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Agricultural Engineering
Katarzyna Rafinska, Olga Wrona, Aneta Krakowska-Sieprawska, Justyna Walczak-Skierska, Anna Kielbasa, Zbigniew Rafinski, Pawel Pomastowski, Mateusz Kolankowski, Boguslaw Buszewski
Summary: Enzyme-assisted extraction of plant material is a widely used method that allows for the isolation of biologically active compounds. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the efficiency of enzymatic hydrolysis of plant material and the quality of the obtained extracts. The results showed that pectinase was particularly effective in obtaining high-quality extracts with low levels of interfering compounds, resulting in extracts with high utility value.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Fernando Sanchez-Juanes, Noelia Calvo Sanchez, Moncef Belhassen Garcia, Carmen Vieira Lista, Raul Manzano Roman, Rufino Alamo Sanz, Antonio Muro Alvarez, Juan Luis Munoz Bellido
Summary: Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) is a simple, fast, and specific method used for bacterial identification, and has also been shown to be useful for identifying certain parasites and arthropod vectors. Fast, simple, and reliable methods for identifying arthropod vectors are crucial for controlling diseases transmitted by these vectors.
Article
Polymer Science
Molly E. Payne, Oluwapelumi O. Kareem, Kayla Williams-Pavlantos, Chrys Wesdemiotis, Scott M. Grayson
Summary: Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a cost-effective and commercially available polymer with numerous biomedical and material applications. Despite the incomplete understanding of its oxidative degradation products, the end groups and degradation mechanism of PEG can be proposed and examined using various techniques. Monodisperse PEG allows for the identification of degradation behavior compared to narrowly dispersed PEG, showcasing the potential of MALDI-TOF MS, ESI MS2, and selective functionalization reactions in elucidating polymer end groups and degradation mechanisms.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Hugo M. Santos, Luis B. Carvalho, Carlos Lodeiro, Goncalo Martins, Ines L. Gomes, Wilson D. T. Antunes, Vanessa Correia, Maria M. Almeida-Santos, Helena Rebelo-de-Andrade, Antonio P. A. Matos, J. L. Capelo
Summary: This work presents a tutorial on the capabilities of bioanalytical mass spectrometry in detecting and differentiating viruses at the peptide level, as well as providing diagnosis and prognosis for infected patients. It offers insights into the possibilities of current high-resolution mass spectrometry technology and bioinformatics.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Eloise J. Busby, Ronan M. M. Doyle, Clara Leboreiro Babe, Kathryn A. A. Harris, Damien Mack, Gema Mendez-Cervantes, Denise M. M. O'Sullivan, Vicky Pang, Zahra Sadouki, Priya Solanki, Jim F. F. Huggett, Timothy D. D. McHugh, Emmanuel Q. Q. Wey
Summary: Managing the transmission of antimicrobial resistance requires reliable methods for tracking outbreaks. MALDI-TOF MS was compared with orthogonal approaches for strain typing, including WGS and FTIR, for Acinetobacter baumannii isolates associated with a healthcare-associated infection event. Reliable molecular typing methods can help to trace transmission routes and manage outbreaks.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Liangqiang Chen, Wenjing Gao, Xue Tan, Ying Han, Fu Jiao, Bin Feng, Jinghang Xie, Bin Li, Huilin Zhao, Huabin Tu, Shaoning Yu, Li Wang
Summary: MALDI-TOF MS is a method that can be used to classify specific model microbiota with high accuracy. The actual MS spectrum of the model microbiota shows a specific spectral fingerprint, which enhances the specificity and accuracy of microbiota classification.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Juana Rozalen, M. Mercedes Garcia, Amaya Zalacain, Horacio Lopez-Corcoles, Jorge Hurtado de Mendoza, Katrina Cornish, Manuel Carmona
Summary: Guayule, as a promising renewable source of natural rubber/latex, has resins with various activities potentially related to sesquiterpenes. By exploring different analytical methods, it was found that there may be new members of the guayulins family and the relationship in seasonal changes was identified.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Natalia Kehl Moreira, Camila Morschbacher Wilhelm, Ayme Duarte Echevarria, Fabiana Caroline Zempulski Volpato, Priscila Lamb Wink, Afonso Luis Barth, Juliana Caierao
Summary: Detection of KPC enzyme directly from positive blood cultures using MALDI-TOF MS is feasible and has high sensitivity and specificity. This method can rapidly and accurately assess bacterial resistance mechanisms, which is crucial for selecting appropriate treatment and improving antimicrobial stewardship.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Y. Ashfaq, Dana A. Da'na, Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti
Summary: Bacteria play diverse roles in the environment, with MALDI-TOF MS technology gaining attention for routine bacterial identification. This technique has been applied in various environmental studies, showing benefits in rapid and cost-effective bacteria identification.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Adriana Calderaro, Mirko Buttrini, Benedetta Farina, Sara Montecchini, Monica Martinelli, Maria Cristina Arcangeletti, Carlo Chezzi, Flora De Conto
Summary: The epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) has changed over the past two decades, with the emergence of clinically relevant C. difficile strains causing severe nosocomial outbreaks. This study reports on an outbreak that occurred in a Long-term Care Unit, which was tracked using a Matrix-Assisted Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) typing approach (T-MALDI). The study also characterized the toxigenic and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of the C. difficile isolates. The results showed the presence of three different clusters, with one cluster being considered epidemic and susceptible to vancomycin and metronidazole but resistant to moxifloxacin. This is the first reported outbreak associated with a tcdA+/tcdB-/cdt+ genotypic profile. T-MALDI is shown to be a valid and rapid approach for detecting and tracking outbreaks.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chia-Ru Chung, Hsin-Yao Wang, Po-Han Chou, Li-Ching Wu, Jang-Jih Lu, Jorng-Tzong Horng, Tzong-Yi Lee
Summary: This study used an ensemble of multiple preprocessing methods to extract critical information from complicated mass spectrometry spectral data for identifying microorganisms and predicting antibiotic resistance. The ensemble method outperformed individual methods, achieving the highest accuracy on independent testing datasets. Important peaks related to antibiotic resistance could be detected, providing valuable information for further investigation of the resistance mechanism.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Claudia Honsig, Brigitte Selitsch, Marlene Hollenstein, Matthias G. Vossen, Kathrin Spettel, Birgit Willinger
Summary: In this study, the identification of 230 filamentous fungi isolates using MALDI-TOF MS in combination with the Filamentous Fungi Library 3.0 was investigated. The results showed that using the more time-consuming sample preparation methods improved species-level identification rates, and the in-house threshold for species identification was validated for routine use in the laboratory. This suggests that this commercial platform is suitable for routine diagnosis.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Bernard Fernandez, Jean Armengaud, Gilles Subra, Christine Enjalbal
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of using high energy charge remote fragmentations to analyze the N-terminus of proteins, and compares it with low energy collision-induced dissociations. The results show that the amino acid composition significantly affects the dissociation pathways of peptide backbones.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Sehee Park, Hijo Shin, Sangwoon Kim, Teakchang Lee, Haejin Lee, Kihoan Nam, Wonkee Yoon, Hyoungchin Kim, Youngwon Seo, Youngsuk Won, Hyojung Kwon
Summary: In this study, Corynebacterium species were isolated and identified from experimental mice in Korean laboratories using various methods. Molecular methods, particularly 16S rRNA and rpoB gene sequence analysis, showed higher accuracy in species identification compared to MALDI-TOF MS and biochemical methods. It is crucial to choose appropriate identification methods to obtain accurate results in diagnosing Corynebacterium in experimental mice.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nannan Li, Shuqin Li, Qirou Wang, Shuyu Yang, Yinuo Hou, Yan Gao, Xiangyang Zhang, Min Zhang, Haixia Chen
Summary: This study applied MALDI-TOF MSI and QTOF LC-MS/MS techniques to investigate the spatial distribution changes of low molecular weight compounds in garlic tissue during Laba garlic processing. It was found that some bioactive compounds were transformed or leached out during the processing, while new compounds related to pigments emerged. This study provides a basis for understanding the spatial distributions and changes of compounds in garlic tissue during Laba garlic processing, which may affect the bioactivities of garlic.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gulay Bayramoglu, Bekir Salih, M. Yakup Arica
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Gulay Bayramoglu, Gul Kunduzcu, Mehmet Yakup Arica
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gulay Bayramoglu, Haci Mehmet Kayili, Merve Oztekin, Bekir Salih, M. Yakup Arica
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gulay Bayramoglu, Mehmet Yakup Arica
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Gulay Bayramoglu, M. Yakup Arica
Summary: In this study, macroporous poly(HEMA-GMA) cryogels with modified epoxy groups were prepared for efficient adsorption and purification of lysozyme. The strong and weak cation exchange cryogels exhibited high adsorption capacities for lysozyme, with the former achieving 188.3 mg/g cryogel at 25°C. The cationic cryogel showed promising results in repeated adsorption-desorption processes, maintaining its high efficiency and capacity for lysozyme purification from egg-white.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Gulay Bayramoglu, Aydin Akbulut, Mehmet Yakup Arica
Summary: HRP was successfully immobilized on a gel for the degradation of Direct Blue-6 dye, with significant results. The loading amount and activity of HRP were evaluated, along with toxicity testing and algal growth studies, showing a significant decrease in toxicity of the degradation products after enzyme treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gulay Bayramoglu, M. Yakup Arica
Summary: Regenerated cellulose films were functionalized and modified to improve dye removal efficiency, showing high adsorption capacities under different conditions and potential for wastewater treatment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Omur Celikbicak, Gulay Bayramoglu, Ilkay Acikgoz-Erkaya, Mehmet Yakup Arica
Summary: The study found that the native and DABSA attached Lentinus concinnus biomasses showed significantly increased uranium ion adsorption capacity at 25 degrees C. The negative Delta G degrees values indicated that the adsorption process was spontaneous, mainly attributed to amine, carboxyl, and sulfate groups identified by ATR-FTIR data.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ilkay Acikgoz-Erkaya, Gulay Bayramoglu, Aydin Akbulut, Mehmet Yakup Arica
Summary: In this study, biodiesel was synthesized from algae oil extracted from a hot spring water algae Kamptonema formosum. The conversion yield reached 91.2%, demonstrating the effectiveness of this method. The algae oil was found to be rich in 16 and 18 carbon long-saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, which are suitable for biodiesel synthesis.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Gulay Bayramoglu, Omur Celikbicak, Murat Kilic, M. Yakup Arica
Summary: Magnetic chitosan beads grafted with polydopamine were used to immobilize Candida rugosa lipase, leading to improved thermal and storage stability compared to the free enzyme. The immobilized lipase showed significant changes in catalytic properties and high conversion rates in esterification reactions, indicating its potential for various biotechnological applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gulay Bayramoglu, Selin Burcu Angi, Ilkay Acikgoz-Erkaya, Mehmet Yakup Arica
Summary: In this study, various green biosorbents based on Oscillatoria princeps biomass were developed for dye removal from wastewaters. The modified algal biomasses showed enhanced biosorption capacities for Reactive Red 120 dye compared to the native algal biomass, and the biosorption process was governed by hydrogen bonding, ion exchange, electrostatic, and pi-pi interactions. The biosorbents also displayed good regeneration capabilities, making them promising for practical applications in wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ali D. Dursun, Baris A. Borsa, Gulay Bayramoglu, M. Yakup Arica, Veli C. Ozalp
Summary: A Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) aptasensor was developed for the sensitive detection of Brucella melitensis in milk samples. By using aptamers with high affinity and specificity, the aptasensor enables quick and efficient purification and detection of Brucella melitensis contamination in milk samples. The integration of a magnetic isolation step and SPR technology allows for instant and reliable detection of Brucella melitensis.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Gulay Bayramoglu, Murat Kilic, M. Yakup Arica
Summary: In this study, magnetic chitosan beads and quartz crystal microbalance chip were decorated with lysozyme specific aptamer for efficient isolation and detection of lysozyme. The developed sensor system enables label-free, concentration-dependent, and selective detection of lysozyme with high sensitivity.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gulay Bayramoglu, Murat Kilic, Mehmet Yakup Arica
Summary: Tramates trogii biomass was immobilized in carboxymethyl cellulose-lignin composite beads cross-linked with Fe(III) ions for the adsorption and degradation of bisphenol A (BPA). The maximum adsorption capacity of the immobilized biomass was higher than that of the free fungal biomass. The degradation rates of BPA were high for both the free biomass and the immobilized biomass.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gulay Bayramoglu, Ayse Gul Cimen, M. Yakup Arica
Summary: A second polymer layer was spontaneously grafted onto the surface of polydopamine-coated magnetic particles using dia-minopolyethylene glycol without the need for an activating agent. The immobilized fi-galactosidase showed higher thermal stability and a higher optimal temperature compared to the free enzyme. The apparent Km and Vmax values for the immobilized enzyme were slightly higher than those of the free enzyme. The immobilized fi-galactosidase retained 94% of its activity after 96 hours of continuous operation in lactose hydrolysis.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lulu Wan, Gan Ye, Yuying Chang, Zhaohan Yang, Guangming Shi, Qiuli Zhang, Jin Wang
Summary: This study developed an efficient approach to upgrade the oxidative desulfurization (ODS) performance of Zr-MOFs with proton stimulation. Experimental results showed that the introduction of protons can significantly improve the ODS efficiency. This work provides a facile and efficient strategy for enhancing the ODS performance of pristine MOFs.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qiqi Lu, Xiu-Zhi Wei, Qi Zhang, Xinghua Zhang, Lungang Chen, Jianguo Liu, Yubao Chen, Longlong Ma
Summary: The application of Pd-M bimetallic clusters in the selective hydrogenation reaction was investigated, and the Pd0.6Ni@S-1 catalyst was found to exhibit high selectivity in the conversion of phenylacetylene to styrene. The confinement effect of zeolite inhibited over-hydrogenation and improved the stability of the catalysts. Furthermore, the solvent properties also influenced the product distribution.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Bo Li, Lumin Hong, Changdi Jing, Xianyang Yue, Huabo Huang, Qianqian Jiang, Jianguo Tang
Summary: MOF materials with adjustable pore structure and polymetallic sites have been explored as electrocatalysts for OER. Bimetallic materials show higher electrocatalytic activity than monometallic materials, while carbon-coated and doped MOF catalysts exhibit stable and good OER activity. The synergistic interaction between polymetallic active sites effectively improves the intrinsic activity of MOF on OER.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shichun Gu, Ruyi Wang, Junxiong Zhang, Hairong Dong, Liping Deng, Xue Wang, Yapeng He
Summary: In this study, monodispersed hollow mesoporous organosilica nanospheres with controlled core cavity and mesoporous shell were successfully synthesized. These hollow nanospheres showed a high adsorption capacity for Pb2+ in water solution and exhibited acceptable recycling and stability.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lucie Havelkova, Bogdana Bashta, Michaela Vankova, Jiri Zednik, Jiri Brus, Jan Svoboda, Alice Vagenknechtova, Jan Sedlacek
Summary: An atom-economic one-step chain-growth coordination homopolymerization providing high yields of functionalized hyper-cross-linked polyacetylenes with a permanent micro/mesoporous texture and a BET area of up to 1062 m2/g is reported. The homopolymerization is highly compatible with the heteroatom groups of the monomers and allows the preparation of well-defined porous networks with a wide spectrum of univalent groups.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shirui Pang, Yuxin Liu, Zhe Zhang, Yuxin Li, Chunguang Li, Zhan Shi, Shouhua Feng
Summary: This study focuses on using a functional separator to suppress the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides in Li-S batteries. It is found that the functionalized sulfonic acid group not only accelerates the conduction of lithium ions, but also repels polysulfide anions through electrostatic interactions. The performance of the batteries is significantly improved with the use of this functionalized separator.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pingping Li, Lei Han, Donghun Kim, Kemal Celebi
Summary: This study presents a fast synthetic strategy for the preparation of high-quality platelike MFI crystals using a thin-wall tubular reactor. The strategy is efficient, time-saving, and can be optimized, making it applicable to the preparation and optimization of other important materials.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Haitao Yin, Wei Wang, Yuxin Li, Hu Wen, Shuang Chen, Nanzhe Jiang
Summary: This study presents a template-free and solid-state-like crystallisation method for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite, which can be scaled-up in production. Mechanical mixing of starting material components improves the dispersion of materials, leading to ZSM-5 zeolite with high crystallinity and size uniformity.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Congli Li, Jiang Wang, Zhenfei Wang, Jinxiang Dong, Qi Shi
Summary: This study investigates the evolution and autoreduction behavior of Cu species in CuCl/NaY adsorbent during vacuum thermal activation. It is found that Cu species migrate from supercages to the nearby plane of the six-membered ring connecting the supercage and sod cage during vacuum activation. At 150 degrees C, vacuum autoreduction occurs, resulting in the formation of Cu+Cl- species. The results provide reference for the preparation of pi-complex adsorbents.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Irena Khatrin, Iman Abdullah, Alan J. Mccue, Yuni K. Krisnandi
Summary: Hierarchical porous system with two types of mesopores provides a solution to the diffusion limitation in conventional zeolites. Cobalt oxide impregnated hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite samples with intra- and inter-crystalline mesopores were synthesized using two different strategies. The physicochemical properties of the modified catalysts were analyzed, revealing distinct features given by the two mesoporous configurations. Catalytic activity analysis showed that Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with inter-crystalline mesopores exhibited higher activity in methane partial oxidation reaction compared to Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with intra-crystalline mesopores.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nataliia Reinders, Martin Durovic, Pavla Honcova, Zaneta Dohnalova, Jana Luxova, Stanislav Slang, Jhonatan Rodriguez-Pereira, Petra S. Sulcova
Summary: This study presents a new method for preparing a microporous Ni2P/C catalyst with high catalytic activity. The redox reaction and carbon matrix formation during high-temperature treatment contribute to the stability and activity of the catalyst. Experimental and analytical results suggest that the microporous structure of the composite plays a crucial role in its catalytic performance. These findings are important for practical applications of efficient hydrogen production by water electrolysis.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Raquel Bertao, Viktoriya Ivasiv, Cristina Almeida-Aguiar, Patricia R. Correia, Antonio M. Fonseca, Manuel Banobre-Lopez, Fatima Baltazar, Isabel C. Neves
Summary: This study developed a zeolite-based delivery system (ZDS) using silver and 5-Fluorouracil as antimicrobial and antineoplastic agents. The ZDS was characterized and its antimicrobial properties were investigated, showing better antibacterial effectiveness for the ZDS containing both silver and 5-FU.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Naonobu Katada, Nobuki Ozawa, Etsushi Tsuji, Keigo Kanehara, Akiho Otsuka, Taiga Sakamoto, Kirari Umezawa, Hitoshi Matsubara, Satoshi Suganuma, Momoji Kubo
Summary: First principles calculations were used to investigate the pathway for methylation of benzene with methane catalyzed by MFI type zeolite-supported Co species. The strong adsorption of benzene on Co is found to lower the activation energy for methane dissociation and promote the formation of toluene precursor. The activation energy of methane dissociation is also affected by the Al-Al distance.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuan Liu, An T. Ta, Kyoung Chul Park, Shenyang Hu, Natalia B. Shustova, Simon R. Phillpot
Summary: We use density functional theory to investigate the interactions of cerium, americium, and curium cations with crown ethers. Our results demonstrate that crown ethers can capture cerium, americium, and curium ions, and modifying the crown ether structure by substituting nitrogen atoms for oxygen atoms significantly increases their binding energies with radionuclides.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhengwu Peng, Shixing Wang, Yihui Wu, Xiang Liu, Hongliang Liu, Dekun Zhang, Likang Fu
Summary: An efficient adsorbent for recovery of germanium was prepared and characterized in this study. The adsorption behavior of Ge(IV) on the adsorbent was analyzed, and the results showed that it follows pseudo-secondary kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model. The adsorbent exhibited good anionic anti-interference ability and can still maintain high adsorption efficiency after repeated adsorption.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
