Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Krzysztof Moraczewski, Tomasz Karasiewicz, Bartlomiej Jagodzinski, Andrzej Trafarski, Alona Pawlowska, Magdalena Stepczynska, Piotr Rytlewski
Summary: The research demonstrates that coffee, cocoa, and cinnamon extracts have a better impact on multiple processing of polylactide compared to synthetic anti-aging compounds, enabling the materials to retain proper properties for everyday applications.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Krzysztof Moraczewski, Magdalena Stepczynska, Rafal Malinowski, Tomasz Karasiewicz, Bartlomiej Jagodzinski, Piotr Rytlewski
Summary: In this study, natural extracts from coffee, cocoa, or cinnamon were added to a polycaprolactone matrix as anti-aging compounds. The performance of these extracts was compared to a retail anti-aging compound. Results showed that lower concentrations of the tested extracts were advantageous, with no negative impact on material properties observed at content below 1 wt.%. The stabilizing performance of the extracts during accelerated aging was mostly similar to or better than the reference compound used.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Melita Loncaric, Ivica Strelec, Tihomir Moslavac, Drago Subaric, Valentina Pavic, Maja Molnar
Summary: This article discusses the role of lipoxygenases in producing aromatic compounds that can affect food properties and stimulate inflammatory reactions in the human body. It also highlights the potential off-flavors caused by lipoxygenase reactions in food and the link between inflammation and various diseases. Additionally, the article summarizes recent research on plant families and species that can inhibit lipoxygenase activity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joseph Robert Nastasi, Melissa A. Fitzgerald, Vassilis Kontogiorgos
Summary: The mechanical properties of pectin films can be enhanced by incorporating polyphenol-rich fruit extracts. The presence of high levels of sugars and polyphenols in the extracts increases the tensile strength and moisture content of the films, while the composition of sugars, acids, and polyphenols influences the elongation at break of the films. The structures and concentrations of anthocyanins and flavonoids also play a significant role in determining the elongation at break differences. The mechanical properties of pectin-based films can be tailored for specific applications in food packaging by adjusting the concentrations of sugars, organic acids, and polyphenols.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Magdalena Efenberger-Szmechtyk, Agnieszka Nowak, Agata Czyzowska
Summary: Polyphenols, the main bioactive compounds in plant extracts, exhibit antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. They can alter microbial morphology and affect bacterial cell walls, thus positively impacting the shelf-life of meat and meat products.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sarah Auguste, Bing Yan, Maolin Guo
Summary: Polyphenols found in tea can induce mitophagy in human fibroblast cells, and the induction of mitophagy may play an important role in the anti-aging mechanism of tea.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jinzhu Xiang, Min Du, Hanning Wang
Summary: Dietary supplementation of plant extracts has been shown to enhance skeletal muscle development, reduce muscle atrophy, improve muscle oxidative functions, and has great potential in maintaining muscle mass and improving metabolic diseases.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Arianne A. Silva, Ana Maria F. Sousa, Cristina R. G. Furtado, Nakedia M. F. Carvalho
Summary: Green synthesis is an environmentally friendly process that uses plant extracts to prepare magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgONPs), which have multiple applications. Green MgO shows promising antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-cancer, and luminescent properties, with applications in medicine and agriculture. This review discusses the synthesis, characterization, and applications of MgONPs using plant extracts.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gokhan Zengin, Mohamad Fawzi Mahomoodally, Abdurrahman Aktumsek, Jozsef Jeko, Zoltan Cziaky, Maria Joao Rodrigues, Luisa Custodio, Ridvan Polat, Ugur Cakilcioglu, Adnan Ayna, Monica Gallo, Domenico Montesano, Carene Picot-Allain
Summary: The poorly studied endemic Nepeta species Nepeta baytopii from Turkey was evaluated for its biological activities, exhibiting high antioxidant, enzyme inhibition, and cytotoxicity properties. The abundant bioactive compounds in N. baytopii suggest potential pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, and further investigation is warranted.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elena Morosan, Magdalena Mititelu, Doina Draganescu, Dumitru Lupuliasa, Emma Adriana Ozon, Oana Karampelas, Cerasela Elena Gird, Corina Arama, Marilena Viorica Hovanet, Adina Magdalena Musuc, Ana Corina Ionita
Summary: This study aims to investigate the antioxidant activity of a new pharmaceutical product containing natural antioxidants extracted from plant raw materials. Experimental results show significant antioxidant potential in both the analyzed plant extractive solutions and the final product.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mirian Pateiro, Julian Andres Gomez-Salazar, Mariana Jaime-Patlan, Maria Elena Sosa-Morales, Jose M. Lorenzo
Summary: Plants are rich in bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, which can replace synthetic antioxidants in meat products. These natural antioxidants, obtained from fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, contribute to the quality of meat products and offer benefits in terms of environmental protection and resource reutilization.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sergio Antunes Filho, Mayara Santana dos Santos, Otavio Augusto L. dos Santos, Bianca Pizzorno Backx, Maria-Loredana Soran, Ocsana Opris, Ildiko Lung, Adina Stegarescu, Mohamed Bououdina
Summary: Plant extracts and essential oils possess a variety of molecules that have potential applications in medicine, the food industry, and cosmetics. Furthermore, these plant derivatives show promising activity in antitumor, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and bactericidal effects. Different methodologies are needed to optimize the extraction, purification, and characterization of these biomolecules. Moreover, these plant products can be used in the synthesis of nanomaterials to reduce the harmful effects of conventional synthesis routes and combine the properties of nanomaterials with those present in extracts and essential oils.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Michalak
Summary: This review highlights the beneficial effects of various plants and plant constituents on the skin, including moisturizing, anti-aging, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, wound healing, photoprotective and anti-tyrosinase activity. They can also be used as excipients in cosmetics for coloring, protection and aroma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Victoria Furquim dos Santos Cardoso, Ricardo Haack Amaral Roppa, Carolina Antunes, Amanda Naiara Silva Moraes, Lucelia Santi, Eduardo Luis Konrath
Summary: This study explores the current application of medicinal plant extracts in drug dosages to control microbial biofilms in the oral cavity. Plant species such as Camellia sinensis, Melaleuca alternifolia oil, and Azadirachta indica extracts show potential in reducing dental plaque and improving periodontal parameters. However, further studies are necessary to fully understand the clinical relevance of their application in treating oral biofilm-associated infections.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Simon Svane, Henrik Karring
Summary: The study found that certain plant extracts have the potential to inhibit ammonia and methane emissions in pig manure, suggesting their use in sustainable manure management.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Laczny, Marek Macko, Krzysztof Moraczewski
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of using long rotation maize stalk fibers as filler on the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of an injection molded biocomposite with a polylactide matrix using different fiber percentages. The results showed that the best fiber content was 15%, which had the least impact on the mechanical properties of the biocomposite.
ADVANCES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Karolina Szacherska, Krzysztof Moraczewski, Piotr Rytlewski, Sylwester Czaplicki, Slawomir Ciesielski, Piotr Oleskowicz-Popiel, Justyna Mozejko-Ciesielska
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a CAs-rich stream derived from acidogenic mixed culture fermentation of acid whey on PHAs synthesis by Paracoccus homiensis and compare it with individual synthetic CAs. The results showed that the CAs-rich stream promoted the growth of Paracoccus homiensis and increased the production of PHAs. These findings are important for the development of a microbial PHAs production as part of an integrated valorization process.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Karolina Szacherska, Krzysztof Moraczewski, Sylwester Czaplicki, Piotr Oleskowicz-Popiel, Justyna Mozejko-Ciesielska
Summary: The production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) by Aeromonas sp. AC_01 using short and medium chain fatty acids (SMCFAs) was investigated. The results showed that the bacterial strain was able to grow and synthesize PHAs using SMCFAs. The highest PHA productivity was observed when a mixture of acetic acid and butyric acid was used as a supplement. Additionally, the strain was capable of synthesizing novel copolymers with high fractions of 3-hydroxybutyrate (3HB) and 3-hydroxyvalerate (3HV), which exhibited high thermal resistance. These findings suggest that Aeromonas sp. AC_01 is a promising candidate for the biotechnological production of PHAs from SMCFAs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bartlomiej Jagodzinski, Piotr Rytlewski, Krzysztof Moraczewski, Andrzej Trafarski, Tomasz Karasiewicz
Summary: The potential use of organometallic compounds with antimony (III) oxide as a coating additive for electroless metallization was studied. Surface irradiation with a 193 nm wavelength laser and different laser pulse numbers resulted in the formation of a conical structure with a higher content of metallic copper nuclei.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Karolina Szacherska, Krzysztof Moraczewski, Sylwester Czaplicki, Piotr Oleskowicz-Popiel, Justyna Mozejko-Ciesielska
Summary: This study evaluated the use of short- and medium-chain fatty acids (SMCFAs) derived from acid whey fermentation for polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production. Pseudomonas sp. GL06 showed the highest tolerance to SMCFAs and produced PHAs with the highest productivity. Further research revealed that PHA monomeric composition varied with bacterial strain and growth medium. The copolymer made of 3-hydroxybutyric, -hexanoic, -octanoic, -decanoic, and -dodecanoic exhibited promising properties.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Piotr Rytlewski, Uwe Gohs, Magdalena Stepczynska, Rafal Malinowski, Tomasz Karasiewicz, Krzysztof Moraczewski
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of electron treatment on the properties of flax fibers reinforced PLA/PCL composites. Electron treatment is found to enhance the cross-linking reactions in the composites, resulting in improved mechanical properties. The study also examines the structural changes of the composites and their degradation behavior.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Piotr Augustyn, Piotr Rytlewski, Krzysztof Moraczewski, Andrzej Skibicki, Adam Mazurkiewicz
Summary: This study compared the laser ablation characteristics of commonly used thermoplastic materials and analyzed the impact of surface layer modification on surface free energy, wettability, and adhesive strength. The results showed that ABS, PS, PET, and PC had higher laser ablation dynamics than PLA and PA6. Surface modification significantly increased the adhesive strength, and near-infrared laser radiation was effective for surface layer modification and marking of ABS and PS materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafal Malinowski, Kacper Fiedurek, Piotr Rytlewski, Natalia Puszczykowska, Daniel Kaczor, Andrzej Stasiek
Summary: The study aims to manufacture PCL-based biodegradable composites with high concentration of calcium carbonate (CC) and analyze the changes in properties caused by different amounts of CC. A relatively cheap and unmodified kind of CC is used to determine the cost change of the composites. Qualitative and quantitative analyses, as well as structure analysis, are conducted to investigate the distribution and dimensions of filler particles in the composites. Mechanical, thermal, and economic analyses are also performed. The results show that CC significantly affects the mechanical properties of PCL, reducing its elongation at break and impact strength while increasing flexural modulus and bending strength. The thermal stability of the composites is improved, but phase transition temperatures and crystallinity do not change significantly. Increasing CC content leads to a significant decrease in the unit price of the composites, which is important for obtaining low-cost materials with new properties.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Krzysztof Moraczewski, Andrzej Trafarski, Tomasz Karasiewicz, Marcin Mazurkiewicz, Krzysztof Szabli, Piotr Augustyn, Piotr Rytlewski
Summary: The paper presents the effects of electroless copper plating on poly(lactide acid) elements obtained by 3D printing. A novel method of surface activation using tannin and polydopamine coatings was applied. The activation and metallization effects were assessed by multiple characterization techniques.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Krzysztof Moraczewski, Magdalena Stepczynska, Rafal Malinowski, Tomasz Karasiewicz, Bartlomiej Jagodzinski, Piotr Rytlewski
Summary: In this study, natural extracts from coffee, cocoa, or cinnamon were added to a polycaprolactone matrix as anti-aging compounds. The performance of these extracts was compared to a retail anti-aging compound. Results showed that lower concentrations of the tested extracts were advantageous, with no negative impact on material properties observed at content below 1 wt.%. The stabilizing performance of the extracts during accelerated aging was mostly similar to or better than the reference compound used.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Anna Slubik, Iwona Maslowska-Lipowicz, Lucja Wyrebska, Boguslaw Krolikowski, Rafal Malinowski, Krzysztof Bajer
Summary: The article presents a method for synthesizing a new ionic liquid that has antimicrobial properties, using a biguanide cation and a tiocyanate or benzoate anion. The structure of the new ionic liquid is confirmed by infrared spectroscopy. Additionally, the article describes a simple method for producing antibacterial textile materials and PE-based film by incorporating the ionic liquid.
FIBRES & TEXTILES IN EASTERN EUROPE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafal Malinowski, Marta Musiol, Krzysztof Moraczewski, Volodymyr Krasinskyi, Lauren Szymanska, Krzysztof Bajer
Summary: This paper presents studies on the long-term influence of soil environment conditions on packaging made of polylactide (PLA). The results suggest that PLA packaging does not significantly disintegrate in soil, but the biodegradation process is faster compared to conventional non-biodegradable polymers. The findings highlight the importance of specific conditions for the biodegradability of different biodegradable polymers.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katarzyna Janczak, Krzysztof Bajer, Rafal Malinowski, Lauren Wedderburn, Daria Kosmalska, Boguslaw Krolikowski
Summary: This study examined the impact of commercially available food preservatives on the antimicrobial properties of LDPE film commonly used for food packaging. The results showed that adding 3% Natamax((R)) or 5% Nisaplin((R)) effectively protected the LDPE film from microbes. The addition of these biocides did not significantly affect the strength and rheological properties of LDPE, but there were changes in the optical properties.
