Article
Engineering, Environmental
Orhan Kelleci, Deniz Aydemir, Ertugrul Altuntas, Rifat Kurt, Ahmet Oztel, Huseyin Yorur, Abdullah Istek
Summary: This study investigated the properties of PLA and PHB biopolymer composites reinforced with thermally treated wood flour and determined the formulations with optimum properties using multi-criteria decision-making methods. The addition of both thermally treated and untreated wood flour slightly increased the density and decreased the mechanical properties of the composites. However, it improved the thermal stability. The study concluded that the neat PLA sample had the best properties.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Srinivasan Kandaswamy, Venkatesa Murthy Swarupa, Souvik Sur, Gautam Choubey, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Ruby Mishra
Summary: This article discusses the viability of using cashew nutshell liquid biodiesel (CNSLBD) as an alternative energy source. The findings suggest that CNSLBD has the potential to benefit both the cashew nut industry and the energy industry.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ermelinda Bloise, Maria Rosaria Lazzoi, Lucia Mergola, Roberta Del Sole, Giuseppe Mele
Summary: Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a byproduct of the cashew industry, is an important natural source of phenolic compounds that can be used as an alternative to synthetic substances in various industrial applications. The unique functional groups of CNSL components allow for the design of interesting nanostructures with tunable properties for bioactive applications.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xuan Zhou, Fei Fu, Minggui Shen, Qiaoguang Li, He Liu, Zhanqian Song
Summary: Polybenzoxazine resin (PBz) is a new type of thermosetting resin with flexible molecular design, excellent thermal stability, and mechanical properties, making it potential for applications in aerospace, anti-corrosion, antibacterial, and other fields. Unlike traditional resins, PBz can be made using natural renewable resources and has made breakthroughs in raw material sources and performance improvement.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mariana Sisconeto Bisinotto, Daniele Cristina da Silva, Luciana de Carvalho Fino, Fernando Moreira Simabuco, Rosangela Maria Neves Bezerra, Adriane Elisabete Costa Antunes, Maria Teresa Bertoldo Pacheco
Summary: Cashew nuts, mainly consumed as snacks, have gained interest in broken kernels for their added value. The study evaluated the antioxidant capacity and potential prebiotic effect of defatted cashew nut flour through simulated gastrointestinal digestion, showing significant increase in antioxidant capacity in the soluble digested fraction and potential prebiotic effect in the insoluble digested fraction. The high protein content and presence of antioxidant peptides make defatted cashew nut flour a promising functional food ingredient.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiawei Li, Chengyu Hong, Mengsong Liu, Yongquan Wang, Yutong Song, Ruixue Zhai, Jiaqi Zhang, Chao Zhou
Summary: In this study, renewable polyols were incorporated into the anionic cashew nut shell oil-based WPU network through molecular structure design. The modified WPU films exhibited remarkable improvements in tensile strength, glass transition temperature, UV resistance, water resistance, and corrosion resistance. This work presents a novel strategy for developing high-performance bio-based WPU, showing promising potential in various applications.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sandra-Yaneth Gaitan-Jimenez, Luz-Patricia Restrepo-Sanchez, Fabian Parada-Alfonso, Carlos-Eduardo Narvaez-Cuenca
Summary: Cashew nut-shell liquid (CNSL) and its components have the potential to act as natural antioxidants, with cardols and cardanols being effective antioxidants for soybean oil.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tabata Larissa Correa Peres, Felipe Vahl Ribeiro, Arthur Behenck Aramburu, Kelvin Techera Barbosa, Andrey Pereira Acosta, Andre Luiz Missio, Mahbube Subhani, Rafael de Avila Delucis
Summary: Developing a new type of polyurethane adhesive from a mixture of castor oil and crude glycerin is crucial for addressing the shortcomings of conventional options. The resulting adhesive shows promising environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and performance in wood bonding applications.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yijun Liu, Leshi Li, Qiuyu Xia, Lijing Lin
Summary: Cashew nut kernel oil (CNKO) was analyzed for its lipid species, composition, and relative content using UPLC-TOF-MS/MS. The physicochemical properties, functional group structure, and oxidation stability of CNKO at different pressing temperatures were characterized. The results showed that CNKO mainly consisted of oleic acid, linoleic acid, stearic acid, and palmitic acid. The pressing temperature had a significant effect on the physicochemical properties and oxidative stability of CNKO. This study provided basic data for cashew kernel processing, quality evaluation, and functional studies.
Article
Allergy
Arnon Elizur, Michael Y. Appel, Liat Nachshon, Michael B. Levy, Naama Epstein-Rigbi, Yael Koren, Marie Holmqvist, Helena Porsch, Jonas Lidholm, Michael R. Goldberg
Summary: Cashew OIT desensitizes most cashew-allergic patients and cross-desensitizes to pistachio. Safety is similar to OIT for other foods.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hongwei Wu, Qing Li, Haolin Yu, Minmin Gu, Yudie Wang, Chensen Xu, Zhixin Liao
Summary: This work explores an eco-friendly approach to extracting cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) and refining cardanol from cashew nuts produced in Hainan, China. CNS, which is usually considered waste from agricultural processing, can be extracted into valuable CNSL using solvent extraction or supercritical CO2 extraction. The composition of extracted CNSL varies with different conditions, and less polar solvents extract more CNSL. Supercritical CO2 extraction also shows superior performance in CNSL extraction as an environmentally friendly method. CNSL from Hainan cashew nuts contains a high amount of anacardic acid. The extracted CNSL can be decarboxylated and separated to obtain a mixture of cardanol consisting of four olefins with different numbers of double bonds. Cardanol can be converted to saturated cardanol and high purity cardanol monoene through catalytic hydrogenation and catalytic transfer hydrogenation, respectively. Both saturated cardanol and cardanol monoene have promising prospects due to their chemical structure.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. B. Costa, M. C. P. Rogerio, M. S. S. Carneiro, L. C. Muniz, E. P. Brasil, A. R. Araujo, R. M. Fontenele, N. J. M. Batista
Summary: Cashew nut meal (CNM) can be a beneficial feed supplement for lambs, increasing protein and energy intake while improving nitrogen balance. However, using CNM at levels above 7% in the total mixed ration may reduce fiber digestibility.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Przemyslaw Paczkowski, Andrzej Puszka, Malgorzata Miazga-Karska, Grazyna Ginalska, Barbara Gawdzik
Summary: This study investigates the antibacterial properties of wood-resin composites by incorporating silver nanoparticles, which exhibit anti-biofilm potency against various pathogens. The results show that nanosilver leads to bacterial death and enhances the mechanical, thermomechanical properties, and gloss of the resin in the composites.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Amanda Rodrigues Leal, Ana Paula Dionisio, Fernando Antonio Pinto de Abreu, Gilleno Ferreira de Oliveira, Idila Maria da Silva Araujo, Hilton Cesar Rodrigues Magalhaes, Andressa Barbosa Leite, Emilly Kaiane Maia da Silva, Ronaldo Ferreira do Nascimento, Helio Oliveira do Nascimento, Paulo Henrique Machado de Sousa
Summary: This study assessed the impact of kernel grade on the physicochemical quality, fatty acids, and volatile compounds of cashew nut oil. The broken kernel oils showed similar or superior quality to the whole kernel oil, especially samples B3 and P3. The oils from less intact nuts showed high proportions of monounsaturated fatty acids and higher proportions of volatile compounds not derived from oxidation in sample P3. This study expands the possibility of valorizing lower commercial value cashew nuts by producing oil with adequate quality for consumption.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sivakumar Pandian, Patel Chintan Dahyalal, Shanker Krishna, S. Hari, Deepalakshmi Subramanian
Summary: The study found that flow improvers made from cheap, reasonable resources such as CNSL are more effective than conventional additives, as they are cost-effective and eco-friendly.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
