Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohamed F. A. Elazab, Abdelgayed M. Younes, Alkhateib Y. Gaafar, Alaa Z. Abu-Bryka, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim
Summary: The immune-suppressed model of Nile tilapia can be induced by intraperitoneal injection of Cyclophosphamide at a dosage of 200 mg/kg BW, leading to significant decreases in various immune-related parameters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Qi Li, Zhiqiang Zhang, Weiqi Fan, Yongxiong Huang, Jinzhong Niu, Guoling Luo, Xinchao Liu, Yu Huang, Jichang Jian
Summary: The study identified a lect2 gene from Nile tilapia (On-lect2) and characterized its roles in the fish's immune response against bacterial infection. On-LECT2 plays important functions in promoting inflammation, reducing tissue damages, and improving survival rate of Nile tilapia during bacterial infection, with the highest transcriptional levels in the liver.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amanda Rodrigues dos Santos Magnabosco, Ester Inacio Damiao Quinova, Matheus Victor Viana de Melo, Paulo Eduardo da Silva Bastos, Thamiris Pinheiro Santos, Ivanildo Inacio da Silva Junior, Andre Lucas Correa de Andrade, Renata Meireles Oliveira Padilha, Jadson Freitas da Silva, Fabricio Bezerra de Sa, Marilia Ribeiro Sales Cadena, Pabyton Goncalves Cadena
Summary: This study developed a food additive for sex reversal of Nile tilapia using a simple nanoemulsion, which successfully induced sex reversal in tilapia with promising results.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sven Wuertz, Cem Hinrich Pahl, Werner Kloas
Summary: Commercially produced black soldier flies have potential as a fish meal substitute, especially when utilizing agricultural by-products and waste. Different substrates used for the cultivation of the flies significantly affect their growth and meal quality, but when incorporated in isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets, there were no significant differences in the growth performance of the fish.
Article
Fisheries
Lan Li, Along Gao, Jianlin Chen, Yang Lei, Liting Wu, Jianmin Ye
Summary: The study identified a CD5 homologue in Nile tilapia, named OnCD5, which plays a crucial role in immune function, especially highly expressed in B lymphocytes.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tong Wang, Nannan Zhou, Junyi He, Zhenzhen Hao, Chentao Zhou, Yidi Du, Zhenyu Du, Xiaoyun Su, Meiling Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether xylanase can alleviate the adverse effects on the gut barrier induced by soybean meal in Nile tilapia and to explore the possible mechanism. The results showed that dietary xylanase improved intestinal morphology and decreased the concentration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in serum by inhibiting the perk/atf4 signaling pathway and up-regulating the expression of mucin2 (MUC2), which enhanced the gut barrier function of Nile tilapia.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Song Liu, Nan Zhang, Zhifang Liang, Er-chao Li, Yong Wang, Shijie Zhang, Jiliang Zhang
Summary: Exposure to Butylparaben (BuP) induces darker skin pigmentation in Nile tilapia by interfering with melanin synthesis genes and neurotransmitter levels. BuP inhibits phototransduction from the retina to the brain, resulting in increased melanin synthesis and decreased opsin expression.
Article
Fisheries
Qi Li, Baijian Jiang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Yongxiong Huang, Zhou Xu, Xinjin Chen, Yu Huang, Jichang Jian
Summary: Substance P plays a crucial role in the immune response to acute bacterial infection in fish, promoting pyroptosis, suppressing inflammation, and improving survival rate.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Xing Li, Baijian Jiang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Meiling Huang, Jiamin Feng, Yongxiong Huang, Kwaku Amoah, Yu Huang, Jichang Jian
Summary: This study discovered an IL8 gene from Nile tilapia and found that it plays a crucial role in acute bacterial infections. The gene codes for 94 amino acids and is highly expressed in the head-kidney tissue and induced by Streptococcus agalactiae and Aeromonas hydrophila. In vitro experiments showed that IL8 regulates various immune processes and promotes inflammation. These findings are significant for further understanding the protective effects of IL8 in bony fish against bacterial infections.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
A. I. G. Raposo, F. Soares, L. E. C. Conceicao, L. M. P. Valente, T. S. Silva
Summary: Mathematical models can be used to estimate the body composition of fish without sacrificing animals. In this study, Nile tilapia body composition data were collected from 138 scientific publications, and predictive models were developed using different combinations of models and calibration methods. The results showed that model predictions are influenced by the type of model, calibration method, and amount of calibration data available. The best predictive models for Nile tilapia body composition were the allometric model and a robust hybrid model, both calibrated assuming multiplicative error.
Article
Fisheries
Trong Quoc Trinh, Seth Koranteng Agyakwah, Hooi Ling Khaw, John A. H. Benzie, Felix K. Y. Attipoe
Summary: The study demonstrated significant differences in growth performance between GIFT and Akosombo strains, with GIFT showing strong growth performance in an equatorial West African environment. Additionally, there was no significant difference in survival rate between the different strains.
Article
Fisheries
Mohammad Hossein Khanjani, Moslem Sharifinia
Summary: The research findings indicate that light has a significant impact on body composition, growth performance, and visceral organ enzyme activity of Nile tilapia in the biofloc system. The presence of light improves carcass quality and activity of digestive and hepatic enzymes, leading to better growth and survival rates for the fish.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Hu, Liu-Jiang Meng, Han-Dan Liu, Yan-Shuo Guo, Wen-Chang Liu, Hong-Xin Tan, Guo-Zhi Luo
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the potential effects of microplastics (MPs) on aquaculture organisms in biofloc systems. The results showed that MPs had minimal impact on water quality, fish growth, and digestive enzyme activity, but significantly affected the liver, muscle composition, and antioxidant response of the fish. However, MPs did not have a significant influence on the microbial communities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Le Zhang, Hong-Xia Wu, Wei-Jie Li, Fang Qiao, Wen-Bing Zhang, Zhen-Yu Du, Mei-Ling Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of replacing soybean meal with yellow mealworm meal at different proportions on the flesh quality of Nile tilapia. The results showed that when the replacement ratio reached 30% and 45%, the muscle protein and lipid content significantly decreased. The hardness, gumminess, and proportion of thin myofibers in the fillets also increased in the 45% replacement group.
Article
Fisheries
Uthpala Padeniya, D. Allen Davis, Mark R. Liles, Stacey A. LaFrentz, Benjamin R. LaFrentz, Craig A. Shoemaker, Benjamin H. Beck, Daniel E. Wells, Timothy J. Bruce
Summary: Biofloc technology is a rearing technique that maintains water quality by manipulating carbon and nitrogen levels. This study evaluated the use of two probiotics in a biofloc system for Nile tilapia culture and found that probiotics can be beneficial as a dietary supplement for tilapia reared in biofloc systems.
JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sabrine Zghal, Ilyes Jedidi, Marc Cretin, Sophie Cerneaux, Makki Abdelmouleh
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ibtissem Chriaa, Abdelwaheb Trigui, Mustapha Karkri, Ilyes Jedidi, Makki Abdelmouleh, Chokri Boudaya
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Ibtissem Chriaa, Mustapha Karkri, Abdelwaheb Trigui, Ilyes Jedidi, Makki Abdelmouleh, Chokri Boudaya
Summary: This study overcomes the limitations of phase change materials in thermal conductivity and liquid leakage through a stabilization-form solution. By utilizing Hexadecane as PCM, SEBS trTblock copolymer, LDPE, and EG, the researchers successfully prepared form-stable composites with improved heat transfer capabilities. Testing showed no hexadecane leakage at a 75% mass fraction, surpassing values reported in the literature.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mohamed S. Azaza, Saber A. Saidi, Mohamed N. Dhraief, Abdelfattah EL-feki
Article
Fisheries
G. Sara, M. C. Mangano, M. Berlino, L. Corbari, M. Lucchese, G. Milisenda, S. Terzo, M. S. Azaza, J. M. F. Babarro, R. Bakiu, B. R. Broitman, A. H. Buschmann, R. Christofoletti, A. Deidun, Y. Dong, J. Galdies, B. Glamuzina, O. Luthman, P. Makridis, A. J. A. Nogueira, M. G. Palomo, R. Dineshram, G. Rilov, P. Sanchez-Jerez, H. Sevgili, M. Troell, K. Y. AbouelFadl, M. N. Azra, P. Britz, C. Brugere, E. Carrington, I Celic, F. Choi, C. Qin, T. Dobroslavic, P. Galli, D. Giannetto, J. Grabowski, M. J. H. Lebata-Ramos, P. T. Lim, Y. Liu, S. M. Llorens, G. Maricchiolo, S. Mirto, M. Pecarevic, N. Ragg, E. Ravagnan, D. Saidi, K. Schultz, M. Shaltout, C. Solidoro, S. H. Tan, V Thiyagarajan, B. Helmuth
Summary: The rapid global spread of COVID-19 and other anthropogenic threats such as global climate change are posing significant economic challenges to the aquaculture sector. A positive correlation between the impacts of the pandemic and anthropogenic stressors was detected, with different effects on various parts of the supply chain. The use of integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) methods may enhance resilience to multiple stressors, providing different market options during the COVID-19 pandemic.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. C. Mangano, M. Berlino, L. Corbari, G. Milisenda, M. Lucchese, S. Terzo, M. Bosch-Belmar, M. S. Azaza, J. M. F. Babarro, R. Bakiu, B. R. Broitman, A. H. Buschmann, R. Christofoletti, Y. Dong, B. Glamuzina, O. Luthman, P. Makridis, A. J. A. Nogueira, M. G. Palomo, R. Dineshram, P. Sanchez-Jerez, H. Sevgili, M. Troell, K. Y. AbouelFadl, M. N. Azra, P. Britz, E. Carrington, I Celic, F. Choi, C. Qin, M. A. Dionisio, T. Dobroslavic, P. Galli, D. Giannetto, J. H. Grabowski, B. Helmuth, M. J. H. Lebata-Ramos, P. T. Lim, Y. Liu, S. M. Llorens, S. Mirto, M. Pecarevic, C. Pita, N. Ragg, E. Ravagnan, D. Saidi, K. Schultz, M. Shaltout, S. H. Tan, V Thiyagarajan, G. Sara
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant and widespread impacts on the aquaculture supply chain, prompting a rapid global assessment to evaluate the effects. Stakeholder perceptions were surveyed to analyze potential issues and solutions in various production stages.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ilyes Jedidi, Marc Cretin, Sophie Cerneaux, Mohammed Saif Al Saidi, Sulaiman Al-Isaee, Didier Cot, Makki Abdelmouleh
Summary: This paper discusses the preparation of an asymmetric microfiltration carbon membrane made of mineral coal powder and phenolic resin. The membrane material displayed a hydrophobic character, but oxidation treatment increased its hydrophilic character, resulting in improved permeability and industrial wastewater filtration performance. The retention of organic matter and divalent ions in the wastewater was also significant.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatma Njeh, Morched Hamza, Ines Bouaziz, Ridha Abdelhedi, Makki Abdelmouleh
Summary: This research work focuses on the extraction of cellulosic fibers from Tunisian olive sawdust through alkaline treatment and investigates the structure and adsorption properties of the obtained cellulosic substrates. The results indicate that alkaline treatment improves the accessibility of the cellulosic support and demonstrates an adsorption capacity for organic dyes. These findings suggest that the extracted cellulosic fibers may serve as a promising adsorbent for organic dye removal from aqueous solutions.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sabrine Zghal, Ilyes Jedidi, Marc Cretin, Sophie Cerneaux, Didier Cot, Serge Lagerge, Stefano Deabate, Makki Abdelmouleh
Summary: The graphite carbon/carbon nanotubes electrode showed high efficiency and reusability in the electro-Fenton process for the degradation and mineralization of Acid Orange 7, particularly when combined with the addition of ferrocene powder as a catalyst.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Firas Krichen, Siwar Walha, Makki Abdelmouleh
Summary: This study visualized and quantified the intermolecular interactions related to hydrogen bonds and van der Waals interactions in cellulose crystals I alpha and I beta, showing diversity in crystal structures due to the hydrogen atom positions of O6 and O-2 hydroxyl groups. Hydrogen bonding is more favored in model (A) than in model (B), impacting the crystal packaging of cellulose crystals.
CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sabrine Zghal, Ilyes Jedidi, Marc Cretin, Sophie Cerneaux, Makki Abdelmouleh
Summary: The study focuses on the adsorption efficiency of new carbon/CNT composites in removing Rhodamine B dye from dye-contaminated wastewater. The presence of carbon nanotubes increases the active sites for dye removal and improves the adsorption behavior. The Freundlich isotherm model is the best fit for the experimental data, and the mechanisms for dye removal using carbon composite are predicted.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abdelwaheb Trigui, Makki Abdelmouleh
Summary: Phase change materials (PCMs) are effective thermal energy storage technology for utilizing solar heat and optimizing energy consumption in buildings. The poor heat transfer and shape stabilization of PCMs hinder their widespread practical use. This article focuses on the application of shape stabilization method by adding copper microparticles to organic PCMs to form phase change composites (PCC). The PCCs exhibit enhanced thermal conductivity and shape stability during phase transition, making them suitable for practical application in thermal energy storage and management.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Moez Souissi, Abdelwaheb Trigui, Ilyes Jedidi, Mohamed Sahbi Loukil, Makki Abdelmouleh
Summary: This study produced new types of bio-composite phase change materials (BCPCM) with improved thermal properties using spent ground coffee powder (C), beeswax (W), and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). It was found that ground coffee effectively combined with natural wax and LDPE. The use of waste coffee grounds improved the thermal stability of BCPCM. The addition of LDPE reduced the melting time and improved the thermal energy storage reaction time.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdelwaheb Trigui, Makki Abdelmouleh, Chokri Boudaya
Summary: Thermal Energy Storage (TES) technologies based on Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have promoted the development of clean and renewable energy. However, the application of organic PCMs is limited due to their low thermal conductivities and liquid leakage during phase transition. In this study, copper oxide (CuO) microparticles were added to enhance thermal performance and shape-stabilized composite PCMs (SSPCMs) were prepared. The results showed that the addition of CuO increased the degradation temperature and weight loss temperature of the composites. There was no leakage or impairment of the composite PCM during the heating and cooling processes. The presence of CuO microparticles reduced the supercooling effect and increased the energy storage/release capacity of the SSPCM composites.