Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Robabeh Taghizadeh Borujeni, Ahmad Akbari, Abdulsalim Gharehbaii, Arash Yunessnia Lehi
Summary: In this study, membrane processes were utilized to concentrate and prepare natural dye powder from Reseda luteola L. The dye powders were successfully used to dye wool fibers with excellent color strength and light fastness. The rubbing and staining fastness of the samples were also outstanding, while the washing fastness indicated moderate to good stability.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jinlong Wang, Xiaobin Tang, Xiaoxiang Cheng, Jiajian Xing, Hesong Wang, Guibai Li, Heng Liang
Summary: The electrolysis method can effectively control fouling of ceramic UF membranes, soften NF concentrate, and remove organic pollutants. Moreover, crystals generated during electrolysis can form a dynamic barrier to prevent organic matter from contaminating the membrane surface.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Luca Mazzaferro, Samuel J. Lounder, Ayse Asatekin
Summary: The limited chemistries of membranes on the market restrict their applications in various separations. This study introduces a new class of membrane materials based on self-assembly of random polyampholyte amphiphilic copolymers, which exhibit excellent permeability, selectivity, and fouling resistance. The membranes feature ionic nanodomains as nanochannels for water permeation, surrounded by hydrophobic nanodomains to maintain structural integrity. Precise control over selectivity is achieved by designing the copolymers, enabling a wide range of applications in wastewater treatment and chemical separations.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhenzhen Zhang, Md. Mushfequr Rahman, Barbara Bajer, Nico Scharnagl, Volker Abetz
Summary: In this study, a series of porous membranes with different effective pore sizes were successfully prepared using a membrane post-modification technique. The excellent separation performance was demonstrated by separating organic molecules of 1-2 nm in size.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tiina Pohler, Andreas Mautner, Andrea Aguilar-Sanchez, Bjoern Hansmann, Vesa Kunnari, Antti Gronroos, Ville Rissanen, Gilberto Siqueira, Aji P. Mathew, Tekla Tammelin
Summary: The application of plant-derived nanoscale cellulosic materials in water purification membranes is gaining interest. A roll-to-roll membrane modification approach using thin submicron nanocellulose coatings was used to manufacture anti-biofouling membranes with size and charge dependent selectivity. The coated membranes showed high rejection levels and were able to withstand high filtration pressure.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui-Bo Yu, Xian-Qiu Zhang, Xue Han, Zhen-Zhen Yang, Ya-Wen Zhou, Wen Ding, Ming-Xia Du
Summary: This study investigated the membrane fouling caused by residual aluminum in nanofiltration systems and found that ultrafiltration pretreatment was an effective method to control the fouling. Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP) was also shown to have an inhibitory effect on aluminum foulants, reducing membrane fouling to some extent. The combined process of coagulation-ultrafiltration was recommended as an ideal way to prevent membrane fouling caused by residual aluminum.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shushan Yuan, Zhaohuan Mai, Zhao Yang, Pengrui Jin, Gang Zhang, Junyong Zhu, Hideto Matsuyama, Bart Van der Bruggen
Summary: A novel block copolymer, polyarylene sulfide sulfone/amide tertiary amine (PASS/ATA), with adjustable and uniform pores was designed for membrane fabrication. By oxidizing the groups in the molecular chains, the pore size of the membranes was narrowed down, improving dye rejection and enabling various separations including ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and organic solvent nanofiltration.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel Alexander Mendez, Maria Jose Fabra, Irene Falco, Gloria Sanchez, Paula Aranaz, Ariane Vettorazzi, Albert Ribas-Agusti, Carlos Javier Gonzalez-Navarro, Massimo Castellari, Antonio Martinez-Abad, Amparo Lopez-Rubio
Summary: A bioactive extract was produced from discarded persimmons, with significantly higher phenolic contents obtained from immature fruits. The extract showed antiviral activity, reduced fat content, and cellular ageing without affecting worm development.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yingjie Xu, Jian Zhang, Jinmeng He, Ting Liu, Xiaobing Guo
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the changes in structure and oxidation resistance of ultrasonic degradation products of sugar beet pectin (SBP). The study compared the structural changes and antioxidant activity between SBP and its degradation products. Results showed that the content of alpha-D-1,4-galacturonic acid (GalA) increased to 68.28% as the ultrasonic treatment time increased. The modified SBP showed improved antioxidant capacity and thermal stability after ultrasonic treatment.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qianqian Lan, Chao Feng, Kaiqin Ou, Zicheng Wang, Yong Wang, Tianxi Liu
Summary: This study presents an efficient method for preparing membranes with sub-10-nm pores, allowing tunable separation performances from nanofiltration to tight-ultrafiltration. The nanoporous phenolic membranes exhibit adjustable pore sizes, high permeances, and stable performances in long-term operations, elevated pressures, and acidic conditions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mirjana G. Antov, Milica N. Perovic, Maja M. Milosevic
Summary: Enzymatic hydrolysis of pectin followed by ultrafiltration was used to produce fractions with potent antioxidant capacity. The pectin was isolated from waste sugar beet pulp, and hydrolysis was performed using endo-polygalacturonase. The hydrolysate was processed by ultrafiltration into four fractions of different sizes. The results showed that enzymatic hydrolysis increased the total antioxidant capacity of pectin, and all fractions had higher antioxidant capacity than pectin.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Costas S. Papageorgiou, Stathis Lymberopoulos, Panagiotis Bakas, Dimitris P. Zagklis, Varvara Sygouni, Christakis A. Paraskeva
Summary: This study investigates the use of different combinations of ultrafiltration and nanofiltration membranes in the treatment of olive leaf extracts to increase the production of hydroxytyrosol-enriched solutions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rosmanisah Mohamat, Suriani Abu Bakar, Muqoyyanah, Azmi Mohamed, Siti Nur Elida Aqmar Mohamad Kamal, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Rosiah Rohani, Mohamad Hafiz Mamat, Mohd Khairul Ahmad, Hamdan Hadi Kusuma, Budi Astuti
Summary: This study presents a simplified method for synthesizing graphene oxide (GO) and its utilization in the fabrication of nanofiltration membranes. The results show that the use of surfactants improves the membrane morphology and enhances its hydrophilicity, pure water flux, and dye rejection performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Divya Bajpai Tripathy, Anjali Gupta
Summary: Water contamination is a global crisis that affects millions of people and leads to diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A. Conventional water remediation methods face challenges in removing emerging contaminants and have high cost and environmental impact. Nanomembranes offer a promising solution with advantages such as removing evolving pollutants, low cost, and reduced ecological influence, but there are limitations and concerns about their application and potential environmental impact.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingguo She, Haifu Gao, Ziping Song, Le Shi, Sihua Liu, Jiahui Li, Xiaolong Lu, Chunrui Wu
Summary: This paper reports a nanofiltration membrane (NFM) with improved uniformity and dually charged separation layer, formed on a properly modified poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) substrate by N-methylglucamine (NMG) molecules. The effect of NMG grafting on the structure and performance of PVC UF membranes and NFMs was studied. The results showed that the appropriate grafting of NMG molecules significantly improved the hydrophilicity of PVC UF membrane and enabled the formation of uniform and defect-free dually charged polyamide separation layer.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Roberto Castro-Munoz, Elsa Diaz-Montes, Emilia Gontarek-Castro, Grzegorz Boczkaj, Charis M. Galanakis
Summary: The agro-food sector generates the most waste globally, with most of them coming from the processing of food and beverage products. Current research focuses on using these waste and by products as sources of high-value bioactive compounds and implementing innovative technologies for efficient extraction.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Abdo Hassoun, Abderrahmane Ait-Kaddour, Adnan M. Abu-Mahfouz, Nikheel Bhojraj Rathod, Farah Bader, Francisco J. Barba, Alessandra Biancolillo, Janna Cropotova, Charis M. Galanakis, Anet Rezek Jambrak, Jose M. Lorenzo, Ingrid Mage, Fatih Ozogul, Joe Regenstein
Summary: Climate change, population growth, food waste, and the risk of new disease outbreaks pose significant challenges to food sustainability and global security. Industry 4.0 technologies have emerged as a vital driver for sustainable development, transforming the food industry and offering solutions to these challenges. However, groundbreaking sustainable solutions can only be achieved by combining multiple technologies simultaneously.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Veljko Cucuz, Jelena Cvejic, Ljilja Torovic, Ljiljana Gojkovic-Bukarica, Jelena Acevska, Aneta Dimitrovska, Turki M. S. Aldawoud, Charis M. Galanakis
Summary: The study identified optimal conditions for ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenolic compounds from grape pomace, including solvent concentration, sample/solvent ratio, pH value, extraction temperature, and time. Results showed that these parameters can be modified to achieve desired extraction outcomes based on specific goals such as antioxidant activity or phenolic content.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sherif Shaheen, Charis M. Galanakis, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: Papaya is a tropical fruit known for its nutritional value and health benefits. The seeds and peels of papaya, which account for 20% of the fruit weight, contain valuable chemical constituents such as glucosinolates, lipids, proteins, and dietary fibers. This review outlines the composition of papaya fruit biowastes, their biological functions, and their applications in functional food, bioenergy, and other industries.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hojjat Pashazadeh, Oscar Zannou, Ilkay Koca, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Charis M. Galanakis
Summary: The processing of maize generates a significant amount of maize husks, which contain phenolic compounds that can be encapsulated and utilized in the production of antioxidant-enriched foods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Nikheel Bhojraj Rathod, Nariman Elabed, Fatih Ozogul, Joe M. Regenstein, Charis M. Galanakis, Sulaiman Omar Aljaloud, Salam A. Ibrahim
Summary: This article examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on seafood safety and the potential transmission of the virus through seafood. It discusses measures to safeguard seafood and the positive effects of seafood consumption on immunity.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anum Munir Awan, Arshad Farid, Shefaat Ullah Shah, Dildar Khan, Fiza Ur Rehman, Muhammad Junaid Dar, Tayyaba Iftikhar, Shakira Ghazanfar, Charis M. Galanakis, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq, Kifayat Ullah Shah
Summary: This study successfully developed stabilizer-coated AMH nanocrystals (AMH-NCs) which improved the solubility, dissolution profile, and oral bioavailability of the highly lipophilic drug AMH. The optimized formulation exhibited desirable properties in terms of particle size, zeta potential, and polydispersity index, and demonstrated good stability over a period of three months. In vivo pharmacokinetic study showed that AMH-NCs significantly enhanced the oral bioavailability of AMH compared to the AMH solution.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shafi Ullah, Asif Nawaz, Arshad Farid, Muhammad Shahid Latif, Muhammad Fareed, Shakira Ghazanfar, Charis M. Galanakis, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Majid Alhomrani, Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq
Summary: The study aimed to embed folate-modified chitosan 5FU nanoparticles into calcium alginate beads for colon-targeted delivery. The results showed that the swelling, erosion, and water uptake properties of FA-CS-5FU-NP-Bf beads were significantly higher than those of FA-CS-5FU-NP-Bo beads at simulated intestinal pH.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mahendra P. Singh, Ranjana Himalian, Shabnam Shabir, Ahmad A. Obaid, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Charis M. Galanakis, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Emanuel Vamanu
Summary: In this study, the effects of various plant extracts on the toxicities caused by rotenone in fruit flies were investigated using different parameters. The results showed that certain plant extracts could effectively ameliorate the behavioral and physiological characteristics of fruit flies and provide protection against rotenone-induced toxicities.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Oscar Zannou, Hojjat Pashazadeh, Charis M. Galanakis, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Ilkay Koca
Summary: Sumac is a traditional spice known for its bioactive compounds. The study found that acidic natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) combined with homogenate or ultrasound-assisted extraction techniques were effective in recovering phenolic compounds from sumac. The acidic NADESs exhibited higher extraction efficiency compared to conventional solvents.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Darija Sazdanic, Milica A. Krstonosic, Dejan Cirin, Jelena Cvejic, Abdulhakeem Alamri, Charis M. Galanakis, Veljko Krstonosic
Summary: This study investigated the potential of eleven non-ionic surfactants belonging to poloxamer, Brij, Triton, and Tween subgroups for the extraction of polyphenols from red grape pomace. The results showed that surfactants with longer oxyethylene chains provided greater efficiency (Brij S20 and poloxamer 407). It was also found that the chemical structure of surfactants influenced the solubilization mechanism of polyphenols.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sumeyra Onder, Asli Can Karaca, Beraat Ozcelik, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Salam A. Ibrahim, Charis M. Galanakis
Summary: This study analyzed the amino-acid profile, secondary structure, and physicochemical and functional properties of proteins from Anatolian chickpea landraces. The study also aimed to determine the relationship between amino-acid composition and physicochemical and functional properties. The results showed that aspartic acid and glutamic acid were the dominant amino acids, and the proteins lacked methionine. The dominant secondary structure was beta-sheet, and the isolates exhibited different properties such as denaturation temperature, surface charge, solubility, water holding capacity, oil-holding capacity, emulsion capacity, emulsifying activity, and stability indices.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Charis M. M. Galanakis
Summary: In recent years, the world has faced multiple crises, including climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russian-Ukrainian war, which have had a significant impact on the food sector. To address the challenges posed by these crises, it is crucial to transform food systems and increase their resilience and sustainability. This requires the cooperation and involvement of all actors within the supply chain, as well as the adoption of proactive measures such as food safety, circular economy principles, digitalization, and inclusivity. Modernizing food production and developing shorter, domestic supply chains are also key to achieving food resilience and security.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Naeem, Taniya Iqbal, Muhammad Yousuf, Zarqa Nawaz, Sajjad Hussain, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Charis M. Galanakis, Atif Ali
Summary: In this study, the solubility and permeability of Osthole-loaded microemulsion were enhanced, leading to increased bioavailability. The microemulsion preparation demonstrated good stability and non-irritating properties, making it a promising carrier for transdermal delivery of Osthole.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Abdo Hassoun, Fatma Boukid, Fatih Ozogul, Abderrahmane Ait-Kaddour, Jose Miguel Soriano, Jose M. Lorenzo, Rosa Perestrelo, Charis M. Galanakis, Gioacchino Bono, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Zuhaib Bhat, Slim Smaoui, Anet Rezek Jambrak, Jose S. Camaraj
Summary: This review discusses the interplay between food packaging, food waste, and sustainability. It briefly summarizes common strategies used in food packaging and emphasizes the significance of nanobiotechnology, smart sensors, and other Industry 4.0 innovations. Consumer acceptance of novel packaging materials/technologies is also mentioned, and conclusions are drawn.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
R. Diaz-Alvarez, S. Carpentieri, G. Ferrari, G. Pataro, L. Segura-Ponce
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of high voltage electrical discharge (HVED) on the freeze-drying process of blueberries, and found that HVED pretreatment can enhance freeze-drying rates and improve the quality of the final product.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
V. I. Tuzhilkin, S. M. Petrov, N. M. Podgornova, N. D. Lukin
Summary: The study aims to simulate the process of isobaric evaporative crystallization of sucrose and propose a three-stage crystallization technology for semi-continuous boiling of massecuites. Through computer simulation and experimental verification, optimal parameters were determined to enhance the efficiency of crystallization.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Seong Hwan Yu, Do-Yeong Kim, Youjin Baek, Hyeon Gyu Lee
Summary: This study investigated the effects of nanoencapsulation and gel incorporation on the antioxidant activity, stability, and release profile of curcumin. The results showed that CUR-loaded nanoparticles and CUR NPs-filled gelatin-genipin gels had significantly higher antioxidant activity, stability, and in vitro release profile compared to free CUR. The GL/GP-CUR NPs exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and increased stability, while the CUR NPs had a faster release rate. These findings suggest that GL/GP-CUR NPs have potential as an effective delivery system for CUR in the food industry.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Linlin He, Shihong Hu, Gang Zhang, Xiao Wang, Yanna Zhao, Qingpeng Wang, Min Liu, Zhengping Wang, Prakash Sangeeta, Zhuang Ding
Summary: This study developed solid microcapsules containing co-loaded vitamin B12 and D3 using a W1/O/W2 emulsions and spray-drying method. The addition of polysaccharides as co-encapsulants improved the morphological characteristics, encapsulation efficiency, storage stability, and gastrointestinal simulation of the microcapsules. The electrostatic bonding with chitosan and multilayer protection from the W1/O/W2 structure contributed to the high encapsulation efficiency of vitB12. Incorporating polysaccharides into W2 enhanced the particle integrity of the dried powders and improved the retention rate and encapsulation efficiency of vitamins. Sodium carboxymethylcellulose showed the best protection for vitB12 and lower degradation rates for vitD3, while sodium alginate exhibited controlled release and the highest cumulative release under simulated gastric and intestinal conditions, respectively.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ehsan Nasrnia, Morteza Sadeghi, Ali Raeisi Isa-Abadi, Seyed Ahmad Mireei
Summary: A novel mathematical model considering the concept of glass transition was developed for rice intermittent drying process. The model utilized the real 3D body-fitted geometry of rice kernel and was validated through experiments. The glass transition behavior of the rice kernels and the distributions of temperature and moisture at each stage were analyzed.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Haoran Pang, Jiaqing Xie, Xiaoyu Meng, Ruqian Sun, Jun Chen, Chengli Guo, Tianfeng Zhou
Summary: A portable organophosphorus pesticide detection device equipped with microfluidic and luminol composite nanofibers was developed in this study. By optimizing the microfluidic chip design and the mass fraction of luminol particles, efficient detection of pesticide residues was achieved.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
J. Munoz-Postigo, E. M. Valero, M. A. Martinez-Domingo, F. J. Lara, J. L. Nieves, J. Romero, J. Hernandez-Andres
Summary: This paper presents a workflow for classifying the maturity of bell peppers using hyperspectral imaging and machine learning. The approach utilizes spectral reflectance to determine the number of maturity stages and employs optimized bands for accurate classification, achieving satisfactory results.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Artem Skrypnik, Sascha Heitkam, Christoph Gerstenberg, Eric Morelle, Christopher McHardy, Cornelia Rauh
Summary: The rheological properties of food play a crucial role in the physical interaction between food and the mouth during chewing and swallowing. This study focuses on the compression of liquid foams to simulate the idealized swallowing process and investigates the flow conditions and their impact on foam properties. The results provide insights into the haptic perception in the mouth during swallowing.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chaojie Mo, Luciano Navarini, Furio Suggi Liverani, Marco Ellero
Summary: This study investigates the effects of swelling on espresso extraction by incorporating a particle-level swelling model into a one-dimensional bed-level extraction model. The results show that swelling only slightly affects the yield and strength at a fixed flow rate, but considerably enhances the strength at a fixed pressure drop. The finer the coffee particles, the more pronounced the enhancement. It is suggested that better control of yield and strength can be achieved by fixing the flow rate in an espresso machine. It is also indicated that numerical extraction simulations, when properly incorporated with relevant physical effects, can be used to predict the extraction kinetics and guide the design and production of espresso machines.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yang Zhong, Yi Lin, Mingxing Yang, Xiaodan Zeng, Dayu Liu, Wenlong Liu, Weijun Chen
Summary: Methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride (MeTHPA) esterified corn starches (MeCS) with degrees of substitution (DS) ranging from 0.0066 to 0.072 were prepared and found to be effective in stabilizing Pickering emulsion. The modification of MeTHPA damaged the crystal structure of corn starch, roughened its surface structure, and increased its contact angle, which were positively correlated with the DS of MeCS. The particle size of MeCS increased and then decreased with increasing DS, with the smallest size observed for MeCS with a DS of 0.072. The Pickering emulsions stabilized by MeCS with a DS of 0.072 exhibited better stability compared to those stabilized by MeCS with lower DS, which can be attributed to their smaller particle size and higher viscosity. MeCS with a DS of 0.072, at a concentration of 3% (w/v), could maintain emulsion stability even after 50 days of storage. These findings suggest that MeCS with appropriate DS and concentration levels could be effective particle stabilizers for Pickering emulsions.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shubhajit Sarkhel, Anupam Roy
Summary: This study developed a vacuum impregnation technique to enhance the micronutrient content and bioavailability in lentils and reduce phytic acid. The results showed that vacuum impregnation led to higher migration of micronutrients and significantly reduced phytic acid without impacting the quality characteristics. The developed process achieved a substantial reduction in phytic acid-to-mineral molar ratio.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
L. J. H. Sweers, C. M. M. Lakemond, V. Fogliano, R. M. Boom, M. Mishyna, J. K. Keppler
Summary: This study investigated the use of microfiltration as a gentle processing technique for decontamination and fractionation of edible insects. The results showed that microfiltration effectively removed contaminants and produced distinct fractions with improved properties.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wanfeng Sun, Yu Sun, Yu Wang, Haomeng He
Summary: In this study, a prediction model for the pelleting performance of multi-component mixed powders was proposed, and it was validated by conducting single pelleting experiments on mixtures of different edible powders.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Saowaluk Taechutrakul, Thananchai Piroonpan, Wanvimol Pasanphan
Summary: This original research developed active polylactic acid (PLA) film strips functionalized with gallic acid (GA) to extend the shelf-life of bananas. The PLA/mPLA-GA film strips exhibited a homogeneous matrix with improved mechanical properties and showed outstanding antioxidant and oxygen scavenging effects. The results suggest that PLA/mPLA-GA film strips show promise as an active bioplastic for extending the shelf-life of bananas and other fruits.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Julien Dupas, Florent Baldeweck, Vincent Meunier
Summary: The flow performance of food powders is crucial in product development, as it can affect the dosing and filling processes. This study investigates the influence of various parameters on the flowability of carbohydrate powders, such as particle size and moisture content.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)