenue for the biofuel industry. This study investigates the extraction of antioxidants and their activity using different solvents, as well as the effect of gastrointestinal digestion on the antioxidant content. The extract obtained with 50% aqueous ethanol showed the highest antioxidant activity, but the activity decreased after digestion.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marina Reguero, Marta Gomez de Cedron, Aranzazu Sierra-Ramirez, Pablo Jose Fernandez-Marcos, Guillermo Reglero, Jose Carlos Quintela, Ana Ramirez de Molina
Summary: Obesity is associated with chronic inflammation and metabolic disorders. A Mediterranean diet and pomegranate extract (PomE) can reduce inflammation and improve metabolic symptoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nurulfarah Adilah Rosmahadi, Hemamalini Rawindran, Jun Wei Lim, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak, Jiawei Wang, Boredi Silas Chidi, Chii-Dong Ho, Eman Alaaeldin Abdelfattah, Sze Mun Lam, Jin Chung Sin
Summary: One economical approach to harvesting mature microalgal biomass is through the attached growth system. This study found that spent coffee grounds can serve as a support material for Chlorella vulgaris sp. microalgae, enhancing the attached microalgal growth. Additionally, a specific photoperiod regime with a dark period cycle of 4 hours per day resulted in the maximum microalgal density, allowing the attached microalgae to strengthen their mixotrophic growth and accumulate a significant amount of lipid.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Stephen D. Worrall, Jiawei Wang, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak
Summary: Aqueous biphasic systems (ABS) based on ethyl lactate are novel green solvent systems that can replace hazardous organic solvents. Two empirical models and an artificial neural network were developed to predict the binodal curves of these systems based on the properties of the salt and molecular interactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helena Marcos-Pasero, Elena Aguilar-Aguilar, Gonzalo Colmenarejo, Ana Ramirez de Molina, Guillermo Reglero, Viviana Loria-Kohen
Summary: The present study aimed to describe the main lifestyle characteristics and their possible association with nutritional status in a group of schoolchildren. The results showed a significant association between schoolchildren's nutritional status and energy balance, Mediterranean Diet Quality Index score, and the availability of TV or other technological devices in their room. The number of daily dairy servings had a protective effect against excess weight.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Esperanza Guerrero-Hurtado, Alba Gutierrez-Docio, Rebeca Fiedorowicz, Esperanza Molla, Guillermo Reglero, Marin Prodanov
Summary: This study provides a reliable answer to the mechanism of proanthocyanidin separation in the nonpolar/polar solvent system of NP-HPLC. The precipitation/redissolution mechanism governs the separation of proanthocyanidins, while the classic adsorption/partition mechanism is responsible for the separation of monomer species. Additionally, the study highlights other factors that affect the analysis of proanthocyanidins by NP-HPLC and provides guidelines for its durable and reproducible use.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Malgorzata Ewa Zakrzewska, Yegor Borovkov, Ana Brandao Paninho, Zeljko Petrovski, Vesna Najdanovic-Visak, Ana Vital Morgado Nunes
Summary: Accurate measurement and prediction of phase behavior are crucial for optimizing chemical processes. In this study, the high-pressure behavior of components in a cyclic carbonate synthesis process directly from CO2 and bio-based alcohols was investigated. The solubility of certain compounds in the CO2-rich phase was determined, and the influence of an ionic liquid as a solvent on solubility was examined. This knowledge will be valuable for designing chemical conversions of carbon dioxide.
JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohamad Rais Hasan, Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah, Mustapha Nor Afizah, Mohd Sabri Mohd Ghazali, Mohd Adzahan Noranizan
Summary: This study evaluates the efficacy of ultrasound in the extraction process of calcium hydroxyapatite (HAp). The findings show that low-intensity and moderate-intensity ultrasonication reduce the whiteness index and yield of HAp, while high-intensity ultrasonication reduces particle size and improves crystallinity.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Barbara Flaibam, Rosana Goldbeck
Summary: This study evaluated the possibility of extracting proteins and obtaining hydrolysates from non-animal agro-industrial waste using enzymes for the production of cultured meat inputs. Results showed that the application of enzymes can maximize the use of protein from these wastes, providing a low-cost and environmentally friendly route with nutritional potential for cultured meat.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Robson Costa de Sousa, Ariany Binda Silva Costa, Marcos Daniel Martins Freitas, Maisa Tonon Bitti Perazzini, Hugo Perazzini
Summary: This study investigated the drying kinetics of black pepper through experimental and mathematical modeling approaches. The models developed provided valuable insights into the coupling between heat and mass transfers during the drying process, and accurately described the drying behavior of black pepper.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ali Nikkhah, Hasan Nikkhah, Amir Shahbazi, Mona Kamelan Zargar Zarin, Duygu Beykal Iz, Mohammad-Taghi Ebadi, Mohammad Fakhroleslam, Burcu Beykal
Summary: Cumin and eucalyptus essential oils were enriched to meet ISO standards using a dynamic fractional distillation process. The optimization results showed low operating costs and potential for improving process efficiency.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sakshi Gupta, Gargi Ghoshal
Summary: A study was conducted to prepare green gram protein hydrogel enriched with curcumin and evaluate its physicochemical properties. The results showed that the hydrogel had high encapsulation efficiency, swelling capacity, and antioxidant property. Furthermore, applying the hydrogel as a coating on tomatoes and apples proved to be effective.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Calvin Lo, Rene H. Wijffels, Michel H. M. Eppink
Summary: This study developed a novel strategy to separate dissolved oils from imidazole/hexanoic acid mixture and regenerate the solvent using polar antisolvents. By adding small amounts of water and methanol, high recovery of lipids was achieved, while ethanol required a large amount and caused solvent dilution.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Manoj Sawale, Patnarin Benyathiar, Pablo Coronel, Ajay Rawat, Josip Simunovic, Ferhan Ozadali, Dharmendra K. Mishra
Summary: Microwave and ohmic heating are popular choices for aseptic processing due to their rapid heating capabilities and better product quality. This study aims to find an alternative approach to simulate processing conditions by modeling and validating the process using surrogate particles and microorganisms. A mathematical model was used to simulate heat transfer in fluid and solid particles. The process was validated using simulated particles and surrogate microorganisms, with magnetic implants in spherical particles to measure residence time distribution. The microwave aseptic system was successfully validated for producing shelf-stable particulate food products.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2024)
