Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohsin Amin, Badr M. M. Abdullah, Stephen R. R. Wylie, Samuel J. J. Rowley-Neale, Craig E. E. Banks, Kathryn A. A. Whitehead
Summary: This study developed a MWCNT-based enzymatic biosensor for the voltammetric detection of cadaverine. The biosensor exhibited high sensitivity and linear concentration dependence, and it was also effective when tested in artificial saliva.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nabangshu Sharma, Ivanhoe K. H. Leung
Summary: A putative laccase from Sulfitobacter indolifex was found to be stable and active at low to ambient temperature and across a range of pH conditions, efficiently decolourising industrial dyes. Enzyme immobilisation technology significantly improved the tolerance of the laccase towards extreme pH and organic solvents. This study expands the arsenal of bacterial laccases available for dye-containing wastewater bioremediation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pritam Giri, Amol D. Pagar, Mahesh D. Patil, Hyungdon Yun
Summary: This review discusses various strategies of chemical modification of enzymes, including traditional methods utilizing reactivities of canonical amino acids and emerging techniques like noncanonical amino acid-mediated 'click' chemistry and dehydroalanine (Dha)-mediated modifications, to improve functional properties and stability of industrially important biocatalysts.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Katherine A. Graves, Luke J. R. Higgins, Mohamad A. Nahil, Bhoopesh Mishra, Paul T. Williams
Summary: Polypropylene and polystyrene were processed with a Ni-Fe/Al2O3 catalyst to produce carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in a pyrolysis/catalytic reactor. The MWCNTs produced had different structures and properties depending on the source of the plastic. Commercially produced MWCNTs showed higher degree of graphitisation and fewer defects compared to plastic derived MWCNTs.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Yang Li, Min Liu, Xiangli Yang, Yi Zhang, Hongtai Hui, Dongqing Zhang, Jing Shu
Summary: Appropriate concentration of MWCNTs can significantly enhance the reducing ability of grape seedlings under salt stress by maintaining a high antioxidant capacity through direct and indirect antioxidant systems, such as the AsA-GSH cycle.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Christopher Nolly, Chinwe O. Ikpo, Miranda M. Ndipingwi, Precious Ekwere, Emmanuel I. Iwuoha
Summary: Spinel copper manganese oxide nanoparticles combined with acid-treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CuMn2O4/MWCNTs) were used to develop electrodes for pseudocapacitor applications. The CuMn2O4/MWCNTs exhibited higher specific capacitance, capacitance retention, and cycling stability in LiOH electrolyte compared to KOH electrolyte, indicating a better charge storage behavior in LiOH electrolyte.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ni Zhang, Jinfeng Zhou, Wei Su, Jiayi Yang, Zhiyi Zhu, Yueling Liu, Ping Wang
Summary: In this study, high-performance non-enzymatic glucose and hydrogen peroxide sensors based on bimetallic AuCu nanoparticles and multi-walled carbon nanotubes were successfully developed. The sensors exhibited excellent performance with low detection limits, broad linear ranges, high sensitivities, and good stability and repeatability. They showed great potential for non-enzymatic glucose determination and real-time quantitative detection of hydrogen peroxide in biomedical applications.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhongbiao Tan, Hairong Cheng, Gang Chen, Fang Ju, Jesus Fernandez-Lucas, Jakub Zdarta, Teofil Jesionowski, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: In recent years, enzyme-based biocatalytic systems have gained increasing attention in industrial and applied research. These systems have been applied in sustainable and environmentally friendly production processes in various industries. However, the low stability of enzymes and difficulties in separation, recovery, and reusability have limited their industrial-scale manufacturing. Immobilization and co-immobilization on robust support materials have emerged as valuable strategies to overcome these challenges. By using environmentally friendly bio-polymers and nanostructured materials, multi-enzyme co-immobilization offers improved process efficiency and cost-effectiveness in biotechnological and chemical industries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cheng-Hao Cao, Huo Gong, Yan Dong, Ju-Mou Li, Feng Cheng, Ya-Ping Xue, Yu-Guo Zheng
Summary: An efficient multi-enzyme redox cascade was developed for deracemization of D,L-phosphinothricin, showing great potential and economical competitiveness in manufacturing optically pure L-PPT. Combining two reactions in a single system yielded high yields of L-PPT, demonstrating promising results for the enzyme cascade deracemization process.
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xunfeng Chen, Juncai Wang, Yimin You, Renyuan Wang, Shaohua Chu, Yaowei Chi, Kashif Hayat, Nan Hui, Xinxin Liu, Dan Zhang, Pei Zhou
Summary: The study demonstrated that the application of MCNT increased soil enzyme activities that promote plant growth, but resulted in reductions in available nitrogen and potassium contents. Although the taxonomic compositions of soil microbes were altered by MCNT, the diversity of bacterial and fungal communities did not significantly change. The study also revealed a correlation between microbial community structure and soil organic carbon content, indicating the strong resistance and adaptation ability of soil microbes to carbon nanotubes in the presence of plants.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yusuke Nakanishi, Shinpei Furusawa, Yuta Sato, Takumi Tanaka, Yohei Yomogida, Kazuhiro Yanagi, Wenjin Zhang, Hiroshi Nakajo, Soma Aoki, Toshiaki Kato, Kazu Suenaga, Yasumitsu Miyata
Summary: The structural diversity and chemical variations of single-walled transition metal dichalcogenide nanotubes templated by boron nitride nanotubes are reported. This template reaction provides a universal platform for studying the chirality-dependent properties of one-dimensional nanotubes with different electronic structures.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guobin Song, Liya Tong, Shuhua Chen, Jing Zhang, Yi Zhang, Haonan Wang, Yawei Shi, Ya Sun, Guanghui Ding
Summary: In this study, amino functionalized magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MMWCNT-NH2) were prepared via a facile one-pot solvothermal method, and their sorptive removal efficiency of the anionic dye Congo red (CR) from water was investigated. The composite with triethylenetetramine showed higher removal efficiency due to its higher content of amino groups. Characterization analyses confirmed its excellent magnetic separation property and successful introduction of amino groups on MMWCNTs. The adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and a three-stage diffusion mechanism was observed. The adsorption performance of MMWCNT-NH2-3 showed significant improvement after amino functionalization, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 322.7 mg/g. Selective adsorption of anionic dye was achieved due to electrostatic attraction and electron donor-acceptor interaction. The prepared MMWCNT-NH2-3 exhibited excellent reusability performance and could be a promising adsorbent for the removal of anionic dye from wastewater.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qianyu Ji, Bowen Wang, Yajuan Zheng, Xueping Yan, Fanguang Zeng, Bingheng Lu
Summary: The study introduces bulk graphene/carbon nanotubes hybrid materials for field emission applications, showcasing excellent stability and high efficiency. These bulk emitters are suitable for high-power cold cathode applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xunfeng Chen, Shaohua Chu, Yaowei Chi, Juncai Wang, Renyuan Wang, Yimin You, Kashif Hayat, Muhammad Khalid, Dan Zhang, Pei Zhou, Jianxiong Jiang
Summary: In this study, the effects of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on plant development, oxidative stress, and heavy metal behavior in a corn-soil system were assessed. The results showed that the application of 100 and 500 mg kg 1 MWCNTs improved shoot length and total plant dry biomass, while 1000 mg kg 1 MWCNTs decreased total plant dry biomass. MWCNTs did not affect Cd accumulation in plants but reduced the bio-concentration factor of As. Exposure to MWCNTs increased oxidative stress in corn plants, but also decreased the levels of extractable Cd and As in soil. This study suggests the potential application of MWCNTs in agricultural production for mitigating the toxicity of heavy metals and ensuring soil sustainability.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
R. Fernandez-Loyola, M. Muthuvel, A. B. Hernandez-Maldonado, J. A. Menchaca-Rivera, J. F. Perez-Robles, O. Solorza-Feria, G. G. Botte
Summary: A new nanocomposite material involving multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was synthesized using the traditional chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. The morphological and structural characterization, as well as the electrochemical evaluation, indicate the potential application of these nanocomposites as efficient electrocatalysts.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Ahmadi, O. Zabihi, H. A. Nazarloo, K. Shirvanimoghaddam, X. Duan, P. Adetunji, B. Egan, M. Naebe
Summary: This research evaluates the potential of a homogenization and dechlorination algorithm to improve the homogeneity of mixed plastic waste. The results show that the physical, thermal, and rheological behavior of the waste improved significantly after extrusions. The inclusion of a clay catalyst reduced the activation energy and degradation temperature, and increased the amount of low carbon atom and aromatic products.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Beyene Hagos Aregawi, Hoang Chinh Nguyen, Chun-Chong Fu, Hwai Chyuan Ong, Colin J. Barrow, Chia-Hung Su, Shao-Jung Wu, Horng-Yi Juan, Fu-Ming Wang
Summary: This study developed a novel catalyst-free electrolysis process using an ionic liquid as a supporting electrolyte for biodiesel production. The ionic liquid, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([Emim]Cl), exhibited the highest electrical conductivity and best electrolytic performance for transesterification. Optimized reaction conditions resulted in a maximum biodiesel yield of 97.76%, and [Emim]Cl could be efficiently reused for multiple cycles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hoang Chinh Nguyen, Thanh Truc Pham, Nguyen Phuong Nguyen, Beyene Hagos Aregawi, Chun-Chong Fu, Colin J. Barrow, Chia-Hung Su, Shao-Jung Wu, Horng-Yi Juan
Summary: This study developed a new approach involving DBU-catalyzed one-pot reaction to produce biodiesel with enhanced reaction efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Priyanshu Jain, Shovon Mandal, Amritpreet Kaur Minhas, Munish Puri, Colin J. Barrow
Summary: Burning agricultural waste leads to local air pollution and global warming. A study aims to develop efficient nano-silica-based biocatalysts for concentrating omega-3 fatty acids in algal oil. The immobilized nano-systems created using physical adsorption approach showed the highest enzyme activity and binding efficiency.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ken Aldren S. Usman, Ya Yao, Christine Jurene O. Bacal, Jizhen Zhang, Karyn L. Jarvis, Peter A. Lynch, Pablo Mota-Santiago, Si Qin, Minoo Naebe, Luke C. Henderson, Dylan Y. Hegh, Benjamin J. Allardyce, Joselito M. Razal
Summary: It has been found that using silk fibroin biopolymer as an additive for MXene fiber production improves durability, conductivity, and volumetric capacitance. These fibers also show no cytotoxicity towards THP-1 monocytic cells, making them suitable for flexible electronics and biomedical applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Minghang Chu, Rana Dildar Khan, Ying Zhou, Osman Tuncay Agar, Colin J. Barrow, Frank R. Dunshea, Hafiz A. R. Suleria
Summary: In this study, ten mushroom species were analyzed for their phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The results showed that most of the mushroom varieties had high phenolic content and strong antioxidant activity, with shiitake mushrooms standing out in particular. The research also identified 22 phenolic compounds in the mushroom samples. These findings provide a scientific basis for the use of mushrooms in functional foods and other industries.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Ziyao Liu, Thaiza S. P. de Souza, Brendan Holland, Frank Dunshea, Colin Barrow, Hafiz A. R. Suleria
Summary: The rapid growth of the global population and changes in lifestyle have led to a significant increase in food waste from various industrial, agricultural, and household sources. Nearly one-third of the food produced annually is wasted, resulting in severe resource depletion. This review explores the potential of utilizing bioactive compounds in food waste for the production of value-added products.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jigar Patadiya, Xungai Wang, Ganapati Joshi, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian, Minoo Naebe
Summary: Nacreous architecture with a combination of toughness and modulus can be imitated through 3D printing at the micron to submicron level, meeting the demand in various applications. This study investigates the fabrication of two nacre structures (columnar and sheet) and a pristine structure using fused deposition modeling, exploring their superior mechanical properties, failure mechanism, crack propagation, and energy dissipation. The examination reveals that nacre structure has significant mechanical properties compared to a neat sample, with the sheet structure showing better impact resistance, elastic modulus, and flexural modulus than the columnar arrangement.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Vigasini Subbiah, Faezeh Ebrahimi, Osman T. Agar, Frank R. Dunshea, Colin J. Barrow, Hafiz A. R. Suleria
Summary: This study investigated the effect of ultrasonication and conventional methodologies on phenolic compounds in Australian beach-cast seaweed. Results showed that ultrasonication with 70% ethanol extraction resulted in higher total phenolic content and antioxidant potential for Cystophora sp. LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS analysis identified a total of 94 and 104 compounds in ultrasonication and conventional methods, respectively. These findings contribute to the development of nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and functional foods from beach-cast seaweed.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hoang Chinh Nguyen, Kuan-Hung Lin, Thanh Phong Nguyen, Hong Son Le, Kim Ngan Ngo, Dinh Chuong Pham, Tuyet Nhung Tran, Chia-Hung Su, Colin J. Barrow
Summary: In this study, high pathogenicity Penicillium sp. were isolated from naturally infected insects and grown on agricultural residues as a substrate for sporulation. Different fungal isolates showed varying degree of pathogenicity against Spodoptera litura and Plutella xylostella, with strains P.04 and P.06 being the most effective. The newly isolated P. citrinum has the potential to be developed as a biological control agent for insect pests.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tuyet Nhung Tran, Ngoc-Tri Tran, Thu-Anh Tran, Dinh-Chuong Pham, Chia-Hung Su, Hoang Chinh Nguyen, Colin J. Barrow, Dai-Nghiep Ngo
Summary: This study aimed to produce astaxanthin from molasses using a newly mutated strain of Rhodosporidium toruloides G17 and evaluate its biological activities. By optimizing the culture conditions, a maximum astaxanthin yield of 1262.08 +/- 14.58 µg/L was achieved. The purified astaxanthin exhibited high antioxidant and anticancer activities, with 123-fold higher antioxidant activity than alpha-tocopherol and potent inhibitory effects against HeLa, A549, and MCF7 cancer cell lines.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Samuel Rollin, Adarsha Gupta, Christopher M. M. Franco, Surinder Singh, Munish Puri
Summary: This study examines the techniques and importance of sustainable alternatives for the extraction and processing of nutritional oils. The findings suggest that adopting environmentally friendly alternatives can improve efficiency and reduce toxicity, thereby meeting global needs more effectively.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Milad Laghaei, Chao Liu, Quanxiang Li, Minoo Naebe, Lingxue Kong
Summary: Chemical etching of carbon cloths (CCs) with potassium hydroxide (KOH) has been used to enhance their specific surface area (SSA). Different weight ratios (WRs) of CCs to KOH were investigated to understand pore development mechanism. The activated CCs with a WR of 0.01 wt%/wt% showed more than 15-fold increase in SSA compared to neat CCs, primarily due to outside-in pore deepening and metallic potassium intercalation. The introduction of KOH also affected defective sites and surface energy.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Linghong Shi, Thaiza Serrano Pinheiro de Souza, Farhad Ahmadi, Ali Imran, Frank R. Dunshea, Colin Barrow, Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria
Summary: This review investigates the potential of utilizing date by-products and waste as an eco-friendly resource for various chemical and biological processes. It provides an overview of the chemical and nutritional composition of dates and their by-products, as well as the beneficial utilization methods for date waste. The review also discusses the current challenges and future prospects in date waste valorization.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jaehoon Choi, Omid Zabihi, Mojtaba Ahmadi, Minoo Naebe
Summary: This study presents a promising approach for fabricating high-performance structural batteries with enhanced energy storage and structural capabilities.
