Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jiayuan Zhao, Lihan Wang, Shasha Cheng, Yu Zhang, Mo Yang, Ruxue Fang, Hongxuan Li, Chaoxin Man, Yujun Jiang
Summary: The study found that exopolysaccharides (EPS) from Lactobacillus plantarum JY039 can improve the adhesion ability of Lactobacillus paracasei JY062 to cells and have the potential to prevent and alleviate type 2 diabetes (T2D). The EPS and L. paracasei JY062 can also alter the structure of the intestinal microbiota, enhance intestinal barrier function, promote gut hormone secretion, and reduce inflammation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaowan Feng, Hui Zhang, Phoency F. H. Lai, Zhiqiang Xiong, Lianzhong Ai
Summary: A pyruvated exopolysaccharide named LPE-1 was isolated and characterized from the fermentation broth of Lactobacillus plantarum AR307. LPE-1 was found to contain Galp and Glcp at a molar ratio of 2:1, with a molecular weight of 605 kDa. The presence of pyruvate group in LPE-1 plays a significant role in improving the viscosity and plasticity of dairy products.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuefang Zhao, Qi Liang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum MC5 on the quality, antioxidant activity, and storage stability of yogurt. The results showed that adding MC5 can improve the rheological properties, texture, and antioxidant activity of yogurt. The study also found that MC5 can promote the growth of Streptococcus thermophilus. Therefore, L. plantarum MC5 has potential for industrial application in milk fermentation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Elif Tasdelen, Omer Simsek
Summary: Using EPS-producing L. plantarum strains improved the viscosity and color stability of tarhana soups, indicating their potential as starter cultures for enhancing the technological and health aspects of tarhana.
Article
Microbiology
Muhammad Saleem, Samiullah Malik, Hafiza Mahreen Mehwish, Muhammad Waqas Ali, Nazim Hussain, Mohsin Khurshid, Muhammad Shahid Riaz Rajoka, Yougen Chen
Summary: The study demonstrated that EPS produced by Lactobacillus Plantarum S123 has promising biological features, including antibacterial, antioxidant, water holding, oil holding, flocculation, and emulsifying activities. These findings suggest its potential use in functional food products.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Min Zhang, Tiantian Lai, Mengke Yao, Man Zhang, Zhennai Yang
Summary: The study found interactions between EPS produced by LAB and casein, resulting in improved physical properties and bioactivities of their complex. These interaction mechanisms are important for enhancing the functionality of fermented dairy products.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Samaila Usman, Fuhou Li, Dong An, Na Shou, Jianqiang Deng, Yixin Zhang, Xusheng Guo, Yuying Shen
Summary: Incorporating soybean into sorghum silage with Lactobacillus plantarum A1 inoculation improved fermentation quality, lignocellulose degradation, and enzymatic saccharification. This method ensures a year-round supply of feedstock for cellulosic biofuel production.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Junyong Wang, Jing Zhang, Henan Guo, Qiang Cheng, Zaheer Abbas, Yucui Tong, Tiantian Yang, Yichen Zhou, Haosen Zhang, Xubiao Wei, Dayong Si, Rijun Zhang
Summary: The yield of exopolysaccharide (EPS) from Lactobacillus plantarum R301 was optimized using a single-factor experiment and response surface methodology (RSM), resulting in a 0.85-fold increase. The significant factors affecting EPS production were determined to be MgSO4 concentration, initial pH, and inoculation size. The EPS demonstrated strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, making it a potential multifunctional food additive in the food industry.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Haiyue Sun, Minghao Zhang, Yankai Liu, Yu Wang, Yiying Chen, Wuyang Guan, Xia Li, Yuhua Wang
Summary: The study demonstrated that the addition of trehalose (TRE) can improve the viability of encapsulated L. plantarum, with optimal conditions being 5.0% TRE concentration and a 1:4 ratio. TRE reduced the storage modulus of the hydrogel and weakened interactions between proteins and polysaccharides, while also showing excellent water holding capacity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xin Luo, Siqi Fan, Zhuosui He, Fangfang Ni, Chengzhi Liu, Min Huang, Lei Cai, Gerui Ren, Xuan Zhu, Qunfang Lei, Wenjun Fang, Hujun Xie
Summary: Probiotics, such as Lactobacillus plantarum, have low survival rates due to external conditions. However, encapsulating them in alginate-whey protein isolate and alginate-pectin-whey protein isolate composites can greatly improve their survival rates during digestion, storage, and freeze-drying. These composites protect the viability of probiotics in the gastric fluid and release them in the intestinal fluid. The encapsulated probiotics also show improved storage stability and higher survival rates after freeze-drying.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shu-Min Hu, Jia-Min Zhou, Qing-Qing Zhou, Ping Li, Yuan-Yuan Xie, Tao Zhou, Qing Gu
Summary: Exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by Lactobacillus rhamnosus ZFM231 isolated from milk were purified and separated into four fractions, showing antioxidant and hypolipidemic activities, with potential applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Mohsen Zommara, Shady El-Ghaish, Thomas Haertle, Jean-Marc Chobert, Mohamed Ghanimah
Summary: In this study, Lactobacillus strains were isolated from conventional Egyptian cheeses. Among them, L. paracasei BD3, L. plantarum BR4, and L. fermentum MR2 showed potential probiotic and technological characteristics, which can be applied in cheese making. This research is significant for improving the quality of cheese using Lactobacillus strains from traditional Egyptian cheeses.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kippeum Lee, Hyeon Ji Kim, Soo A. Kim, Soo-Dong Park, Jae-Jung Shim, Jung-Lyoul Lee
Summary: This study explored the role of exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by Lactobacillus plantarum HY7714 in regulating tight junctions in intestinal epithelial cells and increasing moisture retention in human dermal fibroblasts cells. The results demonstrated that HY7714 EPS effectively controlled intestinal tight junctions and improved UVB-induced cytotoxicity and hydration capacity in skin cells, showing its potential as an anti-aging molecule in skin and a therapeutic agent against skin diseases.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anas A. Al-Nabulsi, Ziad W. Jaradat, Farah R. Al Qudsi, Lina Elsalem, Tareq M. Osaili, Amin N. Olaimat, Gennaro Esposito, Shao-Quan Liu, Mutamed M. Ayyash
Summary: This study investigates and characterizes the bioactivities of two novel exopolysaccharides, EPS-S and EPS-L, and reveals their potential applications in the food and nutraceutical industries, as they exhibit anticancer, antimicrobial, and enzyme inhibitory activities.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Juanjuan Tian, Qingyan Mao, Mingsheng Dong, Xiaomeng Wang, Xin Rui, Qiuqin Zhang, Xiaohong Chen, Wei Li
Summary: Soybean whey was utilized as a fermentation substrate for Lacticaseibacillus plantarum 70810 to produce an exopolysaccharide (LPEPS-1) with antioxidant properties. LPEPS-1 was found to contain mannose, glucose, and galactose with specific molar ratios, and exhibited strong scavenging activity against radicals and chelating ability on ferrous ion. The study suggests that soybean whey can be a viable source for producing beneficial polysaccharides for functional foods.
Article
Microbiology
Bram Danneels, Monique Blignaut, Guillaume Marti, Simon Sieber, Peter Vandamme, Marion Meyer, Aurelien Carlier
Summary: The symbiotic relationships between plants of the Rubiaceae and Primulaceae families and Burkholderia bacteria are unique and intimate. This study assembled and analyzed 17 new endophyte genomes, revealing that all endophytes, despite their taxonomic diversity, contained gene clusters linked to the production of specialized metabolites. Acquisition of secondary metabolite gene clusters through horizontal gene transfer is proposed to be a prerequisite for the evolution of a stable association between these endophytes and their hosts.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Louise Vermote, Jonas De Roos, Margo Cnockaert, Peter Vandamme, Stefan Weckx, Luc De Vuyst
Summary: Belgian lambic beers are produced using traditional craftsmanship, relying on wooden barrels for spontaneous fermentation and maturation. These barrels play a crucial role in establishing a stable microbial ecosystem, minimizing batch-to-batch variations, and preventing flavor deviations. They provide an inoculation source of necessary microorganisms and a microaerobic environment for successful lambic beer production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Juan Guzman, Miyoung Won, Anja Poehlein, Atena Sadat Sombolestani, Daniela Mayorga-Ch, David Laureys, Jessika De Clippeleer, Peter Kaempfer, Rolf Daniel, Andreas Vilcinskas, Peter Vandamme, Soon- Wo Kwon
Summary: In this study, two strains of bacteria were isolated from wasps in Germany and Korea. Molecular and phenotypic analysis showed that these strains are closely related to known species but also have distinct characteristics. Therefore, it is proposed to name these strains Aristophania vespae.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Peter Vandamme, Charlotte Peeters, Amanda Hettiarachchi, Margo Cnockaert, Aurelien Carlier
Summary: Strain LMG 31809 T was isolated from a top soil sample in Belgium and classified as a rare biosphere bacterium that occurs at low abundances in multiple soil and water ecosystems. It represents a new species within a new genus, Govania unica gen. nov., sp. nov, belonging to the class Alphaproteobacteria. The strain is strictly aerobic and uses organic acids and possibly aromatic compounds as growth substrates. Its whole-genome sequence has a size of 3.21 Mbp with a G + C content of 58.99 mol%.
SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ji Hyun Baek, Kyung Ju Kwak, Seung Ju Kim, Jaehyun Kim, Jae Young Kim, In Hyuk Im, Sunyoung Lee, Kisuk Kang, Ho Won Jang
Summary: Recently, artificial synapses involving an electrochemical reaction of Li-ion have been found to possess remarkable synaptic properties. A two-terminal Au/LixCoO2/Pt artificial synapse was proposed as a promising candidate for hardware neural networks, demonstrating extraordinary neuromorphic behaviors based on controlled intercalation and deintercalation of Li-ion inside the films. These devices outperformed three-terminal synaptic transistors in simulations of convolutional neural networks and multilayer perceptrons.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tuan Van Nguyen, Quyet Van Le, Shengjie Peng, Zhengfei Dai, Sang Hyun Ahn, Soo Young Kim
Summary: Electrochromism is the ability of a material to change its optical properties or color when an external potential is applied. Conventional electrochromic materials based on inorganic materials have drawbacks including single color change, expensive materials, and slow switching speed. To overcome these challenges, conducting polymers (CPs) have emerged as a promising alternative with advantages of multicolor, fast response, low cost, easy processing, and environmental friendliness. This review introduces the current state-of-the-art development of ECDs based on three popular CPs, namely, polyaniline, polypyrrole, and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate, with emphasis on their synthetic approaches and electrochromic performance.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Amanda Hettiarachchi, Margo Cnockaert, Marie Joossens, Antoine Gekiere, Ivan Meeus, Nicolas J. Vereecken, Denis Michez, Guy Smagghe, Peter Vandamme
Summary: We characterized the microbial communities in different parts of four wild solitary bee species and found that the dominant bacteria were endosymbionts such as Wolbachia and Spiroplasma. Other bacterial and yeast genera were associated with environmental sources. The bacterial communities varied between bee species, gut compartments, and ovaries, suggesting a selective process influenced by floral and host traits. Many of the gut symbionts identified in this study exhibited metabolic versatility.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ha Huu Do, Soo Young Kim
Summary: Developing low-cost and stable materials for converting solar energy into electricity is crucial for meeting global energy demands. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted attention in solar cell research due to their porous structures and tunable chemical properties. This review explores the synthetic methods of MOFs and discusses their various roles and applications in solar cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gaeun Park, Hyunki Kim, Gyeong Ho Han, Juho Ha, Jung Yong Seo, Minji Kang, Myung-gi Seo, Youngheon Choi, Soo Young Kim, Sang Hyun Ahn
Summary: Studies have shown a volcano-shaped trend between the Cu0-1+ ratio and the ability to form C2H4 in the CO2 reduction reaction. However, Cu-based oxidized cathodes exhibit poor stability in MEA-type cells.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Liu, Ying Zhao, Yaoda Liu, Tingting Liang, Yahui Tian, Thangavel Sakthivel, Shengjie Peng, Soo Young Kim, Zhengfei Dai
Summary: A macroporous SnO2/MoS2 inverse opal hierarchitecture has been developed for the efficient detection of NO2 gas, showing enhanced response, fast kinetics, and high selectivity at low temperatures.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Myeong Jin Seol, Seung Hwan Hwang, Jeong Woo Han, Ho Won Jang, Soo Young Kim
Summary: The demand for sensors in various fields has grown, leading to the development of materials that can be attached to the body. Halide perovskite, with its excellent optoelectrical properties, is considered suitable for sensor applications. This study examines the research trends of halide perovskites to develop different types of sensors. While research has been conducted on gas sensors, little has been done on magnetic sensors. The feasibility of implementing five senses sensors is discussed by conducting extensive research on these sensors.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kirti Sharma, Anita Sudhaik, Pankaj Raizada, Pankaj Thakur, Xuan Minh Pham, Quyet Van Le, Van-Huy Nguyen, Tansir Ahamad, Sourbh Thakur, Pardeep Singh
Summary: This study successfully synthesized graphitic carbon nitride and magnetically recoverable alpha-Fe2O3/g-C3N4/SiO2 photo-Fenton catalysts using thermal polycondensation and in situ-simple precursor drying-calcination process. The catalyst exhibited efficient degradation of model synthetic rhodamine B (RhB) dye under simulated visible light irradiation. The degradation mechanism involved the generation of hydroxyl radicals and the complete mineralization of the dye.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wenwu Guo, Hyunki Kim, Seokjin Hong, Soo Young Kim, Sang Hyun Ahn
Summary: In this study, a NiMnS catalyst electrode with a unique hollow morphology and lattice-distorted structure was fabricated on Ti paper through one-step electrodeposition. The NiMnS/Ti electrode exhibited superior activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction and achieved high current density in an AEMWE single cell.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Junhyuk Ahn, Junsung Bang, Young-Min Kim, Seongkeun Oh, Soo Young Kim, Yun-Mo Sung, Soong Ju Oh
Summary: Metal-halide perovskite-based resistive random-access memory (ReRAM) devices are promising for neuromorphic systems due to their low operation voltage and distinct signal characteristics. However, the high density of defects on the surfaces of nanometer-sized perovskites hinders their resistive switching characteristics. In this study, defects are engineered and the chemical compositions are tuned through water treatment, resulting in successful 0D perovskite-based ReRAM devices with improved performance.
MATERIALS TODAY NANO
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vatika Soni, Pardeep Singh, Aftab Aslam Parwaz Khan, Arachana Singh, Ashok Kumar Nadda, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Quyet Van Le, Stanislav Rizevsky, Van-Huy Nguyen, Pankaj Raizada
Summary: In recent years, photocatalysis has gained attention due to its potential applications in addressing energy and environmental challenges. The development of p-n heterojunctions in TiO2, ZnO, and other transition metal oxides is discussed as a solution to the difficulties in semiconductor photocatalysis. The benefits of constructing p-n junctions, including their impact on optical absorption and charge carrier separation, are highlighted.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
